Growing up and growing the band: the evolution of Twin Cities indie folk rock group Second Hand Dan
Twin Cities band Second Hand Dan has been playing gigs for a decade and playing together for longer than that. They have seen each other through their teenage years, both as friends and bandmates. Now, as they gear up for a summer of live shows, they continue to celebrate their collaborative, creative process rooted in a unique language and bond.
Audio scavenger hunts, pottery favorites and outdoor scenes on canvas
Jamie Daniels of St. Paul, Cindy Ihlenfeld of Mahtomedi and Lou Ferreri of St. Paul share what’s catching their eyes and ears this week, from a new season of sidewalk audio plays to a curated pottery show and impressionistic people at play.
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Historic Wisconsin Roadsides — In Conversation with Tom & Kristi Manus
July 12 — Just across the eastern border this Saturday, two travel writers will reveal the ultimate Wisconsin must-sees. These historic road-trip destinations are gathered in Tom and Kristi Manus’ new travel book, “Historic Wisconsin Roadsides: Towns Off the Beaten Path in the Badger State.”
Kristi is a Madison-area native, and Tom has since become a Wisconsinite after their marriage in 1995. Their new book is filled with over 1,200 recommendations. Included: memorable ice cream treats, Elvis’ favorite roller coaster, the home of the butterburger and a motel with an on-site music radio station.
Minnesota Antiquarian Book Fair
July 12 — Nearly 40 booksellers from the used, antiquarian and rare book trade will be at the annual Minnesota Antiquarian Book Fair this Saturday. Located at the Minnesota State Fair’s North End Event Center, this fair welcomes both beginning and experienced collectors.
It will include specialties of collectible books in all fields. Included: books for beginning collectors, first editions, signed books, fine bindings and books about social movements. Also on hand: science fiction and fantasy, art books, comics, children’s books and more.
Some vendors have decades of experience in bookselling, offering historical context for purchases. Many dealers also offer books and manuscripts connected to underrepresented groups
Grand Marais Arts Festival
July 12-13 — This Saturday and Sunday, the Grand Marais Art Colony is hosting the 34th annual Grand Marais Arts Festival. The juried event is free and open to the public, drawing about 10,000 visitors annually to downtown Grand Marais (the town itself has a population of less than 1,500).
The event includes artist booths, live music and dance, along with art-making demos.
