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Kite Gathering This Weekend

2008-07-11T16:23:00.000-07:00

Come to Mille Lacs Lake, MN for the Annual Kite Gathering this weekend July 12-13, 2008. See video below for footage of kiteboarding at Mille Lacs.

Abnormally Normal IMDb Widget

2008-07-11T13:45:00.000-07:00

http://abnormallynormal.com

Minnesota Motorcycle Stories blog

2008-07-08T21:01:00.000-07:00

Check out the Minnesota Motorcycle Stories blog at http://minnesotamotorcyclestories. blogspot.com to see who is sharing their stories with Joanna about "Facing Fear and Changing Your Life."

Smokin' Yogi June 2008 Podcast News

2008-07-01T16:16:00.000-07:00

Over-Tweeting

2008-06-28T19:11:00.000-07:00

Are there too many tweets on Twitter? The system can't seem to keep up.

State of the Twitter, June 2008 by Dave Winer
http://www.scripting.com/stories/2008/06/28/stateOfTheTwitterJune2008.html

Twitter Conversations Come To A Screaming Halt; Users Simply Move To Friendfeed
http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/06/27/conversations-come-to-a-screaming-halt-on-twitter-users-simply-move-to-friendfeed/

RIP: George Carlin dies at 71

2008-06-23T05:55:00.000-07:00

George Carlin, Splenetic Comedian, Dies at 71
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/24/arts/24carlin.html?_r=1&oref=slogin

Edgy comic George Carlin dies at 71http://www.reuters.com/article/domesticNews/idUSN2339172520080623

Comedian George Carlin Dead at Age 71
http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory?id=5223143

George Carlin - Modern Man
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCljFYn3zTY&feature=related

Smokin' Yogi May 2008 Podcast News

2008-05-14T12:18:00.000-07:00

Fearless Females Event, Feb. 28, 2008

2008-02-28T12:46:00.000-08:00

FEARLESS FILMMAKERS presents FEARLESS FEMALES
Thursday February 28th at The Oak Street Cinema - Mpls 7:00 PM Screening with Q&A and After Party to follow.

The collection will present work by local filmmakers Melody Gilbert, Gayle Knutson, Aleshia Mueller and many more. The screening will include animations, documentaries and narratives. Q and A with all the filmmakers will follow the screenings.

There will be an after party with a small twist- the location is SECRET! There will be FREE DRINKS, FREE FOOD, along with music by DJ CARDBOARD KITTEN, but the location is private and access is only granted with a FEARLESS TICKET STUB.

DETAILS area available at WWW.FEARLESSFILMMAKERS.COM

What: Fearless Filmakers presents Fearless Filmmakers
A collection of some of the best films being made my female filmmakers in Minnesota.
When: Thursday Feb 28, 2008 at 7:00 PM
Where: The Oak Street Cinema 309 Oak Street Cinema Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402, USA
Who: Featured Filmmakers include M. A. Rosko, Melody Gilbert, Aleshia Mueller, Kim Walsh, Jill Broadfoot, Gayle Knutson, Molly Worre, Carrie Bush, Carrie Volk, Bridget Riversmith, Dawn Mikkelson and Melissa Koch.
Tickets for this event are available only on Thursday February 28th beginning at 6:00 PM at the Oak Street Cinema Box Office. Ticket prices are $9 General Admission, $7 Students, $5 MFA members.

Happily Ever After? - Vote!

2007-12-07T19:01:00.000-08:00

Vote and comment on this Smokin' Yogi production to give it a chance at Slamdance!

Moving Picture Film Festival, October 21, 2007

2007-10-20T08:17:00.000-07:00

Come to the History Center and the Riverview Theater on October 21st for the Moving Pictures Film Festival. Aleshia produced "Lade of the Woods," "A Wartime Geologist," and worked on "Tanta Mary." Come and see the 60+ submissions.

What: Minnesota's Greatest Generation
When: Sunday October 21st
Where: MN History Center and the Riverview Theater

See More Photos Here.

Prostitution: Beyond the Myths

2007-10-14T10:47:00.000-07:00

"Prostitution: Beyond the Myths", a Volunteers of America Minnesota/TPT's MN Channel co-production that award winning independent filmmaker Sonya "Sonny" Tormoen produced, offline edited, & composed music for aired on TPT 17 on Saturday, Sept 1st at 8:00pm. Aleshia Mueller assisted Tormoen with this production. Additional funding provided in part by The Katherine B. Andersen Fund of the Saint Paul Foundation, The Carolyn Foundation and Brown College. For more info about prostitution: http://www.angelfire.com/mn/fjc/.

The 30 minute documentary "Prostitution: Beyond the Myths" takes a personal look at prostitution from women that have lived the lifestyle and have successfully gotten out. With intimate interviews of the women themselves along with experts who deal with prostitutes from a punitive or rehabilitative role (Hennepin community court judge, Minneapolis Vice Detective, Recovery counselors, community research group), the film demonstrates that once it is properly defined, prostitution person by person can be eliminated as a problem.

Cannes 2007: E14 Coffee Ground Reading

2007-10-11T21:31:00.000-07:00

Cannes 2007: E14 Coffee Ground Reading

Ken gets his coffee grounds read by Bilal in Al Charq, a Lebanese Restaurant in Cannes. Ken hopes for a financially lucrative contract. Bilal says a baby boy, reaching a mountaintop, and becoming a millionaire are in Ken's future.

Lightning in Saint Paul

2007-08-12T08:37:00.000-07:00

The end of the summer brings thunder storms to MN. I took this photo from my window during one of the storms last night (070811).

Tay Zonday

2007-08-02T07:27:00.000-07:00

Yesterday, Minnesota Stories posted Minneapolis-based Tay Zonday's Chocolate Rain Music video. This video has become a YouTube hit. The song was great, but what I liked even better was reading the linked interview. This guy is smart and has a refreshing perspective. Check him out!

I like the song in this video, Internet Dream.

Refugee All Stars

2007-07-01T22:51:00.000-07:00

"When two elephants are fighting, the grass dem' a-suffer."

I just saw a documentary on PBS Point of View (POV) called Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars. It was made by Zach Niles and Banker White. It is an amazing story of survival, and success. A group of refugee's come together as musicians that work at perfecting their songs, share a powerful message, and are able to touch the world. It is refreshing to see a story about Africa that is uplifting and empowering despite it's basis in war. Thank you Zach, Banker, and the All Stars!

In addition, PBS and Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars are charting out interesting paths in the New Media world by providing viewers with the opportunity to make a Video Mash-Up music video using songs from the All Stars and video clips from the film and footage of the band on stage in Japan. Give it a shot, you could win an autographed CD and a T-shirt.

Film website: www.refugeeallstars.org
Buy a CD: Living Like a Refugee
Watch this doc through Netflix

Kiteboarding Mille Lacs June 17, 2007

2007-06-24T08:23:00.000-07:00

Kiteboarding Mille Lacs June 17, 2007

Riding with the crew at Reddy Creek, Mille Lacs Lake MN, June 17, 2007. Winds: 8kts, building to 20 and back down to 15 later in the day. 25 kites in the air at one point. Riders in order of appearance: Denis, Stroh, Alex, Jeremey, Dave R, Chris B, Jerry, Tighe, Dukers, Scott R and the rest of the MN Crew.

Music: This is Why I'm Hot [BlackOut Version] by MIMS
For Minnesota Kiting Info, go to:
www.lakawa.com or www.nskiteboarding.com

48HFP: Masked Destruction

2007-06-10T20:09:00.000-07:00

Our movie is called Masked Destruction. It is more of a twilight zone take on horror with a political twist. I turned in the finished movie at 5h45pm. So proud of everyone, they all worked hard and worked well together. Need to take a nap now.

48HFP: Genre and Parameters

2007-06-09T02:04:00.000-07:00

I drew Horror
Each team has to incorporate the following:
Character: Jason or Jill Myers
Prop: Portable Music Player
Line of Dialogue: They Will Get Them if We Let Them

48 Hour Film Project 2007

2007-06-08T13:34:00.000-07:00

I am working with Dave Machacek at ArtOrg to put together a team for the 48 Hour Film Project, Minneapolis. Kick off is tonight and I am excited to see what our team comes up with. I'll post an update when it is over to let you know what happens.

Cannes 2007: E11 U2 3D Concert

2007-06-06T10:35:00.000-07:00

Cannes 2007: E11 U2 3D Concert

Ken, Heather, Aleshia, and Christine join the throng of U2 fans outside the Palais de Festivals in Cannes to watch U2 play Vertigo and Where the Streets Have No Name before going in to the premiere screening of their new film, U23D. Bono, The Edge, and director Catherine Owens were among those present.

Cannes 2007: E10 U2 3D Red Carpet

2007-06-06T10:25:00.000-07:00

Cannes 2007: E10 U2 3D Red Carpet

Ken, Heather, Aleshia, and Christine join the throng of U2 fans outside the Palais de Festivals to watch U2 walk up the Red Carpet and play a quick set before going in to the premiere screening of their new film, U23D. Bono, The Edge, and director Catherine Owens were among those present.

Cannes 2007: E09 Robert Guillaume

2007-05-28T14:39:00.000-07:00

Cannes 2007: E09 Robert Guillaume

We ran into Robin Williams in the street in Cannes, or was it Robert Guillaume? Take a look and see for yourself.

Cannes 2007: E08 MiRaMax

2007-05-27T05:43:00.000-07:00

Cannes 2007: E08 MiRaMax

Ken, Heather, Aleshia, and Christine meet with cinephiles Michael, Raymond, and Max, of MiRaMax. They are from Cannes and have been attending the festival for 30+ years. Here they discuss the beauty of Bridget Bardot, Sophia Loren, Gina Lollobrigida as well as the excellence of such red carpet premiers as Star Wars when Stormtroopers lined the stairs.

Cannes 2007: E07 Pimp Your Short

2007-05-26T14:52:00.000-07:00

Cannes 2007: E07 Pimp Your Short

Representatives from companies including Withoutabox and Myspace discuss marketing and promotion in the short film business. The bottom line: you have to Pimp Your Short!

Cannes 2007: E06 Les Chansons d'Amour

2007-05-25T08:48:00.000-07:00

Cannes 2007: E06 Les Chansons d'Amour.m4v

This video from May 18, 2007 shows Ken Feinberg walking from the appartment to the festival area where the premier of Les Chansons d'Amour, Christophe Honoré’s first feature length film, is about to begin. The cast includes Louis Garrel, Ludivine Sagnier, Clotilde Hesme and Chiara Mastroiann, many of whom are seen walking up the red carpet.