Cristina Córdova BOOKS & AUTHORS A Literary Lovefest at Raking Through Books Join us for tonght’s Raking Through Books, The Rake’s monthly happy hour book club, at Kieran’s Irish Pub. This month, local literati present their takes on love, hate, kissing, bittersweet meetings and partings, rants about family, whatever moves their hearts around Valentine’s Day. Guests include … Read more
MUSICCat Power Last time Charlyn Marshall played Minneapolis, her set was half songs and half nervous chatter, owing to the notorious self- consciousness that occasionally overshadows the subtle beauty in her music. But her 2006 triumph, The Greatest, has given the shy and sad kid a renewed sense of confidence that will only be further … Read more
After days of agonizing over much hard work lost to a dead hard drive. After weeks of researching digital news media for an upcoming story. After months glued to my laptop for your reading pleasure. I took refuge last night in a friend’s home, where I can always turn for the simplest bohemian pleasures. Five … Read more
FILMCalifornia Dreamin’ (Endless) As part of a Romanian themed movie series showcasing the new wave in said country, the Walker will screen the final film from late director Cristian Nemescu, called California Dreamin’ (Endless). It was completed in 2006, when the director and sound editor were involved in a tragically fatal car crash. Chronicling the … Read more
SPECIAL EVENTAll the World’s a Stage Join us tonight for what might be our best 10,000 Arts party yet (and believe me, that says a lot). The evening’s music and art extravaganza offers a flashy, live 2008 Voltage: Fashion Amplified preview, with performances both on- and off-stage. Meet the artists featured in the new issue … Read more
LECTUREThe Cat Is Out of the Bag, and Here to Tell You about It What does an undercover CIA agent do after she’s outed in one heck of a national security scandal? Apparently, she writes a book about it and tours the country. And while that might sound a little snide on my part, it’s … Read more
Ok. It’s Super Tuesday, people. If you’re going to do one thing today, then head over to the caucuses to vote. Let this be another record-breaking year for voter participation — even in the primaries. Find out where to go for your precint caucuses. BOOKS & AUTHORSMy Journey as an Abortion Doctor This being Super … Read more
Priorities. Priorities. Be on the lookout for Leinenkugel’s Northwoods beer, which, after a two-year hiatus, finally goes on sale today for a limited time. Mmmmm. Also, be sure to stop and visit our Multimedia page again for a tour of the Art Shanty Project with Rake intern Tricia Towey. We’ll have a new Owen video … Read more
FILM & PERFORMANCE Crispin Glover Presents: WHAT IS IT? What is it? Debuting for the first time in Minnesota and unavailable on DVD, What Is It? is Crispin Glover‘s 2005 directorial debut (lately he played Grendel in Beowulf). The movie is described by its director as "being the adventures of a young man whose principal … Read more
There seem to be an awful lot of things going on today, so be sure to spend your time wisely. If you’re feeling decadent (and financially secure) head to downtown Minneapolis for the opening of r. Norman’s, a new steakhouse on Hennepin. Tonight’s opening is actually a benefit for Hennepin Theatre Trust, so your decadence … Read more