Wednesday, March 26, 2008

Weekend What's What 3/26-3/31

LADIES FIRST

There are no shortage of adjectives when it comes to describing Twin Cities artists of the female persuasion. Some terms that come to mind are: uber-talented, amazing, brilliant, unstoppable, and of course, cool-as-all-get-out! This weekend, take a moment to appreciate the fairer sex by checking out events that range from cocktail parties, to art fundraisers, to film screenings, to CD release parties and more. Don't worry, the boys aren't too shabby this week either.

In other news, we are pleased to announce the latest extension of our brand: l'étoile agency. Click the image below to check it out!

xo-l'étoile

CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE AGENCY PAGE
Photo Credit Eric Eul for l'étoile agency
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CONGRATULATIONS TO US!

mnartists.org and MNfashion recently announced the results of the first MNFashion Flash contest and l'étoile's "Bombs Over Burbia" image was one of three awesome winners selected! Thanks to the amazing team of contributors that made it happen: Angie Hanson, Eric Eul, Sheila Anderson, Jennifer Bighley, Nellie Carnahan, Nicole Chittenden, Molly Roark, Cliche, Swank Dollar, Anthem Heart, Kjurek Couture, Patina, Kristen Rutrner, Erin Smith, Gerrit Hodd.

CLICK TO CHECK OUT ALL THREE WINNING TEAMS!
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WEDNESDAY MARCH 26TH

Wine & Women Wednesdays

@ The Guthrie
Target Lounge, level 4
818 S. 2nd St.
Minneapolis

9-11pm / Free

Join l'étoile's very own Arts Editor Kate Iverson and The Rake's Associate Publisher Kristin Henning as they host the last installment of the Guthrie's "Women and Wine Wednesdays", a cocktail party in honor of Women's History Month featuring cool chicks and hot music from the Double Trouble DJs. Come take in the classy ambiance of the Guthrie and start some interesting conversations tonight!

CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE GUTHRIE SITE
photo by Digital Crush
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THURSDAY MARCH 27TH

Curiosity

@ Design Within Reach www.dwr.com
2939 Hennepin Ave. S.
Uptown

6-9pm / Free

mplsart.com and Design Within Reach join forces and encourage you to explore curiosity and its role in creativity and design. See the premiere of Brew Creative's short film "Curiosity" featuring photographer Xavier Tavera and architect and designer Ralph Rapson. Stick around for refreshments and the beautiful work of photographer Xavier Tavera on display in the studio.

CLICK FOR THIS ART EVENT AND MORE AT MPLSART.COM
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THURSDAY MARCH 27TH

Hands in the Dark: Last Night!

@ 331 Club
13th & University
Northeast Mpls

9pm / 21+ / Free

Join host Jonathan Ackerman and friends for their final blowout at the 331. This is the last night you will be able to cut a rug, drink a cheap Cosmo, and flirt it up with some of the cities coolest DJs at one of our favorite neighborhood bars. Featuring Zoo Animal and DJ Bach.

CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE HITD MYSPACE
photo + design by Digital Crush
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THURSDAY MARCH 27TH

sur Seine Preview & Fundraiser

@ Black Dog Café
4th & Broadway
Lowertown St.Paul

7pm / All Ages

Minnesota rubs elbows into the international jazz scene this Thursday at the Black Dog Café. Help make the Twin Cities even more worldly by bidding on art and other items, listening to amazing music, and drinking some fancy wine at this cozy Lowertown spot. Proceeds from the fundraiser go towards transporting European musicians to jazz up our Minnesotan ears for the annual sur Seine Festival May 15th-25th.

CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE BLACK DOG SITE
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FRIDAY VOLTAGE PICK: KERRY RILEY

Fashion designer Kerry Riley established her popular brand, Red Shoe Clothing Company, in 2002. Since then, she has earned a reputable following by creating well-fit, professionally constructed ready-to-wear, custom clothing and leather harnesses for both men and women. See Kerry's newest line featured in this year's Voltage: Fashion Amplified at 1st Avenue on April 16th!

Red Shoe Clothing Company designs are sold exclusively at Cliché in Uptown.

CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE VOLTAGE SITE
photo credit: Nic Marshall
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FRIDAY MARCH 28TH

Greil Marcus w/ The Mekons

@ Fitzgerald Theater
10 East Exchange St.
Downtown St.Paul

8pm / $20

What happens when a legendary rock writer, a classic punk/alt country band, a suave interviewer and a pubic radio station team up? An intelligent pop culture explosion! Former Rolling Stone editor and cultural critic Greil Marcus picked the Mekons to accompany him for The Current Fakebook series at the Fitzgerald tonight. Now he’s asking if you’ll be there too. Say yes?

BONUS: Check our listing below for the after party/art show at the Rogue Buddha Gallery!

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FRIDAY MARCH 28TH

Jon Langford & Rico Bell

@ The Rogue Buddha
357 13th Ave. NE
Northeast Mpls

Friday:10pm-1am
Saturday: Noon-5pm
Sunday: 3-8pm

Head to the Rogue Buddha Gallery for a late-night opening party for this 3-day-only art exhibit featuring the work of the Mekons’ Jon Langford and Rico Bell. Mingle with the artists, check out their amazing work, sip some wine, and kiss the bartender!

CLICK FOR THIS ART EVENT AND MORE AT MPLSART.COM
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FRIDAY MARCH 28TH

DJ Bach

@ Temple
1201 Harmon Place
10pm / Free

Join the ever bust-a-moveable DJ Bach for an evening of lounge and dance music, set to the swanky backdrop of the Shinto Lounge at Temple. Nosh on appetizer and sushi specials, order fancy signature cocktails, and take in some serious eye candy.

CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE TEMPLE SITE
photo by Digital Crush
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FRIDAY MARCH 28TH

The Haves Have It CD Release Party

@ The Hex
2600 27th Ave.
Minneapolis

10pm / 21+ / Free

The Hexagon is always free. The Haves Have It are always good. Their newly released CD will prove it tonight. These lovely ladies know what to do with their guitars, so let them show you how to rock! Featuring National Bird, Splinter Cells, and Communist Daughter.

CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE HAVES HAVE IT MYSPACE
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FRIDAY MARCH 28TH

Panther w/ Unicorn Basement

@ The 7th St. Entry
701 1st Ave. N
Minneapolis

8pm / 21+ / $6

Why do all good things hail from either Portland, OR or the Twin Cities? We don’t know, but the union of Panther (PDX) and our very own Unicorn Basement will blast you into the electronic future. Prepare for keytars, girls with awesome haircuts, and a lot of screaming.

CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE PANTHER MYSPACE
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COOL LINK: A+R STORE

Los Angeles duo Rose Apodaca and Andy Griffith opened their small design boutique in Silverlake (LA's creative mecca) in 2005 and have since gone on to not only open a second shop, but also a dynamic online store where we can all benefit from their good taste. Apodaca and Griffith hand-select the coolest of cool contemporary artifacts from housewares to accessories to make sure you are sleek and stylish from the kitchen to the club.

CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE A+R SITE
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SATURDAY MARCH 29TH

Women with Vision Short Films

@ Walker Cinema
1750 Hennepin Ave.
Minneapolis

2pm / $8 ($6 Members)

The Walker’s Women With Vision Series compiles 8 short films by women from around the globe. Hailing from far-flung countries like Austria, Mexico and Japan, you can gain a worldly view without leaving the Cinema.

CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE WALKER SITE
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SATURDAY MARCH 29TH

Burlesque Surprise Party

@ First Amendment Gallery
1101 Stinson Blvd
Basement Studio
Northeast Mpls

7-10pm / Free

While you've probably had the good fortune to party it up with the Burlesque Design crew at First Amendment Gallery on many previous occasions, tonight is special. For the first time, the gallery will be wall to wall with work from the Burlesque group themselves - dating from the turn of the 21st century to now. Not to be outdone by their previous events, you can expect the guys to bring you an all around experience with projections, DJs, new merch, and of course, beer.

CLICK FOR THIS ART EVENT AND MORE AT MPLSART.COM
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SATURDAY MARCH 29TH

Cynde x Cynde

@ Northrup King Building
1500 Jackson St. NE
Studio 322
Northeast Mpls

6-10pm / $10 Suggested Donation

Cancer sucks. The Twin Cities' art community rules. Good forces triumph tonight with a benefit for Cynde Randall’s medical expenses. The list of artists donating their work tops the hundred mark, starting at a mere $25. Improve your bare walls and your karma tonight by heading down to the Northrup King Building.

CLICK FOR THIS ART EVENT AND MORE AT MPLSART.COM
art by Cynde Randall
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SATURDAY MARCH 29TH

Attitude City

@ Clubhouse Jager
923 Washington Ave.
North Loop

10pm / 21+ / Free

Get your body rock on tonight at the Clubhouse with Minneapolis party starters/sex symbols Attitude City! The boys will be burning up the dancefloor all night for the pretty people so put on your best party costume and get thee to Jager!

BONUS: Download AC's latest mix HERE for free!

CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE ATTITUDE CITY SITE
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SATURDAY MARCH 29TH

Buildings Farwell Show & CD Release

@ The Uptown Bar
3018 Hennepin Ave. S.
Uptown

8pm / 21+ / $5

Join local rock n' rollers Buildings at the Uptown tonight as they play their very last show, which also happens to be their CD release party. To ease your sorrow, they've invited all their friends to bring the noise (complaints) and rock out in style with them. Featuring The Nina The Pinta, Brothers Quetico, Torch the Spires, Power of 2, and Ratt Poison.

CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE BUILDINGS MYSPACE
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SATURDAY MARCH 29TH

Miscreants of Tiny Town Closing Party

@ The Belfry Center
3753 Bloomington Ave. S.
Minneapolis

7-9pm / Free (donations encouraged)

Alex Kuno’s Miscreants of Tiny Town is the closest we'll get to seeing the otherworld of children's fears and nineteenth century ghosts. Nightmarish scenes come off as sublime, and hollowed eyes seem inviting in this bizarre world of anxiety and depraved ne'er-do-wells.

CLICK FOR THIS ART EVENT AND MORE AT MPLSART.COM
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SATURDAY MARCH 29TH

Freezepop

@ Ground Zero
15 4th Street NE
Northeast Mpls

6pm / 18+ / $12 Adv - $15 Door

Electropop delivered all the way from infamous Allston, Massachusetts. Happy electronic music is Freezepop’s specialty and despite the gloomy venue, you can expect pop-tastic good vibes all around. Local band Joy Electric sets the mood with their take on German pop.

CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE FREEZEPOP MYSPACE
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SATURDAY MARCH 29TH

Art Attack on the Suburbs

@ Grumpy's Roseville
2801 Snelling Ave. N
Roseville

10pm-2am / 21+ / Free

Longtime Minneapolis staple, Grumpy's Bar, makes the leap into suburbia by opening a new location in Roseville. However, don't expect this Grumpy's to be less cool than the Downtown or Northeast locations - tonight's grand opening festivities will not only include an OX-OP-inspired art show with work by Shag, but also an unveiling of local artist John Grider's new mural, a DJ set by the amazing Lori Barbero (of Babes in Toyland fame), and a screening of Purge of Dissidents. Roseville just gained some cool points.

CLICK FOR THIS AND OTHER ART EVENTS AT MPLSART.COM
art by Shag
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SUNDAY MUSIC PICK: HEARTSREVOLUTION

NYC synth-poppers, HEARTSREVOLUTION, create an interesting blend of rough and smooth with their danceably ear-bending electro-pop. With vocals that seem to float effortlessly between angel-voiced sweetness and Kathleen Hannah inspired screeching, this charismatic boyfriend/girlfriend duo (and current darlings of the blogsphere), are destined to be hitting your ipod in no time.

CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE HEARTSREVOLUTION MYSPACE
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SUNDAY MARCH 30TH

Fire Sale!

@ Allen's House
3519 Lyndale Ave. N
Minneapolis

Noon-4pm / Free

Amazing local artist and l'étoile contributor Allen Brewer is cleaning out his closet! Stop in to his recently sold abode to snap up deals on over 180 reasonably priced original works of art, all under $100!

CLICK FOR THIS ART EVENT AND MORE AT MPLSART.COM
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SUNDAY MARCH 30TH

Music Matinee

@ Open Book Coffee Gallery
1011 Washington Ave.
Minneapolis

1:30pm / Free

A favorite wi-fi/coffee destination, this bright and airy cafe is the perfect place to study, read, or just enjoy a leisurely lunch or glass of wine with a friend. Starting this Sunday, add live music to the list of reasons to make Open Book your new fave destination.

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MONDAY MARCH 31ST

Pleasureboaters

@ 400 Bar
400 Cedar Ave. S.
West Bank

6pm / 18+ / $5

Basically, we just love the name "Pleasureboaters". However, when this majorly thrashy Seattle-based group invades the 400 Bar for an evening of fist-pumping and headbanging, you'll wish you had the good conscious to bring ear plugs. Also featuring No Time for TV, These United States, Mannix!, The Revamps, Pandora's Box Cutters, and Puritanicals.

CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE PLEASUREBOATERS MYSPACE
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VOTE FOR US!

Do you love l'étoile? Can you not live without our weekly updates on the coolest events in town? Well, we love you for loving us and we appreciate your loyal readership. Since we've now established our mutual appreciation, do us a favor, and vote for l'étoile as "Best Blog" in the City Pages Best of Poll! There is no need to answer all the questions - just answer the ones you like.

Need Suggestions? We recommend voting for The Moongoons for best club DJ and checking out Honeymoon at the VIP room each month sponsored by l'étoile magazine and ROBOTlove!

Ballots must be entered by March 31st (That's Monday)

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Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Weekend What's What 3/19-3/23

THE UNHEARD MUSIC

This weekend we celebrate cabin fever! Spring has almost sprung and the fruits of your creative labor are ready to be shown off. With the number of CD release shows on the roster it's proof that winter shut-in syndrome can be channeled into amazing artistic accomplishments. This weekend, whether you're enjoying brand new local music, or the gritty stylings of certain rock n' roll icons, we wish you a sonically charged good time.

xo-l'étoile

Image by Steve Wolf/Drawl Graphics for l'étoile
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WEDNESDAY MARCH 19TH

Leslie & The Lys

@ The Entry
701 1st Ave. N
Downtown Mpls

8pm / 21+ / $8

Bust out the bedazzler! Internet phenom and sassy white girl rapper Leslie Hill makes her grand Minneapolis debut tonight at the Entry. This zany performer, well known for her impressive array of bejeweled sweaters, gold lamé unitards, and granny glasses is a charming spectacle to behold. Zibra Zibra and G-Biz open.

CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE LESLIE & THE LYS SITE
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THURSDAY MARCH 20TH

Muja Messiah Record Release Party

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

8pm / 18+ / $7 (free cd at door)

Local boy made good, Muja Messiah, celebrates the release of his latest album, "Mpls. Massacre, Vol. 1", a saucy mixtape style cd that touches on politics, thuganomics, and even dianetics. Muja Messiah just may be the next big thing so we fully recommend you jump on the bandwagon while there's still room. I-Self Divine, Samahra, Manifest, Maria Isa and more kick things off.

CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE MUJA MESSIAH MYSPACE
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THURSDAY MARCH 20TH

Need It!

@ 414 Soundbar
414 3rd Ave. N
Warehouse District

10pm / 21+ / $5

Join Centrific, Mike G, James Patrick, Jesse Jakob, and Aaron Bliss at the Soundbar tonight for the kick off of NEED IT! This monthly techno party is sure to please with rotating guests, perfect cocktails, and the cool, cool, ambiance of the 414.

CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE SOUNDBAR SITE
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THURSDAY MARCH 20TH

In Bloom: A Spring Fashion Preview

@ Beasthouse
600 Washington Ave. N
North Loop
(Enter around back)

8-11pm / 21+ / Free

Get a sneak peek of spring fashion tonight at the Beasthouse! Featuring a preview of seasonal trends with hair by Moxie, style from Stephanie's Boutique and free consultations on your new look with stylists after the show. Complimentary apps, cocktails, and sweet sounds.

CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE STEPHANIE'S BOUTIQUE SITE
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FRIDAY ART PICK: THE URBANISTA DIARIES

A marketing ploy by Nokia, but cool none the less. The communication giant sent 4 bloggers/photographers on trips around the world armed with the Nokia N82, their latest mobile device that just so happens to be equipped with a 5 megapixel camera and GPS. The travelers documented trips to Singapore, India, Austria, and Finland through the lens of the N82, with very pleasing results.

CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE URBANISTA DIARIES SITE
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FRIDAY MARCH 21ST

Ghost in the Water CD Release Party

@ The Kitty Cat Klub
University & 14th
Dinkytown

9pm / 21+ / $5

Local dream-popsters Ghost in the Water celebrate the release of their new album "Tooth" along with 8-bit friendly friends Unicorn Dream Attack (also releasing an album tonight), and circuit bending maestros Beatrix Jar.

CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE GHOST IN THE WATER SITE
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FRIDAY MARCH 21ST

Honeymoon

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

10pm / 18+ / $3 or $10 w/ T-Shirt

This month the Moongoons pull out all the stops with not only OKC's Dance Robots, Dance but also their NYC affiliates, Trash Yourself. In honor of these special guests the suggested dress code is "White Trash", so feel free to bust out that stained Taz shirt with the sleeves cut off and brush up on your bad grammar.

BONUS: Stop into ROBOTlove from 4-6pm today for a special in-store performance from the Moongoons and special guests. Free drinks and prizes abound!

Honeymoon is sponsored by l'étoile magazine & ROBOTlove

CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE MOONGOON'S SITE
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FRIDAY MARCH 21ST

Walker After Hours: Richard Prince

@ The Walker
1750 Hennepin Ave.
Minneapolis

9pm-Midnight / $35 ($25 Members)

This new exhibition features photographs, paintings, sculptures, and works on paper by controversial appropriation artist Richard Prince. Join the Walker for a swanky preview party tonight featuring cocktails, appetizers from Wolfgang Puck, film screenings, DJ Jason Baker, and local rockers Skoal Kodiak.

CLICK FOR THIS ART EVENT AND MORE AT MPLSART.COM
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FRIDAY MARCH 21ST

Quarter Acre Lifestyle CD Release Party

@ The Nomad
501 Cedar Ave.
West Bank

9pm / 21+ / $5

Creative sound manipulators Quarter Acre Lifestyle hit the Nomad tonight in support of the brand-spankin' new release "Blood on the Lawn". Their quirky, soulful sound and strong, slightly synthy vocals are the perfect soundtrack for a long aimless drive on a hot summer night.

CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE QUARTER ACRE LIFESTYLE SITE
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FRIDAY MARCH 21ST

Carole Koster Benefit

@ The Hex
2600 27th Ave.
Minneapolis

8pm / 21+ / Free

Cool bands from all over the cities join forces tonight for a good cause. Local music supporter and mother of four, Carole Koster, was recently diagnosed with Luekemia, and all her rockin' friends have come together to show their love with this killer benefit show at the Hex. Featuring Revolver Modele, We Became Actors, Idle Hands, The Nightinghales, Bella Koshka, and Faux Jean.

CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE HEXAGON SITE
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FRIDAY MARCH 21ST

Warm It Up: A Spring Equinox Event

@ Beasthouse
600 Washington Ave. N
North Loop
(enter around back)

8pm-Midnight / 21+ / Free

Say goodbye to winter with this hot, hot, hot event at the Beasthouse tonight! Enjoy appetizers, drinks, live art, and music by Reggae artists III Kings Sound System.

CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE III KINGS SOUND SYSTEM MYSPACE
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FRIDAY MARCH 21ST

Solid Gold

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

8pm / 21+ / $6

Fresh off of SXSW, the boys of Solid Gold headline this rockin' show at the Fine Line tonight. Also featuring the local tuneage of The Guystorm and The Julie Puppets.

CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE SOLID GOLD MYSPACE
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COOL LINK: ART FROM THE YURI ARAJS COLLECTION

One of the Twin Cities most important curators is cleaning out his closet. Yuri Arajs is a longtime art collector and supporter, founding Outsiders and Others Gallery as well as Placement Gallery (among many other things). Follow the link below to snap up deals on original artwork from Yuri's personal collection which includes work from both local and national artists.

To find out more about Yuri click HERE to read a recent Minnesota Monthly article.

CLICK THE IMAGE FOR YURI'S ONLINE ART SALE
Art by John Langford
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SATURDAY MARCH 22ND

X

@ The Cabooze
917 Cedar Ave. S
West Bank

8pm / 21+ / $22

One of America's punk rock treasures and a band that defined music for certain l'étoile-ites, X, reunites for a whirlwind tour across the U.S. and Minneapolis is lucky enough to be on that itinerary. Join X's original lineup of Exene Cervenka, John Doe, Billy Zoom,and DJ Bonebrake this evening for an epic and memorable rock n' roll ruckus. Skybombers and Chooglin' kick things off.

CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE X SITE
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SATURDAY MARCH 22ND

mnSpin Listening Party

@ The Nomad
501 Cedar Ave.
West Bank

8pm / 21+ / $2

The last round of contest winners for the first mnSpin compilation dazzle tonight at the Nomad. Featuring Alison Rae, The Sexy Bang, and Zhalman Harris, plus DJs playing tunes off the new mnSpin CD.

CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE MNARTISTS SITE
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SATURDAY MARCH 22ND

The Alarmists

@ The Kitty Cat Klub
14th & University
Dinkytown

8pm / 21+

Join local indie-pop darlings The Alarmists along with Speeds the Name and Jenny Dalton for a pleasant evening of catchy hooks and good looks at the Kitty Cat Klub.

CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE ALARMISTS MYSPACE
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SATURDAY MARCH 22ND

Too Much Love

@ 1st Avenue
701 1st Ave.
Downtown Minneapolis

10pm / 18+ / $3 (free w/ college id)

Join Soviet Panda and partner in crime Millions Billions as they burn up the dance floor at this weekly sure bet. Scroll down to download the latest mix from Millions Billions in our "Mixtape Monday" section below.

BONUS: Pop into BLACK in the VIP room for some techno goodness courtesy of Jack Complex and more.

CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE TOO MUCH LOVE SITE
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SATURDAY MARCH 22ND

Birthday Suits, Ouija Radio, & The Dirty Hits

@ Stasiu's
University & Lowry
Northeast Mpls

9pm / 21+ / $6

No shortage of sonic fury at Stasiu's place tonight with heavy hitters Birthday Suits, Ouija Radio, and the Dirty Hits. Pop into the parlor for DJ Christy's Dance Party & Twister Extravaganza with Ian from Drinking with Ian.

CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE STASIU'S PLACE MYSPACE
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SATURDAY MARCH 22ND

Stilettos & Straps

@ The Bedlam Theater
1501 S. 6th St.
West Bank

10:30pm / 21+ / $8

The Bedlam debuts it's brassy new cabaret act, Stilettos & Straps, a Vaudeville inspired late night party featuring slam poets, singers, dancers, musicians, and more.

CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE BEDLAM SITE
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SUNDAY MUSIC PICK: YELLE

Yes, we've written up naughty French electro-pop babe Yelle before, but considering her album "Pop Up" is finally slated for official U.S. release on Astrelwerks as of April 1st, we thought we'd celebrate with her new video for an old (but still bangin') tune.




SUNDAY MARCH 23RD

March Fest

@ The Belfry Center
3753 Bloomington Ave.
Minneapolis

2pm-10pm / $3-$5 Donation

Make your Sunday a punk rock one at the Belfry with a thrashy lineup featuring Myiasis, Jonny's Got a Raygun, Lost Apparitions (IA) and many, many more.

CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE BELFRY MYSPACE
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MIXTAPE MONDAY: MILLIONS BILLIONS

Millz Billz keeps it killer with this SERIOUSLY hot new mix, which just so happens to coincide with his appearance at Too Much Love this Saturday (the 22nd, that is) alongside resident DJ Soviet Panda.

CLICK THE IMAGE TO DOWNLOAD THE FREE MIX
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COOL OPPORTUNITIES

Five to Nine Magazine

DEADLINE SUNDAY, MARCH 23RD

Online art and design mag Five to Nine is now taking submissions for their next issue, curated by artist Karl Frankowski. The theme? Living Rooms & Basements, an issue exploring the age old lamentations that “things were better before”. Submit NOW - the deadline is this Sunday!

CLICK THE IMAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION
Image from the last issue of Five to Nine
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Sunday, March 16, 2008

l'étoile's Guide to St. Patrick's Day 2008

KISS US, WE'RE IRISH

While many observed St. Patty's day over the weekend in response to the Vatican's decision to move the revelry so as not to conflict with "holy week", many St.Pat's purists still plan to rock the streets this Monday. With the exception of the St.Paul Parade and Landmark Center activities, there is still a lot o' fun to be had all over the Twin Cities.

l'étoile has put together a list of Irish-inspired activities that involve not only green beer, but music, dancin', paradin' and more.

xo-l'étoile

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Kieran's Irish Pub

@ Kieran's
2nd Ave. & 4th St.
Downtown Mpls

10am-1am / 21+

Multiple party tents, live music, and hundreds of Irish revelers all in one place. The main Downtown Minneapolis St.Patrick's Day party spot.


Dubliner Tent Party

@ Dubliner Pub
2162 University Ave. W
St.Paul

Noon / $6

One of the most notorious and rowdy St.Paddy's day throw downs. Live music inside and outside all day, drink specials and more.


St.Patrick's Day at McGovern's

McGovern's Pub
225 W. 7th St.
St.Paul

1pm / 21+ / Free

This downtown St.Paul staple will have party tents, bagpipers, and delicious Irish food.


4th Annual Break the Seal Challenge

@ The Nomad
501 Cedar Ave. S.
West Bank


4pm / Free

Free Beer starting at 4pm until the first person breaks the seal. 2 for 1's on Beamish Irish Stout, Live Music, and more.



Boiled in Lead 25th Anniversary St. Paddy's Day Show

@ 1st Avenue
701 1st Ave. N
Downtown Mpls

4pm / $12 (free admission until 7pm)

An Irish ruckus featuring the foot stomping music of Boiled in Lead, Wild Colonial Bhoys, Sweet Colleens, and more.

BONUS: The Raveonettes (all the way from Denmark which is not THAT far from Ireland) rock the Entry tonight. Black Acid Opens. $15 / 9pm


Minneapolis St.Patrick's Day Parade

@ Nicollet Mall
Downtown Mpls

6:30pm / Free

Bagpipers, Irish-jiggers, funny hat wearers and more take to the streets for this yearly Minneapolis tradition.


Triple Rock St. Patrick's Day Party

@ The Triple Rock
629 Cedar Ave.
West Bank

7pm / 21+ / Free before 9pm - $5 after

Catch a live Irish pipe band in the old bar at 7, then the 3rd Annual Thin Lizzy Tribute Night with Jailbreak, Bastard Saint, and Paddywagon.


St.Patty's Day

@ The Turf Club
University & Snelling
St.Paul


9pm / 21+

Rock out with The Dialones, Falcon Crest, The Sinks, Chokecherry (playing the Pogues)


Hot Roxx: Irish Edition

@ The Hexagon
2600 27th Ave. S
Minneapolis

10pm / 21+ / Free

DJs Markus and Jen (who are approximately 1/4 Irish) spin awesome tunes and killer grooves with a Irish twist at the Hexagon tonight!


Smith's Night

@ The Kitty Cat Klub
14th & University
Dinkytown

10pm / 21+ / Free

Nip that English/Irish tension in the bud tonight by enjoying the music of The Smith's and bands related to the Smiths with Mr. Jonathan Ackerman.