New documentary shines light on LGBT youth homelessness in Minneapolis

By Branden Largent, The Minnesota Daily

At first, Jonathan Douglas was overwhelmed by the idea of a filmmaker documenting his life — his struggles with school, housing and adjusting to a new family.

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Discovering East Lake Street: Heavy Table's Secret Atlas of North Coast Food

By Rebekah Peterson, My Broadsheet

Illustrator Andy DuCett’s view of East Lake Street (Image courtesy of the Heavy Table)

Susan Pagani has lived in Minneapolis longer than she’s lived anywhere else – about six years. Growing up her family moved frequently, and by her calculations she’s lived in 7 states, 12 cities, and 35 houses. But it’s Minneapolis that she calls home, and writing a chapter on East Lake Street for Heavy Table’s upcoming book The Secret Atlas of North Coast Food has deepened her ties with the neighborhood through hours of exploration in the tucked-away corners of local shops and restaurants.

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An open letter to Minnesota Orchestra fans

By Dick Bernard, Outside the Walls

Dear Friend: I ask that you consider forwarding this letter to anyone you might know who can connect the letter with someone who’s heard the Minnesota Orchestra at any time at Orchestra Hall.

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Minnesota Orchestra in crisis: What our commenters are saying

By Jay Gabler, TC Daily Planet

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Having recently written posts titled, “Minnesota Orchestra on the rocks: What—if anything—should be done?” and “Does it matter that no one gives a shit about classical music any more?”, I braced myself when I answered the phone last night and the caller identified himself as being with the Minnesota Orchestra.

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Minneapolis: New Cultural Arts Market planned for Franklin Avenue

By Rebekah Peterson, My Broadsheet

Andy Hestness from NACDI leads a tour of the future home of Anpetu Was’te Cultural Arts Market. Anpetu Was’te means “Good Day” or “Welcome” in Lakota/Dakota, a fitting name for a project whose goal is to make the area more inviting and safe for pedestrians and community members.

No Person’s Land

On Wednesday, a crowd of 30 or 40 people gathered in an unlikely space – a median in the void between Seward and Ventura Village. Sheldon Mains, director of Spokes, described the roadway as a “no person’s land” and explained that it’s “scary for pedestrians and bikes–and not that great for cars.”

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PHOTOS | 10,000 Lakes Concours d’Elegance: A car show that lives up to its fancy name

By Patrick Dunn, TC Daily Planet

Photos by Patrick Dunn

Thankfully, the sun was finally shinning on Sunday, June 2nd for the inaugural 10,000 Lakes Concours d'Elegance to benefit Courage Center Foundation. This truly was a car show that lived up to the fancy name. Unlike most shows, the 100+ cars on display were there by invitation only based on their excellence. Beyond just looking at old cars, there plenty of learning opportunity as the vehicles are organized by year so you can see a progression of styles over time. All of the owners were so nice and interested in sharing the stories behind their award winning pride and joy that was on display for the afternoon. It's also really an art show that warrants taking time to really look at the different shapes, colors and craftsmanship that came to be throughout the history of the automobile industry. In addition to walking around to view the vehicles, there was a staging area where the cars drove through and owners were asked questions giving spectators an opportunity to learn a bit about each individual piece. There were vendor booths, food and a nice selection of live music adding to the overall ambiance. WOW, we got a winner here and I'm confident all those in attendance will be inviting friends to the second annual next year.

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REVIEW | Morris Day and Doomtree take it all the way to five at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts Summer Party

By Betsy Gabler, TC Daily Planet
Photos By: 
Meredith Westin

On Saturday, June 1, the Minneapolis Institute of Arts (MIA) hosted its annual Gala and Summer Party Fundraiser. Photographer Meredith Westin and I attended the Summer Party part of the evening, which featured Doomtree and the now iconic glam-rock-era-Minneapolis-Sound Morris Day and the Time. The exhibition More Real? Art in the Age of Truthiness was the inspiration for this fourth annual fundraiser.

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MUSIC REVIEW | Up close and personal with batteryboy courtesy of Cake in 15

By Ann Treacy, TC Daily Planet

Photo via batteryboy on Facebook

Cake In 15 hosts living room concerts with local bands. The audiences are small—think 20 people—so the shows are inherently intimate. Batteryboy play music that sometimes feels like a peek in someone’s diary. After batterboy's Cake In 15 show on June 1, I felt (pleasantly) emotionally drained!

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Roosevelt Library: Mission-style beauty reopens in South Minneapolis

By Sarah Lahm, TC Daily Planet

Patrons check out the newly-reopened Roosevelt Library (photos by Sarah Lahm)

UPDATED 6/4/2013 • On Saturday, June 1, the scene at the newly reopened Roosevelt Library in South Minneapolis was a happy one.

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REVIEW | "Wits" with Colin Hanks and Jason Isbell: Both great, scripted and off-the-cuff

By Ann Treacy, TC Daily Planet
Photos By: 
Ryan Cutler

There’s something so insider about watching a live radio show! I knew it when my parents took me to the World Theater to see Garrison Keillor as a kid—I knew it last night at the same theater (new name) watching Wits at the Fitz. You feel like you’re in the middle of a big secret—knowing what the people on the radio look like and their gestures, seeing what’s scripted and what isn’t, and witnessing actual heckling! On May 31, Wits offered all that and more.

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