Four strings, infinite joy: T.H.U.G. is a ukulele group with a name to remember
The Two Harbors Ukulele Group (T.H.U.G.), a lively ensemble of mostly senior musicians, brings joy through its 400+ song repertoire, performing everywhere from senior living facilities to breweries, with a passion for community, lifelong learning and, most importantly, fun.
‘Tattoos are like a memory’: Rooted in Indigenous culture, the Mni Sota Akitho Festival debuts
A unique tattoo festival aims to bring together community through cultural learning and celebrations in downtown St. Paul.
A St. Paul GIANT: Gordon Parks plays a special role in the new Mia exhibition from Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz
The exhibition “GIANTS” at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, from the collection of Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz, showcases around 100 works by Black diasporic artists, including Jean-Michel Basquiat, Mickalene Thomas and Nick Cave, with a special gallery dedicated to St. Paul-raised photographer and activist Gordon Parks.
‘Wicked’ costume designer reflects on formative years at the Guthrie
Art Hounds: Latino musicals and textile, plus Lilith Fair revisited
Art Hounds recommend “Connective Thread,” “Voces Latinas: A Broadway Musical Revue” and “The Legacy of Lilith Fair."
ARTS AND CULTURE BRIEFS
She loves the way Puccini lays down a tune
The Minnesota Opera announced its next season. It will feature the world premiere of "My Name is Florence," a tribute to American classical composer Florence Price.
Other offerings include a rare concert presentation of Puccini’s "Edgar" and operas by Mozart and Leoncavallo.
Performances will take place at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts in St. Paul. Details can be found at the Minnesota Opera website.
They cried, "lay off, enough!" the night I appeared as Macbeth
The Guthrie Theater also announced its next season.
The 2025-26 season includes Shakespeare's Scottish tragedy "Macbeth" and the musical "Come From Away" about a town in Canada that took in stranded airline passengers in the aftermath of 9/11.
The theater also plans to utilize its Dowling Studio space this season for a new show called "The Ruins: a play through music." The Guthrie's current season runs through late summer.
Going roar, roar with the dungeon dragon
A new play in the North Loop is blending fantasy and reality to tackle a real-world crisis.
Using elements from the game Dungeons and Dragons, zAmya Theater Project has produced a theatrical quest that tackles housing issues in the North Loop
through a fantasy setting. Titled "Displace," it was developed in collaboration with the cast. The show features residents from a condo building in the area, as well as residents of Avivo Village, which is an emergency housing shelter.
"Displace: A North Loop Fantasy Quest," runs through Sunday.
Sway through the crowd to an empty space
Minnesota dance artist Leila Awadallahis a finalist for a national dance fellowship.
The Dance USA organization named 50 finalists nationally. 25 fellows will be announced in October. Fellows will receive $31,000. Awadallah is based in Minneapolis and Beiruit.
FREE EVENTS
"The Alligator/Crocodile and The Fish" art exhibit by Robert Haigh: Explore Robert Haigh's multimedia works on paper. Weekends from March 14 to April 13 at Calendula Gallery in St. Paul.
Misisipi Mike: Traditional folk and country tunes by singer/songwriter Misisipi Mike. Performances on March 14 from 5 - 8 p.m. at Earth Rider Brewery Cedar Lounge Taproom in Superior, WI.
9th Annual Rosemount Writers Festival: The festival will include a book fair 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. March 15 at the Steeple Center, 14375 South Robert Trail, Rosemount.
