The seniors of Anoka are taking to the arts! The Rum River Art Center will be showcasing work from local seniors in the Vitality Arts program, with the Gallery Show Opening tomorrow, Saturday, December 7, from 3 PM to 5 PM. Enjoy some light refreshments and browse a variety of artwork by area seniors. The gallery will be open until the following Friday, December 13. Hours after the show opening are 9 AM to 5…
The Anoka County Fair is in full swing! The fair kicked off Tuesday with down and dirty Motocross, and has events going until Sunday! Bull Riding was yesterday, check out the Tractor Pull tonight and tomorrow, then Saturday pulls out all the stops with the Big Wheel Contest for the kids, and the high-flying ATV Big Air Event for edge-of-your-seat excitement! The fair wraps up on Sunday with the hard-hitting Demo Derby! Get your fix…
Anoka Music Video 2017 Can You Hear the Call? Anoka Music Video 2017 // Can You Hear the Call? It has been an amazing time working with the community of Anoka to create the Anoka Music Video of 2017. The initial idea of this music video was inspired by the toe-tapping melodies of a growing musical genre I had recently been introduced to: Electro Swing. More specifically, The Electric Swing Circus. “Hibbity-hop skippity-bop doop-a-doo-waa“ rang…
As if it being friYAY wasn’t good enough, Two Scoops in downtown Anoka is celebrating 7 years of service. A lifelong dream, Two Scoops was opened in the fall of 2010 by founders Rick and Cherie Ritter. With 107 flavors of icecream total being switched in and out constantly, you are bound to find your favorite! My two favorites are the Munchie Madness and Snap-O-Lantern. YUM! Where Can You Find Them? Two Scoops is located in downtown…
Good shoes take you good places and a good place to get those shoes, is Peterson Shoes in downtown Anoka. Where To Find Located right on Main Street in Anoka, between 2nd and 3rd Avenue on the north side of the street. Peterson Shoes is a family-owned shoe store carrying quality footwear since 1861. What a long stretch of service to the community. It takes a lot to keep a family owned business up and…