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Out May 12, "Queer and How We Got Here" deftly blends a primer on queer history with the creator's personal journey. #MNastodon https://twincitiesgeek.com/2026/05/queer-and-how-we-got-here-interweaves-memoir-and-history-for-teen-readers/

“Queer and How We Got Here” Interweaves Memoir and History for Teen Readers

Queer and How We Got Here, Eisner Award–winning editor and cartoonist Hazel Newlevant's second full-length work, solidifies their position as one of the more inquisitive voices in contemporary queer comics. Rather than simply chart their personal transmasculine nonbinary journey, Newlevant augments their memoir with a rigorous, sweeping survey of LGBTQ+ history. It's an inspired structural gambit that that makes this essential reading for young people exploring questions of identity, sexuality, and belonging. Newlevant's direct-address structure—with Hazel-as-narrator stepping in and out of the historical material—is effective and well calibrated. Their authorial persona is likable and relatable without being sentimental. A high level of self-awareness keeps things grounded while adding an undercurrent of bittersweet humor. When Newlevant comes out as bisexual to their "crunchy granola" parents by asserting, "I know ’cause I like this girl on my dance team," their mom is supportive but not fully affirming. "That's nice!" she exclaims, before

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Joe 1d ago

We visited Sailers greenhouse near #ShakopeeMN last weekend. I crossed a line that I had been avoiding for some time. I bought #succulents...

The place was beautiful, there were some compact rooms that made it look otherworldly.
#plants #greenhouse #MNastodon

Kirk 1d ago

#TuneTuesday
#GuitarsAndStrings
Soul Asylum - Marinette
Different kind of stings in this song.
#SoulAsylum #MNastodon #MinneapolisSound
https://youtu.be/GeDlwhp9M6o

SOUL ASYLUM - Marionette - Live on Mouth to Mouth 12/06/88

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2d ago

“As a stage production, ‘The Wizard of Oz’ manages to be technically impressive enough that you don’t always realize that it’s being technically impressive.” #MNastodon https://twincitiesgeek.com/2026/05/the-wizard-of-oz-is-peak-theater-kid-spirit-from-the-childrens-theatre-company/

“The Wizard of Oz” Is Peak Theater-Kid Spirit from the Children’s Theatre Company

The Wizard of Oz, a stage adaptation of the 1939 film of the same name, has landed at the Children’s Theatre, showcasing an exciting and vibrant production appropriate for all ages. Film-to-stage adaptations are not nearly as common as their stage-to-film counterparts, but The Wizard of Oz manages to make the transition smoothly in terms of script, music, and aesthetics. Of course, aspects of the costuming, effects work, and set have been adjusted between mediums and time periods, but the story feels naturally suited for live theater. The CTC acknowledges this in the program, highlighting two other stage adaptations of The Wizard of Oz and the film's source material, the 1900 novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, one from 1902 and another from 1998. The cast includes two young women in the role of Dorothy, Aniya Bostick and Harriet Spencer. Bostick was onstage the evening I saw the show; both

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3d ago

Lots going on this week, including Star Wars Day events, live performances by Olympic figure skaters, zine-making, "Narnia: The Ballet," Dungeons & Dragons & Doughnuts, and more! #MNastodon https://twincitiesgeek.com/2026/05/this-week-in-geek-5-4-2026-5-10-2026/

This Week in Geek (5/4/2026–5/10/2026)

Jump to: In-Person Events Virtual Events Welcome to This Week in Geek, your guide to events of interest to the Minnesota geek community for the week of Monday, May 4, to Sunday, May 10. Although inclusion in This Week in Geek is not an official endorsement of any event or organizer, we do our best to feature events that appear safe, responsible, and consistent with our mission and values. If you feel that one of the events below is incompatible with Twin Cities Geek as an organization, we encourage you to contact us at [email protected] with your concerns. In-Person Events City Stories What: Community, Educational When: Now through Sunday, May 10 Where: Multiple locations in the Twin Cities City Stories shines a light on the architecture, history, and design of the Twin Cities with a week of tours, talks, and immersive experiences. While several individual events are already sold out,

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Aaron Sawdey, Ph.D.4d ago

Waiting for doors to open at the @MASTERBOOTRECORD show. Delayed until 8 because band’s van broke down, apparently. Any other #MNastodon folks here?

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William Smith 4d ago

Here’s a pic of the baby before I started recording video. Very close. Just staring at me. Not moving at all.

#BattleCreekPark #MNastodon #StPaul

William Smith 4d ago

Had a deer try to lead me away from her fawn this afternoon. She stopped in the middle of the trail and just looked back at me. When I stopped and looked around, I saw the younger one looking directly at me and about twice as close as the mama.

#BattleCreekPark #MNastodon #StPaul

NWCS 4d ago

In my #homelab I have built a private cloud. I have been able to get a #haproxy load balancer created in under a minute. Plan on adding others in the future but it's nice seeing it all come together on the frontend UI.

Built in #golang and in #minnesota #MNastodon with #noAI

#selfhosting #technology #virtualization

Brownian_motion 4d ago

Anyone else heading over for #MaydayFestival a #powderhornpark tomorrow? https://www.maydaympls.org/ #twincities #MNastodon

Mayday Festival

Celebrate Mayday in Minneapolis, a community tradition since 1975. Join us on May 3, 2026, at Powderhorn Park for the Mayday Parade, the Tree of Life Ceremony, and other community events.

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