- Becki-Iverson
- March 9, 2020
Sometimes, staying in your lane can be a good thing. When you go to the theater, do you tend towards revisiting the same shows over and over again? Or do you come seeking something new, modern, or avant garde? I find that, like with most arts consumption, there are two
- Becki-Iverson
- March 6, 2020
Whatcha up to these days? I’m a little behind on sharing my latest Thrillist pieces, but I’m prioritizing this month get caught up! First up is a list of some of the coolest shows and exhibitions available in the Twin Cities this spring. Some have unfortunately passed, but several are ongoing, excellent exhibits
- Becki-Iverson
- March 4, 2020
In our troubled days it is good to have something outside our planet, something fine and distant for comfort The beginning of March means it’s Women’s History Month, one of my favorite reminders throughout the year to celebrate the unsung female heroes who walk among us. Thankfully the #tctheater community
- Becki-Iverson
- January 31, 2020
Maybe the golden rule doesn’t always shine so brightly Photos by Lauren B. Photography The saying goes to “treat others as you would want to be treated,” but what if the way you want to be treated is entirely antithetical to what someone else would want for themselves? Whose opinion
- Becki-Iverson
- January 27, 2020
Can you fix a broken heart? Photo by Dan Norman One of the unfortunate side effects of America’s broken educational system is that it completely prevents a nuanced understanding of the world. Take, for example, the average American’s cultural understanding of the Middle East. Do they understand the difference between
- Becki-Iverson
- December 31, 2019
It’s that time of year again… It’s been a while since I did a reading roundup and it’s the last day of 2019, so I figured – why not? Long-time followers know that I am an avid reader. I try to hit at least 100 books read every year,
- Becki-Iverson
- December 4, 2019
Six puts the spotlight back where it belongs: on the women who made the man. Photo courtesy of the Ordway True story: I have always been a history buff, for my whole life. Even in elementary school, I sought out books about the days of yore, imagining what it
- Becki-Iverson
- November 12, 2019
This is a big one for me. Photo courtesy of Thrillist As long-time readers know, I’ve been writing for Thrillist for a couple of years now. Most of what I’ve had the chance to write has been listicle style roundups, but I was recently afforded the chance to write a
- Becki-Iverson
- October 2, 2019
What’s better than a cheap ass dive with filling food and stiff drinks? Photo courtesy of Thrillist My answer: basically nothing. I have always held an unholy love in my heart for dive bars, and I cannot stress how much fun it was to compile a list of the
- Becki-Iverson
- September 30, 2019
When you think of vaunted authors of American Theater, few names loom larger than Tennessee Williams. Photo by T. Charles Erickson Pick just about any famous play or screenplay from the mid-20th century – A Streetcar Named Desire, Camino Real, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof – and his