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The Second Minnesota Battery of Light Artillery returns to the Rum River Library June 9 to perform a Civil War encampment re-enactment as part of Anoka County Library’s “Live at the Library.” Photo submitted

Live at the Library, an unquiet day

By Elyse Kaner on May 24, 2012 at 12:00 pm

 
Blaine High School students Michael Schermann, left, and Michael Voit, right, have been named Minnesota Scholars of Distinction in Theatre Arts. Photo submitted

Two Blaine High School students named state distinguished scholars

By Elyse Kaner on May 22, 2012 at 11:40 am

 
This dragon painted by Tom Dimock is one of several pieces that will be displayed in Banfill-Locke Center for the Arts newest exhibit featuring members of Artists del Norte in their annual spring show. Photo submitted

Banfill-Locke hosts Artists del Norte’s spring juried show

By Elyse Kaner on May 18, 2012 at 7:07 am

Artists del Norte bring a touch of Savannah to the northern suburbs with its 2012 annual spring juried art show titled “Artists in the Garden of Good or Evil.”

 
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Late learner continues to hone harp skills

By Elyse Kaner on May 17, 2012 at 12:13 pm

Although it’s only May, Elaine Stindt can’t wait until Christmas.

 
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Northeast Orchestra concert theme is rivers around the world

By Elyse Kaner on May 16, 2012 at 2:44 pm

The Northeast Orchestra continues to celebrate its 40th anniversary.

 
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A wake up call turns into a mission

By Kelly Johnson on May 15, 2012 at 8:37 am

With a simple blood draw, life as Kimberly Brown had known it was changed forever.

 
Ed Bok Lee, who last month won a Minnesota Books Award in poetry for his book “Whorled,” will read tonight (May 11) as part of Banfill-Locke Center for the Arts monthly Reading Series. Photo courtesy of Dani Werner

Esteemed authors to read at Banfill-Locke

By Elyse Kaner on May 9, 2012 at 2:19 pm

Another lively evening featuring two accomplished authors is scheduled for Banfill-Locke Center for the Arts monthly reading series Friday, May 11, 7:30 p.m.

 
Veteran performers Tina and Lena bring their humor and antics to Ramsey’s Pathways Community Church May 19. For more information, call 763-242-2191. Photo submitted

Tina and Lena bring antics to Pathways Community Church

By Elyse Kaner on May 8, 2012 at 9:40 am

Get ready for some wholehearted fun and Minnesota humor when Tina and Lena take the stage at Pathways Community Church.

 
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Anoka County Government Center hosts first Art Speaks display

By Elyse Kaner on May 5, 2012 at 7:00 am

The Anoka County Government Center for the first time last week hosted an exhibit displaying the work of Art Speaks artists.

 
Artist Rebecca Buchanan of Andover will display her works at a gallery showing as part of First Congregational Church’s first arts festival. The Anoka church will host the event from May 12-19. Admission to the gallery showing is free. Photo submitted

First Congregational hosts arts festival

By Elyse Kaner on May 4, 2012 at 7:00 am

The First Congregational Church in Anoka will hold its first arts festival.

 
Anthony R. Johnson is emcee for Lyric Arts’ entertaining “Cabaret,” with a focus this year on Broadway blockbuster show tunes.

Lyric Arts theater salutes Broadway in 13th annual ‘Cabaret’

By Elyse Kaner on May 3, 2012 at 7:00 am

Lyric Arts Main Street Stage presents its 13th annual Cabaret fund-raiser “A Salute to Broadway Musicals We Can’t Afford to Produce.”

 
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Anoka artist chosen for Community Supported Art program

By Elyse Kaner on May 2, 2012 at 9:13 am

A resident from Anoka has been selected to be a featured artist in Community Supported Art’s fourth season.

 
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Repurposed items find new life through sculpture project

By Kelly Johnson on May 1, 2012 at 7:38 am

Mismatched tea cups, aged saucers, discarded vases.

 
Lisa Jones is the director of McKinley Elementary School’s production of “Peter Pan.” Her son, Jonah, plays Captain Hook. Photo submitted

McKinley students to present ‘Peter Pan’ May 4 and 5

By Community Contributor on April 27, 2012 at 7:00 am

Students at McKinley Elementary School in Ham Lake will stage “Peter Pan,” May 4 at 7 p.m. and May 5 at 11 a.m. Both performances are free and open to the public.

 
Senior Tara Schaefle is Belle in Anoka High School’s spring musical “Beauty and the Beast.” Photo submitted

‘Good story telling’ in Anoka High’s ‘Beauty’

By Elyse Kaner on April 26, 2012 at 9:23 am

The Anoka High School theater department’s upcoming production brings Disney’s classic “Beauty and the Beast” to life.

 
Aly Westberg plays Julie in the world premiere of “Deal! The Musical” at the Ritz Theater in Minneapolis. Photo submitted

‘Deal! The Musical’ features Spring Lake Park grad

By Elyse Kaner on April 25, 2012 at 9:52 am

A Spring Lake Park High School graduate has been cast in a world premiere “Deal! The Musical” now showing at the Ritz Theater in Minneapolis.

 
Roosevelt Middle School is set to stage “Honk! Jr.” based on “The Ugly Duckling” story. Among its 30 cast members are: Front row l. to r: Cat (Margaret Wehr), Ugly (Nick Hammond), Ugly’s mother, Ida (Breenna McCormick), and Maureen (Darby Burton). Back row: Penny (Melisa Dogic), Bullfrog (Nick Kiage) and Ugly’s father, Drake (Derick McLaughlin). Photo by Elyse Kaner

Roosevelt Middle School’s ‘Honk!’ embraces differences

By Elyse Kaner on April 24, 2012 at 3:04 pm

Roosevelt Middle School in Blaine presents a fast-paced, fun play - Anthony Drewe’s “Honk! Jr.”

 
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Artisan and farmers market opens for business May 5

By Kelly Johnson on April 23, 2012 at 11:59 am

Beginning May 5, Goose Lake Farm and Winery will once again be home to an artisan and farmers market.

 
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Spring musical at Epiphany

By Peter Bodley on April 23, 2012 at 7:00 am

Epiphany Catholic School, Coon Rapids, heads west for its annual spring musical.

 
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Top skater will perform at Ice Fantasy

By ABC Newspapers on April 21, 2012 at 7:00 am

The Coon Rapids Ice Center will host 2012 World Junior Silver Medalist and U.S. Junior Champion Gracie Gold during two special performances of the 23rd annual Ice Fantasy show titled, “Fun in the Sun.”

 
Pictured are: company president J.B. Biggley (Michael Voit) and his secretary, Miss Jones (Chantel Johnson) in Blaine High School’s production of “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.” Pictured at right are: First row, left to right, Smitty (Meckenna Woetzel), Rosemary Pilkington (Jillian Scherb) and Hedy LaRue (Caroline Henning). Second row: Bud Frump (Nick Dibley), Wally Womper (Spencer Nelson), J.B. Biggley (Michael Voit) and J. Pierrepont Finch (Adam Wells) at the top. Photo by Elyse Kaner

Blaine high presents hilarious musical satire

By Elyse Kaner on April 20, 2012 at 7:00 am

Blaine High School presents the Broadway musical comedy “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying,” Cynthia Hess directs.

 
Pictured are cast members, left to right, Sky Masterson (Joe Raeker), Sarah Brown (Courtney VonVett), Adelaide (Stephanie Larson) and Nathan Detroit (Matt Landenbach). Photo by Elyse Kaner

Coon Rapids HS bets on ‘Guys and Dolls’

By Elyse Kaner on April 19, 2012 at 11:32 am

 
 
 

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