Weekend what's what 9/25-9/28: Parting is such sweet sorrow

by l'etoile magazine staff • 9/25/08 • As quickly as they appeared, the sweet summer months seem to be bidding adieu before we had a chance to really get to know them. But don't cry too hard, the icy months are still aways off, and the lovely autumn season will be sweeping in with all its gorgeously colored glory soon - and that means fabulous fall fashion! Wool, cashmere, suede and all those decadent textiles that go so well with a harvest moon will soon be moved to the front of your closet. This weekend, however, will probably be your last chance to rock those short shorts - so live it up! xo-l'étoile Photo (above) by Amy Pierce/Art Direction Molly Roark for l'étoile magazine

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THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 25TH Jeremy Messersmith CD Release @ Varsity Theater 14th & 4th St. SE Dinkytown 7:30 / 18+ / $10 in advance, $12 at the door Local phenom Jeremy Messersmith celebrates the release of The Silver City, his new album comprised of songs inspired by the Twin Cities. Melodic and heartfelt without being saccharine, Messersmith's album is already one of the most buzzed about local releases of the year. Be sure to wear your sensitive hipster face and your heart on your sleeve. You'll blend right into the crowd. CLICK HERE FOR THE JEREMY MESSERSMITH MYSPACETHURSDAY SEPTEMBER 25th Dildo Bingo @ Pi Bar 2532 25th Ave S Minneapolis 7pm / suggested donation You know you want to play, don't lie! As always, this special form of bingo - or “dingo” as they call it, has high stakes. And as always, it’s a fundraiser for worthy area organizations. Smitten Kitten sponsors, so you know the prizes are mint quality, and your host Gogopimp Tif hilariously struts around screaming about the sex-ay prizes. Get there early, grab a table, order some food (mini-burgers, hello) and win big! (No pun intended) CLICK HERE FOR THE PI MYSPACEFRIDAY ART PICK: IVO GRETENER Once in a blue moon an artist comes along that makes us scream for joy. Ivo is it. His foam sculptures of safes and photos of everyday objects turned magical and digital-looking paintings from security tapes and the like are too, too good. Check out his comics, making fun of typical art blather, and his plaster sculptures. Is there anything this Swiss man doesn’t excel at? CLICK HERE FOR THE IVO GRETENER SITEFRIDAY SEPTEMBER 26TH (THROUGH OCTOBER 5TH) Oktoberfest @ Black Forest Inn 1 East 26th St. Minneapolis 6:30pm/free It is very important that you attend the first day of Oktoberfest, appropriately ongoing at the Black Forest through October 5th. Alphorns will set the tone (you know, those long horns that lay on the ground?), and the ceremonial kegtapping will take place at 7:30 by Sven Sundgaard (ooh-la-la), marking the solemn beginning of this beer free-for-all. It’s "Hacker-Pschorr night" which means samplers accompanied by even more horns and an accordion, Deutsch-tastic! CLICK HERE FOR THE BLACK FOREST SITECOOL LINK: MN FASHION SURVEY After this past fashion-fueled weekend, you probably have some constructive criticism of what was amazing, and what could have been even better. Now is your chance to contribute your opinion to MNFashion! Take this survey, let them know what it’s important to you, what you wish the local fashion scene had more of, and get involved! Plus, isn’t filling out forms when you're supposed to be working fun? CLICK HERE FOR THE SURVEYSATURDAY SEPTEMBER 27TH Seward Redesign Open House @ Seward Redesign 2619 E. Franklin Ave Minneapolis 2pm-5pm / Free Before heading to Jägerfest for what may be your last chance to sit on a patio this season, come support your community! Seward Redesign, the non-profit community renovation corporation behind the new Franklin Ave revamp project, invites you to visit their space and meet the businesses (new and old alike) in the Franklin/27th Ave. area. Fast and Furless and Animal Right Coalition moved their “Vegan Emporium” to the neighborhood last spring and will be holding a trunk show featuring vegan shoes, totes and accessories. ArtiCulture, an organization offering art classes for kids and adults, hosts their Grand Opening which will include family art activities, music and a clothes-line affordable art sale. While your in the area, check out the expansion of neighborhood cuisine favorite, True Thai. Enjoy food, refreshments, and activities throughout the afternoon and be a part of the planning for a better neighborhood. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFOSATURDAY SEPTEMBER 27TH Mason Hall presents Film and Video @ Art of This 3506 Nicollet Ave Minneapolis 7pm / $5 suggested donation Films and videos from far-off lands like Chicago and Los Angeles are coming to Art of This to show us what they’re made of. From the trailers, we’re already pretty impressed. Handmade puppets act out a Russian airplane crash in Know Your Enemy, by Märon Studios, a look at enemies during the Cold War. Mason Hall curates this stellar evening of entertainment for AOT’s One Nighter series. Click HERE for this art event and more at mplsart.com SUNDAY MUSIC PICK: ANNIE If you've worn out your copy of Swedish pop star Robyn's self-titled album, consider getting your dance pop fix from fjord country. Norwegian sensation Annie has just released "I Know UR Girlfriend Hates Me," the first single off of her upcoming album Don't Stop. If you plan on taking dancing inspiration from her video girls, be sure to rent Paris Is Burning to practice your Vogueing. Annie made waves in the United States with 2004's Anniemal, featuring "Hearbeat," which several Pitchfork Media writers named song of the year. Her follow up appears to be just as packed with danceable power pop hits. Click HERE for the Annie website! SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 28th Drinking with Ian @ First Avenue 701 1st Ave N Minneapolis 8pm/ $6/21+ Watching Ian film Drinking with Ian live at First Ave is better than watching this public-access show home, alone, drunk in a recliner. Sip along with this variety show filled with interviews, drinking tips, music and a bartender that invents surly shots and hands them out during the show. Featuring Grant Hart, Comedian Mary Mack, Beatrix Jar, Rockford Mules, and Baby Guts. Only in Minnesota could a program focused on drinking gain so much steam. Ok, well, maybe in Wisco. CLICK HERE FOR THE DRINKING WITH IAN SITE For more weekend picks, see l'etoile magazine.