This time of year, the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is known for its elaborate displays of pumpkins, squash and gourds. With more than 400...
Arts
Take Note
Music is an important aspect to Hispanic culture. I love the idea of Mel Tudisco’s paintbrush dancing across the canvas as it inhabits bold hues and...
“Café Cool” Explores Coffee Shops and Design
Minnetonka author showcases independent, local coffee hubs from around the globe. If you’re an admirer of good coffee and sleek design, clear a spot...
Dynamic Acting Duo Stars in “On Golden Pond”
Minnetonka Theatre celebrates James Cada and Susanne Egli’s longtime involvement in Lake Minnetonka schools. Minnetonka Theatre kicks off the...
Entertainment in the Park 2024
Get your groove on this month at Civic Center Park, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd., where the Minnetonka Recreation Department hosts free outdoor concerts...
Video Producers Behind Dual Studios Share Local Roots
Minnetonka High School grads—and identical twins—turn their passions for film and business into a thriving production studio. When Dual Studios’...
Crop Art Creators of the Minnesota State Fair
Creatives plant their entries at the Great Minnesota Get-Together. Seeds give life—in a host of ways. If the exceedingly long lines to view the crop...
@tonkacreatives Showcases Students’ Artwork on Instagram
Minnetonka High School art teacher shares students’ work for all to view and like. Inspired to showcase the talent of young artists, a local art...
Two Local Students Share Their Love of Music and the Stage
As an antidote to a bit of the uncertainty in the world, some youth have sought refuge in the arts. Whether trying to make sense of the senseless...
Annual Wayzata Art Experience Returns for 2024
Wayzata ushers in its 20th annual celebration of the beloved Wayzata Art Experience on June 22–23. The festivities are set to unfold along Lake...
Get to Know Your “NEIGHBORS” at Barbara Lidfors’ Newest Installation
Local artist uses her community as inspiration, bringing others’ stories to life via paintings. Currently in the hallway between Minnetonka’s city...
Artist Adam Turman Presents Latest Show at the Arboretum
Twin Cities artist, muralist and printmaker Adam Turman is coming to the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum May 9 through July 14 with a solo show, Did...
Gary Marquardt Honors Veterans Through Music
Mound man honors veterans—one note at a time. If you’ve ever been boating near Casco Point on Lake Minnetonka at sunset, chances are you’ve heard...
Painter Annalisa Sawtell Turns the Ordinary Extraordinary
Excelsior artist finds inspiration in the beauty that surrounds her. It’s the flowers waving in the meadow, the emerging spring blooms and the...
Minnetonka Theatre Presents “The Rink”
Theater production is on a roll with this musical masterpiece. The Minnetonka Theatre, a premier high school program in the Midwest, is set to...
Bonnie Bohn Hector Creates Mandalas From Natural Finds
While much of the world was becoming physically and emotionally stagnant during the early days of COVID-19, her creativity was flowing. Then and...
Enjoy Live Music at the Wayzata Musicales Concert Series
Come see a Wayzata High School band alum perform live. The Wayzata Musicales Concert Series returns to the Blue Water Theatre for its final 2024...
Green Notes
Guinness beer, the band U2, Waterford crystal and poet Oscar Wilde are synonymous with Ireland, and music is also an integral part of Irish culture....
The Simple Solitude of “Lady Brenda’s Yellow Cup”
The joy I felt was immediate when I saw this portrait of a woman, who embodied strength while basking in simple solitude. Beverly Hammond says, “My...
Filmmaker Eric Iberg Shares His Passion for Skiing
Eric Iberg shares his love for skiing through film and on the hills. Minnesota and winter go hand in hand. While known for its seasonal changes, all...
