Monthly Archive:: February 2023
Feb 06 2023
Willow Is a Welcome Return to a Childhood Favorite
I’ve previously written about the 1988 George Lucas and Ron Howard film Willow. As a child with dwarfism, seeing people who looked like me as heroes had a huge impact on me.
So, naturally, I was excited for the new Disney+ series, which follows six new heroes along with Warwick Davis returning as…
Feb 05 2023
This Week in Geek (2/6/23–2/12/23)
Welcome to This Week in Geek, your guide to events of interest to the Minnesota geek community for the week of Monday, February 6, to Sunday, February 12.
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Virtual Events
Smithsonian Associates Streaming Series–The Geology of Western National Parks: Carlsbad Caverns and…
Feb 04 2023
Look Up with the Bell Museum’s Space Fest 2023
The Bell Museum’s annual Space Fest is back for its fifth year this weekend.
The event kicked off Friday night with an in-person star party that gave visitors the chance to view Mars and other deep-space objects through telescopes. Further events throughout the weekend include presentations…
Feb 02 2023
Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill Is a Laid-Back and Original Take on the Isekai Genre
Some say food tastes better when you’re eating it in the great outdoors. I’ve never been camping myself, but I hope to test this claim at some point in my lifetime. Whether it’s marshmallows or hot dogs roasted over a roaring fire, it sounds like a blast to a foodie like me.
So of course…