Those who regret missing George Morrison’s drawings at Todd Bockley last winter can more than make up for it with this exhibition. Though the museum points out that this exhibit is not a retrospective, it is, in fact, a decent overview of Morrison’s career from the 1940s to the 80s—effective but not overwhelming. Included are … Read more
Although he has focused throughout his career on the political realities of life in America after the Cold War, Paul Shambroom’s work isn’t the sort of blunt, unambiguous photo-polemics that one traditionally expects from strictly documentary art. His images are open for interpretation, and more likely to raise questions than offer easy answers. The New … Read more
I was asked once to reveal some “universal truth” I’d learned. When I couldn’t dredge up the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus from my faded memories, I settled for, “Things are usually more complicated than they seem.” I give the same answer when asked why I live in Minneapolis. Each day here is an exercise in … Read more
Jake’s first corndog I swear that I have been on an aggressive veggie and lean protein diet for the last week in preparation for the upcoming marathon. That’s right, I mean the Great Minnesota Eat Together. Because that’s what it is, a marathon. Beyond the the must-have vanilla ice cream cone from the dairy barn, … Read more
I came to America so I could be free to read whatever I wanted Remember Elian Gonzalez? I remember him mostly for how crazy they are in Miami about the whole Cuba thing…and how any politician who hopes to make it in Florida better keep that in mind. Today on NPR, there’s a story about … Read more
Show me the money Imagine the inner conflict. You’ve spent the last few months trying to convince Minnesota voters that you aren’t the Bush administration’s lap dog, despite voting with them 97 percent of the time. You are, despite the overwhelming evidence of the past few years that lying to the voters is a great … Read more
I’m off for a four-day hiatus, dear horticulture converts. But before I check out early for the week, I thought I’d leave you with these Wednesday through Sunday highlights: Technically, I’ll be in or near the twin towns to do stuff. So, one item on the to-do list is Torch Theatre’s reprise of Cat on … Read more
My favorite thing about the fair is NOT machinery hill. Nor is it the exotic animals (i.e., the sad looking giraffe whose head doesn’t quite fit under the big top). It’s not the stunt skateboarders and BMX bikers, not the corndogs and cheese curds, nor is it the ejection seat. And don’t get me wrong; … Read more
Even if you’re not matriculating this September, the month always seems to inspire further education. It’s hard to break a habit most of us lived with for 17-odd years, so off to school with you. Why not learn to become a Master of Cuisine? Iron Chef Training Camp may reveal your true calling. Once you’ve … Read more
All right, it’s the season finale of the Walker Art Center’s music and movies in the park series… and because Low will be playing, you can be sure there’ll be a, uh, party. Or at least something resembling a party… I mean, there’ll certainly be a lot of folks out in the park to see … Read more