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Weekend what's what 6/20-6/22: Droppin' the bomb

by l’etoile magazine staff • June 18, 2008 • Attention party-prone Twin Citians! This weekend is simply filled to the brim with ear-plug worthy rock-outings and dance-offings. The signs of summer are in full swing and events of all shapes and sizes are in full effect. There is a pleasant assortment of indoor and outdoor shenanigans to be had, both at land and sea (well, ok, river), so make your days off count!

xo-l‘étoile

Arts Orbit is a multisource blog about the local arts scene, featuring both original contributions by Daily Planet writers and entries reprinted from partner blogs and online publications.


FRIDAY JUNE 20THSooVAC
2640 Lyndale Ave S
Minneapolis

Reception 6pm-9pm / Free

SooVAC pulls out all the stops with two killer shows at once. Draw Too: A Drawing Show in Four Acts shows 14 artists loosely interpreting the act and meaning of drawing, through pipe cleaners, graphite and (gasp!) computers. The Toomer Gallery shows Jennifer Davis, who is constantly impressing us. Her dreamy paintings of animals and pastel portraits of “unspoken thoughts” makes Through the Looking Glass the belle of the ball.

CLICK FOR THIS ART EVENT AND MORE AT MPLSART.COM


SATURDAY JUNE 21ST

Beautiful Deleuzers/Guattari Heroes

@ Shoebox Gallery
Window to the right of 2948 Chicago Av S.
Minneapolis

4pm-6pm / Free

Philosophers Gilles Deleuze and Felix Guattari comment on culture, transforming boundaries of imagination and desire. Eight artists see them as fit for homage through performance and visual art. Though the Shoebox Gallery is really just a window, consider it your 24 hour one-stop art shop. On Saturday, Kelley Meister will perch atop a six ft stool inside a giant birdcage in front of the gallery for her piece “Caught”. Also Artist Tynan Kerr will host a BBQ potlatch/sale of his closing Metaphysical Totem Poles show. That’s a lot of action for one window.

CLICK FOR THIS ART EVENT AND MORE AT MPLSART.COM


SUNDAY MUSIC PICK: DIRTY FINGER

Whether playing the sweaty lofts of Brooklyn or catering to London’s elite, up-and-comer DJ Dirty Finger has performed alongside an eclectic array of musicians — everyone from Jazzy Jeff to Gang Gang Dance. This party-rocker knows just how to pack a dance floor to instigate a maximum amount of fun. His beat-soiling fingers spin a tight mix of ’80s Euro new wave, dancey edits of early rock jams, and Latin soul classics. You can catch DJ Dirty Finger in all his glory at Palmers (what?) on Thursday night and at FLASH JAM at the Kitty Cat Klub this Saturday night!

CLICK HERE FOR THE DIRTY FINGER MYSPACE


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