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Thursday, October 30 2008
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Speaking of Home - Public Art Project
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Fantastically enlarged snapshot portrait images of Twin Cities immigrants are part of a temporary public art installation this summer in Minneapolis.
The UnConventional Gathering Place
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The UnConventional Gathering Place
August 31st – November 7th, 2008
Intermedia Arts
2822 Lyndale Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 55408
Intermedia Arts presents
The UnConventional Gathering Place!
Intermedia Arts Becomes Hangout for Artists, Educators, Alternative Journalists During the 2008 Republican National Convention
Gallery hours: Monday- Friday 12pm-7pm, Saturday 12pm-5pm
Suggested $5 donation
Main Gallery
Landing In America
By John Obrien
A multi-media installation reflecting on the compelling experiences with or related challenges to our basic liberties.
JEFF WETZIG: Check Paper Size and Direction
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Bethel University’s Olson Gallery pleased to present new works by Bethel University Associate Professor of Art Jeff Wetzig.
Jeff Wetzig’s collection of prints transform their traditional roots in Japanese woodblock prints to explore the medium as a means of installation. He investigates the idea of boundaries and borders as they relate to themes such as mass communication, repetition, and fear. The delicate nature of line and color in his woodblock prints are an interesting contrast to their subject matter.
Apple Jack Orchard and Corn Maze
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Music! Food! Corn maze! An apple cannon! For more information, see applejackorchards.com.
The art of Cream of Wheat, 1913-1925
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“Cream of Wheat; 1913-1925”
Red Wing Framing Gallery exhibits original illustration advertising art from The Cream of Wheat Company.
Milling factories dominated the Minneapolis economy in the early 20th century and the Cream of Wheat company was a major influence in shaping this industry. From its founding in 1897, Cream of Wheat hot cereal achieved worldwide recognition for its full color, fine art illustrated advertising.
Emery Mapes, a demanding and eccentric marketing genius, shaped Cream of Wheat’s iconic campaign, and hired the best talent available to execute his vision.
The Soap Factory's Haunted Basement
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A Collection of Works by Booka B
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NIcademus Art and Framing is proud to announce their first art opening. Local artist Booka B, aka Adam Booker, has been around the Twin Cities art scene for years and is excited to show. Paintings on canvas paper canvas and found objects exhibit a tribal feel mixed with an urban flair.Come and discover Saint Paul’‘s newest Art Gallery and meet the artist on opening night.
archy and mehitabel
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Through November 2nd: archy and mehitabel, at Open Eye Figure Theatre, 506 E. 24th St.
This humorous poetic romp is created for the stage by two of the Twin Cities’ most comedic and loved performers. Cockroaches…Cleopatra…rubbish…royalty.
Irreplaceable: Wildlife in a Warming World
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“Irreplaceable: Wildlife in a Warming World” is a national campaign and travelling photo exhibit that raises awareness about plants and animals threatened by global warming. Featuring work by award-winning wildlife conservation photographers, the 40-print exhibit brings the public face-to-face with the wildlife most threatened by climate. Included in the exhibit are species that Earthjustice, the nation’s leading public interest environmental law organization, are fighting to protect from global warming.
India: Public Places, Private Spaces
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A major exhibit of contemporary art from India, at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts.
"My Truth and Your Truth: Absolutes and Openness in Our Religious Traditions"
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series of 5 Monday evenings titled “My Truth and Your Truth: Absolutes and Openness in Our Religious Traditions”
in 5 different houses of worship, beginning with Dr Anant Rambachan (Hindu) at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
http://www.spacc.org/spin or or 651-789-3840 or register
at http://www.interfaithings.org
Upcoming Class- Body + Identity: An Exploration
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Class Title: Body + Identity: An Exploration
Dates: Tuesdays, Oct. 28, Nov. 4, 11, 18
Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
Location: Intermedia Arts
Instructor: Jila Nikpay
Fee: Based on a household-income based sliding-fee scale
This fall, look at yourself with new eyes in Body + Identity, a creative and cross-cultural approach to examining our perceptions of ourselves as women. Led by renowned photographer Jila Nikpay, this class will open our eyes to the ways in which we view our bodies, our selves, and the women around us.
OneRepublic at Myth
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Support: Augustana, The Spill Canvas, The Hush Sound
Get your tickets form Ticketmaster and Myth Box Office
Price:$ 27.50 ADV, $30 DOS (GA)
All Ages Event
For more info call 651-779-MYTH
"Slacker Uprising" at the Oak Street Cinema
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Twin Cities Radio Live
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Wednesdays & Thursdays in October: Twin Cities Radio Live, at Vera’s Cafe
8:00 – 10:00 PM, 2901 Lyndale Ave. S.
Twin Cities Radio on the Net presents you with the best local and
world class Indie artists and musicians. All shows at Vera’s are Live,
Acoustic, and NO COVER.
