EVENTS

“Popcorny II” by Philadelphia, Pa. artist Ed B. Lee The Textile Center presents “Freedom—The Fiber of our Nation,” a mixed media fiber art exhibition, that runs through October 18 at the Textile Center’s Joan Mondale Community and Pat O’Connor Library Galleries, 3000 University Avenue S.E.

Talk on Autism
September 11, 4 pm.
University of Minnesota Bookstore
Coffman Memorial Union
300 Washington
Ave. S.E.
Travis Thompson, University of Minnesota professor and recognized expert in the study of autism, will discuss his book “Straight Talk on Autism.”Thompson delivers concrete and practical interventions that really work in his book. Thompson takes readers beyond understanding the disorder and reveals specific ways to help children overcome everyday challenges and develop critical skills they’ll use their entire lives. Based on the latest research and extensive clinical experience, the tips and strategies presented in this book will help children with autism spectrum disorders meet their toughest challenges. Thompson 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.

Oak Savanna Interpretive Tour
September 11, 6:30 to 8 pm.
Longfellow Neighborhood River Gorge
Carolyn Carr, an ecologist with Ecological Strategies, will lead an interpretive tour of the special Oak Savanna. Carolyn has years of experience conducting educational and outreach programs to protect open space and restore natural areas, particularly in urban areas, and has been an integral part of the work
in this section of the River Gorge. To register, or for more informaton, contact Sue at 651-222-2193 x14 or go to www. fmr.org/participate/event.

Earthdance Peace Celebration
September 13,
noon to 9 pm.
Powderhorn Park
A global event happening in over 400 locations in over 65 countries. This will be the 5th year in Mpls. Synchronized global prayer for peace at 6 pm. Bands, DJs, workshops, kid village, fire dancers, healing area, live art installations the rest of the day.
Free. Suggested donation $10. See earthdance.org/Minneapolis for more information.

Taste of Lake Street for Minneapolis Hunger Relief
September 13, 3 to 7 pm.
Midtown Commons.
Lake St. and Elliot Ave. S.
$25 Ticket ($30 day of event) offers free “tastes” of wine and the best foods that 25+ restaurants in the Lake Street area of Minneapolis have to offer. Participating restaurants donate their food: American to African, to Nepalese. Live professional entertainment: Onstage: The Gypsy Lumberjacks. Sunplugd, The Steve Kimmel Band, Blue Dog, a Native American band blended with contemporary blues, rock, R&B and folk music. Strolling around: interactive comedy, Mariachi romantic ballads, clowns, puppets. Silent auction of fine wines. Food drive. All proceeds go to Minneapolis food shelves. The event is organized by the 500+ members of the Minneapolis Rotary and Rotaract Clubs. The more than 1.2 million members of Rotary International volunteer their time and talent to further the Rotary motto, Service Above Self. Free and ample parking. Tickets and information online at www.TasteofLakeStreet.org.

A Celebration of Sorts
September 16,
9 am. to 8 pm.
Southdale Center
Get a sneak peak at this season’s finest Halloween attire while volunteering at the 5th annual A Celebration of Sorts thrown by Greater Twin Cities United Way and Arc’s Value Village. Volunteers are needed to sort and tag donated costumes and accessories that will be sold at Arc stores for the 2008 Halloween “Bootique.™ Money raised from the sale of these items benefits people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Volunteers must be of high school age and are encouraged to sign up by Friday, September 12. This opportunity is best for groups, but individuals are also encouraged to attend. To sign up, contact celebration@unitedwaytwincities.org or call 612-340-7440.

Award-Winning Documentary
September 16, 7 pm.
Alexander G. Hill Ballroom, Kagin Commons,
1600 Grand Ave., St. Paul,
"Divided We Fall: Americans in the Aftermath" (2008), the first feature-length documentary film on hate violence following Sept. 11, 2001, will screen in 50 cities across the U.S. as part of a national grassroots campaign for deep dialogue about racism, religion and renewal in America. This is a free event. For more information go to www.dwf-film.com/

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.

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, 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
612-338-4333
jeanstephengalleries. com
Dr Seuss for President
June 1-Sept. 15

Minneapolis College of Art and Design
2501 Stevens Ave.
612-874-3700
mcad.edu
Positions & Impositions:
MCAD Faculty Responds to Politics
Aug. 22-Sept. 24

Minneapolis
Institute of Arts
2400 3rd Ave. S.
612-870-3131
artsmia.org
Friedlander: Photography
June 29-Sept. 14

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
A Night With The Agency
Aug. 15-Sept. 13
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
2008/2009 Season Sampler Concert
Sept. 13
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
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-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

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

Patrick’s Cabaret
3010 Minnehaha Ave.
612-724-6273
Spill, Moves and Movies That Stain
Sept. 19-Sept. 21

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.