Billy X. Curmano, performance artist and provocateur, doesn’t care much for the conventional wisdom that says artists must live in a large city. He may have grown up in Milwaukee and spent time in the East Village and other urban centers of art, but ultimately he decided to make his base of operations a picturesque … Read more
As we talk in his loft above the Midtown Global Exchange in South Minneapolis, Usry Alleyne mentions that he was caught a bit off-guard by mnartists.org’s request for an interview. That’s likely because he is better known as a teacher or a photographer of arts events than as an artist. “Most of the time, I … Read more
In accordance with standards for staging cosmic spectacles, (however low-budget), the cast of A Gift for Planet BX63 (above photo) appeared in glittering, metallic costume. But Off-Leash Area, an inventive, burgeoning troupe based in Minneapolis, had injected its intergalactic show—think The Little Prince—with another, rather unexpected feature: zero gravity. Rendered as a six-foot cube, simply … Read more
There’s some interesting discussion over at the Walker blogs concerning the performance career ender that was staged, just this past weekend, by Claude Wampler. I saw the show on Friday but, sadly, didn’t stick around for the Q&A, which sounds to have been very tense. Truth be told, my date was so angry as to … Read more
The above outfit is worn by the title character in the just-opened play, God Save Gertrude, a punk rock-meets-theater riff that was penned by a local ‘wright and is, in fact, loosely inspired by Hamlet’s mother (cuz Ophelia is played out, donchyaknow). I suspect the character, a singer, has something in common with Patti … Read more
Do you have any favorites places that offer live entertainment — preferably cheap or free — along with food? I am starting to compile a list, and so far I have: Bluegrass and old-time music at Dulono’s PizzaOccasional concerts at Kramarczuk’s (like the Tamburitze Orchestra) Karaoke at Pancho Villa Jazz and more, weekends at Café … Read more
Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images) Game #43, Home Game #20: New Jersey 95, Minnesota 98 Season record: 8-35 1. Carried By Jefferson For three quarters tonight, the Timberwolves were more of a one-man team than in any competitive game they have played this season. Al Jefferson had 33 points, more … Read more
First things first: Our February issue hits the stands today, so be sure to pick up a copy or stop by our website to check out our latest features. Learn about Dakota founder and co-owner Lowell Pickett. Discover the Truth Project. And read about fine-dining options that aren’t getting the buzz they deserve. Are you … Read more
My husband and I found ourselves over the weekend in that gap between wedding ceremony and reception and desperately in need of a drink. Now, I must admit, I’m a bit bewildered by the whole traditional formal wedding affair. It’s always seemed to me more show than celebration, a day seized by the "happy" couple … Read more
Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images) Game #42, Road Game #23: Minnesota 86, Boston 87 Season record: 7-35 1. KG In A Nutshell During the twelve years Kevin Garnett spent with the Timberwolves, a debate steadily escalated over his true value and place in the annals of the all-time great NBA … Read more