| Former Soul Coughing frontman Mike Doughty talks about sobriety, Soul Coughing, and his new book, "The Book of Drugs" read more >> | Food editor Mecca Bos makes it to Butcher & the Boar for the second time in a week, and leaves happier than ever read more >> | New releases from local publishers -- and a few not-so-local options -- to help you fill your bookshelves this spring read more >> |
Events
May 04
Meet the woodwork artists behind the work at Xylos Gallery's Spring Exhibition Artists Reception.
A theatrical exploration of Langston Hughes' literay legacy
May 05
Celebrate the Landmark Basilica Saint Mary with theater and music.
Celebrate Coffee House Press with an benefit and literary carnival
Soul-funk jams for a good cause!
May 08
How's the USA doing? Three notable writers investigate.
Chicago's indie group Tortoise joins some of the Twin Cities’ most influential jazz and rock stars.
From the Magazine
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Since leaving the Hollywood Hills, actress Linda Kelsey has given up television roles and Emmy nominations for Twin Cities stages
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Artist Joseph Rizzo talks about March's Commission, "Heavy," how his color blindness impacts his work, and what it’s like to work with students who have autism
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Local grants help replace destructive graffiti with creative community projects
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As the spring thaw arrives, these animal volunteer opportunities will melt your heart
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Springs' candy-colored accessories look good enough to eat
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The FrozBroz (Erik Powers and Ben Solberg) make small-batch ice cream in flavors from classic to "WTF?" that make you want to eat the cold stuff all year round

Faith Christine / Ivey Awards
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A visit to Open Eye Theatre's "The Sorcerer’s Apprentice" leaves Drama Queen feeling curious03/15/2012
Mecca Bos / Will Work for Food
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Food editor Mecca Bos makes it to Butcher & the Boar for the second time in a week, and leaves happier than ever03/13/2012
Kate O'Reilly /
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Kate O'Reilly says taking an online relationship to the next level requires honesty, openness and a willingness to take a chance03/12/2012
Mo Perry / Mo Perry’s Word Circus
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Columnist Mo Perry goes on a seed purchasing spree, filling her home with Golden Midget, Wenk’s Yellow Hots, and Rooster Spur03/02/2012
Todd Smith / Spazz Dad
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Spazz Dad spends the day at the movie theatre taking in Oscar-nominated pictures, and leaves smelling like a pair of sweaty feet02/24/2012
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10/03/2011 - 7:13am
METRO 100: Good
METRO's look at all things good (and a few things that aren't) in the Twin Cities.
12/30/2010 - 11:18am
The Best of 2010, According to METRO - and You
What was great in fashion, theater, food, music and pop culture.
04/12/2011 - 7:00am
Sean Daley: Working Man
With a new album, tour and baby, this hip-hop working man is up for a performance review.
01/04/2011 - 3:33pm
Upcoming Twin Cities Fashion Events
Four excuses to get all dolled up (in the warmest way possible) this winter.
09/01/2011 - 3:51pm
The Top Ten Neighborhoods in Minneapolis
Downtown West, Loring Park top our list of Minneapolis 'hoods
12/30/2010 - 3:11pm
The Twin Cities' Best-Kept Shopping Secrets of 2010
Off-the-beaten-path neighborhoods in which to partake in some seriously good shopping.
03/23/2011 - 9:39pm
Henry Rollins: 50 Years Old, '80 Percent Bastard'
The hardworking musician, actor, author and self-proclaimed nature geek on how he staves off working for minimum wage, Iggy Pop and why evolving sometimes feels 'like ripping a molar out.'
















