Each year, we create an editorial calendar for Maple Grove Magazine to help guide topics in our monthly issues. One of this month’s talking points is beauty—a word that falls into a chasm filled with loaded and convoluted meanings. After all, what is beauty?
After reading this month’s articles from our staff writers and freelancers, we discovered that many of the pieces are joined together with a level of unexpected beauty all their own.
Feeding Furry Friends, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing food to animals in need, hosted a Family Fun Day, which included a pet food drive and more.
The Minnesota Excellence in Learning Academy planted its new education garden. Students (pre-K through 5) helped design and pick a location for the garden. The school teamed with GROW, a nonprofit which helps build and educate in school gardens.
There are more than 200 theater venues in the Twin Cities featuring plays, musicals, comedy, improv and more.
The Twin Cities offer a broad stroke selection of art museums.
Take your pick - Lynx, Timberwolves, Twins, United FC, Vikings and Wild. And that's just the pro sports teams in Minnesota.
Members of the Maple Grove Fire Department attended a National Night Out party last summer and provided opportunities for some attendees to walk a bit in their boots.
For barbecue lovers, mobile roadside stand The Rib Cage is a must-stop destination.
Author Sarah Hanley pens debut novel "Matka."
Fox Run Mobile Marketplace™ has hit the road, showcasing its load of artisan goods at area events and festivals.
There is a certain energy that precedes a high school football game. The players hype each other up, the coaches perform a last-minute review of the plays, and anxious fans take their seats in the stands.
Kersten Rodau has performed all over the Twin Cities theatre scene - now she's onstage at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres in "Mamma Mia!"
Spa franchise Spavia opened its new location in Maple Grove in May, bringing its take on massages, facials and beauty treatments to the area.
The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes welcomes Leela & Lavender, a one-stop style shop, carrying clothing, shoes, accessories, home items, gifts and more.
"Reply All" uses the Internet as a lens through which to examine a variety of stories.
Wayzata Children’s Clinic offers a series of free, one-hour new baby classes in Maple Grove and Chaska.
"Beauty of the Moment" by Tanaz Bhathena is told in alternating viewpoints between two teenagers, who have nothing in common.
The Monster Art Show opens September 9.
Champagne glasses elevate any cocktail recipe to new heights. Enjoy this sipper, made with Waconia’s J. Carver Distillery rye whiskey.
World Coconut Day is September 2. In honor of the day, create your own coconut cocktail. How about a coco light martini?
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