The always impressive and vibrant roster of events our hardworkin’ cities have to offer show no signs of diminishing, despite the growing chill. From creative conversations to outrageous art shows, rockin’ music to wild dance parties, the inhabitants of the Twin Cities have plotted out a party-packed itinerary that will please just about anyone. Both sides of the river represent well this time around, with animation and music in St. Paul, art and theater in Minneapolis, and oh-so much more. Set your plans early and make em’ count; the days of down jackets, big boots, and windshield-scraping is creeping up a bit too quickly for our taste!
xo-l’étoile
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 13TH
Creative Context with Anna Lee
@ The Guthrie Theater
Target Lounge
818 2nd Street S.
Minneapolis
10pm-2am / Free
Please join l’étoile magazine for this monthly post-show party in The Guthrie's Target Lounge, hosted by amazing women in Twin Cities arts and media. Happening each 2nd Thursday of the month, Creative Context features music by Jonathan Ackerman and DJ Bach, happy hour drink specials, and an opportunity for you to pick the brains of some of the most influential and creative women in the city - or just sip some vino with your friends while enjoying the view! Tonight join this month’s host, Anna Lee, founder of MNFashion and producer of Voltage: Fashion Amplified. Chat with Anna about the flourishing local fashion scene, what’s happening with Voltage, and learn about her own fantastic clothing and hat designs.
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THURSDAY NOVEMBER 13TH
Michael Rakowitz Lecture
@ MCAD
2501 Stevens Ave
Minneapolis
1pm / Free
MCAD’s lecture series is on a roll. This time Michael Rakowitz brings forth the question of: what does a society in crisis look like, and what does it need? From inflatable homeless shelters to replicas of objects looted from the Iraqi National Museum; his performances, installations, sculptures and interventions form the link between crisis and healing.
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THURSDAY NOVEMBER 13TH
Full Moon Cabaret
@ Bedlam Theatre
1501 S 6th St.
Minneapolis
8pm / suggested donation
Celebrate the full moon on the Bedlam’s deck, complete with shadow puppets, music and lots of giggling, we’re sure. Best of all, the Bedlam has beer! Even if it sleets, hails or snows, the show will go on in the fireplace lounge. Drop a few ones in the hat that’s passed, and enjoy a cozy fall evening of cabaret entertainment!
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THURSDAY NOVEMBER 13TH
A Tribute to the Kinks
@ 331 Club
331 NE 13th Ave
Minneapolis
9pm / free
God, the Kinks were hot. They also made a heap of good music. Let’s take a moment to pay homage to their fabulous haircuts and British flair. Askeleton is one of several bands to have the honor of doing renditions of their songs. Bonus: Get to the 331 before 9 to enjoy half price bottles of wine!
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THURSDAY NOVEMBER 13TH
Red Stag Late Night Music Series: Black Audience
@ Red Stag Super Club
509 1st Ave NE
Minneapolis
10pm / 21+ / Free
Jayanthi Kyle of Black Audience's big soul vocals will cut you to the quick with haunting renditions of gospel and blues numbers, creating a spellbinding spectacle of old-timey tunes. Along with the music, enjoy the late night happy hour with $3 select taps, $3 house wine and $4 cocktails!
ENTER TO WIN A $25 GIFT CARD: l'étoile and the Red Stag are giving away multiple $25 Gift Cards for Late Night Happy Hour at the Stag! E-mail kate@letoilemagazine.com with "RED STAG" in the subject line, along with your name and address to be entered to win! Restrictions: Bar tabs are only good after 10pm on Wednesdays or Thursdays through the end of November! Gift cards will be mailed to winners.
LAST WEEK'S WINNERS:
Cassie H.
Brad S.
Christina R.
Stephen S.
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FRIDAY ART PICK: PROSPECT 1
An art show of epic proportions has just launched in New Orleans. Big, but not easy, the biggest international biennial ever to hit our shores weighs in at 75 artists from around the world. Curated by Dan Cameron, this monumental exhibit means business. If you can’t make to the Crescent City, check out the artists on their site and get a taste of some of the best contemporary art out there. Through January 18, 2009.
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FRIDAY NOVEMBER 14TH (THROUGH SUNDAY)
Fall Fine Arts Show
@ Grainbelt Bottling House
79 NE 13th Ave
Minneapolis
Opening Party 6pm-10pm Friday, Noon-5pm Sat, Noon-3pm Sun / Free
It’s not every day you’ll be privy to this much local art under one roof! Thanks to those geniuses over at the Northeast Minneapolis Arts Association, the 9th annual Fall Fine Arts Show is on. With every type of art under the sun from 150 artists, catering by Chowgirls (yum!) and the artists themselves to mingle with, you have every reason to get down there! If you make it before 8pm, you can vote for the People’s Choice award, so make a night of it. You can also peep the artistic work of some of our l’etoile cohorts, on display at the show! Through Sunday, November 16th.
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FRIDAY NOVEMBER 14TH
1001
@ Mixed Blood Theater
1501 S 4th St.
Minneapolis
7:30pm/$22-26
In 1001, New York City has gotten trapped in a time warp with One Thousand and One Nights. A love story between an Arab man and Jewish woman meshed with politics, palaces, electronic wooing and adventure, this is storytelling at its finest.
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FRIDAY NOVEMBER 14TH
Long Night's Journey Into Day
@ The Chambers Burnet Gallery
901 Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis
6pm-9pm / Free
Megan Rye’s brother was stationed in Iraq as a Marine, taking pictures the entire time. He returned in 2005 and has supplied Megan with over 2,000 images to base her paintings on. Encouraging viewers to see the Iraq War through the eyes of someone who’s been there, Rye touches on perception, abstraction and reality in these riveting pieces. Through January 11th.
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FRIDAY NOVEMBER 14TH
Somewhat Sci-Fi Variety Show
@ Patrick's Cabaret
3010 Minnehaha Ave.
Minneapolis
8pm / $10
The variety show: a medley of comedy and entertainment specifically aimed at those with low attention spans (i.e. all of us!). Popularized by early television, the variety show was the perfect coalescence of hidden talents, comedy skits, music and well, just about anything else. Tonight, Patrick's Cabaret puts their own spin on this entertainment style with a bit of science fiction infused. Arturo Miles and local b-boys breakdance to futuristic house and hip-hop beats and rock the Dune Chronicles inspired set. The show also includes alien dancing, covers of sci-fi theme songs, a burlesque piece based on the Wizard of Oz and boasts a performance featuring a super secret celebrity guest. Not geeky, don't be deterred. Like the title suggests, this show is only”somewhat” sci-fi; the rest is anyone's game.
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FRIDAY NOVEMBER 14TH
Rock the Cause Presents: Glitter Ball 2.0
@ Varsity Theater
1308 4th St SE
Minneapolis
7:30pm / 21+ / $10 advance-$15 at the door
Channel your inner Bowie while raising AIDS awareness with a slew of bands including the Crash Street Kids, All the Pretty Horses, White Light Riot, The Debut, So It Goes, Mercurial Rage, Sick of Sarah and Transmission DJ Jake Rudh spinning glam-tastic tracks from T-Rex, David Bowie, Queen, The Stooges, Roxy Music and more in between bands. The evening commences with a wine tasting and screening of Velvet Goldmine, and glitter kids arriving early will have the chance to be styled by the lovely ladies from Jungle Red Salon. Hosted by hilarious alcoholic Ian Rans of Drinking With Ian. Proceeds support the Minnesota Aids Project and Clare Housing.
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FRIDAY NOVEMBER 14TH
Hot Hot Heat
@ Coffman Union
300 University Ave SE
Minneapolis
8pm / 18+ / $15 students, $20 everyone else
Things are about to get steamy tonight as twitchy, tuneful Canadians Hot Hot Heat deliver the kind of soaring sonics that only arenas can house. Luckily, you can see them in the intimate confines of Coffman Union, with Love in October and ZibraZibra.
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FRIDAY NOVEMBER 14TH
Street Sounds Swirlin' Through My Mind
@ First Ave VIP Room
701 1st Ave N
Minneapolis
10pm / 18+/ $3 before midnight, $5 after
During it's first night, rare disco tracks poured from the decks and in the background played vintage videos of psychedelic dance moves courtesy of James Brown's forgotten television show, “Future Shock” - a “Soul Train” carbon copy. It's that kind of uniqueness that sets the “Street Sounds” dance installments apart from other monthly First Ave dance nights (and there's a plethora of them). Mike the 2600 King, Attitude City and Winship seduce the VIP room tonight with tracks that will have you fantasizing 70's style all month long. As you should know by now, l'étoile sponsors anything “rollerskate funk” related, so join us this evening and you won't be disappointed.
Co-Sponsored by l’étoile magazine!
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COOL LINK: THEONES2WATCH
In the fashion industry, everyone believes they are “the ones to watch.” With so many creatively talented fresh faces, it's difficult to keep abreast. TheOnes2Watch New Wave is “a showcase of the people behind the lens” – an expansive array of the field's most talented newcomers from photographers, stylists and hair/makeup artists, to illustrators, fashion designers and casting directors. TheOnes2Watch is frequently updated and filled with breathtaking samples of the artist's work. Too often the only introduction to new talent we experience is through reality television competitions which are fun to watch but juxtaposed with abrasive personalities. Let's be honest, all we really care about is the finished product in its unique entirety. TheOnes2Watch is the best link for sorting the avant-garde geniuses from the those overly hyped.
The image below is by October's highlighted photographer, Pierre Debusschere. To visit TheOnes2Watch website, click the link below.
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SATURDAY NOVEMBER 15TH
RNC 8 Defense Rummage Sale
@ Walker Community Church
3104 16th Ave S
Minneapolis
10am-6pm / Free
Are you the type of do-gooder that shops for the cure, so to speak? This rummage sale is for you. A benefit for the RNC 8, a group of activists facing massive legal fees due to arrests during the craziness that was the RNC. The mountain of clothes, art, music, kids’ stuff, and whatever-else-has-been-donated for the cause will transform your find into someone’s legal aid. If you’ve got stuff to donate, feel free to drop them off the day of the sale before 11am. Shop for justice!
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Photo of RNC Protest by Kate Iverson/Digital Crush
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 15TH
Book Arts Festival
@ Open Book
1011 Washington Ave S, Suite 100
Minneapolis
10am-5pm / Free
Over 40 artists comprise this year's 7th annual event. Minnesota Center's Book Arts Festival is dedicated to appreciation and support for local consumer exchange. Sponsored by one of the Twin Cities' principal literature advocates, The Loft Literary Center, the Book Arts Festival showcases journals, books, decorative paper, cards, gifts and other crafts by local artists. The designs found at the Book Arts Festival are perfect for filling early holiday stockings with something uniquely handmade. Meet the artists, enjoy discounted sales in the MCBA gift shop and participate in a fun family ornament-making activity. This event continues on Sunday from noon to 5 PM.
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SATURDAY NOVEMBER 15TH
Rox Jewelry Trunk Show
@ Key North
514 E Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis
Saturday Noon-6pm, Sunday Noon to 3pm / Free
Our fave Fox 9 News Anchor AND our fave jewelry designer, Robyne Robinson, shows off her wares at Key North - just in time for the present-pushing season! Whether you’re seeking a gift for that special someone, or a spectacular centerpiece for that dazzling holiday party dress (or suit, Rox does mens jewelry too!), you’ll definitely find something amazing. Made with decadent, exotic, and natural stones and precious metals, Rox spans from the most delicate danglings to the most bold and stately adornment.
BONUS: Want more RR? Hit up DIVAMN's Ultimate Pajama Party at the Graves 601 this Friday!
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Photo by Kate Iverson/Digital Crush
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 15TH
Samuel R. Delany
@ Walker Art Center
1750 Hennepin Ave S
Minneapolis
2pm / Free
As a gay, black writer, Samuel R. Delany broke conventions and entered into a writing genre mostly dominated by white, presumably straight, males – Science Fiction. As he showcased his presence through award winning fantasy novels Babel-17 and Dhalgren, he also dabbled in erotica, memoir and social commentary. Delany paved the way for Science Fiction geniuses such as Octavia Bulter, inviting authors to freely create not just a fantasy world but stories with complex characters, multi-racial and perhaps even sexually ambiguous. Currently, Delany is the English and Creative Writing professor at Philadelphia's Temple University and was also the subject of a 2007 documentary film. His highly acclaimed work is as versatile as it is radical. The Walker Art Center welcomes this literary critic for an afternoon of reading. Don't miss a rare trip into the world of sci-fi legend Samuel R. Delany.
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SATURDAY NOVEMBER 15TH
Animated!
@ MMAA
50 West Kellogg Boulevard
St. Paul
7pm-11pm / $5 ($3 students)
While our hearts are breaking over the fact that the Minnesota Museum of American Art will lose its awesome space in Downtown St. Paul sometime in 2009, we’ll rejoice in the fact that we can still enjoy it while it’s still around. Tonight is one of those times. Come down to the MMAA for an evening of animation at its best, as the museum screens a number of short films by local and regional artists – including one by l’etoile homies Clement Shimizu and Kate Iverson! Included in the ticket price is also a chance to play around with PUNY Studios interactive animation installation, and also the chance to suck down a few complimentary alcoholic (and non-alcoholic if you’re boring) beverages on a crisp autumn eve in ye old St. Peazy!
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Stills from Clement Shimizu/Kate Iverson Short
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 15TH
Local Fauna
@ Umber Studios
3109 E 42nd St.
Minneapolis
8pm-11pm / Free
We’ve heard of road kill stew, but never blankets made of the little fuzzy unfortunates! Pamela Valfer challenges ideas of beauty, death, landscape and our effect on the modern environment. Detailed drawings of car-stricken animals share the space with quilts made from reclaimed fur. Only at Umber Studios, of course. Through December 7th.
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SATURDAY NOVEMBER 15TH
MINIMAL/MANIMAL 4th Volunteer Biennale
@ Soap Factory
518 2nd St. SE
Minneapolis
7pm-11pm/free
Know why shows and events at the Soap Factory are consistently im-press-ive? They’ve got a great roster of volunteer talent, with curators, artists and other creatives in the fold. 40 of these emerging artists get their time to shine at the fourth annual volunteer biennale. Get down there and congratulate the artists on another show well done. Through November 30th.
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SATURDAY NOVEMBER 15TH
Shoreline CD Release Party
@ Nomad World Pub
501 Cedar Avenue
West Bank
9pm / 21+
Join indie rockers Shoreline for the release of their latest album, The Noise We Make, tonight at the Nomad World Pub. The boys are joined by other local faves Red Daughters, and DJs Inuit and our personal hero, Millions Billions!
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SATURDAY NOVEMBER 15TH
Lookbook CD Release
@ 7th Street Entry
701 First Avenue
Minneapolis
8pm / 18+ / $6
Join up and coming electro-pop duo Lookbook as they unleash their sinister trip-hop and various synthetic textures to a captivated audience from the stage at the Entry. Supported by scene faves Haunted House, this is simply too good to be missed.
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SUNDAY NOVEMBER 16TH
The Wretched Rising
@ Black Dog Café and Wine Bar
308 Prince St.
St. Paul
8pm / donation at the door/all ages
Junkyard Empire is on the move! Gaining steam after their big show at the RNC, this hip hop/jazz/indie collective of musicians hosts two New York bands at the Black Dog! Socially conscious, politically moved and standing in solidarity with all the other activists, Broadcast Live and Taina Asili y la Banda Rebelde kick it up about ten notches tonight in St. Paul.
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A TINY MACHINE MONDAY
Another post from our fave sci-fi/beauty blogger A Tiny Machine. Click HERE to check out more posts.
I Heart Diffusion Lines
Holy crap. After months of rumors and speculation, it's been announced that Alexander McQueen will be designing a capsule collection for Target. This won't be an addition to the discount chain's successful Go International line (Target intends to keep that line focused on smaller labels and up-and-comers. Thakoon, Luella Bartley, Richard Chai, Paul & Joe, etc.), but will instead be the first installment of Designer Collaborations, a series of capsule collections featuring more established designers.
It should be noted that McQueen's collection for Target will be a version of his lower-priced McQ line, as opposed to an interpretation of his high fashion looks. McQueen's line will launch in March, so Thakoon will have to satisfy our discount designer cravings for now.
Additionally, the first pictures of I Heart Ronson, Charlotte Ronson's new line for JCPenney, have been trickling onto the internet. The looks are definitely in step with Ronson's rock girl sensibility, and that floral one-piece paired with shiny black leggings has me rethinking my stance on rompers. By the time the collection is released in February, the Minnesota winter will have me desperate for these flirty floral numbers.
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TUESDAY NOVEMBER 18TH
Silver + Gold
@ Clubhouse Jager
923 Washington Ave.
North Loop
Every Tuesday / 21+ / 10pm / Free
Join DJ Jonathan Ackerman and l’étoile magazine for an evening of sly winks and sideways glances every Tuesday at Clubhouse Jager. Create some mystery, sip 2-4-1 cocktails with pretty people, and dance the night away to electro, pop, and so much more.
BONUS: Flirt up a storm then visit letoilemagazine.com on Wednesdays for "missed connections" from the night before!
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What's What Editor: Kate Iverson
Contributing Writers: Lacey Prpic Hedtke, Beth Hammarlund, Robyn Lewis, Juleana Enright, Kate Iverson
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