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December 2021
Calling NE tuba players for Tuba Christmas
If you play tuba, sousaphone, euphonium, baritone or Bb tenor horn, you are invited to play at the 33rd Annual Minneapolis/St. Paul Tuba Christmas concert (other instruments not allowed) on Sunday, Dec. 5, 4 pm at Central Presbyterian Church, 500 Cedar St., St. Paul. More than 100 players, from age 10 to 80+, are expected to participate. Players must be COVID vaccinated. The schedule: Registration, 1:30; rehearsal, 2:30; concert, 4 pm. Registration fee is $10; music book $20; hats and…
Find out more »NECB holiday concert
The Northeast Community Band will present its free annual holiday concert Thursday, Dec. 9, 7 pm, at Elim Church, 685 13th Ave. NE. Enjoy new arrangements of old favorites, including Leroy Anderson's "Sleigh Ride." Audience members are asked to be masked and vaccinated, and a list will be kept for contact tracing. The band will raffle off a walnut and maple music stand custom-made by bass clarinetist and master woodworker Wilfred Hein. Raffle tickets will be sold at the concert.…
Find out more »Disney’s High School Musical On Stage!
St. Anthony Village High School, 3303 33rd Ave. NE, will present Disney’s High School Musical On Stage! Friday and Saturday, Dec. 10-11, 7 pm and Sunday, Dec. 12, 2 pm in the O.D. Tingham Auditorium. Tickets available at the door. Face masks are required for attendance.
Find out more »Edison Band concerts
The Edison High School Band will play a concert, Thursday, Dec. 9, 7 pm, featuring Concert Band, Jazz Band and Beginning Drum Lines. The concert will feature “Christine’s Lullaby” by Minneapolis composer Carl Schroeder. This is only the third time the concert band version of this piece has been performed — following its premier at Lincoln Center in New York and a performance by a band in Wisconsin. Schroeder wrote the piece following the death of 2 1/2-year-old Christine Hanson…
Find out more »Christmas Pops Concert-RESCHEDULED
The St. Anthony Civic Orchestra will play a Christmas Pops Concert originally set for Friday, Dec. 10, 7:30 pm, at the St. Anthony Community Center, 3301 Silver Lake Rd NE, has been rescheduled to Friday, Dec. 17, 7:30 pm. Free admission. Audience must wear masks.
Find out more »Kolędy: Advent Lessons and Carols
On Saturday, December 18, 7 pm, the choirs, clergy, and staff of Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1621 University Ave. NE, will present Advent Lessons and Carols. This time-honored tradition celebrates the Advent and Christmas seasons with scripture, beloved carols (kolędy) and choral selections sung by the choirs of Holy Cross. Though the tradition of Lessons and Carols has its origin in England, this particular version of Lessons and Carols will also incorporate the rich Polish heritage of Holy Cross Catholic…
Find out more »January 2022
Jon Savitt’s “King of the Court”
The average height of NBA players is 6'6". Less than 1% of NBA players are Jewish. Most of them did not go to prom alone. These facts somehow still did not stop Northeast resident Jon Savitt from chasing his dreams. Blending authentic stories and visuals, "King of the Court" is the untold underdog tale of one of the greatest athletes to ever live. ("Athlete" may be subjective.) So grab your foam finger and get ready to laugh, cry, and cheer.…
Find out more »February 2022
“Falsettos”
"Falsettos" is a hilarious musical revolving around the life of a charming, intelligent, neurotic gay man named Marvin, his wife, lover, about-to-be-Bar-Mitzvahed son, their psychiatrist, and the lesbians next door. It’s a hilarious and achingly poignant look at the infinite possibilities that make up a modern family... and a beautiful reminder that love can tell a million stories. Recommended for ages 12 and older, since the story shares a powerful message on love and family that many will still appreciate…
Find out more »Comedian Robert Baril at Elsie’s
EventsGuys presents: Robert Baril at Elsie’s, 729 Marshall St. NE, Friday, Feb . 18, 7 pm. Baril will perform his standup act for one night only. Hailed by the Minneapolis Star Tribune as "the sharpest political commentator on the Twin Cities comedy scene," Baril mines the news of the day to fuel his informed, biting style of comedy. He tackles all the hot-button issues with his 'take no prisoners' style. Cost is $20 per person, which includes appetizers and the…
Find out more »Miserere Mei: A Sacred Concert for Lute and Soprano
Join soprano Sarah Jackson and Lutenist Thomas Walker Jr. on Sunday, Feb. 20, 3 pm, for a concert of sacred works for voice and lute at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1621 University Ave. NE. The program will feature transcendent works by Baroque and Renaissance composers Monteverdi, Kapsperger, Lassus, Morales, Josquin, and more. This concert looks ahead to the Lenten season with its themes of personal repentance and a desire for internal renewal. Admission is free of charge and there is…
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