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
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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art by gregory euclide
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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photo by xavier tavera
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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