I'm really excited about this event. In Subterranean Twin Cities, geologist, historian, and urban speleologist Greg Brick takes us on an adventurous, educational, and—thankfully--sanitary tour beneath the streets and into the myriad tunnels, caves, and industrial spaces that make up the Twin Cities’ fascinating and surprisingly vast underground landscape.He'll be in Magers & Quinn on … Continue reading What Lies Beneath
Talking in the Library
Tomorrow night the Library Foundation of Hennepin County (formerly the Friends of the Minneapolis Public Library) continues its "Talk of the Stacks" program. Mary Ann Grossman writes about books for the Pioneer Press, and Laurie Hertzel is Senior Books Editor at the Star Tribune. For this special edition of Talk of the Stacks, join Mary … Continue reading Talking in the Library
The Ground Beneath His Feet
Spelunker Greg Brick spoke to the Pioneer Press about his new book Subterranean Twin Cities. You can tell he's dedicated from this item. When most of us smell something a bit off near a storm sewer, we just keep on walking. Not so for Brick. "You can smell that wonderful meaty sulfide odor," he said. … Continue reading The Ground Beneath His Feet