Movies and Music Return to Loring Park

MUSIC
Movies and Music in the Park featuring The Alarmists



This annual tradition is one of my favorites. I still remember my first
time in 1992 or ’93…I was an angsty 15 year old when I went to see Babes in Toyland play – a band which I held in the highest regard (and I had the Lori Barbero-style dreads
to prove it). That evening became a memory that I still identify as
being one of the first times I really felt like I was part of an
important scene. While Movies and Music in the Park
may not become such an epic memory for most, I still relish the thought
that a few young and inspired music fans may find their way there to
experience the camaraderie that I did on that long-ago summer eve. Tonight’s musical act is The Alarmists,
an energetic troupe of local phenoms whose indie pop-rock sensibility is as
charming as it is danceable. Following their performance, enjoy a
screening of the Marx Brother’s comedy, Duck Soup. Bring a blanket to sit on!



Music at 7pm, Film at Dusk, Loring Park, Hennepin & Grant St., Minneapolis, Free

READINGS

Susan Quinn: Furious Improvisation



Tonight at Common Good Books get up close and personal with author Susan Quinn, who will read from her new book Furious Improvisation. A gripping recount of an epic time in American history when the Depression was in full swing and the controversial Federal Theater Project,
a daring experiment by the U.S. government, engaged, inspired, and
offended audiences far and wide. Focusing on remarkable visionary Hallie Flanagan,
director of the Theater Project, the Roosevelt administration, and the
social turmoil spurred on by anti-communist sentiment, Quinn documents
a captivating era in this fascinating portrayal.



Want to make an evening of it? Try tasty tapas or a lamb burger at W.A. Frost’s bar popular for its upscale but affordable fare – just around the corner from Common Good.



7:30pm, Common Good Books, 165 N. Western Ave., St. Paul, Free





FILM

There Nor There



If you’ve never been to the historic Suburban World Theatre before, you’ve simply got
to check it out. Lucky for you, I’ve got the perfect excuse for a jaunt
to this beautiful old Uptown landmark! Through Wednesday, The Suburban
World is offering a special deal for screenings of locally produced
independent film There Nor There, complete with a glass of wine for $15. A cute date night for filmies, There Nor There is
a dramatic portrayal of four friends struggling to find their place in
society after college. After one of the friends unexpectedly commits
suicide, leaving a bizarre note behind, the group is thrown into an
altered state, loosely based on Dante’s "Purgatory", where nothing is
what it seems – and the future depends on one final choice.



7:30 or 10pm Showings, Suburban World Theatre, 3022 Hennepin Avenue, Uptown, $15

MUSIC
The Swingset

Did the long work day take the spring out of
your step? Head down to Cafe LoTo for a hepcat-friendly happy hour that
will have you snappin’ your fingers in no time. The Swingset is a
bi-weekly series that will feature the snazzy jazzy stylings of Supreme Privacy,
a trio comprised of Devon Gray and Sean McPherson of Heiruspecs, and Andy
Blessing. Come relax in the clean, modern ambiance of Cafe LoTo, sip
cocktails and try out LoTo’s expansive menu of tasty fare that ranges from upscale bar food to gourmet pizzas to succulent steaks.

5pm-8pm, Cafe LoTo, 380 Jackson Street, Downtown St.Paul, Free