Mosaic on a Stick

text over a mosaic image: "Mosaic on a Stick"

Mosaic on a Stick Mosaic on a Stick has been creating an inclusive community art space in the Midway since 2004 — a Black-, Indigenous-, and woman-owned space where art, creativity, and connection come together. https://youtu.be/VtBQYhhZCnY In addition to their studio and art supply shop, Mosaic on a Stick has helped create murals, public art, […]

Corridor Story: Pho Pasteur

Photograph of Pho Pasteur owners Hien Nguyen (left) and Tien Phan (right)

Pho Pasteur is on a Roll by Sabine Benda Neighborhood restaurant delivers hearty meals and a friendly place to dine out in a space that feels like home. Hien Nguyen (left) and Tien Phan (right) have owned and operated Pho Pasteur since July of 2019. Vietnamese restaurant Pho Pasteur has cemented its place as a […]

Urban Lights Music

Photograph of the interior of Urban Lights Music, showing many records and posters. Text overlaid on the image: the best kept secret in the neighborhood.

Urban Lights Music Urban Lights Music isn’t just a record store — it’s part of the story of Midway. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whzOg3WNh7I Since 1993, the shop has been a gathering space for music lovers, DJs, national recording artists, and neighbors who come in to flip through records, talk music, and connect. Owner Tim Wilson talked with us […]

Ginkgo Coffeehouse

Ginkgo Coffeehouse Ginkgo Coffeehouse has been a fixture in the Hamline Midway neighborhood since it opened 33 years ago in 1993. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rt5y9W53Z1E&t=5s Ginkgo Coffeehouse has been a fixture in the Hamline Midway neighborhood since it opened 33 years ago in 1993. We spoke with owner and Hamline Midway neighbor Kathy Sundberg about how gathering spaces […]

Art in the Park

On October 11, the Hamline Midway Coalition hosted “Art in the Park” at Dickerman Park as part of the Fall 2025 St Paul Art Crawl. This event was part of the St. Paul Art Crawl and featured free t-shirts, pin-making, and canvas-making. The event was made possible through funding from the City of St. Paul’s Commercial Corridor Organization Assistance Program.