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«December 24, 2005 - January 23, 2006»
12 / 24
(all day)
Start: 11/05/2005 - 12:00
End: 12/31/2005 - 12:00

Clay Squared to Infinety's (34 NE 13th Ave., Minneapolis
www.claysquared.com) event features unique interpretations of 'the ornament' by more than 20 locally and nationally recognized artists working in ceramics, metal, fibers, mosaic, polymer clay, stained glass, paper and more. From traditional tree-hanging baubles to over-the-top, over-sized ornament-inspired pieces -- there's something to fit everyone's idea of decoration for the holiday season in this exhibition.

(all day)
Start: 12/08/2005 - 09:00
End: 02/05/2006 - 17:00

Anderson melds natural illustration with stylized line and pattern in his watercolors, ink drawings, prints, and other works. On display through February 5. Bell Museum of Natural History, 10 Church St. SE, Mpls. 612/624-7083, http://bellmuseum.org

12 / 25
(all day)
Start: 11/05/2005 - 12:00
End: 12/31/2005 - 12:00

Clay Squared to Infinety's (34 NE 13th Ave., Minneapolis
www.claysquared.com) event features unique interpretations of 'the ornament' by more than 20 locally and nationally recognized artists working in ceramics, metal, fibers, mosaic, polymer clay, stained glass, paper and more. From traditional tree-hanging baubles to over-the-top, over-sized ornament-inspired pieces -- there's something to fit everyone's idea of decoration for the holiday season in this exhibition.

(all day)
Start: 12/08/2005 - 09:00
End: 02/05/2006 - 17:00

Anderson melds natural illustration with stylized line and pattern in his watercolors, ink drawings, prints, and other works. On display through February 5. Bell Museum of Natural History, 10 Church St. SE, Mpls. 612/624-7083, http://bellmuseum.org

12 / 26
(all day)
Start: 11/05/2005 - 12:00
End: 12/31/2005 - 12:00

Clay Squared to Infinety's (34 NE 13th Ave., Minneapolis
www.claysquared.com) event features unique interpretations of 'the ornament' by more than 20 locally and nationally recognized artists working in ceramics, metal, fibers, mosaic, polymer clay, stained glass, paper and more. From traditional tree-hanging baubles to over-the-top, over-sized ornament-inspired pieces -- there's something to fit everyone's idea of decoration for the holiday season in this exhibition.

(all day)
Start: 12/08/2005 - 09:00
End: 02/05/2006 - 17:00

Anderson melds natural illustration with stylized line and pattern in his watercolors, ink drawings, prints, and other works. On display through February 5. Bell Museum of Natural History, 10 Church St. SE, Mpls. 612/624-7083, http://bellmuseum.org

12 / 27
(all day)
Start: 11/05/2005 - 12:00
End: 12/31/2005 - 12:00

Clay Squared to Infinety's (34 NE 13th Ave., Minneapolis
www.claysquared.com) event features unique interpretations of 'the ornament' by more than 20 locally and nationally recognized artists working in ceramics, metal, fibers, mosaic, polymer clay, stained glass, paper and more. From traditional tree-hanging baubles to over-the-top, over-sized ornament-inspired pieces -- there's something to fit everyone's idea of decoration for the holiday season in this exhibition.

(all day)
Start: 12/08/2005 - 09:00
End: 02/05/2006 - 17:00

Anderson melds natural illustration with stylized line and pattern in his watercolors, ink drawings, prints, and other works. On display through February 5. Bell Museum of Natural History, 10 Church St. SE, Mpls. 612/624-7083, http://bellmuseum.org

12 / 28
(all day)
Start: 11/05/2005 - 12:00
End: 12/31/2005 - 12:00

Clay Squared to Infinety's (34 NE 13th Ave., Minneapolis
www.claysquared.com) event features unique interpretations of 'the ornament' by more than 20 locally and nationally recognized artists working in ceramics, metal, fibers, mosaic, polymer clay, stained glass, paper and more. From traditional tree-hanging baubles to over-the-top, over-sized ornament-inspired pieces -- there's something to fit everyone's idea of decoration for the holiday season in this exhibition.

(all day)
Start: 12/08/2005 - 09:00
End: 02/05/2006 - 17:00

Anderson melds natural illustration with stylized line and pattern in his watercolors, ink drawings, prints, and other works. On display through February 5. Bell Museum of Natural History, 10 Church St. SE, Mpls. 612/624-7083, http://bellmuseum.org

12 / 29
(all day)
Start: 11/05/2005 - 12:00
End: 12/31/2005 - 12:00

Clay Squared to Infinety's (34 NE 13th Ave., Minneapolis
www.claysquared.com) event features unique interpretations of 'the ornament' by more than 20 locally and nationally recognized artists working in ceramics, metal, fibers, mosaic, polymer clay, stained glass, paper and more. From traditional tree-hanging baubles to over-the-top, over-sized ornament-inspired pieces -- there's something to fit everyone's idea of decoration for the holiday season in this exhibition.

(all day)
Start: 12/08/2005 - 09:00
End: 02/05/2006 - 17:00

Anderson melds natural illustration with stylized line and pattern in his watercolors, ink drawings, prints, and other works. On display through February 5. Bell Museum of Natural History, 10 Church St. SE, Mpls. 612/624-7083, http://bellmuseum.org

12 / 30
(all day)
Start: 11/05/2005 - 12:00
End: 12/31/2005 - 12:00

Clay Squared to Infinety's (34 NE 13th Ave., Minneapolis
www.claysquared.com) event features unique interpretations of 'the ornament' by more than 20 locally and nationally recognized artists working in ceramics, metal, fibers, mosaic, polymer clay, stained glass, paper and more. From traditional tree-hanging baubles to over-the-top, over-sized ornament-inspired pieces -- there's something to fit everyone's idea of decoration for the holiday season in this exhibition.

(all day)
Start: 12/08/2005 - 09:00
End: 02/05/2006 - 17:00

Anderson melds natural illustration with stylized line and pattern in his watercolors, ink drawings, prints, and other works. On display through February 5. Bell Museum of Natural History, 10 Church St. SE, Mpls. 612/624-7083, http://bellmuseum.org

Start: 7:30 pm
End: 10:00 pm

We love our books, we love to talk about them, and there simply aren’t enough places to wear fancy dresses so... we host a fabulously fun evening at Fairy Godmother once a month to talk about highlighted great books and wear gowns. There is a $5 book group fee but if you wear a gown, it’s free. (Fellas in formal attire are free too.)

12 / 31
End: 12:00 pm
Start: 11/05/2005 - 12:00
End: 12/31/2005 - 12:00

Clay Squared to Infinety's (34 NE 13th Ave., Minneapolis
www.claysquared.com) event features unique interpretations of 'the ornament' by more than 20 locally and nationally recognized artists working in ceramics, metal, fibers, mosaic, polymer clay, stained glass, paper and more. From traditional tree-hanging baubles to over-the-top, over-sized ornament-inspired pieces -- there's something to fit everyone's idea of decoration for the holiday season in this exhibition.

(all day)
Start: 12/08/2005 - 09:00
End: 02/05/2006 - 17:00

Anderson melds natural illustration with stylized line and pattern in his watercolors, ink drawings, prints, and other works. On display through February 5. Bell Museum of Natural History, 10 Church St. SE, Mpls. 612/624-7083, http://bellmuseum.org

Start: 7:00 pm
Start: 12/31/2005 - 19:00
End: 01/01/2006 - 01:00

Silent films with live accompaniment: Hip hop’s latest rising stars,Traditional Methods, score the timeless tale of forbidden love in TABU, & Soundscape architects, FOG, take a spin at THE NAKED ISLAND, a mesmerizing look at a family’s daily struggle on a deserted island. Plus complimentary Schell's, Grainbelt Premium, wine, and food from Pizza Luce and French Meadow. Plus big screen New Year's countdown. All ages, must be 21+ to drink. $15/general, $12/MPR, Current, & MFA members, tix in advance from www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2843
At the Bell Museum, 10 Church St. SE, Mpls., 612/331-3134
www.mnfilmarts.org

01 / 1
(all day)
Start: 12/08/2005 - 09:00
End: 02/05/2006 - 17:00

Anderson melds natural illustration with stylized line and pattern in his watercolors, ink drawings, prints, and other works. On display through February 5. Bell Museum of Natural History, 10 Church St. SE, Mpls. 612/624-7083, http://bellmuseum.org

End: 1:00 am
Start: 12/31/2005 - 19:00
End: 01/01/2006 - 01:00

Silent films with live accompaniment: Hip hop’s latest rising stars,Traditional Methods, score the timeless tale of forbidden love in TABU, & Soundscape architects, FOG, take a spin at THE NAKED ISLAND, a mesmerizing look at a family’s daily struggle on a deserted island. Plus complimentary Schell's, Grainbelt Premium, wine, and food from Pizza Luce and French Meadow. Plus big screen New Year's countdown. All ages, must be 21+ to drink. $15/general, $12/MPR, Current, & MFA members, tix in advance from www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2843
At the Bell Museum, 10 Church St. SE, Mpls., 612/331-3134
www.mnfilmarts.org

Start: 12:00 pm

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01 / 2
(all day)
Start: 12/08/2005 - 09:00
End: 02/05/2006 - 17:00

Anderson melds natural illustration with stylized line and pattern in his watercolors, ink drawings, prints, and other works. On display through February 5. Bell Museum of Natural History, 10 Church St. SE, Mpls. 612/624-7083, http://bellmuseum.org

01 / 3
(all day)
Start: 12/08/2005 - 09:00
End: 02/05/2006 - 17:00

Anderson melds natural illustration with stylized line and pattern in his watercolors, ink drawings, prints, and other works. On display through February 5. Bell Museum of Natural History, 10 Church St. SE, Mpls. 612/624-7083, http://bellmuseum.org

Start: 12:00 pm
Start: 01/03/2006 - 12:00
End: 01/31/2006 - 12:00

January 3 to 31. Opening reception January 7, 7-11 p.m. Rosalux Gallery, 1011 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis
http://rosaluxgallery.com

01 / 4
(all day)
Start: 12/08/2005 - 09:00
End: 02/05/2006 - 17:00

Anderson melds natural illustration with stylized line and pattern in his watercolors, ink drawings, prints, and other works. On display through February 5. Bell Museum of Natural History, 10 Church St. SE, Mpls. 612/624-7083, http://bellmuseum.org

(all day)
Start: 01/03/2006 - 12:00
End: 01/31/2006 - 12:00

January 3 to 31. Opening reception January 7, 7-11 p.m. Rosalux Gallery, 1011 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis
http://rosaluxgallery.com

01 / 5
(all day)
Start: 12/08/2005 - 09:00
End: 02/05/2006 - 17:00

Anderson melds natural illustration with stylized line and pattern in his watercolors, ink drawings, prints, and other works. On display through February 5. Bell Museum of Natural History, 10 Church St. SE, Mpls. 612/624-7083, http://bellmuseum.org

(all day)
Start: 01/03/2006 - 12:00
End: 01/31/2006 - 12:00

January 3 to 31. Opening reception January 7, 7-11 p.m. Rosalux Gallery, 1011 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis
http://rosaluxgallery.com

Start: 12:00 pm
Start: 01/05/2006 - 12:00
End: 02/25/2006 - 12:00

Experience the versitality of handmade paper in this exhibition of works by artists from around the country. Installations, sculpture, pulp painting and assemblage show the amazing variety of art forms possible with this medium. Through February 25 at the Minnesota Center for Book Arts, in the Open Book building, 1011 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis; 612/215-2520; www.mnbookarts.org

Start: 7:30 pm

Hardanger fiddler Karen Solgard plays tunes and tells stories from the Norse tradition. $8 at the door. Ginkgo Coffeehouse, 721 N Snelling Ave., St Paul; 651/645-2647; http://www.ginkgocoffee.com

Start: 8:00 pm

Temple Israel, Minneapolis: American soprano Cyndia Sieden performs a unique collection of arias that Mozart wrote for coloratura soprano Aloysia Weber, along with other works, including the “Queen of the Night” aria from The Magic Flute. The arias are programmed between two longer pieces of contrasting style: Henry Purcell’s Suite from King Arthur and Philip Glass’s Symphony No. 3.

01 / 6
(all day)
Start: 12/08/2005 - 09:00
End: 02/05/2006 - 17:00

Anderson melds natural illustration with stylized line and pattern in his watercolors, ink drawings, prints, and other works. On display through February 5. Bell Museum of Natural History, 10 Church St. SE, Mpls. 612/624-7083, http://bellmuseum.org

(all day)
Start: 01/03/2006 - 12:00
End: 01/31/2006 - 12:00

January 3 to 31. Opening reception January 7, 7-11 p.m. Rosalux Gallery, 1011 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis
http://rosaluxgallery.com

(all day)
Start: 01/05/2006 - 12:00
End: 02/25/2006 - 12:00

Experience the versitality of handmade paper in this exhibition of works by artists from around the country. Installations, sculpture, pulp painting and assemblage show the amazing variety of art forms possible with this medium. Through February 25 at the Minnesota Center for Book Arts, in the Open Book building, 1011 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis; 612/215-2520; www.mnbookarts.org

Start: 7:00 pm

This folk/punk singer-songwriter is currently self-recording her fourth full length album, "Elated." Amazon Bookstore, 4755 Chicago Ave. S., Minneapolis, 612/821-9630; http://www.amazonbookstorecoop.com

Start: 8:00 pm

At Woodale Church, Eden Prairie: American soprano Cyndia Sieden performs a unique collection of arias that Mozart wrote for coloratura soprano Aloysia Weber, along with other works, including the “Queen of the Night” aria from The Magic Flute. The arias are programmed between two longer pieces of contrasting style: Henry Purcell’s Suite from King Arthur and Philip Glass’s Symphony No. 3.

01 / 7
(all day)
Start: 12/08/2005 - 09:00
End: 02/05/2006 - 17:00

Anderson melds natural illustration with stylized line and pattern in his watercolors, ink drawings, prints, and other works. On display through February 5. Bell Museum of Natural History, 10 Church St. SE, Mpls. 612/624-7083, http://bellmuseum.org

(all day)
Start: 01/03/2006 - 12:00
End: 01/31/2006 - 12:00

January 3 to 31. Opening reception January 7, 7-11 p.m. Rosalux Gallery, 1011 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis
http://rosaluxgallery.com

(all day)
Start: 01/05/2006 - 12:00
End: 02/25/2006 - 12:00

Experience the versitality of handmade paper in this exhibition of works by artists from around the country. Installations, sculpture, pulp painting and assemblage show the amazing variety of art forms possible with this medium. Through February 25 at the Minnesota Center for Book Arts, in the Open Book building, 1011 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis; 612/215-2520; www.mnbookarts.org

Start: 9:00 am
End: 12:00 pm

Attend "mini-classes" to check out instructors, receive discounts for early registration (last day!), perhaps pick up an inspiration kit. Free. At The Loft, in the Open Book building, 1011 Washington Ave. S., Mpls. 612/215-2590 http://www.loft.org/

Start: 7:00 pm
End: 11:00 pm

Opening reception January 7, 7-11 p.m., show up January 3 to 31. Rosalux Gallery, 1011 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis
http://rosaluxgallery.com

Start: 8:00 pm

St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, St. Paul: American soprano Cyndia Sieden performs a unique collection of arias that Mozart wrote for coloratura soprano Aloysia Weber, along with other works, including the “Queen of the Night” aria from The Magic Flute. The arias are programmed between two longer pieces of contrasting style: Henry Purcell’s Suite from King Arthur and Philip Glass’s Symphony No. 3.

01 / 8
(all day)
Start: 12/08/2005 - 09:00
End: 02/05/2006 - 17:00

Anderson melds natural illustration with stylized line and pattern in his watercolors, ink drawings, prints, and other works. On display through February 5. Bell Museum of Natural History, 10 Church St. SE, Mpls. 612/624-7083, http://bellmuseum.org

(all day)
Start: 01/03/2006 - 12:00
End: 01/31/2006 - 12:00

January 3 to 31. Opening reception January 7, 7-11 p.m. Rosalux Gallery, 1011 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis
http://rosaluxgallery.com

(all day)
Start: 01/05/2006 - 12:00
End: 02/25/2006 - 12:00

Experience the versitality of handmade paper in this exhibition of works by artists from around the country. Installations, sculpture, pulp painting and assemblage show the amazing variety of art forms possible with this medium. Through February 25 at the Minnesota Center for Book Arts, in the Open Book building, 1011 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis; 612/215-2520; www.mnbookarts.org

Start: 11:00 am

5th November Puppeteers presents the farcical trickster Mr. Punch, the Lord of Misrule, the original puppet anarchist, who appeals most to those for whom there are just too many rules and too many authority figures. For all ages, but especially for kids. $7 age 13-adult / $5 age 12 & under. Sundays January 8 & 22, doors open at 10 a.m. Bryant Lake Bowl, 810 W. Lake St., Mpls.; 612/825-8949; www.bryantlakebowl.com

Start: 2:00 pm

Ted Mann Concert Hall, Minneapolis: St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, St. Paul: American soprano Cyndia Sieden performs a unique collection of arias that Mozart wrote for coloratura soprano Aloysia Weber, along with other works, including the “Queen of the Night” aria from The Magic Flute. The arias are programmed between two longer pieces of contrasting style: Henry Purcell’s Suite from King Arthur and Philip Glass’s Symphony No. 3.

01 / 9
(all day)
Start: 12/08/2005 - 09:00
End: 02/05/2006 - 17:00

Anderson melds natural illustration with stylized line and pattern in his watercolors, ink drawings, prints, and other works. On display through February 5. Bell Museum of Natural History, 10 Church St. SE, Mpls. 612/624-7083, http://bellmuseum.org

(all day)
Start: 01/03/2006 - 12:00
End: 01/31/2006 - 12:00

January 3 to 31. Opening reception January 7, 7-11 p.m. Rosalux Gallery, 1011 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis
http://rosaluxgallery.com

(all day)
Start: 01/05/2006 - 12:00
End: 02/25/2006 - 12:00

Experience the versitality of handmade paper in this exhibition of works by artists from around the country. Installations, sculpture, pulp painting and assemblage show the amazing variety of art forms possible with this medium. Through February 25 at the Minnesota Center for Book Arts, in the Open Book building, 1011 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis; 612/215-2520; www.mnbookarts.org

01 / 10
(all day)
Start: 12/08/2005 - 09:00
End: 02/05/2006 - 17:00

Anderson melds natural illustration with stylized line and pattern in his watercolors, ink drawings, prints, and other works. On display through February 5. Bell Museum of Natural History, 10 Church St. SE, Mpls. 612/624-7083, http://bellmuseum.org

(all day)
Start: 01/03/2006 - 12:00
End: 01/31/2006 - 12:00

January 3 to 31. Opening reception January 7, 7-11 p.m. Rosalux Gallery, 1011 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis
http://rosaluxgallery.com

(all day)
Start: 01/05/2006 - 12:00
End: 02/25/2006 - 12:00

Experience the versitality of handmade paper in this exhibition of works by artists from around the country. Installations, sculpture, pulp painting and assemblage show the amazing variety of art forms possible with this medium. Through February 25 at the Minnesota Center for Book Arts, in the Open Book building, 1011 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis; 612/215-2520; www.mnbookarts.org

Start: 5:30 pm

This monthly book discussion is cosponsored by the Loft, Rake magazine, University of MN Book Store, Peace Coffee and Kieran's Irish Pub, where it takes place: 330 S. 2nd Ave., Mpls. For current month's selection, see http://www.loft.org

Start: 7:30 pm

Kian Dwyer will discuss her book, Living Your Chosen Eulogy, which illustrates how each of us is an indispensable, critical link in the chain of values that betters the world. It is a roadmap to practice living life with conviction and reverence. Dwyer was born in Iran and adopted by an American couple. A graduate of Gustavus Adolphus College, she is the founder of the World Help Organization which reintroduces kindness and promotes active giving and living your way. Magers and Quinn Booksellers, 3038 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis; www.magersandquinn.com

01 / 11
(all day)
Start: 12/08/2005 - 09:00
End: 02/05/2006 - 17:00

Anderson melds natural illustration with stylized line and pattern in his watercolors, ink drawings, prints, and other works. On display through February 5. Bell Museum of Natural History, 10 Church St. SE, Mpls. 612/624-7083, http://bellmuseum.org

(all day)
Start: 01/03/2006 - 12:00
End: 01/31/2006 - 12:00

January 3 to 31. Opening reception January 7, 7-11 p.m. Rosalux Gallery, 1011 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis
http://rosaluxgallery.com

(all day)
Start: 01/05/2006 - 12:00
End: 02/25/2006 - 12:00

Experience the versitality of handmade paper in this exhibition of works by artists from around the country. Installations, sculpture, pulp painting and assemblage show the amazing variety of art forms possible with this medium. Through February 25 at the Minnesota Center for Book Arts, in the Open Book building, 1011 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis; 612/215-2520; www.mnbookarts.org

Start: 1:00 pm

Avalon Charter High School presents "The Dining Room" by AR Gurney. Set in the dining room of a well-to-do household, this play pokes fun at the distresses of the upper middle class, offering drama and insight punctuated with frequent comic moments. Performed at Illusion Theater, Hennepin Center for the Arts, Suite 704, 528 Hennepin Ave., Mpls. Tickets $5, contact Janet Brown, jab@mn.rr.com, 612/822-4082. Info about the venue: www.illusiontheater.com. Performances also on Jan. 13 & 14 at 7 p.m.

Start: 7:00 pm

In sharp contrast to the current anti-aging mania, Pat Samples, writer, transformational educator, and longtime editor of The Phoenix, shows us how to appreciate and learn from the every-expanding emotional and spiritual wisdom of our aging bodies. Amazon Bookstore, 4755 Chicago Ave. S., Minneapolis, 612/821-9630; http://www.amazonbookstorecoop.com

01 / 12
(all day)
Start: 12/08/2005 - 09:00
End: 02/05/2006 - 17:00

Anderson melds natural illustration with stylized line and pattern in his watercolors, ink drawings, prints, and other works. On display through February 5. Bell Museum of Natural History, 10 Church St. SE, Mpls. 612/624-7083, http://bellmuseum.org

(all day)
Start: 01/03/2006 - 12:00
End: 01/31/2006 - 12:00

January 3 to 31. Opening reception January 7, 7-11 p.m. Rosalux Gallery, 1011 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis
http://rosaluxgallery.com

(all day)
Start: 01/05/2006 - 12:00
End: 02/25/2006 - 12:00

Experience the versitality of handmade paper in this exhibition of works by artists from around the country. Installations, sculpture, pulp painting and assemblage show the amazing variety of art forms possible with this medium. Through February 25 at the Minnesota Center for Book Arts, in the Open Book building, 1011 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis; 612/215-2520; www.mnbookarts.org

01 / 13
(all day)
Start: 12/08/2005 - 09:00
End: 02/05/2006 - 17:00

Anderson melds natural illustration with stylized line and pattern in his watercolors, ink drawings, prints, and other works. On display through February 5. Bell Museum of Natural History, 10 Church St. SE, Mpls. 612/624-7083, http://bellmuseum.org

(all day)
Start: 01/03/2006 - 12:00
End: 01/31/2006 - 12:00

January 3 to 31. Opening reception January 7, 7-11 p.m. Rosalux Gallery, 1011 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis
http://rosaluxgallery.com

(all day)
Start: 01/05/2006 - 12:00
End: 02/25/2006 - 12:00

Experience the versitality of handmade paper in this exhibition of works by artists from around the country. Installations, sculpture, pulp painting and assemblage show the amazing variety of art forms possible with this medium. Through February 25 at the Minnesota Center for Book Arts, in the Open Book building, 1011 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis; 612/215-2520; www.mnbookarts.org

Start: 7:00 pm

Avalon Charter High School presents "The Dining Room" by AR Gurney. Set in the dining room of a well-to-do household, this play pokes fun at the distresses of the upper middle class, offering drama and insight punctuated with frequent comic moments. Performed at Illusion Theater, Hennepin Center for the Arts, Suite 704, 528 Hennepin Ave., Mpls. Tickets $5, contact Janet Brown, jab@mn.rr.com, 612/822-4082. Info about the venue: www.illusiontheater.com. Also on Jan. 14 at 7 p.m.

Start: 7:30 pm

Cathy Sultan will read from A Beirut Heart: One Woman's War, at Magers & Quinn, Uptown, Minneapolis. http://www.scarlettapress.com

Start: 7:30 pm

Cathy Sultan lived in Beirut for 14 years -- the last 8 years in the midst of brutal and destructive fighting in the city she loved. A Beirut Heart (Scarletta Press) is her unique memoir of an American woman's struggle to raise and sustain a family during the civil war in Beirut, Lebanon. Scarletta Press is the Twin Cities' newest independent book publisher, contact: Ian Leask 763/225-0479; Ianleask@scarlettapress.com. Magers and Quinn Booksellers, 3038 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis; www.magersandquinn.com

Start: 8:00 pm

Featuring Leslie Ball with Ochen Kaylen (Songs of the Spiritual Life); Kay Kirsht (An Astonishing Vision from a Mystic Catholic); Dean J. Seal , Dottie Matthews and the Grace-Trinity Bell Choir (A Service of Atonement for the Four Holocausts); Holly Davis (An Excerpt from the one-person show "Goddess"); Andrea Stern (Ancient Holy Songs on the Celtic Harp); and Vanessa Gamble (An Excerpt from the one-person show "The Bigger
Picture"). $8 at the door $6 in advance from the performers. January 13 & 14, 8 p.m., at Patrick’s Cabaret, 3010 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis; reservations, 612/721 3595; www.patrickscabaret.org

01 / 14
(all day)
Start: 12/08/2005 - 09:00
End: 02/05/2006 - 17:00

Anderson melds natural illustration with stylized line and pattern in his watercolors, ink drawings, prints, and other works. On display through February 5. Bell Museum of Natural History, 10 Church St. SE, Mpls. 612/624-7083, http://bellmuseum.org

(all day)
Start: 01/03/2006 - 12:00
End: 01/31/2006 - 12:00

January 3 to 31. Opening reception January 7, 7-11 p.m. Rosalux Gallery, 1011 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis
http://rosaluxgallery.com

(all day)
Start: 01/05/2006 - 12:00
End: 02/25/2006 - 12:00

Experience the versitality of handmade paper in this exhibition of works by artists from around the country. Installations, sculpture, pulp painting and assemblage show the amazing variety of art forms possible with this medium. Through February 25 at the Minnesota Center for Book Arts, in the Open Book building, 1011 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis; 612/215-2520; www.mnbookarts.org

Start: 7:00 pm

Avalon Charter High School presents "The Dining Room" by AR Gurney. Set in the dining room of a well-to-do household, this play pokes fun at the distresses of the upper middle class, offering drama and insight punctuated with frequent comic moments. Performed at Illusion Theater, Hennepin Center for the Arts, Suite 704, 528 Hennepin Ave., Mpls. Tickets $5, contact Janet Brown, jab@mn.rr.com, 612/822-4082. Info about the venue: www.illusiontheater.com.

Start: 8:00 pm

Featuring Leslie Ball with Ochen Kaylen (Songs of the Spiritual Life); Kay Kirsht (An Astonishing Vision from a Mystic Catholic); Dean J. Seal , Dottie Matthews and the Grace-Trinity Bell Choir (A Service of Atonement for the Four Holocausts); Holly Davis (An Excerpt from the one-person show "Goddess"); Andrea Stern (Ancient Holy Songs on the Celtic Harp); and Vanessa Gamble (An Excerpt from the one-person show "The Bigger
Picture"). $8 at the door $6 in advance from the performers. January 13 & 14, 8 p.m., at Patrick’s Cabaret, 3010 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis; reservations, 612/721 3595; www.patrickscabaret.org

Start: 8:00 pm

Featuring Leslie Ball with Ochen Kaylen (Songs of the Spiritual Life); Kay Kirsht (An Astonishing Vision from a Mystic Catholic); Dean J. Seal , Dottie Matthews and the Grace-Trinity Bell Choir (A Service of Atonement for the Four Holocausts); Holly Davis (An Excerpt from the one-person show "Goddess"); Andrea Stern (Ancient Holy Songs on the Celtic Harp); and Vanessa Gamble (An Excerpt from the one-person show "The Bigger Picture"). $8 at the door $6 in advance from the performers. January 13 & 14, 8 p.m., at Patrick’s Cabaret, 3010 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis; reservations, 612/721 3595; www.patrickscabaret.org

01 / 15
(all day)
Start: 12/08/2005 - 09:00
End: 02/05/2006 - 17:00

Anderson melds natural illustration with stylized line and pattern in his watercolors, ink drawings, prints, and other works. On display through February 5. Bell Museum of Natural History, 10 Church St. SE, Mpls. 612/624-7083, http://bellmuseum.org

(all day)
Start: 01/03/2006 - 12:00
End: 01/31/2006 - 12:00

January 3 to 31. Opening reception January 7, 7-11 p.m. Rosalux Gallery, 1011 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis
http://rosaluxgallery.com

(all day)
Start: 01/05/2006 - 12:00
End: 02/25/2006 - 12:00

Experience the versitality of handmade paper in this exhibition of works by artists from around the country. Installations, sculpture, pulp painting and assemblage show the amazing variety of art forms possible with this medium. Through February 25 at the Minnesota Center for Book Arts, in the Open Book building, 1011 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis; 612/215-2520; www.mnbookarts.org

Start: 3:00 pm

Hear members of The Rose Ensemble in solo recitals in the "Sundays at Sundin" Winter Series. Soprano Kathy Lee will perform the music of Minnesota composers Wynne-Anne Rossi and Paul Siskind in a thematic program she calls "Mostly Minnesotan, Mostly Alive." Her performance will also feature "Four Songs for Voice and Violin" by Gustav Holst.

01 / 16
(all day)
Start: 12/08/2005 - 09:00
End: 02/05/2006 - 17:00

Anderson melds natural illustration with stylized line and pattern in his watercolors, ink drawings, prints, and other works. On display through February 5. Bell Museum of Natural History, 10 Church St. SE, Mpls. 612/624-7083, http://bellmuseum.org

(all day)
Start: 01/03/2006 - 12:00
End: 01/31/2006 - 12:00

January 3 to 31. Opening reception January 7, 7-11 p.m. Rosalux Gallery, 1011 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis
http://rosaluxgallery.com

(all day)
Start: 01/05/2006 - 12:00
End: 02/25/2006 - 12:00

Experience the versitality of handmade paper in this exhibition of works by artists from around the country. Installations, sculpture, pulp painting and assemblage show the amazing variety of art forms possible with this medium. Through February 25 at the Minnesota Center for Book Arts, in the Open Book building, 1011 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis; 612/215-2520; www.mnbookarts.org

01 / 17
(all day)
Start: 12/08/2005 - 09:00
End: 02/05/2006 - 17:00

Anderson melds natural illustration with stylized line and pattern in his watercolors, ink drawings, prints, and other works. On display through February 5. Bell Museum of Natural History, 10 Church St. SE, Mpls. 612/624-7083, http://bellmuseum.org

(all day)
Start: 01/03/2006 - 12:00
End: 01/31/2006 - 12:00

January 3 to 31. Opening reception January 7, 7-11 p.m. Rosalux Gallery, 1011 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis
http://rosaluxgallery.com

(all day)
Start: 01/05/2006 - 12:00
End: 02/25/2006 - 12:00

Experience the versitality of handmade paper in this exhibition of works by artists from around the country. Installations, sculpture, pulp painting and assemblage show the amazing variety of art forms possible with this medium. Through February 25 at the Minnesota Center for Book Arts, in the Open Book building, 1011 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis; 612/215-2520; www.mnbookarts.org

01 / 18
(all day)
Start: 12/08/2005 - 09:00
End: 02/05/2006 - 17:00

Anderson melds natural illustration with stylized line and pattern in his watercolors, ink drawings, prints, and other works. On display through February 5. Bell Museum of Natural History, 10 Church St. SE, Mpls. 612/624-7083, http://bellmuseum.org

(all day)
Start: 01/03/2006 - 12:00
End: 01/31/2006 - 12:00

January 3 to 31. Opening reception January 7, 7-11 p.m. Rosalux Gallery, 1011 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis
http://rosaluxgallery.com

(all day)
Start: 01/05/2006 - 12:00
End: 02/25/2006 - 12:00

Experience the versitality of handmade paper in this exhibition of works by artists from around the country. Installations, sculpture, pulp painting and assemblage show the amazing variety of art forms possible with this medium. Through February 25 at the Minnesota Center for Book Arts, in the Open Book building, 1011 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis; 612/215-2520; www.mnbookarts.org

Start: 12:00 pm
Start: 01/18/2006 - 12:00
End: 03/10/2006 - 18:00

Through March 10. Fresh Paint 2 is the sequel to last year's wildly successful Fresh Paint. This year's show features works by Donovan Durham, who, after a stint in printmaking, has thrown himself back into painting full swing, along with several other Interact artists. Interact Center for the Visual and Performing Arts serves artists who have been labeled as having physical or developmental disabilities and/or mental illness. Inside Out Gallery, 212 Third Ave. N., Ste. 140, MInneapolis; www.interactcenter.com, 612/339-5145

Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm

Gather with kindred journaling spirits to explore the world of personal writing. We will begin with a brief writing exercise and inspiring readings. This is a casual group, you need not be a professional writer: journaling is for one and all. $5 fee, preregisteration required.
Fairy Godmother, 3801 Grand Ave. S., Mpls. 612/825-1105 or YFGodmother@aol.com. www.FairyGodmotherOnline.com

01 / 19
(all day)
Start: 12/08/2005 - 09:00
End: 02/05/2006 - 17:00

Anderson melds natural illustration with stylized line and pattern in his watercolors, ink drawings, prints, and other works. On display through February 5. Bell Museum of Natural History, 10 Church St. SE, Mpls. 612/624-7083, http://bellmuseum.org

(all day)
Start: 01/03/2006 - 12:00
End: 01/31/2006 - 12:00

January 3 to 31. Opening reception January 7, 7-11 p.m. Rosalux Gallery, 1011 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis
http://rosaluxgallery.com

(all day)
Start: 01/05/2006 - 12:00
End: 02/25/2006 - 12:00

Experience the versitality of handmade paper in this exhibition of works by artists from around the country. Installations, sculpture, pulp painting and assemblage show the amazing variety of art forms possible with this medium. Through February 25 at the Minnesota Center for Book Arts, in the Open Book building, 1011 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis; 612/215-2520; www.mnbookarts.org

(all day)
Start: 01/18/2006 - 12:00
End: 03/10/2006 - 18:00

Through March 10. Fresh Paint 2 is the sequel to last year's wildly successful Fresh Paint. This year's show features works by Donovan Durham, who, after a stint in printmaking, has thrown himself back into painting full swing, along with several other Interact artists. Interact Center for the Visual and Performing Arts serves artists who have been labeled as having physical or developmental disabilities and/or mental illness. Inside Out Gallery, 212 Third Ave. N., Ste. 140, MInneapolis; www.interactcenter.com, 612/339-5145

Start: 4:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm

"Privatization: What are the Appropriate Roles of the Nonprofit, Public, and Private Sectors?" Part of the Hamline Dialogue series, "Thinking Forward: Finding Future Direction for Today's Critical Issues." Klas Center, Kay Fredericks Room, Hamline University Campus, St. Paul. There is a cost. Contact: Kristen Norman-Major, 651/523-2814, or for more information and to register, see www.hamline.edu/news_events/dialogues/26095.html

Start: 5:30 pm

Dinner at 5:30, performance at 7 p.m. Start your new year off with the 42nd Street Irregulars, a long-established writers group based in Minneapolis comprised of award-winning, published writers. The 42nd Street Irregulars will read from new work as well as from the anthology Charlotte's Table: An Anthology of Writings by the 42nd Street Irregulars (Piecemeal Publications, 2004). University Club of St. Paul, 420 Summit Ave., St. Paul. www.saseonline.org

01 / 20
(all day)
Start: 12/08/2005 - 09:00
End: 02/05/2006 - 17:00

Anderson melds natural illustration with stylized line and pattern in his watercolors, ink drawings, prints, and other works. On display through February 5. Bell Museum of Natural History, 10 Church St. SE, Mpls. 612/624-7083, http://bellmuseum.org

(all day)
Start: 01/03/2006 - 12:00
End: 01/31/2006 - 12:00

January 3 to 31. Opening reception January 7, 7-11 p.m. Rosalux Gallery, 1011 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis
http://rosaluxgallery.com

(all day)
Start: 01/05/2006 - 12:00
End: 02/25/2006 - 12:00

Experience the versitality of handmade paper in this exhibition of works by artists from around the country. Installations, sculpture, pulp painting and assemblage show the amazing variety of art forms possible with this medium. Through February 25 at the Minnesota Center for Book Arts, in the Open Book building, 1011 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis; 612/215-2520; www.mnbookarts.org

(all day)
Start: 01/18/2006 - 12:00
End: 03/10/2006 - 18:00

Through March 10. Fresh Paint 2 is the sequel to last year's wildly successful Fresh Paint. This year's show features works by Donovan Durham, who, after a stint in printmaking, has thrown himself back into painting full swing, along with several other Interact artists. Interact Center for the Visual and Performing Arts serves artists who have been labeled as having physical or developmental disabilities and/or mental illness. Inside Out Gallery, 212 Third Ave. N., Ste. 140, MInneapolis; www.interactcenter.com, 612/339-5145

Start: 10:00 am
Start: 01/20/2006 - 10:00
End: 02/16/2006 - 20:00

Cities is a multi-media exhibition in which several well-known Twin Cities artists present their images of cities; through Feb. 16. Free; open Tue., Wed., Fri., Sat., 10-4, Thu. 10-8, closed Sun.-Mon. Katherine E. Nash Gallery, 405 21st Ave. S., Minneapolis, 612/624-6518, http://nash.umn.edu

Start: 2:00 pm
Start: 01/20/2006 - 14:00
End: 01/29/2006 - 19:00

Paul Flick's Assemblage Boxes invoke the same spirit and mysticism of works created by the well-known artist Joseph Cornell. There are 57 Box works in this show, each box is a unique vision of the artist , born of dreams and life experience. Paul Flick collects and assembles elements of each work in the same fastidious way in which Cornell was know to work. Paul's work is unique, unusual art that embodies mystery a personal psychology. Open Thu. & Sun., 2 p.m.-7 p.m., Fri. & Sat., 2 p.m.-8 p.m., show closes January 29. Gallery 13, 302 NE 13th Ave., Minneapolis. 651/592-5503, www.gallery13.com

Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:30 pm

Opening reception for Cities, a multi-media exhibition in which several well-known Twin Cities artists present their images of cities; show runs through Feb. 16. Katherine E. Nash Gallery, 405 21st Ave. S., Minneapolis, 612/624-6518, http://nash.umn.edu

Start: 7:00 pm

Valandra!, social activist and singer/songwriter, will be bringing in the New Year with some familiar tunes from her CD "Rhythms of My Heart: Healing from Within," and sharing some new songs from her latest project (not yet released) "Acoustic Connections." Amazon Bookstore, 4755 Chicago Ave. S., Minneapolis, 612/821-9630; http://www.amazonbookstorecoop.com

Start: 7:30 pm

Branwell traces, in a quasi-documentary manner, the life of Branwell Bronte -- the sole brother of Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Bronte -- from childhood to his alcohol- and
opium-induced death at the age of 31. Magers and Quinn Booksellers, 3038 Hennepin Ave. S., Minneapolis. www.magersandquinn.com

01 / 21
(all day)
Start: 12/08/2005 - 09:00
End: 02/05/2006 - 17:00

Anderson melds natural illustration with stylized line and pattern in his watercolors, ink drawings, prints, and other works. On display through February 5. Bell Museum of Natural History, 10 Church St. SE, Mpls. 612/624-7083, http://bellmuseum.org

(all day)
Start: 01/03/2006 - 12:00
End: 01/31/2006 - 12:00

January 3 to 31. Opening reception January 7, 7-11 p.m. Rosalux Gallery, 1011 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis
http://rosaluxgallery.com

(all day)
Start: 01/05/2006 - 12:00
End: 02/25/2006 - 12:00

Experience the versitality of handmade paper in this exhibition of works by artists from around the country. Installations, sculpture, pulp painting and assemblage show the amazing variety of art forms possible with this medium. Through February 25 at the Minnesota Center for Book Arts, in the Open Book building, 1011 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis; 612/215-2520; www.mnbookarts.org

(all day)
Start: 01/18/2006 - 12:00
End: 03/10/2006 - 18:00

Through March 10. Fresh Paint 2 is the sequel to last year's wildly successful Fresh Paint. This year's show features works by Donovan Durham, who, after a stint in printmaking, has thrown himself back into painting full swing, along with several other Interact artists. Interact Center for the Visual and Performing Arts serves artists who have been labeled as having physical or developmental disabilities and/or mental illness. Inside Out Gallery, 212 Third Ave. N., Ste. 140, MInneapolis; www.interactcenter.com, 612/339-5145

(all day)
Start: 01/20/2006 - 10:00
End: 02/16/2006 - 20:00

Cities is a multi-media exhibition in which several well-known Twin Cities artists present their images of cities; through Feb. 16. Free; open Tue., Wed., Fri., Sat., 10-4, Thu. 10-8, closed Sun.-Mon. Katherine E. Nash Gallery, 405 21st Ave. S., Minneapolis, 612/624-6518, http://nash.umn.edu

(all day)
Start: 01/20/2006 - 14:00
End: 01/29/2006 - 19:00

Paul Flick's Assemblage Boxes invoke the same spirit and mysticism of works created by the well-known artist Joseph Cornell. There are 57 Box works in this show, each box is a unique vision of the artist , born of dreams and life experience. Paul Flick collects and assembles elements of each work in the same fastidious way in which Cornell was know to work. Paul's work is unique, unusual art that embodies mystery a personal psychology. Open Thu. & Sun., 2 p.m.-7 p.m., Fri. & Sat., 2 p.m.-8 p.m., show closes January 29. Gallery 13, 302 NE 13th Ave., Minneapolis. 651/592-5503,