Monthly Archives: August 2010

Our friend Abe Fagerstrom has undergone intensive chemotherapy multiple times in his young life. Currently, he is going through another course. On 11 September 2010, a special benefit will be held for him from 2:00 – 7:00 pm at the … Continue reading →

Walking out today, I spotted a shape flitting across the walk like a wild bug. But it was just a shadow, so I looked up and low and behold it was a Monarch butterfly. They are all a-flutter now as … Continue reading →

On the first Thursday of every month, Merlins hosts a tasting of premium whiskeys and scotches. (Your next opportunity will be Thursday, September 2 at 7:30 pm.) And over the years, with our tastings and travels and talk with our … Continue reading →

The Second Annual Monarch Festival at the Lake Nokomis Naturescape Gardens at Lake Nokomis and 50th Street in south Minneapolis (http://www.nokomiseast.org/association/etf/naturescape.html) celebrates the amazing 2,300-mile migration of Monarch Butterflies from Minnesota to Michoacán Mexico. The celebration will take place on 11 … Continue reading →

Some forthcoming highlights: ** THURSDAY: Music from Deano and the Dinosaurs, 8:00 pm ** FRIDAY: Kilt Night with live traditional Irish music jam (circa 8:30 pm) ** SATURDAY: Breakfast, 9:00 am ** SATURDAY: English Premier League Football (key matches shown … Continue reading →