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Tom Horgen

Tom Horgen

Columnist/Reporter  |  Nightwatch

Phone: 612-673-7909

E-mail: thorgen@startribune.com

Tom Horgen has covered nightlife for the Star Tribune since 2005 – a dream job by anyone’s standards. If only he could hold his liquor and didn’t dance like Carlton from “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.” His weekly column appears in Friday Variety A&E. He also contributes musings on hip-hop, comic books and other pop-culture topics.

Recent content from Tom Horgen

  • Nightlife notebook: Comedy club opens
    If you're a stand-up-comedy fan in the south metro, chances are you've been to one of Michael Orensteen's shows.
    Nov 5, 2009
  • Chinese cinema: History on screen
    Sixty years of Chinese cinema is a lot to take in. But "The People's Republic of Cinema" is worth your time. In these 14 films, China's history is told through the eyes of its most innovative filmmakers. Here are five highlights.
    Nov 5, 2009
  • Get Happy: Sweeney's Saloon
    Bar: Sweeney's Saloon. This neighborhood bar in St. Paul is a great late-night happy hour spot for a group of friends.
    Nov 5, 2009
  • Nightlife: China on film at Walker
    All month long the Walker Art Center is showcasing a Chinese film series worth your night out.
    Nov 5, 2009
  • The latest and greatest in bar food
    Bar food needs to be taken seriously. Lucky for us, many Twin Cities bars and restaurants agree.
    Nov 4, 2009
  • Where the experts eat
    We asked three restaurant owners -- all finger-food enthusiasts -- for their bar food picks. Their choices might surprise you.
    Nov 4, 2009
  • Halloween: It's like New Year's with costumes
    With Halloween falling on a Saturday this year, downtown nightclubs anticipate massive crowds.
    Oct 30, 2009
  • Nightlife notebook: Epic DJ
    Few DJs have played in front of bigger audiences than Tiësto. In Europe, the Dutch superstar has commanded stadiums filled with 25,000 trance fans. Here, he'll settle for Epic (one of our largest clubs). He's currently on an intensive tour to promote his recently released album "Kaleidoscope."
    Oct 29, 2009
  • Get Happy: Donny Dirk's Zombie Den
    Bar: Donny Dirk's Zombie Den. Stylish zombies have taken over the former Stand Up Frank's, transforming it into a classic Vegas lounge.
    Oct 29, 2009
  • Nightlife: A supersized cozy Irish pub
    Get this man a pint: Kieran Folliard expands his pub empire with Cooper in St. Louis Park.
    Oct 23, 2009