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A European Tour with Flying Forms

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:51:54 GMT

Join Marc Levine, baroque violin and Tami Morse, harpsichord in a special concert with world renowned guests Clea Galhano, recorder and Jin Kim, baroque violin. Presenting trio sonatas by Bach, Couperin, Handel, Telemann and Corelli.

image: Clea Galhano

2012-13 Minneapolis Musical Theatre Season: Sunset Boulevard

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 19:26:57 GMT

[i]Sunset Boulevard[/i] opens with Norma Desmond, the fading silent movie star abandoned by the “talkies,” who longs for a return to big screen glory. Enter struggling Hollywood screenwriter Joe Gillis, and their ensuing passionate and warped affair leads to a volatile conclusion. The 1950 film, directed by Billy Wilder and starring William Holden and Gloria Swanson, was nominated for 11 Academy Awards and won three, including one for Best Music. In 1997, it ranked as #12 on the American Film Institute’s Best American Films of the 20th Century. The original Broadway production, directed by Trevor Nunn with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, won seven 1995 Tony Awards including Best Musical. As Time Magazine described it, “The show’s a hit. Lloyd Webber’s most shamefully and artfully constructed score. Radiant.” Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 5 p.m. Additional performance on Monday, June 10 at 7:30 p.m. The Sunday, June 23 performance will be at 2:30 p.m. instead of 5 p.m

Cantus presents Covers

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:51:03 GMT

Don’t miss the official start of summer as Cantus returns to The Cowles Center to cover more of your favorite pop hits. Always an audience favorite, Covers shows off a completely different side of Cantus.

Chris Mann

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 19:45:48 GMT

Chris Mann, the classically based pop vocalist and 2012 finalist on NBC’s “The Voice,” is touring in support of his first album, “Roads,” (October 2012), which shot to #1 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart. His PBS special, “A Mann for All Seasons,” will air locally on Twin Cities Public Television in March. Featuring Martina McBride and jazz saxophonist Mindi Abair, it is a re-creation of the Elvis Presley ’69 Comeback Special with Mann performing in a boxing ring on a Sony soundstage.

NORTHXNORTH Twin Ports Arts Month Superior Stretch

Mon, 13 May 2013 15:28:46 GMT

[b][/b]May is [b]NORTHXNORTH[/b] Twin Ports Arts Month in the North End Arts Gallery! [i]The Superior Stretch[/i], May 8-July 6, 2013. Artists Jeff Lewis, painter, (Minong, WI); Marty Pearson, tilemaker and wood fired potter (Danbury, WI); and Dave Baker, painter, (Cloverton, MN) will open May 8 with a 5-8 pm reception at the North End Arts Gallery, 1323 Broadway Street, Superior, WI. In addition to showing new artwork, artists will be performing music and poetry readings. The event is sponsored by the Superior Council for the Arts. The gallery exhibit continues to July 6, 2013. It is free and open to the public T.Th.F.Sa. 11-5pm. [i]The Superior Stretch[/i] artists exhibit regularly in the Old School Arts Center in Sandstone, MN. [b][/b]

Rhythm & Words Family Music and Book Festival

Thu, 02 May 2013 17:59:29 GMT

A free day of fun for kids age 10 and under -- and their grown-ups. Attendees will discover tons of fun activities, including live music from Grammy Award-winning The Okee Dokee Brothers, The Bazillions, Paul Spring and Gustafer Yellowgold; presentations by children’s book creators Cori Doerrfeld, Sarah Forss, Michael Hall, Debbie Bernstein LaCroix, and Stephanie Watson; performances, workshops, arts & crafts and more[i].[/i] Merchandise sales provided by Addendum Books. A Minnesota Legacy Program. FREE. [url=http://www.dakotacounty.us/library]www.dakotacounty.us/library[/url].

Jazz88 presents: A Weaving of Traditions

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:57:38 GMT

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—that of the Native Americans. Jazz88 presents a new project that explores the roots of American Music, intertwining both music styles. [b][i]A Weaving of Traditions,[/i][/b] an evening of Native American music and interpretation, is created by Minnesota musician and Native American flutist Bobb Fantauzzo and his group JazZen. Accompanying the group will be Lyz Jaakola, who provides traditional Anishinaabe vocals and percussion. It is an eclectic mix of the traditional and the untraditional, the conventional and the unconventional, the past and the present. This performance will be recorded and will be made available online and accessible to everyone at [url=http://www.jazz88fm.com]www.jazz88fm.com[/url].

DESTINATION TWIN CITIES featuring Butch Thompson

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 17:01:07 GMT

Grammy Award-winning jazz pianist [b]Butch Thompson[/b] and choreographer [b]Sarah LaRose-Holland[/b] have collaborated to present [b][i]DESTINATION TWIN CITIES[/i][/b], an impressionistic, time-traveling exploration of the neighborhoods, landmarks, people and places that define urban life in Minnesota. The performance includes images of Saint Paul and Minneapolis from past and present as Butch Thompson and Sarah LaRose-Holland's dynamically engaging dance company Kinetic Evolutions examine who we were, and who we are today.

One Voice Mixed Chorus Presents: Minnesota Voices

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:52:57 GMT

One Voice Mixed Chorus, Minnesota’s gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender (GLBT) and allies chorus, presents [b]Minnesota Voices, [/b]a concert[b] [/b]celebrating all things Minnesota--from the State Fair, lumberjacks and folk-songs to music on a stick![b] [/b]The concert takes place at Sundin Hall, Hamline University, on June 14-15, 2013 and features songs by Minnesota composers from Bob Dylan, Libby Larsen, Abbie Betinis and Rene Clausen to Prince and Semisonic! Minnesota’s international roots are highlighted in Ruth McKenzie’s setting of [i]Kalavala[/i] including her toe-tapping [i]Give us Room to Roar [/i]and heart-wrenching [i]Oi Dai. [/i] [i]By the Fireside[/i], a piece commissioned by One Voice to commemorate the 20th anniversary of World AIDS Day, illustrates how the HIV-AIDS in Africa touches us here in Minnesota. This concert centerpiece by Christopher Gable is set for chorus, baritone solo, orchestra and an African drum ensemble. True to One Voice tradition, the concert includes many light touches including Ann Reed's [i]State Fair Song[/i] and Benjamin Britten's [i]Lumberjack Chorus[/i]. [b]June 14, 2013 • 7:30 pm June 15, 2013 • 3:00 pm and 7:30 pm[/b] All performances [wheelchair, large print, Braille logos] || [ASL logo] for 3:00 pm concert. Building community and creating social change by raising our voices in song.

The Tenors

Sat, 18 May 2013 18:13:41 GMT

The Tenors, the internationally acclaimed, multi-platinum recording artists, will be touring in support of their second studio album, “Lead With Your Heart,” (Verve) released in January 2013 and which debuted at #1 on Amazon.com. Formerly known as The Canadian Tenors, they include Clifton Murray, Victor Micallef, Remigio Pereira and Fraser Walters. Their PBS special of the same name will also air locally on Twin Cities Public Television in June. This concert was originally scheduled for June 14 at Orchestra Hall.

Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 15:57:01 GMT

The smash hit returns to the Ordway! [i]Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story[/i] tells the tale of the three years in which Holly became the world’s top recording artist before dying tragically in a plane crash. The foot-stomping, heart-pounding show features more than 20 of Holly’s greatest hits.

Twin Cities Jazz Festival

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 18:59:00 GMT

The[b][i] Twin Cities Jazz Festival [/i][/b]holds its 15^th annual event this June in the downtown St. Paul. Recognized as one of the region’s premiere music festivals, the Twin Cities Jazz Festival is a three-day festival with performances on three public stages as well as at dozens of local jazz clubs. The festival attracts top Jazz artists to Saint Paul to share the joy of jazz with thousands of people. Admission remains free due to the support of many generous sponsors and supporters. This year’s lineup includes Cyrus Chestnut, Kenny Werner, Matt Slocum and Walter Smith III, among others. View the full lineup at [url=http://www.twincitiesjazzfestival.com/]http://www.twincitiesjazzfestival.com[/url]

Rolling River Music Festival

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:26:43 GMT

Join us at Red Wing's Beautiful Central park Band Shell for The Lovin’ Spoonful, Ruthie Foster and Opener Davina and the Vagabonds, Saturday, June 29 at 5:00pm What: Rolling River Music Festival The Lovin’ Spoonful, Ruthie Foster and Davina and the Vagabonds When: Saturday, June 29at 5:00pm Where: Red Wing Beautiful Central Park Bandshell Cost: Free Rock icons The Lovin’ Spoonful burst onto the 60's music scene to become one of the most revered groups in music history. Combining the best of folk music and rock and roll, with a touch of country thrown in, they gave us such hits as "Do You Believe in Magic," "Daydream," "You Didn't Have to be So Nice," "Nashville Cats" and the anthem for a hot July evening, "Summer in the City." In 2006, the band was inducted into the Hall Of Fame. The current line-up, including two of the original members and one who joined the band just 2 years after they formed continue to tour, reaching out to a whole new audience as well as those who have loved their brand of Good Times music over the years. Those who have followed Ruthie Foster’s eclectic musical history know that she can burn down any stage with her combustible blend of soul, blues, rock, folk and gospel. Ruthie’s astonishing voice has taken her on an amazing ride. She came from humble church choir beginnings in rural Texas, followed by a tour of duty with the U.S. Navy Band, and ended up in New York City with a major-label development deal that went sour. Ruthie's list of achievements includes Best Folk Artist in 2004-05 and Best Female Vocalist in 2007, 2008, 2012 and 2013 from the Austin Music Awards, a 2009 and 2012 Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary Blues Album, and four Blues Music Association awards for both Best Traditional and Best Contemporary Female Blues Artist. "...While Foster is not a self- consciously retro artist, she is definitely a singer from the old school, whose huge, full-bodied voice has drawn frequent comparisons with such legends as [Aretha] Franklin and Ella Fitzgerald." Doug McPherson, Keyboard Player Magazine Davina Sowers hit the Midwest scene in February 2005 and she hasn't looked back since. It didn't take her long after moving to Minnesota from Key West, FL to start making a name for herself. With great vocals and piano, she commands attention on stage and leaves everyone smiling. Davina has been performing since the age of 5, with the support of an extremely musical family. Sowers, a classically-trained pianist, has years of experience in piano performance. She and her band made a big splash at Duluth's Bayfront Blues Festival in 2006 to2008, having the highest sales in CDs all three years. She has been called the "hardest working blues woman in frigid Minnesota.” Rolling River Music Festival: This is the 4th year of the Rolling River Festival and made possible from sponsors around the red wing area. This is a free concert with big headliners and fun for all.

Alice Cooper

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 19:53:51 GMT

Alice Cooper, the chart-topping original King of Shock Rock known for his wildly theatrical shows mixed with fake blood, electric chairs, boa constrictors and pyrotechnics, brings his “Raise the Dead Tour” to Minneapolis. With a career spanning more than five decades, the eclectic artist with a penchant for ghoulish stage shows and gender-bending wardrobes has influenced such other powerhouse musical acts as KISS, Marilyn Manson and Ozzy Osbourne. Cooper was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2003 and the original five member group was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2011. There will be no opening act.

2013-14 Broadway Across America-Minneapolis Season: Les Misérables

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 19:57:11 GMT

Due to overwhelming demand, the 25^th anniversary production of Boublil and Schönberg’s legendary musical [i]Les Misérables[/i] returns to Minneapolis for one week only. Cameron Mackintosh presents [i]Les Misérables[/i], with glorious new staging and dazzlingly reimagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo. This new production has been acclaimed by critics, fans and audiences and is breaking box office records wherever it goes.