Paring Down Pairings of Wine and Food
by Heidi FellnerBob Andrzejek, a longtime Wine Consultant with Surdyk’s, probably has seen more than his fair share of panic. After all, nothing’s quite like the pressure of imminent holiday entertaining to unsettle an otherwise confident buyer.
As Andrzejek muses, “Someone once said that if people would just drink the wine they liked with the food they liked […]
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On the Townsend
by John Townsend
John Trones: Christmas in the City / Dec. 7 / Pantages Theatre, 710 Hennepin Ave., Mpls. / (800) 982-2787 / www.ticketmaster.com>
Asians & Homos & Jews…Ho Ho! / Through Dec. 13 / Illusion Theater, 528 Hennepin Ave., Mpls. / (612) 339-4944 / www.illusiontheater.org
Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol / Through Dec. 20 / Park Square Theatre, 20 […]
DJ Chi Chi La Rue Comes Home for Annual Gay 90’s Holiday Jingle Ball
On December 19, DJ Chi Chi La Rue will appear at the Gay 90’s Dance Annex for her annual Holiday Jingle Ball. She has been hosting a popular local holiday event yearly since 1997.
Photo Courtesy of Chi Chi LaRue
A native of Hibbing, Minnesota, LaRue launched her career as a female impersonator in the Twin Cities […]
Lavender’s 2009 Holiday Gift Guide
‘Tis the season for all things shiny and new. And this year’s Lavender Holiday Gift Guide is sure not to disappoint. From the hottest books to the best wine to the latest accessories, the 2009 gift guide has something for everyone on your list. With two more gift guide installments to come, Lavender proudly presents […]
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Upcoming Calendar Events
The Enchanted Toy Shop
Friday, Dec 18 - Sunday, Dec 20The Saint Paul City Ballet is premiering an original ballet for a limited engagement just in time for the holidays. The playful ballet takes the audience to a magical toyshop on the banks of the Mississippi River where beautiful enchanted events unfold on Christmas Eve. Why waste the evening watching the same old Christmas story when you can be enchanted with a new magical ballet?
Dec. 18 – 20 • E.M. Pearson Theater, 312 Hamline Ave. S., St. Paul. (651) 690-1588
Mediterranean Olive Oil Tasting
Thursday, Dec 17Explore the characteristics and differences of olive oil from Italy and Greece. Light hor d’eourves prepared to demonstrate
the qualities and flavors! Special guest Vinette Olson will be on had from Trade Winds Spice Company and special purchasing prices will be available! Reservations Recommended.
Dec 17 • 6:00-8:00 PM • Cost $20.00 per person • Luna Rossa, 402 Main St. Stillwater, MN • 651-430-0560 • www.Lunarossawinebar.com
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
Dec 15 - Jan 3The classic tale of finding hidden beauty inside is coming live to the Ordway. Watch as the hideous beast is transformed into a prince through the power of love.
Dec 15 through Jan 3 • Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, 345 Washington St., St. Paul. (651) 224-4222 • www.Ordway.org
