The New Ulm High School spring play tells the story of an orphaned boy who attends a certain school of wizardry. But, he’s not the boy you’re thinking of. “Puffs,” written by Matt Cox, tells the story of Wayne Hopkins. Instead of being placed with the brave or smart students, he ...
I’ve been on great reading streak lately. Here are a few of my recent favorites. I loved “Seasonal Work,” a collection of short stories by Laura Lippman. She cleverly spins tales of spouses wronged, book thieves, scamming stepfathers, and more, with devilishly surprising conclusions. Some of these characters are downright rotten, but many more are recognizably human; the kind of people you might interact with daily, but who have just reached their limit. Lippman plays with the idea of “seasonal work,” whether that might be a detective solving a small-time case, or a woman ...
NEW ULM — For the 12th time, the Prairie Piecemakers Quilt Guild will be putting on the New Ulm Quilt show on April 10 and 11 at the Royal Oak Event Center, a presentation of work that the guild has put together throughout the past few years. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ...
The library offers books and resources to support professional development, work and business. Perhaps you want to improve your workplace culture, change a facet of your business, build stronger teams or bolster your emotional intelligence to become a stronger leader. Maybe you are curious about what cutting-edge organizations are doing to be successful. There is always something new to learn when you work with other people and the library can help. In addition to finding books at the library, check the library website at www.newulmlibrary.org to access digital resources including ...
“Spring is the time of plans and projects.” — Leo Tolstoy As I’m writing this, the weather outside is sunny and 80 degrees. It is one of those spectacular bonus days we sometimes get in early spring. The shorts and sandals have come out, and everyone is outside enjoying the weather. The promise of spring has me thinking about gardens, so here are a few of the new library books about growing flowers and vegetables. Step by Step Greenhouse Gardening for Beginners: Easy DIY Setup Anywhere, Eco-Friendly Tips to Grow and Protect Plants in Every Season, and Harvest Produce Like a ...
NEW ULM — Sometimes “till death do us part” is a hilarious lie. That’s what novelist Charles Condomine finds out in the comedy “Blithe Spirit,” and it will soon be what theatergoers realize as the play prepares to hit the stage at State Street Theater Co. “Blithe Spirit” ...
