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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 (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 (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 | ||
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 (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, www.gallery13.com Start: 7:00 pm
End: 11:00 pm
It's 2006 and we are that much closer to saying good-bye to George Bush! Ring in the New Year of talk radio without the lies with big Ed Schultz and Wendy Wilde! Yes, Ed Schultz is coming to party with Air America Minnesota listeners at the 2nd Annual Blue State Ball! The party starts rocking at 7:00 pm at the historic Columbia Manor in Minneapolis. Sit by the fire and warm your toes or put on your dancing shoes and rock to the sounds of the Alphalfa Males. Columbia Golf Manor, 3300 Central Ave. NE, Minneapolis, 612/789-2627 Start: 7:30 pm
This eyebrow-raising account of the final week of the notorious mystic's life is set in Petrograd in December 1916 and narrated by Rasputin's fiery teenage daughter, Maria. Free. At The Loft, in the Open Book building, 1011 Washington Ave. S., Mpls. 612/215-2590 http://www.loft.org/ | ||
01 / 22
(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 (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, www.gallery13.com 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: 7:30 pm
Featuring Bartok's Quartet #6 and Schumann's Quartet in A minor. Cost: $15, $5 for students. Hamline University, 1536 Hewitt Ave., St. Paul. 651/523-2459 | ||
01 / 23
(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 (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, www.gallery13.com | ||
01 / 24
(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 (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, www.gallery13.com Start: 6:30 pm
Eric Heideman hosts, Lois McMaster Bujold reads her fiction. Ms. Bujold is the author of at least 17 books, including The Warrior's Apprentice, Barrayar, Memory, Komarr and A Civil Campaign. Most of her work centers around the diplomatic adventures of interstellar troubleshooter Miles Vorkosigan and his parents. More recently she has started a fantasy series, including The Curse of Chalion and Paladin of Souls. She is the recipient of multiple Hugo and Nebula Awards. Dreamhaven Books, 912 W.Lake St., Minneapolis. www.saseonline.com Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Guest speaker Sandy Greenquist, of the Menopause Center, United Hospital: Wondering what the heck is happening with your body – and why – regarding sleep, sex, memory loss, foggy thinking, sagginess, fatigue, achiness, and hot flashes, and want to learn the difference between synthetic hormone replacement and bioidentical hormones? Join us for a night of info and answers. No fee but preregistration required. Fairy Godmother, 3801 Grand Ave. S., Mpls. 612/825-1105 or YFGodmother@aol.com. www.FairyGodmotherOnline.com Start: 7:30 pm
St. Paul author Peter Brown reads from The Fugitive Wife (W.W. Norton), a sweeping narrative set in gold-prospecting Alaska in 1900. It tells of Essie, a Midwestern farm | ||
01 / 25
(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 (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, www.gallery13.com Start: 7:00 pm
Hosted by Andrea Jenkins and John Medeiros. Brian Malloy reads from his debut novel, The Year of Ice (St. Martin's Press, 2002), which was honored with the American Library Association's 2003 Alex Award, was a New York Times "new and notable" book for 2003 and a Booklist Editors' Choice for "The Best of 2003." Start: 8:00 pm
Named for the dimensions of the BLB stage, this monthly dance showcase features a discussion moderated by choreographer/curator Laurie Van Wieren following each dance performance, giving audience and choreographer alike the opportunity to react and explore the work together. January choreographers: Melissa Brown, Max Wirsing, Kristin Van Loon. $6-10 sliding scale. Doors open at 7:30. Bryant Lake Bowl, 810 W. Lake St., Mpls.; 612/825-8949; www.bryantlakebowl.com | ||
01 / 26
(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 (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, www.gallery13.com Start: 4:00 pm
End: 7:00 pm
Introspective works about identity and the female experience feature sculptures by Tiffany Besonen, drawings by Jacqueline Kielkopf, and paintings by Nancy Robinson. From the press release: "Heartfelt sentiment is transformed into something mystical, beautiful and occasionally comical." Opening event includes a free one-woman play at 6 p.m., "Ten Bedroom Heart" by Heidi Arneson, along with a reception with the artists, and refreshments. The show continues through February 17 at the Metropolitan State University Third Floor Gallery, 645 E. Seventh St., St. Paul. 651/793-1631. | ||
01 / 27
(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 (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, www.gallery13.com Start: 7:00 pm
Amazon Bookstore, 4755 Chicago Ave. S., Minneapolis, 612/821-9630; http://www.amazonbookstorecoop.com Start: 7:30 pm
Start: 01/27/2006 - 19:30
End: 01/28/2006 - 19:30
Zaraawar Mistry's play Indian Cowboy chronicles the often humorous misadventures of a young man in India and America. Performed by candlelight. $11–$28; performances Weds.-Sat., 7:30 p.m., Suns. 3 p.m., through Feb. 12 . Mixed Blood Theatre, 1501 S. Fourth St., Mpls.; 612/338-6131; www.mixedblood.com 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 come to Fairy Godmother to talk about highlighted great books and wear gowns. $5 book group fee, but if you wear a gown, it’s free. We don’t follow the traditional “read and discuss” book group format, we choose a theme for the night. January theme: Cold Winter Stories: No Horizon So Far by Ann Bancroft and others. Preregisteration required. Fairy Godmother, 3801 Grand Ave. S., Mpls. 612/825-1105 or YFGodmother@aol.com. www.FairyGodmotherOnline.com | ||
01 / 28
(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 (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, www.gallery13.com End: 7:30 pm
Start: 01/27/2006 - 19:30
End: 01/28/2006 - 19:30
Zaraawar Mistry's play Indian Cowboy chronicles the often humorous misadventures of a young man in India and America. Performed by candlelight. $11–$28; performances Weds.-Sat., 7:30 p.m., Suns. 3 p.m., through Feb. 12 . Mixed Blood Theatre, 1501 S. Fourth St., Mpls.; 612/338-6131; www.mixedblood.com Start: 10:00 am
End: 5:00 pm
January 28 & 29 only. Adults and seniors, $3; children $2. Marjorie McNeely Conservatory, Como Park, 1225 Estabrook Dr., St. Paul. www.comozooconservatory.org, 651/487-8200. Start: 7:00 pm
Minus 120-degree temperatures, abandoned huts, and heartbreaking stories of exploration--these are the things one expects to find in Antarctica. But what you don't expect is warehouses of canned food, decaying computers stacked to the ceiling, and one of the largest lesbian communities on earth. Legler's book is a sociological study, historiography, and love story that reveals the most unexplored place on earth and the people who are drawn to it. Amazon Bookstore, 4755 Chicago Ave. S., Minneapolis, 612/821-9630; http://www.amazonbookstorecoop.com Start: 8:00 pm
Theatre Unbound presents its Fifth Annual Benefit Gala and 24-Hour Play Project; in addition to the 24-Hour Plays –- six new plays written, rehearsed and performed within 24 hours -– the gala will feature food, drink, a live auction, and emceeing by local comedy divas Greta Grosch (Church Basement Ladies) and Ahna Brandvik (Tony and Tina’s Wedding). $25 (cash or check). Avalon Theater, 1500 E. Lake St., Minneapolis. 612/721-1186, www.theatreunbound.com | ||
01 / 29
(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 (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 End: 7:00 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: 10:00 am
End: 3:00 pm
January 28 & 29 only. Adults and seniors, $3; children $2. Marjorie McNeely Conservatory, Como Park, 1225 Estabrook Dr., St. Paul. www.comozooconservatory.org, 651/487-8200. Start: 3:00 pm
Zaraawar Mistry's play Indian Cowboy chronicles the often humorous misadventures of a young man in India and America. Performed by candlelight. $11–$28; performances Weds.-Sat., 7:30 p.m., Suns. 3 p.m., through Feb. 12 . Mixed Blood Theatre, 1501 S. Fourth St., Mpls.; 612/338-6131; www.mixedblood.com | ||
01 / 30
(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 (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 | ||
01 / 31
(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: 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 (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 | ||
02 / 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 (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 Start: 2:00 pm
Local author and University of Minnesota professor Vernon Ruttan examines what effects military and defense-related procurement have had on the development of new technology in many American industries, and what that means for the future growth of the economy in the United States. This book asserts that the development of general purpose technologies such as mass production, computers, commercial aircraft and the Internet would have occurred more slowly or not at all without military spending. U of M Bookstore, Coffman Memorial Union, 300 Washington Ave. SE, Minneapolis. www.bookstore.umn.edu/genref/authors.html Start: 7:00 pm
Join award-winning local filmmaker Amanda Taylor for a screening of her latest film, a short documentary called Freak of Nature, which explores scientific and cultural issues surrounding the research of homosexual behavior in animals. Following the film, a panel of scientists and cultural theorists from the University of Minnesota, Hamline University, and the College of St. Catherine will discuss recent news reports, scientific findings, and cultural theories related to the study of sexual behavior in animals—from talk of discovering a “gay gene” to the political implications of scientific research. $2 suggested donation. Bell Museum Auditorium, 17th & University Ave. SE, Minneapolis; 612/624-7083; www.bellmuseum.org Start: 7:30 pm
Start: 02/01/2006 - 19:30
End: 02/04/2006 - 19:30
Zaraawar Mistry's play Indian Cowboy chronicles the often humorous misadventures of a young man in India and America. Performed by candlelight. $11–$28; performances Weds.-Sat., 7:30 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m., through Feb. 12 . Mixed Blood Theatre, 1501 S. Fourth St., Mpls.; 612/338-6131; www.mixedblood.com | ||
02 / 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 (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: 02/01/2006 - 19:30
End: 02/04/2006 - 19:30
Zaraawar Mistry's play Indian Cowboy chronicles the often humorous misadventures of a young man in India and America. Performed by candlelight. $11–$28; performances Weds.-Sat., 7:30 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m., through Feb. 12 . Mixed Blood Theatre, 1501 S. Fourth St., Mpls.; 612/338-6131; www.mixedblood.com Start: 2:00 pm
End: 7:00 pm
Lester Hoikka's painted tin constructions embody a familiar and wonderful painting style reminiscent of art objects that are associated with Mexican Day of the Dead. Lester Hoikka's new work combines this passion for color with his interest in tin toys manufactured in 1920s to 1950s in the US and Asia. Begins today; runs through Feb. 19, when it closes with an artist talk and tea (see that date for info); artist reception and opening on Feb. 11. Gallery 13, 302 NE 13th Ave., Minneapolis. Open Thu. & Sun. 2-7 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 2-8 p.m. 651/592-5503, www.gallery13.com | ||
02 / 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 (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: 02/01/2006 - 19:30
End: 02/04/2006 - 19:30
Zaraawar Mistry's play Indian Cowboy chronicles the often humorous misadventures of a young man in India and America. Performed by candlelight. $11–$28; performances Weds.-Sat., 7:30 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m., through Feb. 12 . Mixed Blood Theatre, 1501 S. Fourth St., Mpls.; 612/338-6131; www.mixedblood.com Start: 2:00 pm
In his book Leonardo's Lost Robots, local author and robotics expert Mark Rosheim reinterprets Leonardo da Vinci’s mechanical design work, revealing details never recognized before by art historians or engineers. The book recovers Leonardo’s notes showing that apparently unconnected fragments scattered in his manuscripts are actually cohesive designs for functioning automata. U of M Bookstore, Coffman Memorial Union, 300 Washington Ave. SE, Minneapolis. www.bookstore.umn.edu/genref/authors.html Start: 6:30 pm
End: 9:00 pm
New York-based artist and printmaker Lothar Osterburg presents a mysterious and magical world of fanciful bridges, shantytowns, and flying machines -- all actually small models he has built from found materials, which he then prints using the traditional photogravure process, bringing each scene to life with a range of subtle greys and rich dark tones. Opening reception; show runs through March 17; gallery hours Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Highpoint Center for Printmaking, 2638 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis. 612/871-1326, www.highpointprintmaking.org Start: 7:00 pm
Start: 02/03/2006 - 19:00
End: 02/26/2006 - 19:00
Based on the book by local actress and storyteller Isabell Monk, this play asks the question, "What is it like to be of mixed race?" Two girls' journeys through family history and the history of our nation reveal the answer; "I am generations of fiath mixed with lots of love. I AM HOPE!" $9, group rates available, Weds.-Sun., evening and matinee performances. SteppingStone Theatre, Landmark Center, Downtown St. Paul, 651/225-9265, http://www.steppingstonetheatre.org. Start: 7:00 pm
As part of African American History Celebration, master storyteller Danielle Daniel and friends will share a variety of stories, poetry and songs. Come and travel on an exciting journey filled with adventure, suspense, drama, and laughter. Amazon Bookstore Cooperative, 4755 Chicago Ave. S., Minneapolis. 612/821-9630, www.amazonbookstorecoop.com Start: 7:30 pm
Creating a World to Rule: The Origins of Maya Divine Kingship at San Bartolo, Guatemala. Speaker: William Saturno, University of New Hampshire. Drew Science Building, Room 118, Hamline University, 1536 Hewitt Ave., St. Paul. Free to Maya Society members and the Hamline community, $5 general public. Contact: Skip Messenger, 651/523-2682. Start: 8:00 pm
Start: 02/03/2006 - 20:00
End: 03/12/2006 - 14:00
Bain Boehlke directs and Guthrie favorites J.C. Cutler, Michelle O'Neill and Bob Davis perform in this new production of Harold Pinter's award-winning drama, Betrayal, an enthralling tale of adultery. Start: 9:00 pm
Start: 02/03/2006 - 21:00
End: 02/04/2006 - 01:00
Listen to the jazz stylings of Christine Rosholt, vocalist, with Tanner Taylor on piano, Michael O'Brien on bass, and Jay Epstein on drums. Rossi's Blue Star Room, 80 South 9th St., | ||
02 / 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: 01/05/2006 - 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 End: 7:30 pm
Start: 02/01/2006 - 19:30
End: 02/04/2006 - 19:30
Zaraawar Mistry's play Indian Cowboy chronicles the often humorous misadventures of a young man in India and America. Performed by candlelight. $11–$28; performances Weds.-Sat., 7:30 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m., through Feb. 12 . Mixed Blood Theatre, 1501 S. Fourth St., Mpls.; 612/338-6131; www.mixedblood.com (all day)
Start: 02/03/2006 - 19:00
End: 02/26/2006 - 19:00
Based on the book by local actress and storyteller Isabell Monk, this play asks the question, "What is it like to be of mixed race?" Two girls' journeys through family history and the history of our nation reveal the answer; "I am generations of fiath mixed with lots of love. I AM HOPE!" $9, group rates available, Weds.-Sun., evening and matinee performances. SteppingStone Theatre, Landmark Center, Downtown St. Paul, 651/225-9265, http://www.steppingstonetheatre.org. (all day)
Start: 02/03/2006 - 20:00
End: 03/12/2006 - 14:00
Bain Boehlke directs and Guthrie favorites J.C. Cutler, Michelle O'Neill and Bob Davis perform in this new production of Harold Pinter's award-winning drama, Betrayal, an enthralling tale of adultery. End: 1:00 am
Start: 02/03/2006 - 21:00
End: 02/04/2006 - 01:00
Listen to the jazz stylings of Christine Rosholt, vocalist, with Tanner Taylor on piano, Michael O'Brien on bass, and Jay Epstein on drums. Rossi's Blue Star Room, 80 South 9th St., Start: 10:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
Before ArtCars on Ice, people can warm up at Intermedia Arts, 2822 Lyndale Ave. S., for a pancake brunch prepared and served by ArtCar artists. Brunch donations ($5-$10) benefit the 12th Annual ArtCar Parade on July 22. At the brunch, visitors can check out the newly launched Adopt-An-ArtCar campaign and be the first to adopt an ArtCar for the 2006 parade. Coffee and hot chocolate will be served by John Sherrell's Coffee Gallery. At noon, drivers can rev their engines and follow the ArtCars out to Medicine Lake for ArtCars on Ice! www.intermediaarts.org Start: 10:00 am
End: 1:00 pm
Lyndale Farmstead Recreation Center, 3900 Bryant Ave. S., Minneapolis: Purchase Valentine-themed gifts from the Lyndale Park Peace Garden Project Committee to help speed the installation of two unique art pieces at the Peace Garden near Lake Harriet: The vertical bronze ‘Spirit of Peace’ sculpture and the new Peace Bridge, designed by Minneapolis College of Art and Design Professors and designers Kinji Akagawa and Jerry Allan. Start: 11:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
Jessica, who reads here periodically, has a wonderful, magical storytelling voice. Amazon Bookstore Cooperative, 4755 Chicago Ave. S., Minneapolis. 612/821-9630, www.amazonbookstorecoop.com Start: 12:00 pm
End: 1:30 pm
Performance is followed by a short hands-on fiddle workshop for anyone who brings their fiddle. Free. MacPhail Center for Music, in the auditorium, 1128 LaSalle Ave., Minneapolis (downtown). www.macphail.org Start: 1:00 pm
End: 2:00 pm
The ArtCars are at it again in this annual pilgrimage to the frozen "streets" of the Art Shanty Projects on Medicine Lake. Check out everyone's favorite ArtCars and other wheeled contraptions as they bundle up and brave the cold to bring the only parade in the world to take place on a frozen lake (that we know about). From 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., spectators will enjoy coffee and hot chocolate fresh from John Sherrell's Coffee Gallery. The Art Shanty Projects, presented by The Soap Factory, are part art gallery, part residency and part sculpture park, inspired by the tradition of ice fishing and ice fishing houses used in the Minnesota winter. Visit The Soap Factory's website at www.soapfactory.org for more information. Start: 1:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm
This class assumes you already understand and are able to construct a standard, five-paragraph essay. Instead, it looks to develop your skills in critical thinking -- the basis for all good writing -- and to translate those skills into clear, logical, persuasive writing. Sliding scale fee, advanced registration recommended. Call 612/215-2587 to register. Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis. www.loft.org Start: 1:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm
Al-Shammarey will discuss his creative process as well as working as a contemporary artist in Iraq. Marshall Fields Performance Hall, 2nd Floor of Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis. 612/215-2520, www.mnbookarts.org Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
A free opening reception for two visiting artists and one local one. Adam Cvijanovic, from New York, will premiere a monumental 30 x 15-foot oil painting, along with related paintings; this is his first exhibition in Minnesota. Abinadi Meza of St. Paul will present his acclaimed video projection, The Prisoner, based on a silent film epic on the life of Joan of Arc. Andrew Kuo, also of New York and also making his Minnesota debut, will present a series of 10 color lithographs. All works will be on display through March 25. Franklin Art Works, 1021 East Franklin Ave., Minneapolis; 612-872-7494 Start: 7:00 pm
End: 11:00 pm
Opening reception with the artists; show runs Feb. 1-26. This show is a reflection of both artists’ rich and extensive background in printmaking. Their work intersects technically and aesthetically through simple components and bits of information that produce visually complex pieces. Lund states that Chain Reaction implies a progression of movements, but they undo that notion with unexpected outcomes. Start: 7:00 pm
Welcome dance artist Jennifer Allen (NY) & former goaltender Deke Weaver (NY/MN) in their triumphant return to Planet Earth! Allen will amaze with do-it-yourself peanut butter & jelly sandwich making in her newest solo Rachel. Weaver will enthrall with a tale of parasitic enlightenment. $12, doors open at 6. Bryant-Lake Bowl, 810 W. Lake St., Minneapolis, 612/825-8949, www.bryantlakebowl.com | ||
02 / 5
End: 5:00 pm
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: 01/05/2006 - 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: 02/03/2006 - 19:00
End: 02/26/2006 - 19:00
Based on the book by local actress and storyteller Isabell Monk, this play asks the question, "What is it like to be of mixed race?" Two girls' journeys through family history and the history of our nation reveal the answer; "I am generations of fiath mixed with lots of love. I AM HOPE!" $9, group rates available, Weds.-Sun., evening and matinee performances. SteppingStone Theatre, Landmark Center, Downtown St. Paul, 651/225-9265, http://www.steppingstonetheatre.org. (all day)
Start: 02/03/2006 - 20:00
End: 03/12/2006 - 14:00
Bain Boehlke directs and Guthrie favorites J.C. Cutler, Michelle O'Neill and Bob Davis perform in this new production of Harold Pinter's award-winning drama, Betrayal, an enthralling tale of adultery. Start: 1:00 pm
End: 4:30 pm
Valentine's fun with the Loft and Minnesota Center for Book Arts for families with children ages 6 and up. Participants will surprise the special people in their lives with valentines they've made themselves! The first half of the workshop will focus on jokes, rhymes and heart-felt messages. After a snack, participants will design a unique pressure-print image, and use a press to create one-of-a-kind Valentine wishes. Everyone leaves with a set of lovely note cards. Preregister, $75, $65 for Loft and MCBA members. At Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis. 612/215-2587 www.loft.org, www.mnbookarts.org Start: 3:00 pm
Zaraawar Mistry's play Indian Cowboy chronicles the often humorous misadventures of a young man in India and America. Performed by candlelight. $11–$28; performances Weds.-Sat., 7:30 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m., through Feb. 12 . Mixed Blood Theatre, 1501 S. Fourth St., Mpls.; 612/338-6131; www.mixedblood.com | ||
02 / 6
(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: 02/03/2006 - 19:00
End: 02/26/2006 - 19:00
Based on the book by local actress and storyteller Isabell Monk, this play asks the question, "What is it like to be of mixed race?" Two girls' journeys through family history and the history of our nation reveal the answer; "I am generations of fiath mixed with lots of love. I AM HOPE!" $9, group rates available, Weds.-Sun., evening and matinee performances. SteppingStone Theatre, Landmark Center, Downtown St. Paul, 651/225-9265, http://www.steppingstonetheatre.org. (all day)
Start: 02/03/2006 - 20:00
End: 03/12/2006 - 14:00
Bain Boehlke directs and Guthrie favorites J.C. Cutler, Michelle O'Neill and Bob Davis perform in this new production of Harold Pinter's award-winning drama, Betrayal, an enthralling tale of adultery. Start: 10:00 am
Start: 02/06/2006 - 10:00
End: 03/17/2006 - 17:00
New York-based artist and printmaker Lothar Osterburg presents a mysterious and magical world of fanciful bridges, shantytowns, and flying machines -- all actually small models he has built from found materials, which he then prints using the traditional photogravure process, bringing each scene to life with a range of subtle greys and rich dark tones. Through March 17; gallery hours Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Highpoint Center for Printmaking, 2638 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis. 612/871-1326, www.highpointprintmaking.org | ||
02 / 7
(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: 02/03/2006 - 19:00
End: 02/26/2006 - 19:00
Based on the book by local actress and storyteller Isabell Monk, this play asks the question, "What is it like to be of mixed race?" Two girls' journeys through family history and the history of our nation reveal the answer; "I am generations of fiath mixed with lots of love. I AM HOPE!" $9, group rates available, Weds.-Sun., evening and matinee performances. SteppingStone Theatre, Landmark Center, Downtown St. Paul, 651/225-9265, http://www.steppingstonetheatre.org. (all day)
Start: 02/03/2006 - 20:00
End: 03/12/2006 - 14:00
Bain Boehlke directs and Guthrie favorites J.C. Cutler, Michelle O'Neill and Bob Davis perform in this new production of Harold Pinter's award-winning drama, Betrayal, an enthralling tale of adultery. (all day)
Start: 02/06/2006 - 10:00
End: 03/17/2006 - 17:00
New York-based artist and printmaker Lothar Osterburg presents a mysterious and magical world of fanciful bridges, shantytowns, and flying machines -- all actually small models he has built from found materials, which he then prints using the traditional photogravure process, bringing each scene to life with a range of subtle greys and rich dark tones. Through March 17; gallery hours Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Highpoint Center for Printmaking, 2638 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis. 612/871-1326, www.highpointprintmaking.org Start: 2:00 pm
Charles Fishman, author, journalist and senior editor of Fast Company magazine, looked into the largest company in the history of the world, examined the impact Wal-Mart has on retailers, manufacturers, wages, jobs, the culture of shopping, the shape of our communities, and the environment. Through unprecedented, behind-the-scenes access to Wal-Mart headquarters and ex-executives, Fishman uncovers how Wal-Mart strong-arms even the most established brands. | ||
02 / 8
(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: 02/03/2006 - 19:00
End: 02/26/2006 - 19:00
Based on the book by local actress and storyteller Isabell Monk, this play asks the question, "What is it like to be of mixed race?" Two girls' journeys through family history and the history of our nation reveal the answer; "I am generations of fiath mixed with lots of love. I AM HOPE!" $9, group rates available, Weds.-Sun., evening and matinee performances. SteppingStone Theatre, Landmark Center, Downtown St. Paul, 651/225-9265, http://www.steppingstonetheatre.org. (all day)
Start: 02/03/2006 - 20:00
End: 03/12/2006 - 14:00
Bain Boehlke directs and Guthrie favorites J.C. Cutler, Michelle O'Neill and Bob Davis perform in this new production of Harold Pinter's award-winning drama, Betrayal, an enthralling tale of adultery. (all day)
Start: 02/06/2006 - 10:00
End: 03/17/2006 - 17:00
New York-based artist and printmaker Lothar Osterburg presents a mysterious and magical world of fanciful bridges, shantytowns, and flying machines -- all actually small models he has built from found materials, which he then prints using the traditional photogravure process, bringing each scene to life with a range of subtle greys and rich dark tones. Through March 17; gallery hours Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Highpoint Center for Printmaking, 2638 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis. 612/871-1326, www.highpointprintmaking.org Start: 1:29 pm
Start: 02/08/2006 - 13:29
End: 05/14/2006 - 13:29
Paintings, photographs and sculpture by Sweden’s best-known and respected wildlife artists, with a special focus on the work of Bruno Liljefors and Lars Jonsson. Through May 14. The American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Ave., Minneapolis. Open Tues., Thur.-Sat. 12-4 p.m., Wed. 12-8 p.m. and Sun. 1-5 p.m. (closed Mondays and holidays). Admission: $5, $4 ages 62+, $3 ages 6-18, free for children under six and Institute members. Free admission for all the first Wednesday of each month. 612/871-4907 or www.americanswedishinst.org. Start: 2:00 pm
Best-selling, local author Robert Alexander (a.k.a. R.D. Zimmerman) tackles one of the most notorious, mysterious, and misunderstood figures of the 20th century in this historical novel set in Rasputin’s last days, as told by his eldest daughter Maria. Although Rasputin's Daughter is a work of fiction, Alexander based the book on his extensive knowledge of Russian history, his personal observations of Russian culture, and his access to the wealth of data on Rasputin from secret government files. U of M Bookstore, Coffman Memorial Union, 300 Washington Ave. SE, Minneapolis. www.bookstore.umn.edu/genref/authors.html Start: 7:00 pm
Voices of Rondo: Oral Histories of St. Paul's Historic Black Community includes 33 individual stories that celebrate the community and the culture of those who lived and worked in the vibrant Rondo neighborhood of St. Paul during the first half of the 20th century. (Rondo was destroyed when I-94 was constructed through it.) Amazon Bookstore Cooperative, 4755 Chicago Ave. S., Minneapolis. 612/821-9630, www.amazonbookstorecoop.com Start: 7:30 pm
Start: 02/08/2006 - 19:30
End: 02/11/2006 - 19:30
Zaraawar Mistry's play Indian Cowboy chronicles the often humorous misadventures of a young man in India and America. Performed by candlelight. $11–$28; performances Weds.-Sat., 7:30 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m., through Feb. 12 . Mixed Blood Theatre, 1501 S. Fourth St., Mpls.; 612/338-6131; www.mixedblood.com | ||
02 / 9
(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: 02/03/2006 - 19:00
End: 02/26/2006 - 19:00
Based on the book by local actress and storyteller Isabell Monk, this play asks the question, "What is it like to be of mixed race?" Two girls' journeys through family history and the history of our nation reveal the answer; "I am generations of fiath mixed with lots of love. I AM HOPE!" $9, group rates available, Weds.-Sun., evening and matinee performances. SteppingStone Theatre, Landmark Center, Downtown St. Paul, 651/225-9265, http://www.steppingstonetheatre.org. (all day)
Start: 02/03/2006 - 20:00
End: 03/12/2006 - 14:00
Bain Boehlke directs and Guthrie favorites J.C. Cutler, Michelle O'Neill and Bob Davis perform in this new production of Harold Pinter's award-winning drama, Betrayal, an enthralling tale of adultery. (all day)
Start: 02/06/2006 - 10:00
End: 03/17/2006 - 17:00
New York-based artist and printmaker Lothar Osterburg presents a mysterious and magical world of fanciful bridges, shantytowns, and flying machines -- all actually small models he has built from found materials, which he then prints using the traditional photogravure process, bringing each scene to life with a range of subtle greys and rich dark tones. Through March 17; gallery hours Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Highpoint Center for Printmaking, 2638 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis. 612/871-1326, www.highpointprintmaking.org (all day)
Start: 02/08/2006 - 13:29
End: 05/14/2006 - 13:29
Paintings, photographs and sculpture by Sweden’s best-known and respected wildlife artists, with a special focus on the work of Bruno Liljefors and Lars Jonsson. Through May 14. The American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Ave., Minneapolis. Open Tues., Thur.-Sat. 12-4 p.m., Wed. 12-8 p.m. and Sun. 1-5 p.m. (closed Mondays and holidays). Admission: $5, $4 ages 62+, $3 ages 6-18, free for children under six and Institute members. Free admission for all the first Wednesday of each month. 612/871-4907 or www.americanswedishinst.org. (all day)
Start: 02/08/2006 - 19:30
End: 02/11/2006 - 19:30
Zaraawar Mistry's play Indian Cowboy chronicles the often humorous misadventures of a young man in India and America. Performed by candlelight. $11–$28; performances Weds.-Sat., 7:30 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m., through Feb. 12 . Mixed Blood Theatre, 1501 S. Fourth St., Mpls.; 612/338-6131; www.mixedblood.com Start: 7:00 pm
In conjunction with the exhibition, Cities, there will be a panel discussion titled “What is the City?” in the In-Flux room adjoining the gallery. Professor Ann Forsyth, Dayton Hudson Chair of Urban Design and director of the Metropolitan Design Center will moderate the panel. Katherine E. Nash Gallery, 405 21st Ave. S., Minneapolis, 612/624-6518, http://nash.umn.edu Start: 7:00 pm
Part memoir, part analysis, Smashed showcases Zailckas's exceptional writing as she examines the culture of drinking that dominated her adolescence and that of many other American girls. This work identifies one of the most perilous trends among young females coming of age and offers a unique window into the entire culture of teenage indulgence. Smashed is a valuable resource for parents, teachers, and mentors of teens, as well as anyone interested in how drinking has defined modern America’s coming-of-age story and experiences. U of M Bookstore, Coffman Memorial Union, 300 Washington Ave. SE, Minneapolis. www.bookstore.umn.edu/genref/authors.html | ||
02 / 10
(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: 02/03/2006 - 19:00
End: 02/26/2006 - 19:00
Based on the book by local actress and storyteller Isabell Monk, this play asks the question, "What is it like to be of mixed race?" Two girls' journeys through family history and the history of our nation reveal the answer; "I am generations of fiath mixed with lots of love. I AM HOPE!" $9, group rates available, Weds.-Sun., evening and matinee performances. SteppingStone Theatre, Landmark Center, Downtown St. Paul, 651/225-9265, http://www.steppingstonetheatre.org. (all day)
Start: 02/03/2006 - 20:00
End: 03/12/2006 - 14:00
Bain Boehlke directs and Guthrie favorites J.C. Cutler, Michelle O'Neill and Bob Davis perform in this new production of Harold Pinter's award-winning drama, Betrayal, an enthralling tale of adultery. (all day)
Start: 02/06/2006 - 10:00
End: 03/17/2006 - 17:00
New York-based artist and printmaker Lothar Osterburg presents a mysterious and magical world of fanciful bridges, shantytowns, and flying machines -- all actually small models he has built from found materials, which he then prints using the traditional photogravure process, bringing each scene to life with a range of subtle greys and rich dark tones. Through March 17; gallery hours Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Highpoint Center for Printmaking, 2638 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis. 612/871-1326, www.highpointprintmaking.org (all day)
Start: 02/08/2006 - 13:29
End: 05/14/2006 - 13:29
Paintings, photographs and sculpture by Sweden’s best-known and respected wildlife artists, with a special focus on the work of Bruno Liljefors and Lars Jonsson. Through May 14. The American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Ave., Minneapolis. Open Tues., Thur.-Sat. 12-4 p.m., Wed. 12-8 p.m. and Sun. 1-5 p.m. (closed Mondays and holidays). Admission: $5, $4 ages 62+, $3 ages 6-18, free for children under six and Institute members. Free admission for all the first Wednesday of each month. 612/871-4907 or www.americanswedishinst.org. (all day)
Start: 02/08/2006 - 19:30
End: 02/11/2006 - 19:30
Zaraawar Mistry's play Indian Cowboy chronicles the often humorous misadventures of a young man in India and America. Performed by candlelight. $11–$28; performances Weds.-Sat., 7:30 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m., through Feb. 12 . Mixed Blood Theatre, 1501 S. Fourth St., Mpls.; 612/338-6131; www.mixedblood.com Start: 7:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm
Jaron Childs's subject matter derives from his extensive collection of found photographs, this show is based based on a series of photographs of people crying. Opening reception this evening, 7-10 p.m., show will be up through March 11. $2 suggested donation. Soo Visual Arts Center, 2640 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis (handicapped accessible). Open W 12-6, Th 12-8, F 12-6, Sa 12-4. 612/871-2263, www.soovac.org | ||
02 / 11
(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: 02/03/2006 - 19:00
End: 02/26/2006 - 19:00
Based on the book by local actress and storyteller Isabell Monk, this play asks the question, "What is it like to be of mixed race?" Two girls' journeys through family history and the history of our nation reveal the answer; "I am generations of fiath mixed with lots of love. I AM HOPE!" $9, group rates available, Weds.-Sun., evening and matinee performances. SteppingStone Theatre, Landmark Center, Downtown St. Paul, 651/225-9265, http://www.steppingstonetheatre.org. (all day)
Start: 02/03/2006 - 20:00
End: 03/12/2006 - 14:00
Bain Boehlke directs and Guthrie favorites J.C. Cutler, Michelle O'Neill and Bob Davis perform in this new production of Harold Pinter's award-winning drama, Betrayal, an enthralling tale of adultery. (all day)
Start: 02/06/2006 - 10:00
End: 03/17/2006 - 17:00
New York-based artist and printmaker Lothar Osterburg presents a mysterious and magical world of fanciful bridges, shantytowns, and flying machines -- all actually small models he has built from found materials, which he then prints using the traditional photogravure process, bringing each scene to life with a range of subtle greys and rich dark tones. Through March 17; gallery hours Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Highpoint Center for Printmaking, 2638 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis. 612/871-1326, www.highpointprintmaking.org (all day)
Start: 02/08/2006 - 13:29
End: 05/14/2006 - 13:29
Paintings, photographs and sculpture by Sweden’s best-known and respected wildlife artists, with a special focus on the work of Bruno Liljefors and Lars Jonsson. Through May 14. The American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Ave., Minneapolis. Open Tues., Thur.-Sat. 12-4 p.m., Wed. 12-8 p.m. and Sun. 1-5 p.m. (closed Mondays and holidays). Admission: $5, $4 ages 62+, $3 ages 6-18, free for children under six and Institute members. Free admission for all the first Wednesday of each month. 612/871-4907 or www.americanswedishinst.org. End: 7:30 pm
Start: 02/08/2006 - 19:30
End: 02/11/2006 - 19:30
Zaraawar Mistry's play Indian Cowboy chronicles the often humorous misadventures of a young man in India and America. Performed by candlelight. $11–$28; performances Weds.-Sat., 7:30 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m., through Feb. 12 . Mixed Blood Theatre, 1501 S. Fourth St., Mpls.; 612/338-6131; www.mixedblood.com Start: 10:00 am
Start: 02/11/2006 - 10:00
End: 02/12/2006 - 17:00
Also the 36th anniversary of the bookstore. Cake, special discounts, and a good time guaranteed. During regular store hours. Amazon Bookstore Cooperative, 4755 Chicago Ave. S., Minneapolis. 612/821-9630, www.amazonbookstorecoop.com Start: 11:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
Children's librarian Maggie Snow shares stories and songs. Amazon Bookstore Cooperative, 4755 Chicago Ave. S., Minneapolis. 612/821-9630, www.amazonbookstorecoop.com Start: 1:00 pm
End: 3:00 pm
Drop-in nature crafts and activities for families on the second Saturday of the month. Feb. 11: Build a wren house to take home and hang in your yard; a great way to welcome home migrating wrens this spring. Regular admission applies. Bell Museum of Natural History, University Ave. & 17th Ave. SE, Minneapolis; 612/624-7083; www.bellmuseum.org Start: 7:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm
Lester Hoikka's painted tin constructions embody a familiar and wonderful painting style reminiscent of art objects that are associated with Mexican Day of the Dead. Lester Hoikka's new work combines this passion for color with his interest in tin toys manufactured in 1920s to 1950s in the US and Asia. Show runs through Feb. 19, when it closes with an artist talk and tea (see that date for info); artist reception and opening on Feb. 11. Gallery 13, 302 NE 13th Ave., Minneapolis. Open Thu. & Sun. 2-7 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 2-8 p.m. 651/592-5503, www.gallery13.com Start: 8:00 pm
Part of The Big Read, which features Zora Neale Hurston's book, Their Eyes Were Watching God, with special literary events exploring the book. $5 admission, $3/loft members and students with ID. www.loft.org | ||
02 / 12
(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: 02/03/2006 - 19:00
End: 02/26/2006 - 19:00
Based on the book by local actress and storyteller Isabell Monk, this play asks the question, "What is it like to be of mixed race?" Two girls' journeys through family history and the history of our nation reveal the answer; "I am generations of fiath mixed with lots of love. I AM HOPE!" $9, group rates available, Weds.-Sun., evening and matinee performances. SteppingStone Theatre, Landmark Center, Downtown St. Paul, 651/225-9265, http://www.steppingstonetheatre.org. (all day)
Start: 02/03/2006 - 20:00
End: 03/12/2006 - 14:00
Bain Boehlke directs and Guthrie favorites J.C. Cutler, Michelle O'Neill and Bob Davis perform in this new production of Harold Pinter's award-winning drama, Betrayal, an enthralling tale of adultery. (all day)
Start: 02/06/2006 - 10:00
End: 03/17/2006 - 17:00
New York-based artist and printmaker Lothar Osterburg presents a mysterious and magical world of fanciful bridges, shantytowns, and flying machines -- all actually small models he has built from found materials, which he then prints using the traditional photogravure process, bringing each scene to life with a range of subtle greys and rich dark tones. Through March 17; gallery hours Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Highpoint Center for Printmaking, 2638 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis. 612/871-1326, www.highpointprintmaking.org (all day)
Start: 02/08/2006 - 13:29
End: 05/14/2006 - 13:29
Paintings, photographs and sculpture by Sweden’s best-known and respected wildlife artists, with a special focus on the work of Bruno Liljefors and Lars Jonsson. Through May 14. The American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Ave., Minneapolis. Open Tues., Thur.-Sat. 12-4 p.m., Wed. 12-8 p.m. and Sun. 1-5 p.m. (closed Mondays and holidays). Admission: $5, $4 ages 62+, $3 ages 6-18, free for children under six and Institute members. Free admission for all the first Wednesday of each month. 612/871-4907 or www.americanswedishinst.org. End: 5:00 pm
Start: 02/11/2006 - 10:00
End: 02/12/2006 - 17:00
Also the 36th anniversary of the bookstore. Cake, special discounts, and a good time guaranteed. During regular store hours. Amazon Bookstore Cooperative, 4755 Chicago Ave. S., Minneapolis. 612/821-9630, www.amazonbookstorecoop.com Start: 2:00 pm
Meet University of Minnesota professor Sarah Hobbie, who spends months at a time at a remote field station in one of North America’s wildest places: Alaska’s North Slope, near the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. On Feb. 12, Donald Siniff, professor emeritus, will chronicle his travels to the Antarctic, the Earth’s coldest, least hospitable continent. Siniff studies seals that live in the region’s waters and pack ice, and spent much of his time at McMurdo station and on the ship Hero, a 125-foot wooden-hulled research vessel. The series concludes on March 12 with tales from the steamier climes of Borneo, where University biologist Dawn Tanner traveled to the Danum Valley Conservation Area, a pristine lowland rainforest. Tanner is studying how to conserve Borneo’s clouded leopards. $8 each, $6/museum members. Bell Museum, 17th & University SE, Minneapolis; 612/624-7083; www.bellmuseum.org Start: 3:00 pm
Zaraawar Mistry's play Indian Cowboy chronicles the often humorous misadventures of a young man in India and America. Performed by candlelight. $11–$28; performances Weds.-Sat., 7:30 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m., through Feb. 12 . Mixed Blood Theatre, 1501 S. Fourth St., Mpls.; 612/338-6131; www.mixedblood.com | ||
02 / 13
(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: 02/03/2006 - 19:00
End: 02/26/2006 - 19:00
Based on the book by local actress and storyteller Isabell Monk, this play asks the question, "What is it like to be of mixed race?" Two girls' journeys through family history and the history of our nation reveal the answer; "I am generations of fiath mixed with lots of love. I AM HOPE!" $9, group rates available, Weds.-Sun., evening and matinee performances. SteppingStone Theatre, Landmark Center, Downtown St. Paul, 651/225-9265, http://www.steppingstonetheatre.org. (all day)
Start: 02/03/2006 - 20:00
End: 03/12/2006 - 14:00
Bain Boehlke directs and Guthrie favorites J.C. Cutler, Michelle O'Neill and Bob Davis perform in this new production of Harold Pinter's award-winning drama, Betrayal, an enthralling tale of adultery. (all day)
Start: 02/06/2006 - 10:00
End: 03/17/2006 - 17:00
New York-based artist and printmaker Lothar Osterburg presents a mysterious and magical world of fanciful bridges, shantytowns, and flying machines -- all actually small models he has built from found materials, which he then prints using the traditional photogravure process, bringing each scene to life with a range of subtle greys and rich dark tones. Through March 17; gallery hours Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Highpoint Center for Printmaking, 2638 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis. 612/871-1326, www.highpointprintmaking.org (all day)
Start: 02/08/2006 - 13:29
End: 05/14/2006 - 13:29
Paintings, photographs and sculpture by Sweden’s best-known and respected wildlife artists, with a special focus on the work of Bruno Liljefors and Lars Jonsson. Through May 14. The American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Ave., Minneapolis. Open Tues., Thur.-Sat. 12-4 p.m., Wed. 12-8 p.m. and Sun. 1-5 p.m. (closed Mondays and holidays). Admission: $5, $4 ages 62+, $3 ages 6-18, free for children under six and Institute members. Free admission for all the first Wednesday of each month. 612/871-4907 or www.americanswedishinst.org. | ||
02 / 14
(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: 02/03/2006 - 19:00
End: 02/26/2006 - 19:00
Based on the book by local actress and storyteller Isabell Monk, this play asks the question, "What is it like to be of mixed race?" Two girls' journeys through family history and the history of our nation reveal the answer; "I am generations of fiath mixed with lots of love. I AM HOPE!" $9, group rates available, Weds.-Sun., evening and matinee performances. SteppingStone Theatre, Landmark Center, Downtown St. Paul, 651/225-9265, http://www.steppingstonetheatre.org. (all day)
Start: 02/03/2006 - 20:00
End: 03/12/2006 - 14:00
Bain Boehlke directs and Guthrie favorites J.C. Cutler, Michelle O'Neill and Bob Davis perform in this new production of Harold Pinter's award-winning drama, Betrayal, an enthralling tale of adultery. (all day)
Start: 02/06/2006 - 10:00
End: 03/17/2006 - 17:00
New York-based artist and printmaker Lothar Osterburg presents a mysterious and magical world of fanciful bridges, shantytowns, and flying machines -- all actually small models he has built from found materials, which he then prints using the traditional photogravure process, bringing each scene to life with a range of subtle greys and rich dark tones. Through March 17; gallery hours Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Highpoint Center for Printmaking, 2638 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis. 612/871-1326, www.highpointprintmaking.org (all day)
Start: 02/08/2006 - 13:29
End: 05/14/2006 - 13:29
Paintings, photographs and sculpture by Sweden’s best-known and respected wildlife artists, with a special focus on the work of Bruno Liljefors and Lars Jonsson. Through May 14. The American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Ave., Minneapolis. Open Tues., Thur.-Sat. 12-4 p.m., Wed. 12-8 p.m. and Sun. 1-5 p.m. (closed Mondays and holidays). Admission: $5, $4 ages 62+, $3 ages 6-18, free for children under six and Institute members. Free admission for all the first Wednesday of each month. 612/871-4907 or www.americanswedishinst.org. Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
This Valentine's Day, join professor Jeffrey Simpson for a crash course on the psychology of romance, from attachment processes to empathy, idealism to social persuasion. Find out how individuals make mating decisions, what attributes they prefer in mates, and how they make “trade-offs” between these different attributes. Free, at the Varsity Theater, Dinkytown. 612/624-7083; www.bellmuseum.org | ||
02 / 15
(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: 02/03/2006 - 19:00
End: 02/26/2006 - 19:00
Based on the book by local actress and storyteller Isabell Monk, this play asks the question, "What is it like to be of mixed race?" Two girls' journeys through family history and the history of our nation reveal the answer; "I am generations of fiath mixed with lots of love. I AM HOPE!" $9, group rates available, Weds.-Sun., evening and matinee performances. SteppingStone Theatre, Landmark Center, Downtown St. Paul, 651/225-9265, http://www.steppingstonetheatre.org. (all day)
Start: 02/03/2006 - 20:00
End: 03/12/2006 - 14:00
Bain Boehlke directs and Guthrie favorites J.C. Cutler, Michelle O'Neill and Bob Davis perform in this new production of Harold Pinter's award-winning drama, Betrayal, an enthralling tale of adultery. (all day)
Start: 02/06/2006 - 10:00
End: 03/17/2006 - 17:00
New York-based artist and printmaker Lothar Osterburg presents a mysterious and magical world of fanciful bridges, shantytowns, and flying machines -- all actually small models he has built from found materials, which he then prints using the traditional photogravure process, bringing each scene to life with a range of subtle greys and rich dark tones. Through March 17; gallery hours Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Highpoint Center for Printmaking, 2638 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis. 612/871-1326, www.highpointprintmaking.org (all day)
Start: 02/08/2006 - 13:29
End: 05/14/2006 - 13:29
Paintings, photographs and sculpture by Sweden’s best-known and respected wildlife artists, with a special focus on the work of Bruno Liljefors and Lars Jonsson. Through May 14. The American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Ave., Minneapolis. Open Tues., Thur.-Sat. 12-4 p.m., Wed. 12-8 p.m. and Sun. 1-5 p.m. (closed Mondays and holidays). Admission: $5, $4 ages 62+, $3 ages 6-18, free for children under six and Institute members. Free admission for all the first Wednesday of each month. 612/871-4907 or www.americanswedishinst.org. Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
A workshop to guide you in shaking the winter blahs and, as Bev says, "show you how to make yourself your own sweetheart." Limited capacity. $5 fee, preregisteration required. Fairy Godmother, 3801 Grand Ave. S., Mpls. 612/825-1105 or YFGodmother@aol.com. www.FairyGodmotherOnline.com Start: 7:30 pm
In his new book, The Left Hand of God: Taking Back Our Country from the Religious Right, Lerner calls on the Left to listen to the spiritual needs of the American people, give up its fear of religion, and to distinguish between a domination oriented, Right-Hand-of God tradition and a more compassionate and hope-oriented Left-Hand-of God worldview. Michael Lerner will discuss politics and religion and his eight-point progressive spiritual covenant at St. Joan of Arc Church, 4537 Third Ave. S., Minneapolis. Co-sponsored by the Vincent | ||
02 / 16
(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 End: 8:00 pm
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: 02/03/2006 - 19:00
End: 02/26/2006 - 19:00
Based on the book by local actress and storyteller Isabell Monk, this play asks the question, "What is it like to be of mixed race?" Two girls' journeys through family history and the history of our nation reveal the answer; "I am generations of fiath mixed with lots of love. I AM HOPE!" $9, group rates available, Weds.-Sun., evening and matinee performances. SteppingStone Theatre, Landmark Center, Downtown St. Paul, 651/225-9265, http://www.steppingstonetheatre.org. (all day)
Start: 02/03/2006 - 20:00
End: 03/12/2006 - 14:00
Bain Boehlke directs and Guthrie favorites J.C. Cutler, Michelle O'Neill and Bob Davis perform in this new production of Harold Pinter's award-winning drama, Betrayal, an enthralling tale of adultery. (all day)
Start: 02/06/2006 - 10:00
End: 03/17/2006 - 17:00
New York-based artist and printmaker Lothar Osterburg presents a mysterious and magical world of fanciful bridges, shantytowns, and flying machines -- all actually small models he has built from found materials, which he then prints using the traditional photogravure process, bringing each scene to life with a range of subtle greys and rich dark tones. Through March 17; gallery hours Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Highpoint Center for Printmaking, 2638 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis. 612/871-1326, www.highpointprintmaking.org (all day)
Start: 02/08/2006 - 13:29
End: 05/14/2006 - 13:29
Paintings, photographs and sculpture by Sweden’s best-known and respected wildlife artists, with a special focus on the work of Bruno Liljefors and Lars Jonsson. Through May 14. The American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Ave., Minneapolis. Open Tues., Thur.-Sat. 12-4 p.m., Wed. 12-8 p.m. and Sun. 1-5 p.m. (closed Mondays and holidays). Admission: $5, $4 ages 62+, $3 ages 6-18, free for children under six and Institute members. Free admission for all the first Wednesday of each month. 612/871-4907 or www.americanswedishinst.org. Start: 7:00 pm
Women, on average, live 7 years longer, make 30% less than men, and take 11 years out of the work force, therefore they need different savings and investment strategies than men. This workshop, presented by Darla Kashian, will provide an educational overview for women about retirement, investing, budgeting, debt management, and insurance. To register, call Darla Kashian at 612-371-7832 or email at darla.kashian@rbcdain.com. Start: 7:00 pm
Whale Season is a literary murder mystery that delivers a hilarious, off-beat comic adventure about a south Florida community and the colorful characters who live there. Find out what happens when a Jesus wannabe creates a strange effect on the town and the people who live there. Award-winning author and former journalist Kelby is author of In the Company of Angels and Theater of the Stars. U of M Bookstore,Coffman Memorial Union, 300 Washington Ave. SE, Minneapolis. www.bookstore.umn.edu/genref/authors.html | ||
02 / 17
(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: 02/03/2006 - 19:00
End: 02/26/2006 - 19:00
Based on the book by local actress and storyteller Isabell Monk, this play asks the question, "What is it like to be of mixed race?" Two girls' journeys through family history and the history of our nation reveal the answer; "I am generations of fiath mixed with lots of love. I AM HOPE!" $9, group rates available, Weds.-Sun., evening and matinee performances. SteppingStone Theatre, Landmark Center, Downtown St. Paul, 651/225-9265, http://www.steppingstonetheatre.org. (all day)
Start: 02/03/2006 - 20:00
End: 03/12/2006 - 14:00
Bain Boehlke directs and Guthrie favorites J.C. Cutler, Michelle O'Neill and Bob Davis perform in this new production of Harold Pinter's award-winning drama, Betrayal, an enthralling tale of adultery. (all day)
Start: 02/06/2006 - 10:00
End: 03/17/2006 - 17:00
New York-based artist and printmaker Lothar Osterburg presents a mysterious and magical world of fanciful bridges, shantytowns, and flying machines -- all actually small models he has built from found materials, which he then prints using the traditional photogravure process, bringing each scene to life with a range of subtle greys and rich dark tones. Through March 17; gallery hours Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Highpoint Center for Printmaking, 2638 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis. 612/871-1326, www.highpointprintmaking.org (all day)
Start: 02/08/2006 - 13:29
End: 05/14/2006 - 13:29
Paintings, photographs and sculpture by Sweden’s best-known and respected wildlife artists, with a special focus on the work of Bruno Liljefors and Lars Jonsson. Through May 14. The American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Ave., Minneapolis. Open Tues., Thur.-Sat. 12-4 p.m., Wed. 12-8 p.m. and Sun. 1-5 p.m. (closed Mondays and holidays). Admission: $5, $4 ages 62+, $3 ages 6-18, free for children under six and Institute members. Free admission for all the first Wednesday of each month. 612/871-4907 or www.americanswedishinst.org. Start: 8:00 am
Start: 02/17/2006 - 08:00
End: 03/11/2006 - 20:00
Presented by Minnesota Center for Book Arts with Carleton College, this exhibition presents experiments in the book art format by 17 Iraqi artists spanning three generations. Dafatir is Arabic for notebook. Through March 17, free admission, open Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun.,11 a.m.-4 p.m. Open Book Lobby Gallery, 1011 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis. 612/215-2520, www.mnbookarts.org Start: 7:00 pm
To inaugurate their monthly video night, the bookstore will have a two-night showing of the video Fingersmith from the book by Sarah Waters. Fingersmith was originally broadcast on the BBC and features Oscar nominee Imelda Staunton. Amazon Bookstore Cooperative, 4755 Chicago Ave. S., Minneapolis. 612/821-9630, www.amazonbookstorecoop.com Start: 8:00 pm
Through music, movement and narration, this touching presentation honors the Hawaiians' struggle to keep alive the rich musical and cultural traditions nearly eradicated by the arrival of Captain Cook and American missionaries. Features musical and poetic compositions of Queen Lili'uokalani and several generations of Hawaiian monarchs. The Rose Ensemble welcomes early Hawaiian music scholar Dr. Amy Ku'uleialoha Stillman as preconcert discussion leader. Preconcert discussion at 7 p.m., postconcert reception sponsored by Roger Beck Florist and Peace Coffee. Feb. 17 & 18 at Sundin Music Hall (Hamline University), 1531 Hewitt Ave., Saint Paul; Feb. 19, 7 p.m., at St. Joan of Arc in Minneapolis ($25 & $15, general seating). 651/225-4340; www.roseensemble.org | ||
02 / 18
(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: 02/03/2006 - 19:00
End: 02/26/2006 - 19:00
Based on the book by local actress and storyteller Isabell Monk, this play asks the question, "What is it like to be of mixed race?" Two girls' journeys through family history and the history of our nation reveal the answer; "I am generations of fiath mixed with lots of love. I AM HOPE!" $9, group rates available, Weds.-Sun., evening and matinee performances. SteppingStone Theatre, Landmark Center, Downtown St. Paul, 651/225-9265, http://www.steppingstonetheatre.org. (all day)
Start: 02/03/2006 - 20:00
End: 03/12/2006 - 14:00
Bain Boehlke directs and Guthrie favorites J.C. Cutler, Michelle O'Neill and Bob Davis perform in this new production of Harold Pinter's award-winning drama, Betrayal, an enthralling tale of adultery. (all day)
Start: 02/06/2006 - 10:00
End: 03/17/2006 - 17:00
New York-based artist and printmaker Lothar Osterburg presents a mysterious and magical world of fanciful bridges, shantytowns, and flying machines -- all actually small models he has built from found materials, which he then prints using the traditional photogravure process, bringing each scene to life with a range of subtle greys and rich dark tones. Through March 17; gallery hours Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Highpoint Center for Printmaking, 2638 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis. 612/871-1326, www.highpointprintmaking.org (all day)
Start: 02/08/2006 - 13:29
End: 05/14/2006 - 13:29
Paintings, photographs and sculpture by Sweden’s best-known and respected wildlife artists, with a special focus on the work of Bruno Liljefors and Lars Jonsson. Through May 14. The American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Ave., Minneapolis. Open Tues., Thur.-Sat. 12-4 p.m., Wed. 12-8 p.m. and Sun. 1-5 p.m. (closed Mondays and holidays). Admission: $5, $4 ages 62+, $3 ages 6-18, free for children under six and Institute members. Free admission for all the first Wednesday of each month. 612/871-4907 or www.americanswedishinst.org. (all day)
Start: 02/17/2006 - 08:00
End: 03/11/2006 - 20:00
Presented by Minnesota Center for Book Arts with Carleton College, this exhibition presents experiments in the book art format by 17 Iraqi artists spanning three generations. Dafatir is Arabic for notebook. Through March 17, free admission, open Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun.,11 a.m.-4 p.m. Open Book Lobby Gallery, 1011 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis. 612/215-2520, www.mnbookarts.org Start: 9:00 am
End: 4:00 pm
Exhibits by native plant nurseries, landscape designers, restoration engineers, booksellers, & more, plus demonstrations and talks about sustainable landscaping, making hypertufa containers, designing for water quality, germinating seeds, “Kid- & Dog-friendly Native Plant Design,” making rain barrels, and a panel discussion on landscape design with native plants. Bring a drawing of your yard for free design advice. $7 admission includes a.m. coffee and rolls. Hennepin Technical College in Brooklyn Park. http://for-wild.org/chapters/twincities/expo.html Start: 10:00 am
End: 3:00 pm
An excellent opportunity for North Minneapolis homeowners and renters to connect with contractors, real estate agents, lenders and community organizations. Attendees can learn about home buying programs, including programs only available on the Northside. North Community High School, 1500 James Avenue N., Minneapolis. Day of event: Enter through the southwest corner of the school (14th Avenue at Knox Avenue) through doors 1, 28 or 29. For information about exhibit requirements and applications, please contact Kristin DeGrande at the Center for Energy and Environment at kdegrande@mncee.org or at 612-335-5881. www.northhousingfair.com Start: 11:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
Shelley Nelson, a regular storyteller here, is great with kids of all ages. Amazon Bookstore Cooperative, 4755 Chicago Ave. S., Minneapolis. 612/821-9630, www.amazonbookstorecoop.com Start: 7:00 pm
To inaugurate their monthly video night, the bookstore will have a two-night showing of the video Fingersmith from the book by Sarah Waters. Fingersmith was originally broadcast on the BBC and features Oscar nominee Imelda Staunton. Amazon Bookstore Cooperative, 4755 Chicago Ave. S., Minneapolis. 612/821-9630, www.amazonbookstorecoop.com Start: 7:00 pm
Presented by T.S.K. Theatre (NYC/MPLS). A modern-vaudevillian, tragicomic triptych about the mysterious properties of addition and subtraction. Yarns are spun and unraveled, people are mourned and reinvented and worlds appear and disappear, in a seamless combination of dance, theatre and sketch comedy. $12, doors open at 6. Bryant-Lake Bowl, 810 W. Lake St., Minneapolis, 612/825-8949, www.bryantlakebowl.com Start: 8:00 pm
Through music, movement and narration, this touching presentation honors the Hawaiians' struggle to keep alive the rich musical and cultural traditions nearly eradicated by the arrival of Captain Cook and American missionaries. Features musical and poetic compositions of Queen Lili'uokalani and several generations of Hawaiian monarchs. The Rose Ensemble welcomes early Hawaiian music scholar Dr. Amy Ku'uleialoha Stillman as preconcert discussion leader. Preconcert discussion at 7 p.m., postconcert reception sponsored by Roger Beck Florist and Peace Coffee. Feb. 17 & 18 at Sundin Music Hall (Hamline University), 1531 Hewitt Ave., Saint Paul; Feb. 19, 7 p.m., at St. Joan of Arc in Minneapolis ($25 & $15, general seating). 651/225-4340; www.roseensemble.org | ||
