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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

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Tickets go on sale this week for Samantha Bee, Halsey and Alessia Cara

Other shows include Sturgill Simpson, Dark Star Orchestra and “Cocomelon.”
February 18, 2025
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9 free things to do in the Twin Cities this week

Take the family for a symphonic concert, winter fest and Black History Month programming.
February 17, 2025
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Tickets go on sale this week for My Morning Jacket, Def Leppard and Little River Band

Other shows include Minnesota Tango Festival, Paris Chansons and Bloc Party.
February 12, 2025
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9 free things to do in the Twin Cities this week

Love is in the air with Valentine’s Day events.
February 10, 2025
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Tickets go on sale this week for the Weeknd, Lainey Wilson and Ozark Mountain Daredevils

Other shows include John Caparulo, Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Bobby Rush.
February 4, 2025
The Weeknd performs in Vancouver, British Columbia on Aug. 23, 2022. The Weeknd suddenly ended his sold-out concert in Southern California after losing his voice during a mid-song performance. The four-time Grammy winner was performing his third song "Can't Feel My Face" before he abruptly stopped his show Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)
Things To Do

9 free things to do in the Twin Cities this week

Hot air balloons and live music heat up a winter week.
February 3, 2025
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Tickets go on sale for Nine Inch Nails, Katy Perry, Minnesota Yacht Club festival and One OK Rock

Other shows include “& Juliet,” Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon, Kem and Daniel Tosh.
January 28, 2025
Jerry Holt jgholt@startribune.com 11/25/2008--- Nine Inch Nails concert at Target Center----Nine Inch Nails lead singer Trent Reznor jumped across the state at Target Center during a Tuesday night concert.
Things To Do

9 free things to do in the Twin Cities this week

Winter-themed activities dominate with ice skating, hikes and bonfires.
January 27, 2025
Things To Do

Tickets go on sale this week for the Weeknd, Lainey Wilson and Ozark Mountain Daredevils

Other shows include John Caparulo, Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Bobby Rush.
February 4, 2025
The Weeknd performs in Vancouver, British Columbia on Aug. 23, 2022. The Weeknd suddenly ended his sold-out concert in Southern California after losing his voice during a mid-song performance. The four-time Grammy winner was performing his third song "Can't Feel My Face" before he abruptly stopped his show Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)
Things To Do

9 free things to do in the Twin Cities this week

Hot air balloons and live music heat up a winter week.
February 3, 2025
Things To Do

Tickets go on sale for Nine Inch Nails, Katy Perry, Minnesota Yacht Club festival and One OK Rock

Other shows include “& Juliet,” Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon, Kem and Daniel Tosh.
January 28, 2025
Jerry Holt jgholt@startribune.com 11/25/2008--- Nine Inch Nails concert at Target Center----Nine Inch Nails lead singer Trent Reznor jumped across the state at Target Center during a Tuesday night concert.
Things To Do

9 free things to do in the Twin Cities this week

Winter-themed activities dominate with ice skating, hikes and bonfires.
January 27, 2025
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