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




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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