sursumcorda Announces Grand Opening.Business Editors & Entertainment Writers MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 24, 2001 Grand Opening events commence May 6. sursumcorda announced this morning that their cutting-edge experimental art and music venue A music venue is any location regularly used for a concert or musical performance. Music venues range in size and location, from an outdoor bandshell or bandstand to an indoor sports stadium. Typically, different types of venues host different genres of music. will open May 6. The space will host a wide variety of artistic offerings throughout the week, including film and video screenings, music performances, spoken word, the "21" underground variety show (relocating from Bryant Lake Bowl), and a number of surprise cameos. The space (located at 319 first avenue north, formerly occupied by the Foxfire fox·fire n. A phosphorescent glow, especially that produced by certain fungi found on rotting wood. Lounge) has undergone massive remodeling remodeling /re·mod·el·ing/ (re-mod´el-ing) reorganization or renovation of an old structure. bone remodeling , and now has a William Gibson (person) William Gibson - Author of cyberpunk novels such as Neuromancer (1984), Count Zero (1986), Mona Lisa Overdrive, and Virtual Light (1993). Neuromancer, a novel about a computer hacker/criminal "cowboy" of the future helping to free an artificial intelligence from its inspired 21st century look complete with cybercafe The first Internet cafe in the U.S. Founded in 1995 in New York, the menu is a selection of fine coffees and desserts along with Internet, e-mail, printing, scanning and faxing services. Hats, shirts and jackets are also available for purchase. and performance lounge and a retail space in front. With a wine list of over 30 wines, an extensive specialty beer selection and unique culinary offerings, the partners have created a multi-sensory as well as multi-media experience. Partner Dave Wesley comments, "by creating a physical manifestation of the sursumcorda.com website, we can now offer the community and independent artists a place to showcase their work, explore new technology, and, most importantly Adv. 1. most importantly - above and beyond all other consideration; "above all, you must be independent" above all, most especially , to interact using all of their senses." A history of success The three partners are no strangers to adventurous undertakings, and certainly no strangers to success. Software entrepreneur and recording artist Dave Wesley founded sursumcorda.com in 1998. Loaded with fresh creative content, the site has avoided the struggles of many commerce-based sites, and enjoys a loyal following. Wesley also co-hosts the popular "21" variety show at the Bryant Lake Bowl, recently hailed as "one of the coolest ideas to hatch in our Twin Towns in quite some time" by Pulse. Steven Fluegel spent five years with Microsoft Corporation, where he developed software until leaving in 1996 to found the successful Fluegel Consulting Services, Inc. Jo Gordon, whose restaurant management experience has contributed to the success of several local hot spots hot spots acute moist dermatitis. , has worked in the technology field for the past three years. About sursumcorda.com Based in Minneapolis, sursumcorda.com is an independently owned, multimedia Web site dedicated to the growth and promotion of experimental art both on and off the Internet. Additional information may be found at the sursumcorda.com Web site, or by contacting Dave Wesley. |
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