Lauren Martin found her love for performing arts early in life. “My mom put me in dance class when I was two, and my love for the arts grew from...
Arts
Local Artists, International Renown Artists Erica Spitzer Rasmussen and Margo Selski Connect in Life and Art
Internationally known artists Erica Spitzer Rasmussen, a White Bear Lake resident, and Margo Selski, who lives in St. Paul, have been friends and...
White Bear Center for the Arts Discusses Saint Hildegard of Bingen’s Story
On September 17, the White Bear Center for the Arts (WBCA) is hosting a program about Saint Hildegard of Bingen in honor of her feast day, September...
Artisan Dave Nadeau Crafts Wood Furniture with a Customized Approach
Whether it’s an old wagon wheel turned into a coffee table or a family heirloom in need of a revamp, artisan and White Bear Lake native Dave Nadeau...
The Weavers of Bloom Create Beauty and Empower People with Disabilities
Bloom—it’s a name that conjures up beauty and growth, and it fits perfectly for the ladies that make up this group of eight. Bloom uses a method of...
Knitting a Community
Lila and Claudine’s Yarn and Gifts co-owner Kirsten Skoglund on knitting, building community and more. Creating something by hand can be a...
White Bear Center for the Arts Has Been Connecting the Community for 50 Years
In its 50th year, White Bear Center for the Arts continues providing creative community engagement through classes and events. Are you wanting to...
An Inside Look at White Bear Lake’s New Hanifl Performing Arts Center
The Lakeshore Players Theatre has a new home, the Hanifl Performing Arts Center. Since its beginning in 1953, it has been based in two different...
An Inside Look at White Bear Lake’s New Hanifl Performing Arts Center
The Lakeshore Players Theatre has a new home, the Hanifl Performing Arts Center. Since its beginning in 1953, it has been based in two different...
Art Center Class Allows Kids to Put a New Spin on Photography
Have a kid interested in an artistic spin on photography? The White Bear Center for the Arts’ H’art of Photography class provides an opportunity to...
It’s Time for the Vadnais Heights Concert at Vadnais Square
Grab your dancing shoes, Taste of Vadnais has turned into the Concert at Vadnais Square. The annual Taste of Vadnais has a new name and a new look...
Alyssa Boldischar Talks to Us about Her Remarkable Photographs
A photograph can hold a thousand words and can capture images that we might not normally see. Photos can bring us to tears or brighten our darkest...
How to Have a Summer Staycation in White Bear Lake
Why travel anywhere else, when you can enjoy a summer staycation in White Bear Lake, a city of lakes and legends? Whether you’ve lived here for 40...
Music in the Park
White Bear Band has rich history. Music has long been an important part of the social culture in the White Bear area. During the resort era of the...
Notes on Local Beauty
White Bear Lake man creates notecards featuring White Bear Lake businesses. The White Bear Lake area is full of beautiful landscapes and businesses...
Rat Pack Redux
Croonin’ the oldies with style — and ice cream. When he lists his favorite singers, White Bear Lake-based vocalist and entertainment entrepreneur...
Local Artisan Brings Beauty to Everyday Objects
Pursuing a lifelong, “hereditary” interest in art, Birchwood Village entrepreneur Devon Quick has developed a thriving business crafting handmade...
White Bear Lake Man Crafts Modern Furniture with a Nod to the Past
Most people don’t think about the hard work that goes into each individual piece of furniture you sit at, sit on, eat at or admire. Owner...
Sensational Stoneware
Blue Water Polish Pottery provides an array of unikat Polish products. After living abroad for several years, Kathy Kuck, owner of Blue Water Polish...
DIY Studio, Create Space, Recently Relocated to White Bear Lake
A DIY shop that loves to get crafty with its product is now a key establishment in downtown White Bear Lake. Create Space, previously located in...
