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Pleasure & Paint: Eric Inkala's Dreamworld Comes To Life
Submitted by Kate Iverson on Friday, August 8, 2008
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Overflow: A Pleasure Trip
Eric Inkala's no fool. After a good run of years of painting his coloristic, hazy-dazy, arabesque,
Little-Engine-that-Could-meets-Pacman murals (this guy is a tagger of the most whimsical sort) on walls around town,
Inkala's finally been hit by the legitimacy bug. That is, in the manner of graffiti artists gone
legit--like Keith Haring in the 1980s and, more recently, Barry McGee, whose work was a
highlight of the recent Carnegie International--Inkala's bringing his particular brand of graffiti
stylings indoors to show at The Gallery @ Fox Tax. (Note: Fox Tax is a tax and financial services
company that also has an art gallery.) Called "Overflow: A Pleasure Trip" and curated by Emma
Berg of mplsart.com, this is being billed as Inkala's first local solo gallery exhibition. How
exactly he manages the transition (from outdoors to in-; from renegade to law-abider) remains
to be seen, but press materials promise there will be "smoothly cut whales hanging from the
ceiling," "bulbous characters" flowing in and out of the background, "walking creations of his
recurring character," and the sum of these parts will form an "abstract diary that represents
everything from the day-to-day mundane to his travel experiences..." -Michael Fallon
Friday, 6pm-11pm, The Gallery at Fox Tax, 503 1st Avenue NE, Northeast Minneapolis, Free, Runs through Sept. 6th
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PERFORMANCE
Le Cirque Rouge 5 Year Anniversary
I am not usually a Burlesque fan, I suppose I'd call myself somewhat indifferent when it comes to it. Not for any particular
reason, mind you, it's just something that I am relatively "whatevs" to. However, when you factor in the ambiance of the totally
Parisian alley behind Nick & Eddie, and maybe a pre-show Spicy Steak (to die for) in the
restaurant, Burlesque suddenly sounds fantastically, decadently amazing. A likely event for
lovers, swarthy art-winos and mysterious, red lipstick wearing babes and gun molls on a warm,
starry night of the most seductive variety - with be-tasseled pasties of course! Le Cirque Rouge
has been performing their tawdry, funny and super sexy burlesque show all over the Twin Cities
and beyond for five whole years, so come on down to Loring Park to see what all the fuss is
about. Tonight is what dreams, memories, (and possibly nipple slips) are made of!
Friday, 10pm, Loring Alley behind Nick & Eddie, 1612 Harmon, Minneapolis, $6
FESTIVALS
Twin Cities Pan African Fest
Wear your dancing shoes to this vibrant festival spotlighting African music in the Twin Cities presented the Non-Profit
musician support organization D.E.M.O., (The Diverse Emerging Music Organization) and co-sponsored by The Rake! Friday
night will feature the "Hottest Afro-Caribbean Party of the Summer" at La Bodega Tapas Bar
with festive live African and Caribbean music starting at 10pm. Saturday's main event on the
Nomad World Pub's outdoor stage will feature Ghanaian rapper M.Anifest and KUT Dance with
an indoor after party to follow with a variety of reggae and hip-hop acts including local darling
Maria Isa. Sunday is a bit more chill with an evening film festival that will include three music
documentaries on the African hip hop scene, Fela Kuti, and Bob Marley.
Fri-Sun, Times and locations vary, Click HERE for complete schedule
FRINGE FESTIVAL
The Spaceman Chronicles
With their previous entries into the Minnesota Fringe all selling out by the end of their respective festivals, the Four Humors
troupe has become something of an August favorite in Minnesota theater. This will be their fourth year participating in the
Fringe, and the group is affiliated with three shows that will be playing around town through
August 10th. The Spaceman Chronicles is something they've been carrying in their pockets since
2006; they developed Mortem Capiendum earlier this year, and have been touring it at various
festivals throughout North America; and Shift was written in the two months leading up to this
summer's Minnesota Fringe. The assortment of plays represents a solid cross-section of what the
troupe has been producing since joining together, showcasing the talent that has prompted
critics to say they "offer up such wit and hilarity that audience members will be doubled over in
their seats" (Star Tribune). The Rake had a chat with three of the four artistic directors - Nick
Ryan, Jason Ballweber, and Brant Miller - to talk a bit about their recent work. Click HERE to
read the interview -Max Ross
Saturday 2:30pm, Sunday 5:30pm, Theatre de la Jeune Lune 105 1st Street North, Minneapolis
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