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April 2022
Exultate at Holy Cross
Exultate, a chamber choir and orchestra under the direction of Dr. Thomas D. Rossin, will perform at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1621 University Ave. NE, Sunday, April 24, 3 pm. The concert will feature the works of Welsh composer Paul Mealor, whose motet, Ubi Caritas, was performed by the choirs of Westminster Abbey and Her Majesty’s Chapel Royal at the royal wedding of His Royal Highness Prince William and Catherine Middleton. Mealor will attend the concert and give talks about…
Find out more »Sonora Winds plays celebratory concert for Polish Saturday School
The Minneapolis Polish Saturday School marks the 30th anniversary of its founding with a concert performed by Sonora Winds on Saturday, April 30, 7 pm at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1621 University Ave. NE. The concert is free and features an entirely Polish program by composers Bozza, Spisak, Malecki, Lutoslawski, and Jazwinski. Sonora Winds, a Twin Cities-based woodwind chamber group, believes that access to excellent classical music enriches lives.
Find out more »Euphoria Short Works Festival
Art to Change the World’s Coaching Project Team Euphoria proudly presents the Euphoria Short Works Festival, April 30, 7:30 pm, Capri Theater, 2027 West Broadway. What is gender? How does the way we express our gender affect our daily lives? How and why would someone feel euphoric about their gender? Lauren Edson’s project explores these questions and more as we dive deep into understanding and celebrating the intricacies of gender expression. Poetry, video and performance. Performers include Hadar Isra; Identity…
Find out more »May 2022
Auditions for “Clue”
The Columbia Heights Fine Arts Foundation will present "Clue" later this summer, but first they need actors: 14 roles are available, open to all ages, races and genders. Auditions are Saturday, May 7 and Sunday, May 15, 1-4 pm at Mississippi Library, 410 Mississippi St. NE, Fridley (in the meeting room to the left of the main entrance doors). Production dates are August 4-6, 11-13 at Columbia Heights High School. Rehearsals and performances will be in-person, indoors. CHFAF will proceed…
Find out more »St. Anthony Civic Orchestra Dessert Concert
St. Anthony Civic Orchestra will hold its annual orchestra benefit concert Saturday, May 7, 7:30 pm at the St. Anthony Community Center, 3301 Silver Lake Rd. NE. Admission is $10, includes concert and dessert. Silent auction includes items from many businesses as well as a chance to bid on conducting the orchestra and a chance to bid on playing in the orchestra. Audience is asked to wear a COVID mask. Info: 612-788-3516.
Find out more »Minneapolis garden tool swap at Logan Park
Minneapolis Solid Waste & Recycling and community partners will be holding the first ever citywide swap event of garden tools and plant-related equipment at locations throughout the city, including Logan Park, 690 13th Ave. NE, Saturday, May 8, 11 am-1 pm.
Find out more »Virtuoso organist Greg Zelek at Holy Cross
Greg Zelek, principal organist and curator of the Overture Organ for the Madison Symphony Orchestra, will perform a solo recital at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1621 University Ave. NE, Sunday, May 15, 3 pm. This program will celebrate the 200th birthday of composer Cesar Franck with the monumental “Grand Piece Symphonique.” This concert is free and open to the public thanks to the generous underwriting of an anonymous donor. A freewill donation is encouraged.
Find out more »SAV “Matilda” auditions
St. Anthony Community Theater (SACT) will perform Roald Dahl’s "Matilda: The Musical" this summer at St. Anthony Village High School. On-stage and back-stage opportunities for this production are open for anyone age 11 to 100. Auditions for on-stage roles will be Thursday, May 19, 6:30-9 pm, and Saturday, May 21, 12-5:30 pm at the St. Anthony Community Center, 3301 Silver Lake Rd NE. Performances will be July 29-Aug. 7, with rehearsals beginning in mid-June. Anyone interested in participating either on-stage…
Find out more »Northeast Chorale seeks singers
The Northeast Chorale invites high school and adult singers to participate in their upcoming spring season. Rehearsals are held at Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church 1509 27th Ave NE, 6:30-8:pm on Tuesdays. Rehearsals begin Tuesday, April 5 and continue weekly through May 31, culminating in a concert to be held on Saturday, June 4. Cost to participate is $25 for adults and $15 for high school students. Info and details about COVID safety practices: www.northeastchorale.org
Find out more »June 2022
Music in the Park
The City of Columbia Heights Music in the Park series returns for its second season in 2022 at Huset Park East, 3965 Jefferson St. NE. All concerts are scheduled Wednesdays, 6:30-8 pm and are free. Bands include Bluedog, a Native American blues band (June 1); the Jolly Ramblers, a family polka band (July 6), and Pickle, a Columbia Heights’ rock cover band (Aug. 3). Food trucks from multiple vendors and beer sales from the Columbia Heights Lions Club (cash only)…
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