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No, these boys don’t wear pasties and tassels — they are the nationally renowned screen print collective more formally known as Burlesque of North America! The small but famed group of collaborators have whipped up beautifully designed posters for cool bands the world over and have sold their limited edition art prints far and wide. And what’s that you say? They’re based out of the Twin Cities? Yep, it’s true. And this Saturday, St. Paul’s Nicademus Art and Framing is letting the group loose on their gallery walls for a new exhibit entitled Well Done.

But before you pigeon hole Burlesque as simply a talented group of “artists” think again. They have their fingers in just about every creative facet of the local arts community from music to art curating to event production. The arty smarties are the masters of their own space over in ye olde Northeast Minneapolis, with a full on screen printing empire as well as a brand spankin’ new gallery space entitled CO Exhibitions. They also regularly engage local music aficionados with hot n’ heavy DJ nights all over the cities, even putting out their own mix CDs and vinyl from time to time. How cool is that?

The show at Nicademus, which opens this Saturday and runs through August 28th, is a collection of the collective’s favorite pieces, many of them in alternate color palettes than their original designs — making the prints on display truly one-of-a-kind. Also on task for Saturday’s opening party is a BBQ behind the gallery for the first couple hours as well as fresh beats doled out by BRLSQOTHEQUE DJs. Art, food, music: the trifecta of awesomeness.

The opening reception for Well Done happens on Saturday, July 24th from 7-11pm and is free and open to the public. The exhibit runs through August 28th. For more information visit www.nicademusart.com. For more info on Burlesque of North America visit www.burlesquedesign.com.