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Drawn from Practice

This will likely be a fun opening, populated with a great variety of TC notables, the subjects of Mike Reed's Drawn from Practice. Reed has been attending rehearsals with sketchbook and pencil in hand and has created a body work of original drawings and prints based on his studies of people practicing their skills. The loose and energetic drawings depict musicians, dancers, singers, actors, chefs, hair stylists, even cattle judges.  The figurative work is simultaneously impressionistic, serious, fun, and inspiring. Drawn from Practice runs through August 8.

Opening reception, 6 p.m. to  8 p.m. College of Visual Arts Gallery, 173 Western Avenue,  St. Paul, Free

SPECIAL EVENT
TC Uncorked's Red, White, and Bluegrass Summer Barbeque

The summer tradition is back - in the park, with live bluegrass music, and with your friends from Twin Cities Uncorked!  The grill will be overflowing with brats and other picnic fare, while Moss Piglets provide the tunes. The price of admission is $20 (or $15 in advance) plus a bottle of wine to share, and TC Uncorked members (it's free to join) will find special offers and wine suggestions in their emails.  Get it? Red (wine), White (wine) and Blue (grass).  Fun with words and wine never stops.

6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Brookview Park, Winnetka Ave & Brookview Pkwy, Golden Valley, $20 door,  $15 advance (+ Bottle of Wine to Share)

SPECIAL EVENT
IFP MN Fresh Fête

Support local arts in style tonight as IFP hosts, MN Fresh Fête, an annual fundraiser and benefit bash solidifying the future of Minnesota cinema. Tonight's entertainment includes Bill Corbett of Mystery Science Theater 3000 in an interview with screenwriter Jeffrey Hatcher; a screening of the best shorts of IFP MN's youth program followed by a Q&A session; and a silent auction with writer Nick Coleman auctioning a "Wall of Wine," Landmark Theater packages, a weekend stay on the serene Madeline Island, artwork by Vance Gellert and other fantastic prizes. The first film from Fresh Filmmaker productions, The Egg Timer -- by Emily Haddad and starring local theater actress Stacia Rice -- screens at 6:30, followed by a party emceed by local celeb and jewelry designer, Robyne Robinson. Enjoy cocktails and live musical sets from local legend Willie Murphy & the Angel Headed Hipsters and pianist John Sims. Call (651) 644-1912 or e-mail word@ifpmn.org to reserve your tickets! -Juleana Enright

6:30 p.m., Varsity Theater, 1308 4^th St. SE, Minneapolis, $35 IFP MN Members, $50 General