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People sometimes say that if a meteor struck Uptown, the Twin Cities would lose half its artistic community. While we’re still waiting for NASA to get back to us on the scientific accuracy of that metaphor, it’s certainly true that Intermedia Arts’ annual celebration of the Hennepin & Lake ZIP code’s creative set has no shortage of participants. Curators Peter Haakon Thompson, Lisa Ganser, and Malichansouk Kouanchao have gathered more than 100 artists in disciplines from painting to web art to video. Thompson’s also giving out large scarlet letter A’s to folks who live in the area. They’re for hanging on your window to show your support for local art, but if you’re looking to spice up your reputation we suppose you could always flounce around Calhoun Square pretending you’re Hester Prynne. On July 5, the gallery’s Films First Fridays series will feature work by filmmakers from the area. After that, you can see those works in a video installation. Perhaps the best day to check out the exhibit, though, would be July 4, when you can honor your country’s independence at Intermedia’s always-groovy Art Car Parade. Opening reception June 30, 1 p.m., free. Intermedia Arts, (612) 871-4444, intermediaarts.org