EVENTS

Elvis Lovefest
September 8,
Parkway Theater
4814 Chicago Ave S.
Elvis lives! (on celluloid) for the next four weekends. Enjoy some of his most popular movies—
Jailhouse Rock, Viva Las Vegas, GI Blues, Love Me Tender, Kid Creole. Call the theater for show times at 612-822-303, or go online www.the parkwaytheater.com to check the dates and screening times. Also,September 13 and 27, the Parkway will host an Elvis Tribute Open Stage.

Upside Down
(Patas Arriba)
September 19-28
Center for Independent Artists
4137 Bloomington Ave. S.
Somewhere in a university basement bunker, a free market economics professor is hiding out. As he remembers better days and his mind begins to unravel, he is haunted by the ghosts of the people his neo-liberal policies have exploited and the worldwide destruction his ideas have caused. With humor, satire, song and dance, a cast of 5 actors and the Pachamama Band, Upside Down (Patas Arriba) explore issues of human rights, justice and democracy in the context of globalization. As our society faces the prospects of war without end, legalized torture, environmental catastrophe and other challenges, Upside Down (Patas Arriba) creates an aesthetic of resistance that challenges the assumptions of those most responsible for the creation of this “upside down” world, and strives to find a balance where critical thinking and parranda (joyful celeb-ration of life) can meet. Presented by Trece Lunas Arts Collective. FFI or to purchase tickets call 612-721-7233 or visit:
www.13lunas.org.

Proposal to Save the Ford Plant
September 22, 7 pm.
Mayday Books 301 Cedar Ave.
Slated to close in 2011, there is still time to determine what to do with Ford’s Twin Cities Assembly Plant and hydro-dam so that union jobs and the two facilities can be saved and the environment will benefit. Members of the worker’s movement will present their ideas in a panel discussion. Speakers will include Alan Maki, organizer for the Casino, Hotel & Restaurant Employees Union Organizing Committee; David Riehle, local chair-man, of the United Transportation Union 650; Michael Wood, an activist in the Coalition for Public Ownership of the Ford Plant and the Gus Hall Action Club; and Christine Frank, Volunteer Coordinator of the Climate Crisis Coalition of the Twin Cities and a member of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Local 13, Minneapolis Stagehands. Maki and Frank are the co-authors of “An Appeal to Minnesotans for Public Ownership of the Ford Plant”.The event is free and open to the public and sponsored by the Climate Crisis Coalition of the Twin Cities. Preceding the forum, the Clean-Energy Vigil to Cool Down the Planet will take place out on the plaza at 5 pm. and the 3CTC Business Meeting is at 6 pm. All are welcome. FFI, e-mail christinefrank@visi.com or phone 612-879-8937.
Three Illustrated Talks about Fashion and Swedish Nobility September 23, 7 pm. & 25, 10 am.

American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Ave.
September 26, 7 pm.
Textile Center, 3000 University Ave. SE,
The Textile Center and American Swedish Institute join forces to present three illustrated talks by Dr. Angela Rundquist. The talks are: Dressed As a Queen on September 23, Presentation at the Swedish Court on September 25, and Dressmakers and Fashion in Sweden Today on September 26. Cost: $10 public, $8 Textile Center and ASI members.

The Color Wheel Gallery presents
The 5th Annual Artists Under 18 Show
September 27, 5 to 9 pm.
319 W. 46th St. (46th & Grand)
The opening reception for the exhibition will feature the unique styles and different media of the artists. All art work will be available to purchase. The event is free and open to the public and will include refreshments and World Fiddle Music by Young People. The exhibit runs until October 25, FFI 612-823-5963

The Ethics of What We Eat:
Why Our Food Choices Matter
September 30, 7 pm. Coffman Memorial Union Theatre
300 Washington Ave. S.E.
Jim Mason, author and attorney focused on human and animal concerns, delivers an illuminating and humorous journey to uncover the origins of the food we eat, digging up secrets that food producers would rather keep hidden. Learn about the often unclean, unethical and destructive food production practices behind the food we buy. Using his investigative journalism experience, Mason uncovers the issues associated with buying local, organic, vegan, and fair trade, with special attention to the complex dynamics of sustainability.Mason’s lectures is sponsored by the Compassionate Action for Animals, Minnesota Environmental Studies Club, and the University of Minnesota Bookstores.
Mason will sign copies of his book following the discussion. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, or to order a signed copy visit www.bookstore.umn.edu/genref/authors.html.

Parenting Workshop
September 30, 6:30 to 8:30 pm.
Rondo Community Outreach Library
461 N. Dale St., St. Paul
MN PIRC is offering “Helping Your Child Succeed at School,” a free workshop for parents of children in public schools. Professionals from the Minnesota Parent Center will share strategies and tips on what parents can do at home with their children or in partnership with the school to help support their children’s learning. For more information, please contact Minnesota Parent Center, MN PIRC, at 952-838-9000 or 952-838-0190 (TTY) or visit the Minnesota Parent Center web-site at www.PACER.org/MPC.
Registration is not required.

Romeo & Juliet in Winnipeg
October 3 & 4,
8 pm
Patrick's Cabaret
3010 Minnehaha Ave.
"Romeo and Juliet in Winnipeg" is the true story of teen love thwarted by warring Southern Baptist families in Burnsville, Minnesota, during the social upheaval of the late 1960s in America. It's presented by Laura Littleford as one of the acts at the venerable Patrick's Cabaret. For reservations e-mail tickets@PatricksCabaret.org with the following information: Day and date of the show;Your name; Number of people attending;Your phone number (you'll get a call only if there is an issue). Once you've sent an e-mail you can consider yourself reserved. Show up at least 15 minutes before start time to assure your place. Tickets are $10.

The Brain Injury Association of Minnesota's 7th Annual Walk for Thought
October 4
An event for people across Minnesota to raise awareness of the causes, effects and consequences of brain injury Taking place in three locations, St. Paul, Duluth and Rochester. Registration begins at 9 am., the pre-walk program begins at 9:15 am. and the Walk begins at 10 am. For more information, please call
1-800-669-6442 or visit https://www.braininjurymn.org/events/ walk.php.

Egal Shidad: Stories of Somali Health
October 6, 7:30 pm. on KFAI FM 90.3/106.7
and 7 pm on SPNN Channel 19 on St. Paul Cable.
This program is primarily intended for members of the Somali community, using the Somali language and aspects of Somali culture to relay information and reduce barriers associated with mental health. Egal Shidad uses a famous character from Somali folktales to take the audience through one man's experience with mental illness after arriving in the United States. Featured interviews address cultural differences in perceptions about mental health and social stigmas, and provide information about resources including the Q'uran. This project is the result of a collaborative effort between ECHO, Confederation of Somali Community in Minnesota (CSCM), Somali Producer Mukhtar Gaaddasaar, KFAI Fresh Air Radio, and SPNN. Egal Shidad: Stories of Somali Health airs on October 6th at 7:30pm on KFAI Radio.
For more information visit
www.newroutes.org/projects/egalshidad

End the War—
Bring the
Troops Home
October 11, 1 pm.
Hiawatha & Lake St. Six years after Congress gave the green light for war, demonstrations, vigils and other events will be held in cities around the country calling for an end to the war and occupatinon of Iraq. These events, held as the election campaign gears up, will keep the anti-war message in the streets. Be part of a visible anti-war presence with signs and banners. Initiated by Iraq Peace Action Coalition. FFI call Anti-War Committee
612-379-3899;Twin Cities Campaign Focus on Iraq 612-522-1861: Women Against Military Madness 612-827-5364.

8th Annual Twin Cities Book Festival,
October 11, 10 am. to 5 pm.
Minneapolis Community and Technical College, 1501 Hennepin Ave.S.
The annual celebration of books and reading hosts an exciting book fair, author talks and readings, children’s activities, a used book sale, literary magazine fair and book arts demonstrations and activities. The event is free and open to the public. A full listing of authors and events is available online at www.raintaxi.com and will be updated with more information in the coming weeks. Sponsored by Rain Taxi Review of Books.

ART

The American Swedish Institute
2600 Park Ave. S.
612-871-4907
americanswedishinst.
org
Fit for a Queen: Nobel

Gowns of H.M. Queen Silvia of Sweden
June 11-Sept. 28

Art of This
3506 Nicollet Ave.
612-721-4105
artofthis.net
Jennifer Danos and Natasha Pestich: It All Depends
Oct. 4-Oct. 26

Christensen Center Art Gallery
Augsburg College
22nd Ave. at
7 1/2 St.
612-330-1524
augsburg.edu/galleries
Seasons
Sept. 12-Oct 31

Intermedia Arts
2822 Lyndale Ave. S
612-871-4444
intermediaarts.org
The UnConventional Gathering Place!
Aug.30-Nov. 8

Jean Stephen Galleries
917 Nicollet Mall
1-800-336-9924 jeanstephengalleries. com
Leonardo Nierman Sept. 18-Sept.30

Minneapolis College of Art and Design
2501 Stevens Ave.
612-870-3131
artsmia.org
Free & Free
Sept. 19-Oct. 5
MCAD/Jerome Artists
2007-08
Oct. 3-Nov. 12

Northern Clay
Center
2424 E. Franklin Ave.
612-339-8007
northernclaycenter.
org
World Ceramics: Transforming Women’s Traditions
Sept. 19-Nov. 2
Kimberlee Joy Roth: New Work
Sept. 19-Nov. 2

The Shoebox Gallery
2948 Chicago
Ave. S.
612-825-3833
Almost Twins
Sept. 6-Oct. 31

The Soap Factory
518 2nd St. S.E.
612-623-9176
soapfactory.org
History Room: 20 Years of No Name and The Soap Factory
until Oct. 26

Susan Hensel Gallery
3441 Cedar Ave. S.
612-722-2324
All Things Electoral: Redux
Sept. 12-Oct. 25

Vine Arts Center
2637 27th Ave. S.
612-728-5745
vineartscenter.com
Hiawatha Tales
Sept.19-Nov. 1

Walker Art Center
1750 Hennepin Ave. S.
612-375-7600
walkerart.org
Richard Prince: Spiritual America
Mar. 22-Sept. 14
Journeys To Nowhere: Selection FromThe Collection
Aug. 14-Dec. 7

Orchestra Hall
1111 Nicollet Mall
612-371-5656
minnesotaorchestra.
com
Viva Espana
Sept. 18-Sept. 21
Sounds of the Sea
Sept. 26-Sept. 27

THEATER

Bedlam Theater
1501 S. 6th St.
612-338-9817
bedlamtheater.org
Because We Still Live Here
Sept. 18-Sept. 20
Dreamland Faces
Every Wednesday thru Oct. 29

Brave New
Workshop
2605 Hennepin Ave. S
612-332-6620
bravenewworkshop.
com
The Lion, the Witch and the War Hero; Is McCain Able?
July 17-Oct. 4
Improv A go-go Sunday’s

Bryant-Lake Bowl Theater
810 W. Lake St.
612-825-8949
bryantlakebowl.com
Adventure in Mating
Starts Sept. 8

Chanhassen Dinner Theater
501 W. 78th St.
952-934-1525
chanhassendt.com
Swing!
Aug. 1-Oct 4
Married Alive
April 25-Nov. 1
The Wonder Bread Years
Jan. 15-Nov. 1

Captain Hook battles with Peter and the awaiting crocodile in Peter Pan, co-created by The Children’s Theatre Company and Visible Fictions of Scotland, in concert with renowned Italian shadow puppet artist Fabrizio Montecchi. Opening September 5, on the Cargill Stage. Pictured: Brandon Weinbrenner as Peter.

The Children’s Theatre Company
2400 3rd Ave. S.
612-874-0400
childrenstheatre.org
Peter Pan
Sept. 5-Oct. 2

The Guthrie
818 2nd Ave. S.
612-333-9202
guthrietheater.org
Little House on the Prairie
July 26-Oct. 5
A View From The Bridge
Sept. 19-Nov. 8

The Jungle
Theater
2951 Lyndale Ave. S.
612-822-7063
jungletheater.com
A Life in the Theater
Sept. 19-Oct. 26

Minneapolis Theater Garage
711 W. Franklin Ave.
651-229-3122
Nimbus presents: The Irresistible Rise of Big Daddy Ubu
Sept. 5-Sept. 28

The Ordway
345 Washington St.
651-224-4222
ordway.org
Broadway’s Legendary Ladies
Oct. 1-Oct. 28

Old Log Theater
5185 Meadville St.
952-474-5951
oldlog.com
Forever Plaid
Apr. 9-Sept. 27

Our Garage
3540 34th Ave. S.
612-724-7372
offleasharea.org
Reservation only
Off-Leash Area Presents: The Jury
Oct. 3-Oct. 12

Patrick’s Cabaret
3010 Minnehaha Ave.
612-724-6273
Spill, Moves and Movies That Stain
Sept. 19-Sept. 21
Romeo and Juliet in Winnipeg
Oct 3-4

The Playwrights’
Center
2301 Franklin Ave. E
612-332-7481x20
pwcenter.org
Mu Performing Arts
presents: Under the Porcelain Mask
Sept. 13-Oct. 5

The Southern
Theater
1420 Washington Ave. S.
612-340-1725
southerntheater.org
The Juliet Letters
Sept. 11-Sept 21

Theatre in the
Round Players
245 Cedar Ave. S.
612-333-3010
theatreintheround. org
Power
Sept. 12-Oct. 5

FOOD
ASSISTANCE

Minnehaha United
Methodist Church
(3701 E. 50th St.)
The church gives away surplus perishables, such as produce and breads, the fourth Saturday of each month. The Minne- Harvest starts at 9 am. and closes at 10 am. The food shelf at MUMC is open Tues., Wed. and Thurs. from noon to 3 pm.

VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITIES

Help others in your retirement by spending 15 hours a week as a Senior Companion and receive a tax-free financial reimbursement. Senior Companions provide companionship, transportation and errand assistance to elderly community members, allowing them to continue to live independently in their own homes. You must be 60 years of age and willing to commit to 15 hours a week. For more information call 651-310-9440 or toll free 888-205-3770 for an application.

Ebenezer Senior Housing Services is looking for volunteers. Several opportunities exist, including serving supper to seniors, delivering lunch, one to one visiting and more. Call Volunteer Director Sally Newberry at 612-872-8515 or e-mail snewbur1 @fairview.org.

The Hennepin Cou-nty Volunteer & Community Partnership Program is looking for parent aide volunteers. As a volunteer you can offer your experience as a parent to a single mother or father. Provide encouragement and give hope to single parents who may be coping with health problems, disabilities or other issues. Volunteers are asked to meet with the parent every week for one year. Call Rosemary Carpenter at 612-348-4749.

Work with seniors who want to live independently. Longfellow/ Seward Healthy Seniors has a variety of opportunities for you—such as friendly visiting, driving seniors to appointments, providing caregivers respite, etc. Contact Mary Albrecht at 612-729-5799.

HandyWorks, a program of the Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches, needs volunteers to help seniors in South Minneapolis with home chores. Assist with minor home repairs, snow removal, yard work and housekeeping. For details call Megan at 612-721-8687, ext. 329, or e-mail Mnolan @gmcc.org.

Hospice of the Twin
Cities, a community
based hospice program serving the 12-county metro area, provides support services for patients and families facing a life-threatening illness. Volunteer training is provided. Preregistration is re-quired. Call 763-253-2114.

COMMUNITY
UPDATES

Midtown Farmers’ Market. Join neighbors and friends from 8 am. to 1 pm. Saturdays and from 3:30 to 7:30 pm. Tuesdays. Everything sold at the market comes from Minnesota or Wisconsin. Find futher information at midtownfarmersmarket.org.

Free Hennepin County Bike and Road Maps,
a great resource to residents and visitors to learn about the extensive network of bike paths and trails throughout Hennepin County. To request a copy, please send an e-mail with your mailing address to
Commissioner. McLaughlin@co.hennepin.mn.us with "Bike Map" in the subject line, or call the office at 612-348- 7884. Bike maps are also available at the Midtown Community Safety Center, located at 2949 Chicago Ave. S, which is open Mon.-Fri. 10 am. to 6 pm., and at the skyway level information desk at Hennepin County Government Center, 300 S. 6th St.

Free Foreclosure Help
If you are currently in foreclosure, behind in your monthly payments, or currently in an adjustable rate mortgage, ACORN can help with free loan counseling. Also available is first time homebuyer assistance. Call Minnesota ACORN at 651-642-9639.