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Franz Kafka’s Metamorphosis, a Frank Theatre Production at Open Eye Figure Theatre

April 10, 2010
By David de Young
Franz Kafka’s Metamorphosis, a Frank Theatre Production at Open Eye Figure Theatre

“Delightful” and “fun” aren’t the first two words that come to mind when one seeks to describe the literary legacy left by Franz Kafka.  But Frank Theatre’s narratively-faithful rendering of  the Bohemian writer’s 1915 novella The Metamorphosis — which opened Friday at Open Eye Figure Theater – is a snappy, impeccably-acted, funny, yet human...
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The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity at Mixed Blood Theatre

April 9, 2010
By Janet Preus
The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity at Mixed Blood Theatre

Mixed Blood may just have the most eclectic tastes of any theater I’ve reviewed in the Twin Cities, finding little gems that beautifully reflect their larger mission, while providing us with fine entertainment. With The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity they’ve launched a play about wrestlers that even I totally enjoyed. To explain. I...
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John Solomon of Communist Daughter

April 4, 2010
By David de Young
John Solomon of Communist Daughter

Though a sizable chunk of Twin Cities indie rock fans were packed into the sold-out Spoon show up the block at First Avenue Friday night, Communist Daughter didn’t have any trouble assembling an exceedingly healthy team of fans at The Fine Line to help them celebrate the release of their debut album, Soundtrack to...
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Podcast: Voltage Fashion Amplified 2010 Preview at Kings Wine Bar

April 4, 2010
By David de Young
Podcast: Voltage Fashion Amplified 2010 Preview at Kings Wine Bar

David de Young talks to Voltage Fashion Amplified Producer Anna Lee and band coordinator Charles Gehr about what’s in store for Voltage 2010.  This discussion includes an overview of both the fashion and music segments of this year’s Voltage event, which takes place Friday, April 16th at First Avenue in downtown Minneapolis. (Tickets are available...
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Safe as Houses, a Joking Envelope Production at Minneapolis Theater Garage

April 2, 2010
By John Olive
Safe as Houses, a Joking Envelope Production at Minneapolis Theater Garage

The house appears innocuous. It’s pleasant and airy, with a few books, an anemic plant, cheapo Venetian blinds, a couch, a table containing realtor’s photos and info sheets. But the offstage areas, the bone strewn basement, the viciously haunted breakfast nook (“It sucks the life right out of you”), the all-sharp-edges kitchen, the bloody mattresses in...
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Adam Levy of the Honeydogs at the Jennefit

March 28, 2010
By David de Young
Adam Levy of the Honeydogs at the Jennefit

Twin Cities bands and music fans came together at the Turf Club in St. Paul Friday night for the aptly titled “Jennefit” to help one of the Twin Cities best-loved photographers, Jenn Barnett, raise money to replace a broken camera. Barnett, in case you did not know, is responsible for the photos in all of...
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Eliza Blue CD Release with Aby Wolf at Cedar Cultural Center

March 26, 2010
By Jeff Gage
Eliza Blue CD Release with Aby Wolf at Cedar Cultural Center

In all likelihood, Eliza Blue is a far more complex, perhaps even troubled, individual than most of us will ever know. Perhaps she wrestles with some inner anxieties or unhappiness, perhaps she simply feels in a very deep manner. What is clear about Ms. Blue is that she is a gifted musician who makes beautiful music,...
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Spring of Freedom, Summer of Fear at Lowry Lab Theatre

March 25, 2010
By Janet Preus
Spring of Freedom, Summer of Fear at Lowry Lab Theatre

Table Salt Productions premiered the third new work in its first season, offering a personal look at a moment in the revolution which transformed Iran’s political picture in the early 1980’s. This was writer Ali Ravi’s first foray into dramatizing what was a partly fictionalized account of his own family’s experience. The family of...
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Photo set: Vampire Weekend at First Avenue

March 22, 2010
By Meredith Westin

Vampire Weekend descended on First Avenue for a sold -out show on Monday, March 22nd, 2010.  Meredith Westin was there and shot this lovely set of photos for HowWasTheShow. Here’s the setlist, via the Star Tribune: SETLIST White Sky Holiday Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa I Stand Corrected M79 Bryn California English Cousins Taxi Cab Run (Dedicated...
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Podcast: HowWasTheShow CD Reviews for March 2010 at Kings Wine Bar

March 22, 2010
By David de Young
Podcast: HowWasTheShow CD Reviews for March 2010 at Kings Wine Bar

Here’s the March, 2010 CD Review podcast from HowWasTheShow. David de Young reports in from Kings Wine Bar in South Minneapolis with 10 brand new tracks for you, some of which have not yet seen the light of day in album format. This podcast’s voice drops were recorded entirely using the iPhone Voice Memo feature. The...
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