John Lennon's Tower of Light
It’s John Lennon’s birthday (he would have been 67), and Yoko Ono unveiled a tower of light in his memory, calling on us all to imagine a life of peace.
Cristina Córdova
Writing Our Worlds
BOOKS & AUTHORS Raking Through Books Join us this evening for our happy hour book club, Raking through Books. This month, enjoy the company of a group of local mystery writers: Carl Brookins, Pat Dennis, Michael Allan Mallory, David Housewright, Judith Yates Borger, Scott Pearson, and Joel Arnold. All of these writers contributed to the … Read more
No Humans, No Freedom
BOOKS & AUTHORS A Day without Humans Now, here’s fodder for daydreams and late-night speculation: What would happen to the earth — and, more pointedly, to our massive infrastructure of buildings, bridges, subways, and sculptures — if the human race were to disappear? Author and University of Arizona journalism professor Alan Weisman has asked the … Read more
Betty Jean's Chicken-n-Waffles
Metroblogging reviews Betty Jean’s Chicken-n-Waffles. How many times have you walked past this place without even noticing? My only issue with the Skeptical Diner review is that it should have gone on and on and on about the waffles. They are without a doubt the best waffles I have ever tastes. In fact, completely different … Read more
The Weimar Republic
The Economist reports on University of Minnesota professor Eric Weitz’s new book on the Weimar Republic.
You Can't Always Get What You Want
Kare11 reports on the death of an icon.
This Just in: Saturday Standup
Comedian Paul F. Tompkins has been a vital part of the comedy “circuit” since the 80s. In addition to his own stand-up performances, he has been in front and behind the scenes of numerous comedic projects. He co-created the live sketch show The Skates. He wrote and performed on HBO’s Mr. Show — for which … Read more
Art for Birds, Energy, and Autumn
ART Bird x Bird More fun than a flock of starlings! This improbably cool event is a snowballing phenomenon. Artists passionate about something besides art. A show that’s rife with feeling. The only unusual thing is — jeez, Minnesota! — the dearth of collectors in the mix. For God’s sake, people, this show brings together … Read more
Poets, Truckers, and Oil – Oh, My!
POETRY Nina’s Cafe Breaks the St. Paul Poetry Scene Todd Boss is a true down-home-boy-made-good story; from his humble roots on a Wisconsin cattle farm, he has gained the title of “poet laureate” of Nina’s Cafe in St. Paul, not to mention a bit of other recognition. His swoon-inducing “The Hush of the Very Good” … Read more