As the cold weather digs in its claws to take hold for the next four
months, we must keep things in perspective by remembering one key fact:
This city’s greatness depends largely on the cold. Sounds strange; I
know. But can you imagine a city as great as this one with decent
weather? It’d be unbearable! For one, this frozen tundra of ours keeps our lakes and man-made lagoons of ice fully solid and ideal for some serious skating. Go to Winterskate Park or The Depot to experience the fine indoor and outdoor skating venues the cities has to offer. If the weather outside gets too frightful surrender to the indoor push and let your guard down for the local open mic nights. Our state boasts some mad public speaking and performance skills. Try Acme Comedy Club to tickle your funny bone or The Terminal Bar for a musical treat.
MUSIC
Another Local Legend?
The fabulous Minnesota weather — or perhaps the chaos it prevents — has also made the Twin Cities home to many a music legend. The talent with which we’re surrounded on a regular basis here — the talent we so often take for granted — is enough to make any non-native music lover squeal with delight. Take local blues pianist Willie Murphy: His 1969 collaboration with folk/blues legend "Spider" John Koerner (Running, Jumping, Standing Still) has achieved all-time folk/blues classic status. He has continued to perform and impress for 30 years. And he was named as one of the three charter members of the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame, along with Bob Dylan and Prince. Bob Dylan and Prince! This is not just a local blues pianist, folks. And this is not just a West Bank icon. This is a blues icon. Period! You have eight straight Monday nights to see him, so start tonight.
8 p.m., Minneapolis Eagles Club, 2507 E. 25th St., Seward, Minneapolis; 612-729-4469.
WORKSHOP
The Textures of Your Life
What’s your favorite winter fabric texture? And can it heal you? Apparently, this afternoon’s Well Within art and support group will show you how. The Textures of Your Life: Healing through Art will help you explore the rough and smooth parts of your life through work in textiles and other media in this three-hour workshop. Bring on the polyester! —Kate McDonald
12:30 p.m., Well Within, 1880 Livingston Ave., Suite 103, West St. Paul; 651-451-3113; $15.
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