Saturday, May 19, 2012
A Rose for Cheryl was first published as a short story while George Michael Brown
Editor's note: The following article contains excerpts from a press release. A two-year bout with writer's block recently paved the way for an Inver Grove Heights author to publish his first fiction novel. George Michael Brown—daytime events supervisor at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts—recently released A Rose for Cheryl, "a dark, paranormal love story ... an exciting tale of love, trust and fate." According to a press release: A Rose for Cheryl weaves together a modern day love affair with the story of two star-crossed lovers from the nineteenth century, bound together even in death. [The novel] explores a number of what-ifs: What if a man and a woman fell in love in a chat room? What if he wanted to meet her but she refused? …
Sunday, May 13, 2012
A weekly rundown of the stories readers found most interesting over the last seven days.
Though you might live or work in Inver Grove Heights, chances are you travel to or through our neighboring communities as well. Here are some of the stories posted on our neighboring Patch sites last week that could impact, help or be of interest to you. The roundup also includes the top 5 stories from IGH. Former Eagan Coach Kurt Virgin Charged With Swindling School District Investigators say former Eagan High School boys basketball and soccer coach Kurt Virgin for two years skimmed money from sports camp registration fees and team fundraisers. After a months-long investigation, the Dakota County Attorney's office charged the 60-year-old Eagan resident with six felony counts of theft by swindle. Burnsville Native, Eagan Grad Gets Tony …
Monday, April 23, 2012
The event featured a wide range of artistic learning opportunities.
Inver Hills Community College hosted its first ever Fine Arts Festival this weekend. The event was open to the public and included collaborative projects, workshops and performances.
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Thursday, April 19, 2012
The free festival includes workshops, projects and performances.
Roll up your sleeves and prepare to get creative, because Inver Hills Community College is hosting its first ever Fine Arts Festival this weekend. “People don’t realize the hidden gem that we present,” said Doug Binsfeld, Dean of Humanities and Fine Arts at Inver Hills. “Our commitment to the fine arts on this campus is very strong.” The free festival begins April 19 and includes three full days of programming. Attendees can try their hands in a wide range of artistic niches, such as glass fusing, stage combat or bookbinding, in the festival’s many workshops. They can also contribute to a collaborative mural or attend a variety of lectures, concerts and performances. “We want the community to be able to participate here on campus,” said …
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Thursday, March 8, 2012
Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are a few ideas.
Summer Snapshot When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 10 Where: Veterans Memorial Community Center, 8055 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights What: Take a look at what the Inver Grove Heights Parks and Recreation Department has to offer for residents this summer. There will be hands-on opportunities for youngsters to check out our summer sports and activities. Registration for summer activities will be offered. The schedule of events includes: • 8:40-9:40 a.m.—Learn to Skate Summer Camp Information (ages 3 and up) • 9-10 a.m. —Minnesota Volleyball Headquarters Contests, drills and skills, demos (ages 7-12) • 10-11 a.m.—Minnesota Developmental Basketball Contests, drills and skills, demos (ages 7-12) • 11-11:30 a.m.—Preschool Sports Soccer …
The play provides a historically accurate look at the maiden voyage of the fated ship.
Awesome Children’s Theater will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic by performing The Titanic, which opens today (March 8) at Simley Theater in Inver Grove Heights. “We try to do material that one normally doesn’t expect children to do,” said Rudd Rayfield, the show’s author and director, in reference to ACT. Rayfield penned The Titanic several years ago in the wake of the widespread popularity of the film, Titanic. This is ACT’s second incarnation of the show. Rayfield’s script tells the story of the ship through the eyes of two young boys, 17-year-old Jack Thayer and 6-year-old Douglas Spedden, who are traveling aboard the Titanic in first class. All of Rayfield’s characters are based on actual people who …
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Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are a few ideas.
MSHSL Wrestling Tournament When: Thursday, Mar. 1 – Saturday, Mar. 3 Where: Xcel Energy Center, 199 West Kellogg Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN 55102 What: See your Simley High School wrestlers compete for the state title. The team tournament is on Thursday, individuals wrestle on Friday and Saturday. Cost: $14.00 (adult), $9.00 (student) Buddy Guy When: Friday, Mar. 2, 8:00 pm Where: State Theatre, 805 Hennepin Ave.,Minneapolis, MN 55403 What: Chicago blues legend Buddy Guy returns to the Twin Cities. On his latest album ‘Living Proof’, Guy proves emphatically that age is nothing but a number. Fittingly, his opener Friday is 12 year-old guitar prodigy Quinn Sullivan, who released his own album last year. Cost: $48.50-58.50 District 196 …
Friday, February 24, 2012
'The Shadow Box' premieres this weekend at the Inver Hills Fine Arts Theatre.
The Shadow Box is structured around the inevitability of death. However, this weekend the students of Inver Hills Community College will bring the play to life. A cast of nine student actors will perform Michael Christofer’s Pulitzer Prize winning character drama. The show explores hope, mortality and the importance of living life to its fullest. “I’m really proud of these actors,” said Jason Gonzalez, a theatre and film instructor at Inver Hills, and the show’s director. “I’m excited to see how it all comes together.” The story unfolds in three separate cottages on the grounds of a hospital. In each cottage, a terminally ill patient resides with his or her family. As the play progresses, each family is forced to address their loved one’s …
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Thursday, February 23, 2012
Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are a few ideas.
Inver Hills Theatre presents ‘The Shadow Box’ When: 7:30 pm, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 24 and 25, 7:30 pm Where: Inver Hills Community College, 2500 80th St E, Inver Grove Heights, MN What: “The Shadow Box” by Michael Christofer, winner of the 1977 Pulitzer Prize, tells the story of three very different families dealing with a terminal disease. The families are staying in separate cottages on the hospital grounds. There is Agnes and her mother Felicity, estranged by the latter’s dementia; Brian and Beverly, whose marital complications are made worse by Brian’s new lover; and Joe and Maggie, unready for the strain of Joe’s impending death and its effect on their teenager. Cost: $10 (adults), $5 (seniors and students) Tuskegee Airman …
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are a few ideas.
Winter Ice Fishing Clinic When: 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 18 Where: Holz Farm Park, 4669 Manor Dr, Eagan, MN What: Join the Eagan's Parks and Recreation Department for a free Winter Ice Fishing Try-It Class from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18, at Holz Farm Park's lake. No fishing license is needed for class if you are helping a child 5-16 years old to fish. Equipment is provided and be sure to dress for outdoors. Pre-registration encouraged by calling Eagan Parks & Recreation at (651) 675-5500 or register the day of the event. Cost: Free Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company presents "My Mother's Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding" When: 8 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 18 Where: 1978 Ford Pkwy, Saint Paul, MN What: Claire is a 37-year old divorced mother …
Jeff Roberts
8:10 am on Sunday, May 20, 2012
That is strange, Judy. I checked too and found only the kindle version. I'll get in touch with the publisher and post the answer below. more ›