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All content by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Aneedda Xiong prepares an order for a customer at the Mill City Farmers Market on Saturday, May 2.

Running to the market: A&E’s guide to safely enjoy farmers markets

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published May 7, 2020
Eva Berezovsky

This Marcy-Holmes apartment is home to over 60 plant species — and some are for sale

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published May 5, 2020
Desert / Southwest

College kitchen: cocktails for the places you’d rather be

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published April 30, 2020
Tessa Jonson performs the Tree pose in Como Regional Park on Monday, April 27. Rose instructs both traditional yoga and meditation based classes online. In her teaching, Rose believes that the mental aspects of yoga are often more important than the physical. 

Q&A: Local yogi Tessa Jonson talks stress management and mindfulness

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published April 28, 2020
Owner Emi Nijiya wipes off ink on Nia Rathbone's arm on Tuesday, July 9 at Jackalope Tattoo in Minneapolis.

Books closed: Tattoo artists grapple with COVID-19 uncertainties

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published April 24, 2020
Morgan La Casse

Review: Fiona Apple ditches self-deprecation for liberation, love

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published April 20, 2020
Illustration by Eva Berezovsky

Drawing inspiration from nature, Shelby Larson creates handmade gems

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published April 17, 2020
Shuang Cheng is still providing takeout for customers on Friday, April. 10

Hungry? These restaurants near campus are still open for takeout or delivery

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn and Norah Kleven
Published April 14, 2020
Sarah Larsson poses for a portrait on Sunday, April 6. Larsson says, “I sing traditional music as a way to access part of my history. I can’t ask my great-grandmothers what it felt like to be a young woman in Poland, but I can channel some of those stories in these songs.”

The Nightingale Trio serenades with Slavic songs

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published April 10, 2020
Portraits of new immigrants are displayed at CarryOn Homes at The Commons. Photos like these will be displayed in their next project which is planned for Central Ave in Northeast. 

CarryOn Homes working to connect communities amid COVID-19 pandemic

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published April 6, 2020
Sarah Mai

Books for your quarantine days, recommended by U librarians

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published April 3, 2020
Illustration by Eva Berezovsky

Embracing your skin, even if it’s a little crusty

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published April 2, 2020
Illustration by Sarah Mai

Advice from a tea expert: History, brewing and best practices

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published March 26, 2020
A man wearing a face mask stands in the window of Hong Kong Noodles Restaurant on Saturday, March 21.

Shopping locally: A guide to keeping your favorite Dinkytown businesses open

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published March 22, 2020
From left, Karen Townsend, Jeffrey Skemp and James Everest. Courtesy of Jeffrey Skemp.

Skemp & Weather album debut provides solace, comfort in time of crisis

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published March 19, 2020

Anat Shinar dances with lifelong curiosity, experimentation

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published March 15, 2020
Writer Olivia Baxter, left, and Artist Cedar Thomas pose with their newly published book of poems entitled You and Me (But Mostly Me). The book features poetry by Baxter coupled with illustrations by Thomas.

You, me and a self-published book

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published March 2, 2020
Eva Berezovsky

‘Unifying Uniqueness’ workshop dances with humanity and individuality

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published March 1, 2020
Musicians Alex Fuller and Jake Yaeger, members of the local band Hit the Skids, pose outside of Hard Times Cafe on Feb. 21. The band is set to release a new album entitled New Horizon and will play in the University's Battle of the Bands.

Marked for Battle of the Bands, local punk band Hit The Skids is on the rise

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published February 27, 2020
Frankie Miller, left, and Sophia Balabanova-Gebreab, right, the creators of Kaleid Zine, pose for a portrait in Honour Cafe on Saturday, Feb. 22. 

Kaleid Zine: a colorfully creative outlet for young artists

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published February 23, 2020
Minneapolis Musician KingEmpress performs at the Tangible Thoughts Open Mic event at A-Mill Artist Lofts on Saturday, Feb. 15. The recurring event serves as a platform to highlight Black thought and expression in the Twin Cities.

‘Tangible Thoughts’ holds space, love for Black creatives

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published February 20, 2020
Auditionee Mimi Ewuakye poses with her call number at an open casting for ‘Love Island' at Surly Brewing Company on Saturday, Feb. 15.

So, you want to be a ‘Love Island’ contestant?

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published February 16, 2020
From left, Loring Collective board members Melissa Riper, Tony Burton and Izzy Voigt pose for a portrait on Friday, Feb. 7. The group aims to empower queer creatives in the Twin Cities by creating platforms for authentic expression and facilitating collaboration.

Emerging nonprofit ‘Loring Collective’ celebrates queer artistry

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published February 10, 2020
Lady Midnight performs at The Southern Theater as part of "Work in Progress," a show that showcases original music and written works about mental health and the creative process on Saturday, Feb. 8.

Creating to cope: University students uplifted by artistic hobbies

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published February 9, 2020
Courtesy of  Sophina Saggau.

“MOTH”: using the stage to process trauma

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published February 6, 2020
Dua Saleh poses for a portrait in Northrop Auditorium on Saturday, Feb. 1.

Finding identity, Dua Saleh morphs poetry into lyricism

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published February 2, 2020
Headshot of Wafaa Bilal. Courtesy of the artist.

Bringing books back to Baghdad

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published January 31, 2020
Printmaker Ethan Buck poses for a portrait inside his local, eco-friendly print shop, Yarborough, on Saturday, Jan. 25. Buck hopes that his store will inspire other young people to start their own businesses. 

Yarborough Print Shop: where clothing meets sustainability

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published January 26, 2020
Courtesy of Emma Wondra.

Finding wonder, fantasy in Emma Wondra’s photos

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published January 23, 2020
Courtesy of Madeline Buck.

From textbook to sketchbook: making legal concepts accessible

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published January 19, 2020
A bartender serves customers at Betty Danger’s Country Club in Northeast Minneapolis on Saturday, Dec. 7. The club held its fourth annual Betty’s Bizarre Bazaar which is an event for local artists to sell their art and homemade food supplies. 

Getting into the holiday spirit(s)

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published December 12, 2019
Courtesy of Noah Gunderson.

The Arias blend genres for a nostalgic debut album

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published December 9, 2019
Courtesy of Cyrus Pamganiban.

Q&A: David Archuleta talks songwriting, authenticity and Christmas

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published December 5, 2019
Courtesy of Ryan Coit.

Local drag queens pay tribute to iconic show

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published December 1, 2019
Devohn Bland, host of Fresh Bleats, a workshop where comedians are given given five minutes to try out new acts, speaks at the Comedy Corner Underground on Thursday, Nov. 21. 

Open mic workshop provides comedic collaboration

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published November 25, 2019
A MPLS MADE jumpsuit hangs on display in Elena Bagne’s studio space in Northeast Minneapolis on Wednesday, Nov. 20. MPLS MADE is a custom hand-drawn and printed streetwear brand that uses thrifted clothing in an effort to be a sustainable. 

Meet Minneapolis Made Apparel: a growing, handmade local line

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published November 24, 2019
Torchress' hand blown glass work, participating in a collection with other women artists, sits on display at Legacy Glass Works on Thursday, Nov. 14.

Women kick glass in the Twin Cities

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published November 21, 2019
Jerusa Nyakundi teaches a creative photography class at Fairview Park on Wednesday, Nov. 13. Nyakundi’s class was fully funded with the help of the Minneapolis Parks and Recreation board.

U grad launches photography program to inspire Minneapolis youth

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published November 18, 2019
Massage therapist Ioana “Coca” Vladislav gives an impromptu hand massage to student Emily Clarke at the University Recreation and Wellness Center on Monday, Nov. 11. Vladislav is known as “Grandma Coca” and has been working at the U for 20 years.

Relaxing remedies with the University’s resident ‘Grandma-ma’

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published November 14, 2019
Rose Hein watches a performance at Malleable, an art exhibition by and for trans women and trans femme artists, in Minneapolis on Thursday, Nov. 7. 

Shaping space for trans women and trans femme art

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published November 11, 2019
Hailee Schievelbein

First-ever international dance festival comes to Twin Cities

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published November 4, 2019
Local band ahem plays a release show for their newest album "Try Again" at the Fraternal Order of Eagles on Nov. 2, 2019. 

Minneapolis band ahem keeps it simple and sweet

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published November 4, 2019
Florence Brammer lays for a living embalming session in the Southern Theater on Saturday, Oct. 26. Living embalming sessions, brought to the theater for the Twin Cities Horror Festival and put on by "Funerals For Life," are short and interactive dark comedy shows in which the audience pretends to be dead. 

“Bug Girl” brings gore and artistry to Twin Cities Horror Festival

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published October 31, 2019
The annual BareBones Halloween Puppet Extravaganza, which brings art to the community through movement and puppetry, is performed on Saturday, Oct. 26.

This year’s BareBones Puppets Extravaganza illuminates climate crisis

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published October 31, 2019
Student artists, from left, Jayson Clune, Axel Santo Domingo, Juan Mantilla and Josh Cachon pose for a portrait outside of Coffman Union on Monday, Oct. 21.  Members of the artists collective, theMARAJ, they have been making music together since they attended Wayzata High School together. 

Student music collective theMARAJ raps for representation of identity, culture

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published October 24, 2019
Sarah Mai

Free “Artability” workshops give participants access to the arts

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published October 24, 2019
Photographer Lucy Owiredu, right, and one of her models offer a counternarrative to society's portrayal of black masculinity at Coffman Union on Thursday, Oct. 10. 

Student photographer explores concepts of black masculinity and fragility

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published October 13, 2019
Visitors interact with artwork on display at the “Coffee with the Curator” event at All My Relations Arts Gallery on Wednesday, Oct. 9.

“Changing Horizons” spotlights Native identity through contemporary visual art

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published October 13, 2019
Courtesy of Tristan Carosino.

Bad Bad Hats has no genre, and they want to keep it that way

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published October 10, 2019
Drew Kinkade works on screen printing t-shirts for his clothing brand, "Flavor World," in his garage in the Como neighborhood on Monday, Oct. 7. 

In pursuit of creativity: Local brand Flavor World has an original take on skater style

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published October 10, 2019
Courtesy of Jenny Zander.

Jenny Zander uses the body as a canvas and lets her work breathe

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published October 3, 2019
Howard Oransky, Director of the Katherine E. Nash Gallery, gives a tour of the Queer Forms exhibition to visitors before presentations from the artists on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019.  

“Queer Forms” highlights the past, present and future of LGBTQ+ community

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published September 29, 2019
The entrance of Smitten Kitten as seen on Sunday, Sept 22, 2019.

Smitten Kitten is not your high school’s sex ed class

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published September 22, 2019
The Museum of Russian Art's "Bone Mother," which is about femininity’s perseverance, bond with nature, and expression through genders, is performed on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019.

“Bone Mother” fantasizes folklore for a modern audience

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published September 22, 2019
Courtesy of Junauda Petrus.

Local author Junauda Petrus sources her creativity in healing

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published September 19, 2019

Annual bread festival makes everyone a breadwinner

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published September 15, 2019
Courtesy of Paul Lundgren.

Sounds of the cities: tracing local music history to the 1950s

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published September 12, 2019
Emily Kastrul poses for a portrait on Wednesday Sept. 4. Kastrul leads a band of seven named "Sister Species."

Sister Species begins where the rest of the world ends

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published September 8, 2019
Jessica Langhout-Budge checks out a customer at Mother Earth Gardens on Saturday, Aug. 31.

These Twin Cities women mean business

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published September 2, 2019
Illustrated by Abby Adamski

Inside the life of a Minneapolis booking agent

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published September 1, 2019
Alex Pieczynski and Kathy Patino browse the shelves of The Book House on Thursday, May 2 2019. Pieczynski and Patino are members of Chicago band "GIRL K." 

Judging a book by more than its cover

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published May 6, 2019
Fans cheer for POS at Rock the Garden on Saturday, June 16.

A&E’s summer concert guide

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published May 2, 2019
Illustrated by Morgan La Casse

Ricky Lagoon croons his tunes

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published April 29, 2019

Blythe Baird has more to slam

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published April 25, 2019

Just give them a guitar and a week

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published April 23, 2019
Nadirah McGill, left, Natalie Klemond and Kathy Callahan, comprise the musical group Gully Boy Band.

Gully Boys comes into their own

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published April 18, 2019

Culture compass: Snoop Dogg, climate and safety

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published April 18, 2019
Katie Loop, Veronica Min, Lea Davidson and Nico Moore pose for portraits at the Minneapolis Institute of Art on Saturday, April 13.

Street style: Art isn’t the only thing blooming at Mia

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published April 15, 2019
Horticulturist Paul Knuth poses for a portrait at the Como Park Zoo & Conservatory on Thursday, April 4. "We can grow it right here and then I can see 1,000 people coming in enjoying it, so it's very rewarding," Knuth said of his job at the conservatory.

Q&A: Como horticulturist talks flower shows and apartment plants

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published April 11, 2019
Stephanie Sunberg, one of the contributing photographers to "April is the Cruelest Month," an exhibit at Modus Locus gallery.

Looking for love, a sense of self

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published April 8, 2019
Instructor Dakota Wolfe helps Marijo Greeman during a pole tricks class at Knockout Bodies Pole & Aerial Studio in Minneapolis on Thursday, March 28.

Finding self-love in a studio, on a pole

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published April 4, 2019

Culture compass: Funk, hustle and focaccia

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published April 4, 2019

Remembering Tucker Sterling Jensen

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published April 2, 2019
Misha Estrin, Weird Sh*t Art Show leader, speaks to the Minnesota Daily on Sunday, March 31 in Minneapolis.

Not your classic art exhibition

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published April 2, 2019
Pimento owner Tomme Beevas poses for a portrait with a dish on Saturday, March 23 at Pimento Jamaican Kitchen in Minneapolis. The restaurant was celebrating 3 years of living in its space on Eat Street.

Pimento Jamaican Kitchen cooks up Kingston culture

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published March 28, 2019
Destiny A. Davison poses for a portrait on Thursday, March 7 at Bordertown Coffee in Dinkytown. Davison is a local illustrator is working on a new series called "The Droll" about "various real, unreal and in-between thinking things."

Destiny A. Davison illustrates that anything is possible

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published March 14, 2019
Brooke Lozano practices the "dragon's breath" trick during a fire breathing lesson at the Minneapolis Fire Collective on Friday, March 8.

All fired up and ready to burn

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published March 11, 2019
Daniel Volovets, a medical student at the University, plays his guitar in The Bad Waitress in South Minneapolis on Friday, Mar. 1.

Daniel Volovets strums to the beat of numerous passions

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published March 7, 2019

Culture compass: Women, spelling and avocado toast

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published March 7, 2019
From left, Emma Dalen, Lauren Casson, Shalini Saravanan and Hannah Schmidt pose for portraits before Tan France gives a talk at Coffman Union on Saturday, March 2.

Street style: UMN serves looks with Tan France

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published March 4, 2019
The Debu-Taunts team listens to a trainer during practice on Sunday, Feb. 24 at Roy Wilkins Auditorium in St. Paul. The Debu-Taunts training program of the Minnesota RollerGirls meets every Sunday to teach developing skaters about the world of derby.

The Debu-Taunts train to make their derby debut

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published February 28, 2019
Adrianne Lenker performs at the Cedar Cultural Center on Thursday, Feb. 21.

Adrianne Lenker serenades at sold-out show

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published February 25, 2019
Illustrated by Morgan La Casse

Keep it on the down low: local speakeasies withstand the test of time

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published February 21, 2019
Nick Baker, Noah Welter, Chase Wackerfuss and Andy Engstrom of Fragile Canyons pose for a portrait on Saturday, Feb. 16 at Bryant-Lake Bowl and Theater in Minneapolis. The show brought in around 50 people Saturday night.

Meet Fragile Crayons — oops, we mean Fragile Canyons

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published February 18, 2019

Culture compass: Chili, sales and eight hours of sleep

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published February 14, 2019
Ben Noeldner poses for a portrait in his home on Wednesday, Feb. 13. Noeldner recorded his first album on tape which requires the playing of each song straight through with no errors.

Ben David strums fresh folk and roots in debut album

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published February 13, 2019
Hector Chavarria performs during Transitional Transmissions Live at Pangea World Theater in Minneapolis on Saturday, Feb. 9.

Mother Goose’s Bedtime Stories transforms traditional narratives

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published February 11, 2019
Illustrated by Abby Adamski

Looking for: a missed “Queernection”

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published February 7, 2019
Avery McQuaid Nelson Lawrence does a head stand as part of a performance piece on Friday, Feb. 1 at the new Weisman Art Museum exhibition "Baggage Claims." The exhibition displays the work of eighteen international artists and will be on display until May 12.

“Baggage Claims” showcases more than just luggage and vacations

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published February 4, 2019
Illustration by Harry Steffenhagen

Q&A: Professional killjoy Melody Hoffman on women in podcasting

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published January 31, 2019
Keno Evol listens to the poetry reading at Bordertown Coffee in Minneapolis on Friday, Jan. 25.

“Chai & Chill” amplifies artists of color — even without a mic

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published January 28, 2019

Culture compass: Cat meditation, local music and “You”

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published January 24, 2019

Ellie Bryan connects natural world to society through ceramics

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published January 23, 2019
Chavonn Williams Shen reads pieces of her poetry at Honey in Minneapolis on Wednesday, Jan. 17. Shen was one of the featured artists at art collective Err's 36th event.

Err celebrates emerging artists and creative collaboration

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published January 21, 2019
Sterling Jensen, lead singer of the five-piece soul and rock band Dirt Train, poses for a portrait in Five Watt Coffee in Minneapolis. Jensen helps organize live music on Friday nights at the coffee shop.

Local band Dirt Train adds southern-style rock n’ soul to the great North

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published December 13, 2018
Aubrey Asleson and Koryne Martinez encourage writers to contribute to Trouble Child Mag on Thursday, Nov. 29 at Bordertown Coffee in Minneapolis.

Trouble Child Mag combines uncertainty and creativity in storytelling

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published December 3, 2018

Culture compass: Christmas trees, new museums and Tiny Desk Concerts

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published November 29, 2018
Warren Thomas Fenzi poses for a portrait on Sunday, Nov. 25 in Minneapolis. Fenzi said his music is inspired by internal struggles as he learns about himself, which he hopes will connect people to his music.

Warren Thomas Fenzi brings desert sound to Minneapolis tundra

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published November 26, 2018
Olivia McKee is immersed in the process of making a poster during an art activist poster making event on Friday, Nov. 16 at the Weisman Art Museum in Minneapolis.

Power of the poster amplifies voices at Weisman workshop

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published November 19, 2018
Illustrated by Hailee Schievelbein

There’s no place like home for ‘Ruby Slippers’ production

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published November 14, 2018
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