Weekend What's What 3/30-4/2

STOP THE PRESSES!

We are going to press this weekend so make sure to have a blast for us! Count down to launch has begun! See you in the afterneath! phew!

xoxo,
l'étoile




ASK ANGELA

Allow us to introduce our new psy-CHIC partner, Angela. She believes our collective futures are so bright, we gotta wear shades!

Ladies and Gentlemen,

The world is full of color. There are tints, there are shades and sometimes there are even sparkles. I'm here to help you remember that you are the creative force in your life. Come take respite on higher ground, gain a fresh perspective and paint your world anew. Ask Angela.

askangela@letoilemagazine.com

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VOLTAGE DESIGN PICK

Hyper Lush

The Midwest’s post-apocalyptic future has never looked so bright. The storytellers, artists, and designers of Hardland/Heartland: Facilitating Collaboration for a Better Future along with Anthem Heart bring you HyperLush for spring ‘07. The separations between human, plant, and animal have deteriorated, and culture will thrive in a new and previously unfathomable way. By exploring and pushing the fantastical future scenario of Hardland/Heartland the contributors to HyperLush have discovered a whole new way to approach the idea of fashion, fueled by allowing parts of their immediate environment to become the basis for “real” myths and legends. Quoth Hyper Lush: “We, in the Midwest, are not the brainwashed masses of the coastal megalopolis – the evolutionary process has smiled upon us - We have come to thrive in what was thought to be a toxic atrocity.” fashion events and shows.

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FRIDAY MARCH 30TH

Romancing Tragedy

@ Rogue Buddha Gallery
357 13th Ave NE
Minneapolis

7pm / FREE

Local artist John Largaespada presents a tableau of curiosity and high drama at this Rogue Buddha Gallery show. After photographing places, objects, and costumed models, Largaespada melts these images together to create a mysterious and operatic reality.

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FRIDAY MARCH 30TH

Night Flight

@ 1st Ave (VIP Room)
1st Ave & 7th
Minneapolis

The Birds and Beasts unite tonight as DJ Nyteowl takes his inaugural flight in the VIP room along with special guest Soviet Panda. First in a monthly series. Expect electro, house, club-raps, pop-remixes and more!

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FRIDAY MARCH 30TH

Owls Video Release w/Kid Dakota

@ Bryant Lake Bowl
Bryant & Lake
Minneapolis

10pm / 21+ / $8 in advance / $10 day of show

Want more Owl action? The Owls are presenting a little slice of their upcoming album with the video release party for the track "The Way On." Afterwards, enjoy a live performance from the melodic foursome. Featuring special guest Kid Dakota

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FRIDAY MARCH 30TH-APRIL 22ND

Farm Babies

@ MN Zoo
13000 Zoo Boulevard
Apple Valley

10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. / All Ages / $12 ($7 for kids under 13)

You and a date will spend an afternoon "ooh"ing and "aaah"ing at the Minnesota Zoo's Farm Babies. Baby chicks, piglets, lambs, calves, goat kids, and bunnies will be on-hand for petting and cuddling. Tractor rides and crafts are the icing on this day of adorability.

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FRIDAY MARCH 30TH - SATURDAY MARCH 31ST

331 Club Anniversary Weekend

@ 331 Club
corner of 13th & University
Minneapolis

9pm / 21+ / FREE

The 331 Club is celebrating their second b-day with two nights of unplugged musical entertainment and drink specials!

Friday: Join Romantica, the Roe Family Singers, and DJ Danny Sigelman upstairs in the Jon Oulman Salon.

Saturday: Night in the Box and Jennifer Markey & her Buckboard Boys on the main floor, while Bromance performs upstairs.

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SATURDAY MARCH 31ST

Beyond Recognition

@ First Amendment
1101 Stinson Blvd
Basement rooms A & B
Minneapolis

7pm til late / FREE

First Amendment hosts a salon des refusés, as local printmakers show their test prints. Splotchy, smeared and one-of-a-kind, this show will be soundtracked Saturday night by musical treats Gay Beast, Arctic Universe, Montgomery Ward, and DJs Joe Cruise and Mike the 2600 King.

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SATURDAY MARCH 31ST

Photocentric: A Photographic Biennial

@ MN Center for Photography
165 13th Ave NE
Minneapolis

6-9pm / FREE

This juried show at the Minnesota Center for Photography presents the crème de la crème of over 700 submitted photographs. Photocentric explores our state's identity, and what constitutes the "Midwest."

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photo by Noelle McCleaf




SATURDAY MARCH 31ST

Lunaria

@ The NW Casket Building
1707 Jefferson Street NE
Minneapolis

8pm / $5

Come experience an evening of sensual delights: theatrical performances, live music, delicious refreshments and a silent auction of local art and treats from local businesses. Lunaria is the annual fundraiser for Flaneur Productions as they embark on their next season of performing arts events.

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SATURDAY MARCH 31ST

Too Much Love

@ First Avenue
1st & 7th St.
Minneapolis

10pm / 18+ / $3 or Free with College ID or MPR card

DJ Soviet Panda and Nyteowl light up the Main Room at First Ave with hosts Emma & Ross tonight! Sexy has been brought back, Minneapolis. And the party superstars at l'étoile couldn't be more pleased!

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SUNDAY MUSIC PICK

Arabesque

Canadian/British rapper Arabesque mixes the vocal grit of Sly Stone into extra fancy triplet rhymes. Overlaid onto deconstructed lounge beats, his singles "Nature's Phone" and "Lines of Love" have made ripples in the hip-hop community and will certainly get your feet tapping.

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SUNDAY APRIL 1ST

Rock Your Stoop

You better stock up on "D" batteries, because the l'étoile-recommended activity for this lovely day includes planting the seat of your favorite jeans on your front stoop and enjoying the accompaniment of your boom box, ghetto blaster, or whatever portable (and public) music playback device you have on hand. No iPods allowed: you've got to share here. Just sit back and play some flavor for your neighbors.

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MONDAY APRIL 2ND

Connect (NOW ON MONDAYS!)

@ Foundation
5th & Hennepin
Minneapolis

10pm / 18+ $5 / 21+ FREE

Local favorite DJ Bach mixes a dance-a-licious musical blend of pop, rock, 80’s, industrial, and house that is guaranteed 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.

$3.00 Stoli drinks all night!
$3.00 Wells/Domestics 10-12
$4 Wells/Domestics 12-2

Sponsored by l'étoile magazine

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COOL OPPORTUNITIES

International Photography Contest

Deadline: May 14th

It’s that time again for the 27th Annual Spring Photography Contest, co-sponsored by Photographer’s Forum Magazine and Canon USA, Inc. This annual contest is open to amateur photographers worldwide. First Place in both color and BW earn $1,000 plus a Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi camera system. Second through Fourth Place also are awarded cash. $4,200 total awarded! All winners, honorable mentions, and finalists will be published in the Best of Photography Annual 2007. Winning photographs will also be published in the November 2007 issue of Photographer’s Forum Magazine.

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Vogue Talent Contest for Young Writers

Deadline: April 13th

Here is a bonafide chance for aspiring journalists under 25 to shine.
For over 60 years, the Vogue Talent Contest for Young Writers has been one of the UK’s most prestigious writing awards. Many established journalists started their careers after entering the contest. Recent winners include the poet, author and playwright Owen Sheers. Also, Harriet Quick and Charlotte Sinclair - both members of Vogue’s staff.

They are looking for wit, creativity, originality and stylish writing. What’s the prize? 1000 pounds [approximately $2000 US dollars], plus a month’s paid work experience at Vogue, with 500 pounds for the runner up.

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ASK ANGELA

Allow us to introduce our new psy-CHIC partner, Angela. She believes our collective futures are so bright, we gotta wear shades!





Ladies and Gentlemen,

The world is full of color. There are tints, there are shades and sometimes there are even sparkles. I'm here to help you remember that you are the creative force in your life. Come take respite on higher ground, gain a fresh perspective and paint your world anew. Ask Angela.

askangela@letoilemagazine.com


Dear Angela,

Same old story: been in love with a gal who didn't love me back for the better part of three years. We're very good friends despite this inequality rearing its head every once in a while. Because she tends to be confused about what she really wants (my best guess) and not naturally inclined toward expressing herself openly and honestly, it only recently came about that she believes nothing can ever come of us. Having sensed this long, slow decline in our relationship, and being a pessimist at heart, the result comes as no shock to me, and I rationally accept that the chances are nil. I've told her I'd make no further overtures towards her. Since then, whenever we've spent time together, I've found it hard to come to grips with the reality of the situation. I sometimes find it hard to even look at her without it all flooding back. How can I be both honest to myself and a good friend to her? Neither of us wants our friendship to unravel. I'm not necessarily averse to time apart, but we've done that a few times in the past and I'm trying not to create the hurt feelings (in both parties) that can accompany an abrupt break-off. What do I need to do to be comfortable with just being friends?


Dear Best Friend Forever,

Same old story? We've all been there. A relationship is like a death,and there are all kinds: sudden, slow and painful, young, old. Regardless of how it ends, it's difficult, but like a death, you must let go to avoid being haunted by your past. You must both mourn the loss of this 3 year relationship. Whether it was a loving relationship or one of convenience, it is, nevertheless, a loss. Sounds like one or both of you is hesitant to pull the plug on your vegetable of a relationship. So to avoid totally "killing" this metaphor (sorry, I couldn't resist) let's switch to yet another metaphor!

In Feng Shui, it is considered bad "chi" to hold on to things that no longer serve us or make us happy. Think of the relationship as a couch. If your couch wasn't working out for you...let's say the dog peed on it...and kept peeing on it again and again...would you insist on keeping it around until you brought a new one home? Or would give up trying to scrub the smell out, get some discipline around the house(bad dog!) throw out the damn couch and make room for the new? My point is, if you ever want to be happy in another relationship, you're going to need some time apart and some healing for that to happen. This time alone will also give you some space to reflect on what you do want in the next relationship. Sounds like you need to focus on meeting someone who knows herself and expresses herself well. She's out there, but she's waiting until you're totally single, whole and ready to introduce herself! Don't settle for less. You owe that much to yourself. Deep down you both know you have the discipline needed to quit peeing on the couch! And if you're still too selfless to do this for yourself, do it for your ex: let her know you'll be a better friend to her AFTER you've moved on.

hearts,
Angela

Weekend What's What 3/22-3/26

THESE ARE A FEW OF OUR FAVORITE SPRINGS

A collective sigh has settled over the cities - the signs of spring are coming, ladies and gentlemen, and we can't tell you how thrilled we are! We look forward to packing up the snow pants and making room for brilliant color, blossoms and light. All of these gorgeous things are on our brains as we place the finishing touches on our spanking new issue, coming at you April 13.

See you out & about,
l'étoile




THURSDAY MARCH 22ND

I want to Funk You Thursdays

@ Visage
404 3rd Ave N
Suite 100
Minneapolis

10pm-2:30am / 21+ / FREE

Half SoHo / half euro-chic, Visage Nightclub is one helluva sleek spot for drinks and dancing. Dust off your best boogie shoes Thursday night as they roll back the clock and spin the hits of the 70's and 80's. The best part? Open Bar from 10pm-Midnight.

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THURSDAY MARCH 22ND

The Horrible Flowers @ Riverview Theater

7:15 pm/ all ages / $7

Sound Unseen and Vita.mn present the local premiere of the film "The Horrible Flowers," which is a who's-who gathering of local bands and landmarks. Follow rocker Bettina as she travels home to the family she left behind on the eve of her success. Accompanied by an amazing soundtrack, this film is sure to delight. After-party @ The Hexagon Bar!

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VOLTAGE FASHION AMPLIFIED PICK

Ra'mon-Lawrence

l'étoile note: In the coming weeks you will see us feature designers from MNFashion's "Voltage Fashion Amplified", one of the Twin Cities hottest fashion events, happening April 11th @ First Avenue Nightclub

Alum of the distinguished School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Ra’mon-Lawrence A. Coleman received concurrent Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Design as well as Performing Arts. Previous to this he attended the University of Iowa, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Biology.

He has merged all these backgrounds to create a constant commentary on the human form. "I view myself as a perpetual student. I'm a whirlwind of high energy, and my design esthetic reflects that. The ra'mon-lawrence label is about sophisticated innovation and versatility. Each garment created can be translated as crossover for the wearer; daywear can quickly become evening. Details are an essential element to each design. Whether it’s ornate beading on an evening shift dress or hand finishing on a sheer tee, the importance on handwork can be seen on every garment. I don't think about just what a woman needs, I also address what she craves.”

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FRIDAY MARCH 23RD

Gay Beast

@ Memory Lanes
26th St & 26th Ave S
Minneapolis

9pm / FREE

Join psychedelic club rockers Gay Beast at Memory Lanes as they cast a powerful aural spell over you. Their mix of sweetness and melancholy reminds us of eating pie a la mode on a rainy day.

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FRIDAY MARCH 23RD

Dance Party

@ Club Underground
355 NE Monroe St
Minneapolis

9:30pm / 21+ / $5

Jimmy2times and Plain Ole Bill double your pleasure Friday night by tag teaming four turntables full of hip hop, 80's, funk, and mashups. And you thought two turntables were enough…

Also featuring DJ MC and Owen Wyatt

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COOL LINK

Pixel Girl

When we think of handmade, we're struck with the images of embroidered turtlenecks, god's eyes and woven potholders. That all changed when we visited Pixelgirl Shop. Graphic designer to the stars Shana Victor opened this online boutique to showcase her favorite limited edition and DIY products. We were amazed to see so many adorable accessories, paper goods, and gifts in one place.

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SATURDAY MARCH 24TH

Late Night Nordeast Dance Party
Featuring Safety Scissors & Attitude City

@ 1517 Central Ave.
NE Minneapolis

11pm / 21+ / $5 (Get there early - this WILL sell out)

Don't miss this special late night Northeast Warehouse Dance-off featuring Safety Scissors, Jobot, Oddiofile and of course the one and only Attitude City! Come pretty and leave sweaty.

l'étoile note: The AC boys will be glamming up our launch party, April 13th @ The Suburban World Theatre - More deets to come, so stay tuned!

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SATURDAY MARCH 24TH

Flying Down to Rio

@ The Heights Theater
3951 Central Ave NE
Columbia Heights

2pm / $6

This 1933 film has got it all: a love triangle, one-line zingers, Busby Berkley showgirls, and the debut of screen team Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. We guarantee taking a date to this special showing will result in waltzing and possibly making out.

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SATURDAY MARCH 24TH

March of Madness: Bands on the Run

@ Walker Art Center
1750 Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis

11:00 am to 8:00 pm / $15 ages 20 and under; $20 ages 21+ ($18 Walker
members)

If there's anything that sets our hearts a-flutter it's a scavenger hunt! Get ready to search downtown Minneapolis high and low to find the locations of four secret shows by local bands. The Walker Art Center is hosting this madcapped adventure.

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SATURDAY MARCH 24TH

Skewed Visions StrangeLove Benefit

@ Rogue Buddha Gallery
357 13th Ave NE
Minneapolis

8pm / $15

This benefit will help fund the production of Strange Love, a multimedia event that imagines Kubrick's Dr. Strangelove as taking place in a post-9/11 world. Aside from music, food, and drink, this party features items and clips from Dr. Strangelove, and prizes for those who emerge triumphant in the Dr. Strangelove trivia quiz.

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SATURDAY MARCH 24TH

Too Much Love

@ First Avenue
1st & 7th St.
Minneapolis

10pm / 18+ / $3 or Free with College ID or MPR card

DJ Soviet Panda lights up the Main Room at First Ave along with DJ Danger Havok tonight! Sexy has been brought back, Minneapolis. And the party superstars at l'étoile couldn't be more pleased!

Sponsored by Vita.mn & l'étoile magazine

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SUNDAY MUSIC PICK

Sara Lunden

We love saucy Scandinavian Sara Lunden, who reminds us of an imaginary collaboration between Nico, Tricky, and Esquivel. It's the perfect mood music for a quiet spring afternoon.

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MONDAY MARCH 26TH

Connect (NOW ON MONDAYS!)

@ Foundation
5th & Hennepin
Minneapolis

10pm / 18+ $5 / 21+ FREE

Local favorite DJ Bach mixes a dance-a-licious musical blend of pop, rock, 80’s, industrial, and house that is guaranteed 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.

$3.00 Stoli drinks all night!
$3.00 Wells/Domestics 10-12
$4 Wells/Domestics 12-2

Sponsored by l'étoile magazine

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COOL OPPORTUNITIES

Urban Gallery Creative Competition

MTV Australia is in need of some new branding, and you might be the lucky devil to give it to them. MTV, in partnership with the British Council and our friends at Design is Kinky to search for the best and brightest. "Urban Gallery" is the theme, and you can design for TV or print or both. Winners receive a trip to London for an MTV UK internship, cash, prizes, and, of course, some pretty amazing bragging rights.

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Artwear in Motion - Call for Designers

Submissions deadline: April 2

Artwear in Motion is a runway show, open to artwear artists worldwide (or those who dabble). The show gets great response from the community and is a wonderful opportunity to showcase fashion designs in an artfulway (and sell them!).

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Sound Unseen Design Feista - Call for Artists

Sign up Deadline: April 13th

Event Date: April 21st

Modeled after Tokyo's infamous Design Showcase, the 2nd Annual Design Fiesta is presented by Sound Unseen and Vita.mn. Sprawled throughout the Soap Factory, you'll find prints, posters, custom and vintage fashions, accesories, photographs, handmade paper and cards, illustrations, paintings, sculpture and more. Whether you want to buy, sell or just peruse, you won't find a more eclectic mix of artists anywhere. New this year is an outdoor Live Music stage, including local bands, DJ's, food, beverages and more.

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Weekend What's What 3/16-3/19

POT OF BLING

Lucky you! Despite the fact all of us at l'étoile have been busy with the next issue's launch (psst...It's April 13th!) We still took the time to make sure you lads and lasses had your slice of What's What because really, what would you do without us? We don't want you to go culturally hungry no matter how green the food gets this weekend.

leprechaun kisses,

xo-l'étoile





FRIDAY MARCH 16TH (through Sunday)

Will Work for Food

@ Theater Antiques Building
2934 Lyndale Ave S
Minneapolis

7-11PM (Check site for Sat & Sun hours) / Free

This gigantic group show inhabits the Theater Antiques Building for one weekend only. The styles range from illustrative futurism to childhood melancholy. Preview the talented artists online, and then head over to this must-see show.

Live Art Alert: Be sure to catch artist Adam Garcia coloring in the image you see below (as a 6 foot poster no less), throughout the weekend!

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FRIDAY MARCH 16TH

Ass Party

@ Hexagon Bar
2600 27th Ave S
Minneapolis

9pm / 21+ / FREE

Despite the name, this is not an evening of scatological celebration. In fact, quite the opposite. Ass Party happens to be the best dirty noise band this side of Peaches. So, no Gallagher-style ponchos are needed, unless things get a little out of hand.

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FRIDAY MARCH 16TH

March Mixtape Madness

@ The Entry
7th & 1st Ave
Minneapolis

8pm / 21+ / $7

Toki Wright & Adonis of C.O.R.E. headline this showcase of up-and-coming hip-hoppers and beat rockers.

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SATURDAY MARCH 17TH

St.Patrick's Day

@ Downtown St. Paul

Parade route begins at 4th and Sibley Streets, heads west on 4th St, ends at Rice Park.

Noon / All Ages / FREE


@Downtown Minneapolis

Parade begins at 6:30pm and follows Nicollet Mall from 13th to 5th Streets.

Noon / All Ages / FREE


St. Patrick's Day falls on a Saturday this year, lucky readers! And beautiful St. Paul is the place to be for all things Green. Watch the leprechauns dance down the parade route, pop into the lovely Landmark Center for some traditional Irish stew and dancing, and finish things off with a pint anywhere along Selby Avenue. We know, we know. Minneapolis has a parade too! See details above.

Want to get your Ceili on? Later in the evening experience a traditional Irish dance party (think "Too Much Love" for the hardcore Irish). Join a crew of rowdy riverdancers from 7-10pm at the CSPS Hall at 338 Michigan St. in St.Paul.

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SATURDAY MARCH 17TH

331 Club St. Patty's Blowout

@ 331 club
13th Ave NE & University
Minneapolis

9pm / 21+ / FREE

Enjoy the country-twanged sound of Bitch N' Brown (featuring the Bootstraps of Doom) and Rip Van Zombie. If they don't rock you senseless, the all-night drink specials will.

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SATURDAY MARCH 17TH

Dreams & Allegories

@ Flanders Gallery
3012 Lyndale Ave S
Minneapolis

Reception 6-9pm / FREE

Local photographer Sean Smuda presents a series of photographs colliding politics, pop culture, and art history. In addition saw-and-accordion duo Dreamland Faces provide a beautiful music box accompaniment at the opening reception.

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SATURDAY MARCH 17TH

Y-Love & DJ Handler

@St. Paul Jewish Community Center
1375 St. Paul Ave
St. Paul

8:30pm / All Ages / $10-$15

DJ Handler sets rolling beats to Y-Love's multilingual rhymes to strike a unique style steeped in Orthodox Judaism. In their local debut, they give the St. Paul Jewish Community Center some hip-hop flava.

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SATURDAY MARCH 17TH

Mix Master Mike

@ Foundation
5th & Hennepin
Minneapolis

10pm / 21+ / $10-$15

Turntablist legend and Beastie Boys resident DJ Mix Master Mike will fire up the tables at Foundation during Saturday night's Party & Bull$hit. Can't imagine what more we'd need to say to convince you.

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SATURDAY MARCH 17TH (ongoing)

Too Much Love

@ First Avenue
1st & 7th St.
Minneapolis

10pm / 18+ / $3 or Free with College ID or MPR card

DJ Soviet Panda and this week's special guests Karl D and DJ Joe Cruse light up the Main Room at First Ave. Sexy has been brought back, Minneapolis. And the party superstars at l'étoile couldn't be more pleased!

Sponsored by Vita.mn & l'étoile magazine

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SUNDAY MUSIC PICK

John B

Electronic music master John B produces glossy electro/Drum & Bass tracks and remixes for some of the hottest bands out there. l'étoile hot tip: John B will be performing in Minneapolis in April at a location TBD. So keep an ear out.

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SUNDAY MARCH 18TH (ongoing)

Connect

@ Foundation
5th & Hennepin
Minneapolis

10pm / 18+ $5 / 21+ FREE

Local favorite DJ Bach mixes a dance-a-licious musical blend of pop, rock, 80’s, industrial, and house that is guaranteed 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.

$2.50 Stoli drinks all night!
$3.00 Wells/Domestics 10-12
$4 Wells/Domestics 12-2

Sponsored by l'étoile magazine & Vita.mn

CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE CONNECT MYSPACE




MONDAY MARCH 19th

Hot Roxx

@ The Hexagon
2600 27th Ave. S.
Minneapolis

10pm / 21+ / Free

DJ's Macku$ & Jen spin the best and worst of the 70's and beyond during their monthly stint at the Hexagon. Tune in to Hot Roxx on 770 Radio K before heading out for a preview of what to expect!

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COOL OPPORTUNITIES

CALL FOR ARTISTS: Connect

We're accepting submissions of enticing video projections for Connect, our new Sunday night happening with DJ Bach at Foundation. Here's your chance to put your stamp on one of the city's best new dance parties.

Work can be in the form of a DVD video or a CD slide show of visual art and must be be able to play without its own sound. To submit work for consideration, please e-mail samples or e-links to kate@letoilemagazine.com.


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Weekend What's What 3/9-3/11

LUCKY L'ÉTOILE

You must be our lucky star! (and you, and you and you!) We're so tickled about our upcoming collaboration this weekend with photographer phenomenon Amy Pierce and our lovely subjects Emma Berg and Ben Olson. We can't wait to show off the fruits of our labors! While we're glims-deep in photo shoots, we hope you'll let your hair down and celebrate this sweltering 40-degree heatwave. And speaking of hot hot hot, a big dancing ovation to DJ Danger Havok, who will make his debut at the First Avenue Mainroom for Too Much Love this Saturday along with Soviet Panda and friends!

xo-l'étoile

l'étoile hearts Danger Havok!




FRIDAY'S ARTIST

Kareem Iliya

Working through design dynamo Art Department, illustrator Kareem Iliya captures the essence of high fashion. Delicate ink textures and watercolor washes join intricate lines and nature motifs to make the clothes glow.

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FRIDAY MARCH 9TH

Architexts

@ Varsity Theater
1308 4th St. SE
Minneapolis

10pm / $10 / 18+

The Architexts, who recently won a VH1 showcase for the best unsigned band, headline this night of hip-hop beats, live strings, and clever rhymes. Also featuring SIMS (Doomtree), M.anifest, and Jawz featuring DJ Blasta!

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FRIDAY MARCH 9TH

Beight

@ Clubhouse Jager
923 Washington Ave.
Minneapolis

Beight, the Brian Just Band, and Jon Crocker present a night of music to hold hands to. Work up some nerve and ask your dream date to this beautiful show.

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SATURDAY MARCH 10TH

Rift Magazine's 36 Hour Songwriting Contest

@ Bryant Lake Bowl
Bryant & Lake
Minneapolis

2pm / $10

Over a dozen songwriters have a paltry 36 hours to write a tune around a randomly chosen theme. Then they’ll be belting it out in front of the listening public, who will decide which song is worthy of the absurdly large and extravagantly decorated trophy.

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SATURDAY MARCH 10TH

Outsiders & Others Closing Party

@ Outsiders & Others Gallery
1010 Park Ave.
Minneapolis

7-10pm / Free

For the last four years, Outsiders and Others has been a valuable resource for self-taught local artists. Sadly, this gem of the arts community is disappearing, but not without one last hurrah. Join artists, board members, and friends for food, drinks, and dancing and send this artist space out with a bang!

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SATURDAY MARCH 10TH

Atlas Dusk
w/ Unknown Prophets and GWMC

@ The Nomad
501 Cedar Ave.
Minneapolis

10pm / 21+ / $6

Local hip-hoppers Atlas Dusk, Unknown Prophets, and GWMC are gonna shake the floor up at the Nomad. A “melting pot” of music, their style infuses hip-hop, blues, scratching, synth, and funk. Not to be missed for those who like their rhymes with a twist.

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SATURDAY MARCH 10th

Too Much Love

@ First Avenue
1st & 7th St.
Minneapolis

10pm / 18+ / $3 or Free with College ID or MPR card

DJ Soviet Panda and super-special guest DJ Danger Havok light up the Main Room at First Ave. with their dance/rock grooves. 80's? New Wave? Electro? Rock? Pop? They don’t care what genre it comes from, as long as you can shake a leg to it.

Sponsored by Vita.mn & l'étoile magazine

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SUNDAY MUSIC PICK

Bunny Rabbit

We’ve never heard anything like Brooklyn native Bunny Rabbit, who throws naughty nursery rhymes sassily over moody electro/minimalist beats. Her debut album, Lovers and Crypts, is already garnering attention for its mix of cute and dirty.

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SUNDAY MARCH 11TH

Connect

@ Foundation
5th & Hennepin
Minneapolis

10pm / 18+ $5 / 21+ FREE

Local favorite DJ Bach mixes a dance-a-licious musical blend of pop, rock, 80’s, industrial, and house that is guaranteed 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.

Sponsored by l'étoile magazine & Vita.mn

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COOL OPPORTUNITIES


CALL FOR INTERNS

Work @ l'étoile magazine!

l'étoile magazine is currently seeking reliable, amazing interns to assist in:

Production: assist with high-production photoshoots, interviews, etc.

Events: represent our nightlife and art events by staffing booths, hanging banners and distributing materials.

Distribution: Help spread the word of l'étoile to local and national retailers.


Job Requirements: Must be 18+, have reliable transportation, be able to occasionally work late nights or long days. Must be trustworthy and eager, with an eye for style and a positive attitude!

Salary Information: non-paid internship - school credit and/or accolades! l'étoile magazine is comprised of an all volunteer staff.

E-Mail kate@letoilemagazine.com to be considered!






CALL FOR ARTISTS

Open Door Exhibition

@ Rosalux Gallery

Rosalux Gallery is pleased to announce its Third Annual OPEN DOOR Exhibition. This is the only chance for non-member artists to showcase their work in the gallery. This year the show will be juried by Diane Mullin, Associate Curator at the Weisman Art Museum. This is an excellent opportunity to exhibit your artwork in one of Minneapolis’s premier commercial gallery spaces. All media is accepted: there are no guidelines set for subject matter, medium or style, and the show is open to anyone throughout the world.

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