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The Walker's Backstage Performers' Wall

A Line or Two: The Walker Performs

Jon Spayde Wednesday, May 23, 2012
In A Line or Two, I share some of my discoveries and enthusiasms as I make my way around the Twin Cities. Call it an editor's note as blog entry. This week: a preview of what the Walker has in store for its stage.
Anna Love-Mickelson

Can "design thinking" create a community of innovators?

Karen Olson Wednesday, May 16, 2012
"Design Thinking" isn't just about planning an object and making an image of it. It's a process of innovation that emphasizes engagement with real human issues--and it's arrived at CoCo, the local coworking space, in an educational initiative aimed at helping tech entrepreneurs and other freelancers open their minds even wider.
Charles Landry

Charles Landry in Minneapolis: From art in the city to the city as art form

Camille LeFevre Wednesday, May 16, 2012
In town to talk about the Central Corridor, Hennepin Avenue, and other local nodes of city planning, lauded urbanist Charles Landry called for an approach that integrates the cities' diverse cultures into a rich, essentially artistic, mix--and makes everyone feel appreciated and included.
Jill, Nels, and Butch

"Cheap laughs for tough times"

Julie Kendrick Wednesday, May 09, 2012
The masterminds behind an ambitious--and nonprofit--little Lyndale Avenue venue called HUGE are taking the Twin Cities improv comedy scene to a new level.
Shakir Taliaferro

The Odd (Retail) Couple

Susan Klemond Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Need a kicky pair of high heels or an affordable, eco-friendly coffin? Two shops sharing a building on Saint Paul's evolving Smith Avenue are ready to help with fashion or funerals.
Candy Chang

Candy Chang asks: "What do you want In Minneapolis? What do you want in St. Paul?"

Camille LeFevre Wednesday, May 02, 2012
The New Orleans-based public artist, known for whimsical, low-tech projects that get people talking about the intersection between their cities and their lives, was here to kick off an inquiry into the  transformation of Hennepin Avenue and the future of our towns.
The City 2.0

A Line or Two: The City 2.0 and the real world

Jon Spayde Wednesday, May 02, 2012
In A Line or Two, I share some of my discoveries and enthusiasms as I make my way around the Twin Cities--call it an editor's-note-as-blog-entry. This week: Let's get our towns deeper into The City 2.0, the exciting urban-idea initiative promoted by TED.
Kate Nordstrom

Kate Nordstrum's Brave New Music

Don Lee Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Kate Nordstrum's genre-busting musical programming at Minneapolis' Southern Theater caught the eye of the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra's innovative concert planners. Now she's teaming up with the SPCO to present a new series that explores the space between indie-experimental and concert-hall classical.
Nelle Clutch Purses

Issue Media Update: The Crafty Ones

Douglas Trattner Wednesday, April 25, 2012
They've all ditched a "regular" job to work with their hands, creating beautiful and useful things. Their stories show what it takes: a vision, courage, a willingness to watch your pennies, and a lot of love.
Geeks Versus Nerds

A Line or Two: The Difference Between Geeks and Nerds

Jon Spayde Wednesday, April 25, 2012
In A Line or Two, I share some of my discoveries and enthusiasms as I make my way around the Twin Cities--call it an editor's-note-as-blog-entry. This week: an infographic that makes some amusing and very fine distinctions between two closely related species.
Geoffry Canada

Geoffrey Canada in Minneapolis: "Get Ready for Your Moment"

Julie Kendrick Wednesday, April 18, 2012
From books to documentaries to television appearances, Geoffrey Canada has earned accolades as an education reform leader and the head of Harlem Children’s Zone. Last week he was in Minneapolis to speak to a convention of youth and educators involved in the service-learning movement, where he told them "you never know when you'll be needed."
Paul with Northwest Architectural Salvage

Selby Avenue 2012: A Slide Show

Bill Kelley Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Saint Paul's Selby Avenue is the home of some celebrated and beloved local institutions. But for this issue, lensman Bill Kelley took portraits of Selby Avenue places that may be a bit below your radar unless you know the street well--plus some cool new businesses that have popped up in recent months. It's our effort to show how one of the Saintly City's most attractive, even genteel, streets is also one of its most dynamic and diverse.
SnakPak: Blank is the New Blank

A Line or Two: SnakPak

Jon Spayde Wednesday, April 18, 2012
In A Line or Two, I share some of my discoveries and enthusiasms as I make my way around the Twin Cities--call it an editor's-note-as-blog-entry. This week: SnakPak, one museum professional's off-the-wall online compendium of wit and beauty.
Students screen-printing Forgotten tees

Connecting two continents with teeshirts

Nancy Crotti Wednesday, April 11, 2012
The teeshirts bearing the brand Forgotten are articles of faith as well as articles of clothing. The fledgling company was created to help the Ugandan farmers and cotton spinners who create the shirts and the inner-city Minneapolis teens who screen-print them. Now a major rock tour is set to take Forgotten gear to a new level.
Minnebar Logo

Tech bloggers weigh in on Minnebar 2012

Graeme Thickins and Mark Gritter Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Minnebar, our annual, semi-structured geek get-together, is becoming a tradition and a real force in the local tech community. This year's conference happened on Saturday, April 7--and two experienced tech bloggers gave their views of the confab soon after. Here are some excerpts.
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