Posts Tagged ‘ Minneapolis ’

TEAM SHELTER UPDATE: Captain Jason Matheson & The Rest Of The United Way Dream Teams Go Social

August 2, 2010
By Judy Grundstrom
TEAM SHELTER UPDATE: Captain Jason Matheson & The Rest Of The United Way Dream Teams Go Social

It’s been just over two weeks since the United Way started their “Dream Team 2010″ campaign focused around raising money for homelessness, hunger, literacy and health.  My friend and Fox9 host Jason Matheson is captain of Team Shelter which is raising money to end homelessness in our community. Each of the United Way Dream Team’s...
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Dr. Caligari’s Dance Party Was The Best Party Of The Summer. Period.

July 31, 2010
By Judy Grundstrom
Dr. Caligari’s Dance Party Was The Best Party Of The Summer. Period.

“Design Giant” Nick Luzietti, and his team from VOA in Chicago, along with IIDA Northland threw the party of the summer last night with Dr. Caligari’s Dance Party. A visionary character himself, Nick transformed into the spirit of Dr. Caligari and lead the production- melding cinema, performance and dance. The space; a visual fantasy...
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Conan O’Brien, Some Guy Named Karl, Me & My Rack

May 18, 2010
By Judy Grundstrom
Conan O’Brien, Some Guy Named Karl, Me & My Rack

I had the pleasure of being at an event that Conan O’Brien was hosting last night and getting my picture taken with him (in case you are wondering, his is very nice, he acts exactly like you would expect him to from watching him on TV).  I posted the photo on Facebook and Twitter,...
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The Twin Cities Not-So-Sexy List

February 9, 2010
By Judy Grundstrom
The Twin Cities Not-So-Sexy List

It’s the time of year when Valentines is close and love is in the air.  People are talking about romance and many Twin Cities publications are making lists of sexy things to do, even lists of the Sexiest Twin Citians. The problem is, here in Minnesota, we are not particularly very sexy up in...
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I Declare Today Boringpants Day / Minneapolis Declares Today Snow Emergency

February 8, 2010
By Judy Grundstrom
I Declare Today Boringpants Day / Minneapolis Declares Today Snow Emergency

Today might be one of the most tedious days ever in Minneapolis.  We have had a lot of snow this year.  What I mean by that is that we have had a ton of snow.  Then to top it off we are getting even more snow.  Today.  So much that Minneapolis declared it a...
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Glitter Ball 3 Rocks My World With Big Hair & Big Change

January 26, 2010
By Judy Grundstrom
Glitter Ball 3 Rocks My World With Big Hair & Big Change

One of my favorite events of the year is Glitter Ball.  It’s not just because I get to glam up in awesome retro fashion (see picture of me above from last year).  It’s not just because some of the best bands from the Twin Cities and a great headliner come together and play classic...
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Bigot “Stateswoman” Runs For Congress In Minnesota

December 14, 2009
By Judy Grundstrom
Bigot “Stateswoman” Runs For Congress In Minnesota

Lynne Torgerson is running for Congress in Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District against Representative Keith Ellison (D).  I live in the 5th District of Minnesota, own a home in Minneapolis, and am proud to call Keith my Congressman.  Lynne Torgerson also lives in the 5th District of Minnesota, owns a home in Minneapolis, but she...
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EL VEZ !VIVA CHRISTMAS! Rocks First Avenue

December 13, 2009
By Judy Grundstrom
EL VEZ !VIVA CHRISTMAS! Rocks First Avenue

Last night El Vez played his !VIVA CHRISTMAS! show at First Avenue.  I was there with about 100 other friends and acquaintances in the VIP section.  The show was great with tons of classic Christmas songs mashed up with classic rock anthems.  Here is a video clip of El Vez doing his version of...
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The Reason Why EL VEZ Sent Me A Song …

December 11, 2009
By Judy Grundstrom
The Reason Why EL VEZ Sent Me A Song …

My good friend Alex Levin is having a massive birthday party tomorrow. Alex owns a web design and development company called ThermoDynamo and also runs a concert promotion site called Syd’s List. For his birthday a huge group of us are all going to !VIVA CHRISTMAS! with El Vez and Los Straitjackets...
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Dudes In Minnesota LOVE Sarah Palin

December 10, 2009
By Judy Grundstrom
Dudes In Minnesota LOVE Sarah Palin

On Monday Sara Palin’s Going Rogue book tour brought her to the Twin Cities and to the Mall of America.  As promised I went to the event and talked to the people who were there.  I found out a few interesting things; Sarah Palin was clearly wearing a Bumpit in her hair, security guards...
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