May 2013
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Doomtree TONIGHT @ Roosevelt High School
JUST ANNOUNCED:
The Doomtree crew is performing at Roosevelt High School TONIGHT for only $5. If you don’t subscribe to their mailing list, that’s why you don’t know about this. BUT HOLY SHIT THIS IS NUTS.
$5 / All Ages / Doors at 6PM
Roosevelt High School 4029 28th Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55406
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BRAND NEW POLIÇA
Poliça just released a new track featuring Justin Vernon. I’m still processing it. What do you think??
- Alex
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LIFTED w/Big Cats, DJ Snuggles, Rapper Hooks @...
THIS SATURDAY
Whether or not you’re celebrating 4/20, this is just about the cheapest mainroom show you’ll get at First Ave with some of the best local rappers and DJs.
Big guns: Big Cats, DJ Snuggles
New kids: Psymun, Damacha
+ Rapper Hooks, The Sundance Kid
$5 / 18+ / 10PM
- Alex
March 2013
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The Only Thing Worth Doing Tonight
…duh, it’s THE WAKE BIRTHDAY SHOW. Y’know, the magazine run by none other than ALEX? This is about as close as it gets to a BAmpls sponsored show so you all better be there.
FEATURING:
- Greg Grease - France Camp - Blue Ruin - Wealthy Relative - Kick-ass T-shirts - A BUTTON MAKER!!!!! - The Coolest People You Will Ever Meet (Alex & Me) WHERE/WHEN/HOW MUCH:
The...
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Lewis Mundt & Cris Gibson — Chapbook Release
TONIGHT @ REPUBLIC
Lewis Mundt & Cristopher Gibson (aka Sharkhooks) are both releasing chapbooks long in the making. They’ll both be performing poetry that will blow your mind, and they’ve got a bunch of friends on the bill so you’ll get a lot of diversity—all of it fantastic.
Chapbooks $10 cash each
Other performers: Briana Zora Libby Thressa Johnson deM atlaS Hasani...
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Starfucker @ The Varsity
Everyone may be gone for spring break right now, but the few of us that are still here can be consoled by a good show at one of my personal favorite venues. Starfucker’s name might sound kind of douchey, but these guys are awesome. Check it:
Varsity Theater 1308 4th St SE
3/22. Doors at 8pm, Music at 9pm $13 advance/ $15 at the door. 18+
- Beth
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More Real? @ MIA's Third Thursday
This month’s Third Thursday party functions as the opening reception for the “More Real?” exhibition, open March 21 - June 9. The party also features:
- Free haircuts in the “More Real?” barber shop - Bubble Hockey (???) - Making Insta-Cameras - Curious happenings (???) throughout the museum by Andy DuCett - Music from Koo Koo Kanga Roo
Minneapolis Institute of...
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Andy Warhol in Minneapolis @ Aria
Aria is currently hosting an exhibition of over 50 paintings, photographs and prints by the famous Andy Warhol, including some works that were featured in his last Minneapolis show. Aria is one of the most beautiful spaces in Minneapolis, and if that weren’t enough, the show is FREE.
Now - March 23 at Aria, 105 North First Street. 10am - 6pm, All Ages, Free
- Beth
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The Wake Bday Show
The Wake student magazine at the U of M is celebrating their 11th birthday with a show at the Triple Rock on Friday, March 29th. The lineup hasn’t been announced, but their past shows have had Nice Purse, Crimes, Hot Freaks, Art School Girls, Umami, and Red Daughters—so you don’t want to miss this.
Friday, March 29th Triple Rock Social Club 18+ $5 Lineup coming SOON
RSVP...
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February 2013
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The Tangential presents: FUTURE CITIES release...
Who doesn’t love The Tangential?
Since the answer is no one (except people who are salty because they have similar blogs that aren’t doing nearly as well), you probably all know about their book and the release party for that book that is happening TONIGHT (2/27).
If you don’t, here are the basics: 7:30PM / $10 / 21+ $10 = entry + SUPER GOOD live music + DRINK TICKET +...
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Marijuana Deathsquads @ The Belmore/New Skyway...
TONIGHT
Time: “in the evening sometime”
Lineup: Marijuana Deathsquads Slapping Purses Tender Meat
The Belmore/New Skyway Lounge 25 N 4th Street Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401
Follow for more details: twitter.com/M_Deathsquads
-Alex
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Glam Doll Donuts' GRAND OPENING
There’s a new donut shop in town, AND THANK THE LAWD FOR THAT. Beth and I went into a deep depression for many weeks when the Donut Cooperative closed. Better than just a donut shop though, Glam Doll Donuts will be open super late (until 3am) on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights, AND they will have a photo booth in the store. BOOM.
(click the flyer for more info)
Glam Doll...
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Happy Valentine's Day!
See you at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts l8r?
#MIAhearts
- Beth & Alex
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OHMYWHAT. Just came across this old school City of Music episode. Bight Club at Isles Bun & Coffee (BAmpls’ favorite place everrr).
-Alex
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Retribution Gospel Choir LP release @ the Turf...
RGC
TONIGHT
Turf Club
LP Release
with Pony Trash and Southwire
9pm / 21+ / $12
January 2013
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TRANSMISSION @ The Varsity
Transmission is BOWIE themed tonight at the Varsity Theater. Hell yeah! The perfect excuse for Ziggy Stardust makeup when it’s not even Halloween.
Transmission is a dance night hosted by Jake Rudh featuring new wave, indie rock, Brit pop, garage, punk, synth, and pretty much anything else that’s good from the 80’s and 90’s. Yep, it’s the best dance music ever.
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Last call for a few winter activities...
Have you been to Winterskate in Rice Park yet? It’s in the middle of downtown St. Paul, it’s surrounded by trees with pretty lights, it’s FREE, and skate rentals are only $2. It’s open Monday - Wednesday 11am - 5pm, Thursday - Saturday 11am - 10pm and Sunday 11am - 9pm. It’s magical AND IT CLOSES FEBRUARY 3RD. So… get there.
Also, Ice Castles at the Mall of...
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VOTE 4 ALEX
Remember the Vita.mn Crush Contest that Alex wrote about last week? WELL HE IS A CONTESTANT. And he is obviously the hottest/smartest/most crush-worthy of the bunch, so vote for him!
- Beth
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Meta "HIP 2" Release Show @ The Fine Line
Do you like the rap musics? THEN GO TO THE FINE LINE TONIGHT.
Lineup: META (HIP 2 release show!) Mod Sun Greg Grease Illuminous 3 Mike the Martyr
8:30PM / 18+ / $9
Fine Line Music Cafe 318 First Avenue North Minneapolis, MN 55401
- Alex
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MIA x Paper Darts
Every third Thursday of the month, the MIA puts on a free event in collaboration with other organizations. This month, local Art + Lit mag Paper Darts is hosting the party - and it’s going to be awesome.
The featured activity is an interactive Choose Your Own Adventure Game (yes, like the books your read as a kid) that will lead you through the museum. The Theater of Public Policy will...
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Vaski presents SKYLINE @ Blarney (Dinkytown)
Vaski, the world-touring dubstep producer from right here in the Twin Cities, is playing a FREE show at Blarney in Dinkytown this Saturday. If there was ever a time to venture into the usually bro/sorority girl-heavy bar, it is this night. Blarney isn’t going to know what hit it.
Not into dubstep? Don’t worry, Vaski isn’t all about the wubwubwub and the opening DJs will bring...
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Vita.mn's Crush Contest
Yo. Vita.mn is having this Crush contest right now (formerly “Hotness”) that runs through Thursday, and you should enter you and your friends in it RIGHT MEOW.
“Who cares? Why should I?” says you and all of your hipster friends.
Because:
1. If you enter, you could win $800 in the form of $200 gift cards to Graves 601 Hotel, Masu Sushi & Robata, Mall of America, and...
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UPDATE: Caroline Smith leaves folk for r&b
I have a correction to make.
I wrote yesterday that Caroline Smith’s show at The Cedar would be a quiet night of indie folk music. I wasn’t alone in this assumption; judging by the crowd of young to middle-aged hipsters, we all thought we were in for a night of Caroline doing her usual singer-songwriter thing. You know, strumming multiple guitars, occasionally plucking the ukelele,...
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Caroline Smith and the Good Night Sleeps @ The...
Caroline Smith and the Good Night Sleeps are sweet and folky, perfect for a low-key show at the Cedar. But apparently it’s not that low-key, because they’re running out of tickets. There won’t be any available at the door, so if you want to go you’ll have to grab some online here.
All Ages, 7:30pm, $15, Thursday January 10 @ The Cedar, 416 Cedar Ave S
- Beth
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The Best Moments in Minneapolis of 2012
2012 was a great year to be in Minneapolis. A ton of music was played, a bunch of festivals, block parties, and movie screenings happened, and in general, great fun was had. It’s hard to pick “the best” moments of such an amazing year, but we tried, and each picked three of our favorite Minneapolis moments.
Beth’s Best Moments
- The Wake’s 10th Anniversary Show...
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Hot Freaks @ Kitty Cat Klub
Hot Freaks, one of our favorite Minneapolis bands, is playing the Kitty Cat Klub tonight FOR FREE. They are putting together an album that we’re crossing our fingers comes out soon, so check them out tonight and get a little preview. Bring your dancing shoes and leave the boots at home.
<a href=”http://hotfreaks.bandcamp.com/track/day-off”...
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Gramma's Boyfriend @ Icehouse
City of Music: Gramma’s Boyfriend perform “We R Ctrl” from MPLS.TV on Vimeo.
Gramma’s Boyfriend is Haley Bonar’s punk-y, electronic-y side project that pretty rarely performs anywhere so don’t miss this! Gramma’s Boyfriend is energetic and danceable - what more could you want for a Saturday night out?
Dear Data opens.
21+, $7, 11pm, 1/5/12 @...
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Pulp Fiction @ Uptown Theatre
Do you miss the old Quentin Tarantino? Did Django Unchained not do it for you? Don’t worry, you still have the chance to relive his classics on the big screen. Pulp Fiction is showing at midnight this Friday AND Saturday at the Uptown Theatre. So grab a Royale with cheese across the street and settle in for a night of wholesome entertainment.
Friday Jan. 4th & Sat. Jan 5th Midnight /...
