Artist Katherine Victoria’s TV show explores spaces and the process behind custom artwork. For artist and host Katherine Victoria, the act of...
Arts
Artist Captures a Study in Blue
September brings a feeling of coziness to our home, signaling a return from summer travels and readiness to jump back into a new chapter. I love how...
Meaning and Intention With Design & Décor by Ispiri
An interior designer shares how art can transform a house into a deeply personal, story-driven home. For interior designer Jenny Jorgensen, art is...
James J. Hill Days Blends History With Local Pride
The celebration honoring James J. Hill brings three days of music, markets and community. From September 11–13, the Wayzata West Metro Chamber will...
Dancing With the Stars Pro Recalls His Minnetonka Roots
Growing up, Alan Bersten understood where his talent could take him. But that early understanding had its price—the ability to cultivate a wide...
Meet the Family Behind Dance With Us America
We have stars in our midst. They’re tucked away inside the lower level of Southdale Center behind an unassuming studio marquee that reads, Dance...
Gray Duck Art Offers Paint Sets for Pet Portraits
Grannycore is picking up steam. Sometimes known as analog hobbies, activities and crafts typically associated with grandmothers are gaining...
Meet Minnetonka’s Renaissance Woman
Martha Van de Vere Larkin (1869–1967) was a Minnetonka woman of note. Martha and her husband, John, farmed the land that the Dayton company...
Wayzata’s Summer Sunday Evenings Are Back
Relish summer evenings with music on the Great Lawn. For years, the City of Wayzata and the Parks and Trails Board have teamed up to bring music and...
Jon Savitt Hopes To Inspire the Next Generation of Writers
A local mentorship program helps emerging creatives take flight. Jon Savitt enjoys making people laugh, and it’s a feeling that fuels the...
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...
