Cupcake Christie is all about the cupcakes (and cakes!, but mostly cupcakes) and is owned by a woman named, yes, Christie, who wants to make everyone happy with her cupcakes. She's receptive to her customers and their specific needs, and she is willing to do whatever she can to provide the best possible cupcakes to […]

Amy Jane Studio is a bridal boutique opened by Amy Jane, who has been passionate about sewing since she was a child. Her journey has been varied, but it always had sewing at the center. These days, she runs her studio out of her home and it's a family affair. She believes in focusing her […]

Pappy's Chicago Eatery is a regional chain that originally started in the '90s in, yes, Chicago. It only serves street foods that Chicago is famous for such as Chicago hot dogs. They get most of their ingredients from Chicago, which adds to the authenticity. The decor has a retro feel to it and there's a […]

The Lexington-Hamline Annual Ice Cream Social has been an annual event in July for nearly 50 years. It's a time for the members of the community to come together around a common cause--tasty ice cream. With the current situation, the event is more a 'we'll bring it to you' situation with volunteers driving around the […]

There is a long history of the Lex-Ham Spaghetti Dinner annual event as a way to bring the community together. In 2021 because of the pandemic, it's been rebranded as the Lex-Ham Pasta Party and is online. It is hosted by the Lexington-Hamline Community Council in March and everyone is encouraged to make/buy pasta and […]

The Dunning Sports Complex is a place to go if you want to have some athletic fun with your friends and/or family. It's a place for team sports as it has 3 baseball fields and 3 softball diamonds. There are also 5 tennis courts if racket sports are more your thing. In addition, there are […]

ARTS-Us is a nonprofit that was founded in 1992 as a community-based organization, focused on nurturing young leaders in the arts through a lens of the African Diaspora. The founders were African American artists and multicultural educators. They lean heavily on the education side with a plethora of programs and experiences, including Civil Rights Research […]

Lex-Ham Community Arts has its roots as a program of the Lexington-Hamline Community Council in the early 1990s. It grew over the years and became a nonprofit organization in 2003. The mission is to bring the community together through the arts, including theater and band. Both are well-established in the community and enjoyed by many […]

Express Bike Shop is a nonprofit that is focused on providing young people with work experience in the form of internships at the shop. They are, of course, also a bike shop with everything that entails. They have used bikes for sale, ones that they've carefully refurbished, in a wide range of prices so there […]

Jennifer Becker Violin Makers and Restorers is run by Jennifer Becker, who has had been making violins since 1970. She studied under her father and her grandfather, both of whom were master violin makers. The love of the violin goes back even further in her family. Jennifer's daughter, Alya, is continuing the family tradition. The […]

Midway Peace Park is a park in progress as the city has recognized the need for greenery in the neighborhood. It's three acres with an impressive playground for children to play on and enjoy. The playground equipment is colorful and shaped much like art, which is visually pleasing as well. There is art done by […]

Eleanor Graham Community Garden was cultivated in the 1990s as a way to bring together members of the community in order to beautify the neighborhood. It is managed by the Union Park District Council and one of their aims is to make sure that it's affordable to everyone in the community. Each gardener is expected […]