You know summer is in full swing when every other event is some sort of outdoor extravaganza! From music on the plaza to artsy BBQs to big festivals, this weekend really ought to come with a free bottle of SPF30. Friday's a little iffy, but Saturday the sun should be shinin'! So, don your floppiest and/or fanciest hat, slather on some UV protection and enjoy summer in the city -- we certainly will. And don't forget, this Friday is the 3rd l'étoile Field Trip to the Weisman Art Museum. Hope to see you there!
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ALSO THIS WEEK ON L'ETOILE
Kate Iverson interviews Weisman curator Diane Mullin
Beth Hammarlund reviews the I Feel Love fashion show
Tara Sloane reviews the Vita.mn Poolside fashion show
Jahna Peloquin & Lauren Gantner update the Shopping Guide
THURSDAY JUNE 17TH (THROUGH SUNDAY)
12th Annual Twin Cities Jazz Festival
@ Mears Park Lowertown St. Paul
Thursday 6-12 Friday 6-12 Saturday Noon-8
All Ages / Free
The 12th Annual Twin Cities Jazz Festival is regarded as one of the area's largest free Jazz Festivals and is a can't miss for Jazzophiles. This annual musical showcase celebrates jazz legends and up-and-coming greats in venues throughout Saint Paul - from intimate nightclubs to coffee shops to outdoor stages. Featuring distinguished saxist Joe Lovano, masters of jazz-funk John Scofield with the Piety Street Band, newcomers John Ellis, Sean Jones, and a bevy of other local and national talent throwing down, this promises to be a weekend to get jazzed up about.
Click HERE for the Jazz Fest site and a full schedule
THURSDAY JUNE 17TH
“Gotta Get It” silent auction & pasta party
@ Fox Tax 503 1st Ave NE Minneapolis
6pm / Free
On July 18, a team of folks from Minnesota and the Dakotas, “Team Gotta Go!” will be running from Napa to Sonoma, CA to raise awareness for Crohn’s and Colitis diseases – but they’re hoping to raise some dough first. That’s where you come in. Join the Gotta Gos for a night of pasta (courtesy Noodles & Co. – yum!), wine, and Surly, who has donated a keg to the event (isn’t that sweet?). After filling up on Wisconsin mac ‘n cheese, bid to your heart’s content on a number of items, including salon services, tickets to see Santana at the Xcel, and gift cards to a myriad of places, including The Bulldog, Il Gatto, Ginger Hop, and The Herkimer. To recap: drink Surly, eat pasta, win stuff, save lives. Can’t make the fundraiser, but still want to help out? Make a donation here.
Cities, Bicycles, and the Future of Getting Around
@ Uptown Theatre 2906 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis
7pm / $10
New Wave guru and electronic artist David Byrne is a bike enthusiast. Yes, it's true. For years, the eclectic, giant-suit-wearing founder of Talking Heads has been toting foldable bicycles on tour with him, relishing in the freedom and pleasure of exploring new cities via bike. He's even documented his travels in his 2009 book, Bicycle Diaries, and currently designs innovative bicycle racks for New York City. What started as a purely pleasure-seeking/mind clearing experience has now turned into social activism for Byrne as he tours the nation to discuss the future of cycling. Tonight – in conjunction with Policy & a Pint and Nice Ride MN – join Byrne and guest speakers MPLS Mayor and avid cyclist, R.T. Rybak; urban theorist, Jay Walljasper; and bicycle advocate, Steve Clark for an urban biking symposium focused on pedal-driven power in the Twin Cities and beyond.
Don't peer too closely at Dutch artist, Chris Berens' dreamy chimera portraits; like Alice's looking glass, Berens' paintings just might suck you into a portal of fantasy, ghostly realms and science fiction. Berens – AKA the artistic chops behind Blondie's soon-to-be-released new album cover, Panic of Girls – has created quite a buzz since rumors of the collaborative juncture, and for good reason. Starting with a small scene made from ink, bistre and varnish on glossy paper, Berens repeats each scene, perfecting and layering them, often creating multiple versions of each image. Once dry, he peels away the clear coating leaving only his favorite images. What results is an intricate collage of panels constructed entirely without the use of digital or photographic enhancements. Sound time-consuming? It is. But the completed work is nothing less than displays of brilliantly intriguing tiny worlds – a glimpse inside the puzzling mind of a dedicated dreamer. Pretty nifty, if you asked us. Although, we think the album cover would be très cool if it included a “man from Mars eating cars.”
Ah, five o’ clock – everyone’s favorite (happy) hour. But en route to Barrio, The Local, or other Nicollet Mall hotspots, why not stop at Peavy Plaza for some free summer jams courtesy of the Alive after 5 music series? A different band plays every weeknight, and burgers, beer, brats, and Ben and Jerry’s are also available for purchase. Tonight’s show is Minneapolis quartet The Hopefuls, whose peppy, fast-paced, and often deliberately corny tunes certainly fulfill their self-defined genre: “fun music for fun times.” Expect xylophone fills, synthesizers, hand claps, and an overwhelming urge to dance.
@ Weisman Art Museum 333 West River Road Minneapolis
5:30pm-8:30pm / Free
This Friday, the Weisman Art Museum will host its last official exhibition opening of 2010 before shuttering for a year to make way for the new museum expansion. And while you're still welcome to visit the Frank Gehry-designed art mecca through October, this weekend's relative last hurrah is sure to be a doozy. A roster of 10 all-local artists make up the Ordinarily Here exhibition, a stellar collection of artwork comprised of or based on every day objects and experiences. From Elizabeth Simonson's intricate, mind-boggling wire and cellophane tape installations to Jenny Jenkins' charmingly domestic embroidery pieces that depict local graffiti tags, the exhibit embraces and celebrates commonality in an incredibly uncommon way.
BONUS: Want to check out the exhibit with us? We're hosting our next l'étoile Field Trip at the Weisman this Friday, followed by an uber-secret arty after party. Click HERE for details on the Field Trip!
BONUS BONUS: Peep our interview with Weisman curator Diane Mullin HERE.
Click HERE for this art event and more at mplsart.com
Val Jenkins / Shreds of Wit, 2010 / graphite on paper
FRIDAY JUNE 18TH
Cross Walk
@ Cliche 2403 Lyndale Avenue S. Minneapolis
7pm / Free
This Friday, Cliché is bringing you another fabulous fashion event you won’t want to miss out on. This time around, the boutique has brought together three of Minneapolis’ finest to flaunt their latest fashion lines. Join the likes of historically-inspired Voltage and Retrorama regular Ivan Idland, fine arts fashionista (and Voltage favorite) Danielle Everine and Voltage 2010 hotshot Elena Mercurio. Throughout the night, each designer will have time to shine in their own, personalized mini-runway shows. To sweeten the deal, all attendees will be allowed to get the first exclusive dibs on some of these haute Minnesota-made designs before they hit the racks.
Photo by Stephanie Colgan / Voltage 2010 / Elena Mercurio
FRIDAY JUNE 18TH
Lookbook
@ First Ave 701 1st Ave N Minneapolis
8pm / 18+ / $8 adv, $10 door
It's hard to believe that signature pair, Maggie and Grant of Lookbook, have yet to headline that big black stage at First Ave. Fresh from a three-week U.S. tour, the duo are set to rock the Mainroom as a homecoming of sorts with synthy jams, oscillating guitar loops, hook-heavy vocals and dance-inducing faves, plus some exciting new material. Sharing the stage are 8-bitters, Slapping Purses, hip-hop duo, Bight Club, and lo-tempo rockers, Zoo Animal. We wouldn't be surprised if this show put the duo in the running for a coveted star spot on First Ave's currently bare wall!
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Val Jenkins / Shreds of Wit, 2010 / graphite on paper
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