Come support local filmmakers at AdventureMN Film Festival. This is a great opportunity to watch some short films that you might not normally get to see. The films are mostly about life in Minnesota and exploring the places that most people might not get to see in the land of 10,000 lakes. All ages. Read more about The AdventureMN Film Festival
Meet bestselling MN author Brian Freeman, who will be signing copies of his latest psychological thriller "Thief River Falls" at Barnes & Noble on Feb 15th from 11am to 1pm. Brian is the author of the award-winning Jonathan Stride and Frost Easton series, his books selling in 46 countries and in 22 languages. Brian has also been selected as the author to continue Robert Ludlum’s Jason Bourne series with a new Bourne novel due out this year. Read more about Bestselling MN Author Brian Freeman Signs His Latest Psychological Thriller
Books that guarantee to keep your youngsters reading: Lisa M. Bolt Simons will be signing copies of her two latest books about military weapons, tactics and technologies that have been inspired by animals. Meet this engaging, talented writer (who is a Literacy Coach by day) and pick up your signed copies of her books on Saturday, February 8th from 1-3pm. Read more about Local Author Lisa M. Bolt Simons Signs Copies of Her 'Beastly' Books
From 42nd Street to “Easy Street” and “All That Jazz” to “Step In Time,” dance on Broadway helps to shape the dance world and creates cultural memories that last well beyond the dance floor. In this installment of Ordway Cabaret, we hear from artists whose voices are seldom heard but whose contributions are key to the story and spectacle of the Broadway musical. Join us as we look at the legacy of dance in musical theater, the choreographers who created it, and the stories of the dancers in the ensembles that make our musicals move. Read more about Ordway Cabaret: Gotta Dance!
TaikoArts Midwest proposes a simple, ground-breaking idea: bring the best North American and Japanese female taiko artists together for a two-week artist residency to collaborate and create a one-of-a-kind performance. Envisioned as a catalyst to fuel movement towards gender equity in taiko, this project celebrates and puts women center stage in a collaborative, unique performance. Read more about HERbeat: Taiko Women ALL-STARS
Conceived and choreographed by Ranee and Aparna Ramaswamy, Written in Water explores the universal paradigm of a seeker on a journey to connect the human with the transcendent and reveal mysteries within the self. In this large-scale, multimedia dance work, dancers and musicians move freely between composition and improvisation, and activate the space by negotiating snakes and ladders—representing the heights of ecstasy and depths of longing. Read more about Ragamala Dance Company: Written in Water
Celebrating its 40th Anniversary season, Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo was founded in 1974 by a group of ballet enthusiasts for the purpose of presenting a playful, entertaining view of traditional, classical ballet in parody form and en travesti, Les Ballets Trockadero first performed in the late-late shows in Off-Off Broadway lofts. Read more about Les Ballet Trockadero de Monte Carlo
Howard Jones Acoustic Trio is an intimate, stripped-down trip through Howard’s 30-year music career. Featuring Howard on piano, Robin Boult (Roger Daltry, Dave Stewart, Fish) on acoustic guitar, and Nick Beggs (Kajagoogoo, Belinda Carlisle, John Paul Jones) on chapman stick, this performance delivers a fresh take on Howard’s best-known hits. This show also provides the opportunity for the audience to hear first-hand about the inspiration behind Howard’s beloved material, as well as stories from his touring career. Read more about Howard Jones Acoustic Trio
Come to Barnes & Noble on January 25th where you'll meet Colleen McMillan, author of "Men of the Year." Colleen will be signing copies of her new book, a simple love story complicated by an unwilling heroine; a catalog of dating foibles taken from real life experiences. Read more about Author Signing: Colleen McMillan
Barnes & Noble will be hosting Callie Trautmiller, author of Becoming American: A World War II Young Adult Novel. Callie's book, one of the few World War II accounts targeted for young adults, shows how siblings cope under the stress of war. Readers of all ages will enjoy this beautifully written historical fiction novel. Read more about Callie Trautmiller, Author Signing
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