“North Star Cocktails” Book Launch Party
@ Mill City Museum
704 South Second St.
Minneapolis
7 p.m. - 10 p.m. / 21+ / $25 ($20 for Mill City members)
Real talk...that Gatorade and Vodka combo you've been serving us lately in novelty Looney Tunes mugs has lost its allure. We've had an Oliveto at Marvel Bar, and frankly there is no turning back. We want the finest cocktails available to humanity, we want them now, and we want to know how to make them ourselves! You (and your party guests) are in luck. Some of the Twin Cities' best mixologists have banded together to help all of us plebes figure out how to chip ice and muddle herbs like a cocktail master. Tonight's party celebrates the release of Johnny Michaels' new book North Star Cocktails, a collection of over 125 fancy recipes that will have you slinging drinks like a professional in no time. Treat yourself to helpful lessons in creating new-style drinks in the swanky confines of the Mill City museum while sampling tipples from six of the TC's most exciting bartenders. Your ticket includes three half cocktails crafted by the books contributors. So, stop mixing 'screwdrivers' in your mouth and get out to this event for a real North-Star cocktail education!
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THURSDAY NOVEMBER 10TH
Andru Bemis and Elisabeth Pixley-Fink
@ 331 Club
331 13th Ave NE
Minneapolis
9 p.m. / 21+ / Free
Saunter on down the road to the 331 Club where visiting Michigan-based tunesmiths Andru Bemis and Elisabeth Pixley-Fink will be on hand to delight you with pop-kissed melodies and well-worn, soulful warblings. The boy-girl dynamic adds an extra sense of sweetness to their eclectic act which may or may not include cameos from banjos, fiddles, and other such classic noisemakers. From love songs to footstompers, tonight's set from the on-tour twosome will go perfectly well with a mug o' whiskey and offer respite from the late Autumn chill.
Click HERE for the 331 site
Elisabeth Pixley-Fink : Welcome to the Rain from Mostly Midwest on Vimeo.
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 10THLady Parts
@ Clubhouse Jager
923 Washington Ave
North Loop
10 p.m. / 21+ / Free
Looking for somewhere to back that ass up tonight? Look no further than Clubhouse Jager, where a new lady DJ crew will be making their debut. Susannah Dodge, Emily Roberts Holden, and Syril McNally will be flippin' hot wax for your dancing pleasure all the live-long night, complete with boozy delights slung by none other than l'etoile's resident bitchelor, Robyn Lewis. Come one, come all, but be sure to wear some pants over your lady parts on the way over--it's getting cold out there!
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FRIDAY NOVEMBER 11TH
Signals: New Paintings by John Megas
@ Gallery 122 at “Hang It”
122 8th St. SE
Minneapolis
7 p.m. – 10 p.m. / Free
Painter John Megas is perhaps best known for the wildly accessible and irreverent take on commissioned artwork showcased on his blog Panda Licking on a Light Bulb. His inaugural solo exhibition finds him bringing his singular impressionistic painting style to some rather unusual subject matter. While you may pass by hundreds of unnoticed examples of the detritus of our power system every day - lines, substations, transformers, ect. - Megas has produced a series of works that put front and center the intrusion of the grid into the landscape. The result is a show that explores an enhanced awareness of the presence of the power infrastructure in our daily experience. Megas's works on wood unveil the unique and austere beauty of these ubiquitous industrial structures. The opening reception will also feature live music by violinist Shannon Frid of Cloud Cult. Power up your Friday night with a stop at this "electrifying" exhibition!
Co-sponsored by l'etoile
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FRIDAY NOVEMBER 11TH
Pace Prints
@ Burnet Gallery at Le Meridien Chambers
901 Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis
6 – 9 p.m. / free
Burnet's latest exhibition has been assembled by respected NYC art dealer/publisher, Pace Prints. This rare and exciting visiting exhibit showcases over 35 prints from the Pace Print collection. Inspired by the Chamber's existing impressive art accumulation, the show includes an eclectic range of canonical and emerging artists in the contemporary realm. Peep works by Ghada Amer, Chuck Close, Will Cotton, Qin Feng, Sol Lewitt, Yoshitomo Nara and tons more. Not to be missed!
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FRIDAY NOVEMBER 11TH
Movember Art Benefit
@ Pink Hobo
507 E Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis
6 – 10 p.m. / Free
My mo' has a date with your mo'! This month hairless is out and fuzzy is in. And if you've been noticing a lot more dudes rockin' the 'stache lately, it's not the beginning of a facial hair regime or even a hipster takeover. This month, also known as "Movember," dudes all over the world are growing stylish face fur to raise awareness and funds for men's health. To kick off this annual event, join l'etoile ad guru/mustache tamer Brian Gioielli and mplsart.com for a Movember Art Auction featuring local artists' interpretations of the beloved upper lip shag. Peep and bid on work from a fantastic array of artists including Charlie Forbes, Dan Monick, Jaime Carrera, Allen Brewer, Rob McBroom, Ruben Nusz, Aesthetic Apparatus, Aniela Sobieski, Burlesque of North America, Vincent Stall, Jennifer Davis, Max Lorbach, Greg Gossel and Michael Cina. Plus, groove to mu-liscious tracks DJed by Grant Cutler. Proceeds go towards the Movember Foundation so spend freely and prepare for stache-twirling awesomeness.
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Art by Jennifer Davis FRIDAY NOVEMBER 11TH
Art BRAWL
@ The AZ Gallery
308 Prince Street
St. Paul
6 p.m. / Free
As the snowflakes flail about and inevitable winter closes in, we'd say it’s time to we join together for a good old fashioned Art Brawl. This Friday, Pay tribute to over a dozen gritty urban art experts including: Jake Keeler, Amy Jo, Joe Aschebrock, Chuck U, Jeremy Shock, Torey Bonar, Susan Andre, Dennis Conrad, Karen O’Bryan, and D.C. Ice. Several AZ Gallery members will also showcase their own creations. Make the AZ Gallery your first stop this evening; enjoy music and feisty art while gettin’ toasty 'round the wine bar. Tell your friends it’s like an art crawl, plus a few tats and some added mosh pit intensity.
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FRIDAY NOVEMBER 11TH
Danielle Everine presents “Call Me Ishmael"
@ Cliche
2403 Lyndale Ave S
Minneapolis
7 p.m. to 9 p.m. / Free
This weekend, Danielle Everine of recent Project Runway fame is unveiling her new fall 2011 capsule collection, “Call Me Ishmael." The collection is said to be inspired by life aboard a ship, and features soft, silky dresses juxtaposed with heavy, utilitarian outerwear in wool, leather, oilcloth and rope. The looks also feature custom textile prints by local illustrator Lisa Luck, and for the first time, Everine is debuting a collection of travel handbags with laser-etched motifs.
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FRIDAY NOVEMBER 11TH
Zoo Animal w/ Nona Marie and the Choir & Tarlton
@ Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church
525 Groveland
Minneapolis
7pm / All Ages / Free
For beloved local rock band Zoo Animal, tonight represents the end of an era. Fans of the band have seen the stark and stunning instrumentation conceived by Holly Newsom, Tim Abramson, and Thom Burton traverse genres and void stereotypes with intense live performances that stick with you for days. This 11.11.11, witness the band's last show in its current form at one of the most historic and beautiful structures in the Twin Cities, the Hennepin Ave Methodist Church. Joining Zoo Animal for this somber celebration are Dark Dark Dark's Nona Marie and the Choir and Tarlton. This is an all ages, free event. Expect to be moved.
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ZOO ANIMAL - "Sailor" (remix) from Northern Outpost on Vimeo.
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 11TH
Unknown Prophets "WP2" Album Release Party
@ Triple Rock
629 Cedar Ave S
Minneapolis
9pm / 18+ / $10
Just over a decade ago, Northeast Minneapolis indie rappers the Unknown Prophets were cutting their teeth with the release of their debut album, World Premier. The last 10+ years has seen the rightfully buzzed about band become a cult favorite in the hip hop community, and what they lack in trend or gimmick they make up for in style and backbone. Come celebrate with the Unknown Prophets as they unleash their latest album, World Premier 2. Special guest Saltee will start the night off real proper, and That Dude Trey will be spinning rap jams all night. See ya there!
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SATURDAY NOVEMBER 12TH
The Lodger: A Story of London Fog w/ score by Paris1919
@ Ritz Theater
345 13th Ave. NE
Minneapolis
8 p.m. – 11 p.m. / $15
Sometimes it’s difficult for those of us inundated in the media overload of the new millennium to appreciate the subtle beauty of films from the silent era. Trust us; once you’ve seen how inspired musical accompaniment can enhance the experience, you will be a convert to this unique art form. This exceptional event features the atmospheric early Hitchcock film The Lodger with a new score by experimental local super-group Paris 1919. The film is a classic Hitchcock mind-fuck exploring sex, murder, suspicion, paranoia and death – all silently of course. To shake things up, musical provocateur Chris Strouth has assembled a rotating cast of fabulous local musicians and vocalists to amp the intensity with an eclectic, complex new soundtrack for the film. The result is a live performance/film hybrid that’s sure to be a treat for both music-heads and cine-nerds. Having witnessed some of the wonderfully weird and ambitious events Chris Strouth and friends have had their paws in (hello, Czeslaw's Loop), we think this event is one you certainly shouldn't miss.
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SATURDAY NOVEMBER 12TH
“City of Heroes” & “Travels”
@ Rosalux Gallery
1400 Van Buren St NE #195
Minneapolis
7 p.m. – 11 p.m. / Free
Totalitarian Socialism gets a bad rap! If you listened to most politicians and commentators you’d think all Socialism was a bad thing. Well, ok, maybe there were a few pesky problems with some of those mid-century Socialist regimes, but they also left a rich legacy of unique art and design. So on balance not all bad? With “City of Heroes” artist John Diebel distills forms and motifs of the enduring Brutalist Architecture of Socialist Eastern Europe and mixes in the skewed flat perspective 3-D of '80s gaming graphics. His subtle take on outdated modes of futurism along with a strong graphic point of view makes these collage-based images arresting and thought provoking. With “Travels” Minneapolis artist David Malcolm Scott takes inspiration from the places he has visited and events experienced in the past twenty years to explore time, spatial relationships, and the meaning of place. Using his training as an architect, Scott brings a sensitive understanding of the space where the man-made world interacts with and blurs against our natural environment. His visually dense works created in a wide variety of media depict cityscapes and ancient ruins or sometimes evoke their subjects more abstractly. These two complimentary exhibits will be appreciated by anyone who enjoys architecture, design and the complex legacy of art in a historical context. Alternately you could go just for the Socialism – it will make Michelle Bachmann really angry!
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SATURDAY NOVEMBER 12TH
MN Remembers Vic Chesnutt – All Star Honky Tonk Tribute
@ Grain Belt Bottling Bldg
79 13th Ave NE
Minneapolis
8 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. / $21+ / $15-40
Tonight, don't miss a kudos to the late great folk singer-songwriter/guitar-slinger, Vic Chesnutt, as Rock the Cause and 89.3 The Current present the release of the much buzzed-about MN Remembers Vic Chesnutt – an all-star honky tonk Chesnutt tribute album brimming with local flavor. Enjoy live performances and alt-country covers by Eliza Blue, Johnny and Molly of Communist Daughter, Alpha Consumer, Ben Weaver, Adam Levy, Nikki and The Ruemates, John James and the Hall of Fames and more! Sip down $5 Schell's Products and wine with all proceeds going towards Lifeworks Services – “an innovative program for people with disabilities” – and the Sweet Relief Musicians fund. Hipster cowboy attire encouraged! For ideas, see John Travolta's character in Urban Cowboy, add skinny jeans and ironic rhinestones.
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SATURDAY NOVEMBER 12TH
Beauty School Dropouts
@ Gallery13
811 La Salle Ave
Minneapolis
7 – 10 p.m. / Free
Featuring the artwork of over 15 female locals, Gallery13's latest opening explores nearly the same insecurity struggles as Frenchy's name-sharing ballad does in Grease, sans the cheesiness and Frankie Avalon appearance. From aesthetic woes and pressures, worries about weight and aging, to examining the beauty industry, each piece is meant to inspire, engage and redefine what “beauty” is. Check artwork from locals including Cult Status Gallery's Erin Sayer, Gina Louise, Louisa Greenstock, Rhea Pappas, Kara Hendershot, and many more. Tunes by DJ Citizen.
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SATURDAY NOVEMBER 12TH
Slaps: A Big Fat Dance Party
@ Honey
205 East Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis
10 p.m. / 21+/ $5
It sure is getting cold, so this Saturday get set to sweat with dance dream, DJ King Otto. Grab your crew and head to Honey for his fast-paced, multi-genre, eclectic jams. As Otto mixes up his master slam sesh, sip on a variety of drink specials. Everyone knows SLAPS is the time to let loose, dance yourself skinny and possibly meet a new honey. Be there or get slapped!
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