- Becki-Iverson
- January 29, 2018
2018 kicked off with a hot collaboration from two of the Twin Cities’ anchor theater companies, and it couldn’t be a better way to start off the year in #tctheater. Photo by Dan Norman If you grew up in America, chances are you’ve seen The Wizard of Oz. In
- Becki-Iverson
- January 22, 2018
What do you do when the weather is cold and #dryjanuary is only half over? Photo from Thrillist. If you’re feeling a little stir crazy and uninspired with your dating life (I don’t blame you), look no further than this comprehensive list of winter date ideas that I pulled
- Becki-Iverson
- January 15, 2018
“Let me say that we have failed to say something to America enough. However difficult it is to hear, however shocking it is to hear, we’ve got to face the fact that America is a racist country. We have got to face the fact that racism still occupies the throne
- Becki-Iverson
- December 31, 2017
No annual roundup would be complete without a listing of the top performances I saw last year. The most exciting exchange I’ve ever had on Twitter. If I had to sum up my feelings about the Twin Cities theater scene in 2017 in just a few words, I’d leave you
- Becki-Iverson
- December 28, 2017
For one of my favorite annual roundups (books, duh), look no further. This #shelfie of goodies from my time interning at Graywolf Press is a regular fave. If you’ve never read any of their books, what are you waiting for?! Devoted Compendium readers may remember my post halfway through last
- Becki-Iverson
- December 22, 2017
This late in the season, I generally think it unlikely to find something so fresh and powerful and amazing that it blows my socks off. Photos by Petronella J. Ytsma But I can happily testify that that is the case after seeing Dot, a new work at Park Square
- Becki-Iverson
- December 19, 2017
‘Tis the season for festivities and debaucheries of all stripes… Red Cow’s drink menu is considerate and thoroughly on point. If you’re looking for some hot new places (and reliable favorites) to grab a cocktail or delish small snack this holiday season and beyond, look no further than my
- Becki-Iverson
- December 18, 2017
Who says old dogs can’t learn new tricks? Photo by Matthew Murphy Or perhaps it would be more appropriately phrased: who says old musicals can’t learn new tricks? Photo by Matthew Murphy Long time Compendium readers (thank you, wherever you are!) will remember my review four years ago (how?!?)
- Becki-Iverson
- November 28, 2017
The North Loop is Minneapolis’ retail equivalent of a rags to riches story… Photo courtesy of Thrillist And it’s one that will be told for a very long time. Once considered one of the most undesirable areas of the city, the North Loop has become one of the hottest real
- Becki-Iverson
- November 23, 2017
Traditions may be so-called for a reason, but it doesn’t mean they can’t be freshened up a bit. Photo by Dan Norman It’s been a long time since I’ve attended a production of A Christmas Carol. As any good Minnesotan I’ve seen the Guthrie’s hallowed production before, of course, a