Minnetonka resident transforms Minnesota hardwoods into solid art. For Robert Clague, every piece of wood is an intriguing mystery just waiting to...
Arts
Ziggy’s Art Bus: An Exciting Update
The art studio on wheels expands its home visit program. In December 2022, we highlighted how Ziggy’s Art Bus brings guided art experiences to...
The Landing Shop Offers Creative Outlet
Local artists and crafters offer cornucopia of goods for sale. Are you looking for quality, locally handmade items for your home or as a gift? The...
Painter Finds Inspiration on the Shores of Tonka Bay
Artist Kickliy creates a series of live paintings with Lake Minnetonka as his subject. Hidden in plain sight, on the shore of a small marsh in Tonka...
Ladies of the Canyon Part 1
This painting is inspired by the song Ladies of the Canyon by Joni Mitchell about the gifts that each lady provides. Artist Ky McDonald takes us...
Celebrate the End of Summer With Two Local Festivals
September shines bright with local festivals. As the sun starts to set on summertime activities, Excelsior and Wayzata shine the spotlight on their...
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...
