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This Tiny Candy Shop In Minnesota Has Gourmet Popcorns Known Around The World
St. Paul, Minnesota, is home to a hidden gem that will make your taste buds dance with joy. Tucked away on Wabasha Street, you will find a sweet little paradise that has been delighting locals and visitors alike for over 80 years. The original Candyland store may be small in...
Best Deli Restaurants in Saint Paul, MN
Embark on a delectable journey through the best Deli restaurants in Saint Paul. This vibrant city boasts a rich deli food culture, and among its many gems, three standout establishments are known for serving some of the best Deli sandwiches in Saint Paul. Cossetta, Afro Deli & Grill, and Karibu Grocery & Deli each offer unique and authentic dining experiences that showcase the diverse flavors and traditions that make Saint Paul’s deli scene so special.
Two Minnesota Cities On List of Best Recreation Places In U.S.
What makes a city a great recreation spot? If you believe Wallet Hub's latest study, it has a lot to do with physical activity, both indoors and out. It also has a lot to do with entertainment opportunities or leisure activities. And for the purposes of this study, these cities...
St. Paul music teacher to be honored at Barry Manilow concert
ST. PAUL, Minn. — A Twin Cities teacher will be honored at Barry Manilow's concert at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul next month.The Manilow Music Project announced on Monday that Daniel Perelstein, a music teacher at Washington Technology Magnet High School, won its teacher award and will receive a $10,000 grant at Manilow's Aug. 2 concert.Ten high schools in each tour city submitted the names of their favorite music teachers to the project and voted to select the winner.Of the $10,000 grant, $5,000 will be for new instruments for the school band and the other $5,000 will go to Perelstein.Manilow started the Manilow Music Project after learning that most public schools had undergone significant budget cuts in their school music programs, according to the project's website.The Manilow Music Project says it has gifted more than $10 million in instruments and scholarships to high school and college music students throughout the country since it started.The award contest is part of Manilow's Last, Last Tour, which wraps up Aug. 3 in Milwaukee.Manilow has sold more than 85 million albums in a career spanning more than half a century, with hits including "Copacabana (At the Copa)," "Mandy" and "Can't Smile Without You."
Tattoo artists and styles come together at Twin Cities Tattoo Festival
From Friday to Sunday, the whirring of tattoo machines filled the St. Paul RiverCentre as tattoo artists from all over the country gathered for the second annual Twin Cities Tattoo Festival. Some artists booked appointments in advance, while others did walk-in tattoos. Jesse Brady, a local artist who tattoos at...
Be There When Metallica Takes Over Minnesota!
Metallica is one of the most successful bands with eleven studio albums, four live albums, two EPs, and 37 singles. They've had six consecutive studio albums debut at number one on the Billboard 200 and have sold over 125 million albums worldwide. Metallica is coming to Minnesota and Sasquatch 107-7...
Critical DMs: Taste testing the Grape Ape at the Loon Cafe
Critical DMs are lightly edited Slack conversations by members of the MPR News arts team about Minnesota art and culture. This week, arts editor Max Sparber and senior arts reporter Alex V. Cipolle discuss a collection of Minnesota’s signature cocktails. Max Sparber: CRITICAL DMS ACTIVATE. Alex V. Cipolle: Purple...
Review: HEART & SOUL TOUR 2024 CHICAGO | EARTH, WIND, & FIRE at Xcel Energy Center
On July 13, 2024, the iconic music groups Chicago and Earth, Wind, & Fire brought their Heart and Soul 2024 tour to the Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The large crowd, many of whom grew up with these groups in the late '60s and early '70s, was thrilled to enjoy their timeless music once again.
2024 Summer Restaurant Week: The Picks!
Let me just say that if there was any week that I could start without power to my house, I'm glad it's this one. Because RESTAURANT WEEK yo! I can basically ignore my refrigerator's declining contents as long as I need to because there are over 50 places in the metro dishing up 2-3 course lunches and dinners for WAY less than it's going to cost me to remove the tree crashed in my yard. Upswing, baby.
Shakey Graves Brings Extraordinary Show to Palace Theatre
It feels like it’s been forever since I’ve been to a show even though it’s been just a touch over a month. It was kind of a last minute choice for me to snag this event on my calendar; I really missed the fun that comes with a good night of live music while I’ve been deep into ultramarathon training and had to find something to fill that void. That’s where Shakey Graves and Futurebirds came into the picture for me, and even better was this show was at one of my favorite venues to shoot at, the Palace Theatre. As I made my way into downtown St. Paul for what was a late night for me, I felt that sense of excitement brewing and walked into the venue ready for two new artists.
Patio Season: The Ultimate Guide to Outdoor Dining in Minnesota
Minnesotans love to dine, drink, and socialize outside when the weather is warm and the sun sets later. We suggest these popular go-tos in a number of categories as well as a host of new hot spots to hit this summer. Waterfront The 502 502 Cleveland Blvd. W., Walker Admiral D’s 4424 Lake Ave. S., […] The post Patio Season: The Ultimate Guide to Outdoor Dining in Minnesota appeared first on Minnesota Monthly.
Gaze Into Deep Space at the Bell Museum Star Party!
Bruh. Wanna do some time travel? We don't even have to slingshot around the sun or reach 88mph in a DeLorean...although that would be fun, too. The Bell Museum in St. Paul is throwing a Star Party this Friday (July 19th, 2024)!. Hot Magma Summer Star Party at the Bell...
Ananya Dance Theatre to Present ANTARANGA at The O'Shaughnessy This September
Ananya Dance Theatre, a company of BIPOC women/femmes, will launch its 19th Season of disruptive, powerful, and urgent Contemporary Dance with the world premiere of ANTARANGA: Between You and Me (Get Tickets Now!). Conceptualized and choreographed by Ananya Chatterjea. This transformative work will premiere at The O’Shaughnessy at St. Catherine University on Friday, September 27, and Saturday, September 28 at 7:30pm, as a part of O’Shaughnessy’s Dance Cohort.
This Week in Geek (7/15/2024–7/21/2024)
Welcome to This Week in Geek, your guide to events of interest to the Minnesota geek community for the week of Monday, July 15, to Sunday, July 21. Although inclusion in This Week in Geek is not an official endorsement of any event or organizer, we do our best to feature events that appear safe, responsible, and consistent with our mission and values. If you feel that one of the events below is incompatible with Twin Cities Geek as an organization, we encourage you to contact us at info@twincitiesgeek.com with your concerns.
The Best Chicken Wings In America Are Hiding At This No-Frills Sports Bar In Minnesota
When you think of Minnesota, the first things that probably come to mind are lakes, cold winters, and friendly folks. But what if I told you that some of the best chicken wings in America could be found in this Midwestern state?. Specifically, at a no-frills sports bar in Woodbury...
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