Arts & Culture

In A New York Minute book cover.
[Arts & Culture]
A Romantic Read for February

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.

Mavrik Joos posing with his truck.
[People]
Local Maverick Chases His Wanderlust
'Siblings' by Sarah Happe
[Arts]
Lens on Lake Minnetonka: Siblings
Sandvold Lakeside Learning Center
[Education]
Hands-on Learning Is Coming to Lake Minnetonka’s Shores
[Arts & Culture]
Our Favorite Local Instagram Photos

Thanks for sharing your wonderful photos with us on Instagram! Here are a few of our favorites from the last few months.

[Events]
ninetwentyfive's Summer Kickoff Porch Party

As May turned into June, Wayzata’s restaurant ninetwentyfive at the Hotel Lan

Bridget Chirigos sits at the DIY Design Bar at Chirigos Designs
[Homes]
DIY Design Bar Helps You Achieve Your Home Renovation Dreams

The DIY Design Bar at Chirigos Designs in Wayzata sets customers on the right path to achieving their dream house goals.

A room decorated by local interior designer Valentine Design.
[Homes]
This Local Interior Designer Can Help You 'Bring the Space to Life'

Valentine Design makes sure a homeowner's style is incorporated.

Minnetonka Symphony director Jeffreu Stirling
[Arts]
Meet the Man Pulling the Strings Behind the Minnetonka Symphony Orchestra

Get to know the new director of the Minnetonka Symphony Orchestra.

A swallowtail butterfly rests on a garden phlox in this Lens on Lake Minnetonka winning photograph.
[Arts & Culture]
Lens on Lake Minnetonka: Photographer Captures Butterfly's 'Near Perfect' Symmetry

Al Whitaker tells us about “Swallowtail on Garden Phlox,” which received third place in the Wildlife & Nature category of our 2018 Lens on Lake Minnetonka photo contest.

David Buekema, who plays eight characters in the D’Ysquith family in the Old Log Theatre production of "A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder"
[Arts & Culture]
'A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder' Comes to Old Log Theatre

Tony award-winning musical comes to Excelsior.

"Dogrel" by Fontaines D.C.
[Arts & Culture]
Monthly Music Pick: Fontaines D.C.'s 'Dogrel'

This year has seen new releases from The Black Keys and Raconteurs. So it’s easy if you overlooked Fontaines D.C. and their debut, Dogrel.

"Evvie Drake Starts Over" by Linda Holmes
[Arts & Culture]
Book Recommendation: 'Evvie Drake Starts Over' is a Readable Rom-Com with Minnesota Ties

"Evvie Drake Starts Over" is NPR host Linda Holmes' take on the rom-com.

Local artist Richard Merchan paints in his studio in Greenwod
[Arts]
Local Artist from Venezeula Praises Minnesota's 'Artistic Energy'

Richard Merchán moved from Venezuela to Florida, then studied at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. He reflects on his career in the commercial and fine arts.

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