Celebrate Women in Music

Here's an article I wrote about "Celebrate Women In Music," a panel discussion and concert featuring the Watson Twins.

Read: "Watson Twins, Sue McLean, and others talk about being women in the music industry"

Afrika Bambaataa

Here's a (belated) review (if you can call it that) of the Afrika Bambaataa show. I wrote it in a rush last week. I hate reporting on some shows, because they turn out completely different than I intended, and it really sucks. That's how I felt this night. Reminded me of being at Coolio.

Read: "Hey, Twin Cities, where's the love for old school? Hip-hop legend Afrika Bambaataa thrill a small crowd at Epic"

Minneapolis Jewish Humor Festival

Here's a preview of the Minneapolis Jewish Humor Festival that I wrote for the Daily Planet:
http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/news/2010/02/20/theater-smart-clever-talented-and-some-extent-desperate-sabes-jcc-hosts-first-ever-j

Macbeth

Here's a review of Macbeth for the Daily Planet:

http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/news/2010/02/12/theater-guthrie-joe-dowlings-macbeth-gloriously-gory

Ghobad Hendessi

Here's a preview I wrote for my friend Ghobad's art show:

http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/news/2010/02/11/visual-arts-painter-ghobad-hendessi-raising-awareness-iranian-repression

MPLS.tv

Here's a preview of "Winter Jubilee," a fundraiser for MPLS.tv:

http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/news/2010/01/22/way-better-anyones-seen-mplstv-hosts-benefit-fundraiser-looks-second-season

Episode 5: Uptown from MPLS.TV on Vimeo.

Frogtown Farm

Here's a preview for a meeting being held by Frogtown Gardens to build a farm in a vacant lot in their neighborhood. Check it out:

http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/news/2010/01/13/frogtown-residents-meet-discuss-urban-farm-proposal-january-14

Chuck U

Here's a preview for the Daily Planet of Chuck U's art opening:
http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/news/2010/01/07/visual-arts-monkeys-and-robots-and-other-things-i-think-are-awesome-chuck-u-opens-hi

www.chucku.com

Tales of Rashomon

Here's the review of a play called "Tales of Rashomon" for the Daily Planet:

http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/news/2009/12/27/theater-green-ts-tales-rashomon-parlays-simple-story-big-questions

Trailer of Akira Kurosawa's 1950 film, "Rashomon":

Vine Arts Center Holiday Sale

Here is an article about Vine Art Center's Holiday Art Sale for the Daily Planet:

http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/news/2009/12/16/vine-arts-center-new-seward-institution-prepares-its-annual-holiday-sale

Healing MN

Here's an article for the Daily Planet about Healing MN, a benefit for Cornerstone:

http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/news/2009/12/07/musicians-fight-domestic-abuse-healing-mn

Corleone

Here's a review of "Corleone: The Shakespearean Godfather" for the Daily Planet:

http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/news/2009/11/29/theater-corleone-some-day-gremlin-theatre-may-call-upon-thee-do-service-until-day-th

The play is great, go check it out!

Here's the trailer for the Fringe Festival version:

We Are The Willows

Here's an interview with We Are The Willows for the Daily Planet:

http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/news/2009/11/29/music-we-are-willows-create-musical-map-minnesota

King Khan and BBQ Show

Here is an interview with King Khan and BBQ Show for the Daily Planet:

http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/news/2009/11/23/music-king-khan-and-bbq-show-legends-their-own-grime-0

Ida's Story

Here's a review for the Daily Planet about a local documentary called "Ida's Story":

http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/news/2009/11/20/movies-idas-story-documentary-about-post-wwi-ukrainian-immigrant-tells-sadly-familia

Desdamona

Here's an interview with Desdamona for the Daily Planet:

http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/news/2009/11/20/music-triple-threat-desdamona-drops-new-disc-inkling

American Swedish Institute

Here's an article on ASI's 80 Years Young exhibit for the Daily Planet:

http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/news/2009/11/13/80-years-young-new-exhibit-american-swedish-institute-tells-its-own-remarkable-story

Saul Williams

Here's a review of Saul Williams' show at the Varsity for the Daily Planet:

http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/news/2009/10/30/music-saul-williams-and-friends-rock-out-unmoved-audience-varsity

And here's a discussion on Vita.mn before the show:

http://www.vita.mn/tag_detail.php?d=view_responses&show=all&tag_forum_id=1567

TC Bike Club

Here's an article I wrote about the Twin Cities Bicyling Club for the Daily Planet:

http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/news/2009/10/19/tc-bike-club-keeps-spinning

Mounds Park Walk and Talk

Here's an article I wrote about the Mounds Park walk and talk for the Daily Planet:

http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/news/2009/09/24/mounds-park-walk-and-talk-birds-eye-view-history