Yearly Archive:: 2026
Mar 04 2026
Did Season 1 of “Disney Twisted-Wonderland: The Animation” Live Up to the Hype?
In my experience, hype is one of the biggest double-edged swords in the entertainment industry. If a piece of media is given an abundance of publicity before its release and it doesn’t meet the general public’s expectations, the results can be disastrous, and vice versa. Marketing teams…
Mar 01 2026
This Week in Geek (3/2/2026–3/8/2026)
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Welcome to This Week in Geek, your guide to events of interest to the Minnesota geek community for the week of Monday, March 2, to Sunday, March 8.
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Mar 01 2026
Gogol Bordello Is “Undestructable” at Minneapolis’s First Avenue
On February 25, Gogol Bordello brought their decades-long music history to a sold-out First Avenue crowd. Yours truly was thrilled to be invited to the party, partly because I have been a slacker fan of theirs for many years and also because I recently discovered my connection to Ukraine wasn’t…
Feb 28 2026
Five 2026 Releases That Are Making Me Excited About Movies Again
To say 2026 got off to a rough start would be a massive understatement. And to be frank, anything happening in the world of film has been the last thing on my mind—I have found it quite difficult to focus on “less serious” things when each day has felt so tumultuous and uncertain. But that is the gift of film,…
Feb 22 2026
This Week in Geek (2/23/2026–3/1/2026)
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Welcome to This Week in Geek, your guide to events of interest to the Minnesota geek community for the week of Monday, February 23, to Sunday, March 1.
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Feb 19 2026
Celebrate Black History Month with VocalEssence at the University of Minnesota
Since 1991, choral arts organization VocalEssence has celebrated Black History Month with concerts and programming that celebrate Black contributions to arts and music in America under the banner of the VocalEssence Witness program. This year’s capstone concert, Witness: Symphony of …
Feb 18 2026
Minnesota Events for Writers and Book Lovers in 2026
Minnesota is a great state for conferences, conventions, fairs, and other events centered on books and writing. Whether you’re publishing your first novel, hoping to meet your favorite author, networking for your editing business, or looking to sharpen your skills as a writer, there’s…
Feb 15 2026
This Week in Geek (2/16/2026–2/22/2026)
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Welcome to This Week in Geek, your guide to events of interest to the Minnesota geek community for the week of Monday, February 16, to Sunday, February 22.
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Feb 14 2026
Explore the Culinary World with “Tomb Raider: The Official Cookbook and Travel Guide”
The first Tomb Raider game was released in 1996, and the franchise is still going strong today. In addition to a long list of video games spanning many platforms, the franchise also includes movies, comic books, novels, an anime, and even a cookbook: Tomb Raider: The Official Cookbook and Travel Guide…
Feb 11 2026
Researchers Have Spotted Lynx Kittens in Voyageurs National Park for the First Time in Decades
A common phrase found in many a Minnesotan’s vocabulary is “up north.” Despite the substantial urban centers in and around the Twin Cities and in other parts of the state, we’re lucky to maintain a deep well of diverse wildlife throughout our various forests and plains. That wildlife includes…