Fall Fashion Weekend kicks off with a reception this evening, and the next four days are filled with runway events, trunk shows, and other ways to celebrate Minnesota’s small, but growing, clothing design “industry.” In fact, not only does the weekend offer a glimpse of what’s great about local fashion, but it also marks the launch of a new nonprofit organization, MNfashion, that will work to serve the business needs of local designers. Some of the best-looking events in the weekend’s lineup include tomorrow evening’s Kjurek Couturefashion show, Friday’s Art as Fashion event, and Saturday’s EclecticoiffeurCotillion/Launch Party. But there are a host of more relaxed, less committal events, too, such as a Saturday morning champagne and truffles brunch with House of Henry and Rectangle Designs’ trunk show with a conscience — Local Flora, Fashion and Food. –by Christy DeSmith, photo by Shelly Mosman (styling by eclecticoiffeur)
10 p.m., Clubhouse Jaeger, 923 Washington Ave. N., Minneapolis; 612-332-2686.
BOOKS & AUTHORS A Living Legend in the World of Comics
If you know anything at all about comics, beyond Marvel Comics and Stan Lee, then you know Kim Deitch. (And if you don’t then now is your chance to redeem yourself.) A key player in the underground comix scene of the ’60s, Deitch has gone on to become one of the most revered cartoonists of our time. Recently, some of his older works have even been getting reprinted, including Alias the Cat and Shadowland. Kim (and his wife Pam) will be doing a signing at Big Brain Comics tonight. And then tomorrow afternoon (1 p.m.) he’ll be doing a multimedia presentation at MCAD (auditorium 15).
5-7 p.m., Big Brain Comics, 1027 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis612) 338-4390; free.
Just Like Her Momma
Everyone jokes about turning into their parents, but Joshua Furst’s new novel, The Sabotage Cafe, shows the disturbing side of this phenomenon. In this debut novel, teenager Cheryl seems doomed to repeat the sex, drugs, violence, and trauma of her mother’s teenage years. Set in Minneapolis and its suburbs, The Sabotage Cafe delves into the city’s past and present counterculture movements as it weaves its two coming-of-age stories. It sounds like the stuff of Lifetime movies, but Furst’s writing and wonderfully flawed characters have received extensive praise. See him tonight. –by Danielle Kurtzleben
7 p.m., U of MN Bookstore, Coffman Memorial Union, 300 Washington Ave. S.E., Minneapolis; 612-626-0559; free.
FOOD World Flavors at WA Frost
Enjoy a multiple course tasting menu with our favorite wine pairings at The Rake’s World Flavors Tour. This month, join us at W.A. Frost for New American cuisine. W.A. Frost has been providing the ultimate in dining pleasure since 1975, with a sensational wine selection, cuisine, and ambiance. Space is limited, and reservations are required, so visit The Rake Store now.
We take freedom for granted in this country. It’s true. And while some of us may question that freedom from time to time, it’s certainly less complicated — or at least less uncomfortable — than in so many other countries, among them India. As India celebrates 60 years of independence, director Sanjay Kak brings us Jashn-e-azadi (how we celebrate freedom), a documentary that explores the implications of the struggle for Azadi, for freedom, in the Kashmir valley. The film has generated quite a bit of contraversy on the web (see here and here) and may have been censored in Bombay. Make up your own mind; go see the film tonight, and meet Kak after the screening for a Q & A session. Please call to confirm, however, because I’m not finding it on the Bell Museum’s calendar.
You could go out and spend $9 for an evening at the Crown 15 with Mr. Woodcock (hell, you could also punch yourself in the face). Or you could go to the Bryant-Lake Bowl and see what your local independent filmmakers have been up to. Tonight (and on the third Tuesday of every month) IFP MN presents Cinema Lounge, a showcase of 4-5 short films by your fellow Minnesotans. Plus, anyone can submit films — come, be inspired, and send in your next cinematic masterpiece for a future screening. And it’s FREE — so save your money and buy yourself a beer or two to sip during the screening. Which you definitely can’t do at the multiplex. –by Danielle Kurtzleben
7 p.m., Bryant Lake Bowl, 810 W. Lake St., Minneapolis; 612-825-8949; free.
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