A local mentorship program helps emerging creatives take flight. Jon Savitt enjoys making people laugh, and it’s a feeling that fuels the...
Arts
What To Expect at the Wayzata Art Experience
If stunning lakeside access and views, excellent dining and enviable shopping excursions aren’t enough to draw you to Wayzata’s Lake Street,...
Get Ready for Another Summer of Concerts in the Commons
Live music returns this summer to the Excelsior Commons. Many of us relish any reason to gather outdoors in the summertime, especially along Lake...
“Zaire”
I fell in love instantly with Zaire. Art can sweep you away and leave you with a subjective story that lingers. Zaire’s subject is confident,...
Singer-Songwriter Carey Marshall Releases Her Second Album
Twenty years ago, Minnetonka-based singer-songwriter Carey Marshall had no idea she could sing. It must have been kismet when, at 30, she picked up...
Actress Marisa Coughlan Returns to Her Minnesota Roots
Discover the hometown story behind Marisa Coughlan’s Blue Eyed Girl. After falling in love with movies as a child, all Minnesota native Marisa...
Brookie Brandt Has Designs on Travel Mementos
Regardless if the excursion is near or far, a trip to a hotel, museum or tourist destination gift shop is a must for even the most well-seasoned...
Meet Local Artist Kelly Carámbula
Kelly Carámbula focuses on clay, fiber, metal, paint and wood, exploring themes of control and imperfection and incorporating elements of surprise,...
The Story Behind the Polka Dot House
An artist showcases her work and welcomes others to share the spotlight. Joy reveals itself in a multitude of ways. And for passersby along Third...
Painter Missy Monson Brings People Together Through Art
Excelsior painter Missy Monson has done what some hobbyists can only dream of: turn a relaxing pastime into a business. Monson took her first step...
Juugee Ceramics Is Crafted With Intention
Community is central to Excelsior resident’s work. Juugee Ceramics isn’t just pottery; it’s a beautiful blend of memories and intention woven into...
Meet an Artist Behind the Arboretum Glass Pumpkin Patch
An artist feeds her creative fire by listening and learning. It began with an assignment at Minnetonka Middle School East (MME). Students were...
Get Your Creative Juices Flowing at the Excelsior Art Crawl
The new self-led tour includes artists, live music and local businesses. Eighteen artists will host designated art zones throughout downtown...
Sip & Script Teaches the Art of Calligraphy
If the engaged couple wants to take a hands-on approach with their invitations, addressing the envelopes can bring some personalization to the...
Paint My Wedding Day Captures Precious Moments
Painter Leanne Larson creates a unique, colorful memory of special celebrations. Wedding days can be memorialized in countless ways, but paintings...
Monica Mohn Prepares Couples for Their First Dance
From ballrooms to classrooms, instructor helps couples perfect the dip and dazzle. If anyone knows their way around a dance floor, it’s Monica Mohn....
Signed, Sealed, Delivered With Epitome Papers
Epitome Papers turns celebration stationery into a fully custom experience. For couples planning their big day, the first glimpse for guests of...
Don Shelby and Nancy Nelson Retake the Stage
Don Shelby and Nancy Nelson are venerable veterans behind the TV camera and on local stages, including Chanhassen Dinner Theatres (CDT), where they...
Artist Laura Rockhold Shares Her Inspiration
Local poet and painter discusses her creative practice and original poem form. Long Lake’s Laura Rockhold finds inspiration for her poetry and...
Raising Her Voice With Angelica Cantanti
Local singer set to take the Ordway stage with Angelica Cantanti Youth Choirs. How many performers dream of looking out at an audience from the...
