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Photo of The Clash by Bob Gruen

SPECIAL EVENT
The Current's Fakebook feat. Bob Gruen

It's said that a picture is worth a thousand words. Tonight, as part of 89.3 The Current's Fakebook series, over 40 years of rock and roll history will be remembered with photographer Bob Gruen making a special appearance at the Fitzgerald Theater. A preeminent rock and roll photographer during the 70s and 80s, Gruen's defining work documented the influential music movements of Punk, Proto-Punk and New Wave in America and England. The intimacy, friendship and respect that Gruen carried for the musicians he worked with is clearly visible in his candid photographs. Gruen has shot major rock acts such as Led Zeppelin, David Bowie, and Tina Turner, and was the personal photographer to John Lennon and Yoko Ono, capturing private moments in their lives. An interview with Gruen will correspond with a slideshow of his iconic imagery, accompanied by tracks selected from The Current's own Bill Deville. Don't miss this very special rock-worthy interview and multimedia presentation. -Juleana Enright

8 p.m., The Fitzgerald Theater, 10 E. Exchange St., Saint Paul, $20

MUSIC
Voltage CD Listening Party feat. Eclecticoiffeur

In case you haven't heard, MNFashion Week goes into full swing next Monday! To warm up for the big week ahead, lovely ladies and Voltage: Fashion Amplifed lead stylists, Eclecticoiffeur, invite you to ye olde Clubhouse Jager for an evening of hot jams and cold drinks. Hear fresh tracks off the official Voltage: Fashion Amplified CD Sampler, as well as solid gold hits courtesy of the EC girls and Transmission DJ, Jake Rudh. Also on deck is a fashion presentation by Voltage design duo Calpurnia Peach, whose girlishly hip duds are just the ticket for springtime folly. Indulge in cocktails and dancing, and dress to impress -- this annual party brings the fashionistas out of the woodwork!

10 p.m., Clubhouse Jager, 923 Washington Avenue N, Minneapolis, Free

ART
A Minnesota Artist's Quest at Home and Abroad: Dewey Albinson

Today through May 31st you're invited to investigate the lush landscapes and picturesque scenery of American-Swedish artist Dewey Albinson (1898-1971). This impressive retrospective will feature almost 50 oil paintings, lithographs, and sketches from the private collections of the artists' family members. The son of a Swedish immigrant, Albinson grew up and went to college in Minneapolis. His artistic endeavors eventually led him all over the world, a fact that is apparent in his work with scenes depicting Minnesota's North Shore, rural Italy, France and Spain, and the villages of western Mexico. The show officially opens today, with a short reception on Friday from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Noon to 8 p.m. Wednesdays, Noon to 4 p.m. Tues-Thur-Fri-Sat, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays, American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Avenue, Minneapolis, $6 adults, $5 seniors, $4 ages 6-18 and students with a valid ID