In this collaborative presentation, the Walker Art Center will feature Eero Saarinen's furnishings and residences as well as his designs for churches and academic and corporate campuses, while the MIA will present his designs for airports, memorials, and embassies, as well as his early work within the context of its modernist design collection.
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From Sportswear to Streetwear: American Innovation will feature garments from the Goldstein’s own collection.  This will include designer and brands such as Ralph Lauren, Hermes, Gucci, Valentino, Lilly Pulitzer, Juicy Couture and Converse. The exhibition will also show the migration of specialty fabrics such as quik-dri and stretch, and styles such as golf shirts, ski pants, equestrian-wear, and athletic shoes into non-sport casual dress. An opening reception will be held August 15.
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To kick off an exciting Fall 2008 season, Highpoint will present HIGHPOINT EDITIONS: Recent Publications, a show of recently completed works from its professional printshop. Visitors to the exhibition will view prints by Santiago Cucullu, Rob Fischer, Adam Helms, Lisa Nankivil, and Jessica Rankin, all created in collaboration with Highpoint Editions.
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Los Angeles based artist Plasticgod took to drawing the minute he picked up a pencil at two years of age. A graduate of Art Center College of Design in Pasadena his works are found in the collections of an extensive list of celebrities including Madonna, Michael Jackson and Hugh Hefner. His work is featured on the walls of MTV Real World: Hollywood and he recently completed a limited edition poster for Linkin Park.

Dubbed “The 21st Century Warhol” his popular “Heads” collection is his personal twist on celebrity caricatures, the collection is comprised of over 700 pop and political icons. A selection of these works will be exhibited in Minneatures. Lego figurines inspire the style of these quirky figure pai
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Fit for a Queen: Nobel Gowns of H.M. Queen Silvia of Sweden, American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Ave, Minneapolis. ON loan from the Royal Collections of Sweden, eighteen of Queen Silvia’s Nobel gowns from 1976-2006 will be on display. The gowns were all commissioned for the queen, who worked closely on the design of each with prominent designers like Christian Dior, Nina Ricci, and others. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 12–4 p.m., Wednesday 12–8 p.m., Sunday 1–5 p.m. $6, $5 seniors, $4 children. For more information call 612-871-4907 or visit AmericanSwedishInst.org.
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The Nina Bliese Gallery premiers a unique collection of wood sculptures from the new publication New Masters of Wood Turning: Expanding the Boundaries of Wood Art throughout the summer months. Twenty-eight international artists’ works will be exhibited exclusively in the Minneapolis gallery along with launching the groundbreaking book on visionaries of new wood sculpture. The Exhibit dates are June 16 through September 26, 2008. More than 50 pieces of sculptural wood will be available at the gallery and include works by artists Binh Pho (Vietnam), Marilyn Campbell (Canada) and Peter Hromek (Germany). Special group tours can be arranged to learn more about how turning has evolved into a contemporary form of personal expression. New Masters of Woodturning creates a range of tec
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This conversation with Nancy Ann Coyne, Vickie Benson and Ben Heywood will explore the creative forces that led to the construction of the Speaking of Home project. Nancy Ann Coyne is a photographer and public artist. Since 1984, she has lived and worked in the US, Europe, Israel, and the Republic of Georgia as a photographer, consultant, and independent scholar. Vickie Benson is Program Director for the Arts at the McKnight Foundation. Ben Heywood is excecutive director of the Soap Factory, an exhibition space located in the National Purity Soap Company building in Minneapolis that showcases risk-taking visual art by new and emerging artists.
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I-35W Bridge: Before and After, Hennepin County Medical Center, 730 S. 8th St., Minneapolis. Inspire Arts opens a new exhibit to commemorate the first anniversary of the I-35W Bridge collapse in 2007.  “I-35 W Bridge: Before and After” by artist Tom Lane, presents thirteen compelling, large format photographs of the bridge before and after the collapse, as well current construction of the new bridge.  Open daily 8 a.m.–6 p.m. through October 3. FREE. For more information visit hcmc.org.
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The circus comes to The Children’s Theatre Company (CTC) stage for the first time ever with the September world premiere musical of MADELINE AND THE GYPSIES, a spectacle of daring physical feats by Circus Juventas, compelling new music by composer Michael Koerner, and the rousing adventures of the fearless Madeline. The musical, created in collaboration with Circus Juventas, begins previews Tuesday, September 16, with opening night Friday, September 19. The show plays through October 26 on the UnitedHealth Group Stage.
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A Life in the Theatre, which premiered at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago in February 1977, is one of American playwright David Mamet’s astonishing early successes. The New York Times wrote, “Though the work has serious undertones, it is, first of all, a comedy - and Mr. Mamet’s language glistens. His writing is a cross between the elegant and the vernacular, an ironic combination that is uniquely his own.” The play, which has been performed regularly around the world, gives audiences a witty, touching and authentic backstage look into the making of actors and the making of plays.
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Mary Lingen graduated from Augsburg College with a B.A. in Studio Artin 1981 and she has been making art ever since. Lingen’s focus haslong been the landscape, particularly scenes of dense forests and lushvegetations. With a background in classical piano, the artist likens herprocess of painting to that of composing music. Each artwork possessesits own harmonies and rhythms that develop during its creation. Just astrees and plants in a forest grow with and around one another to createa unique space, the shapes and strokes in Lingen’s oil paintings worktogether to construct a new vision each time.
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The dualities that Korean artist JinMan Jo embraces in life he strivesto bring to life in his art.  His large-scale sculptures are at oncesleek and raw, refined and rugged. The stone, steel, and wood forms alsoembody psychological dichotomies—they reference hope and sorrow,harmony and suffering. In this regard the artwork, as process andproduct, serves as metaphors for larger human issues. For the artist theraw materials represent the strength that is crucial to withstanding theforces of nature and culture. “These materials have theirlimitations," says Jo, "but then, so do you and I. In my workingprocess, I experience both the conflict and the dignity inherent to thehuman condition.”Jin
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Mayim Rabim Reconstructionist Congregation, founded in 1992, is affiliated with the Jewish Reconstructionist Federation. We are an urban Jewish community that comprises people of diverse ages, abilities, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, and financial resources. It is our mission to create and sustain spaces that enhance the practice of Judaism in the contemporary world; to that end, we are a house of prayer, of study, and tikkun olam (the repair of the world). As Reconstructionists, we view Judaism as an evolving religious civilization and claim a shared heritage with all Jews. Schedule of High Holiday Services – 5769/2008 Saturday, September 20, 2008: Community Selichot services, Beth Shalom Congregation. Monday, September 29, 2008: Erev Rosh Hashana services, 6:00-7:15
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Help design and build a 100 square foot mosaic mural for the exterior wall at the Southwest Senior Center. All ages are welcome to participate. Events take place at Volunteers of America of MN’s Southwest Senior Center at 3612 Bryant Avenue S. Call Mary Ann at 822-3194 for more information. Sat – 9/6 10 am Visioning Workshop – Your chance to help shape the theme and images of the mural. Mon – 9/8 6 pm Visioning Workshop Mon - 9/15 6 pm “Mosaic Volunteer Assistant” training workshop Mon –9/22 6pm Mural Workshop – help build the mural Sat – 9/27 10 am Mural Workshop – help build the mural
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The Page Education Foundation’s Doggie Jog-Walk is an exciting pet-friendly event supporting the Foundation's efforts in increasing postsecondary education participation among youth of color in Minnesota. Runners and walkers of all-levels can look forward to a noncompetitive race with the Founders of the Foundation, great giveaways, extrordinary raffle prizes and more!
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