This year, Mother’s Day is May 13. Kids (and—ahem—dads), if you’re still trying to come up with the perfect gift … maybe don’t try so hard....
This year, Mother’s Day is May 13. Kids (and—ahem—dads), if you’re still trying to come up with the perfect gift … maybe don’t try so hard....
Excelsior Sawdust Company LLC was born when owners Patti and Steve Benson were searching for a reclaimed, rustic table to complete the dining room...
Local artists open up their workspaces to visitors this month for the annual Lake Minnetonka Studio Tour. A studio art tour combines some of the...
Minnetonka wants to be a dementia-friendly city. The Alzheimer’s Association defines a dementia-friendly community in part as one that is informed,...
You might recognize Abbey Holden’s work if you’re a fan of Lilly Pulitzer’s colorful clothing and accessories. Holden, who grew up in Deephaven, has...
Photographer Tiffany Kokal finds her niche working with small local businesses. Tiffany Kokal spends hours behind a camera, but photography hasn’t...
Deephaven director documents renowned sailor’s life in Coyote. From The New York Times, November 26, 1992: “Mike Plant, the 42-year-old solo ocean...
On their website, entrepreneurs Harrison Blankenship and Garrett Faust sum up the origins of their artisan venture, Uptown Woodworks, as “the result...
When you hear about the accomplishments of local band The Excelsior Turtles, you might be surprised to find out the members aren’t middle aged, but...
Gale Woods Farm’s fiber arts programs teach visitors about all stages of the wool processing cycle—beautiful keepsakes included. Access to great...
Minnetonka artist Pratibha Gupta concludes her stunning solo show this month at the Hopkins Center for the Arts, and we caught up with her to find...
For local artist Deb Kirkeeide, art has been a lifelong journey. A graphic designer by trade, Kirkeeide has found her niche painting animals and...
There’s nothing like the electricity of a live performance. This January, community members are donning character shoes and warming up their best...
Local photographer Karen Melvin’s new book highlights the boathouses of Lake Minnetonka. When you’re out on Lake Minnetonka, do you find yourself...
Local artist Matt Swenson curates Minnesota’s first art truck. In our modern world of stuffy galleries, “do not touch” signs and mass-produced...
Lake Street is home to Wayzata’s newest art gallery, Burnet Fine Art & Advisory, which opened in September. This isn’t the first gallery venture...
Justin Hammer discovered he had a gift for drawing in an art class senior year at Orono High. He’s been painting ever since. Draped over the walls...
ONLINE HED: Excelsior’s Old Log Theater Celebrates 75 Years With New Look The Old Log by Monique Kleinhuizen photos by amanda gahler M arissa...
Meet a few lake-area high school alums who are succeeding on stage and television. Zac Barnett Lead singer, American Authors Minnetonka High School,...
Tearing down Frank Lloyd Wright’s Deephaven masterpiece. When old houses are torn down along Lake Minnetonka to make way for more modern...