Cristina Córdova BOOKS & AUTHORSRaking through Books with Banville Join us for Raking Through Books, The Rake’s monthly happy hour book club, at Kieran’s Irish Pub. This event offers readers the chance to discuss literature with writers and each other in a super-casual setting. This month, join John Banville (a.k.a. Benjamin Black). The inimitable Quirke, the irascible … Read more
On my weekly trip to the Ridgedale Library this past week, I noticed that The Rake stand had been moved from its usual location, then found it on the first floor. After conversing with a friendly (yes, your readers are very pleasant people) fellow reader, I found out that this would be your LAST PUBLICATION! … Read more
MUSICThe Holmes Brothers The Holmes Brothers bring roadhouse rock to god-fearing gospel. In fact, you’ll find a mixture of gospel, soul, blues, R&B, and country — with truly unique three-part vocal harmonies. Sherman Holmes, Wendell Holmes, and Popsy Dixon have played and recorded with some of rock-and-rolls greats, including Van Morrison, Peter Gabriel, Odetta, and … Read more
Pleeeease!!! It’s St. PADDY’S Day, (as in Padraig) not St. PATTY’S Day (as in Patricia). Or else, just call it St. Patrick’s Day. Author(s) and Location: Martha LeDuc, St. Paul Letter Type: Letter
I thought I heard, via MPR, that The Rake is closing it’s doors. Too bad! Thanks for all the great stories and your sense of humor. I’ll be watching for the next venue [which you’re looking at online]. Author(s) and Location: Mary Jo Schmith, Front Ave. Pottery, St. Paul Letter Type: Letter
I really enjoy reading Todd Smith’s article. His self-depricating humor is always fun. Author(s) and Location: Mark DeYoung, Minneapolis Letter Type: Letter
NORTH, SOUTH, DOWN & OUT Hello everyone, I know it has been a while since my last post, but I have been busy accruing material for this one by traveling around this fair island. This blog-entry will concentrate on my recent travels outside Edinburgh. First to the capital of the UK and home to those … Read more
SPECIAL EVENTTunes, Tales, and Ale Start your St. Paddy’s Day celebration early with an evening of Irish food, drink, and entertainment. I’m not talking hornpipes and polka here (though, by Jove, you seem to love them). I’m talking Van Morrison! Ok. Ok. Not quite, but at least his music. Music will be provided by the … Read more
BOOKS & AUTHORSThe Cult of Perfection Is your life ruled by a “to do” list of goals? When you get an idea, do you act upon it immediately, not resting until you have achieved a result? Do you always complete your work before the deadline? Do you often feel overwhelmed? Are you restless even on … Read more
THEATER & PERFORMANCEThe Fortunes of King CroesusWe’ve known it for at least three centuries, apparently: money doesn’t buy happiness. And yet we can’t seem to help ourselves, as we continue to search our shopping cart for the meaning of life, for peace, for the ole H-word — as we continue to work 24/7, searching for … Read more