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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 Newman

July 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.