Fruits of the Vine | A Tale of Two Tastes
Brothers Kam and Keyvan Talebi traveled to the United States from Iran in June 1979. But unlike previous summer vacations in America, the boys, ages 9 and 6, never returned home.
February 2013
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In 1922, Thorpe Brothers Realty Co. bought Browndale and Baird farms and announced plans to create “one of the finest of residence districts.”
Don’t tell a lie, kids, or your nose will grow long. That’s the allegorical lesson from the ageless story of Pinocchio, an adaption of which the Children’s Theatre Company is presenting through Feb. 24. This version of Pinocchio uses only four actors playing multiple roles.
A little girl extends her feet into relevé on a waiting room chair. Her tiny fingers curl over the lobby’s observation window ledge. Wide-eyed and intent, she watches her big sister’s ballet class. Pink slippers and pirouettes, a vision that sparks a little girl’s dream.
Twelve clinics and hospitals in Panama will receive hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of life-saving equipment and medical supplies thanks to a handful of Edina and Minnesota organizations.
February in Minnesota has a way of making leisurely Saturdays at the farmers’ market feel like a distant memory. Although summer is a long way off, many farmers are already gearing up for their next season.
Frigid midwinter temperatures, arid indoor heat and short, dark days can wreak havoc on your skin, mood and overall sense of wellness. So rebalance yourself with a bit of pampering.
Don’t let the frigid temperatures and February gray keep you holed up inside or bogged down in bulky sweaters.
Edina Realty is among the new kids on the block in the 50th and France neighborhood, as the firm moves into a 9,100-square-foot space on the second story of the Pinehurst Building after vacating its previous location two blocks away.
Residents at the Edina Park Plaza retirement home received a wonderful surprise on Grandparents’ Day in September. Bakers Square, which boasts 14 Minnesota locations, delivered its delicious pies to 10 retirement homes around the Midwest, including 20 to Edina Park Plaza.
The Minnesota Orchestra has warmed concertgoers all winter long, with brass and percussion renditions of popular Christmas carols and holiday tunes in December, and a performance of Bruch and Brahms in late January.
Joe Cavanaugh has been named Social Entrepreneur of the Year by the Donald McNeely Center for Entrepreneurship of the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University (SJU).
The Edina Public Art Committee (EPAC) has a new chairwoman. Barbara La Valleur took the helm from Lois Ring on October 1.
Eden Avenue Grill, the cozy neighborhood eatery just west of Highway 100, just got a little cozier. The restaurant added an outdoor patio with a fireplace and retractable roof this winter, expanding seating capacity by 30 percent.
Soup is transformative sustenance. It has the power to heal, warm, comfort, and fortify. In short, it’s the ideal winter nourishment. The range of soups to choose from is mind-boggling, and every culture’s cuisine has its own variations.
A bottle of wine is always a welcome gift, and ’tis the season to give gifts! We’ve commissioned two of our favorite local sommeliers, Kristin Codding and Leslee Miller, to suss out the most interesting, festive and engaging bottles at various price points.
New Edina Chamber of Commerce president Lori Syverson is positively bubbling with fresh ideas and plans for our community.
