Ukulele jam sessions prove that friendship isn’t found; it’s created. “People are funny,” says Pat Solstad, member of Twin Cities Ukulele Club...
Arts
How Local High Schoolers Are Falling for Fashion
Students are building their confidence and creativity. From discovering historical trends to sketching croquis designs, students in the South...
Hailey James on Finding Her Sound
The artist is a rising star in the country music scene. One local singer is making a name for herself in the country music scene as a six-time award...
Merrill Arts Center Seeks 1970s Treasures
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever needs vintage clothing, décor and furniture to recreate the ’70s. Treasures from the 1970s are being brought into...
Madison Marti Designs Creates Colorful Bar Accessories
A local painter turns everyday kitchenware into artwork. For Madison Grainger, wine glasses are more than glassware; instead, they’re a canvas. The...
The Art of en Plein Air Painting With Naomi Tiry Salgado
Naomi Tiry Salgado brings texture and emotion to outdoor scenes. One thing many Minnesotans love about the state is getting to experience all four...
What To Expect at Wonderful Woodbury Days
A longtime community celebration blends classic attractions and new additions. Immerse yourself in classic summer fun August 28–30, and choose from...
Musician Amy Schendel Visits Woodbury Middle School
Woodbury Middle School students share the stage with a professional musician. Young musicians at Woodbury Middle School experienced an exciting...
Afton’s Belwin Conservancy Hosts Music in the Trees
The concert features forest trails, live music and performances among the trees. This August, Belwin Conservancy is hosting its annual Music in the...
Embrace Summertime Tastes With You-Pick Berries and Blooms
Each month of summer arrives with new delights in the fields and farms across the East Metro. Rows of fragrant flowers and succulent fruits paint...
The Show Must Go on at the Merrill Arts Center
At Merrill Arts Center, the spotlight continues to shine. Making sure the arts had a home in Woodbury was the focus of a small group of residents 30...
Embark on Adventures With SoWashCo’s Adults 50+ Trips and Tours
SoWashCo Schools Community Education offers curated itineraries to encourage lifelong learning and social engagement. After just finishing a holiday...
Side Quests With Photographer Joseph Shoemaker
Joseph Shoemaker inherits his grandfather’s love for photography. Whether it’s the beaches of Australia, the architecture in Tokyo or the streets...
The Timeless Tale of Oz Returns to the Stage
Three Woodbury cast members will debut with the Children’s Theatre Company. A tornado, a yellow brick road and a journey home takes the stage as...
Carolina Nuñez Bussolini Invites Art Into Everyday Living
When artist Carolina Nuñez Bussolini moved to Woodbury with her husband, Emiliano Fornaroli, and daughter, Isabella Fornaroli Nuñez, she expected...
A Perfect Score
East Ridge High School senior Sophia Soo has made local history, becoming the first student in South Washington County Schools to earn a perfect...
Woodbury’s Newly Renovated Central Park Is Inspired by Nature
Explore Minnesota’s bountiful landscapes at the newly renovated Central Park. Upon walking through the doors of the newly renovated Central Park,...
Yue Zeng Brings Her Passion for Art to the Forefront of Her Life
Yue Zeng first recalls falling in love with art during grade school. From China, Zeng says her parents didn’t view being an artist as a realistic...
The Woodbury Community Expo Is Back
Celebrate the businesses that make the community stand out. The Woodbury Community Expo is back and better than ever from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. March 28....
Costa Rica Ballroom Shares a Timeless Tradition
Costa Rica Ballroom helps couples come out of their shell. The first dance is one of the defining moments of a wedding day. It’s a chance for the...
