Muffins:
I cannot tell you how refreshing it was just the other night, to sit with Saloon manager, Tim Belfanz along with Designer and Producer, Mark Durkop of The Event Dynamic. The purpose of the meeting was to flesh out the details of The Big Top! The event is happening on Saturday November 12, 2011 at The Saloon located at 830 Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis.
W
ell Muffins it is here! Pride weekend 2011 for Minnesota!
While some have opted to get as far away from the chaos that is about to descend upon our fair state – oh wait… did I say FAIR? – never mind that is another post… others are bracing themselves for self-induced sleeplessness and mayhem! … Continue Reading
For those of you who have been in a zone of your own you may want to listen up. Last night at the St. Anthony Main theater the world premiere of Genderf*kation aired. The film is perhaps one of the most important independents of our time. Why is this? The topic is current, relevant and newsworthy. More importantly it is a well produced piece directed my Minneapolis’ own Chris Durant. … Continue Reading
On Thursday June 9,2011 The Minnesota AIDS Project hosted an event at Open Book in Minneapolis, MN. The event debuted a short film project and follow up panel presentation aimed at increasing public awareness around the importance of continued funding to persons living with HIV and AIDS. … Continue Reading
While many of us are enjoying the first BBQ and outdoor celebrations of friends and family, others are busy making ready for the upcoming season of alfresco lingering. I was out for a drive with friends yesterday and we decided to swing by the historic riverfront development known as St. Anthony Main. We were delighted to see the door ajar at the new location of Wilde Roast Cafe. The new location will be opening its doors early in June of this year and will no doubt delight patrons both new and old. While most of America was heading back to the grill for seconds, there was substantial effort put forth to open new doors to the river for a summer of fun. Owners of the Wilde Roast Cafe, Tom and Dean are busily readying themselves for foot traffic generated by the many summer events held at the historic and popular riverfront destination. The new location will be able to accommodate the masses as they grow the business from the current 2300 square feet to almost triple that. The new 6300 square feet will boast a gelato bar with iced delights made right there in the shop. They will also have a design your own burger bar and eventually a full liquor license. The new space allows the business to host events and meetings for up to 40 with full A
V support. Beyond that they are now adjacent many additional venues available for staging larger events.
Some of what is familiar to the regulars will still be available with expanded offerings to entice the soon to be new devotees. As I received my very impromptu and gracious but rare sneak peek I was delighted by the attention to detail. All of the architectural and design details that made the original space charming and homey have traveled down the road to the riverfront expansion. One detail is not yet ready to disclose but will absolutely be instantly recognized as the charming detail that welcomes all to come for a visit and stay for awhile.
I am pleased to see one of my favorite businesses thrive and find a perfect new location capable of accommodating their growing family of fans. Best of luck on a wonderful new location for the Wilde Roast Cafe!
Muffins:
Memorial Day weekend is always full of interesting and fun opportunities. This year is no exception. I am featuring one item and one on the horizon item this week. Why? I am hoping you all have plenty of plans with family and friends already in the schedule. If you don’t already have plans the best advice I can offer is to get out and go for a walk. The Twin Cities is a wonderful place (year round) especially in the spring and summer. It is Memorial Day weekend so the farmer’s markets are open, the bike trails are busy and the sidewalk cafes are in full swing. Sometimes it is best to just venture forth without a specific plan and see what crosses your path. … Continue Reading
Muffins: Although summer has not yet descended, apparently there is enough buzz about the much anticipated ascension that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has decided to help us prepare. In the event that you are not “chosen” to rapture on Saturday – here are my picks for the best things to do with yourself. … Continue Reading
Muffins:
This is the time of year where everybody gets busy. Between the graduation parties,the outdoor events and concerts, the weddings and the trips you may find it hard to take time for yourself. Don’t fret! You don’t need to take it ALL in (as much as you may wish to). That’s where the Weekend Preview Plus comes in. I am trying to help get the word out on a few select opportunities so you do not need to be overwhelmed with the plethera of choices brought daily by Facebook and other social media sources. If you are an organizer and you wish to have your event featured on TheColu.mn drop me a line at Style@thecolu.mn!
Here’s this weeks line up.
Twin Cities Pride and The Art Institutes International Minnesota are pleased to announce that the work of 11 local artisans will be featured in the 2011 Twin Cities Pride Art Exhibition to be held May 7-June 10 at The Art Institutes International Minnesota located at 15 S 9th Street in downtown Minneapolis. Hours for the gallery are 8 AM-5 PM seven days a week. The exhibition is free and open to the public.
The exhibition is dedicated to supporting and showcasing the work of visual artists from across the region. Artists to be featured in the exhibition have created works in a variety of media including painting, photography, collage and illustration. Artist Kurt Hippauf, a BEST IN SHOW winner from the 2010 Twin Cities Pride Exhibition, will have additional pieces of artwork featured in the Gourmet Gallery restaurant at The Art Institutes International Minnesota located directly across from the Art Gallery. Artists featured in the 2011 Twin Cities Pride Exhibition include:
Rakhi Singh Bisen
Marc DeBauch
Amina Harper
Kurt Hippauf
Kay Hughes
Chase Lindberger
Drake McDougall
Jeffrey Morrison
George Roedler
Timothy Sylte
John Vasiliou
Red Ribbon Ride Fundraiser
9PM
MPLS Eagle
515 WASHINGTON AVE S
Minneapolis, MN
A Fundraiser for The MN RED RIBBON RIDE.
A fundraiser for two riders, Brent Fourre,, and Tom Kerby. We are both trying to raise $1500.00, So we are asking for your help. Our event is a beer bust from 9pm to 12 midnite,.. $10.00 suggested donation. the ride is a 4day event to raise awareness and support for people in MN, living wih HIV/AIDS. If you want to mak a donation, to either of us and cannot make it, www.REDRIBBONRIDE.ORG
THANK YOU!
KICK UP YOUR HEELS!!!!! A kick off event/show!!
8PM
Annex Theatre-Nick & Eddie-Alley Entrance!!
1612 Harmon Pl 612-486-5800 Entrance Through Back ALLEY!!!!
Minneapolis, MN
The Minneapolis Burlesque & Cabaret Social Club!
invites you to
Come KICK UP YOUR HEELS!!! at this Kick-off Event!!!!
This is an event to kick off:
…-Our new performance space!!
-Golden GRRRLS! A Drag history celebration and fundraiser for
The Aliveness Project!!
-AND New AFTER-BAR DRAG BREAKFAST!!!
Hosted by Polly and the Hot Buttered Crackers!!!
Brother Circle of Minneapolis – AIDS Walk Cookout
Sunday, May 15 · 11:00am – 2:00pm
Minnehaha Park, Minneapolis, MN (4801 Minnehaha Ave – Smpls )
This year, we are going to take the BCM party to the walk. Join us for food, fellowship and feedback this coming Sunday morning/afternoon The New Brother Circle of Minneapolis (BCM612) V.2.0 –Shouts to everyone that turned out for the last BCM on Easter Sunday. We had a great turnout and hope we can get a bigger one this Sunday. As discussed at our last BCM612 meeting, we are now once a month, breaking out into the community to share space with other agencies and programs in which GLBT men of all races are comfortable and congregate. What better place to do this than the AIDS Walk!
Punk Rock Bowling
9:30
Memory Lanes & Flashback Cafe
2520 26th Ave South
Hey fellas and ladies 
Looking for something to do on a Monday night? Want to hangout with some cool guys, throw some balls and listen to some good music, while bathing in the ambient glow of black lights and disco balls?
Then join PrideAlive on Monday night May 16th 2011 at Memory Lanes for Punk Rock Bowling!(it’s only $5!!!) And we will see who bowls a “Gentleman’s 40″
Uptown: the Musical
Intermedia Arts, Uptown Minneapolis
2822 Lyndale Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN
Vegans and hipsters and baristas…oh my!
Box Wine Theatre presents “Uptown: the Musical” by Adam Sharp and Bethany Simmons with music by John McConville.
Join us for a musical journey through Uptown as the locals fight to save that thing that makes them “Uptowners!”
Cast:
Kyler Chase, Andi Cheney, Sarah Frazier, Oliver Sharp, Cody Stewart, Jon Michael Stiff, and Milo Weil.
Live Band:
Anthony Bloch, John McConville, Jason Mclean, and Chad Sclavi.
PERFORMANCE @7:00 // THU 5/19
PERFORMANCE @7:00 // FRI 5/20
PERFORMANCE @7:00 // SAT 5/21
PERFORMANCE @3:30 // SUN 5/22 (pay what you can)
PERFORMANCE @7:00 // THU 5/26
PERFORMANCE @7:00 // FRI 5/27
PERFORMANCE @7:00 // SAT 5/28
PERFORMANCE @3:30 // SUN 5/29 (pay what you can)
Tickets: $10-$15 sliding scale
**Discount with Fringe button, student ID, or if you bike or take public transportation to the performance.**
Drag for Fun: A Fundraiser for Greg Glass
Friday, May 20 at 10:00pm - May 21 at 1:00am
The Bolt Underground
515 Washington Ave
As many of you know, Greg, one of Minneapolis’s best bartenders, has recently undergone heart surgery.
To show him support and love, a few wonderful friends and drag performers will be gathering for a fundraiser for him to help offset some of the medical expenses he’s incurred.
It looks to be a fun night of impromptu fun and song with all donations and tips raised going to Greg.
And you won’t believe it! Special Guest Emcee: Tinea!
If you’re a performer, and would like to do a number, please let me know.
Also, there will be an auction of one of Greg’s most prized possessions, considered by many to be an institution of The Eagle since he started working there in 1998: Greg’s Overalls!
Come and join in the fun in the Underground!
TGIFrybread* Presents: Minwaajimo (She/he is Telling a Good Story)
5PM
The Loft
1011 Washington Avenue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Please join the TGIFrybread Native Writers’ Group for Minwaajimo, its first public reading, on Saturday, May 21, from 5 to 8 p.m.
The evening’s program includes:
• 15 talented writers reading from their stories, poems, and other writings
• An intermission with food and beverages provided
…• A Q&A session: an opportunity to learn more about the readers and their
writings
This event is free and open to the public and will take place at the Loft in the Target Performance Hall located on the second floor of
Open Book, 1011 Washington Avenue
South in Minneapolis.
For more information please contact Ardie Medina at amedina@loft.org or 612-215-2582.
*TGIFrybread is a Loft-sponsored Open Writing Group. For information on other Loft-sponsored writing groups and other Loft events, please visit the Loft’s website at www.loft.org.
Muffins, I do apologize for having dropped the ball for the past several weeks. Between illness and injury I have had a bit of a rough go of it. I am back on the treadmill with you and bringing you my best picks of upcoming events. I am grateful that the weather does seem to finally be improving somewhat so get out and enjoy! … Continue Reading
CityPages released its “Best of the Twin Cities” list last week and several of Minnesota’s LGBT institutions made the cut.
Best place to people watch: Brass Rail
“The place recently underwent a renovation in an effort to class itself up a little. That effort was more or less successful, so now the stable of regulars is salted with after-work skyway types, disoriented tourists looking for a pre-theater drink, and of course the folks who are coming early to guarantee a seat for the Wednesday-through-Sunday go-go boys. It’s a friendly mix, and never boring.” … Continue Reading
Here’s what you may have missed this week in LGBT: Anti-Gay Marriage Amendment The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis touted the $650,000 it gave to support the anti-gay marriage amendment, promising that none of it came from funds earmarked by parishioners. The Uptake notes that the Catholic Church is …
Members of Minnesota’s Jewish community come out strong against the anti-gay marriage amendment, Anti-gay marriage amendment Bet Shalom Congregation is organizing to oppose the anti-gay marriage amendment: “This Sunday, from 2:00 -4:00 pm, Bet Shalom Congregation in Minnetonka will be holding an informative and engaging forum on the anti-family Minnesota …
Here’s what’s happening around the state this week: Rep. Karen Clark says she introduced the bill to repeal the anti-gay marriage amendment because she’s heard from legislators who have had second thoughts about their vote for the amendment last spring. [Politics in Minnesota] Minnesotans United, the coalition opposing the amendment, …
Last week’s election of Susan Allen to the Minnesota House of Representatives means that the LGBT community in Minnesota will have another voice at the Capitol. Allen won the seat that was vacated by Jeff Hayden who won a special election to the Minnesota Senate. She will join LGBT-identified legislators …
The teachers union at Minnesota’s largest school district voted on Monday night to oppose the “controversial topics policy,” a policy put forward to replace the district’s “neutrality policy” that limits discussions of LGBT issues in the district’s schools. The new controversial topics policy is confusing, teachers say, and could continue …
The Progressive Catholic Voice has the goods: It is my expectation that all the priests and deacons in this Archdiocese will support this venture and cooperate with us in the important efforts that lie ahead. The gravity of this struggle, and the radical consequences of inaction propels me to place …
The Duluth City Council became the first city to pass a resolution opposing a proposed amendment to the state constitution that would ban same-sex couples from marrying that will be on the ballot in 2012. The council passed the resolution on Monday by a vote of 6 to 2 with …
Marcus Bachmann, Michele Bachmann’s husband and the owner of a counseling business accused of peddling discredited “pray the gay away” therapies, told the New York Times over the weekend that like First Lady Michelle Obama’s cause celebre of fighting obesity, he too would champion an issue in the White House: …
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