arts and culture

VocalEssence presents a livestream sing-along and concert to honor black fathers. Read more about VocalEssence Celebrates Black Families with Father's Day Livestream

These reptiles aren’t camera shy. Read more about Southwest Metro Photo Contest: A Tale of Two Turtles

Kelly Rodenberg chronicles her journey in a humorous and, at times, faith-filled book, There's Something Going on Upstairs. Read more about 'Utterly Relentless': Chaska Author Shares Brain Cancer Journey

This is a perfect option for beginners and seasoned gardeners, who aspire to find a beautiful photo opportunity in their own backyard. Read more about Get Your Garden Photo-ready with Raised Beds

With all of this time at home during the coronavirus pandemic, most of us are trying to come up with ways to engage families in activities that don't involve a screen. Read more about Don't Let Social Distancing Get You Down—Keep in Touch the Old Fashioned Way with a Letter

Rediscover “home” through public art. Read more about Where to Find Public Art in Our Community

"The Music Man" comes to Chanhassen Dinner Theatres. Read more about Ya Got Trouble, Right Here at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres

It’s time to take a walk in someone else’s shoes. Read more about Podcast Pick: 'Imagined Life' Puts You in the Shoes of Well-known Figures

The journey—oftentimes, it is just as engaging and rewarding as the destination, so we asked photographer Jim Douglas to document last May’s art installation of YouBetcha at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. Created by internationally-acclaimed artist Patrick Dougherty, the sculpture is on display for the next few years on the arboretum’s Scarecrow Hill.

Created out of sustainably-harvested willow branches from Waseca, the structure features a labyrinth-like interior, which visitors are encouraged to navigate and enjoy. Read more about Behind the Scenes of the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum's New Installation, YouBetcha

Waconia couple serves up handmade pottery through Oliver Clay Co. Read more about Wheels Still Turning at Waconia Couple's Handmade Pottery Side Gig