ART
Leave the Jogging Suit at Home
Tonight is the opening reception for Not the Running Type, featuring art works by Cheryl Wilgren Clyne and Kimberly Tschida Petters. These two artists have come together for the first time in this joint exhibit. And in a most unusual and interesting move, they’ve even included collaborative pieces. What ties their solo pieces together? The answer is in the title, which refers to the two artists’ commonalities: asthma, fearlessness, academic-mindedness rather than sports mindedness, and clumsiness. That’s bound to make for some good art. The show is composed of drawings, photographs, mixed media, and sound art with film — even some works that are undefinable.
Friday from 7 to 11 p.m., Rosalux Gallery, 1011 Washington Ave. S. (Open Book), Minneapolis; 612-747-3942.
FILM
It’s Friday, and that means new movies. This weekend we’ve got Broken English opening. Let’s avoid redundancies. Have a look at Rake intern Eeva-Liisa Waaraniemi’s review of Broken English — “The movie is actually quite full of clichés, but you know what? Most of the time, it works.”
Breaking the Case with a Martini and a Dog
Of course, sometimes the oldies work just fine; and this evening you can help yourself to the triple rare treat of seeing The Thin Man… outdoors… on the big screen. A Hammet crime comedy with the dapper William Powell, adorable Myrna Loy, and their sleuthing dog Asta — wow! It really doesn’t get much better than this. Just make sure to take a flask full of martinis. I know, it sounds strange; but when Nora orders six martinis and tells the bartender to line them all up so that she can catch up to her soppy husband Nick, you’ll be glad you can raise your flask to her and join her in drink. Watch out, you don’t want to wake up in the morning asking, “Who hit me?”
Friday at 9:15 p.m. (dusk), Kellogg Boulevard Courtyard of Central Library, 90 W. 4th St., St. Paul; 651-222-3242; free.
MUSIC
As usual, there’s a lot of great music to see this weekend: Andrés Prado at the Artists’ Quarter on both Friday and Saturday, Paul Metzger and Low on the Weisman Art Museum lawn on Saturday evening, and Grand Master Flash at Foundation Night Club on Saturday night. Talk about variety! There’s something for everyone, so you can’t complain. Choose from these, or a couple of options below; and don’t forget to check out the festivals this weekend, too. There’ll be plenty of music for everyone.
Screaming Canooks
Perhaps I’m starting to show my age, but I confess, I just don’t care for big nightclubs, not even in the boondocks, maybe even especially not in the boondocks. And as far as I’m concerned, Maplewood is in the boondocks. Truth be told, I’ve never even been to Myth. I’m scared of the suburbs, I guess. But for the brave among us, here’s a reason to go: a bunch of screamng canooks. In support of their new album, Arrivals & Departures — released earlier this month — Silverstein will perform on Saturday as part of their North American tour with Rise Against, Comeback Kid, and 2 Cents. Up for an evening of full-throated rock rock’n’roll? This seems the perfect time to see Silverstein, just as they’re breaking their way into critical mass. And it’s an all ages show, so you can bring the kids. OK, that might be a joke; but chill out on the youth, eh? At least they’re not playing video games. Come to think of it, it’s quite appropriate for the band to have an all ages show. They quote children’s author Shel Silvertein’s poetry in their songs, and they’re clearly named after him. These screamers are kid friendly. Who’d-a-thunk?
Saturday at 5 p.m., Myth, 3090 Southlawn Dr., Maplewood; 651-779-6984; $25.
A.T.O.Y. Is a Testament of Youth Gone by
Back in the early ’80s, when I rolled into this town for the very first time (this is now the fourth round, I believe), ATOY was actually pretty well known throughout the region. And… well… we can’t seem to get enough of our past — even the band members, of course — so we might as well set the scene within which to relive it. If you’ve still got the mullet or the mohawk, you’re in luck. This isn’t just a reunion show, my friends. The band has re-formed. Yes. They’re kicking off their summer tour this evening at Wain McFarlane’s Sight and Sound Gallery. Get there at 7 p.m. to mingle, meet, and greet the band. And catch their show at 8 p.m. (Careful, you’re not as flexible and resilient as you were two decades ago. For dirt’s sake, no stage diving!)
Friday at 7 p.m., Sight and Sound, 501 1st Ave. N.E., Minneapolis; free.
Can’t make Friday’s performance? Catch them on Saturday: 9 p.m., Stasiu’s Place, 2500 University Ave. N.E., Minneapolis; free.
BIKING
Motor or Not
Got a bike? It doesn’t matter what kind — motor or not — this weekend’s for you. Got a motor? Head over to the Bearded Lady Motorcycle Rally on Saturday. With a name like that, how can you pass it up? Enjoy the freak show and motorcycle spectacles all day at Diamonds. Then head for the 331 Club in the evening for drums, bands, and burlesque. The day’s acts include Le Cirque Rouge Cabaret & Burlesque, Jehovah’s Shitlist (pure goddamn smut), Caddilac Kohlstad and the Flats, Brass Messengers, and Fatalla Express.
Saturday from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Diamonds Coffee Shop331 Club, 331 N.E. 13th Ave., Minneapolis; 612-331-1746.
No motor? No problem. Reserve a spot in the Jazz88 Bike Day event on Sunday. It’s a Sunday bike social and tour. Yippee! (Sorry. The sarcasm slipped out. I’m a motor girl myself, as much as I love the idea of bicycles.) Get some air. Get some exercise. Relax. And enjoy a unique social experience as you tour four stops along the Midtown Greenway. It actually sounds quite fun. (I mean, they’ve scheduled smoking breaks along the way, right?) Meet in the morning (8:30 – 9:15 a.m.) at the Midtown Global Market Greenway access point. You’ll find a welcome tent, coffee, and treats with live jazz. Nice! At 9:15, you’ll depart for the Soo Line Community Garden and Fire On the Greenway Gallery (next to the garden), where we’ll have fresh treats from the garden, refreshments, a gallery tour, and a presentation. At 10:30 a.m. you’ll head for the the Bryant Lake Bowl for more fun and treats. And at 11:45 you’ll return to the Midtown Global Market for a salsa lesson and some shopping. Screw my sarcasm; this is a great way to spend a Sunday.
8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Midtown Global Market, Lake St. & Chicago Ave., Minneapolis; Reserve your spot by e-mailing KevinB@Jazz88fm.com or calling 612-668-1735; $10 donation for KBEM’s summer student intern program at North High School.
FESTIVALS
There are just too many interesting things going on this weekend worth mentioning. On top of everything, there are more festivals beginning. They just don’t seem to stop. For crying out loud, the Minnesota Beethoven Festival hasn’t even ended, and we already have about three more beginning? It’s Minnesota, alright. We end up packing everything into one or two months. Alas.
If only It Were a Celebration of Aqua Man
This weekend marks the opening of the 2007 Minneapolis Aquatennial Festival with a Subway Block Party on Friday night, free canoeing in Lake Calhoun on Saturday, and an Arts & Crafts Fair at Lake Calhoun on Sunday. Be sure to keep an eye on the schedule, as there will be many more events taking place over the next two weeks, including some of the best fireworks in the Twin Cities.
“Yay, Summer!” Again?
Time to celebrate summer? (As if you haven’t been doing so since April.) Do so in style. The Minnesota Orchestra’s 27th annual Sommerfest begins at noon today with 24 hours of free music. We’re talking non-stop music for 24 hours! Do you get it? This is Minnesota. How often can you go catch a free concert at 4 a.m.? And I’m not talking any old crap here. I’m talking grade-A jazz, classical, pop, rock, country, blues, world music, folk, acoustic, and dance. OK, from 1-6 a.m. all you’ll find is DJs mixing dance, but, really, if you’re up at that hour you can’t really be wanting a folk song; can you?
Enfin et Sourtout
Saturday is Bastille Day. Not French? Don’t let that stop you from celebrating their national holiday. I’m not suggesting an uprising, storming a prison, or even organizing an empty parade — no, then they’d start calling me a commie again — but maybe some French food, drinks, music and pétanque would be OK. And maybe, when it’s all said and done, you can explain to me why a French holiday is being celebrated with a Cuban ensemble and West African rhythms. Maybe, just maybe.
Saturday from 5 to 10 p.m., Theatre de la Jeune, 105 N. 1st St., Minneapolis; 612-332-0436; $10 (children under 10 free).
And if you don’t get enough of Bastille Day on Saturday, you can continue the celebration at Barbette on Sunday. See how that works? We don’t have to stick to the calendar; a party’s a party. Again, the event features an odd mix for Bastille Day, but, like I said, a party’s a party, I guess. You can certainly get your fill of organic food and cold beverages while you chill and enjoy the performances and the flea market. The lineup includes Ruby Isle, Vicious Vicious, Dance Band, Omaur Bliss, Moon Maan, and Maria Isa.
Sunday from 4 to 10 p.m., Barbette, 1600 W Lake St., Minneapolis; 612-827-5710; free.
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