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All content by Sophia Vilensky
A model of the Faun, a character from the movie Pan's Labyrinth, sits on display at Guillermo del Toro's "At Home With Monsters" exhibit at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts on March 2, 2017.

Mia’s new exhibit spotlights creepy characters of filmmaker Guillermo del Toro

by Sophia Vilensky
Published March 7, 2017
King Lear Guthrie 2-17 504 'King Lear, by William Shakespeare, directed by Joseph Haj Guthrie Theater, 2/10/17 Lighting Design: Jennifer Tipton Scenic Design: Marion Williams Costume Design: Jennifer MoellerPhoto Credit: T Charles Erickson

‘King Lear’ is back at the Guthrie Theater after a 20 year hiatus

by Sophia Vilensky
Published February 22, 2017
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With advancing technology, finding ‘the one’ starts with a swipe

by Sophia Vilensky
Published December 12, 2016
The atrium of Paisley Park, in Chanhassen, Minnesota.

Paisley park is (officially) open for a new kind of business

by Sophia Vilensky
Published November 8, 2016
The “Six Women. Six Topics. Six Perspectives” series will run through April.

6 women, 6 perspectives

by Sophia Vilensky
Published September 29, 2016
Adam Livermore is a freelance hairstylist for celebrities in New York and an educator for Oribe. His career took off after he attended beauty school at Aveda in Minneapolis and was approached by famous hairstylist Oribe Canales to accompany him to Paris Fashion Week.

Q&A: Adam Livermore

by Sophia Vilensky
Published August 26, 2016
Counter clockwise, Keegan-Michael Key, Gillian Jacobs, Chris Gethard, Kate Micucci, Mike Birbiglia and Tami Sagher in Mike Birbiglia’s "Don't Think Twice".

Review: “Don’t Think Twice”

by Sophia Vilensky
Published August 25, 2016
Abby Guggisberg practices aerial silks at Circus Juventas at their location in the Highland neighborhood of St. Paul on July 22.

At Circus Juventas, youth learn the ropes

by Sophia Vilensky
Published July 27, 2016
Wise Acre Eatery's "Shades of Asia" salad with blueberry aronia, paired with rhubarb basil soda.

At Twin Cities’ farm-to-table eateries, seasonal Midwest produce reigns

by Sophia Vilensky
Published July 27, 2016
A taco de pollo is drizzled with lime outside La Mexicana Supermarcado, one of nine stops on the Taco Tour on Lake Street on Sunday.

Taco Tour serves up authentic fare

by Sophia Vilensky
Published July 20, 2016
Echo Bodine stands at the entrance to her Center for Spiritual Development in Minneapolis. Bodine is a well-known psychic, medium, teacher and author. She discovered her psychic ability at a young age and has spent her life teaching others about the spiritual world.

Q&A: Psychic Echo Bodine talks groundedness, Ouija Boards and slutty brownies

by Sophia Vilensky
Published July 20, 2016

Peaches ‘n’ cake

by Sophia Vilensky
Published July 15, 2016
People could be seen wandering campus capturing Pokemon on their phones during a University of Minnesota Pokemon Go meet up on Sunday.

Catch of the day

by Sophia Vilensky
Published July 13, 2016
Refreshing rhubarb pie is a fun treat to make with friends using in seasonal ingredients.

College kitchen: in season

by Sophia Vilensky
Published July 13, 2016

No more Manson family values

by Sophia Vilensky
Published July 7, 2016
A bowl of Karai Miso ramen sits on a table at Ippindo Ramen House, which recently opened on Washington Avenue. The restaurant serves traditional Japanese dishes.

Review: Not your dorm room ramen

by Sophia Vilensky
Published July 6, 2016
Left to right, Chris Bales, Ryan Gilman, Jake Mierva and Sam Walsh pose for a portrait near the University of Minnesota on June 30. The group created a short film for the Minnesota 48 Hour Film Festival, during which they had 48 hours to make and submit a short film that all had to include the same prop, character, and line. Their film, The Summer of '99 won best writing, best musical score, and fan favorite.

Forty-eight hours of summer

by Sophia Vilensky
Published July 6, 2016

Valleyfairadise Lost: 10 things you realize at Valleyfair when you’re old enough for existential dread

by Sophia Vilensky
Published July 1, 2016

More than a boudie call

by Sophia Vilensky
Published June 29, 2016

That American Life

by Sophia Vilensky
Published June 23, 2016
Left to right, Rim Woldeslassie, Nathan Walker, Erin Colasacco and Isa Sponslier pose for portraits at Rock the Garden 2016 at Boom Island Park on Saturday.

Street style: A different kind of garden party

by Sophia Vilensky
Published June 22, 2016
Shake Shack, a popular burger chain, opened its first Minnesota location at the Mall of America on June 9.

We’re not in Brooklyn anymore

by Sophia Vilensky
Published June 22, 2016

Concert Review: Paul Simon

by Sophia Vilensky
Published June 16, 2016

Beginnings on the bridge

by Sophia Vilensky
Published June 15, 2016
Ella Williams, age 7, colors a picture with her mother Kelly and brother Aiden, at the Crayola Experience at the Mall of America on Monday, June 14.

Coloring book

by Sophia Vilensky
Published June 15, 2016
Kate O'Reilly, right, and Jenn Schaal record an episode of the podcast "XOXOJK" on Sunday, June 5. The two women meet weekly to discuss "real stuff, funny stuff, good stuff and all the stuff in between."

Conversational critique

by Sophia Vilensky
Published June 8, 2016

Naturally nice

by Sophia Vilensky
Published June 8, 2016

Remembering the Disney Channel Original Movie

by Sophia Vilensky
Published June 2, 2016
Acai bowls offer some color to your breakfast with a variety of fruits.

College Kitchen: acai and me

by Sophia Vilensky
Published June 1, 2016
Left to right, Aline Putnoki, Derrick Johnson, Anne Putnoki and Will Massengill pose outside of the Forever Young Prom at First Avenue on the evening of May 27. The throwback prom was a reminiscent party playing music from 1996-2006.

Street style: It’s raining on prom night

by Sophia Vilensky
Published June 1, 2016

Ever effervescent — homemade kombucha calls for a second sip

by Sophia Vilensky
Published May 27, 2016

The Fashionista is in: Summer thrifting

by Sophia Vilensky
Published May 25, 2016

Street style: Anyone but Becky

by Sophia Vilensky
Published May 25, 2016
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