Kate Iverson MUSICKevin Mahogany Sings Big Joe Turner Mahogany’s resemblance to Turner is more physical than vocal. While matching Big Joe’s large, expansive frame, Mahogany is more dulcet crooner than blues shouter, closer in spirit to another vocalist he feted four years ago on his Mahogany Music label, Johnny Hartman. But Mahogany did play a Turner-Jimmy Rushing … Read more
DISCUSSIONS/ART MAEP Community Meeting Attention artists and art appreciators! As many of you already know, beloved coordinator of The Minnesota Artist’s Exhibition Program, Stewart Turnquist, who held his post for the past 31 years, resigned unexpectedly last week. Many local artists are concerned, fearing the future of the artist-run program – which under Turnquist’s … Read more
SPECIAL EVENTBeer, Brats and Bribery What’s better than sitting in the shade of the modern marvel that is the Guthrie Theater while enjoying a picturesque view of the mighty Mississip, a juicy gourmet brat and an ice cold Summit beer? Not much, say I! The last patio party I went to at the Guthrie was … Read more
MUSICHealthExperimental electro rockers Health take over the 7th Street Entry tonight for a show that will most likely be packed to the gills with hipsters in fanny packs and neon sunglasses. Go ahead and roll your eyes, but make no mistake – Health is as vigorous as their name suggests, and much more adventurous than … Read more
FILM The Marconi Bros I love independent film, and I love it even more when it’s free! Come on down to the Lagoon tonight for a screening of The Marconi Bros, a side-splitting comedy produced right here in Minnesota. Directors Marco Ricci and Michael Canzoniero will present their film, which was one of ten selected … Read more
If you happened to read my last article, you’ve probably already pigeonholed me as a sci-fi geek. While that much is true, I’m also an art, music, and Photoshop geek, among other things. I use the term loosely because in my mind a "geek" is someone who obsesses on any given topic with unabashed over-interest … Read more
MUSICMovies 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 … Read more
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 … Read more
SPECIAL EVENT Creative Context Help kick off this new monthly party in style! l’etoile magazine (one of my side projects) and The Guthrie team up to bring you Creative Context, a post-show party in the Guthrie’s Target Lounge, hosted by some of the most influential local women in arts and media. Every 2nd Thursday of … Read more
ART Jeff Hettwer With the untimely passing of Jeff Hettwer, the world instantly became a little less beautiful. A vibrant and talented artist, Jeff was tragically killed in a car accident just over three weeks ago, and even as someone who knew him only slightly, I can say without hesitation that his bright shine will … Read more