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.
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[Arts]
It could be argued that Marina Castillo only creates self-portraits. As a photographer and mixed-media artist, her work is deeply reflective of her culture, her faith and her passion, which manifests itself physically. “I start to sweat,” Castillo says.
[Events]
Authentic food, traditional music and hearty imbibing are expected at any German festival, but the Saint Paul Oktoberfest offers its own twist on the traditions you love.
If your experience with Irish traditions doesn’t go much beyond drinking green beer on St. Patrick’s Day, expect to be impressed by the Irish Fair of Minnesota.
Now in its 37th year, the fair, held on Saint Paul’s Harriet Island, is the largest free Irish fair in the nation.
[Arts]
Walking through an old building in Lowertown can reveal a lot about the lives shaped within its walls.
[Arts]
When Amudalat talks about her dream to attend Harvard University, her energy is palpable and her enthusiasm enviable. The incoming junior at Saint Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists didn’t always speak with such passion. “I lost my voice a bit in sixth grade,” she says.
“Safe-space” can be a daunting term especially when placed within the framework of academia, particularly higher education. This begs the question: How can we even begin to address what seems to be such an ambiguous necessity when we can barely get past the definition?
[Events]
From riding the Giant Slide to sharing a bucket of Sweet Martha’s Cookies (and this year, Sweet Martha’s is adding a third location) we all have a favorite fair tradition.
[Arts]
High Low Glitter, the game that Stephanie Ross created to encourage her twin daughters, Heather and Emily, to reflect on and share their daily experiences, has evolved into a free app that allows family members to stay connected to each
[People]
When 18-year-old Fue Xiong’s English teacher Anthony Jacobs assigned his class to write and submit essays to Chipotle’s “Cultivating Thought” student essay contest, Fue knew he wanted to keep his submission simple, showing how much a plate of rice and sardines can help a refugee family.
On August 20, IndiaFest returns to the State Capitol grounds for the seventh celebration of traditional and contemporary Indian culture there; the event itself launched in 1973.
