Atmospheric hip-hop’s best friend, James Blake has made his vocals and co-songwriting skills available to Frank Ocean, The Weeknd, Kendrick Lamar, Beyoncé, Vince Staples — and most recently, Travis Scott, during his live Grammy Awards spot. But the high, soft-singing Blake has his own jams to tend to and has done so brilliantly and balefully on albums such as 2016′s moody The Colour in Anything and his brand-new Assume Form LP. Blake’s long U.S. tour starts at the Fillmore on Friday night, so catch him while he’s fresh. — A.D.A. … [Read more...] about What to do in Philadelphia from Feb. 22 to 28
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5pm Interview: SEMVA March showcase
Another day and another round of snow! Our latest round of February snowfall dumped 5 to 9 inches of snow across southeast Minnesota and northeast Iowa leaving us plenty of snow to shovel/plow once again. The good news is that we should manage a break from the snow now through at least Friday afternoon, but the bad news is that we’re talking more snow and perhaps rain heading into this weekend! … [Read more...] about 5pm Interview: SEMVA March showcase
Pancheros Mexican Grill opens Arden Hills location
Iowa-based restaurant chain Pancheros Mexican Grill has opened a new location in Arden Hills. The fast-casual restaurant, known for its fresh-pressed tortillas and simple menu of burritos, tacos, bowls and salads, has 68 locations across the country. It’s the fourth Pancheros in Minnesota. Franchisee Bob Thomson also owns locations in Fridley, Bloomington and Golden Valley. Thomson will open a fifth location in Brooklyn Park next month. Pancheros founder Rodney Anderson opened the first Pancheros in 1992 in downtown Iowa City, Iowa. PANCHEROS MEXICAN GRILL Details: 3845 N. Lexington Ave., Arden Hills; 651-330-1587; pancheros.com/locations/arden-hills … [Read more...] about Pancheros Mexican Grill opens Arden Hills location
‘How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World’ is a fiery farewell
It’s the end of the line for Hiccup and the gang, as in no more sequels after “How to Train Your Dragon: Hidden World,” the final iteration. The same goes for the TV series, which ended its Netflix run last February. And what a fitting way to go! “The Hidden World” is everything a fan could want — and more — as Hiccup and his dragon Toothless try to save the Isle of Berk one last time. The Viking enclave has become a refuge of sorts for dragons, augmented by the rescue efforts of Hiccup (Jay Baruchel) and the Dragon Riders: Astrid (America Ferrera), Fishlegs (Christopher Mintz-Plasse), Ruffnut (Kristen Wiig), Tuffnut (Justin Rupple), Snotlout (Jonah Hill), Eret (Kit Harrington) and Hiccup’s mother, Valka (Cate Blanchett). The village is overrun by the creatures, but that’s not Berk’s biggest problem. The evil dragon hunter Grimmel (F. Murray Abraham) is the real threat. Grimmel, who has vowed to kill all Night Furies, and … [Read more...] about ‘How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World’ is a fiery farewell
All the home’s a stage: How to entertain kids stuck indoors, from a Children’s Theatre pro
Editor’s note: Autumn Ness performs for a tough audience at Children’s Theatre Company: preschoolers. She uses puppets to tell the story of Bernice the Butterfly in “The Biggest Little House in the Forest” at CTC. The 2 to 5 set is welcome to roam about, talk back, get involved. Mostly they’re transfixed as Ness becomes Bernice and a number of other forest creatures who want her to share her house. Who better to give us some advice on keeping kids inspired and entertained as the winter drags on? As a lifelong Minnesotan, you will never get me to admit that a winter might be taking its toll. But as a mom, keeping kids happy inside during a polar vortex is making my eyes water as I fight back tears of surrender. And as an actor performing for the preschool set in “The Biggest Little House in the Forest” at Children’s Theatre Company, I see other parents fighting the same fight. Stay strong, my brothers and sisters! I’ve got five … [Read more...] about All the home’s a stage: How to entertain kids stuck indoors, from a Children’s Theatre pro