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Champagne Cocktail

Published: January 25, 2011

The Minimalist Makes His Exit (January 26, 2011)
3/4 teaspoon bitters
1/2 ounce lemon juice
1/4 ounce maple syrup
6 ounces Champagne
Twist of lemon.

Stir the bitters, juice and syrup in a flute. When combined, add the Champagne. Squeeze the lemon twist over the top, wipe the rim with it and discard.

Please, Please, Please Remember

That's Michele -- One "L" short of a full load -- Bachmann -- with an extra "N" for extra nuttiness!

Apparently,

Our almost local loon, Michele -- one "L" short of a full load -- Bachmann -- with an extra "N" for extra nuttiness, said something on TV last night. Now you can go and watch her if you want. We don't. We know she's crazy.

To all you AA members out there...

Returning to the stage by popular demand just 14 months after its original Illusion Theater run, the highly praised "Bill W. & Dr. Bob" starts the New Year off with a story about a world-changing friendship. It's a remarkable and humorous story set around the lives and, more importantly, the friendship of Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith.

One is a down-and-out stockbroker, the other a surgeon from Ohio. Both were alcoholics. Through a surprising series of events, the two meet and form the friendship that is responsible for the creation of Alcoholics Anonymous. A universal story of the dangers of isolation and the healing powers of good connections, "Bill W. & Dr. Bob" is sure to leave the audience with warm feelings inside during these cold winter months.

Tickets are available by calling the Illusion Theater at 612-339-4944, or by clicking here. To make the show as accessible as possible, every Sunday evening performance is designated "Pay-What-You-Can." Additionally, audio description for patrons with vision difficulties will be available for the Feb. 25 performance.

February 4, 2011 -- March 6th, 2011