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About TOSCA
Twin Cities TOSCA is a locally-owned business established for
the purpose of promoting arts and culture in the Twin Cities area.
TC TOSCA hosts unique soirées and publishes this quarterly arts
magazine, Exploring TOSCA. TOSCA celebrates 10 years in business
this year.
The Magazine Twin Cities TOSCA publishes a quarterly
magazine, Exploring TOSCA, which provides one-stop shopping
for an array of arts and cultural events—from the traditional
and familiar to the new, unique and sometimes bizarre. Exploring
TOSCA also features the work of local visual artists in every issue
and frequently the work of artists around the country as well.
The Events Twin Cities TOSCA produces arts events under
the subheading of Experiencing TOSCA, which is known for its
unique, one-of-a-kind soirées such as Ella, Eleanora & Ellington
(jazz, history and music), Needles and Noodles (Chinese Culture)
and Fun, Funk & Fondue (the ‘70s)
Our Team
Laura Cohen—
Strategic Development
Laura Cohen is known as a relationshipdriven Consultant with a talent for
connecting organizations with profitable
business opportunities. Over the last
two decades she has worked for several
award-winning publication and media
companies and in 2010 launched her own
consulting business. Her love of culture and the arts is evident
by her involvement over the years as Co-Chair of the Wayzata
Art Experience/Juried Art Show. Laura is a Board Member of
the Minnesota Literacy Council and Chairs the Development
Committee. She can also be found on her free days at art galleries,
jazz/blues festivals, attending theater and exploring other cultural
events around the cities.
Contributing Writers
See page 5.
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Doris Rubenstein—
Writer, Proofreader
Doris Rubenstein is a freelance
writer specializing the the arts. She
has published three books, including
The Good Corporate Citizen: A Practical
Guide, and was a columnist with The
Business Journal and CPA Wealth Advisor
for many years. Doris spends her
free time birdwatching, gardening,
biking, and cheering on the University of Michigan Wolverines.
Leann E. Johnson—
Graphic Designer
Leann is a graphic designer,
illustrator and tile artist. She
designs for various local and national
companies and publishes illustrations
in The New York Times and The Saint
Paul Almanac. She creates original,
colorful tiles for home decor,
jewelry and interior residential installations. Tiles for home decor
can be found in The Store at Mia. Leann serves on the City of
Minneapolis’ Public Art Advisory Panel and is a member of the
Handmade Tile Association and Northeast Minneapolis Arts
Association (NEMAA).
Gail M. Weber—
Owner, Editor
Gail Weber grew up in southern
Minnesota, where she spent her
childhood summers putting on shows
in the family garage. While the garage
shows eventually came to an end her
passion for drama did not. She went
on to engage in real-life drama–
litigation–and spent over 20 years
in the private practice of law, becoming a partner and eventually
owning her own law firm. In 2005, ready to start a new challenge,
Gail closed her law firm and launched what is now known as Twin
Cities TOSCA in order to promote the arts.
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Exploring TOSCA is the Metro Area’s
only arts by category magazine. Published
four times a year by Twin Cities TOSCA,
this magazine provides the most
comprehensive listing of arts events that
take place in the metro and surrounding
areas. Exploring TOSCA also features
visual art from local artists.
4 About TOSCA
“Woman with No Name”
Cover Art “Ode to Spring”
by Steve Goad
6 Theatre About Theatre
8 Musical Theatre
12 Comedies & Farces
14 Children & Families
16 Love & Romance
18 Women
20 History, Law & Politics
22 Dramas & Classics
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GRAPHIC DESIGNER:
Leann E. Johnson
PROOFREADER:
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STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT:
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CONTRIBUTING WRITERS:
Rachel M. Anderson
Bridget Marcella Burns
Pete Machalek
Guy Odishaw
Gail M. Weber
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25 New, Unique & Challenging
26 Dance & Movement
29 Murder, Mystery & Horror
30 Healing Arts
32 Religion & Spirituality
34 Featured Author
35 Opera
36 Shakespeare
38 English Culture
40 Hispanic/Latino Culture
41 Asian Culture
42 Black/African Culture
44 Celtic Culture
CARAVAN UNDER THE STARS
Jawahir’s Annual Gala
& Fundraiser.......................Page 28
MACBETH: Chameleon
Theatre Circle.....................Page 36
THE IMPACT OF HABITAT
FOR HUMANITY...............Page 46
46 Art of the Home
FASHION & THE BODY.....Page 53
47 Art
50 Art of Food
51 Featured Artist
52 Art of Fashion and Beauty
Cover Artist Steve Goad......Page 51
Pete Machalek/Sage Presence–
YOUR LIFE AS A
WORK OF ART..................Page 73
54 American Artists
59 Events By Weekend
74 Free & Almost Free
76 Arts on the Road
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COMPLICATED FUN–Alan Berks’
New Musical......................Page 11
45 Jewish Culture
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THE CRITIC/THE REAL INSPECTOR HOUND.: Guthrie Theater & Shakespeare Theatre Company
Theatre About Theatre
Theater Latté Da
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GYPSY | Feb. 13–Mar. 13, 2016
Pantages Theatre (710 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, MN)
By Arthur Laurents. Music by Jule Styne. Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim.
Directed by Peter Rothstein. Musical direction by Denise Prosek.
Choreography by Michael Matthew Ferrell. Loosely based on the
memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee. Set in the 1920s when vaudeville was
dying and burlesque was born, this is the story of Mama Rose,
the ultimate stage mother, and her daughter Louise, a child
Vaudeville actor who became the famous burlesque stripper.
Songs include Let Me Entertain You and Everything’s Coming Up
Roses. $31.50-$56.50
C. | Mar. 30–Apr. 24, 2016
Ritz Theater (345 13th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN)
Book and lyrics by Bradley Greenwald. Music by Robert Elhai.
Directed by Peter Rothstein. Music Direction by Jason Hansen.
Adapted from the play “Cyrano de Bergerac” by Edmond Rostand. This
world premiere, featuring Bradley Greenwald, tells the story
of Cyrano who hesitates in his love for the beautiful Roxanne
because of his extremely prominent proboscis. $27-$45.
NEXT: NEW MUSICALS IN THE MAKING
May 4–22, 2016
Location TBA
See Musical Theatre section.
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STARS ON BROADWAY | Mar. 11–20, 2016
Woodbury Community Theatre, The Loft Stage
East Ridge High School (4200 Pioneer Dr., Woodbury, MN)
Directed by Lori Sager. This sparkling musical revue features your
favorite musicals. $18 | woodburycommunitytheatre.org |
651.730.4627
THE CRITIC/THE REAL INSPECTOR HOUND
Through Mar. 27, 2016
Guthrie Theater & Shakespeare Theatre Company
(818 South 2nd St., Minneapolis, MN)
“The Critic” by Richard Brinsley Sheridan. Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher.
“The Real Inspector Hound” by Tom Stoppard. Directed by Michael Kahn.
These two one-act comedies in one night include “The Critic”, a
whirlwind comedy about bad theater, worse playwrights and–worst
of all–critics; and “The Real Inspector Hound”, a play-within-a-play
in which two critics find themselves as unsuspecting suspects while
watching a classic whodunit. $15-$54
“When the audience boos we don’t drop our cues
We always can use what they throw.”
~ “Together Wherever We Go” from Gypsy
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SIX CHARACTERS IN SEARCH OF
AN AUTHOR | Apr. 19–May 8, 2016
Park Square Theatre
(20 West 7th St., St Paul, MN)
By Luigi Pirandello. Adapted and directed by
Alan Berks. A Wonderlust Production. In this
absurdist play, a “reality” television show
has just begun shooting when a mysterious,
uninvited family appears, insisting that they
aren’t people at all but actual characters
sprung to life from the imagination of an
author. $21-$60 | parksquaretheatre.org |
651.291.7005
Ordway Center for the
Performing Arts
(345 Washington St. N, Saint Paul, MN)
ordway.org | 651.224.4222
BULLETS OVER BROADWAY
Apr 12–17, 2016
Written by Woody Allen. Direction and choreography by Susan
Stroman. Based upon the screenplay of the film by Woody Allen
and Douglas McGrath. In this new musical comedy, a young
playwright desperate for financial backing for his next show
accepts an offer from a mobster looking to please his showgirl
girlfriend. Set in the late 1920s, the jazz score includes the
songs Tiger Rag, Let’s Misbehave and I’ve Found a New Baby.
$34-$111
BROADWAY SONGBOOK® : KANDER & EBB AND
ALL THAT JAZZ | Jun. 10–12, 2016
Enjoy the music of John Kander and Fred Ebb, the team
responsible for Broadway hits such as Cabaret, Chicago, Funny
Lady, and more. $37
THE PRODUCERS | May 13–22, 2016
The Play’s the Thing Productions
Lakeville Area Arts Center (20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville, MN)
Music nnd lyrics by Mel Brooks. This musical comedy is about a
director in dire need of money. He writes a musical intended
to flop (Springtime for Hitler) so he can pocket the money and
skip town when the musical shuts down. Songs include Opening
Night and Der Guten Tag Hop-Clop. $14 | ci.lakeville.mn.us |
952.985.4640
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THE KNIGHT OF THE BURNING PESTLE | Jun. 3–19, 2016
Theatre Pro Rata
Dreamland Arts (1342 Van Buren Ave., St. Paul, MN)
By Francis Beaumont. Directed by Amber Bjork. In this satire of
Elizabethan plays, wealthy theatre patrons insist that their
apprentice Rafe be included in a play and he becomes the errant
Knight of the Burning Pestle, tasked to prove his bravery in a love
story that does not need him. $14-$41 | theatreprorata.org |
612.874.9321
Skylark Opera Festival 2016 | Jun. 10–19, 2016
Concordia University (312 Hamline Ave., St. Paul, MN)
Free pre-show lecture 45 minutes prior to each performance
in the E.M. Pearson Lobby. $60.00 (both shows) |
skylarkopera.org | 651.292.4309
OH, COWARD!
Westlund Black Box Theatre
Nationally-renowned actor/director, Gary Briggle weaves
together songs and literary delights in this witty musical
celebration of the life and work of Noel Coward including the
beloved Private Lives and Blithe Spirit. $5-$35 (This show only.)
ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY
E.M. Pearson Theatre
Book & lyrics by Adolph Green and Betty Comden. Music by Cy
Coleman. Based on a play by Ben Hecht and Charles McArthur and
a play by Bruce Millholland. This musical about the behind-thescenes relationship between a temperamental actress and a
bankrupt theatre producer in the 1920s is part screwball
comedy and part operetta. Songs include I Have Written a Play,
Saddle up the Horse and She’s a Nut. $15-$45 (This show only.)
See Also:
NOISES OFF –See Comedies & Farces section.
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Musical Theatre
C.: Theater Latté Da, Ritz Theater
Theater Latté Da
theaterlatteda.com | 612-339-3003
GYPSY | Feb. 13–Mar. 13, 2016
Pantages Theatre
(710 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, MN)
See Women section.
C. | Mar. 30–Apr. 24, 2016
Ritz Theater (345 13th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN)
Book and lyrics by Bradley Greenwald. Music by Robert
Elhai. Directed by Peter Rothstein. Music Direction by Jason
Hansen. Adapted from the play “Cyrano de Bergerac” by
Edmond Rostand. This world premiere, featuring Bradley
Greenwald, tells the story of Cyrano who hesitates
in his love for the beautiful Roxanne because of his
extremely prominent proboscis. $27-$45.
NEXT: NEW MUSICALS IN THE MAKING
May 4–22, 2016
Location TBA
This annual new work series showcases three new
musicals in various stages of development. Culminating
in public performances and followed by post-show
discussions with the playwrights, composers and
lyricists, these workshops provide audiences the unique
opportunity to “get in on the ground floor” of the
creative process. Tickets TBA
INTO THE WOODS | Mar. 11–13, 2016
St. Catherine’s University Theatre
The O’Shaughnessy (2004 Randolph Ave., St. Paul, MN)
Music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Book by James Lapine. With
various Brothers Grimm Fairy Tales meeting up in the
forest, this musical explores what happens after the “happily
ever-after.” Songs include Children Will Listen, Giants in the
Sky and No One Is Alone. $10 | stkate.edu | 651.690.6700
COUNTRY ROADS: THE MUSIC OF JOHN DENVER
Jan. 2–May 1, 2016
Plymouth Playhouse, Best Western Kelly Inn
(2705 Annapolis Ln. N, Minneapolis, MN)
plymouthplayhouse.com | 763.553.1600
This musical tribute to John Denver, headlined by Dennis Curley
and an incomparable six-piece band, includes favorites such as
Take Me Home, Country Roads, Thank God I’m a Country Boy and Rocky
Mountain High. $22-$34
Woodbury Community Theatre
Merrill Community Arts Center, East Ridge High School
(4200 Pioneer Dr., Woodbury, MN)
$18 | woodburycommunitytheatre.org | 651-200.4610
STARS ON BROADWAY | Mar. 11-20, 2016
Directed by Lori Sager. This sparkling musical revue features your
favorite musical numbers.
A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC | Apr. 8-23, 2016
“My purpose in performing
is to communicate the joy
I experience in living.”
Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Book by Hugh Wheeler. A
newlywed lawyer falls for an old flame who is having an affair
with a jealous military man. The lawyer’s son is in love with his
stepmother. Songs include Send in the Clowns, A Weekend in the
Country, and The Miller’s Son.
~ John Denver
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VIOLET–THE MUSICAL: Yellow Tree Theatre
Orpheum Theatre
(910 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, MN)
hennepintheatretrust.org | 1.800.859.7469
IF/ THEN | Mar. 8–13, 2016
Music by Tom Kitt. Book by Brian Yorkey. Directed by Michael
Greif. Featuring original Broadway cast member Jackie Burns. This
contemporary Broadway musical about a woman rebuilding her
life in New York City includes the songs Love While You Can, Best
Worst Mistake and Ain’t No Man Manhattan. $39-$134
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR
DREAMCOAT | Mar. 29–Apr. 3, 2016
By Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice. This is a family-friendly
musical based upon the biblical story of Joseph. Songs include
Any Dream Will Do, Close Every Door and Poor, Poor Pharaoh.
Tickets TBA
THE BOOK OF MORMON | May 10–29, 2016
Created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone. Music by Robert Lopez. In this
religious satire musical, two church elders try to preach “The
Book Of Mormon” to a community blighted by disease and
ruled by an evil war lord. Instead, they end up learning about
themselves, the true meaning of friendship and what religion
means to them. Songs include You and Me (But Mostly Me), All
American Prophet and Spooky Mormon Hell Dream. Tickets TBA.
THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY | Jun. 2–26, 2016
By Marsha Norman. Based on book by Robert James Waller. Music and
lyrics by Jason Robert Brown. An Italian war bride living the life
of an Iowa farm wife in 1965 falls for a traveling photographer
while her family is away at the State Fair. Songs in this love story
include Something from a Dream, Falling Into You and It All Fades
Away. Tickets TBA
CATCH ME IF YOU CAN | Apr. 1–24, 2016
Chameleon Theatre Circle
Ames Center (12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville, MN)
Music by Marc Shaiman. Lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman.
Book by Terrence McNally. Directed by Avian Jangula. Inspired by a true
story, this musical tells the story of teenager Frank Abagnale, Jr.
who impersonated a doctor, a lawyer, an airline pilot, and passed
$2.5 million worth of forged checks–all while being hunted by the
FBI. Songs include Live in Living Color, Butter Outta Cream and (Our)
Family Tree. $19-$22 | ames-center.com | 952.895.4685
MARY POPPINS | Apr. 8–24, 2016
Morris Park Players
Edison High School (700 22nd Ave. NE Minneapolis, MN)
Based on the Disney film with songs written and composed by the Sherman
Brothers. Directed by Minrod Meier. Music direction by Kelly Kadlec. Book by
Julian Fellowes. A magical singing nanny visits a dysfunctional family
in London to care for their two children. Songs include A Spoonful of
Sugar, Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious and Chim Chim Cher-ee.
$15-$20 | morrisparkplayers.org | 612.724.8373
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VIOLET—THE MUSICAL | Apr. 8–May 8, 2016
Yellow Tree Theatre (320–5th Ave., SE, Osseo, MN)
Music by Jeanine Tesori. Libretto by Brian Crawley. Directed by Sean
Byrd. Adapted from ‘’The Ugliest Pilgrim,’’ a short story by Doris Bett.
Incorporating music from gospel, bluegrass and blues, this musical
tells the story of a young woman who leaves home in 1964 seeking
a charismatic television preacher to erase her grotesque facial scar.
Songs include Water in the Well, Anyone Would Do and Raise Me Up.
$18-$25 | yellowtreetheatre.com | 763.493.8733
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts
(345 Washington St. N, St. Paul, MN)
ordway.org | 651.224.4222
BULLETS OVER BROADWAY | Apr 12–17, 2016
Written by Woody Allen. Direction and choreography by Susan Stroman.
Based upon the screenplay of the film by Woody Allen and Douglas
McGrath. In this new musical comedy, a young playwright,
desperate for financial backing for his next show, accepts an
offer from a mobster looking to please his showgirl girlfriend.
Set in the late 1920s, the jazz score includes the songs Tiger Rag,
Let’s Misbehave and I’ve Found a New Baby.
$34- $111
BROADWAY SONGBOOK®
KANDER & EBB AND ALL THAT JAZZ | Jun. 10–12, 2016
Enjoy the music of John Kander and Fred Ebb, the team
responsible for Broadway hits such as Cabaret, Chicago and Funny
Lady and more. $37
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Musical Theatre
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING
BEE | Apr. 21–30, 2016
Normandale Community College
(9700 France Ave. S, Bloomington, MN)
Music and lyrics by William Finn. Book by Rachel Sheinkin.
Conceived by Rebecca Feldman. Additional material by Jay Reiss.
Directed by Paul Coate. An eclectic group of six middle schoolers
vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime in this musical
comedy that includes the songs My Favorite Moment of the Bee
and My Friend the Dictionary. $5-$10 |
normandale.edu/communityevents | 952.487.7462
PIPPIN | Apr. 23–May 7, 2016
Minnetonka Theater, Arts Center on 7
(18285 Highway 7, Minnetonka, MN)
Book by Roger O. Hirson. Music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz.
Directed by Diane Paulus. Music, acrobatics and jazzy
choreography tell the story of Pippin’s adventures in his quest
for the meaning of life. Songs include Magic to Do, War is
Science and Simple Joys. $12-$20 | minnetonkatheatre.com |
952.401.5898
A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO
THE FORUM | Apr. 21–May 15, 2016
Lakeshore Players
(4820 Stewart Ave., White Bear Lake, MN)
Inspired by the farces of the ancient Roman playwright Plautus. Music
and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Book by Burt Shevelove and Larry
Gelbart. Directed by Paul Reyburn. Classic Vaudeville, mistaken
identities and bawdy musical comedy help tell the story
of a slave named Pseudolus who hopes to win his freedom
by helping his young master woo the girl next door. Songs
include Everybody Ought to Have a Maid, Lovely and That Dirty Old
Man. $18-$23| lakeshoreplayers.com | 651.429.5674
LADY IN THE DARK | Apr. 14–17, 2016
University Opera Theatre
Ted Mann Concert Hall (2128 Fourth St. S, Minneapolis, MN)
By Moss Hart. Music by Kurt Weill. Lyrics by Ira Gershwin. Directed
by David Walsh. An unhappy female editor of a fashion magazine
being romanced by a married publisher undergoes psychoanalysis
in this 1941 musical that includes the songs The Princess of Pure
Delight, The Saga of Jenny and Tschaikowsky (and Other Russians).
$20 | music.umn.edu/ensembles/opera | 612.624.2345
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF | Apr. 14–May 8, 2016
Artistry (1800 West Old Shakopee Rd., Bloomington, MN)
Book by Joseph Stein. Music by Jerry Bock. Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick.
Based on Sholem Aleichem stories by special permission of Arnold Perl.
Directed by Michael Gruber. Set in Tsarist Russia in 1905, this is the
story of Tevye, a Jewish man with five daughters, who struggles to
maintain family and Jewish traditions while coping with outside
influences. Songs include Tradition, Matchmaker and If I Were a Rich
Man. $27-$36 | artistrymn.org | 952.563.8575
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LEAP OF FAITH | Apr. 29–May 22, 2016
Minnesota Musical Theatre
New Century Theatre
(615 Hennepin Avenue, Suite 145, Minneapolis, MN)
Music by Alan Menken. Lyrics by Glenn Slater. Book by Janus Cercone and
Warren Leight. Featuring Twin Cities Gospel Choir. The “Reverend”
Jonas Nightingale, an electrifying performer and con artist, faces a
real challenge when he falls in love with the local sheriff who wants
to shut him down. Songs include Rise Up, Dancin’ in the Devil’s Shoes
and Long Past Dreamin’. $25-$30 | hennepintheatretrust.org |
612.455.9501
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“Find out how a cold Midwestern metropolis gave birth to so
many geniuses of punk and funk!”
COMPLICATED FUN | Apr. 30–May 29, 2016
History Theatre (30 East Tenth St., St. Paul, MN)
By Alan Berks. Directed by Dominic Taylor. Music direction and
arrangements by Nic Delcambre. Named after a song by local punk
pioneers, this new musical captures the passionate recklessness
and amusing awkwardness of the legendary ‘80s scene (think
Ronald Reagan, Rubik’s Cubes and hair bands). It celebrates
the underground music scene of Minneapolis with a soundtrack
of The Replacements, Hüsker Dü, The Suburbs, and many
more. $15-$45 | historytheatre.com | 651.292.4323
URINETOWN | May 20–Jun. 12, 2016
Daleko Arts, The Prague Theater
(110 East Main St., New Prague, MN)
Lyrics by Greg Kotis and Mark Hollmann. Music by Mark Hollmann.
Directed by Joshua Campbell. Music direction by Tony Sofie.
Choreography by Erin Sheppard. This play mocks traditional
musical theatre with an unconventional plot. In Urinetown,
authorities have banned the use of individual bathrooms as
the result of a twenty-year drought and a revolt ensues. Songs
include Too Much Exposition, It’s a Privilege to Pee and Follow Your
Heart. $15-$20 | dalekoarts.com | 952.314.9077
A new musical (lovingly) ripped off from MONTY PYTHON
AND THE HOLY GRAIL”
MONTY PYTHON’S SPAMALOT | May 6–22, 2016
Coon Rapids Community Players
Coon Rapids Civic Center
(11155 Robinson Drive NW, Coon Rapids, MN)
Book by Eric Idle. Music and lyrics by Eric Idle and John Du Prez. Directed
by Mike Ausmus. Based upon “Monty Python and The Holy Grail.” This
outrageous new musical comedy tells the tale of King Arthur
and his Knights of the Round Table as they embark on their quest
for the Holy Grail–with flying cows, killer rabbits and taunting
Frenchmen. $12-$15 | coonrapidscommunityplayers.com
SOUTH PACIFIC | Jun. 18–Aug. 28, 2016
Guthrie Theater
(818 South 2nd St., Minneapolis, MN)
Music by Richard Rodgers. Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. Book by Oscar
Hammerstein II and Joshua Logan. Adapted from the novel “Tales of the
South Pacific” by James A. Michener. Directed by Joseph Haj. Considered
to be one of the greatest musicals of all time, this 1949 classic
explores love and prejudice in the South Pacific during WWII.
Songs include There is Nothin’ Like a Dame and Some Enchanted
Evening. $15-$84 | guthrietheater.org | 612.377.2224
“You’ve got to be taught to be afraid
Of people whose eyes are oddly made,
And people whose skin is a diff’rent shade…”
~ “You’ve Got to Be Taught” from South Pacific
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THE PRODUCERS | May 13–22, 2016
The Play’s the Thing Productions
Lakeville Area Arts Center (20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville, MN)
Music and lyrics by Mel Brooks. This musical comedy is about a
director in dire need of money. He writes a musical intended
to flop (Springtime for Hitler), so he can pocket the money and
skip town when the musical shuts down. Songs include Opening
Night and Der Guten Tag Hop-Clop. $14 | ci.lakeville.mn.us |
952.985.4640
See Also:
DIARY OF A WIMPY KID–THE MUSICAL –See Children &
Families section.
DRACULA –See Dance section.
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST–See Love & Romance and Children &
Families sections.
KINGDOM UNDONE –See Religion & Spirituality section.
SHREK THE MUSICAL –See Children & Families section.
SUPERSTITIOUS THRILLER, A JAZZY TRIBUTE TO STEVIE
WONDER AND MICHAEL JACKSON –See Jazz section.
ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY–See Theatre About Theatre section.
OH, COWARD! –See Theatre About Theatre section.
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Comedies & Farces
Theatre
Guthrie Theater
(818 South 2nd St., Minneapolis, MN)
guthrietheater.org | 612.377.2224
THE CRITIC/THE REAL INSPECTOR HOUND
Through Mar. 27, 2016
Shakespeare Theatre Company
“The Critic” by Richard Brinsley Sheridan. Adapted by Jeffrey
Hatcher. “The Real Inspector Hound” by Tom Stoppard. Directed
by Michael Kahn. These two one-act comedies in one night
include The Critic, a whirlwind comedy about bad theater,
worse playwrights and–worst of all–critics; and The Real
Inspector Hound, a play-within-a-play in which two critics find
themselves as unsuspecting suspects while watching a classic
whodunit. $15-$54
HARVEY | Apr. 9–May 15, 2016
By Mary Chase. Directed by Libby Appel. Elwood has an invisible
friend named Harvey. Elwood is an adult male. Harvey is a
six-foot tall rabbit. Elwood’s sister disapproves…but maybe
Harvey isn’t so bad after all. $15-$74 | guthrietheater.org |
612.377.2224
NOISES OFF | Feb. 25–Mar. 20, 2016
Lakeshore Players (4820 Stewart Ave., White Bear Lake, MN)
By Michael Frayn. Directed by Gorden Hedahl. This comedy about the
on- and off-stage antics of an acting troupe was inspired by real
“behind the scenes” fumbling and miscues that occurred during
the production of a 1970 farce, The Chinamen, which starred Lynn
Redgrave. $18-$23 | lakeshoreplayers.com | 651.429.5674
BUYER & CELLAR | Mar. 31–Apr. 24, 2016
New Century Theatre
(615 Hennepin Ave., Suite 145, Minneapolis, MN)
Exploring the implausible friendship between a struggling actress
and Barbara Streisand, this outrageous comedy explores the price
of fame, the cost of things and the oddest of odd jobs–running
the basement mall in Streisand’s Malibu home. $15-$39.50 |
hennepintheatretrust.org | 612.455.9501
BAD JEWS | Apr. 30–May 22, 2016
Minnesota Jewish Theatre
(1978 Ford Pkwy., St. Paul, MN)
By Joshua Harmon. Directed by Hayley Finn. In this edgy comedy,
three cousins disagree over a family heirloom after their
grandfather’s funeral. $12-$32 | mnjewishtheatre.org |
651.647.4315
Blithe Spirit
By Noël Coward. Set in the 1940s, this comedy is about a novelist and his new wife who host a dinner party that includes a séance.
Unfortunately, the ghost of the author’s annoying first wife shows up and decides not to leave. Blithe Spirit can be seen at two
different theatres this summer:
Old Log Theater | Mar. 5–May 28, 2016
(5185 Meadville St., Greenwood, MN)
Directed by Jon Cranney. $16-$35 | oldlog.com |
952.474.5951
Artistry | May 19–Jun.12, 2016
Bloomington Center or the Arts
(1800 West Old Shakopee Rd., Bloomington, MN)
Directed by Alan Sorenson. $19-$27 | artistrymn.org |
952.563.8575
Visit our English Culture section for information about the flamboyant English playwright, Noël Coward.
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Comedies & Farces
LET HIM SLEEP UNTIL IT’S TIME FOR
HIS FUNERAL | Apr. 15 & 16, 2016
Eagan Theater Company
Brianno’s Royal Cliff Banquet & Conf. Center
(2280 Cliff Rd., Eagan, MN)
By Peg, Kehert. Directed by Ay Abrigo. This dinner theater event
is being presented in partnership with the Eagan 55 plus/Seniors
Group. Performed in the style of a 1950s television sitcom ‘Life
with Edna: Let Him Sleep ‘Til It’s Time for His Funeral.’ When
a man is in a funk, his wife decides to throw a funeral for
him so he can see how much people care about him. But
he finds her “to-do” list and thinks she’s trying to murder
him. Cash bar at 6PM, followed by buffet dinner catered
by Brianno’s Delie Italia. $43 (includes dinner) |
etc-mn.org | 651.454.6755 | Tickets not available at the
door or the night of the performance
THE HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES
Apr. 29–May 22, 2016
Theatre in the Round
(245 Cedar Ave., Minneapolis, MN)
By John Guare. The Pope’s upcoming visit to Yankee
Stadium fuels Artie’s dream of becoming a hit
songwriter. A blessing from the Pope will do the trick.
But then his son shows up, AWOL from the army, with
a homemade bomb to blow up His Holiness. $15-$22 |
theatreintheround.org | 612.333.3010
THE KNIGHT OF THE BURNING PESTLE
Jun 3–19, 2016
Theatre Pro Rata
Dreamland Arts (1342 Van Buren Ave., St. Paul, MN)
By Francis Beaumont. Directed by Amber Bjork. In this satire of
Elizabethan plays, wealthy theatre patrons insist that their
apprentice, Rafe, be included in a play. Rafe is cast as the errant
Knight of the Burning Pestle, tasked to prove his bravery in a love
story that does not need him. $14-$41 | theatreprorata.org |
612.874.9321
THE ODD COUPLE | Jun. 3–19, 2016
Lyric Arts Main Street Stage (420 East Main, Anoka, MN)
By Neil Simon. Directed by Daniel Ellis. Both Felix–a fastidious,
over-sensitive hypochondriac–and Oscar–a gruff and reckless
slob–have gotten the boot from their wives. Hilarious clashes and
a steady stream of one-liners ensue when the men decide to share
an apartment. $15-$30 | lyricarts.org | 763.422.1838 Age 14+
CALENDAR GIRLS | Jun. 17–Jul. 24, 2016
Park Square Theatre (20 West 7th St., St Paul, MN)
By Tim Firth. Directed by Mary M. Finnerty. When Annie’s husband
dies of leukemia, she and her friends set out to raise funds for
a local charity–by posing for a calendar completely in the buff.
$12-$60 | parksquaretheatre.org | 651.291.7005
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Film
THE GREAT COMEDY SHORTS | Sun. May 8, 2016
Chanhassen Dinner Theatre
(501 West 78th St., Chanhassen, MN)
Enjoy some of the great comedians of the past, in silent films and
talkies, including Buster Keaton, Our Gang, Bing Crosby, and
W.C. Fields. Also enjoy a vintage cartoon. Dinner is available at
4:30PM after the films. $10-$12 | chanhassentheatres.com |
952.934.1525
See Also:
SENSE AND SENSIBILITY–See English Culture section.
THE PRODUCERS –See Musical Theatre section.
A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM –
See Musical Theatre section.
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Children & Families
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: Chanhassen Dinner Theatre
THE SECRET GARDEN | Mar. 18–Apr. 17, 2016
Theatre in the Round (245 Cedar Ave., Minneapolis, MN)
By Sylvia Ashby. Based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett. A
lonely orphan girl and her sickly cousin both begin to flourish
along with the secret garden they discover on their gloomy
estate. $15-$22 | theatreintheround.org | 612.333.3010
SIDEWAYS STORIES FROM WAYSIDE SCHOOL
Apr. 29–May 15, 2016
Youth Performance Company
Howard Conn Fine Arts Center
(1900 Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis, MN)
By Louis Sachar. Adapted by John Olive. Directed by Jon Ferguson.
Oops! The builder goofed and turned the plans on their side.
Now Wayside School is thirty stories high with one classroom
on each level. And that’s just one of the crazy things that
goes on in this school! $5-$15 | youthperformanceco.org |
612.623.9080 | Age 7 +
Stages Theatre
(1111 Main St., Hopkins, MN)
$16 | stagestheatre.org | 952.979.1111
THE SNOW QUEEN | Mar. 4–20, 2016
With Escalante Dance. Adapted from the story by Hans Christian
Andersen. Written by Jennifer Kirkeby. Music by James Lekatz.
Told through dance, this world premiere tells the story of
the Snow Queen who casts her icy spell upon the world,
turning young Kai’s heart to ice. Kai’s best friend Gerda
sets out to rescue Kai in an adventure through forests,
castles and dungeons.
Theatre
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST | Mar. 4–Sept. 3, 2016
Chanhassen Dinner Theatre
(501 West 78th St., Chanhassen, MN)
Music by Alan Menken. Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tom Rice. Book by
Linda Wolverton. This is the classic story of Belle, a young woman
in a provincial town, and the Beast who yearns to cast off his
curse. Includes the songs Be Our Guest and If I Can’t Love Her.
$56-$85 (w/dinner); $49-$70 (show only) |
chanhassentheatres.com | 952.934.1525
SHREK THE MUSICAL | Mar. 18–Apr. 10, 2016
Lyric Arts Main Street Stage (420 East Main, Anoka, MN)
Based on the Oscar®-winning DreamWorks film. Music by Jeanine Tessori.
Book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire. Directed by Matt McNabb. Music
direction by Louis Berg-Arnold. An unseemly ogre shows up to rescue
a princess in this fairy tale of misfits. Songs include Donkey Pot
Pie, This is How Dreams Come True and When Words Fail. $15-$32 |
lyricarts.org | 763.422.1838 | Ages 8+
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I LOVE YOU, STINKY FACE | Apr. 29–May 22, 2016
Book and Lyrics by Jeannine Coulombe. Music by Michael Gruber.
Based on the book by Lisa McCort. This heart-warming new
musical describes the unconditional love of a mother as she
answers the relentless questions of her little boy. All ages.
NUMBER THE STARS | Apr. 29–May 22, 2016
Based on the book by Lois Lowry. Adapted by Dr. Douglas W.
Larche with Susan Elliott Larche. The carefree childhood of
best friends Annemarie Johansen and Ellen Rosen changes
during the Nazi occupation of Copenhagen. Annmarie uses
her ingenuity and fledgling acting skills to save her friend’s
life. Ages 8+
ANNIE JR. | Jun. 24–Jul. 31, 2016
Music by Charles Strouse. Lyrics by Martin Charnin. Book by
Thomas Meehan. Based on the “Little Orphan Annie’ comic strip
by Harold Gray. By permission of The Media Tribune Services, Inc.
This is the children’s version of the 1977 Broadway musical
and the 1982 film about Annie, an 11-year old orphan at
the Municipal Girls Orphanage run by the cranky and
often hungover Miss Hannigan. Things change after Annie
spends Christmas with Daddy Warbucks. Songs include
It’s a Hard-Knock Life and Tomorrow. All ages
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Children & Families
Children’s Theatre Company
(2400 Third Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN)
$10-$48 | childrenstheatre.org | 612.874.0400
THE SNOWY DAY AND OTHER STORIES
Through Mar. 20, 2016
By Jerome Hairston. Based on the book by
Ezra Jack Keats. Directed by Peter C. Brosius.
The young boy in the red coat experiencing
the wonder of a new snowfall and other
stories are brought to life in this new staging
with puppet design by Italy’s renowned
Fabrizio Montecchi. Grades K+
ANIMAL DANCE | Mar. 22–May 1, 2016
Choreographed and Directed by Ann Carlson with
Peter C. Brosius. The similarities we share with
our animal friends are depicted by worldrenowned choreographer and performance
artist Ann Carlson in this premier developed specifically
for preschoolers.
DIARY OF A WIMPY KID—THE MUSICAL
Apr. 12–Jun. 5, 2016
Based on the book series by Jeff Kinney and the 20th Century
Fox films. Book by Kevin Del Aquila. Music and lyrics by Michael
Mahler and Alan Schmuckler. Directed and Choreographed by
Rachel Rockwell. Produced by special arrangement with Fox Stage
Productions and Kevin McCollum. Poor middle schooler Greg
Heffley is always in survival mode–from bullies and even
from his big brother in this new musical.
SEUSSICAL | Jun. 17–26, 2016
Eden Prairie Players
Staring Lake Amphitheatre
(14800 Pioneer Trail, Eden Prairie, MN)
Music by Stephen Flaherty. Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. Based upon the books of
Dr. Seuss. Directed by Stephen Houtz. Musical Director Melissa Warhol,
Choreographer Brianna Belland. This musical, based upon several
of Dr. Seuss’s stories, includes the songs How Lucky You Are, Green
Eggs and Ham and Oh, The Thinks You Can Think! Tickets TBA |
edenprairieplayers.com | 952.470.6300
THE WIZARD OF OZ | Jun. 24–26, 2016
Children’s Castle Theater
Lakeville Area Arts Center (20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville, MN)
Based on the 1900 novel “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” by L. Frank
Baum. Adapted by Frank Gabrielson. Music and lyrics from the 1939
MGM motion pictures. Score by Harold Arlen and Y. Harburg. Dorothy,
her dog Toto and her friends Scarecrow, Tin Man and Cowardly
Lion encounter witches, flying monkeys and other adventures on
their journey to see the Wizard. Songs include Over the Rainbow,
We’re Off to See the Wizard and If I Only Had a Brain. $8-$13 |
childrenscastletheater.org | 952.985.4640
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Events
FAMILY DAY
Minneapolis Institute of Arts
(2400–3rd Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN)
On the second Sunday of every month, families are invited to the
MIA for a day of making art, going on artful adventures, meeting
local musicians, dancers, storytellers, and more. Free |
new.artsmia.org | 613.870.0723
Minnesota Children’s Museum
(10 W 7th St. St. Paul, MN)
Dedicated to sparking children’s learning through play, MCM
says, “Kids play more. Adults do, too.” Closed on Mondays and
holidays. $9.95 | mcm.org | 651.225.6000 | Free admission on
Target Free 3rd Sundays.
BUGS BUNNY & BEYOND BOLLYWOOD
MASH-UP FAMILY DAY | Sat. May 14, 2016, 12-4PM
Minnesota History Center
(345 West Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul, MN)
Enjoy the Center’s new exhibits. “What’s Up Doc? The Animation
Art of Chuck Jones” and “Beyond Bollywood: Indian Americans
Shape the Nation” on loan from the Smithsonian Institution’s
Traveling Exhibition Service. This fun family day also includes
activities such as yoga, cartoon drawing, Indian-0American music,
dancing and more! $6-$12. Free for members and children under 5 |
minnesotahistorycenter.org | 651.259.3015
“You can’t use up creativity.
The more you use, the more you have.”
~ Maya Angelou
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Love & Romance
LADY IN THE DARK | Apr. 14–17, 2016
University Opera Theatre
Ted Mann Concert Hall
(2128 Fourth St. S, Minneapolis, MN)
By Moss Hart. Music by Kurt Weill. Lyrics by Ira Gershwin. Directed
by David Walsh. An unhappy female editor of a fashion magazine
being romanced by a married publisher undergoes psychoanalysis
in this 1941 musical that includes the songs The Princess of Pure
Delight, The Saga of Jenny and Tschaikowsky (and Other Russians).
$20 | music.umn.edu/ensembles/opera | 612-624-2345
Orpheum Theatre
(910 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, MN)
hennepintheatretrust.org | 1.800.859.7469
IF/ THEN | Mar. 8–13, 2016
Music by Tom Kitt. Book by Brian Yorkey. Directed by Michael Greif.
Featuring Idina Menzel. This contemporary Broadway musical
about a woman rebuilding her life in New York City includes
the songs Love While You Can, Best Worst Mistake and Ain’t No
Man Manhattan. $39-$134
THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY
Jun. 21–26, 2016
By Marsha Norman. Based on book by Robert James Waller. Music
and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown. An Italian war bride living
the life of an Iowa farm wife in 1965 falls for a traveling
photographer while her family is away at the State Fair in
this love story that includes the songs Something from a Dream,
Falling into You and It All Fades Away. Tickets TBA
THE SHAPE OF THINGS | Mar. 4–20, 2016
Daleko Arts
The Prague Theater (110 East Main St., New Prague, MN)
By Neil LaBute. Directed by Jamil Jude. A shy, insecure student is
influenced by his aggressive artist girlfriend to go to extreme
lengths to change his appearance and character. $10-$20 |
dalekoarts.com | 952.314.9077
LOVE PERSON | Mar. 18–Apr. 10, 2016
Park Square Theatre (20 W 7th St., St. Paul, MN)
Written and Directed by Aditi Brennan Kapil. Love gets complicated
when Free (a deaf woman), the partner of Maggie, begins an
email relationship with Ram who happens to be involved with
Free’s sister. “Four people struggle to communicate, connect, and
find love, in this bilingual (ASL and English) romance that will
take you on a journey inside your own heart.” (From website)
$14-$60 | parksquaretheatre.org | 651.291.7005 |
Tues., Mar. 22 is 99¢ Bargain Preview Night; Wed., Mar. 30 is
Pay-What You-Will Wednesday
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST | Mar. 4–Sept. 3, 2016
Chanhassen Dinner Theatre
(501 West 78th St., Chanhassen, MN)
Music by Alan Menken. Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tom Rice. Book
by Linda Wolverton. This classic story of Belle, a young woman in
a provincial town, and the Beast who yearns to cast off his curse
includes the songs Be Our Guest and If I Can’t Love Her. $56-$85
(w/dinner); $49-$70 (show only) | chanhassentheatres.com |
952.934.1525
C. | Mar. 30–Apr. 24, 2016
Theater Latté Da
Ritz Theater (345 13th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN)
Book and lyrics by Bradley Greenwald. Music by Robert Elhai. Directed by
Peter Rothstein. Music direction by Jason Hansen. Adapted from the play
“Cyrano de Bergerac” by Edmond Rostand. This world premiere, featuring
Bradley Greenwald, tells the story of Cyrano who hesitates in his
love for the beautiful Roxanne because of his extremely prominent
proboscis. Tickets TBA | theaterlatteda.com | 612.339.3003
Theatre
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Love & Romance
A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC | Apr. 8–23, 2016
Woodbury Community Theatre
Merrill Community Arts Center, East Ridge High School
(4200 Pioneer Dr., Woodbury, MN)
Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Book by Hugh Wheeler.
A newlywed lawyer falls for an old flame who is having an
affair with a jealous military man. The lawyer’s son is in
love with his stepmother. Songs include Send in the Clowns,
A Weekend in the Country, and The Miller’s Son.
$18 | woodburycommunitytheatre.org | 651.200.4610
SENSE AND SENSIBILITY | Jun. 3–26, 2016
Theatre in the Round
(245 Cedar Ave., Minneapolis, MN)
By Kate Hamill. Jane Austen’s first published novel
(under the pseudonym “A Lady”) is set in England in
the late 1700s. This comedy of manners follows the
life, loves and heartbreak of the Dashwood sisters:
the practical, reserved Elinor and the emotional,
expressive Marianne. Their quest for true love–in the
midst of well-meaning relatives, devoted friends and
scandalous secrets–includes some unexpected twists
and reflects the sisters’ different perspectives toward
the men they love. Some believe that the two different
temperaments of the sisters reflect the historical and
cultural changes taking place during that time.
$15-$22 | theatreintheround.org | 612.333.3010
Dance
PROKOFIEV’S CINDERELLA
Mar. 19 & 20, 2016
Metropolitan Ballet
Auditorium at Hopkins High School
(200 Lindbergh Dr., Minnetonka)
This light-hearted, three-act ballet tells the classic Cinderella
story set after Sir Frederick Ashton’s choreography and Sergei
Prokofiev’s score. $19-$49 | metroballet.org | 866.811.4111 |
All ages
CINDERELLA 1944: A LOVE STORY | May 6–8, 2016
Twin Cities Ballet of Minnesota
Ames Center (12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville, MN)
Set in England during WWII, this is an original story written
specifically for TCB, and features an original music compilation,
original stage design, sets, lighting, costumes, and choreography
that include swing and modern dance styles in addition to classical
ballet. Tickets TBA | ames-center.com | 952.895.4685
Music
LIVE AT ORCHESTRA HALL: ALAN CUMMING SINGS
SAPPY SONGS | Sat., Mar. 26, 2016, 8PM
Orchestra Hall
(1111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN)
Alan Cumming, the slinky emcee in Cabaret and political fixer
Eli Gold in television’s “The Good Wife” entertains with sappy
songs. (The Minnesota Orchestra does not perform on this
program.) $40-$90 | minnesotaorchestra.org | 612.371.5656
“Pathetic? To die for love?
How can you say so?
What could be more glorious?”
~ “Sense and Sensibility”
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Women
GYPSY—Theater Latté Da
IF/THEN | Mar. 8–13, 2016
Orpheum Theatre (910 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, MN)
Music by Tom Kitt. Book by Brian Yorkey. Directed by Michael Greif.
This contemporary Broadway musical about a woman rebuilding
her life in New York City includes the songs Love While You
Can, Best Worst Mistake and Ain’t No Man Manhattan. $39-$134|
hennepintheatretrust.org | 1.800.859.7469
THEY CALLED HER CAPTAIN | Mar. 24–27, 2016
Sabes Jewish Community Center
(4330 South Cedar Lake Rd., Minneapolis, MN)
A one-woman play featuring Maggie Bearmon Pistner. Through the
voices of the many characters uncovered from memoirs, personal
interviews, and historical research, Maggie Bearmon Pistner tells
the story of her mother, Jeanne Goldoff, who enlisted in the army
in 1944, traveled Europe and earned double silver bars. $12-$15 |
sabesjcc.org | 952.381.3400
NINA SIMONE: FOUR WOMEN | Mar. 8–26, 2016
Park Square Theatre (408 St. Peter St., St Paul, MN)
By Christina Ham. Directed by Faye Price. Featuring Regina Marie
Williams. This play with music weaves a story of four women
alienated from themselves and each other due to the color of their
skin. “Nina Simone’s velvet voice was unafraid to sing lyrics that
cut right to the truth. From the iconic I Put a Spell on You to…the
protest song Four Women…her music was a personal and political
exploration branded in the kiln of the Civil Rights Movement.”
(From the website.) $27-$60 | parksquaretheatre.org |
651.291.7005 | Sat. Mar. 12 is 99¢ matinee ; Mar. 16 is Pay-WhatYou-Will-Wednesday.
Theatre
GYPSY | Feb. 13–Mar. 13, 2016
Theater Latté Da
Pantages Theatre (710 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, MN)
By Arthur Laurents. Music by Jule Styne. Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim.
Directed by Peter Rothstein. Musical direction by Denise Prosek.
Choreography by Michael Matthew Ferell. Loosely based on the memoirs
of Gypsy Rose Lee. Set in the 1920s when vaudeville was dying
and burlesque was born, this is the story of stage mother Mama
Rose and her vaudeville daughters, one of whom became the
famous burlesque stripper, Gypsy Rose Lee. Songs include Let Me
Entertain You and Everything’s Coming Up Roses. $31.50-$56.50 |
theaterlatteda.com | 612.339.3003
INTIMATE APPAREL | Mar. 4–12, 2016
Hamline University (1536 Hewitt Ave., St. Paul, MN)
By Lynn Nottage. Directed by Carolyn Levy. Set in 1905 in a New York
City boardinghouse, this is the story of Esther, a black seamstress,
who sews intimate apparel for clients ranging from wealthy white
patrons to prostitutes and her plans to marry and use her savings
to open a beauty parlor for black women. $5-$10 | hamline.edu |
651.523.2905
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WATERMELON HILL | Mar. 18–Apr. 10, 2016
History Theatre (30 East Tenth St., St. Paul, MN)
By Lily Baber Coyle. Based on “Shadow Mothers” by Linda Back McKay.
Directed by Anya Kremenetsky. This is the heartbreaking, yet
surprisingly funny, story of three courageous women and the
unwed teens who were sent to the Catholic Infant Home on
Cathedral Hill in St. Paul to deliver their babies and give them up
for adoption. $15-$38 | historytheatre.com | 651.292.4323
LADY IN THE DARK | Apr. 14–17, 2016
University Opera Theatre
Ted Mann Concert Hall (2128 Fourth St. S, Minneapolis, MN)
By Moss Hart. Music by Kurt Weill. Lyrics by Ira Gershwin. Directed
by David Walsh. An unhappy female editor of a fashion magazine
being romanced by a married publisher undergoes psychoanalysis
in this 1941 musical. Songs include The Princess of Pure Delight,
The Saga of Jenny and Tschaikovsky (and Other Russians). $20 |
music.umn.edu/ensembles/opera | 612-624-2345
www.tctosca.com
Women
VIOLET–THE MUSICAL:Yellow Tree Theatre
VIOLET–THE MUSICAL | Apr. 8–May 8, 2016
Yellow Tree Theatre
(320–5th Ave., SE, Osseo, MN)
Music by Jeanine Tesori. Libretto by Brian Crawley. Directed by Sean
Byrd. Adapted from ‘’The Ugliest Pilgrim,’’ a short story by Doris
Bett. Incorporating music from gospel, bluegrass and blues,
this musical tells the story of a young woman who leaves home
in 1964 seeking a charismatic television preacher to erase her
grotesque facial scar. Songs include Water in the Well, Anyone
Would Do and Raise Me Up. $18-$25 | yellowtreetheatre.com
| 763.493.8733
TROUBLE IN MIND | May 7–Jun. 5, 2016
Guthrie Theater (818 South 2nd St., Minneapolis, MN)
By Alice Childress. Directed by Valerie Curtis-Newton. It is 1957
in New York and rehearsals have begun for a raciallyintegrated production, but when prejudices emerge, African
American actress Wiletta Mayer must decide whether or not
to compromise her values to achieve her dream of playing a
leading role on Broadway. $15-$64 | guthrietheater.org |
612.377.2224
SENSE AND SENSIBILITY | Jun. 3–26, 2016
Theatre in the Round
(245 Cedar Ave., Minneapolis, MN)
By Kate Hamill. Set in England in the late 1700s, this comedy
of manners follows the life, loves and heartbreak of the
Dashwood sisters: the practical, reserved Elinor and the
emotional, expressive Marianne. Some believe that the two
different temperaments of the sisters reflect the historical and
cultural changes taking place during that time. $15-$22 |
theatreintheround.org | 612.333.3010
CALENDAR GIRLS | Jun. 17–Jul. 24, 2016
Park Square Theatre (20 West 7th St., St Paul, MN)
By Tim Firth. Directed by Mary M. Finnerty. When Annie’s husband
dies of leukemia, she and her friends set out to raise funds for
a local charity–by posing for a calendar completely in the buff.
$12-$60 | parksquaretheatre.org | 651.291.7005
Music
Dance
LORCA’S WOMEN | Apr. 15–17, 2016
Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre
The Cowles Center (528 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, MN)
Joined by an ensemble of guest singers and musicians, Zorongo
Flamenco will premiere Susana di Palma’s new work, Lorca’s
Women. Through sensual movement and the percussive power of
flamenco dance, song and guitar, this suite of dances will evoke
the sensory symbols found in the poetry and tragedies of Spanish
poet Federico García Lorca. $15-$30 | thecowlescenter.org |
612.206.3600
WOMANVOICE 2016 | Fri., Apr. 8, 2016, 7:30PM
University of Minnesota School of Music
Ted Mann Concert Hall (2128 4th St. S, Minneapolis MN)
Choirs from the University of Minnesota, Augsburg College, and
St. Catherine’s University join together with the women of the
Minnesota Chorale in celebrating the creative work of women
in the arts through song and readings. Free | events.umn.edu |
612.625.7102
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History, Law & Politics
THEY CALLED HER CAPTAIN: Sabes Jewish Community Center
SUNSET BABY | Apr. 12–May 8, 2016
Penumbra Theatre (270 N. Kent St., St. Paul, MN)
A former black revolutionary, recently released from prison,
seeks a connection to his past and the woman he once
loved when he attempts to establish a relationship with his
daughter. “Will she be overcome by the ghosts of the past? Or,
will she blaze a new trail, harnessing today’s revolutionary
spirit?” (From the website.) $15 | penumbratheatre.org |
651.224.3180
BEST OF ENEMIES | Apr. 22–May 22, 2016
Open Window Theatre
By Mark St. Germain. Based on the book by Osha Gray Davidson.
This is true story about the relationship between a Grand
Cyclops of the Ku Klux Klan and an African American civil
rights activist during the 1971 desegregation of schools
in North Carolina. $16-$26 | openwindowtheatre.org |
612.615.1515
Lectures/Presentations
Historic Fort Snelling
(200 Tower Ave., St. Paul, MN)
$5/students free | historicfortsnelling.org | 612.726.1171
MOBILIZATION OF THE INDUSTRIAL MACHINE
OF WAR: AWAKENING THE GIANT
Theatre
THEY CALLED HER CAPTAIN | Mar. 24–27, 2016
Sabes Jewish Community Center
(4330 South Cedar Lake Rd., Minneapolis, MN)
A one-woman play featuring Maggie Bearmon Pistner. Through the
voices of the many characters uncovered from memoirs, personal
interviews, and historical research, Maggie Bearmon Pistner tells
the story of her mother, Jeanne Goldoff, who enlisted in the army
in 1944, traveled Europe and earned double silver bars. $12-$15 |
sabesjcc.org | 952.381.3400
WAITING FOR LEFTY | Apr. 1–10, 2016
Augsburg College Theater
Tjornhom-Nelson Theater
(2211 Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, MN)
By Clifford Odets. Directed by Barbra Berlovitz. Written in 1934 and
set in a taxi driver union meeting, this play addresses issues still
relevant today: income inequality, discrimination, union busting,
long working hours, corruption and fear mongering. $5-$10 |
augsburg.edu | 612.330.1257
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Thurs., Mar. 10, 2016, 7-9PM
Dr. Maury Klein, author of A Call to Arms, explores the
massive mobilization effort of the U.S. in the wake of
Pearl Harbor.
BIRTH OF THE NEW AGE OF WAR: ATOMIC
BOMBS AND ROCKETS
Thurs., Mar. 24, 2016, 7-9PM
Jim Eckles, author of Trinity and Pocket Full of Rockets,
presents on the super weapons of WWII.
SOUTHERN INVASION OF FRANCE: OPERATIONS
DRAGOON AND ANVIL
Thurs., Apr. 14, 2016, 7-9PM
Lt. Col. Scott Wheeler, author of Jacob L. Devers, and
veterans of the Seventh U.S. Army will discuss the Rhone
Valley Campaign.
OSS MARITIME UNITS: THE BEGINNING OF
THE SEALS | Thurs., Apr. 28, 2016, 7-9PM
Pat O’Donnell, author of First SEALS, discusses the World
War II origins of the combat unit that eventually evolved
into the fighting concept that took down Osama Bin
Laden in 2011.
www.tctosca.com
History, Law & Politics
Exhibits
Minnesota History Center
(345 W Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul, MN)
Admission is $6-$11. Free for children under 6 and to all
visitors on Tuesday evenings. | minnesotahistorycenter.org |
651.259.3015
MINNESOTA’S GREATEST GENERATION | Ongoing
Featuring more than 6,000 square feet of artifacts, interactive
displays and innovative multimedia experiences, this exhibit
depicts the lives and stories of those who came of age during
the Depression and World War II and who went on to create
the phenomenal postwar boom.
SUBURBIA | Ongoing
This exhibit reveals the quirky and fascinating history of
Twin Cities suburbia–from ranch houses to redlining, malls
to millennials, and cars to cul-de-sacs.
BEYOND BOLLYWOOD: INDIAN AMERICANS SHAPE
THE NATION | Apr. 30–Jul. 10, 2016
This exhibit explores the Indian-American experience and
the community’s vital political, professional, and cultural
contributions to American and Minnesotan life and history.
Did you know…
One out of every 100 Americans traces his or her roots to
India? In Minnesota, Indian immigrants and their families
number just under 40,000.
www.tctosca.com
Above–MINNESOTA’S GREATEST GENERATION
Minnesota History Center
Below–BEYOND BOLLYWOOD: INDIAN AMERICANS SHAPE THE NATION
Photo by John Merrell
Minnesota History Center
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Dramas & Classics
DOUBT: A PARABLE | Through Mar. 13, 2016
The Artistry (1800 W Old Shakopee Rd., Bloomington, MN)
By John Patrick Shanley. Directed by Joshua Campbell. This complex
play, set in the 1960s, centers around an accusation made by a
dogmatic nun who suspects a popular priest of having an improper
relationship with a male student. The 2008 movie version of
Doubt, starring Meryl Streep, was nominated for five Oscars.
$19-$27 | artistrymn.org | 952.563.8575
THE SEAGULL | Mar. 4–27, 2016
Theatre Novi Most
The Southern Theater
(1420 Washington Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN)
By Anton Chekhov. Staged by Russian director Vladimir Rovinsky.
Chekov’s classic play, first performed in St. Petersburg in 1896,
portrays the human tendency to reject available love and seek
unavailable love. Rovinsky dispenses with the cliches of samovars,
corsets, and the “mysterious Russian soul”, and instead addresses
our contemporary world of disconnection and the desperate
longing for love. $18-$24 | southerntheater.org | 612.326.1811 |
Tuesday is Pay-What-You-Can.
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Open Window Theatre
(1313 Chestnut Ave. # 102, Minneapolis, MN)
openwindowtheatre.org | 612.615.1515
EVERYMAN | Through Mar. 20, 2016
By Anonymous. A modern twist is given to this old English
morality plays about Everyman’s journey toward death and
the afterlife. “Experience a memorable and thought-provoking
evening of theater with this treasured piece of literary and
theatrical history.” (From the website.) $16-$26
BEST OF ENEMIES | Apr. 22–May 22, 2016
By Mark St. Germain. Based on the book by Osha Gray Davidson.
This is a true story about the relationship between a Grand
Cyclops of the Ku Klux Klan and an African American civil
rights activist during the 1971 desegregation of schools in
North Carolina. $16-$26
WATERMELON HILL | Mar. 18–Apr. 10, 2016
History Theatre (30 East Tenth St., St. Paul, MN)
By Lily Baber Coyle. Based on “Shadow Mothers” by Linda Back McKay.
Directed by Anya Kremenetsky. This is the heartbreaking, yet
surprisingly funny, story of three courageous women and the
unwed teens who were sent to the Catholic Infant Home on
Cathedral Hill in St. Paul to deliver their babies and give them up
for adoption. $15-$38 | historytheatre.com | 651.292.4323
www.tctosca.com
Dramas & Classics
Theatre in the Round
(245 Cedar Ave., Minneapolis, MN)
$15-$22 | theatreintheround.org |
612.333.3010
THE SECRET GARDEN
Mar. 18–Apr. 17, 2016
By Sylvia Ashby. Based on the novel by
Frances Hodgson Burnett. A lonely orphan
girl and her sickly cousin both begin to
flourish along with the secret garden
they discover on their gloomy estate in
this classic tale.
SENSE AND SENSIBILITY
Jun. 3–26, 2016
See English Culture section.
WAITING FOR LEFTY | Apr. 1–10, 2016
Augsburg College Theater
Tjornhom-Nelson Theater
(2211 Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, MN)
By Clifford Odets. Directed by Barbra Berlovitz.
Written in 1934 and set in a taxi driver
union meeting, this play addresses issues
still relevant today: income inequality, discrimination, union
busting, long working hours, corruption and fear mongering.
$5-$10 | augsburg.edu | 612.330.1257
ON GOLDEN POND | Apr. 1–10, 2016
Expressions Community Theater
Lakeville Area Arts Center (20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville, MN)
By Ernest Thompson. Directed by Annie Estes. An aging couple spends
their 44th year in their summer home as they deal with their
relationship with each other, their daughter and a teenaged boy
who stays with them in this poignant, witty drama. $13|
www.ci.lakeville.mn.us | 952.985.4640
SUNSET BABY | Apr. 12–May 8, 2016
Penumbra Theatre (270 N. Kent St., St. Paul, MN)
By Dominique Morriseau. Directed by Lou Bellamy. A former black
revolutionary, recently released from prison, seeks a connection
to his past and the woman he once loved when he attempts to
establish a relationship with his daughter. Will she be overcome
by the ghosts of the past? Or, will she blaze a new trail, harnessing
today’s revolutionary spirit? (From the website.) $15 |
penumbratheatre.org | 651.224.3180
Did you know…
Playwright and Actress Dominique Morisseau has recently been
awarded the esteemed Edward M. Kennedy Prize for Drama?
She is also a Jane Chambers Playwriting Award honoree, a
two-time NAACP Image Award recipient, honoree for the
Primus Prize by the American Theatre Critics Association, and
winner of the Stavis Playwriting Award.
www.tctosca.com
THE PILLOWMAN | Apr. 15–23, 2016
Hamline University (1536 Hewitt Ave., St. Paul, MN)
By Martin McDonagh. Directed by Jeff Turner. This award-winning
play tells the story of two brothers, one a fiction writer and
the other a supposed victim of parental abuse. They are both
interrogated by the police for violent crimes against children
because the crimes closely resemble the fiction writer’s stories.
$5-$10 | hamline.edu | 651.523.2905
ANATOMY OF GRAY | April 22–May 8, 2016
Lyric Arts Main Street Stage (420 East Main, Anoka, MN)
By Jim Leonard, Jr. Directed by Scott Ford. Following the death of
her father in 1871, Rebekah Muldoon prays that God will send
a healer and soon Dr. Galen P. Gray appears in a balloon. He
starts successfully treating the uneducated townspeople until a
mysterious plague spreads throughout the Indiana town. This
unique coming of age story explores death, loss, love, and healing.
$15-$30 | lyricarts.org | 763.422.1838
THE INGENIOUS GENTLEMAN DON QUIXOTE OF
LA MANCHA | May 13–22, 2016
Four Humors Theater
Guthrie Theater (818 South 2nd St., Minneapolis, MN)
Created by Four Humors Theatre Company. Directed by Jason Ballweber.
Known for its hilarious and critical takes on classics, Four
Humors invites us into a world “ruled by fevered delusions and
far-flung imagination, where a windmill transforms into a giant
and a filthy innkeeper is a king.” (From the website) $15-$26 |
guthrietheater.org | 612.377.2224
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Emily Madigan and Neal Hazard in QUEENS: Sandbox Theatre
Photo: Matthew Glover
Dramas & Classics
QUEENS | May 19–Jun. 4, 2016
Sandbox Theatre
Park Square Theatre (20 W 7th St., St. Paul, MN)
Created and produced by Sandbox Theatre ensemble. Raymond grew
up knowing two things: He was black and he could fight. Neither
was a choice. Set in the early 1900s, Queens tells the story of
Raymond’s life from his childhood to his final fight. $24-$60 |
sandboxtheatreonline.com | 651.291.7005 | May 24 is Pay-WhatYou-Will Wednesday.
Comedy/Dramas
See Also:
DRACULA –See Dance section.
NINA SIMONE: FOUR WOMEN –See Women section.
LOVE PERSON –See Love & Romance section.
SIX CHARACTERS IN SEARCH OF AN AUTHOR –
See About Theatre section.
THE CHRISTIANS –See Religion & Spirituality section.
TROUBLE IN MIND –See Black/African Culture section.
ORLANDO –See English Culture section.
Park Square Theatre
(20 W 7th St., St. Paul, MN)
parksquaretheatre.org | 651.291.7005
LOVE PERSON | Mar. 18–Apr. 10, 2016
See Love & Romance section.
SONS OF THE PROPHET | May 20-Jun. 5, 2016
By Stephen Karam. Directed by Jef Hall-Flavin. This awardwinning play uses humor and poignancy to explore the
inevitability of loss and our attempts to cope with its
consequences. “This is exactly the kind of play we need right
now, one where being gay is secondary to the more important
family struggles of grief and health. Plus it’s damn funny.”
Jef Hall-Flavin, Director. $21-$60 | Wed. May 24 is 99¢
Bargain Preview Night.
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Always a Knockout
612.481.3206
www.tctosca.com
See page 78
for details
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New, Unique & (Sometimes) Challenging
Theatre
A GUIDE FOR THE HOMESICK | Apr. 4 & 5, 2016
Playwrights’ Center (2301 East Franklin Ave., Minneapolis, MN)
Part of the 2015-16 Ruth Easton New Play Series. By Ken Urban. After a
year in East Africa, a young aid worker shares a shabby Amsterdam
hotel room with a fellow American where the two strangers replay
their pasts and confess their shared fear that they betrayed the people
who needed them most. Free | pwcenter.org | 612.332.7481
Oil Painting
Artist, Judy Takács
[email protected]
judytakacspaintspeople.com
chickswithballsjudytakacs.blogspot.com
“The Guarded Idealist”, oil on canvas
CHARM | Apr. 22–May 8, 2016
Mixed Blood Theatre (1501 – 4th St. S, Minneapolis, MN)
By Philip Dawkins. Directed by Addie Gorlin. In this comic drama, an
African American trans woman in her 60s teaches an etiquette class
to trans youth experiencing homelessness in a LGBTQI Chicago
community center. Struggling in their daily battles with poverty,
prejudice, and personal identity, these students seek solace in each
other, and ultimately the rules of charm become rules for living.
Free, first come first serve, or guaranteed admission for $20 |
mixedblood.com | 612.338.6131
Selected as TOSCA’s Ohio Artist of the Year
Learn more about Judy in the American Artists Series section.
CHANGELINGS | May 13–Jun. 5, 2016
Ten Thousand Things Theatre
Locations TBA
By Kira Obolensky. Directed by Michelle Hensley. A man suddenly
shows up at the crumbling Cragg house claiming to be the
couple’s long-disappeared child in this new play about a family that
mourns and reckons with belief, hope and change. Tickets TBA |
tenthousandthings.org | 612.203.9502
Play Festivals
NIGHT OF NEW WORKS | Apr. 7–16, 2016
Savage Umbrella, SPACE (550 Vandalia St., # 306, Saint Paul, MN)
Tickets TBA | savageumbrella.org
ONE-ACT PLAY FESTIVAL | May 2–5, 2016
University of Northwestern, Patsy Miller Studio Theatre
(3003 Snelling Ave. N, Saint Paul, MN)
Student directed. $10 | unwsp.edu | 651.631.5151
10-MINUTE PLAY FESTIVAL | Jun. 2–12, 2016
Lakeshore Players (4820 Stewart Ave., White Bear Lake, MN)
$15-$19 | lakeshoreplayers.com | 651.429.5674
See Also:
EVERYMAN –See English Culture section.
BEST ENEMIES –See Black/African Culture section.
SONS OF THE PROPHET–See Healing Arts section.
LET’S TALK: THE BLACK PANTHERS –See Black/African section.
www.tctosca.com
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Dance & Movement
THE SNOW QUEEN | Mar. 4–20, 2016
Stages Theatre Co. & Escalante Dance (1111 Main Street,
Hopkins, MN)
Adapted from the story by Hans Christian Andersen. Written by Jennifer
Kirkeby. Music by James Lekatz. Told through dance, this world
premiere tells the story of the Snow Queen who casts her icy spell
upon the world, turns young Kai’s heart to ice. Gerda sets out to
rescue her friend Kai in an adventure through forests, castles, and
dungeons. $5-$16 | stagestheatre.org | 952.979.1111
DRACULA | Mar. 10–20, 2016
Collide Theatrical Dance Company
Ritz Theatre (345 - 13th Ave. NE, Minneapolis, MN)
This full-length jazz dance performance, set to pop music, is
inspired by Bram Stoker’s classic story about Count Dracula’s
relentless pursuit of victims and Jonathan Harker’s courageous
fight to save his beloved Mina from the Count. $24-$45 |
collidetheatrical.org | 877.508.7890
GISELLE: Continental Ballet, restaged by Riet Velthuisen
GISELLE | Mar. 12–20, 2016
Continental Ballet
Bloomington Center for the Arts
(1800 West Old Shakopee Rd., Bloomington, MN)
Libretto by Georges and Théophile Gautier. Music by Adolphe Adam.
Choreography by Jean Coralli and Jules Perrot. This ballet tells the
story of a young peasant girl, Giselle, who dies of a broken
heart when she is deceived by the man she loves. With forest
spirits, forces of nature, and death, this ballet is considered one
of the great Romantic ballets and the role of Giselle the most
sought-after role in ballet. $13-$25 | continentalballet.com |
952.563.8562
The Cowles Center
(528 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, MN)
thecowlescenter.org | 612.206.3600
CINDERELLA 1944: A LOVE STORY | Mar. 4–6, 2016
Twin Cities Ballet of Minnesota
Set in England during WWII, this is an original story
written specifically for TCB and features an original music
compilation, original stage design, sets, lighting, costumes,
and choreography that includes swing and modern dance styles
in addition to classical ballet. $25-$35
FOUR SAINTS IN THREE ACTS | Mar. 19 & 20, 2016
Black Label Movement & Vocal Essence
Libretto by Gertrude Stein. Music by Virgil Thomson. Choreography
by Carl Flink. Set in 16th-century Spain, this playfully
humorous work traces the lives of saints on Earth. $20-$30 |
thecowlescenter.org | 612.206.3600
HANDS | Mar. 25 & 26, 2016
Shapiro & Smith
Shapiro & Smith examines the power and beauty of hands.
The evening will also feature Bolero. $15-$29
SPRING SEASON | Apr. 1–3, 2016
Minnesota Dance Theatre $15-$36 (fees included)
“TO GO AGAIN” TOUR | Apr. 8 & 9, 2016
Axis Dance Company $15-$30
LORCA’S WOMEN | Apr. 15–17, 2016
Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre
Joined by an ensemble of guest singers and musicians,
Zorongo Flamenco will premiere Susana di Palma’s new work
Lorca’s Women. $15-$30
BAND IT, CHOPIN STUDIES, EXCERPTS FROM SEASONS
Apr. 22–May 1, 2016
James Sewell Ballet | $15-$36
ZENON DANCE COMPANY | May 6–15, 2016
Working with talented emerging choreographers as well as
internationally-renowned masters, Zenon presents dynamic
blend of modern and jazz.
TU DANCE | May 20–22, 2016
Featuring world premiere work by 2013 MacArthur Fellow
choreographer Kyle Abraham and works from the company’s
repertory, TU Dance, led by Toni Pierce-Sands and Uri
Sands, reveals the connective power of dance. $15-$35
BLM AND CONTEMPO PHYSICAL DANCE
Jun. 17–25, 2016
These two companies, known for highly physical, driving
dance, merge their creative processes to present two world
premieres. $15-$30
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Dance & Movement
SNOWBOUNDD! A JOURNEY FROM AUTUMN TO SPRING:Eclectic Edige Ensemble
SNOW BOUND! A JOURNEY FROM AUTUMN
TO SPRING | Mar. 18–20, 2016
Eclectic Edge Ensemble
The Lab Theater (700 N 1st St., Minneapolis MN)
In collaboration with Mad Munchkin Productions. Puppets ranging
from hibernating animals to night stars are combined with dancers
as snowflakes and living snowdrifts to communicate our human
experience of winter. Tickets TBA | eclecticedgeensemble.com
PETER AND THE WOLF | Sat., Mar. 19, 2016, 2PM
Academy of Russian Ballet
Eden Prairie High School Auditorium
(17185 Valley View Rd., Eden Prairie, MN)
By Sergei Prokofiev. This classic Russian children’s story about a
boy who saves a wolf is told by a narrator accompanied by the
orchestra, with various instruments playing the characters and
animals in the story. Tickets TBA | academyofrussianballet.com |
612.636.3167
PROKOFIEV’S CINDERELLA | Mar. 19 & 20, 2016
Metropolitan Ballet
Auditorium at Hopkins High School
(200 Lindbergh Dr., Minnetonka)
This light-hearted three-act ballet tells the classic Cinderella story
set after Sir Frederick Ashton’s choreography and Sergei Prokofiev’s
score. $19-$49 | metroballet.org | 866.811.4111 | All ages
RIVERDANCE | Mar. 25–27, 2016
State Theatre (805 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, MN)
Composed by Bill Whelan. Produced by Moya Doherty. Directed by
John McColgan. The 20th Anniversary World Tour presenting
an exciting blend of dance, music and song drawing on Irish
tradition will feature new costumes, new lighting, new projections
and the addition of a brand new number, “Anna Livia,” featuring
the female members of the Irish dance troupe in an a capella hardshoe number. $42.50 to $67.50 | hennepintheatretrust.org |
1.800.982.2787
Northrop
(84 Church St. SE, Minneapolis, MN)
northrop.umn.edu | 612.624.2345
MARK MORRIS DANCE GROUP
Wed., Mar. 30, 2016, 7:30PM
Presenting Henry Purcell’s hour-long opera Dido and Aeneas
with live orchestra, this story of love and betrayal is told with
“a highly detailed signature dance vocabulary,” described by
the LA Times as “an elegant classic…with hundreds of ingenious
translations of music to movement.” $54-$74
MIAMI CITY BALLET | Wed. Apr. 27, 7:30PM
Performing with a live orchestra. MCB performs a Balanchinebased repertory including include Tschaikovsky’s Serenade,
Stravinsky’s Symphony in Three Movements and Peck’s Heatscape.
$54-$74
www.tctosca.com
The O’Shaughnessy, St. Catherine’s University
(2004 Randolph Ave., St. Paul, MN)
oshaughnessy.stkate.edu | 651.690.6700
SLEEPING BEAUTY | Apr. 22 & 23, 2016
Ballet Minnesota
Based on Charles Perrault’s “La Belle au bois dormant” (The Beauty
Sleeping in the Wood). The classic fairy tale is about Princess
Aurora who is sleeping under a 100-year spell and who can
only be awakened with a kiss. $14-$34
AN AMERICAN IN PARIS | Apr. 29 & 30, 2016
St. Paul City Ballet
Choreographed by Peter Davidson. This one-act ballet is inspired
by the classic film starring Gene Kelly. With selections
from the Gershwin score, Davidson’s choreography mixes
contemporary ballet movement with physical theater and an
innovative use of objects. $13-$27
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Dance & Movement
CINDERELLA 1944: A LOVE STORY | May 6–8, 2016
Twin Cities Ballet of Minnesota
Ames Center (12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville, MN)
Set in England during WWII, this is an original story written
specifically for TCB, with an original music compilation, original
stage design, sets, lighting, costumes and choreography that
includes swing and modern dance styles in addition to classical
ballet. Tickets TBA | ames-center.com | 952.895.4685
PILOBOLUS | May 20–21, 2016
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts
(345 Washington St. N, St. Paul, MN)
Challenging the boundaries of contemporary dance, this company
has been featured on Oprah, Late Nite with Conan O’Brien and
the Academy Awards, and was nominated for a 2012 Grammy ®
Award for the video for OK Go’s “All Is Not Lost”. $29-$70 |
ordway.org | 651. 224.4222
CARAVAN UNDER THE STARS
Thurs., May 12, 2016, 6-10PM
Jawaahir’s Annual Gala & Fundraiser
Jawaahir Studio (3010 Minnehaha Ave., Minneapolis, MN)
Join mistress-of-ceremonies, TPT2’s Almanac co-host Cathy
Wurzer, for an exciting evening with performances by Cassandra
Shore and Jawaahir, silent and live auctions, and henna artist
Angela from Ancient Traditions Mehndi. Attendees are
automatically entered into a raffle to win tickets to Jawaahir’s Fall
theater show. $25 in advance, $30 at the door | jawaahir.org |
612.872.6050
SWING NIGHT AT THE CAVES | Thursdays, 6PM
Wabasha Caves (215 Wabasha St. S, St. Paul, MN)
Enjoy some swing dancing to live bands such as The Moonlight
Serenaders, The Minnesota Jazz Orchestra with vocalists Gregg
Marquardt and Debbie O’Keefe, Beasly’s Big Band and more.
Doors open at 6PM; lessons by Arthur Murray at 6:15PM;
live music from 7PM-10PM. $8 | wabashastreetcaves.com |
651.224.1191 | No credit cards or checks
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Murder, Mystery & Horror
Theatre
THE REAL INSPECTOR HOUND | Through Mar. 27, 2016
Guthrie Theater & Shakespeare Theatre Company
(818 South 2nd St., Minneapolis, MN)
By Tom Stoppard. Directed by Michael Kahn. This one-act comedy
is a play-within-a-play in which two critics find themselves as
unsuspecting suspects while watching a classic whodunit. (This
performance will be paired with the one-act comedy The Critic
by Richard Brinsley. See Comedies & Farces section.) $15-$64 |
guthrietheater.org | 612.377.2224
Dance
DRACULA | Mar. 10–20, 2016
Collide Theatrical Dance Company
Ritz Theater (345–13th Ave. NE, Minneapolis, MN)
Directed by Joshua Campbell. Choreographed by Regina Peluso.
Inspired by Bram Stoker’s haunting novel about Count Dracula
of Transylvania, this full-length jazz dance production set
to pop music explores the world of passion, lust and love
from Transylvania to the streets of New York. $24-$45 |
collidetheatrical.org | 1 (877) 508.7890
DRACULA: Collide Theatrical Dance Company
LET’S KILL THE BOSS | Apr. 8 & 9, 2016, 7PM
Mystery Café Comedy Dinner Theater
Park Plaza Bloomington (4460 W 78th St Cir, Bloomington, MN)
This murder mystery dinner theatre features original comedy
plays accompanied by a three-course gourmet dinner. Let’s Kill
the Boss! is a hilarious spoof of the working world with wacky
corporate types including marketing whiz and company kiss-up
Larry Love and the lovable security guard Gus Lumpkin. $63.16 |
themysterycafe.com | 763.566.2583
THE PILLOWMAN | Apr. 15–23, 2016
Hamline University Theatre
(1536 Hewitt Ave., St. Paul, MN)
By Martin McDonagh. Directed by Jeff Turner. This award-winning
play tells the story of two brothers, one a fiction writer, and
the other a supposed victim of parental abuse. They are both
interrogated by the police for violent crimes against children
because the crimes closely resemble the fiction writer’s stories.
$5-$10 | hamline.edu | 651.523.2905
www.tctosca.com
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Healing Arts
Theatre
LOVE PERSON | Mar. 18–Apr. 10, 2016
Park Square Theatre (20 W 7th St., St. Paul, MN)
Written and Directed by Aditi Brennan Kapil. Love gets complicated
when Free (a deaf woman), the partner of Maggie, begins an
email relationship with Ram who happens to be involved with
Free’s sister. “Four people struggle to communicate, connect, and
find love, in this bilingual (ASL and English) romance that will
take you on a journey inside your own heart.” (From website)
$14-$60 | parksquaretheatre.org | 651.291.7005 |
Tues., Mar. 22 is 99¢ Bargain Preview Night; Wed., Mar. 30
is Pay-What-You-Will Wednesday
THE SECRET GARDEN | March 18–April 17, 2016
Theatre in the Round (245 Cedar Ave., Minneapolis, MN)
By Sylvia Ashby. Based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett. A lonely
orphan girl and her sickly cousin both begin to flourish along with
the secret garden they discover on their gloomy estate. $15-$22 |
theatreintheround.org | 612.333.3010 |
Nebraska Artist of the Year Rachel Mindrup is known for her
“Many Faces of Neurofibromatosis (NF)” paintings. Through
this series of paintings, Ms. Mindrup is a conduit: transforming
genetic complications into something secondary and portraying
the individual personalities first.
Painting
Artist, Rachel Mindrup, Nebraska
“Reggie Sipping Coffee”, oil on canvas, 30 x 24 in.
[email protected]
www.rmindrup.com
www.facebook.com/ManyFacesNF
VIOLET–THE MUSICAL | Apr. 8–May 8, 2016
Yellow Tree Theatre (320–5th Ave., SE, Osseo, MN)
Music by Jeanine Tesori. Libretto by Brian Crawley. Directed by Sean
Byrd. Adapted from ‘’The Ugliest Pilgrim,’’ a short story by Doris Bett.
Incorporating music from gospel, bluegrass and blues, this musical
tells the story of a young woman who leaves home in 1964 seeking
a charismatic television preacher to erase her grotesque facial scar.
Songs include Water in the Well, Anyone Would Do and Raise Me Up.
$18-$25 | yellowtreetheatre.com | 763.493.8733
ANATOMY OF GRAY | April 22–May 8, 2016
Lyric Arts Main Street Stage (420 East Main, Anoka, MN)
By Jim Leonard, Jr. Directed by Scott Ford. Following the death of
her father in 1871, Rebekah Muldoon prays that God will send
a healer and soon Dr. Galen P. Gray appears in a balloon. He
starts successfully treating the uneducated townspeople until a
mysterious plague spreads throughout the Indiana town. This
unique coming of age story explores death, loss, love, and healing.
$15-$30 | lyricarts.org | 763.422.1838
SONS OF THE PROPHET | May 20–Jun. 5, 2016
Park Square Theatre (20 W 7th St., St. Paul, MN)
By Stephen Karam. Directed by Jef Hall-Flavin. This award-winning
play uses humor and poignancy to explore the inevitability of
loss and our attempts to cope with its consequences. “This is
exactly the kind of play we need right now, one where being
gay is secondary to the more important family struggles of grief
and health. Plus it’s damn funny.” Jef Hall-Flavin, Director.
$21-$60 | Wed. May 24 is 99¢ Bargain Preview Night. |
parksquaretheatre.org | 651.291.7005
Lectures/Presentations
25 YEARS AFTER THE AMERICANS
WITH DIABILITIES ACT | Fri. Apr. 22, 2016, 1:30PM
Elmer Andersen Library, Givens Conference Room (120)
(222 21st Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN)
Part of the “Critical Conversations Series” sponsored by the University
of Minnesota’s Office for Equity and Diversity and co-sponsored by the
University Libraries. This conversation explores the progress made
since the 1990 passage of the ADA and problems for people
with disabilities that remain, including unemployment and
underemployment, lack of accessible transportation, lack of access
to appropriate and advanced technology, and insufficient access to
health care. Free | events.umn.edu | 612.625.8680
See Also:
CALENDAR GIRLS –See Comedies & Farces section.
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Healing Arts
Ancillary Benefits
of Meditation
by Guy Odishaw
Hima means snow–pure, untainted and extremely
cool; it symbolizes a perfect peace. Achala means
that which is steady and unshakeable. Himaachala
represents that which is cool, peaceful and steady. In
other words your True Nature, your Self, the Divine.
Hima is a willingness, a commitment, in any moment,
in every moment–to turn toward the Truth. Toward
the deepest truth you know.
For example, you might be angry with your partner
or your child and feel the impulse to act/speak from
anger. In that moment, Hima would be turning
toward a truth which is deeper than your anger,
toward the love you have for them. Giving that love
your attention and letting it inform your next words.
In meditation practice, Hima might be put to use
when you hear your self thinking of reasons why you
do not have time to practice today. In that moment,
you turn your attention away from those thoughts
toward the deeper truth of your practice.
Hima is the act of turning; practicing Hima is the
cultivation of will. Ultimately Hima is used to turn
our attention away from the external world toward
our inner world. Then, away from our inner world
toward our True Nature.
But we can also use it to turn away from the cookies
and toward the carrots.
Guy Odishaw, founder of Bhakti Wellness Center,
leads classes in Emotional Intelligence,
Yoga Theory and Seven Stages of Life.
For more information call 612-859-7709 or visit
www.bhakticlinic.com. Bhakti Wellness Center is
located in Edina, MN.
“The greatest healing therapy
is friendship and love.”
~ Hubert H. Humphrey
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Religion & Spirituality
THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO ST. MARK: Chanhassen Dinner Theatre
KINGDOM UNDONE
Mar. 11–Apr. 2, 2016
Bucket Brigade Theatre
Art House North
(793 Armstrong Ave., St. Paul, MN)
By Jeremiah Gamble. Music and lyrics by
Jeremiah and Vanessa Gamble. Directed
by Jeffrey S. Miller. Music direction and
arrangements by Michael Pearce Donley.
Drama, music and unexpected humor
tell the story of Jesus’ final days and the
messy justice that turned the world on
its head. $20-$25 |
bucketbrigadetheater.com |
612.547.9839
Theatre
DOUBT: A PARABLE | Through Mar. 13, 2016
The Artistry (1800 West Old Shakopee Rd., Bloomington, MN)
By John Patrick Shanley. Directed by Joshua Campbell. This complex
play, set in the 1960s, centers around an accusation made by a
dogmatic nun who suspects a popular priest of having an improper
relationship with a male student. The 2008 movie version of
Doubt, starring Meryl Streep, was nominated for five Oscars®.
$19-$27 | artistrymn.org | 952.563.8575
EVERYMAN | Through Mar. 20, 2016
Open Window Theatre
Metropolis Minneapolis Building
(1313 Chestnut Ave., #102, Minneapolis, MN)
By Anonymous. A modern twist is given to this old English morality
play about Everyman’s journey towards death and the afterlife.
(From the website.) $16-$26 | openwindowtheatre.org |
612.615.1515Through
Did you know…
EVERYMAN is believed to be based upon a 1495 Dutch
play Elckerlijk (“Everyman”) written by Petrus Dorlandus, a
Carthusian monk. “Although the author is unknown, the play’s
content, themes, and ideology reflect those of Catholic Europe.
The play’s emphasis on good deeds as a mechanism for salvation
reflects medieval Catholic ideology.” encyclopedia.com
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From writer, Jeremiah Gamble:
“It’s an intimidating task, as a writer,
to put Jesus onstage. But it’s also
equally intriguing. I decided I wanted
to take a close-up look at the “passion”
story–focusing on the relationships,
struggles and inner motivations of the
characters…Tragically, the passion
story has even been used to vilify Jews,
to oppress, divide and demean. I believe
the passion story is one of sacrifice, redemption, and restoration.
And we’ve seen that this story told well and with that spirit of
redemption meets people where they’re at: artists, audience
members, volunteers, Christians, agnostics, atheists. It engages
people, moves them, and challenges them.”
WATERMELON HILL | Mar. 18–Apr. 10, 2016
History Theatre (30 East Tenth St., St. Paul, MN)
By Lily Baber Coyle. Based on “Shadow Mothers” by Linda Back McKay.
Directed by Anya Kremenetsky. This is the heartbreaking, yet
surprisingly funny, story of three courageous women and the
unwed teens who were sent to the Catholic Infant Home on
Cathedral Hill in St. Paul to deliver their babies and give them up
for adoption. $15-$38 | historytheatre.com | 651.292.4323
THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO ST. MARK
Sun. Mar. 20, 2016, 3PM & Fri. Mar. 25, 2016, 4:30PM
Chanhassen Dinner Theatre
(501 West 78th St., Chanhassen, MN)
Featuring Tom Stolz. Tom Stolz performs his moving recitation
of this Gospel on Palm Sunday and on Good Friday. $22 |
chanhassentheatres.com | 952.934.1525 | Add on post-show
dinner for $15.
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Religion & Spirituality
THE BOOK OF MORMON: Orpheum Theatre
Photo: Joan Marcus
LEAP OF FAITH
Apr. 29–May 22, 2016
Minnesota Musical Theatre
New Century Theatre
(615 Hennepin Avenue, Suite 145,
Minneapolis, MN)
Music by Alan Menken. Lyrics by Glenn
Slater. Book by Janus Cercone and Warren
Leight. Featuring Twin Cities Gospel Choir.
The “Reverend” Jonas Nightingale, an
electrifying performer and con artist,
faces a real challenge when he falls in
love. Songs include Rise Up, Dancin’ in
the Devil’s Shoes and Long Past Dreamin’.
$25-$30 | hennepintheatretrust.org |
612.455.9501
Orpheum Theatre
(910 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN)
hennepintheatretrust.org |
1.800.859.7469
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING
TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT |
Mar. 29–Apr. 3, 2016
By Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice.
This is a family-friendly musical based upon the biblical story
of Joseph. Songs include Any Dream Will Do, Close Every Door
and Poor, Poor Pharaoh. Tickets TBA
THE BOOK OF MORMON | May 10–29, 2016
Created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone. Music by Robert Lopez. In
this religious satire musical, two church elders try to preach
“The Book of Mormon” to a community blighted by disease
and ruled by an evil war lord. They end up learning about
themselves, the true meaning of friendship and what religion
means to them. Songs include You and Me (But Mostly Me), All
American Prophet and Spooky Mormon Hell Dream. Tickets TBA.
VIOLET–THE MUSICAL | Apr. 8–May 8, 2016
Yellow Tree Theatre (320–5th Ave., SE, Osseo, MN)
Music by Jeanine Tesori. Libretto by Brian Crawley. Directed by Sean
Byrd. Adapted from ‘’The Ugliest Pilgrim,’’ by Doris Bett. Incorporating
music from gospel, bluegrass and blues, this musical tells the story
of a young woman who leaves home in 1964 seeking a charismatic
television preacher to erase her grotesque facial scar. Songs
include Water in the Well, Anyone Would Do and Raise Me Up.
$18-$25 | yellowtreetheatre.com | 763.493.8733
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Dance & Music
FOUR SAINTS IN THREE ACTS | Mar. 19 & 20, 2016
Black Label Movement & Vocal Essence
The Cowles Center (528 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, MN)
Libretto by Gertrude Stein. Music by Virgil Thomson. Choreography
by Carl Flink. Set in 16th-century Spain, this playfully
humorous work traces the lives of saints on Earth. $20-$30 |
thecowlescenter.org | 612.206.3600
THE SOUL’S MESSENGER | Fri. Apr. 15, 2016, 8PM
Meredith Monk and Vocal Ensemble
The O’Shaughnessy, St. Catherine’s University
(2004 Randolph Ave., St. Paul, MN)
Meredith Monk and Allison Sniffin, voice and keyboard. Katie Geissinger,
voice. Bohdan Hilash, woodwinds. Monk and her acclaimed
Vocal Ensemble will showcase her range as a composer and
her engagement with performance as a vehicle for spiritual
transformation. $14-$42 | oshaughnessy.stkate.edu |
651.690.6700
THE SACRED AND PROFANE | Sat. Apr. 30, 2016, 7:30PM
University of Minnesota School of Music
Ted Mann Concert Hall (2128 4th St., Minneapolis, MN)
Conducted by Phillip Shoultz and Kathy Romey. The University
Singers and Chamber Singers present sacred and secular songs
for accompanied and a cappella chorus. Free | events.umn.edu |
612.625.7102
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Featured Author–Marley Kaul
Meet Marley and see some of his original artwork at the
Har Mar Mall Barnes & Noble in Roseville, on
Sat., April 16 at 2PM.
Minnesota Artist’s Gift to
His Granddaughter is Also
A Gift to Fans of His Work By Rachel M. Anderson, Contributing Writer
(Bemidji)–Like most artists,
Marley Kaul of Bemidji,
spends a lot of time in his
studio. However, drawing and
painting isn’t all he does there.
In the letters, Kaul shares his artistic process and the influences
reflected in his work. He also writes about growing up in the
southern Minnesota farming community of Good Thunder, of
where he gets ideas for his paintings, and of the many birds and
animals that frequent his yard.
“I do a lot of reading, listening
to music, and thinking, and
sometimes the thinking
connects with the deep past
and sometimes with the
present,” said the former
Bemidji State University
(BSU) art professor.
Isabella is now almost 12 years old, and many of the letters her
grandfather wrote to her over the years have been turned into
a lasting treasure not only for her to enjoy, but for fans of her
grandfather’s work as well.
About 12 years ago while
dealing with a health scare,
Kaul started writing letters
to his unborn granddaughter,
Isabella. He says around
that time he began to think
about his own mortality,
and wanted to make sure his
granddaughter would know
about him and his work if he
wasn’t around to share that
knowledge with her.
“Will to Bloom”, egg tempera
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Mill Studio Press of Bemidji, MN, released Letters to Isabella,
Paintings by Marley Kaul in Fall, 2015. The book features 77 images
of Kaul’s egg tempera paintings, each paired with a letter he
wrote to Isabella.
Kaul is retired now, but spent 30 years teaching painting and
drawing at Bemidji State University. His paintings reside in
private and public collections, including The North Dakota
Museum of Art, Plains Art Museum, Minnesota Historical
Society, 3M Collections, Minnesota Mutual Life, Tweed Museum
of Art, Weisman Art Museum, the First Bank System,∆42 and
the Anderson Center.
For more information about Marley Kaul’s work, or to purchase a
copy of Letters to Isabella, Paintings by Marley Kaul, visit the website,
www.marleykaul.com. The book is also available for purchase
on Amazon.com, at the Watermark Art Center in Bemidji, or by
contacting the publisher at [email protected].
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Opera
LAKME | Mar. 11 & 12, 2016
Minnesota Concert Opera
The Cowles Center (528 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, MN)
By Leo Delibes. Lakme, the daughter of a Brahmin priest, falls in
love with the British officer, Gerald, who angers her father when
he accidentally trespasses on sacred Indian ground. This opera is
noted for its lush exotic setting and one of the most the popular
female duets in the entire operatic literature, Flower Duet. $15-$35 |
thecowlescenter.org | 612.206.3600
Minnesota Opera
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts
(345 Washington St. N, St. Paul, MN)
$25-$200 | mnopera.org | 612.333.6669
TOSCA | Mar. 12–19, 2016
By Giacamo Puccini. Libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa.
Based on Victorien Sardou’s French dramatic play, “La Tosca”(1887).
Conducted by Anne Manson and Jonathon Brandani. Stage direction
by Andrea Cigne. Scarpia, the police chief, lusts after Tosca who
loves the honorable painter, Cavaradossi. When Cavaradossi
tries to protect a freedom fighter, he is jailed by Scarpia who
then plots to win Tosca by promising Cavaradossi’s freedom.
(Two hours, 42 minutes/two intermissions.) Sung in Italian
with English translations projected above the stage.
THE SHINING | May 7–15, 2016
Music by Paul Moravec. Libretto by Mark Campbell. Based on the novel
by Stephen King. In this world premiere, Brian Mulligan, recently
seen as Hamlet, returns to the stage as Jack Torrance who
comes face to face with his own demons–real and imagined–
in this thriller set in the Overlook Hotel. (Two hours and
6 minutes, including one 20-minute intermission.) Sung in
English with English text projected above the stage.
World Premiere
May 7–15
Music by Paul Moravec
Libretto by Mark Campbell
Based on the novel
by Stephen King
Brian Mulligan © 2013 Michal Daniel
IOLANTHE | Through Mar. 20, 2016
Gilbert and Sullivan Very Light Opera Company
Howard Conn Fine Arts Center, Plymouth Congregational Church
(l1900 Nicollet Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN)
Music by Arthur Sullivan and libretto by W. S. Gilbert. Directed by
Joe Andrews. Music direction by Randy Buikema. This operetta is about
fairies, aristocrats and Strephon, a young Arcadian shepherd, who
is half-fairy as his Mother, Iolanthe, had married a mortal. The
opera satirizes the House of Lords, where position and success
depend upon birth rather than upon talent. $10-$20 | gsvloc.org |
651.255.6947
mnopera.org
612-333-6669
MILL CITY SUMMER OPERA | Wed., Apr. 6, 2016, 7PM
Mill City Summer Opera
Weisman Art Museum, Davis Gallery
(333 East River Rd., Minneapolis, MN)
Directed by David Lefkowich. Enjoy this Opera 101 performance
brimming with romance, tragedy, passion, and revenge in the
galleries of the Weisman Museum. Free | weisman.umn.edu |
612.625.9494
STEVEN MACKEY: ORPHEUS UNSUNG | Jun. 16–18, 2016
Guthrie Theater (818 South 2nd St., Minneapolis, MN)
Co-presented by the Guthrie Theater and the Liquid Music series of the
Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra. Directed by Mark DeChiazza. Featuring So
Percussion’s Jason Treuting and musicians of Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra.
This world premiere opera–without words–presents a volatile
combination of music, cinematic imagery and dance to tell the
legend of Orpheus who is cast into chaos searching for sense and
meaning in his own story. $26 | guthrietheater.org | 612.377.2224
See Also:
ORLANDO –See English Culture section.
For more opera, see Arts on the Road section.
LADY IN THE DARK–See Musical Theatre section.
FOUR SAINTS IN THREE ACTS –See Dance & Movement section.
ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY–See Theatre About
Theatre section.
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Shakespeare
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM | Mar. 18 & 19, 2016
St. Paul College (235 Marshall Ave., Saint Paul, MN)
By William Shakespeare. Directed by Jimmy LeDuc. This is
Shakespeare’s beloved comedy, originally set in the forest of
Athens and involving humans and faeries falling in and out of love,
with a little help from magic love spells. This production is set on
a tropical island, using an edited version of the play by Dr. Robert
Gonzalez of the University of Tampa. Famous quotes: “The
course of true love never did run smooth” and “Lord, what fools
these mortals be!” Free | saintpaul.edu | 651.846.1630
THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA
Through Mar. 27, 2016
Jungle Theater (2951 Lyndale Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN)
By William Shakespeare. Directed by Sarah Rasmussen. In this comedy,
Valentine and his best friend Proteus are both in love with Silvia,
the beautiful daughter of the Duke of Milan. But Silvia’s father
wants her to marry Thurio. Proteus also has a girlfriend back
home, Julia, who disguises herself as a male page so she can meet
Silvia. “They do not love that do not show their love.” $20-$48 |
jungletheater.com | 612.822.7063
Did You Know?
Although considered to be Shakespeare’s weakest play,
Two Gentlemen of Verona has been adapted in various countries
throughout the world for operas, musicals, songs, films and
television? Here are just a few examples:
• Two Gentlemen of Verona was adapted for an opera in
1821 with lyrics by Frederic Reynolds and music by
Henry Bishop.
• A song based on Proteus’ serenade to Silvia was written
by German composer Franz Schubert. (Known as “Who is
Silvia?” in English and “An Sylvia” in German.)
• A 1931 silent film from China entitled Yi jiǎn méi (A Spray
of Plum Blossoms), written by Huang Yicuo, is loosely
based on Two Gentlemen of Verona.
• John Neville starred in the first television adaptation of
Act I of this play–broadcast by BBC in 1952.
• In 1971, the play was adapted for a rock musical by
Galt Macdermot, John Guare and Mel Shapiro which
opened in New York at the St. James Theatre and won two
Tony awards.
• In the popular television show Dawson’s Creek, the
competition between two best friends for the same woman
takes place during season three in 2000. Not only is one
of the episodes entitled “Two Gentlemen of Capeside”
and loosely based on the play, the play is also referenced
in an earlier episode during the friends’ high school
English class.
All-Female Cast of THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA:
Jungle Theatre
Photos by Heidi Bohnenkamp
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Shakespeare
KING HENRY VI | Mar. 30–Apr. 4, 2016
University of Minnesota Theatre
Stoll Thrust Theatre, Rarig Center
(330 21st Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN)
Performed by University of Minnesota/GuthrieTheater
Actor Training Sophomore Company. Directed by
guest artist Doug Scholz-Carlson and faculty member
Steve Cardamone. Shakespeare’s trilogy of history
plays about the reign of King Henry VI of
England begins with the death of King Henry
V and includes the loss of England’s French
territories, King Henry VI’s rise to power and
his marriage to Margaret. It includes numerous
armed conflicts and the resulting horrors of the
battles, and concludes with Richard’s murder of
King Henry. Famous quote: “Unbidden guests
are often welcomest when they are gone.” This
epic saga has been adapted and will be performed
in two parts. See both parts in one day (Apr. 3)
or see them on two different performance days.
$6-$10 | events.umn.edu | 612.624.2345
AS YOU LIKE IT
By William Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s romantic
comedy about Rosalind, the daughter of a
banished duke who disguises herself as a man
includes observations about love, life and aging.
Famous quote: “All the world’s a stage. And all
men and women merely players.”
Patsy Miller Studio | Apr. 6–16, 2016
University of Northwestern
(3003 Snelling Ave. N, Saint Paul, MN)
Directed by Brian Grandison. $10 | unwsp.edu|
651.631.5151
Clauson Center | Apr. 21–May 1, 2016
Bethel University
(3900 Bethel Dr., St. Paul, MN)
$8-$10 | bethel.edu | 651.638.6333
MACBETH | Jun. 3–12, 2016
Chameleon Theatre Circle
Ames Center, Black Box Theatre
(12600 Nicollet Ave. S, Burnsville, MN)
By William Shakespeare. Directed by David Coral. This classic tragedy
reveals the ramifications of unbridled ambition. Macbeth, a
Scottish war hero, and his power-hungry wife, Lady Macbeth,
plot to kill the reigning king and take the throne. Famous quote:
“Double, double, toil and trouble: Fire burn and cauldron bubble.”
$19-$22 | chameleontheatre.org | 1.800.982.2787
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MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING | Jun. 2016
Cromulent Shakespeare Company
Various parks throughout the Twin Cities
By William Shakespeare. Directed by Jacob Wellington. This lighthearted comedy is about the obstacles to the union of two
lovers, Claudio and Hero, and a subplot involving the war of the
sexes between Beatrice and Benedick. Famous quote: “Done
to death by slanderous tongue.” Bring a blanket or lawn chair
and a picnic lunch as you enjoy Shakespeare in the park. Free |
cromulentshakespeare.org | 612.251.0991
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Culture
ENGLISH
Theater
Noël Coward–Pithy, Poetic and Patriotic
They say Noël Coward started the turtleneck fad. And that
he made being British “Cool.” Born in Teddington, England
in 1899, Noël Peirce Coward attended a dance academy as
a child and worked as a child actor by the age of 11. He also
played piano by ear. During his lifetime, Coward achieved
success as an actor, singer, playwright, director, and
composer. His works often dealt with controversial subjects
such as homosexuality, but he was also known for his wit,
sophistication and patriotism.
During World War II, Coward contributed to the war effort
by running the British propaganda office in Paris. He also
traveled to the United States to determine what the American
public thought about the war and to convince the American
government to assist with the British war effort. He then
worked as an entertainer, performing for troops in Australia
and New Zealand. In the 1950s, he began a new career as a
cabaret singer
Coward published more than 50 plays, including Blithe
Spirit, Hay Fever and Private Lives, an operetta, Bitter Sweet, and
several screenplays, poems, short stories, and a novel. He
also composed hundreds of songs. He was knighted in 1969.
Coward died on March 26, 1973, in Jamaica. He was inducted
into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1988.
Noel Coward in the Twin Cities this Spring:
BLITHE SPIRIT
Set in the 1940s, this comedy is about a novelist and his
new wife who host a dinner party that includes a séance.
Unfortunately, the ghost of the author’s annoying first
wife shows up and decides not to leave. “Stylistically, it
is Coward’s masterpiece: his most complete success in
imposing his own view of things on the brute facts of
existence, “according to Irving Waddle of The Times.
Old Log Theater | Mar. 5–May 28, 2016
(5185 Meadville St., Greenwood, MN)
Directed by Jon Cranney. $16-$35 | oldlog.com |
952.474.5951
Artistry | May 19–Jun.12, 2016
Bloomington Center or the Arts
(1800 West Old Shakopee Rd., Bloomington, MN)
Directed by Alan Sorenson. $19-$27 | artistrymn.org |
952.563.8575
OH, COWARD! | Jun. 10–19, 2016
Skylark Opera Festival 2016
Westlund Black Box Theatre, Concordia University
(312 Hamline Ave., St. Paul, MN)
Nationally-renowned actor/director, Gary Briggle weaves
together songs and literary delights in this witty musical
celebration of the life and work of Noel Coward including the
beloved Private Lives and Blithe Spirit. $5-$35 | skylarkopera.org |
651.292.4309 | Free pre-show lecture 45 minutes prior to each
performance in the lobby.
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Culture
ENGLISH
Theater
EVERYMAN | Through Mar. 20, 2016
Open Window Theatre
Metropolis Minneapolis Building
(1313 Chestnut Ave., #102, Minneapolis, MN)
By Anonymous. A modern twist is given to this old English morality
play about Everyman’s journey towards death and the afterlife.
(From the website.) $16-$26 | openwindowtheatre.org |
612.615.1515
Theatre in the Round
(245 Cedar Ave., Minneapolis, MN)
$15-$22 | theatreintheround.org | 612.333.3010
THE SECRET GARDEN | Mar. 18–Apr. 17, 2016
By Sylvia Ashby. Based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett.
A lonely orphan girl and her sickly cousin both begin to
flourish along with the secret garden they discover on their
gloomy estate.
SENSE AND SENSIBILITY | Jun. 3–26, 2016
By Kate Hamill. Based on book by Jane Austen. Set in England
in the late 1700s, this comedy of manners follows the life,
loves and heartbreak of the Dashwood sisters: the practical,
reserved Elinor and the emotional, expressive Marianne.
THE KNIGHT OF THE BURNING PESTLE
Jun. 3–19, 2016
Theatre Pro Rata
Dreamland Arts (1342 Van Buren Ave., St. Paul, MN)
By Francis Beaumont. Directed by Amber Bjork. In this satire of
Elizabethan plays, wealthy theatre patrons insist that their
apprentice Rafe be included in a play and he becomes the errant
Knight of the Burning Pestle, tasked to prove his bravery in a love
story that does not need him. $14-$41 | theatreprorata.org |
612.874.9321
ORLANDO | Jun. 3–19, 2016
7th House Theater
James Sewell TEKBOX, The Cowles Center
(528 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, MN)
Created by 7th House Theater Ensemble. Based on the novel by
Virginia Woolf. This world premiere adaptation of Woolf’s classic
novel about a nobleman who wakes up one morning as a woman,
is set to a score drawn from works by Tschaikovsky, Beethoven,
Ravel, and others. Tickets TBA | 7thhousetheater.org
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Dance
PROKOFIEV’S CINDERELLA | Mar. 19 & 20, 2016
Metropolitan Ballet
Auditorium at Hopkins High School
(200 Lindbergh Dr., Minnetonka)
This light-hearted, three-act ballet tells the classic Cinderella story
set after Sir Frederick Ashton’s choreography and Sergei Prokofiev’s
score. $19-$49 | metroballet.org | 866.811.4111 | All ages
CINDERELLA 1944: A LOVE STORY | May 6–8, 2016
Twin Cities Ballet of Minnesota
Ames Center (12600 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville, MN)
Set in England during WWII, this is an original story written
specifically for TCB, and features an original music compilation,
original stage design, sets, lighting, costumes and choreography
that include swing and modern dance styles in addition to classical
ballet. Tickets TBA | ames-center.com | 952.895.4685
Exhibit
LIVING ROOMS: THE JANE AUSTEN
READING ROOM | Through Jun. 26, 2016
Minneapolis Institute of Arts
(2400–3rd Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN)
This unique period room exhibit in two of Mia’s well-loved English
interiors–the Queen Ann room and the Georgian Drawing room–
portrays Austen’s habits as a reader and writer, recreate scenes
from her novel Emma (celebrating its 200th birthday in 2015), and
invites museum visitors to read works that Austen read, wrote, or
inspired. Free | new.artsmia.org | 612.870.0723
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VOCALESSENCE ¡CANTARE! : Ordway Concert Hall
Culture
HISPANIC/LATINO
Dance & Music
DJ LATINIDAD’S LATINO DANCE PARTY | Mar. 4–27, 2016
Mixed Blood Theatre (1501–4th St. S, Minneapolis, MN)
Adapted and directed by Mark Valdez. This theatrical collage revealing
a contemporary snapshot of Latinidad was created by playwrights,
choreographers, DJs, composers, novelists, and comedians–
Dominican, Cuban, Mexican, Chilean, Colombian, Chicano,
Nuyorican, and Sotarican–specifically commissioned for this
show. Free, first come first serve, or guaranteed admission for
$20 | mixedblood.com | 612.338.6131
FAMILY CONCERT: VOCALESSENCE ¡CANTARÉ!
COMMUNITY CONCERT 2016
May 23, 2016, 6PM & 8PM
Ordway Concert Hall
(345 Washington St., Saint Paul, MN)
Featuring Broadway High School (Carnegie Hall Lullaby Project Partner),
Minneapolis Folwell School, Performing Arts Magnet, Minneapolis
Hiawatha Leadership Academies, Minneapolis Central High School
and Saint Paul VocalEssence Ensemble Singers. This family-friendly
fiesta brings the sounds of Mexico to Minnesota in a bilingual
music celebration created by Mexican composers working as
“composers-in-residence” with school choirs, community choruses
and VocalEssence. Free | vocalessece.org | 641.224.4222
FOUR SAINTS IN THREE ACTS | Mar. 19 & 20, 2016
Black Label Movement & Vocal Essence
The Cowles Center (528 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, MN)
Libretto by Gertrude Stein. Music by Virgil Thomson. Choreography
by Carl Flink. Set in 16th-century Spain, this playfully
humorous work traces the lives of saints on Earth. $20-$30 |
thecowlescenter.org | 612.206.3600
LORCA’S WOMEN | Apr. 15–17, 2016
Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre
The Cowles Center (528 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, MN)
Known for its traditional and original flamenco works, this
American Spanish Dance is joined by an ensemble of guest singers
and musicians in this premiere of Susana di Palma’s new work.
Lorca’s Women is a suite of dances evoking sensory symbols found
in the poetry of Federico Garcia Lorca, Spain’s most beloved
poet. “Through sensual movement and the percussive power of
flamenco dance, song and guitar, this new work will bring Lorca’s
women across space and time.” (From the website) $15-$30 |
thecowlescenter.org | 612.206.3600
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TOT: THE UNTOLD, YET SPECTACULAR STORY
OF A (FILIPINO) HULK HOGAN–Mu Performing Arts
Culture
ASIAN
Theatre
TOT: THE UNTOLD, YET SPECTACULAR STORY OF
A (FILIPINO) HULK HOGAN | Jun. 16–26, 2016
Mu Performing Arts
Park Square Theatre (20 West 7th St., St Paul, MN)
By Victor Maog. In this world premiere, an immigrant boy travels
from the Philippines to California to meet his long-lost parents.
$10-$20 | muperformingarts.org | 651.789.1012
Art
Minneapolis Institute of Arts
(2400 3rd Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN)
Free | new.artsmia.org | 612.870.0723
SEVEN MASTERS: 20TH-CENTURY JAPANESE
WOODBLOCK PRINTS | Through Mar. 13, 2016
LIVING ROOMS MADE IN CHINA: THE MACFARLANE
ROOM WALL PAPER | Through May 29, 2016
TRANSCENDENT MOUNTAINS: CHINESE
LANDSCAPE PAINTING | Through Aug. 21, 2016
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Music
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts
(345 Washington St. N, Saint Paul, MN)
ordway.org |651. 224.4222
HANGGAI | Thu, Apr 7, 2016 7:30PM
Blending Mongolian folk music with contemporary rock,
punk, and pop, this exciting band was founded by Beijingbased rocker, Ilchi. With music and throat singing of
Mongolian musicians, this band incorporates traditional
instruments such as the tobshuur (a two-stringed banjo) and
the morin khuur (“horse’s fiddle,” a symbol of Mongolia)
alongside Western drum sets and electric guitars. $23-$27
Did you know…
Throat singing is one of the world’s oldest forms of
music? “This guttural style of singing, or chanting,
is achieved by artists who can produce two or more
simultaneous notes through specialized techniques that
take advantage of the throat’s resonance characteristics.
Through coordinated movements of the lips, tongue,
jaw, and larynx, throat singers use their bodies as an
instrument to produce unique and hypnotic harmonies.”
(From Ordway website.)
TAIKOPROJECT | Sat. Apr 23, 2016 7:30PM
TaikoProject blends the Japanese, community-based tradition
of taiko drumming with unconventional and innovative
concepts to expand artistic boundaries to create an American
style of Taiko. $23-$45
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Culture
BLACK/AFRICAN
Theatre
Penumbra Theatre
(270 N Kent St., St. Paul, MN)
penumbratheatre.org | 651.224.3180
AN EVENING OF AWARD-WINNING ONE-ACTS
Mar. 1–27, 2016
Two groundbreaking plays are featured on the same
evening, one from the man dubbed “the Father of the
Black Arts Movement” and the other from the woman
ostracized for challenging tradition with the use of
nonlinear forms. $15
DUTCHMAN
By Amiri Baraka. Directed by Lou Bellamy. Written when
interracial relationships were still taboo, this Obie
Award-winning play imagines a handsome black man
and a seductive white woman interacting on a subway
where “the space between attraction and mortality is
but the width of a blade.” (From the website.)
THE OWL ANSWERS
By Adrienne Kennedy. Directed by Talvin Wilks. Creating
innovative theatre by defying stereotypes, Kennedy
employs symbolism, absurdism, and surrealism in
this 1965 drama about the mixed-race child of “the
Richest White Man in the Town” who dreams of
establishing a heritage.
SUNSET BABY | Apr. 12–May 8, 2016
A former black revolutionary, recently released from prison,
seeks a connection to his past and the woman he once loved
when he attempts to establish a relationship with his daughter.
“Will she be overcome by the ghosts of the past? Or, will she
blaze a new trail, harnessing today’s revolutionary spirit?”
(From the website.) $15
INTIMATE APPAREL | Mar. 4–12, 2016
Hamline University (1536 Hewitt Ave., St. Paul, MN)
By Lynn Nottage. Directed by Carloyn Levy. Set in 1905 in a New York
City boardinghouse, this is the story of Esther, a black seamstress,
who sews intimate apparel for clients ranging from wealthy white
patrons to prostitutes and her plans to marry and use her savings
to open a beauty parlor for black women. $5-$10 | hamline.edu |
651.523.2905
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NINA SIMONE: FOUR WOMEN–Park Square Theatre
NINA SIMONE: FOUR WOMEN | Mar. 8–26, 2016
Park Square Theatre (408 St. Peter St., St. Paul, MN)
By Christina Ham. Directed by Faye Price. Featuring Regina Marie
Williams. This play with music weaves a story of four women
alienated from themselves and each other due to the color of their
skin. “Nina Simone’s velvet voice was unafraid to sing lyrics that
cut right to the truth. From the iconic I Put a Spell on You to the
protest song Four Women, her music was a personal and political
exploration branded in the kiln of the Civil Rights Movement.”
(From the website.) $27-$60 | parksquaretheatre.org |
651.291.7005 | Sat., Mar. 12 is 99¢ matinee; Mar. 16 is Pay-WhatYou-Will-Wednesday.
BEST OF ENEMIES | Apr. 22–May 22, 2016
Open Window Theatre
Metropolis Minneapolis Building
(1313 Chestnut Ave., #102, Minneapolis, MN)
By Mark St. Germain. Based on the book by Osha Gray Davidson. This is
a true story about the relationship between a Grand Cyclops of the
Ku Klux Klan and an African American civil rights activist during
the 1971 desegregation of schools in North Carolina. $16-$26 |
openwindowtheatre.org | 612.615.1515
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Culture
BLACK/AFRICAN
Theatre
TROUBLE IN MIND | May 7–Jun. 5, 2016
Guthrie Theater
(818 South 2nd St., Minneapolis, MN)
By Alice Childress. Directed by Valerie Curtis-Newton. It is 1957 in
New York and rehearsals have begun for a racially-integrated
production, but when prejudices emerge, African American
actress Wiletta Mayer must decide whether or not to compromise
her values to achieve her dream of playing a leading role on
Broadway. $15-$64 | guthrietheater.org | 612.377.2224
QUEENS | May 19–Jun. 4, 2016
Sandbox Theatre
Park Square Theatre (20 W 7th St., St. Paul, MN)
Created and produced by Sandbox Theatre ensemble. Raymond grew up
knowing two things: He was black, and he could fight. Neither
was a choice. Set in the early 1900’s Queens tells the story of
Raymond’s life from his childhood to his final fight. $24-$60 |
sandboxtheatreonline.com | 651.291.7005 | May 24 is Pay-WhatYou-Will Wednesday
Presentations, Lectures
& Discussions
One Book, One Lakeville
ONEBOOK, ONE LAKEVILLE promotes community
discussion, family reading, literacy, understanding, and
community interaction by reading one book and includes various
events for enhanced learning about a particular subject. Free
HISTORY AND MISS HAZEL | Thurs., Apr. 14, 2016, 7-8PM
Lakeville Heritage Library
(20085 Heritage Dr., Lakeville, MN)
Presented by Keith Mayes, University of Minnesota Department of
African American and African Studies Associate Professor. Professor
Mayes will discuss the historical context of Jonathan Odell’s
book, Miss Hazel and the Rosa Parks League, including African
American history in the mid-20th century and the roots of the
Civil Rights movement. Additional discussions about this book
will be held on Apr.27, May 3 and May 5, 2016
MOVIE NIGHT AT THE LIBRARY | Sat. Apr. 18, 2016, 6-8PM
Lakeville Heritage Library
(20085 Heritage Dr., Lakeville, MN)
Join the Friends of the Heritage Library for refreshments and
the award-winning film The Long Walk Home–the story of two
women whose lives are disrupted by the 1955 Montgomery,
Alabama bus boycott. Rated PG
ONE BOOK, ONE LAKEVILLE MAIN EVENT
Sat., Apr. 23, 2016, 7-9:30 PM
Lakeville Area Arts Center
(20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville, MN)
A Minnesota Legacy program. The event kicks off with a concert
by the Twin Cities Gospel Choir, followed by a presentation by
author Jonathan Odell. This celebration of books and reading
includes refreshments. lakevillemn.gov | 952.985.4640 |
Tickets must be pre-ordered online or by phone. | Age 12 +
LET’S TALK: THE BLACK PANTHERS
Mon. Apr. 18, 2016, 5:30PM
Penumbra Theatre (270 N. Kent St., St. Paul, MN)
Hosted by Penumbra’s Co-Artistic Director Sarah Bellamy. Special guests
Bobby Seale, co-founder of the Black Panther Party and political activist;
Erika Huggins, former Black Panther member, political activist, scholar,
and writer; and Ricardo Levins Morales, artist organizer. These social
gatherings and explorations of relevant topics begin at 5:30PM
with complimentary refreshments and light bites, followed by a
90-minute presentation and discussion.
$15 | penumbratheatre.org | 651.224.3180
LET’S TALK: THE BLACK PANTHERS–Penumbra Theatre
THE CASE OF DR. OSSIAN SWEET
Sat. Mar. 12, 2016, 10 AM & 2PM
Minnesota History Center
(345 W. Kellogg Blvd., Saint Paul, MN)
Historian Kevin Boyle will speak on Dr. Ossian Sweet, an
African American doctor and grandson of a slave, who climbed
from the ghetto to a home of his own in a previously all-white
neighborhood in Detroit in the 1920s. When mobs protested
outside of his home, a white person was accidentally killed,
leading to an infamous murder trial involving attorney Clarence
Darrow. $15 | minnesotahistorycenter.org | 651.259.3000
Literature
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Culture
‘FLANAGAN’S WAKE”: Actors Theater of Minnesota
Left: Healther Meyer, right: Brian Kelly
Music (cont’d)
CELTIC MUSIC SESSION
Fridays, 8PM
Merlin’s Rest Pub
(3601 E. Lake St. Minneapolis, MN)
This impromptu open jam of Celtic
musicians (with pipers!) invites you
to join in bring your instrument
or just listen and enjoy. Free |
merlinsrest.com | 612.216.2419
CELTIC
Theater
FLANAGAN’S WAKE | Through Apr. 17, 2016
Actors Theater of Minnesota
The Cabaret at Camp Bar (490 N Robert St., St. Paul, MN)
Attend a wake in a fictional Irish village with tales, songs,
drinking, and mourning along with the glowering Mother
Flanagan, the poor, grieving fiancée, the parish priest, and the
local pagan. $18.50-$34.50 | actorsmn.org | 800.838.3006
Music
RING OF KERRY | Thurs., Mar. 17, 2016 6:30PM
Lakeville Area Arts Center
(20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville, MN)
Celebrate St. Patty’s Day with Ring of Kerry as they play Irish
music on a variety of Celtic instruments and enjoy Irish-themed
appetizers served 30 minutes prior to show time and intermission
(included in ticket price). Cash bar will also be available.
$24-$28 | ci.lakeville.mn.us | 952.985.4640
The Celtic Junction
(836 Prior Ave., St. Paul, MN)
thecelticjunction.com | 651.330.4681
JIM LEARY IN CONCERT | Fri. Apr, 1, 2016
MINNESOTA IRISH MUSICIANS WEEKEND
Jun. 10–13, 2016
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TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC
SESSION | Sundays, 12-2PM
Kieran’s Irish Pub
(601 N. 1st Ave, Minneapolis, MN)
Family-oriented Irish music session.
You are invited to bring your
instrument if you want to take part.
Free | kierans.com | 612.339.4499
Dance
RIVERDANCE | Mar. 25–27, 2016
State Theatre
(805 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, MN)
This popular Irish Dance phenomenon returns with a new song,
“Anna Livia,” in which the female members perform an a capella
hard-shoe number, as well as new costumes, new lighting and new
projections in its return to North America in its Riverdance–The 20th
Anniversary World Tour. $42.50-67.50 |
hennepintheatretrust.org | 1.800.982.2787
IRISH CEILI DANCE CLASS
Dubliner Pub
(2162 University Ave. W, St. Paul, MN)
Learn the basic steps in a genuine Irish pub to live Irish music.
dublinerpub.com | 651.646.5551
2nd & 4th Tuesdays
Irish set dancing is led by the Twin Cities Irish Set Dance Club
with live music from the Twin Cities Ceili Band. Free
Wednesdays, 7-9:30PM
Steps and dances are taught by Paul McCluskey and Kirsten
Koehler. Basic beginning steps are taught at 7:00, with
advanced lessons and dancing continuing until 9:30PM.
No children | Free
First Saturdays, 3-5PM
Steps and dances are taught by Paul McCluskey and friends.
$3, Children 12 and under are free
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Culture
JEWISH
Theatre
THEY CALLED HER CAPTAIN | Mar. 24–27, 2016
Sabes Jewish Community Center
(4330 South Cedar Lake Rd., Minneapolis, MN)
A one-woman play featuring Maggie Bearmon Pistner. Through
the voices of the many characters uncovered from memoirs,
personal interviews, and historical research, Maggie Bearmon
Pistner tells the story of her mother, Jeanne Goldoff, who
enlisted in the army in 1944, traveled Europe and earned
double silver bars. $12-$15 | sabesjcc.org | 952.381.3400
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF | Apr. 14–May 8, 2016
Artistry
(1800 West Old Shakopee Rd., Bloomington, MN)
Book by Joseph Stein. Music by Jerry Bock. Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick.
Based on Sholem Aleichem stories by special permission of Arnold Perl.
Directed by Michael Gruber. Set in Tsarist Russia in 1905, this
is the story of Tevye, a Jewish man with five daughters, who
struggles to maintain family and Jewish traditions while coping
with outside influences. Songs include Tradition, Matchmaker and
If I Were a Rich Man. $27-$36 | artistrymn.org | 952.563.8575
NUMBER THE STARS | Apr. 29–May 22, 2016
Stages Theatre Co. (1111 Main Street, Hopkins, MN)
Based on book by Lois Lowry. Adapted by Dr. Douglas W. Larche with
Susan Elliott Larche. The carefree childhood of best friends
Annemarie Johansen and Ellen Rosen changes during the Nazi
occupation of Copenhagen. Annemarie uses her ingenuity
and fledgling acting skills to save her friend’s life. $5-$16 |
stagestheatre.org | 952.979.1111
BAD JEWS | Apr. 30–May 22, 2016
Minnesota Jewish Theatre
(1978 Ford Pkwy., St. Paul, MN)
By Joshua Harmon. Directed by Hayley Finn. In this edgy comedy,
three cousins disagree over a family heirloom after their
grandfather’s funeral. $12-$32 | mnjewishtheatre.org |
651.647.4315
“For Papa, make him a scholar.
For Mama, make him rich as a king.
For me, well, I wouldn’t holler
If her were as handsome as anything.”
Exhibits
SCRAP STORIES | Apr. 3–May 26, 2016
Jewish Historical Society of the Upper Midwest
Sabes Jewish Community Center
(4330 South Cedar Lake Rd., Minneapolis, MN)
On display in the Tychman Shapiro Gallery and Shared Walls Exhibition
Areas. Discover the stories of Jewish immigrants such as the Jewish
junkman who picked up bottles, rags, iron and other discarded
items. He was barely tolerated, but he eventually became a leader
in the Green Revolution. Opening Reception Sun. Apr. 3, 2PM
and Panel Discussion Sun., May 1, 2PM Free | sabesjcc.org |
952.381.3400
~ “Matchmaker”, Fiddler on the Roof
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Art of the Home
The Impact of Habitat for Humanity
Minnesota is full of successful doers with sharp minds and big
hearts. However, our region–defined by progress–is stymied
by growing inequalities, and too many people are left out of the
success story. If unchecked, this divide threatens the viability
of our community. Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity believes
affordable homeownership is one solution that gets right at root
causes of inequality. Twin Cities neighborhoods with good
schools, parks, jobs, and infrastructure share the common trait
of high homeownership rates.
You can support the mission of Twin Cities Habitat, and enjoy
a wonderful night out, at the annual Hard Hat & Black Tie Gala
on Saturday, April 9 at the St. Paul RiverCentre. Guests are
encouraged to wear construction couture to this party that is a
little less formal and a lot more fun. Get your tickets or a table at
www.tchabitat.org/gala.
Ya Landa bought a Habitat home that she helped rehab on
St. Paul’s East Side in 2010. After moving in, her asthma
cleared up because she was no longer living in a moldy
apartment. Today her oldest son, Taylor, is a student at the
Carlson School of Management and her younger son, Dale, will
start college this fall. She’s so proud of both of them. Stories
like Ya Landa’s are why people keep coming back to Habitat as
volunteers and financial donors. They see the impact of their
gifts and the impact of affordable homeownership.
At top: Ya Landa with her sons Taylor and Dale;
upper right: Ya Landa geared to start rehab on the house;
right: Ya Landa with a Habitat volunteer.
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Art
Exhibits
AZ Gallery
(308 Prince St. #130, Saint Paul, MN)
Free | theazgallery.org | 651.224.3757
ART CRAWL | Mar. 31–May 1, 2016
AZ’s nine members plus seven guest artists exhibit their work
for the whole month of April.
TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY MAN—AND OTHER
DELUSIONS: YEAR 10 OF MY 5-YEAR PLAN
May 5–29, 2016
This exhibit of new work by artist Todd Peterson also
includes a members’ show. Enjoy live music, cheap wine
and fine root beer at the Opening Reception on Fri., May 6,
6-10PM.
NEW WORK BY AMY CLARK | Jun. 2–26, 2016
This exhibit of new work by artist Amy Clark also includes a
members’ show. Opening Reception on Fri., Jun. 3, 6-9PM.
Circa Gallery
(210 N First Street, Minneapolis, MN)
Free | circagallery.org | 612.332.2386
TWENTY FIRST CENTURY MAN
and other delusions
year TEN of my FIVE year plan
TODD PETERSON
AZ GALLERY
308 PRINCE ST, ST PAUL
MAY 5TH -MAY 29TH
RECEPTION, FRIDAY MAY 6TH, 6-10 P.M.
KATHLEEN WATERLOO | NINER NINER
Through Apr. 2, 2016
Traffic Zone Center for Visual Art
JANICE MASON STEEVES | Apr. 9–May 14, 2016
(250 Third Ave. N, Minneapolis, MN)
Free | trafficzoneart.com
GRETEL STEPHENS | May 21–July 2, 2016
Groveland Gallery
(25 Groveland Terrace, Minneapolis, MN)
Free | grovelandgallery.com | 612.377.7800
DANI ROACH: STILLNESS ARRANGED
Mar. 12–Apr. 23, 2016
Artist Dani Roach explores the intersection between
representational imagery and abstract space.
RICHARD ABRAHAM, DAN MASON & TIIT RAID:
NEW ARTISTS, NEW VIEWS | Mar. 12–Apr. 23, 2016
OPEN STUDIOS | Sat. May 7, 2016, 5:30-9:30PM
Visit Traffic Zone artists and their guests in their studios
and see new work made in ceramics, drawing, installation,
painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture. The art
is for sale–the experience is free and open to the public.
EXHIBITION | Apr. 28–May 27, 2016
Traffic Zone Gallery presents a group exhibition of
Traffic Zone artists, Mon. through Fri. 9AM-5PM, curated
by Diane Mullin, Curator, Weisman Art Museum.
These regional artists present a variety of unrelated subjects,
styles and materials.
DAN & LEE ROSS: ANCIENT MATERIALS,
MODERN DESIGNS | Apr. 30–Jun. 4, 2016
Inspired by Lake Superior and the surrounding landscape
in northern Minnesota, these artists have collaborated on
sculptures and prints for over forty years. Known for their
use of simple, geometric forms, earthy colors and rich
materials, they transform elements of nature into elegant,
modern designs.
Opening Reception, Sat. Apr. 30, 2016, 2-5PM
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ST 21
ANNUAL ARTS IN HARMONY FEBRUARY 1 – MARCH 24, 2016 Sherburne County Government Center
13880 Business Center Drive, Door A
Elk River, MN 55330
Exhibition hours Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Reception Sunday, February 7, 2016, 1:00 - 3:30 pm
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Art
Great Places to Visit & Shop
REGLA DE ORO
Art Gallery & Fair Trade Gifts
(2743 Lyndale Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN)
Regla De Oro offers consumers a conscientious alternative for
meeting their buying needs while providing a market for unique
art and quality fair-trade products while working with local
artists and community non-profits. Regla De Oro provides a
portion of all event proceeds to Arts Education and Social Justicerelated non-profit organizations. regladeoro.com | 612.886.1247
ARTIST MERCANTILE
(24 West 7th Place, Saint Paul, MN)
Located in the heart of downtown Saint Paul, the Artist
Mercantile promotes the work of over 60 Minnesota artists,
offering an eclectic mix of locally-made art and gifts. Original
pieces come in many forms such as ceramics, glass, jewelry, hats,
woodworking, photography, and paintings, with new creations
coming in weekly, providing the shopper a new and different
experience with each visit. artistmerc.com | 651.222. 0053
Robbin Gallery
(4914 – 42nd Ave, N, Robbinsdale, MN)
Free | robbingallery.org | 763.537.5906
MARCH MADNESS | Through Apr. 2, 2016
JOURNEY | May 4-28, 2016
Photographer Camille Youngman.
RESONANCE | Jun. 2–Jul. 2, 2016
Brush Pilots.
Minneapolis Institute of Arts
(2400 – 3rd Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN)
Free | new.artsmia.org | 612.870.0723
THE GODDESS OF GLASS
(4400 Osseo Rd., Minneapolis, MN)
Owner Connie Beckers, an award-winning glass artist, operates
this retail shoppe featuring handmade gifts by 100 local artisans
and professional picture framing. They also offer a variety of art
classes for kids and grown-ups of all ages. goddessofglass.com |
612.521.0399
THE THIRD PLACE
Wing Young Huie Photography Gallery
(3730 Chicago Ave. S, Studio B, Minneapolis, MN)
Wing uses photography as a societal mirror and window,
seeking to reveal not only what is hidden, but also what is plainly
visible and seldom noticed, providing a collective portrait. As
an extension of his public art installations that create informal
communal spaces, in spring 2011 Wing opened The Third
Place Gallery, housed in a building that had sat empty for
47 years. Wing has turned the space into an urban living room
for guest artists, social conversation, karaoke, and ping pong.
wingyounghuie.com | 612.817.2771
SEVEN MASTERS: 20TH-CENTURY JAPANESE
WOODBLOCK PRINTS | Through Mar. 13, 2016
LIVING ROOMS MADE IN CHINA: THE MACFARLANE
ROOM WALL PAPER | Through May 29, 2016
TRANSCENDENT MOUNTAINS: CHINESE LANDSCAPE
PAINTING | Through Aug. 21, 2016
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Art
Events
ART-A-WHIRL | May 20–22
Northeast Minneapolis Arts Association (NEMAA)
Locations vary. See website for hours.
Art-A-Whirl is an annual open studio tour in Northeast
Minneapolis with over 600 private artist studios and galleries.
Artists’ open studio tours may include demonstrations, live
performances, and large-scale exhibitions. Free, open to the
public | http://nemaa.org/art-a-whirl
LOWERTOWN FIRST FRIDAYS
Lowertown First Friday is a monthly celebration of art and
music at over six locations at the end of the light rail along
East 4th street in Saint Paul’s Lowertown district. Enjoy local
art, live music and art receptions, flamenco and belly dancing
demonstrations, street fire dancers, food and beverages, and
more. Free | lowertownfirstfridays.org
Performances about Art
THE SHAPE OF THINGS | Mar. 4–20, 2016
Daleko Arts
The Prague Theater (110 East Main St., New Prague, MN)
By Neil LaBute. Directed by Jamil Jude. A shy, insecure student
is influenced by his aggressive artist girlfriend to go to
extreme lengths to change his appearance and character. $10-$20 |
dalekoarts.com | 952.314.9077
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Northfield Arts Guild
NorthfieldArtsGuild.org
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507-645-8877
Theater
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Cannon Valley
Regional Orchestra
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411 Concert Series
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Galleries
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Gift Shop
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Riverfront Fine Arts
Festival
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Classes in all art
mediums
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Check out our website
for a full calendar of
events all year long!
NorthfieldArtsGuild.org
Your Destination for Creativity!
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Art of Food
Cooking Classes (cont’d)
COOKING WITH WINE: FRENCH
CLASSICS | Thurs., May 19, 2016, 6-9PM
WAY COOL Cooking School
(16544 W 78th St. Eden Prairie, MN)
Learn about incorporating a different
wine into each dish to create an
indulgent French meal while making
chicken Marsala, red wine-glazed sweet
potatoes, red wine-poached pears. $65 |
waycoolcookingschool.com | 952.949.6799
KRANSEKAKE BAKING CLASS
Sat., Apr. 23 & Sat., May 14, 2015,
10AM-Noon
Ingebretsen’s
(1601 E Lake St., Minneapolis, MN)
Expert baker Lorraine Jasinski will discuss
Guests enjoyed pie and other desserts at Twin Cities TOSCA’s Arts & Tarts (For Generous Hearts) event on
the history of this cake and its role in
February 12, 2016 to raise money for the food shelf © Byron Douglass Photography.
Scandinavian celebrations, and will also
instruct as you make your own Kransekake
from scratch. Class will end with coffee and cake. $35|
ingebretsens.com | 612.729.9333
HUNGRY PLANET: WHAT THE WORLD EATS
Through May 15, 2016
Bell Museum of Natural History
(10 Church St. SE, Minneapolis, MN)
This exhibit of photos and thought-provoking commentary from
the award-winning team of Peter Menzel and Faith D’Alusio takes
visitors on a food tour from the U.S. to China, Mexico to Mali,
and Greenland to India. Meet ten families from around the world
and see the food they eat. Surprising similarities and differences in
how each family produces, shops for, and prepares their meals can
be seen as well as a variety of markets and agricultural practices
from around the world. This exhibit includes hands-on activities.
Admission is $5-$8. Children under 3 are free. Free on Sundays |
bellmuseum.org | 612.624.7083
Exhibits
The Art of Delicious Dining
Cooking Classes
KITM PASSPORT SERIES
Kitchen in the Market
Midtown Global Market (920 E Lake St., Minneapolis, MN)
Explore cuisine from different parts of the world (including our
own backyard) and pair regional wines and beer with the menu.
$85 | kitcheninthemarket.com | 612.568.5486
Taste the World’s Finest
Oils, Vinegars, Spices,
Spirits, Liqueurs, and
Wines Before You Buy!
Special Offer
Save $5
when you spend
$40 or more!
must present ad to redeem offer
Thurs., Mar. 17, 2016, 6:30-9:00PM—Ireland
Thurs., Apr. 7, 2016, 6:30-9:00PM—The South
Thurs., May 19, 2016, 6:30-9:00PM—South America
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vomFASS at Mall of America
280 East Broadway · Bloomington, MN 55425
(952) 426-3222 · vomfasstwincities.com
www.tctosca.com
Featured Artist
Left: “In the Shadow of Peace”
Below: “Woman with No Name”
Steve Goad
Steve’s style consists of a wide range of realism, impressionism and a little bit of both.
Artist Steve Goad with his work.
In short, he paints what he likes and chooses colors
that move him. His subject matter is also wide ranging,
consisting of concept, whimsical, wildlife, fantasy and
science fiction. He works with acrylic, charcoal, oils,
digital and follows a simple rule: He makes traditional
paintings look like digital photos and his digital work like
traditional paintings. He often receives comments from
his fans about how they like his work because he doesn’t
stick to just one medium or one subject matter. From
dancers to whimsical characters to fantasy environments
and wildlife, they never know what kind of art he’ll be
creating next.
He believes art is more than just a piece of paper or
canvas; it is an extension of the artist himself. Steve
believes art comes from within, it doesn’t matter if
you’re using a pencil, paintbrush, airbrush or a digital
pen. It’s the end result that matters most. His goal is to
produce art worthy of being displayed in people’s homes,
a catalyst to inspire our youth, and to leave a legacy for
his family: www.stevegoadart.com.
www.tctosca.com
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Art of Fashion and Beauty
Fashion from
Arts & Tarts
(& Generous Hearts)
© Byron Douglass Photography
EYES on MINNES TA
T. D. Mischke. Renegade radio host, pod-star, celebrated
writer and musician, eccentric savant, quirky intellectual,
outlaw orator, father, husband, whiskey drinker
(and rather private so we better stop there).
Mischke views his unique world exclusively through
Spectacle Shoppe lenses. And dang it, we’re proud!
Mischke wears glasses
from our vintage collection,
the largest collection
in the nation.
Get fit for your perfect frame:
Tommy Mischke at his St. Paul home.
Rarely seen but always heard at mischkeroadshow.com
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UPTOWN Hennepin Avenue
NEW BRIGHTON Silver Lake Road
ST. PAUL Grand Avenue
BURNSVILLE Burnsville Center
888.797.EYES
www.tctosca.com
Art of Fashion and Beauty
Classes
©” Byron Douglass Photography.
FASHION AND THE BODY SYMPOSIUM
Apr. 29–30, 2016
College of Design
University of Minnesota, McNeal Hall
(1985 Buford Ave., Saint Paul, MN)
Keynote Speaker Dr. Susan Sokolowski, Associate Professor
and Co-Director of the Sports Product Institute, University
of Oregon and former Innovation Director at Nike. This
fifth annual symposium will focus on the body
and share research findings, innovative teaching
strategies, and designs that explore and investigate
issues related to fashion and the body. Dr. Susan
Sokolowski will present “Fashioning the Athletic
Body.” Saturday’s events will include a plenary
session, research and teaching reporting sessions,
design presentations and discussions, a visit to the Goldstein
Museum of Design, and social time to informally meet and share
ideas with other attendees. $275 (by Apr.1, 2016), $325 (after
Apr. 1, 2016)| design.umn.edu/fashionandbody | 612.624.2345
Captivating designs at Arts & Tarts (& Generous Hearts)”
Events
“Taking joy in living is a
woman’s best cosmetic.”
~ Rosalind Russell
JEWELRY-MAKING CLASSES
Beadhive (5458 Nicollet Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN)
Beadhive offers jewelry-making classes for all interests and skill
levels, from stringing beads to intricate wire work. These two
classes are free with purchase of supplies. beadhivebeads.com |
612.823.1112
Multi Strand Necklace with Cones
Sat. Mar. 26, 2016, 12:30-2PM
Leather & Chain Bracelet | Thurs., Mar. 31, 2016, 6-7:30PM
DYEING TO FELT | Sat. May 7, 2016, 10AM-5PM
Textile Center (3000 University Ave. SE, Minneapolis, MN)
This class explores two fascinating art forms: silk dyeing and
nuno felting. Dye your own silk scarves in the morning as a
beautiful base. In the afternoon, add soft wool and other exotic
fibers to the surface. Working to combine the two fibers you’ll
discover the magical process of nuno felting and come away with
a one-of-a-kind handmade accessory. $40 | textilecentermn.org|
612.436.0464.
DESIGN AND SEW | Apr. 9,16 & 23, 2016, 1:30-3:30PM
Treadle Yard Goods (1338 Grand Ave, Saint Paul, MN)
Instructors: Material Girls Debbie & Kristin. In this project-based class,
for the intermediate skill level, learn how to see the basic elements
of a garment, identify the details that elevate it above the ordinary,
and how to select a pattern or combination of patterns to create
your own designer look. A finished garment will depend on your
choices and time availability. $65 | treadleyardgoods.com |
651.698.9690
www.tctosca.com
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10% of all soap sales goes to charities.
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American Artists
The American Artist Series
T
his issue continues another American Artists Series, now in
its fifth year. Each year, we search for art all over the United
States, looking for that special, unique “something” that only
talented, dedicated and inspired artists can provide. As always,
our goal is to bring our readers artists who excel in their work
and art that we believe our readers will truly appreciate.
We look for art that is visually beautiful, emotionally or
spiritually provocative and/or intellectually challenging.
Because we always have the reader in mind we also consider
the accessibility of the artists and the art. Therefore, we also
look for art that we believe the viewer will want to hang in
their home or their place of business, art that can be seen on a
website and artists that can be reached.
I have learned, after doing this for four years now, that we
are a country filled with talented artists and remarkable
art. Each artist has their own story and while their artistic
ability is impressive, they are not simply defined by their art.
I encourage you to visit their websites, enjoy their art and
read their bios and statements. Some of them have stories as
fascinating as their art. And by all means, treat yourself to a
great piece of art!
Gail M. Weber
Burton Hanna
Alaska Artist of the Year
907.727.4597
[email protected]
www.burtsart.com
Burton Hanna has been creating art for as long
as he can remember. He was born in 1954 near
the Black Hills in South Dakota. His parents
moved to Alaska when he was 10 years old
and he has lived most of his life in Alaska.
He finds inspiration in the wild beauty of his
surroundings. He worked mainly with charcoal
and graphite. In 2002, he began oil painting
and he realized that oils were the medium that
would best express his artistic vision. One of
his greatest inspirations is Native American dance. His heritage is Norwegian
and Lakota and he has loved attending powwows since his childhood. In his
paintings, he works to capture the excitement, brilliance and action of the
powwow dancers.
“Fancy Dancer I”, oil on canvas, 30 x 40 inches
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American Artists
Vicki P. Maguire
South Carolina Artist of the Year
[email protected]
www.vickipmaguire.com
Vicki, raised in Massachusetts and
New Mexico, now calls Charleston
home. She has always known she would
work in the arts. Her mother was
a master seamstress and artistically
gifted. This, in addition to the
influence of many travels, gave her a
deep appreciation for the beauty of
the vast land and its color variations–
especially the oceans. This love affair
has gone from Impressionistic work to
Contemporary Expressionism allowing
experiences in life to permeate her work in the studio. Vicki utilizes
oil, wax, scrapers and large brushes to gain luminosity in her work. A
B.A. in Advertising/Design, minor in Photography, her paintings are
collected nationwide and are hanging as far away as Granada, Nicaragua.
“Folly Pier”, oil and cold wax palette knife painted on linen, 16 x 16 x 1.5 inches
Joyce Gabiou
Florida Artist of the Year
904.612.4247
[email protected]
www.joycegabiou.com
Award-winning artist, Joyce Gabiou, began her art
career in the Twin Cities and remembers its great
teachers and cultural scene.
Since then, she’s moved many times as a corporate
wife, continuing her art education. Her style
has changed immensely from traditional to
contemporary abstract.
Love of experimental painting has led her to exploring mixed media.
Her work is intuitive and ever-evolving. Informed memory, limited palette,
and workshops with renowned artists are some of her inspiration. Current
work on canvas involves the use of collage, acrylics, and texture.
In Jacksonville, Florida she teaches collage and mixed media painting.
She was elected Artist of the Year with the Jacksonville Watercolor Society
and earned signature status with the National Collage Society in 2014.
www.tctosca.com
“Black is Back”, mixed media on canvas, 30 x 30 inches
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American Artists
Rachel Mindrup
Nebraska Artist of the Year
©2014 gthfoto.com
[email protected]
www.rmindrup.com
www.facebook.com/ManyFacesNF
Rachel Mindrup received her BFA from
the University of Nebraska–Kearney,
did atelier studies at the Art Academy
of Los Angeles and received her MFA
from the Art Institute of Boston at Lesley
University. Her artwork is held in many
private collections including those of
primatologist Jane Goodall and Supreme
Court Justice Clarence Thomas. Mindrup’s
son Henry has been the motivation behind
the series of portraits “Many Faces of
Neurofibromatosis (NF)”. In Mindrup’s
words, “Through this series of paintings, I am the conduit, transforming
genetic complications into something secondary and portraying the individual
personalities first. Using social media as a connection, I hope to raise funds,
educate, and ideally find a cure for NF.”
“Reggie Sipping Coffee”, oil on canvas, 30 x 24 inches
Robert K. Lynn
Nevada Artist of the Year
941.350.4627
[email protected]
www.artfinder.com/robert-lynn
www.saatchiart.com/ibonken
Robert was raised in Northeast Iowa. He never pursued his
personal passion with art until later in life. He worked in the
art industry as a sales representative for an art company in
Salt Lake City, Utah and also worked in a Fine Art gallery
in Sarasota, Florida. It was after these informative work
experiences in the art business that he finally pursued his
drive as an Artist. Robert is self-taught and has been painting
for over eight years. He is inspired by natural colors in the
sky and landscapes and primitive art; from this he has drawn
on his own concepts and designs when he creates his art
pieces. Robert has art collectors in Canada, Europe, and the USA.
“Abstract Colors 1”, acrylic on canvas, 24 x 48 inches
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American Artists
Ronald L. Wasiluk
North Carolina Artist of the Year
704.234.8568
[email protected]
studioWASILUK on Etsy.com
I have been in the art/
design industry for a
lifetime. I work from
digital images. I produce
speculative artwork as
well as do commission
work. I use acrylics on
canvas primarily because
of the drying time. The speculative work that you see
listed in my shop can be purchased with or without
framing. I am drawn to those subjects that most men are
drawn to, but I can reproduce anything that I can see or
comprehend. I have done the portraits of three of the
Futurity winners, which is to say portraiture of horse
and rider in action as captured by the press during the
event. Wedding portrait, still life, a moment in history;
what is it that you want to celebrate?
“2006 Futurity Portrait”, acrylic on canvas (commissioned), 24 x 26 inches
The horse and rider are the “top money” event winners for 2006.
Judy Takács
Ohio Artist of the Year
[email protected]
judytakacspaintspeople.com
chickswithballsjudytakacs.blogspot.com
With a BFA from the Cleveland Institute of Art,
Judy is a winner of eight Best in Shows. Her
paintings of people have been exhibited throughout
Ohio and Pennsylvania at colleges, galleries, and
the Butler and Zanesville Museums of Art. She has
received national acclaim from the Portrait Society
of America, Art Renewal Center, and exhibited at
the Salmagundi and National Arts Clubs of NYC.
In 2013, the Ohio Arts Council granted Judy the Award for Individual Artistic
Excellence for her epic painting project, Chicks with Balls: Judy Takács Paints Unsung
Female Heroes. As a life-long painter of people, Judy seeks fascinating individuals to
paint. Her goal is to depict a living, breathing soul who invites viewers to linger,
connect and think.
“Fierce the Quiltmaker”, oil on linen
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American Artists
Stephanie D. Lee
Arkansas Artist of the Year
479.236.5270
[email protected]
StephanieDLee.com
Stephanie is an oil painter/painting instructor
living in Fayetteville, AR. Stephanie was born in
Minnesota, but moved to Arkansas with her family
as a child.
She has been painting professionally for over
10 years. Her portraits and still-life paintings are
in collections across the United States. Stephanie
specializes in commissioned portraits and pet
portraits and loves to work with her clients to make
sure the final painting is even better than they imagined and of heirloom quality.
Stephanie currently teaches oil painting classes private lessons and workshops
through The Art Location in Fayetteville AR.
“Zackary”, 14 x 18 inches, oil on canvas
Artist Gail Speckman at “Arts and Tarts (and Generous Hearts)”
© Byron Douglass Photography.
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Events by Weekend
March is our Winter/Spring “overlap” month.
(Most March events were also listed in our Winter issue)
March 11, 12, 13, 2016 Fri.–Sun.
Theatre & Events
THE MUSIC OF JOHN DENVER, Plymouth Playhouse, Musicals
Painting
Artist, Burton Hanna, Alaska
GYPSY, Pantages, Mpls., Musicals
907.727.4597
[email protected]
www.burtsart.com
INTO THE WOODS, St. Catherine Univ., St. Paul, Musicals
IF/ THEN, Orpheum, Mpls., Musicals, Women
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, Chanhassen Dinner Theatre, Musicals
NOISES OFF, Lakeshore Players, Comedies
THE CRITIC/THE REAL INSPECTOR HOUND, Guthrie Theater,
Mpls., Comedies
BLITHE SPIRIT, Old Log Theater, Excelsior, Comedies
DOUBT: A PARABLE, Artistry, Blmgtn., Dramas & Classics
EVERYMAN, Open Window Theatre, Mpls., Dramas & Classics
THE SEAGULL, Southern Theater, Mpls., Dramas & Classics
INTIMATE APPAREL, Hamline Univ., St. Paul, Women
“Mushroom II”, oil on canvas panel, 9 x 12 in.
STARS ON BROADWAY, Woodbury Comm. Theatre, Musicals
NINA SIMONE: FOUR WOMEN, Park Square Theatre,
St. Paul, Women
THE SNOW QUEEN, Stages Theatre, Hopkins, Children & Families
THE SNOWY DAY & OTHER STORIES, Children’s Theatre, Mpls.,
Children & Families
FAMILY DAY, Mpls. Inst. of Arts, Children & Families
THE SHAPE OF THINGS, Daleko Arts, New Prague, Love & Romance, Art
KINGDOM UNDONE, Bucket Brigade Theatre, Mpls., Relig. & Spirit.
DRACULA, Collide Theatrical Dance Co., Mpls, Murder, Mystery
GISELLE, Continental Ballet, Blmgtn., Dance
IOLANTHE, Gilbert & Sullivan Very Light Opera Co., Mpls., Opera
LAKME, MN Concert Opera, Cowles, Mpls., Opera
TOSCA, MN Opera Co., Ordway, St. Paul, Opera
TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA, Jungle Theater, Mpls., Shakespeare
AN EVENING OF AWARD-WINNING ONE-ACTS, Penumbra
Theatre, St. Paul, Black/African Culture
THE CASE OF DR. OSSIAN SWEET, MN Hist. Ctr., St. Paul, Black/
African Culture
FLANAGAN’S WAKE, Actors Theater, St. Paul, Celtic Culture
CELTIC MUSIC SESSION, Merlin’s Rest Pub, Mpls., Celtic Culture
DJ LATINIDAD’S LATINO DANCE PARTY, Mixed Blood Theatre,
Mpls., Hispanic/Latino Culture
Be sure to let the theatre people know
that you discovered their event in
Exploring TOSCA magazine!
www.tctosca.com
Exhibits
ARTS IN HARMONY, Sherburne Cty. Govt. Ctr., Elk River, Art
MINNESOTA’S GREATEST GENERATION, MN Hist. Ctr., St. Paul,
History, Law & Pol.
SUBURBIA, MN Hist. Ctr., St. Paul, History, Law & Pol.
LIVING ROOMS: THE JANE AUSTEN READING ROOM, Mpls.
Inst. of Arts, English Culture
SEVEN MASTERS: 20TH-CENTURY JAPANESE WOODBLOCK
PRINTS, Mpls. Inst. Art, Asian Culture
LIVING ROOMS MADE IN CHINA: THE MACFARLANE ROOM
WALL PAPER, Mpls. Inst. Art, Asian Culture
TRANSCENDENT MOUNTAINS: CHINESE LANDSCAPE
PAINTING, Mpls. Inst. Art, Asian Culture
KATHLEEN WATERLOO: NINER NINER, Circa Gallery, Mpls., Art
DANI ROACH, Groveland Gallery, Mpls., Art
RICHARD ABRAHAM, DAN MASON & TIIT RAID: NEW
ARTISTS, NEW VIEWS, Groveland Gallery, Mpls., Art
MARCH MADNESS, Robbin Gallery, Robbinsdale, Art
HUNGRY PLANET: WHAT THE WORLD EATS, Bell Museum of
Natural History, Mpls., Art of Food
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Events by Weekend
March is our Winter/Spring “overlap” month.
(Most March events were also listed in our Winter issue)
Bill McGuire wears his TOSCA t-shirt in Cancun
TARGET FREE SUNDAY, MN Children’s Museum, St. Paul, Free
THE SHAPE OF THINGS, Daleko Arts, New Prague, Love & Romance, Art
LOVE PERSON, Park Square Theatre, St. Paul, Love & Romance
KINGDOM UNDONE, Bucket Brigade Theatre, Mpls., Relig. & Spirit.
THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO ST. MARK, Chanhassen Dinner
Theatre, Relig. & Spirit.
FOUR SAINTS IN THREE ACTS, Black Label Movement & Vocal
Essence, Cowles Ctr., Mpls., Relig. & Spirit.
DRACULA, Collide Theatrical Dance Co., Mpls, Murder, Mystery
GISELLE, Continental Ballet, Blmgtn., Dance
SNOW BOUND! A JOURNEY FROM AUTUMN TO SPRING,
Eclectic Edge Ensemble, Mpls., Dance
PETER AND THE WOLF, Acad. of Russ. Ballet, Eden Prairie, Dance
PROKOFIEV’S CINDERELLA, Metropolitan Ballet, Hopkins High
School, Dance
IOLANTHE, Gilbert & Sullivan Very Light Opera Co., Mpls., Opera
TOSCA, MN Opera Co., Ordway, St. Paul, Opera
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM, St. Paul College, Shakespeare
TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA, Jungle Theater, Mpls., Shakespeare
AN EVENING OF AWARD-WINNING ONE-ACTS, Penumbra
Theatre, St. Paul, Black/African Culture
FLANAGAN’S WAKE, Actors Theater, St. Paul, Celtic Culture
CELTIC MUSIC SESSION, Merlin’s Rest Pub, Mpls., Celtic Culture
DJ LATINIDAD’S LATINO DANCE PARTY, Mixed Blood Theatre,
Mpls., Hispanic/Latino Culture
Exhibits
ARTS IN HARMONY, Sherburne Cty. Govt. Ctr., Elk River, Art
March 18, 19, 20, 2016 Fri.–Sun.
Theatre & Events
THE MUSIC OF JOHN DENVER, Plymouth Playhouse, Musicals
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, Chanhassen Dinner Theatre, Musicals
NOISES OFF, Lakeshore Players, White Bear Lake, Comedies
THE CRITIC/THE REAL INSPECTOR HOUND, Guthrie Theater,
Mpls., Comedies
BLITHE SPIRIT, Old Log Theater, Excelsior, Comedies
EVERYMAN, Open Window Theatre, Mpls., Dramas & Classics
THE SECRET GARDEN, Theatre in the Round, Mpls., Dramas & Classics
THE SEAGULL, Southern Theater, Mpls., Dramas & Classics
NINA SIMONE: FOUR WOMEN, Park Square Theatre,
St. Paul, Women
WATERMELON HILL, History Theatre, St. Paul, Women
SHREK THE MUSICAL, Lyric Arts, Anoka, Children & Families
THE SNOW QUEEN, Stages Theatre, Hopkins, Children & Families
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MINNESOTA’S GREATEST GENERATION, MN Hist. Ctr., St. Paul,
History, Law & Pol.
SUBURBIA, MN Hist. Ctr., St. Paul, History, Law & Pol.
LIVING ROOMS: THE JANE AUSTEN READING ROOM, Mpls.
Inst. of Arts, English Culture
LIVING ROOMS MADE IN CHINA: THE MACFARLANE ROOM
WALL PAPER, Mpls. Inst. Art, Asian Culture
TRANSCENDENT MOUNTAINS: CHINESE LANDSCAPE
PAINTING, Mpls. Inst. Art, Asian Culture
KATHLEEN WATERLOO: NINER NINER, Circa Gallery, Mpls., Art
DANI ROACH, Groveland Gallery, Mpls., Art
RICHARD ABRAHAM, DAN MASON & TIIT RAID: NEW
ARTISTS, NEW VIEWS, Groveland Gallery, Mpls., Art
MARCH MADNESS, Robbin Gallery, Robbinsdale, Art
HUNGRY PLANET: WHAT THE WORLD EATS, Bell Museum of
Natural History, Mpls., Art of Food
Send us your “selfie” in a TOSCA t-shirt or
with a TOSCA magazine.
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Events by Weekend
March is our Winter/Spring “overlap” month.
(Most March events were also listed in our Winter issue)
March 25, 26, 27, 2016 Fri.–Sun.
Theatre & Events
THE MUSIC OF JOHN DENVER, Plymouth Playhouse, Musicals
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, Chanhassen Dinner Theatre, Musicals
Oil Artist & Colorist
Vicki P. Maguire, South Carolina
THE CRITIC/THE REAL INSPECTOR HOUND, Guthrie Theater,
[email protected]
www.vickipmaguire.com
BLITHE SPIRIT, Old Log Theater, Excelsior, Comedies
THE SECRET GARDEN, Theatre in the Round, Mpls., Dramas & Classics
THE SEAGULL, Southern Theater, Mpls., Dramas & Classics
THEY CALLED HER CAPTAIN, Sabes Jewish Comm. Ctr., Mpls., Women
NINA SIMONE: FOUR WOMEN, Park Square Theatre, St. Paul, Women
WATERMELON HILL, History Theatre, St. Paul, Women
SHREK THE MUSICAL, Lyric Arts, Anoka, Children & Families
ANIMAL DANCE, Children’s Theatre, Mpls., Children & Families
LOVE PERSON, Park Square Theatre, St. Paul, Love & Romance
LIVE AT ORCHESTRA HALL: ALAN CUMMING SINGS SAPPY
SONGS, Orchestra Hall, Mpls., Love & Romance
KINGDOM UNDONE, Bucket Brigade Theatre, Mpls., Relig. & Spirit.
“Folly Pier”, oil & cold wax palette knife painted on linen,
16 x 16 x 1.5 in.
Mpls., Comedies
THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO ST. MARK, Chanhassen Dinner
Theatre, Relig. & Spirit.
HANDS, Shapiro & Smith, Cowles, Mpls., Dance
RIVERDANCE, State Theatre, Mpls., Dance
TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA, Jungle Theater, Mpls., Shakespeare
AN EVENING OF AWARD-WINNING ONE-ACTS, Penumbra
Theatre, St. Paul, Black/African Culture
FLANAGAN’S WAKE, Actors Theater, St. Paul, Celtic Culture
CELTIC MUSIC SESSION, Merlin’s Rest Pub, Mpls., Celtic Culture
TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC SESSIUN, Kieran’s Irish Pub, Mpls.,
Celtic Culture
DJ LATINIDAD’S LATINO DANCE PARTY, Mixed Blood Theatre,
Mpls., Hispanic/Latino Culture
JEWELRY MAKING CLASS, Beadhive, Mpls., Fashion & Beauty ,
Exhibits
ARTS IN HARMONY, Sherburne Cty. Govt. Ctr., Elk River, Art
MINNESOTA’S GREATEST GENERATION, MN Hist. Ctr., St. Paul,
History, Law & Pol.
SUBURBIA, MN Hist. Ctr., St. Paul, History, Law & Pol.
LIVING ROOMS: THE JANE AUSTEN READING ROOM, Mpls. Inst.
of Arts, English Culture
LIVING ROOMS MADE IN CHINA: THE MACFARLANE ROOM
WALL PAPER, Mpls. Inst. Art, Asian Culture
TRANSCENDENT MOUNTAINS: CHINESE LANDSCAPE
PAINTING, Mpls. Inst. Art, Asian Culture
KATHLEEN WATERLOO: NINER NINER, Circa Gallery, Mpls., Art
DANI ROACH, Groveland Gallery, Mpls., Art
RICHARD ABRAHAM, DAN MASON & TIIT RAID: NEW ARTISTS,
NEW VIEWS, Groveland Gallery, Mpls., Art
MARCH MADNESS, Robbin Gallery, Robbinsdale, Art
HUNGRY PLANET: WHAT THE WORLD EATS, Bell Museum of
Natural History, Mpls., Art of Food
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Events by Weekend
April 1, 2, 3, 2016 Fri.–Sun.
April 8, 9, 10, 2016 Fri.–Sun.
Theatre & Events
Theatre & Events
THE MUSIC OF JOHN DENVER, Plymouth Playhouse, Musicals
THE MUSIC OF JOHN DENVER, Plymouth Playhouse, Musicals
C., Theatre Latte Da, Ritz Theater, Mpls., Musicals
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT,
C., Theatre Látte Da, Ritz Theater, Mpls., Musicals
Orpheum, Mpls., Musicals
CATCH ME IF YOU CAN, Chameleon Theatre, Burnsv., Musicals
CATCH ME IF YOU CAN, Chameleon Theatre, Burnsv., Musicals
MARY POPPINS, Morris Park Players, Mpls., Musicals
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, Chanhassen Dinner Theatre, Musicals
VIOLET—THE MUSICAL, Yellow Tree Theatre, Osseo, Musicals
BLITHE SPIRIT, Old Log Theater, Excelsior, Comedies
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, Chanhassen Dinner Theatre, Musicals
BUYER & CELLAR, New Century Theatre, Mpls., Comedies
HARVEY, Guthrie Theater, Mpls., Comedies
THE SECRET GARDEN, Theatre in the Round, Mpls., Dramas & Classics
BLITHE SPIRIT, Old Log Theater, Excelsior, Comedies
WAITING FOR LEFTY, Augsburg Theatre, Mpls., Dramas & Classics
BUYER & CELLAR, New Century Theatre, Mpls., Comedies
ON GOLDEN POND, Expressions Theater, Lakeville, Dramas & Classics
THE SECRET GARDEN, Theatre in the Round, Mpls., Dramas & Classics
WATERMELON HILL, History Theatre, St. Paul, Women
WAITING FOR LEFTY, Augsburg Theatre, Mpls., Dramas & Classics
SHREK THE MUSICAL, Lyric Arts, Anoka, Children & Families
ON GOLDEN POND, Expressions Theater, Lakeville, Dramas & Classics
ANIMAL DANCE, Children’s Theatre, Mpls., Children & Families
NIGHT OF NEW WORKS, Savage Umbrella, Mpls., New, Unique, Chall.
LOVE PERSON, Park Square Theatre, St. Paul, Love & Romance
WATERMELON HILL, History Theatre, St. Paul, Women
KINGDOM UNDONE, Bucket Brigade Theatre, Mpls., Relig. & Spirit.
SHREK THE MUSICAL, Lyric Arts, Anoka, Children & Families
SPRING SEASON, Minnesota Dance Theatre, Cowles, Mpls., Dance
ANIMAL DANCE, Children’s Theatre, Mpls., Children & Families
KING HENRY VI, U of M Theatre, Mpls., Shakespeare
FAMILY DAY, Mpls. Inst. of Arts, Children & Families
FLANAGAN’S WAKE, Actors Theater, St. Paul, Celtic Culture
LOVE PERSON, Park Square Theatre, St. Paul, Love & Romance
JIM LEARY IN CONCERT, Celtic Junction, St. Paul, Celtic Culture
LET’S KILL THE BOSS, Mystery Dinner Theatre, Blmgtn., Mystery
CELTIC MUSIC SESSION, Merlin’s Rest Pub, Mpls., Celtic Culture
“TO GO AGAIN” TOUR, Axis Dance Co., Cowles, Mpls., Dance
TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC SESSION, Kieran’s Irish Pub, Mpls.,
AS YOU LIKE IT, U of NW, St. Paul, Shakespeare
Celtic Culture
FLANAGAN’S WAKE, Actors Theater, St. Paul, Celtic Culture
A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, Woodbury Comm. Theatre, Musicals
IRISH CEILI DANCE CLASS, Dubliner Pub, St. Paul, Celtic Culture
CELTIC MUSIC SESSION, Merlin’s Rest Pub, Mpls., Celtic Culture
LOWERTOWN FIRST FRIDAYS, St. Paul, Art
TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC SESSION, Kieran’s Irish Pub, Mpls.,
Celtic Culture
Exhibits
DESIGN AND SEW, Treadle Yard Goods, St. Paul, Fashion & Beauty
MINNESOTA’S GREATEST GENERATION, MN Hist. Ctr., St. Paul,
Exhibits
History, Law & Pol.
SUBURBIA, MN Hist. Ctr., St. Paul, History, Law & Pol.
MINNESOTA’S GREATEST GENERATION, MN Hist. Ctr., St. Paul,
LIVING ROOMS: THE JANE AUSTEN READING ROOM, Mpls.
History, Law & Pol.
Inst. of Arts, English Culture
SUBURBIA, MN Hist. Ctr., St. Paul, History, Law & Pol.
LIVING ROOMS MADE IN CHINA: THE MACFARLANE ROOM
WALL PAPER, Mpls. Inst. Art, Asian Culture
TRANSCENDENT MOUNTAINS: CHINESE LANDSCAPE
PAINTING, Mpls. Inst. Art, Asian Culture
LIVING ROOMS: THE JANE AUSTEN READING ROOM, Mpls.
Inst. of Arts, English Culture
ART CRAWL, AZ Gallery, St. Paul, Art
LIVING ROOMS MADE IN CHINA: THE MACFARLANE ROOM
WALL PAPER, Mpls. Inst. of Arts, Asian Culture
TRANSCENDENT MOUNTAINS: CHINESE LANDSCAPE
PAINTING, Mpls. Inst. of Arts, Asian Culture
KATHLEEN WATERLOO: NINER NINER, Circa Gallery, Mpls., Art
SCRAP STORIES, Sabes JCC, Mpls., Jewish Culture
DANI ROACH, Groveland Gallery, Mpls., Art
RICHARD ABRAHAM, DAN MASON & TIIT RAID: NEW
ARTISTS, NEW VIEWS, Groveland Gallery, Mpls., Art
ART CRAWL, AZ Gallery, St. Paul, Art
SCRAP STORIES, Sabes JCC, Mpls., Jewish Culture
JANICE MASON STEEVES, Circa Gallery, Mpls., Art
HUNGRY PLANET: WHAT THE WORLD EATS, Bell Museum of
DANI ROACH, Groveland Gallery, Mpls., Art
RICHARD ABRAHAM, DAN MASON & TIIT RAID: NEW
ARTISTS, NEW VIEWS, Groveland Gallery, Mpls., Art
Natural History, Mpls., Art of Food
HUNGRY PLANET: WHAT THE WORLD EATS, Bell Museum of
MARCH MADNESS, Robbin Gallery, Robbinsdale, Art
Natural History, Mpls., Art of Food
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April 15, 16, 17, 2016 Fri.–Sun.
Mixed Media
Theatre & Events
THE MUSIC OF JOHN DENVER, Plymouth Playhouse, Musicals
C., Theatre Látte Da, Ritz Theater, Mpls., Musicals
Artist, Joyce Gabiou, Florida
904.612.4247
[email protected]
www.joycegabiou.com
A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, Woodbury Comm. Theatre, Musicals
CATCH ME IF YOU CAN, Chameleon Theatre, Burnsv., Musicals
VIOLET—THE MUSICAL, Yellow Tree Theatre, Osseo, Musicals
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, Chanhassen Dinner Theatre, Musicals
BULLETS OVER BROADWAY, Ordway, St. Paul, Musicals
LADY IN THE DARK, Univ. Opera Theatre, Mpls., Musicals
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, Artistry, Blmgtn., Musicals
HARVEY, Guthrie Theater, Mpls., Comedies
BLITHE SPIRIT, Old Log Theater, Excelsior, Comedies
BUYER & CELLAR, New Century Theatre, Mpls., Comedies
LET HIM SLEEP UNTIL IT’S TIME FOR HIS FUNERAL, Eagan
Theater Co., Comedies
THE SECRET GARDEN, Theatre in the Round, Mpls., Dramas & Classics
“Gloria Who?”, mixed media on canvas, 36 x 36 in.
MARY POPPINS, Morris Park Players, Mpls., Musicals
THE PILLOWMAN, Hamline Univ., St. Paul, Dramas & Classics
NIGHT OF NEW WORKS, Savage Umbrella, Mpls., New, Unique, Chall.
ANIMAL DANCE, Children’s Theatre, Mpls., Children & Families
DIARY OF A WIMPY KID–THE MUSICAL, Children’s Theatre, Mpls.,
Children & Families
TARGET FREE SUNDAY, MN Children’s Museum, St. Paul, Free
THE SOUL’S MESSENGER: MEREDITH MONK & VOCAL
ENSEMBLE, O’Shaughnessy, St. Paul, Relig. & Spirit.
LORCA’S WOMEN, Zorongo Flamenco Dance, Cowles, Mpls., Dance
AS YOU LIKE IT, U of NW, St. Paul, Shakespeare
SUNSET BABY, Penumbra Theatre, St. Paul, Black/African Culture
FLANAGAN’S WAKE, Actors Theater, St. Paul, Celtic Culture
CELTIC MUSIC SESSION, Merlin’s Rest Pub, Mpls., Celtic Culture
TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC SESSION, Kieran’s Irish Pub, Mpls.,
Celtic Culture
DESIGN AND SEW, Treadle Yard Goods, St. Paul, Fashion & Beauty
Exhibits
MINNESOTA’S GREATEST GENERATION, MN Hist. Ctr., St. Paul,
History, Law & Pol.
SUBURBIA, MN Hist. Ctr., St. Paul, History, Law & Pol.
LIVING ROOMS: THE JANE AUSTEN READING ROOM, Mpls.
Inst. of Arts, English Culture
LIVING ROOMS MADE IN CHINA: THE MACFARLANE ROOM
WALL PAPER, Mpls. Inst. Art, Asian Culture
TRANSCENDENT MOUNTAINS: CHINESE LANDSCAPE
PAINTING, Mpls. Inst. Art, Asian Culture
SCRAP STORIES, Sabes JCC, Mpls., Jewish Culture
ART CRAWL, AZ Gallery, St. Paul, Art
JANICE MASON STEEVES, Circa Gallery, Mpls., Art
Volunteering at TOSCA’s “Arts and Tarts (and Generous Hearts)”
© Byron Douglass Photography.
DANI ROACH, Groveland Gallery, Mpls., Art
RICHARD ABRAHAM, DAN MASON & TIIT RAID: NEW
ARTISTS, NEW VIEWS, Groveland Gallery, Mpls., Art
HUNGRY PLANET: WHAT THE WORLD EATS, Bell Museum of
Natural History, Mpls., Art of Food
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April 22, 23, 24, 2016 Fri.–Sun.
HARVEY, Guthrie Theater, Mpls., Comedies
Theatre & Events
BUYER & CELLAR, New Century Theatre, Mpls., Comedies
THE MUSIC OF JOHN DENVER, Plymouth Playhouse, Musicals
C., Theatre Látte Da, Ritz Theater, Mpls., Musicals
A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, Woodbury Comm. Theatre, Musicals
CATCH ME IF YOU CAN, Chameleon Theatre, Burnsv., Musicals
MARY POPPINS, Morris Park Players, Mpls., Musicals
VIOLET—THE MUSICAL, Yellow Tree Theatre, Osseo, Musicals
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, Chanhassen Dinner Theatre, Musicals
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, Artistry, Blmgtn., Musicals
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE,
Normandale Comm. College, Blmgtn., Musicals
PIPPIN, Minnetonka Theater, Musicals
A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM,
Lakeshore Players, White Bear Lake, Musicals
SIX CHARACTERS IN SEARCH OF AN AUTHOR, Park Square
Theatre, St. Paul, Theatre About Theatre
BLITHE SPIRIT, Old Log Theater, Excelsior, Comedies
BEST OF ENEMIES, Open Window Theatre, Mpls., Dramas & Classics,
History, Law & Pol.
THE PILLOWMAN, Hamline Univ., St. Paul, Dramas & Classics
ANATOMY OF GRAY, Lyric Arts, Anoka, Dramas & Classics
CHARM, Mixed Blood Theatre, Mpls., New, Unique & Chall.
ANIMAL DANCE, Children’s Theatre, Mpls., Children & Families
DIARY OF A WIMPY KID–THE MUSICAL, Children’s Theatre, Mpls.,
Children & Families
BAND IT, CHOPIN STUDIES, EXCERPTS FROM SEASONS, James
Sewell Ballet, Cowles, Mpls., Dance
SLEEPING BEAUTY, Ballet MN, O’Shaughnessy, St. Paul, Dance
25 YEARS AFTER THE AMERICANS WITH DIABILITIES ACT, MN
Hist. Ctr., St. Paul, Healing Arts
UNIVERSITY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONCERT, Mpls., Free
AS YOU LIKE IT, U of NW, St. Paul, Shakespeare
SUNSET BABY, Penumbra Theatre, St. Paul, Black/African Culture
ONE BOOK, ONE LAKEVILLE, Lakeville Arts Ctr., Black/African
Culture
How You Can Help TOSCA
1) Send us your selfie when you attend an event you
found in Exploring TOSCA. Be sure to include the
TOSCA magazine in your picture.
2) Like us on Facebook.
3) Invite your friends to like us on Facebook.
TAIKO PROJECT, Ordway, St. Paul, Asian Culture
CELTIC MUSIC SESSION, Merlin’s Rest Pub, Mpls., Celtic Culture
TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC SESSION, Kieran’s Irish Pub,
Mpls., Celtic Culture
KRANSEKAKE BAKING CLASS, Ingebretsen’s, Mpls., Art of Food
COMPAS ARTS & CRAFTS FUNDRAISER, Uppercut Boxing
Gym, Mpls., Art
DESIGN AND SEW, Treadle Yard Goods, St. Paul, Fashion & Beauty
4) Patronize our advertisers.
Exhibits
5) When you see artwork you really like, send an
MINNESOTA’S GREATEST GENERATION, MN Hist. Ctr.,
email to the artists and tell them!
6) Better yet, buy some art from them!
7) After attending an event, a play, or an exhibit
send an email with a testimonial letting the
proprietor know you found the event in
Exploring TOSCA magazine.
8) Put a link on your website, linking visitors to
TOSCA’s website.
9) Buy a subscription to our magazine for a friend.
10) Don’t throw those magazines away! Drop them
off at libraries, reception areas, coffee shops, etc.
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St. Paul, History, Law & Pol.
SUBURBIA, MN Hist. Ctr., St. Paul, History, Law & Pol.
LIVING ROOMS: THE JANE AUSTEN READING ROOM, Mpls.
Inst. of Arts, English Culture
LIVING ROOMS MADE IN CHINA: THE MACFARLANE
ROOM WALL PAPER, Mpls. Inst. Art, Asian Culture
TRANSCENDENT MOUNTAINS: CHINESE LANDSCAPE
PAINTING, Mpls. Inst. Art, Asian Culture
SCRAP STORIES, Sabes JCC, Mpls., Jewish Culture
ART CRAWL, AZ Gallery, St. Paul, Art
JANICE MASON STEEVES, Circa Gallery, Mpls., Art
DANI ROACH, Groveland Gallery, Mpls., Art
RICHARD ABRAHAM, DAN MASON & TIIT RAID: NEW
ARTISTS, NEW VIEWS, Groveland Gallery, Mpls., Art
HUNGRY PLANET: WHAT THE WORLD EATS, Bell Museum of
Natural History, Mpls., Art of Food
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April 29, 30, May 1, 2016 Fri.–Sun
THE MUSIC OF JOHN DENVER, Plymouth Playhouse, Musicals
VIOLET—THE MUSICAL, Yellow Tree Theatre, Osseo, Musicals
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, Chanhassen Dinner Theatre, Musicals
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, Artistry, Blmgtn., Musicals
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE,
Painting
Ronald L.Wasiluk, North Carolina
704.234.8568
[email protected]
studioWASILUK on Etsy.com
“Grace”, acrylic on canvas, 30 x 36 in.
Theatre & Events
Normandale Comm. College, Blmgtn., Musicals
PIPPIN, Minnetonka Theater, Musicals
LEAP OF FAITH, New Century Theatre, Mpls., Musicals
COMPLICATED FUN, History Theatre, St. Paul, Musicals
A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM,
Lakeshore Players, White Bear Lake, Musicals
SIX CHARACTERS IN SEARCH OF AN AUTHOR, Park Square
Theatre, St. Paul, Theatre About Theatre
HARVEY, Guthrie Theater, Mpls., Comedies
BLITHE SPIRIT, Old Log Theater, Excelsior, Comedies
THE HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES, Theatre in the Round, Mpls., Comedies
BAD JEWS, MN Jewish Theatre, St. Paul, Comedies
BEST OF ENEMIES, Open Window Theatre, Mpls., Dramas & Classics,
History, Law & Pol.
ANATOMY OF GRAY, Lyric Arts, Anoka, Dramas & Classics
CHARM, Mixed Blood Theatre, Mpls., New, Unique & Chall.
SIDEWAYS STORIES FROM WAYSIDE SCHOOL, Youth Perf. Co.,
Mpls., Children & Families
I LOVE YOU STINKY FACE, Stages Theatre, Hopkins, Children & Families
NUMBER THE STARS, Stages Theatre, Hopkins, Children & Families
ANIMAL DANCE, Children’s Theatre, Mpls., Children & Families
DIARY OF A WIMPY KID–THE MUSICAL, Children’s Theatre, Mpls.,
Children & Families
THE SACRED AND PROFANE, U of M School of Music, Ted Mann
Concert Hall, Mpls., Relig & Spirit.
BAND IT, CHOPIN STUDIES, EXCERPTS FROM SEASONS,
James Sewell Ballet, Cowles, Mpls., Dance
AS YOU LIKE IT, U of NW, St. Paul, Shakespeare
SUNSET BABY, Penumbra Theatre, St. Paul, Black/African Culture
CELTIC MUSIC SESSION, Merlin’s Rest Pub, Mpls., Celtic Culture
TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC SESSIUN, Kieran’s Irish Pub, Mpls.,
Celtic Culture
IRISH CEILI DANCE CLASS, Dubliner Pub, St. Paul, Celtic Culture
FASHION AND THE BODY SYMPOSIUM, College of Design,
St. Paul, Art of Fashion & Beauty
Exhibits
MINNESOTA’S GREATEST GENERATION, MN Hist.
Ctr., St. Paul, History, Law & Pol.
SUBURBIA, MN Hist. Ctr., St. Paul, History, Law & Pol.
LIVING ROOMS: THE JANE AUSTEN READING
ROOM, Mpls. Inst. of Arts, English Culture
LIVING ROOMS MADE IN CHINA: THE
MACFARLANE ROOM WALL PAPER, Mpls. Inst. Art,
Asian Culture
Art raffle winner (Kellie Theiss’ work) at TOSCA’s “Arts & Tarts (and Generous Hearts)”
© Byron Douglass Photography.
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TRANSCENDENT MOUNTAINS: CHINESE
LANDSCAPE PAINTING, Mpls. Inst. Art, Asian Culture
SCRAP STORIES, Sabes JCC, Mpls., Jewish Culture
ART CRAWL, AZ Gallery, St. Paul, Art
JANICE MASON STEEVES, Circa Gallery, Mpls., Art
DAN & LEE ROSS: ANCIENT MATERIALS, MODERN
DESIGNS, Groveland Gallery, Mpls., Art
TRAFFIC ZONE ARTISTS, Traffic Zone Ctr., Mpls., Art
HUNGRY PLANET: WHAT THE WORLD EATS, Bell
Museum of Natural History, Mpls., Art of Food
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SIDEWAYS STORIES FROM WAYSIDE SCHOOL, Youth Perf. Co.,
Painting
Mpls., Children & Families
Artist, Robert K. Lynn, Nevada
941.350.4627
[email protected]
www.artfinder.com/robert-lynn
www.saatchiart.com/ibonken
I LOVE YOU STINKY FACE, Stages Theatre, Hopkins, Children & Families
NUMBER THE STARS, Stages Theatre, Hopkins, Children & Families
FAMILY DAY, Mpls. Inst. of Arts, Children & Families
ZENON DANCE COMPANY, Cowles, Mpls., Dance
CINDERELLA 1944: A LOVE STORY, Twin Cities Ballet of MN,
Burnsv., Dance
“Fire Sun”, acrylic on canvas, 36 x 48 in.
THE SHINING, MN Opera Co., Ordway, St. Paul, Opera
SUNSET BABY, Penumbra Theatre, St. Paul, Black/African Culture
CELTIC MUSIC SESSION, Merlin’s Rest Pub, Mpls., Celtic Culture
TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC SESSION, Kieran’s Irish Pub, Mpls.,
Celtic Culture
LOWERTOWN FIRST FRIDAYS, St. Paul, Art
DYEING TO FELT, Textile Center, Mpls., Fashion & Beauty
Exhibits
MINNESOTA’S GREATEST GENERATION, MN Hist. Ctr., St. Paul,
History, Law & Pol.
SUBURBIA, MN Hist. Ctr., St. Paul, History, Law & Pol.
LIVING ROOMS: THE JANE AUSTEN READING ROOM, Mpls.
Inst. of Arts, English Culture
May 6, 7, 8, 2016 Fri.–Sun.
LIVING ROOMS MADE IN CHINA: THE MACFARLANE ROOM
WALL PAPER, Mpls. Inst. Art, Asian Culture
TRANSCENDENT MOUNTAINS: CHINESE LANDSCAPE
PAINTING, Mpls. Inst. Art, Asian Culture
SCRAP STORIES, Sabes JCC, Mpls., Jewish Culture
TWENTY FIRST CENTURY MAN–AND OTHER DELUSIONS, Todd
Theatre & Events
Peterson, AZ Gallery, St. Paul, Art
JANICE MASON STEEVES, Circa Gallery, Mpls., Art
Mpls., Musicals
Groveland Gallery, Mpls., Art
OPEN STUDIO, Traffic Zone Ctr., Mpls., Art
TRAFFIC ZONE ARTISTS, Traffic Zone Ctr., Mpls., Art
JOURNEY, Robbin Gallery, Robbinsdale, Art
HUNGRY PLANET: WHAT THE WORLD EATS, Bell Museum of
Natural History, Mpls., Art of Food
NEXT: NEW MUSICALS IN THE MAKING, Theatre Látte Da,
VIOLET—THE MUSICAL, Yellow Tree Theatre, Osseo, Musicals
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, Chanhassen Dinner Theatre, Musicals
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, Artistry, Blmgtn., Musicals
PIPPIN, Minnetonka Theater, Musicals
LEAP OF FAITH, New Century Theatre, Mpls., Musicals
COMPLICATED FUN, History Theatre, St. Paul, Musicals
SPAMALOT, Coon Rapids Comm. Players, Musicals
A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE
FORUM, Lakeshore Players, White Bear Lake, Musicals
SIX CHARACTERS IN SEARCH OF AN AUTHOR, Park
Square Theatre, St. Paul, Theatre About Theatre
HARVEY, Guthrie Theater, Mpls., Comedies
BLITHE SPIRIT, Old Log Theater, Excelsior, Comedies
THE HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES, Theatre in the Round,
Mpls., Comedies
BAD JEWS, MN Jewish Theatre, St. Paul, Comedies
THE GREAT COMEDY SHORTS, Chanhassen Dinner
Theatre, Comedies
BEST OF ENEMIES, Open Window Theatre, Mpls., Dramas
& Classics, History, Law & Pol.
ANATOMY OF GRAY, Lyric Arts, Anoka, Dramas & Classics
CHARM, Mixed Blood Theatre, Mpls., New, Unique & Chall.
TROUBLE IN MIND, Guthrie Theater, Mpls., Women
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Artist Wendy Blomseth and Anne Pryor at TOSCA’s “Arts & Tarts (and Generous Hearts)”
© Byron Douglass Photography.
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© Byron Douglass Photography.
Guests enjoying TOSCA’s “Arts & Tarts (and Generous Hearts)”
May 13, 14, 15, 2016 Fri.–Sun.
Theatre & Events
NEXT: NEW MUSICALS IN THE MAKING, Theatre Látte
Da, Mpls., Musicals
THE BOOK OF MORMON, Orpheum, Mpls., Musicals
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, Chanhassen Dinner
Theatre, Musicals
LEAP OF FAITH, New Century Theatre, Mpls., Musicals
COMPLICATED FUN, History Theatre, St. Paul, Musicals
SPAMALOT, Coon Rapids Comm. Players, Musicals
THE PRODUCERS, The Play’s the Thing,
Lakeville, Musicals
A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE
FORUM, Lakeshore Players, White Bear Lake, Musicals
HARVEY, Guthrie Theater, Mpls., Comedies
BLITHE SPIRIT, Old Log Theater, Excelsior, Comedies
THE HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES, Theatre in the Round, Mpls., Comedies
BAD JEWS, MN Jewish Theatre, St. Paul, Comedies
BEST OF ENEMIES, Open Window Theatre, Mpls., Dramas & Classics,
History, Law & Pol.
THE INGENIOUS GENTLEMAN DON QUIXOTE OF
LA MANCHA, Guthrie, Mpls., Dramas & Classics
Exhibits
MINNESOTA’S GREATEST GENERATION, MN Hist. Ctr., St. Paul,
History, Law & Pol.
SUBURBIA, MN Hist. Ctr., St. Paul, History, Law & Pol.
LIVING ROOMS: THE JANE AUSTEN READING ROOM, Mpls.
Inst. of Arts, English Culture
TROUBLE IN MIND, Guthrie Theater, Mpls., Women
LIVING ROOMS MADE IN CHINA: THE MACFARLANE ROOM
WALL PAPER, Mpls. Inst. Art, Asian Culture
TRANSCENDENT MOUNTAINS: CHINESE LANDSCAPE
PAINTING, Mpls. Inst. Art, Asian Culture
SIDEWAYS STORIES FROM WAYSIDE SCHOOL, Youth Perf. Co.,
SCRAP STORIES, Sabes JCC, Mpls., Jewish Culture
Mpls., Children & Families
TWENTY FIRST CENTURY MAN–AND OTHER DELUSIONS, Todd
CHANGELINGS, Ten Thousand Things, New, Unique & Chall.
I LOVE YOU STINKY FACE, Stages Theatre, Hopkins, Children & Families
Peterson, AZ Gallery, St. Paul, Art
NUMBER THE STARS, Stages Theatre, Hopkins, Children & Families
JANICE MASON STEEVES, Circa Gallery, Mpls., Art
DIARY OF A WIMPY KID–THE MUSICAL, Children’s Theatre, Mpls.,
Children & Families
BUGS BUNNY & BEYOND BOLLYWOOD MASH-UP FAMILY
DAY, MN Hist. Ctr., St. Paul, Children & Families
TARGET FREE SUNDAY, MN Childr. Museum, St. Paul, Free
ZENON DANCE COMPANY, Cowles, Mpls., Dance
DAN & LEE ROSS: ANCIENT MATERIALS, MODERN DESIGNS,
Groveland Gallery, Mpls., Art
TRAFFIC ZONE ARTISTS, Traffic Zone Ctr., Mpls., Art
JOURNEY, Robbin Gallery, Robbinsdale, Art
HUNGRY PLANET: WHAT THE WORLD EATS, Bell Museum of
Natural History, Mpls., Art of Food
THE SHINING, MN Opera Co., Ordway, St. Paul, Opera
CELTIC MUSIC SESSION, Merlin’s Rest Pub, Mpls., Celtic Culture
TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC SESSION, Kieran’s Irish Pub, Mpls.,
Celtic Culture
KRANSEKAKE BAKING CLASS, Ingebretsen’s, Mpls., Art of Food
Did you know?
Joe DiMaggio began his 56-game winning
streak on May 15, 1941?
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May 20, 21, 22, 2016 Fri.–Sun.
Theatre & Events
NEXT: NEW MUSICALS IN THE MAKING, Theatre Látte Da,
Mpls., Musicals
THE BOOK OF MORMON, Orpheum, Mpls., Musicals
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, Chanhassen Dinner Theatre, Musicals
LEAP OF FAITH, New Century Theatre, Mpls., Musicals
COMPLICATED FUN, History Theatre, St. Paul, Musicals
SPAMALOT, Coon Rapids Comm. Players, Musicals
URINETOWN, Daleko Arts, New Prague, Musicals
DIARY OF A WIMPY KID–THE MUSICAL, Children’s Theatre, Mpls.,
Children & Families
TU DANCE, Cowles, Mpls., Dance
PILOBOLUS, Ordway Center, St. Paul, Dance
CELTIC MUSIC SESSION, Merlin’s Rest Pub, Mpls., Celtic Culture
TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC SESSION, Kieran’s Irish Pub, Mpls.,
Celtic Culture
ART-A-WHIRL, Mpls., Art
Exhibits
MINNESOTA’S GREATEST GENERATION, MN Hist. Ctr., St. Paul,
THE PRODUCERS, The Play’s the Thing, Lakeville, Musicals
History, Law & Pol.
BLITHE SPIRIT, Old Log Theater, Excelsior, Comedies
SUBURBIA, MN Hist. Ctr., St. Paul, History, Law & Pol.
BLITHE SPIRIT, Artistry, Blmgtn., Comedies
LIVING ROOMS: THE JANE AUSTEN READING ROOM,
THE HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES, Theatre in the Round, Mpls., Comedies
Mpls. Inst. of Arts, English Culture
BAD JEWS, MN Jewish Theatre, St. Paul, Comedies
LIVING ROOMS MADE IN CHINA: THE MACFARLANE ROOM
WALL PAPER, Mpls. Inst. Art, Asian Culture
TRANSCENDENT MOUNTAINS: CHINESE LANDSCAPE
PAINTING, Mpls. Inst. Art, Asian Culture
BEST OF ENEMIES, Open Window Theatre, Mpls., Dramas & Classics,
History, Law & Pol.
THE INGENIOUS GENTLEMAN DON QUIXOTE OF LA
MANCHA, Guthrie, Mpls., Dramas & Classics
QUEENS, Park Square Theatre, St. Paul, Dramas & Classics
SONS OF THE PROPHET, Park Square Theatre, St. Paul, Dramas
& Classics
CHANGELINGS, Ten Thousand Things, New, Unique & Chall.
TROUBLE IN MIND, Guthrie Theater, Mpls., Women
I LOVE YOU STINKY FACE, Stages Theatre, Hopkins, Children & Families
TWENTY FIRST CENTURY MAN–AND OTHER DELUSIONS,
Todd Peterson, AZ Gallery, St. Paul, Art
GRETEL STEPHENS, Circa Gallery, Mpls., Art
DAN & LEE ROSS: ANCIENT MATERIALS, MODERN DESIGNS,
Groveland Gallery, Mpls., Art
TRAFFIC ZONE ARTISTS, Traffic Zone Ctr., Mpls., Art
JOURNEY, Robbin Gallery, Robbinsdale, Art
© Byron Douglass Photography.
Jennifer Anderson selecting art to buy at “Arts & Tarts (and Generous Hearts)”
NUMBER THE STARS, Stages Theatre, Hopkins, Children & Families
SCRAP STORIES, Sabes JCC, Mpls., Jewish Culture
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Artist Tracie Thompson and friends at TOSCA’s “Arts & Tarts (and Generous Hearts)”
© Byron Douglass Photography.
Events by Weekend
May 27, 28, 29, 2016 Fri.–Sun.
Theatre & Events
THE BOOK OF MORMON, Orpheum, Mpls., Musicals
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, Chanhassen Dinner Theatre, Musicals
COMPLICATED FUN, History Theatre, St. Paul, Musicals
Exhibits
MINNESOTA’S GREATEST GENERATION, MN Hist. Ctr., St. Paul,
History, Law & Pol.
SUBURBIA, MN Hist. Ctr., St. Paul, History, Law & Pol.
BEYOND BOLLYWOOD: INDIAN AMERICANS SHAPE THE
NATION, MN Hist. Ctr., St. Paul, History, Law & Pol.
URINETOWN, Daleko Arts, New Prague, Musicals
LIVING ROOMS: THE JANE AUSTEN READING ROOM, Mpls.
BLITHE SPIRIT, Old Log Theater, Excelsior, Comedies
Inst. of Arts, English Culture
BLITHE SPIRIT, Artistry, Blmgtn., Comedies
LIVING ROOMS MADE IN CHINA: THE MACFARLANE ROOM
WALL PAPER, Mpls. Inst. Art, Asian Culture
TRANSCENDENT MOUNTAINS: CHINESE LANDSCAPE
PAINTING, Mpls. Inst. Art, Asian Culture
QUEENS, Park Square Theatre, St. Paul, Dramas & Classics
SONS OF THE PROPHET, Park Square Theatre, St. Paul, Dramas
& Classics
CHANGELINGS, Ten Thousand Things, New, Unique & Chall.
TROUBLE IN MIND, Guthrie Theater, Mpls., Women
DIARY OF A WIMPY KID–THE MUSICAL, Children’s Theatre, Mpls.,
Children & Families
CELTIC MUSIC SESSION, Merlin’s Rest Pub, Mpls., Celtic Culture
TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC SESSION, Kieran’s Irish Pub, Mpls.,
Celtic Culture
www.tctosca.com
TWENTY FIRST CENTURY MAN–AND OTHER DELUSIONS,
Todd Peterson, AZ Gallery, St. Paul, Art
GRETEL STEPHENS, Circa Gallery, Mpls., Art
DAN & LEE ROSS: ANCIENT MATERIALS, MODERN DESIGNS,
Groveland Gallery, Mpls., Art
TRAFFIC ZONE ARTISTS, Traffic Zone Ctr., Mpls., Art
JOURNEY, Robbin Gallery, Robbinsdale, Art
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Events by Weekend
June 3, 4, 5, 2016 Fri.–Sun.
June 10, 11, 12, 2016 Fri.–Sun.
Theatre & Events
Theatre & Events
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, Chanhassen Dinner Theatre, Musicals
THE KNIGHT OF THE BURNING PESTLE, Theatre Pro Rata,
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, Chanhassen Dinner Theatre, Musicals
BROADWAY SONGBOOK® KANDER & EBB AND ALL THAT
JAZZ, Ordway, St. Paul, Musicals, Theatre About Theatre
St. Paul, Comedies
URINETOWN, Daleko Arts, New Prague, Musicals
BLITHE SPIRIT, Artistry, Blmgtn., Comedies
ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY, Skylark Opera Festival, Concordia
THE ODD COUPLE, Lyric Arts, Anoka, Comedies
Univ., St. Paul, Musicals
OH, COWARD! Skylark Opera Festival, Concordia Univ.,
St. Paul, Musicals
BLITHE SPIRIT, Artistry, Blmgtn., Comedies
THE KNIGHT OF THE BURNING PESTLE, Theatre Pro Rata,
St. Paul, Comedies
THE ODD COUPLE, Lyric Arts, Anoka, Comedies
10-MINUTE PLAY FESTIVAL, Lakeshore Players, White Bear Lake,
New, Unique, Chall.
SENSE AND SENSIBILITY, Theatre in the Round, Mpls., Women
FAMILY DAY, Mpls. Inst. of Arts, Children & Families
ORLANDO, 7th House Theater, Mpls., Opera
MACBETH, Chameleon Theatre, Burnsv., Shakespeare
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, Cromulent Shakespeare Co.,
Twin Cities Parks, Shakespeare
MN IRISH MUSICIANS WEEKEND, Celtic Junction, St. Paul,
Celtic Culture
CELTIC MUSIC SESSION, Merlin’s Rest Pub, Mpls., Celtic Culture
TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC SESSION, Kieran’s Irish Pub, Mpls.,
Celtic Culture
URINETOWN, Daleko Arts, New Prague, Musicals
QUEENS, Park Square Theatre, St. Paul, Dramas & Classics
SONS OF THE PROPHET, Park Square Theatre, St. Paul, Dramas
& Classics
CHANGELINGS, Ten Thousand Things, New, Unique & Chall.
10-MINUTE PLAY FESTIVAL, Lakeshore Players, White Bear Lake,
New, Unique, Chall.
TROUBLE IN MIND, Guthrie Theater, Mpls., Women
SENSE AND SENSIBILITY, Theatre in the Round, Mpls., Women
DIARY OF A WIMPY KID–THE MUSICAL, Children’s Theatre, Mpls.,
Children & Families
ORLANDO, 7th House Theater, Mpls., Opera
MACBETH, Chameleon Theatre, Burnsv., Shakespeare
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, Cromulent Shakespeare Co.,
Twin Cities Parks, Shakespeare
CELTIC MUSIC SESSION, Merlin’s Rest Pub, Mpls., Celtic Culture
TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC SESSION, Kieran’s Irish Pub, Mpls.,
Celtic Culture
IRISH CEILI DANCE CLASS, Dubliner Pub, St. Paul, Celtic Culture
LOWERTOWN FIRST FRIDAYS, St. Paul, Art
Exhibits
Exhibits
MINNESOTA’S GREATEST GENERATION, MN Hist. Ctr., St. Paul,
History, Law & Pol.
SUBURBIA, MN Hist. Ctr., St. Paul, History, Law & Pol.
MINNESOTA’S GREATEST GENERATION, MN Hist. Ctr., St. Paul,
History, Law & Pol.
BEYOND BOLLYWOOD: INDIAN AMERICANS SHAPE THE
NATION, MN Hist. Ctr., St. Paul, History, Law & Pol.
SUBURBIA, MN Hist. Ctr., St. Paul, History, Law & Pol.
BEYOND BOLLYWOOD: INDIAN AMERICANS SHAPE THE
NATION, MN Hist. Ctr., St. Paul, History, Law & Pol.
LIVING ROOMS: THE JANE AUSTEN READING ROOM,
LIVING ROOMS: THE JANE AUSTEN READING ROOM,
Mpls. Inst. of Arts, English Culture
Mpls. Inst. of Arts, English Culture
TRANSCENDENT MOUNTAINS: CHINESE LANDSCAPE
PAINTING, Mpls. Inst. Art, Asian Culture
TRANSCENDENT MOUNTAINS: CHINESE LANDSCAPE
PAINTING, Mpls. Inst. Art, Asian Culture
NEW WORK BY AMY CLARK, AZ Gallery, St. Paul, Art
NEW WORK BY AMY CLARK, AZ Gallery, St. Paul, Art
GRETEL STEPHENS, Circa Gallery, Mpls., Art
GRETEL STEPHENS, Circa Gallery, Mpls., Art
DAN & LEE ROSS: ANCIENT MATERIALS, MODERN DESIGNS,
RESONANCE, Robbin Gallery, Robbinsdale, Art
Groveland Gallery, Mpls., Art
RESONANCE, Robbin Gallery, Robbinsdale, Art
See inside back cover for a list of shops and galleries
that sell Exploring TOSCA magazine
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Events by Weekend
June 17, 18, 19, 2016 Fri.–Sun.
Theatre & Events
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, Chanhassen Dinner Theatre, Musicals
SOUTH PACIFIC, Guthrie Theater, Mpls., Musicals
ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY, Skylark Opera Festival, Concordia
Univ., St. Paul, Musicals
OH, COWARD! Skylark Opera Festival, Concordia Univ.,
St. Paul, Musicals
THE KNIGHT OF THE BURNING PESTLE, Theatre Pro Rata,
St. Paul, Comedies
THE ODD COUPLE, Lyric Arts, Anoka, Comedies
CALENDAR GIRLS, Park Square Theatre, St. Paul, Comedies
SENSE AND SENSIBILITY, Theatre in the Round, Mpls., Women
SEUSSICAL, Eden Prairie Players, Children & Families
TARGET FREE SUNDAY, MN Children’s Museum, St. Paul, Free
BLM AND CONTEMPO PHYSICAL DANCE, Cowles, Mpls., Dance
ORLANDO, 7th House Theater, Mpls., Opera
STEVEN MACKEY: ORPHEUS UNSUNG, Guthrie Theater, Mpls., Opera
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, Cromulent Shakespeare Co.,
Twin Cities Parks, Shakespeare
TOT: THE UNTOLD, YET SPECTACULAR STORY OF A (FILIPINO)
HULK HOGAN, Mu Perf. Arts, St. Paul, Asian Culture
CELTIC MUSIC SESSION, Merlin’s Rest Pub, Mpls., Celtic Culture
TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC SESSION, Kieran’s Irish Pub, Mpls.,
Celtic Culture
Exhibits
MINNESOTA’S GREATEST GENERATION, MN Hist. Ctr., St. Paul,
History, Law & Pol.
SUBURBIA, MN Hist. Ctr., St. Paul, History, Law & Pol.
BEYOND BOLLYWOOD: INDIAN AMERICANS SHAPE THE
NATION, MN Hist. Ctr., St. Paul, History, Law & Pol.
LIVING ROOMS: THE JANE AUSTEN READING ROOM,
Mpls. Inst. of Arts, English Culture
TRANSCENDENT MOUNTAINS: CHINESE LANDSCAPE
PAINTING, Mpls. Inst. Art, Asian Culture
NEW WORK BY AMY CLARK, AZ Gallery, St. Paul, Art
GRETEL STEPHENS, Circa Gallery, Mpls., Art
RESONANCE, Robbin Gallery, Robbinsdale, Art
Artists’ Retreat
on the Greek Island of Naxos
June 21–27 (See back cover)
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Events by Weekend
Exhibits
MINNESOTA’S GREATEST GENERATION, MN Hist. Ctr., St. Paul,
History, Law & Pol.
SUBURBIA, MN Hist. Ctr., St. Paul, History, Law & Pol.
BEYOND BOLLYWOOD: INDIAN AMERICANS SHAPE THE
NATION, MN Hist. Ctr., St. Paul, History, Law & Pol.
LIVING ROOMS: THE JANE AUSTEN READING ROOM,
Mpls. Inst. of Arts, English Culture
TRANSCENDENT MOUNTAINS: CHINESE LANDSCAPE
PAINTING, Mpls. Inst. Art, Asian Culture
NEW WORK BY AMY CLARK, AZ Gallery, St. Paul, Art
GRETEL STEPHENS, Circa Gallery, Mpls., Art
RESONANCE, Robbin Gallery, Robbinsdale, Art
Artists’ Retreat
on the Greek Island of Naxos
June 21–27 (See back cover)
June 24, 25, 26, 2016 Fri.–Sun.
Theatre & Events
THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY, Orpheum, Mpls., Musicals,
Love & Romance
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, Chanhassen Dinner Theatre, Musicals
SOUTH PACIFIC, Guthrie Theater, Mpls., Musicals
CALENDAR GIRLS, Park Square Theatre, St. Paul, Comedies
SENSE AND SENSIBILITY, Theatre in the Round, Mpls., Women
WOMANVOICE 2016, U of M School of Music, Mpls., Women
ANNIE JR., Stages Theatre, Hopkins, Children & Families
SEUSSICAL, Eden Prairie Players, Children & Families
THE WIZARD OF OZ, Children’s Castle Theatre, Lakeville, Children
& Families
BLM AND CONTEMPO PHYSICAL DANCE, Cowles, Mpls., Dance
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, Cromulent Shakespeare Co.,
Twin Cities Parks, Shakespeare
TOT: THE UNTOLD, YET SPECTACULAR STORY OF A (FILIPINO)
HULK HOGAN, Mu Perf. Arts, St. Paul, Asian Culture
CELTIC MUSIC SESSION, Merlin’s Rest Pub, Mpls., Celtic Culture
TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC SESSION, Kieran’s Irish Pub, Mpls.,
Celtic Culture
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The Art of Business
Your Life As a Work of Art
design an intended response in them, and take actions that inspire
that response.
With so much talk recently of Donald Trump treating his run for
the presidency as a work of performance art, I got to thinking
more about the nature of art and life.
We wouldn’t necessarily get it “right” every time, but our
attention would be in an incredibly useful place, and we would
learn very quickly how different people responded to different
things that we do, and we could get better and better at realizing
our visions.
by Pete Machalek, partner of SagePresence
I got into film because I loved the impact that it had on me. At the
same time, I enjoyed the experience of creating something new
and original. Plus, I really liked the idea of impacting other people
and inspiring their reactions.
It’s easy to think of art as being the thing that is created: The film,
the play, the dance, the sculpture, the painting. But are any of
those things truly art if they don’t have an audience?
What if the work of art isn’t the piece, but the audience reaction
to the piece? Then maybe every one of us could be an artist.
All we would need to do is focus on the people around us,
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Everything that we do and say would be artistic expressions of
our intentions, and we would be living in a work of art of our
own creation.
For more help in creating and telling your story,
check out Pete Machelek’s blog at
http://www.sagepresence.com. For more
information on SagePresence, email
[email protected] or call (612) 384-0763.
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Free and Almost Free
theatre
dance
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM | Mar. 18 & 19, 2016
St. Paul College, St. Paul
Free. See Shakespeare section.
IRISH CEILI DANCE CLASS
Wednesdays, 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 1st Saturdays
Dubliner Pub, St. Paul
Free. See Celtic Culture section.
THE SEAGULL | Mar. 4–27, 2016
Southern Theater, Mpls.
Tuesday is Pay-What-You-Can. See Dramas & Classics section.
A GUIDE FOR THE HOMESICK | Apr. 4 & 5, 2016
Playwrights’ Center, Minneapolis
Free. See New, Unique & Challenging section
Park Square Theatre, St. Paul
NINA SIMONE: FOUR WOMEN
Wed. Mar. 16, 2016, 7:30PM
Pay-What-You-Will-Wednesday. See Women section.
LOVE PERSON | Mar. 22 & 30, 2016
Tues., Mar. 22, 2016 is 99¢ Bargain Preview.
Wed. Mar. 30 is Pay-What-You-Will Wednesday.
See Love & Romance section.
SONS OF THE PROPHET | Tues., May 24, 2016, 7;30PM
99¢ Bargain Preview. See Healing Arts section.
QUEENS | May 25 & Jun. 6, 2016
Pay-What-You-Will Wednesdays. See BlackAfrican
Culture section.
Mixed Blood Theatre, Minneapolis
Free, first come first serve.
DJ LATINIDAD’S LATINO DANCE PARTY
Mar. 4–27, 2016
See Hispanic/Latino Culture section
CHARM | Apr. 22–May 8, 2016
See New, Unique & Challenging section
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING | June 2016
Cromulent Shakespeare Company
Various parks throughout the Twin Cities
Free. See Shakespeare section
PUBLIC READING SERIES | 2nd Mondays
Workhouse Theatre Co., Minneapolis
Readings of new plays in development by established, locally
produced playwrights take place on the second Monday of every
month. Free | workhousetheatre.org | 612.216.1583
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BALLET TUESDAYS | Apr. 12, 2016, Noon
St. Paul City Ballet
Landmark Center (75 West 5th St., St. Paul, MN)
Every second Tuesday (except Feb. & Mar. 2016), SPCB performs
excerpts from Company repertoire. Audience participation is
encouraged. Free | spballet.org | 651.690.1588
music
MILL CITY SUMMER OPERA | Wed., Apr. 6, 2016, 7PM
Mill City Summer Opera
Weisman Art Museum, Davis Gallery
(333 East River Rd., Minneapolis, MN)
Free. See Opera section.
Ted Mann Concert Hall, Minneapolis
WOMANVOICE 2016 | Fri. Apr. 8, 2016, 7:30PM
University of Minnesota School of Music, Minneapolis
Free. See Women section.
UNIVERSITY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONCERT
Fri., Apr. 22, 2016, 2016
Conducted by Mark Russell. Program includes Brahms
Symphony # 4 and a performance by the University
Symphony Orchestra Competition winner. Free |
events.umn.edu | 612.625.7102
THE SACRED AND PROFANE
Sat., Apr. 30, 2016, 7:30PM
See Religion & Spirituality section.
FAMILY CONCERT: VOCALESSENCE ¡CANTARÉ!
COMMUNITY CONCERT 2016
May 23, 2016, 6PM & 8PM
Ordway Concert Hall, Saint Paul
Free. See Hispanic/Latino Culture section.
CELTIC MUSIC SESSION | Fridays, 8PM
Merlin’s Rest Pub, Minneapolis
Free. See Celtic Culture section.
TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC SESSION
Sundays, 12-2PM
Kieran’s Irish Pub, Minneapolis
Free. See Celtic Culture section.
www.tctosca.com
Free and Almost Free
events
One Book, One Lakeville
Sat., Apr. 23, 2016, 7-9:30PM
Free. See Black/African Culture section.
HISTORY AND MISS HAZEL
Thurs., Apr. 14, 2016, 7-8PM
Lakeville Heritage Library
MOVIE NIGHT AT THE LIBRARY
Sat., Apr. 18, 2016, 6-8PM
Lakeville Heritage Library
ART-A-WHIRL | May 20–22, 2016
Northeast Minneapolis Arts Association (NEMAA)
See Art section.
Northern Clay Center
(2424 Franklin Ave. E, Minneapolis, MN)
Free | northernclaycenter.org | 612.339.8007
INFLUENCED & EVOLVED | Mar. 11–Apr. 24, 2016
Main Gallery. Opening reception Fri., Mar. 11, 6-8PM
ARTAXIS.ORG | Mar. 11–Apr. 24, 2016
Emily Galusha Gallery
Opening reception Fri., Mar. 11, 6-8PM
AMERICAN POTTERY FESTIVAL PREVIEW SHOW
Apr. 7–May 1, 2016
Sales Gallery
Minneapolis Institute of Arts
(2400–3rd Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN)
Free | new.artsmia.org | 612.870.0723
LOWERTOWN FIRST FRIDAYS
Lowertown, St. Paul
Free. See Art section.
SEVEN MASTERS: 20TH-CENTURY JAPANESE
WOODBLOCK PRINTS | Through Mar. 13, 2016
FAMILY DAY
Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Free. See Children & Families section.
LIVING ROOMS MADE IN CHINA:
THE MACFARLANE ROOM WALL PAPER
TARGET FREE 3RD SUNDAYS
Minnesota Children’s Museum, St. Paul
Free. See Children & Families section.
exhibits
HUNGRY PLANET: WHAT THE WORLD EATS
Through May 15, 2016
Bell Museum of Natural History, Minneapolis
Free on Sundays. See Art of Food section.
SCRAP STORIES | Apr. 3–May 26, 2016
Sabes Jewish Community Center, Minneapolis
Free. See Jewish Culture section
See Asian Culture section
Through May 29, 2016
See Asian Culture section
LIVING ROOMS: THE JANE AUSTEN READING ROOM
Through Jun. 26, 2016
See English Culture section
TRANSCENDENT MOUNTAINS: CHINESE LANDSCAPE
PAINTING | Through Aug. 21, 2016
See Asian Culture section
AZ Gallery, St. Paul
(308 Prince St. #130, St. Paul, MN)
Free. See Art section.
ART CRAWL | Mar. 31–May 1, 2016
TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY MAN—AND OTHER
DELUSIONS: YEAR 10 OF MY 5-YEAR PLAN
May 5–29, 2016
Minnesota History Center, St. Paul
Free Tuesday evenings. See History, Law & Politics section.
MINNESOTA’S GREATEST GENERATION | Ongoing
SUBURBIA | Ongoing
BEYOND BOLLYWOOD: INDIAN AMERICANS SHAPE
THE NATION | Apr. 30–Jul. 10, 2016
www.tctosca.com
NEW WORK BY AMY CLARK | Jun. 2–26, 2016
See Art section for additional Free exhibits
lectures/presentations
25 YEARS AFTER THE AMERICANS WITH DIABILITIES
ACT | Fri., Apr. 22, 2016, 1:30PM
Elmer Andersen Library, Minneapolis
Free. See Healing Arts section.
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painting with
sherri bustad
ruth gonzales
irina sobolevska
for information and availability
contact: [email protected]
limited space/june 21-27, 2016
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IMMERSE YOURSELF MINDFULLY, CREATIVELY,
CULTURALLY, IN A SPECTACULAR
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YOGA
Opera on the Road
Fargo Moorhead Opera
$40-$80 | fmopera.org | 701.239.4558
THE FACE ON THE BARROOM FLOOR
Mar. 13–15, 2016
HoDo Lounge (101 Broadway, Fargo, ND)
By Henry Mallicone. Libretto by John Bowman. Featuring the Gate
City Bank Young Artists. Based on a poem and a painting,
this opera tells two tales of love and jealousy–one about a
saloon girl in a 19th century gold camp, the other about an
opera singer in present day–moving back and forth in time
with parallel themes and characters.
Northfield Arts Guild
NorthfieldArtsGuild.org
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SUOR ANGELICA AND GIANNI SCHICCHI
Apr. 8 & 10, 2016
Reineke Festival Concert Hall, NDSU
(1301 12th Ave. N., Fargo, ND)
By Giacamo Puccini. Suor Angelica is the story of Sister
Angelica who has been living in a convent for seven years for
unknown reasons that are revealed when a visitor arrives to
tell the nun that her ‘illegitimate” son has died. Devastated,
she takes poison and asks the Virgin Mary for forgiveness.
Gianni Schicchi, featuring one of Puccini’s best-loved arias, O
mio babbino caro, is a farce about a greedy family that learns
that their recently-deceased patriarch has left his fortune to
a monastery.
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Arts on the Road
Arts in Duluth
Opera
Theatre
LES UNCOMFORTABLES | Jun. 23–26, 2016
Lyric Opera of the North
Lincoln Park Middle School Auditorium
(3215 W 3rd St., Duluth, MN)
By Tyler Kaiser, Jean Sramek & Margi Preus in collaboration with Colder
by the Lake. This original comic opera is based on the life of
French explorer Daniel Greysolon (Sieur du Lhut), for whom the
city of Duluth has been named. Tickets TBA | loonopera.org |
218.464-0922
Duluth Playhouse
(506 W. Michigan St., S, Duluth, MN)
duluthplayhouse.org | 218.733.7555
42ND STREET | Apr. 21–May 8, 2016
Music by Harry Warren. Lyrics by Al Dubin. Book by Michael
Stewart & Mark Bramble. Based on the novel by Bradford Ropes. This
musical follows a chorus girl whose dreams of starring on
Broadway are realized when she is thrust into the spotlight
suddenly on opening night. Songs include Lullaby of Broadway,
We’re In the Money, Shuffle Off to Buffalo, and 42nd Street.
$25-$30
ANNAPURNA | June. 2–12, 2016
By Sharr White. After walking out on her husband twenty
years ago, a woman, now hearing that he’s in dire straits,
tracks him and find him living in a grungy trailer. Their
reunion, filled with rage and compassion, rekindles the bond
which brought them together all those years ago. $20-$27
Art
PAINTINGS BY THE LAKE SUPERIOR WATERCOLOR
SOCIETY | Apr. 21–May 31, 2016
Lizzards Art Gallery & Framing
(11 W. Superior St., Duluth, MN)
This group exhibit will be Lizzard’s featured event for the annual
Art For Earth Day Gallery Hop. The opening reception is Thurs.,
Apr. 21, 5-7PM and the Annual Earth Day Gallery Hop is Sat.,
Apr. 23, 11AM-5PM. Free | lizzards.com | 218.722.5815
Cottage on the Point in Duluth
Just over the Aerial Lift Bridge and three miles from Canal Park, the Cottage is located
on Park Point, a 7-mile peninsula that separates Lake Superior from Superior Bay.
Built in the late 1880’s this lovely vacation home, which accommodates up to six people,
was fully restored in 2005 and now boasts old Duluth charm, antiques, fine art and all
the modern conveniences of home.
The Cottage on the Point is a perfect retreat for families, artists, writers and couples
who seek to drink in Lake Superior. For more information visit www.vrbo.com/62677.
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Saint Paul, MN 55102
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308 E Prince St.
Saint Paul, MN 55101
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Common Good Books
38 S Snelling Ave.
Saint Paul, MN 55105
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Minneapolis
Brown & Greene
4400 Beard Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55410
bgfloral.net | 612.928.3778
Circa Gallery
210 N First St.
Minneapolis MN 55401
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The Goddess of Glass
4400 Osseo Rd.
Minneapolis, MN 55413
goddessofglass.com | 612.521.0399
Groveland Gallery
25 Groveland Terrace
Minneapolis, MN 55403
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Regla De Oro
Art Gallery & Fair Trade Gifts
2743 Lyndale Avenue S, Ste. C
Minneapolis, MN 55408
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The Third Place
Wing Young Huie Photography Gallery
3730 Chicago Avenue S, Studio B
Minneapolis, MN 55407
wingyounghuie.com | 612.817.2771
Vine Arts Center
2637 27th Ave. S
Minneapolis, MN 55121
vineartscenter.com | 612.728.5745
Bloomington
Bloomington Center for the Arts–
Gift Shop
1800 West Old Shakopee Rd.
Bloomington, MN 55431
Bloomingtonmn.gov/facility/bloomington-center-arts
952.563.8700
Vom Fass
Mall of America
280 E Broadway (Level 2, E280)
Bloomington, MN 55425
vomfasstwincities.com | 612.860.9410
Excelsior
Excelsior Bay Bookstore
36 Water St.
Excelsior, MN 55331
www.excelsiorbaybooks.net | 952. 401.0932
Maple Grove
Maple Grove Arts Center
7916 Main St.
Maple Grove, MN 55369
maplegroveartscenter.org | 763.250.1016
Robbinsdale
Robbin Gallery
4915 42nd Avenue North
Robbinsdale, MN 55422
robbingallery.org | 763.537.5906
Northfield
Northfield Arts Guild
304 Division St.
Northfield, MN 55057
northfieldartsguild.org | 507.645.8877
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ARTISTS’ RETREAT
June 21-27, 2016
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5 days of creative immersion on the Greek Island of Naxos
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paint
discover
explore yoga practice
expand
nourish
be
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INTEGRATE MIND BODY NATURE
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individual and group yoga practice for all levels with
Alisa Trumpele
painting with Ruth Gonzales, Sherri Bustad, Irina Sobolevska
private cottages, extraordinary landscape and sea views
traditional mid-day Greek meal, organic food/wine
guest artists from the island
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for bookings and additional inquires contact [email protected]
limited space
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’you have your brush, you have your colours, you paint the paradise, then in you go’
—nikos kazantzakis