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DANCE
Alma Flamenco

Compañia Flamenco José Porcel presents a graceful and flashy evening of flamenco dance at the Northrop Auditorium tonight! See this rarely performed program which incudes a wide range of flamenco styles and selections featuring a "taranto (a sensual duet of intertwinement) and a rondena (a colorful women's section of light, harmony and rhythm), to the farruca and solea, joyous group works of choreographic complexity." You'll also be treated to José Porcel himself performing two enrapturing solo dances, the seguirilla and an improvised alegrias, where he proves his fancy footwork is as dramatically engaging as his personal stage presence. Stick around after the show for a meet and greet with the performers and a chance to pick the brain of the Northrop's new director, Ben Johnson.

7:30pm, Northrop Auditorium, 84 Church Street SE, Dinkytown, $31-$55

ART
The Sixth Minnesota National Print Biennial

Minneapolis is quickly becoming one of the top printmaking capitols in the country, with such nationally respected collectives as Burlesque of North America, Aesthetic Apparatus, Squad 19 and many more making their mark (or ink splatters) in galleries, on album covers and on rock show posters far and wide. However, the carefully curated Sixth Minnesota National Print Biennial, opening today at the Katherine E. Nash Gallery investigates the fringe of the print world, inviting artists that use a variety of techniques from traditional etching to abstract works, portraits, photographic, 3-D, and even a Xerox installation. Ninety works from 56 artists have been selected for this exhibition, so you'll have no shortage of eye candy to hold your attention. Tonight is a good time to check out the show quietly, but if you'd prefer a more social environment you can always wait for the opening reception this coming Friday from 6pm-8:30pm. Runs through November 6th.

Tues-Sat, 11am-7pm, Katherine E. Nash Gallery, 405 21st Avenue S, Free


READINGS
Talking Volumes with Richard Russo

Visit the Fitzgerald Theater tonight and hear Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Richard Russo along with NPR's Kerri Miller for the Talking Volumes series. Russo experienced big screen fame when his book Nobody's Fool was made into a film starring the dreamy Paul Newman. His latest book, Bridge of Sighs, is a blue-collar, small-town account that takes place in the Northeast. The characters populating this small town are where the true story lies. Russo states, "Bridge of Sighs is a book about somebody who stays and somebody who leaves." Hear him elaborate on the choices his characters make, which may just resonate with your life's ups and downs, too. -Jill Yablonski

7pm, Fitzgerald Theater, 10 E. Exchange Street, St. Paul, $20, Discounted tickets available to MPR members