Cristina Córdova This is easy. I read in the Pioneer Press that your magazine is going online. So, I wanted to thank you for all these years of the print version, for including the Colleen Kruse columns, and for the coverage of books and writers. Cheers Author(s) and Location: Stephen Borer, St. Paul Letter Type: Letter
I’ve been watching this debate raging on my television screen over how America got into this economic mess. Am I the only person out there who understands why? It’s wages, stupid!!! Our nation’s No. 1 export is jobs, and every job that leaves drives wages down on a half dozen other jobs that don’t leave. … Read more
There’s a new show in town. Twin Cities Live starts airing today, from 3 to 4 p.m. (5 Eyewitness News), highlighting great places to visit, eat, and play. Sure, the press release makes it sound like something that’s never been done before; but let’s face it, this is nothing terribly new. Nonetheless, let’s give it … Read more
BOOKS & AUTHORSPen Pals Author Yann Martel If any an author has been influenced by his travels, I’d say it’s Yann Martel. If any an author can weave stories of gold from scraps of tattered garments, I’d say, too, it’s Yann Martel. The Spanish-born Canadian has traveled the world over, collecting fodder for his tales: … Read more
I just got this email from the Center for Media Research, outlining demographics on bloggers. Who is out there? There don’t seem to be any real surprises. What’s A Blogger? Bloggers are younger and higher percentages are Hispanic & African American than the general population. A higher percentage of Democrats than of Republicans are blogging. … Read more
CRAFTThe American Craft Show More than 250 craft artists from across the country will come together in St. Paul this weekend to exhibit and sell their handmade jewelry, clothing, furniture, and home décor. Peruse the exhibits, learn about their craft, and take home a little something to remember them by. The American Craft Show will … Read more
Ryan Montbleau’s shoes may need a shine, but that’s a tough thing to do when you’re a travellin’ man. Montbleau and his band play an average of 200 shows a year, bringing their eclectically influenced soul across the country and back again on a nocturnal circuit only the hardest working bands feel compelled to journey. … Read more
FILM International Film Festival The 26th Annual Minneapolis-St. Paul International Film Festival begins today (through May 3rd) and features over 100 films from over 40 countries. Tonight’s kick-off film is The Visitor, by director Tom McCarthy — who, by the way, got his start at the Guthrie. McCarthy’s new film follows an economic professor to … Read more
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FASHION & MUSICVoltage 2008: Fashion Amplified Voltage: Fashion Amplified pumps up the volume again with their annual synthesis of music and fashion. First Avenue is showcasing local fashion gurus along the catwalk with the native Minnesota sounds of The Haves Have It, Zibra Zibra, Bella Koshka, MC/VL, White Light Riot and Birthday Suits (who also … Read more