The outlook is rosé My father is a Harvard-educated economist and a Jew of the highest moral order, who believes it is what a man leaves behind him on this earth — from offspring to good works — that determines his worth. He’s also wont to say things such as: “I believe that, in his … Read more
If it’s attention they want, they’ve got it. According to Minnesota Monitor, new City Pages editor Kevin Hoffman sent a memo to staff announcing the weekly is cutting long-time film editor Rob Nelson’s position. The Rake’s own Britt Robson (also a former City Pages writer), along with a host of others, immediately replied with harsh … Read more
I am not offended if none of you are as interested in what ex-Strib publisher Joel Kramer will announce next week as the scurvy brother/sisterhood of newspaper wretches and I are. We are praying for a second coming of the written word, and hold out hope that the Denny Heckers, TCFs and Targets of the … Read more
You can add the Grand Cafe to the list of restaurants participating in the Wedge Natural Foods Co-op’s Eat Local Challenge. (See Ann’s post below.) The popular south Minneapolis bistro has a new chef: Jon Radle, but don’t expect any big changes at the popular south Minneapolis bistro. Owner Mary Hunter says that the cafe … Read more
FILM AND MUSIC You’re Gonna Miss Me at Sound Unseen This weekend is really about Sound Unseen — no secret there. But there are definitely a couple of films worth mentioning. When a film is compared to Gus Van Sant’s Gerry and Vincent Gallo’s The Brown Bunny, you have to stop and listen (if only … Read more
Been looking for a good excuse to go to Australia? Semi-Permanent, an annual design festival hosted by Design is Kinky, is looking for artist submissions for 2008. You have until October to submit your work.
Véronique d’Entremont exposes America’s Forgotten Stories.
* Quick prediction before it’s too late: Boof Bonser ends his abysmal losing streak tonight in Baltimore against the O’s (weather permitting). * How sad is it to see the Strib continue to list the Twins in their “Wild Card Race” box between the standings and the probable starters? This morning, it showed the hometown … Read more
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