Gentle Lovers Presents: Smash with the Virgo, Vol. II
@ Club Jager
923 Washington Ave N.
Minneapolis
9 p.m. / Free
Join Gentle Lovers for a sexy Virgo birthday dance party at Club Jager! The dynamic (and adorable) duo of Grant Cutler and Allegra Oxborough will be playing sultry mix of R&B and bump n' grind hip hop all night, complete with sweet drink specials slung by Jager boozemasters. Looking for a chill Thursday night? This is the spot.
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THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 22ND
Sk3l3tons EP Release w/ Bollywood, Father You See Queen + Nyteowl
@ Kitty Cat Klub
315 14th Ave SE
Minneapolis
10 p.m. / Free
If any musicians are up for the challenge of releasing dual EPs in one epic evening, it’s electronic supergroup, Sk3l3tons. Produced by Nyteowl’s Jeremiah Conlon and featuring a ton of local guest vocalists including Dre Allen, Lise Kyle Chapman and Raechel Bosch, the band mixes R&B, seductive ambient and experimental rock for a taste that’s truly eclectic. Tonight, join the band as they celebrate the release of not one, but two stellar EPs, Rock & Roll and Winter’s War. Catch a set from Everliving Sound label mates, Bollywood, plus Father You See Queen and a DJ set from Nyteowl.
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SK3L3TONS DEMO #10 (aka HOTEL SAN JOSE) from Jeremiah Conlon on Vimeo.
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 22ND
Yo! Majesty, Shane Shane, Baby Boys
@ Hexagon Bar
2620 26th Ave S
Minneapolis
9 p.m. / 21+ / Free
Lady rap at the Hex? Yep, we can dig it. Yo Majesty makes a pitstop in the Twin Cities for dual shows, one tonight at the Hex and one on Friday at the Turf with Thug Mansion All-Stars and La Manchita. Tonight's free raptastical throwdown will likely be a packed house, complete with the zany fun that is Shane Shane and local rockers Baby Boys kicking things off right. Awesome bonus? The amazing Christy Hunt DJing throughout the night!
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THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 22nd
Project Runway Weekly Screenings
@ Thom Pham's Wondrous Azian Kitchen
in the Caterpillar Lounge
533 Hennepin Ave S
Minneapolis
8 p.m. / Free
Join l'etoile and Thom Pham's Wondrous Azian Kitchen each Thursday as we host weekly 8 p.m. screenings of Project Runway Season 9 in the Caterpillar Lounge. This season features one of our very own: talented local designer Danielle Everine! Despite Danielle was (unjustly!) 'aufed half-way through, we'll still be there, sipping stylish drink specials (including the $6 special "Everine Fizz") and noshing upon Pham's delectable bar menu. Danielle herself, as well as season six contestant Christopher Straub, plan to flatter us with appearances from time to time as well, so bring your autograph books!
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FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 23RD (THROUGH SUNDAY)
NEMAA Fall Fine Arts Show
@ Grainbelt Bottling House
79 NE 13th Ave
Minneapolis
Friday: 6-9pm (opening reception) Sat: Noon-6 p.m. Sun: Noon-3 p.m.
Each year members of the Northeast Minneapolis Arts Association band together to showcase their talents in one of the biggest annual group shows in the state. See works by over 150 member artists, ranging from painting, photography, sculpture, mixed media, and oh-so-much more. Always a fun way to sample a bevy of Northeast artists both seasoned and new under one roof, the Fall Fine Arts Show should definitely own a slot on your weekend arts itinerary. The show is up through Sunday, but Friday's opening reception is where it's at. You can vote in your favorite artist for the "People's Choice" award, and see who took home best in show, as juried by interior design guru Cy Winship and our own editor/Permanent Art & Design Group creative director, Kate Iverson.
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Work by Nancy Patrick Carney
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 23RD
Sons of Northern Darkness
@ Cult Status
2913 Harriet Ave S
Minneapolis
8 p.m. / Free
Tonight, prepare for a collective showcase of original sin, mysticism and magic as the founding members Chris Krapohl and Nate Vincent Sklarski of the MPLS Deth Crew make their triumphant return, to re-birth arguably “one of the most powerful underground art collectives in the Twin Cities.” Peep intertwined artwork and installations from Krapohl and Szklarski inspired by modern tattoos, theology, astronomy, death and hidden pacts. Plus, catch tunes by DJ Bitsbits and a live “sacrificial performance” from local rhythmatic post-rockers, Nomia, as well as visual projections by psychedelic light show profectioneers, Wonderhaus. Deth-inetly not to be missed.
Click HERE for this art event and more at mplsart.com
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 23RD
Peter Wolf Crier CD Release Show
@ Cedar Cultural Center
416 Cedar Ave S
Minneapolis
8 p.m. / all ages / $12 adv, $15 day of
Join MPLS duo Peter Pisano and Brian Moen of Peter Wolf Crier for the release of their sophomore album, Garden of Arms featuring a dynamic album of bursts and restraints, brilliant lyricism and a evocative channeling of the pair’s epic last year. Adapting from their first album, the band breaks from their “hushed” melodies to reveal a full-length packed with distortion, intensity and sonic force. With guest openers local electronic pop rockers, Mystery Palace.
Click HERE for the Cedar site
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 23RD (THROUGH SUNDAY)
Amsterdam Bar Grand Opening Party
@ Amsterdam Bar and Hall
6 W. 6th St. St. Paul
8 p.m. / Fri-Sat: 21+ Sun: All Ages / Fri-Sat: $8 Sun: $5
A full weekend of food, friends and musical shenanigans are planned for the official opening of the Amsterdam Bar this weekend. You may have popped down for the soft opening (which according to your tweets, was quite a blowout in itself) but this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday welcomes the "official" grand opening she-bang complete with a musical line up to beat the band (pun intended). The schedule is as follows: Friday: Communist Daughter (EP release), and Fire In the Name. Saturday: Twilight Hours, Phantom Tails, and Little Man. Sunday: Zoo Animal and New Monarchs. So, head to St. Paul, checkout the new venue, menu and some epic musical musings--if ya know what's good for ya, that is.
BONUS: The club can validate for three hours of free parking in the Lawson ramp.
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FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 23RD
The Goondas 7” Vinyl Release Show
@ First Avenue & 7th St. Entry
701 First Ave
Minneapolis
8 p.m. / 18+ / $5
Minneapolis-based high school band mates and current garage rock dominators, The Goondas--most commonly known for their balls-out stage antics and their pugnacious, anthemesque sounds--will be releasing a new 7" vinyl, Chud at 7th Street Entry on Friday. Come enjoy a night of brand spankin' new tunes with four stellar bands. A break down of the night in a nutshell: The Bad Spots come on at 9, Bloodnstuff at 10, Pink Mink at 11 and finally The Goondas at Midnight. Take home a Goondas vinyl that comes with a digital download card too. Fancy!
Click HERE for the First Ave site
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 23RD
Bee Cool
@ Honey
205 East Hennepin Ave.
Minneapolis
10 p.m. / 21+/ $3
DJ Bach and Monsterbrusten (Josie Neiman and Molly Kroeten) will be providing some seriously dark R&B music to unleash your inner freak. So consider this freaky Friday and don’t feel ashamed, as you get down right nasty ‘n’ naughty. Start the night off right with the sexy scratching skillz of one DJ Bach, and while you glide into Monsterbrusten, this delectable duo will switch off like a tryst of twisted twins you can’t take your eyes off of. Drink specials will keep the night running smoothly. Fancy a $5 Jameson, cheap PBR, or a Vodka Red bull in any cup of your choice, hmm we think so.
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SATURDAY SEPT 24TH
15th Annual Franconia Art & Artists Celebration
@ Franconia Sculpture Park
29836 St. Croix Trail, Franconia
10 a.m. – 10 p.m. / All Ages / $5 to park
Calling all art lovers, this Saturday, come celebrate a beautiful fall day in the St. Croix at the 15th Annual Franconia Art & Artists Celebration. Join artists, staff, and the community as the park hosts this all-day event, featuring the new sculpture installations and a full day’s entertainment. Explore the work of over 40 artists, view and touch a wide array of sculptures of all shapes and sizes, take an artist-led tour of the exhibit, partake in face painting, check out a hot metal pour and much more--including musical performances from the likes of DJ ESP (old school!), Communist Daughter, Apollo Cobra, and more.
Click HERE for the Franconia site
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 24TH
Twin Cities Zinefest
@ Powderhorn Park Building
3400 15th Ave S
Minneapolis
noon – 5 p.m. / Free
Zinefest is back and ready to rock yer DIY socks off. Sponsored by Radio K’s Girl Germs, this year’s fest boasts a “three-ring circus style” event featuring the Dinner+Bikes Tour where Zinefest guests can gab about bikes with other zinesters while munching on delicious vegan treats courtesy chef Josh Ploeg. Get the low-down on do-it-yourself book crafting from the folks at MCBA, plus check out MCTC, Zine Apothecary, and Fly Away Zine Mobile’s awesome and extensive zine library collections, peep the release of the Zinefest How-To-Encyclopedia, not to mention get a tutorial on how to make your own handcrafted books and buy or swap your fave zines. All hail Zinefest!
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SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 24TH
Nick and Eddie Alley Block Party
@ Nick and Eddie
1612 Harmon Place
Minneapolis
2 – 11 p.m. / 21+ / $5
Fall may be just around the corner, but Nick and Eddie believe there’s still time for one last outdoor hurrah. All day long feast your ears on tasty local tunes from 10 awesome local bands including layered jams from scene vets, Seated Heat, electronic noise pop from Susstones duo BNLX, catchy indie post-punk from The Idle Hands, rockabilly from The Sex Rays and much more. It might be your last chance of the season to brave an outdoor concert, sans a thermal snowsuit.
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SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 24th
Jägerfest 2011
@ Clubhouse Jäger
923 Washington Ave N
5 p.m. / 21+/ $5 Cover
With autumn well underway, it is officially time to get toasty at Jagergest 2011. Gather your crew for a classic night of bands, DJs, food, drink and dancing. Enjoy excellent grilled eats from Aura’s kitchen then grab your guy or gal to bump and grind to bands on the patio stage from 6-10 p.m. The lineup is as follows: Still Pacific at 6, The Rope at 7, The Book of Right On at 8, Sexcat at 9 and DJ Barb Abney (89.3 The Current) between sets. As you sashay to the beat, sip on $3 Summits and $5 Jameson drinks all night. And don’t worry, the party doesn’t end there, get your dance on inside from 10-2 a.m. with DJ Dick Pic.
Sponsored by l'etoile!
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SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 24TH
Naked Girls Reading Series
@ Studio DuBois
2400 North 2nd St, Suite 305
Minneapolis
8 – 10 p.m. / 21+ / $20
You may remember our “cool link” feature a few months back on the Naked Girls Reading series soon-to-be hosted in our own Minneapolis. Well, the wait is over; we now can boast over our own NGR chapter. Tonight marks the MPLS premiere of the lady-fronted reading club raved about in cities all over the nation. Created by international showgirl, Michelle L’Amour, the literary series just might be the most provocative you’ll ever witness--and the most progressive. The series features five local lady performers reading their favorite selections live in front of an audience. Oh, and did we mention the readers will be completely nude? Equal parts “ooh la la” and feminist, tonight’s first installment, Tales of Two Cities, will be hosted by local burlesque celeb, Sweetpea, and showcases stories about or authors from our two cities, Minneapolis & St. Paul. Oh yes, reading just got sexier.
Click HERE for tickets
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 24TH
Mayda "Tusks in Furs" Release Party
@ The Cedar
416 Cedar Ave S
Minneapolis
8 p.m. / $8 adv or $10 door
If ever the phrase "good things come in small packages" were to apply to something, it would definitely apply to the explosive presence that is Mayda Miller. The powerhouse performer will own the stage at the Cedar Cultural Center this Saturday, as she releases her brand new album "Tusks in Furs" with contributions from a number of influential players including Michael Bland (Prince NPG, Soul Asylum), Tommy Barbarella (Prince, Johnny Lang), Mike Scott (Justin Timberlake), and many more. It makes sense that a performer as charismatic and engrossing as Mayda attracts such names; she's not only a keen songwriter, but her voice and stage presence are magnetic--a true star in the making. Saturday's release party includes opening sets from raw power punk duo Birthday Suits and hip hop/r&b seductress, Maria Isa. An eclectic and exciting show if there ever was one--not to be missed!
Co-sponsored by l'etoile
Click HERE for the Cedar site
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