This Valentine’s Day, if you’re looking for a romantic read in the spirit of all the best New York rom-coms, check out In a New York Minute by Kate Spencer.
Arts & Culture
![Michael Mahler Michael Mahler headshot.](https://archive.lakeminnetonkamag.com/sites/default/files/styles/195x118-scale-smartcrop/public/field/image/Michael-Mahler-playwright.jpg?itok=I-YsM-2M)
'An American Tale The Musical' Makes Its World Premiere. Minnesota native pens music and lyrics for local production.
![Buckthorn A buckthorn bush with its trademark berries.](https://archive.lakeminnetonkamag.com/sites/default/files/styles/195x118-scale-smartcrop/public/field/image/buckthorn-bush-iStock-1345918648.jpg?itok=PkmD35o7)
Growing Pains: How to Conquer Buckthorn. Get a handle on an invasive species and create beauty and biodiversity.
!['Hour of the Witch' Book cover of 'Hour of the Witch'](https://archive.lakeminnetonkamag.com/sites/default/files/styles/195x118-scale-smartcrop/public/field/image/house-witch-book-cover.jpg?itok=mwu08lcO)
Dangerous Liaison: 'Hour of the Witch' Book Review.
![The Magic of Chasing Bubbles at Wayzata Lakefront The Magic of Chasing Bubbles at Wayzata Lakefront](https://archive.lakeminnetonkamag.com/sites/default/files/styles/195x118-scale-smartcrop/public/field/image/1st-Maria-Slusser-The-Magic-of-Chasing-Bubbles-at-Wayzata-Lakefront-Maria-Slusser.jpg?itok=PZL9oVYc)
Lens on Lake Minnetonka 2022 Photo Contest Winners. Revealing some of the amazing images from the Lake Minnetonka area.
![Lens on Lake Minnetonka 2022 Readers' Choice Vote for your readers' choice winner for Lens on Lake Minnetonka 2022.](https://archive.lakeminnetonkamag.com/sites/default/files/styles/195x118-scale-smartcrop/public/field/image/LKM_PhotoContest2022_Vote_629x400.jpg?itok=eJLq5fb1)
Readers' Choice Voting Open for Lens on Lake Minnetonka 2022. It's time to pick your favorites.
![Artist Patricia Riley Artist Patricia Riley painting at The Abundant Kitchen.](https://archive.lakeminnetonkamag.com/sites/default/files/styles/195x118-scale-smartcrop/public/field/image/stilllife-painter-patricia-riley.jpg?itok=Nz7zAHxo)
Specialty Shop The Abundant Kitchen Brings Art to the Heart of the Home. Specialty store serves as still life gallery for local artist.
![Edward Driscoll and Michèle Villaume-Driscoll Edward Driscoll and Michèle Villaume-Driscoll at the gallery.](https://archive.lakeminnetonkamag.com/sites/default/files/styles/195x118-scale-smartcrop/public/field/image/Artist-Miche%CC%80le%20Villaume-Driscoll-husband-Edward.jpg?itok=caqcn3gF)
Villaume-Driscoll Gallery Opens in Spring Park. Gallery offers a friendly abode and versatile pieces.
![rudbeckia Flowers Rudbeckia flowers in autumn shades of yellow and orange.](https://archive.lakeminnetonkamag.com/sites/default/files/styles/195x118-scale-smartcrop/public/field/image/iStock-146778734.jpg?itok=1TTOadDo)
Autumn Garden Guide to Perennials. Gardener shares strategies on how to divvy up your perennials this fall.
![Custom Stone Fountain Custom stone fountain by Tonka Bay Fountains.](https://archive.lakeminnetonkamag.com/sites/default/files/styles/195x118-scale-smartcrop/public/field/image/Stone-Fountain-tonka-bay-fountains.jpg?itok=mY7d4iYZ)
Custom Stone Fountains Add Focal Point to Gardens. Tonka Bay Fountains creates art from pure nature.