Part the first — History Is the Past History is something that happens to other people. -Anonymous WELCOME STUDENTS. I’d like to begin today’s seminar with a pop quiz. (No groaning, people!) Please take out your Bluebooks and answer the following two-part question: 1. Identify the following historical era: In the early years … 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
To be honest, I didn’t know who Hunter S. Thompson was until after he killed himself. It was a miserable year in college. Bush had slithered his way into the White House for the second time and winter at Carleton seemed even more bitter than usual. Our anger had given way to numb depression as … Read more
For all this talk about the decline of literary reading in America, there’s really been very little offered in the way of solution. As per usual, I’m probably unqualified to be writing this (caveats seem to have worked for Britt; maybe they will for me too), but I think I have an idea that might … Read more
The affect of the changing world on typography will be on display when the Minnesota Center for Book Arts presents *Face the Nation*, a new exhibit that begins July 12 in the Star Tribune Foundation Gallery. The changes in typography between 1900 and 1960 – a period that encompassed two World Wars – will show … Read more
*Get stARTed*, an exhibit featuring the works of 10 Minneapolis College of Art and Design MFA students, will give local audiences a taste of new and emerging artists beginning July 10 at the Burnet Art Gallery in Chambers Hotel. The exhibit will showcase new works available for purchase. The event is part of the hotel’s … Read more
Get out your berets and celebrate French independence with Barbette on Sunday, July 13 when they host a Bastille Day Block Party. Featuring a flea market and organic food and beverages, the free event will also showcase several bands and entertainers. The fun begins at 4 p.m. and goes until 10 p.m. Barbette is located … Read more
Join Stevens Square Center for the Arts on July 12 and 13 for their annual Twin Cities Zinefest, a celebration of zinesters and indie music fans that showcases the Midwest’s homegrown talent. The event will also feature an art show, craft demonstrations, guest speakers and panel discussions. Attendance is free. The event runs July 12 … Read more
After their last local gig in a venue that actually had rows of seats bolted to the floor, they’re back at First Ave. where they’ll always belong, riding the crest of Stay Positive, yet another startling, snarling confessional of clean and dirty secrets set to anthemic guitar riffs, all girded by their thoroughly charming, drunken … Read more
Here’s a gig that lets you strain the brandy or fine single malt over your tongue while you swell with pride for living in a place with such a vibrant local jazz scene. Cox is an internationally renowned bassist who had Billy Higgins and Dewey Redman on his first record and happens to call the … Read more