If you’re in the Twin Cities, head on down to your favorite coffee shop and grab the Sept. issue of the Rake. Then turn to page 18, second column. Yep, that’s an article by yours truly. Sure, you could stay indoors and click this Prairie Home Companion Production Assistant link, but it’s a beautiful late […]
Category: Minneapolis
Stinson Auto Brought the Neon Back to Normal
Back when Saint Paul the Auto Repairman fixed my tie rod end, he noticed the front brakes needed to be done and warned: “You’re going to lose a caliper.” He also warned the alignment was off. To go straight, turn the steering wheel 60 degrees off normal. No, Jen didn’t want me driving the car […]
What I Read in the Sunday Paper
Jen and I have subscribed to a Sunday paper as long as I can remember. In Chicago, it was the Chicago Tribune, here in Minnesota on the west side of Highway 280, it’s the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Leisurely reading the paper over doughnuts and coffee is a tradition I’m quite fond of. In an effort […]
First Crack 54. On the Set of A Prairie Home Companion Filming
This summer, student filmmaker and long-time friend, Jon Steinhorst worked on the set of Robert Altman’s A Prairie Home Companion movie in St. Paul. I sat down with him the day filming ended to talk about how he got the job, what he did, and what he learned about filmmaking, directing, and fans. You may […]
First Crack 52. Reviewing Roger Ebert with David Orenstein
David Orenstein on his love of movies and the Roger Ebert’s Overlooked Film Festival. David Orenstein’s Film Picks: Murderball Theremin Happiness Spirited Away Crash Network Theremin and Network are also on my list of all time favorites. Part 2 of a 6 part series on the life passions of Parsinen Kaplan Rosberg & Gotlieb’s partners […]
First Crack 51. Reviewing Ralph Lauren’s Car Collection with Howard Rubin
Howard Rubin on his lifelong passion for cars and the Speed, Style, and Beauty: Cars from the Ralph Lauren Collection at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Timeless automobiles on Howard Rubin’s list: Rolls Royce Corniche Jaguar XKE Dodge Challenger Bugatti Type 57 BMW Z3 Part 1 of a 6 part series on the life […]
Great Service at Acadia Cafe and Highland Grill
This week included 2 of my best restaurant experiences ever. Highland Grill 771 Cleveland Ave S, St Paul, MN 55116 The service at the Highland Grill is always above par yet today they even outdid themselves. Our server was personable, chatty, and just indignant enough to remind us this was her turf. She made spot-on […]
PodcastMN and the iTunes Effect
‘Podcasts get lift from ‘iTunes effect’ in today’s St. Paul Pioneer Press does a nice job of reviewing how iTunes 4.9 impacted the PodcastMN.com podcasters.
First Crack 50. The Challenges of Comedy Theater at the Brave New Workshop
Caleb and Katy McEwen, the artistic directors at Minneapolis’ legendary Brave New Workshop comedy theater and I discuss the challenges of running a comedy theater. The ongoing struggle to strike the balance between challenging material and filling seats. Additionally, Caleb’s definition of good improv feels an awful lot like a good podcast. Listen to the […]
First Crack 49. Improv Comedy in Minneapolis with Five Man Job
A conversation with the Minneapolis improv group Five Man Job on the Minneapolis improv scene and the difference between the Who’s Line is It Anyway? and Del Close’s Harold flavor of improv. You might want to know: there is some cursing in this episode. Listen to Improv Comedy in Minneapolis with Five Man Job [32 […]