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FASHION WEEK Scrubbed into Fashion Backstage Sneak Peeks Interview with Chrisopher Straub Interview with Jake Thompson Ma Vie En Plastique Open House at Cliche Envision Artopia Glam Slam Week ZINQStyle Online Launch StevenBe Knitwear Runway Rockshow Lollycopter Loves EveryBODY Emma Berg & Kevin Kramp Voltage: Fashion Amplified The Elixery Official Launch Party Jagress Intimates Fashion Ball Scrubbed into Fashion Children’s Hospital Fashion Show Lucie Lu Trunk Show Styles for Smiles Bike Style at the Angry Catfish Of Venus and Gaia Counter Couture & George Moskal Bill Cunningham New York: Film Festival Premier Fashion Dance for Life ARENA Bikini Iconoclash Sol Inpirations
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LIZA MAZYCK RAH RILEY CREATIVE DIRECTOR
KRISTEN HOLTE CONTRIBUTORS
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April 16, 2011
7:00pm Doors Open 8:00pm Runway Show Rapson Hall 89 Church Street SE Minneapolis, MN 55455 General Admission Standing
$10 Student $15 Non-Student $25 General Seating Includes: swag bag ($50 value)
$50 VIP
Includes: a swag bag ($50 value) 1 free drink appetizers seating closest to stage
fashion and the medical fiield
A Project Runway styled competition with a unique partnership of
basic scrubs to create a couture garment and a reflective ready-to-wear garment. Designers will be judged by local celebrities of the fashion industry. All proceeds go to Smile Network International. Student designers from the U have taken
This Minnesota-based group travels the world to perform cleft lip/palate, and other reconstructive surgeries for underprivileged citizens (mostly children) in developing countries.
Christopher Straub, fashion designer and Project Runway Season 6 contestant, and Billie Beson , Interior Designer, host this collaborative event .
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Nick Ruffalo
Nick Ruffalo is a senior undergraduate at the University of Minnesota in the Apparel Design program. His work has been seen in several runway shows such as Distortion, The Affair, Hearts for Fashion, and (In)sight, as well as appearing in the 2009 Minnesota State Fair Fine Arts exhibit for surface design. Nick’s inspiration is drawn from nature and various cultural influences, including his internship in Africa where he was designing batik textiles for Global Mamas. His unique surface designs and textures make all of his pieces true works of art.
Kayla Styczinski
Kayla Styczinski is a freshman in the apparel design program at the University of Minnesota.Kayla grew up on a hobby farm in the small town of Colfax, WI. Since childhood, Kayla has immersed herself in any creative and artistic activity available to her including: sewing, knitting, crocheting, piano lessons, dance, and much more. It is through these activities that Kayla began to realize her passion for fashion. She began to sketch and found that she is inspired by everyday objects, old movies, family, flowers, and simplicity. Kayla hopes to graduate as an apparel design major and to continue doing what she loves.
Laura Henslin
Fashion is about the juxtaposition of ideas: how we live, how we feel, and what is happening. I’m inspired to create trendy garments that people would both empathize with while also being fun to wear. I tend to focus on delicate textures, structured lines, while incorporating a variety of fabrics and color palettes. My goals in the near future include traveling. I’m set on moving to Europe for an internship and moving back to the states to find a job in NYC. The MN fashion scene continues to improve and I would love to still be a part of it while I’m away.
Jennifer Voth
Two Septembers ago Jen moved from Oregon to Minneapolis to attend the University of Minnesota for clothing design. Aside from her full time schooling she designs and constructs leather jewelry for the local company Artist Built. Her garments for the Scrubbed into Fashion Show contain fitted bodices with full bubble skirts cinching in the natural waist. Her source of inspiration stems from anatomy of the human heart and anatomical models of the heart. Her couture design and ready to wear design reflect each other in their color scheme, silhouette, visual depth and contrast. Medical scrubs are apparent in her designs in her clever use of scrub pockets and pieced together segments of scrub fabric. Some of Jens jewelry designs can be seen in photos from the Voltage fashion show 2011 (occurred on April 15th) paired with clothing designer Sarah M. Holm.
Jen Krava
I am currently pursuing a masters degree in Landscape Architecture with a minor in Public Art, but have been sewing all of my life. I am founder of Article and Indie Undies, creating custom clothing and women’s panties. The design process and evolution of a creation fascinates me. Today’s designs are inspired by nurse hats of the 1900’s, the Caduceus, and the 2011 women’s fall color palette. My goal is to use shape and a splash of color to bring life to former scrubs.
Lucie Biros
I’m Lucie Biros. Creativity is my passion, and particularly clothing design. I am a sophomore in the Apparel Design program, and am having the time of my life. My designs in general are not as minimalistic as my pieces for this show: ordinarily I tend towards a rougher aesthetic. They were inspired by the intense absolutes of the medical profession, and within that field, the need for practical simplicity.
Turn the page for interviews with Christopher Straub & Jake Thompson!
Host CHRISTOPHER ofSTRAUB Project Runway Q. We loved you on Project Runway! Did you watch any fashion-based reality TV before appearing on the show? What about after? I am a HUGE fan of Project Runway! That’s why it’s such an honor to have been a part of it. I have missed a few episodes of season 8 but other than that I make a point of watching. Q. How did you get your start in fashion? What were you doing before the show? I made a living as an interior designer before the show. I preferred to work with fabrics and started doing a lot of fiber art and, naturally, it lead to fashion design. Q. What sets scrubbed into fashion apart from other shows you’ve been involved with? Scrubbed into Fashion is going to be a great show with a great cause. All of the competing designers have different points of view and that will make for a fantastic presentation. Q. Do you have any advice for aspiring designers, models, or fashion lovers in general? Fashion is an art form. Appreciate what it has to offer. Q. Has being from Minnesota influenced your experience in the fashion industry at all? I am inspired by nature and Minnesota is a great place to get inspired. Q. What has been your biggest challenge thus far? Greatest accomplishment? The biggest challenge is that it has been tough to get the attention from the New York fashion community. Still working on it. I have, recently, gotten attention from the retail store, Maurices, and will be designing pieces for their locations. Q. Describe your upcoming collection in three words Strong, Bold, Contemporary
Model Trainer JAKE THOMPSON
of Fashionasty.com
Q: The Name: What’s the story behind “Fashion Nasty” ?! How did you come up with it and what does it mean? “You can’t be fashion without being nasty.” While living in NYC, I’d hijack fashion parties and feel intoxicated by the arrogant stench permeating from fashion bitches. I didn’t want to fit into that world, so I created my own. The concept of “Fashionasty” hatched when I’d been photographed for street blogs, and bloggers would write mean comments. I thought, well I must be doing something right if people are talking about it. So I embraced all the things people normally reject, and that’s where the phoenix rose from the ashes, and I birthed my blog baby. ...people just need to stop ignoring the magical powers they possess, stop apologizing, and start strutting their stilettos to the beat of their own runway. I’m encouraging you to harness your inner “fashionasty.” This lifestyle is already alive in our hearts, people just need to stop ignoring the magical powers they possess, stop apologizing, and start strutting their stilettos to the beat of their own runway. It’s not about the clothes, it’s about self-love and living your life, for you.
Q: You’ve got Fashionasty, Street Meat, and FashionastyTV... What are each of your creative outlets about? How do they differ in terms of content or use? Fashionasty: If you’ve gotta hunger pain for a quick fashion fix, Fashionasty will fill you up, and never let you down. It’s your daily digital dear dia(rrhea)y digest. I’m commentating on - along with asking you to question with me - popular fashion trends that are being fed to us. My references come from Queer & 90s culture, because those two worlds influenced - and continue to influence - EVERYTHING, whether people like to admit it or not. I emphasize body positivity, community, and above all, humility. Trust me, as flattered as I am for Vita.mn dubbing me a Minneapolis “fashion maven,” no one is laughing harder than me, because I know I look like a clown sometimes. And on a totally singular level, if you’re just looking for some style sinspiration, or just a good laugh, you’ll want to bookmark it! StreetMeat: Keeping in line with Fashionasty’s mission of inclusivity, you might not got splashed across page six, but that doesn’t mean you’re any less of a badass. No matter what age, shape, or size, I’ll put you on my blog. It’s about making everyone feel special. FashionastyTV is the poorman’s version of Blue Fly closet confessions. My goal is to make mini-webisodes and expose your immaculate closet collection. Q: What advice do you have to offer to young fashionistas wanting to break into “the industry”? Don’t be intimated by fashion teams. They are nice, hard working, regular people. My papa always told me, “The day you think your shit doesn’t stink, I’ve failed as a parent.” So, I remind myself that
there is never a job too little or too big. You don’t always get to do the cool things at first, so that’s where your personal style and flair can shine. So smile, stick out, and be willing to work your butt off. The end result is worth it, I promise. Q: What was it like working on “Ugly Betty”?! Any especially ridiculous moments? Particular pieces from wardrobe that you wanted to steal? Pure MAGIC. On my first day, someone asked me how to use those fancy Keurig coffeemaker machines, and I turned around and it was Lindsay f**king Lohan. Another time, my co-worker and I were blasting “Save the Best for Last” in the hallway, and Vanessa Williams walks out of her dressing room. Totally busted! I looked at her out of fear for a split second, but then she chimed in and sang with us.
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There was this Patricia Fields gold feathered bollero coat with kaleidescope diamond buttons that sat on a hanger all season. During wrap, Pat was throwing it the trashcan, looked at me, and asked if I wanted it because it was something she said I’d wear. I died! Q: If you could give Minnesota girls (and guys!) ONE fashion tip, what would it be? Midwesterners are a special breed. We have the knowledge, resources and desire to be fierce. But we tend to be modest. If people are going to stare, make it worth their time. Don’t be a drag, just be a queen! Dress for YOU, be your own iconoclast.
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Counter Couture & George Moskal
The MNfashion Shows, presented by EMI Audio and MNfashion, are a collection of fashion shows featuring local designers who have developed their brand and are ready to show solo. Many of this spring’s designers are Voltage: Fashion Amplified veterans and have taken their business to the next level. George Moskal’s collection, is inspired by the ease and elegance of the French woman. He focuses less on collection themes and more on the silhouette and fabric in his design process. His designs evoke a timeless elegance, with luxurious fabrics and couture techniques. CounterCouture’s upcycled line fuses design, ecology, social responsibility, style and sense. The brand consists of a small creative collective of local talent including Angie Arner, Katrina Elliott and Allison Danzl. The spring collection draws on influences like children’s book character Eloise, a mischievous girl who grew up in the Plaza Hotel with an air of elegance but flair for the dramatic. The spring looks put a spin on classic essentials by incorporating various textures and contrasts.
ZINQStyle Online Launch April 9, 2011 - April 17, 2011 Online @ ZINQSTYLE.com
ZINQStyle.com features unique fashion and accessories for men and women alike. Some women’s brands include Missoni, Hale Bob, Petit Pois, and Rock and Republic apparel, along with Melie Bianco & Post handbags and Helen Wang & Cirello Designs Jewelry. Attend the ZINQStyle.com online launch party starting April 9th and receive 20% off all Hale Bob designs inluding a free pair of Hale Bob designer flip flops with any Hale Bob purchase (a $40 value, while supplies last).
StevenBe Knitwear Runway Rockshow StevenBe has been a designer for more than 30 years and retired eight years ago to open StevenBe: A Yarn Garage Workshop in Minneapolis.
April 14, 2011 7:30pm – 9:30pm StevenBe: A Yarn Garage Workshop 344 Chicago Ave Minneapolis, MN 55407 $30
Join StevenBe and Key North Boutique as they host a high fashion knit-wear and art-wear runway show featuring local designers, Ilze Bruvelis and Kristi Relopez and friends showcasing the hottest knit trends: infinity scarves, scarf hoods and chunky knits. Guests are encouraged to bring all of their materials to knit before, during and after the show! Wine and h’orderves will be served.
April 14, 2011 7:00pm – 10:00pm Runway Show: 7:00pm The Smitten Kitten 3010 Lyndale Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55408
Lollycopter Loves EveryBODY The Smitten Kitten presents LollycopterLoves EveryBODY, a runway show and retail event. Magic Marc hosts this very special evening as the retail environment of the multiple awardwinning adult sex toy retailer, Smitten Kitten, is transformed into a fashion and variety show. The show will unveil new up-cycled slip dresses and special occasion garments for spring and summer from local designer Joan Vorderbruggen’s eco-conscious clothing line, Lollycopter. The audience will be treated to live musical performances by Neva Rosina, Gretchen Seichrist, and drag performance by Ms. Sasha Rodgers. The runway will feature new looks presented by traditional, alternative, and plus-size models with hair by Nicolette Klenk and makeup by Nikkol Michaelis. Musical accompaniment provided by DJ Sara Jean. All Lollycopter designs are produced from vintage materials, exclusively turning forgotten vintage slips and lingerie into treasured works of sublimely, feminine wearable art, using lowimpact dyes and re-purposed trims and embellishments.
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Emma’s collection, Tragicomedy is inspirated by the brief ups and prolonged downs that filled the news headlines of 2010. The collection is filled with drama, confidence and wry humor. It is for a woman comfortable in her skin, who, at times, seeks out mischief. Emma’s collection can be found at Design Collective. Kevin’s collection will surround you with the intuitive organic of knitwear. Kevin is an emerging men’s knitwear designer recognized internationally for his sophisticated high-concept work, including innovative exploration of shape and beautiful use of colour, pattern, stitch technique, and luxury fiber.
April 14, 2011 7:00pm – 10:00pm Doors Open: 7:00pm Runway Show: 8:00pm 79 13th Avenue NE Minneapolis, MN 55413 $20 General Admission Standing $25 General Admission Seated $30 Two-day pass to both MNfashion Shows, General Admission Standing
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Voltage: Fashion Amplified April 15, 2011 7:00pm – 11:55pm Doors Open: 7:00pm Runway Show: 8:00pm After-Party: TBD First Avenue 701 First Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55403 $25
An MNfashion production now in its sixth installment, the Voltage runway rock show is the marquee event of Spring MNfashion Week each year. The show debuts local designer’s spring 2011 lines alongside a premier lineup of local bands. More than simply a runway rock show, Voltage: Fashion Amplified serves as a design incubator that helps designers make a business of their art. Hands-on Design Workshops, meetings with industry professionals from the Design Panel and with wholesale fabric reps help designers develop, source and create their spring lines.
The Elixery Official Launch Party
The Elixery is a local Minneapolis cosmetic house with a focus on handmade, artisan lipstick. The Elixery is PETA Certified as 100% Vegan and Cruelty-Free. Find a new favorite lipstick, sample some wine and treats, and groove to tunes spun by DJ Jill Riley of 89.3 The Current at this late-night MNfashion Week event. The Elixery is proud to be the Official Lipstick of Voltage: Fashion Amplified 2011. The launch party will be a few doors down from the Fashion Ball so you’ll be able to hit both events with ease!
April 16, 2011 9:00pm Doors Open 9:30 pm After-Party Jon Oulman Salon 331 13th Ave. NE Minneapolis, MN 55413 Free!
Fashion Ball 2011 April 16, 2011 7:00pm Doors Open 8:00pm Runway Show The Ritz Theater 345 13th Avenue NE MPLS, MN 55413 $35
Celebrating its 25th season, Ballet of the Dolls continues to push boundaries by creating challenging original works, operating education and outreach programs, and now by programming and managing the newly renovated Ritz Theater in Northeast Minneapolis. Proceeds from this event will go to furthering all of the Ballet of the Dolls’ programs. The Fashion Dolls’ second annual extravaganza captures fashion, dance and theater all in one night. This springtime bash features styles from local tastemakers Grethen House and Bluepeg, saucy, live dancing by the Dolls, a theatrical group of high fashion and high-level dance artists and dancers with couture designed and styled by Grant Whittaker. As you enter the theatre lobby, you are quickly immersed in a world of luxury, with signature cocktails and fabulous food. You’ll then be invited into the theatre where music and video immediately take you from your everyday world into a fantasy experience. Fashion and dance explode on the stage, creating a wild, otherworldly effect.
Jagress Intimates
Jagress Intimates, the sole provider of custom intimate apparel in the central United States, produces luxury intimate apparel for women who seek a personalized experience in accompaniment to high quality material, fit, and design. Join Jagress Intimates’ designer, Sarah White as she previews her Fall/Winter 2011 Couture Collection with a four-segment runway show. Guests who arrive when the door opens will catch a glimpse of the behind the scenes photo shoot featuring VISION models posing in a Bentley, courtesy of Twin Cities Luxury Auto. Complimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres will be offered prior to the runway show while DJ Soulwork entertains throughout the night.
April 16, 2011 8:00pm Doors Open | 8:45pm Runway Show |10:00pm After-Party Four Seasons Dance Studio 1637 Hennepin Avenue South (entrance in alley) Minneapolis, MN 55403 Cocktail attire, valet parking, 21+ event.
Children’s Hospital Association Benefit Fashion Show April 16, 2011 6:00pm Doors Open 7:00pm Runway Show FIVETWOSIX 526 Selby Avenue St. Paul, MN 55102 $35
A non-profit 501(c)3 volunteer organization that raises funds for Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota and is located in St. Paul, Minnesota. A fabulous evening of fashion, food and fun featuring Twin Cities designers: Seth Hardin, Maggie Dayton and Kelly Ver Duin as well as looks from Picky Girl, Karma, Flirt and Allee boutiques.
The MNfashion Shows Designer Trunk Show Meet The MNfashion Shows designers and mingle with other industry professionals. April 16, 2011 10:00am - 4:00pm MNfashion Studio 79 13th Avenue NE Mpls, MN 55413 Free!
Lucie Lu Trunk Show Bombshell is the Twin Cities’ only boutique catering exclusively to the woman with style and substance who wears sizes 14-24. Bombshell is thrilled to hold its first trunk show with designer Lucie Lu! Lucie Lu brings a fresh point of view to plus-size clothing: “The day is here. Fashion knows no size & cool is determined by individual style & confidence,” Lucie says. “It is my goal to drive my brand with style, rather than size. To make as many original pieces as I can, all the while striving for great fit and wearable looks.”
April 16, 2011 4:00pm Reception Bombshell 794 Grand Avenue St. Paul, MN 55105
Second Annual Jewelry Designer Spring Trunk Show April 16, 2011 Reception 12:00pm – 7:00pm Key North Boutique 515 1st Ave NE Mpls, MN 55413 Free!
Parc Boutique will host its second annual jewelry designer trunk show. Come meet with local jewelry designers, including M Bridget Designs, Camba Jewelry, Twilight Soaps and Gifts, Kim-Anh Tong Jewelry and KR Designs, and shop their new spring collections! Parc Boutique will be offering 20 percent off everything in the store during the event. Food catered by Solo by Bonicelli. Key North in Northeast Minneapolis carries casual, classic clothing, jewlery and accessories. Some brands include: Desigual, Emu, Elliott Lauren, Cino, Jill McGowan, A’nue Ligne, Mod-O-Doc, Weston Wear, Lilla P and XCVI. Each piece is purchased for quality and fair trade. Join Key North for a day of fashion, food, models, music and art! Key North Boutique hosts a trunk show from contemporary designer Yuvita, a European favorite and Chicago designer Cynthia Ashby’s collection, infinitely collectible. A receptional for local artist Marcia Cushmore will also take place from 4pm-6pm. European Fashion from Yuvita Trunk Show Parc Boutique 320 East Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN 55414
Minnesota Design Diaries April 17, 2011 4:00pm – 6:00pm Old Arizona 2821 Nicollet Ave Mpls, MN 55408 Free!
With help from designer Kerry Riley, the teens have leaned about the creative process that’s necessary to create their own fashion installation at the Old Arizona Theater, drawing on inspiration from sketches and oral history excerpts. Kerry Riley and her team are known for creating classic, tailored, professionally constructed clothing and leather accessories for both men and women. The label’s designs have been displayed in countless fashion events such as Diva MN and the Midwest’s premier fashion show, Voltage: Fashion Amplified every
year since it’s inception in 2004. Riley has also designed costumes for a number of Zorongo Flamenco productions, the Sandbox Theater, and currently teaches a weekly Fashion Class at Old Arizona. Old Arizona serves inner-city teenage girls who have an interest in the performing, media, and visual arts while also encouraging them to make positive life choices. This program was made possible by the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund through the vote of Minnesotans on November 4, 2008.
Styles for Smiles April 17, 2011 1:00pm – 4:00pm Doors Open: 1:00pm Runway Show: 2:00pm KOKOON Design Studio 2508 24th Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55406 FREE!
The MN Historical Society is partnering with the Old Arizona to bring you Minnesota Design Diaries, an exhibit showcasing work from teen girls currently enrolled at the Old Arizona. The exhibition will showcase sketches and garments from the girls’ designer mentors as well as their inspired creation.
Styles for Smiles will feature a runway show showcasing colorful spring couture by KOKOON & Local Motion Boutique, Wine, Hors d’oeuvres, an interactive photo booth with photography by Serah Sauser, music by DJ Fatty and mini-makeovers from Brett Dorrian Artistry Studios – all for FREE. It will also be a private shopping experience as KOKOON Design Studio becomes a modern pop-up boutique. Guests can view fresh spring looks on the lovely Ignite models and purchase them right then and there, along with the perfect jewelry pieces from local designers SBG Designs & m.bridget designs. And, you’ll go home with a goodie-stocked gift bag. It’s so much more fun than shopping at a mall and all for a great cause! A portion of all proceeds from clothing and jewelry sales will benefit Project Healthy Smile, a Minneapolis-based, non-profit working to bring oral health education and dental supplies to impoverished and underprivileged children globally.
Bike Style Social at The Angry Catfish
Angry Catfish Bicycles + Coffee Bar welcomes you to stop in for coffee, film, bikes and a peek at new spring cycling apparel and accessories from Rapha, Outlier, Chrome and Mission Workshop. Intelligentsia coffee will be complimentary, prepared one-cup-at-a-time by Angry Catfish’s own talented baristas. A Rapha Film Screening will commence at 5pm, followed by a stylish bike cruise to area pubs and eateries.
April 17, 2011 4:00pm – 7:00pm The Angry Catfish 4208 28th Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55406
of Venus & Gaia Spring Celebration Wrap up MNfashion Week with an evening of live music from Leah Tousignant and a presentation of the spring collection from of Venus & Gaia. You’ll enjoy a mix of pop and jazz music while viewing of Venus & Gaia’s spring collection featuring a variety of accessories including: belts, vests and decorative hats as well as lightweight hand-warmers and crocheted vests.
April 17, 2011 7:00pm – 10:00pm Doors Open: 7:00pm Overflow Espresso Café 2929 University Ave SE Minneapolis, MN 55414 $5.00
Fashion Dance for Life: Journey Through April 22, 2011 8:00pm – 11:30pm Doors Open: 8:00pm Runway Show: 9:00pm VIP: $80 Advance, $100 Door. Premiere Seating: $50 Advance, $65 Door. Standing Room: $20
Transporting you on an imaginative journey through the roaring 1920s, to the neon 1980s, to the pivotal present, this spring’s Fashion Dance for Life will be a feast for both eyes and ears as Eleve Productions brings you an incredible collaboration of local talent. Seasoned musicians, agile dancers, and beautiful models — all wearing the work of both established and upcoming designers will both enlighten and enthrall attendees with a retrospective look at some of the most robust eras of art and design. This unforgettable event will benefit the Hughes Foundation, a lifeline to the global HIV/AIDS community. With an explosion of talent, a touch of nostalgia and an underlying message of love and unity, you won’t want to miss this tremendously entertaining evening and black tie event.
Bill Cunningham New York Premiers @ MSP International Film Festival Film Festival with special guests from the Goldstein Museum of Design.
Bill Cunningham New York follows Schwinn-riding, blue workman’s jacket-wearing, octogenarian fashion photographer Bill Cunningham on his constant search for beauty, exceptionality, and new trends on one of the biggest catwalks of them all: the streets of New York City. His two weekly New York Times Style section columns, “On the Street” and “Evening Hours” reliably document the famous, the infamous, and the anonymous, all with the same flair and reApril 18, 2001 spect.
7:00pm – 11:00pm St. Anthony Main Theater 125 Main St. SE Minneapolis, MN 55414 $9 -$11
n this touching, humorous documentary, the cameras are turned to reveal a very rare sort of person whose contribution as a chronicler of society is pretty incalculable, and who asks for nothing in return for his work but the continued opportunity to seek beauty in the world. MSP International Film Festival runs April 14 – May 5.
ARENA Bikini Iconoclash So Long, Winter! Chase the chill away and join us in celebrating spring at the ARENA Bikini Iconclash.
Distressed denim, glitter, and tiny leather bikinis have never looked so good! The Grain Belt Studios will be transformed into a hip-retro lounge where Twin Cities VISION models and ARENA Dancers will heat up the runway in swimwear created by local designers to choreography by ARENA DancesArtistic Director, Mathew Janczewski. Creative cocktails, decadent Hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction, and hot beats will abound all in benefit of local nonprofit modern dance company, ARENA Dances.
April 23, 2011 8:00pm – 11:00pm Doors Open: 8:00pm Runway Show: 9:30pm Grain Belt Studios 77 13th Avenue NE Minneapolis, MN 55413 $45 General Admission $100 VIP.
Sol Inspirations Eco Fashion Gala & Benefit Sol Inspirations is Minnesota’s first fashion show representing top talent from our ecofashion community. Until now, eco-fashion designers have
relied on small independent fashion shows and booths at trade shows to promote themselves, branding eco-fashion as a niche product. Sol Inspirations will allow designers and eco-responsible businesses to showcase their products in a trendy and edgy fashion-forward event. Sol Inspirations will feature eco-friendly looks from local designers and boutiques as well as several nationally-known clothing brands.
April 23, 2011 7:00pm – 11:00pm The Depot 225 Third Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55401 $35 General Admission $75 VIP.
With a silent auction, green vendors, DJ, live music and an eco-fashion show, the event will be the first of its kind as a callto-action to get people thinking about how they can be green in their lives in a variety of ways including donating money for two fantastic causes while having a fabulous night out in Minneapolis! Proceeds will benefit the Minnesota Renewable Energy Society and will also be used to help rebuild Haiti.
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