“Lovin’ my new Specs!”

This makes us so happy here at Specs Optical. We recently received an email with a snapshot of Ben Glaros and the accompanying line: “Lovin’ my new specs!”  Ben Glaros is John’s guitar teacher (read: the hardest working man in his industry) and...

Charles Thysell Art Show

Since Specs Optical relocated to 2204 Hennepin Ave S in December of 1997, we have prominently featured a painting on the wall directly behind our dispensing bar. Only two pieces have been displayed in that time, and they are both by artist Charles Thysell. Many of you...

World Sight Day | Seva Foundation

October 13th is World Sight Day! We’re celebrating by helping Seva Foundation get the word out about their Healthy Eyes, Healthy Lives Campaign, that aims to accelerate the ability of Seva’s partner communities to provide for their own eye care. Through...

Rocky Horror Show

The Lab Theater opened ‘Rocky Horror Show’ September 15th, featuring Don Shelby and costumes by Tulle and Dye (Ellen Roeder and Lyle Jackson). I have seen many of the wigs, shoes and costumes including Rocky’s little gold lame speedo. Lyle did some...