by doitinnorth | Jun 20, 2021 | art/design
Artist Perci Chester celebrates the arrival of her newest creation, “Film Noir Ensemble,” at the Red Wing arts destination!
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Minnesota Monthly: Created by artist Perci Chester, this whopping 22-foot-tall sculpture consists of two abstract figures that appear to be in motion. Both pieces were created from the repurposed steel of an old water tower, and painted with their own bright and unique hues. Due to its bright pink and lime green colors, the sculpture has been an eye-catching spot in the garden since its installation back in October 2020. “These colors just somehow animated the sculptures in a way that resonated with me, but also because they’re my favorite colors,” says Chester.
With a name inspired by a previous creation named Coupled Dancing, Chester drew her inspiration for Film Noir Ensemble from her fascination with relationships. Like many art pieces, the goal was to allow different interpretations depending on how you look at it. Chester says the name is also open to interpretation.
Built with such massive pieces of metal, Film Noir Ensemble took nearly 15 years to complete. In 2006, Chester began building her sculpture by molding various sheets of metal to create different angles and shapes to form the humanoid figures. “I loved the rivets, which are a big element on the pieces,” says Chester. “They just had a kind of energy that excited me when I began working on them.”
The event comes just a few weeks ahead of the Anderson Center’s 25th anniversary celebration on July 24.
By Aaron Xiong
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ABOUT
Developed by the Center in 1996, with assistance from the Red Wing Environmental Learning Center and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, this 15 acre park is one of Minnesota’s largest sculpture gardens and includes works by nationally and internationally acclaimed sculptors, including Charles Biederman, Siah Armajani, and Zoran Mojsilov. Complete with observation deck, walking trails, benches, picnic areas, interpretive signs, mesic prairie areas, and stunning vistas of the Cannon River valley, this spacious open-air gallery serves as an artistic and educational resource, a natural habitat, and a quiet place where one can glimpse a sampling of the region’s original native ecosystem. There are currently over 30 sculptures in the garden and on Anderson Center grounds.
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The Anderson Center, in its historic setting of Tower View, offers residencies in the arts and humanities; provides a dynamic environment for the exchange of ideas; encourages the pursuit of creative endeavors; and serves as a source of significant contributions to society.
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163 Tower View Drive, Red Wing, MN
by doitinnorth | Jun 20, 2021 | events/locations
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And, as the sun is shining, the Duluth community is bustling too, here, a look a the new Lakewalk which is lookin’ real fine!
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Mission
Destination Duluth is a collaborative online resource dedicated to educating and inspiring the public about the beauty of Duluth, Minnesota, thereby shaping the City’s positive growth.
Co-founded in 2013 by resident Duluthians Branden Robinson, Christopher Swanson, and Tom Livingston, “Destination Duluth was created to fill the need of educating the public about the qualities of Duluth as a ‘destination for life,’” Livingston shares.
Robinson echoes this intent, adding, “We believe Duluth to be a world-class community, thanks to its natural, social and economic assets.”
Simply put, Destination Duluth is here to showcase all of the amazing things that make Duluth … well, Duluth. It’s a phenomenal place to live, and we want to share it with the world. Through a wealth of stories written by local residents and accompanied by amazing photography, we hope to inspire you to become a Duluthian yourself.
by doitinnorth | Jun 20, 2021 | shop/share
Shop the sweet stuff made on his YouTube channel. Everything on the site was made during the making of a YouTube video. The new website offer’s the ‘One-Of-A-Kind’ goodies made. Check it out and keep checking back as more items will be added soon!
ABOUT
Emmette Smith, originally from Tennessee, relocated to Minnesota at the age of 16. He has always had a penchant for art from painting watercolors to shaping clay pottery items. He also enjoys tattooing and has experience with metalworking. Eventually, though, he returned to his true passion: woodworking.
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His grandfather taught him the skills of woodworking at a young age. The smell of fresh cut wood combined with the sound of a lathe or table saw still get his creative juices flowing to this day. After his time in the US Navy, he wanted to get back into creating some form of art. Armed with a few hand tools, he began crafting functional woodworking art that he then sold at a local farmers’ market.
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Emmette’s collection included such items as coffee tables, wine bottle holders, and light fixtures. The art was fashioned from repurposed, reclaimed wood, with a combination of steel piping. The pieces he created had a uniqueness of design that not only showed his artistic ability but also his skills in making art that was completely functional for everyday life.
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Emmette continues to increase his woodworking skills and artistic repertoire of items. The newest additions to his line are hand turned writing pens. For Emmette, his workshop has become a place of meditation where he’s able to distance himself from the pressures of the world and just enjoy the smells of fresh wood being made into incredible pieces of art, all the while honing his skills.
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and see the workshop in-action!
by doitinnorth | Jun 20, 2021 | people/passions
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The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is excited to share the 2021 Music and Movies in the Parks calendar and bring live music and movies back to the parks! Please click on the link to download the full summer calendar: 2021 Minneapolis Music and Movies Calendar
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Music in the Parks
Swing, Folk, Rock, Bluegrass, Classical and much more. The MPRB summer concert season fills the air daily with music at five concert venues running through Labor Day:
Lake Harriet Band Shell
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month: 7:30 pm
- Sundays: 2 pm and 5:30 pm
Nicollet Island Park
- 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month: 7 pm
Father Hennepin Bluff Park
- 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month: 7 pm
Minnehaha Park
- Thursday and Friday: 7 pm
Bryant Square Park
- Tuesdays and Thursdays (from June 15- August 19): 6:30 pm
by doitinnorth | Jun 20, 2021 | eat/drink
Get excited about the hottest grills, recipes, barbecue techniques, burgers, beer, and more that the
Twin Cities could ever pack into one weekend-long, all-inclusive event!
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Visit Saint Paul: Taste your way through your favorite grilled foods and sample wines and specialty beers. Test out the hottest grills, gather recipes, and learn how to barbecue like a pro. Every GrillFest features the latest grilling tips at the grilling stage and special pricing on grills and products that will make you the envy of your neighbors. Tickets to GrillFest include samples of food and beverage from all of our great vendors. A GrillFest ticket covers food, wine, and beer samplings at many of the booths and feature areas. GrillFest occurs rain or shine.
When: Saturday, June 26 2021
Time:1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Admission: $60
BUY TICKETS
Save 25% on tickets with code VSP.
THIS EVENT IS 21+. We cannot admit anyone without a valid ID. NO ONE UNDER 21 WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE EVENT.
Location: CHS Field
360 N. Broadway St. , Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101
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