Tin Fish is open for the season, and on sunny days, the long lines are back at the Lake Calhoun Pavilion. These guys have the formula figured out: start with very fresh ingredients, and then prepare them as simply as possible. Prices seem to have gone up a bit since last year – as have … Read more
As the 2008 session draws to a close with no small amount of pomp and ceremony today, it is a time to reflect upon the marvel that is the modern democratic process. More particularly, it is a time to think about the countless hordes of people at the Capitol who toil every day to grease … Read more
The howling is deafening. The screaming. The hooting. The pumping legs and shaking hips. Is it… the real David Bowie onstage? The Thin White Duke himself? For the first three chords of "Ziggy Stardust" it’s hard to tell it is the house band Kitty Stardust playing and not the rock icon. The crowd is losing … Read more
MUSICJavon Jackson & Les McCann Javon Jackson has spent his entire life engulfed in some the greatest jazz around. As a child, his parent turned him on to Gene Ammons and Ahmad Jamal. As a teen, he was blown away by Sonny Stitt (and who wouldn’t be). By the ripe age of 16, he was … Read more
Originally written for Realbuzz Never has an entire decade of music been so thoroughly consolidated within the confines of a single album. Because we’re talking about the 1980s here — or more precisely, 1983-1993 — this can be viewed as either a good or bad thing, depending very much on your personal taste. If you … Read more
Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images The impatience and exasperation leaking out of commentator Hubie Brown last night ratified my impressions of the Celtics-Cavs series. Brown, who was actually courtside covering the Lakers’ inevitable takedown of the Jazz, not only felt compelled enough to detour for an analysis of Boston-Cleveland, but broke the unwritten commandment that … Read more
1st place winner for most original sculpture:— 2007 Minnesota Celebrity Butter Carving Contest: Every year I participate in a week’s worth of events at the Minnesota State Fair, and granted, the Fair is not until August, BUT I figured this year I should get a jump start honing my skills so I can shoot for … Read more
SPECIAL ART EVENT2008 Art-A-Whirl Oh my goodness. How can I even begin to give you a glimpse of this weekend’s line-up? It’s Art-A-Whirl weekend. Clearly, that’s no secret. If you haven’t yet heard, you probably haven’t the house for the past couple of weeks — or checked your email, or visited any local websites (or … Read more
This just in: Rootclip offers a new venue for amateur and indie filmmakers who want to take part in a joint story-telling experience. How It Works Rootclip provides an initial story idea with a "root" or starter clip – one to two minutes of compelling video that begins a story and is totally open-ended. How … Read more
My recent posting about Sauced, the new neighborhood bistro in north Minneapolis brought some enthusiastic comments from neighbors, and a slightly disgruntled note from Mick Brogan, owner of the nearby Papa’s Pizza & Pasta. "We have been on the corner of 42nd and Thomas for 3 years and are still the best kept secret in … Read more