Aesthetically Speaking

Jon Jon Scott on all things music

Harry Colbert, Jr.

Jon Jon Scott has an opinion on just about everything.

"But I don't offer it unless someone asks," said Scott, the 47-year-old former bassist who mans the counter at the iconic Electric Fetus record store at the corner of Franklin Avenue East and 4th Avenue South in Minneapolis. Pick a topic – especially a musical topic – and Scott has an opinion.

Snapshots

1) It's a celebration: (from
left to right) Nikki Mc-
Comb, Jasheena Bond,
Brooke Walker, Stephanie
Webster, Amber Harrison,
Lisa Carter, Jackie Adams
(black hat), Antenisha
Gryggs and Shereese
Turner, celebrating Carter's
birthday during the
Afterwork Jumpoff at
Insert Coin(s).

Nelly to headline Star Party at Myth

Harry Colbert, Jr.

"Country Grammar" is coming to the Twin Cities when hip-hop mega-star, Nelly hits town this coming Friday, May 17, performing at KDWB's (101.3 FM) Star Party.

Area writer/director Maya Washington scores a hit with 'White Space'

Alaina L. Lewis

Loud and clear are the first thoughts that come to mind after my 8-minute escape into writer/director Maya Washington's phenomenal film piece, "White Space."

Where academics and the arts meet

Alysha "AP" Price

Imagine a place where children are given a platform to openly share their talents, where they are encouraged to be creative and where they are supported in being individuals.

Ananya Dance Theatre and The O'Shaughnessy present "Mohona: Estuaries of Desire"

Ananya Dance Theatre ("ADT") and The O'Shaughnessy will present "Mohona: Estuaries of Desire" as part of Women of Substance at St. Catherine University, Sept. 20-21, 2013.

Artists selected for historical/multicultural murals and human-scale artworks at Union Depot

The Ramsey County Regional Railroad Authority (RCRRA) has approved the selection of artist Ralph Gilbert to create a series of six historical and multicultural murals in the grand waiting room of Union Depot, located in St. Paul's Lowertown neighborhood. The artist will begin design work, which will involve research, outreach and input from community members. The murals are expected to be complete in late 2013.