FILM
Arranged
a tale of two Brooklyn teachers—Rochel, an Orthodox Jew, and Nasira, a
Syrian Muslim—both of whom are in the process of being set up in
arranged marriages. Somehow they manage to become close friends. By
setting the film in a public grade school and forcing these two
characters to endure the unquenchable curiosity of their young charges,
the directors, Diane Crespo and Stefan Schaefer, have created a film
that invites dialog without battering you over the head. This sweet
little movie is full of fascinating characters and plenty of fine
moments, especially those illuminating the painfully awkward steps
toward meeting the men with whom these women will spend the rest of
their lives. Watch to see that an arranged marriage has many of the
same pitfalls as today’s conventional courtships. This screening is
part of the Sabes Foundation Minneapolis Jewish Film Festival and will be followed by a luncheon with speakers Raleigh Kent and Jamila Kosobayasi. —Peter Schilling
Friday at 11:30 a.m., Sabes Jewish Community Center, 4330 S. Cedar Lake Road, St. Louis Park; 952-381-3400.
The Counterfeiters
is the exciting true story of Salomon Sorowitsch, who, in the years
before World War II, was the world’s greatest counterfeiter. Arrested
in Berlin, Sorowitsch is sent to the Sachsenhausen concentration
camp—as both Jew and habitual criminal he’s considered doubly
threatening. But the Germans find a use for Sorowitsch, putting him to
work on “Operation Bernhard,” the Nazi plan to counterfeit U.S. dollars
and the British pound, flood the market, and subsequently wreck the
Allies’ economies. The prisoners involved in the operation—an uneasy
mix of bankers, printers, and criminals—are given preferential
treatment over the other Jews. Nevertheless, their actions have
devastating consequences. As Sorowitsch, Karl Marcovicks is simply
brilliant: At once a charmer and a rogue, you can’t take your eyes off
him. —Peter Schilling
Opens Friday at the Edina Cinema, 3911 50th St. W., Edina, 651-649-4416.
Two Minnesota Films Featured in Women with Vision Film Festival
The Walker’s Women With Vision Film Festival kicks off this evening (7:30 p.m.) with Older than America, filmed on location in Cloquet, Minnesota. Director Georgina Lightning, producer Christine Walker and special guest actress Tantoo Cardinal will introduce this haunting tale about a woman whose visions reveal a Catholic priest’s sinister plot to silence her mother from speaking the truth about the atrocities that took place at her Native American boarding school. Then on Saturday (2 p.m.), Short Films, Program One includes Labyrinth, by IFP member Jila Nikplay.
Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m., Walker Art Center, 1750 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis; 612-375-7600; $8, members $6.
SHOPPING
Carlos Falchi Trunk Show
If you’re as much of a handbag and accessory fanatic as Melinda Jacobs — or maybe just a Carlos Falchi fan — then head over to Pumpz & Company at the Galleria in Edina today to meet the designer in person. Falchi, whose bags have been featured in Sex and the City, The Devil Wears Prada, and Lipstick Jungle, will be autographing vintage Falchi bags at the event, and guests can custom design the bag of their dreams.
Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Galeria, 69th and France, Edina.
MUSIC
Dervish
Kick off St. Paddy’s day a little early with the music of Dervish. For going on two decades, Dervish has brought traditional Irish music to the stage alongside such world-acclaimed musicians as James Brown, The Buena Vista Social Club, Oasis, Sting, REM, and Beck.
Friday at 8 p.m., The Cedar Cultural Center, 416 Cedar Ave. S., Minneapolis; 612-388-2674; $20.
Party with Designer Drugs
If electro-house is more your style, head to the Kitty Cat tonight for Hotel, their monthly dance night with DJ Jonathan Ackerman at the helm. This evening, Hotel welcomes ultra-hip Philadelphia electro party DJs Designer Drugs. Pulling from their classical music training, the duo creates club anthems with pop sensibilities.
Friday at 10 p.m., Kitty Cat Klub, 701 1st Ave. N., Minneapolis; 214-957-2148.
And on Sunday, be sure to catch Steve Earle, with special guest Allison Moorer, at First Avenue.
BOOKS & AUTHORS & MORE MUSIC
Perfect From Now On
John Sellers, author of Perfect From Now On: How Indie Rock Saved My Life, will host an event at the 7th Street Entry on Saturday, which features two Guided By Voices tribute bands: The Textbook Committee and The Girl Guides, and Minneapolis bands Cortez the Killer and The Cans.
Saturday at 8 p.m., 7th Street Entry, 701 First Ave. N., Minneapolis; 612-332-1775; $5.
BENEFIT & EVEN MORE MUSIC!
Club Diva
On Saturday International Market Square
will be transformed into the hottest new club in town — full of sexy
singles, hip urban professionals, and exotic devotees of the club
scene. CLUB DIVA, DIVA MN’s 17th annual fundraiser
for AIDS/HIV programs, benefits the nonprofit organization’s purposes
and needs.
Saturday from 5:30 p.m. to 2 a.m., International Market Square, 275 Market St., Minneapolis; 612-338-6250; tickets start at $40 and go as high as you like.
ART
John Ratzloff Turns His Lens on the Anishinabe
Friday and Saturday from noon to 5 p.m., Bockley Gallery, 2123 W. 21st St., Minneaplis; 612-377-4669.
WINE & DINE
Nantaimori
We’ve been hearing about naked sushi for the past month, and the time has finally come. On Saturday, Temple Restaurant will host a Nyotaimori/Nantaimori Event. That’s right — naked sushi. But don’t worry, you won’t have to take your clothes off (unless you want to, of course). Nyotaimori and Nantaimori are Japanese traditions of serving sashimi and sushi off of the body of a woman or a man. Sounds pretty good to me, however dubious. I just hope chef and owner Thom Pham cleans his serving platters as well as he cleans his vegetables.
Saturday at 7:30-10:30 p.m., Temple Restaurant and Shinto Lounge, 1201 Harmon Place, Minneapolis; 612-767-3770; $75 (includes sushi, sake, and champagne).
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