Meet Minnetonka mixed media artist Jillian Lee. From star-studded Los Angeles to the cityscape in New York City, artist Jillian Lee has done...
Arts
Daughter’s Struggle with Rare Genetic Abnormality Inspires Deephaven Parents
Chris Thomson and Emma Nadler use their vocations and creative pursuits to convey the emotions spurred by their daughter's diagnosis. As parents of...
Minnetonka Native’s Jacob Wetterling Documentary Will Show ‘the Power of Hope’
Minnetonka filmmaker develops a documentary about the Wetterling family’s journey. For more than 27 years, Minnesotans and millions of people beyond...
Inside The Freight Room, The Depot Coffee House’s Rebranded Music Venue
Over the past year, the 150-person music venue, now called the Freight Room, has undergone a rebranding. The Depot Coffee House has been a hub in...
Art Aficionados, You Need to Visit Santa Fe
Have you experienced the charming Canyon Art Road? Traveling and art go hand in hand. One great destination for art aficionados and novices alike is...
Local Artist from Venezeula Praises Minnesota’s ‘Artistic Energy’
Richard Merchán reflects on a successful career in both commercial and fine arts. The piercing cold of Minnesota winters is a deterrent for most....
Meet the Man Pulling the Strings Behind the Minnetonka Symphony Orchestra
Get to know the new director of the Minnetonka Symphony Orchestra. Minnetonka has long been a haven for symphony music aficionados. With great...
‘A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder’ Comes to Old Log Theatre
Tony award-winning musical comes to Excelsior. This month, don’t miss Old Log Theatre’s premiere of A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder—for one...
‘Sharp Art’: Local Bladesmith Finds Fervor for Forging
Mound bladesmith Jason Kraus makes knives and swords for his business, Northstar Forge. Bladesmith Jason Kraus suspects that each knife he’s forged...
Twin Cities Theater Scene Offers Plenty of Places to See a Show
There are more than 200 theater venues in the Twin Cities featuring plays, musicals, comedy, improv and more. In our opinion, Thalia and Melpomene...
Have You Been to These Twin Cities Art Museums?
The Twin Cities offer a broad stroke selection of art museums. The Twin Cities loves to show its outdoorsy side. Don’t be fooled—it can pull off its...
The Art of Medicine, The Science of Music: Meet Minnetonka’s Guitar-playing Doctor
Minnetonka physician Daniel Volovets is also an up-and-coming classical guitarist. Masquerade is an album that embodies the very essence of Daniel...
Tips for First-time Destination Festival Attendees
Jump on the music festival bandwagon this summer. Let out your wild side—just for a weekend. For our summer entertainment issue, let’s chat about...
Wayzata’s Renaissance Man of Television Reflects on Career in Hollywood
Wayzata-based TV producer, writer and actor Bo Kaprall shares his show biz success story. “Downtime” and “time off” are not words that easily fit...
Minnetonka Theatre Alum Now Leads Hennepin Theatre Trust’s Education Efforts
Minnetonka native takes on new theater role. Some people explore a life in the theater because they fall in love with a particular show. For others,...
Lake Minnetonka’s Very Own Boy—Er, Make That Man—Band
Manhassen strikes a fun chord as a homegrown cover band. An engineer, an entrepreneur and a couple of account managers walk into a bar … Since 2014,...
Minnetonka High School Alum Ryan McCartan Gets ‘Wicked’ on Broadway
Excelsior native shines on Broadway. Stepping onto a Broadway stage for the first time, Minnetonka High School graduate Ryan McCartan broke a...
This Local Artist’s Paintings Look So Real, You’ll Swear They’re Photos
Local artist David Holmes pursues his passion for large-scale paintings. There are not many people who can (or would) give up a successful career in...
See the Final Shows of Westonka Performing Arts Center’s Opening Season
Last fall, Westonka Public Schools opened its newest gem: the Westonka Performing Arts Center, which will provide a home for arts performances of...
Minnetonka High School Student is a Self-Taught Sketcher
Minnetonka High School student has a passion for drawing. Minnetonka High School student Reed Raarup, 15, might be young, but his artistic career is...
