Happy Chinese New Year! l'étoile so loves a new beginning wherever we can get one. Off track in the first set of '07 resolutions? Here's your chance to re-renew: the year is still fresh and there are plenty of pretty things to do. This weekend's kickoff into the Year of the Boar is going to be anything but boring. Take your newly-remodeled self to Foundation this Sunday, where we cut the ribbon for this new night, and you can reveal your lovely work in progress.
Photo compliments of l'étoile star photog Amy Pierce.
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FRIDAY'S ARTIST PICK
Max Miller
Our pick this week is Charlotte, North Carolina's Max Miller. Miller's
portraits in oil combine realism and fantasy while revolving around
the themes of pain, melancholy, and religion. These dark and stunning works are absolutely must-see.
Miller's new show, "Humanity & Spirituality," opens next week at the Fauber Gallery in Lynchburg, Virginia.
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FRIDAY FEBRUARY 16th
Walker After Hours / Kara Walker Preview
@ The Walker Art Center
1750 Hennepin Ave.
Minneapolis
8pm-Midnight / $20 ($10 Walker Members)
Get the very first glimpse of the Walker Art Center’s show featuring Kara Walker. In addition to the fascinating artwork, take in films by Brent Green, live DJs, appetizers, and a cash bar. Special ticket discounts if you purchase online or become a Walker member.
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FRIDAY FEBRUARY 16TH
Buildings CD Release Party
@ The Hexagon
2700 26th Ave.
Minneapolis
9pm / 21+ / Free
Come throw down with local thrash rock devils Buildings at their CD release party! Featuring special guests Umbrella Sequence, The Nina The Pinta, and Hello Blue.
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FRIDAY FEBRUARY 16TH
"Power, Immortality, Loss!" Dance Film
@ Rogue Buddha Gallery
357 13th Ave. NE
Minneapolis
Starting at 7 pm, this presentation will explore the vast intersection between dance and film. Also screening will be Kinesthetic Kino, an international collection of dance films.
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SATURDAY FEBRUARY 17TH
Passion, Lust, Love & Longing
@Studio C-4
4143 Minnehaha Ave.
(Just east of Hiawatha)
South Minneapolis
7pm-Late / Free (donations encouraged)
This timely group show examines desire in its countless forms. DJ's Terrence Jerome and Christian Fritz will provide the beats you crave.
PAINTING BY KATE BURGAU - CLICK THE IMAGE FOR KATE'S MYSPACE
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 17th
Shanghai Load Closing Reception
@Art of This Gallery
3222 Bloomington Ave. S
Minneapolis
7pm / Free (donations encouraged)
Ramp up the start of your Chinese New Year with “Shanghai Load.” Curated by local bike advocate Bridget Record, this group show examines bicycle culture in the East.
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SATURDAY FEBRUARY 17TH
Art Shanty Projects - Closing Day
@Medicine Lake Beach
Plymouth
Free / See Schedule for times
The Art Shanty Projects are shaking up the ice before they come to a close. Come take in the Art Car Parade, Ice Dancing HoeDown, or Knot Tying lecture before they melt away!
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SUNDAY MUSIC PICK
Dance Band
Local funk machine "Dance Band" has been burning up Twin Cities stages for the past year with their high energy and fancy footwork. We were lucky enough to chat with the boys of Dance Band when they opened for Girl Talk at the Varsity Theater this January.
Band Members: Captain Octogon, The Philanderer, The Perfect Beat, The Chop, Boston Lazer, SpaceBar, Double Delicious
l'étoile: How would you describe your sound?
Dance Band: We sound like Elecro-Funk Junk. We rock intergalamorous good looks and electro-funkalicious magic dance parties around the world and across the galaxy.
l'étoile: What is your best/craziest memory from a show?
Dance Band: OK, so there were these aliens. They had some kind of thing against the Earth, I'm not really sure what it was, but they were on a collision course with our fair planet. We had no chance to think about it, we just jumped into action, fired up our dance powered sonic weaponry, and took those aliens to town. Right past town hall, into the mall, and prosecuted them right there; in the Food Court. Thanks to the denizens of planet Earth and their booty groovement, we saved the day. Again.
l'étoile: What are your best dance moves?
Dance Band: Dawn of the dead, day of the dead, night of the living
dead? It doesn't matter, 'cause when the dead come to life there's only one dance move that will keep you among the living: The Stagger Slide. It's sure to march you right through those hordes of zombies, out of the cemetery, and straight on to morning. DANCE BAND has got the plan, you know we know exactly what to do.
Check Dance Bands myspace at the link below for upcoming shows
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SUNDAY FEBRUARY 18TH
Connect
@ Foundation
5th & Hennepin
Minneapolis
10pm / 18+ $5 / 21+ FREE!
New resident DJ, DJ Bach hosts what is sure to become the new hot Sunday night destination. Bach and special guest Soviet Panda of "Too Much Love" bring a dance-a-licious musical blend that will guarantee to set Foundation's floor ablaze!
In addition to the hot tunes, connect with friends past and future, new artists, and l'étoile magazine! Along with Vita.mn, we’ll be spicing the evening up with special giveaways, artist video projections, and, of course, our magical presence.
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SUNDAY FEBRUARY 18TH
New Show-n-Tell Revue
Turf Club
Clown Lounge
University & Snelling
9:30 / 21+ / $3
The New Show-n-Tell Revue is back again for it's monthly stint at the Turf! Where else can you watch your friends make fools (or stars) out of themselves on stage? Visit the link below to sign up for the next installment!
Features to look forward to:
The debut of Satellite Soapbox!
Shim Sham Shufflers new dance!
Audience Participation Sherades!
The hottest new band "Breaking Up With Me"
And as always and forever: Community Gardens, the saga continues....
MONDAY FEBRUARY 19TH
Hot Roxx
@ The Hexagon
2700 26TH Ave.
Minneapolis
10pm / 21+ / Free
Come celebrate both the sizzling and the silly hits of the 70’s with DJ's Macku$ and Jen of Radio K's Hot Roxx, as they bring their classic sounds (and classic good looks) to the floor of the Hex.
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http://radiok.cce.umn.edu/programming/hotroxx/
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 20TH
Density Plays the Hits!
@Clubhouse Jager
923 Washington Ave.
Minneapolis
10pm / 21+ / Free
l'étoile staffer and Density Studios darling Kate Iverson will treat
you to some electro-trash bangers, mash-ups, and hot disco dreams tonight at The Clubhouse!
Come BLINGED OUT - Best bling wins something cool!
Featuring a comely countdown of drink specials:
$5 l'étini's (the official beverage of l'étoile mag)
$4 Rail Drinks
$3 Vodka Lemonades
$2 PBR Bottles
$1 Mystery Shots
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COOL OPPORTUNITIES
CALL FOR ARTISTS: Connect
We are now accepting submissions of eyeball-enticing video projections for Connect, our new Sunday night happening with DJ Bach at Foundation.
Work can be in the form of a DVD video or a CD slide show of visual art and must be able to be played in the background without its own sound. To submit work for consideration, please e-mail samples or links to kate@letoilemagazine.com
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COOL OPPORTUNITIES
CALL FOR ARTISTS: Art to /di/ for
Anodyne Coffeehouse & Leonardo’s Basement
4301 Nicollet Avenue
Minneapolis
Local artists and community members are invited to create 2 or 3-
dimensional art based upon the word or object "/di/". Artists can use a literal die, or choose imagery that depicts nuances and emotions associated with any meaning of the word "di." Artists are encouraged to be flexible in their interpretation of the term "di", and how it is incorporated in their work.
Each registered artist will receive a free ticket, food, and a beautifully crafted dessert from Scott Pampuch of Corner Table. Additional tickets $10 in advance; $20 at the door. The proceeds from Art to /di/ for are split 50/50 between the artists and the Kingfield Neighborhood Association.
DEADLINE MARCH 5TH - ART DUE MARCH 17TH
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