THEATER
Caviar on Credit
Caviar on Credit, directed by Marcela Lorca (The Secret Fall of Constance Wilde),
casts 14 players in the comedic mystery of swindler Walter Jackson
Junior. A case of masked identity and repeat suckers, the actors take
turns playing the protagonists, lending a Bourne Identity
feel
to it all. Perhaps the most impressive aspect of the show, which was
written by the cast itself, is the physicality: Each member has equal
billing in dance numbers, most of which are cleverly choreographed, not
campy, borrowing moves from eras long (and not so long) ago. With a
heavy film noir influence, Caviar on Credit has fun playing
with time period (jaunty fedoras, but also cell phones). Keep an eye on
Laura Esposito who plays (among other characters) the
spiritually-wandering Feta Karakas. A master of Cheri Oteri-like
cuteness and facial contortion, Esposito doesn't disappoint, even when
focus is meant to be elsewhere on stage. Runs through August 3rd. -Jill Yablonski
SPECIAL TICKET OFFER: The Guthrie is offering Rake Readers a special 2-for-1 ticket deal on performances of Caviar on Credit tonight at 7:30pm, Saturday at 1pm, and Sunday at 1pm. Call the Guthrie Box Office at 612-377-2224 and quote price code "HR".
7:30pm, Guthrie Theater, Dowling Studio, 818 2nd Street N., Downtown Minneapolis
DISCUSSION
Solutions for the Other 90%
If you missed last year's Solutions event, which was pretty amazing, here's your chance to educated yourself on the latest ideas in sustainable design in the realms of water, energy, education, health
care, and
transportation shortages. Billed as an evening of "short, rapid fire,
media-rich presentations" by a number of innovators
in their fields, this presentation will bring to light thoughtful
solutions to many problems that affect 90% of the worlds population. In
conjunction with the Walker's exhibit Design for the Other 90% and curated by bright minds Troy Gallas and Colin Kloecker, Solutions will make you think twice and may even have you changing the way you use our resources. Not to mention, it's Target Free Thursdays
at the Walker so admission to the museum is free, and if you stick
around after the presentation, free food, drinks and music will abound.
All in all, the perfect "solution" to an otherwise bland Thursday
evening at home. 7pm, Walker Art Center Cinema, 1750 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, Free (Tickets available in the Bazinet Lobby starting at 6pm)
PERFORMANCE
Raven's Manor
A haunted mansion on the Louisiana bayou plagued for 200 years. A girl in search of love, knowing that she is cursed to lose it. Three malevolent spirits who will do anything to make sure that no one in the
house marries for love. The legends of New Orleans have inspired the
Circus Juventas to create Raven’s Manor,
a Cirque du Soliel-style
production that will have audiences on the edge of their seat. A young
girl wants to marry, but her family was cursed many years ago;
any girl who marries for love will lose her groom to the house.
Determined to break the curse, the girl calls on all the spirits of the
house in a thrilling event to banish the evil. Incorporating thrilling
new acts, including a wall trampoline, the
production will also feature the talents of Peter Ostroushko,
continuing his collaboration with Circus Juventas, and local actor Ansa
Akyea. -Andrew NewmanJuly 31st-August 17th, Showtimes vary, Circus Juventas Big Top, 1270 Montreal, St. Paul, $20 Adults, $15 Children, $25 VIP, Click HERE to order tickets online.
beautiful at the Capitol
9 Nights of Music
activity! 
though by the looks
of them seems to mean the opposite. A fiery electro-rock quintet of
vampiric fashion plates, CSS quickly gained notoriety in the first wave
of the hipper-than-thou 
night hosted by hot babe 
to have my eardrums blown out with some thrashy
crust-core in a basement. However, that doesn't mean I can't appreciate
the beauty of classical music, especially when matched with the
ambiance and acoustics of Orchestra Hall. My mother was one of those
people who considered arts and culture the most important part of a
child's education thankfully, so the appreciation of it all and a
wistful nostaligia for the sound of the Orchestra tuning up will
probably always be ingrained in me. The Minnesota Orchestra's 
recorded in 1982-1983. Why here, why now you ask? Well, Hüsker Dü
recently lost a dear friend, J.C., and as tribute they've released this little
gem. A pretty epic memorial if you ask me! You'll also get to rub elbows with 
the Broadway stage and make a ton of movies? I didn't know that either. Well,
despite my obvious lack of knowledge when it comes to Minneapolis noteables, I
still know a cool event when I see one. Tonight you'll see clips of Marion's
work - and not just the ones of her making 
the SSCA delivers a charming visual
exploration that will delight art appreciators of all ages. Over a dozen artists
lent their creativity to this imaginative project that features
clever interpertation of Caroll's original vision. Wander through a maze of
giant Alice-inspired props created by the artists and learn a bit of the history
behind this well-loved tome. Want to make an evening of it? Whether you're with
the fam or a date, reasonable (and nearby) eatery 
featuring Pop Vomit's installation entitled "Operation: Vomit Boy," but they'll also have new 
tonight for an evening of sultry sounds all in the name of a good cause. Pianist, vocalist and composer 
Eastwood impression
He's variously proclaimed himself a libertarian and voted for Ralph
Nader for President (after supporting Bob Dole in 1996), aligned
himself with PETA and NORML, and was the first to bring Ann Coulter
into the limelight via his Politically Incorrect show-which became a
victim of our post 9/11 hysteria when Maher was vilified and PI
cancelled when he said lobbing cruise missiles from 2000 miles away was
more cowardly than flying airplanes into the World Trade Center. That's
Maher, for better and (occasionally) for worse a fearless slayer of
shibboleths of all persuasions, at once a notorious skirt-chaser who
was a regular at the Playboy Mansion, a staunch supporter of gay
marriage and an unremitting critic of the Catholic Church for looking
the other way while pedophilia was taking place within the clergy.
Along with Jon Stewart and a few others, he's in the vanguard of a
current wave of social commentary that is simultaneously hilarious and
astute, as anyone who checks out Real Time with Bill Maher on HBO
already knows. He's also extremely topical, so expect a few zingers on
the stories in this week's newspapers-and perhaps a few words about his
friend and mentor, the late George Carlin. - Britt Robson
people watching along 13th Avenue this afternoon as bikers,
weirdos, and carnival folk show off their brawn, bikes, and
bizarreness. Register your own bike at 3pm, or simply watch the
ever-popular bike judging event, where tricked out 
jam to the upbeat to the 
