While a Magician Works, the Mind Does the Tricks

By BENEDICT CAREY
Published: August 11, 2008

A decent backyard magic show is often an exercise in deliberate chaos. Cards whipped through the air. Glasses crashing to the ground. Gasps, hand-waving, loud abracadabras. Something’s bound to catch fire, too, if the performer is ambitious enough — or needs cover. More

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Shocked! I'm just shocked! No, really, I'm shocked. I thought they'd offer them all bonuses and their jobs back.
Maybe medals o' honor?

Crayfish at the American Swedish Institute

Crayfish Party

Registration has been extended for the American Swedish Institute's annual Crayfish Party, which will be held this Saturday, August 16th at 6 p.m.

The first week of August marks the beginning of crayfish season, and Swedes celebrate by enjoying crayfish boiled in salt water and seasoned with plenty of fresh dill. The delicacy is served cold, accompanied by bread, cheese, and many cold beverages. The ASI crayfish party rounds out the menu with Swedish meatballs, boiled potatoes, cucumber salad, and dessert.

Songmaster Gregg White will be on hand to encourage singing during the meal, and Ole Olsson's Oldtime Orkestra will provide old-time Scandinavian music for dancing afterwards

Call 612-871-4907 by 5 p.m. on Wednesday to make your reservation.

It's not too late to join in the fun!

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