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Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025
Sophia Arndt
November 12, 2025
Good afternoon, morning or whenever you’re reading this!
While it might not be cold enough to break out the winter sweaters, some are saying the gales of November have come early. So much so that some were even lucky enough to see the northern lights, according to everyone’s Instagram stories!
No matter what, we at the A&E desk hope you’re well and staying warm!
Sophia | Arts & Entertainment Desk Editor | [email protected]
In the Spotlight
From novels to records, the Twin Cities Book Festival had something for everyone on its 25th anniversary last Saturday. Image by Abbey Mulcahy
The Twin Cities Book Festival celebrates 25 years of togetherness
by Abbey Mulcahy | A&E Junior Reporter | Published Nov. 9, 2025
The Twin Cities Book Festival welcomed eager readers on Saturday at Union Depot in St. Paul, uniting literature lovers from around the state for the 25th year in a row.
The literary organization Rain Taxi has hosted the festival every year since 2001, bringing the Twin Cities literary community together with authors, publishers and booksellers. This year’s festivities included a children’s corner, activity hub, author showcases and over 140 book fair exhibitors.
This quarter-century anniversary wasn’t without challenges.
Arts & Entertainment News
 Image by Emma Vasa | Swap and shop with She’s Invited, a local women’s community groupBy Emma VasaOn Sunday at Hey Y’all Tipsy Taco Bar, sustainability, community and charity came together in ‘All Girls’ Clothing Swap’ hosted by She’s Invited |
 Image by Glen Stubbe | Children’s Theatre Company | ‘Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!’ points guests back to the true meaning of ChristmasThe Children’s Theatre Company’s 13th year of the beloved classic emphasized community and compassion in this interactive take on the tale. |
 Image by Ziggy Keairns | Straight No Chaser: Holiday, harmony and hilarityStraight No Chaser performed at the Pantages Theatre, blending pop hits, holiday classics and playful banter in a night of festive fun. |
Other A&E news from the Metro
Mpls St. Paul Magazine - What we thought of the Purple Rain musical
Mpls St. Paul Magazine - 50 Years Later, the Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald Still Echoes on the Great Lakes.
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