summer 2016 - Twin Cities TOSCA

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SUMMER 2016
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Cover Artist KELLIE RAE THEISS
Men – AN ODE TO OLDER BROTHERS
Jazz & Blues–JAZZONEANDO LATIN JAZZ ENSEMBLE
THE WAYZATA ART EXPERIENCE
Celebrate Summer on the shores of Lake Minnetonka
THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO at the James J. Hill House
UPPER POST MURDER MYSTERY WALKING TOUR and
other Free Events in the Twin Cities
“TOT: THE UNTOLD, YET SPECTACULAR STORY
OF (A FILIPINO) HULK HOGAN”–A World Premier
presented by Mu Performing Arts
www.tctosca.com
$10
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Polymer Clay Art by Laura Burlis
FINE ARTS & FINE CRAFTS ON BEAUTIFUL POWDERHORN LAKE
August 6 & 7, 2016
Saturday 10-6, Sunday 10-5
Powderhorn Park, 3400 15th Ave S www.powderhornartfair.org
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council,
thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
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Cover Art “Bluegill I”
by Kellie Rae Theiss
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.
5 Theatre About Theatre
6 Musical Theatre
10 Comedies & Farces
12 Children & Families
15 Jazz & Blues
18 Love & Romance
20 Women
22 Men
24 Dance & Movement
26 Dramas & Classics
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in Exploring TOSCA contact:
Gail Weber
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see page 78.
27 Murder, Mystery & Horror
28 History, Law & Politics
30 Healing Arts
32 Free & Almost Free
35 Religion & Spirituality
“Painted Turtle” by Kellie Rae Theiss
On the Cover:
EDITOR IN CHIEF:
Gail M. Weber
36 New, Unique & Challenging
GRAPHIC DESIGNER:
Leann E. Johnson
38 Opera
MARKETING & SALES:
Amy J. Goetz
Kellie Rae Nitz
41 Shakespeare
TOT: THE UNTOLD, YET
SPECTACULAR STORY OF (A
FILIPINO) HULK HOGAN–
Mu Performing Arts............Page 48
42 Hispanic/Latino Culture
AN ODE TO BROTHERS....Page 22
PROOFREADER:
Doris Rubenstein
43 Native American Culture
JAZZONEANDO
LATIN ENSEMBLE...............Page 16
STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT:
Laura Cohen
45 Black/African Culture
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS:
Guy Odishaw
Pete Macalek
Julie Ann Segal
Doris Rubenstein
Gail M. Weber
47 English Culture
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37 Nostalgia
40 Opera & Shakespeare
44 French Culture
46 Middle Eastern Culture
48 Asian Culture
50 The Art of Business
51 Art of Food
52 Art
54 Featured Artist
56 Art of the Home
58 The Art of Animals
60 Art of Fashion and Beauty
61 Events By Weekend
74 Arts on the Road
77 About Twin Cities TOSCA
THE WAYZATA
ART EXPERIENCE...............Page 33
THE MARRIAGE
OF FIGARO........................Page 41
UPPER POST MURDER MYSTERY
WALKING TOUR................Page 33
Cover Artist
Kellie Rae Theiss.................Page 54
Theatre..............................Page 5
Opera............................. Page 38
Shakespeare......................Page 41
Culture............................ Page 42
Art................................... Page 52
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ELEPHANT AND PIGGIE’S WE ARE IN A PLAY:Children’s Theatre Company
Photo : Theresa Wood
Theatre About Theatre
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
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts
(345 Washington St. N, Saint Paul, MN)
ordway.org | 651.224.4222
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
BROADWAY SONGBOOK® REBELS ON BROADWAY
Sept. 23–25, 2016
Written by Jeffrey P. Scott & James A. Rocco. Discover the many
shows in which Broadway bucked the status quo and, through
sheer entertainment, woke us up. Tickets TBA
“Acting is all about honesty. If you can fake that,
you’ve got it made.”
~ George Burns
www.tctosca.com
THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD | Aug. 18–21, 2016
Blue Water Theatre Company
Phoenix Theater (2605 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, MN)
By Adam Hebeisen and Timothy Radermacher. This parody of the fairy
tale genre is constructed from the most cliché magical plot points
and filled with references to the greatest adventure stories of all
time. Tickets TBA | bluewatertheatre.com | 952.855.9147
THAT LOVIN’ FEELIN’ | Aug. 25–Oct. 29, 2016
St. Croix Off Broadway Dinner Theatre
(1616 Crest View Dr., Hudson, WI)
By James Zimmerman. Directed by James Zimmerman. This musical
biography chronicles the life story of The Righteous Brothers
who recorded from 1963–1975. The musical duo galvanized
the link between rock and rhythm & blues so convincingly that
they spurred the creation of a new term: “blue-eyed soul.”
$42 (show only); $62 (with dinner) | stcroixoffbroadway.com |
715.386.2394 ext. 333
ELEPHANT AND PIGGIE’S WE ARE IN A PLAY
Sept. 13–Oct. 23, 2016
Children’s Theatre Company
(2400 Third Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN)
A Kennedy Center commission based on the “Elephant & Piggie” books
by Mo Willems. Script and lyrics by Mo Willems. Music by Deborah
Wicks La Puma. Directed by Jerry Whiddon. Choreographed by Jessica
Hartman. Elephant and Piggie put on a show where we learn the
important responsibilities of being a good friend in this jazzy,
jolly, and joyful vaudevillian romp of a musical. $10-$60 |
childrenstheatre.org | 612.874.0400 | Preschool +
Exploring Theatre | 5
Musical Theatre
Guthrie Theater
(818 South 2nd St., Minneapolis, MN)
guthrietheater.org | 612.377.2224
SOUTH PACIFIC | Jun. 18–Aug. 28, 2015
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
STEVEN MACKEY: ORPHEUS UNSUNG
URINETOWN | Through 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
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET | Jun. 10, 2016–Jan. 21, 2017
Old Log Theatre (5185 Meadville St., Excelsior, MN)
This is the telling of what happened on December 4, 1956
when an auspicious twist of fate brought together Johnny Cash,
Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley at Sun Records’
storefront studio in Memphis, TN–the only occasion the four
legends-to-be played together, and it has come to be known as
one of the greatest rock jam sessions of all time. $25-$40 |
oldlog.com | 952.474.5951
Jun. 16–18, 2016
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
Orpheum Theatre
(910 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, MN)
hennepintheatretrust.org | 1.800.859.7469
THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY
Jun. 21–26, 2016
By Marsha Norman. Based on the 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
include Something from a Dream, Falling Into You and It All Fades
Away. $39-$134
DISNEY’S THE LION KING | Jul. 5–Aug. 7, 2016
Based on the Disney animated film. Music by Timothy Rice and Elton
John. This musical tells the story of Simba, a young lion cub,
who grows up to stop his Uncle Scar from conquering the
Pride Lands. Songs include Can You Feel the Love Tonight, Circle
of Life and Hakuna Matata. $49-$154
“I hear the human race | Is fallin’ on its face | And hasn’t very far to go,
But ev’ry whippoorwill | Is sellin’ me a bill | And tellin’ me it just ain’t so.”
~ “A Cockeyed Optimist” from South Pacific
6 | Exploring Theatre
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Musical Theatre
GLENSHEEN: History Theatre
GLENSHEEN | Jul. 6–24, 2016
History Theatre (30 East Tenth St., St. Paul, MN)
By Jeffrey Hatcher. Music by Chan Poling. Directed
by Ron Peluso. Musical arrangement by Robert Elhai.
Musical direction by Andrew Fleser. Wicked dialogue
and moving songs tell the story of the 1977 murder
of an heiress in her Glensheen mansion in this
dark musical about the most bizarre mystery in
Minnesota history! $15-$50| historytheatre.com |
651.292.4323
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Music by Alan Menken. Lyrics by Howard Ashman and
Tom Rice. Book by Linda Wolverton. This classic story of
Belle and the Beast who loves her includes the songs
Be Our Guest and If I Can’t Love Her.
Cross Community Players
Jul. 22–31, 2016
Maple Grove Middle School
(7000 Hemlock Lane, Maple Grove, MN)
$14-$18 | crossplayers.org | 763.391.2787
Each patron is asked to bring canned goods or
school supplies.
Chanhassen Dinner Theatre | Through Sept. 3, 2016
(501 West 78th St., Chanhassen, MN)
$56-$85 (w/dinner); $49-$70 (show only) |
chanhassentheatres.com | 952.934.1525
ordway.org | 651. 224.4222
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
PAINT YOUR WAGON | Aug. 9–21, 2016
Music by Frederick Loewe. Book and Lyrics by Alan J. Lerner.
New book adaptation by Jon Marans. Directed by David Armstrong.
Choreographed by Josh Rhodes. Musical Direction by Ian Eisendrath.
An Ordway co-production with 5th Avenue Theatre. This musical
comedy about a miner and his daughter is set in a California
mining camp during the Gold Rush in the 1850s. Songs
include They Call the Wind Maria, I Talk to the Trees, and I Was
Born under a Wand’rin Star. $34-$111
BROADWAY SONGBOOK® : REBELS ON BROADWAY
Sept. 23–25, 2016
Written by Jeffrey P. Scott and James A. Rocco. Discover the many
shows in which Broadway bucked the status quo, and through
sheer entertainment, woke us up. Tickets TBA
www.tctosca.com
NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT | Jul. 8–Aug. 7, 2016
Lyric Arts Main Street Stage (420 East Main, Anoka, MN)
By Joe DiPietro. Music and lyrics by Gershwin & Gershwin. Directed by
Adrian Balbontin. This musical comedy features 1920s-era feelgood music, extravagant costumes and dance numbers as well as
an unlikely love story. Songs include Gershwin favorites like Let’s
Call the Whole Thing Off and Someone to Watch Over Me. $15-$32 |
lyricarts.org | 763.422.1838
SWEENEY TODD | Jul. 15–24, 016
Mill City Summer Opera, Mill City Museum
Ruin Courtyard (704 South 2nd St., Minneapolis, MN)
Based on Drama by George Dibdin Pitt. Play by C.G. Bond. Music
and lyrics by Stephen Sondhrim. Libretto by Hugh Wheeler. Set in
1846 London, this is a musical thriller about a barber who was
wrongfully imprisoned by a corrupt judge. He conspires with
Mrs. Lovett to enhance her meat pies in order to exact his
revenge. Songs include The Ballad of Sweeney Todd, The Worst Pies
in London and Beggar Woman’s Lullaby. $35-$200 |
millcitymuseum.org | 612.341.7582
TITANIC: THE MUSICAL | Jul 22–31, 2016
River Valley Theatre Company
Shakopee High School Theater (100 17th Ave. W, Shakopee, MN)
Music and lyrics by Maury Leston. Book by Peter Stone. This Tony awardwinning musical tells the story of the wreck of the RMS Titanic
as it traveled from Southampton to New York in the early 20th
century. Songs include The Largest Floating Object in the World and
I Have Danced. Tickets TBA | rivervalleytheatrecompany.com |
952.856.7062
Musical Theatre
MINNETONKA THEATRE STUDENT SUMMER STOCK PRESENTS
MUSIC & LYRICS BY PHIL COLLINS
July 23–August 6, 2016
minnetonkatheatre.com | 952.401.5898 | art center on 7 main stage
THE DROWSY CHAPERONE
Book by Bob Martin & Don McKellar. Music and lyrics by Lisa Lambert
& Greg Morrison. This musical comedy honors (and parodies)
American musicals from the Jazz Age and their adoring fans.
It includes tap-dancing chorus girls, snappy Broadway songs,
mistaken identities, dream sequences, and a show within a show
about showgirl Janet Vandegraff, who plans to give up her career
in order to marry an oil tycoon. Songs include Cold Feets, Love is
Always Lovely in the End and Message from a Nightingale.
Moundsview Community Theatre | Jul. 15–31, 2016
Irondale Theater (2425 Long Lake Rd., New Brighton MN)
$15-$41 | mvct.org | 651.638.2139 | Mon. Aug. 22 is Pay
What You Can
Artistry | Aug. 13–Sept. 11, 2016
(1800 West Old Shakopee Rd., Bloomington, MN)
$15-$41 | artistrymn.org | 952.563.8575 | Mon. Aug. 22 is
Pay What You Can
THE LADY PIRATES OF CAPTAIN BREE
Jul. 22–30, 2016
Fridley Community Theatre
Fine Arts Center, Spring Lake Park High School
(1100 81st Ave. NE, Spring Lake Park, MN)
Book by Martin A. Follose. Music by Bill Francoeur. In this
swashbuckling musical comedy, Captain Jennings must rely
on a makeshift crew of motley prisoners and a sailor who
can’t swim to protect his wealthy passengers. Songs include
They’re a Nasty Lot and Thar Be a Man for Every Wench. $10-$15 |
fridleycommunitytheatre.org | 763.502.5100
TARZAN: THE MUSICAL | Jul. 23–Aug. 6, 2016
Minnetonka Theatre, Arts Center on 7
(18285 Highway 7, Minnetonka, MN)
Music and lyrics by Phil Collins. Book by David Henry Hwang. Directed
by Trent Boyum. Based on the animated Disney musical and Edgar
Rice Burrough’s book, “Tarzan of the Apes.” The story of the jungle
adventures of a man raised by gorillas and the woman he loves
features heart-pumping music by rock legend Phil Collins.
Songs include You’ll Be in My Heart and Two Worlds. $12-$18 |
minnetonkatheatre.com | 952.401.5898
LES MISÉRABLES | Jul. 29–Aug. 14, 2016
Ashland Productions, Maplewood Community Center
(2100 White Bear Ave. Maplewood, MN)
By Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg. Based on the book by
Victor Hugo. Love, war, poverty, an orphan girl, and hookers are
all part of the life of a parolee turned businessman who is hounded
by Inspector Valjean in France in the early 1800s. Songs include I
Dreamed a Dream, Master of the House and Do You Hear the People Sing.
$11-$16 | maplewoodarts.com | 651.249.2230
THE POUND: A MUSICAL FOR THE DOGS
Aug. 5–13, 2016
Imagined Theatre
Mixed Blood Theatre (1501 4th St. S, Minneapolis, MN)
By Phil Darg and Jules Darg. On her first day working at an animal
shelter, Laura discovers she can actually understand what dogs are
saying and soon learns all of their sad stories about how they ended
up in the shelter. This fast-pased musical is fun for dog lovers of all
ages. Tickets TBA | imaginedtheatre.org | 612.338.6131
Always In Tune
One subscription $25
Two for $35
Limited time offer
612.481.3206 • www.tctosca.com
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Musical Theatre
The Church Basement Ladies–RISE UP, O MEN:
Plymouth Playhouse
THE CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES
RISE UP, O MEN | Aug. 17–Nov. 16, 2016
Plymouth Playhouse, Best Western Kelly Inn
(2705 Annapolis Ln. N, Minneapolis, MN)
This new show features the men of the church and your favorite
church basement ladies who serve them. As these hard-working
farmers discuss their scrap lumber piles and the benefits of
solder vs. weld, they unintentionally disrupt the order of the
kitchen. $22-$34 | plymouthplayhouse.com | 763.553.1600
THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD | Aug. 18–21, 2016
Phoenix Theater (2605 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, MN)
By Adam Hebeisen and Timothy Radermacher. This parody of the
fairy tale genre is constructed from the most cliché magical
plot points and filled with references to the greatest adventure
stories of all time. Tickets TBA | bluewatertheatre.com |
952.855.9147
biography chronicles the life story of The Righteous Brothers
who recorded from 1963–1975. The musical duo galvanized the
link between rock and rhythm & blues so convincingly that they
spurred the creation of a new term: “blue-eyed soul.”
715.386.2394 ext. 333
AVENUE Q | Sept. 23–Oct. 16, 2016
Chameleon Theatre Circle
Ames Center, Box Theatre
(12600 Nicollet Ave. S, Burnsville, MN)
Music and Lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Smart. Book by Jeff Whitty.
Directed by Richard William Kopf. This musical comedy uses humans
and puppets to tell the stories
of disparate neighborhood
residents who struggle to find
jobs, dates, and their everelusive purpose in life. Songs
include Everyone’s A Little Bit
Racist, If You Were Gay and
The Internet Is for Porn.
$16-$22 |
chameleontheatre.org |
952.232.0814
www.tctosca.com
Staged Readings
HEAVEN’ S SOLDIERS: A MUSICAL IN TWO ACTS
Mon., Jul. 25, 2016, 6:30PM
Playwrights’ Center (2301 East Franklin Ave., Minneapolis, MN)
By Dean Oliver. This is a member stage-reading set in the wartorn future. When a pregnant soldier discovers a book from our
time with references to successful non-violent peace tactics,
she attempts to implement them within her culture’s military
framework. Free | pwcenter.org | 612.332.7481
See Also:
CHESS –See History, Law & Politics section.
THE DIVAS OF DISCO –See Women section.
YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN –See Children &
Families section.
SEUSSICAL –See Children & Families section.
BARS AND MEASURES –See Dramas & Classics section.
THE LITTLE MERMAID –See Children & Families section.
Comedies & Farces
Theatre
BLITHE SPIRIT | Through Jun. 12, 2016
Artistry, Bloomington Center for the Arts
By Noël Coward. Directed by Alan Sorenson. 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.
$19-$27 | artistrymn.org | 952.563.8575
Jun 3–19, 2016
Theatre Pro Rata
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
AND SO IT GOES | Jun. 2–25, 2016
Dark & Stormy Productions
The Grain Belt Warehouse
(77 13th Ave. NE, Studio 202, Minneapolis, MN)
By George F. Walker. Directed by Benjamin McGovern. Presented in
partnership with Artspace. This dark comedy follows a middle class
couple whose life has been derailed by career setbacks and
their daughter’s schizophrenia. Therapy comes in the form of
Kurt Vonnegut giving advice from the grave. $15-$34 |
darkstormy.org | 612.401.4506
Lyric Arts Main Street Stage
(420 East Main, Anoka, MN)
lyricarts.org | 763.422.1838
THE ODD COUPLE | Jun. 3–19, 2016
By Neil Simon. Directed by Daniel Ellis. Felix–a fastidious, oversensitive hypochondriac, and Oscar–a gruff and reckless slob–
both 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 | Age 14+
NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT | Jul. 8–Aug. 7, 2016
By Joe DiPietro Music by Gershwin & Gershwin. Directed by Adrian
Balbontin. This musical comedy features 1920s-era feel-good
music, extravagant costumes and dance numbers as well as an
unlikely love story. Songs include Gershwin favorites like Let’s
Call the Whole Thing Off and Someone to Watch Over Me. $15-$32
Park Square Theatre
(20 West 7th St., St Paul, MN)
parksquaretheatre.org | 651.291.7005
CALENDAR GIRLS | Jun. 17–Jul. 24, 2016
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
THE LIAR | Sept. 9–Oct. 2, 2016
By David Ives. Adapted from “Le Menteur” by Pierre Corneille.
Dorante, a charming, incorrigible liar, falls in love with
Clarice, whom he meets along with her friend Lucrece on a
visit to Paris. Unfortunately, he gets the two women mixed up
and zany antics ensue. Tickets TBA
THE KNIGHT OF THE BURNING PESTLE: Theatre Pro Rata
TALLEY’S FOLLY
Jul. 8–24, 2016
Artistry,
Bloomington Center for Arts
(1800 West Old Shakopee Rd.,
Bloomington, MN)
By Lanford Wilson. Directed by
Angela Timberman. Age, religion
and family differences do not stop
Matt from pursuing the woman of
his dreams in this Pulitzer Prizewinning romance set in Missouri on
the Fourth of July, 1944. $9-$30
| artistrymn.org | 952.563.8575 |
Mon. Jul. 18 is Pay What You Can.
www.tctosca.com
Comedies & Farces
BIG PANTS AND BOTOX: Plymouth Playhouse
JEEVES INTERVENES | Jul. 8–31, 2016
Theatre in the Round
(245 Cedar Ave., Minneapolis, MN)
By Margaret Raether. From the stories of P.G. Wodehouse.
When a wealthy playboy faces an unwanted
marriage and an old school chum may be shipped
off to India, they hatch a plan to escape. Can their
ever-faithful valet Jeeves rescue these two bumblers
from themselves? $22 | theatreintheround.org |
612.333.3010
A NIGHT OF ROMANTIC COMEDY
Jul. 21–24, 2016
Columbia Heights Fine Arts Foundation
Columbia Heights High School Performing Arts Center
(4101 Washington Ave., Columbia Heights, MN)
Enjoy a little love and comedy with three one-acts
from Neil Simon’s Plaza Suite, William Shakespeare’s
A Midsummer Night’s Dream and David Ive’s Sure Thing.
$10 | 612.246.7831
THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD
Aug. 18–21, 2016
Phoenix Theater
By Adam Hebeisen and Timothy Radermacher. This parody of the fairy
tale genre is constructed from the most cliché magical plot points
and filled with references to the greatest adventure stories of all
time. Tickets TBA | bluewatertheatre.com | 952.855.9147
Plymouth Playhouse
Best Western Kelly Inn
$22-$34 | plymouthplayhouse.com | 763.553.1600
BIG PANTS AND BOTOX | Through Aug. 14, 2016
By Louise Roche. A blend of humor and poignancy leads the
audience on an emotional roller coaster as Barbara comes to
terms with the ups and downs of life as a fifty-something.
$22-$34
This brand-new show features the men of the church and your
favorite church basement ladies who serve them. As these
hard-working farmers discuss their scrap lumber piles and the
benefits of solder vs. weld, they unintentionally disrupt the
order of the kitchen.
ARSENIC & OLD LACE | Aug. 5–14, 2016
Expressions Community Theatre
Lakeville Area Arts Center (20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville, MN)
By Joseph Kesselring. This 1939 farcical black comedy is about
Mortimer Brewster and the stress he experiences after promising
to marry his girl and upon learning that his spinster aunts
have taken up poisoning men with their homemade elderberry
wine laced with arsenic. $13 | www.ci.lakeville.mn.us |
952.985.4640
THE VENETIAN TWINS | Sept. 23–Oct. 16, 2016
Theatre Forever, Southern Theater
(1420 Washington Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN)
By Carlo Goldoni. Written in the 1700s, this timeless comedy
of the impending marriages of two estranged twins includes
physical comedy, verbal play, mayhem and stupidity. Drawing
heavily from Italian Commedia dell’arte, this production “…plays
like the love child of Monty Python, Jane Austen, and The Princess
Bride.”–MPLS/St. Paul Magazine. $18-$24 | southerntheater.org |
612.340.0155 | Tues., Oct. 4 is Pay What You Can.
See Also:
THE LADY PIRATES OF CAPTAIN BREE –
See Musical Theatre section.
THE DROWSY CHAPERONE –See Musical Theatre section.
SENSE AND SENSIBILITY–See Love & Romance section.
www.tctosca.com
Children & Families
THE JUJUNGLE BOOK: Old Log Theatre
Stages Theatre Co.
(1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN)
$5-$16 | stagestheatre.org | 952.979.1111
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
TWINKLE TWINKLE LITTLE STAR
Theatre
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
Aug. 5–20, 2016
Discover all the joy and wonder of night time
sounds and creatures, fireflies and flashlights,
blankies and teddy bears and of course, stars.
Ages 18 mos.-4years
MAGIC TREEHOUSE: A NIGHT IN NEW ORLEANS
Sept. 16–Oct. 20, 2016
Book and lyrics by Will Osborne and Murray Horwitz. Music and
additional lyrics by Allen Toussaint. Based on the book “Magic Tree
House #4: A Good Night for Ghosts” by Mary Pope Osborne.
Jack and Annie venture back to New Orleans, 1915, where
the streets are alive with the sounds of the Jazz Age, and they
meet a 14-year-old Louis Armstrong. All ages
THE JUNGLE BOOK | Jun. 21–Aug. 12, 2016
Old Log Theatre (5185 Meadville St., Greenwood, MN)
By Rudyard Kipling. Mowgli, a boy raised by wolves, learns the
ways of the jungle with the help of his friends, Baloo the bear
and Bagheera the panther, as he tries to outwit the dreaded tiger
Shere Khan. $10-$14 | oldlog.com | 952.474.5951
THE WIZARD OF OZ
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 & 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 and If I Only Had a Brain.
Children’s Castle Theatre | Jun. 24–26, 2016
Lakeville Area Arts Center
(20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville, MN)
$8-$13 | childrenscastletheatre.org | 952.985.4640
Young Artists Initiative | Aug. 11–14, 2016
Wellstone Center (179 Robie St. E, St. Paul, MN)
$6-$10 | youngartistsmn.org | 651.222.5437
www.tctosca.com
Children & Families
DISNEY’S THE LION KING
Jul. 5–Aug. 7, 2016
Orpheum Theatre
Based on the Disney animated film. Music by Timothy Rice and
Elton John. This musical tells the story of Simba, a young
lion cub who grows up to stop his Uncle Scar from
conquering the Pride Lands. Songs include Can You Feel
the Love Tonight, Circle of Life and Hakuna Matata.
$49-$154 | hennepintheatretrust.org | 1.800.859.7469
TARZAN: THE MUSICAL
Jul. 23–Aug. 6, 2016
Minnetonka Theatre, Arts Center on 7
(18285 Highway 7, Minnetonka, MN)
Music and lyrics by Phil Collins. Book by David Henry Hwang.
Directed by Trent Boyum. Based on the animated Disney
musical and Edgar Rice Burrough’s book, “Tarzan of the Apes”.
The story of the jungle adventures of a man raised by
gorillas and the woman he loves features heart-pumping
music by rock legend Phil Collins. Songs include You’ll
Be in My Heart and Two Worlds. $12-$18 | minnetonkatheatre.com |
952.401.5898
YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN
Based on the comic strip “Peanuts” by Charles M. Schulz. Book, music and
lyrics by Clark Gesner. This Broadway musical about the Peanuts
gang–Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus and Schroeder–
includes the songs Suppertime, My Blanket and Me, and You’re a Good
Man, Charlie Brown.
Off Broadway Musical Theatre | Jul. 21–Aug. 6, 2016
Civic Center Park (4401 Xylon Ave. N, New Hope, MN)
Free ($4 suggested donation) | obmt.org
Chaska Valley Family Theatre | Jul. 29–Aug. 6, 2016
Chaska Community Center Theater
(1661 Park Ridge Dr. Chaska, MN)
$12-$17 | cvft.org | 952.250.7206
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Music by Alan Menken. Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tom Rice. Book by
Linda Wolverton. This classic story of Belle and the Beast who loves
her includes the songs Be Our Guest and If I Can’t Love Her.
Cross Community Players | Jul. 22–31, 2016
Maple Grove Middle School
(7000 Hemlock Lane, Maple Grove, MN)
$14-$18 | crossplayers.org | 763.391.ARTS (2787)
Each patron is asked to bring canned goods or school supplies.
Chanhassen Dinner Theatre | Through Sept. 3, 2016
$56-$85 (w/dinner); $49-$70 (show only) |
www.tctosca.com
MARY POPPINS: THE BROADWAY MUSICAL
Jul. 29–Aug. 7, 2016
St. Anthony Community Theater
St. Anthony High School (3303 33rd Ave NE, St. Anthony)
Based on the Disney film. Music by the Sherman Brothers. Directed by
Michael Sheeks. 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. Tickets TBA | sactheater.org
THE LITTLE MERMAID | Aug. 4–14, 2016
Rosetown Playhouse, Como Lakeside Pavilion
(1360 Lexington Parkway North, St. Paul, MN)
Based on the tale by Hans Christian Andersen and the classic animated
Disney film. Music by Alan Menken. Lyrics by Howard Ashman and
Glenn Slater. Book by Doug Wright. This musical is about Ariel,
a young mermaid who longs to see the world above the sea,
and includes the songs Under the Sea and Kiss the Girl. $5-$12 |
rosetownplayhouse.org | 651.792.7414 (x 2)
Aug. 5–13, 2016
Imagined Theatre
Mixed Blood Theatre (1501–4th St. S, Minneapolis, MN)
shelter, Laura discovers she can actually understand what dogs
are saying, and soon learns all of their sad stories about how
they ended up in the shelter. This fast-paced musical is fun for
dog lovers of all ages. Tickets TBA | imaginedtheatre.org |
612.338.6131
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ELEPHANT AND PIGGIE’S WE ARE IN A PLAY:Children’s Theatre Company
Photo : Theresa Wood
THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD
Aug. 18–21, 2016
Phoenix Theater
(2605 Hennepin Ave.,
Minneapolis, MN)
By Adam Hebeisen and Timothy
Radermacher. This parody of the fairy
tale genre is constructed from the
most cliché magical plot points and
filled with references to the greatest
adventure stories of all time.
Tickets TBA | bluewatertheatre.com |
952.855.9147
Events
$10-$60 | childrenstheatre.org | 612.874.0400
PINOCCHIO | Jul. 15–Aug. 14, 2016
By Carlo Collodi. Adapted and directed by Greg Banks. Pinocchio
dreams of being a real boy, but will the tempting delights of
puppet shows and Playland be too much? When Geppetto is
swallowed by a whale, it is up to this little wooden puppet to
show his courage. Kindergarten +
Sept. 13–Oct. 23, 2016
A Kennedy Center commission based on the “Elephant & Piggie” books
by Mo Willems. Script and lyrics by Mo Willems. Music by Deborah
Wicks La Puma. Directed by Jerry Whiddon. Choreographed by
Jessica Hartman. Elephant and Piggie put on a show where we
learn the important responsibilities of being a good friend in
this jazzy, jolly, and joyful vaudevillian romp of a musical.
Preschool +
THE LAST FIREFLY | Sept. 27–Nov. 13, 2016
By Naomi Iizuka. Directed by Peter C. Brosius. Boom, the son of
Thunder, sets out on an epic search for his father, ultimately
discovering his true self and the strength within him that
always existed. Grade 3 +
WORLD WAR I WEEKEND
Aug. 20 & 21, 2016
Historic Fort Snelling
(200 Tower Ave., St. Paul, MN)
Commemorate the 100th anniversary
of World War I (1914-1918) and
explore the ways this conflict shaped
the world we know today. Learn
about Minnesota’s role in the war,
visit with costumed reenactors, watch
military demonstrations, stand in a recreated WWI-style trench,
and experience what life was like for Minnesotans during this
time. $6-$12 | historicfortsnelling.org | 612.726.1171
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.
BELL MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
(10 Church St. SE, Minneapolis, MN)
The museum’s “Touch and See Discovery Room” and “Dioramas”
are popular exhibits on display, especially for children.
For more information see Art of Animals section. $5-$8 |
bellmuseum.umn.edu | 612.626.9660 | Free on Sundays
www.tctosca.com
Jazz & Blues
Theatre
Concerts
THE DROWSY CHAPERONE
Book by Bob Martin & Don McKellar. Music and lyrics by Lisa Lambert
& Greg Morrison. This musical comedy honors (and parodies)
American musicals from the Jazz Age and their adoring fans.
It includes tap-dancing chorus girls, snappy Broadway songs,
mistaken identities, dream sequences, and a show within a show
about showgirl Janet Vandegraff, who plans to give up her career
in order to marry an oil tycoon. Songs include Cold Feets, Love is
Always Lovely in the End and Message from a Nightingale.
BROADWAY SONGBOOK® : KANDER & EBB AND
ALL THAT JAZZ | Jun. 10–12, 2016
Moundsview Community Theatre
Jul. 15–31, 2016
Irondale Theater
(2425 Long Lake Rd., New Brighton MN)
$15-$41 | mvct.org | 651-638-2139 | Mon. Aug. 22 is Pay
What You Can
Artistry | Aug. 13–Sept. 11, 2016
$15-$41 | artistrymn.org | 952.563.8575 |
Mon. Aug. 22 is Pay What You Can
MAGIC TREEHOUSE: A NIGHT IN NEW ORLEANS
Sept. 16–Oct. 20, 2016
Stages Theatre Co. (1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN)
Book and lyrics by Will Osborne and Murray Horwitz. Music and
additional lyrics by Allen Toussaint. Based on the book “Magic Tree House
#4: A Good Night for Ghosts,” by Mary Pope Osborne. Jack and Annie
venture back to New Orleans, 1915, where the streets are alive
with the sounds of the Jazz Age, and they meet a 14-year old Louis
Armstrong. $5-$16 | stagestheatre.org | 952.979.1111 | All ages
JAZZ AT THE JUNGLE: CONNIE EVINGSON
Jun. 19 & Aug. 28, 2016
Jungle Theatre (2951 Lyndale Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN)
Known for exploring divergent musical paths, Connie Evenson’s
music ranges from jazz and Broadway standards to the music of
Peggy Lee, the Beatles, Dave Frishberg, bossa nova, gypsy jazz
and more. $25 | jungletheater.com | 612.822.7063
THE MUSIC OF ELLINGTON & ELLA
Fri., Jun. 24, 2016
Orchestra Hall (1111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN)
Duke Ellington Orchestra and Patti Austin. The Duke Ellington
Orchestra performs Ellington hits, including Caravan, Mood
Indigo and Take the A Train. After intermission, Grammy ® Awardwinning vocalist Patti Austin joins the Orchestra, scatting and
singing in a tribute to that First Lady of Song, Ella Fitzgerald.
$30-$90 | minnesotaorchestra.org | 612-371-5656
Legends
@ the Capri Theater
Dennis Spears, Artistic Director
Dance
Southern Theater
$18-$24 | southerntheater.org | 612.340.0155
FIRST NIGHTS OF A FOOT FLIGHT | Jul. 21–24, 2016
Sophisticated Lady – A Tribute to Natalie Cole
with Ginger Commodore and Friends
September 10 & 11, 2016
Sweeping Through the City:
A Celebration of Gospel Music
with Shirley Marie Graham and Sanford Moore
February 11 & 12, 2017
Eclectic Edge Ensemble
Artistic direction by Karis Sloss. This evening of jazz dance is
accompanied by newly-composed music and includes works
by Sloss, guest choreographers, and a preview of Sloss’ new
work–an adaptation of A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
RHYTHMICALLY SPEAKING 2016 | Aug. 18–20, 2016
The work of local and national jazz and rhythm-driven
choreographers, whose work speaks to the uniquely human
experience of embodying rhythm, will be featured in this
annual production.
www.tctosca.com
Chances Are: The Johnny Mathis Duets
with Gevonee Ford, Gwen Matthews and
Dan Chouinard, piano
November 19 & 20, 2016
Judy! You Bette!
Judy Garland! Bette Midler! Classics!
with Erin Schwab and Band
April 22 & 23, 2017
Season and Capri Star Tickets on Sale Now.
www.thecapritheater.org | TicketWorks: 612-326-1813
JAZZONEANDO LATIN JAZZ ENSEMBLE
Jazz & Blues
Concerts
JAZZ ON THE PRAIRIE BIG BAND
This 20-piece big band, based in Eden Prairie, is made up entirely
of volunteer musicians and performs all styles of jazz and big band
music. The band performs about 10-15 times per year around the
greater Twin Cities area, providing free concerts to the general
public. Free | jazzontheprairie.com
Mon. Jun. 12, 2016, 2-8PM–Festival of Jazz on the Prairie,
Staring Lake Park, Eden Prairie
Mon. Jun. 20, 2016, 7PM–Centennial Lakes Concert,
Centennial Lakes Park, Edina
Sun. Jul. 3, 5PM–Eden Prairie’s Independence Day
Celebration, Round Lake, Eden Prairie
Thurs. Jul. 7, 7PM–Salo Park Concert, Salo Park,
Village of St. Anthony
Wed. Jul. 13, 6:30PM–Concert at The Village, The Village at
Mendota Heights
Wed. Jul. 27, 2016, 7PM–Staring Lake Concert,
Staring Lake Park, Eden Prairie
Jun. 22–28, 2016
Hailing from San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, this hot new band
plays Latin Jazz, son cubano, salsa, guajira and more.
Jazz Preview and Katia Cardenas
Album Release Party | Wed., Jun. 22, 2016, 8PM
Icehouse (2528 Nicollet Ave. S, Minneapolis)
$10-$12 | icehousempls.com | 612.276.6523
Mears Park Sixth Street Stage | Fri., Jun., 24, 2016, 5PM
(221 5th St. E, St. Paul, MN)
Concert. Free | hotsummerjazz.com
Latin Rhythms Mini-Clinics
Mon., Jun. 27, 2016, 10AM-6PM
Jazz Central Studios (407 Central Ave. SE, Minneapolis, MN)
$35-$150 | jazzcentralstudios.org | 612.729.1799
Registration required.
Concert and Jam Session | Mon., Jun. 27, 2016, 8PM
JAZZONEANDO performs with Twin Cities
Latin Jazz Orchestra | Tue., Jun. 28, 2016. 8PM
www.tctosca.com
TIM PATRICK AND THE BLUE EYES BAND
Jazz & Blues
‘Ol Blue Eyes
Jazz Festivals
TIM PATRICK AND HIS BLUE EYES BAND
Tim Patrick is a dynamic Sinatra-style singerwho performs
regularly in the Twin Cities area with his swingin’ Blue Eyes
Band. Along with popular music from many different eras, the
Great American Songbook forms much of Tim and the Blue Eyes
repertoire. Under the direction of Todd “Toddfather” Matheson,
the Blue Eyes Band backs up Tim with skill, swing, and verve!
timparickmusic.com
TWIN CITIES JAZZ FESTIVAL | Jun. 23–25, 2016
Mears Park (221 E. 5th St., Saint Paul, MN)
The Twin Cities Jazz Festival is a free, family-friendly event
attracting over 30,000 people to the vibrant, joyful sounds of
jazz. Festival events are held in and around beautiful Mears
Park in the heart of downtown Saint Paul’s historic Lowertown
neighborhood. Free | hotsummerjazz.com
Shoreview Community Center
(4580 N. Victoria St., Shoreview, MN)
Free | 651.490.4734
Serengeti 3
CONCERT IN THE COMMONS | Wed. Jun. 29, 2016, 7PM
NINE NIGHTS OF DANCE | Tues. Aug. 09, 2016, 6:30PM
Minnesota Historical Society
(345 Kellogg Blvd. W, Saint Paul, MN)
Free | mnhs.org
MUSIC IN THE PARKS | Mon. Aug. 16, 2016, 7:30PM
Lake Harriet Bandshell
(4135 W Lake Harriet Pkwy., Minneapolis, MN)
Free | 612.230.6400
SINATRA GOES TO HAWAII ON THE LOVE BOAT
Tues., Aug. 16, 2016,11:30AM
Ideal Presence Dinner Shows
Ideal Hall (1494 Dale St., St. Paul, MN)
Enjoy dinner and the music of Frank Sinatra performed by
Bill Rasmussen. See Nostalgia section for more information.
John Traeger
651.253.1382
jctraeger@live.com
www.johntraegerstudio.com
Unique gifts for someone special.
All of my Jewelry Boxes are handmade in the USA,
using the finest domestic and exotic hardwoods.
www.tctosca.com
Love & Romance
BALLAD OF THE PALE FISHERMAN: Transatlantic Love Affair, Southern Theater
THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY
Jun. 21–26, 2016
Orpheum Theatre
By Marsha Norman. Based on the 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 include Something
from a Dream, Falling into You and It All Fades
Away. $39-$134 | hennepintheatretrust.org |
1.800.859.7469
SENSE AND SENSIBILITY
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.
Theatre
Southern Theater
southerntheater.org | 612.340.0155
BALLAD OF THE PALE FISHERMAN
Jun. 3–Jul. 17, 2016
Transatlantic Love Affair
What happens when a fisherman falls in love with a woman
who happens to be a seal? Inspired by the folktale of the
selkie, this story of love and loss is told with song and
movement to create a world that is magical, moving, and
heartfelt. $18-$24 | Tues., Jun. 14 is Pay What You Can.
THE VENETIAN TWINS | Sept. 23–Oct. 16, 2016
Theatre Forever
By Carlo Goldoni. Written in the 1700s, this timeless comedy
of the impending marriages of two estranged twins includes
physical comedy, verbal play, mayhem and stupidity.
Drawing heavily from Italian Commedia dell’arte, this
production “...plays like the love child of Monty Python, Jane
Austen, and The Princess Bride.” MPLS/St. Paul Magazine.
$18-$24 | Tues., Oct. 4 is Pay What You Can.
Jun. 3–26, 2016
$15-$22 | theatreintheround.org |
612.333.3010
Guthrie Theater
Sept. 10–Oct. 29, 2016
Tickets TBA | guthrietheater.org |
612.377.2224
LE SWITCH | Jun. 17–Jul. 31, 2016
By Philip Dawkins. Directed by Jeremy Cohen. Marriage equality has
finally reached the U.S. and commitment-shy David finds himself
in Montreal and unexpectedly swept off his feet by a beautiful
young florist. David and his non-traditional family must decide
for themselves what it really means to be committed, what it
means to be married and what it means to be queer. $30-$48 |
jungletheater.com | 612.822.7063
A NIGHT OF ROMANTIC COMEDY | Jul. 21–24, 2016
Columbia Heights Fine Arts Foundation
Columbia Heights High School Performing Arts Center
(4101 Washington Ave., Columbia Heights, MN)
Enjoy a little love and comedy with three one-acts from Neil
Simon’s Plaza Suite, William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s
Dream and David Ive’s Sure Thing. $10 | 612.246.7831
www.tctosca.com
Love & Romance
Theatre
Music
TALLEY’S FOLLY | Jul. 8–24, 2016
Artistry (1800 West Old Shakopee Rd., Bloomington, MN)
By Lanford Wilson. Directed by Angela Timberman. Age, religion and
family differences do not stop Matt from pursuing the woman
of his dreams in this Pulitzer Prize-winning romance set in
Missouri on the Fourth of July, 1944. $9-$30 | artistrymn.org |
952.563.8575 | Mon. Jul. 18 is Pay What You Can.
A BROADWAY ROMANCE | Sun. Jul. 10, 2016, 7PM
Vocals by Laura Osnes and Santino Fontana. Piano and musical direction
by Ted Sperling. This cabaret-style version of “A Broadway
Romance” celebrates the highs and lows of love from Bernstein,
Sondheim, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Lerner and Loewe,
and the Gershwins. $30-$60 | minnesotaorchestra.org |
612.371.5656
Park Square Theatre (20 West 7th St., St Paul, MN)
By David Ives. Adapted from “Le Menteur” by Pierre Corneille. Dorante,
a charming, incorrigible liar, falls in love with Clarice whom
he meets along with her friend Lucrece on a visit to Paris.
Unfortunately, he gets the two women mixed up and zany antics
ensue. Tickets TBA | parksquaretheatre.org | 651.291.7005
See Also:
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST–See Musical Theatre section.
SOUTH PACIFIC –See Musical Theatre section.
NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT–See Musical Theatre section.
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM –See Shakespeare section.
See Opera section.
See Shakespeare section.
“Love takes off masks that we fear we cannot live without
and know we cannot live within.”
~ James Baldwin
www.tctosca.com
CALENDAR GIRLS:Park Square Theatre
Photo : Petronella Ytsma
Women
Theatre
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.
Theatre in the Round | Jun. 3–26, 2016
$15-$22 | theatreintheround.org | 612.333.3010
Guthrie Theater | Sept. 10–Oct. 29, 2016
Tickets TBA | guthrietheater.org | 612.377.2224
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
THE LADY PIRATES OF CAPTAIN BREE | Jul. 22–30, 2016
Fridley Community Theatre
Fine Arts Center, Spring Lake Park High School
(1100 81st Ave. NE, Spring Lake Park, MN)
Book by Martin A. Follose. Music by Bill Francoeur. In this swashbuckling
musical comedy, Captain Jennings must rely on a makeshift crew
of motley prisoners and a sailor who can’t swim to protect his
wealthy passengers. Songs include They’re a Nasty Lot and Thar Be
a Man for Every Wench. $10-$15 | fridleycommunitytheatre.org |
763.502.5100
BIG PANTS AND BOTOX | Through Aug. 14, 2016
Plymouth Playhouse
Best Western Kelly Inn
By Louise Roche. A tremendous blend of humor and poignancy leads
the audience on an emotional roller coaster as Barbara comes to
terms with the ups and downs of life as a fifty-something.
$22-$34 | plymouthplayhouse.com | 763.553.1600
See Also:
THE DROWSY CHAPERONE –See Musical Theatre section.
ARSENIC AND OLD LACE –See Comedies & Farces section.
www.tctosca.com
Dance
HORIDRAA—GOLDEN HEALING
Sept. 16 & 17, 2016, 7:30PM
Ananya Dance Theatre
The O’Shaughnessy, St. Catherine’s University
(2004 Randolph Ave., St. Paul, MN)
Turmeric, the golden yellow root of cuisine and medicine, serves
as organizing metaphor for this original work of dance theater
reflecting women’s roles and practices to promote healing.
$19-$29 | oshag.stkate.edu | 651.690.6700
Strength and Beauty, 30 x 40 in., original oil
Women
SHOMA | Sept. 29 & 30, 2016
Jawaahir Dance Company
The Lab Theater (700 N 1st St., Minneapolis, MN)
Choreography by Cassandra Shore. Script by Kay Hardy Campbell.
Directed by Hilary Smith. Music by Georges Ensemble, Tim O’Keefe and
Laura Harada. This updated version of “Shoma” features a Bedouin
storyteller at a Saudi women’s wedding party where women
dance for each other in long flowing colorful costumes. For
more information, see Middle East Culture section. Tickets TBA |
jawaahier.org | 612.872.6050
Tracy Anderson
320.808.5446
tracyandersonfineart@gmail.com
tracyandersonfineart.com
Music
Chanhassen Dinner Theatre
THE DIVAS OF DISCO | Jul. 22 & 23, 2016
Presented by Lori Dokken. Some of the Twin Cities’ female
vocalists, including Patty Peterson, Debbie Duncan,
Judi Vinar, and Rachel Holder Hennig–recreate those
“disco nights” of the 70s and 80s–with Cory Wong on guitar,
Jay Young on bass, Jimmy Steffen on keyboards, and
Peter Hennig on drums. $40-$55
THE ANDREWS SISTERS: MUSIC AND MEMORIES
Sat., Aug. 27, 2016, 1PM
Hosted by Bill Arnold. Musical direction by Raymond Berg.
Minnesota’s own Andrews Sisters, with performers–
Lisa Pallen, Kathy Mueller and Aimee Lee, recreate the vocal
stylings of the first million-selling “girl group,” backed by a sixpiece band. Songs include Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy and
Rum and Coca Cola. $40-$55
Exploring TOSCATM
One subscription for $25; Two for $35
612.481.3206 or see page 78
Exhibits
JOYS & TEARS IN THE APRON STRINGS
Through Jun. 25, 2016
Textile Center (3000 University Ave. SE, Minneapolis, MN)
Minnesota fiber artist Yvonne Cory, who has been keeping the
history of aprons alive, is the curator of this apron exhibit, which
features both vintage aprons from past decades and ones she has
individually designed. The exhibition will include full bib and half
aprons for children, men and women. Free | textilecentermn.org |
612.436.0464
LIVING ROOMS: THE JANE AUSTEN READING
ROOM | Through Jun. 26, 2016
(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,
recreates 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
Limited time offer.
www.tctosca.com
Men
The Church Basement Ladies–RISE UP, O MEN: Plymouth Playhouse
Since Summer is the season for Father’s Day, we felt it was a good time to include a section about men.
Especially since we always have a section devoted to women. I know some of the entries may appear to be
making fun of men. But as Jane Austen said in Northanger Abbey, “I assure you. I have no notion of treating
men with such respect. That is the way to spoil them.”
THE ODD COUPLE | Jun. 3–19, 2016
By Neil Simon. Directed by Daniel Ellis. Felix–a fastidious, oversensitive hypochondriac, and Oscar–a gruff and reckless slob–
both 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+
BARS AND MEASURES | Aug. 26–Oct. 29, 2016
By Idris Goodwin. Directed by Marion McClinton. Based on a true
story, this beautiful journey through faith, family, melody and
time tells the tale of two brothers, both musicians, one a Christian
and the other a Muslim. One living in freedom, the other in jail.
$30-$48 | jungletheater.com | 612.822.7063
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET
Jun. 10, 2016–Jan. 21, 2017
This is the telling of what happened on December 4, 1956 when
an auspicious twist of fate brought together Johnny Cash, Jerry
Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley at Sun Records’
storefront studio in Memphis, TN–the only occasion the four
legends-to-be played together, and it has come to be known as
one of the greatest rock jam sessions of all time. $25-$40 |
oldlog.com | 952.474.5951
Plymouth Playhouse
Best Western Kelly Inn (2705 Annapolis Ln. N, Minneapolis, MN)
favorite church basement ladies who serve them. As these hardworking farmers discuss their scrap lumber piles and the benefits
of solder vs. weld, they unintentionally disrupt the order of the
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Men
An Ode to Older Brothers
By Gail M. Weber
“What strange creatures brothers are.”
~ Mary Crawford in “Mansfield Park” by Jane Austen
Jane Austen had six brothers. So I guess she knew. For my
sister and me, one was plenty.
We learned a lot from our older brother. We grew up in the
50s and 60s. And the 70s. (Ok my sister was not around in
the 50s. I know she would want that clarified.) Anyway, since
we grew up way back then, our gender roles were pretty
defined. My sister and I did all of the housework and my
brother did sports. He could have mowed the lawn but my
dad had an electric lawnmower and thought it was dangerous.
As much as my brother was a big meanie, we didn’t actually
want him to die. Well my parents didn’t anyway.
And then there was the fact that he was the first grandchild
(on both sides), my parents’ only son, and the oldest. And my
mother loved him best. You’re probably starting to get the
picture here.
He did add some spice to our quiet Midwestern lives. Whether he
was showing us how to ride a horse bareback or make big fire with
matches and Aqua Net hairspray, there was never a dull moment.
And his impression of John Wayne never failed to impress us.
Sure, he was a skinny kid with a thick shock of black hair–but
when he put his thumbs in his belt loops and said “That’ll be the
day,” we really believed he was channeling The Duke.
He was also the spreader of false information. Information, that
my sister and I accepted as Gospel. At first. Like the time he
convinced our younger sister that she couldn’t whistle because she
wasn’t biting down hard enough on her finger and thumb. So she
kept biting. He kept encouraging her. Soon tears were streaming
down her little cheeks.
Usually, one learned the he was “fibbing” pdq. It took me one
quick taste to discover that the sap in milkweed IS NOT real
milk. But it wasn’t until I was in law school, (law school!) that I
learned that you don’t “die instantly” if a bee lands on your nose.
This I discovered while on a picnic, when my boyfriend gave me a
puzzled look and asked me why I was cupping my nose every time
I saw a bee.
My brother, let’s call him Brian, did have a fearlessness about him
that one had to admire. At the tender age of nine he was carrying
our baby sister down a flight of stairs when he lost his footing
and started to fall. But he held onto that baby and protected her
as he fell, letting his back take the punishment all the way down
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the stairs. I’m sure it was this same determination that made him
a State Wrestling Champion in high school. And a prosecuting
attorney as an adult. (Oh the irony!)
As adults we took a family trip to Europe, and since assuming the
role as the person in charge comes so naturally to him my brother
happily did all of the driving. And we happily let him. But he sure
got cranky, waiting in the rental car, when my sister and I were a
mere 45 minutes late. We had hair to style and make-up to apply.
“We have to make ourselves beautiful,” I explained. “That’ll be
the day” was his only reply.
So it came as no surprise when were strolling down a street in
Luxembourg, and my brother suddenly walked over to help a
couple of tourists who had a flat tire. Of all of the passersby, it was
only my brother who offered to help. In fact, he changed their tire
all by himself. Sort of a John Wayne thing to do, I guess.
I learned many things from my brother. How to make peanut
butter and pickle sandwiches. How to adjust the kitchen sprayer
so that the next person to turn on the faucet receives a surprise
shower. And how to apologize without losing face. (“Jeeze,
you’re ugly, Gail.” “Brian, apologize to your sister.” “I’m sorry
you’re ugly, Gail.”)
And I learned that brothers are different than sisters. I like to
think that having two younger sisters helped to mold him into the
man he is today. (He raised three lovely children, after all.) Maybe
he will come to believe that too. Yeah, that’ll be the day.
Dance & Movement
RHYTHMICALLY SPEAKING DANCE 2016: The Southeren Theater
Photo: Bill Cameron
Southern Theater (continued)
THE BEGINING OF THINGS | Jun. 23–26, 2016
Dance & Other Behaviors
Including a solo work inspired by Kate Chopin’s The
Awakening, D&OB weaves dynamic physicality with
experimental storytelling to create a collection of
visually-arresting narratives.
FIRST NIGHTS OF A FOOT FLIGHT
Jul. 21–24, 2016
Eclectic Edge Ensemble
Artistic direction by Karis Sloss. This evening of jazz dance is
accompanied by newly-composed music and includes works
by Sloss, guest choreographers, and a preview of Sloss’ new
work–an adaptation of A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
RHYTHMICALLY SPEAKING 2016
Aug. 18–20, 2016
The work of local and national jazz and rhythm-driven
choreographers, whose work speaks to the uniquely
human experience of embodying rhythm, will be
featured in this annual production.
The Cowles Center
thecowlescenter.org | 612.206.3600
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
SUFIANA—THE SUFI ECSTASY | Sept. 16–18, 2016
Southern Theater
BALLAD OF THE PALE FISHERMAN
Jun. 3–Jul. 17, 2016
Transatlantic Love Affair
What happens when a fisherman falls in love with a woman
who happens to be a seal? Inspired by the folktale of the
selkie, this story of love and loss is told with song and
movement to create a world that is magical, moving, and
heartfelt. Tues., Jun. 14 is Pay What You Can.
A HILL IN NATCHEZ | Jul. 14–17, 2016
Presented by Joseph Horton. This meditation, on the strange
gravity of power that transforms a scenic hill into a bazaar
where people stroll idly past humans for sale, is told with a
hallucinatory mix of music, visuals, and dance.
Katha Dance Theatre
Live music composed by Dr. Pooja Goswami. Choreography
by KDT’s Founder and Artistic Director Rita Mustaphi.
Minnesota’s first Indian dance company presents “an
experience in divine ecstasy.” Sufi music, movement and
dance are all integral parts of Sufism which believes in
complete devotion to the Divine and an absolute love for
mankind. $21-$26 (fees not included)
DON QUIXOTE | Aug. 20–21, 2016
Metropolitan Ballet
Auditorium at Hopkins High School
(2400 Lindbergh Dr., Minnetonka, MN)
Music by Ludwig Minkus. Based on an episode from “Don Quixote de
la Mancha” by Miguel de Cervantes. Choreography by Erik. J. Sanborn
after “Petipa.” This romantic comedy tells the story of the Spanish
knight-errant, Don Quixote, who, with his servant Sancho Panza,
tilts at windmills and searches for his beloved Dulcinea.
Tickets TBA | metroballet.org | 952.937.1387
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Dance & Movement
Jawaahir Dance Company performs Middle Eastern dance as
a living art form at its highest artistic level. It is committed to
bringing the rich folkloric heritage of the Middle East to the
theater stage and to providing education about the dance in its
authentic form for dance students and the general public.
jawaahir.org | 612-872-6050
ENCHANTED EVENING | Fri., Jun. 17, 2016, 8PM
Patrick’s Cabaret
(3010 Minnehaha Ave., Minneapolis, MN)
This is a special evening of performances by
Cassandra and the Jawaahir Dance Company. $20
Exhibits
NORTHROP DANCE: A LEGACY OF
LEGENDARY ARTISTS | Through Aug. 2016
Northrop and Goldstein Museum of Design
Northrop Gallery (84 Church St. SE, Minneapolis, MN)
This exhibit explores classical, contemporary and cultural dance by
focusing on the Northrop’s dance performances beginning in the
1970s. Free | goldstein.design.umn.edu | 612.624.7434
CASSANDRA’S CABARET: Jawaahir Dance Company
CASSANDRA’S CABARET
Sat., Jun. 18, 2016, 8PM
Jawaahir Studio Theater
Join Cassandra as she transforms the Jawaahir Studio
Theater into a Cabaret with intimate tables, delicious
hors d’oeuvres, and an evening of fabulous dance and
music. Seating starts at 7:45PM. $30
SHOMA | Sept. 29 & 30, 2016
The Lab Theater
(700 N 1st St., Minneapolis, MN)
Choreography by Cassandra Shore. Script by Kay Hardy
Campbell. Directed by Hilary Smith. Music by Georges
Lammam Ensemble, Tim O’Keefe and Laura Harada.
This updated version of “Shoma” features a Bedouin
storyteller at a Saudi women’s wedding party where
women dance for each other in long flowing colorful
costumes. For more information, see Middle East
Culture section. Tickets TBA
Sept. 16 & 17, 2016
Turmeric, the golden yellow root of cuisine and medicine,
serves as organizing metaphor for this original work of
dance theater reflecting women’s roles and practices
to promote healing. $19-$29 | oshag.stkate.edu |
651.690.6700
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,
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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Dramas & Classics
Pillsbury House Theatre
(3501 Chicago Ave., Minneapolis, MN)
pillsburyhouseandtheatre.org | 612.825.0459
SCAPEGOAT | Through Jun. 26, 2016
By Christina M. Ham. Directed by Marion McClinton. In this new
drama, the effects of history in the “post-racial” world are
revealed when two interracial couples discover a small town
in Arkansas where Black sharecroppers had once attempted to
organize for better wages. $5-$50
THE CHILDREN | Sept. 16–Oct. 16, 2016
By Michael Elyanow. Directed by Noël Raymond. Is it possible to
survive a difficult childhood and go on to have a good life?
Based on Euripides’ Greek tragedy Medea, as well as recent
events, this play combines live action and puppetry in its
extraordinary journey of survival, hope and growth through
the healing power of love. Tickets TBA
DISGRACED | Sept. 10–Oct. 29, 2016
Guthrie Theater (818 South 2nd St., Minneapolis, MN)
By Ayad Akhtar. Directed by Marcela Lorca. A successful PakistaniAmerican lawyer makes a costly decision at a dinner party when the
conversation becomes confrontational. This award-winning one act
drama has been described as a “blistering social drama about racial
prejudices.” (Variety) $15-$64 | guthrietheater.org | 612.377.2224
See Also:
Marianne. Some believe that the two different temperaments of
the sisters reflect the historical and cultural changes taking place
during that time.
THE VENETIAN TWINS –See Comedies & Farces section.
AND SO IT GOES –See Comedies & Farces section.
WAIT UNTIL DARK–See Murder, Mystery & Horror section.
BEST OF ENEMIES –See Hist., Law & Politics section.
WHAT WOULD CRAZY HORSE DO? –See Native American
Culture section.
By Idris Goodwin. Directed by Marion McClinton. Based on a true
story, this beautiful journey through faith, family, melody,
and time tells the tale of two brothers, both musicians, one a
Christian and the other a Muslim. One living in freedom, the
other in jail. $30-$48 | jungletheater.com | 612.822.7063
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Murder, Mystery & Horror
Theatre
History Theatre (30 E Tenth St., St. Paul, MN)
By Jeffrey Hatcher. Music by Chan Poling. Directed by Ron Peluso.
Musical arrangement by Robert Elhai. Musical direction by Andrew
Fleser. Wicked dialogue and moving songs tell the story of the
1977 murder of an heiress in her Glensheen mansion in this dark
musical about the most bizarre mystery in Minnesota history!
$15-$50| historytheatre.com | 651.292.4323
ARSENIC & OLD LACE | Aug. 5–14, 2016
Expressions Community Theatre
Lakeville Area Arts Center (20965 Holyoke Ave., Lakeville, MN)
By Joseph Kesselring. This 1939 farcical black comedy is about
Mortimer Brewster and the stress he experiences after promising
to marry his girl and upon learning that his spinster aunts
have taken up poisoning men with their homemade elderberry
wine laced with arsenic. $13 | www.ci.lakeville.mn.us |
952.985.4640
“One of our gentlemen found time to say ‘How delicious!’
~ Martha Brewster, Arsenic and Old Lace
before he died.” WAIT UNTIL DARK | Sept. 9–25, 2016
By Frederick Knott. Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher. Directed by Scott Ford. In
this thriller, a recently blinded housewife unwittingly possesses a
doll stuffed with diamonds which some hardened criminals want
to retrieve. The 1967 film version starred Audrey Hepburn and
Alan Arkin. $15-$30 | lyricarts.org | 763.422.1838
Events
SHERLOCK HOLMES: THE FINAL ADVENTURE
Sept. 8–25, 2016
Lakeshore Players (4820 Stewart Ave., White Bear Lake, MN)
Adapted by Steven Dietz. Based on the original 1899 play by William
Gillette and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Just as he is about to retire,
Sherlock Holmes learns that someone is planning to blackmail
the King of Bohemia. With Doctor Watson at his side he pursues
the case as well as the affections of opera singer Irene Adler. And
of course his longtime adversary Professor Moriarty shows up as
well. Tickets TBA | lakeshoreplayers.com | 651.429.5674
UPPER POST MURDER MYSTERY WALKING TOUR
Sun. Jul. 3, 2016, 9AM-11AM
Historic Fort Snelling (200 Tower Ave., St. Paul, MN)
See Free & Almost Free section for description.
Aftershock | Philip Donlay
phil@philipdonlay.com | facebook.com/AuthorPhilipDonlay | Once Upon A Crime
Donovan Nash’s worst nightmare is brought to the surface when Stephanie VanGelder, one of
his dearest friends, is kidnapped in a volcanic, lawless Guatemala. In a race against the most
powerful force on earth, Aftershock is about courage, love, and sacrifice–while at the same time
saying goodbye, forever.
The Darkness Hunter | Christopher Valen
conquillpress@comcast.net | www.christophervalen.com
In his quest to hunt down the killer of a young Native American woman, St. Paul Homicide
Detective John Santana must deal with his own darkness and a conspiracy that threatens his life–
and the life of the woman he loves.
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History, Law & Politics
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN BUS TOUR: Minnesota History Center
Events
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN BUS TOUR
Jun. 22, Jul. 20 & Aug. 17, 2016
Minnesota History Center
(345 W. Kellogg Blvd., Saint Paul, MN)
Discover how downtown Saint Paul grew
from a rough river port where soap was scarce
to a Gilded Age gem built by robber barons,
impresarios and crime bosses to rival Chicago
and New York. Explore the revitalized Union
Depot and round out your evening with a drink
at the St. Paul Hotel’s legendary bar. This tour
is for ages 21 and up and includes up to two
blocks of moderately-paced walking on uneven
surfaces. $6-$12 | mnhs.org | 651.259.3015
History Theatre (30 E Tenth St., St. Paul, MN)
By Jeffrey Hatcher. Music by Chan Poling. Directed by Ron Peluso. Musical
arrangement by Robert Elhai. Musical direction by Andrew Fleser. Wicked
dialogue and moving songs tell the story of the 1977 murder of
an heiress in her Glensheen mansion in this dark musical about
the most bizarre mystery in Minnesota history! $15-$50 |
historytheatre.com | 651.292.4323
RAILWAY HISTORY TOUR
Jul. 3 & 31, Aug. 21, Sept. 4, 2016, 1-2:45PM
Mill City Museum (704 South 2nd St., Minneapolis, MN)
This guided tour of railroad landmarks includes the Stone
Arch Bridge, Milwaukee Road Depot and the Minneapolis
Eastern Railway engine house and trestle. Discover clues to
the vanishing railroad landscape and learn about the future of
Twin Cities rail. Tours begin at the Museum and include about
1.5 miles of moderately-paced walking on uneven surfaces. A
visit to the museum gallery is included in the price. $12-$16 |
HEAVEN’S SOLDIERS: A MUSICAL IN TWO ACTS
Mon. Jul. 25, 2016, 6:30PM
By Dean Oliver. This is a member-stage reading set in the wartorn future. When a pregnant soldier discovers a book from our
FUR TRADE WEEKEND | Jul. 23 & 24, 2016, 10AM-5PM
Sibley Historic Site
(1357 Sibley Memorial Highway, Mendota, MN)
Experience the fur trade of the 1830s through hands-on
demonstrations, presentations by reenactors, speakers, and
musicians. Learn about Mendota’s importance as a trading post
and gathering place for the Dakota. See the fur trade come alive!
$7-$9 | mnhs.org | 651.452.1596
By Idris Goodwin. Directed by Marion McClinton. Based on a true story,
this beautiful journey through faith, family, melody and time tells
the tale of two brothers, both musicians, one a Christian and the
other a Muslim. One living in freedom, the other in jail. $30-$48 |
WORLD WAR I WEEKEND | Aug. 20 & 21, 2016
Commemorate the 100th anniversary of World War I (1914–
1918) and explore the ways this conflict shaped the world we
know today. Learn about Minnesota’s role in the war, visit with
costumed reenactors, watch military demonstrations, stand in a
recreated WWI-style trench, and experience what life was like for
Minnesotans during this time. $6-$12 | historicfortsnelling.org |
612.726.1171
Theatre
BEST OF ENEMIES | Sept. 23–Oct. 23, 2016
Open Window Theatre, Metropolis Minneapolis Bldg.
(1313 Chestnut Ave., 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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History, Law & Politics
EXPLORING DAKOTA IDENTITY
Tues. Sept. 13, 2016, 10:30AM
Minnesota History Center (345 W Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul, MN)
Using oral history, archival materials, and personal family letters
and journals, MNHS American Indian Community Liaison
Kate Beane, PhD, explores the indigenous perspective of her
tribal history and the efforts to retain and strengthen ties to
both the Minnesota homeland and Dakota language. Beane
will analyze the impact on cultural identity of the separations
between family members, displacement from their ancestral land
base, and the introduction of Christianity. $2.00 (Fee does not
include admission to History Center.) | Admission is $6-$12 |
minnesotahistorycenter.org | 651.259.3015
Exhibits
(345 W Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul, MN)
Admission is $6-$12. Free for children under 6 and to all
visitors on Tuesday evenings. | minnesotahistorycenter.org |
651.259.3015
MINNESOTA’S GREATEST GENERATION | Ongoing
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 | Through 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.
THEN NOW WOW | Ongoing
Explore Minnesota’s history in the prairies, forests and cities,
interacting with the people and animals who have made
their homes here. Ride a Twin Cities streetcar; descend
underground into an Iron Range mine and drill the ore;
learn about the story of Rondo, a thriving St. Paul African
American community torn apart by I-94; sit in a modern tipi,
and learn about Dakota history and culture through Bobby
Wilson’s poetry and visual art; learn about the fur trade, and
much more.
BEYOND BOLLYWOOD: INDIAN AMERICANS SHAPE THE NATION— Minnesota History Center
Photo by John Merrell
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.
Minnesota History Center (continued)
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HORIDRAA—GOLDEN HEALING: Ananya Dance Theatre
Photo: V. Paul Virtucio
Healing Arts
Theatre
AND SO IT GOES | Jun. 2–25, 2016
Dark & Stormy Productions
The Grain Belt Warehouse
(77 13th Ave. NE, Studio 202, Minneapolis, MN)
By George F. Walker. Directed by Benjamin McGovern. Presented in
partnership with Artspace. This dark comedy follows a middle
class couple whose life has been derailed by career setbacks and
their daughter’s schizophrenia. Therapy comes in the form of
Kurt Vonnegut giving advice from the grave. $15-$34 |
darkstormy.org | 612.401.4506
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
THE CHILDREN | Sept. 16–Oct. 16, 2016
By Michael Elyanow. Directed by Noël Raymond. Is it possible to
survive a difficult childhood and go on to have a good life?
Based on Euripides’ Greek tragedy , as well as recent events,
this play combines live action and puppetry in this story of an
extraordinary journey of survival, hope and growth through the
healing power of love. Tickets TBA | pillsburyhouseandtheatre.
org | 612.825.0459
Dance
Sept. 16 & 17, 2016, 7:30PM
$19-$29 | oshag.stkate.edu | 651.690.6700
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Healing Arts
Stretching Ourselves For
A More Inclusive Perspective
by Guy Odishaw
One of my favorite quotes from a beloved teacher is, “...the
solution to every problem is more love...”
For me this has come to mean that growth in consciousness is
the fundamental solution to every problem. Often our reflex to
close, harden and polarize into an ‘us vs. them’ mindset in the
face of a ‘problem’ could be replaced with a reflex to open and
soften into a ‘we’ mindset. To expand our embrace, stretching
our self for the more inclusive perspective.
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This is not to say there will be no us vs. them situation needing
our attention and direct action. But there is no doubt the action
taken after the ‘we’ has been located and entered
into will be very different than the action taken
from the closed, polarized perspective. I’m inspired
in this way by Einstein, “…the problem of one level
can only be solved by a solution from the next level.”
He too challenges us to reach beyond our present
understanding for a larger embrace.
Sample practice:
When a ‘problem’ arises notice your tendency to
solidify into the separate one. To ever so slightly
physically and psychologically contract–perhaps you feel
more defined. This can feel good, powerful, strong–we
tend to like it. Notice this. Then try to orient toward
what is outside this boundary of self, this contraction.
Can you expand to include more of it, all of it? If not,
why not? What are the barriers, the resistance? If so,
how does it feel, what is the effect on the separate and
separating one?
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 nature of the arts, with its
focus on personal choice and selfexpression, renders it a perfect tool
for assuring person-centered care and
care for the whole person.”
~ Judy Rollins
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Free and Almost Free
theatre
BALLAD OF THE PALE FISHERMAN | Tues. Jun. 14, 2016
Southern Theater, Minneapolis
Pay What You Can. See Love & Romance section.
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING | Jun. 2–26, 2016
Cromulent Shakespeare Co., Various Twin Cities parks
Free. See Shakespeare section.
TALLEY’S FOLLY | Mon. Jul 18, 2016
Artistry, Bloomington
THE DROWSY CHAPERONE | Mon., Aug. 22, 2016
Artistry, Bloomington
THE VENETIAN TWINS | Tues., Oct. 4, 2016
Southern Theater, Minneapolis
Pay What You Can. See Comedies & Farces section.
Staged Readings
Playwrights’ Center
(2301 E. Franklin Ave., Minneapolis, MN)
Free | pwcenter.org | 612.332.7481
HEAVEN’ S SOLDIERS: A MUSICAL IN TWO ACTS
MIKADO | Jul. 16 & 17, 2016
Lake Harriet Bandshell, Minneapolis
Free. See Opera section.
Mon., Jul. 25, 2016, 6:30PM
YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN
Jul. 21-Aug. 6, 2016
Off-Broadway Musical Theatre, New Hope
Free. See Children & Families section.
DONALD GIOVANNI IN CORNLANDIA: A PICNIC
OPERETTA | Aug. 14–Sept. 4, 2016
Minnesota Parks and Gardens
Free. See Musical Theatre section.
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TWO ACTS | Mon., Jul. 25, 2016, 6:30PM
TRAIN | Wed., Sept. 14, 2016, 10:30AM
By Marshaline Letcher. No description available.
PUBLIC READING SERIES
2nd Mondays
Workhouse Theatre Co., Minneapolis
Readings of new plays in development by established, locallyproduced playwrights take place on the second Monday of every
month. Free | workhousetheatre.org | 612.216.1583
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NINE NIGHTS OF MUSIC
Tuesdays, 6:30PM,
July and August, 2016
(345 West Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul, MN)
The History Center’s popular outdoor music
series is offered every Tuesday in July and
August with different music featured each
week, such as disco, country, mariachi,
Asian rock, and even Scandinavian music.
Tapestry Folkdance Center provides dance
instruction starting at 6:30PM. Live music
starts at 7PM. Bring a lawn chair and pack
a picnic or purchase food from the Café
Minnesota terrace grill. Arrive early and
take advantage of free admission to the
museum galleries from 5-8PM. Free |
JAZZ ON THE BIG PRAIRIE BAND | Jun. 12–27, 2016
Twin Cities Parks
Free. See Jazz & Blues section.
TWIN CITIES JAZZ FESTIVAL | Jun. 23–25, 2016
Lowertown, Saint Paul
TIM PATRICK AND HIS BLUE EYES BAND
Shoreview Community Center
Wed. Jun. 29, 2016, 7PM
Minnesota Historical Society
Tues. Aug. 09, 2016, 6:30PM
Lake Harriet Bandshell | Mon. Aug. 16, 2016, 7:30PM
Fri., Jun. 24, 2016, 5PM
Mears Park Sixth Street Stage, St. Paul
THE MIKADO | Jul. 16 & 17, 2016
Lake Harriet Bandshell, Minneapolis
Free. See Opera section.
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NINE NIGHTS OF MUSIC
Photo: Bill Jolitz, courtesy of the Minnesota Historical Society
music
events
WAYZATA ART EXPERIENCE | Jun. 25 & 26, 2016
Lake Street, Downtown Wayzata
Enjoy two days of creativity, live music, art demonstrations,
family activities and delicious food, plus incredible artwork,
on the shores of Lake Minnetonka. Free |
wayzataartexperience.com | 952.473.9595
DEBBIE FRIEDMAN AND THE CRUCIAL ERA IN
AMERICAN JEWISH LITURGICAL CHANGE
Mon. Jun. 27, 2016, 7:30PM
Center for Jewish Studies, Saint Paul
Free. See Religion & Spirituality section.
UPPER POST MURDER MYSTERY WALKING TOUR
Sun. Jul. 3, 2016, 9AM-11AM
Sponsored by the Friends of Fort Snelling. Enjoy a guided tour
with a costumed interpreter who will explain the history behind
the old brick buildings of the Upper Post, discuss army life
100 years ago, and describe a true 1940 murder mystery. The
tour will include the officers’ row, the barracks, administrative
buildings, and drill fields along Taylor Avenue. This tour will last
two hours and will cover rough terrain. Meet at the Headquarters
building (clock tower) across from the ball fields on the corner of
Taylor Avenue and Colville Avenue. The headquarters building
is a quarter mile from the Fort Snelling light rail station. Free |
historicfortsnelling.org | 612.726.1171
POWDERHORN ART FAIR | Aug. 6 & 7, 2016
Powderhorn Park (3400 15th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN)
This juried regional art fair, set in a pastoral, 66-acre city park,
features 184 regional and national artists of varied disciplines, as
well as a Community Showcase and Group Exhibitors from the
Powderhorn area. Free | powderhornartfair.com | 612.767.3515
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CHRONICLES OF NATIVE LIFE–
THE MACMILLAN GIFT OF SETH EASTMAN WATERCOLORS:
Minnesota History Center, St. Paul
Free Tuesday evenings.
MINNESOTA’S GREATEST GENERATION
Ongoing
See History, Law & Politics section.
SUBURBIA | Ongoing
See History, Law & Politics section.
BEYOND BOLLYWOOD: INDIAN
AMERICANS SHAPE THE NATION
Through Jul. 10, 2016
See Asian Culture section.
See Nostalgia section.
BASTILLE DAY BLOCK PARTY | Sun. Jul. 17, 2016, 3-10PM
Barbette Restaurant, Minneapolis
Free. See French Culture section.
LOWERTOWN FIRST FRIDAYS
Lowertown, St. Paul
Free. See Art section.
FAMILY DAY
TARGET FREE 3RD SUNDAYS
Minnesota Children’s Museum, Minneapolis
exhibits and art
COLOR OF LAND
Robbin Gallery, Robbinsdale
Circa Gallery, Minneapolis
COLOR FIELD | Through Jun. 25, 2015
SUMMER SALON | Jul. 2–Aug. 13, 2016
ON BORROWED TIME: POSTPONING
THE INEVITABLE | Through Jun. 26, 2016
Textile Center, Minneapolis
Free. See Native American Culture section.
RESURRECTION ART EXHIBIT | Jul. 5–Sept. 22, 2016
Wisdom Ways Center for Spirituality, St. Paul
See Religion & Spirituality section.
NORTHROP DANCE: A LEGACY OF
LEGENDARY ARTISTS | Through Aug. 2016
Northrop Gallery, Minneapolis
Free. See Dance & Movement section.
Free | new.artsmia.org | 612.870.0723
LIVING ROOMS: THE JANE AUSTEN READING ROOM
STILLNESS IN LIFE–FINDING PEACE IN A WORLD
OF CHAOS | Jun. 2–26, 2016
AZ Gallery, St. Paul
See English Culture section.
Minneapolis
Free on Sundays. See Art of Animals section.
AMERICA’S RIVER: PAINTINGS OF THE MISSISSIPPI
NATIONAL RIVER AND RECREATION AREA
Jun. 11–Aug. 13, 2016
Groveland Gallery, Minneapolis
TRANSCENDENT MOUNTAINS: CHINESE LANDSCAPE
PAINTING | Through Aug. 21, 2016
THE FIERCE AND THE FANCY: URBAN MASKS FROM
SIERRA LEONE | Through Nov. 20, 2016
See Black/African Culture section.
THE CHRONICLES OF NATIVE LIFE: THE MACMILLAN
GIFT OF SETH EASTMAN WATERCOLORS
Through Jan. 8, 2017
See Native American Culture section.
www.tctosca.com
Religion & Spirituality
RESURRECTION ART EXHIBIT: Wisdom Ways Center for Spirituality
Theatre
Plymouth Playhouse
Best Western Kelly Inn (2705 Annapolis Ln. N, Minneapolis, MN)
favorite church basement ladies who serve them. As these hardworking farmers discuss their scrap lumber piles and the benefits
of solder vs. weld, they unintentionally disrupt the order of the
Dance
Katha Dance Theatre (528 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, MN)
Live music composed by Dr. Pooja Goswami. Choreography by KDT’s
Founder/Artistic Director Rita Mustaphi. Minnesota’s first Indian
dance company presents “an experience in divine ecstasy.” Sufi
music, movement and dance are all integral parts of Sufism which
believes in complete devotion to the Divine and an absolute love
for mankind. $21-$26 (fees not included) | thecowlescenter.org |
612.206.3600
Art
RESURRECTION ART EXHIBIT | Jul. 5–Sept. 22, 2016
Wisdom Ways Center for Spirituality
Carondelet Center (1890 Randolph Ave., St. Paul, MN)
Free |wisdomwayscenter.org | 651.696.2788
Lectures/Presentations
SING UNTO GOD: DEBBIE FRIEDMAN AND
THE CRUCIAL ERA IN AMERICAN JEWISH
LITURGICAL CHANGE | Mon, Jun. 27, 2016, 7:30PM
Center for Jewish Studies
Mount Zion Temple (1300 Summit Ave., Saint Paul, MN)
With Judah M. Cohen, Lou & Sybil Mervis Professor of Jewish Culture and
Associate Professor of Musicology at Indiana University. Professor Cohen
discusses the early career and music of composer/song leader
Debbie Friedman who is known her for her popular settings of the
Havdalah Prayers, Mi Shebeirach, and many others. By reviewing
her early work at synagogues in St. Paul, Chicago, and Houston,
this presentation will explore Friedman as an artist and liturgist
deeply engaged in the major shifts taking place in American
Jewish life. Free | jwst.umn.edu
See Also:
SUFIANA—THE SUFI ECSTASY: Katha Dance Theatre
www.tctosca.com
BARS AND MEASURES –See History, Law & Politics section.
New, Unique & (Sometimes) Challenging
See article about this performance on page 49
Southern Theater
TOT: THE UNTOLD, YET SPECTACULAR STORY
OF A (FILIPINO) HULK HOGAN–Mu Performing Arts
A HILL IN NATCHEZ | Jul. 14–17, 2016
Joseph Horton
This is a meditation, on the strange gravity of power
that transforms a scenic hill into a bazaar where
people stroll idly past humans for sale, is told with a
hallucinatory mix of music, visuals, and dance.
600 YEARS | Aug. 26–Sept. 18, 2016
Sandbox Theatre
This story takes place in the reclaimed wilderness
600 years into the future where murder and
deceit do not exist. In this world, extraordinary
women journey across flooded landscapes and
dangerous jungles to save humanity from extinction.
sandboxtheatreonline.com
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY | Jun. 10 & Jul. 1, 2016
Savage Umbrella (550 Vandalia Street #306, Saint Paul)
Conceived by Mason Mahoney and Lisa Brimmer. Written by Lisa Brimmer.
Through the lens of science, science-fiction, and medical research
explore the differences between us and our bodies; between selfpreservation and the loss of self, in this “work-in-progress” showing
of Savage Umbrella’s newest creation. $5-$25 | savageumbrella.org
TOT: THE UNTOLD, YET SPECTACULAR STORY OF
A (FILIPINO) HULK HOGAN | Jun. 16–26, 2016
Mu Performing Arts
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
LE SWITCH | Jun. 17–Jul. 31, 2016
By Philip Dawkins. Directed by Jeremy Cohen. Marriage equality has
finally reached the U.S. and commitment-shy David finds himself
in Montreal and unexpectedly swept off his feet by a beautiful
young florist. David and his non-traditional family must decide
for themselves what it really means to be committed, what it
means to be married and what it means to be queer. $30-$48 |
HEAVEN’S SOLDIERS: A MUSICAL IN TWO ACTS
Mon. Jul. 25, 2016, 6:30PM
By Dean Oliver. This is a member stage-reading set in the wartorn future. When a pregnant soldier discovers a book from our
THE REALISTIC JONESES | Sept. 23–Oct.16, 2016
Park Square Theatre (20 West 7th St., Saint Paul, MN)
By William Eno. Two suburban couples who have even more in
common than their identical homes and their shared last names
must decide between their idyllic fantasies and their imperfect
realities. Tickets TBA | parksquaretheatre.org | 651.291.7005
COLLECTION OF ONE ACTS | Sept. 16–25, 2016
Eden Prairie Players
Riley-Jacques Barn (9100 Riley Lake Rd., Eden Prairie, MN)
Tickets TBA | edenprairieplayers.com | 952.470.6300
Open Window Theatre, Metropolis Minneapolis Bldg.
See Also:
BARS AND MEASURES –See Drama & Classics section.
ORLANDO –See Musical Theatre section.
“A play should give you something to think
about.When I see a play and understand it the
first time, then I know it can’t be much good.”
~ T. S. Eliot, New York Post, September 23, 1963
www.tctosca.com
Nostalgia
Theatre
Dance
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET
Jun. 10, 2016–Jan. 21, 2017
This is the telling of what happened on December 4, 1956 when
an auspicious twist of fate brought together Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee
Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley at Sun Records’ storefront
studio in Memphis, TN–the only occasion the four legends-to-be
played together, and it has come to be known as one of the greatest
rock jam sessions of all time. $25-$40 | oldlog.com | 952.474.5951
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, 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
Chanhassen Dinner Theatre
THE DIVAS OF DISCO | Jul. 22 & 23, 2016
Presented by Lori Dokken. Some of the Twin Cities’ finest female
vocalists, including Patty Peterson, Debbie Duncan, Judi Vinar,
and Rachel Holder Hennig, recreate those “disco nights” of
the 70s and 80s–with Cory Wong on guitar, Jay Young on bass,
Jimmy Steffen on keyboards, and Peter Hennig on drums.
This all-star lineup will be performing hits from Donna
Summers, The Pointer Sisters, Gloria Gaynor, Natalie Cole
and more. $40-$55
THE ANDREWS SISTERS: MUSIC AND MEMORIES
Sat., Aug. 27, 2016, 1PM
Hosted by Bill Arnold. The signature vocal sound of Minnesota’s
own Andrews Sisters, with performers Lisa Pallen,
Kathy Mueller and Aimee Lee, beautifully recreates the vocal
stylings of the first million-selling “girl group,” backed by a
6-piece band led by arranger and musical director
Raymond Berg. Songs include Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, Rum and
Coca Cola and Apple Blossom Time. $40-$55
Exhibits
$6-$12. | 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.
Explore Minnesota’s history in the prairies, forests and
cities, interacting with the people and animals who have
made their homes here. Ride a Twin Cities streetcar;
descend underground into an Iron Range mine and drill
the ore; learn about the story of Rondo, a thriving St. Paul
African American community torn apart by I-94; sit in a
modern tipi, and learn about Dakota history and culture
through Bobby Wilson’s poetry and visual art; learn about
the fur trade; and much more.
THEN NOW WOW: Minnesota History Center
715.386.2394 ext. 333
Bill Rasmussen:
SINATRA GOES TO HAWAII ON THE LOVE BOAT
Tues., Aug. 16, 2016,11:30AM
Ideal Presence Dinner Shows
Ideal Hall (1494 Dale St., St. Paul, MN)
Hosted by Jeanne Rogers of Presence Promotions. Catering by TST Creative
Catering. Singer Bill Rasmussen channels Frank Sinatra with
favorites such as New York, New York, Sweet Leilani and Blue Hawaii.
Dinner (included in price) will be served at noon and includes a
salad buffet, vegetables and dip, assorted rolls and breadsticks and
a light dessert. Reservations required. $20 |
tstcreativecatering.com/idealpresence | 651.489.9617
www.tctosca.com
Opera
Judy Cooper Lyle in front of the Melbourne Opera
THE MIKADO | Jul. 16 & 17, 2016
Gilbert and Sullivan Very Light Opera Company
Summer Concert, Lake Harriet Bandshell
(4135 West Lake Harriet Parkway, Minneapolis, MN)
Music by Arthur Sullivan and libretto by W. S. Gilbert. With Jere Lanz
and the Minneapolis Pops Orchestra. This comic opera lampoons
British society, although it is set in the town of Titipu. The
Mikado has declared flirting an offense punishable by death and
the local tailor, Ko-Ko, is in line for the next decapitation. The
Mikado’s son Nanki-Poo (who is expected to marry an elderly
woman) is in love with the lovely Yum-Yum who is betrothed to
Ko-Ko. Free | gsvloc.org| 651.255.6947
Mill City Summer Opera
Mill City Museum, Ruin Courtyard
Based on a drama by George Dibdin Pitt. Play by C.G. Bond. Music
and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Libretto by Hugh Wheeler. Set in
1846 London, this is a musical thriller about a barber who was
wrongfully imprisoned by a corrupt judge. He conspires with Mrs.
Lovett to enhance her meat pies in order to exact his revenge.
Songs include The Ballad of Sweeney Todd, The Worst Pies in London
and Beggar Woman’s Lullaby. $35-$200 | millcitymuseum.org |
612.341.7582
STEVEN MACKEY: ORPHEUS UNSUNG | Jun. 16–18, 2016
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
OPERA NIGHT | Jun. 30, 2016, 5:30 & 8:30PM
Alexander Ramsey House (265 S. Exchange St., Saint Paul, MN)
Enjoy drinks and appetizers while artists from the Minnesota
Opera perform musical selections from operas from the
Neapolitan and Italian traditions composed between 1880 and
1920. $20-$25 | mnhs.org/events | 651.259.3015 | Admission
includes two drinks, snacks, presentation, and time to mingle in
the mansion. | Ages 21 +
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OTELLO | Sat., Jul. 23, 2016, 7:30PM
Minnesota Orchestra
By Giuseppe Verdi. Conducted by Andrew Litton. Based on William
Shakespeare’s tragedy “Othello.” With the Minnesota Boychoir and the
Minnesota Chorale. Verdi came out of retirement to compose
this much-loved opera about a North African Muslim (Moor)
commander who is misled to believe that his wife has been
unfaithful. This season finale presents the complete opera–two
hours and 30 minutes with one 20-minute intermission. $30-$80 |
minnesotaorchestra.org | 612.371.5600
DONALD GIOVANNI IN CORNLANDIA:
A PICNIC OPERETTA | Aug. 14–Sept. 4, 2016
Mixed Precipitation Theater, Minnesota Parks & Gardens
Based on “Don Giovanni” opera by Wolfgang Mozart. Directed by
Kym Longhi. Music direction and script by Jerrod Wendland. The
classic Italian comedic opera meets ’80s hair bands in this farce
about Republican candidates who converge on a small agrarian
town in Middle America. Tasty, garden-fresh bites will be
served throughout the show to celebrate harvest and campaign
fever. $10-$20 suggested donation | mixedprecipitation.org |
1.800.838.3006 | Reservations recommended | All Ages
See more opera performances on page 40
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Opera
Twin City Opera Guild
PICNIC CABARET | Thurs. Aug. 11, 2016, 5:30-8:30PM
Saint Paul College Club (990 Summit Ave., Saint Paul)
Enjoy a casual summer gathering on the Club’s outdoor patio,
with delicious picnic fare and cabaret-style music. The Twin
Cities Opera Guild, Inc. is an independent non-profit organization
dedicated to opera education and outreach, both in the schools
and for the general public throughout the State of Minnesota.
Twincitiesoperaguild.com | 651.227.2409 |
See information about The Marriage of Figaro below, also sponsored
by Twin Cities Opera Guild.
Opera on the Road
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. $30-$50 | loonopera.org |
218.464.0922
2016
2017
mnopera.org
SEASON
612-333-6669
See 3 or more operas
and save up to 25%
Romeo & Juliet
Sept. 24–Oct. 2, 2016
Diana‘s Garden
Jan. 21–29, 2017
WORLD PREMIERE
FIRST TIME AT
MINNESOTA OPERA
Mar. 11–19, 2017
Nov. 12–20, 2016
Das Rheingold
Dinner at Eight
La Bohème
May 6–21, 2017
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July 9th is
S
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This July, patrons arriving to see Angels & Demons Entertainment’s interactive
staging of The Marriage of Figaro will step into a living stage as they cross the
threshold of Summit Avenue’s most famous mansion. Guests of the Count and
Countess are encouraged to arrive at 7 p.m. for hospitality time in the Drawing
Room. At 7:30 p.m. Mozart’s famous overture carries the guests away with this
renowned cast for an evening of upstairs-downstairs intrigue, manipulation,
conspiracy, deception, and – ultimately – celebration. The evening ends with
dessert and champagne, as all good wedding receptions do!
July 9, 10, 14 & 15
Price per ticket: Only 35 tickets
$
00 available per show
To purchase go to www.eventbrite.com
and search for “Marriage of Figaro”.
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Cities
Opera Guild
Opera Education for Children since 1952
A national pioneer in the funding
of opera education
Gabriel Pressier
Figaro
Tess Altiveros Andrew Wilkowske Karin Wolverton Adriana Zabala
Susanna
Countess
Cherubino
Count
Questions: call Margaret Hottinger at 651-492-8009
1043 Grand Avenue, #189 • Saint Paul, Minnesota 55105 • www.twincitiesoperaguild.org
www.tctosca.com
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Opera & Shakespeare
Operas Based on
Shakespeare’s Works
More than 200 operas have been created from Shakespeare’s
plays. “Shakespeare lovers don’t necessarily love what musicians
and librettists do to his plays, and composers struggle under the
weight of a full pentameter line, heavy with imagery and some of
the most world-famous sentences ever written. And yet, there are
by now well over 200 operas based on the Bard of Avon because
the rich characters and wild stories are too great a temptation to
resist.” Michael Zwiebach, senior editor/ content manager for San
Francisco Classical Voice. sfcv.org
Giuseppe Verdi was a huge Shakespeare fan and had hoped to
compose an opera based upon King Lear. Unfortunately, that never
came to be. But Verdi did create Otello, Falstaff and Macbeth, all
based upon Shakespeare plays, and all considered to be some of his
greatest work.
Other, more contemporary musical works based on Shakespeare’s
plays include Kiss Me, Kate (1948, Cole Porter, based on The
Taming of the Shrew) and West Side Story (1957, Leonard Bernstein,
based on Romeo and Juliet).
Speaking of Romeo and Juliet, over 27 operas have been based on
this tragedy by William Shakespeare, including Bellini’s 1830
opera I Capuleti e i Montecchi, Berlioz’s 1838 dramatic symphony,
Romeo and Juliet, Tchaikovsky’s 1869 fantasy-overture for
orchestra, Romeo and Juliet and Gounod’s opera, Romeo et Juliette.
Gounod’s opera follows Shakespeare’s play more closely than
the others and is considered by Rupert Christiansen (The Faber
Pocket Guide to Opera) to be the most successful of all operatic
adaptations. Lucky for us, that is the one being presented by the
Minnesota Opera this September.
SOMMERFEST
VERDI’S OTELLO
Complete Opera in Concert
Sat Jul 23 7:30pm
Andrew Litton, conductor
Carl Tanner, Otello / Barbara Shirvis, Desdemona
Stephen Powell, Iago / Minnesota Chorale
Complete cast list online
Shakespeare’s powerful tragedy inspired Verdi’s
most glorious music. Otello, Desdemona and Iago
become tangled in passion, jealousy, betrayal and
revenge—the juiciest elements of grand opera.
ROMEO AND JULIET | Sept. 24–Oct. 2, 2016
Minnesota Opera
Ordway Center for Performing Arts
By Charles Gounod. Libretto by Jules Barbier and Michel Carre. Based
on play by William Shakespeare. This is the classic tragedy about
two young star-crossed lovers in Verona. Their decision to defy
the wishes of their feuding families in order to be together ends
in needless tragedy. “This exquisite opera boasts arias, duets,
choruses, dances and swashbuckling sword fights, making it the
perfect outing for the whole family.” (from the website.)
Tickets TBA | mnopera.org | 612.333.6669
minnesotaorchestra.org
612.371.5656 / Orchestra Hall
Presented by:
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Shakespeare
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
Shakespeare in the Park
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING | Jun. 2–26, 2016
Cromulent Shakespeare Company
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
Thurs., Jun. 9, Newell Park, St. Paul, 7PM
Fri., Jun. 10, Lyndale Park Rose Gardens, Mpls., 7PM
Sat., Jun. 11, Town & Country Club, St. Paul, 7PM
Sun., Jun. 12, Nokomis Park, Mpls., 2PM
Thurs., Jun. 16, Kellogg Mall Park, St. Paul, 7PM
Fri., Jun. 17, The Overlook, St. Croix Falls, WI, 7:30PM
Sat., Jun. 18, Merriam Park, St. Paul, 7PM
Sun., Jun. 19, Augsburg Park, Richfield, 2PM
Mon., Jun. 20, Town Green, Maple Grove, 7PM
Tues., Jun. 21, Forest Lake, 7:30PM
Thurs., Jun. 23, Como Park, St. Paul, 7PM
Fri., Jun. 24, Wood Lake Nature Center, Richfield, 7PM
Sat., Jun. 25, Indian Mounds Park, St. Paul, 2PM
Sun., Jun. 26, Minnehaha Falls, Mpls., 2PM
Always Classic
612.481.3206
www.tctosca.com
See page 78
for details
Shakespeare & Company, Outdoor Theatre Complex
Century College, West Campus
(3300 Century Ave. N, White Bear Lake, MN)
$13-$15, under 12 free | shakespeareandcompany.org |
651.779.5818
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
Jun. 25, 26; Jul. 2, 15, 23, 31
This beloved comedy is set in the forest of Athens where
humans and fairies fall in love, with magic spells and a playwithin-a-play adding to the fun. Famous quote: “Lord, what
fools these mortals be!”
THE TEMPEST | Jul. 1, 3, 9, 17, 22, 30
Steeped in magic and illusion, this is the story of the
sorcerer, Prospero, AKA the Duke of Milan, and his
daughter Miranda, who were cast adrift by his jealous
brother Antonio and stranded on an island for 12 years. The
play opens as Prospero and Miranda become involved with
the survivors of a shipwreck near the island. Famous quote
“Politics make strange bedfellows.”
See Also:
A NIGHT OF ROMANTIC COMEDY–See Comedies &
Farces section.
www.tctosca.com
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Culture
HISPANIC/LATINO
Dance
Music
DON QUIXOTE | Aug. 20–21, 2016
Metropolitan Ballet
Auditorium at Hopkins High
(2400 Lindbergh Dr., Minnetonka, MN)
Music by Ludwig Minkus. Based on an episode from “Don Quixote de la
Mancha” by Miguel de Cervantes. Choreography by Erik. J. Sanborn after
Petipa. This romantic comedy tells the story of the Spanish knighterrant, Don Quixote, who, with his servant Sancho Panza, tilts at
windmills and searches for his beloved Dulcinea. Tickets TBA |
metroballet.org | 952.937.1387
Jun. 22–28, 2016
Hailing from San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, this hot new
band plays Latin Jazz, son cubano, salsa, guajira and more.
JAZZONEANDO’s soul-inspiring sound is delivered with
virtuosity and versatility, its energetic “street” feel drawing
listeners into the joyful, colorful MexiCuban experience. The
ensemble produces the rhythmic intensity and complex harmonies
of a full orchestra with only three players on the stage. See Jazz &
Blues section for dates and locations of their performances in the
Twin Cities this summer. jazzoneando@wordpress.com
SALSABROSA | Sat. Jul. 23 & Aug. 20, 2016 10PM
Every Saturday in Sept. 2016, 10PM
Mediterranean Cruise Cafe
(12500 Nicollet Ave., Burnsville, MN)
Salsabrosa’s 10-piece orchestra performs the salsa timba,
merengue, bachata, and cha cha. Enjoy free lessons from 10:0010:30PM followed by dancing from 10:30PM-1:30AM. $5 cover
with dinner; $10 cover without dinner | medcruisecafe.com |
952.641.6222
Did You Know...
Salsabrosa is an Afro-Cuban Orchestra that travels all over
teaching and performing salsa dance. With a repertoire that
includes many Latin styles (salsa, bachata, cumbia, merengue,
cha cha cha, and bolero), this band is led by Cuban vocal
powerhouse Zusel Balbin and pianist Yazmin Bowers. Salsabrosa
is known for its Afro-Cuban rhythms and horn power.
Salsabrosa.com
MARIACHI MI TIERRA | Tues. Aug. 16, 2016, 6:30-8:30PM
Rosalio Castro, vocalist Sylvia Rendon, and a powerhouse
ensemble of musicians will present authentic mariachi music.
This event is part of the “9 Nights of Music” series every Tuesday
in July and August. Tapestry Folkdance Center provides dance
instruction starting at 6:30PM with live music starting at 7PM.
Bring a lawn chair and pack a picnic or purchase food from the
Café Minnesota terrace grill. Come early and take advantage
of free admission to the museum galleries from 5-8PM. Free |
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Food
Cooking Classes
MEXICAN SUMMER | Tues. Jun. 21, 2016, 6-8PM
Roth Living (11300 47th St., Minnetonka, MN)
By Roth Living and Cooks of Crocus Hill. Chef Mike Shannon shares
his favorite flavors from our southern neighbor with the following
menu: Scallop Seviche Salad; Mayan Pork Sliders with Green
Chiles; Blackened Mahi-Mahi Tacos with Zesty Slaw; Chocolate Pot
de Crème with Kahlua Ganache. $55 | cooksofcrocushill.com |
651.228.1333 Pre-registration required.
Whole Foods Market
(3060 Excelsior Blvd., Minneapolis, MN)
$30 | wholefoodmarkets.com | 612.927.8141
Pre-registration required.
ARTISAN TACOS AND SALSAS
Tues., Jul. 12, 2016, 6-9PM
Chef Jeremy will start by making and canning some fresh
salsa (and you’ll be taking a jar home!) and then preparing
three different delicious types of tacos. The menu includes
Mixed Seafood Tacos with Herb Salad, Avocado and Sour
Cream Cuban-Style Carnitas Cooked in Lime Mojo, Spicy
Pork Al Pastor with Pineapple Salsa and Lime, Homemade
Salsa Verde.
DATE NIGHT: CUBA | Sat., Aug. 20, 2016, 6-9PM
Chef Jeremy will turn the routine of dinner into a fun
and meaningful evening during which you can enjoy your
company as well as a fantastic four-course meal without
having to stress about the cooking. This class is glutenfree, with pescatarian options available upon request, and
has hands on opportunities as desired. The menu includes:
Sparkling Mango Bellini, Camarones (Shrimp) Al Ajillo (With
Garlicky Cuban Mojo) and Avocado, Ropa Vieja, Shredded
Steak in Creole Sauce, Morros E Christianos (Beans and Rice),
Braised Greens with Ham Hock and Caramelized Onions,
Rum and Macadamia Yellow Cake with Buttered Rum Glaze.
www.tctosca.com
Culture
THE CHRONICLES OF NATIVE LIFE: THE MACMILLAN
GIFT OF SETH EASTMAN WATERCOLORS
Through Jan. 8, 2017
Artist-soldier Seth Eastman’s assignment to record Native life
in the Upper Mississippi area in the 1830s and 1840s produced a
frank and intimate–if slightly romantic–record of Native people
in pre-territorial Minnesota. This exhibit of 35 of Eastman’s
historic watercolors and drawings, includes Indian Sugar Camp
and Gathering Wild Rice, believed to be the first-ever images
of harvesting maple syrup and wild rice. Eastman’s Dakotah
Encampment, which reveals details of tipi construction and many
other gems depicting Native life, are on display. Free |
new.artsmia.org | 612.870.0723
Literature
NATIVE AMERICAN
Theater
Staged Reading
WHAT WOULD CRAZY HORSE DO?
Jun. 22, 2016, 7:30PM
Mixed Blood Theatre (1501–4th St. S, Minneapolis, MN)
By Larissa FastHorse. Directed by Addie Gorlin. Two present-day
Native Americans face the extinction of their tribe, while
the first female leader of the KKK is poised to bring a gentler
version of the Klan into the limelight. $5 | mixedblood.com |
612.338.6131
Art
ON BORROWED TIME: POSTPONING
THE INEVITABLE | Through Jun. 26, 2016
Textile Center, Joan Mondale Gallery
(3000 University Ave. SE, Minneapolis, MN)
As an Ojibwe woman of mixed heritage, artist Maggie Thompson
works with an intuitive hand to bridge cultures and traditions
gathered from firsthand experiences. On Borrowed Time is about
her experience of losing her father in 2014. Thompson explores
how grief is a highly personal experience; every individual’s
process is unique and perpetuates a person’s evolving identity.
Thompson utilizes the medium of fiber–beading, knitting,
sewing, and weaving–to help her to rebuild a textured past and
learn the history of her people. Free | textilecentermn.org |
612.436.0464
www.tctosca.com
EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT
INDIANS BUT WERE AFRAID TO ASK
By Anton Treuer. What have you always wanted to know about
Indians? Do you think you should already know the answers–or
suspect that your questions may be offensive? In matter-of-fact
responses to over 120 questions, both thoughtful and outrageous,
modern and historical, Ojibwe scholar and cultural preservationist
Anton Treuer gives a frank, funny, and sometimes personal tour
of what’s up with Indians, anyway. This books can be purchased
through the Minnesota History Center, Amazon.com or your
favorite E-Book vendor.
See Also:
EXPLORING DAKOTA IDENTITY–See History, Law &
Politics section.
“First Jingle Dress” 8 x 10 oil on linen
Carleton McCambridge Fine Art
ON BORROWED TIME: POSTPONING THE INEVITABLE: Textile Center
“Grieving” by Maggie Thompson
Exploring Culture | 43
Culture
FRENCH
Theater
THE LEARNED LADIES | Jul. 8, 10, 16, 24 & 29, 2016
Shakespeare & Company, Outdoor Theatre Complex
Century College, West Campus
(3300 Century Ave. N, White Bear Lake, MN)
By Moliere. In this satire of academic pretention, a middle-class
Frenchman is in conflict with his wife, his sister, and his older
daughter, who have fallen under the spell of a charlatan named
Trissotin who has designs on the family’s money and the youngest
daughter. $15-$13, under 12 free | shakespeareandcompany.org |
651.779.5818
The Fontaines de la Concorde, two fountains located in the Place de la Concorde in
Paris, were designed by Jacques Ignace Hittorf and completed in 1840 during the
reign of King Louis-Phillipe.
LES MISÉRABLES | Jul. 29–Aug. 14, 2016
Ashland Productions
(2100 White Bear Ave., Maplewood, MN)
By Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg. Based on the book by
Victor Hugo. Love, war, poverty, an orphan girl, and hookers are
all part of the life of a parolee turned businessman who is hounded
by Inspector Valjean in France in the early 1800s. Songs include
I Dreamed a Dream, Master of the House and Do You Hear the People
Sing. $10-$13 | kfai.org/bonjourminnesota | 651.274.8020
By David Ives. Adapted from “Le Menteur” by Pierre Corneille. Dorante,
a charming, incorrigible liar, falls in love with Clarice whom
he meets along with her friend Lucrece on a visit to Paris.
Unfortunately, he gets the two women mixed up and zany antics
ensue. Tickets TBA | parksquaretheatre.org | 651.291.7005
Events
BASTILLE DAY BLOCK PARTY
Sun. Jul. 17, 2016, 3-10PM
Barbette Restaurant
(Irving & Lagoon in Minneapolis)
July 14 is celebrated by the French to commemorate the
end of the French Monarchy as that was the day in 1789
when angry Parisians stormed the Bastille, outraged by
the corruption of their aristocratic government. This
annual block party will feature live music, local artists,
organic foods, cold beverages, and street entertainment.
Free | barbette.com | 612.827.5710
Did You Know…
Barbette’s was named “Best French Restaurant, populist
vote” by Mpls St. Paul Magazine? Barbette has also
received “best of’s” from local press for its late-night
dining, neighborhood night on Sundays, desserts, wine
list, date spot, music, and, of course, those French fries
that accompany the steak frites.
Radio
BONJOUR MINNESOTA
KFAI 90.3 and 106.7
Hosted by Caryl Minnetti, Dana Bogema & Olaf Pfannkuch.
Bonjour Minnesota features music and culture from
France and francophone countries.
http://kfai.org/bonjourminnesota
www.tctosca.com
Culture
BLACK/AFRICAN
Theatre
SCAPEGOAT | Through Jun. 26, 2016
By Christina M. Ham. Directed by Marion McClinton. In this new
drama, the effects of history in the “post-racial” world are
revealed when two interracial couples discover a small town in
Arkansas where Black sharecroppers had once attempted
to organize for better wages. $5-$50 |
pillsburyhouseandtheatre.org | 612.825.0459
Open Window Theatre
Metropolis Minneapolis Bldg.
Literature
THE GIVENS COLLECTION OF
AFRICAN AMERICAN LITERATURE
University of Minnesota Libraries
99 Wilson Library (309 19th Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN)
The Givens Collection consists of over 10,000 books, magazines,
and pamphlets by or about African Americans, including novels,
poetry, plays, short stories, essays, literary criticism, periodicals,
and biographies that span nearly 250 years of American culture,
with particular strength in the areas of the Harlem Renaissance
and the Black Arts Movement. Free | lib.umn.edu/givens |
612.624.3321
Tile designs that
fill your spirit
Art
THE FIERCE AND THE FANCY: URBAN MASKS
FROM SIERRA LEONE | Through Nov. 20, 2016
Borrowing from various masking traditions and exhibiting a
multitude of ethnic and religious influences, masks, both fierce
and fancy, “are like stylistic collages, celebrating the continuous
reinvention of traditional art.” (From website.) This exhibit
displays masks that evoke hunting rituals along with pleasing,
colorful masks of Sierra Leone belonging to the urban successors
to social groups that originated among freed and resettled African
captives in the 1800s. Free | new.artsmia.org | 888.642.2787
About the designs in the tile tray (at right):
Mudcloth starts as strips of hand-woven fabric sewn together.
Shown: metal tray with
hand-glazed tiles using mudcloth
patterns and Adinkra symbols.
Lea-Way Designs, LLC
Mud is then applied to the fabric as a resist and dried in the
sun before soaking the fabric in dye. The colors, with various
symbols and patterns, convey information about the person and
community wearing or using the cloth.
Leann E. Johnson
Adinkra symbols are found in West Africa and used in various
art forms, such as textiles (like mudcloth), sculpture and
pottery. The symbols have meanings that depend on color,
events (e.g. initiations or funerals), and on what they’re
placed. Adinkra symbols are used as metaphors for proverbs or
expressions about beliefs and concepts.
Colorful ceramic tiles & trays
for home decor and
tile jewelry for personal expression
www.tctosca.com
leann@lea-way.com
www.lea-way.com
Culture
Dance Workshop
MIDDLE EASTERN
Theater
DISGRACED | Sept. 10–Oct. 29, 2016
By Ayad Akhtar. Directed by Marcela Lorca. A successful PakistaniAmerican lawyer makes a costly decision at a dinner party when
the conversation becomes confrontational. This award-winning
one-act drama has been described as a “blistering social drama
about racial prejudices.” (Variety) $15-$64 | guthrietheater.org |
612.377.2224
Dance
Jawaahir Dance Company performs Middle Eastern dance as
a living art form at its highest artistic level. It is committed to
bringing the rich folkloric heritage of the Middle East to the
theater stage and to providing education about the dance in its
authentic form for dance students and the general public.
jawaahir.org | 612.872.6050
ENCHANTED EVENING | Fri., Jun. 17, 2016, 8PM
Patrick’s Cabaret (3010 Minnehaha Ave., Minneapolis, MN)
This is a special evening of performances by Cassandra and
the Jawaahir Dance Company. $20
CASSANDRA’S CABARET | Sat., Jun. 18, 2016, 8PM
Jawaahir Studio Theater
Join Cassandra as she transforms the Jawaahir Studio Theater
into a Cabaret with intimate tables, delicious hors d’oeuvres,
and an evening of fabulous dance and music. Seating starts at
7:45PM. $30
RAKKAS MINNEAPOLIS
Aug. 26–28, 2016
Dans Askına Turkish Dance Ensemble
Hopkins Center for the Arts
(1111 Main Street, Hopkins, MN)
Experience a weekend of Turkish and
Egyptian dance workshops taught by
internationally-known dancers and
instructors. Event includes a Friday evening
open house to meet guest artists, Saturday
and Sunday morning dance workshops, and
the Saturday evening Anatolian Origins
Gala Show which features local, national,
and international musicians and dancers.
Dance workshop prices begin at $40, and are available a la carte
or in combination packages. A limited number of scholarships are
available for qualifying participants.
Bellydanceamina.com/RakkasMinneapolis | 952.979.1100
Food
A Few of the Middle Eastern Dining Establishments in the
Twin Cities
Crescent Moon Bakery & Restaurant
(2339 Central Ave. NE, Minneapolis, MN)
crescentmoonfoods.net | 612.782.0169
Emily’s Lebanese Deli
(641 University Ave. NE, Minneapolis, MN)
emilyslebanesedeli.com | 612.379.4069
Ansari’s Mediterranean Grill & Lounge
(1950 Rahncliff Ct., Eagan, MN)
ansarisgrill.com | 651.452.0999
Jerusalem’s Restaurant
(1518 Nicollet Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN)
facebook.com/jerusalems | 612.871.8883
Khyber Pass Café
(1571 Grand Ave., Saint Paul, MN)
khyberpasscafe.com | 651.690.0505
Holy Land Grocery & Deli
(2513 Central Ave. NE, Minneapolis, MN)
holylandbread.com | 612.781.2627
SHOMA | Sept. 29 & 30, 2016
The Lab Theater (700 N 1st St., Minneapolis, MN)
For more information, see Dance section.
www.tctosca.com
Culture
ENGLISH
Theater
Jun 3–19, 2016
Theatre Pro Rata
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
JEEVES INTERVENES | Jul. 8–31, 2016
By Margaret Raether. From the stories of P.G. Wodehouse.
When a wealthy playboy faces an unwanted marriage
and an old school chum may be shipped off to India, they
hatch a plan to escape. Can their ever-faithful valet Jeeves
rescue these two bumblers from themselves? $22 |
theatreintheround.org | 612.333.3010
Mill City Summer Opera
Mill City Museum, Ruin Courtyard
Based on a drama by George Dibdin Pitt. Play by C.G. Bond. Music
and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Libretto by Hugh Wheeler. Set
in 1846 London, this is a musical thriller about a barber who
was wrongfully imprisoned by a corrupt judge. He conspires
with Mrs. Lovett to enhance her meat pies in order to exact his
revenge. Songs include The Ballad of Sweeney Todd, The Worst Pies
in London and Beggar Woman’s Lullaby. $35-$200 |
Marianne. Some believe that the two different temperaments of
the sisters reflect the historical and cultural changes taking place
during that time.
www.tctosca.com
Exhibit
LIVING ROOMS: THE JANE AUSTEN
READING ROOM | Through Jun. 26, 2016
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.
Exploring TOSCATM
612.481.3206 or see page 78
Limited time offer.
Culture
ASIAN
Theatre
TOT: THE UNTOLD, YET SPECTACULAR STORY OF
A (FILIPINO) HULK HOGAN | Jun. 16–26, 2016
Mu Performing Arts
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
(See article on next page)
Dance (continued)
Sept. 16 & 17, 2016, 7:30PM
$19-$29 | oshaug.stkate.edu | 651.690.6700
TRANSCENDENT MOUNTAINS: CHINESE LANDSCAPE PAINTING–
“Corridor Through the Pines”, ink and color on silk, unknown artist; Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Art
TRANSCENDENT MOUNTAINS:
CHINESE LANDSCAPE PAINTING
Through Aug. 21, 2016
Drawn from the MIA’s collection, the
works on display span 500 years of Chinese
history, from the late Southern Song to the
Qing dynasties (13th–early 20th centuries)
and are a reflection of the Chinese tradition
of looking to the mountains as a source of
inspiration, spiritual reflection and retreat
from society. Free | new.artsmia.org |
612.870.0723
Exhibits
Dance
Katha Dance Theatre
The Cowles Center (528 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, MN)
Live music composed by Dr. Pooja Goswami. Choreography by KDT’s
Founder/Artistic Director Rita Mustaphi. Minnesota’s first Indian
dance company presents “an experience in divine ecstasy.” Sufi
music, movement and dance are all integral parts of Sufism which
believes in complete devotion to the Divine and an absolute love
for mankind. $21-$26 | thecowlescenter.org | 612.206.3600
BEYOND BOLLYWOOD: INDIAN
AMERICANS SHAPE THE NATION
This exhibit explores the Indian American
experience and the community’s vital
political, professional, and cultural
contributions to American and Minnesotan
life and history. Don’t miss the INDIA TEXTILES POP-UP
EXHIBIT in the History Center Café. (See more details in the
Art of Fashion section.) $6-$12. Free for children under
6 and to all visitors on Tuesday evenings after 5PM |
Did You Know…
Today, one out of every 100 Americans traces his or her roots
to India? There are almost 40,000 Indian Americans living in
Minnesota, the second largest Asian population in this state.
Hmong-Americans make up the largest Asian population in
Minnesota.
www.tctosca.com
Culture
TOT: THE UNTOLD, YET SPECTACULAR STORY OF (A FILIPINO) HULK HOGAN–Mu Performing Arts
Actors (left to right): Randy Reyes, Eric “Pogi” Sumangil, Hope Nordquist and Mary Ann Prado. Photo by Rich Ryan
Spectacular! And Soon to Be Told
By Doris Rubenstein
If pedigrees are the kind of thing that make you open your eyes and pay attention to something
that might otherwise have passed you by, then take a gander at what and who is behind Mu
Performing Arts’ world-premiere production of “TOT: THE UNTOLD, YET SPECTACULAR STORY
OF (A FILIPINO) HULK HOGAN.” (See description on page 48.)
First of all, in 2015, playwright Victor Maog was named one of American Theatre Magazine’s
“20 Theatre Workers You Should Know.” Oskar Eustis, Artistic Director of the Public Theatre in
New York (we’re talking the “Joe Papp’s” Public Theater here!) called Maog “one of the leading
lights of his generation.”
And Randy Reyes, who plays the title character, is one of the most familiar younger talents on the
Twin Cities scene, participating in the important work of bringing diverse faces and voices to local
stages. Not only is he on the stage as Tot, but he directed the show and is Mu’s Artistic Director.
Not to mention that it’s playing at one of the oldest and most-respected venues in the Twin Cities:
Park Square Theatre. There’s a certain level of quality the community expects when they sit down
in that auditorium.
The icing on this theatrical cake is the fact that it owes its funding to one of the most prestigious
institutions in the world of art: the Jerome Foundation. If Jerome is putting its money on the line,
don’t you think you could dig into your entertainment budget to give this new work a try?
www.tctosca.com
The Art of Business
The World As a Work of Art
by Pete Machalek, partner of SagePresence
Our natural tendency is to divide the world up into things that we
think of as art and things that we think of as not art. We relate to
the former differently than we do to the latter.
The way that you relate to art might be the thing to look at
when you try to define what art is. Conventional wisdom has a
schizophrenic approach to the question: Many of us simply think
that whatever is inside a museum is art, while everything else
isn’t. At the same time, it’s common for people to say, “That’s not
art” about something just because they don’t like it.
Both of these approaches reduce the value that we get from the
world around us.
What if we related to everything like it was a work of art? We
would bring appreciation and curiosity and exploration to the
world around us. We would ask, “What does this say to me?
How do I feel about this?” Every work of humans would inspire
questions like, “What did they have in mind when they made this?”
The same would be true about all the people around us and
everything we perceive them doing. Our knee-jerk judgments
and reactions to things would all be buffered by a mindfulness,
a pursuit of value, a sense that these things have something that
could benefit us in some way.
This may be worth experimenting with. Like an artist.
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
info@sagepresence.com or call 612.84.0763.
www.tctosca.com
COOKING WITH BEER: SUMMER FAVORITES–Midtown Global Market
Art of Food
Cooking Classes
COOKING THE MARKET
Kitchen in the Market
Midtown Global Market (920 E Lake St., Minneapolis, MN)
Join our Executive Chef Molly Herrmann for a unique, high-energy
class, perfect for meeting new people, bringing together a group
of friends or celebrating special events. This hands-on class includes
a menu inspired by the season based on what’s fresh, new and
interesting at the Midtown Global Market. The class begins with
a pair of house-made appetizers, as well as a champagne cocktail
to welcome you! Then, after a tour of the Midtown Global
Market, the cooking begins, followed by–the eating! $75 |
kitcheninthemarket.com | 612.568.5486
Wed., Jun. 15, 2016 5:30-9:30PM
Sat., Jul. 16, 2016 5:30-9:30PM
Wed., Jul. 20, 2016 5:30-9:30PM
Wed., Aug. 10, 2016 5:30-9:30PM
Sat., Aug. 20, 2016 5:30-9:30PM
COOKING WITH BEER: SUMMER FAVORITES
Fri., Jul. 29, 2016, 6-8PM
WAY COOL Cooking School (16544 W 78th St., Eden Prairie, MN)
This class will focus on cooking and baking with beer. Menu:
Beer Glazed Shrimp Skewers, It’s “Ale” About the Potatoes Salad,
and Citrus Lager Cupcakes. $65 | waycoolcookingschool.com |
952.949.6799
www.tctosca.com
Cooking Classes (continued)
Whole Foods Market
(3060 Excelsior Blvd., Minneapolis, MN)
$30 | wholefoodmarkets.com | 612.927.8141
Pre-registration required.
ARTISAN TACOS AND SALSAS
Tues., Jul. 12, 2016, 6-9PM
DATE NIGHT: CUBA | Sat., Aug. 20, 2016, 6-9PM
For more information, see Hispanic/Latino Culture section.
Events
DONALD GIOVANNI IN CORNLANDIA:
A PICNIC OPERETTA | Aug. 14–Sept. 4, 2016
Mixed Precipitation Theater, Minnesota Parks & Gardens
Based on “Don Giovanni” opera by Wolfgang Mozart. Directed by
Kym Longhi. Music direction and script by Jerrod Wendland. The classic
Italian comedic opera meets ’80s hair bands in this farce about
Republican candidates who converge on a small agrarian town
in Middle America. Tasty, garden-fresh bites will be served
throughout the show to celebrate harvest and campaign fever.
$10-$20 suggested donation | mixedprecipitation.org |
1.800.838.3006 | Reservations recommended | All Ages
The Art of Delicious Dining
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Art
Left to right: Giotto Suite–Green, Purple and Blue by Gretel Stephens
Robbin Gallery
(4914 42nd Ave. N,
Robbinsdale, MN)
Free | robbingallery.org |
763.537.5906
RESONANCE
Jun. 2–Jul. 2, 2016
THE GREAT MINNESOTA
GET-TOG ETHER
Aug. 3–27, 2016
COLOR OF LAND
Aug. 31–Oct. 1, 2016
ON BORROWED TIME:
POSTPONING
THE INEVITABLE
Textile Center, Minneapolis
Free. See Native American
Culture section.
Exhibits
STILLNESS IN LIFE–FINDING PEACE IN A WORLD
OF CHAOS | June 2–26, 2016
AZ Gallery (308 Prince St., Saint Paul, MN)
This exhibit of new work by artist Amy Clark also includes a
members show. Free | theazgallery.org | 651.224.3757
Circa Gallery
(210 N First Street, Minneapolis, MN)
Free | circagallery.org | 612.332.2386
COLOR FIELD | Through Jun. 25, 2016
This exhibit features the art of Gretel Stephens who states:
“Colors and their infinite permutations are the primary
content of my paintings. I arrive at a final color by drybrushing multiple layers of oil paint (usually many different
colors) on linen.”
SUMMER SALON | Jul. 2–Aug. 13, 2016
This exhibit features artwork by a select group of talented
contemporary artists.
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AMERICA’S RIVER: PAINTINGS
OF THE MISSISSIPPI
NATIONAL RIVER AND
RECREATION AREA
Jun. 11–Aug. 13, 2016
Groveland Gallery
(25 Groveland Terrace,
Minneapolis, MN)
Artist Thomas Paquette–a longtime visitor and appreciator of
national parks throughout the United Sates–commemorates the
centennial of the National Park Service with a new series of oil
and gouache paintings that celebrates the Mississippi National
River and Recreation Area. Free | grovelandgallery.com |
612.377.7800
LIVING ROOMS: THE JANE AUSTEN READING ROOM
Through June 26, 2016
See English Culture section.
TRANSCENDENT MOUNTAINS: CHINESE
LANDSCAPE PAINTING | Through Aug. 21, 2016
THE FIERCE AND THE FANCY: URBAN MASKS
FROM SIERRA LEONE | Through Nov. 20, 2016
See Black/African Culture section.
www.tctosca.com
Art
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
Great Places to Shop for Art
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
Off the Gunflint
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
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
Events
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
www.tctosca.com
Lee Englund
218.355.1668
leeart@charter.net
www.leeenglundart.com
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Featured Artist
Artist Kellie Rae Theiss with “Mallard Nest” (in progress).
“Barn Owl”
Kellie Rae Theiss
It was 2:30 AM when Kellie’s dog was fiercely barking at the
door. Her heart quickened as she thought it might be another visit
from that bear. She muzzled the dog with her hand to look and
listen. What was outside?
window. This living bird was calling to the painted owl inside, on
the artist’s easel. This amorous flirtation went on for a while. “I
remember it as a thrill and a very high compliment from the owl
that night.”
A loud sound came,”WHO-Whoo, WHO-WHOO!” There
Kellie saw a fat shadow on the ground that belonged to a great
horned owl. It weighed down the branch near her studio
Last year brought an even higher honor to Kellie Rae Theiss. She
was invited by the University of Minnesota for a solo exhibition of
her work at the Bell Museum of Natural History.
“Evening Grosbeak–Female”
“Tanager Nest”
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Featured Artist
Kellie’s work strikes a chord with our state. Minnesotans value
nature and they value fine art. Her work takes viewers outside
of the city for an up-close encounter with these creatures. You
can clearly see that some of the detail is made with a single hair
of a paintbrush. She creates portraits of her subjects that are
undoubtedly unique and soulful.
If you are interested in more information on the artist or to
purchase a painting or print, you are invited to visit her website
at: www.theissgallery.com. The artist would also like for it to be
noted that she does restoration work on vintage paintings.
Her contact number is 612.718.1223.
“Yellow Lily”
“I was deeply moved to receive this invitation and
acknowledgment by the Bell Museum! It felt like a milestone
achievement for many reasons. The first, being 27 years of
dedication to nature of Minnesota.”
The birds, fish, plants or nests she paints are often isolated, with
featureless backgrounds, which is Kellie’s signature style. Her
subjects are fascinating and powerful in the most unexpected
way. To view one of her bird nests up close brings on a threedimensional experience, no special glasses needed.
Kellie Rae is a master painter whose finely-tuned technical skills
serve to amplify the beauty and strangeness of her subjects. She is
also a poet and a teacher.
Her observations and love of nature began on her 19th century
family farm in northeast Nebraska. Kellie considers what she
learned from her grandparents and parents to be the beginning
of her formal education. She has attended the University of
Nebraska, University of Minnesota, Accademia Riaci in Florence,
Italy and more.
“Piliated Woodpecker”
Kellie collects books and does extensive research before
beginning any portrait, as she is certain that the better she
understands her subject, the stronger the painting will be. She
also feels that spending time being an observer in the woods and
the lakes of Minnesota for the past 27 years has been her greatest
learning experience. Brava!
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Art of the Home
Above and left: Shoppers at
Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore
Exploring Art
Right: ReStore employee
Alicia Weagel busy at work
helping shoppers.
Minneapolis Habitat ReStore Opens in the Fall
Remodeling to have the kitchen of your dreams? Your old cabinets
could help low-income families buy their dreams too. You can do
it by donating your cabinets to Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity’s
ReStore. ReStore is a home improvement outlet where all sales
help Twin Cities Habitat build more homes for local families to
buy with affordable mortgages.
Business is booming at the original ReStore in New Brighton
at 510 County Road D, one block west of 35W. This fall, a
second location will be opening in South Minneapolis at
2700 Minnehaha Avenue.
Working families get more opportunities to buy homes they can
afford. ReStore is perfect for DIYers, property owners, theater set
designers, and bargain hunters. Top-selling items include lighting,
doors, appliances, tools, flooring, furniture, tile, and windows.
Small donations can be dropped off, and convenient home pickups
can be scheduled for large items. More information on shopping,
donating, or volunteering is at www.tchabitat.org/restore.
“We are excited to add to the growing hub of reuse and
repurpose-minded retailers that are transforming this area
into the Minnehaha Mile Shopping District,” says Pete O’Keefe,
ReStore Operations Senior Manager. “We wanted a location
that was easy to find and easy to get to. We need plenty of
parking and a building that’d make for a great shopping and
donating experience.”
ReStore is a win-win-win for the Twin Cities. People making
donations get tax deductions and an eco-friendly way to give
things new life. Shoppers get unique treasures at great prices.
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Artist’s rendering of the South Minneapolis storefront
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Art of the Home
At Home in the Office
By Julie Ann Segal
I was first contacted
by my client Marybeth
to help with her
living room. But that
changed at our first
appointment. While
she was showing me
around, we took a
look at her home
office, and started
Before
talking about how it
wasn’t working. When
I stepped in to take a look, I immediately noticed how heavy
and cramped it felt. Too many large pieces and clutter created a
feeling of overwhelm.
The office redesign took priority. I wanted to help her make this a
space where she could be productive, and feel good about being in.
The end result is an impressive transformation. “Prior to the
redesign, my office was a disorganized mess that really said nothing
about me. I tended to use it as a catch-all for things I didn’t know
what to do with,” tells Marybeth.
Now, she says it feels so much better working in there. “It’s wellorganized, bright and seems to flow in the way it’s laid out.”
To remove clutter and the “heavy” feeling, two large bookcases and
the couch were removed, and lots of time was spent decluttering.
The warm neutral color on the walls is soothing. A cozy rug and
upholstered chair create a relaxing reading area, and a large piece
of art creates a focal point. A piece I was delighted to help her find,
it makes Marybeth feel happy.
“I absolutely love my new office!
It says something about me and who I am.”
~ Marybeth
A new desk, relocated to the “command position” in the room
(a more powerful placement, according to Feng Shui) is also
less weighty, but allows for more workspace. We upgraded her
desk chair to a high-back leather one. In total, this setup was
intentional, for an enhanced feeling of being in control.
We also gave Marybeth plenty of places for storage. Now the things
she does use and need don’t have to be cluttering things up. On the
windows we replaced metal blinds with woven roman shades, also
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After
with a natural look. They’re cordless, so nothing hangs in front of
the beautiful backyard view, and they feel much lighter.
In the end, we accomplished our goal of creating a space for
Marybeth that is conducive to work and also enjoyable. She says,
“My work attitude and feeling of what the office is has definitely
changed—I like to be there even when I’m not working. It doesn’t
feel only like an office but is actually a relaxing place to be.”
Julie Ann Segal, Interior Designer and President of
Metro Interiors, is renowned for her deep commitment
to providing clients with state-of-the-art design.
Always on the cutting edge, Julie Ann’s dynamic
approach utilizes all resources within reach.
For over 25 years, Julie Ann has enjoyed taking
the stress out of making design changes. Eclectic to
classic, modern to traditional–there is nothing she and her team will not do
to create that “wow factor” that has exceeded clients’ expectations for over two
decades. A Certified Feng Shui consultant, Julie Ann infuses elements of this
ancient art into all design endeavors, revealing environments rich in comfort,
beauty, balance, and harmony.
For more information on Julie Ann, and how your space can change your life,
visit www.metrointeriors.com. To schedule a design consultation or inquire
about services, email julie@metrointeriors.com or call 952.920.2827.
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The Art of Animals
Aug. 5–13, 2016
Imagined Theatre
Mixed Blood Theatre (1501 4th St. S, Minneapolis, MN)
shelter, Laura discovers she can actually understand what dogs
are saying, and soon learns all of their sad stories about how
they ended up in the shelter. This fast-paced musical is fun for
dog lovers of all ages. Tickets TBA | imaginedtheatre.org |
612.338.6131
$10-$60 | childrenstheatre.org | 612.874.0400
Sept. 13–Oct. 23, 2016
See Children & Families section for full description.
Theatre About Animals
DISNEY’S THE LION KING | Jul. 5–Aug. 7, 2016
Orpheum Theatre (910 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, MN)
Based on the Disney animated film. Music by Timothy Rice and Elton
John. This musical tells the story of Simba, a young lion cub who
grows up to stop his Uncle Scar from conquering the Pride Lands.
Songs include Can You Feel the Love Tonight, Circle of Life and Hakuna
Matata. $49-$154 | hennepintheatretrust.org | 1.800.859.7469
THE LITTLE MERMAID | Aug. 4–14, 2016
Rosetown Playhouse, Como Lakeside Pavilion
(1360 Lexington Parkway North, St. Paul, MN)
Based on tale by Hans Christian Andersen and the classic animated Disney
film. Music by Alan Menken. Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater.
Book by Doug Wright. This musical is about Ariel, a young mermaid
who longs to see the world above the sea and includes the songs,
Under the Sea and Kiss the Girl. $5-$12 | rosetownplayhouse.org |
651.792.7414 (x 2)
“Until one has loved an animal, a part
of one’s soul remains unawakened.”
~ Anatole France, Works of Anatole France
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“The Servant’s Heart”, oil on linen, 36 x 48 in.
THE LAST FIREFLY | Sept. 27–Nov. 13, 2016
By Naomi Iizuka. Directed by Peter C. Brosius. Boom, the son of
Thunder sets out on an epic search for his father, ultimately
discovering his true self and the strength within him that
always existed. Grade 3 +
Fine Art Studio and Gallery
of Jessica Henry
631.239.5588
jessiehenry1375@outlook.com
www.jessicahenryfineart.com
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The Art of Animals
HENNEPIN COUNTY WAGS ITS TAIL: 150 YEARS OF PEOPLE AND THEIR PETS–Hennepin History Museum
Exhibits
HENNEPIN COUNTY WAGS ITS TAIL: 150 YEARS
OF PEOPLE AND THEIR PETS | Through Sept. 18, 2016
Hennepin History Museum
The Hennepin History Museum, one of the Twin Cities’ most
unique social history museums, offers exhibits in a historic
mansion setting, and is the home of archival collections of
priceless scholarly value. With “Hennepin County Wags Its Tail,”
HHM puts a local spin on the history of people and their pets.
$3-$5 | hennepinhistory.org | 612.870.1329
Deer
(10 Church St. SE, Minneapolis, MN)
The Bell Museum’s scientific collection includes nearly 4 million
specimens–mammals, birds, fishes, plants, mollusks and insects.
From Eurasia to South America, Bell Museum scientists collect
specimens to build the museum’s biological collections, which
serve as an international library for scientific research. In addition
to collections from around the globe, the Bell Museum has the
largest collection documenting Minnesota’s biodiversity. The
museum’s “Touch and See Discovery Room” and “Dioramas” are
popular exhibits on display, especially for children. $5-$8 |
bellmuseum.umn.edu | 612.626.9660 | Free on Sundays
Gail Speckmann
gailspeckmann@gmail.com
www.gailspeckmann.com
“Northern Leopard Frog” by Kellie Rae Theiss
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Art of Fashion and Beauty
Full Bib Blue and Pink from Grandmother Mary
(vintage apron)
Candlewicking and Chenille–An Artistic
Journey (made from vintage linens)
Exhibits
INDIA TEXTILES POP-UP EXHIBIT | Through Jul. 10, 2016
Minnesota History Center Cafe
Researched and produced by Dr. Anupama Pasricha of St. Catherine
University. This pop-up exhibit highlights Indian textiles
and the unique connections between Indian producers and
designers and American consumers, from elegant saris to
preppy madras and homey calico printed on high-quality
cottons and silks. This exhibit is offered in conjunction with
the exhibit “Beyond Bollywood: Indian Americans Shape the
Nation.” (See Asian Culture section.) Admission is $6-$12. |
Free for members, children under 6 and on Tuesday evenings |
Did You Know…
India has been a giant in the textiles industry for as long as people
have worn clothes? “India’s textiles sector is one of the oldest
industries in Indian economy, dating back several centuries. Even
today, the textiles sector is one of the largest contributors to
India’s exports with approximately 11 per cent of total exports.”
www.ibef.org/industry/textiles.aspx#sthash.Y9a6hpJk.dpuf
JOYS & TEARS IN THE APRON STRINGS
Textile Center (3000 University Ave. SE, Minneapolis, MN)
Minnesota fiber artist Yvonne Cory, who has been keeping the
history of aprons alive, is the curator of this apron exhibit which
features both vintage aprons from past decades and ones she has
individually designed. The exhibition will include full bib and
half aprons for children, men and women. Free |
textilecentermn.org | 612.436.0464
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Vintage crocheted apron
“The joys and tears in the aprons will never die,
if memories are tied in the apron strings.”
~ Yvonne Cory
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Events by Weekend
June is our Spring/Summer “overlap” month.
(Most June events were also listed in our Spring issue)
June 10, 11, 12, 2016 Fri.–Sun.
Theatre & Events
PAINTING, Mpls. Inst. Arts, Asian Culture
ON BORROWED TIME: POSTPONING THE INEVITABLE, Textile
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, Chanhassen Dinner Theatre, Musicals
BROADWAY SONGBOOK® KANDER & EBB AND ALL THAT
JAZZ, Ordway, St. Paul, Musicals
Center, Mpls., Native American Culture
THE CHRONICLES OF NATIVE LIFE: THE MACMILLAN GIFT
OF SETH EASTMAN WATERCOLORS, Mpls. Inst. Arts,
Native American Culture
URINETOWN, Daleko Arts, New Prague, Musicals
STILLNESS IN LIFE–FINDING PEACE IN A WORLD OF CHAOS,
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, Old Log, Excelsior, Musicals
AZ Gallery, St. Paul, Art
AND SO IT GOES, Dark & Stormy Prod., Mpls., Comedies
COLOR FIELD: GRETEL STEPHENS, Circa Gallery, Mpls., Art
BLITHE SPIRIT, Artistry, Blmgtn., Comedies
RESONANCE, Robbin Gallery, Robbinsdale, Art
THE FIERCE AND THE FANCY: URBAN MASKS FROM SIERRA
LEONE, Mpls. Inst. Arts, Black/African Culture
NATIONAL RIVER AND RECREATION AREA, Groveland Gallery,
THE KNIGHT OF THE BURNING PESTLE, Theatre Pro Rata,
St. Paul, Comedies
THE ODD COUPLE, Lyric Arts, Anoka, Comedies
BIG PANTS AND BOTOX, Plymouth Playhouse, Comedies
SCAPEGOAT, Pillsbury House Theatre, Mpls., Dramas & Classics
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, Savage Umbrella, Mpls., New, Unique
10 MINUTE PLAY FESTIVAL, Lakeshore Players, New, Unique
BALLAD OF THE PALE FISHERMAN, Transatlantic Love Affair,
Mpls., Dance
SENSE AND SENSIBILITY, Theatre in the Round, Mpls., Women
FAMILY DAY, Mpls. Inst. Arts, Children
Minnesota Children’s Museum, St. Paul, Children
MACBETH, Chameleon Theatre, Burnsv., Shakespeare
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING,
Mpls., Art
INDIA TEXTILES POP-UP EXHIBIT, MN Hist. Ctr. Café, St. Paul,
Art of Fashion & Beauty
JOYS & TEARS IN THE APRON STRINGS, Textile Center, Mpls.,
“Spring being a tough act to follow,
God created June.”
~ Al Bernstein
Cromulent Shakespeare Co.,
Twin Cities Parks, Shakespeare
Exhibits
NORTHROP DANCE: A LEGACY
OF LEGENDARY ARTISTS, Northrop
Gallery, Mpls., Dance
Minnesota History Center,
St. Paul, History, Law & Pol.
• MINNESOTA’S GREATEST
GENERATION
• SUBURBIA
• BEYOND BOLLYWOOD:
INDIAN AMERICANS SHAPE
THE NATION
• THEN NOW WOW
LIVING ROOMS: THE JANE
AUSTEN READING ROOM,
Mpls. Inst. Arts, English Culture
Karl Blomseth reads TOSCA magazine at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, MO
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Events by Weekend
TARGET FREE SUNDAY, MN Childr. Museum, St. Paul, Children
JAZZ AT THE JUNGLE, Jungle Theater, Mpls., Jazz
ORPHEUS UNSUNG, Guthrie Theater, Mpls., Opera
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, Cromulent Shakespeare Co.,
TOT: THE UNTOLD, YET SPECTACULAR STORY OF A (FILIPINO)
HULK HOGAN, Mu Perf. Arts, St. Paul, Asian Culture
Exhibits
NORTHROP DANCE: A LEGACY OF LEGENDARY ARTISTS,
Northrop Gallery, Mpls., Dance
Minnesota History Center, St. Paul, History, Law & Pol.
• MINNESOTA’S GREATEST GENERATION
• SUBURBIA
• BEYOND BOLLYWOOD: INDIAN AMERICANS SHAPE
THE NATION
• THEN NOW WOW
LIVING ROOMS: THE JANE AUSTEN READING ROOM, Mpls. Inst.
Arts, English Culture
ON BORROWED TIME: POSTPONING THE INEVITABLE,
Textile Center, Mpls., Native American Culture
June 17, 18, 19, 2016 Fri.–Sun.
Theatre & Events
AMERICA’S RIVER: PAINTINGS OF THE MISSISSIPPI NATIONAL
RIVER AND RECREATION AREA, Groveland Gallery, Mpls., Art
THE KNIGHT OF THE BURNING PESTLE, Theatre Pro Rata, St. Paul,
INDIA TEXTILES POP-UP EXHIBIT, MN Hist. Ctr. Café, St. Paul, Art of
SOUTH PACIFIC, Guthrie Theater, Mpls., Musicals
Comedies
Fashion & Beauty
THE ODD COUPLE, Lyric Arts, Anoka, Comedies
JOYS & TEARS IN THE APRON STRINGS, Textile Center, Mpls., Art of
Fashion & Beauty
LE SWITCH, Jungle Theatre, Mpls., New, Unique
BALLAD OF THE PALE FISHERMAN, Transatlantic Love Affair, Mpls.,
Dance
BLM AND CONTEMPO PHYSICAL DANCE, Cowles, Mpls., Dance
ENCHANTED EVENING, Jawaahir Dance, Mpls., Dance
CASSANDRA’S CABARET, Jawaahir Dance, Mpls., Dance
CALENDAR GIRLS, Park Square Theatre, St. Paul, Women
SEUSSICAL, Eden Prairie Players, Children
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Events by Weekend
June 24, 25, 26, 2016 Fri.–Sun.
Theatre & Events
THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY, Orpheum, Mpls., Musicals
Mpls., Dance
THE BEGINING OF THINGS, Southern Theater, Mpls., Dance
BLM AND CONTEMPO PHYSICAL DANCE, Cowles, Mpls., Dance
CALENDAR GIRLS, Park Square Theatre, St. Paul, Women
SEUSSICAL, Eden Prairie Players, Children
THE JUNGLE BOOK, Old Log Theatre, Excelsior, Children
THE WIZARD OF OZ, Children’s Castle Theatre, Lakeville, Children
ANNIE JR., Stages Theatre, Hopkins, Children
JAZZONEANDO, Mears Park, St. Paul, Jazz
THE MUSIC OF ELLINGTON & ELLA, Orchestra Hall, Mpls., Jazz
TWIN CITIES JAZZ FESTIVAL, Mears Park, St. Paul, Jazz
WAYZATA ART EXERIENCE, Wayzata, Free & Almost Free
LES UNCOMFORTABLES, Lyric Opera of the North, Duluth, Arts on
the Road
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, Cromulent Shakespeare Co.,
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM, Shakespeare & Co., White Bear
Lake, Shakespeare
TOT: THE UNTOLD, YET SPECTACULAR STORY OF A
(FILIPINO) HULK HOGAN, Mu Perf. Arts, St. Paul, Asian Culture
LIVING ROOMS: THE JANE AUSTEN READING ROOM,
Mpls. Inst. Arts, English Culture
ON BORROWED TIME: POSTPONING THE INEVITABLE,
Textile Center, Mpls., Native American Culture
Exhibits
• SUBURBIA
THE NATION
• THEN NOW WOW
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INDIA TEXTILES POP-UP EXHIBIT, MN Hist. Ctr. Café, St. Paul,
JOYS & TEARS IN THE APRON STRINGS, Textile Center, Mpls.,
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Events by Weekend
July 1, 2, 3, 2016 Fri.–Sun.
July 8, 9, 10, 2016 Fri.–Sun.
Theatre & Events
Theatre & Events
DISNEY’S THE LION KING, Orpheum, Mpls. Musicals
GLENSHEEN, History Theatre, St. Paul, Musicals
CALENDAR GIRLS, Park Square Theatre, St. Paul, Comedies, Women
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, Savage Umbrella, Mpls., New, Unique
NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT, Lyric Arts, Anoka, Musicals
JEEVES INTERVENES, Theatre in the Round, Mpls., Comedies
Mpls., Dance
RAILWAY HISTORY TOUR, Mill City Museum, Mpls., Hist., Law
& Pol.
Mpls., Dance
TALLEY’S FOLLY, Artistry, Blmgtn., Love & Romance
A BROADWAY ROMANCE, Orchestra Hall, Mpls., Love & Romance
UPPER POST MURDER MYSTERY WALKING TOUR,
Fort Snelling, St. Paul, Murder, Mystery
JAZZ ON THE PRAIRIE BIG BAND, Round Lake, Eden Prairie, Jazz
Lake, Shakespeare
TEMPEST, Shakespeare & Co.,White Bear Lake, Shakespeare
LOWERTOWN FIRST FRIDAYS, St. Paul, Art
THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO, James J. Hill House, St. Paul, Opera
Exhibits
• SUBURBIA
THE NATION
• THEN NOW WOW
SUMMER SALON, Circa Gallery, Mpls., Art
Mpls., Art
INDIA TEXTILES POP-UP EXHIBIT, MN Hist. Ctr. Café,
St. Paul, Art of Fashion & Beauty
THE LEARNED LADIES, Shakespeare & Company, White Bear Lake,
French Culture
Exhibits
• SUBURBIA
THE NATION
• THEN NOW WOW
RESURRECTION, Wisdom Ways Center for Spirituality, St. Paul, Relig.
& Spirit.
THE CHRONICLES OF NATIVE LIFE: THE MACMILLAN GIFT OF
SETH EASTMAN WATERCOLORS, Mpls. Inst. Arts, Native American
Culture
Mpls., Art
INDIA TEXTILES POP-UP EXHIBIT, MN Hist. Ctr. Café, St. Paul, Art
of Fashion & Beauty
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Events by Weekend
July 15, 16, 17, 2016 Fri.–Sun.
Theatre & Events
Fine Art Stained Glass
SWEENEY TODD, Mill City Summer Opera, Mpls., Musicals
THE DROWSY CHAPERONE, Moundsview Community Theater,
New Brighton, Musicals
A HILL IN NATCHEZ, Southern Theater, Mpls., Dance
Mpls., Dance
“Hold the Moon” | leaded stained glass, copper mesh | 17 1/2”x18 3/4”
jageigerstudio.com
PINOCCHIO, Children’s Theatre, Mpls., Children
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THE MIKADO, Gilbert and Sullivan Very Light Opera Co. Lake
Harriet Bandshell, Mpls., Opera
THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO, James J. Hill House, St. Paul, Opera
Lake, Shakespeare
French Culture
BASTILLE DAY BLOCK PARTY, Barbette’s, Mpls., French Culture
COOKING CLASS, Midtown Global Market, Mpls., Art of Food
Exhibits
• SUBURBIA
• THEN NOW WOW
Mpls., Art
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A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM, Shakespeare & Co.,
White Bear Lake, Shakespeare
French Culture
SALSABROSA, Mediterranean Cruise Café, Burnsv., Hispanic/Latino
Culture
Exhibits
July 22, 23, 24, 2016 Fri.–Sun.
Theatre & Events
• SUBURBIA
• THEN NOW WOW
Musicals
Culture
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, Cross Community Players, Maple Grove,
SWEENEY TODD, Mill City Summer Opera, Mpls., Musicals
TITANIC: THE MUSICAL, River Valley Theatre Co., Shakopee, Musicals
THE DROWSY CHAPERONE, Moundsview Community Theatre,
THE LADY PIRATES OF CAPTAIN BREE, Fridley Community
Theatre, Spring Lake Pk., Musicals
TARZAN: THE MUSICAL, Minnetonka Theatre, Musicals
A NIGHT OF ROMANTIC COMEDY, Columbia Heights Fine Arts,
Comedies
FIRST NIGHTS OF A FOOT FLIGHT, Southern Theater, Mpls., Dance
FUR TRADE WEEKEND, Sibley Historic Site, Mendota, Hist., Law, & Pol.
YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN, Civic Ctr. Park, New
Hope, Children
THE DIVAS OF DISCO, Chanhassen Dinner Theatre, Nostalgia
OTELLO, Minnesota Orchestra, Mpls., Opera
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July 29, 30, 31, 2016 Fri.–Sun
Theatre & Events
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, Cross Community Players, Maple Grove,
Musicals
TITANIC: THE MUSICAL, River Valley Theatre Co., Shakopee, Musicals
THE DROWSY CHAPERONE, Moundsview Community Theatre,
“Sweet Lilacs”, fine art photo on canvas, 20 x 16 inches
THE LADY PIRATES OF CAPTAIN BREE, Fridley Community Theatre,
Spring Lake Pk., Musicals
Wendy H. Blomseth Fine Art
Still Life Photography
LES MISÉRABLES, Ashland Prod., Maplewood,Musicals
Available to Create One-of-A-Kind
Commissioned Photographs
612.481.2370
wendyhblomseth@gmail.com
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RAILWAY HISTORY TOUR, Mill City Museum, Mpls., Hist., Law & Pol.
YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN, Civic Ctr. Park,
New Hope, Children
YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN, Chaska Valley Family
Theatre, Children
Lake, Shakespeare
French Culture
COOKING WITH BEER, WAY COOL Cooking School, Eden Prairie,
Art of Food
MARCIA SODERMAN, MFA
Fine Acrylic and Watercolor Painting
Exhibits
• SUBURBIA
• THEN NOW WOW
SETH EASTMAN WATERCOLORS, Mpls. Inst. Arts, Native Am. Culture
marciasoderman.com
Metro Interiors Virtual Gallery • metrointeriors.com
Dow Art Gallery, Saint Paul
Mpls., Art
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Events by Weekend
Aug. 5, 6, 7, 2016 Fri.–Sun.
Theatre & Events
Exhibits
LES MISERABLES, Ashland Prod., Maplewood, Musicals
THE POUND: A MUSICAL FOR THE DOGS, Imagined Theatre,
Mpls., Musicals
ARSENIC & OLD LACE, Expressions Comm. Theatre, Lakeville,
Comedies
TWINKLE TWINKLE LITTLE STAR, Stages Theatre, Hopkins, Children
YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN, Civic Ctr. Park,
New Hope, Children
YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN, Chaska Valley Family
Theatre, Children
THE LITTLE MERMAID, Como Lakeside Pavilion, St. Paul, Children
• SUBURBIA
• THEN NOW WOW
Mpls., Art
THE GREAT MINNESOTA GET-TOGETHER, Robbin Gallery,
Robbinsdale, Art
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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
Events by Weekend
August 9-21 ordway.org
Sponsored by
Part of the 2016/17
Aug. 12, 13, 14, 2016 Fri.–Sun.
Exhibits
Theatre & Events
PAINT YOUR WAGON, Ordway, St. Paul, Musicals
THE DROWSY CHAPERONE, Artistry, Blmgtn., Musicals
LES MISÉRABLES, Ashland Prod., Maplewood, Musicals
THE POUND: A MUSICAL FOR THE DOGS, Imagined Theatre,
Mpls., Musicals
ARSENIC & OLD LACE, Expressions Comm. Theatre, Lakeville,
Comedies
THE WIZARD OF OZ, Young Artists Initiative, St. Paul, Children
THE LITTLE MERMAID, Como Lakeside Pavilion, St. Paul, Children
• SUBURBIA
• THEN NOW WOW
Culture
Mpls., Art
Robbinsdale, Art
DONALD GIOVANNI IN CORNLANDIA: A PICNIC OPERETTA,
Mixed Precipitation Theater, Minnesota Parks & Gardens, Opera
www.tctosca.com
Events by Weekend
Aug. 19, 20, 21, 2016 Fri.–Sun.
Aug. 26, 27, 28, 2016 Fri.–Sun.
Theatre & Events
Theatre & Events
THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD, Blue Water Theatre. Mpls., Theatre
About Theatre
PAINT YOUR WAGON, Ordway, St. Paul, Musicals
The Church Basement Ladies; RISE UP, O MEN, Plymouth
Playhouse, Musicals
THAT LOVIN’ FEELIN’, St. Croix Off Broadway Dinner Theatre,
Hudson, Musicals
Playhouse, Musicals
BARS AND MEASURES, Jungle Theatre, Mpls., Dramas & Classics
RHYTHMICALLY SPEAKING 2016, Southern Theater, Dance
600 YEARS, Sandbox Theatre, Mpls., New, Unique
DON QUIXOTE, Metropolitan Ballet, Mtka., Dance
THE ANDREWS SISTERS, Chanhassen Dinner Theatre, Nostalgia
& Pol.
JAZZ AT THE JUNGLE, Jungle Theater, Mpls., Jazz
WORLD WAR I WEEKEND, Fort Snelling, St. Paul, Hist., Law & Pol.
RAKKAS MINNEAPOLIS, Dans Askına Turkish Dance Ensemble,
Hopkins, Middle Eastern Culture
SALSABROSA, Mediterranean Cruise Café, Burnsv.,
Hispanic/Latino Culture
COOKING CLASS, Midtown Global Market, Mpls., Art of Food
COOKING CLASS–DATE NIGHT: CUBA, Whole Foods, Mpls.,
Art of Food
Exhibits
• SUBURBIA
• THEN NOW WOW
Exhibits
• SUBURBIA
• THEN NOW WOW
Robbinsdale, Art
& Spirit.
Robbinsdale, Art
The Warming House
a listening room - South Minneapolis
A non-profit dedicated to
building community through
music!
nationally touring musicians, emerging
songwriters, workshops, jams...
www.thewarminghouse.net
Get free tickets to shows. Become a member today.
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Events by Weekend
September is our Summer/Fall “overlap” month.
(Most September events will also appear in our Fall issue)
Sept. 2, 3, 4, 2016 Fri.–Sun.
Sept. 9, 10, 11, 2016 Fri.–Sun.
Theatre & Events
Theatre & Events
Playhouse, Musicals
Playhouse, Musicals
Hudson, Musicals
THE LIAR, Park Square Theatre, St. Paul, Comedies
DISGRACED, Guthrie Theater, Mpls., Dramas & Classics
SENSE AND SENSIBILITY, Guthrie Theater, Mpls., Women
WAIT UNTIL DARK, Lyric Arts, Anoka, Murder, Mystery
SHERLOCK HOLMES: THE FINAL ADVENTURE, Lakeshore
Players, White Bear Lake, Murder, Mystery
Hudson, Musicals
& Pol.
Exhibits
• SUBURBIA
• THEN NOW WOW
& Spirit.
COLOR OF LAND, Robbin Gallery, Robbinsdale, Art
Exhibits
• SUBURBIA
• THEN NOW WOW
& Spirit.
OF SETH EASTMAN WATERCOLORS, Mpls. Inst. Arts, Native
American Culture
Be sure to let the theatre people know
that you discovered their event in Exploring TOSCA magazine!
www.tctosca.com
Events by Weekend
Sept. 16, 17, 18, 2016 Fri.–Sun.
Sept. 23, 24, 25, 2016 Fri.–Sun.
Theatre & Events
Theatre & Events
BROADWAY SONGBOOK® REBELS ON BROADWAY, Ordway,
St. Paul, Musicals
Playhouse, Musicals
Hudson, Musicals
THE CHILDREN, Pillsbury House Theatre, Mpls., Dramas & Classics
COLLECTION OF ONE ACTS, Eden Prairie Players, New, Unique
SUFIANA–THE SUFI ECSTASY, Katha Dance, Cowles, Mpls., Dance
HORIDRAA–GOLDEN HEALING, O’Shaughnessy, St. Paul, Dance
MAGIC TREEHOUSE: A NIGHT IN NEW ORLEANS, Stages
Theatre, Hopkins, Children
ELEPHANT AND PIGGIE’S WE ARE IN A PLAY, Children’s Theatre,
Mpls., Children
Exhibits
• SUBURBIA
• THEN NOW WOW
Playhouse, Musicals
Hudson, Musicals
AVENUE Q, Chameleon Theatre, Burnsv., Musicals
THE VENETIAN TWINS, Southern Theater, Mpls., Comedies
THE REALISTIC JONESES, Park Square Theatre, St. Paul, New, Unique
COLLECTION OF ONE ACTS, Eden Prairie Players, New, Unique
Mpls., Children
ROMEO & JULIET, MN Opera, St. Paul, Opera
BEST OF ENEMIES, Open Window Theatre, Mpls.,
Black/African Culture
Exhibits
& Spirit.
• SUBURBIA
• THEN NOW WOW
www.tctosca.com
Events by Weekend
Sept. 30, Oct. 1, 2, 2016 Fri.–Sun.
Theatre & Events
Playhouse, Musicals
Hudson, Musicals
AVENUE Q, Chameleon Theatre, Burnsv., Musicals
THE VENETIAN TWINS, Southern Theater, Mpls., Comedies
THE REALISTIC JONESES, Park Square Theatre, St. Paul, New, Unique
SHOMA, Jawaahir Dance, Mpls., Dance
Mpls., Children
THE LAST FIREFLY, Children’s Theatre, Mpls., Children
ROMEO & JULIET, MN Opera, St. Paul, Opera
BEST OF ENEMIES, Open Window Theatre, Mpls., Black/African Culture
www.tctosca.com
Exhibits
• SUBURBIA
• THEN NOW WOW
SETH EASTMAN WATERCOLORS, Mpls. Inst. Arts, Native Am. Culture
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Arts on the Road
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
Hudson
biography chronicles the life story of The Righteous Brothers’
who recorded from 1963–1975. The musical duo galvanized
the link between rock and rhythm & blues so convincingly
that they spurred the creation of a new term “blue-eyed soul.”
$42 (show only); $62 (with dinner) |
stcroixoffbroadway.com | 715.386.2394 ext. 333

Classes in all art
mediums

Check out our website
for a full calendar of
events all year long!
NorthfieldArtsGuild.org
Your Destination for Creativity!
Detroit Lakes
ROCK OF AGES | Jul. 27 & 28, 2016
Detroit Lakes Community and Cultural Center
(806 Summit Ave., Detroit Lakes, MN)
By Chris D’Arienzo. The story of a small town girl who meets
a big city rocker on the Sunset Strip in 1987 is told with the
hits of Journey, Night Ranger, Styx, REO Speedwagon,
Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, Poison, Asia, Whitesnake and
other 1980s bands. $12.50-$25 | dlccc.org | 218.844.7169
Janesville
LIVE MUSIC | Through Dec. 31, 2016
Saturdays, 6-8:30PM
Indian Island Winery (18018 631st Ave, Janesville, MN)
Enjoy live music outside, weather permitting, or inside on
the stage during inclement weather. Wine tastings and food
available for purchase. Free | indianislandwinery.com |
507.317.7914
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Warroad
Park Rapids
★
★
Duluth
★
Detroit Lakes
Elk River
★
Marshall
★ ★
Hudson
★★
Northfield
Janesville
Austin ★
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Arts on the Road
CLAYTON HUBERT, CAST IRON SCULPTURES–Marshall Area Fine Arts Center
Marshall
CLAYTON HUBERT, CAST IRON SCULPTURES
Marshall Area Fine Arts Center
(109 N. 3rd St., Marshall, MN)
Southwest Minnesota cast iron sculpture artist, Clayton Hubert,
introduces his audience to his technical control of the fiery ironcasting process. He has created a series of iron vessels that have
qualities of repetition and strength, while featuring unique patinas
and textures. Free | mafac.net | 507.532.5463
Elk River
STEEL MAGNOLIAS | Jun. 25–28, 2016
North Star Family Theatre
(Door H 900 School St. Elk River, MN)
By Robert Harling. This is a comedy/drama about the friendship of
a group of southern women who meet regularly at Truvy’s Beauty
Parlour to enhance their natural beauty and discuss their lives and
relationships. $11-$13 | nstartheatre.org | 763.245.6627
Duluth
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
Warroad
MARY POPPINS | Jul. 6–17, 2016’
Warroad Summer Theatre
Warroad High School Mini Theatre
(510 Cedar Ave. NW, Warroad, MN)
Based on the Disney film with songs written and composed by the Sherman
Brothers. Directed by Bonnie Nordvall. 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. Tickets TBA | 218.386.3425
Northfield
See ad on page 74.
Park Rapids
ANNIE GET YOUR GUN | Jul. 28–Aug. 6, 2016
Northern Light Opera
(Armory Square Theatre, 203 Park Ave. S, Park Rapids, MN)
Music & lyrics by Irving Berlin. Book by Herbert & Dorothy Fields.
Adapted by Peter Stone. The story of the Wild West, Buffalo Bill, and
Annie Oakley. After Annie loses the man she loves–because she can
outshoot him–she faces a difficult dilemma during the rematch.
Will her “female ingenuity” inspire a solution? Songs include
There’s No Business Like Show Business and Anything You Can Do (I Can
Do Better). $12-$25 | northernlightopera.org | 218.237.0400
Austin
AUSTIN ARTWORKS FESTIVAL | Aug. 27 & 28, 2016
Historic Downtown Power Plant (501 4th Ave. NE, Austin, MN)
Experience a broad spectrum of arts–visual, performing, literary,
culinary, and more–in one celebratory weekend. That includes
interactive events, family activities and demonstrations (e.g.
glassblowing, wheel-thrown ceramics, and metalwork). Free |
www.austinareaarts.org/festival-about | 507.434.093
Learn more about Austin Area arts on the next page.
www.tctosca.com
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Arts on the Road
AUSTIN AREA
COMMISSION FOR THE ARTS
Your home for the arts in Southeastern Minnesota.
Presenting a full season of live music and theatre.
See upcoming events on our website!
Art on every level. Give a gift,
take a class, see a show, and more.
Hours: Tues-Fri 10a-5p / Sat 10a-3p
A free, annual celebration of visual, literary,
and performing arts. Featuring over 50 artists,
musicians, and authors from across the nation.
August 27-28, 2016
507.434.0934 / 300 N Main St., Austin, MN / austinareaarts.org
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About Twin Cities 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 celebrated 10 years in business in
October 2015. For more information visit www.tctosca.com.
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.
Doris Rubenstein—Writer, Proofreader
Doris Rubenstein is a freelance writer specializing
in 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 Johnson 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 can be found online and 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.
www.tctosca.com
Amy J. Goetz—Marketing & Sales
Amy Goetz is an accomplished cook, painter,
sculptor and musician. She graduated from the
State University of New York, Potsdam, with a
BA in Music Education and a Master of Music,
Vocal Performance from New England
Conservatory in Boston, MA. She creates
small sculptures in colorful wire, does pen and crayon drawings, and
teaches cooking classes at a variety of locations. Amy has also been a
small business owner, baking shortbread cookies and scones based on
her great-nana’s recipes. Amy spends her free time reading historical
fiction, doodling and playing in the kitchen with a variety of fun
ingredients like habaneros and Buddha’s hand citron.
Kellie Rae Nitz—Marketing & Sales
Kellie Nitz is a freelance musician and contractor.
Growing up in Rapid City, South Dakota, she
began playing bass at the age of nine. She moved
to the Twin Cities to earn her Bachelors of Music
from the University of Minnesota. In addition
to performing, Kellie has held various roles
working for non-profit arts organizations such as the Minnesota
Orchestra, the National Lutheran Choir, and the Ordway Center for the
Performing Arts.
Columnists
Guy Odishaw
Guy is the owner of Bhakti Wellness Center
which offers alternative therapies including:
Spa Treatments, Therapeutic Massage,
Bodywork, Mental Health Therapy,
Hypnotherapy, Acupuncture, Medical Qigong,
and Health Coaching.
Pete Machelek
Pete Machelek is co-founder of SagePresence,
a learning and development company that
helps organizations grow their business by
developing the presentation and communication
competencies of their staff.
Julie Ann Segal
Julie Ann Segal, Interior Designer and President
of Metro Interiors, is renowned for her deep
commitment to providing clients with state-ofthe-art design. Always on the cutting edge, Julie
Ann’s dynamic approach utilizes all resources
within reach. Julie Ann is not only an interior
designer but also a feng shui practitioner, and art dealer/consultant.
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Where can you buy Exploring TOSCA?
Some of the locally-owned businesses and arts organizations
that sell Exploring TOSCA magazine:
Saint Paul
Artist Mercantile
24 W 7th Place
Saint Paul, MN 55102
artistmerc.com | 651.222.0053
AZ Gallery
308 E Prince St.
theazgallery.org | 651.224.3757
Common Good Books
38 S Snelling Ave.
commongoodbooks.com | 651.225.8989
Minneapolis
Brown & Greene
4400 Beard Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55410
bgfloral.net | 612.928.3778
Circa Gallery
210 N First St.
Minneapolis MN 55401
circagallery.org | 612.332.2386
The Goddess of Glass
4400 Osseo Rd.
goddessofglass.com | 612.521.0399
Groveland Gallery
25 Groveland Terrace
grovelandgallery.com | 612.377.7800
Regla De Oro
Art Gallery & Fair Trade Gifts
2743 Lyndale Avenue S, Ste. C
regladeoro.com | 612.886.1247
The Third Place
Wing Young Huie Photography Gallery
3730 Chicago Avenue S, Studio B
wingyounghuie.com | 612.817.2771
Vine Arts Center
2637 27th Ave. S
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
“Evening Grosbeak–Female”
by Summer Feature Artist Kellie Rae Theiss
www.theissgallery.com

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