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Samuel L. Jackson is shown in a scene from "Snakes On A Plane." (AP Photo/New Line Pictures, file)

We're digging deep in the vaults this week, going all the way back to 1999 to look at movies with viral buzz. These are films that cultivated a mystique about...

entertainment / showcase Thu, Oct 28, 2010 - 9:18am

McKaia Ryberg, a sixth-grader at St. Mary's Elementary School in Bird Island, will sing the national anthem Saturday before President Obama. Submitted photo

Area student to sing during Obama visit

BUFFALO LAKE -- An 11-year-old, sixth-grade student at St. Mary's Elementary School in Bird Island has been invited to sing the national anthem Saturday when President Barack Obama makes a...

news / region Fri, Oct 22, 2010 - 12:00am

McKaia Ryberg, an 11 year-old in sixth grade at St. Mary's Elementary School in Bird Island, has been invited to sing the national anthem during President Barack Obama's visit to Minneapolis on Saturday.

St. Mary's sixth grader to sing anthem for Obama visit

BUFFALO LAKE -- An 11-year-old, sixth grade student at St. Mary's Elementary School in Bird Island has been invited to sing the national anthem when President Barack Obama makes a...

news / region Thu, Oct 21, 2010 - 12:15pm

Autumn Art Stroll begins today

Autumn Art Stroll New London, today, 3 to 8 p.m. and Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Kaleidoscope; pick up a guide at Kaleidoscope, meet the artists, watch demonstrations, roast...

Thu, Oct 21, 2010 - 9:13am

Cover art of "Viva Elvis-The Album." The album is set for mass release on Nov. 9. (AP photo)

Retooled Elvis album a new take on the King

A re-styled version of the Elvis Presley hit "Suspicious Minds" hit radio stations on Monday, part of an album being released later this year featuring newer, more contemporary takes on...

entertainment / showcase Thu, Oct 21, 2010 - 9:11am

Karen Kosmas, left, of Spicer talks to fellow artist Harriet Hoganson of Spicer about her painting which is on display at the Willmar Education and Arts Center gallery. The local artists group Creating Art Together held a reception for their gallery show on Thursday afternoon. Tribune photo by Ron Adams

Celebrating art together

news / local / education / art Fri, Oct 08, 2010 - 12:00am

APPLETON -- Chainsaw artists Jarrett and Jordan Dahl are among several new artists joining the 2010 Meander Arts Crawl this weekend. The annual event is a free, self-guided tour of...

showcase / region Thu, Sep 30, 2010 - 10:07am

Tom Halverson of Laporte works Friday on a fantasy portrait, which he draws in colored pencil, at the Briggs and Motley arts and crafts fair in Spicer. The fair continues today and Sunday, along with other Fourth of July events.
(Tribune photo by Ron Adams)

Arts and crafts in Spicer

news / local Sat, Jul 03, 2010 - 12:00am

Students and their family members were introduced to the materials, tools and techniques used in mosaic design during a workshop Wednesday at Belgrade Public Library. The work-shop was taught by Lisa Arnold, who is a glass artist based in Minneapolis. Here, Erin Looney, 11, of Belgrade, works on her picture frame design during the workshop. Tribune photo by Ron Adams

Class highlights intricacy of mosaic arts

news / local Thu, Jun 17, 2010 - 12:00am

Tribune photos by Gary Miller
The Rev. Pablo Obregon introduces youngsters, top, to Hispanic musical rhythms and some traditional instruments Monday at the Willmar Public Library. In the photo above, Obregon is seen holding a chuyo chuyo, which is made of goat hooves, and a donkey's jaw. Both are used as instruments. Obregon's presentation was the first in a series as part of a weeklong program for children ages 5 to 14. The series, "Make a Splash in the Arts," offers participants the chance to learn ab...

Alternative music

news / local Tue, Jun 15, 2010 - 12:00am

Letter: Thanks for the blessings

Chad and MaryLou Ridler have blessed the young people of our communities for many years with their Martial Arts Academy. It doesn't take long to find out they do not...

opinion / letters Wed, Jun 09, 2010 - 12:00am

'Fish Gone Wild' today

Fish Gone Wild Spicer, today, 5 to 7 p.m., Downtown City Park; see the 22 completed fish, meet the local "fish" artists, have a hot dog and vote for the...

showcase Thu, May 27, 2010 - 12:00am

The music of the Coffee House players of New London will be featured during a segment of Pioneer Public Television's "Postcards." Here, Don Schuck performs with the Coffee House players. Submitted photo

Pioneer TV turns its cameras on its rural, but largely undiscovered turf

Wouldn't it be fun to roam about and discover new people and places, and send postcards back home to tell friends about it? Welcome to Eric Olson's new gig as...

region / television Thu, May 20, 2010 - 12:00am

Barn Theatre Willmar, Today-Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Barn Theatre; "Plaid Tidings," the best of "Forever Plaid"; adults $15, students $8. Potato Eaters Gallery Willmar, Friday, 1 to 3 p.m. Potato Eaters...

entertainment Thu, Dec 17, 2009 - 12:00am

Anissa Tallakson, 16, above, plays flute with the varsity band during Thursday's Fall Showcase concert at Willmar High School. The entire school music department took part in the concert, which featured four choirs, two orchestras and three bands. Tribune photo by Ron Adams

Showcase of talent

news / local / education / entertainment Fri, Nov 20, 2009 - 12:00am

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