The opening of farmers markets in the Twin Cities signals the beginning of summer, with fresh fruits, bundles of flowers and food trucks lined up along the streets.  The experience of walking among...

The Home Depot houseplant section may be your default for cultivating your plant parent aesthetics, but there is a Marcy-Holmes apartment that has way more to offer.  Isabella Pizaño and David Enrrigue...

With summer plans at a halt for the foreseeable future, we’re stuck at home, dreaming of remote locations far from the Midwest.  Luckily, we’ve created a few drinks inspired by the places you...

“Health” and “wellness” are becoming bigger buzzwords as COVID-19 continues. With finals week approaching and summer practically within our reach, though, we have an opportunity to focus on ourselves...

Needles are no longer buzzing in Twin Cities tattoo shops. Like many businesses deemed “nonessential” in Governor Tim Walz’s stay-at-home order, tattoo shops have closed their doors to clients, hoping...

There are few albums where a heroine recognizes her own weaknesses as strengths and claims them proudly. Fiona Apple’s “Fetch the Bolt Cutters” does just that.  In Apple’s first release in...

Minneapolis artist Shelby Larson can make you a piece of art out of practically anything and in any medium. For her, it’s not so much about the technique as much as it is about her love of crafting.  Her...

As the days become longer and we have nowhere to be but home, we may be telling ourselves it’s time to start cooking real, homemade meals. But let’s admit it — we all miss the experience of sitting...

The Nightingale Trio’s rehearsals have always been remote — and not just from one Twin Cities neighborhood to the next — but states away.  When they do come together, whether it’s in Minnesota,...

Right now, its more than obvious that many of us are yearning for that feeling of connection and community that the Twin Cities often harbors. We’re looking to Zoom, FaceTime and other means of communication...

If there ever was a better time to get reading for fun, it’s now. Sure, the last time you read a novel was probably in the 10th grade, but better late than never again. A&E asked two of our University...

Trent Andersen can comfortably exclaim that his skin is “just a little crusty,” regardless of his audience. Whether over the phone, in an interview, or to his more than 2,000 followers on Instagram,...

Among the many different experts who call Minneapolis home, a World Tea Expo "best tea educator" may not be a name that comes to mind.  Bill Waddington, a resident of Northeast Minneapolis, has been...

Reader, these are unprecedented times. Especially for Minneapolis' local businesses. Places like Electric Fetus and Como Tap had normal operations one day and found themselves closing shop the next. Of...

Minneapolis band Skemp & Weather is almost like an embodiment of the Twin Cities arts community. Its blend of poetry, tunes, natural imagery and visual art feels familiar as individual aspects, but...

With reflections on home and learning to love your mind, “You and Me (but mostly me)” tells stories of self-reflection and vulnerability. The self-published poetry book written by Olivia Baxter and...

A group of 12 people stood in a circle in a room in North Minneapolis, sheepishly shaking and stretching out their limbs, preparing to dance with direction from dancer Catherine Ellis Kirk. Ten minutes...

It began with a love letter two years ago. Now they’ve got an album. Local band Hit The Skids has found a way to combine various influences, including Neil Young, Green Day and The Replacements, into...

With an Instagram feed as bright and lively as they are, Sophia Balabanova-Gebreab and Frankie Miller are in pursuit of a platform for young artists. They’ve curated and created themes and colors, bands...

Zania Coleman and Ricki Williams knew they wanted to create together since the eighth grade. They stayed friends through high school, both involved in extracurriculars and the arts. College finally came...

Although the mood of Valentine’s Day began to subside for many after Friday night, there were still a few who were out looking for love on Saturday at Surly Brewing Company.  Upon walking into the...

In a city brimming with talented queer artists, Loring Collective was created to bring them all together. An emerging non-profit named after the LGBTQ+ cultural hub Loring Park, the collective is aimed...

Too often, scheduling “me time” is a forgotten task on a student’s to-do list. It becomes less and less of a priority as work and school take over, and mental health is put on the back burner.  But,...

On a night out to the theater in the Twin Cities, you will find yourself among Shakespeares, Arthur Millers and Tennessee Williamses. However three University of Minnesota alumni want to present Australian...

The first time Dua Saleh performed at an open mic, they were terrified. Saleh stood shaking on stage, having finally summoned up the courage to participate rather than just observe. It was their senior...

In 2003, the library at the University of Baghdad's College of Fine Arts saw its tens of thousands of books vanish into ash. The U.S.-led invasion of Iraq left the library in shambles. Seventeen years...

Clothing and sustainability aren’t mutually exclusive for Ethan Buck. Instead, he believes that the former should always come with the latter.  Buck began a project called Yarborough as a skate...

One of Emma Wondra’s favorite photography technique involves broken glass bottles rather than just a change of lighting.  She’ll shatter the bottles on her quest to find the perfect shard, which...

For those unfamiliar with law, it can seem very black and white. Studying law can require hours of reading about difficult concepts and practices, to the point where they become nothing more than words...

'Tis the season for holiday-themed drinks and Instagram posts. Among the many markets and events in the Twin Cities, there are a few places that bring all of that indoors.  The ceilings are crowded...

When Tony Arias played a new song in front of his family, they sat in his basement and were absolutely moved. Arias had only been working on the song for about a day. He'd been at work programming the...

Almost any Generation Z person’s middle school years would have been incomplete without David Archuleta’s 2008 hit “Crush.” Flash forward over a decade later, and it’s still a go-to car karaoke...

A soccer bar may be the last place you expect to see a drag show, but that’s exactly what you’ll find in St. Paul’s Midway neighborhood.  The Black Hart of St. Paul, which sits right on University...

If you put a handful of comics in one room and tell them to perform brand new material in front of an audience, you start to realize that comedy may not be so easy. They fumble over their words and spout...

Elena Bagne pats her screen printing press that sits in the middle of her new studio space. The room has bright green walls and rap music playing through speakers.  “This was terrible trying to...

Glass is a difficult medium to work with, as it involves knowing how to use a molten-hot furnace. However, glass artists have developed respect and understanding for their craft through years of trial...

As a kid, getting your hands on a camera feels oddly powerful. You’ve been given this device to capture moments that carry meaning to you and those around you. However, if you’re not getting the hang...

Spending an hour in a room with Ioana “Coca” Vladislav pretty much goes like this: a conversation that hits an endless number of subjects, intertwined with jokes about aspects of her life.  She...

For one night only, illustrations of nude torsos, blurred bodies and beaded leather adorned the walls of Moon Palace Books' performance space.  “Malleable,” held on Nov. 7, was a night "of, by...

The opportunity to dance through the night is finally here, Twin Cities, and it’s not at a club. The Bailame Dance Festival celebrates the histories and cultures surrounding the bachata, salsa, kizomba...

Short, simple and to the point, ahem’s music believes in the idea that less is more. It’s DIY to the core — from the songwriting process to its screen printed t-shirts.  “The two-minute song...

If you’ve ever wondered what it would feel like to get embalmed, the Twin Cities Horror Festival can help you out. You can experience a15-minute embalming session — what they call an “ASMR sensory...

Walking into Hidden Falls Regional Park during the final weekend of October meant finding yourself face-to-face with formally dressed ghouls.  They greeted you at the gates, guided you through the...

About four years ago, Juan Mantilla and Josh Cachon sat in Cachon’s high school bedroom discussing the difficulties of making music. They were self-described “high school rejects” and had no resources...

Creating art can be a great way to de-stress, whether it’s painting calming blues on a canvas or writing out thoughts in a journal. The process can also be a great way to cope with mental illness, especially...

White tulle is draped over a black man’s head, creating a veil over his face. The strength in his stance is softened by a smile. Lucy Owiredu, a junior majoring in psychology and minoring in public health...

When Angela Two Stars began her gallery tour at All My Relations Arts, she mentioned something unique about the current exhibition, “Changing Horizons.” It’s Native art, and it has everything to...

More often than not, a musician’s identity is mapped out in their discography. If you hit shuffle on any given artist’s collection of albums, the sound you hear — whether it be from their first-ever...

You may have seen stickers with an italicized "F" printed in front of a bright blue and red yin-and-yang-like symbol. They've been popping up around the Twin Cities campus, from lamp posts to bus shelters...

Jenny Zander is not a painter in the same way that most painters would describe themselves. She’s a body artist and photographer, or simply put, “I paint people and I document it." In one of her photos,...

In recognition of the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising and the first gay liberation organization at the University of Minnesota, the Katherine E. Nash gallery presents “Queer Forms.” The...

Upon first stumbling in, this building on Lyndale Avenue South looks like an average bookstore, displaying shelves lined with books placed against an exposed brick wall and a few couches for lounging. But...

Russian folk music swells as a woman climbs up green aerial silks, wrapping them around her legs as she climbs higher and higher. A moon is projected against the wall and she is posed in the middle of...

Junauda Petrus can fluctuate between being an aerialist, a teacher or a writer, depending on when you catch her. The local author effortlessly combines her many creative endeavors into an artistic identity...

It’s 1979 and Prince’s “I Wanna Be Your Lover” is playing on the radio and through your brand new Sony Walkman.  The Minneapolis-native and “High Priest of Pop” brought the nation’s...

Emily Kastrul is sitting on her parents' old couch with her feet up on the coffee table, looking through her phone. “Do you want to hear what I said to the band?” Kastrul said. The groupchat she refers...

The Twin Cities boasts a seemingly infinite array of local businesses, lining the streets and tucked away in small residential areas. Women-owned businesses in the Twin Cities offer a number of locally...

The lights dim and the crowd screams. Suddenly, the wave of people behind you crashes in, pushing you forward toward the stage. Then, the music of your favorite band blasts through the speakers. But while...

The sight and smell of an old book is distinct. Its pages, now yellowed, are crisp and fragile. At one point, it may have been someone’s favorite book — the past obvious in its dog-eared pages. Or...

The school year is coming to an end. It’s time to celebrate with a little dancing.  Summer in the Twin Cities brings some incredible acts. If you’ve been studying hard this past year, it’s finally...

If ‘60s big band music and satirical masculinity is your thing, Ricky Lagoon will make you swoon.  For one night only, the comedy concert “Ricky Lagoon: He Croons!” will include classic swing...

No brothers have a bond like that of the Gully Boys. Drives between shows on the band's last tour could be described as similar to the “Tiny Dancer” scene in the 2000 film “Almost Famous.” Except...

The brief taste of spring in Minneapolis had everyone showing off their favorite spring looks before digging out their winter jackets again.  Still, some weren't ready to give the florals up so soon. The...

The setting: Como Park Zoo and Conservatory. More specifically: the Sunken Garden.  A man stands near the door. As A&E steps into the garden, he reaches out his hand to introduce himself. “Hi,...

Nostalgia and longing are emotions meant to be felt wholly and expressed authentically. Stephanie Sunberg and James Molitor prefer to capture them in photo. The two Minneapolis-based artists find nostalgia...

Mesmerizing aerial lifts and spins make their bodies appear like well-oiled machines, highlighting their strength and beauty while they dance. The pole is the frame and the dancer is the painting — twirls...

There may be no place where you can see sculptures made out of baby doll parts and a person walking around in a gas mask — other than the “Weird Shit Art Show.” Here, you could find comedians, cosplayers,...

Pimento Jamaican Kitchen’s bright yellow walls radiate warmth as soon you step through the restaurant’s doors. When it’s “Minnesota outside, it’s Jamaica inside,” owner Tomme Beevas likes to...

Destiny A. Davison believes that anything, absolutely anything, is possible.  Her illustrations and comics tell stories of real thinking things, un-real thinking things and sentient planets.  “So...

Smoke from frequently extinguished fires surrounded the lights inside the Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center in Minneapolis on Friday. In the studio, a group of 10 people gently spewed fire from their lips...

It is easy to get lost in Daniel Volovets’ love for classical music.  In conversation, he frequently brings up famous composers alongside obscure ones, expressing what he admires about each.  The...

If you ever thought picking out an outfit was stressful, think about the possibility of a famous fashion designer seeing it. Now multiply that stress by one hundred. That was exactly how it felt to put...

It takes stamina, strength and an insurance card to roll with the Minnesota RollerGirls’ Debu-Taunts. Whether they started with a background in roller derby or not, the trainees in the program look forward...

Plastic chairs, cups of coffee and guitar tuning were abundant during Adrianne Lenker’s intimate set at the Cedar Cultural Center on Thursday.  Clutching a cup of tea, Lenker trotted onto the stage....

The Roaring '20s were widely known for their thriving economy and vivid arts scene.  But back when jazz was the bee’s knees and flapper girls were the belles of the ball, the U.S. saw a nationwide...

Twin Cities-based band Fragile Canyons has three goals: to record an album every year, play one gig a month and donate their profits to charity.  “When I was starting the band and when we started...

When Ben Noeldner began writing music, he sampled chord progressions from a Rage Against The Machine song from the “Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2" soundtrack to create something all his own. (This was middle...

"Mother Goose’s Bedtime Stories" finds its home at the intersection of stand-up, cabaret and theatrical production. Here, art for and by the underrepresented is celebrated. The collective, founded a...

With mentions of stolen glances, innocent smiles and offers of free coffee, these classifieds represent more than just missed connections.  The Facebook group “Twin Cities Missed Queernections,”...

A man in a light blue ensemble has his feet in the air and his head in a bright blue suitcase. The handstand goes on for almost ten minutes. Then he leaves. This is how the Weisman Art Museum welcomed...

The podcasting world is often described as male-dominated, a space for men to share their opinions. These feminist killjoys want to change that.  Melody Hoffmann and Raechel Anne Jolie completed their...

A microphone can have a certain effect on a poem. Add in a stage, lights and an obscured-by-these-lights audience, and suddenly reading poetry might feel intimidating, even a bit impersonal.  Keno...

The steps between pursuing art as a hobby and becoming a practicing artist can be blurry. Local art collective Err aims to make that path a little clearer by giving creatives the opportunity to define...

In a singer-songwriter dominated environment, Dirt Train infiltrates the Twin Cities music scene with a Motown feel and a rock n’ soul vibe, harkening back to the days of Muscle Shoals music.  Before...

Oftentimes the feeling of uncertainty creeps out from the corner in which it was hiding. It strikes each person differently, adopting different forms as it manifests.  Trouble Child Mag wants to hear...

For some, writing songs can be a daunting task. For local singer-songwriter Warren Thomas Fenzi, the process is more like coloring in a coloring book. Fenzi comes up with chord progressions and melodies...

An 11-by-7 inch poster holds the potential to lead movements and change headlines. Artist and activist Leon Wang shared this power of the poster with University of Minnesota students during a workshop...

The “Wizard of Oz” is often associated with innocence and fairytale — a story about a girl trying to find her way back home. This well-known film is about to get a makeover with Jazzercise, an exploration...