Live music returns this summer to the Excelsior Commons. Many of us relish any reason to gather outdoors in the summertime, especially along Lake...
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Excelsior Halloween Parade
Despite light rain, hundreds of Excelsior elementary students and teachers paraded down Water Street in festive costumes much to the delight of...
Big Wood Collective Solves the What-To-Wear Dilemma
Excelsior shop showcases versatile menswear. Even for the most style-savvy among us, it can be difficult to know how to dress in a post-pandemic...
Excelsior Fireworks
Christine Neff Kojetin was searching for a space to get a perfect photograph of Excelsior’s Fourth of July fireworks celebration. She clearly found...
Mirabelle and Shiki Shake up the Excelsior Restaurant Scene
Two new eateries will be housed above Parlour on Water Street. The restaurant group Jester Concepts announced exciting news for foodies in the Lake...
Celebrate the Fourth of July in Excelsior
Bring your sunblock, sparklers and goodtime vibes to Excelsior this Fourth of July for a fun-filled summer celebration. This year, the day’s...
Layline Brings New Fine Dining Experience to Excelsior
Excelsior restaurant aims to surprise and delight. In the world of sailboat racing, a layline is an imaginary line to follow to get the boat from...
Excelsior from A to Z
All of the charm and whimsy of Excelsior comes to life in Amanda Pesek’s new children’s book, E is for Excelsior! The Excelsior resident was...
E is for Excelsior! Celebrates Community
Join author Amanda Pesek on Indie Bookstore Day to learn more about her new alphabet book. Excelsior local Amanda Pesek was in Seaside, Florida,...
Discover the History Behind Your Home
Homes hold stories of the past and progress. For older homes, those stories can be mysterious. If you own a story-filled house in the Lake...
What To Expect At Excelsior Christkindlsmarkt 2022
Traditional Christmas market brings culture and community to Excelsior. For those looking for a way to immerse themselves in a weekend of holiday...
First Stop for the Holidays
Christkindlsmarkt arrives in the Excelsior Commons for two weekends. This year’s 16th annual Christkindlsmarkt is moving into the Excelsior Commons...
Out with the Old …
Commons' Master Plan kicks off with a new pavilion. Excelsior Commons has long been the epicenter of lakeside events, including community festivals,...
Hop To It
Excitement simmers for annual egg hunt. Our Savior Lutheran Church and School’s 25th annual Easter egg hunt is going COVID-friendly with a...
Historic Home Made a Worthy Move
The past few years has seen an outcry from people wanting to preserve the historic nature of Excelsior’s built environment. The pique of property...
Stay and Play
“This beautiful city is our main amenity.” Charming lakeside town with boutique shopping, eclectic dining and quaint seasonal events seeks guests...
Part of Yellowstone Trail, Which Once Crossed America, Survives in Excelsior
The motto for the trail was “A Good Road from Plymouth Rock to Puget Sound.” Through the years, I’ve noticed signs for the Yellowstone Trail as...
