Wednesday, November 28, 2007

Weekend What's What 11/28-12/2

PUNK'D

Sid Vicious once said ""Today everything's a conflict of interest". With everything going on this weekend you'll need to keep your itinerary tight - from circuit bending to punk rock, the Twin Cities shows it's grass roots in more ways than one. Make your decisions wisely and set your sights on the maximum amount of fun.

xo-l'étoile

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WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 28TH

All Over but the Shouting Book Release Party

@ 1st Avenue
701 1st Ave N
Downtown Mpls

7pm / 18+ / $8

Jim Walsh, the Cities' most prolific rock n' roll writer, recently put pen to page in honor of our own hometown heroes: The Replacements. Walsh - friend, conspirator and fan – crafted a heartfelt collection of stories, quotes, and thoughts on one of the 1980's best loved bands.

Tonight join Jim and many musical locals in the Main Room AND the Entry to celebrate.

Click HERE to order the book!

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THURSDAY NOVEMBER 29TH

Walker Free Thursdays feat. Festival of Appropriation

@ The Walker Art Center
1750 Hennepin Ave.
Minneapolis

5-9pm Circuit Bending Workshop in Star Tribune Art Lab

7:30pm Live performance by Beatrix*JAR

8pm Film Screening of Coleman Miller's "Uso Justo" and "Minneapolis Summit"

The Festival of Appropriation continues tonight with extended events at the Walker. Join Bianca Pettis and Jacob Aaron Roske of Beatrix*JAR for an entertaining and experimental circuit bending workshop along with a live performance. Also check out Coleman Miller's "Uso Justo" and film collage presentation in the lecture room and appropriation inspired video work in the Walker Lobby.

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FRIDAY ART PICK: JAMES GULLIVER HANCOCK

Australian curator and visual artist James Gulliver Hancock is an artistic jack of all trades, but it was his amazing graphic design and animation that caught l'étoile's eye. Combining hand-drawn typography, photography, vector illustration and more, Hancock's work stands out as fine art as much it identifies with modern graphic design.

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FRIDAY NOVEMBER 30TH

Festival of Appropriation Closing Party

@ The Kitty Cat Klub
14th & University
Dinkytown

9pm / 21+ / Free

The Festival of Appropriation's closing party not-so-secretly doubles as Beatrix*JAR's CD release celebration. Get experimental with electronic manipulators Ghostband and Beatrix*JAR, then stay put for a late night mash-up dance party with DJ Bach. One-stop Friday entertainment shopping.

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FRIDAY NOVEMBER 30TH (THROUGH DEC. 1ST)

No Coast Craft-o-Rama

@ Midtown Global Market
Lake & Chicago
Minneapolis

3-8pm Friday
9am-5pm Saturday

Over 100 of the cities best crafty creatives come together to sell their wares at the annual No Coast Craft-o-Rama. This top-shelf knick-knackers dream come true will not only feature the most thoughtful of gifts (for yourself and others) but also live music all day and of course the always enticing Midtown Global Market itself.

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FRIDAY NOVEMBER 30TH (THROUGH DEC. 1ST)

MCAD Art Sale

@ MCAD
2501 Stevens Ave.
Minneapolis

Friday: 6-9pm / $35

Saturday: 9am-5pm / Free

Find the next "big thing" at MCAD's always anticipated annual art sale. To make sure you get your masterpiece, attend Friday's preview party for a very reasonable $35, otherwise join the masses on Saturday when the event opens to the public.

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FRIDAY NOVEMBER 30TH

DJ ESP Woody McBride Ski Lodge Disco

@ Trollhaugen
Skolhaugen Lounge
2232 100th Ave
Dresser, WI 54009

9pm-1am / Free

Defrost your inner-snow bunny tonight at Trollhaugen. Local electronic music pioneer Woody McBride will warm you up with his unique brand of minimal techno alongside special guests Kris J, St.Vitas, and The Push. All this, a mere 30 minutes from the Twin Cities!

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FRIDAY NOVEMBER 30TH

Unknown Prophets

@ Mayslacks
1428 4th St. NE
Northeast Mpls

9pm / 21+

Northeast Minneapolis hip hoppers, The Unknown Prophets, bring their positively charged flav to Mayslacks tonight. Join the boys as they kick it old school - near their old school. No, really, they went to Edison, just up the street. Omar Bliss and Maria Isa open.

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FRIDAY NOVEMBER 30TH

Dillinger 4 & MDC

@ 7th St. Entry
701 1st. Ave. N
Downtown Mpls

5pm / All Ages / $8

Local punksters Dillinger 4 meet hardcore classics MDC at the Entry tonight for some definite auditory damage. Ear plugs recommended!

BONUS: Dillinger 4 plays an additional show at 9:30 for the 21+ crowd featuring STNNNG and the Brokedowns

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COOL LINK: MOCOLOCO

Check out MoCoLoco - a web magazine showcasing the most rousing modern design and architecture around. There you'll find everything from fiber optic table cloths to the cleverest assortment of accessories and home furnishings we've come across in one place.

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SATURDAY DECEMBER 1ST

To Search to See

@ Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Harrison Photography Gallery 365
2400 3rd Ave. South
Minneapolis

10am-5pm / Free

Second in a two-part exhibition celebrating lifelong collector, Fredrick B. Scheel's donation of over 400 photographs to the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. Scheel's collection is an impressive history of photography, ranging from the late 19th century to the 1960's, including such notables as David Octavius Hill, Henri Cartier-Breson, Gordon Parks and more.

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SATURDAY DECEMBER 1ST

Luna Vinca Holiday Shopping Party

@ Luna Vinca
3344 Hennepin Ave.
Minneapolis

Noon-4pm

Uptown boutique Luna Vinca opens it's doors for a holiday shopping extravaganza. Snap up all your cute and tasteful holiday needs such as ornaments, wreaths, gifts and more. Robyne Robinson will be on hand to showcase her amazing jewelry line, Rox Minneapolis!

BONUS: Can't make it Saturday? Hit Cafe Brenda at 300 1st Ave. North on Sunday from 10am-2pm for their Holiday Bazaar which will also feature Rox Minneapolis.

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SATURDAY DECEMBER 1ST

Vinyl Venus' Space Lounge

@ 331 Club
13th & University
Northeast Mpls

9pm / 21+ / Free

Iconic Minneapolis goth-rockers, All the Pretty Horses, unplug tonight for their first ever acoustic performance. The impenetrable Venus De Mars' rich and intense vocals and the band's impressive musical skills can definitely stand alone.

BONUS: Venus DJ's before and after the set: 70's glam, punk and other rare jewels.

DOUBLE BONUS: $2.50 Vodka Collins

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SATURDAY DECEMBER 1ST

Nuestra Frida

@ Casket Arts Building
681 17th Avenue NE
Northeast Mpls

7-11pm / Free

Grupo Soap Del Corazon, founded in 2000 by Xavier Tavera and Douglas Padilla, was formed to highlight the delicious Latin spice flavoring the Minneapolis art scene. The group's impressive achievements include exhibitions at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, numerous international projects and regional collaborations. Tonight's collective exhibition, "Nuestra Frida (Our Frida)", celebrates the work of famed Mexican artist Frida Kahlo.

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SATURDAY DECEMBER 1ST

Ice Palace, Captain Yonder, and Murzik

Soulful indie-rockers Ice Palace, kick off a U.S. tour in support of their latest release - "Bright Leaf Left", a moody and affecting collection of musical storytelling. A perfect compliment to the ambiance, Captain Yonder and Murzik open.

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MUSIC PICK: CHEMICAL HAWK

Sonically inclined duo Jeff Jordan and Zachary Ness charm with their candy coated beats and synth-sexy vox. Keep these birds on your radar - they are definitely pointed skyward.

The boys sat down with us for a quick chat this week...


How would you describe your sound?

Courageous laptop bubblegum. Pure pop for tomorrow. The power of faith and myth explored through motifs of love and heartache.

What is your creative process for making music together?

Blood is routinely spilled. Jeff writes the songs on a guitar or keyboard and maps them out on Zach's laptop. Zach then messes around w/ them for a couple of days and Jeff returns later to tell him what he thinks of them.

Are you coming out with a full length CD soon?

We have enough material for an album. It's really a matter of resources at this point. We'd also like to write a few more gems. We'll definitely put out an EP this winter.


Can you describe your dream dates for all the ladies?

Jeff: Someone who inspires me, makes me laugh, has a big butt, doesn't take shit too seriously, and will save me from the darkness.

Zach: We go to my horse ranch, and go on a horse back ride to a place where I have a picnic set up. Where we will eat and drink strawberry wine, and then ride off into the sunset.

Any shows coming up we should know about?

We have an upcoming show at the Triple Rock sometime in December but the date has not been nailed down. Unfortunately our outsider status and lack of basic networking skills has left our calendar quite open.

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SUNDAY DECEMBER 2ND

Northeast Punk Nite

@ Stasius
Lowry & University
Northeast Mpls

9pm / 21+ / $5

Its a riot in Northeast! Find your old face-metal and come to Stasiu's Place tonight for a punk rock ruckus to beat the band(s), including 24 Reasons Why, Our Own End, and U.F.K.

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M.I.A. After Party @ Foundation

Our friends from Louder Than Bombs always know how to get the party crackin' - and the M.I.A. after party was no exception. After the sold-out show at 1st Ave, people in the know flocked to Foundation for a late-night shindig that included almost all of M.I.A.'s tourmates taking control of the stage at one point or another. Chuck English of the Cool Kids, Low B (of Low B & Diplo), and Rye Rye collectively slayed the crowd with their bangin' beats and incredible energy. M.I.A. herself could even be seen getting down-low throughout the night with her mates!

Big thanks to the always fantastic C-Rocka and Jon Jon for inviting l'etoile to co-sponsor this event!

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Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Weekend What's What 11/22-11/25

JIVE TURKEY

Thanksgiving. When you were little, it kicked off the official countdown to holiday gift-getting. Horray! Now it likely means braving airport hell, stale-smelling elders, "creative" cooking and forced football watching. Yikes! Hardly what the Pilgrims had in mind....

While you're sleeping off the tryptophan, remember to give a little thanks, if only for the long weekend!

xo-l'étoile

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THURSDAY NOVEMBER 22ND

l'étoile knows that most likely, you won't be doing the cooking tomorrow. That's ok. Neither will we. However, it is good form to bring a little something something. So if you can't bring the food, you can bring the beverage. Here's a suggestion:

After the feast, stake your claim on the couch, flip on the parade and try out a new favorite beer: Sprecher. The Special Amber Lager is boss, but also try such flavors such as "Bourbon Barrel Scotch Ale" or "Black Bavarian". Peruse everything from premium reserve to limited release brews - most available in party sized 16 oz. bottles for the non-faint of heart.

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FRIDAY ART PICK: RAMON MUXTER

By Kate Iverson + Susannah Dodge

Ramon Muxter, notorious photographer and our dear friend passed away last week. He was 62. It would take pages and pages to recount even a few tales from his amazing life, so we'll sum him up with his own words: "Listen. I'm famous. Fuck you. Call me."


For Muxter, photography was a wild and wonderful extension of his lifestyle. He was known in the 1970s and 80s New York art scene for his carousing and off-the-cuff shooting style. Muxter captured celebrities such as Mae West, Madonna, Tom Waits, Divine, William Burroughs and more in candid and often moving moments. His subject matter ranged from the seedy underbellies of New York and Minneapolis to captivating, stark portraits of family and friends.



Muxter walked the walk; he was no casual observer. "I was hanging out with bikers when they were tough - before all that Harley shit. I'm famous. I want to shoot you in stockings."

Our personal experiences with Muxter (who we affectionately dubbed "Ray Ray") were as raucous as they were memorable. Always first to say the most inappropriate thing and never afraid to tell you exactly what he thought; his outrageous stories, brashly charming personality and charisma were addictive. And underneath, he was sweet to the core.


We'll miss you Ray Ray! You taught us while life is precious, its not always meant to be taken seriously. Most importantly, you taught us about laughter. There's nothing better than the laugh of a surly man who's been smoking cigarettes for 40 years. We'll never forget that laugh.

Ramon Muxter has shown in galleries across the country and has over seventy photographs in the permanent collection at the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Click the link below to view more of his work.

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FRIDAY NOVEMBER 23RD (THROUGH THE NEW YEAR)

Evolution Salon Happy Hour

@ Evolution Salon
2836 Lyndale Ave. S
Uptown

5-8pm / Prices Vary

Stop by Evolution Salon any Friday now through the New Year to get your hair did and your face painted before the big night out. Get pretty with makeup services and blowouts at special, discounted rates by Evolution's talented team.

Appointments are necessary so follow the link below to make one now!

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FRIDAY NOVEMBER 23RD

Charlie Parr & Roma Di Luna

@ The Nomad
519 Cedar Ave. S
West Bank

9pm / 21+ / $5

The Duluth picker captivates tonight with his special brand of bluesy folk music. Roma di Luna kicks things off. Part of The Onion's "I'm in a promising local band" compilation release.

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COOL LINK: NDEUR SHOES

Toronto-based graffiti artist Mathieu Missiaen is about to make an offer you shouldn't refuse. Send him your favorite leather shoes and he'll make them into a masterpiece. This 25 year-old artist is gaining plenty of attention for his slick shoe designs, so treat yourself to an original pair of Ndeur's while you can still afford it.

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SATURDAY NOVEMBER 24TH

Holiday Lights

@ Rice Park
5th St. W & Market St.
Downtown St.Paul

4-6pm / Free

Bundle up and join in Rice Park's annual holiday tradition. Witness the illumination of 60,000+ lights and help celebrate the grand opening of the new Winterskate Rink.

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SATURDAY NOVEMBER 24TH

BLACK/Spectral Sound feat. Lee Curtiss

@ 1st Ave VIP Room
701 1st Ave. N
Downtown Mpls

10pm / 18+ / $7

Spectral Sound begins a bi-monthly situation in the VIP room in conjunction with HOME's BLACK Saturdays. This week's guest DJ is Lee Curtiss, a rising techno-celeb who's live PA performance is unforgettable. Get there early for free Spectral Sound and Ghostly International gifts.

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SATURDAY NOVEMBER 24TH

Anti-Columbus Day Celebration

@ The Fine Line
318 1st Ave. N
Downtown Mpls

8pm / 21+ / $11.50

This annual hip hoppity art party features well-known locals such as Los Nativos, DJ Nikoless, Plain Ole Bill, Jimmy 2 Times and more.

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SATURDAY NOVEMBER 24TH

VHS or Beta

@ 7th St Entry
701 1ST Ave. N
Downtown Mpls

9pm / 18+ / $13

Kentucky new-wavers VHS or Beta stop by the entry tonight to mesmerize with their French-house, dance-punk groove. Moving Units and Moongoons open.

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SATURDAY NOVEMBER 24TH

Moongoons All-Nighter featuring DJ Apollo

@ 117 Washington Ave. N
Downtown Mpls
(next to Sinners and above the bike shop)

1am / $10 (includes beer & cd)

After Party anyone? We are crossing our fingers that DJ Apollo busts out his mid-nineties alter-ego "Ralph Lauren"! Either way, you'll definitely learn your astronomy on the dance floor tonight with Apollo, the Moongoons and DJ Bach.

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SATURDAY NOVEMBER 24TH

Thanks Dude!

@ DEFI
not-so-secret-location
Downtown Mpls

Midnight-Sunrise / $5

"Rad-tastical 80's surfer gear" is your fashion statement tonight at DEFI. A bitchin' lineup of DJs tempt in two rooms: Centrific, Ian Lehman, Bankie Phones, DJ Talk Radio, Naughty Wood, Smak 10,000, Grandmother Grant. Should you go? Like totally!

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SUNDAY MUSIC PICK: BEATRIX*JAR

Beatrix*JAR's latest release "Golden Fuzz" hits shelves next week! Don't miss this innovative audio art duo live at the Walker Art Center November 29th and the Kitty Cat Klub November 30th. Both events are brought to you by the Festival of Appropriation, presented by mnartists.org.

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Thursday, November 15, 2007

Weekend What's What 11/15-11/20

BABY, YOU'RE AN ART STAR

They don't call us the Minni-Apple for nothin'! Minneapolis artists have been making their mark for years – from longtime art scene staples to budding art students, the consistancy of creativity in our fair cities spans generations. This weekend is no exception with openings featuring work by some of our most-talked abouts as well as our soon-to-be-most-talked abouts! From the tax accountant who throws gorgeous art parties to the high-end salon who gives solo shows to up and coming artists - Minneapolis is making art history every day that goes by.

xo-l'étoile

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THURSDAY NOVEMBER 15TH

When the Sidewalk Ends Film Screening

@ The Riverview Theater
3800 42nd Ave. S
Minneapolis

9:30pm / $5

When the Sidewalk Ends is a hypnotic tale of a road trip to revenge; and how lonely and tiresome that journey can be.

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FRIDAY ART PICK: ADAM STENNETT

New York based artist Adam Stennett's realistic works are so detailed that telling them from actual photographs is a challenge. A master of oil and acrylic, and an accomplished video artist, Stennett’s art is global. A fine eye for capturing the fine points, his paintings communicate textures and light so genuine, you might not be able to resist copping a feel.

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FRIDAY NOVEMBER 17TH

ICON: Paintings by Nicholas Harper

@ Rogue Buddha
357 13th Ave NE
Northeast Mpls

7-11pm / Free

Nicholas Harper's latest works combines classical portraiture with dream-like elements, rich colors and textural ambiance. One of Minneapolis' most reputable artists, Harper was recently named one of the top 10 artists to watch by CNN, and his gallery highlighted as a Minneapolis art hotspot by GQ Magazine.

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FRIDAY NOVEMBER 16TH

Honeymoon feat. The Glamour (Diamonds)

@ 1st Ave. VIP Room
701 1st Ave. N.
Downtown Mpls

10pm / 18+ / $3 ($10 t-shirt admission)

The Moongoons move their wildly popular monthly dance extravaganza to the VIP Room effective immediately. Bust out that Notre Dame sweatshirt because this month’s dress code is Frat Party!

BONUS 1: Asher Diamonds from The GLAMOUR pops in as guest DJ.

BONUS 2: For a $10 admission fee pick up a limited edition Moongoons t-shirt!

Sponsored by l'étoile magazine and Beautiful/Decay

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FRIDAY NOVEMBER 16TH

Unknown Order

@ Varsity Theater
14th & 4th
Dinkytown

8pm / 18+ / $8

Sacre Bleu Wine throws a red hot party tonight at the Varsity featuring an impressive list of local rock stars. The catch? The lineup order will be drawn at random, so get there early to make sure you catch your faves. Featuring The Alarmists, Ari Herstand, This Worlds Fair, and White Light Riot.

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FRIDAY NOVEMBER 16TH

John Grider

@ Cliche
24th & Lyndale
Uptown

7-9pm / Free

Another of our rising local stars is John Grider. Whether it be a huge outdoor mural or a small canvas, a Grider piece in/on your domicile is a coup. His latest body of work is on display at Cliché, opening tonight!

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17

These Elves Went To Art School

@ Fox Tax
503 1st Ave NE
Minneapolis

6-11pm / Free

Twin Cities creatives were challenged to create work no larger than 4”x 4” for this one of a kind show. Look for your favorite local artist (there are 35 of them in the show!) and perhaps a few fancy stocking stuffers. Not only that, but a Fox party is never a dull affair.

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SATURDAY NOVEMBER 17th

Millions Billions

@ The Kitty Cat Klub
14th & University
Dinkytown

10pm / 21+

Ned "Millions Billions" Lampert will flip hot wax for your listening (and dancing) pleasure tonight in the stylin' ambiance that is the Kitty Cat Klub.

BONUS: Visit Ned’s blog for updates, shows, and downloadable party mixes!

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SATURDAY NOVEMBER 17TH

Three Gorges: Artist Panel and Opening Reception

@ Minnesota Center for Photography
165 13th Ave NE
Minneapolis

Presentations: 4:30pm
Opening Reception: 7-9pm

The Three Gorges Dam is the world’s largest hydroelectric barrier, spanning the Yangtze River in Hubei Province, China. The photographs in this exhibit explore the universal and controversial issue of water control and its effects on the environment, and people. Twenty-two artists (Chinese and otherwise) contributed work to this exhibit, creating a unique portrait of a project so large that it’s been said to affect the Earth’s rotation.

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SATURDAY NOVEMBER 17th

Ultimate Landscape

@ Gallery 13
302 13th Ave NE
Minneapolis

7-10pm / Free

Over 40 artists contribute to what will be an extreme visual overload! We were lucky enough to get a tiny sneak peek at some of the amazing work - which ranges from sound collage to sculpture and everything in between.

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SATURDAY NOVEMBER 17th

Constriction Zone

@ Franklin Art Works
1021 East Franklin Ave
Minneapolis

6-8pm / Free

New York-based artist Nicola Lopez brings her fascination with technological and architectural growth to Minneapolis with a site-specific installation for Franklin Art Works.

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SUNDAY MUSIC PICK: THINGS KINGS DO

This is one of the most charming mixes we have EVER heard! Minneapolis party-rockin' cool kids King Otto and Mike the 2600 King team up to bring you a mixed and mashed up masterpiece of golden oldies that will blow your dance party's mind.

Listen to the sampler, order the cd, and pick up some Burlesque Design swag while you're at it - it's almost that time of year again and nothing says "thoughful" like local art and music!

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SUNDAY NOVEMBER 18TH

Bridget Ritzinger

@ Olive Salon
1506 Nicollet Ave.
Minneapolis

7:30-10pm / Free

Local artist Bridget Ritzinger brings her eerie and skeletal sculpture work into the limelight for a month-long run at Olive Salon, opening tonight.

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MONDAY NOVEMBER 19TH

Hot Roxx Birthday Bash

@ The Hexagon
2600 27th Ave. S.
Minneapolis

10pm / 21+ / Free

Clip a koala on your best cowl neck and comb out your corduroys. DJs Macku$ and Jen (l’etoile’s senior beauty editor!) dazzle with the best local talent, covering tunes from arguably the best decade for music – the 70’s. Help blow out the candle on their first anniversary at the Hex tonight and bring Monday nights into the weekend! This early week, l’etoile – endorsed party is NOT to be missed. Featuring Vampire Hands/Thunder in the Valley, Nightinghales, and Show Me Anatomy.

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TUESDAY NOVEMBER 20TH

M.I.A. After Party Feat. Low B

@ Foundation
10 S. 5th St.
Downtown Mpls

11pm / 18+ / $10 ($5 w/ 1st Ave wristband)

Sorry kids, the M.I.A. show at 1st Avenue is SOLD OUT! But, you can still get your party fix at Foundation tonight. Low B (of Hollertronix and long time M.I.A. tourmate) hops between venues to keep the party going into the wee hours. Local DJ crew, The Moongoons kick things off, along with a special appearance by Baltimore's Rye Rye. Who knows who else might make a late night appearance?

Presented by Louder than Bombs and Co-sponsored by l'étoile magazine!

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