Senior Spotlight alum Michael Wu is making a difference in cancer care. In August 2010, readers of Edina Magazine would have turned to page 24 to...
Musician
“St. Paul” Peterson Continues His Musical Legacy
A pillar of the local music scene reflects on his career. Longtime Edina resident Paul Peterson was born into music. His parents, Jeanne Arland...
Jill Conzemius Finds Her Voice
Conzemius’ debut album blends emotion, ethereal sound and poetry. The music has long flowed through Jill Conzemius’ veins, but for the first time,...
Hello World, There’s a Mashup We’ve Been Singing
Beta Version is a creative family band that lovingly integrates East and West. “Somethin’ always happens whenever we’re together. We get a happy...
The Teardowns Show How Pursuing Passion Can Spread Joy
Meet members of Edina's own backyard band. The Teardowns are parents by day and rockstars by night—and they’re also known as Edina’s beloved...
Jonathan Rundman Is Making Waves
Music has always come naturally to Jonathan Rundman. “Starting at age 18, I spent 30 years as a touring singer-songwriter,” says Rundman, an Edina...
“A Minnesota Holiday” Celebrates 15 Years
Local musicians lend their talents to an annual holiday album. ‘Tis the season for merry celebration, and one Woodbury native knows just how to...
Musician Brynn Andre Discusses Latest Album
Songwriter Brynn Andre weaves themes of motherhood and growing up with the appealing lightness of pop music. Brynn Andre has always loved music....
The Overdressed Duo Bring Opera To Everyone
Local professional musicians are making opera accessible to all. It’s not every day you hear opera music. But two best friends and professional...
Musician as Messenger
Zooming in on Ryan Liestman. The first time I encountered local recording artist Ryan (Rion) Liestman was at a Morningside After Dark event in 2017...
This Edina High School Grad is an Opera Wunderkind
Edina alumnus Thomas Glass was a Metropolitan Opera finalist. Edina resident and Edina High School alumnus Thomas Glass represented one of five...
Edina’s Most Musical Couple Finds Success with Carpenters Tribute Show
Aimee and Boyd Lee's Rainy Days & Mondays–Music of the Carpenters is performed during a three-show weekend twice a year at the Chanhassen Dinner...
Local Jazz Artist Cade Bittner’s First Album Will Support Charity
In September, local recording artist Cade Bittner will release his first full-length album titled I’ve Gotta Be Me. As you’ve likely read about...
Recording Artist Releases Vocal Jazz Album in 2019
Listen to Cade Bittner Merry Christmas on iTunes With $50 dollars in his bank account, 19-year-old Cade Bittner left Minneapolis in 1999 to attend...
