Author: Kate Iverson

THEATERConstance Wilde Play & Pre-Show Happy HourOne can only assume that the wife of Oscar Wilde would be driven to drink, and considering tonight’s play The Secret Fall of Constance Wilde is about her life, you might as well try to relate. Stop into the Guthrie’s Target Lounge for a pre-show happy hour from 6…

Growing up, my world was a whirlwind of arts, culture, and strangely enough, Sci-Fi. My Dad was my hero, a man of constant humor, kindness, and creative influence, who also just so happened to be a world-class science fiction and fantasy nerd. One of the first movies I can remember him taking me to as…

SPECIAL EVENTFête de la St. Jean-BaptisteJoin 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.…

ART Yuri Arajs: Reclaimed Memory Longtime Minneapolis staple, Yuri Arajs, will soon take leave of us to return to his homeland of Canada. And while I am sad to see him go, I can honestly say he’s been a true inspiration as a curator, artist, and community supporter — to me personally, and to countless…

FILM Serenity If you are a sci-fi nerd like me you’ll definitely appreciate this. If you are a Joss Whedon fan (again, like me), you’ll appreciate this even more. The 2007 cult classic based on one of my fave short-lived series, Firefly, comes to the big screen at the Riverview for a special three-day stint…

GALLERIESTwin Cities Jazz Festival Art Party Join The Rake, along with KBEM Jazz 88 and Artisan Vineyards, for a special edition of Gallery Grooves. Tonight the Twin Cities Jazz Festival kicks off with a snazzy art party featuring festival artist, Christopher E. Harrison. The poster design for the 10th Annual Festival will be revealed, and…