Automotive art exhibit
A huge "Bug" seems poised to flap its wings. A gorgeous 1936 Delahaye gleams at a posh car show. A colorful Russian double-decker bus looks ready to burst off the canvas. All three are part of a large free automotive art exhibit at the Hopkins Center for the Arts (1111 Main St.). You only have this weekend to see them and the whole show, however, because Sunday is its last day.
Called "Velocity: The Art of Motion," the exhibit, which was displayed for most of the summer, may be the largest stand-alone automotive fine art show ever mounted in America. Its paintings, sculptures, photos, drawings and collages - more than 100 in all - pay homage to the colors and beauty of vintage models, race cars and other aspects of our automotive culture.
Featuring works by artists from all over the U.S. and many countries, the show is open today (8 a.m. - 8 p.m.), tomorrow (10 a.m. – 8 p.m.) and Sunday (noon-5) before closing. For more information, call 952-979-1100 or 612-940-3534, or visit the website: www.hopkinsmn.com/_hca/velocity.html.
Fuel economy leaders
Searching for a car with great gas mileage? Who isn't these days? Along these lines, look for an article in this Sunday's Star Tribune Cars Section that highlights the top five most miserly offerings overall according to the new EPA estimates, plus some choices in the SUV and luxury segments.
