Stage & Arts
February 14, 2018
Fans of the blockbuster musical "Hamilton" crashed the ticketing system nationwide Wednesday morning as they jammed the website and phone lines, tryin

Season packages sell out amid heavy demand for 'Hamilton' tickets; single tickets yet to go on sale

Not to fret: More will be available at a later date.
Eat & Drink
February 14, 2018
A portrait of Kristy Dirk owner of the Lucky Oven, in front of her wall of Easy-Bake oven Feb 9, 2018 in Minneapolis, MN.

10 new Twin Cities restaurants you should know about

The restaurant scene is bustling with recent openings, including a hot bakery and a vegetarian restaurant in Uptown.
Variety
February 14, 2018
Park Square spotlights music, women and historic greats

Park Square spotlights music, women and historic greats

Park Square has announced its 44th season.
Variety
February 14, 2018
Ceramicware from Ingegerd Räman, at the American Swedish Institute.

Tasty videos reach for print audience with new book

Stage & Arts
February 14, 2018
Time Track Productions presents INVISIBLE

'Meeting' pairs dance with percussion instruments; 'Invisible' examines experiences of older women

Performance involves robot sounds and dance moves.
TV & Media
February 14, 2018
Warren Beatty and Natalie Wood in "Splendor in the Grass"

TV picks for Feb. 15: 'Splendor in the Grass,' 'Stargate Origins,' 'Roseanne: The Return'

Natalie Wood shines in "Splendor in the Grass."
Variety
February 14, 2018
Skijoring in North Oaks in 1964.

A brief history of skijoring in Minnesota and beyond

Stage & Arts
February 14, 2018
Richard Thomas, Therese Plaehn, Pamela Reed, Lauren Klein, Daisy Eagan and Luis Vega
in the touring production of "The Humans."
Photo Credit: Julieta

Laughs, and scares, come regularly in 'The Humans'

"The Humans" are trying to survive in Stephen Karam's blistering comedy.
TV & Media
February 14, 2018
'Bad Moms Christmas' movie (Huayi Brothers) ORG XMIT: 1214299

Nielsen ratings: Olympics ice top spots; 'Bad Moms Christmas' No. 1 movie rental

Stage & Arts
February 14, 2018

Joe Sinness unveils 'Portraits' of softball players at SooVAC

Eat & Drink
February 14, 2018

Expand your wine palate with a broad range of regions

No need for a passport as you travel the world via bottles of your favorite grape juice.
Home & Garden
February 14, 2018
This home in Inver Grove Heights was designed for family fun and entertaining.

For $1.445M, this enormous party-ready Minnesota house comes with a Corvette convertible

Super-size home comes with an indoor pool, a sport court — and a Corvette.
Stage & Arts
February 14, 2018
"Hamilton" is coming to the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis Aug. 29, 2018. (photo by Joan Marcus)

Tickets to 'Hamilton' in Minneapolis on sale Wednesday – here's how not to get shut out

Only season-ticket packages are being sold initially; single tickets later.
Variety
February 13, 2018
Star Tribune illustration/istock

Bae, sweetie, darling: How gushy pet names help strengthen relationships

The language of love is gooey, but those cutesy names can help you stick together.
Celebrities
February 13, 2018

C.J.: 'Insecure' co-star Yvonne Orji lives her values, not her character's

Orji, who has freely talked about being a 30-something virgin in interviews, has a personal life that is the opposite of her character, Molly.
Stage & Arts
February 13, 2018
It's official: 'Hamilton' to hit Minneapolis for six-week run starting Aug. 29

It's official: 'Hamilton' to hit Minneapolis for six-week run starting Aug. 29

The beatboxing Founding Father will open a Hennepin Theatre season that includes the hit "Dear Evan Hansen."
TV & Media
February 13, 2018
-- PHOTO MOVED IN ADVANCE AND NOT FOR USE - ONLINE OR IN PRINT - BEFORE FEB. 11, 2018. -- Josh Feldman and Shoshannah Stern, who are both deaf, in San

TV picks for Feb. 14: 'This Close,' 'He Lied About Everything,' 'Little Women'

Eat & Drink
February 13, 2018
Doughnuts the size of your head are being served up at a Twin Cities bakery

Doughnuts the size of your head are being served up at a Twin Cities bakery

The so-called Texas doughnut at Hans' Bakery is the equivalent of five regular doughnuts.
Eat & Drink
February 13, 2018
Kitties with a side of coffee: Minneapolis' first cat cafe opens Friday

Kitties with a side of coffee: Minneapolis' first cat cafe opens Friday

After a long buildup, the Cafe Meow is set to debut in Uptown.
Books
February 13, 2018
Author Kelly Barnhill at her home in Minneapolis.

Minneapolis writer Kelly Barnhill writes fairy tales for grown-ups

After writer Kelly Barnhill won the highest honor in children's literature, she came out with a new collection of stories — for adults.

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