A norm-challenging moment is a terrible thing to waste. No one understands this more than Jeanne Calvit, Dario Tangelson, and Aaron Gabriel. I took my seat Friday night at The Lab Theater (formerly the Guthrie’s lab space) not sure what to expect. The enormous space was hazy with an overworked smoke machine chugging along in the corner. Characters were sprinkled across the barely lit stage quietly waiting for the audience to materialize. Continue Reading
In the south west corner of Congressional District 3, independents, moderates, progressive Republicans and Democrats are represented by Eric Paulsen in the U.S. House and by such right wing, flat earthers and global warming denyers as Jennifer Loon, Kirk Stensrud and David Hann in St. Paul.The fight for common sense and common ground is tough in the ‘burbs and sometimes the use of a little humor to rouse our sleepy cul-de-sac neighbors, can have a motivational effect. To note, The Junk Yard Democrats say it all in their premier music video. The segment is part of the April edition of Democratic Visions, the public issues cable TV program produced through DFL Senate District 42 (Minnetonka and Eden Prairie). The effort was directed by Timid Video Theater’s Jeff Strate (me) who in the past took blame for “Attack of the Burger Pods,” “Bowling for Tenure,” the “Descent of Man,” and “Godzilla Attacks Eden Prairie.”Free Speech ZoneThe Free Speech Zone offers a space for contributions from readers, without editing by the TC Daily Planet. This is an open forum for articles that otherwise might not find a place for publication, including news articles, opinion columns, announcements and even a few press releases. Continue Reading
by Wendy Gennaula | 8/4/09 • The Frog Prince! A Splashy New Musical leaps through eighteen songs and fourteen scenes in fifty minutes. The songs are catchy, the young performers are exuberant, and the costumes are exceptional. Young children will enjoy the eight pretty princesses and the silly dancing frogs. Older children will enjoy seeing their peers having a good time. Continue Reading
Can’t wait for May Day to roll around? Here’s a preview — TWO slide shows of the work in progress, paint, people, and puppets under construction. All of the photos come to you courtesy of Alan Wilfahrt. Enjoy! Now that the frigid temperatures have finally given way to something a little more spring-like, it’s time to start getting ready for this year’s May Day celebration. Continue Reading
Business owners on Johnson Street in the Audubon Park neighborhood are eligible for as much as $1,500 per address through a new ANA streetscape improvement initiative. “Already hurting from the bridge collapse, we hope to help our local businesses though this down economy,” says Mark Fox, chair of ANA’s Land Use Committee. “Our Johnson Street merchants now have a great opportunity to increase their curb appeal and build customer traffic.”
The Audubon Neighborhood Association (ANA) is offering $1,500 matching-fund grants to business or property owners on Johnson Street within the Audubon Park neighborhood. ANA will rebate one third of qualifying investments in permanent, visible façade improvements. Eligible work may include painting, windows, doors, signage, lighting and more. Continue Reading
The spirit of showboat theatre is being renewed once again this year with “The Count of Monte Cristo” aboard the Minnesota Centennial Showboat. Continue Reading
Happy belated Fathers’ Day!