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FRINGE FESTIVAL
The Chasm: Two Prevailing Winds of Gabriela Mistral

Based around the work of one of Latin America's most respected poets, Gabriela Mistral, Disquietude Theater Company takes us on a lush journey that brings her poetry to life. This story of "the chasm between sorrow and hope" includes a visual feast of projected collage that illustrates the almost manic depressive nature of the production, along with fluid, unexpected movement - all set to the backdrop of a minimalist, post-rock score. Created through collaboration, The Chasm: Two Prevailing Winds of Gabriela Mistral , is a battle of mood, passion, light and dark wrapped up in a cloak of beautiful words. Want to make an evening of it? After the play, head over to the nearby West Bank's Bedlam Theatre aka "Fringe Central", for eats, drinks and Fringe-y recappin' with like-minded folks.

7pm, The Ritz Theater, 345 13th Avenue NE, Northeast Minneapolis, $12 (Plus $3 Fringe Button)

SPECIAL EVENT
Theater Talk

It's no secret that our very own Guthrie Theater is one of the most respected theaters in the country, or that our fine state boasts the most theaters per capita outside of New York! Aren't we lucky? This evening's highly impressive panel discussion will feature Midwest theater leaders Guthrie Director Joe Dowling, Children's Theatre Company Artistic Director Peter Brosius, Chicago Shakespeare Theater Artistic Director Barbara Gaines and Steppenwolf Artistic Director Martha Lavey. It will also mark the very first time long-running PBS television program Theater Talk has been filmed anywhere other than New York City. Cool, eh? To get in on the taping hit up The Guthrie website and order online or call the box office at 612-377-2224 a.s.a.p. to snap up your tickets before they disappear!

BONUS: This fall, keep your eyes peeled for not only tonight's episode to air on PBS, but also an entire additional episode of Theater Talk featuring an inside look at The Guthrie along with an informal interview with Joe Dowling.

7:30pm, Guthrie Theater, 818 2nd Avenue S., Downtown Minneapolis, $15-$35


MUSIC
The Ting Tings

The pure cuteness that is The Ting Tings make a not-to-be-missed cameo at the The Varsity Theater tonight! Fresh off this past weekend's Lollapalooza bonanza in Chi-town, this sassy British duo will make you dance, jump, bounce, bop, stomp, romp and shake that ass all night with their energizing and catchy electronic pop anthems. Perhaps best known for their super-fun hit tune "Shut Up and Let Me Go" that was featured in an equally fun ipod/itunes commercial, the Tings remind me of a sexier version of Bow Wow Wow crossed with Ethyl Meatplow - worthy of not only booty-shaking, but fist-pumping as well. The perfect pep-up for an otherwise mundane Monday. Hometown heroes Solid Gold open the show.

6pm, Varsity Theater, 1308 4th Street SE, Dinkytown, $10