For six years, the Culver’s Jammers have packed Culver’s in Coon Rapids, filling the business with lively music for a few hours each Saturday.
Anoka-Ramsey professor to discuss her book on domestic violence
Swati Avasthi, a professor of creative writing at Anoka-Ramsey Community College, has recently released her first novel, “Split,” in paperback.
Lake Wobegon® Brass Band to perform 20th anniversary spectacular
Lake Wobegon® Brass Band returns to its home at Anoka-Ramsey Community College to perform in concert as part of the group’s 20th anniversary celebration. Michael Halstenson directs.
North Suburban Concert Band features musician Herbert Winslow
Celebrating 30 years in existence, the North Suburban Concert Band presents its annual Cathedral Concert March 4.
Banfill-Locke showcases student artwork
The walls of Banfill-Locke Center for the Arts, Fridley, are bursting with color.
Holocaust unit is team effort at Anoka Middle School for the Arts
Next weekend’s opening of Anoka Middle School for the Arts newest theater production marks a number of firsts.
‘Oklahoma!’ is rich with ‘social thought,’ good music
Saddle up and trot right down to Lyric Arts Main Street Stage for a fun-filled, foot-stomping musical steeped in a large dose of romance and a clash between two opposing factions.
Area youth win Scholastic arts awards
Several teens in the area have come up winners in the annual 2011-12 Minnesota Scholastic Arts Award competition.
Comedy show offers a light-hearted look at Valentine’s Day
Scott Hansen has made a career making light of his Minnesota roots.
Dennis Spears to appear with church choir in Anoka concert
Popular singer Dennis Spears appears in the second of Anoka’s First Congregational Church concert series Feb. 18, 7 p.m., in celebration of Black History Month. Spears will sing “Free at Last” music with the church’s choir under the direction of Don Shier. Spears will tell stories of growing up in the south and sing the [...]
The Seasons Dinner Theatre reprises beloved ‘On Golden Pond’
Producer Patti Hynes-McCarthy puts on two hats in The Seasons Dinner Theatre production “On Golden Pond.” The show opens this weekend with Hynes-McCarthy stepping into the spotlight in a lead role of Ethel Thayer.
ARCC teacher wins poetry contest
A poem meshing the experience of an aging grandmother with last year’s Japanese tsunami has captured first place in a poetry-writing contest.
Russian trio to perform in North Metro Arts Series
The Trio Voronezh will perform the third concert in the series Feb. 14 as part of Spring Lake Park District 16’s North Metro Performing Arts Series. But you don’t have to be a season’s ticket holder to attend. And single-concert tickets are still available for purchase.
Local author brings history to life
Amanda Hughes has always been intrigued with the 18th century – the clothes, the people and the lifestyle.
Coon Rapids teen cast in play about Holocaust
A teen from Coon Rapids has been cast in a play about the Holocaust.
Sidesplitting spelling bee comes to ARCC stage
If you’re looking for more than a few laughs, look no further than Anoka-Ramsey Community College Theater Department’s production of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.”
Gossler-Anderson writes how-to book on publishing
After navigating the baffling maize of getting her works into print, a local woman has taken the task on herself.
The Crazy Heart Band keeps local crowds entertained
Fun is at the center of The Crazy Heart Band. The five-member group has fun on stage, performing together and the audience has fun dancing and interacting with the band.
34th annual Concertina Bowl returns to Blainbrook
Time to dust off your dancing shoes. Or if you don’t care to waltz or polka, perhaps listening to concertina music is more to your liking.
ARCC art prof and alums featured in “Intersections” exhibit
An art faculty member at Anoka-Ramsey Community College and her students will have their collaborative work displayed as part of Minneapolis College of Art and Design’s newest exhibit “Intersections.”
“The Dixie Swim Club” has universal appeal
Lyric Arts newest production focuses on a women’s swim team. But men will be equally entertained, according to director Kari Steinbach.
Anoka High tackles Gilbert and Sullivan’s ‘Pirates’ operetta
Matt McNabb, theater director for Anoka High School, has upped the ante of tackling challenging productions to provide what he aims, he said, to be the best show ever under his directorship at the high school.







