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Melissa Walker

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A self-proclaimed "List Maker to the Stars," Melissa spends her days coordinating calendars, sorting through press releases and combing the internet for a variety of events for Twin Citians to occupy themselves in their free time for the Minnesota Star Tribune and Vita.mn entertainment calendars. In rare, spare moments, she writes stories and book reviews.

Latest from Melissa Walker

Things To Do

Tickets go on sale this week for Air Supply, Kevin Cronin and Jeff Ross

Other shows include Whitechapel, Static-X and Lily Rose.
December 17, 2024
Things To Do

9 free things to do in the Twin Cities this week

Holidazzle brightens the week along with seasonal music and last-minute shopping opportunities.
December 16, 2024
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Tickets go on sale for KC & the Sunshine Band, EXTC and the War and Treaty

Other shows include The Army, the Navy; Sharon Van Etten & the Attachment Theory; and Rebecca Black.
December 11, 2024
Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter of The War and Treaty perform onstage during the 2024 CMA Music festival at the Nissan Stadium on June 08, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Jason Kempin/Getty Images/TNS) ORG XMIT: 115228618W
Things To Do

9 free things to do in the Twin Cities this week

Holiday lights will shine along with artist markets and a Santa shark hunt.
December 9, 2024
Things To Do

Tickets go on sale for AC/DC, Kendrick Lamar, SZA and Nate Bargatze

Other shows include Big Auntie Energy, Watch What Crappens Live, Cat Empire, Breaking Benjamin and Staind.
December 3, 2024
FILE - Kendrick Lamar performs at Coachella Music & Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Club on Sunday, April 16, 2017, in Indio, Calif. Kendrick Lamar turned his Juneteenth “Pop Out” concert into a celebration of Los Angeles unity. The 37-year-old rapper curated a three-hour livestreamed concert featuring a mix of up-and-coming LA rappers and stars including Dr. Dre and Tyler, The Creator.  (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP, File)
Things To Do

9 free things to do in the Twin Cities this week

The holidays are in full swing and that means one thing: It’s time to hit some concerts and markets.
December 2, 2024
Things To Do

Brighten your holiday season: 2024 guide to spectacular light events across Minnesota

From humble hometowns to larger than life productions, there’s no shortage of holiday lights.
November 27, 2024
Things To Do

Tickets go on sale for AC/DC, Kendrick Lamar, SZA and Nate Bargatze

Other shows include Big Auntie Energy, Watch What Crappens Live, Cat Empire, Breaking Benjamin and Staind.
December 3, 2024
FILE - Kendrick Lamar performs at Coachella Music & Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Club on Sunday, April 16, 2017, in Indio, Calif. Kendrick Lamar turned his Juneteenth “Pop Out” concert into a celebration of Los Angeles unity. The 37-year-old rapper curated a three-hour livestreamed concert featuring a mix of up-and-coming LA rappers and stars including Dr. Dre and Tyler, The Creator.  (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP, File)
Things To Do

9 free things to do in the Twin Cities this week

The holidays are in full swing and that means one thing: It’s time to hit some concerts and markets.
December 2, 2024
Things To Do

Brighten your holiday season: 2024 guide to spectacular light events across Minnesota

From humble hometowns to larger than life productions, there’s no shortage of holiday lights.
November 27, 2024
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