Five fabulous Twin Cities artists have been working all summer to create art in response to Pretend the World. The first event is the opening, which is listed below. Lots more readings coming up in the Midwest this fall. The excitement continues!

Saturday, August 20^th

5:00-8:00 p.m.

Opening for the Pretend the World Art Exhibit

Banfill-Locke Center for the Arts

6666 East River Road

Fridley, MN 55432

763-502-6946

This event celebrates the Pretend the World Art Exhibit, featuring photos, installations, paintings, videos, and photographs by artists Jan Elftmann, Peter L. Johnson, Jes Lee, Philip Noyed, and David Malcolm Scott. Refreshments will be served.

Sunday, August 28^th

4:30-7:00 p.m.

Sunday Classic Dinner and Fine Arts Series--Reading with LouAnn Muhm

The Y-Steak House

9143 U.S. 71

Park Rapids, MN 56470-3230

(218) 732-4565

Cocktails start at 4:30, dinner is served at 5:00, and the reading follows dinner. $30 per ticket, available in person at Beagle Books in Park Rapids or by calling the Y Steak House at 218-732-4565. Tickets must be purchased in advance.