Katrina Pete’s painting, Dancing Light, beautifully captures the strength and delicacy of nature with sunlight dancing across the petals, bringing...
Arts
Moon Shot
Craig Peterson’s Moon Over Timberline is a striking composition that blends the glowing, golden moon with the dark silhouette of a treeline,...
Borrowed Blooms Crafts Bouquets That Last Forever
Michele Baldeshwiler’s artfully arranged flowers never wilt. Although they look real, Baldeshwiler styles bouquets made from wooden flowers, which...
Best Ways To Preserve Wedding Memories
Hold your memories close with these preservation and care tips. Every wedding day inevitably reaches its conclusion. The vows are made, the marriage...
Wedding Photographer Creates a Garden Party Celebration
A photographer and wedding coordinator creates a verdant scene based on current trends. Photographer Alexandra Robyn got married at her aunt and...
MLK Day Celebration in Prior Lake Schools
Students of all ages come together to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The Rotary Club of Prior Lake, in partnership with Prior Lake Savage Area...
Artist JuliAnne Jonker Crafts a Creative Oasis in Her Home
An Apple Valley artist builds a welcoming, creative space in her art-filled home. Just as a canvas is transformed into a work of art through many...
Meet the Minnesota Makers Shines a Spotlight on Local Artisans
In her annual gift guide, a writer connects Minnesota artisans with shoppers. Michelle M. Sharp, though she’s originally from Chicago, is now a bona...
Backstage at Children’s Theatre Company With Kyia Britts
Kyia Britts was always a “sports kid” growing up, but when her brother auditioned for a play at their church, Britts followed suit. Then as a fifth...
Join the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community’s Wacipi
Wacipi, which means “they dance” in Dakota language, is a traditional Native American gathering. Celebrate life, pride and honor with dances and...
Caponi Art Park Unveils New Art Experience
Marlena Myles’s augmented reality installation creates a new way to experience Caponi Art Park in Eagan. Art lovers who visit Caponi Art Park this...
Music in Kelley Park Returns to Apple Valley
The Apple Valley Arts Foundation supports live music and education. On Friday nights in the summer, Apple Valley’s Kelley Park is abuzz thanks to...
Eagan Art House Breaks New Ground
Enjoy the same great arts programming in a larger, more accessible space. Since opening its doors in 1997, the Eagan Art House has served as a...
Nutcracker for All
The Twin Cities Ballet offers an updated, distinctly Minnesota twist on the classic ballet with a sensory-friendly performance. Remember that scene...
Fall into Art
Meet local artists, buy original artwork or make your own masterpiece at these art events in September: Eagan Art Block The fifth annual Eagan Art...
Chalk Fest Takes Over Downtown Prior Lake
Watch temporary masterpieces made with chalk come to life in Prior Lake. Make your own mark or admire the work of professional chalk artists along...
Volunteers Make the Lakefront Music Fest a Success
Volunteers make the Lakefront Music Fest successful for concertgoers and the community. In its 14th year, the Lakefront Music Fest has become an...
Ahh-Inspiring Patriotic Celebration
Apple Valley’s Freedom Days culminates with a fireworks display. City of Apple Valley staff snapped this picture at the 56th annual Apple Valley...
Seeking Nature’s Beauty
Photographer Roslynn Long spots a wild animal at the Minnesota Zoo. Most people go to the Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley to see the zoo animals, but...
Beadwork Artist Finds a Path To Healing With Art
Eagan artist Sheila Bayle finds peace creating wearable art. Six years ago, Sheila Bayle made a life-changing decision: “I was ready to go and be a...
