In the Creative Spirit. A poetry prompt for January.
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Sara Nadian has been writing since she was in kindergarten. Now, the Maple Grove Junior High seventh grader, who attended Rush Creek Elementary, is being honored for her written work.
[Arts]
Stu Nankin wears many hats. Known as a music producer, arranger, electric bassist, mastering engineer and all around music wiz in the Twin Cities area, he is seemingly always busy with a new development.
[Events]
Every year, starry-eyed children and Christmastime fans line the streets for Maple Grove’s annual Sleigh Bell and Sparkle Parade. The event is sponsored by the Maple Grove Community Organization and is a beloved tradition in the area.
[People]
Name Mark Steffenson
Hometown Maple Grove
Occupation Mayor of Maple Grove, attorney
He cherishes his family. “When I’m not working, I love to spend time with them.”
[Arts]
It wasn’t until college that Rex Isom Jr. realized he was born to be a performer. Once the Maple Grove resident made the discovery, he pushed his career forward to become a member of Stevie Ray’s Improv at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres.
[Arts]
Lisa Willey of Maple Grove got a little more than she bargained for when snapping some photos of her daughter playing in their backyard. She happened to capture some amphibious wildlife as well.
Great fashion design knows no age.
In today’s world, fashions are likely to cross generations. You might find the same basic pieces that a 21-year-old would wear also being worn by a 51-year old—albeit with different styling and accessories.
[Arts]
Glass art, or glass blowing, is an art form that dates back centuries. Glass blowing uses quartz sand, which is heated to extremely high temperatures and transforms into hot, liquid glass. The molten glass can be molded and shaped into a wide variety of unique pieces.
[Arts]
Come on down to Oak View Elementary School and get ready to swing your partner ‘round and ‘round.
[Arts]
When Ed Luckow stepped out on a late summer afternoon to grab dinner at the Shoppes at Arbor Lakes, he didn’t expect to use his trusty Canon EOS 7D camera, but he was glad that his lifestyle as a retired photographer kept one waiting in the front seat of his car.
