To also be published in The UNW Examiner. The Twin Cities area is a hot spot for concerts. Many artists and bands are making their way to Minnesota this spring for their upcoming tours. Here is a list of shows by genre that should be on your concert radar. POP/ROCK Lorde’s Melodrama World Tour at Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, MN. The show is … Continue reading Concert calendar: Upcoming shows in the Twin Cities
The Saint Paul Winter Carnival has officially started, and it’s lit. This year, for the 132nd annual Carnival, a 70-foot ice palace was built in the heart of Rice Park to exemplify the city’s winter festivities during Minnesota’s “super” year. This incredible palace is an exciting way for the city of Saint Paul to welcome the world to Minnesota for the Super Bowl and it was built with 4,000 ice blocks. … Continue reading Saint Paul Winter Carnival Ice Palace Lighting
First off, can I just share how good it feels to officially be a college SENIOR? All the work I’ve done over the last few years has been challenging but rewarding, stressful but fun, crazy but awesome. I feel like a senior with everything I’ve completed, accomplished, and conquered. Yes, junior year is over and while it feels surreal, it also feels about time. The last … Continue reading 7 things I loved about junior year
For me: coffee is a way of life. I’ve always loved drinks from typical places like Starbucks or Caribou, but ever since I started college, I’ve been on the hunt for cute coffee shops where I can study, catch up with friends or just get some work done on my laptop. I love the environment built by the baristas and the people, and how it … Continue reading 3 places to grab a cup of coffee in the Twin Cities
Concert photography is something I have always been in love with. Whether it’s taking photos from the audience or from in front of the barricade, I always enjoy capturing the essence of a show and everything the artist puts into the performance on stage. This summer I had the wonderful opportunity of having a press pass to photograph KTIS’ Joyful Noise festival. It was an … Continue reading I had a press pass to Joyful Noise 2016
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