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All content by Andrew Penkalski

Mystery machines

by Andrew Penkalski
Published August 10, 2011
Take note of that bewildered face on Aziz Ansari. You'll be wearing it twenty minutes into the viewing.

Failing to deliver

by Andrew Penkalski
Published August 10, 2011
In this publicity image released by Fox Searchlight, Brit Marling portrays Rhoda Williams in a scene from "Another Earth." (AP Photo/Fox Searchlight)

Welcome to Earths

by Andrew Penkalski
Published August 3, 2011

The Civil Wars announce November 9 show at Minneapolis’ State Theatre

by Andrew Penkalski
Published August 1, 2011
Joey Ryan (center) and his bandmates are appropriately all smiles.

Pop art

by Andrew Penkalski
Published July 27, 2011
CD roundup — Moonface and Fountains of Wayne

CD roundup — Moonface and Fountains of Wayne

by Andrew Penkalski
Published July 27, 2011
After ten years with Radio K, Out of Step, a punk themed radio show is moving to a podcast.

Out of line

by Andrew Penkalski
Published July 20, 2011
Wes Winship of Co Exhibitions explains the ideas behind, “Trust me!” which is on display through August 6th.

A matter of trust

by Andrew Penkalski
Published July 20, 2011
Church of rock

Church of rock

by Andrew Penkalski
Published July 13, 2011
Harry, Ron and Hermione have the end in sight.

Review: “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2”

by Andrew Penkalski
Published July 13, 2011
Matt Pryor (front right) isn't as brooding as this picture would have you believe.

Grown up kids

by Andrew Penkalski
Published July 6, 2011
Paul (left) and Joe DeGeorge are clearly in violation of the canon with that dinosaur.

Harry Potter and the rock band for hire

by Andrew Penkalski
Published July 6, 2011

Minnesota Zoo will keep concert series and IMAX running regardless of Government shutdown.

by Andrew Penkalski
Published June 30, 2011
Comedian Moshe Kasher looks like a gay Hitler. His words, not ours.

Try to keep up

by Andrew Penkalski
Published June 29, 2011
Tender is the night

Tender is the night

by Andrew Penkalski
Published June 29, 2011
Teen wolves

Teen wolves

by Andrew Penkalski
Published June 22, 2011
The brilliance and boredom of Beyonce Knowles

The brilliance and boredom of Beyonce Knowles

by Andrew Penkalski
Published June 22, 2011

Get the new Bon Iver album early tonight at Electric Fetus

by Andrew Penkalski
Published June 20, 2011
Actors Steven Meerdink (left) and Joseph Bombard (right) get low.

Dirty Dancing

by Andrew Penkalski
Published June 15, 2011
A creative clan

A creative clan

by Andrew Penkalski
Published June 15, 2011

Surly throws party in celebration of “Destination Brewery” bill’s passing

by Andrew Penkalski
Published June 12, 2011

CD Roundup — Fucked Up and Cults

by Andrew Penkalski
Published June 8, 2011
“Innuendo” by Abstract expressionist James Wrayge is happening at Rosalux Art Gallery now through June 25.

Hidden in the hues

by Andrew Penkalski
Published June 8, 2011
Gears and Galleries

Gears and Galleries

by Andrew Penkalski
Published June 1, 2011
SONY DSC

“Live” and let die

by Andrew Penkalski
Published June 1, 2011

Little big rock

by Andrew Penkalski
Published May 25, 2011
Zach Galifianakis (center) and Ed Helms (left) bring the film's few laughs.

Drunk and Disorderly

by Andrew Penkalski
Published May 25, 2011
Anthony Hopkins as Odin bestows celestial wisdom to Chris Hemsworth's Thor, left.

Ride the lightning

by Andrew Penkalski
Published May 5, 2011
Elite Gymnastics' James Brooks and Josh Clancy croon over their beats.

The electronic “Elite”

by Andrew Penkalski
Published April 28, 2011
Lee Poulis as Heathcliffe an Sara Jakubiak as Catherine emote as much Bernard Herrmann's work will allow.

The highs and lows of “Wuthering Heights”

by Andrew Penkalski
Published April 21, 2011
Big kid stuff

Big kid stuff

by Andrew Penkalski
Published April 14, 2011

Show Review- Destroyer @ The Cedar

by Andrew Penkalski
Published April 13, 2011

Fleet Foxes coming to the State Theater

by Andrew Penkalski
Published April 12, 2011
Hanna looks toward the kill

Kitty can scratch

by Andrew Penkalski
Published April 7, 2011
One, Two, Three, Floor!

One, Two, Three, Floor!

by Andrew Penkalski
Published March 31, 2011
Patrick Stickles, second from the left, and his raucous group of losers will open for Bright Eyes at First Avenue Tuesday and Wednesday.

The jewel of Jersey

by Andrew Penkalski
Published March 31, 2011

Eddie Vedder coming to the Orpheum Theatre in July

by Andrew Penkalski
Published March 25, 2011
Foer stands tall with his major award.

Remember! Remember!

by Andrew Penkalski
Published March 24, 2011
Is this it?

Is this it?

by Andrew Penkalski
Published March 24, 2011
Michael Showalter's affinity for cats is only matched by his love of spiritual rock group Creed.

Putting on the “Funny Pants”

by Andrew Penkalski
Published March 10, 2011
Just frontman Thom Fox naturally appears more blue-collard than rock star.

Anyone can play guitar

by Andrew Penkalski
Published March 3, 2011
Gayngs ringleader looks effortlessly cool in front of his group’s signature emblem.

Going out “West”

by Andrew Penkalski
Published March 3, 2011

BNLX dishes out new track, tease at EP

by Andrew Penkalski
Published March 1, 2011
Frontman Cullen Omori, center, will lead the group to the Triple Rock on Thursday.

Wild, wild Westerns

by Andrew Penkalski
Published February 24, 2011

Growing pains

by Andrew Penkalski
Published February 24, 2011

Low releases trailer for new album

by Andrew Penkalski
Published February 20, 2011
Local trio The Color Pharmacy will be playing at Triple Rock Social Club on Friday night.

Over-the-counter rock

by Andrew Penkalski
Published February 17, 2011
Iraqi and American Reconciliation Project Curator Tricia Khutoretsky sets up artwork Wednesday to be displayed in the “Navigating the Aftermath” collection at the Regis Center for the Arts. The collection focuses on the ongoing struggle in Iraq and will open Friday.

The art of war

by Andrew Penkalski
Published February 17, 2011

Who Should Win at the 53rd Annual Grammys

by Andrew Penkalski
Published February 11, 2011
Jack Ventimiglia of Housepet kicks back at his apartment on Saturday in downtown Minneapolis.

Pet sounds

by Andrew Penkalski
Published February 10, 2011

Kaleidoscope Sounds

by Andrew Penkalski
Published February 10, 2011

A lonely heart’s guide to Valentine’s Day season

by Andrew Penkalski
Published February 10, 2011
Artist Kate Johnson holds her clay jar Saturday that will be on display in the Online (Dis)connect exhibit at Altered Esthetics from February 3-Feburary 24. This group exhibit addresses modern online social networking and communication.

Staying Connected

by Andrew Penkalski
Published February 3, 2011

Songs from the swamp

by Andrew Penkalski
Published February 3, 2011

SNL opens with a Michele Bachmann lampooning

by Andrew Penkalski
Published January 30, 2011
A little more than luck

A little more than luck

by Andrew Penkalski
Published January 27, 2011

CD Roundup — Destroyer, Iron & Wine

by Andrew Penkalski
Published January 27, 2011
Actors Timothy Otte and Sarah Frazier tend to alterations in "A Very Lovely Dress," the production's dramatic highlight.

Political parts

by Andrew Penkalski
Published January 20, 2011

Culture compass — The Current’s b-day, Alpha Consumer and “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”

by Andrew Penkalski
Published January 20, 2011

One Man’s Opinion- Andrew Penkalski’s Best Music of 2010

by Andrew Penkalski
Published December 10, 2010
Culture compass — Making Music, Doomtree and "White Christmas"

Culture compass — Making Music, Doomtree and “White Christmas”

by Andrew Penkalski
Published December 9, 2010
Ralphie Dons his iconic Christmas peejays.

The holiday spotlight

by Andrew Penkalski
Published December 9, 2010
BNLX in the flesh.

Minneapolis’ new pop mystery

by Andrew Penkalski
Published December 9, 2010
CD Roundup — Daft Punk, Dntel

CD Roundup — Daft Punk, Dntel

by Andrew Penkalski
Published December 2, 2010

A Twin Cities artist’s toy chest

by Andrew Penkalski
Published December 2, 2010
Christina Romano left and and Zachary Serota right, rehearse for a fight scene in an upcoming production of “A Klingon Christmas Carol” in North Minneapolis on Saturday.

A Christmas Carol, with Klingons

by Andrew Penkalski
Published November 24, 2010

Resuscitating painting

by Andrew Penkalski
Published November 24, 2010

Are We Done With Sitting In The Waiting Room?- Dr. Dre officially releases his first “Detox” track

by Andrew Penkalski
Published November 18, 2010

Enter “The Room”

by Andrew Penkalski
Published November 18, 2010

Harry Potter’s first final flight

by Andrew Penkalski
Published November 18, 2010
A beautiful (dark twisted) mind

A beautiful (dark twisted) mind

by Andrew Penkalski
Published November 16, 2010
Julio Campos of El Salvador looks at work by Cuban emmigrant Antonio Guerrero at the exhibition “From My Altitude” that opened on Friday at Homewood Studios in Minneapolis. Guerrero is currently incarcerated in Colorado for alleged acts of espionage against the United States.

From behind bars

by Andrew Penkalski
Published November 11, 2010
Sparhawk, center, with the brazen boys of Retribution Gospel Choir

Catching up with Alan Sparkhawk

by Andrew Penkalski
Published November 11, 2010
The soda pop Santa

The soda pop Santa

by Andrew Penkalski
Published November 4, 2010
Nicolay on a sad day.

Staying Positive

by Andrew Penkalski
Published November 4, 2010
Adding to the Stash

Adding to the Stash

by Andrew Penkalski
Published October 28, 2010
CD Roundup — Avey Tare and Brian Eno

CD Roundup — Avey Tare and Brian Eno

by Andrew Penkalski
Published October 28, 2010

All zombie singing, all zombie dancing

by Andrew Penkalski
Published October 21, 2010
Yesterday’s product of tomorrow today

Yesterday’s product of tomorrow today

by Andrew Penkalski
Published October 21, 2010
Sleeping In The Aviary

Do Birds Sing?

by Andrew Penkalski
Published October 14, 2010
"The Inheritance" promises big scares.

Shining a light on black filmmaking

by Andrew Penkalski
Published October 14, 2010

Blending the lines

by Andrew Penkalski
Published October 7, 2010

Classroom crusader

by Andrew Penkalski
Published October 7, 2010
CD Roundup — Belle and Sebastian and Neil Young

CD Roundup — Belle and Sebastian and Neil Young

by Andrew Penkalski
Published September 30, 2010
Cultural candy

Cultural candy

by Andrew Penkalski
Published September 30, 2010
The band will be playing a benefit concert this Saturday at Epic.

Living with the afterglow

by Andrew Penkalski
Published September 23, 2010
Allen Brewer and wife Pamela Valfer discuss their “Alternative Futures” exhibit on Friday morning at the Soo Visual Arts Center in Uptown. Their pieces explore the history in re-worked discarded material.

Reshaping the past

by Andrew Penkalski
Published September 23, 2010

Brewer’s Blood

by Andrew Penkalski
Published September 23, 2010

Show Report:Titus Andronicus @ The Triple Rock (9/17)

by Andrew Penkalski
Published September 21, 2010
For the thirsty ears

For the thirsty ears

by Andrew Penkalski
Published September 15, 2010
Beat smarts

Beat smarts

by Andrew Penkalski
Published September 9, 2010
CD roundup — Satisfying returns from two beloved bands

CD roundup — Satisfying returns from two beloved bands

by Andrew Penkalski
Published September 9, 2010

U employee sentenced on embezzlement charge

by Andrew Penkalski
Published May 4, 2010

Springtime crime on the rise in SE Minneapolis

by Andrew Penkalski
Published May 4, 2010

Lakeville man charged with sexual assault sentenced

by Andrew Penkalski
Published April 29, 2010

14 cited for minor consumption

by Andrew Penkalski
Published April 20, 2010

Gophers football player arrested

by Andrew Penkalski
Published April 19, 2010

MN Daily announces new OP staff

by Andrew Penkalski
Published April 18, 2010

Man charged with sexual assault enters guilty plea

by Andrew Penkalski
Published April 13, 2010
The University of Minnesota is hoping to make TXT-U a requirement for all students sometime this Spring. TXT-U is a emergency notification text messaging system that alerts students of emergencies on campus.

U hopes to expand TXT-U program

by Andrew Penkalski
Published April 12, 2010
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