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The best of Art-A-Whirl 2010

by John Sand
Published May 4, 2010

Calamity Janes

by Kara Nesvig
Published May 4, 2010
The Fashionista is in - Advice before heading out

The Fashionista is in – Advice before heading out

by Kara Nesvig
Published May 3, 2010
A group of Filipino women offer the cameraman traditional food. PHOTO COURTESY ALEKSANDRA TILL

Culture Revival 101: The Festival of Nations

by John Sand
Published April 28, 2010
PHOTO COURTESY UNIQUE ART PENDANTS

The wonderful world of Etsy

by Kara Nesvig
Published April 28, 2010
MFA graduate Virginia Maki brought her drawing station, her car, right into the gallery. PHOTO COURTESY VIRGINIA MAKI

MCAD’s finest @ The Soap Factory

by John Sand
Published April 28, 2010
The Fashionista is in - Walk of Shame Survival Guide

The Fashionista is in – Walk of Shame Survival Guide

by Kara Nesvig
Published April 26, 2010

A&E’s rootin’ tootin’ coffee round-up

by John Sand
Published April 21, 2010

Solving a mystery with the Harty Boys

by Kara Nesvig
Published April 21, 2010
Artist Caprice Glaser’s public art resides in a children’s park near Jax Building. PHOTO COURTESY CAPRICE GLASER (on it’s way…)

Inside the artist studio at the St. Paul Art Crawl

by John Sand
Published April 21, 2010
PHOTO COURTESY HENNEPIN THEATER TRUST

“Avenue Q” is a fixer-upper

by John Sand
Published April 14, 2010

‘Face Forward’ philanthropic art

by John Sand
Published April 14, 2010

The Fashionista is in – Fashion Week

by Kara Nesvig
Published April 14, 2010
Kramp's knitwear walks the runways at Voltage. PHOTO COURTESY KEVIN KRAMP

Designer profile: Kevin Kramp

by John Sand
Published April 14, 2010
Battle of the bánh mi

Battle of the bánh mi

by Kara Nesvig
Published April 14, 2010

The baby-sitters are back

by Kara Nesvig
Published April 14, 2010
From Jeremy Messersmith's Twitter

Local Celebrity Twitters

by Kara Nesvig
Published April 7, 2010
Dan Deacon plays the Whole Music Club on Friday. PHOTO COURTESY ULI LOSKOT

Weekend Culture Compass – Dan Deacon, Mountain Goats and “Spice World”

by John Sand
Published April 7, 2010
PHOTO COURTESY CAT POND

Art seniors strut their stuff

by John Sand
Published April 7, 2010

The Fashionista is in – Talking Beauty with Beauty Bets

by Kara Nesvig
Published April 5, 2010

Cooking with in-season ingredients

by Kara Nesvig
Published March 31, 2010

Alt. Theater 101

by John Sand
Published March 31, 2010
PHOTO COURTESY RICOCHET KITCHEN

An art party with a bang

by Kara Nesvig
Published March 31, 2010

The Fashionista is in – Spring Beauty

by Kara Nesvig
Published March 30, 2010

ROBOTLove is movin’ on up

by Kara Nesvig
Published March 26, 2010
PHOTO COURTESY MUTE RECORDS

Review: She & Him, Goldfrapp

by Kara Nesvig
Published March 25, 2010
“LOOK!” by Joe Tilson is part of the Walker’s collection of art from 1964. PHOTO COURTESY WALKER ART CENTER/JOE TILSON

Walker Collection (The Remix)

by John Sand
Published March 24, 2010
Cake Eater creators Emily Harris and Sheela Namakkal PHOTO COURTESY KATE IVERSON

Let them eat (Surly-flavored?) cake

by Kara Nesvig
Published March 24, 2010
Davis' "upside down" exhibits her contrasting themes of curiosity and caution. PHOTO COURTESY JENNIFER DAVIS

Jennifer Davis’ “Spree” at First Amendment Arts

by John Sand
Published March 24, 2010
Local photographer Jenn Cress tells A&E about Paris fashion week.

The Fashionista is in – Profile: Jennifer Cress

by Kara Nesvig
Published March 23, 2010
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club visit First Ave. this weekend. PHOTO COURTESY TESSA ANGUS

Weekend Culture Compass – “Wizard of Oz” and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club

by Kara Nesvig
Published March 23, 2010
PHOTO COURTESY BEN CLARK

The “Yo Gabba Gabba!” dance train makes a stop in Mpls.

by Kara Nesvig
Published March 10, 2010

Guest sexpert Robyne Robinson, at your service

by Kara Nesvig
Published March 10, 2010
The Chicago Afrobeat Project arrives at the Cedar Cultural Center this Friday. PHOTO COURTESY CHICAGO AFROBEAT PROJECT

Weekend Culture Compass – Chicago Afrobeat Project, Eggs for Africa, and um, Spring Break

by John Sand
Published March 10, 2010

Report: Boots being knocked younger and younger

by John Sand
Published March 10, 2010

Fashionista beauty endorsements: Spring 2010

by Kara Nesvig
Published March 9, 2010
"Bliss" is one of J. M. Culver's explorations of memory. PHOTO COURTESY J.M. CULVER

Drawing on memory

by John Sand
Published March 8, 2010
The Fashionista is in - Oscar dish

The Fashionista is in – Oscar dish

by Kara Nesvig
Published March 8, 2010
Kirlin's underground "Pancakes and Booze Art Show" premiered in Los Angeles last May to an enormous opening crowd. PHOTO COURTESY TOM KIRLIN

Pancakes & Booze: the new Wine & Cheese

by John Sand
Published March 3, 2010
Ms. Handler and Chunk. PHOTO COURTESY GRAND CENTRAL PUBLISHING

Turning the pages with Chelsea Handler

by Kara Nesvig
Published March 3, 2010
The fashionista is in - DIY: Spring Break Bronze

The fashionista is in – DIY: Spring Break Bronze

by Kara Nesvig
Published March 3, 2010
Non-infected residents of Ogden Marsh survey the damage. PHOTO COURTESY OVERTURE STUDIOS.

They’ve got “The Crazies,” and you should too

by Kara Nesvig
Published February 27, 2010
Oberstar with Michelle Kwan, who had a cameo in the remake of “Ice Castles.” PHOTO COURTESY MOLLY OBERSTAR

U student acts in ice skating film

by Kara Nesvig
Published February 25, 2010

Fro-yo war: Fru-Lala vs. DIY

by Kara Nesvig
Published February 24, 2010

The Southern takes on experimental theater with “New Breed”

by John Sand
Published February 24, 2010

Restaurant Review: Bin Wine Bar

by John Sand
Published February 24, 2010
The story's main characters engage in an extramarital emotional affair and learn about themselves. PHOTO COURTESY KNEEHIGH THEATRE

“Brief Encounter” is satisfying quickie theater

by John Sand
Published February 17, 2010

Get smart on campus with Trivia Mafia

by Kara Nesvig
Published February 17, 2010
PHOTO COURTESY SHAWN VRIEZEN

All-deaf cast takes on “Vagina Monologues” at the Ritz

by Kara Nesvig
Published February 17, 2010

Art overflows at Foot in the Door 4

by John Sand
Published February 17, 2010
The Fashionista is in - Alexander McQueen: A Tribute

The Fashionista is in – Alexander McQueen: A Tribute

by Kara Nesvig
Published February 15, 2010

Sap-Fest Love Songs – My Top 25

by John Sand
Published February 10, 2010
GAULTIER FOR TARGET

The Fashionista is in – Designer lines at Target

by Kara Nesvig
Published February 10, 2010

Last minute valentine’s day guide for the ladies

by Kara Nesvig
Published February 10, 2010
PHOTO COURTESY CINNAMON JANZER

Student artist profile: Cinnamon Janzer

by John Sand
Published February 10, 2010
Catch a screening of "Pee-Wee's Big Adventure" this weekend. PHOTO COURTESY WARNER BROS.

Weekend Culture Compass – Red Pens, Pee-Wee Herman and Sinbad, oh my!

by John Sand
Published February 10, 2010
PHOTO COURTESY OHNOTHEYDIDN'T

The Fashionista is in – Fashion marketing

by Kara Nesvig
Published February 7, 2010
PHOTO COURTESY HOLLYWOOD RECORDS

Baby Jonas goes it alone

by Kara Nesvig
Published February 4, 2010
PHOTO COURTESY MU PERFORMING ARTS

Mu drew a line for you, and it was all yellow

by John Sand
Published February 3, 2010
Sophomores Brenden Gerber and Elsabet Roth watch a video at the faculty exhibition in the Katherine E. Nash Gallery on Tuesday. Faculty work will be shown at the Regis Center for art through February 18th.

How far away is ‘almos(t)here?’

by John Sand
Published January 28, 2010
Minne Tonka helps make the Midwest best in Burlesque. PHOTO COURTESY MINNIE TONKA

The art of the tease

by Kara Nesvig
Published January 27, 2010
PHOTO COURTESY ID MAGAZINE

The Fashionista is in – Models 101

by Kara Nesvig
Published January 25, 2010
PHOTO COURTESY UNIVERSAL RECORDS

Put the guitar down, Lil Wayne

by Kara Nesvig
Published January 20, 2010
PHOTO COURTESY RDUJOUR

The Fashionista is in – New York Shopping and Golden Globes

by Kara Nesvig
Published January 20, 2010
The event’s Get Lucky Drawing offers the chance to win “Mind Over Matters” by Jennifer Davis PHOTO COURTESY JENNIFER DAVIS, THE SOO VISUAL ARTS CENTER

The Soo Visual Arts Center helps students “Get Lucky”

by John Sand
Published January 20, 2010
Oh no! Prince Naveen needs a princess kiss to transform back into a real boy. PHOTO COURTESY DISNEY

Disney’s New Orleans fairy tale fails to enchant

by Kara Nesvig
Published December 11, 2009
Weekend Culture Compass - Mates of State, Lookbook and Christmas stuff

Weekend Culture Compass – Mates of State, Lookbook and Christmas stuff

by Kara Nesvig
Published December 9, 2009

Winter break workouts

by Kara Nesvig
Published December 9, 2009
PHOTO SOURCE SEQUINS AND BANGLES

The fashionista is in – get that holiday glow.

by Kara Nesvig
Published December 9, 2009
Still from “Heavy Sleepers,” 2006. See more work by Zhao Liang at The Walker. PHOTO COURTESY ZHAO LIANG

Winter Arts Calendar

by John Sand
Published December 9, 2009
The Decemberists' "Hazards of Love" screens at the Cedar. PHOTO COURTESY KILL ROCK STARS

Weekend Culture Compass – The Decemberists and British Ads galore

by John Sand
Published December 4, 2009

My picks for best of the decade — Kara

by Kara Nesvig
Published December 3, 2009
PHOTO COURTESY BABBLE.COM

The hot list

by Kara Nesvig
Published December 2, 2009
PHOTO COURTESY GREG GOSSEL

Top ten local artists of the decade

by John Sand
Published December 2, 2009

Top journalistic start-ups of the 2000s

by Kara Nesvig
Published December 2, 2009
PHOTO COURTESY SEPHORA

The Fashionista is in – Holiday shopping guide

by Kara Nesvig
Published December 1, 2009
PHOTO COURTESY INTERSCOPE RECORDS

Lady Gaga’s “The Fame Monster” will eat your heart and your brain.

by John Sand
Published November 25, 2009
PHOTO COURTESY NEXTMODELMANAGEMENT.COM

The Fashionista is in — News update

by Kara Nesvig
Published November 24, 2009
Robison's recent projects are sculpted animals made from a combination of his completed work and found objects. PHOTO COURTESY JOE BERLIN

Artist profile: Dan Robison

by John Sand
Published November 24, 2009

Holiday party DIY

by Kara Nesvig
Published November 24, 2009
Minneapolis artist Carey Netherton's work seems so meticulously designed that it must hide some mysterious functional use. PHOTO COURTESY CAREY NETHERTON

“Environmental Aesthetics” is ethereal

by John Sand
Published November 24, 2009
"Panel 10" and "Panel 11" from "Heavy Petting." Materials are acrylic paint and mixed media on canvas. PHOTO COURTESY THE GALLERY AT FOX TAX

“Heavy Petting” is not too naughty

by John Sand
Published November 18, 2009
PHOTO COURTESY HARPERCOLLINS

Interview: Mary Karr

by Kara Nesvig
Published November 18, 2009

The dish on Gastro Non Grata

by Kara Nesvig
Published November 18, 2009
Hobble skirt. PHOTO COURTESY LIBRARY.THINKQUEST.ORG

The Fashionista is in – A short history of fashion

by Kara Nesvig
Published November 16, 2009

The Fashionista is in — Waste your time fashionably

by Kara Nesvig
Published November 16, 2009
PHOTOS COURTESY EMILY BRYNGELSON

Designer profile: Tender Cuts

by Kara Nesvig
Published November 11, 2009
PHOTO COURTESY FEROCITER JEWELRY

Shop local design at Shoppe Local

by Kara Nesvig
Published November 11, 2009

The Prufrock Theatre takes on social stratification

by John Sand
Published November 11, 2009
Amelia Laura Franceschi.

The Fashionista is in – On the street

by Kara Nesvig
Published November 4, 2009
PHOTO COURTESY THE WALKER ART CENTER

The many angles of Dan Graham

by John Sand
Published November 4, 2009
You are (and you write) what you eat

You are (and you write) what you eat

by Kara Nesvig
Published November 4, 2009
Cinnamon Janzer.

Alexandra Baldwin and Adrian Pansch.

New Britney video “3” premieres

by Kara Nesvig
Published October 30, 2009
Red Stag's grilled pork sirloin served with stewed lentils and spaetzle in a homemade whole-grain mustard sauce. Vegetarian option: tempura fried broccoli instead of pork.

The Cities’ best date nights

by John Sand
Published October 28, 2009
PHOTO COURTESY UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA PRESS

Mangia! Italian eating

by John Sand
Published October 28, 2009

First-rate pasta comes to the North Loop

by Kara Nesvig
Published October 28, 2009
Designer profile: Kathryn V

Designer profile: Kathryn V

by Kara Nesvig
Published October 28, 2009
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