- 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 29, 2018
Here’s to hoping history stops repeating itself. Photo by Shannon TL Kearns It’s always amazing to me how imperfectly progress on social issues is made. Causes will fight for decades on an issue with little to no improvement – or maybe even sustain severe setbacks – only to jolt
- 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
- September 7, 2017
What is it like to play the villain? Photo courtesy of Hennepin Theatre Trust I think many people stereotypically assume that the best part to play in any script is the role of the hero. I mean, who doesn’t want to be admired and spout pithy quotes and swashbuckle their
- 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
- Becki-Iverson
- May 26, 2017
It’s amazing how things come full circle. CD’s are out and vinyl is in. MP3 players went the way of the dodo, and parachute pants and chokers are back on fashion’s frontlines. But you know what old technology is having the biggest renaissance of all? Radio. Radio in the form
- Becki-Iverson
- April 3, 2017
Indigenous Filmmakers Past and Present Right on the heels of the amazing announcement celebrating Indigenous performances from the Ordway (which kicks off this weekend – don’t miss it!) comes the announcement from the Walker Art Center that they will be presenting a film festival this month celebrating Indigenous filmmakers. The
- Becki-Iverson
- December 20, 2016
For my first ever guest post, I’d like to introduce you to my wise friend Genesia. At Beyonce…who doesn’t love Beyonce? This amazing lady just turned 30, and let me tell you – she has some things to share. I’ve been trying to get her to do a guest post