Photos by Stephen Stephens
Monday, April 30, 2007
The Weekend in Art!
This past weekend was a flurry of art activity! From the Soap Factory, to the SOO VAC to the Placement Gallery to the First Amendment Gallery and more, l'etoile was there! Make sure to check in with all these places for their regular gallery hours - most shows run through the month and are all worth a peek!
Photos by Stephen Stephens
Photos by Stephen Stephens
Thursday, April 26, 2007
Weekend What's What 4/26-4/30
DO GOODER
Now that we're all defrosted and in a cheery mood, l'étoile would like to give you a gentle reminder (because we rule with the softest of gloves, you know) to share some of your spring fever delirium with everyone around you. Buy a friend flowers, or take a stressed-out coworker to lunch. (Or better yet, happy hour!) Even just smiling at strangers you pass on the street will get those spirits lifted. Take it from us: being kind is the best makeover money can't buy.
xo-l'étoile
p.s.- For those of you who have yet to snap up a copy of the new l'étoile do so now by clicking the link below or stop in to ROBOTlove, Cliche, Altered Esthetics Gallery, Placement Gallery, UP6, or SOO Visual Arts Center (more to come!).
CLICK THE IMAGE TO PURCHASE L'ETOILE
THURSDAY APRIL 26TH
RetroRama
@ MN History Center
345 W Kellogg Blvd
Saint Paul
7pm-11pm / $15
Take a trip back to the days of highballs and cardigans with the Minnesota History Center's RetroRama. Peruse and purchase vintage treasures, savor classic cocktails and 50's finger food, and take in the stereophonic sounds of The New Standards. A vintage-inspired fashion show and tours of the galleries and are also included in this hip lineup. Indulge in an evening of music, martinis and 50's inspired retro fashion by local designers.
CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE MN HISTORY CENTER SITE
THURSDAY APRIL 26TH
I Want to Funk You Thursdays
@ Visage
400 3rd Ave N
Minneapolis
We know what you're thinking. We thought the same thing. But local bon vivant and free drink aficionado Matt Schmidt convinced us to take a look. No cover, open bar from 10-Midnight and dancing till 2:30? Definitely worth a little face time.
CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE VISAGE SITE
NEMAA FRIDAY ART PICK: RUBEN NUSZ
In celebration of Art-A-Whirl 2007 we will be highlighting local artists who's Northeast studios will be open during Art-A-Whirl weekend, May 18th-20th.
Ruben Nusz is interested in vision and truth. His latest photographic work includes documenting Polaroid cameras, which Nusz sees as "one of the last documents of photographic veracity in the age of digital cameras". We're also fans of his kaleidoscopic compositions, where broken eggs, cigarette butts, and fried chicken are multiplied to the point of ethereal beauty.
Visit this artist during AAW Weekend in Studio #284 at the Northrup King Building. For general info on Art-A-Whirl go to www.nemaa.org
Art-A-Whirl 2007 is sponsored in part by l'étoile magazine
CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE RUBEN NUSZ SITE
FRIDAY APRIL 27TH
Night Flight
@ 1st Ave VIP Room
701 First Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN
10pm-2:30am / 21 + / $6
Night Flight, a new electronic dance night, is about to take off! DJ Nyteowl and special guest Lenka Paris will make sure you have a pleasant flight as they take you through currents of electro beats and synth-raps on the way to full-on Martian disco. Don't miss this departure!
CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE NYTEOWL MYSPACE
FRIDAY APRIL 27TH
Convergence
@ The Dinkytowner
412 1/2 14th Ave SE
Minneapolis
9pm-4am / 18+ $8 / 21+ $6
Convergence is going out with a bang, and they're bringing a team of expert DJs to see it out right. JamesPatrick, Centrific, Jon Hester, and Christian James lead up this all-nighter of deep, deep house and dancefloor burners. Drink specials 'til 12 to get you warmed up.
CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE DINKYTOWNER SITE
FRIDAY APRIL 27TH-29TH
Top Shop Skateboard Competition
@ 3rd Lair Skatepark & Skateshop
850 Florida Ave S
Golden Valley
Friday 5pm / Saturday 10am / Sunday 10am
The Skateboard Mag and Element present the 5th Annual Top Shop Team Skateboard Competition & Tradeshow. $5000 cash and $1000 in Element schwag is up for grabs as tricksters, rampriders, and railsliders show off their best moves for the top prize.
CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE 3RD LAIR SITE
COOL LINK
What do you get when you cross the NSA with reality TV? You get overheardeverywhere.com. This eavesdropping clearinghouse features all of the surreal, vulgar, and hilarious conversations that you shouldn't want to listen to, but can't help but notice. Don't worry: the names have been changed to protect the innocent (and the guilty!).
CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE OVERHEARDEVERYWHERE SITE
SATURDAY APRIL 28TH
Craftstravaganza
@ Fine Arts Building
State Fairgrounds
Saint Paul
9am-4pm / Free
Your mom called us to let you know that she would really, really love it if you skipped the barftastic carnation bouquet this Mother's Day and instead headed down to the Craftstravaganza to pick out something 1000 times cuter. She also told us that since you're there, you should definitely pick out something adorable for yourself. No thanks necessary: just head down to the Fairgrounds and get shopping, already.
CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE CRAFTSTRAVAGANZA SITE
SATURDAY APRIL 28TH-29TH
April Fashion Bazaar
@ Spill The Wine Restaurant
1101 Washington Ave S
Minneapolis
12-5pm (Saturday) 12-3pm (Sunday) / Free
Spend your rent money, and then drink to forget you did at this spring bazaar hosted by the fabulous Rox Jewelry and friends! Rox and six other designers are selling their incredible jewelry, fashion, pottery, and cosmetics. Come shop, eat, and enjoy some beautiful wine!
CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE ROX SITE
SATURDAY APRIL 28TH
Paintings in Place
@ Placement Gallery
509 1st Ave NE, 2nd Floor
Minnepolis
7-11 pm / Free
The inaugural exhibition at Placement Gallery is obsessed with, well, placement. Four artists' works illuminate places and environments, both physical and emotional. See work by local darlings Ben Olson, Amy Rice, Yuri Arjas, and Alex Alexander. Runs throught May 20th.
CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE PLACEMENT GALLERY SITE
SATURDAY APRIL 28TH
Charmageddon
@ The Susan Hensel Gallery
3441 Cedar Ave S
Minneapolis
7pm-9pm / $5 (Proceeds to benefit Crysalis women’s charity)
This performance-based fashion show explores what happens when seven different personalities (the sociopath, avoidant, schizoid, borderline, schizotypal, narcissistic, and the dependant) interact with one another. Laura Fulk's fashions are manically joined with graphic and video art, along with music by Alex Pederson. This is certainly going to be a different kind of fashion show!
CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE CHARMAGEDDON MYSPACE
SATURDAY APRIL 28TH
This is not Art
@ First Amendment Gallery
1101 Stinson Blvd
Minneapolis
7pm til late / Free
Chicago print and illustration crew Delicious Design League stars in this show at the First Amendment Gallery. Their work is a thoughtful and expert interplay between pattern and line, with a twist of psychedelica thrown in for good measure. Rocking out the opening reception are Building Better Bombs, Teith, The Millionth Word, and DJ Mike the 2600 King.
CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE FIRST AMENDMENT SITE
SATURDAY APRIL 28TH
This Mango is now an ipod
@ The Soap Factory
518 2nd St. SE
Minneapolis
7-11pm / Free
Drawing from artist's submissions, The Soap Factory presents "This Mango is Now an iPod." Surreal and irrational sculpture, found objects, bizarre transformations and fantasy landscapes provide a visual feast, while Ghost in the Water will show your ears a good time. Curated by Soap Factory Executive Director Ben Heywood.
CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE SOAP FACTORY SITE
SATURDAY APRIL 28TH
Too Much Love w/ DJ Juan McLean
@ 1st Ave
7th & 1st
Minneapolis
18+ / $3 / 10pm
New York City's DJ Juan McLean (DFA!), smack dab in the middle of his US tour, pays a visit to our BFFs at Too Much Love this week. His brand of funky house is so deep, you can almost swim in it. Along with DJ Soviet Panda's addictive grooves, this night promises to be legendary!
CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE TOO MUCH LOVE SITE
SATURDAY APRIL 28TH
Art of the Lost
@ A Warehouse
414 3rd Ave. North
Minneapolis
Late / ?
Keep this on the hush: KodeNation is bringing in some hot hot DJs, including Mick Wills of International Deejay Gigolos and Stuttgart, making his first US appearance, from Germany. Just enter through the back of the building, through the fire escape. SHHHH!
ASK ANGELA
Love life getting you down? Our own Psy-chic partner, Angela can help! For an insightful earful e-mail your question to askangela@letoilemagazine.com
CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THIS WEEKS ARTICLE
SUNDAY MUSIC PICK
mc chris
mc chris is what happens when a bratty junior high schooler possesses the body of a tough gangsta rapper. His new album "Dungeon Master of Ceremonies" is a brilliant clash of sassy rap and smart beats. Only the coolest of nerds are hip to mc chris - at his last show we saw a guy rocking a Nintendo Power Glove as a fashion accessory!
CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE MC CHRIS MYSPACE
MONDAY APRIL 30TH
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! We’ll be spicing the evening up with special giveaways and, of course, our magical presence.
Stoli Drink Specials. All. Night. Long.
Sponsored by l'étoile magazine
CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE CONNECT MYSPACE
Now that we're all defrosted and in a cheery mood, l'étoile would like to give you a gentle reminder (because we rule with the softest of gloves, you know) to share some of your spring fever delirium with everyone around you. Buy a friend flowers, or take a stressed-out coworker to lunch. (Or better yet, happy hour!) Even just smiling at strangers you pass on the street will get those spirits lifted. Take it from us: being kind is the best makeover money can't buy.
xo-l'étoile
p.s.- For those of you who have yet to snap up a copy of the new l'étoile do so now by clicking the link below or stop in to ROBOTlove, Cliche, Altered Esthetics Gallery, Placement Gallery, UP6, or SOO Visual Arts Center (more to come!).
CLICK THE IMAGE TO PURCHASE L'ETOILE
THURSDAY APRIL 26TH
RetroRama
@ MN History Center
345 W Kellogg Blvd
Saint Paul
7pm-11pm / $15
Take a trip back to the days of highballs and cardigans with the Minnesota History Center's RetroRama. Peruse and purchase vintage treasures, savor classic cocktails and 50's finger food, and take in the stereophonic sounds of The New Standards. A vintage-inspired fashion show and tours of the galleries and are also included in this hip lineup. Indulge in an evening of music, martinis and 50's inspired retro fashion by local designers.
CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE MN HISTORY CENTER SITE
THURSDAY APRIL 26TH
I Want to Funk You Thursdays
@ Visage
400 3rd Ave N
Minneapolis
We know what you're thinking. We thought the same thing. But local bon vivant and free drink aficionado Matt Schmidt convinced us to take a look. No cover, open bar from 10-Midnight and dancing till 2:30? Definitely worth a little face time.
CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE VISAGE SITE
NEMAA FRIDAY ART PICK: RUBEN NUSZ
In celebration of Art-A-Whirl 2007 we will be highlighting local artists who's Northeast studios will be open during Art-A-Whirl weekend, May 18th-20th.
Ruben Nusz is interested in vision and truth. His latest photographic work includes documenting Polaroid cameras, which Nusz sees as "one of the last documents of photographic veracity in the age of digital cameras". We're also fans of his kaleidoscopic compositions, where broken eggs, cigarette butts, and fried chicken are multiplied to the point of ethereal beauty.
Visit this artist during AAW Weekend in Studio #284 at the Northrup King Building. For general info on Art-A-Whirl go to www.nemaa.org
Art-A-Whirl 2007 is sponsored in part by l'étoile magazine
CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE RUBEN NUSZ SITE
FRIDAY APRIL 27TH
Night Flight
@ 1st Ave VIP Room
701 First Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN
10pm-2:30am / 21 + / $6
Night Flight, a new electronic dance night, is about to take off! DJ Nyteowl and special guest Lenka Paris will make sure you have a pleasant flight as they take you through currents of electro beats and synth-raps on the way to full-on Martian disco. Don't miss this departure!
CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE NYTEOWL MYSPACE
FRIDAY APRIL 27TH
Convergence
@ The Dinkytowner
412 1/2 14th Ave SE
Minneapolis
9pm-4am / 18+ $8 / 21+ $6
Convergence is going out with a bang, and they're bringing a team of expert DJs to see it out right. JamesPatrick, Centrific, Jon Hester, and Christian James lead up this all-nighter of deep, deep house and dancefloor burners. Drink specials 'til 12 to get you warmed up.
CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE DINKYTOWNER SITE
FRIDAY APRIL 27TH-29TH
Top Shop Skateboard Competition
@ 3rd Lair Skatepark & Skateshop
850 Florida Ave S
Golden Valley
Friday 5pm / Saturday 10am / Sunday 10am
The Skateboard Mag and Element present the 5th Annual Top Shop Team Skateboard Competition & Tradeshow. $5000 cash and $1000 in Element schwag is up for grabs as tricksters, rampriders, and railsliders show off their best moves for the top prize.
CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE 3RD LAIR SITE
COOL LINK
What do you get when you cross the NSA with reality TV? You get overheardeverywhere.com. This eavesdropping clearinghouse features all of the surreal, vulgar, and hilarious conversations that you shouldn't want to listen to, but can't help but notice. Don't worry: the names have been changed to protect the innocent (and the guilty!).
CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE OVERHEARDEVERYWHERE SITE
SATURDAY APRIL 28TH
Craftstravaganza
@ Fine Arts Building
State Fairgrounds
Saint Paul
9am-4pm / Free
Your mom called us to let you know that she would really, really love it if you skipped the barftastic carnation bouquet this Mother's Day and instead headed down to the Craftstravaganza to pick out something 1000 times cuter. She also told us that since you're there, you should definitely pick out something adorable for yourself. No thanks necessary: just head down to the Fairgrounds and get shopping, already.
CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE CRAFTSTRAVAGANZA SITE
SATURDAY APRIL 28TH-29TH
April Fashion Bazaar
@ Spill The Wine Restaurant
1101 Washington Ave S
Minneapolis
12-5pm (Saturday) 12-3pm (Sunday) / Free
Spend your rent money, and then drink to forget you did at this spring bazaar hosted by the fabulous Rox Jewelry and friends! Rox and six other designers are selling their incredible jewelry, fashion, pottery, and cosmetics. Come shop, eat, and enjoy some beautiful wine!
CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE ROX SITE
SATURDAY APRIL 28TH
Paintings in Place
@ Placement Gallery
509 1st Ave NE, 2nd Floor
Minnepolis
7-11 pm / Free
The inaugural exhibition at Placement Gallery is obsessed with, well, placement. Four artists' works illuminate places and environments, both physical and emotional. See work by local darlings Ben Olson, Amy Rice, Yuri Arjas, and Alex Alexander. Runs throught May 20th.
CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE PLACEMENT GALLERY SITE
SATURDAY APRIL 28TH
Charmageddon
@ The Susan Hensel Gallery
3441 Cedar Ave S
Minneapolis
7pm-9pm / $5 (Proceeds to benefit Crysalis women’s charity)
This performance-based fashion show explores what happens when seven different personalities (the sociopath, avoidant, schizoid, borderline, schizotypal, narcissistic, and the dependant) interact with one another. Laura Fulk's fashions are manically joined with graphic and video art, along with music by Alex Pederson. This is certainly going to be a different kind of fashion show!
CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE CHARMAGEDDON MYSPACE
SATURDAY APRIL 28TH
This is not Art
@ First Amendment Gallery
1101 Stinson Blvd
Minneapolis
7pm til late / Free
Chicago print and illustration crew Delicious Design League stars in this show at the First Amendment Gallery. Their work is a thoughtful and expert interplay between pattern and line, with a twist of psychedelica thrown in for good measure. Rocking out the opening reception are Building Better Bombs, Teith, The Millionth Word, and DJ Mike the 2600 King.
CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE FIRST AMENDMENT SITE
SATURDAY APRIL 28TH
This Mango is now an ipod
@ The Soap Factory
518 2nd St. SE
Minneapolis
7-11pm / Free
Drawing from artist's submissions, The Soap Factory presents "This Mango is Now an iPod." Surreal and irrational sculpture, found objects, bizarre transformations and fantasy landscapes provide a visual feast, while Ghost in the Water will show your ears a good time. Curated by Soap Factory Executive Director Ben Heywood.
CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE SOAP FACTORY SITE
SATURDAY APRIL 28TH
Too Much Love w/ DJ Juan McLean
@ 1st Ave
7th & 1st
Minneapolis
18+ / $3 / 10pm
New York City's DJ Juan McLean (DFA!), smack dab in the middle of his US tour, pays a visit to our BFFs at Too Much Love this week. His brand of funky house is so deep, you can almost swim in it. Along with DJ Soviet Panda's addictive grooves, this night promises to be legendary!
CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE TOO MUCH LOVE SITE
SATURDAY APRIL 28TH
Art of the Lost
@ A Warehouse
414 3rd Ave. North
Minneapolis
Late / ?
Keep this on the hush: KodeNation is bringing in some hot hot DJs, including Mick Wills of International Deejay Gigolos and Stuttgart, making his first US appearance, from Germany. Just enter through the back of the building, through the fire escape. SHHHH!
ASK ANGELA
Love life getting you down? Our own Psy-chic partner, Angela can help! For an insightful earful e-mail your question to askangela@letoilemagazine.com
CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THIS WEEKS ARTICLE
SUNDAY MUSIC PICK
mc chris
mc chris is what happens when a bratty junior high schooler possesses the body of a tough gangsta rapper. His new album "Dungeon Master of Ceremonies" is a brilliant clash of sassy rap and smart beats. Only the coolest of nerds are hip to mc chris - at his last show we saw a guy rocking a Nintendo Power Glove as a fashion accessory!
CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE MC CHRIS MYSPACE
MONDAY APRIL 30TH
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! We’ll be spicing the evening up with special giveaways and, of course, our magical presence.
Stoli Drink Specials. All. Night. Long.
Sponsored by l'étoile magazine
CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE CONNECT MYSPACE
Ask Angela 4/26
ASK ANGELA
Dear Angela,
I am a single gal who's struggling with an age identity crisis. I seem to only be attracting men who are three (or more!) years younger than me. I know it has a lot to do with how I spend my free time - going to parties and dancing at clubs; it's my way to unwind from a hectic work schedule. The attention is very flattering since I didn't do a lot of dating when I was in my early 20's. My mother would prefer I find someone who runs in a less "colorful" crowd. She's certain I need someone older with a "good" job, so that I can be the flashy one of the equation, a balance. To make me tick, I need inspiration and humor and the young ones do provide a fair amount of that. To settle on settling down bores me and I feel I'm just not ready for it. Am I regaining a youth I missed out on, or am I missing out on making more substantial connections? I am, for all intents and purposes, not getting any younger - but the boys are!
Cher
Dear Cher,
I applaud you on your open-minded attitude when it comes to dating younger men. However, two main points jump out at me as I'm reading. First, you seem to be very concerned with the way your mother views you. You understand your own needs better than she does (inspiration, humor, substantial connections) so don't doubt yourself, even for mumsie! When you're happy, she'll be happy. To tone down any over-bearing motherly advice, simply tone down the complaints and share only positive aspects of your love life with those who care.
Second, you seem to equate "inspiration and humor" with "young." As far as your ideal man, don't limit yourself! If you are "older" and enjoy a lighter relationship full of inspiration and humor, certainly there are members of the opposite sex your age who enjoy the same. I would even venture to say there are OLDER men who enjoy the same. This way you can broaden your dating experience to include more substantial connections, as you say, and keep the more inspiring, humorous, youthful connections coming your way as well.
Take some time to write a list of attributes that are important in a man, and leave the unimportant details (like age?) out of the equation. Also, it might not hurt to set some meaningful boundaries for yourself, so you don't get hurt or confused in the process, or wind up hurting anyone else who is, uh, less experienced. See what the universe comes up with! Life is an adventure, and there's no destination. You have only the journey, so enjoy the process!
hearts,
angela
Dear Angela,
I am a single gal who's struggling with an age identity crisis. I seem to only be attracting men who are three (or more!) years younger than me. I know it has a lot to do with how I spend my free time - going to parties and dancing at clubs; it's my way to unwind from a hectic work schedule. The attention is very flattering since I didn't do a lot of dating when I was in my early 20's. My mother would prefer I find someone who runs in a less "colorful" crowd. She's certain I need someone older with a "good" job, so that I can be the flashy one of the equation, a balance. To make me tick, I need inspiration and humor and the young ones do provide a fair amount of that. To settle on settling down bores me and I feel I'm just not ready for it. Am I regaining a youth I missed out on, or am I missing out on making more substantial connections? I am, for all intents and purposes, not getting any younger - but the boys are!
Cher
Dear Cher,
I applaud you on your open-minded attitude when it comes to dating younger men. However, two main points jump out at me as I'm reading. First, you seem to be very concerned with the way your mother views you. You understand your own needs better than she does (inspiration, humor, substantial connections) so don't doubt yourself, even for mumsie! When you're happy, she'll be happy. To tone down any over-bearing motherly advice, simply tone down the complaints and share only positive aspects of your love life with those who care.
Second, you seem to equate "inspiration and humor" with "young." As far as your ideal man, don't limit yourself! If you are "older" and enjoy a lighter relationship full of inspiration and humor, certainly there are members of the opposite sex your age who enjoy the same. I would even venture to say there are OLDER men who enjoy the same. This way you can broaden your dating experience to include more substantial connections, as you say, and keep the more inspiring, humorous, youthful connections coming your way as well.
Take some time to write a list of attributes that are important in a man, and leave the unimportant details (like age?) out of the equation. Also, it might not hurt to set some meaningful boundaries for yourself, so you don't get hurt or confused in the process, or wind up hurting anyone else who is, uh, less experienced. See what the universe comes up with! Life is an adventure, and there's no destination. You have only the journey, so enjoy the process!
hearts,
angela
Thursday, April 19, 2007
Weekend What's What 4/19-4/24
SCHWING IN OUR STEP!
This is an official declaration from l'etoile! Mating season has settled upon our fair cites, so it is high time for mischief, mad-capping and most importantly: makeouts. This weekend we've happily provided a number of musical events in hopes certain songs just might wind up in steady rotation on your summer lovin' soundtrack.
A special thanks to the hundreds of best friends who helped celebrate the launch of our Spring/Summer issue last Friday - we simply adore you all!
xo-l'étoile
CLICK THE IMAGE FOR PHOTOS FROM OUR EVENT
FRIDAY APRIL 20TH
Clubhouse Jager 101st Birthday Bash
@Clubhouse Jager
923 Washington Ave.
Minneapolis
Come get your old-timey on new-school style at the Clubhouse this Friday! Not many 101 year olds can party like Jager can - so belly up to the bar for drink specials galore as well as tasty bratwurst and music by Organism. Happy B-Day Clubhouse Jager!
CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE JAGER MYSPACE
FRIDAY APRIL 20TH
Maps of Norway, Mr. Gnome, the Haves Have It and Flavor Crystals
@ The Turf Club
1601 University Ave
St Paul
9:30/ $4 / 21+
We're in love with the vocal stylings of Rebecca Leigh, the lead singer of Maps of Norway. Her classical crooning is perfectly matched with a hard-hitting powerpop/new wave accompaniment. Check them out Friday night at the Turf Club, along with Cleveland favorite Mr. Gnome, the Haves Have It and Flavor Crystals.
l'étoile model watch: The lovely Portia from the Have's Have It can be seen in our "Women of Shatner" glacti-torial in the new issue of l'étoile on sale here
CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE TURF CLUB SITE
FRIDAY APRIL 20TH – SUNDAY APRIL 22ND
St. Paul Art Crawl
@ Various Locations
Friday: 6-10 pm
Saturday: 2-10 pm
Sunday: Noon-5pm
Free
The St. Paul Art Collective's Art Crawl is sprinting into its 16th year with a showcase of local studios. Browse and purchase works in all media and price ranges, while meeting other fabulous community artists. (And engage in a bit of workshop voyeurism as well: one of our favorite parts!)
CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE ST.PAUL ART CRAWL SITE
art by Matt Kunes - Room 401/Tilsner Bldg
FRIDAY APRIL 20TH
Firefly
@ Minneapolis/St. Paul International Film Festival
Oak Street Cinema
309 Oak Street S.E.
Minneapolis, MN
11:30 pm / $11
The Minneapolis/St. Paul International Film Festival is lighting up screens around town from April 19-29. On Friday the 20th, you'll find us at the Minnesota premiere of Firefly. In this acclaimed thriller, three strangers find themselves subject to mysterious attacks on Halloween night. They enlist the help of a psychic stranger to sort out the cause of the attacks.
CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE MSP FILM FEST SITE
WE HEART TWIN CITIES FASHION!
Voltage: Fashion Amplified 2007
Congratulations to the Voltage team on a spectacular event! This year's show was a rousing success, showcasing some of the best fashion design and music in the Twin Cities. Click the link below for a recap as well as photos from the event.
CLICK THE IMAGE FOR EVENT PHOTOS FROM VOLTAGE 2007
COOL LINK
BASE
In our wildest dreams, an adoring and anonymous fan of l'étoile's Weekend What's What would spontaneously send us a gift certificate to BASE. This highly select grouping (they actually have a curator for the store) of accessories, music, books and housewares has us drooling and staring in sadness at the lint in our wallets. p.s. #1 on our wish list is the Carlos Nite Lite. Adorable!
CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE BASE SITE
SATURDAY APRIL 21ST
Design Feista
@ The Soap Factory
2nd St. and 5th Av. SE.
Minneapolis, MN
12 pm / Free
Get ready to do some serious treasure hunting at the Second Annual Design Fiesta, a sprawling marketplace of all things artsy: prints, photos, fashions, paintings, and much more. DJs Plain Ole' Bill, Paper Tiger, Sarah White and Jimmy2Times provide the musical motivation.
Be sure to stop by and say hi to Chuck U, who is featured in the new issue of l'etoile magazine. Buy a sweet art print and even pick up a copy of l'etoile, on sale at Chuck's Design Feista Booth!
CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE VITA.MN SITE
SATURDAY APRIL 21ST
TRE DAY
@ Familia Skateshop
647 Snelling Ave. S
St.Paul
Skate or Die this Saturday with Familia Skateshop, Nike SB, The Island and Seth McCallum!
10am-3pm
The first 24 cool kids to purchase a pair of the new Loon Zoom Tre get a special pass to skate the The Island (Familia's private mini-ramp and street course)
4-6pm
Passholders skate The Island with Seth McCallum, Emeric Pratt, Steve Nesser, The Familia and special guests!
9pm-2am / 21+
End up at Nye's Polonaise Room in Northeast Minneapolis on Hennepin & Main, where DJ Medik and A+ will be holding down the 1's and the 2's all night long.
CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE FAMILIA SITE
SATURDAY APRIL 21ST
Supernova with The F*ck Yeahs!
@ Grumpy's Bar Downtown
1111 Washington Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55415
11 pm / 21+ / $8
After many, many moons of absence, the cosmonauts of Supernova (née Cynot 3) are finally blasting into Minneapolis to rock down Grumpy's Downtown. For an out of this world experience, Lost In Space-themed attire strongly encouraged.
CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE GRUMPYS SITE
SATURDAY APRIL 21ST
Akai, the Autumn Leaves, the Umbrella Sequence and Cindy Ivy
@ Suburban World Theater
3022 Hennepin Avenue
Minneapolis, MN
7:30 pm / $8
Robbie and Hiromi Matsumoto of Akai artfully deliver charmingly moody melodies and poetic lyrics. Come celebrate their new CD release with Autumn Leaves, the Umbrella Sequence, and Cindy Ivy.
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SATURDAY APRIL 21ST
RJD2
@ First Ave Main Room
701 First Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN
7:00 pm / 18 + / $13 advance/$15 door
If we had to pick one word, and one word only, to describe the sound of RJD2, we would pick "texture." We *heart* the thick, psychedelic synths layered over grainy strings and percussion. Busdriver and Happy Chichester are on hand to get the crowd goin'.
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ASK ANGELA
Love life getting you down? Our own Psy-chic partner, Angela can help! For an insightful earful e-mail your question to askangela@letoilemagazine.com
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SUNDAY MUSIC PICK
Thyne Eyes
The doe-eyed gents of Thyne Eyes want to rock with you. All night. Their new wave beats mesmerize while the smooth vocals melt in your mouth, not in your hand. They also do double duty stepping out of the pop genre and tackling melancholic grooves that will make your eyes water. Definitely worth a listen!
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MONDAY APRIL 23RD
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! We’ll be spicing the evening up with special giveaways and, of course, our magical presence.
Stoli Drink Specials All. Night. Long.
Sponsored by l'étoile magazine
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TUESDAY APRIL 24TH
Sa-Ra Listening Party
@ Clubhouse Jager
923 Washington Ave.
Minneapolis
Cutting edge, artistic, sexy, and whimsical are just a few words to describe SA-RA sound. The Los Angeles/New York based group/production trio consists of three members, Taz Arnold, Safig Husayn, and Om’Mas Keith are stepping out from behind the boards to release the album, The Hollywood Recordings. The album features distinguished guests like Erykah Badu, Talib Kewli, Bilal, Kurupt, Capone-n-Noreaga, J. Dill, Pharaohe Monch, and many more. The Hollywood Recordings is set to release April 24th, 2007.
So join l’étoile magazine and Cornerstone Promotion with a very special listening party at Clubhouse Jager on April 24th, 2007 between 8-9PM. Come down and enjoy a drink, listen to some new and innovative music and maybe even walk away cool prize.
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This is an official declaration from l'etoile! Mating season has settled upon our fair cites, so it is high time for mischief, mad-capping and most importantly: makeouts. This weekend we've happily provided a number of musical events in hopes certain songs just might wind up in steady rotation on your summer lovin' soundtrack.
A special thanks to the hundreds of best friends who helped celebrate the launch of our Spring/Summer issue last Friday - we simply adore you all!
xo-l'étoile
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FRIDAY APRIL 20TH
Clubhouse Jager 101st Birthday Bash
@Clubhouse Jager
923 Washington Ave.
Minneapolis
Come get your old-timey on new-school style at the Clubhouse this Friday! Not many 101 year olds can party like Jager can - so belly up to the bar for drink specials galore as well as tasty bratwurst and music by Organism. Happy B-Day Clubhouse Jager!
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FRIDAY APRIL 20TH
Maps of Norway, Mr. Gnome, the Haves Have It and Flavor Crystals
@ The Turf Club
1601 University Ave
St Paul
9:30/ $4 / 21+
We're in love with the vocal stylings of Rebecca Leigh, the lead singer of Maps of Norway. Her classical crooning is perfectly matched with a hard-hitting powerpop/new wave accompaniment. Check them out Friday night at the Turf Club, along with Cleveland favorite Mr. Gnome, the Haves Have It and Flavor Crystals.
l'étoile model watch: The lovely Portia from the Have's Have It can be seen in our "Women of Shatner" glacti-torial in the new issue of l'étoile on sale here
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FRIDAY APRIL 20TH – SUNDAY APRIL 22ND
St. Paul Art Crawl
@ Various Locations
Friday: 6-10 pm
Saturday: 2-10 pm
Sunday: Noon-5pm
Free
The St. Paul Art Collective's Art Crawl is sprinting into its 16th year with a showcase of local studios. Browse and purchase works in all media and price ranges, while meeting other fabulous community artists. (And engage in a bit of workshop voyeurism as well: one of our favorite parts!)
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art by Matt Kunes - Room 401/Tilsner Bldg
FRIDAY APRIL 20TH
Firefly
@ Minneapolis/St. Paul International Film Festival
Oak Street Cinema
309 Oak Street S.E.
Minneapolis, MN
11:30 pm / $11
The Minneapolis/St. Paul International Film Festival is lighting up screens around town from April 19-29. On Friday the 20th, you'll find us at the Minnesota premiere of Firefly. In this acclaimed thriller, three strangers find themselves subject to mysterious attacks on Halloween night. They enlist the help of a psychic stranger to sort out the cause of the attacks.
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WE HEART TWIN CITIES FASHION!
Voltage: Fashion Amplified 2007
Congratulations to the Voltage team on a spectacular event! This year's show was a rousing success, showcasing some of the best fashion design and music in the Twin Cities. Click the link below for a recap as well as photos from the event.
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COOL LINK
BASE
In our wildest dreams, an adoring and anonymous fan of l'étoile's Weekend What's What would spontaneously send us a gift certificate to BASE. This highly select grouping (they actually have a curator for the store) of accessories, music, books and housewares has us drooling and staring in sadness at the lint in our wallets. p.s. #1 on our wish list is the Carlos Nite Lite. Adorable!
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SATURDAY APRIL 21ST
Design Feista
@ The Soap Factory
2nd St. and 5th Av. SE.
Minneapolis, MN
12 pm / Free
Get ready to do some serious treasure hunting at the Second Annual Design Fiesta, a sprawling marketplace of all things artsy: prints, photos, fashions, paintings, and much more. DJs Plain Ole' Bill, Paper Tiger, Sarah White and Jimmy2Times provide the musical motivation.
Be sure to stop by and say hi to Chuck U, who is featured in the new issue of l'etoile magazine. Buy a sweet art print and even pick up a copy of l'etoile, on sale at Chuck's Design Feista Booth!
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SATURDAY APRIL 21ST
TRE DAY
@ Familia Skateshop
647 Snelling Ave. S
St.Paul
Skate or Die this Saturday with Familia Skateshop, Nike SB, The Island and Seth McCallum!
10am-3pm
The first 24 cool kids to purchase a pair of the new Loon Zoom Tre get a special pass to skate the The Island (Familia's private mini-ramp and street course)
4-6pm
Passholders skate The Island with Seth McCallum, Emeric Pratt, Steve Nesser, The Familia and special guests!
9pm-2am / 21+
End up at Nye's Polonaise Room in Northeast Minneapolis on Hennepin & Main, where DJ Medik and A+ will be holding down the 1's and the 2's all night long.
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SATURDAY APRIL 21ST
Supernova with The F*ck Yeahs!
@ Grumpy's Bar Downtown
1111 Washington Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55415
11 pm / 21+ / $8
After many, many moons of absence, the cosmonauts of Supernova (née Cynot 3) are finally blasting into Minneapolis to rock down Grumpy's Downtown. For an out of this world experience, Lost In Space-themed attire strongly encouraged.
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SATURDAY APRIL 21ST
Akai, the Autumn Leaves, the Umbrella Sequence and Cindy Ivy
@ Suburban World Theater
3022 Hennepin Avenue
Minneapolis, MN
7:30 pm / $8
Robbie and Hiromi Matsumoto of Akai artfully deliver charmingly moody melodies and poetic lyrics. Come celebrate their new CD release with Autumn Leaves, the Umbrella Sequence, and Cindy Ivy.
CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE SWT SITE
SATURDAY APRIL 21ST
RJD2
@ First Ave Main Room
701 First Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN
7:00 pm / 18 + / $13 advance/$15 door
If we had to pick one word, and one word only, to describe the sound of RJD2, we would pick "texture." We *heart* the thick, psychedelic synths layered over grainy strings and percussion. Busdriver and Happy Chichester are on hand to get the crowd goin'.
CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE FIRST AVE SITE
ASK ANGELA
Love life getting you down? Our own Psy-chic partner, Angela can help! For an insightful earful e-mail your question to askangela@letoilemagazine.com
CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THIS WEEKS COLUMN
SUNDAY MUSIC PICK
Thyne Eyes
The doe-eyed gents of Thyne Eyes want to rock with you. All night. Their new wave beats mesmerize while the smooth vocals melt in your mouth, not in your hand. They also do double duty stepping out of the pop genre and tackling melancholic grooves that will make your eyes water. Definitely worth a listen!
CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE THYNE EYES MYSPACE
MONDAY APRIL 23RD
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! We’ll be spicing the evening up with special giveaways and, of course, our magical presence.
Stoli Drink Specials All. Night. Long.
Sponsored by l'étoile magazine
CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE CONNECT MYSPACE
TUESDAY APRIL 24TH
Sa-Ra Listening Party
@ Clubhouse Jager
923 Washington Ave.
Minneapolis
Cutting edge, artistic, sexy, and whimsical are just a few words to describe SA-RA sound. The Los Angeles/New York based group/production trio consists of three members, Taz Arnold, Safig Husayn, and Om’Mas Keith are stepping out from behind the boards to release the album, The Hollywood Recordings. The album features distinguished guests like Erykah Badu, Talib Kewli, Bilal, Kurupt, Capone-n-Noreaga, J. Dill, Pharaohe Monch, and many more. The Hollywood Recordings is set to release April 24th, 2007.
So join l’étoile magazine and Cornerstone Promotion with a very special listening party at Clubhouse Jager on April 24th, 2007 between 8-9PM. Come down and enjoy a drink, listen to some new and innovative music and maybe even walk away cool prize.
CLICK THE IMAGE FOR THE SA-RA MYSPACE
Voltage 2007 Event Photos
Voltage: Fashion Amplified 2007
Congratulations to the Voltage team on a spectacular event! This year's show was a rousing success, showcasing some of the best fashion design and music in the Twin Cities. Designers Katherine Gerdes and Hyper Lush were particular crowd favorites. Gerdes presented jersey cocktail dresses that were washable, wearable and completely accessible. Hyper Lush exploded on the runway with neon and unconventional materials, clearly uninterested in mass appeal. The two lines were at opposite ends of the fashion spectrum, and reminded the audience of the remarkable variety within the Cities' design community.
The bands, designers, models and stylists deserve every second of attention that the show afforded them, but l' é toile would especially like to congratulate the production team. Creating, organizing and executing an event like Voltage is an incredible undertaking, and it's often the people who work the hardest who are the least celebrated. To all of you behind the scenes folks: Thank you. Congratulations. And please, do it again next year.
Photos by Andrew Evans
Congratulations to the Voltage team on a spectacular event! This year's show was a rousing success, showcasing some of the best fashion design and music in the Twin Cities. Designers Katherine Gerdes and Hyper Lush were particular crowd favorites. Gerdes presented jersey cocktail dresses that were washable, wearable and completely accessible. Hyper Lush exploded on the runway with neon and unconventional materials, clearly uninterested in mass appeal. The two lines were at opposite ends of the fashion spectrum, and reminded the audience of the remarkable variety within the Cities' design community.
The bands, designers, models and stylists deserve every second of attention that the show afforded them, but l' é toile would especially like to congratulate the production team. Creating, organizing and executing an event like Voltage is an incredible undertaking, and it's often the people who work the hardest who are the least celebrated. To all of you behind the scenes folks: Thank you. Congratulations. And please, do it again next year.
Photos by Andrew Evans
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