- Becki-Iverson
- August 30, 2017
Let me tell you a little story. Five years in and stronger than ever – happy birthday Compendium! The date is September 2012. I’m one year past college graduation and have been supplementing my full time job, where I’m relatively bored, with writing on the side for Metro Magazine. As a
- Becki-Iverson
- August 7, 2017
The Immigrant Journey Project is everything that Refugia should have been but wasn’t. I hope it has an incredible audience engagement; it deserves it. This little map was the most beautiful way to connect all audience members’ families’ journeys to the United States! When I was arranging to see
- Becki-Iverson
- August 4, 2017
As usual, I have set several lofty reading goals for myself for this year. Quite the productive reading weekend thanks to the storm! #rainydays #shelfie #library #books #brainfood A post shared by Becki Iverson (@beckiiverson) on Jun 11, 2017 at 1:44pm PDT If you follow my book recommendations you know
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- August 3, 2017
Nordrsraga is a little punk, a little sexy, and a whole lot of rock and roll. Photo courtesy of Circus Juventas. What’s dark and flies and is sparkly all over? Photo courtesy of Circus Juventas. Why that would be Nordrsraga, the latest show from the Twin Cities’ resident circus arts school,
- Becki-Iverson
- July 26, 2017
You NEED to spice up your summer with this hilarious, poignant, perfectly timed show. Photo by Dan Norman I’m not gonna lie: Last weekend I just wasn’t feeling going to the Guthrie. I mean don’t get me wrong, I love it there and I love live theater (heck, I do
- Becki-Iverson
- July 25, 2017
Brave New Workshop’s latest brings humor back to our unending political drama. Photo courtesy of the Brave New Workshop Hats off to the Brave New Workshop’s (BNW) always-on-point branding, which led me to believe that their latest show was supposed to be a superhero spoof. Think about it though: when
- Becki-Iverson
- July 11, 2017
What are you waiting for? Run to get tickets to this hot new festival, lighting up the Guthrie’s Dowling Studio for the second year in a row. Courtesy of Blackout’s website I have a confession to make. There are a few things I hear often from readers when I introduce
- Becki-Iverson
- July 10, 2017
The Gremlin’s premieres a romantic farce in their first show in the shiny new space. Photo by DreamFirstBorn Images How often do you see a screwball comedy on stage? I mean really think about it. Stand up comedy is having a renaissance, and venues like the Brave New Workshop have
- Becki-Iverson
- June 26, 2017
Nostalgia can be a beautiful thing. Photo by Petronella J. Ytsma Continuing our cinematic theme for the month of June, I have to tell you another little bit of my past: I am obsessed with Hollywood’s “golden age.” Nothing makes me happier than a snowy day, a great glass of wine
- Becki-Iverson
- June 14, 2017
Are you broke? Photo courtesy of Thrillist If you are (like many of us), you need free things to do that are also fun. Thank goodness it’s summer so there are a plethora of options available at your fingertips. One of the best free things to enjoy in the summertime