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Tue, September 11, 2007 05:06:34 PMFrom:
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Onion Events Newsletter - Twin Cities [September 11 - September 17]
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| TWIN CITIES | Tuesday, September 11, 2007 - Monday, September 17, 2007 | |
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| Saturday, September 15, 9pm, 21+ | Meat Raffle: This Saturday! | |
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Grumpy's Downtown has enlisted Minneapolis comedy legend Rich Kronfeld (Comedy Central's Let's Bowl, Dr. Sphincter) to host a weekly meat-raffle with a wacky game-show twist! Is this really a meat raffle? No, but it is easily as funny. It's part game show, part variety show, part cabaret, and, alright, it's part meat raffle. There's probably some skits in there too, and all sorts of funny. Come by Grumpy's every Saturday at 9pm to win stuff! Being that they are a bar, chances are that there will be a prizes that you will like... mostly, if you like booze. Grumpy's Downtown | |
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| TONIGHT! Tuesday, September 11 at 7pm | Bryant-Lake Bowl, Magers & Quinn Booksellers, and the ONION presents: Books & Bars! | |
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Books & Bars is not your typical book club. We provide a unique atmosphere for a lively discussion of interesting authors, fun people, good food and drinks. You're welcome even if you haven't read the book. And get
there early! Happy Hour specials available until 6pm. The next Books & Bars event is Tuesday, September 11, returning to the Bryant-Lake Bowl. The doors open at 6pm, and discussion starts at 7pm in the theater. The evening's book is Theft by Peter Carey, and can be found specially discounted at Magers & Quinn. For more information, email events@booksandbars.com, or visit the BooksAndBars.com. Bryant Lake Bowl | |
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| Thurs, September 13, 7 pm, $8 | Six Strings & Chicken Wings' One-Year Anniversary at Bryant-Lake Bowl! | |
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Experience some of the cities' finest acoustic performers in an intimate and personal setting while enjoying tasty organic chicken wings (at happy-hour prices!) and yummy beer. Amazing artists spanning the musical genres
will treat you to memorable moments at Six Strings and Chicken Wings: It's finger-picking good! Brought to you by Motion Promotion and 89.3 The Current. Six Strings & Chicken Wings is pleased to be celebrating its one-year anniversary! It?s been a wonderful year packed with amazing acoustic music and fueled by yummy organic chicken wings in the most intimate setting in the Twin Cities. The anniversary will be a special, extended show and Motion Promotion will be bringing back as many past performers as possible. This month's artists include Slim Dunlap, Dan Israel, and Ben Connelly, Stook, Robert Wilkinson. Nick Leet, Andra Suchy, and Six Mile Grove. If you are interested in attending for free, email twincitiespromo@theonion.com with "Six Strings" in the subject line. Thursday, September 13 at 7pm, $8, 21+ Bryant-Lake Bowl | |
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| Tuesday, September 18, 10pm | Are you a bastard? | |
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Yes, the end is near and we face the final curtain. Or bastard. Or something. This week is this last week for submissions and voting. Yes, we're closing the Bastard polls on FRIDAY the 14th. Check them out and vote your heart out! We've added the Bastards from the last Bastard Booth at Grumpy's Northeast so you can get a complete picture of the bastards this fine state has to offer. We're killing it this Friday so we can work around the clock to tabulate the top bastards and slim them down from there. After that, we're calling five of them up to be on LIVE TV! We're going live from Grumpy's Northeast at 10pm, September 18th (to be seen LIVE on MTN 16) to coronate the BIGGEST BASTARD IN MINNESOTA! We'll be interviewing our top five (LIVE). We'll be giving away a car (LIVE). We'll probably be fined for doing something wrong (LIVE). And we'll be having the time of our lives(LIVE)! We need people down for the live event, but Grumpy's isn't the biggest bar in Minnesota, so we'll be having a satelitte viewing party at Grumpy's Downtown and a Pizza Luc? or two to be determined. It's going to be a damn blast. Be a part of the magic then, as now. What's that mean? GO VOTE! See you then! The Onion Bastard of the week? Maggie! ?  | |
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| TOMORROW, Wednesday, September 12, 10pm | Get your geek on! TRIVIASCO is here! | |
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The cities' most eccentric and interactive pub trivia is back at Pizza Luc?! Starting at 10pm every Wednesday night, join The ONION at Triviasco. Hosted by Ian of Drinking With Ian fame, the evening promises a slew of challenging questions--just like every other pub trivia. But bring more than your thinking cap; speed beer-drinking contests, singing challenges,
and pizza-topping tasting competitions await you and your team of 2-5! Get your geek on! This week, Penco will be giving away cool prizes! Pizza Luc? (downtown location) | |
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| Thursday, September 13th at 12:30am | Drinking With Ian loves you! | |
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A new Drinking with Ian this week? You know it, Buster Brown! Ever had to call 911? I hope not, but if you ever do you could only be so lucky to have Caroline Burau answer. She's the guest on this very special Drinking with Ian. Why is it special? Because we're drunk. And on TV. That's pretty damn special, isn't it? We also have some exclusive ads that were rejected by the FDA and the spectacular Parts For All Makes rounding out the episode nicely. Tune it in! This Thursday night at 12:30am! MCN channel 6! Good news! The first season of DWI is out on DVD! It's imaginatively titled Drinking with Ian: The First Season and is available at fine indie record stores all over your town. Pick it up. It's a bargain at whatever they have it priced at. It's over five hours of fun! First Avenue | |
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| Saturday, September 15, Noon to 8:30pm, FREE | DinkyFest: Welcome back to the U celebration | |
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Just in time for the start of the school, come on down to this all-day festival in the heart of Dinkytown. Music will be provided by: A Night in the Box, One for the Team, Dakota Dave Hull & Phil Heywood, Spider John Koerner & Tony Glover, and Bascom Hill. There will be a demo by stunt-trail bike rider John Gaddo, and a beer garden courtesy of Blarney Pub and Coors. You can also test-drive a Scion and
receive at $15 gift certificate courtesy of Disc-Go-Round. Tons of stuff to for everyone. Isn't it time you came back to Dinkytown?
Dinkytown, USA | |
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| Saturday, September 15 at 9pm, 21+ | The ONION presents: Eric Pasi, Non-Celebrity Bartender of the Week | |
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Eric is not so famous for: * His artificial facial hair *Slapping Keith Richards * Arming Mpls' first Polynesian street gang... with snaps and dance Come see him in action from 9 to 11pm this Saturday night. All non-celeb bartenders enjoy two hours of crazy bartending fun, a $100 bar tab for you and your friends, and a break from your boring, everyday routine. WOULD YOU LIKE YOUR OWN $100 BAR TAB? If you would like to become the next non-celebrity bartender, email twincitiespromo@theonion.com with "Moose" in the subject field for more details. Be sure to include a photo of yourself and a list of your claims to non-fame. Moose on Monroe | |
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| Every Wednesday & Sunday | Sunday Night Metal & The Simpsons Bowling Club at Elsie's! | |
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Two great nights, so come on down to Elsie's and bowl your ass off. Coming to you every Sunday night at 10pm is Sunday Night Metal. Listen to metal all night long. It's all-you-can-bowl for $9/person and
includes shoe rental. The night also features $3 PBR tallboys and Jack Daniels. You know where you are? You're in the jungle, baby! Watch your favorite Simpsons episodes while you bowl in The Simpsons Bowling Club every Wednesday night. This 16-week league is now accepting entries. The cost per week is $13/person. At the end of the league, you get your choice of Simpsons brand bowling ball and it's yours to keep. Form your own Pin Pals and pick up that split. Sunday Night Metal Every Sunday night The Simpsons Bowling Club Every Wednesday night Elsie's | |
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| Wednesday, September 12, Thursday, September 13, Wednesday, September 19, Thursday, September 20 | Enter the Big Buck Hunter Tournament and win your very own machine! | |
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Michelob Golden Light, Big Buck Hunter Pro, and The Onion are teaming up with dozens of local bars to offer you a chance to compete and win your very own Big Buck Hunter Pro machine for your home. Join us at the following
locations for your chance to win. Please arrive half an hour beforehand to sign up. Wednesday, September 12: Major's, 5 pm, 8301 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington Thursday, September 13: William's, 10 pm, 2911 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis Wednesday, September 19: Lone Tree, 8 pm, 528 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis Thursday, September 20: Legend's, 8 pm, 825 E. Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis | |
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| Hey Onion readers! Receive half-price admission to the Ordway's presentation of The Rocky Horror Show Sept. 18-25! | ||
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Ordway Center for the Performing Arts has brought you all kinds of musicals, but never anything like The Rocky Horror Show! Join newly engaged earthlings Brad and Janet as they journey to the castle of Dr. Frank?N?Furter, a transvestite scientist from the p***t of Transexual Transylvania. At the castle, Dr. Frank?N?Furter, with the hunchback henchman Riff Raff and his incestuous sister Magenta, has been attempting to create the perfect man, Rocky. It ends up being a night of murder, seduction, and sexual awakening proving The Rocky Horror Show to be an outrageous assemblage of the most stereotyped science fiction movies and outings of every rock 'n' roll vintage. SPECIAL OFFER FOR ONION READERS: 50% off preview performances September 18-25 Click here and enter promo code: ONION Or call the box office at (651) 224-4222. Ordway Center?s McKnight Theatre | |
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| Saturday, September 29, 1-6 pm, 21+ | Like Beer? Get your ass to the seventh annual Autumn Brew Review! | |
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The seventh annual Autumn Brew Review craft beer festival will take place at a new, exciting vintage beer venue... the historic Grain Belt Brewery complex in Northeast Minneapolis! Beer and brewers from all across the nation will be onsite for the largest annual celebration of craft beer in Minnesota. This outdoor festival, produced by and benefiting the Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild, will feature unlimited beer samples, a commemorative tasting glass for the first 1,500 people, live music all day from local bands including Romantica and The Alarmists, tasty food vendors on-site, voting for your favorite beer and table display competitions, and a good time to be had by all at this beautiful, historic venue on the banks of the mighty Mississippi. Autumn Brew Review 2007 Saturday, September 29, 2007 1-6pm Warehouse lot of the historic Grain Belt Brewery complex - NE Minneapolis Approx. 1,500 craft beer lovers $25 advance / $30 door www.mncraftbrew.org/abr Warehouse lot of the Grain Belt Brewery complex | |
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| September 22, 25, 27, 29, & 30 | Love Triangles Never Work: MN Opera presents Verdi's A Masked Ball | |
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King Gustav secretly loves Amelia, who secretly loves him back. But she's married to his best friend. When her husband finds out, he's driven to vengeance. Verdi's opera, based on the real-life assassination of King
Gustav III of Sweden, pulsates with drama from beginning to end. See it for yourself! Members of the Young Professionals Group can get tickets for just $30. Ordway Center For The Performing Arts | |
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| CALLING ALL MUSICAL GENIUSES! | ||
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August Shell's Brewing and the Onion A.V. Club are putting out the call to local bands to submit tracks for a compilation CD to be released this fall. It doesn't matter if your band is indie-rock, punk, rap, folk, or
bluegrass, or something that defies definition: If you're good, you'll have a chance to be on the disc. What better way to get free exposure for the music you hold near and dear to heart? Please email your best song (not an entire CD) to minneapolislocalcd@theonion.com, or send a disc by regular mail to: Local Band Compilation The Onion 212 3rd Ave. N. #445 Minneapolis, MN 55401 By submitting your song you are agreeing to let the Onion/Schell's Dark use your song for the purpose of this promotion. You will retain the rights to your music, and we will not be selling this compilation for profit. SUBMISSIONS DUE BY SEPT. 19 | |
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| Friday, September 14, 5pm, all ages | Win Tickets to see Finger Eleven live at Station 4! | |
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This Canadian five-piece is coming to St. Paul in support of their new album, Them vs You vs Me. Check out this all-ages show at Station 4 with Sick Puppies and Pride Tiger opening. For your chance to get on the guest list, email twincitiespromo@theonion.com with "Finger Eleven" in the subject line. Station 4 | |
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| Sunday, September 16, 7pm, 18+ | Win tickets to see Within Temptation live at Station 4! | |
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This Dutch goth-rock band has been going strong for over 10 years. Touring behind their new album, The Heart of Everything, the band is playing an 18+ show at Station 4 with The Dear & Departed. For your chance to get on the guest list, email twincitiespromo@theonion.com with "Within Temptation" in the subject line. Station 4 | |
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| Tuesday, September 18, 5pm, All-Ages | Win Tickets to see Cartel live at First Avenue! | |
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Their highly anticipated self-titled sophomore album is an exhilarating blend of sumptuous pop hooks and raw rock thrills with a depth and emotional range that broadens with each listen. Catch the band live at First Ave with
The Honorary Title and Weatherbox. For your chance to get on the guest list, email twincitiespromo@theonion.com with "Cartel" in the subject line. First Avenue | |
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Win fresh beer. the freshest. |
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| TONIGHT! Tuesday, September 11 at 7pm | Be the lucky duck at Town Hall this Tuesday! | |
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Rewards for beer aficionados! Everyone knows that Town Hall is the place to find the best and freshest beers in the cities. Who knew that excellent taste was so gratifying? Find yourself at Town Hall every Tuesday between 7 and 9pm, and you might find your beer served using a marked coaster. See this and you'll be leaving with a growler filled with your favorite Town Hall beer and an ONION pint glass from which to drink! It'll feel even better when you're out on their patio in the sun. For once be proud of hating inferior beer. You deserve it! Town Hall Brewery | |
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herbert kornfeld commemorative t-shirt Limited-edition Herbert "H-Dog" Kornfeld commemorative T-shirts now available at The Onion online store. |
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