Survival at the FORM+CONTENT GALLERY - December 05

Place: FORM+CONTENT GALLERY

Event: Survival

When: DECEMBER 05, 09 | 7:00 - 9:00pm

Info: 'We dreamers now have to become soldiers and fight
And melt into bullets the soul of the lead.'
Abraham Sutzkever, The Lead Plates of the Romm Printers, 1943

A haunting poem written in the Vilna Ghetto of Lithuania by Abraham Sutzkever in September 1943 has inspired Minneapolis artist Robyn Stoller Awend to create the exhibition Survival- When Truth and Fiction Intersect.

Prints On Ice at HIGHPOINT CENTER FOR PRINTMAKING - December 04

Place: HIGHPOINT CENTER FOR PRINTMAKING

Event: Prints On Ice

When: DECEMBER 04, 09 | 6:30 - 9:00pm

Info: An exhibition and print sale hosted by members of Highpoint's community printshop cooperative. Artists represented in Prints on Ice include Zac Adams-Bliss, Roberta Allen, Florence Brammer, Pamela Carberry, Mike Elko, Sally Gordon, Brian Hartley Sago, Therese Krupp, Jeremy Lund, Kelly Munson, Joanne Price, Kurt Seaberg, Kris Shideman, Jeff Sommers, Justin Terlecki, Anna Tsantir, Clara Ueland, Dale Vanden Houten, Noel Vargas Hernandez, Sarah Voss, Johanna Winters.

Politi Pop at ALTERED ESTHETICS - December 04

Place: ALTERED ESTHETICS

Event: Politi Pop

When: DECEMBER 04, 09 | 7:00 - 9:00pm

Info: A powerful exhibit that explores numerous artistic reactions to societal issues. Whether rendered with heartfelt emotion, witty sarcasm, or lighthearted humor, come witness the responses that these artists have to offer.

Toys in the Attic at the SOO VISUAL ARTS CENTER - December 04

Place: SOO VISUAL ARTS CENTER

Event: Toys in the Attic

When: DECEMBER 04, 09 | 6:00 - 9:00pm

Info: Bring in a New, Unwrapped toy or $5 suggested donation

The second annual Toys in the Attic event is a Toy Drive and Art Exhibition featuring signed limite-edition art prints and custom-created art toys. This is an official Toys for Tots Foundation event.

Details at http://www.toysintheatticshow.com/

NOVEMBER 14 - Summer Video Retrospective CREATIVE ELECTRIC STUDIOS

Place: CREATIVE ELECTRIC STUDIOS

Event: Summer Video Retrospective

When: NOVEMBER 14, 09 | 7:00 - 11:00pm

Info: Four music videos and a dance film, all shot in the infinitely tight quarters of the 8X10 foot mirrored room SS Infinite Regress. Twilight Hours, Zak Sally, Star Folk and Typsy Panthre' will perform intimate live sets accompanied by Phil Harder's 16mm film loops and video projections.

NOVEMBER 13 - Dime at GALLERY 122

Place: GALLERY 122

Event: Dime

When: NOVEMBER 13, 09 | 7:00 - 10:00pm

Info: New Paintings by Drew Beson. In his first exhibition of 2009, Drew Beson will display 10 new, large paintings, inspired by accidents on a micro and macro scale, blurring the lines between cosmic and molecular space.

NOVEMBER 13 - Cache at the CASKET ARTS BUILDING

Place: CASKET ARTS BUILDING

Event: Cache

When: NOVEMBER 13, 09 | 5:00 - 10:00pm

Info: Over 50 Local Artists showcase their creative talents and join in raising awareness and support for Ampersand Families. Lonesome Dan Kase plays his unique brand of blues and Chowgirls offers up their killer catering.