Events
The Real Dirt on Farmer John
Friday, Jan. 20, 7:15 p.m.
Bethany Lutheran Church
3900 36th Ave. S.
Transition Long-fellow invites everyone to Free Movie Night. This film is a poignant and often hilarious look at an honest farmer’s struggle to keep his farm from foreclosure, and to save his family name. Farmer John creates an extended village where people and art thrive alongside agriculture. An optional potluck is held at 6:30 before the show. Bring something to share or just come to eat. Free and open to the public. Free-will donations are appreciated.
Occupy Wall Street; Occupy Minnesota Presents:
Friday, Jan. 20, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Occupy the Courts)
202 U.S. Courthouse
300 S. Fourth St.
Inspired by our friends at Occupy Wall Street, and Dr. Cornel West, Move To Amend is planning bold action to mark the second anniversary of the infamous Citizens United v. FEC decision!
Young Dance Company in the Park
Saturday, Jan. 21, 2:00 p.m.
Matthews Park
29th – 27th Ave. S. & E. 23rd – 25th St.
Choreographers Miriam Colvin and Megan Flood are working with Young Dance Company members to create a site-specific event. They have gathered stories from residents who live near Matthews Park, and are using that material to generate movement in this event which features the park’s prominent hill. The company, a youth modern dance company that consists of over 30 boys and girls, ages 7 to 18, who live in the metro area, transforms lives through movement.
One Voice Mixed Chorus Celebrates Visionary Leaders
Saturday, Jan. 21, 7:30 p.m. & Sunday, Jan. 22, 3:30 p.m.
Hopkins High School Auditorium
2400 Lindbergh Dr., Minnetonka 55305
One Voice Mixed Chorus, Minn-esota’s GLBTA Chorus, presents an inspirational concert celebrating the lives of visionary leaders who have challenged prejudice and violence: Harvey Milk, Nelson Mandela, Mother Teresa, Judy Shepard and more. Music is by Bob Dylan, Holly Near, Stephen Sondheim and Robert Seeley, whose premiere of peacemaker-inspir-ed “Brave Souls & Dreamers” will be featured. Tickets are $18 - $25; $10 seniors and students. Call for group rates. 651-298-1954 or www.ovmc.org.
Benefit for True Colors Bookstore
Saturday, Jan. 21, 5 p.m. (Doors),
6 p.m. (Music)
Living Table Church UCC (formerly Spirit of the Lakes/Minnehaha UCC)
4001 38th Ave. S.
Barb Ryman, Chastity Brown and Ellis will perform at this fundraiser event for True Colors Bookstore, the oldest woman-owned bookstore in the U.S. of A (formerly Amazon Book-store). There will also be a silent auction and refreshments. Seating is limited so get tickets ahead of time. Suggested donation $20. Call 612-821-9630 (ask for Joann) or buy them at the store.
Get to Know Nonviolent Peaceforce
Monday, Jan. 23, 7 p.m.
3136 Fremont Ave. S.
Nonviolent Peace-force is an international “peace army” that goes to areas of civil strife around the world to help reduce conflict. It relies on the spiritual and financial support of people all over the world. Chapter member Linda Burkett is hosting a gathering to present the work of NP. Ann Frisch will share news and photos of her visit last month to NP’s South Sudan team. These events provide a casual way to get to know NP staff and volunteers. RSVP to 612-812-9395.
Coalition for a People’s Bailout Rally at the Capitol—Opening Day of the Session
Tuesday, Jan. 24, 12 to 1 p.m.
Minnesota State Capitol Building, front steps and rotunda
75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., St. Paul 55155
January 24th is the day that the Minnesota politicians go back into session at the Capitol. We want to be there on Day 1 to say: Stop the Attacks on the 99%! Make the Rich Pay for their Crisis! Put a Moratorium on Foreclosures and Evictions! Bail Out People, Not Billionaires!” You can also join us at 11 a.m. at our press conference to unveil our bill to Tax the Rich also at the MN Capitol. Endorsed by the Anti-War Commi-ttee. FFI: http://mn-bailout.wordpress.com.
36th Annual Championship & Household Pet Cat Show
Saturday, Jan. 28, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. & Sunday, Jan. 29, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
RiverCentre Complex (Roy Wilkins Exhibition Hall)
175 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul 55102
More than 200 cats from the United States and Canada will compete for the title of Best Cat at the Saintly City Cat Club’s annual show. Admission is $4 general and $3 children under 10 and seniors.
Winter Dance Party: Tribute to Buddy
Friday, Feb. 3, 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.
The Whiskey Junction
901 Cedar Ave.
Twin Cities musicians pay tribute to Buddy at their annual ’50s and ’60s Winter Dance Party, in memory of his music and the music that he inspired for decades to come, 53 years after “The Day the Music Died.” A $5 donation or a $2 donation along with canned food goods for the Twin Cities food shelves will be collected at the door.
Cloves and Honey: Publication Reading
Saturday, Feb. 4, 7 p.m.
The Loft Literary Center
1011 Washington Ave. S.
Author Athena Kildegaard disciplined herself for one year to write a single love poem every day. [What?] The best of these poems, winnowed and reworked, have been gathered into a single volume that tracks the seasons, the various forms love can take, the ebb and flow of domestic affection, and a host of other themes captured in daily interactions with family and friends.
Free Symphony Concert
Sunday, Feb. 12, 4 p.m.
Temple Israel
2324 Emerson Ave. S.
The Minnesota Sinfonia offers a free concert, featuring Canadian cellist Soo Bae, who will play “Cello Concerto No. 1” by Camille Saint Saens. Also on the program are Randall Davidson’s piece commissioned by the Minnesota Sinfonia, “Bad Things Happen (to Tiny Toy Wind-ups),” and works by Puccini and Kabalevsky. No tickets are necessary. It’s first-come, first seated; arriving early is recommended. Children are welcome. More info at 612-871-1701 or www.mn-sinfonia.org.
Free Dinner: Stop FBI Repression
Thursday, Feb. 16, 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Walker Community Methodist Church
3104 16th Ave. S.
Have a meal with local activists targeted by the feds for their anti-war and international solidarity work! Get an update on the case. Vegan and gluten free options will be served. Kids welcome. FFI: Stop-FBI.net.
Community Sing
Saturday, Feb. 18, 7 p.m.
Calvary Lutheran Church
3901 Chicago Ave.
Led by Bret Hesla, Mary Preus and Dan Chouinard. Benefiting Minn-esotans United for All Families. Help defeat the Minn-esota Marriage Amendment.
Singing to celebrate love, families, commitment and justice. Suggested donation: $15 adults, $5 kids, $25 family, and more if you can.
art
Altered Esthetics Gallery
1224 Quincy St. N.E.
612-378-8888
www.alteredesthetics.com
Resident Artists VIII: In Process
Through January 26
Franklin Art Works
1021 E. Franklin Ave.
612-872-7494
www.franklinartworks.org
Studio Work, Paul Mpagi Sepuya
Sugar Water, Eric Baudelaire
Ends January 28
Groveland Gallery
25 Groveland Terrace
612-377-7800
www.grovelandgallery.com
New Year, New Artists
A diverse collection of paintings and prints. Landscapes in haunting, monochromatic screenprints, acrylic narratives, portraiture, images of women masquerading as Frida Kahlo and abstract representations of nature.
Reception, Jan. 20, 5 – 8 p.m.
January 20 – February 25
Highpoint Center for Printmaking
912 W. Lake St.
612-871-1326
www.highpointprintmaking.org
TWENTY: The 20th Cooperative Exhibition
Until February 4
Intermedia Arts
2822 Lyndale Ave. S.
612-871-444
intermediaarts.org
Not About Bombs
Contemporary art by Iraqi women attempts to deliberately explore and challenge expectations. This exhibit addresses how a female perspective can fit into the modern context of turmoil and conflict through art and avoid falling into the typical ways that women are represented and … misrepresented.
Opening Reception, Feb. 2, 6 – 9 p.m.
January 27 – March 3
Jean Stephen Galleries
917 Nicollet Mall
612-338-4333
www.jeanstephengalleries.com
The World of Michael Parkes, Master Stone Lithographer
Ends January 31
MCAD Gallery
2501 Stevens Ave.
1-800-874-6223
www.mcad.edu
Across the Tracks, Chris and Liz Cunningham
The exhibition features collaborative pen drawings and photographs made by two siblings while traveling together in Europe.
Reception, Jan. 20, 6 – 8 p.m.
Through January 22
Intersections: Women, Leadership, and the Power of Collaboration
The show brings together the collaborative projects of 14 teams of artists composed of women art department chairs from the greater Twin Cities area and their students and alumni.
January 17 – February 26
Minneapolis Institute of Arts
2400 3rd Ave. S.
612-870-3000
www.artsmia.org
Wide-eyed: Panoramic Photographs
Ends January 29
Walker Art Center
1750 Hennepin Ave.
612-375-7600
www.walkerart.org
Graphic Design: Now in Production
Through January 22
Dance Works I
Through April 8
film
Altered Esthetics Gallery
1224 Quincy St. N.E.
612-378-8888
www.alteredesthetics.com
Resident Artists VIII: In Process
Through January 26
Franklin Art Works
1021 E. Franklin Ave.
612-872-7494
www.franklinartworks.org
Studio Work, Paul Mpagi Sepuya
Sugar Water, Eric Baudelaire
Ends January 28
Groveland Gallery
25 Groveland Terrace
612-377-7800
www.grovelandgallery.com
New Year, New Artists
A diverse collection of paintings and prints. Landscapes in haunting, monochromatic screenprints, acrylic narratives, portraiture, images of women masquerading as Frida Kahlo and abstract representations of nature.
Reception, Jan. 20, 5 – 8 p.m.
January 20 – February 25
Highpoint Center for Printmaking
912 W. Lake St.
612-871-1326
www.highpointprintmaking.org
TWENTY: The 20th Cooperative Exhibition
Until February 4
Intermedia Arts
2822 Lyndale Ave. S.
612-871-444
intermediaarts.org
Not About Bombs
Contemporary art by Iraqi women attempts to deliberately explore and challenge expectations. This exhibit addresses how a female perspective can fit into the modern context of turmoil and conflict through art and avoid falling into the typical ways that women are represented and … misrepresented.
Opening Reception, Feb. 2, 6 – 9 p.m.
January 27 – March 3
Jean Stephen Galleries
917 Nicollet Mall
612-338-4333
www.jeanstephengalleries.com
The World of Michael Parkes, Master Stone Lithographer
Ends January 31
MCAD Gallery
2501 Stevens Ave.
1-800-874-6223
www.mcad.edu
Across the Tracks, Chris and Liz Cunningham
The exhibition features collaborative pen drawings and photographs made by two siblings while traveling together in Europe.
Reception, Jan. 20, 6 – 8 p.m.
Through January 22
Intersections: Women, Leadership, and the Power of Collaboration
The show brings together the collaborative projects of 14 teams of artists composed of women art department chairs from the greater Twin Cities area and their students and alumni.
January 17 – February 26
Minneapolis Institute of Arts
2400 3rd Ave. S.
612-870-3000
www.artsmia.org
Wide-eyed: Panoramic Photographs
Ends January 29
Walker Art Center
1750 Hennepin Ave.
612-375-7600
www.walkerart.org
Graphic Design: Now in Production
Through January 22
Dance Works I
Through April 8
museums
Waters: The Photographs of Edward Curtis
A Minneapolis collection not commonly seen by the general public. Museum hours are Tue. through Sat., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Through March 4
Bryant Lake Bowl
810 W. Lake St.
612-825-8949
www.bryantlakebowl.com
Party in the Rec Room
Lorna Landvik performs her perennially popular one-person improvised comedy bash. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online at www.brownpapertickets.com.
Ends January 28
Theater
In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre
1500 Lake St. E.
612-721-2535
www.hobt.org
Stromboli’s Medicine Show
Guaranteed to raise gooseflesh and inflame the senses! This unique variety show is not for the weak-hearted. Recommended for ages 17 and up.
Tickets: $10 or Pay What You Can
January 21 – January 28, Fridays and Saturdays, 8 p.m.
Monkey Mind Pirates
Tap into the power of puppets, rock and yoga in a fun-filled family opera combining mindfulness with playfulness—and pirates. For ages 2 and up.
February 18, 19, 25 & 26
Jungle Theater
2951 Lundale Ave. S.
612-822-7063
jungletheater.com
Dial M for Murder
February 3 – March 18
Open Eye Figure Theatre
506 E. 24th St.
612-874-6338
www.openeyetheatre.org
The Sorcerer’s Apprentice
Conceived, written, designed and directed by Michael Sommers. Original score by Eric Jensen. Adapted for the puppet stage, this story takes a look at youth and aging, the allure of power, and the beauty of a life well lived. Recommended for ages 8 and up.
Tickets, Adults $15, Students and seniors $12, Children under 12 $10. FFI contact Susan Haas at 612-226-0402.
February 8 – March 4
Orpheum Theatre
910 Hennepin Ave., Mpls, 55403
1-800-982-2787
HennepinTheatreTrust.org
The Lion King
Tickets may be purchased at the State Theatre Box Office, 805 Hennepin Ave. (no service fees) or at the website.
Until February 12
Patrick’s Cabaret
3010 Minnehaha Ave. S.
612-724-6273
www.patrickscabaret.org
Closed throughout January for major renovations.
The Playwrights’ Center
2301 E. Franklin Ave.
612-332-7481 x2
pwcenter.org
Flesh and the Desert
Presented by the Workhaus Collec-tive.
Influenced by Jean Luc Godard: “A story should have a beginning, a middle, and an end … but not necessarily in that order.” A kaleidoscopic portrait of Las Vegas. All tickets are Pay-What-You-Can (Regular ticket price is $18). 1-800-838-3006 or www.brownpapertickets.com.
January 19 – January 28
Theatre in the Round Players
245 Cedar Ave. S.
612-333-3010
TheatreintheRound-.org
Independence
This play by Minnesota playwright Lee Blessing creates a vivid, tender and often funny family portrait as three sisters reunite to care for their failing mother. An audience discussion with members of the company will follow the matinee performance on Sunday, Jan. 22.
Through January 29
community news
Homeless GLBT Youth Resources
Third Thursday of the Month, 4 - 6 p.m.
Youth Opportunity Center
41 N. 12th St.
612-252-1200 (This is now the correct phone number. We deeply regret previously printing the incorrect one.)
For youth who are homeless or living in unstable and temporary situations, life can be pretty scary. Being gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or questioning and homeless complicates things even further. The Youth Opportunity Center hosts a hot meal, entertainment, and a place to gather in an informal, youth friendly and barrier free space, while connecting to and accessing GLBTQ resources and mainstream resources for homeless youth.
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