Secrets of the City » holiday

PiPress Laughs Off Tough Times

Cristina Cordova — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 20:24:35 +0000

Thanks to City Pages and MinnPost — and the PiPress, of course — for sharing this PiPress holiday video with us.

“It’s a Wonderful Job” from Ben Garvin on Vimeo.

Holidazzle: Happy Time or Time of Horror?

Max Sparber — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:34:01 +0000

Sweven Volant looks at preparations for Holidazzle and shudders in horror. What do you think of the annual holiday event?

July 4 Open Thread

Max Sparber — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:45:30 +0000

WCCO has a list of where to see Independence Day fireworks; what are your July 4 plans?

April Fool’s Day

jane — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 14:09:48 +0000

In honor of April Fool’s Day, I thought it would be fun to talk about your favorite mockumentaries, pranks, heyoka-like activities, and the like.

Valentine’s Day

Max Sparber — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 20:22:33 +0000

Our own Kate Iverson puts together a list of Valentine’s Day activities. What are your plans?

Worthy Organizations for Holiday Giving

aeklund — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 23:45:25 +0000

According to a friend of mine, nearly 40% of all non-profits may go out of business in the next 18 months. This time of year in particular is where many charitable organizations “make it or break it.” I blogged my frustrations in my Strib blog this morning. So, let us know: which organizations are a) the most effective and b) in the most need of help.