HOST A SUMMER SHOW
Turn Your Backyard into a Theatre for a Night!
Open Eye Figure Theatre is now booking their 2008 Driveway Tour (June 7 – August 10), and they’re looking for 50 hosts who can offer their yards and gather their neighbors for a half-hour family-friendly puppet show. It’s simple; all you have to do is provide the space and the people — and perhaps some lemonade or cookies, but that’s up to you. The show is free, but you’ll be asked to "pass the hat" for donations after the show. Sound like fun? Send an email to openeye@bitstream.net with "DrivewayTour" in the subject line. The program is available for booking Monday through Thursday evenings, and Saturdays. Some Sundays may be considered. Check you calendar now!
MUSIC
The Unseen
While they’ve recently been accused of selling out — after airing their videos on mainstream channels (like MTV2) frowned upon by the underground streetpunk scene — The Unseen remain true to their hardcore roots, at least in their music. Hailing from Hingham, Massachusetts, the street punk band features lead vocals by Mark Unseen (ADD Records and A Global Threat), bass by Tripp Underwood, lead guitar by Scott Unseen, drums by Pat Melzard, and rhythm guitar by Jonny (A Global Threat). They’ll be playing the early show tonight with A Wilhelm Scream, In Defence, and Class of 86.
5 p.m., Triple Rock Social Club, 629 Cedar Ave. S., Minneapolis; 612-333-7399.
BOOKS & HIKING
Peter Potterfield’s Favorite Hikes of New Zealand
Hiking expert and Classic Hikes of the World author Peter Potterfield wraps up an eight-week speaking and slideshow tour this week with a trip to the Twin Cities. Hikers and outdoor enthusiasts alike, will be able to meet Potterfield at local REI stores, to learn firsthand about hiking in New Zealand through his compelling narrative, striking slideshow, and Q&A session. Plus, you’ll be eligible to win prizes from ExOfficio and Eagle Creek – even an all-expenses-paid round trip to New Zealand!
7 p.m., Bloomington REI, 750 W. American Blvd., Bloomington; 952-884-4315.
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