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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 for Grentperez, Imomsohard and Shinedown

Other shows include the Silos, Rock the Voices and the String Queens.
January 21, 2025
Boiled in Lead: from left, Todd Menton, Haley Olson, Mo Engel and Drew Miller.
Things To Do

9 free things to do in the Twin Cities this week

Lunar New Year celebrations highlight the week along with outdoor winter fun.
January 20, 2025
Things To Do

Tickets go on sale for the O’Jays, Turnover and Old Dominion

Other shows include Dance Gavin Dance and Hiromi’s Sonicwonder.
January 14, 2025
The O'Jays perform on the Congo Square Stage during the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival in New Orleans, Sunday, April 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Sophia Germer)
Things To Do

9 free things to do in the Twin Cities this week

Embrace winter with outdoor activities including sledding, nature walks and the Art Shanty Projects.
January 13, 2025
Things To Do

Tickets go on sale for the Moth StorySLAM, Nicotine Dolls and Mary Bue

Other shows include Hairball, Dan Rodriguez and Mo Amer.
January 7, 2025
Mary Bue
Things To Do

9 free things to do in the Twin Cities this week

Winter activities commence with sledding, skating and animal tracking.
January 6, 2025
photo of author Keenan Jones
Things To Do

13 things to do in 2025 that will set you on your resolution path

Take a sound bath to relax, burn calories at the U.S. Bank Stadium, toss a salad the Hmong way and build social connections while taking swings.
January 1, 2025
Things To Do

9 free things to do in the Twin Cities this week

Ring in the new year with karaoke, art exhibits and classical and contemporary music.
December 30, 2024
credit: Lifetouch Cantabile is the Minnesota Boychoir's premiere choir.
Things To Do

Tickets go on sale for the Moth StorySLAM, Nicotine Dolls and Mary Bue

Other shows include Hairball, Dan Rodriguez and Mo Amer.
January 7, 2025
Mary Bue
Things To Do

9 free things to do in the Twin Cities this week

Winter activities commence with sledding, skating and animal tracking.
January 6, 2025
photo of author Keenan Jones
Things To Do

13 things to do in 2025 that will set you on your resolution path

Take a sound bath to relax, burn calories at the U.S. Bank Stadium, toss a salad the Hmong way and build social connections while taking swings.
January 1, 2025
Things To Do

9 free things to do in the Twin Cities this week

Ring in the new year with karaoke, art exhibits and classical and contemporary music.
December 30, 2024
credit: Lifetouch Cantabile is the Minnesota Boychoir's premiere choir.
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