Minnesota Monthly back issues from May 2006:
Nanci Olesen
May 01, 2006; ... Q AND A THE MOMBO PODCASTER HOPES FOR A PEACEFUL MOTHER'S DAY BY TIM GIHRING FIFTEEN YEARS AGO, Nanci Olesen decided she was producing the wrong radio show. She'd recently given birth to a son, and the arts program she was creating for Minneapolis-based KFAI-FM suddenly felt much ...
State's Sprites
May 01, 2006; ... HELLO, MINNIE, it's a pleasure to meet you. What can I do for you today? I'm looking for guidance. I'm always wrapped up in a lot of big projects-you know, road construction, fish and game, education reform, moral sentry duty-but I can never quite seem to focus. Well, I hope I ...
Gut Check
May 01, 2006; ... Feel bloated? Gassy? Nauseated? Can't believe you ate the whole thing? Welcome to the dyspepsia generation. THE BALD EAGLE clutching three credit cards may be our nation's most defining symbol, but if we had to pick a national body organ, I'd nominate the nervous stomach. Pharmacy aisles ...
Clean Slate
May 01, 2006; ... Grime against humanity? Entrepreneur Monica Nassif is making sure humanity wins. ANYONE WHO'S WORKED in a kitchen knows you can never have too much counter space. But in the test labs of Caldrea, the Minneapolis-based maker of household cleaning products, the polished granite, tile, ...
Hot Mama
May 01, 2006; ... Face it, mothers of the world: the only universal maternal instinct is the driving desire to reclaim some minuscule shred of the cool, smart, club-hopping hottie you once were. Or like to think you were. ¶ You'll probably have to accept the new you, but park the minivan for a bit at Hot Mama ....
DERAILED
May 01, 2006; ... MNUTIA May marks the start of tornado season: 68 descended on Minnesota in 2005, though none rated higher than F2. One of the most notorious touched down outside of Moorhead 75 years ago. Just after the Great Northern Railway's eastbound Empire Builder crossed the border on May ...
Dinner Date
May 01, 2006; ... TREND A LOCAL COOKING SCHOOL HELPS SINGLES HEAT THINGS UP BY RACHEL HUTTON THE SLOGAN FOR St. Paul-based Cooks of Crocus Hill is "Life Happens in the Kitchen." And if Cooks has its way, your love life will transpire there, too. This winter, alongside such classic classes as ...
The Big Drake Fake
May 01, 2006; ... A tale of wild hopes, hysteria, and judgment gone awry in southwestern Minnesota BY JACK EL-HAI SIR FRANCIS DRAKE, the famous English explorer, naval commander, and privateer, was one of the most swashbuckling figures of the 16th century. Even so, it's surprising to learn that more than ...
A Visit to the Corseteer
May 01, 2006; ... A memoir of old St. Paul BY MARY ROSE O'REILLEY WE ARE GOING DOWNTOWN on the Grand Avenue car to buy Grandma Rose's new corsets at Schuneman's .... "We are going to visit Miss Dellaney, my corseteer": my grandmother's promise has summoned Miss Dellaney's pink face to us at the ...
Smells Like Clean Spirit
May 01, 2006; ... The Twin Cities is among the top markets for contemporary Christian music, a rapidly growing brand of hip, poppy music with a message But can rock without the sex, drugs, and solipsism survive? Lord knows. WEARING A CONSTANT BUG-EYED EXPRESSION fueled by what must be a strong supply of ...
eating minnesota
May 01, 2006; ... OUT, OMNIVORE. IN, LOCAVORE-one who eats only foods that are locally made or grown. Here are a few of our Minnesota favorites, from Ames Farm honey to zucchini blossoms. And no, this time, S isn't for Spam. BY TIM GIHRING, RACHEL HUTTON, AND ERIN PETERSON a IS FOR AMES FARM ...
BEST BUDS
May 01, 2006; ... SHARP-TONGUED, OPINIONATED, AND ABLE TO DISCERN THE PROPORTIONS OF SWEETNESS, ACIDITY, SALT, AND BITTERNESS IN A SINGLE BITE OF FOOD, THEY'RE THE GIFTED TASTERS WHOSE PALATES HELP CREATE THE FLAVORS OF OUR LIVES. FIFTEEN of us are crammed into an ordinary conference room, chewing cubes ...
The Lessons of Chez Panisse
May 01, 2006; ... A Minnesota cook remembers her apprenticeship at one of America's finest restaurants It was a single marinated artichoke that made me want to cook professionally. It was my first artichoke, and my first trip to Paris. I was 20 years old. My father, who had just moved to France from the ...
Can You Hear Me Now?
May 01, 2006; ... I LOOKING FOR GUIDANCE ON FAMILIES, ROMANCE, AND CAREERS, SOME TWIN CITIANS HAVE TURNED TO PSYCHICS AND MEDIUMS IN THE HOPES OF GETTING COUNSEL FROM BEYOND THE GRAVE. BUT DO YOU REALLY WANT TO KNOW WHAT YOUR DEPARTED MOTHER THINKS OF YOUR DATING LIFE OR DRIVING HABITS? THE PHONE RANG ....
kep
May 01, 2006; ... FICTION At six o'clock, dead men's mansions around the sea town of Kep use the late-day light to disguise their damage. Chipping paint glows, and craters and fallen roofs look carved- not exploded, not bullet-riddled. ¶ At six, the sun's angle is subversive, suggestive. The pale yellow ...
twin cities taste®
May 01, 2006; ... QUICK BITES AT PENINSULA AND CANYON GRILLE // 102, 104 * RESTAURANT LISTINGS // 103 Roll with the Brunches Mom-worthy pastries, apple cinnamon pancakes, cherry chicken sausage, and fresh fruit parfaits make their way to the plate at one big-league brunch and a number of bright, ...
The Stoves of Academe
May 01, 2006; ... Using world history and simple kitchen know-how as their guides, professors Donna Gabaccia and Jeffrey Pilcher examine the development of culinary dishes across a wide variety of cuisines. The lesson? We are what we eat, indeed. BY TIM BRADY THE MINNEAPOLIS HOME of Donna Gabaccia and ...
South Seas Tour
May 01, 2006; ... Peninsula showcases the complexity of Malaysian cooking BY DENNIS CASS ADMIT IT: when it comes to Asian food, you're a little bored. That fresh young thing who nervously anticipated her first plate of pad thai is now a tired old pro (sorry) who can't crack a Chinese, Thai, or Vietnamese ...
Glass Half Full
May 01, 2006; ... Canyon Grille's sophisticated wine list deserves a menu and service to match BY ELLEN SHAFFER ON THE SATURDAY NIGHT we visited Canyon Grille in Coon Rapids, the waiting area was filled with teenagers in formal wear. The boutonnières, taffeta gowns, and wrist corsages looked a bit out of ...
SUE Z SAYS
May 01, 2006; ... A GOOD BOLOGNESE is music to my tongue, and recently I've found it cropping up on more and more menus-at D'Amlco and Sons across the Twin Cities, plus Amor· Victoria in Uptown, and Bellanotte's new sister restaurant, Bella, in Blaine. Who will put it in a iar for takeout? Speaking of ...
Second Baton
May 01, 2006; ... Mischa Santora, associate conductor of the Minnesota Orchestra, is more than a backup tux. He's a world-class maestro who, in almost any other city, would be a celebrity. In fact, he already is. BY TIM GIHRING THE KIDS UNLOAD from school buses outside Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis like ...
Best Bets
May 01, 2006; ... Samurai Shakespeare Theater Mu adds yet another wrinkle to the repertoire of Shakespearean interpretation, wrapping Kabuki sword fighting, Korean mask dances, and Japanese taiko drumming into A Midsummer Night's Dream, the Bard's comedy of confused lovers in a fairy-tale woods. Performed ...
Under Your Skin
May 01, 2006; ... [ ON EXHIBIT ] A touring show at the Science Museum of Minnesota raises eyebrows-and the dead SMOKING CAN KILL YOU. So can booze. You know what's bad for your body, and yet another Krispy Kreme goes down the hatch. But what if you could see how that doughnut affects your health: ...
FACES IN THE CROWD
May 01, 2006; ... Children's Hospital Guests at "A Festival of Lanterns" ball helped raised money for the Children's Hospital Association, which has contributed more than $14 million to its namesake hospital during its 70 years of fundraising. (1) Marcia and Jerry Kraut. (2) Lynn and Dr. Alan ...
Going Places
May 01, 2006; ... Advocating for quality public radio in and beyond the region Ask a Minnesota Public Radio member why they support the organization and one of the reasons might well be that there's nothing like it anywhere else. With a regional network of 38 stations and a stable of award-winning ...
CAPITOL BEAT
May 01, 2006; ... Balancing deadlines and a dedication to objective, intelligent political coverage "People in Minnesota really care about government and politics," notes Political Editor Mike Mulcahy. "It's no surprise that we consistently lead the nation in voter turnout." And it's no surprise that ...
You know something-so tell us!
May 01, 2006; ... Share your knowledge and insight with Minnesota Public Radio News Minnesota Public Radio News wants to learn from you. The reason is simple: Whether you know it or not, you're a specialist. You have spent a lifetime gaining special knowledge and insight about the world around you. We ...
Meet Your Host Mindy Ratner
May 01, 2006; ... Hear Mindy Ratner Saturdays from 11 a.m.-noon and Sundays from 11 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m. on Classical Minnesota Public Radio. First music recording you ever owned? There was a department store in New York called EJ Korvette that had a record department. I bought a recording of ...
SIDE NOTES
May 01, 2006; ... METROPOLITAN OPERA/SATURDAYS * May 6, 11:30 am: Handel: Rodelinda (last broadcast of season) * MINNESOTA ORCHESTRA/FRIDAYS 8 PM * May 5: Osmo Vänskä, cond; Dawn Upshaw, soprano (Shostakovich, Golijov, Mahler) * May 12: Roberto Abbado, cond; Leila Josefowicz, violin (Ravel, Prokofiev, Mussorgsky) ...
Weekend Warrior
May 01, 2006; ... Working weekends at 89.3 The Current isn't a bad thing Bill DeVille has to work every weekend. While many of us would bemoan that arrangement, DeViIIe couldn't be happier. Heard Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., DeViIIe helps define The Current's weekend sound. "The ...
Weekends at The Current
May 01, 2006; ... Tune in to The Current all weekend to catch hosts and programs that entertain while expanding musical horizons. Saturdays From 5 a.m. to 9 a.m., Nic Harcourt hosts Sounds Eclectic, a weekly mix of the best of Morning Becomes Eclectic, the daily music program from Los Angeles ...
UPCOMING EVENTS
May 01, 2006; ... May 12 The Stage Series of American Humorists With Ian Frazier American writer and humorist Ian Frazier-a former staff writer at The New Yorker and Harvard's Lampoon-takes the stage for an evening of literary humor. 8 p.m.-The Fitzgerald Theater, St. Paul May ...
A TRANSATLANTIC ROMANCE
May 01, 2006; ... The Italian roots of American popular music take center stage at The Fitz this month Continuing down a side alley of last year's bicycling travelogue, Café Europa, Dan Chouinard and a talent-loaded cast take another European musical tour, this time to Italy. Mambo Italiano, set for May ...
Sound the Trumpets
May 01, 2006; ... New Classical Tracks: Alison Balsom's Bach: Works for Trumpet By Julie Amacher If someone asked you to identify a classical trumpeter, whose name would you think off Maurice André, or maybe Wynton Marsalis, whom André once praised as "potentially the greatest trumpeter of all time"? How ...
¡VIVA ESPAÑA!
May 01, 2006; ... Winemakers' Dinner celebrates Spain and raises funds for Minnesota Public Radio programming Imagine spending an evening among 165 dozen black magic roses, glimmering candles and authentic Spanish linens ... for a good cause. Over 500 guests attending the 12th Annual Winemakers' Dinner ...
A Midsummer Night's Dream: Mu Performing Arts
May 01, 2006; ... The following arts and cultural organizations are offering discounts to Minnesota Public Radio members in May. Please mention this offer when ordering tickets, or if reservations are not required, present your MemberCard or Friends Card when picking up tickets. Enjoy! Shakespeare's most ...
Witness for the Disillusioned
May 01, 2006; ... Who's up for some jury duty? BY JACK GORDON TO SERVE A TERM OF JURY DUTY is a privilege and an honor likely to befall any American who can't weasel out of it. By the same token, it is the precious right of every American accused of a crime that his fate be determined by a group of peers ...
SHARING THE PASSION
May 01, 2006; ... Classical Minnesota Public Radio's afternoon host connects audiences to the music "The best hosts communicate to what's inside a person," says Steve Staruch, the new afternoon host for Classical Minnesota Public Radio. He should know. He's been sharing his passion for classical music-and ...
PUTTING THE ART IN PARTY
May 01, 2006; ... BORDER PATROL Guests at Martinifest, a recent all-you-can-drink-for-$30 bash at the Milwaukee Art Museum, threw up on artwork, got into fights, and climbed a sculpture known for Its ...
Shall We Dance?
May 01, 2006; ... NUMBER CRUNCH $1,170 The amount a typical couple pays to look their best on the big night, from the tux and dress to the corsage and boutonnière. "A Night to Bemember"? It'd better be-the kids will have to work 227 hours at minimum-wage jobs to cover the costs. And thafdoesn't ...
Things To Do Before...
May 01, 2006; ... THE AGENDA THE MOSQUITOS HATCH. 1. Kick off a season of outdoor eating at one of the Minneapolis park system's seafood-starring snackbars. Tin Fish, situated on Lake Calhoun's northeast shore, specializes in grilling and frying the guys with gills: salmon, walleye, and mahimahi ...
The Mail
May 01, 2006; ... "Family medicine helped women get excellent comprehensive care long before women's health was considered an area of expertise by other specialists." Top Docs Follow-up While your magazine did state that the list of specialties in your "Top Doctors for Women" cover story (March) ...
MARRIAGE COUNSEL
May 01, 2006; ... MINUTE CRITIC Forget clarity and cut. In selecting an engagement ring, consider first what would become of it in a divorce. So advises Twin Cities attorney Jonathan Fogel in his newly published Preparing for Divorce While Happily Married: Tips from a Divorce Lawyer (Expert Publishing, ...
CORRECTIONS
May 01, 2006; ... CORRECTIONS On page 49 of the March Issue, 2006 Architecture Honors jury member Leon Satkowski's name was misspelled. On page 66 of the April Issue, savings for geothermal ...
Let's Play Ball
May 01, 2006; ... Long ago I learned that nothing in a garden is permanent-that's the art, the fun, and the occasional frustration of tilling a plot of land, no matter how diminutive. It took a fixer-upper and a creative contractor to teach me the same lesson about houses: Those cabinets are crowding you? ...
Whiz Kid
May 01, 2006; ... Just 40 years old and Jim Dayton is already feeling restless. Having reached the 9-year anniversary of the founding of his own firm-an unusual milestone for someone his age-he admits he hungers for the kind of risky, adventurous projects that few architects land. There's reason for Dayton's ...
design | directions
May 01, 2006; ... Openings offerings and insiders to note A Flying Start Craig 'Mr. Kite' Christensen, a retired airplane mechanic, has turned his passion for all that flies into a business. A fixture in the Minnesota Kite Society, he makes kites of spinnaker sailcloth and fiberglass sticks, with ...
A Quiet Art
May 01, 2006; ... It literally takes a village to help Jan McKeachie Johnston create her pottery. Once each of her two walk-in, wood-firing kilns are loaded with up to a thousand of her and her husband's pieces, eight to 12 people tend the fire in shifts for the next 60 hours. "Part of the spirit of firing our ...
Evergreen Renovation
May 01, 2006; ... Conifers, especially dwarf varieties, are good garden citizens I tend to think of annuals - the subject of my last column - as my favorite playmates. They're invaluable for short-term solutions in a way that perennials can't match. Now let me tell you about the plants I'm counting on to ...
Mother's Day Teas
May 01, 2006; ... Aprille's Showers 120 Main St. N. Stillwater, 651-430-2004 May 13 and May 14, 11 a.m. Four-course tea, $25 per person and includes a gift Avalon Tearoom and Pastry Shoppe 2179 Fourth St. White Bear Lake, 651-653-3822 May 13, 11 a.m ....
Earth Accents
May 01, 2006; ... RESEARCH AND STYLING BY ROBIN CULBREATH Go green - but not necessarily with color. Earth-friendly home furnishings are in demand for reasons beyond just good looks. Made from organic and reused materials, these sustainable designs contribute to healthier interior environments while they ...
Jazzing Up History
May 01, 2006; ... A faithful addition to a 1912 Foursquare home gets funky Like many who live in beloved but outdated vintage homes, Mike and Annemarie Hess had developed a list of remodeling needs for their South Minneapolis abode. A new, crucial half-bath, more kitchen counter space, increased storage, ...
Flowering relationship
May 01, 2006; ... Peonies stir a Duluth gardener's heart and soul Elizabeth Donley feels a deep, personal connection to her peonies. One June morning, as she admired a robust, double 'Nick Shaylor' peony, the Duluth woman was moved to tears. "That's how I feel about all of them," confess Donley, who grows ...
Recipes
May 01, 2006; ... Provided by the Saint Paul Hotel Artichokes with Serrano Ham and Goat Cheese Try this savory snack as a first tea course. Serves 10 5 artichoke hearts, cleaned 4 to 5 oz. serrano ham 3 oz. chèvre 2 oz. cream cheese, softened 1 tsp ....
My Hand-Me-Down Garden
May 01, 2006; ... My husband and I are nine years into our starter house, and, thus, our starter garden. Our small, ivy-covered, 1928 Tudor Revival cottage sits on a 40-by-130 foot lot in the Midway area of St. Paul. Yes, our little green space in the world is small. I didn't explore our meager grounds ...