Le Français Le Fait Mieux (The French Do It Better)

SPECIAL EVENT
Fête de la St. Jean-Baptiste

Join in on this celebration of the summer solstice at Fête de la St. Jean-Baptiste,
a French-Canadian holiday in honor of St. Jean-Baptist, the patron
saint of of Quebec. For Quebecians this holiday is sort of like our 4th of
July – minus the ridiculous number of fireworks related injuries.
While Minneapolis may be quite far removed from the distant
northeasterly province, it doesn’t mean we don’t know how to party like Canadian Frenchies. Tonight the Historic Sibley House in Mendota
hosts outdoor family-friendly festivities that will include live,
old-fashioned folk music, a traditional bonfire, and French-Canadian
history and culture up the wahzoo.

6:30-8:30pm, Sibley House Historic Site, 1357 Sibley Memorial Hwy, Mendota, Free




FILM

Je Ne Sais Quoi




Je Ne Sais Quoi is the first feature flick written and directed by local filmie John Koch, who is (for now) more widely known as owner of the fantastic foreign and independent DVD rental store, Cinema Revolution.
Since moving his store from it’s location near Lyndale and Franklin to
a new spot on East 26th Street, Koch has apparently been up to very big
things. This new film stars Dave Andrae as Paul, a neurotic loner who
takes up with Anna, his more spirited neighbor from across the hall. Je Ne Sais Quoi weaves an honest and witty tale of relationships, life, and, well, settling for less. Local cinematographer Greg Yolen helps Koch’s clever film
shine with his creative vision in this subtle, yet beautifully crafted
(and surely soon-to-be award-winning) picture. If you can’t catch
tonight’s world premiere, don’t fret – the film runs through July 3rd at
the Ritz!



7pm, Ritz Theater, 345 13th Ave. NE, Northeast Minneapolis



WINE & DINE
Heures Joyeuses

In
keeping with today’s fancy French theme, I thought it might be
appropriate to call out one of the Twin Cities most delightful downtown
hideaways. Vincent, a bright and modern spot located on Nicollet and 11th is the brainchild of worldly chef Vincent Francoual, a master of contemporary French fare. Happy Hour
at Vincent is amazing, and not just for the $3 wine specials, but for the
delectable little menu that goes along with them. Sample savory snacks
such as the cute sounding "Petits Plats à Partager" which
includes seared chicken morsels marinated in coconut milk and served
with macadamia nuts, or the flavorful flat bread with smoked chicken,
caramelized onions, bleu cheese and red grapes. And when French Fries
are called "Les Patates", they’re ten times more delicious, simply because everything French is just a little bit sexier.

Happy Hour: 4:30-6:30 Mon-Fri, Vincent, 1100 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis










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