Minny is Major

D, K, Karen and Sam at the Walker

Despite 2 colds, we still managed to have a great time in Minneapolis. Thanks in most part to our kind and entertaining hosts who provided, among other things: bikes to ride, dogs to play with and no-holds-barred dose of Minnesota cuisine.


Eating deep fried cheese curds with Cheri.

My show at the Soap Factory was a great experience. Everyone was so nice, including the other artists. Check out these websites to see some of their work: Alejandro Almanza, David Bowen, Tracy Goodman, Derick Melander, Meridith Pingree and Jason Peters.


"Host" Artists, Soap Factory Staff and Elizabeth Grady, the curator.

We spent the rest of our time in Minneapolis touring the city on bikes. We rode across the Stone Arch Bridge, up and down the Mississippi and over the recently re-opened 10th Ave. Bridge.


Krista on the Stone Arch Bridge


Beer


Dan Graham sculpture at Walker sculpture garden

The 10th Ave. bridge affords a good view of the 35W bridge that collapsed a month ago. While walking across the bridge, we couldn't help think about the fact that we were viewing a collapsed bridge from a similar bridge over the same river. I could hear other walkers pointing out the same coincidental notion, and speculating as to what they would do should our bridge collapse. Another hot topic was the miracle that so few people died. If it hadn't occurred during rush hour, it would certainly have been more deadly.


35W Bridge, Dinkeytown side


35W Bridge, Minneapolis side


35W Bridge Memorial


On our second to last day, we made sure to visit the Mall of America. I mean, if you're going to go to A mall, why not go to THE mall. Overall, it was disappointing. It wouldn't even be that big if the stupid amusement park wasn't in the middle. Although for suburban teenagers, it must be nirvana.


Strange phenomenon: For some reason, as this photograph demonstrates, proximity to the MOA caused multiple chin gain and bad hair (only in me).


I almost hurled just looking at the rides.


Punk Rock teens get into nature.