DANCE & PERFORMANCEWreck Black Label Movement received a hearty welcome with its debut 2006–07 season, garnering praise both for its evocative choreography and athletic, hyperkinetic dancers. The company repays that kindness by opening its sophomore season with the ambitious Wreck, artistic director Carl Flink’s first evening-length piece. Claustrophobics beware: Wreck depicts ten sailors trapped inside … Read more
I learned again last week that any blog, book, or article with the word "sex" in the title will be read. Not that this was news to me. But it’s a lesson that was reinforced by our nifty Popular Today list, which proved that sex sells better than anything except basketball. Which, when you think … Read more
On January 8th, 2008, Walter Mondale spoke at the Phillips Eye Institute’s annual dinner and review. As the daughter of an ophthalmologist for this clinic, I’m not usually invited to the dinner, which I consider a blessing after having endured 18 years of LASIK eye surgery and patient stastistics. But this was Mondale, after all; … Read more
Last week, while continuing work on the February fashion feature (coming soon), I stumbled upon this fantastic jewelry collection at Key North, a new-ish eco-retailer in Northeast Minneapolis. The earrings, of course, are my fave – they’re made of something called African turquoise. Each of the above pieces are by Holly J., … Read more
MUSICElegant Melodies of Simpler Times A homegrown performer with a sound reminiscent of Jack Johnson or Simon and Garfunkel, Alex Goldfarb takes the stage tonight at the 331 Club. His crystal clear voice and elegant melodies spin yarns of sunny days and simpler times. Don’t be fooled, however, by Goldfarb’s seemingly straightforward themes. His tunes … Read more
Last night, four-time Grammy-nominee Angelique Kidjo gave a stellar performance at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. Despite her relatively petite stature, Kidjo is a ball of energy. She brought life and vitality to the stage as she sang and danced to the rhythm of African drums and electric guitars. Kidjo’s music is inspired … Read more
How come Britt Robson is not listed on the main page of the website? He’s all I read from The Rake—that is the sentiment of a few of my friends as well (all Wolves fans). He’s always amongst the most popular/e-mail articles as well. Let’s get Britt up at the top of the page! Author(s) … Read more
I cannot tell you how happy I am to see Jeremy Iggers’s byline in your magazine. I have missed his informed, careful criticism. He is a class act every time, and I truly appreciate his thoughtfulness. I’ll be thrilled to continue to read him in The Rake. How about reviving his column on ethics? Author(s) … Read more
Imagine my surprise that another Twin Cities left-wing rag has a year-end list that is strictly to bash conservatives — which, of course, always focuses on Michele Bachmann, the only true conservative this state has sent to congress. By the way, Bachmann’s bridge bill was a stand-alone bill to pay only for the 35W bridge … Read more
I’m out here in Boston during this lovely Nor’Easter. As a true-hearted girl from Minny, it’s my duty to throw a few What’s-The-Big-Deals around and trudge through the slush in just a fleece declaring the 33 degrees to be a bit "balmy". I wear my Northern pride and January birthday like a fierce badge. But … Read more