[sws_yellow_box box_size=”100″]Leslie Jordan in Say Cheese! [/sws_yellow_box]

Get ready once again MINNESOTA! He’s baaack! Arriving at St. Paul’s Camp Bar for a 3-show limited engagement, Leslie Jordan returns to Twin Cities territory with his latest show, “Say Cheese, My Life In Front of the Camera,” one man show. In this new work, Jordan, the Emmy-winning actor, shares hilarious stories of his exploits in Hollywood.

With hundreds of television shows, films, and commercials to his credit, Leslie Jordan is a familiar face on the entertainment scene. He was seen in the Oscar- and Screen Actors Guild-Award winning film The Help. In 2006, he won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for his portrayal of “Beverley Leslie” on Will and Grace. He has also appeared on Privileged, Ugly Betty, Boston Legal, and Reba. In addition to his supporting role in The Help, audiences may recognize Jordan from his creation of “Brother Boy” in the cinematic cult classic Sordid Lives.

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Date: February 25 – 28, 2015. Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday at 7:30 pm
Location: The Cabaret at Camp Bar, 490 North Robert Street, Saint Paul
Admission: General Admission: $29.50 – $39.50, VIP Reserved Table Seating: $39.50 – $44.50
For more information, visit Camp Bar[/sws_blue_box]

[sws_yellow_box box_size=”100″]HIR: Written by Taylor Mac, Directed by Niegel Smith [/sws_yellow_box]

Obie Award winning drag icon, queer performance artist, and playwright, Taylor Mac has penned a hilarious and unsettling comedy that is a deconstructed family drama put through a commedia wringer in a style he coins Absurd Realism. It is simultaneously a farcical and disarming satire, a discourse on power, and a blistering critique of “troglodyte fascist hetero-normative” culture.
Isaac returns home from picking up the dismembered remains of his fellow soldiers in Afghanistan, only to find that his home has likewise been blown asunder. His house is a mess, his formerly macho father has suffered a stroke, his mother (played by Sally Wingert, Star Tribune 2013 Artist of the Year) runs the disintegrating household with tyrannical glee, and his sister is now his transgender sibling, intent on subverting traditional gender-centric paradigms and linguistic forms–replacing him and her with the play’s eponymous pronoun ‘hir’.

Admission:
There are two ways to see a mainstage performance: 1) Through Radical Hospitality, admission is FREE on a first come/first served basis starting two hours before every show! 2) Advanced reservations are available online or by phone for $20 per person.

Panel Discussions and Special Events:

Thursday, Feb 26 — Preview
Friday, Feb 27 — Opening Night, Reception following performance
Saturday, Feb 28 — Latino Advisory Countil VIP Night
Sunday, March 1 — Salon: A New World Functioning in an Old World Structures
Friday, March 6 — Pre-Show Member Event
Saturday, March 7— Access Night (ASL Interpreted and Audio Described) and Salon: What is the Role of Advocates in Social Justice Work?
Thursday, March 12 —Salon: LGBTTSQQIAA- Confused about Acronyms and Pronouns? Get Your Questions Answered.
“There are no longer two genders. No longer simply a Y and X chromosome but an alphabet of genders. They call it the LGBTTSQQIAA community. Or what I call the gender of Lugubuttsqueeah.” – Paige, Hir
Saturday, March 14 — Salon: The Casualty of Change
“As much as I welcome the ever-approaching progressive landscape, Hir is my attempt at considering the casualty of change. We progressives are quickly (not quick enough for some) breaking the old-world order; the difficult question of the play is, what responsibility do we have to the ruined pieces?” – Taylor Mac

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Date: February 27–March 22, 2015, Wednesdays – Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2:00pm
Location: Mixed Blood Theater, 1501 S 4th St, Minneapolis
Admission: See above
For more information, visit Mixed Blood Theater[/sws_blue_box]

[sws_yellow_box box_size=”100″]Beekman Boys in Minneapolis! Feb 26 AND Feb 27! [/sws_yellow_box]

When Josh Kilmer-Purcell (advertising executive and author) and his partner Brent Ridge (physician and former Vice President of Healthy Living for Martha Stewart Omnimedia) purchased the historic Beekman 1802 Farm in 2007, they had no idea that it would launch one of the “fastest growing lifestyle brands in the country”.

After taking in a neighboring farmer and his herd of beloved dairy goats, Ridge and Kilmer-Purcell began producing soaps and cheese. As other neighbors taught them how to farm, Ridge and Kilmer-Purcell shared their city-honed skills-starting a website and Mercantile.
A television network launched a reality show about their effort- The Fabulous Beekman Boys (now airing on Cooking Channel)- which spread the Beekman message of hard work, living seasonally, and neighborly sharing around the globe. The men began working with several other local farmers and artisans to market their goods, and the entire village came together to host seasonal festivals, which are now attended by thousands of visitors from around the globe.

A television network launched a reality show about their effort- The Fabulous Beekman Boys (now airing on Cooking Channel)- which spread the Beekman message of hard work, living seasonally, and neighborly sharing around the globe.

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Date: Thursday, February 26 and Friday, February 27 at the Lifestyle Stage
Location: Minneapolis Home and Garden Show
Admission: $12
For more information, visit Minneapolis Home and Garden Show[/sws_blue_box]

[sws_yellow_box box_size=”100″]Joy Veh’s FAVORITE THINGS [/sws_yellow_box]

I’m giving away my FAVORITE THINGS to you.

You read that right. Come to my show and leave with something MAGICAL, INSPIRATIONAL or RECREATIONAL.

You have two months to free up your calendar, so reserve the space now. I’ll be sure to let you know when you can buy tickets.

Joy Veh, a self-proclaimed matchmaker and mensch, is back to dish about all things love. Join Joy for an unforgettable evening of matchmaking, merriment and laughter. Joy’s interactive show will leave you verklempt! Grab a glass of Manischewitz and learn about the “Joy” of relationships.

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Date: Saturday, February 28 at 10:00pm
Location: Bryant Lake Bowl & Theater, 810 W Lake St, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55408
Admission: $13/$11 in advance
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[sws_yellow_box box_size=”100″] Quatrefoil Library Used GLBT Book Sale [/sws_yellow_box]

Thousands of used GLBT books will be for sale at very low prices. There will also be used DVDs, including GMEs, for sale. Come browse the books and check out the new library! For more details visit: https://www.qlibrary.org/events/

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Date: Saturday, February 28 at 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: Quatrefoil Library, 1220 E Lake St, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55407
Admission: Free
For more information, visit Facebook[/sws_blue_box]

[sws_yellow_box box_size=”100″]March Queer Book Club! [/sws_yellow_box]

It’s time for another exciting book club! It’s basically spring as far as I am concerned, so let’s talk about growing. Like growing plants. Growing baby animals. Growing up.

Our next book is How To Grow Up: A Memoir by Michelle Tea.

The reviews for this book have been really positive so I am looking forward to reading it!

No copies at Boneshaker yet, but they have been ordered and will arrive next week! I’ll let you know once they arrive. Remember, you get a 20% discount when you buy your copy there!

As usual, let’s try and have a hangout session at Seward Cafe (they can give us happy hour prices) after the meeting!

[sws_blue_box box_size=”100″] Details
Date: Monday, March 2 at 6:00pm
Location: Boneshaker Books, 2002 23rd Ave S, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404
Admission: Free
For more information, visit Facebook[/sws_blue_box]