EVENTS

Paul Zaloom and his cohort, the renowned nightclub puppeteer Lynn Jeffries, bring “The Tiny Jumbo Jolly Grim Show” to In The Heart of the Beast Theatre, 1500 E. Lake St., on October 24. For tickets call 612-721-2535 or online www.hobt.org. This show is recommended for adults.

Free Parenting Forum: “Friendships 101”
October 20, 7 - 9 pm
Hope Lutheran Church
5728 Cedar Ave. S.
Licensed parent educator Laurie Denn will speak about the critical skills of friendships making. She will discuss friendship types, trials, and the develpmental cycles that all children go through while they learn about making, dropping and keeping friends

Science and Satire on Stage
October 24 & 25
In The Heart of the Beast
Theatre
1500 E. Lake St.
Multi-talented puppeteer and political satirist Paul Zaloom returns to In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre (HOBT) as part of the theater’s Fall 2008 Visiting Artists Series, co-sponsored with the Twin Cities Puppeteers Guild. Paul Zaloom’s highly idiosyncratic work takes a wide range of forms, from the popular, quirky and educational Beakman’s World for children, to insightful and wickedly funny political satire for adult audiences. The Twin Cities will get a chance to sample both in his visit with two different performances. On October 24, for adults, Paul Zaloom and his cohort, the renowned nightclub puppeteer Lynn Jeffries, will perform “The Tiny Jumbo Jolly Grim Show,” which includes their newest work of jumbo toy theater, “The Abecedarium A to Z.” Zaloom’s bawdy gender-bending take on the old Punch and Judy shtick rounds out an evening of funny and irreverent adult puppet theater which questions, well, just about everything. Adult subject matter; not recommended for those under age 18.
And on October 25, for kids, “Beakman LIVE!,” a live stage spectacle based on the Emmy award-winning children’s TV show “Beakman’s World,” is reprised. The show features large scale, wacky science demos with plenty of audience participation and trademark goofy humor. Beakman (Paul Zaloom) dazzles and amazes with a series of death-defying and belief-suspending demonstrations of intriguing scientific principles. Both Zaloom and Jeffries will also teach workshops open to the public; please see the theater’s website for details, www.hobt.com.

Soviet Fairy Tale
October 24, 7 pm.
Concordia University Buetow Auditorium
300 Hamline Ave.
While wars and revolutions raged over the world, the Arts continued to live and expand, reflecting the best of the soul: HOPE, LOVE, FRIENDSHIP and STRIVING for PEACE. Popular music of the Soviet period from Revolution to Perestroika. Theatrical performance featuring musicians, dancers, singers. “WAR and PEACE” — exhibition of original drawings by Vladimir Dikarev. Tickets $25 adults, $20 seniors, $15 students, &
free for children age 6 and under. 651-695-0792 or 651-208-4875 or online.

Coffee for a Cause
November 16 through 22
Calhoun Square
3001 Hennepin Ave. S.
The 19th annual coffee festival takes place and participating restaurants (including Figlio, Chiang Mai Thai, Restaurant Aura and the Independent) will be donating all proceeds from your coffee purchases to Second Harvest Heartland.

Ed Felien to discuss new book
November 18, 7:30 pm.
Magers & Quinn Booksellers.
3038 Hennepin Ave. S. Longtime local activist and publisher Ed Felien discusses his book, “Take The Streets,” a description of actions by radicals and anti-war activists in Minneapolis in May of 1972. For further information, contact: 612-822-4611

ART

The American Swedish Institute
2600 Park Ave. S.
612-871-4907
americanswedishinst.
org
A Heartfelt Swedish Invention: The Implanted Pacemaker Sept. 28-Oct. 26
A Sleigh Ride Together With You: Pops Composer Leroy Anderson
Oct. 8-Jan. 18

Ancient Traders Gallery
1113 E. Franklin Ave.
651-335-3014
Two Wings: Lisa Fifield and Kurt Rusch
Oct. 3-Nov. 21

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

Bohlander Arts Gallery
3011 36th Ave. S.
612-721-6438
Paintings by Marge Bohlander
Sept. 27-Nov. 7

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

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

Minneapolis Institute of Arts
2400 3rd Ave. S.
1-800-MIA-ARTS
artsmia.org
Alexander Roslin and the Contesse D’ Egmont Pignatelli
Aug. 29-Nov. 30

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
Rosalux Gallery
1011 Washington
Ave. S.
rosaluxgallery.com
Paintings Not Dead Yet
Oct. 1-Oct. 31

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
Journeys To Nowhere: Selection FromThe Collection
Aug. 14-Dec. 7
Eero Saarinen: Shaping the Future
Sept. 13-Jan. 4

Orchestra Hall
1111 Nicollet Mall
612-371-5656
minnesotaorchestra.
com
The Music of Queen
Oct. 17-Oct. 18
Mozarts Sinfonia Concertante
Oct. 23,24 & 26
2001: A Space Odyssey
Oct. 30-Oct. 31

THEATER

Bedlam Theater
1501 S. 6th St.
612-338-9817
bedlamtheater.org
Dreamland Faces
Every Wednesday thru Oct. 29

Brave New
Workshop
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-Nov. 8

Bryant-Lake Bowl Theater
810 W. Lake St.
612-825-8949
bryantlakebowl.com
Neighborhood Night 15 Year Celebration
Nov. 2
Adventure in Mating
Starts Sept. 8

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

The Children’s Theatre Company
2400 3rd Ave. S.
612-874-0400
childrenstheatre.org
Madeline and the Gypsies
Sept. 16-Oct. 26

The Guthrie
818 2nd Ave. S.
612-333-9202
guthrietheater.org
A View From The Bridge
Sept. 19-Nov. 8
The Caretaker
Oct. 11-Nov. 2

In the Heart of the Beast Puppet & Mask Theatre
1500 East Lake St., 612.721.2535
hobt.org
Show times Saturday’s
10 am. & 12 pm.
Make-n-Take workshops 11 am.

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

Old Log Theater
5185 Meadville St.
952-474-5951
oldlog.com
Unnecessary Farce
Oct. 3-Feb. 14

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

Open Eye Figure Theatre
506 E. 24th St.
612-874-6338
openeyetheatre.org
archy and mehitabel, life in lower case
Oct. 3-Nov. 2

Patrick’s Cabaret
3010 Minnehaha Ave.
612-724-6273
patrickscabaret.org
Kinetic Kitchen
Oct. 24-Oct. 25
Out Rage Us
Oct. 28

The Playwrights’
Center
2301 Franklin Ave. E
612-332-7481x20
pwcenter.org
Dog and Wolf
Oct. 6
Jerome Fellow Showcase
Oct. 20

Red Eye Theater
15 W. 14th St.
612-870-0309
redeyetheater.org
Amanda Tears, Teenage Detective
Oct. 10-Oct. 26

The Southern
Theater
1420 Washington Ave. S.
612-340-1725
southerntheater.org
Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre’s Marchita
Oct. 16-Oct. 19
ARENA Dances’ Dancin’ with ETHEL
Oct. 23-Oct. 26
George Orwell’s Animal Farm
Oct. 31-Nov. 16

Theatre in the
Round Players
245 Cedar Ave. S.
612-333-3010
theatreintheround. org
A Plague of Angels
Oct. 17-Nov. 9

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

Kids Voting Minneapolis is a community-based, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization working to prepare K-12 students in Minneapolis to be educated, informed voters. Volunteers are needed on Election Day to staff all Minneapolis precinct polling places and assist students in casting their Kids Voting Minneapolis ballots. Training is provided and volunteers should be 16 years of age or older. To volunteer, sign up online at www.kidsvotingminneapolis.org or call Autumn at 612-729-1963.

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
County 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.