Imprints Exhibit Opening; Exhibit Among Largest Photo Portrait Collection Displayed of Local Leaders in Art, Culture and Government.

Bookmen Stacks:

What:   Imprints, a black and white photographic collection by
        renowned photographer Tom Berthiaume, was commissioned by the
        Bookmen Stacks Building to celebrate the strength of Twin
        Cities prominent civic and arts leaders.  The 65 portraits
        include Walter Mondale; Mayor R.T. Rybak, explorer Will Steger
        and notable artists, musicians, politicians and impresarios.
        "The portraits attempt to find the strength, calm, charm and
        sometimes loneliness of real leaders," said Berthiuame. The
        exhibit has been cloaked until the opening evening and many of
        those photographed will be on hand to view their portraits for
        the first time.

When:   Friday, March 31 2006
        6 - 9 p.m.

Where:  Lobby of the Bookmen Stacks Building
        345 Sixth Avenue North
        Minneapolis, MN 55401

More:   The exhibition is comprised of an eclectic set of 65 portraits
        of local civic and arts leaders.  The exhibit will be a
        permanent exhibition, available for public viewing through the
        month of June 2006.

        Tom Berthiaume's previous high profile photographic subjects
        have included Garrison Keillor, Cindy Crawford, Al Franken,
        Walter Cronkite and John Belushi.

Note to editors: Photo and interview opportunity at event.
                 Photos of individual portraits and exhibit available
                 on request.