ART
Jeff Hettwer

With the untimely passing of Jeff Hettwer [1], the world instantly became a little less beautiful. A vibrant and talented artist, Jeff was tragically killed [2] in a car accident just over three weeks ago, and even as someone who knew him only slightly, I can say without hesitation that his bright shine will be missed by friends, family, and the art community as a whole. Jeff Hettwer was a passionate artist [3] who was always happy to show and talk about his work with friends and strangers alike, and his studio in the Northrup King Building [4] was constantly bursting with color and personality. It's really no wonder that a memorial art show, at the Walker Art Center no less, has been organized in his honor tonight. Come take in the amazing work of this prolific local artist who left us way too soon.

6pm-11pm, Walker Art Center Skyline Room [5], 1750 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis

FILM
Bicycle Film Festival

The eighth annual event celebrating all things pedal-powered promises to be more than just your average film festival. The 2008 Minneapolis Bicycle Film Festival [8], running July 9 - 12, features music, films and, yes, maybe even a little biking. The festival, just one of many being held around the world this summer, kicks off July 9 at 8 p.m. with a Bikes Rock party at the 7th Street Entry [9]. The screenings begin on July 10 with a showing of the beloved 1979 sports classic *Breaking Away*. Screenings will be held at the Riverview Theater, Macphail Center for Music, the Theatre de la Jeune Lune and other venues. Valet bicycle [10] parking will be provided! - Andrew Newman

July 9th-12th, Various times and locations click HERE [11] for full schedule


MUSIC
Reloaded Wednesdays

This new weekly music night at the Turf Club pays homage to the good old days, namely the long-dead and sorely missed Groove Garden series Freeloaded Wednesdays, which ruled The Front back in the late nineties. Reloaded Wednesdays, [12] aptly lead by long time scene staple Sean ‘Twinkie Jiggles' McPherson of Heiruspecs [13], focuses on hip-hop, r&b, and jazz, with a promise of "no fucking rock music", according to their Myspace page. Tonight's edition will feature the cool, cool tunes of Burning City Skyline, Aaron Rice, Tarlton, and resident record-spinner DJ Anton. Want to make an evening of it? Hit up greasy but tasty neighborhood spots such as The Best Steakhouse or Checkerboard Pizza - all within a block of the Turf.

9pm, Turf Club [14], 1601 University Avenue, St.Paul, $4