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2013 Stories by Jessica Armbruster

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  Mayor Chris Coleman declares Friday, April 19 as Wits Day in St. Paul

  published Apr 11, 2013

  Now in its fourth year, MPR's Wits series has invited standup comedians, actors, musicians, and other big personalities to partake in a low-key evening featuring casual (and often tangential) talks, ... More >>

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  Watch (formerly local) standup Pete Lee on Letterman

  published Apr 11, 2013

  "I feel like some comics, or any type of artist, really, think that you have to be a tortured soul or something in order to be a great," Pete Lee explained in an interview last year with City Pages... More >>

• Aziz Ansari

  published April 2, 2013

  On Parks and Recreation Aziz Ansari plays Tom Haverford, a clueless but well-intentioned entrepreneur with an endless supply of bad... More >>

• Deviant Art: Dispelling Myths V

  published April 2, 2013

  Although dogs are said to be man's best friend, some breeds are more likely to be regarded as a menace and potential danger to owners and society... More >>

• Regis Dialogue: Noah Baumbach

  published April 2, 2013

  There are plenty of indie filmmakers whose "personal visions" translate to little more than the existential ponderings of privileged solipsists.... More >>

• National Public Health Week Film Festival

  published April 2, 2013

  Now in its ninth year, the U of M's National Public Health Week Film Festival returns with five nights of special screenings, lectures, and... More >>

• The Women in Crisis Film Series: The Landlady

  published April 2, 2013

  For the past couple of years, the Women in Crisis Film Series has nobly screened craptastic films that had previously been banished to $1 VHS bins... More >>

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  Envision: Artopia: Win tickets!

  published Apr 08, 2013

  This Saturday marks the return of Envision: Artopia, a fab party hosted by the Graves 601 Hotel featuring runway fashions from top local designers and boutiques. During the evening, guests will be ab... More >>

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  Best of Dressing Room: April 1-5, 2013

  published Apr 05, 2013

  Folks in the Twin Cities are always up to something exciting. Here's some of Dressing Room's top stories this week:-- The future looks bright for these MCAD students who created some really cool art f... More >>

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  Bikes, beer, dogs, dysentery: Freeloader Friday

  published Apr 05, 2013

  It's a big weekend here in the Twin Cities, and there's lots of big free things to do. Come check out our list and plan your weekend without wrecking your wallet.FRIDAY:Brewers' Craft (Altered Esthet... More >>

• The Mess of It: Crows, Crosses, and Detritus

  published March 6, 2013

  Homewood Studios' latest show features work from Neal Cuthbert, a local artist who has been creating pieces for decades. The exhibition title,... More >>

• Erin Sayer:Everything All Together

  published March 6, 2013

  It has been an eventful three years for Cult Status Gallery. The space has hosted a slew of fun exhibitions, including an art party that offered... More >>

• Half Wild

  published March 6, 2013

  To say that the relationship between man and animal is a complex one would be an understatement. Urban developments have had a great impact on... More >>

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  Roger Ebert dead at 70

  published Apr 04, 2013

  For many decades, Roger Ebert's reviews influenced what movies people saw in the theater. His career included 46 years at the Chicago Sun-Times and 31 years on TV, including At the Movies with Gene Si... More >>

• North Star Roller Girls

  published January 2, 2013

  Despite rumors from ancient Mayans that the apocalypse was set to end everything last month, the world still turns, and the North Star Roller... More >>

• The Big Wow Family Variety Show

  published March 27, 2013

  This Saturday, families suffering from cabin fever can get out and have fun at this special event at the Minnesota History Center. This month's... More >>

• Minneapolis Bicycle Coalition Joy Ride Series: Bikes and Brewvies

  published March 27, 2013

  What's one of the best signs of spring in the Twin Cities? When 30 Days of Biking events begin to pop up around town. Saturday afternoon marks the... More >>

• Straight Trippin'

  published February 27, 2013

  You might find yourself doing a double-take at Altered Esthetics' latest group show, "Straight Trippin'." Here, 35 artists will be examining... More >>

• Men of Distinction: Knob Creek Rye

  published March 27, 2013

  This Thursday, Men of Distinction returns for a posh — and free — evening of manly indulgences. Head on up to the 27th floor of the... More >>

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  Twin Cities Pride Fest launches 'I have pride' project

  published Apr 01, 2013

  Pride Fest weekend doesn't start up until June 29. However, event organizers are kicking things off early today by asking folks to participate in their "I have pride" video project. Folks intereste... More >>

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  Best of Dressing Room: March 25-29, 2013

  published Mar 29, 2013

  Folks in the Twin Cities are always up to something exciting. Here's some of Dressing Room's top stories this week:-- Want to be a reality TV starr Big Brother is hosting auditions for its 16th cycle ... More >>

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  Richard Hell, 30 Days of Biking: Freeloader Friday

  published Mar 29, 2013

  This edition of Freeloader Friday features two fun bike rides in celebration of 30 Days of Biking. Also this weekend is an all black attire dance party, a CD-release show for Southwire, a reading fro... More >>

• Rock N Jock Film Expo

  published March 20, 2013

  This Sunday, from morning to night, New Hope Cinema Grill is all about music and sports films. During the day the venue will be screening a... More >>

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  The Coen brothers adapt Fargo for TV

  published Mar 28, 2013

  With award-winning flicks like No Country for Old Men and O Brother, Where Art Thour under their belts, the Coen brothers are considered to be masters of the big screen. Their latest project, however,... More >>

• Andy Warhol at Christie's

  published March 13, 2013

  This Saturday, Aria will be going back in time for its show and sale featuring the work of iconoclastic pop artist Andy Warhol. On display will be... More >>