July 2016 Lake Minnetonka Magazine

In the July issue the spotlight shines on two Minnetonka actors as they perform on stage in Beauty and the Beast and an Orono home gets a 21st-century update from a local interior design firm.

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[Community]
Lens on Lake Minnetonka: Whizz Bang
BY: Amanda Anderson
Minnetrista photographer shares his tips for great fireworks snapshots.
[Restaurants]
Excelsior’s 318 Café Packs Friendly, Artful Notes into a Tiny Space
BY: Monique Kleinhuizen
Great music. Simple, delicious food. Interesting beers and wines. Excelsior’s 318 Café packs a lot into its repurposed space on Water Street.
[Community]
Breakfast with U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar
Breakast with senator Klobuchar
[Arts]
2016 Summer Arts Camps at Minnetonka Center for the Arts
BY: Amanda Anderson
It’s time for summer arts camps at the Minnetonka Center for the Arts.
[Homes]
Tucker Thomas Design Brings Style and Realism to Hans and Keaton Frees’ Hobby Farm in Orono
BY: Monique Kleinhuizen
The lake area’s newest design studio takes on a turn-of-the-century Orono homestead.
[Arts]
Minnetonka Actors Susan Hofflander and Jay Soulen Shine in Chanhassen’s Musical Beauty and the Beast
BY: Jennifer Pitterle
Two Minnetonka actors shine on stage in this summer’s production of Beauty and the Beast.
[Arts]
The Wayzata Symphony Orchestra Has Brought Lively, Accessible Performances to the Community and Beyond Since 2009
BY: Katie Caron
[Homes]
Julian Design Helps Clients ‘Create a Feeling’ through Individually Inspired Design
BY: Renée Stewart-Hester
A local designer highlights clients' personalities in their dwellings.
[Outdoors]
Spirit of the Lakes Festival Kicks Off Summer Fun in Mound
BY: Rachel Coulter
Mound’s annual Spirit of the Lakes Festival is a beach party for the ages.
[Then & Now]
The Bunny Hug & the Turkey Trot
BY: Eric Dregni
Dance and fashion crazes from the lake area’s dancehall days.
[Education]
Cymbalic Dance
BY: Renée Stewart-Hester
Community education class empowers students to stretch and move beyond mind-body limits.
[Shops]
Branding Chemistry
BY: Evan Clark
Wayzata firm finds the perfect recipe for marketing.
[Shops & Business]
My House on Mainstreet
BY: Amanda Anderson
New fitness center opens in Hopkins.
[Then & Now]
Siren Song
BY: Amanda Anderson
Excelsior’s noon whistle helps the city stay on time.
[Arts]
Making Music at Mount Calvary
BY: Amanda Anderson
A church music ministry grows into something more.
[Shops]
Swing into Golf Season
BY: Amanda Anderson
PGA Tour Superstore opens in Minnetonka.
[Reviews]
Read, Drink, Listen: July 2016
[Events]
Fireworks Fun
BY: Amanda Anderson
Celebrate the Fourth of July in Excelsior.
[Community]
Travel Log: FLoating Fancy
[Events]
Crazy for Clearance at Excelsior's Annual Shopping Event
BY: Amanda Anderson
Excelsior’s Crazy Days shopping event returns on July 23.
[Arts]
Animal Art
BY: Amanda Anderson
Minnetonka artist launches pet-inspired ceramic line.
[Around Town]
Catch the Bug for Thumbs Cookies
BY: Amanda Anderson