FOOD & DRINK
Pet Vaccination Clinic set for May 4
The Elk River Police Department will team up with Barrington Oaks Veterinary Hospital for the annual Pet Vaccination Clinic on Saturday, May 4, 8 a.m. to noon. This event is open to both Elk River residents and non-residents. It will be held at the Elk River Police Department garage, 13065 Orono Parkway. Here are the details: • Cats must be in a carrier and dogs must be leashed. ...
Northern Starz takes on ‘Chicago’ April 18-25
Northern Starz Center for the Performing Arts in Ramsey’s Musical Conservatory Program debuted the production of “Chicago Teen Edition” April 18, with performances continuing through April 25. The students in the cast, grades 6-12, have been part of the Northern Starz inaugural Musical Theatre Conservatory Program. The program started in November and is an educational performing arts program composed of students from several different school districts. “Theatre for Life” is...
Anoka bringing back alcohol 'social district' next month
Last fall, the City of Anoka took a one-month run at something never done in Minnesota: Open consumption of alcohol within a defined boundary in its downtown. "For Anoka, it’s something unique and it brings people downtown, it gives just something different, it’s out of the box," said Anoka Community Development Director Doug Borglund.
Hennepin County Seeks Local Artists to Embellish Blue Line Extension with Community-Centric Art
Hennepin County is on the hunt for local creatives to spice up its upcoming Blue Line Extension project, turning the transit corridor into an artistic playground for communities, as reported by a bulletin released by the City of Brooklyn Park. The "Cultivate Arts" program, aiming to stitch together a fabric of local artistry along the metro line, is now accepting proposals for innovative arts engagement activities that'll blossom amidst the concrete and steel.
Fine art, photography sought for showcase at history center
The Sherburne Area Visual Arts Showcase (SAVAS) committee is issuing a call for artists for the 2024 show. The show is scheduled for Monday, June 10, through Saturday, June 15. It will be hosted at the Sherburne History Center in Becker. SAVAS features fine art and photography by adult artists from the local area. There...
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