September shines bright with local festivals. As the sun starts to set on summertime activities, Excelsior and Wayzata shine the spotlight on their...
Arts
Layered Impression
Fashion and art are simultaneous. Designers drape and sculpt yards and yards of fabric on a human form that can create a visceral response from the...
Artist Chris Foote: A Life Through Pictures
Artist left a legacy of creativity and positivity to his family and community. Respected local artist Chris Foote was a beloved area resident known...
Emily Carriveau Shares Her Life With Blog Small Town Me
Delano local shares her hobby farm, garage sale escapades, craft room exploits and more with a growing number of fans on social media. “Okay,...
Summer Renaissance
Artist and elementary school art teacher Ky McDonald has embarked on a new series inspired by taking females created by the great historical masters...
Get in Tune With Music in the Park
Minnetonka presents its annual entertainment series. The City of Minnetonka hosts the Music in the Park series with free, family friendly-events...
Meet Minnetonka Center for the Arts’ Director
Roxanne Heaton strives to take art center’s programs “to the widest possible audience.” A beloved community organization since 1952, Minnetonka...
Art at the Arb
The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum isn’t just a living wonderland of trees, plants and flowers. It’s also a destination for art lovers, thanks to...
Princely Memory
Prince’s beloved doves, Majesty and Divinity, are credited for “singing” on the album One Nite Alone... (May 2022). Since his death, however, it has...
Tree of Life
A mother’s love is the foundation to our existence. They feed our souls, nurture us and offer safety in the storms. They point us in the right...
Happy Landing
April is here, and it is time to feather our nests—storing away winter blankets, letting fresh air fill our homes and welcoming spring days ahead....
Set the Table
There is nothing better than coming together at a table filled with delectable bites and candid conversations all aimed to feed our soul. I love the...
Floral Artisan Brings Natural Style to the Forefront
Pain. Waiting. Rising. For floral artisan Dawn Schelle, who grew up in Wayzata, these stages represent everything. From the ashes of a broken marriage…
Honk & Holler Coming to the Minnetonka Stage
While this one-act play is set in 1972, its story is timeless and is brought to the community by way of Minnetonka High School’s Minnetonka Theatre…
Greenwood Homeowners Add a Personal Touch to Their Kitchen
Mosaic artist recreates St. Albans Bay. Who knew that restrooms at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) could inspire a stunning kitchen...
Ziggy’s Art Bus Brings Healing Through Art
Art bus promotes healing for children with life-limiting illnesses. Art has long been used as a form of healing the body, mind and soul. For some...
Festive Fun with Mixed Media Artist Andy Ness
Artist Andy Ness has a playful whim with his work, inspired by his travels abroad, his love of amusement parks and the nostalgic glimmer of vintage...
Embrace Autumn with Meadow Magic
There is nothing like transitioning into November with the fall foliage that greets us each day. The warmth of garnet reds, glowing oranges and...
‘An American Tale The Musical’ Makes Its World Premiere
Minnesota native pens music and lyrics for local production. An American Tale the Musical, based on the 1986 animated film, makes its world premiere...
Upcoming Art Show at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Art at the Arb. Artists come from all walks of life, but it’s not every day you meet a world-renowned painter with a background in...
