All photos by Clare Gardner
Showing posts with label Minnesota Opera. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Minnesota Opera. Show all posts
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
l'etoile/Tempo Masquerade Ball 10/30
Well-heeled ladies and gents packed Sakura Restaurant in Downtown St. Paul last Saturday to celebrate both Halloween and the opening night of the Minnesota Opera's production of Rossini's Cinderella. The Masquerade Ball theme brought out the creative side of attendees, many of whom took advantage of the mask creation station, that offered free masks, feathers, and glittering accoutrement. Presented by the Opera's young patrons group, Tempo, in conjunction with l'etoile, the night was a festive affair punctuated by delicious food, drinks and music from Radio K DJs.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Weekend What's What 9/17-9/22
WE'RE SO EXCITED AND WE JUST CAN'T HIDE IT
Woo-hoo! MNFashion Week is almost here! Over the past 5 years the local fashion scene has bloomed from a DIY community into a total force to be reckoned with -- and the proof is in the pudding. Not only can we brag that two designers with local connections are kicking butt on Project Runway this season, but with next week's fashionable lineup of over 25 events we can't help but shed a tear at the sheer awesomeness of it all. While you'll get a taste this weekend with a number of fashion-forward events and much more, be sure to check back this Sunday for l'étoile's big guide to Fall Fashion Week 2009, which kicks off this coming Monday!
xo-l'étoile
Hear ye, Hear ye: Don't forget to buy your tickets to the l'etoile/Metro event Charmed Life coming up on Wednesday!
Photo by Eric Eul for l'étoile agency
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 17TH
Drama's Grand Reopening Party
@ Drama
1203 Lagoon Ave.
Minneapolis
6-9 pm/ free
l'étoile hearts Drama. No, not the petty high school stuff; the boutique, of course! And luckily for us, the store has relocated their stylish turf to the streets of Uptown. Celebrate in style with the Drama crew with complimentary wine and beer and tasty tunes from DJ GSP. Be among the first 50 to RSVP at Drama's styleblog and receive a snazzy gift bag full of delicious – and always coveted – swag! Keep Drama's blog bookmarked for the latest on local fashion events, crazy in-store deals and hip new style trends at www.shop at drama.com. Free parking is available across the street in Planned Parenthood's lot or at street meters.
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design by Amanda Christine
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 17TH
Gallery Grooves: Studio Series
@ Kingman Studios
1901 Grand Street NE
Northeast Mpls
7-9pm / Free
This month's Gallery Grooves takes us out of the "Gallery" and into the place where the magic happens -- the artist's studio. The first in the occasional "Studio Series" events, Secrets of the City (this time partnered with l'étoile) kicks the new series off with a bang at the notorious Kingman Studios in Northeast Minneapolis! Known for his eclectic works of art including bronze sculpture, huge collage works, and more recently, something called "laser nudes," artist Brant Kingman is one of the most creative cats we know. Top that off with his reputation for throwing some of the coolest late night art parties around (think fire dancers, performance art, and downright hedonism) and we've got the formula for a pretty sweet Gallery Grooves event. Tonight, check out Brant's art and meet the man himself while enjoying complimentary refreshments, live music from Chill 7, and more. In honor of fashion week, we encourage you to wear your ART on your sleeve and come dress creatively -- it IS Kingman Studios after all!
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Photo by Pat Carney
FRIDAY ART PICK: TYPOPHILE FILM FEST
Not to tease, but unless you're in Portland, Phoenix, or Mexico City in the next couple months, you won't be privy to the Typophile Film Fest -- that is, unless someone in the Twin Cities steps up and sponsors a showing of it (details HERE). Being the design town that we are, we think it's only natural, so we're crossing our fingers that this typography-themed film fest pays a visit. We couldn't help but share the super sweet promo video for the festival, created by BYU design students and faculty. Playing off the concept of the five senses, the film was created using stop motion -- no CG effects what-so-ever! Pretty impressive, eh? We'd totally eat that ampersand.
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 18TH
Go Live V
@ 526 Salon
526 Selby Avenue
St. Paul
7-11pm / $10 suggested donation
The cool kids over at 526 Salon Spa continue with their awesome "Go Live" series, a hip and happy mashup of art, fashion, music, food, drink, and general hotness. This time, however, Go Live goes the fundraiser route, pulling out all the stops to raise some dough for the Hughes Foundation, an organization dedicated to helping individuals and families affected by HIV/AIDS both locally and globally. A good cause, say we! Tonight see the abstract paintings of Shannon McElree, the sculpture, drawing and installation work of Lyz Wendland, live models wearing fashions from local boutiques styled by the 526 crew, live music, plus treats and sips from Cheeky Monkey and Solo Vino! Your $10 suggested donation will go directly to the Hughes Foundation -- a small price to pay for such a dynamic evening, if you ask us.
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FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 18TH
La Nouvelle Femme: Wanderlust
@ Varsity Theater
1308 4th St. SE.
Minneapolis
8 pm-12 am/ $8 advance $10 door
Those who wander aren't always lost. Sometimes they're in “wanderlust.” Join the lovely – and let's not forget amazingly talented – ladies of local collective La Nouvelle Femme for a style, art and music-fused evening. With a fantastical theme for its second show, Wanderlust, the provocative artists kick off Fall fashion week with photographs by Hillary Berg, paintings by Torey Bonar, musical sets by Bella Koshka and Hildur Victoria, and runway segments by Frances Zerr and recent Voltagers (and LNF event producers) Calpurnia Peach. If last year's sold out show is any indicator, expect an extravagant event with plenty of hot flair. Snatch up your tickets to this delicious affair at the Dinkytown's Loring Pasta Bar or at www.varsitytheater.org.
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Promo photo by Nicholas Marshall
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 18TH
Envision
@ Graves 601 Hotel
5th floor Ballroom
601 1st Ave N
Minneapolis
8pm-12pm / $20 in advance, $35 advanced runway seating
MN Fashion week begins! Ok. An “interactive hair show” with Rocco Altobelli stylists kicks off the evening, with a silent auction and 50 Ignite models during two runway shows. Throw in 15 designers and 20 stylists and you’ve got quite the event. Local designers and boutiques swath Ignite beauties in their fall collections while DJs Timmay and Shiek provide music to strut to during the shows, along with Dani-Vi’s electric violin all the way from Barcelona. A panel of celebrity judges pick their favorite fall collection. The winning designer will score a photo shoot with an Ignite model and Ignite’s photographer, plus a chunk of cash. The best part? Some of the proceeds go to The Young Survival Coalition, a breast cancer research fund.
BONUS: After Party at Gallery 13 on 8th & LaSalle in Downtown Minneapolis at 2 a.m.
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FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 18TH
Arts Orbit Anniversary Show
@ 501 Club
501 Washington Avenue S.
Minneapolis
10 p.m. / 21+ / Free
Celebrate the first anniversary of the Twin Cities Daily Planet's award winning "Arts Orbit" community arts journalism blog (of which l'étoile is a media partner!) tonight at the 501. These creative cats have been compiling the best in art, music and performance writings for just over a year now, and to pat themselves and their contributors on the backs they've come up with the perfect solution: an awesome party! Head to the 501 for an evening jam-packed with cool beats from the likes of Mayda, longtime local hip hop faves Unknown Prophets, and DJ sets from Tendercakes and DJ Fundamentalist. We can't wait!
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COOL LINK: MNFASHION WEEK
If you’ve learned anything from being a l’étoile reader, it’s to stay tuned for detailed guides for all the events you need to know about. We’d like to point out that one of our favorite weeks is upon us, one we wait for with bated breath, and that a lot of our cohorts, friends, lovers and idols participate in. Get your sparkles and sequins out; MNFashion Fall Fashion Week runs Monday September 21st through Sunday September 27th. Expect a clothing swap, several chances to rub shoulders with the city’s fashion crowd, a couture show with burlesque dancers, a peek at fall collections, trunk shows, and of course, runway shows galore! Clear your calendar, because you’re going to need all week to bask in the glory that is the MN fashion community.
And, as always, l'étoile (this time partnered with our pals from Metro Magazine) brings you a super snazzy fashion week event: Charmed Life at the International Market Square! More info and tix HERE.
BONUS: Don't forget to check back this Sunday (don't worry, we'll remind you) for l'etoile's big Fall Fashion Week Guide -- a detailed lineup of every event happening next week -- a smorgasbord of style if there ever was one!
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SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 19TH
Forms & Shapes: Collected Works 2007-2009 by Peter Skwiot Smith
@ Umber Studios
3109 E 42nd St
Minneapolis
8pm / Free
Curator of 5/9 magazine and I still miss you, Smith portrays his imaginings of music over three years in this show. Polaroids merge into medium format film to dissect what music sounds like in a mind, behind closed eyes and in our imaginations. The title is taken from a Sasha Funke song; with this kind of insight, we might actually start to understand how music effects us so deeply.
CLICK FOR THIS ART EVENT AND MORE AT MPLSART.COM
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 19TH
A Week for Peace
@ Minnesota Center for Book Arts
1011 Washington Ave S
Minneapolis
If book arts has superstars, the Combat Paper Project artists would be high on the list. Today kicks off a week of readings, workshops, demonstrations, art shows, celebration and roundtables during their residency at MCBA. Based out of Burlington, Vermont, this project is a collaboration between military combat veterans, non-profit art spaces, collectors and artists. Taking military uniforms and transforming them into pulp to make paper, these artists work with themes of war, resistance, and personal experience of military culture in the prints and books that come out of their efforts. Today’s readings by writings and poets, mixed with the all-day book workshop, are a great introduction to this monumental week of events. Through September 28.
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SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 19TH
Ripple Entertainment Anniversary Show
@ 1st Avenue
701 1st Avenue
Minneapolis
6pm / 18+ / $5 adv or $8 door
Help celebrate the 4-year anniversary of talent and booking agency, Ripple Entertainment, this evening with a showcase of their stellar clientele! Presented by 89.3 The Current, tonight's show is an can't-miss with such local classics as the Greycoats, James Diers (of Halloween, Alaska), the always engaging Chris Koza, and headliner Jeremy Messersmith, whose sweet, clever songsmithing we're continually enamored with. Not to mention, this is a relatively early show so there's no need to put all your eggs in one basket!
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Photo of Jeremy Messersmith by Kris Drake
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 19TH
Pinewood Derby Art Cars
@ Pink Hobo Gallery
507 East Hennepin
Northeast Minneapolis
7-10pm / Free
Pink Hobo is back again with a nostalgically charming exhibit. For the boys who may have fond memories of creating Pine Wood Derby cars in Cub Scouts, this show will definitely be up your alley. Pink Hobo asked a number of artists to customize little wooden cars built from kits with their own signature styles. See creations by artists such as King Mini, Jenny Schmid, Will Dinski, Curtis Square-Briggs and many more, then stick around until 10pm to see the artists race their cars!
CLICK FOR THIS ART EVENT AND MORE AT MPLSART.COM
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 19TH
Opera Tasting 2009
@ MN Opera Center
620 N. 1st Street
Minneapolis
7:30 p.m. / 21+ / $35
Join the Minnesota Opera's Tempo group, and sponsors KFAI and l'étoile magazine for an evening of operatic delights at this sexy soiree! This multi-sensory extravaganza is designed with the hip, young opera enthusiast in mind. Enjoy a fancy cocktail reception, a wine tasting and heavy hors d'oeuvres at 7:30, followed by smattering of fabulous performances with Amy Buchanan of Le Cirque Rouge as your guide. Special guest appearances by easy-on-the-eyes opera stars Isabel Bayrakdarian, Jesus Garcia and Philip Cutlip of the upcoming production of The Pearl Fishers, plus many more fun surprises. The Opera Tasting event is the perfect opportunity for those not familiar with the artform to get a sampling, so no need to be nervous if you're not a seasoned opera goer. Not to mention, cocktail attire is suggested, so it's really the perfect excuse to get gussied up on a Saturday night -- and we know you love to get gussied up!
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SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 19TH
E-Rock-Out
@ First Amendment Gallery
1101 Stinson Blvd. (basement level)
Minneapolis
7-10 pm / all ages/ free
Burlesque of North America pal and local graffiti-style artist Eric Inkala is moving to New York! But wait Twin Cities, before you go all Betty Bitter about losing another talent to “prog” pastures, take a gander at what Inkala has in store for a few of his fellow creative friends – and anyone else who enjoys a good artsy party – before his departure. Tonight's farewell show, hosted by First Amendment, features 20 new pieces from the artist plus artwork from locals Burlesque Design, John Grider, Anthem Heart, Keith Williams, Miles Mendenhall, Jennifer Davis and 40 others! Enjoy hot tracks from DJ Paper Tiger, live music from The Millionth Word, and – if we know First Amendment bashes – probably a few donation-based brewskies for the 21+ crowd.
CLICK FOR THIS ART EVENT AND MORE AT MPLSART.COM
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 19TH
MENergy's 1 Year Anniversary
@ Club Jäger
923 Washington Ave. N.
Minneapolis
10:30 pm / 21+/ no cover
It's hard to imagine nightlife before the sexy brains behind MENergy brought the hormonal, testosterone-ridden dance fest to the North Loop 'hood, but thank god they did! Tonight, boys become men as MENergy celebrates a year of steadfast man-itude. Hosted by the shadowy devil DJ The Nightstalker and visuals master Time Squid, this month's installment welcomes MPLS' innovative music producer, Gigamesh, throwing down fresh beats, hot remixes and plenty of dance floor pleasers. Be prepared for special prizes, manly games and sexy, sexy dancing. It's enough to get yer tighty whities all in a tizzy.
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SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 19TH
Booby-Trap!
@ The Bolt Underground
515 Washington Ave S
Minneapolis
9pm / $5 / 21+
A few words sum it up: Queen Latifah CD release party! DJ Daniela & Go-Go BT Girlz provide all the right tunes for you to dance your pants off to. It’s girls-only night at the Bolt every month and tonight’s the night. Bring dollar bills for tips for the dancers and your digits for ladies you meet.
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Photo by B Fresh Photography
SUNDAY MUSIC PICK: ASTRONAUT WIFE
Words cannot express our excitement for next weekend's Astronaut Wife reunion show at Jagerfest 2009! Headlining an evening of awesome music from the likes of Ultrachorus, The Red Pens and Blue Sky Blackout, the popular early 2000's indie supergroup reunites for the first time in many years. l'étoile's own Rob Callahan sat down for an in-depth interview this week with Janey, Amy, and Christian for a chat about their rise to local fame, their reunion and what lies ahead. Click below to read the article!
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TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 22ND
JagerCon: Sci-Fi Tuesdays
@ Clubhouse Jager
923 Washington Avenue N.
Minneapolis
Every Tuesday
10 p.m. / 21+ / Free
Join hosts Kate Iverson (l'étoile magazine, Secrets of the City) and Beth Hammarlund (l'étoile magazine, A Tiny Machine) every Tuesday Night for JagerCon! JagerCon is a weekly sci-fi party featuring screenings of classic nerdy movies and television shows -- topped off with 2-4-1 cocktails all night served by Star Captain Paul!
Mingle with like-minded sci-fi geeks, discuss D&D strategies, and use that Captain Picard impression you've been perfecting to pick up chicks at the bar. Snort-laugh the night away while bragging about your MMORPG addiction and enjoy a cozy, nerd-friendly environment.
Upcoming Events:
NEW SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED!
Sept 22nd: Howard the Duck
Sept 29th: Brazil
Oct 6th: They Live
Oct 13th: Planet of the Apes
Oct 20th: Communion
Oct 27th: Jason X: Jason in Outerspace
Nov 3rd: Westworld
Nov 10th: Cocoon
Nov 17th: Class of Nuke Em' High
Nov 24th: Legend
This week's flick is Howard the Duck
GUEST BLOGGER: A TINY MACHINE
Beth Hammarlund reviews the new Anna Sui collection for Target's Go International line, and picks up a few pieces for herself.
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Eep! has already posted a few of her thoughts on Target's Gossip Girl-inspired collaboration with Anna Sui. I read her post before heading to my local Target yesterday, and her critiques about the sizing are spot on. These clothes be tiny. In previous Go International and Designer Collaboration collections, I've consistently worn a size three. However, this collection has me firmly in the 5-7/M category, which, unfortunately, are the sizes that sell out the fastest. I tried on the navy houndstooth jacquard Blair-inspired dress in a three, which like Eep!, I couldn't completely zip closed. Too bad. It's an adorable dress. I'll be sure to keep my eyes peeled for the dress in a size up, but the collection's already selling like hot cakes.
READ THE REST OF THE ARTICLE AT A TINY MACHINE
GUEST BLOGGER: LE PETIT CONNAISSUER
Jahna Peloquin gives us her weekly local fashion roundup, with lots of juicy tidbits from New York Fashion Week!
BONUS: Jahna also wrote a detailed recap of her Fashion Week experience for l'étoile HERE!
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L'ETOILE NEWSWIRE
SAVE THE DATE 9/23: CHARMED LIFE
Curate your life. Be charmed.
Join l'etoile mag and Metro Mag for a festive evening of fashion, shopping and
interior design at the beautiful International Market Square. This event features local, independent clothing and jewelry designers, as well boutiques selling their wares in a fashion marketplace. Mingle with the Twin Cities' fashion crowd amongst the gorgeous furniture and home decor of the IMS showrooms. Enjoy cocktails, appetizers, swag bags, a live fashion photo shoot, a fashion styling challenge, tunes from DJs Millions Billions and Tendercakes and more. Curate your life – be charmed!
Featuring fashion from local designers Max Lohrbach, Ruby3, Laura Fulk, Ferociter, Design Collective, Blacklist Vintage and many, many more.
PLUS meet current Project Runway designer CHRISTOPHER STRAUB and see his designs! Also meet fashion maven CHERYL TIEGS and get your pic snapped on the red carpet at the Cambria showroom!
Charmed Life
Wednesday, September 23
6-9 p.m.
Tickets: $25 Purchase Now!
Click HERE to purchase tickets!
Editor in Chief: Kate Iverson
Contributing Writers: Lacey Prpic Hedtke, Robyn Lewis, Juleana Enright, Kate Iverson, Beth Hammarlund, Jahna Peloquin
Woo-hoo! MNFashion Week is almost here! Over the past 5 years the local fashion scene has bloomed from a DIY community into a total force to be reckoned with -- and the proof is in the pudding. Not only can we brag that two designers with local connections are kicking butt on Project Runway this season, but with next week's fashionable lineup of over 25 events we can't help but shed a tear at the sheer awesomeness of it all. While you'll get a taste this weekend with a number of fashion-forward events and much more, be sure to check back this Sunday for l'étoile's big guide to Fall Fashion Week 2009, which kicks off this coming Monday!
xo-l'étoile
Hear ye, Hear ye: Don't forget to buy your tickets to the l'etoile/Metro event Charmed Life coming up on Wednesday!
Photo by Eric Eul for l'étoile agency
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 17TH
Drama's Grand Reopening Party
@ Drama
1203 Lagoon Ave.
Minneapolis
6-9 pm/ free
l'étoile hearts Drama. No, not the petty high school stuff; the boutique, of course! And luckily for us, the store has relocated their stylish turf to the streets of Uptown. Celebrate in style with the Drama crew with complimentary wine and beer and tasty tunes from DJ GSP. Be among the first 50 to RSVP at Drama's styleblog and receive a snazzy gift bag full of delicious – and always coveted – swag! Keep Drama's blog bookmarked for the latest on local fashion events, crazy in-store deals and hip new style trends at www.shop at drama.com. Free parking is available across the street in Planned Parenthood's lot or at street meters.
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design by Amanda Christine
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 17TH
Gallery Grooves: Studio Series
@ Kingman Studios
1901 Grand Street NE
Northeast Mpls
7-9pm / Free
This month's Gallery Grooves takes us out of the "Gallery" and into the place where the magic happens -- the artist's studio. The first in the occasional "Studio Series" events, Secrets of the City (this time partnered with l'étoile) kicks the new series off with a bang at the notorious Kingman Studios in Northeast Minneapolis! Known for his eclectic works of art including bronze sculpture, huge collage works, and more recently, something called "laser nudes," artist Brant Kingman is one of the most creative cats we know. Top that off with his reputation for throwing some of the coolest late night art parties around (think fire dancers, performance art, and downright hedonism) and we've got the formula for a pretty sweet Gallery Grooves event. Tonight, check out Brant's art and meet the man himself while enjoying complimentary refreshments, live music from Chill 7, and more. In honor of fashion week, we encourage you to wear your ART on your sleeve and come dress creatively -- it IS Kingman Studios after all!
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Photo by Pat Carney
FRIDAY ART PICK: TYPOPHILE FILM FEST
Not to tease, but unless you're in Portland, Phoenix, or Mexico City in the next couple months, you won't be privy to the Typophile Film Fest -- that is, unless someone in the Twin Cities steps up and sponsors a showing of it (details HERE). Being the design town that we are, we think it's only natural, so we're crossing our fingers that this typography-themed film fest pays a visit. We couldn't help but share the super sweet promo video for the festival, created by BYU design students and faculty. Playing off the concept of the five senses, the film was created using stop motion -- no CG effects what-so-ever! Pretty impressive, eh? We'd totally eat that ampersand.
Typophile Film Festival 5 Opening Titles from Brent Barson on Vimeo.
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 18TH
Go Live V
@ 526 Salon
526 Selby Avenue
St. Paul
7-11pm / $10 suggested donation
The cool kids over at 526 Salon Spa continue with their awesome "Go Live" series, a hip and happy mashup of art, fashion, music, food, drink, and general hotness. This time, however, Go Live goes the fundraiser route, pulling out all the stops to raise some dough for the Hughes Foundation, an organization dedicated to helping individuals and families affected by HIV/AIDS both locally and globally. A good cause, say we! Tonight see the abstract paintings of Shannon McElree, the sculpture, drawing and installation work of Lyz Wendland, live models wearing fashions from local boutiques styled by the 526 crew, live music, plus treats and sips from Cheeky Monkey and Solo Vino! Your $10 suggested donation will go directly to the Hughes Foundation -- a small price to pay for such a dynamic evening, if you ask us.
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FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 18TH
La Nouvelle Femme: Wanderlust
@ Varsity Theater
1308 4th St. SE.
Minneapolis
8 pm-12 am/ $8 advance $10 door
Those who wander aren't always lost. Sometimes they're in “wanderlust.” Join the lovely – and let's not forget amazingly talented – ladies of local collective La Nouvelle Femme for a style, art and music-fused evening. With a fantastical theme for its second show, Wanderlust, the provocative artists kick off Fall fashion week with photographs by Hillary Berg, paintings by Torey Bonar, musical sets by Bella Koshka and Hildur Victoria, and runway segments by Frances Zerr and recent Voltagers (and LNF event producers) Calpurnia Peach. If last year's sold out show is any indicator, expect an extravagant event with plenty of hot flair. Snatch up your tickets to this delicious affair at the Dinkytown's Loring Pasta Bar or at www.varsitytheater.org.
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Promo photo by Nicholas Marshall
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 18TH
Envision
@ Graves 601 Hotel
5th floor Ballroom
601 1st Ave N
Minneapolis
8pm-12pm / $20 in advance, $35 advanced runway seating
MN Fashion week begins! Ok. An “interactive hair show” with Rocco Altobelli stylists kicks off the evening, with a silent auction and 50 Ignite models during two runway shows. Throw in 15 designers and 20 stylists and you’ve got quite the event. Local designers and boutiques swath Ignite beauties in their fall collections while DJs Timmay and Shiek provide music to strut to during the shows, along with Dani-Vi’s electric violin all the way from Barcelona. A panel of celebrity judges pick their favorite fall collection. The winning designer will score a photo shoot with an Ignite model and Ignite’s photographer, plus a chunk of cash. The best part? Some of the proceeds go to The Young Survival Coalition, a breast cancer research fund.
BONUS: After Party at Gallery 13 on 8th & LaSalle in Downtown Minneapolis at 2 a.m.
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FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 18TH
Arts Orbit Anniversary Show
@ 501 Club
501 Washington Avenue S.
Minneapolis
10 p.m. / 21+ / Free
Celebrate the first anniversary of the Twin Cities Daily Planet's award winning "Arts Orbit" community arts journalism blog (of which l'étoile is a media partner!) tonight at the 501. These creative cats have been compiling the best in art, music and performance writings for just over a year now, and to pat themselves and their contributors on the backs they've come up with the perfect solution: an awesome party! Head to the 501 for an evening jam-packed with cool beats from the likes of Mayda, longtime local hip hop faves Unknown Prophets, and DJ sets from Tendercakes and DJ Fundamentalist. We can't wait!
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COOL LINK: MNFASHION WEEK
If you’ve learned anything from being a l’étoile reader, it’s to stay tuned for detailed guides for all the events you need to know about. We’d like to point out that one of our favorite weeks is upon us, one we wait for with bated breath, and that a lot of our cohorts, friends, lovers and idols participate in. Get your sparkles and sequins out; MNFashion Fall Fashion Week runs Monday September 21st through Sunday September 27th. Expect a clothing swap, several chances to rub shoulders with the city’s fashion crowd, a couture show with burlesque dancers, a peek at fall collections, trunk shows, and of course, runway shows galore! Clear your calendar, because you’re going to need all week to bask in the glory that is the MN fashion community.
And, as always, l'étoile (this time partnered with our pals from Metro Magazine) brings you a super snazzy fashion week event: Charmed Life at the International Market Square! More info and tix HERE.
BONUS: Don't forget to check back this Sunday (don't worry, we'll remind you) for l'etoile's big Fall Fashion Week Guide -- a detailed lineup of every event happening next week -- a smorgasbord of style if there ever was one!
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SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 19TH
Forms & Shapes: Collected Works 2007-2009 by Peter Skwiot Smith
@ Umber Studios
3109 E 42nd St
Minneapolis
8pm / Free
Curator of 5/9 magazine and I still miss you, Smith portrays his imaginings of music over three years in this show. Polaroids merge into medium format film to dissect what music sounds like in a mind, behind closed eyes and in our imaginations. The title is taken from a Sasha Funke song; with this kind of insight, we might actually start to understand how music effects us so deeply.
CLICK FOR THIS ART EVENT AND MORE AT MPLSART.COM
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 19TH
A Week for Peace
@ Minnesota Center for Book Arts
1011 Washington Ave S
Minneapolis
If book arts has superstars, the Combat Paper Project artists would be high on the list. Today kicks off a week of readings, workshops, demonstrations, art shows, celebration and roundtables during their residency at MCBA. Based out of Burlington, Vermont, this project is a collaboration between military combat veterans, non-profit art spaces, collectors and artists. Taking military uniforms and transforming them into pulp to make paper, these artists work with themes of war, resistance, and personal experience of military culture in the prints and books that come out of their efforts. Today’s readings by writings and poets, mixed with the all-day book workshop, are a great introduction to this monumental week of events. Through September 28.
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SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 19TH
Ripple Entertainment Anniversary Show
@ 1st Avenue
701 1st Avenue
Minneapolis
6pm / 18+ / $5 adv or $8 door
Help celebrate the 4-year anniversary of talent and booking agency, Ripple Entertainment, this evening with a showcase of their stellar clientele! Presented by 89.3 The Current, tonight's show is an can't-miss with such local classics as the Greycoats, James Diers (of Halloween, Alaska), the always engaging Chris Koza, and headliner Jeremy Messersmith, whose sweet, clever songsmithing we're continually enamored with. Not to mention, this is a relatively early show so there's no need to put all your eggs in one basket!
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Photo of Jeremy Messersmith by Kris Drake
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 19TH
Pinewood Derby Art Cars
@ Pink Hobo Gallery
507 East Hennepin
Northeast Minneapolis
7-10pm / Free
Pink Hobo is back again with a nostalgically charming exhibit. For the boys who may have fond memories of creating Pine Wood Derby cars in Cub Scouts, this show will definitely be up your alley. Pink Hobo asked a number of artists to customize little wooden cars built from kits with their own signature styles. See creations by artists such as King Mini, Jenny Schmid, Will Dinski, Curtis Square-Briggs and many more, then stick around until 10pm to see the artists race their cars!
CLICK FOR THIS ART EVENT AND MORE AT MPLSART.COM
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 19TH
Opera Tasting 2009
@ MN Opera Center
620 N. 1st Street
Minneapolis
7:30 p.m. / 21+ / $35
Join the Minnesota Opera's Tempo group, and sponsors KFAI and l'étoile magazine for an evening of operatic delights at this sexy soiree! This multi-sensory extravaganza is designed with the hip, young opera enthusiast in mind. Enjoy a fancy cocktail reception, a wine tasting and heavy hors d'oeuvres at 7:30, followed by smattering of fabulous performances with Amy Buchanan of Le Cirque Rouge as your guide. Special guest appearances by easy-on-the-eyes opera stars Isabel Bayrakdarian, Jesus Garcia and Philip Cutlip of the upcoming production of The Pearl Fishers, plus many more fun surprises. The Opera Tasting event is the perfect opportunity for those not familiar with the artform to get a sampling, so no need to be nervous if you're not a seasoned opera goer. Not to mention, cocktail attire is suggested, so it's really the perfect excuse to get gussied up on a Saturday night -- and we know you love to get gussied up!
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SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 19TH
E-Rock-Out
@ First Amendment Gallery
1101 Stinson Blvd. (basement level)
Minneapolis
7-10 pm / all ages/ free
Burlesque of North America pal and local graffiti-style artist Eric Inkala is moving to New York! But wait Twin Cities, before you go all Betty Bitter about losing another talent to “prog” pastures, take a gander at what Inkala has in store for a few of his fellow creative friends – and anyone else who enjoys a good artsy party – before his departure. Tonight's farewell show, hosted by First Amendment, features 20 new pieces from the artist plus artwork from locals Burlesque Design, John Grider, Anthem Heart, Keith Williams, Miles Mendenhall, Jennifer Davis and 40 others! Enjoy hot tracks from DJ Paper Tiger, live music from The Millionth Word, and – if we know First Amendment bashes – probably a few donation-based brewskies for the 21+ crowd.
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SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 19TH
MENergy's 1 Year Anniversary
@ Club Jäger
923 Washington Ave. N.
Minneapolis
10:30 pm / 21+/ no cover
It's hard to imagine nightlife before the sexy brains behind MENergy brought the hormonal, testosterone-ridden dance fest to the North Loop 'hood, but thank god they did! Tonight, boys become men as MENergy celebrates a year of steadfast man-itude. Hosted by the shadowy devil DJ The Nightstalker and visuals master Time Squid, this month's installment welcomes MPLS' innovative music producer, Gigamesh, throwing down fresh beats, hot remixes and plenty of dance floor pleasers. Be prepared for special prizes, manly games and sexy, sexy dancing. It's enough to get yer tighty whities all in a tizzy.
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SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 19TH
Booby-Trap!
@ The Bolt Underground
515 Washington Ave S
Minneapolis
9pm / $5 / 21+
A few words sum it up: Queen Latifah CD release party! DJ Daniela & Go-Go BT Girlz provide all the right tunes for you to dance your pants off to. It’s girls-only night at the Bolt every month and tonight’s the night. Bring dollar bills for tips for the dancers and your digits for ladies you meet.
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Photo by B Fresh Photography
SUNDAY MUSIC PICK: ASTRONAUT WIFE
Words cannot express our excitement for next weekend's Astronaut Wife reunion show at Jagerfest 2009! Headlining an evening of awesome music from the likes of Ultrachorus, The Red Pens and Blue Sky Blackout, the popular early 2000's indie supergroup reunites for the first time in many years. l'étoile's own Rob Callahan sat down for an in-depth interview this week with Janey, Amy, and Christian for a chat about their rise to local fame, their reunion and what lies ahead. Click below to read the article!
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TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 22ND
JagerCon: Sci-Fi Tuesdays
@ Clubhouse Jager
923 Washington Avenue N.
Minneapolis
Every Tuesday
10 p.m. / 21+ / Free
Join hosts Kate Iverson (l'étoile magazine, Secrets of the City) and Beth Hammarlund (l'étoile magazine, A Tiny Machine) every Tuesday Night for JagerCon! JagerCon is a weekly sci-fi party featuring screenings of classic nerdy movies and television shows -- topped off with 2-4-1 cocktails all night served by Star Captain Paul!
Mingle with like-minded sci-fi geeks, discuss D&D strategies, and use that Captain Picard impression you've been perfecting to pick up chicks at the bar. Snort-laugh the night away while bragging about your MMORPG addiction and enjoy a cozy, nerd-friendly environment.
Upcoming Events:
NEW SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED!
Sept 22nd: Howard the Duck
Sept 29th: Brazil
Oct 6th: They Live
Oct 13th: Planet of the Apes
Oct 20th: Communion
Oct 27th: Jason X: Jason in Outerspace
Nov 3rd: Westworld
Nov 10th: Cocoon
Nov 17th: Class of Nuke Em' High
Nov 24th: Legend
This week's flick is Howard the Duck
GUEST BLOGGER: A TINY MACHINE
Beth Hammarlund reviews the new Anna Sui collection for Target's Go International line, and picks up a few pieces for herself.
omfg
Eep! has already posted a few of her thoughts on Target's Gossip Girl-inspired collaboration with Anna Sui. I read her post before heading to my local Target yesterday, and her critiques about the sizing are spot on. These clothes be tiny. In previous Go International and Designer Collaboration collections, I've consistently worn a size three. However, this collection has me firmly in the 5-7/M category, which, unfortunately, are the sizes that sell out the fastest. I tried on the navy houndstooth jacquard Blair-inspired dress in a three, which like Eep!, I couldn't completely zip closed. Too bad. It's an adorable dress. I'll be sure to keep my eyes peeled for the dress in a size up, but the collection's already selling like hot cakes.
READ THE REST OF THE ARTICLE AT A TINY MACHINE
GUEST BLOGGER: LE PETIT CONNAISSUER
Jahna Peloquin gives us her weekly local fashion roundup, with lots of juicy tidbits from New York Fashion Week!
BONUS: Jahna also wrote a detailed recap of her Fashion Week experience for l'étoile HERE!
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L'ETOILE NEWSWIRE
SAVE THE DATE 9/23: CHARMED LIFE
Curate your life. Be charmed.
Join l'etoile mag and Metro Mag for a festive evening of fashion, shopping and
interior design at the beautiful International Market Square. This event features local, independent clothing and jewelry designers, as well boutiques selling their wares in a fashion marketplace. Mingle with the Twin Cities' fashion crowd amongst the gorgeous furniture and home decor of the IMS showrooms. Enjoy cocktails, appetizers, swag bags, a live fashion photo shoot, a fashion styling challenge, tunes from DJs Millions Billions and Tendercakes and more. Curate your life – be charmed! Featuring fashion from local designers Max Lohrbach, Ruby3, Laura Fulk, Ferociter, Design Collective, Blacklist Vintage and many, many more.
PLUS meet current Project Runway designer CHRISTOPHER STRAUB and see his designs! Also meet fashion maven CHERYL TIEGS and get your pic snapped on the red carpet at the Cambria showroom!
Charmed Life
Wednesday, September 23
6-9 p.m.
Tickets: $25 Purchase Now!
Click HERE to purchase tickets!
Editor in Chief: Kate Iverson
Contributing Writers: Lacey Prpic Hedtke, Robyn Lewis, Juleana Enright, Kate Iverson, Beth Hammarlund, Jahna Peloquin
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Le'TALK: l'étoile interviews The Minnesota Opera's Jamie Nieman
by Kate Iverson
We've marked our calendars for September 19th in anticipation of the Minnesota Opera's hip annual cocktail party and performance showcase, Opera Tasting 2009 -- and
we suggest you do the same. We're definitely not experts on the subject of opera, though slowly but surely we're being educated through the amazing and accessible programming that the Minnesota Opera offers. With their young patrons group, Tempo, leading the way, the opera has become more approachable, and, dare we say, cool! In fact, we're so excited about it that we're co-sponsoring Opera Tasting 2009 -- and we hope to see you there!
This week, we chatted with Minnesota Opera audience development guru Jamie Nieman who is one of the driving forces behind the Opera's Tempo program and an all around cool chick!
We're super excited for Opera Tasting 2009! Can you tell us what to expect?
What can you expect? A REALLY good time! This is my third Opera Tasting since I’ve joined Minnesota Opera and it gets better every year. The event is hosted by
Tempo our membership program for new and veteran opera-goers ages 21-39. It’s the kick-off event for the season and we call it Opera Tasting because you get to “taste” the art form and wine. The musical selections are presented by members of our Resident Artist program and all of them are similar in age to the guests. I think it dispels the idea that opera is a dead art form when you can see all these hot young talented singers! One of the best things about this year is that we’ve had the help of Octavio Cardenas who is a Resident Artist, Director so he’s put together a semi-staged program around the theme of drinking songs. Appropriate don’t you think? So expect great wine, great people and GREAT music!
The Opera Tasting events are just as much about mingling with fellow Opera lovers as they are about getting a sampling of the upcoming productions -- what kind of people are attend, and what should we wear?!
You will see people of all shapes and sizes at this event! Doctors, lawyers,
teachers, engineers, students, couples, singles and all are welcome as long as they’re 21. I would say most people that are at this event are not opera experts a fact that is true for a lot of Tempo members. People come because they curious about opera and this is a really easy way to try it without making a huge commitment—and it’s a great party. Dress to impress! We definitely see a lot of the “little black dress” and this event. I think people like having a reason to get a little dressed up for an evening.
We love that Tempo, your young professionals member level, is catching on with the younger demographic -- we think it's a really cool way to introduce the "future art patron" to Opera. What do you think makes the formula work?
We love that it’s catching on too! We’re becoming successful because this group is really focused on creating relationships on three levels: Minnesota Opera, opera as an art form and between its members. Tempo has many benefits that support these
efforts. Tickets for members to go to Opening Night productions are $30 and include an invitation to after-parties with the cast and creative teams of the productions. We throw amazing events (like Opera Tasting) that are both social and often educational so you can learn more about opera. For example last season we had The American Premiere of The Adventures of Pinocchio, which is a contemporary opera and we had both the composer and librettist in town. Tempo members spent the evening sipping cocktails and finding out what it’s like to create an opera from scratch. Finally you get to meet other people with shared interest and excitement in the arts! I’ve seen many personal and professional relationships grow out of Tempo in the last few years.
One of the things we love about opera, is the high production value, and of course the costumes. Does the MN Opera work with different costume designers for each production? What are some of the more elaborate costumes in the upcoming season?
Yes each production has its own design team but the answer is a little bit more complicated than that. Some of the productions we stage are rented or past
productions that live in our warehouse and others we build new. This season we are building Casanova’s Homecoming, Roberto Devereux and Salome each have their own separate costume, scenic and lighting designers. The Pearl Fishers, our season opener is rented from San Diego Opera but has an interesting story. The entire production was designed by international fashion designer Zandra Rhodes. The colors and textures are amazing and if you know anything about her clothing designs I’m sure you can imagine what you’re in for on stage. Zandra will actually be in town the week before The Pearl Fishers opens on September 26 and she will be featured at a number of public events both free and ticketed visit mnopera.org/events for more details.
What are you most looking forward to in the Minnesota Opera's new season?
You mean other than the cute singers? Most people would probably say La bohème because it’s a classic and it has our hot young tenor James Valenti heading up one of the casts. However, I happen to have a fixation on The Tudors and this year kicks off a three year opera series based on The Tudors. The production for the 2009-2010 season is Roberto Devereux and the story is about the love affair between Queen Elizabeth I and her much younger lover Robert, the Earl of Essex. The sets are being built in our shops as we speak and are stunning to say the least and the period costumes will be constructed soon. Ladies any of you who enjoy Jonathan Rys Myers on the Showtime series The Tudors will understand why I’m excited by three years of operas like this.
Will the hotness that is James Valenti be at Opera Tasting 2009? Sorry, we had to ask.
Everyone loves Sweet Baby James or SBJ which is what many of the opera staff call to
James Valenti, let over from his days in our Resident Artist program. Sadly no he will not be at Opera Tasting. He’s a busy guy with a full performance schedule and I think he will be in Italy around that time. The stars of The Pearl Fishers will be attending the event and they’re not bad to look at either!
James will be back in February 2010 for La bohème and I do have him booked for an exclusive Tempo event on Friday, February 12, 2010. So if you want to spend some time with our hot cover model and tasty tenor I would suggest you pick up a Tempo membership and secure your invitation!
For more information and to purchase tickets for Opera Tasting 2009 on Saturday, September 19th click HERE.
For more cool upcoming events from The Minnesota Opera and Tempo click HERE.
General info at www.mnopera.org
We've marked our calendars for September 19th in anticipation of the Minnesota Opera's hip annual cocktail party and performance showcase, Opera Tasting 2009 -- and
we suggest you do the same. We're definitely not experts on the subject of opera, though slowly but surely we're being educated through the amazing and accessible programming that the Minnesota Opera offers. With their young patrons group, Tempo, leading the way, the opera has become more approachable, and, dare we say, cool! In fact, we're so excited about it that we're co-sponsoring Opera Tasting 2009 -- and we hope to see you there!This week, we chatted with Minnesota Opera audience development guru Jamie Nieman who is one of the driving forces behind the Opera's Tempo program and an all around cool chick!
We're super excited for Opera Tasting 2009! Can you tell us what to expect?
What can you expect? A REALLY good time! This is my third Opera Tasting since I’ve joined Minnesota Opera and it gets better every year. The event is hosted by
Tempo our membership program for new and veteran opera-goers ages 21-39. It’s the kick-off event for the season and we call it Opera Tasting because you get to “taste” the art form and wine. The musical selections are presented by members of our Resident Artist program and all of them are similar in age to the guests. I think it dispels the idea that opera is a dead art form when you can see all these hot young talented singers! One of the best things about this year is that we’ve had the help of Octavio Cardenas who is a Resident Artist, Director so he’s put together a semi-staged program around the theme of drinking songs. Appropriate don’t you think? So expect great wine, great people and GREAT music!The Opera Tasting events are just as much about mingling with fellow Opera lovers as they are about getting a sampling of the upcoming productions -- what kind of people are attend, and what should we wear?!
You will see people of all shapes and sizes at this event! Doctors, lawyers,
teachers, engineers, students, couples, singles and all are welcome as long as they’re 21. I would say most people that are at this event are not opera experts a fact that is true for a lot of Tempo members. People come because they curious about opera and this is a really easy way to try it without making a huge commitment—and it’s a great party. Dress to impress! We definitely see a lot of the “little black dress” and this event. I think people like having a reason to get a little dressed up for an evening.We love that Tempo, your young professionals member level, is catching on with the younger demographic -- we think it's a really cool way to introduce the "future art patron" to Opera. What do you think makes the formula work?
We love that it’s catching on too! We’re becoming successful because this group is really focused on creating relationships on three levels: Minnesota Opera, opera as an art form and between its members. Tempo has many benefits that support these
efforts. Tickets for members to go to Opening Night productions are $30 and include an invitation to after-parties with the cast and creative teams of the productions. We throw amazing events (like Opera Tasting) that are both social and often educational so you can learn more about opera. For example last season we had The American Premiere of The Adventures of Pinocchio, which is a contemporary opera and we had both the composer and librettist in town. Tempo members spent the evening sipping cocktails and finding out what it’s like to create an opera from scratch. Finally you get to meet other people with shared interest and excitement in the arts! I’ve seen many personal and professional relationships grow out of Tempo in the last few years.One of the things we love about opera, is the high production value, and of course the costumes. Does the MN Opera work with different costume designers for each production? What are some of the more elaborate costumes in the upcoming season?
Yes each production has its own design team but the answer is a little bit more complicated than that. Some of the productions we stage are rented or past
productions that live in our warehouse and others we build new. This season we are building Casanova’s Homecoming, Roberto Devereux and Salome each have their own separate costume, scenic and lighting designers. The Pearl Fishers, our season opener is rented from San Diego Opera but has an interesting story. The entire production was designed by international fashion designer Zandra Rhodes. The colors and textures are amazing and if you know anything about her clothing designs I’m sure you can imagine what you’re in for on stage. Zandra will actually be in town the week before The Pearl Fishers opens on September 26 and she will be featured at a number of public events both free and ticketed visit mnopera.org/events for more details.What are you most looking forward to in the Minnesota Opera's new season?
You mean other than the cute singers? Most people would probably say La bohème because it’s a classic and it has our hot young tenor James Valenti heading up one of the casts. However, I happen to have a fixation on The Tudors and this year kicks off a three year opera series based on The Tudors. The production for the 2009-2010 season is Roberto Devereux and the story is about the love affair between Queen Elizabeth I and her much younger lover Robert, the Earl of Essex. The sets are being built in our shops as we speak and are stunning to say the least and the period costumes will be constructed soon. Ladies any of you who enjoy Jonathan Rys Myers on the Showtime series The Tudors will understand why I’m excited by three years of operas like this.
Will the hotness that is James Valenti be at Opera Tasting 2009? Sorry, we had to ask.
Everyone loves Sweet Baby James or SBJ which is what many of the opera staff call to
James Valenti, let over from his days in our Resident Artist program. Sadly no he will not be at Opera Tasting. He’s a busy guy with a full performance schedule and I think he will be in Italy around that time. The stars of The Pearl Fishers will be attending the event and they’re not bad to look at either! James will be back in February 2010 for La bohème and I do have him booked for an exclusive Tempo event on Friday, February 12, 2010. So if you want to spend some time with our hot cover model and tasty tenor I would suggest you pick up a Tempo membership and secure your invitation!
For more information and to purchase tickets for Opera Tasting 2009 on Saturday, September 19th click HERE.
For more cool upcoming events from The Minnesota Opera and Tempo click HERE.
General info at www.mnopera.org
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