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A year in music: Sally Hedberg’s 2011 picks.

by Sally Hedberg
Published December 14, 2011

As a lover (almost to a fault) of nightlife and live music I can say with sincerity that 2011 was a year that did not disappoint. The local output, the national tours and recorded albums all delivered...

The Fashionista is in: confronting your gift-giving dilemmas with style

by Sally Hedberg
Published December 13, 2011

The holiday season presents us, as consumers, with a dichotomy. First, thereâÄôs the positive: cheerful lights draped all over the city, peppermint mochas, elaborately decorated department stores...

Social network of style

by Sally Hedberg
Published December 8, 2011
Local clothing designers and artists join to mingle and spread the Glam at Glama-Gala.

Take that, Rewind it back….

by Sally Hedberg
Published December 8, 2011
Local boutique thrives on turning back time.

The Fashionista is in: cultivate your style

by Sally Hedberg
Published December 6, 2011
The definition of style varies from person to person.
Album Review: “Lioness: Hidden Treasures” by Amy Winehouse

Album Review: “Lioness: Hidden Treasures” by Amy Winehouse

by Sally Hedberg
Published December 1, 2011
The late artist gives us a posthumous taste of what could have been.

The Fashionista is in: Winter makeup

by Sally Hedberg
Published November 29, 2011

Thanksgiving has passed, which means that itâÄôs totally appropriate to start compiling your seasonal wish lists. And though you probably shouldnâÄôt keep your fingers crossed for a whirlwind...

Brother Act

by Sally Hedberg
Published November 23, 2011
The enterprising sons of our governor complete their North Loop trifecta with the opening of Askov Finlayson.

Crossing the panty line

by Sally Hedberg
Published November 23, 2011
Jagress Intimates strips Minneapolis fashion down to its undies.

First rate Mates

by Sally Hedberg
Published November 17, 2011
Indie duo Mates of State continue to spread good, synth pop vibes on their new album “Mountaintops.”

The Fashionista is in: winter style

by Sally Hedberg
Published November 15, 2011
Cold world, hot style.

Album review: “Take Care” by Drake

by Sally Hedberg
Published November 15, 2011
Drizzy’s back with a new air of complexity and another rockin’ record.

A touch of pink

by Sally Hedberg
Published November 10, 2011
Nick and Eddie hosts fashion for the cure this weekend.
Senior apparel design student Lizzie Hillman tailors her garment Wednesday at McNeal Hall in St. Paul.

Design School confidential

by Sally Hedberg
Published November 10, 2011
The students of the University of Minnesota work toward their ultimate runway goal.

The fashionista is in: for the ‘bros’

by Sally Hedberg
Published November 8, 2011

Though it may seem more outwardly important to us, fashion and style isnâÄôt the exclusive province of women. Men obviously want to look good, but for much of the XY-chromosome campus populace,...

Album review: ‘Crazy Clown Time’ by David Lynch

by Sally Hedberg
Published November 8, 2011
Unsurprisingly, weirdness prevails on David Lynch’s solo-record debut.

Polica Gives MPLS an Autotune up

by Sally Hedberg
Published November 3, 2011
Breakout local group Polica have kicked off strong, integrating auto-tune into indie-pop.

Caché’s here to stay

by Sally Hedberg
Published November 3, 2011
Casket Arts building presents the fourth year of arts showcasing with “Caché,” a celebration of local artistic diversity.

Bright Lights

by Sally Hedberg
Published October 27, 2011
Canadian pop princess Lights hits the USA with a spirited new record, “Siberia.”

The Fashionista is in: haute costume couture

by Sally Hedberg
Published October 27, 2011
Some stylish inspiration for your night of fright.

Beyond the dress

by Sally Hedberg
Published October 20, 2011
Jewelry designer profile: Vanessa Zahid.

Attn:Restaurant week=cheap food.

by Sally Hedberg
Published October 18, 2011

  You know what they say: there’s no such thing as a free lunch. There is, however, discounted lunch and dinner at participating restaurants during restaurant week (Oct. 23-28). The Twin Cities...

The Fashionista is in: Let’s hear it for the blogs

by Sally Hedberg
Published October 18, 2011
The Fashionista helps you sift through the online fashion fluff.

Glo-fi Fidelity

by Sally Hedberg
Published October 13, 2011
Neon Indian proves his worth on his sophomore release, “Era Extraña.”
Designer Abby Christenson fixes the ribbon of one of her dress designs that will be in the Vogue/ Trash Fashion Show in her home in South Minneapolis Wednesday afternoon.

Cross The Style Line

by Sally Hedberg
Published October 13, 2011
Patrick’s Cabaret takes the runway show to bold, artistic heights with a benefit ball, “Vogue/Trash.”
Freshman Emma Czezk was spotted outside Walter Library Friday morning. She scores fashion at Forever 21 and Goodwill outlets.

Campus style stars: presented by fashionista

by Sally Hedberg
Published October 11, 2011
The Fashionista takes a sartorialist approach on the University campus.

The style among us

by Sally Hedberg
Published October 6, 2011
Five Hmong clothing designers fuse tradition with trends at “Fresh Traditions.”
Local designer Danielle Everine showcases her black dress Wednesday at her studio.

Back in black

by Sally Hedberg
Published October 6, 2011
Local designers take on the dress that never goes out of style.

The Fashionista is in: Fall beauty endorsements

by Sally Hedberg
Published October 4, 2011
The Fashionista weighs in on the commandments of maintaining a fashionable edge.
St. Vincent performs Sunday at the Walker Art Center.

Review: St. Vincent at Walker Art Center

by Sally Hedberg
Published October 3, 2011
Annie Clark, better known as St. Vincent, brought her new album, "Strange Mercy," to the Walker last night.

Electric Fetus in-store performances you don’t want to miss

by Sally Hedberg
Published September 29, 2011

 Local musichead haven Electric Fetus doesn't stop at mere merchandise when it comes to their investment in the music scene: they've made themselves into a venue. I'm talking of course about in-store...

Simply Marvelous

by Sally Hedberg
Published September 29, 2011
The north loop’s new Marvel Bar ups the quality of the classic cocktail.
Patrons at Club Jager dance late into the night Saturday evening in the Warehouse District.

Dance until the world ends

by Sally Hedberg
Published September 29, 2011
A directory of Minneapolis dance parties.

MN Fashion week shows

by Sally Hedberg
Published September 28, 2011

As promised, here is the list of MN Fashion week runway shows. Do yourself a favor: abandon a tiresome night out in Dinkytown and get glamorous. A lot of these events are FREE (zero dollars) so no excuses. Thursday,...

Toro Y Moi have the artistry to back up the buzz.

The Man and the Movement

by Sally Hedberg
Published September 22, 2011
Breakout artist Toro Y Moi epitomizes a new wave in indie sound.

Model Behavior

by Sally Hedberg
Published September 22, 2011
Tearra Rosario walks the walk and then some.

The Fashionista is in: Fall trend report

by Sally Hedberg
Published September 20, 2011
A&E's resident Fashionista talks trends.

Tickets Still Remain for Autumn Brew Review

by Sally Hedberg
Published September 15, 2011

We celebrate our mothers and fathers. We celebrate our birthdays. We celebrate America. So who says we can't celebrate the distilled fermented grains that propel our very youthful vitality? No one. This...

Design with a Vision

Design with a Vision

by Sally Hedberg
Published September 15, 2011
This year’s “Envision: Artopia Fall 2011” promises excellence from every end of the Minneapolis clothing design spectrum.
Sad or smiley, Marissa Nadlers voice takes the modern singer/songwriter approach to powerful heights

Sing Me a Sad Song

by Sally Hedberg
Published September 15, 2011
Marissa Nadler pulls at those post-breakup heartstrings on her new self-titled album.

Culture Compass – Braids, Hookers and Blow, Gordon Lightfoot

by Sally Hedberg
Published September 15, 2011
A&E plans your weekend. You're welcome, posers.

Wanted: fashion show volunteers

by Sally Hedberg
Published September 8, 2011

There's nothing stronger than the heart of a volunteer and sometimes paying it forward can yield desirable results like, say, free tickets to premiere fall fashion show "Envision: Artopia Fall 2011." The...

Tom Tom Club still have the heart and James Brown soul.

Still feelin’ it

by Sally Hedberg
Published September 8, 2011
30 years later, the geniuses of new-wave funk band Tom Tom Club are more dynamic than ever.
Designer Gina Marie Landes displays one of her shirts on a modeling form Friday afternoon in the studio she shares with her mother in North East Minneapolis.

Vintage En Vogue

by Sally Hedberg
Published September 8, 2011
New Minneapolis clothing designer Gina Landes brings timeless style back to the basics.

Show Review: Yuck at the Varsity Theater

by Sally Hedberg
Published July 20, 2011

Hundreds of miles away in Chicago, the able men of A&E were ending their Pitchfork odyssey with a powerful TV on the Radio set. Back in the humid, sub-Saharan hell of Minneapolis, Minnesota, I ventured...

Clothes that speak louder than words

by Sally Hedberg
Published May 5, 2011
Local designer Emma Berg breaks artistic ground with an intriguing spring line.
Cold Cave are bringing the 80s back.

Turning back time

by Sally Hedberg
Published May 5, 2011
Cold Cave have brought the 80’s back in all of its synth-pop glory
DIY pop-stars OK Go have advice for UMNs graduating class: Be the rowdiest you can be.

Cyberspace cowboys

by Sally Hedberg
Published April 28, 2011
OK Go have a self-made code and a creed to live by, outside of a big record label.

Fashion here, right NOW

by Sally Hedberg
Published April 28, 2011
Spring trends and hot tracks presented to you by 96.3’s “Fashion NOW”

The couture and the movement

by Sally Hedberg
Published April 21, 2011
Local clothing designers compete for the environment.

Radio K in-studio: The Raveonettes

by Sally Hedberg
Published April 21, 2011

  It’s a shame if you were unable catch the Raveonettes at the Fine Line on April 7. Though their time onstage was surprisingly short it managed to flawlessly capture the dark intricacy of their...

TV On The Radio Minneapolis shows canceled

by Sally Hedberg
Published April 20, 2011

Tv On The Radio has canceled its April 23 and 24 performance dates at First Avenue due to the death of bassist Gerard Smith. Smith, battling lung cancer, passed away this morning. Our condolences go out...

Runway Recap: Voltage 2011

by Sally Hedberg
Published April 18, 2011

  Those skeptical of the truth that Minneapolis is indeed home to a thriving and constantly evolving fashion scene clearly didn’t attend “Voltage” on Friday night. There’s no doubt about it:...

Theyll always have Minneapolis.

Small Film, Big City

by Sally Hedberg
Published April 14, 2011
Local director, Brady Kiernan, carries his poignant film to Tribeca.
Danger Danger! High Voltage!

Danger Danger! High Voltage!

by Sally Hedberg
Published April 14, 2011
Minneapolis music and fashion gets amped at “Voltage.”

Tune in: Rock the Garden lineup to be announced April 19

by Sally Hedberg
Published April 10, 2011

  It's that time of year. The time of year, of course, to start thinking about your summer music plans. Sure we all dream great dreams of road trips to Bonnaroo, Coachella or Pitchfork but let's face...

Runway ready

by Sally Hedberg
Published April 7, 2011
MN Fashion Week kicks off with “Envision: Artopia Spring 2011.”
The Raveonettes mysterious disposition only adds to the power of their enthralling music.

Nobody puts The Raveonettes in a corner

by Sally Hedberg
Published April 7, 2011
Sharin Foo and Sune Rose Wagner take their music to a new level of intensity on “Raven In The Grave.”

Movin’ on up

by Sally Hedberg
Published March 31, 2011
Sharon Van Etten returns with newfound optimism on “Epic.”
You and Me and everyone we know

You and Me and everyone we know

by Sally Hedberg
Published March 31, 2011
Introducing: Uptown’s first “cut-and-paste” boutique.

Show Review: Diamond Rings at the Triple Rock

by Sally Hedberg
Published March 31, 2011

  John O’Regan AKA Diamond Rings deserves to be a star. For one, he’s got the look: a glam-rock explosion of hipster-kid meets Ziggy Stardust, complete with the Technicolor makeup. He’s also...

“Project Runway” notables to take part in “Sol Inspirations: Eco-Fashion Gala.”

by Sally Hedberg
Published March 27, 2011

  "Project Runway" junkies take note: it’s been announced that some noteworthy names from the series will take part in Minneapolis’ own eco-centric fashion production, “Sol Inspirations-Eco...

Canadas prized indie sweethearts elaborate their hometown nostalgia on Departing.

Second year blues

by Sally Hedberg
Published March 24, 2011
Canadian indie-rockers, The Rural Alberta Advantage return for a less-than-inspiring part two.

Survival of the Chicest

by Sally Hedberg
Published March 24, 2011
Spring fashion showdown at the MOA.

“Real World” casting call in Minneapolis

by Sally Hedberg
Published March 17, 2011

  Is your depraved lifestyle missing something like, say, millions of viewers? Do you fantasize about showcasing your histrionic personality, lawless promiscuity and shameless day-drunkenness with...

Show Review: Girl Talk at First Avenue

by Sally Hedberg
Published March 10, 2011

  He can’t play the guitar and he’s sure not the brilliant lyricist of our generation. He’s capitalized on the success of dozens of pop artists and hasn’t been held legally accountable, yet....

Jessica Norling searches for new clothing Monday afternoon at the store Cliché in Uptown. Norling lives close by and shops there for their plethora of unique clothing options.

Spring style update

by Sally Hedberg
Published March 10, 2011
Beware the fashion predicaments of March.
When it comes to blues-rock, The Cold War Kids are alright.

Life during cold wartime

by Sally Hedberg
Published March 10, 2011
The LA blues-rockers change their game.

Culture compass — Chrystal Castles, Carolyne Smith and Acoustic Africa

by Sally Hedberg
Published March 10, 2011
A&E plans your weekend. You're welcome.
Kelly Ver Duin and Allison Danz are one of the few students in the University’s Design program who specialize in creating menswear.

It’s raining menswear

by Sally Hedberg
Published March 3, 2011
Hallelujah for designers Kelly Ver Duin and Allison Danzl.
Faculty member of the Institute of Production and Recording Adam Levy plays the piano in a recording studio at IPR Wednesday afternoon. Levy has been commissioned to work with other local musicians for a concert being held at the Cedar Cultural Center on March 6.

Collaboration with a twist

by Sally Hedberg
Published March 3, 2011
The Cedar assembles a local music mashup.

Wall Street Journal shouts out to the Electric Fetus

by Sally Hedberg
Published March 1, 2011

  The Electric Fetus. You know what it is (Minneapolis’ supreme record shop) and if you’re any sort of half-functioning music lover you probably find it to be pretty kick-ass. It’s a place to...

Pink Mink announce SXSW kick-off show

by Sally Hedberg
Published February 26, 2011

In a couple of weeks 2010 Picked to Click winners Pink Mink are headed to Texas for their first SXSW as Minneapolis rockstars. Thankfully for us, they're kicking it off in true rock goddess style with...

Planet of the Tapes

by Sally Hedberg
Published February 24, 2011
In light of their third LP, “Outside,” there’s no reason to not still be stuck on Tapes’ N Tapes.
Innovative rock trio Akron/Family channel the power of Mount Meakan.

Akron/Family values

by Sally Hedberg
Published February 24, 2011
Three experimental psych-rockers release an explosive new record.

Culture Compass — Toki Wright, Rock for Socks and the Deep Dark Woods

by Sally Hedberg
Published February 24, 2011
A&E plans your weekend. You're welcome.
Sims of Doomtree will drop a new album during a CD release show Saturday, Feb. 19 at the Fine Line Music Cafe.

Animal house

by Sally Hedberg
Published February 17, 2011
Sims unleashes a wild new LP, “Bad Time Zoo.”
Fashion design senior Jessica George measures the waist of a mannequin Monday at the McNeal Center in St Paul.

Fashion on the fringe

by Sally Hedberg
Published February 17, 2011
U of M clothing design seniors prepare for their gritty runway finale, “Distortion.”

Music and Movies in Loring Park is back on for summer 2011.

by Sally Hedberg
Published February 16, 2011

  Clear your Monday nights for the summer, kids. Despite last summer’s bummer announcement that the Walker Art Center’s “Music and Movies in Loring Park” was donezo, today MPR divulged that...

Show Review: Robyn at First Ave.

by Sally Hedberg
Published February 15, 2011

  Though she’s been cranking out hits since ’97, only recently has Swedish pop star Robyn been pushed out from the periphery of American attention and into the spotlight she emphatically deserves....

John ORegan (Diamond Rings), is a girls and boys best friend!

Put a ring on it

by Sally Hedberg
Published February 10, 2011
John O’Regan’s solo act, Diamond Rings, has the both flash and the synth-pop skill.

Album review: Adele — “21”

by Sally Hedberg
Published February 9, 2011
The Brit-pop songstress returns to with another case for why Britain's state of pop is stronger than ours.

The big cats on campus

by Sally Hedberg
Published February 3, 2011
Local hip-hop outfit The Tribe & Big Cats! have dropped a daring debut LP.

Sister Act

by Sally Hedberg
Published February 3, 2011
Lily and Abigail Chapin leave jaws dropped with their endearing release “Two.”

The White Stripes announce break up.

by Sally Hedberg
Published February 2, 2011

Stop the presses. Today the greatest rock band of our era announced the official end of their career. Though we haven't been privileged to any new material from the duo since 2007's "Icky Thump," I'd wager...

This year’s Voltage band lineup announced

by Sally Hedberg
Published January 31, 2011

Voltage is arguably the fashion event of the year. It merges our city's most innovative clothing and accessory designers with the guitar power of some hyped local rockstars in one night of runway glitz,...

The new kids on the cellblock

The new kids on the cellblock

by Sally Hedberg
Published January 27, 2011
Two fresh Cliché designers prepare to jailhouse rock the runway.
The red carpet for rappers

The red carpet for rappers

by Sally Hedberg
Published January 27, 2011
Twin Cities hip-hop’s night to shine.
Both Phairs acoustic insight and sex appeal have endured the turn of the millenium.

Our Phair lady

by Sally Hedberg
Published January 20, 2011
Yeah, the ‘90s have passed but Liz Phair’s still got it.

Controversy takes the stage

by Sally Hedberg
Published January 20, 2011
Local bands rock for the right to choose.

Show Review: Heart at Mystic Lake

by Sally Hedberg
Published December 24, 2010

Nostalgia for the golden age of live rock’n’roll performance is something that I’ve learned to cope with. No matter how desperately I haunt YouTube to relive incendiary Zeppelin sets from the '70s,...

A lady’s perspective- Sally Hedberg’s 2010 Musical Favorites

by Sally Hedberg
Published December 14, 2010

Best Albums of 2010 1. "Plastic Beach"- Gorillaz 2."My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy"- Kanye West 3. "The Suburbs"- Arcade Fire 4. "Teen Dream"- Beach House 5. "The ArchAndroid"- Janelle Monáe 6. "Crazy...

Romantica LP Release Rescheduled

by Sally Hedberg
Published December 13, 2010

Due to the horrific conditions this weekend, Romantica was forced to cancel their LP release show at the Cedar Cultural Center that was scheduled for last night.  Just a few days ago A&E, in our...

Romantica brings a worldly perspective to their intuitive folk music.

Irish blood, Minneapolis heart

by Sally Hedberg
Published December 9, 2010
Romantica celebrates the vinyl release of “America.”

Later, Homme-bre

by Sally Hedberg
Published December 9, 2010
Queens of the Stone Age bassist Michael Shuman’s new group is no flash in the pan.

Culture compass — Adam Svec, Sleeping in the Aviary and Mason Jennings

by Sally Hedberg
Published December 2, 2010
A&E plans your weekend. You're welcome
When it comes to distinctive local rock, Alpha Consumer takes the cake.

Leaders of the pack

by Sally Hedberg
Published December 2, 2010
Alpha Consumer is back on the scene, asserting their musical dominance.
People eat inside of Spoonriver across the street from the Guthrie Theater on Wednesday afternoon.

It’s the time of the season for eating

by Sally Hedberg
Published December 2, 2010
These local hotspots do seasonal food right.
Chris Hontona, left, and Chris Farstak of Food Pyramid play at the Turf Club on Saturday in St. Paul.

Pyramid Songs

by Sally Hedberg
Published November 24, 2010
Local synth band Food Pyramid is proving why they’re vital to a balanced musical diet

Album Review: Nicki Minaj “Pink Friday”

by Sally Hedberg
Published November 24, 2010

   Pink-haired powerhouse, Nicki Minaj, stormed onto the hip-hop scene in Balenciaga stilettos demanding the attention of America and she got it. Her over-the-top persona and animalistic presence...

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