Zinefest: Where Street Cred Meets Literature

PERFORMANCE

SuperGroup: GroupWork One



I’ve got a soft spot for artsy weirdos, and artsy weirdos these are. New avant garde performance troupe "SuperGroup"
will premiere their brand-spankin’ new
dance/performance/art/theater/sculpture piece this weekend at the
Bedlam Theatre to most likely baffled, but surely enraptured audiences.
Collaborating with NYC-based performance artist Abby Browde, the group
with take you on a journey of the absurd and the beautiful in this
movement exploration of construction, destruction, monument and art. As
the group says, "There’s no it to get – or maybe infinite its to be gotten". Want to make an evening of it? Feast at the Red Sea right around the corner, then head to the Bedlam for drinks and glorious oddity.



Friday, 7pm (Through Sunday), Bedlam Theater, 1501 S. 6th Street, West Bank





ART

Face the Nation

The affect of the changing world on typography will be on display when
the Minnesota Center for Book Arts presents Face the Nation,
a new
exhibit that begins July 12 in the Star Tribune Foundation Gallery. The
changes in typography between 1900 and 1960 – a period that
encompassed two World Wars – will show how the desire to reinforce,
redefine or transcend national identities shaped their design thanks in
part to changes in technology. Two coordinating exhibitions will
feature the work of two designers who explore typography in
contemporary graphic design. There will also be several presentations,
workshops, discussions and screenings included throughout. – Andrew Newman



Friday, Reception 6-9pm, MN Center for Book Arts, 1011 Washington Avenue, Minneapolis

SPECIAL EVENT

Zinefest



An annual tradition, the Minneapolis Zinefest
plays host to some of the Midwests’ best homegrown artists and writers.
This two-day event at Steven’s Square Center for the Arts celebrates
independently published and DIY books (zines) made by Twin Cities
zinesters. Over 30 exhibitors will be peddling their wares throughout
the weekend along with displays of vintage Minneapolis zines, an art
show, demos, discussions, and documentaries. Reading local zines is a
cool way to beef up your underground pop culture street-cred, and
Zinefest is a great place to get schooled on this interesting and
little-known Twin Cities subculture.



Saturday 11-5pm, Sunday 11-4pm, Stevens Square Center for the Arts, 1905 3rd Ave. S, Minneapolis, Free





FASHION

Rox Summer Sip



Did you know Robyne Robinson made jewelry? Well, she does, and it’s totally gorgeous! Rox Jewelry,
her line of strong and earthy diva-wear features one-of-a-kind
creations designed and hand assembled by Robinson herself. Shiny
baubles and raw stone compliment sparkling filigree, tusk, bone, and
precious metals in this aptly named collection. Join Robyne at Bar
Lurcat this Saturday afternoon for a glass of vino and a leisurely
perusal of her finest wares. She can help you select the perfect
compliment to any outfit, from a dazzling centerpiece necklace to the
teensy glint of a delicate earring. Don’t worry boys – Robyne’s got a
men’s line too!



Saturday, Noon-5pm, Bar Lurcat, 1624 Harmon Place, Loring Park, Free





ART

Serious Art



Here’s a truism of modern art: Every new generation of emerging young
artists is convinced it will reinvent the culture. And, strangely
enough, they all go about this reinvention pretty much in the same way:
By making a bunch of meaningless noise. Think of Tristan Tzara here,
and his poems that go nowhere. Think of Jackson Pollock’s random
splotches and drips. Think of the long and ambling filmic experiments
of Warhol’s Factory. It’s not surprising, then, that the upcoming show "Serious Art" at First Amendment Arts of work by young artists Michael Gaughan and the group that calls itself Hardland/Heartland
traffics in the realm of the bizarre and incongruous. Even the PR
material are in on the act, abecedarianally describing the show as,
"absurd, barbaric, concerning, despicable, entertaining, flippant,
gregarious, half-baked, intellectual, jarring, knowledgeable,
ludicrous, mellifluous, non-sensical, outlandish, perplexing,
quadrangular, ridiculous, subversive, typical, urban, verbose,
whimsical, xeroxed, yawn, zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz boring." What
this means, likely, is a colorful and head-scratching aggregation of
colorful drawings, collages, paintings, installations, hand-made books,
music, and fashions. – Michael Fallon


Saturday, First Amendment Arts, 1101 Stinson Blvd., Basment Studios, Northeast Minneapolis, Free





SPECIAL EVENT

Bastille Day Block Party



The fearless folks at Barbette
throw yet another amazing block party in honor of French independence!
If you’re familiar with owner Kim Bartmann’s other endeavors such as Bryant Lake Bowl and The Red Stag Supper Club, you’re well aware that this crew is well-seasoned when it comes to block party throwing. Their annual Bastille Day
celebration will definitely feature more fun in the sun than you’re
used to on a Sunday afternoon, with a Northstar Rollergirls Mini Derby,
an aerialist, a flea market, delicious organic food to your heart’s
content, and a stellar musical lineup that will knock your beret off!
Rock out to local notables such as the Sensational Joint Chiefs, Faux
Jean (the original lineup!), Romantica, Black Blondie, and more.

4-10pm, Outside of Barbette, Irving & Lake Street, Uptown, Free