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Minnesotans love a good patio

During the dog days of summer, many Minnesotans find themselves asking the same questions: “How can I spend the last warm evenings before the endless winter begins?” and “Where is the nearest patio to have a beer and relax with friends?” For the first three Thursdays in August, the Walker has an answer: Pop Remix. Located on the Walker’s terraces, Pop Remix features an eclectic mix of live music, film screenings, and art activities — all inspired by the remarkable exhibition International Pop. Best of all? It’s free.

Pop Remix was certainly the place to be last Thursday, August 13: the terraces were packed with people enjoying beautiful views of the skyline and the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden at dusk. The crowds parted for models parading through the terraces during the fashion show, showing off the works of designers Emma Berg and Christian Joy. Inside, partygoers watched Andy Warhol’s Exploding Plastic Inevitable with the Velvet Underground and created their own psychedelic Liquid Light Show. Towards the end of the night, local band Wolf Lords cooled the crowd down, while DJ Adora Tokyo started a full-fledged dance party on the roof of the Walker.

epp2015tfn0813popremix_ Education, Public Programs; Target Free Thursday Nights; Pop Remix-Summer Evenings on the Walker Terraces and Garden Terrace Room. August 13, 2015. Events include Art-Making: DIY Liquid Light Show, a screening of Andy Warhol’s Exploding Plastic Inevitable with the Velvet Underground, DJ: Adora Tokyo, a Fashion Show featuring Emma Berg and Christian Joy, and music by Wolf Lords: Renowned vocalist and songwriter Aby Wolf (Dessa, Brother Ali) teams up with multi-instrumentalist and beat mastermind Grant Cutler (LookBook, Solid Gold, Zoo Animal, Jeremy Messersmith) for lushly minimal soundscapes and groove-oriented atmospherics. Part of the exhibition, International Pop.
Pop Remix offered a great view of the Minneapolis skyline
epp2015tfn0813popremix_ Education, Public Programs; Target Free Thursday Nights; Pop Remix-Summer Evenings on the Walker Terraces and Garden Terrace Room. August 13, 2015. Events include Art-Making: DIY Liquid Light Show, a screening of Andy Warhol’s Exploding Plastic Inevitable with the Velvet Underground, DJ: Adora Tokyo, a Fashion Show featuring Emma Berg and Christian Joy, and music by Wolf Lords: Renowned vocalist and songwriter Aby Wolf (Dessa, Brother Ali) teams up with multi-instrumentalist and beat mastermind Grant Cutler (LookBook, Solid Gold, Zoo Animal, Jeremy Messersmith) for lushly minimal soundscapes and groove-oriented atmospherics. Part of the exhibition, International Pop.
DJ Adora Tokyo set the vibe for the night
Modeling clothing created by local fashion designer Emma Berg.
Modeling clothing created by local fashion designer Emma Berg

epp2015tfn0813popremix_ Education, Public Programs; Target Free Thursday Nights; Pop Remix-Summer Evenings on the Walker Terraces and Garden Terrace Room. August 13, 2015. Events include Art-Making: DIY Liquid Light Show, a screening of Andy Warhol’s Exploding Plastic Inevitable with the Velvet Underground, DJ: Adora Tokyo, a Fashion Show featuring Emma Berg and Christian Joy, and music by Wolf Lords: Renowned vocalist and songwriter Aby Wolf (Dessa, Brother Ali) teams up with multi-instrumentalist and beat mastermind Grant Cutler (LookBook, Solid Gold, Zoo Animal, Jeremy Messersmith) for lushly minimal soundscapes and groove-oriented atmospherics. Part of the exhibition, International Pop.

epp2015tfn0813popremix_ Education, Public Programs; Target Free Thursday Nights; Pop Remix-Summer Evenings on the Walker Terraces and Garden Terrace Room. August 13, 2015. Events include Art-Making: DIY Liquid Light Show, a screening of Andy Warhol’s Exploding Plastic Inevitable with the Velvet Underground, DJ: Adora Tokyo, a Fashion Show featuring Emma Berg and Christian Joy, and music by Wolf Lords: Renowned vocalist and songwriter Aby Wolf (Dessa, Brother Ali) teams up with multi-instrumentalist and beat mastermind Grant Cutler (LookBook, Solid Gold, Zoo Animal, Jeremy Messersmith) for lushly minimal soundscapes and groove-oriented atmospherics. Part of the exhibition, International Pop.
Designer Emma Berg takes a bow
Inside, kids escaped the heat by creating their own Liquid Light Show.
Inside, kids escaped the heat by creating their own Liquid Light Show
Aby Wolf and Grant Cutler of Wolf Lords put on a great performance
Aby Wolf and Grant Cutler of Wolf Lords put on a great performance
Crowds in front of Sol LeWitt's "Three x Four x Three" (1984)
Crowds in front of Sol LeWitt’s Three x Four x Three (1984)

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Sequins on point

What are you waiting for? Say goodbye to summer in the best way possible: join us for the last Pop Remix on August 20.

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