Columnists
Community turns to itself during pandemic
It just so happens that I read Curt Brown’s book, “Minnesota, 1918: When Flu, Fire, and War Ravaged the State” early in 2020. (You may ...
Laura Helle, Author at Austin Daily Herald
Columnists
James Sewell Ballet coming to Austin in March
Some describe the James Sewell Ballet as “ballet for people who like baseball.” When the James Sewell Ballet’s 30th anniversary retrospective takes the stage at ...
by Laura Helle, Saturday, February 29, 2020 7:01 am
Laura Helle
Music is changing lives
On Feb. 11-14, Twin Cities-based band Her Crooked Heart, led by singer/songwriter Rachel Ries, will be in Austin for a week of music outreach, including ...
by Laura Helle, Saturday, February 1, 2020 6:06 am
Laura Helle
ArtWorks Center celebrates women
Nationally, women in the arts earn almost $20,000 less annually than men doing the same work; similar to the gender pay gap in other fields ...
by Laura Helle, Saturday, January 4, 2020 6:10 am
Laura Helle
Celebrate December with the arts
Celebrate December with Austin Area Arts. We are offering a month jam-packed with seven art classes, seven live entertainment opportunities and three classic holiday movies. ...
by Laura Helle, Saturday, November 30, 2019 8:24 am
Laura Helle
Live entertainment fits the bill
Where can you find four live music shows and a live dance production in November? In Austin, of course. The month kicks off with art-rock-jazz ...
by Laura Helle, Saturday, November 2, 2019 5:18 am
Laura Helle
Austin ArtWorks Center: Member Show coming in November
The 6th annual Member Show opens at the Austin ArtWorks Center on Friday, Nov. 1. This show invited members of Austin Area Arts to share ...
by Laura Helle, Saturday, October 5, 2019 5:54 am
Laura Helle
What is the tax abatement?
The city of Austin uses many tools to encourage growth. One tool is tax abatement. Tax abatement allows a person who owns an undeveloped piece ...
by Laura Helle, Friday, September 13, 2019 8:12 am
Laura Helle
Thank you Austin for another Austin ArtWorks Festival
Thank you, Austin. Thank you for helping Austin Area Arts celebrate the literary, performing and visual arts at the eighth annual Austin ArtWorks Festival last ...
by Laura Helle, Saturday, August 31, 2019 6:09 am
Agriculture
Minnesota governor wants to ease tariff pressure on farmers
Gov. Tim Walz says he wants Minnesota farmers to know his administration is taking steps to ease their financial worries during the U.S. trade war ...
by Laura Helle, Wednesday, August 7, 2019 8:10 am
Laura Helle
The story behind the Austin ArtWorks Festival
Aug. 24 and 25 will mark the 8th annual Austin ArtWorks Festival. After eight years, many people in Austin know all about the event. Let’s ...
by Laura Helle, Saturday, August 3, 2019 6:41 am
Laura Helle
ArtWorks Festival will feature 57 exhibiting artists in 13 mediums
The eight annual Austin ArtWorks Festival will welcome 57 exhibiting artists in 50 booths on Aug. 24-25. A majority of the exhibitors (54 percent) are ...
by Laura Helle, Saturday, July 6, 2019 6:52 am
Laura Helle
Max Weinberg headlining Schindler Celebration
Max Weinberg Jukebox will take the stage of the Paramount Theatre for the fifth annual Schindler Celebration at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24. The ...
by Laura Helle, Saturday, June 8, 2019 6:29 am
Laura Helle
Paramount goes international in May
The Paramount Theatre will host international performers this May: Cahoots Theatre Company from Northern Ireland and Ragamala Dance, lead by Indian immigrants.
by Laura Helle, Saturday, May 4, 2019 6:39 am
Laura Helle
Heavenly humor coming to Paramount
“Do wop unto others as you would have them do wop unto you.” Words to live by, courtesy of the St. Andrews Sisters. Expect more of ...