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Throughout your life there is a common thread. Separate accounts of how you live this life are intricately woven together to tell a larger story. Each piece calls your attention in unique way. The grocer at your local market, your favorite coffee cup—even you come from a place that’s meant to be heard. As we embark on our eighth issue, our goal is to capture those stories. Some we created in our imagination, while others come from extraordinary people with remarkable experiences. In our own lives, the four of us have experienced a lot together over the past two years: laughter, surprises, heartache, loss, excitement, achievements, and every other emotion a twenty-something girl can have. All of these things have been a part of our life journeys and are developing us into the women we’re striving to be. We hope when you complete this issue, you can feel the deep fondness we have for learning and sharing the talents we’re surrounded by. Without them, we would never have had this crazy idea of starting a digital magazine. For that, we’re forever grateful. Bow & Arrow Magazine
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ABOUT US
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KATIE DOSEN fashion editor
VANESSA FANGMEIER creative director
katie@bowandarrowmag.com
vanessa@bowandarrowmag.com
In kindergarten, Katie was the girl that wore the 101 Dalmatians outfit, matching beret included. Although some may not have been fond of her favorite birthday gift, that didn’t bother her one bit. Her unique appreciation for fashion grew throughout the years and led her to major in Apparel Merchandising. After college, she landed her dream job at a modeling agency. Working there inspires her every day. When she’s not doing something fashion related, you can find her at the lake, taste testing all the chocolate chip cookies Minneapolis has to offer, or cuddling with her parents’ dog, Chloe.
Vanessa moved from Buffalo Lake (try finding it on the state map without using the index) to St. Paul, MN to get a degree in Communications and Journalism from the University of St. Thomas. She’s more into St. Paul than Minneapolis, prefers late nights to early mornings, takes her coffee with cream (no sugar), and has an addiction to Target that ought to be seriously diagnosed. When she’s not working on design for Bow & Arrow, she’s out ordering pho with her boyfriend, pinning images of Beagle puppies on Pinterest, or catching up on episodes of The Voice and The Bachelor.
JACLYN HANSEL photography director
LAURA WIERING lifestyle editor
jaclyn@bowandarrowmag.com
laura@bowandarrowmag.com
A natural explorer, this girl enjoys new and unique experiences, always with her camera by her side. From repelling off of 20-story buildings to navigating the caves in an abandoned brewery, she craves adventure. After studying visual communications at Iowa State University (go Cyclones!), Jaclyn moved to the Twin Cities to pursue a career in photography. From photojournalism to fashion, she loves it all. In her free time you can find her discovering Twin Cities cuisine, salsa dancing around town, and dreaming about future travels.
“You’re like a girl version of John Wayne.” What does that mean? Laura isn’t really sure either, but somehow it’s perfect and she has decided to take it as a compliment. From the unpredictable nature of her day job in advertising, to spontaneous weeknight concerts at First Ave, she takes whatever life throws at her and enjoys a good challenge. Standing at 5’2”, she has an impressive heel collection, sews as a creative outlet, and dearly loves to laugh. Oh yeah, and she went to college for painting. Noted.
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CONTRIBUTORS CHELSEA LANKFORD Chelsea Lankford moved to Minneapolis from Seattle three years ago for a change of pace and scenery. She works full-time in finance, writes the style blog Zipped, and spends all of her free time writing.
MARK NAVARRO Hair and makeup artist, Mark Navarro, has an evergrowing client list and continues to be featured across a variety of publications and media. His work was seen on Soledad O’Brien in her last documentary as a CNN employee, Mpls.St.Paul Magazine, and Artful Living Magazine. Most recently Mark’s makeup tips were highlighted in the Star Tribune, and he also taped multiple makeup demonstration videos for their online viewers. 6
ELYSE LANKFORD Elyse Lankford lives in Seattle and is finishing her last year of high school. She writes the blog Short and Sweet and loves fashion, reading, and anything artistic.
GUNNAR COOK Gunnar’s passion for photography has always gone hand-in-hand with his craving for adventure. He loves to travel and explore, feeling most at home when abroad or spending time with old friends and making new ones. For Gunnar, every shot represents an opportunity to capture an honest moment, and he loves working with clients who share that view. Photo by Tim Ho.
EMILY KLIPP No stranger to the retail world, Emily has been working her way through the Twin Cities boutique scene for the past four years. Currently at Primp, her appreciation for savvy entrepreneurship, store development and fashion brought her to freelance with the Style-Architects’ team. As a stylist, Emily curates everything from editorial shoots to fashion shows to boutique development.
ATHENA PELTON Athena Pelton is a photographer, writer, and calligraphy artist in the Twin Cities. She has a love for fashion and styling, good coffee and the smell of summer rain, and lives for authenticity, imperfection, and documenting the beauty in the mundane.
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Contents 10 The Bitters Truth 10 Discover the chemistry behind Midwest company, Bittercube
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Summer Soul 20 Macailah Maxwell shows us it’s not too late for sun
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A Tale of Twin Cities 30 Turning the tables on five Minnesotan storytellers Colors of the Dusk 40 Fading summer colors come out to play
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bitters truth
By Jaclyn Hansel
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o what does a twenty-something year-old girl need to know about bitters? We asked this question to Nick Kosevich, owner of Bittercube, a Midwest
company that is changing the way people think about craft cocktails. Kosevich is a Minneapolis native who joined forces with his buddy, Ira Koplowitz, in 2009 to kick-start a mission to educate the world about the mastery of mixology. Together they derived a business model that builds bar programs, delivers a high quality product, and educates the masses on how to use it.
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In This Business of Bitters According to Kosevich, the Bittercube definition of bitters is: “The amalgamation of roots, barks, fruits, flowers, spices and herbs, macerated through high proof spirit, aged over time, and softened with water, sugar and citrus.” In short, “think liquid spices.” They are used not only in cocktails, but also in cooking
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and even that beloved elixir we call coffee. Bittercube created a line of six artfully formulated bitters—recipes that are now seen in 18 states, Canada, Australia and an increasing number of global locations. “We’ve found success in putting our heads down, and believing in ourselves and believing in what our vision is, and riding that,” Kosevich said.
bittercube cocktail recipe on page 17
Turns out, a lot of other people believe in them, too. Bittercube has gone from a 20-gallon to a 300-gallon batch operation. “And we’re not cutting any corners,” Kosevich explains, telling a story of how they peel each orange by hand. “We are real people making a real product and I think that is worth supporting.”
A Thirst for Knowledge In our conversation with Kosevich we learned that the demand for cocktail-making knowledge is on the rise. People are also more interested in learning about the science and history behind the craft. Classes are popping up all around town including Cocktail Lab by LAB MPLS, and other offerings at places like Eat Street Social and Marvel Bar. “Our
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community is hungry for knowledge and this is a new thing. It’s not necessarily a trend that is going away,” Kosevich explained. “The only way we can do this is because people want that.” The First Step So, for the average young adult looking to graduate from their UV Blue and lemonade days in
exchange for a more sophisticated experience, what is the first step? Kosevich and his team have tailored their approach around classic cocktails, going back to original recipes whose glory days preceded prohibition, and balancing the formulas for the modern palette. “We are not trying to reinvent the wheel. It is really about embracing history and then interpreting that and incorporating unique ingredients,� Kosevich attributes.
french ‘75 recipe on page 17
Thanks to Kosevich and his right hand man (and City Pages Bartender of the Year), Marco Zappia, you can dive into the following classic cocktail recipes (plus a bonus formula for a Marco Zappa original just for you!). You can find resources online or even email the Bittercube team with questions on how to use their products. With an open and curious mind, the world of cocktail crafting is at your hands.
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Ready to get mixing? These recipes may seem overwhelming to the newcomer, but don’t let the lingo intimidate you. Look up any terms or methods you aren’t familiar with and get your self-education in mixology underway. You’ll be a pro in no time!
old fashioned 2oz Old Weller 107 Bourbon .25oz Muscavado Syrup 2 dashes Bittercube Trinity Bitters Stir until proper water dilution and temperature have been achieved. Strain off spent ice. Glass: Rocks Ice: Large Chunk Garnish: Grapefruit Peel
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bittercube cocktail 1 Demerara Sugar Cube 1 dash Bittercube Cherry-Bark Vanilla Bitters Sparkling wine, dry 1 dash Bittercube Orange Bitters Soak sugar cube in Bittercube Cherry-Bark Vanilla Bitters. Top with dry sparkling wine. Glass: Flute Rinse: 1 dash Bittercube Orange bitters
french ‘75 1oz Bombay Sapphire .5oz lemon juice .5oz simple syrup 3oz Sparkling wine, dry 1 dash Bittercube Bolivar Bitters Short shake, add sparkling wine to tin, double strain. Glass: Flute Rinse: Long lemon twist
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challenge recipe!
paint the roses red .5oz Solveig Gin 1oz Dolin Dry Vermouth .5oz Shiso Syrup .33oz Lime Oleo-Citrate 3oz seltzer water
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Instructions: Build in glass. Glass: Rose Riedel Ice: One Kold Draft or Shard Garnish: 1 dash Bittercube Jamaican #1 Bitters
video killed the radio star.
(Well, we sure hope not.) Check out our podcast with Falen of KDWB! Episode 4: Minnesota Minds Bow & Arrow Magazine
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Photographed by Gunnar Cook Styled by Chelsea Lankford and Elyse Lankford Hair and Makeup by Mark Navarro Model: Macailah M.
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Black and white jumpsuit, Cliche Boutique Heels, model’s own Jewelry, SBG Designs
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Black and white crop top, Cliche Boutique Black and white shorts, Parc Boutique Shoes, model’s own Kimono, model’s own Jewelry, SBG Designs
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Stay Cool tee, Parc Boutique Knit cardigan, Parc Boutique Denim shorts, Parc Boutique
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Tropical dress, Cliche Boutique Handbag, Lulu*s Sandals, model’s own Jewelry, SBG Designs
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Black tank, Cliche Boutique Silk shorts, Cliche Boutique Hat, Rag & Bone Jewelry, SBG Designs
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a tale of Twin Cities By Laura Wiering Photography by Jaclyn Hansel
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veryone has a story. It’s a well-worn cliché, but there’s
a reason it’s so often said. This idea is seemingly simple, yet speaks to something
true, something deeper — the need for human connection. Here are the stories of five Minnesotans who devote their time to sharing others’ stories, each through a different lens.
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Sarah Hrudka Photographer
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Sarah Hrudka, Photographer
Most Twin Cities residents have a preconceived
found. Nothing was contrived. Nothing was staged. She also didn’t want there to be any rules surrounding the portraits, except one: that they would all be in black
notion relating to North Minneapolis, and usually
and white. Monochromatism created cohesiveness.
it isn’t positive. But after a year as a resident of the
Being that the photos were diverse in every sense of
neighborhood, Sarah Hrudka still doesn’t understand
the word, it unified the project.
why people get nervous when she tells them her
address. She loves her neighborhood, and has
expression, and you saw the raw person that came out.”
wonderful neighbors. But, “Just as everything gets a
reputation,” she realized, “after a while people say stuff,
positivity by both North Minneapolis residents and
and they don’t really know why they’re saying it. It just
those of other neighborhoods. Surprised and humbled
sticks.”
by the incredible response, Sarah believes it has legs to
Sarah, however, felt differently.
grow beyond North Minneapolis to other communities.
“I don’t agree with that, so I’m going to do
“I’m so grateful. It has been overwhelming, but in the
“You were most focused on their eyes and The project was met with a lot of support and
everything in my power to show a different angle. Look
best way. When you pour so much of your heart into
through a different lens. Why don’t I use this tool, that
something, and put it out for the world to judge, it’s
is my camera, and shift the focus a bit?”
like standing naked on the street corner. But it’s also
just as much that for the people that I took photographs
And thus began her project 30 North, a journalistic
photo essay magnifying the lives of North Minneapolis
of. So I feel that it’s all of our success. It was only
residents through portraiture. Every day in June, Sarah
possible because people allowed me to take their
found someone in her community to photograph. She
photo.”
always gave her subjects the option to decline, but was
“If I hold a space for people to
surprised to find that no one turned her down. When approaching her subjects she explained the goal of
be themselves and help them feel
the project, and found that people were excited to talk
comfortable in that vulnerability,
about the neighborhood they loved and called home.
people will share their stories.”
And the initial awkwardness of the encounter led to even more honest interactions. “When we were both
sitting in that ambiguity of what was going to happen,
plan.
the walls came down, and their stories were told,” Sarah
said. “I trusted that the sincerity would come out.”
Minneapolis, but obviously happened for a greater
reason. I would have never chosen this project had I not
Wanting the photos to be as genuine as possible,
Sarah photographed her subjects wherever they were
Outside of the publicity, Sarah believes in a grander “It was by happenstance that I even moved to North
felt so passionate because I spend so much time here.
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Alex Skjong and Eric Johnson The Spade podcast
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It brought me back to why I chose to do it in the first
the listener, and that provides a more meaningful
place. All of my worlds collided, and melted into this.
connection for everyone.”
If I hold a space for people to be themselves and help
them feel comfortable in that vulnerability, people will
mechanically driven. It’s lighthearted, humorous
share their stories. And that’s why I carry this camera
and entertaining. The duo hopes that because it’s
around in this giant bag. To tell people’s stories.”
more personality-based, there is more potential for
The podcast isn’t meant to be academic or
connection for the listeners. Growing up, Alex listened Alex Skjong and Eric Johnson,
to a number of podcasts, and he believes that once you
The Spade podcast
get to know the hosts—their likes and dislikes—they in a
way become like your friends. He hopes to provide that
It is in the living room of an Uptown apartment
that Alex Skjong and Eric Johnson record their
same connection to his audience through interviewing
weekly podcast, The Spade. Equipment is minimal: a
their guests. “If you talk with someone long enough,
soundboard, computer and a couple of microphones.
you can always find that nugget of gold, whether it’s
Laid-back and relaxed, you’d guess they had grown up
funny or moving.”
together judging by the way they play off one another.
“If you talk with someone long
In reality, the duo met through a blog collective
while they were living in different cities, and hadn’t
enough, you can always find
actually met in person until 2012. A few tweets, an
that nugget of gold, whether it’s
email here and there, and “the modern day bromance
funny or moving.”
began.” When Alex moved back to Minneapolis at the beginning of this year, they began The Spade.
Based out of Minneapolis, The Spade features
talk shows such as The Daily Show and the early days
guests who are “cool people doing cool things” as Alex
of Jimmy Kimmel Live, along with talk radio. He knew
put it. It’s as simple as that. The show is a medium
it was something he’d like to do. “The goal of anything
where you can learn about a wide variety of people
creative is to have it reach as many people as possible,”
and their interests—from art to music to sports, all in
Eric said. “Everyone has a story to tell. And that’s why I
the Twin Cities. Their name spawned from the idea of
write. The podcast is just an extension of my writing. By
unearthing, or digging up the hidden gems of the city.
talking to people and hearing their story, you find the
hook, that nugget of gold that Alex mentioned. It gives
“When we seek out our guests, we’re not shooting
Eric became interested in broadcasting through
for celebrities. It’s cooler to show normal people, and
listeners something to relate to.”
it’s fun to interview people who aren’t used to being in
the spotlight,” Alex said.
and will begin their second this fall. Through their
witty dynamic, they help guide the story through
“And,” Eric added, “We like to talk to people we
haven’t met. Because we’re learning right along with
They completed their first season this summer,
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up, and captivate the listener, even if the topic isn’t
creative work. “Do a lot, fail a lot and don’t be afraid to
immediately of interest. “Stories make people feel
take risks. Because you never want to settle for low-
something. It’s that human connection that people
hanging fruit.”
want,” Eric explained. “I love learning about other
people and helping people see things in a different
important for me to say ‘I’m not as good at this as I
way. That’s why I do everything I do.”
wanna be.’ I want to be great at it, and I’m committing
For Brendan, with risk came vulnerability. “It was
to it. So I’m putting everything on the line.” Brendan Lauer,
Videographer
filmmaking.
Once a week, Brendan Lauer posts an original video
And so began his nearly year-long creative quest of Like most creatives in the Twin Cities, Brendan
to his website. Within the collection, themes and styles
believes that this has been a great location for him
vary. Sometimes there are a lot of people involved, and
to flourish. With agencies, production houses, and
sometimes just one. Sometimes it’s a documentary,
freelancers abounding, he has met dozens of people
and sometimes it’s more abstract.
through the project, and says his network continues
to grow every day. “Minneapolis is a town where your
The website is called 50 Videos / 50 Weeks, and it’s
a project Brendan created to develop his filmmaking
work can speak for itself. If you’re doing great work,
skills and style. Always fostering a love for film and
then that’s enough.”
movies, he realized that it was sharing others’ stories
“They may not all be good,
that truly captivated him. In fact, it felt intuitive. “What are we here for other than to connect with people and
but I think everyone does have
build relationships? That’s my favorite way to connect,
a story. And I’d like to think
by telling stories. There is no greater high than telling a
that I can find it.”
great story and captivating your friends.”
Brendan works at a local cycling manufacturing
To Brendan, everyone has something to share from
company in the marketing department. This detail of
his or her own life experiences. ”You can’t grow up
his life automatically clicked with me after seeing him
and you can’t be a child without having a plethora of
ride up on his swanky hipster bike. Originally frustrated
interesting stories. It’s where most of our stories are
by what seemed to be roadblocks of equipment and
from. They may not all be good, but I think everyone
travel in his day job, his mentor encouraged him
does have a story. And I’d like to think that I can find it.”
to persevere. “He was a big inspiration,” Brendan
explained. “I was peering over this cliff and he pushed
well to his work, whether in filmmaking or simply
me off to really commit and be accountable.” And it is
conversing. It was this confidence and sincerity that was
this mentality that aligns with how he approaches his
apparent, even after just two minutes of chatting while
His welcoming and genuine demeanor lends itself
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eating gelato on St. Anthony Main. “What I think I’m
much more meaningful.”
really strong at is connecting with people and making
them feel comfortable with me. Because that’s what I
Minneapolis by using images of well-known landmarks
really like—meeting people, really connecting and then
and state traditions. His illustrations include the Grain
hopefully getting to tell their story. That’s what I’m
Belt sign, the Foshay, and Babe the Blue Ox clinking
chasing on a larger scale.”
beer mugs with Paul Bunyan. In addition to the main
Turman tells the story of Minnesota and
subjects of his work, he adds in little historical or Adam Turman,
cultural clues.
Illustrator & Designer
For one gig, his poster featured a feisty female hockey
player, but with an octopus in the background. Why?
Welcoming you to downtown Minneapolis—and
in a certain way to Minnesota weather—a large mural
Because in certain games, fans have a tradition of
covers the entire side of local restaurant Butcher & the
throwing the sea creature onto the ice.
Boar. The mural depicts four pin-up inspired women,
anthropomorphizing the four seasons. The master
color scheme to symbolize the venue’s ties to Prince
behind this impressive work is none other than Adam
and Purple Rain.
Turman.
little things to show roots.”
Trained in graphic design, he learned first and
foremost how to create work for clients.
On the First Ave prints, he uses a purple and black
“I like to incorporate a little bit of history and other
“For the mural on the Butcher & the Boar, it’s all
“I like to show what I think is
about having a party and serving beer, so we wanted it
great about the city, and people
to look fun from the outside.”
can relate to that themselves.”
From gig posters for local music venues, to event
artwork to large-scale murals, he portrays the client’s
vision through his unique style, which is graphic and
people to the prints. Attending the first ever game
illustrative, with thick lines and a vintage feel. Pin-up
at Target Field, or living for a summer in Uptown can
girls, local architecture, and Minnesotan folklore are
easily encourage someone to purchase one of his
often his subjects. There’s always something a little
popular prints depicting the ballpark or famous movie
cheeky, too.
theatre sign. “This is the Minneapolis I know, so it
comes naturally, and I think that’s what people connect
“I like to say there’s always something fun and
For a lot of the landmarks, it’s nostalgia that ties
positive, with a little bit of chaos.”
with when they see it.” It’s this nostalgia that ignites
customers to share their own stories. “People get fired
You can spot one of Turman’s pieces due to his
now-iconic signature. In a special way, his signature has
up about Minneapolis. I like to show what I think is
become a part of the work itself. “Knowing that people
great about the city, and people can relate to that
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Burgundy lace overlay $28 Aztec maxi $34 Necklace $24
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Short tan dress $42 Cream cardigan $48 Necklace $24 Boots $56
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Denim vest $40 Vintage tee $28 Maxi skirt $40 Hat and shoes, personal collection
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Black romper $48 Red kimono $46 Necklace $16 Shoes, personal collection
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