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April / 2005 / Volume19 / Issue8

On Campus

Nationally recognized writer and lecturer on bisexuality, Robyn Ochs, will speak at the St. Paul Campus, Founders Hall Auditorium. Her presentation, “Beyond Binaries: Living a Both/And Identity in an Either/Or World” starts at 8 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. A reception will follow. For more information, contact Anne Phibbs, GLBT student services director at 651-793-1544 or anne.phibbs@metrostate.edu.

The theme for the April brown bag reading is “rain.” Bring a poem or a brief piece of prose that, in your mind, has a connection to rain. Or, just bring yourself and relax during a half hour of listening pleasure. The reading will be held from noon–12:30 p.m. in the St. Paul Room in New Main on the St. Paul Campus. All are welcome, no reservations are required. For more information, contact Donna Blacker at donna.blacker@metrostate.edu.

On The Town

The 43rd Annual Carquest World of Wheels is one of Minnesota’s largest indoor automotive events. This art-on-wheels extravaganza features dozens of one-of-a-kind traveling world-renowned show cars, locally owned and custom-built, show-quality trucks, street rods, custom cycles, restored vehicles, celebrity-autograph sessions, the newest in garage decoration and accessories, clothing, toys and more! The event will be held at the Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 2nd Ave. S., Mpls. Tickets are $12 for adults and $5 for children under 5. Hours are 3–10 p.m. on Friday, 11 a.m.–10 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m.–7 p.m. on Sunday. Call 952-278-3140 or email jmarie@nemerfieger.com for more information.

Calling all “CSI” fans, mystery buffs and readers of true crime. Forensics expert Suzanne Weston-Kirkegaard from the Hennepin County Crime Lab will discuss how evidence is analyzed, identified and interpreted in the process of solving crimes. Witness a live reconstruction of an actual crime scene. For mature audiences only. The discussion will be held from 1–2:30 p.m. at the Penn Lake Library, 8800 Penn Ave. S., Bloomington. Call 952-847-5800 or visit http://www.hclib.org/AgenciesAction.cfm?agency=PL for more information.

The American Swedish Institute and Thursday Musical present an afternoon of music as part of the Thursday Musical Community Concert Series. Pianist David Visoli will perform. Also appearing are violinist Drogan Stojkovic, accompanied on piano by Mary Goetz. The concert will begin at 3 p.m., and is free with museum admission. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and $3 for youth ages 6-18. The American Swedish Institute is located at 2600 Park Ave., Mpls. Call 612-871-8682 or visit http://www.americanswedishinst.org for more information.

Bring your canine companion to a doggone fun day of family and dog-related activities. Try out our dog obstacle course, see wild canine furs and skulls, and make a paw print stamp. All leashed dogs are welcome. Hike on a self-guided trail in search of clues relating to wild dog relatives. The event will be held from 1–4 p.m. Admission is $5. Hyland Park Reserve is located at 10145 Bush Lake Road, Bloomington. Call 763-694-7687 or visit www.threeriversparkdistrict.org for more information.

Watch artist Kristie Lewis bring tigers to life on paper, and learn to draw one of your own. Enjoy learning tiger fables through the storytelling of Beverly Cottman. Paint a Japanese hanging scroll. Listen to the sound of the shakuhachi and koto, traditional Japanese wooden instruments. See a local Japanese dance group perform. View the art of ikebana, Japanese floral arranging, and hear haiku poems by local contest participants. The event will take place from 11 a.m.–5 p.m. It is free and open to the public. The Minneapolis Institute of Arts is located at 2400 Third Ave. S., Mpls. Visit www.artsmia.org for more information.

Come and celebrate the St. Paul Crawl with resident and guest artists who have made this grassroots event such a success. The St. Paul Art Crawl is a self-guided tour of almost 200 artists’ studios in 20 buildings in the downtown neighborhoods. The art crawl will be held in downtown St. Paul from 6–10 p.m. on Friday and from 1–6 p.m. on Saturday. Call 651-292-4373 or email artcrawl@stpaul-artcrawl.org for more information.

The theme for the show is “Minnesota Orchid Fever.” There will be over 4,500 square feet of fantastic orchid displays designed by local and national hobbyist growers, and many orchid vendors who can get you started on growing your own orchids. There will be informative lectures each day and beginner lectures on Sunday, April 24. Experienced volunteers will be available to answer your orchid- growing questions. Admission is $5 to the show and sale. Beginner lectures on Sunday are free. The show will be held at the Sheraton Bloomington Hotel, 7800 Normandale Blvd., Mpls. Call 651-483-3935 or email peterson75@comcast.net for more information.

Wargo Nature Center invites you to come along as they head out onto the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes in canoes and kayaks under a spring full moon. After a leisurely paddle among the creeks, abundant wildlife and beauty, they will enjoy a beverage and snack. A limited number of canoes and kayaks are available to rent for an additional fee.

Pre-registration is required. Call 651-429-8007 to register. Admission is $3 per person. Wargo Nature Center is located at 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes.
Visit http://www.anokacountyparks.com/qlinks/wargonc/wargonc.htm for more information.

In this slide presentation, Corine Wegener relates her recent experiences during a 10-month assignment with the Iraq National Museum and gives an update on their current situation. Wegener brought museum and military experience to her work in Iraq. She is currently assistant curator in Architecture, Design, Decorative Arts, Craft and Sculpture at The Minneapolis Institute of Arts, and recently retired as a major in the U.S. Army Reserve. Her last assignment was Arts, Monuments and Archives officer for the 352nd Civil Affairs Command from May 2003 to March 2004. Wegener was mobilized specifically to assist the staff at the Iraq National Museum after the looting in April 2003 and to act as a military liaison to the Iraqi Ministry of Culture. A reception will be held at 4:30 p.m. in the William G. Shepherd room and the presentation will begin at 5:30 p.m. Admission is free. The Weisman Art Museum is located at 333 E. River Road, Mpls. For more information, visit http://www.weisman.umn.edu/events/eventscal.php or call 612-625-9494.