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Jazz88 FM KBEM presents ‘A Weaving of Traditions’

May 13, 2013 — Leave a comment

Here is another fine event for music lovers, particularly those who enjoy the world of jazz.  Jazz has long been recognized as America’s original musical art form. However, predating jazz, there was another form of music rooted in this land – the music of the Native Americans.

Sundin Music Hall, located on the Hamline University Saint Paul campus, is recognized as one of the most intimate and best-sounding performance spaces in the Twin Cities. Literally, there is not a bad seat in the house.

Jazz88 presents a new project that serves to intertwine both musical styles. A Weaving of Traditions, an evening of Native American music and interpretation, takes place on Saturday, June 8, 2013, at 7:30 p.m. at Hamline University’s Sundin Music Hall in St. Paul, Minnesota.

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‘War Horse,’ the play, appearing at the Orpheum in Minneapolis

May 7, 2013 — 2 Comments
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Appearing at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis, Minnesota from June 12 – 23, 2013.

Theatrical creativity at its best will be on display at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis, Minnesota when War Horse (the play) is presented on stage June 12 – 23, 2013.

At the heart of the production are astonishing life-sized puppets created by South Africa’s Handspring Puppet Company, who bring breathing, galloping, charging horses to life on the stage.

Note:  Although War Horse is based on a children’s book, it includes scenes depicting some war violence and is recommended for ages 10 and up. All patrons regardless of age must have a ticket.

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‘Psst!’ appearing at The Cowles Center in June

May 3, 2013 — 2 Comments

Off-leash AreaYou will have to look hard and long to find a stage production as original as this!  If you attend, do not expect to hear a lot of dialogue from the performers.

The Ivey and Sage Award Winning Off-Leash Area pulls out all the creative stops to tell a universal and poignant story about love and loss in Psst! – all of this with only one word being uttered, that being “Psst!”

Psst! will be appearing at the Cowles Center for Dance & the Performing Arts in Minneapolis, Minnesota on June 21 and June 22 at 7:30 p.m., and on June 23, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.

Enjoy a sneak peek by viewing this video:  Psst! at the Cowles Center

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May 2013 Landmark Center public tours and programs

April 30, 2013 — 2 Comments

Landmark Center tootle on over 3Have you been paying attention to the public tours and programs that are offered at the historic Landmark Center in St. Paul, Minnesota?

Tours on the schedule require RSVP’s – it pays to keep watch and take advantage of these educational and interesting programs.  The Great River Tour is back – this tour sold out in its first year offered.

On the Landmark Center schedule in May, 2013 from their website:

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Northern Spark 2013 all-nighter to be held in Lowertown, St. Paul

April 29, 2013 — Leave a comment

What fun this promises to be!  The third annual Northern Spark will be held on Saturday (into Sunday morning), June 8, 2013 from 9:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., in Saint Paul, Minnesota’s Lowertown. Northern Spark is the only all-night arts festival in the Midwest—a free, public, dusk-to-dawn nuit blanche that ignites the Twin Cities in an explosion of urban art.

Calling all Twin Cities’ residents and visitors – a fun all-nighter is on the way!

Performances, visual arts, projected images, interactive media, and participatory events bring together a multitude of artists who create art projects in partnership with numerous arts organizations at multiple venues.

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‘Anything Goes’ on stage at the Ordway May 7 – 12

April 17, 2013 — Leave a comment

When events of the day are less than joyful, a stage event such as Anything Goes is a welcome change indeed!  Thanks to the Ordway Center for Performing Arts in St. Paul, Minnesota, Twin Cities residents and visitors will be soon be treated to a musical destined to lift spirits and get everyone singing.

Anything Goes will be presented on stage at the Ordway Music Theater May 7 – 12, 2013.

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2013 State Fair grandstand tickets beginning to go on sale

April 15, 2013 — Leave a comment

It is mid-April, there has just been a fresh snowfall in the Twin Cities, and we are tracking 2013 State Fair grandstand ticket sales?  Yup!

Join in the fun at the Minnesota State Fair. This year’s dates are August 22 through Labor Day, September 2, 2013.

Tickets for the “really big shows” sell quickly.  If you want prime seats for such shows as Depeche Mode and Tim McGraw, it is best to get your oar in the water soon.

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‘Destination Twin Cities’ coming to The Lab Theater in Minneapolis

April 11, 2013 — Leave a comment

Coming to The Lab Theater in June:  Two Minnesota artists have collaborated to present Destination Twin Cities in a new look at the area’s history.

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The LAB Theater is a 6,000 square-foot warehouse located in the stylish Warehouse District/North Loop neighborhood of downtown Minneapolis. It is a perfect venue for audiences seeking bold new theatre and dynamic sightlines, seating and comfort.

Destination Twin Cities features Grammy Award winning jazz pianist Burch Thompson and choreographer Sarah LaRose-Holland’s dynamically engaging dance company Kinetic Evolutions.  Performances are set for 7:30 p.m. on Friday, June 14 and 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 15, 2013 at The Lab Theater in Minneapolis’ warehouse district.

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Bruno Mars to perform at the Xcel Energy Center on July 14th

April 9, 2013 — Leave a comment

Get ready for an exciting event at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota – Bruno Mars will be performing for the first time ever in that venue when “The Moonshine Jungle Tour” hits the stage on Sunday, July 14, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.

The very special guest for the evening will be Ellie Goulding.  In April 2011, Ellie and her band performed at Buckingham Palace for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.  She sang a selection of her own songs and cover versions (including tracks by Michael Jackson, Tina Turner and, inevitably, Elton John’s Your Song) for the newly-wed royals, and afterwards mingled with their guests.

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‘Storyhill Fest 2013’ lineup announced

April 3, 2013 — Leave a comment

Picture you and your family participating in these memorable events:  guided kayak trips; nature hikes; camping complete with campfires in the beautiful northwoods of Minnesota, and the enjoyment of two days of music by original singer songwriters!  This interactive experience could be yours if you attend Storyhill Fest 2013 at Clearwater Forest Camp in the Brainerd Lakes area.

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Northern Minnesota is well known for its scenic areas for camping and recreational activities. (Photo credit and copyright – R.C. Johnson)

Storyhill, the Red House Records acoustic duo made up of Chris Cunningham and John Hermanson, has announced the lineup for Storyhill Fest 2013.  John Gorka and Raina Rose will be joining Storyhill as the headline artists for this year’s festival which will take place at the Clearwater Forest Camp in Deerwood, Minnesota on August 31 and September 1, 2013.  There will also be camping available on August 30th for those who want to make a full weekend of it.

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