Roe Wolfe relocates to the North Loop this weekend

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The North Loop region of Minneapolis's Warehouse District is quickly shaping up as a major men's fashion destination for those who prefer to shop at unique and high-end boutiques. Businesses around the area include Martin Patrick 3, Midnorth Mercantile, and Arrow.

This weekend, the neighborhood will have something especially for the ladies, as Roe Wolfe is re-opening in a brand-new location this weekend.

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Cinema and Civics 2013 lineup announced

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Fort Wilson Riot is among the musical highlights in this year's lineup.
Signs of summer: We're only one week away from the start of the Cinema and Civics 2013 series in Stevens Square Park.

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St. Paul hosts its first Open Streets this summer

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This summer, Minneapolis will be hosting four Open Streets festivals. Now St. Paul is getting in on the fun event, too. It has just been announced that Open Streets, a worldwide phenomenon which arrived in Minnesota in 2011, is also coming to St. Paul in September.

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Minneapolis hosts four Open Streets this summer



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b. resale is moving to Eat Street

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The Eat Street portion of Nicollet Avenue is getting another retail space this week. Formerly located in Tangletown, b.resale is moving to new digs this Saturday. The shop buys and sells used clothing, jewelry, and accessories for men and women; displays artwork by local artists; and sells tickets to local music shows.

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Zombie Pub Crawl 2013 date announced

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Photo by Nicola Losik
The annual Zombie Pub Crawl is a thing to behold. What started as 30 people wandering around northeast Minneapolis has snowballed into a festival involving tens of thousands of people spanning two cities. Last year's event even broke a Guinness World Record.

And yep. It's happening in 2013.

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Zombie Pub Crawl undead in St. Paul



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Walker Art Center announces Music & Movies schedule

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This afternoon, the Walker Art Center announced its complete lineup for this summer's Music & Movies festival in Loring Park. Films were curated by Mexican artist Abraham Cruzvillegas, whose exhibit, "The Autoconstrucción Suites," is currently showing at the museum.

Each Monday night, folks will flock to Loring Park for DJ sets, live music from local bands, and film screenings. Music starts around 7 p.m., and movies screen at dusk.

You can check the full lineup below.

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Vincent Kartheiser returns to the Guthrie this summer

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He's probably best known for playing Pete Campbell on Mad Men, but in his down-time between seasons Vincent Kartheiser fills his busy schedule with theater projects, films, and being engaged to Rory Gilmore (a.k.a. Alex Bledel).

This summer, one of those side projects will be in town, as it was recently announced that the Minnesota native will be returning to the Guthrie stage for a production of Pride and Prejudice.

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Walker Art Center announces its 2013-14 performing arts season

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If one thing is guaranteed each year, it's that the Walker Art Center will bring an eclectic and challenging variety of performances to its space. This morning, the modern-art museum announced its upcoming schedule, and it looks like 2013 and 2014 will be no exception to this precedent.

Highlights of the schedule include three Walker-commissioned projects pairing local artists -- Aparna Ramaswamy, Zenon Dance Company, Channy Leaneagh (Polica) -- with national and international artists. Innovative dance duo HIJACK will be celebrating 20 years of entertaining, strange, and DIY performances, while the Trisha Brown Dance Company will reflect on 40 years of dance before disbanding.

Check out some other cool things scheduled -- including Choreographers' Evenings and Out There 2014 -- below.

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Minneapolis hosts four Open Streets this summer

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Normally, playing in the middle of a busy street is highly discouraged. This summer, however, folks will be encouraged to do just that, as Open Streets is set to return with four separate celebrations.

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Open Streets comes to Minneapolis [2011]

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Voltage fashion designers and music lineup announced

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This summer, MNfashion's Voltage is returning for a night of fashion and live music after a yearlong hiatus.

The show, which takes place at First Avenue, pairs local clothing and accessory designers with local bands and musicians for a night that is part catwalk, part concert.

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