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From novels to records, the Twin Cities Book Festival had something for everyone on its 25th anniversary last Saturday.

The Twin Cities Book Festival celebrates 25 years of togetherness

by Abbey Mulcahy
Published November 10, 2025

The Twin Cities Book Festival welcomed eager readers on Saturday at Union Depot in St. Paul, uniting literature lovers from around the state for the 25th year in a row.The literary organization Rain...

On Sunday at Hey Y’all Tipsy Taco Bar, sustainability, community and charity came together in ‘All Girls’ Clothing Swap’ hosted by She’s Invited.

Swap and shop with She’s Invited, a local women’s community group

by Emma Vasa
Published November 10, 2025

She’s Invited, a Twin Cities community group dedicated to female empowerment and connecting Twin Cities women, hosted an All Girls Clothing Swap on Sunday at Hey Y'all Tipsy Taco Bar in Northeast Minneapolis. The...

Straight No Chaser performed in Minneapolis as part of their holiday tour with laughter, low notes and a whole lot of audience participation.

Straight No Chaser: Holiday, harmony and hilarity

by Ziggy Keairns
Published November 10, 2025

Straight No Chaser’s holiday tour landed in Minneapolis with a performance that felt more like a shared celebration than a concert. Straight No Chaser is a nine-man a cappella group known for their comedic...

The Grinch (Reed Sigmund), embraces Cindy-Lou Who (Chloe Sorensen) with the Whos and young Max surrounding them in the final scene of the show.

‘Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!’ points guests back to the true meaning of Christmas

by Maddie Mullikin
Published November 10, 2025

Audience members decked out in an array of Christmas pajamas, fancy suits and Grinch costumes, erupted with laughter as the Grinch, played by Reed Sigmund, entered the stage of the Children’s Theatre...

Marisol's guardian angel, played by Vinecia Coleman (right), embraces Marisol, played by Kay Mercedes (left).

‘Marisol’ sucks its audience into an alarming and absurdist apocalyptic world

by Maddie Mullikin
Published November 4, 2025

“Marisol,” a play written by José Rivera, throws guests into an absurdist and apocalyptic world where men are pregnant, Nazis are burning homeless people and a senile God is dying and taking the universe...

"An Ocean Away" takes audiences into the lives of many multi-generational characters, exploring the landscape of Ukrainian identity in the wake of Russia's invasion and the ongoing war.

‘An Ocean Away’ brings Ukrainian voices to the stage

by Abbey Mulcahy
Published November 4, 2025

Yellow and blue lighting illuminated the black box theater in the Center for the Performing Arts on Thursday night in Minneapolis. White chairs and tables adorned with sweatshirts, headphones and other...

People explore art tables at the ConFluence convention, October 18, 2025.

BIPOC artists take center stage at Minneapolis ConFluence

by Jingyuan Liu
Published November 2, 2025

ConFluence started in 2023 to give BIPOC artists a space to feel seen, inspired and connected. From Oct. 18-19, they offered workshops, panels, gaming and an art market run by local creatives.For Adrian...

Guests gathered by the stage after the show to take photos in front of a creepy backdrop of candles and Halloween decorations.

Candlelight Concert draws guests into the world of classical music

by Maddie Mullikin
Published October 27, 2025

The warm glow of dozens of candles illuminated the stairway leading to the Granada Theater, as guests dressed in classy attire or more casually clothed filled nearly every seat of the historic venue. The...

Shoppers browse through the annual Vintage Fall Crawl, which brought together 16 women-owned vintage stores across Minneapolis and St. Paul.

Vintage Fall Crawl connects shoppers and women-owned stores across the Twin Cities

by Jingyuan Liu and Emma Vasa
Published October 20, 2025

The fourth annual Vintage Fall Crawl invited shoppers to explore women-owned vintage shops across Minneapolis and St. Paul throughout October.The event features 16 participating stores, and encourages...

The Union Rooftop’s Buffy the Vampire Slayer-themed drag brunch delivered bold looks, high-energy performances and heartfelt moments of celebration.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer Drag Brunch: A celebration of community

by Ziggy Keairns
Published October 16, 2025

On Oct. 11, the Union Rooftop in downtown Minneapolis transformed into a portal of punk, camp and supernatural flair. The occasion? A “Buffy the Vampire Slayer”-themed drag brunch, hosted by the ever-charismatic...

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