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ART
Jeff Hettwer Preview

When Kelly Hettwer's husband Jeff tragically passed away last year, the art community mourned a talented artist who left his calling far too soon. But through her pain, Kelly saw an opportunity to help her husband's spirit live on: over the past year she's been rallying for the Walker Art Center to consider placing Jeff's work in their permanent collection -- and it seems to be working. This morning, Walker curators will do a private walk-through of Hettwer's art at the Northrup King Building, which will be followed by an open-to-the-public evening reception from 5-9pm. Celebrate the vibrant life and work of this talented painter with live music, refreshments, a silent auction (in which you can win one of Jeff's prints) and more. 100% of the proceeds will go to the Jeff Hettwer Memorial Scholarship Fund at the U of M.

5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Northrup King Building, 1500 Jackson Street NE, 3rd Floor Gallery, Minneapolis, Free

SPECIAL EVENT
Sen Yai Sen Lek 1 year Anniversary

You've probably read the rave reviews, caught the buzz, or heard through the grapevine about this fledgling Northeast Thai spot, if you're not already a regular. Now just a year old, Sen Yai Sen Lek (Big Noodle Little Noodle) already has the Twin Cities' most snooty foodies all in a tizzy over their traditional Thai delights. And to mark their 1st b-day, the restaurant is giving back -- today 10% of all sales will go to Edison High School for use toward the Lowry & Central Avenue Gardens. They're also asking diners to bring in non-perishable food donations through September 19th for the Little Kitchen Food Shelf at the Northeast Community Lutheran Church. You'll even get a free dessert as your reward! So stop in today, or any day this week and enjoy some of the freshest, tastiest Thai food in the Twin Cities and do a little good while you're at it.

11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sen Yai Sen Lek, 2422 Central Avenue, Minneapolis

MUSIC
Chastity Brown & Aby Wolf

Well, it looks like we've got your evening in Northeast all sewn up for you. Art at the Northrup King, dinner at Sen Yai Sen Lek, and to round things out, an evening of superb live music at the 331! Continuing with her September residency at the staple Northeast bar, the sweet and soulful Chastity Brown will mesmerize you with her emotive, earthy sounds and commanding stage presence. Brown's special guest tonight is the lovely Aby Wolf, whose velvety, honey-laced vox and unique R&B essence are almost too good to be true. Grab a bar stool and one of the 331's famous $2.50 cocktail specials and prepare to have your mind blown by these highly talented ladies.

9:30 p.m., 331 Club, 331 13th Avenue NE, Minneapolis, Free

Extra: Hit up the 331 between 7-9pm and get in a round of "Blingo" (a sassier version of Bingo) before the show.