Melissa Slachetka's Blog (6)

Congrats to Northeast's own Chowgirls Killer Catering for taking the "Best of 2009" award for catering weddings with under 100 guests! - Look on page 78 in the Fall/Winter 2009 issue of MN Bride. Also, flip back to page 30 in that same issue to read more about Chowgirls move to Northeast Minneapolis, with a stunning food shot by me! Continue

MPR Link: http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2009/06/24/arthounds/ More on the author: http://www.minnesotareads.com/2009/06/mn-reads-melissa-on-mprs-art-hounds/ Enjoy! Continue

For the love of ghettoblasters by Melissa Slachetka, TC Daily Planet • September 9, 2008 • After a plethora of printed designs, a hit summer DJ series at Jitters, customized bike frames, and recycled billboard messenger bags, you may wonder what’s next for Overproof. Well, you won’t be disappointed. Come out to Club Jager this Saturday night and experience a tribute event like no other. Some of the best DJs in the area will gather to take part in… Continue

I've been taking it a little slow this summer, but I have a couple reviews upcoming with the Twin Cities Daily Planet and a little article in The Bridge (pick it up and look for me!). I'm constantly working on short stories, but nothing exciting to report in that relm, yet. I've signed up for a couple of LOFT writing workshops this fall. LOFT/Open Book is not technically in NE, but it is just a hop, skip, and Stone Arch bridge away. With the little bit of August left, I hope to hang out in the s… Continue

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I should have posted this sooner, but I know it is something that concerns a lot of NE. Don't worry there is one meeting left to attend. Below is an article that I did for the TC Daily Planet: By Melissa Slachetka , TC Daily Planet June 16, 2008 Three upcoming community meetings will provide a space for citizen input on the route for the “mising link” of the Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway. When completed, the missing link will connect East River Parkway with St. Anthony Parkway. Three public… Continue