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May 2008 Online

May 2008 Online

FEATURES

Enter the World of Brian Andreas and the Story People

Enter the World of Brian Andreas and the Story People

A new kind of prose-poem-style story — slightly irreverent, deceptively wise, and impish at the core
by Emily Grosvenor

FICTION

Cherry on a Spoon

Cherry on a Spoon

Microscopic piece of sludge, pulsing embryo
by Gwen E. Kirby, photo by Lucius Clay
The Neglected Breast

The Neglected Breast

by David Dorlé, photo by Maria González

LETTERS & RED HANDED

Letter

In Defense of Tou Saiko Lee

by Chris DeLine, Culture Bully
Dance Is a Visceral, Powerful Voice

Letter

Dance Is a Visceral, Powerful Voice

Off-Leash Area responds to accusations of racism from the author of their latest production, Border Crossing.
by Paul Herwig, on behalf of the artistic directors of Off-Leash Area, Minneapolis
Sauced Again

Letter

Sauced Again

Why does Papa's Pizza and Pasta keep getting overlooked?
by Mick Brogan, Minneapolis
Don't Take Bags from Anyone

Letter

Don't Take Bags from Anyone

Disheartened by plastic
by Maria Jette, MN

Letter

Standing Ovation

by Bill Levin, Minneapolis

THE RAKISH ANGLE

Living the Dream

Higher Power

Living the Dream

Gentle world athlete Craig Martinson is blessed by the Dalai Lama for his volunteer work.
by Craig Wood
Mikenastics: 50 Years and Tumbling

DAY IN, DAY OUT

Mikenastics: 50 Years and Tumbling

That's a ten right there.
by Brian Voerding
Franco-American Relations, Indeed

ARRIVALS & DEPARTURES

Franco-American Relations, Indeed

French Ambassador Monsieur Pierre Vimont visits the Alliance Française in Minneapolis.
by Jill Schoepf, illustrations by Jill Schoepf

STRAIGHT TALK

Meet Local Filmmaker Jon Springer

Meet Local Filmmaker Jon Springer

Springer's new film, The Hagstone Demon, screens at the Riverview on Thursday, May 8.
by Erik McClanahan, photo courtesy of Cricket Films

SO LITTLE TIME...

Angie Stone

MUSIC

Angie Stone

Epic, Jun 14, 2008 at 9 pm
by Britt Robson
Return To Forever

MUSIC

Return To Forever

Orpheum Theater ($59.50-$379), Jun 19, 2008 at 7:30 pm
by Britt Robson
The Witch from Down Under

MUSIC

The Witch from Down Under

The Cedar, May 28, 2008 at 7:30 pm
by Tatiana Porras
Lizz Wright

MUSIC

Lizz Wright

Varsity Theater, Jun 01, 2008 at 8 pm
by Britt Robson
Gordon Johnson GJ4 CD Release Party

MUSIC

Gordon Johnson GJ4 CD Release Party

Dakota Jazz Club and Restaurant, May 25, 2008 at 7 pm
by Britt Robson
The Rape of Europa

FILM

The Rape of Europa

Edina Cinema, May 30, 2008 through Jun 05, 2008
by Cristina Córdova
Special 40th Anniversary of 2001: A Space Odyssey

FILM

Special 40th Anniversary of 2001: A Space Odyssey

Heights Theatre, May 09, 2008 through May 15, 2008
by Hannah Simpson
There Is Music in Northfield Women Poets’ Anthology, Penchant

BOOKS

There Is Music in Northfield Women Poets’ Anthology, Penchant

"An uncontrollable urge to write, reveal, chant aloud..." May 09, 2008
by Tracy Rittmueller

RAKE APPEAL

Why My Novel Is Set in Minneapolis

Sweet Spot

Why My Novel Is Set in Minneapolis

Let me not to the marriage of true minds admit impediments — but simply set it in the snow.
by Stephen Evans

GRAY MATTERS

I Have Fun Everywhere I Go

BOOKS

I Have Fun Everywhere I Go

The perfect summer reading companion for anyone who would rather lace their weed with the Ramones than with the Byrds
by J.A. del Rosario
The Films of Carlos Reygadas

FILM

The Films of Carlos Reygadas

A good spectator goes to the cinema to live, not to forget.
by Erik McClanahan