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Christy DeSmith

Staff writer | Niche Products

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Christy DeSmith has a background in magazines. Before joining the Star Tribune, she was an editor at The Rake, Mpls.St.Paul and Boston magazines. She also has a career as a freelance writer, specializing in art, design, lifestyle and travel. Her work has appeared in American Craft, Boston Globe and Delta Sky, among many other publications.
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Movies: 'Four Christmases' a fractured fairy tale

Cliched "Four Christmases" founders.

Updated: November 26, 2008, - 11:58 AM

Dysfunction abound this 'Four Christmases'

Despite the abundant charms of its cast, "Four Christmases" founders under a burden of clichés.

Updated: November 25, 2008, - 02:19 PM

Face time: Scenes from a slumber party

DIVAMN struck a note of brilliance last weekend when it hosted the first-ever Ultimate Pajama Party, a benefit for women's and children's HIV/AIDS programs in Minnesota. For once, the preferred attire included comfy clothes -- flannels, bunny slippers and, of course, silky leopard prints.

Updated: November 23, 2008, - 12:11 AM

Lonely Arts Clubs

Looking for an alternative to the bar scene? Twin Cities "young patrons groups" offer eye candy as well as edification.

Updated: November 20, 2008, - 11:39 AM

On with the Show

Ad-agency types might be arrogant predators of the consumer psyche, but they're also witty, well coiffed and undeniably sexy. Needless to say, our self-esteem took a beating last Friday evening at The Show, an annual ad industry party and chance for Twin Cities agencies to bestow themselves with honors.

Updated: November 16, 2008, - 12:03 AM