MCAD Art Sale
@ MCAD
2501 Stevens Ave
Minneapolis
Thurs 6-9 p.m. / $150, Fri 6-9 p.m. / $20 adv, $25 door; Sat 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. / Free
Take off work. Pitch a tent outside MCAD. Find a sitter for the kids, or sell them for adoption if you can't find one...Okay, don't go that far. But definitely do whatever it takes to be among the ranks of the first who catch this weekend's annual MCAD Art Sale. Easily one of the most anticipated (and affordable) art events of the year, the MCAD Art Sale features thousands of locally-produced artworks from mixed media to paintings, sculpture to photography, and oh-so-much more, all originally created by established artists, emerging artists and cutting-edge artists on the cusp of breaking into the art scene. With such reasonably priced pieces, it's easy to expand your local art collection and maybe even pre-Christmas shop for the art enthusiast on your list. Thursday's preview event for avid collectors may cost a pretty penny, but Friday admission goes down to $25 and Saturday it's free and open to the public. Get your paws on a local masterpiece created by the art stars of tomorrow--trust us, your walls will thank you.
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Art by Luke Tromiczak
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 17TH
The Rope / Blue Sky Blackout / Aaron & The Sea
@ Hell’s Kitchen
80 S 9th St.
Minneapolis
10 p.m. – 2 a.m. / 21+ / $5
For a party of prodigious proportions get your ass down to Hell’s Kitchen this Friday to see some cool cats play catchy music with a dark undertone. Local band The Rope have fronted some of the most exciting shows of the past few months, in the process building serious buzz with their propulsive post-punk. Comparisons to Joy Division and Sisters of Mercy are understandable, but we think they’re providing a unique take on the much loved gothic-dance sound that deserves new life. The affable dudes of Blue Sky Blackout have one of the catchiest EP’s of the year – their John Hughes release – and working with their great catalogue of songs they always provide a highly energetic live show. BSB’s tunes skillfully get you dancing and may earworm into your head for days after. Minneapolis duo Aaron & the Sea create ominous soundscapes with layered vocals and unexpected instrumental flourishes. Their low tempo sonic creations also manage to incorporate a striking counterpoint of bold percussion, making them a band you should experience live. Practice your best Ian Curtis dance moves and get down to Hell’s Kitchen to embrace the dark grooves!
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FRIDAY NOVEMBER 18TH
Paul Mpagi Sepuya “Studio Work” & Eric Baudelaire “Sugar Water”
@ Franklin Art Works
1021 East Franklin Ave.
Minneapolis
6 p.m. – 8 p.m. / Free
Two internationally recognized artists bring recent work to the Franklin Art Works gallery and screening room for an exhibit this week. With “Studio Work” Paul Sepuya collects the material and photographs that defined his residency at The Studio Museum in Harlem to create a unique glimpse into the private work space of an artist. The exhibit incorporates both installations and mounted photographs to provide a multi-faceted experience. “Sugar Water” is Paris-based artist Eric Baudelaire’s single channel video projection which uses a fictitious Metro stop as a venue for a hypnotic series of images meticulously pasted in sequence using traditional billboard installation methods. As the images change a provocative story unfolds; exploring themes of political violence using a distinctly deliberate visual language. Both of these artists have an impressive pedigree of exhibitions in international venues, so we expect this to be an exceptional evening of art. Come on down and satisfy your artistic sweet tooth!
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FRIDAY NOVEMBER 18TH
Altered Esthetics Holiday Mash-up
@ Altered Esthetics Gallery
1224 Quincy St. NE
Minneapolis
6 p.m. / All Ages/ Free
Bust out your best ugly sweater and prepare your belly for a hodgepodge of delicious holiday treats. This Friday, Altered Esthetics, a community run gallery by artists for artists is holding a holiday mash-up that will bring together dimensional art, music, poetry, performance art, and film. Expect exhibitions galore, group-shows, and an ugly sweater contest. While you’re touring, collect carnival tickets for festive games. And don’t forget to feel good about dressing ugly, it's all for a good cause--proceeds from this fall fundraising event will benefit the non-profit gallery’s programming and exhibitions.
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FRIDAY NOVEMBER 18TH
Vita.mn 5-Year Anniversary Party
@ Epic
110 North Fifth St
Minneapolis
7 p.m. – 1 a.m. / 21+ / $25
Listen Vita.mn, we know you're 5 and all, but no one likes a showoff. Unless, of course, you're inviting us to the party! Count your lucky stars, because this weekend Vita.mn celebrates five years of local fashion, art, food, and music by throwing an epic anniversary party primed with – you guessed it – fashion, art, food and music! Catch a live performance from MPLS' former flame the Hold Steady, plus sets by Night Moves, No Bird Sing and a very special guest. Feast your eyes on visual and performance art curated by Emma Berg featuring “Public,” a time-based performance from Jaime Carrera, plus original art by Eleventh Wonder and locals Allen Brewer and Pamela Valfer. Gawk at live fashion featuring gorgeously unique designs from locals Emma Berg, recent Project Runway contestant Danielle Everine, Max Lohrbach, Ivan Idland, Joynoelle, Ruby3, Lula Vintage Wear, and Blasphemina's Closet revealed by Vision models and stylized by our very own Jahna Peloquin. Between sets, groove to awesome tunes from Transmission DJ Jake Rudh as you devour $3 Natedogs, peep visually trippy digital wonders from image-morph kings, Playatta, and enjoy some sexy sass from the evening's lovely host, Nadine DuBois of Lili's Burlesque. As if that wasn't enough, divulge in unmentionable carnival delights and snazzy door prizes like dual one-year memberships to Soo Vac, MIA and the Walker, a private tour at Surly, a one-hour DJ session during 89.3 The Current's Local Current show (because we know you harbor secret DJ dreams), a $200 gift card to the 112 Eatery and tons more. To quote an enthused comment on the FB invite, “this must be what middle-aged women feel like when they go to a live taping of 'Oprah.'” Congrats on a great 5 years, Vita.mn, we'll be there with bells on!
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FRIDAY NOVEMBER 18TH
Slum Lord: Kickstarter Launch Party
@ Hell’s Kitchen
80 S 9th St.
Minneapolis
10 p.m. – 2 a.m. / +21 / $5
It used to be you either had to max out your credit cards or convince the ‘rents that you’re the next Spielberg to finance your own independent production. That was before Kickstarter came along. The popular funding vehicle helps crowdsource financing for all kinds of creative endeavors and has given birth to some really awesome productions. Minneapolis creatives Todd Pitman and Noah Milligan are kicking-off a campaign to create a single camera comedy about a ridiculous Minneapolis landlord and his – presumably hilarious – tenants. If our experience with terrible landlords is any indication, there’s some comedy gold to be mined here! To get the ball rolling and celebrate the launch, the creators have lined up a top-notch roster of local artists. Powerful songstress Mayda, dance rock outfit UMAMI, electro pop maven Vague-à-bonde and art noise rockers Theeves will provide live entertainment and Hell’s Kitchen will offer great late night food and drink specials. Plus, you get to sneak a peek at footage from Slum Lord and see what all the fuss is about. Do your part to support a comedy series in its infancy while rocking out to excellent local music!
Co-sponsored by LOL/OMG
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FRIDAY NOVEMBER 19TH
Spyder and Muck Mixtape Release
@ The Nomad
501 Cedar Ave
Minneapolis
10pm / 21+ / $5
Yikes! Its the Spyder & Muck show Friday night at the Nomad and you never know what might happen. For those looking to truly let loose and raise holy hell, look no further than this little West Bank party marking the release of another mixtape from everybody's fave drugged-out, ironic booty rap duo. BadnRad, La Manchita (in one of her last hometown performances before she departs for the Windy City), and special guest appearances (read: members of Doomtree) round out this unfuckwithable party, so expect a night of total debauchery, hot chicks, booze, and epic music. Oh yeah - the Facebook invite says "Free Ice Cream"...which likely means bring a poncho.
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SATURDAY NOVEMBER 19TH
HOTTEA “Flying Solo” & Spectre Collection Launch
@ HAUS Salon
4240 Nicolett Ave. S.
Minneapolis
7 p.m. – 9 p.m. / Free
Minneapolis street art phenoms HOTTEA have been busy creating some of their most ambitious and creative installation work to date at HAUS salon. Curator Emma Berg and the salon's owners envision the gallery as an incubator and showcase spot for local talent, and this exhibit shows particular ambition. It’s great to see HOTTEA transition their work from the street to a gallery setting without losing the immediacy and impact we’ve come to expect. The exhibit consists of 5 new pieces – with one stunning piece hanging from the ceiling – and uses over 4,000 pieces of yarn in a gamut of colors to create an immersive viewing experience. The salon will also be celebrating their Fall hair collection SPECTRE so you can get inspiration on a fabulous new ‘do and sip a glass o' wine while you peep the art!
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SATURDAY NOVEMBER 19TH
Making Progress
@ Gallery at Fox Tax
503 1st Ave NE
Minneapolis
7 – 10 p.m. / free
This Saturday don't miss the latest exhibit curated by guest John Alspach of BroadCast Exhibitions. For Making Progress, artists Kristina Mooney and Andy DuCett join forces to create a show that uses photography and illustration to rearrange our culture's past. Like the incog pages of a Pick-Your-Own-Adventure book, DuCett and Mooney's pieces offer a shift in reality, placing “a vague ending into a punchline or a dead end into a new beginning.” For this exhibit, DuCett edits Polaroids, adding characters or setting to change how the event is remembered. Mooney's work is buried in architecture, constructing and demolishing civilizations and exploring the concepts of “disaster and optimism.”
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Art by Andy DuCett
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 19TH
Rien Comme Les Autres: Work by 123Klan
@ CO Exhibtions
1101 Stintson Blvd Suite 2
Minneapolis
7 – 10 p.m. / free
If you bank account looks anything like ours, we know you can't really afford to whisk away to see the visual art wonders of the world. Luckily CO Exhibitions brings a little bit of French street art to Minneapolis as they host Rien Comme Les Autres: The Work of 123Klan. The Montreal-based graffiti collective founded by husband/wife pair, Scien & Mrs Klor, are masters at mixing graffiti art with graphic design, a style you'll get a full view of on Saturday with large scale murals, print work, and installation pieces on display. With an impressive client roster that includes big names like Adidas, Playstation, Sony, Mini Cooper, Coca-Cola, the collective creates everything from logos to clothing, relying on graffiti as their most prominent afflatus. Tonight's opening reception features cold cans of PBR plus a live set from Kill the Vultures and beats from the Wants VS Needs DJs. Voilà!
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123KLAN REEL 2011 from 123 KLAN on Vimeo.
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 19THForever Young – a VFW Basement Dance Party
@ Uptown VFW
2916 Lyndale Ave
Minneapolis
9 p.m. – 2 a.m. / 21+ / $5, $3 w/FB RSVP
There are two major reasons why we think you should include Forever Young dance bash into your Saturday night itinerary. One: it's the only monthly weekend dance party Uptown. And two: it boasts all the nostalgia that secret parents-are-outta-town parties did in high school, complete with basement décor. Shake that ass and belt along to forgotten tracks by dope artists like Ace of Base, Outkast, TLC, Aaliya, and even those lesbian fakers, T.A.T.U., spun by resident DJs Snakebite and Cloud and special guest DJ Dick Pic. Plus, sip down tasty two buck PBRs, enjoy drink specials on well drinks and the mysterious Pacey's Punch, and make sure to dress to impress Vanilla Ice for photo booth action.
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SATURDAY NOVEMBER 19TH
Pink Mink, Red Pens, Baby boys, Bottle Kids, and DJ Nato Coles & Ms. Sara
@ Turf Club
1601 University Avenue West
St. Paul
9 p.m. / 21+/ Free
A collaboration of local artists you won't want to miss is set to dazzle this Saturday at the Turf Club. Pink Mink, Red Pens, Baby boys, Bottle Kids and DJ Nato Coles & Ms. Sara will crash this classic and legendary venue for one last show before Pink Mink heads off to rock Detroit. If you're in the mood for food and a stellar deal, grab some grub before the show nextdoor at ON's Thai Kitchen. Save your receipt and present it to a Turf Club bartender to receive a free PBR. So, this Saturday snag a dancin’ partner, some dinner, and a Tallboy, and send some of our fave local rockers off in style.
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SUNDAY NOVEMBER 20TH
Charlie Awards
@ Pantages Theatre
710 Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis
2 – 5 p.m. / $35, $65 VIP package
Kicking off their first annual event, join the local restaurant and food industry for a celebration of Twin Cities independent dining and exquisite taste. Like the Screen Actors Guild Awards of the restaurant world, tonight's bash bands together local restaurants and individuals in the food community to recognize outstanding achievements and innovation between peers. Enjoy live performances from Erin Schwab, DaVina and the Vagabonds, and the Church Basement Ladies while hobnobbing with restaurant stars, top mixologists, servers and chefs. After the award show, don't miss a killer after-party in IDS Crystal Court featuring drinks, nosh and more. Part of tonight's proceeds will go to Second Harvest Heartland, a Midwest hunger relief organization, so it's a win-win!
Click HERE for the Charlie Awards site
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