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Entries from October 1, 2018 - October 31, 2018

Friday
Oct262018

October 26, 2018, Friday - Giant Steps 2018 at Courtyard by Marriott

Time: 9:00am – 5:30om, followed by a networking happy hour on-site

Location: Courtyard by Marriott, 1500 S Washington Ave

Giant Steps 2018

Giant Steps is a day-long gathering for creative entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial creatives. It's a place to expand your network, advance your thinking, and enhance your skills. It's about exchange, collaboration, and community.

What will you get from Giant Steps? 
• Inspiration and insights to push your work forward
• Connections with like-minded souls and future collaborators
• Valuable information and resources for building a sustainable creative career or business.

Why Giant Steps? 
1. Because there is no blueprint for success. Instead of “experts”, we gather creative, talented, forward-thinking people together to share their experiences and lessons learned in their work building creative businesses and artistic careers.

2. Because the magic is in the mix. By bringing together a great mix of people, we create an opportunity for you to learn from folks who maybe don’t do what you do, but share similar challenges. The mix of fresh ideas from artists and entrepreneurs--and the possibility of “unlikely collaborations”--provides great opportunities to make giant steps in your own work.

3. Because there are practical things we all need to do to make our work…work. Taxes, legal topics, money, marketing. We’ll help you with some of those, too.

4. Best value for professional development, with a personal side, too.

  • Full day of conversations on the topics that hold us back, but are rarely discussed so openly.
  • Choice of workshops on practical topics like legal, tax, marketing, more.
  • One-on-One sessions with past Giant Steps speakers
  • Network-building opportunities throughout the day
  • Professional portrait included
  • Drawings for services, products, and art from other Giant Steps fam, valued $50 and up.
  • Lunch, snacks, and a drink at happy hour all included in the price.

Throughout the day, you'll have the chance to link with some of the brightest and most interesting artists and entreprenuers in Minnesota and beyond.

Thursday
Oct252018

October 25, 2018, Thursday - Gamut Gallery's Annual Call for Work Curated by Tara LaPlante

Time: 7:00pm - 11:00pm  $5 or free with Gallery Membership

Location: Gamut Gallery, 717 South 10th Street

ARTISTS // Aaron Brand, Annie Hejny, Benjamin Wuest, Carla Rodriguez, Christopher E. Harrison, Christopher Palbicki , CL Martin, Derek Dwyer, Desi Moore, Elissa Cedarleaf Dahl, Eric Mueller, Erik Farseth, Grace Sippy, Jacob Docksey, James Schenck, Julia Wilson, Lisa Pemrick, Maggie Dimmick, Maxwell Mateikis, Meranda Turbak, Mic Stowell, Natalia Berglund, Nicholas Kovatch, Phaedra Odelle, Philip Noyed, Polly Norman, Roger Johnson, Terry Barczak, & Toni Gallo.

From political statements to traditional expression, delicate intricacies to abstracted geometries, human intimacy to surreal landscapes - C4W: 2018 curated by Tara LaPlante presents a kaleidoscopic range of styles, mediums, and artists' points of view. More than 120 artists participated in Gamut Gallery’s “C4W: Call for Work” this year, submitting up to 5 pieces each of a wide range of visual media, including: video, installation art, sculpture, experimental technology, photography, fiber, drawing, painting, and collage.

While there is no predetermined theme for the C4W exhibitions, the guest curator brings their unique perspective and interpretation to the submitted works. LaPlante was particularly fascinated by the diversity of the submissions - a characteristic that embodies Gamut’s approach to programming, where we strive to run the gamut of various styles, content and media - and made her selections based on their high standard of work and distinct quality. “My vision is to immerse the viewer within the broad and bold strokes of these art forms together, saturated in the idea that diversity in itself can create strength, set intrigue, and act as the spark for conversation and humanity,” said LaPlante.  

New this year, there will be two “Best in Show” awards. One will be selected by the guest curator and the other by opening night attendees. Both winners will be awarded $100 cash and Platinum Memberships to Gamut Gallery ($250 value). In addition to the opening reception, there will be other special events during the course of the exhibit: the 2nd annual Members Gala will be held on Saturday, November 10th; and, a screening of locally-produced short dramas will serve as the exhibit finale on Saturday, November 17th. Stay tuned to gamutgallerympls.com and our various social media channels for more information and special announcements leading up to the exhibit, plus more event details listed below.

ABOUT THE CURATOR

Tara LaPlante is a visual artist, founder of the multimedia events brand Futra, and business manager for the motion graphics studio Immanent. Originally from Wisconsin, she graduated from Montana State with a BFA in Painting in 2000, and studied Art History abroad at Maastricht University in The Netherlands. After school she moved back to the Midwest to continue her creative endeavors. In Minneapolis, she co-founded the art collective Offbeat Gallery and record label Timefog, which was home to many international techno artists.

Tara’s relocation to Los Angeles in 2009 formed a change in her vision. The fusion of dance music culture and visual arts became the source of inspiration for Futra. Founded in 2012, this multimedia experience brand features DJ’s, producers, designers, performers, and visual artists through releases, podcasts, club events, and art spaces. Since 2015, the focus of Futra has altered to generating large-scale, concept-driven, multimedia gallery shows. Her personal art is colorful, abstract, and ranges from expressionistic to minimal in style. She currently works in painting, paper collage, and textile arts.

Annual Members Gala, Saturday November 10th, 7-11pm, Libations, Dancing, Art & Live Music, Admittance with Gallery Membership

Exhibition Finale: Saturday November 17th, 7-10pm, Screening of locally-produced short dramas presenters tba, $5 or free with Gallery Membership

Follow Gamut on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for sneak peeks and special announcements leading up to these events.

Thursday
Oct252018

October 25, 2018, Thursday - Theater Underground presents "12 Angry Jurors"

Time: 7pm

Location: Whitney Fine Arts Center MCTC

Theater Underground presents "12 Angry Jurors"

In a hot, claustrophobic jury room, twelve jurors must decide the fate of a young man accused of killing his abusive father. The differences of opinion between the jurists could not be starker and the stakes—life or death—could not be higher. As the time moves inexorably on, and the need to reach a decision looms ever more immanent, the jurists’ deliberations veer from reason to blinding emotion and rampant prejudice. They sweat, swear, stalk and threaten. Can they ever reach a verdict? The answer to this question charges the action of one of the most challenging dramas ever to electrify the American stage.

Admission is free. Audiences are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the food shelf. Parking is available in the Hennepin Avenue ramp for $5 or at no cost with a Metropolitan State University parking card.

Hosted by Theater Underground, Metropolitan State University and Minneapolis Community and Technical College.

Thursday
Oct252018

October 25, 2018, Thursday - Thursday Musical Concert at MacPhail

Time: 10:30am (Complimentary Coffee and Donuts at 10am)

Location: MacPhail Center for Music, 501 S 2nd Street

October 25 Thursday Musical Concert

Tickets $15, $10 (groups of 8+), $6 students, sold at the door, general seating

Performances by:
Tessa Larson, soprano
Young Artist Scholarship Competition Winner 2018
Matthew Harikian, piano *
Nickolai Kolarov, cello
Kate Lamb, soprano
Mimi Tung, piano (Has cancelled)

* Thursday Musical Debut

For more information visit: thursdaymusical.org/calendar/thursday-october-25-2018

Thursday
Oct252018

October 25, 2018, Thursday - Pet Wants & The Farm of MN Farmers Market at US Bank Plaza

Time: 10am

Location: US Bank Plaza, 200 S 6th Street

Pet Wants & The Farm of MN Farmers Market

All-Natural Nutrition You Can Trust!! Fresh dog & cat food samplers, treats and chews! Housemade Beef Jerky, Sweet Pawtato Chips and Spaw Products made with essential oils. Visit our online store PetWantsMinneapolis.com and shop. Free Delivery in the Twin Cities.

The Farm of MN has certified organic produce, CSA shares and tons of yummy goodness like honey, jellies and breads. Stop by on your lunch break.

Thursday
Oct252018

October 25, 2018, Thursday - Twin Cities Horror Festival (thru November 4)

Times: See event link below

Location: The Southern Theater, 1420 Washington Ave S

Twin Cities Horror Festival

Eleven days of horrifying excitement at the Southern Theater featuring theater, dance, music and film at the Southern Theater from October 25-November 4.

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Wednesday
Oct242018

October 24, 2018, Wednesday - Minnesota Sports Awards at US Bank Stadium

Doors: 5:00pm
Dinner: 6:30pm
Show: 7:30pm
Tickets: Start at $195

Minnesota Sports Awards

Second annual Minnesota Sports Awards, a gala that celebrates the best of sports in Minnesota over the past year. From the athletes who’ve inspired us to the moments that captivated us, the awards honor the success stories that embody the spirit of sports in Minnesota.

The evening’s awards show will feature appearances by some of Minnesota’s best known athletes and sports legends. Fans from across Minnesota are invited to nominate award winners leading up to one memorable evening that shines a spotlight on the impact of sports in our state.

Tuesday
Oct232018

October 23, 2018, Tuesday - MN Vendors Autumn Fest at Hyatt Place Hotel

Time: 2 PM – 8 PM

Location: Hyatt Place Minneapolis/Downtown, 425 S 7th Street
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MN Vendors Autumn Fest

The Minnesota Vendors Autumn Fest will be held, Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at the Hyatt Place Hotel in downtown Minneapolis. The event will be from 2 pm to 8 pm in the South Atrium next to the bar and restaurant. The admission is free and happy hour is from 4 pm to 6 pm. The event will feature hand crafted jewlery and fun everyday items of apparel as well. Local author, Angel Woolery will also be present with her latest work. There will be an on site massage therapist with small chair sessions available. There will a lot of gift ideas as well. There are some booth space available if you are interested in participating in the event, looking for winter apparel and Holiday gift ideas especially. 

Monday
Oct222018

October 22, 2018, Monday - The Boundary Waters40th Celebration Afterparty at Nicollet Island Pavilion

Time: 9 PM

Location:Nicollet Island Pavilion, 40 Power Street

Save the Boundary Waters 40th Celebration Afterparty

Join us for a night of fun to help save the Boundary Waters. Bring your friends and dancing shoes!

Free drink included with ticket purchase. 

Musical entertainment by UNIVERSOUL, featuring Prince’s former drummer and manager, Kirk Johnson. 

A raffle drawing will be held during this event. Raffle tickets will be sold during the first portion of this event. Prizes include a $4,000 Northstar canoe package, Patagonia luggage set, and a 3-night stay at Hungry Jack Outfitters on the Gunflint Trail.

Monday
Oct222018

October 22, 2018, Monday - National Theatre Live: Frankenstein at St. Anthony Main Theatre

Times: See schedule below

Location: St. Anthony Main Theatre, 115 Main Street SE

National Theatre Live: Frankenstein  -  Tickets

Benedict Cumberbatch as the Creature:
Monday, October 22 at 7:00pm
Wednesday, October 24 at 1:00pm
Wednesday, October 31 at 7:00pm
Monday, November 19 at 7:00pm

Encores of the beloved NTL: Frankenstein, captured live from the National Theatre in London.

Frankenstein returns to international cinemas this Halloween, to mark the 200th anniversary of Mary Shelley’s most famous novel.

Captured live in 2011 from the National Theatre stage in London, this thrilling, sold-out production became an international sensation, experienced by almost half a million people in cinemas around the world.

Directed by Academy Award®-winner Danny Boyle (Trainspotting, Slumdog Millionaire), Frankenstein features Benedict Cumberbatch (Hamlet, BBC’s Sherlock) and Jonny Lee Miller (Elementary, Trainspotting) alternating between the roles of Victor Frankenstein and his creation.

Childlike in his innocence but grotesque in form, Frankenstein’s bewildered creature is cast out into a hostile universe by his horror-struck maker. Meeting with cruelty wherever he goes, the increasingly desperate and vengeful Creature determines to track down his creator and strike a terrifying deal. Scientific responsibility, parental neglect, cognitive development and the nature of good and evil, are embedded within this thrilling and deeply disturbing classic tale.

Monday
Oct222018

October 22, 2018, Monday - Chefs for Change at People Serving People

Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm (shelter tours beginning at 6:30pm)

Location: People Serving People, 614 South 3rd Street

Chefs for Change: A Chef's Table Culinary Experience

Tonight: BAR BRIGADE DINNER

The tiny little tavern in St. Paul will bring their French-inspired small plates to People Serving People for a one-of-a-kind dinner experience.

Each Chefs for Change dinner includes beverages, meal courses, a chef's interaction, shelter tours, and a short program about People Serving People. Local chefs donate the food and wine pairing for the meals, so 100% of Chefs for Change dinner proceeds help children and families who are experiencing homelessness manage crisis situations and build a strong foundation for their long-term success.

Sunday
Oct212018

October 21, 2018, Sunday - Community Impact: Volunteer Event at The Basilica of Saint Mary

Times: See schedule below

Location:  The Basilica of Saint Mary, 88 17th Street N

Community Impact: Volunteer Event  - Tickets

Join us for a community day of service. Volunteer to help pack hygiene kits for those in need. This is a great opportunity for families to volunteer together. Packing will take place following the 7:30, 9:30, and 11:30am Masses.

Sunday
Oct212018

October 21, 2018, Sunday - 2018 My Pit Bull is Family Canine Carnival at Modist Brewing

Time: 12 PM – 5 PM

Location: Modist Brewing Co., 505 North 3rd Street

2018 My Pit Bull is Family Canine Carnival

Join us for our 3rd Annual Canine Carnival in honor of all things dogs.

My Pit Bull is Family is a Minneapolis based non-profit organization with one mission - To end housing and insurance discrimination for all families with dogs. Through our work we are able to keep families together through providing the nation's largest rental database that accepts all dogs, assisting families through our Together At Home Fund, and through our many educational community events across the country. Join us in celebrating all things dog on October 21st at Modist Brewing Company. Humans and dogs of all ages are welcome at this event! 

For this year's event we invited some of our partners who also "lick discrimination":
4 Pits Sake Rescue - DogGoneInsurance - A New Leash Dog Training LLC - Magikal Faces Facepainting and Balloon Art - Val's Brew Treats LLC - Julius Rehabilitation & Integrative Veterinary Services - Matty's Heart & Soul Animal Rescue - Farmina Pet Food - Wag Swag - Best Friends Animal Society - Animal Intuition - Dazzle Ties - Save A Bull Rescue - Pet Wants Minneapolis - Melinda Weir - LegalShield Associate - State Farm - Nice Pitbull - Connie Hinton - Peace Love Local - Mallory & Co - Chuck and Dons 

Tasty Beer and Beverages by our host: Modist Brewing Company
Food Truck: Electric Noodle
Event Photographer: KME Photographer
Canine Carnival T. Shirt Artwork: Melinda Weir Design
Event DJ: DJ Puzzle Cutter
Magician: Kristoff the Magician

All proceeds from this event will cover our housing database costs, awareness campaigns and support our Together at Home Fund. The first 100 attendees at the event will receive a My Pit Bull is Family Pint Cup!

Dog Guidelines:

Dogs of all types and sizes are welcome as long as they are well behaved.
All dogs must be up to date on vaccinations. 
No flexiable leashes will be allowed in the event area. 
Owners must clean up after their dogs. 
Dog costumes are encouraged but not required.

Sunday
Oct212018

October 21, 2018, Sunday - Minneapolis Brewery Experience

Time: 2pm

Minneapolis Brewery Experience

Join Pedal Pub Twin Cities for our next Minneapolis brewery experience with entertainment provided by the The Theater of Public Policy! This 3-hour event will begin at Day Block Brewing Company and features 2-3 stops between FINNEGANSClockwerks Brewing, and Inbound BrewCo. A complimentary 10-ounce beer will be included at each brewery for every participant. 

For more info or to sign up visit: https://pedalpub.com/events/Must be 21+ and have valid ID.

Sunday
Oct212018

October 21, 2018, Sunday - The Gem Life By Layne Averill at Hewing Hotel

Time: 11am

Location: Hewing Hotel, 300 Washington Ave N

 

The Gem Life By Layne Averill

Join The Gem Life by Layne Averill taught by Emma Holcomb for an hour long yoga class guided to your breath. In the 60 minutes you will move and flow to curated music for the soul. Laughter is always welcomed in The Gem Life as you open up you heart and mind to the rhythm you release. Endorphins are bound to explode and boundaries will be tested as you step on your mat. You will walk away feeling lighter, joyful and connected to your beautiful body, mind and spirit.

Sunday
Oct212018

October 21, 2018, Sunday - Tales of the Falls, a Storytelling Tour at Mill City Museum

Times: 1:00pm

Location: Mill City Museum, 704 2nd Street South

Tales of the Falls

The story of the Minneapolis riverfront will come alive in this unique program led by master storyteller Richard Rousseau. Rousseau will spin three tales that weave the history of St. Anthony Falls with the expectations of the present in three different historic spaces within Mill City Museum. Between stories, participants will walk to the next location while learning about the Washburn A Mill, the home of Mill City Museum.

The tour includes about two blocks of moderately-paced walking.

Saturday
Oct202018

October 20, 2018, Saturday - Mill Ruins Park Volunteer Habitat Restoration with the National Park Service

Looking for something fun and rewarding to do on a Saturday morning? Consider joining a volunteer crew for habitat restoration activities with the National Park Service (NPS), in partnership with Mississippi Park Connection, in Mill Ruins Park.

Typical NPS Mill Ruins volunteer activities include invasive species removal, occasional planting, and caring for native species that have been planted by other volunteers.  

These drop-in volunteer events will take place at Mill Ruins Park from 9am-12pm. 

Sign in will be at 9 AM in front of the St. Anthony Falls Visitor Center. Gloves, tools, and instruction will be provided. Volunteers should bring a water bottle, sunscreen, sturdy shoes, and clothes that can get dirty. Chat with a ranger or NPS volunteer crew leader, play in the dirt, and feel good knowing that your efforts are helping to improve the national park in our backyard!

Questions? Contact Ranger Erin Steinhibel at erin_steinhibel@nps.gov. Come join an award-winning team of volunteers in their restoration adventures!

Can't make the date, but interested in volunteering? Please send an email to miss_volunteer@nps.gov to request our volunteer e-newsletter.

Saturday
Oct202018

October 20, 2018, Saturday - Ed Sheeran at US Bank Stadium

Time: 7pm

Location: US Bank Stadium

Ed Sheeran

*Tickets must be purchased online at ticketmaster.com for Ed Sheeran. Ticket sales will not be available at the U.S.Bank Stadium Ticket Office.

Multiple GRAMMY® Award-winning global superstar Ed Sheeran has announced details for his first-ever North American stadium tour, with a stop at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 20, 2018.

Saturday
Oct202018

October 20, 2018, Saturday - Diva Cage Match at Uppercut Boxing Gym

Time: 7 PM - 9 PM

Location: Uppercut Boxing Gym, 1324 Quincy Street NE

Diva Cage Match - Tickets

Let's get ready to rumble, opera-style!  Diva Cage Match is descending on the Twin Cities on October 20 as the perfect fusion of world-class opera and competitive sports.  Come to Uppercut Boxing Gym in Northeast Minneapolis to watch as six opera stars compete in a three-round, knockdown, drag out cage-fight to be crowned the ultimate Opera Diva Champion. Experience a sensational night of singing, featuring an unbelievable display of vocal fireworks by some of the top young operatic talent around the country. With three celebrity judges and a master of ceremonies, Diva Cage Match puts you in the front row for the sing off of the century.  

Saturday
Oct202018

October 20, 2018, Saturday - Dragons Zombies Skulls Run Minneapolis

Dragons Zombies Skulls Run Minneapolis

Explore this fantastic planet where beautiful mysterious 3D creatures collapse into a terrifying place filled with 4D mammoth gorgeous beasts! Be a part of the scenery after all its your world! Cosplay is all the rage at Dragons Zombies & Skulls and we welcome WILD, STRANGE, UNIQUE, CURIOUSLY costumed characters. The Dragon After Party is extreme featuring mesmerizing visual effects and stages of top music and cutting-edge production.

Race Dates:October 20,2018 
Race Time 6:00pm-10:00pm 

Dragons Zombies Skulls: TWIN Cities/Minneapolis
Contact Information: info@fantasyandfear.com

What you’ll receive:
5K or 4Mile Entry
A Dragons & Skulls T-shirt 

A choice of: A face kit. You must choose to either run as the UNDEAD (Zombie Bad Guy/Girl) helping the Night King or a StarGazer (Warrior Prince/Princess) with a face of Diamonds (Rhinestones).

Onsite activities for participants:
-Live Zombies 
-BlackLight, Neon and 3D/4D Areas with Visual Affects 
-Waves will be let off every 10 minutes from 6 pm - 9 pm.
We are a one of a kind race!

This is a 5K/5M option that includes 9 areas: 4 dragon and skull obstacles, 2 stargazing areas, 3 zombie infected chase areas and water stations. Registration and check-in for the event begins at 5:00pm. Event will begin at 6:00pm, with the finale closing around 10:30pm. There will be food trucks and a DJ to keep you entertained while you are waiting for the rest of the participants to finish the course.

For more information about the event and to register, visit our website at 
www.fantasyandfear.com.