rakemag I’ve been meaning to mention this: If ever you’re lookin’ for a pleasant Monday night outing, consider a trip to the 331 to catch the weekly concert put on by The Roe Family Singers. Quillan Roe is the frontman of this new-ish, husband and wife band. Some of you might remember him from his days … Read more
My real-life weekend agenda, as I fight the urge to hole-up with my slippers and a few dozen Irish Coffees: Tonight, I’m filling in for my friend Dominic Papatola and going over to the Jungle Theater to see The Swan. It features one of my favorite local actors, the sprightly Nathan Keepers. And then tomorrow, … Read more
Get a jump on a weekend of great theater, as the winter season picks back up. (There’s TONS of great theater going on this month and on through April, far as I know.) Best bet for tonight? Opening night of Theatre Latte Da‘s production of Susannah, the famous American, Appalachian-inspired opera that’s based on the … Read more
More on the Sam Osterhout ‘n Geoff Herbach show: If you haven’t yet seen the Lit 6 Project in action, there’s a chance tonight when the troupe’s lead funnymen riff a two-man show on the rotten weeks they’re having. It’s free. It’s at the Mill City Cafe–not to be confused with the Mill City Museum. … Read more
There’s nuthin’ much going on this evening, and I wouldn’t want to lead you astray. But check back tomorrow for more information about the free Herbach n’ Osterhout show.
Two things of note this cold, Monday evening: One, another discussion about the making of The Grapes of Wrath, this one moderated by Star Tribune book editor, Sally Williams; two, Matt Wilson’s Arts and Crafts (not to be confused with Minnesota’s very own M.W.–this is a different fella), which plays the Dakota.
Melanie Kim and Layne Bittner went to South Africa last year on a very specific mission: To study the promise of reconciliation in the wake of apartheid. They were traveling as part of a team from Columbia Heights’ Church of All Nations that included four Koreans, two white Americans, a South African Indian, a Kenyan, … Read more
I grew up in Saudi Arabia, where my parents worked for Aramco (Arabian American Oil Company). I found the article “Postcards from Saudi Arabia” [December] to be a very memorable and well-written description of life in the country based on my experiences growing up. Both my parents and I have many insights on the country … Read more
Unfortunately we live in a time of intolerance and incivility fueled by a bullying, divisive, and fear-mongering administration that increases our collective xenophobia daily. Thank you to Peter Schilling [“Postcards from Saudi Arabia”] for bringing some of us just a bit closer together by sharing his personal experiences and reflections. I am sure he made … Read more
Tom Bartel [“Paying for Crime,” January], please lead us out of this mess. It’s time for the community to take back its government. If our tax dollar can’t support our libraries, we need a Plan B. I suggest we contract with the American Association of Retired Persons. There is plenty of talent to staff these … Read more