Author: Jake Spitzack
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South St. Paul native releases fright flick in time for Halloween
SSP native releases fright flick in time for Halloween Jake SpitzackStaff Writer Ready some popcorn and gather your closest friends for an evening of eerie fun, brought to you by South St. Paul native Nicholas Bain. “Voice of Shadows,” a horror film written and directed by Bain, was released September 17 and is available on… Read more
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Michelandia bar and grill opens on North Concord
Michelandia bar and grillopens on North Concord Jake SpitzackStaff Writer The longtime restaurant building perched alongside the Mississippi River and railroad tracks on North Concord – most recently home to Las Islas Mexican restaurant – is under new ownership. It reopened as Michelandia Bar & Grill on Labor Day, just in time for people to… Read more
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On the Road Again festival is Oct. 5
On the Road Again festival is Oct. 5 Jake SpitzackStaff Writer It’s that time of year again! Thousands of neighbors will flood the streets to celebrate the city and patronize the businesses that help keep it strong. The On the Road Again fall festival will be held Saturday, Oct. 5. Events run 9 a.m.-6 p.m.… Read more
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Insider’s guide to the St. Paul Fall Art Crawl
Insider’s guide to the St. Paul Fall Art Crawl Jake SpitzackStaff Writer With more than 30 participating venues across 10 districts, it can be overwhelming to try to make the most of St. Paul’s biannual art crawls, which have been known to attract about 20,000 visitors during just one weekend. Lately, the Crawls have been… Read more
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League of Women Voters of St. Paul takes action to increase voter turnout
League of Women Voters of St. Paultakes action to increase voter turnout Jake SpitzackStaff Writer Following the primary election in August, Minnesota lost its spot as the state with the highest voter turnout, according to Secretary of State Steve Simon. The turnout (12%) was the lowest in the state since 2016 (7%), but Simon is… Read more
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AZ Gallery rebrands as The Burl
AZ Gallery rebrands as The Burl Jake SpitzackStaff Writer In early September, the AZ Gallery’s black and white awning fluttered to the ground and a new sign was raised in its place, officially proclaiming the gallery’s rebranding to The Burl Community Art Gallery. A burl is a protective, knot-like growth that forms on a tree… Read more
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The M unveils its new wing, triples space
The M unveils its new wing,triples space Jake SpitzackStaff Writer Thousands of acclaimed American artworks hidden for more than four years in the back rooms of the Minnesota Museum of American Art (M) are about to see the light of day once again. The M recently wrapped up a $14 million project restoring some 17,000… Read more
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Sample St. Paul: October 2024
Sample St. Paul: October 2024 Children’s Museum10 7th St. W.St. Paul651-225-6000mcm.org“Curious George: Let’s Get Curious!” through January 5. Climb into the imaginative world of Curious George and The Man with the Yellow Hat in this playful exhibit based on the beloved children’s books. Tickets are $17 on weekdays and $19 on weekends. Admission is free… Read more
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Fall Fun near you
Tim SpitzackEditor October brings warm days, cool nights and a whisper on the breeze reminding us that winter is looming ahead. With the heat of summer behind us, now is the perfect time to explore the great outdoors. This guide offers ample opportunities for nature lovers, as well as those who enjoy closing out the… Read more
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New West Side salon offers hair coaching
New West Side salon offers hair coaching Jake SpitzackStaff Writer If your thick mane or avalanche of curls seems to have a mind of its own and the self-help tips you’ve tried just aren’t working, it may be time to seek help from a professional tamer – in this case, a hair stylist and coach.… Read more