Como Pops back again for summer run
By Janet Wight The Como Pops, a local band of professional musicians, has been delighting concertgoers of all ages at the Como Lakeside Pavilion for 70 years. And the musical... Read More
Native dancers, bonsai show and more coming to Gibbs Farm, Como Park Zoo and Bell Museum
By Janet Wight With summer on the way many fun and free or inexpensive events are on the calendar at Gibbs Farm, the Bell Museum and the Como Park Zoo... Read More
Purrniture owner eyes expansion
By Janet Wight Purrniture, a local maker and retailer of durable cat furniture near south St. Anthony Park, is eyeing expanding its production and showroom by later this year. Owner... Read More
Bugle business spotlight: We Are Nuts
By Janet Wight Since Jim and Margaret Burt launched We Are Nuts in 1987, the locally family-owned purveyor of craft nuts and snacks has grown to be one of the... Read More
Como Friends Bouquets fundraiser set for Feb. 23
By Janet Wight Como Friends, a nonprofit organization that supports the Como Zoo and Conservatory, invites members to spend a winter evening at the Conservatory for its Bouquets fundraiser, beginning... Read More
Cluck! cluck! Raising chickens
By Janet Wight Fern, Maeve, Marguerite, Poppy, Violet and Willow are the names of the hens currently being raised by Como Park couple Elizabeth Carls and Tim Whitley. Since 2018,... Read More