September 2017 Plymouth Magazine

In the September issue get on the path to eating healthier with expert tips from local dietitian Andrea Potashnick.

Gloria Rice has had an interest in photography for 35 years. She says that it probably stems from her parents, who were always taking pictures when she was growing up.

 

Andrea Potashnick is more than just a registered dietitian – she likes to think that she brings families together with her work.

 

Who can say no to an event where one can support a community-driven music initiative while enjoying a glass of wine?

 

After years of following their respective careers across the country, KSTP’s Kirsten Swanson and Greg Mees of the Star Tribune have settled in Plymouth. Mees and Swanson tell us more about their college newspaper, the challenges facing journalists in 2017 and finding a home in Plymouth.

 

In 1956, Bob Raskob and his brothers were tired of traveling to neighboring towns when they felt like going out bowling or dancing with their wives. Their family dairy farm made it hard to stay away overnight — they had to milk the cows bright and early every morning.
 

 

Charles Lazarus’ love of music has led him all over the country and the world. A highly talented and accomplished trumpeter, Lazarus made his Carnegie Hall solo debut when he just a 19-year-old student at Julliard.

 

The entryway of Sunset Hill Elementary used to be beige and bare, but it now boasts a colorful and intricate mural. The schoolwide project—with all students contributing to the painting—was designed by a local artist and completed at the end of last school year.

 

Local clothing line Zuma Blu's athletic wear  goes beyond traditional retail. Through fun, colorful prints and specialized designs, the brand works with initiatives to help fight bullying and promote self-esteem in adolescents.

 

Haskell’s John Slattery and Patrick Chapman recommend these drinks for September:
 
The Gardener Russian River Pinot Noir 
This wine has a fruity flavor and is aged in French Oak barrels for 10 months.
 

 

Plymouth Library will host two local authors talking about their books. Mindy Mejia will be stopping by on September 19 and sharing about her new novel Everything You Want Me to Be. This story centers around a murder taking place in a

 

Looking to stay both comfortable and stylish this fall? Try out something from the brand Angela Mara, available at Plymouth’s Abode & Co.

 

This fall, try out a length that hits below the collarbone, says stylist and advanced haircolor educator Cassandra Thompson. Play around with curls or simply wear it straight and sleek. If you still have summer highlights, ask a stylist to glaze them over with a darker, golden hue.

 

Plymouth home design firm Mingle has you covered with this season’s trends in colors, patterns and textures. “Oak is actually back, believe it or not,” says kitchen and bath designer Megan Dent.

 

About 16 years ago, John Copeland’s wife found a flyer advertising a program called “Read Naturally” that was looking for volunteers to come and tutor children who had trouble reading. Copeland decided to get involved out of curiosity. To this day, he has continued volunteering and now tutors stu