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St. Louis
by Carla WaldemarMr. Rogers would have loved it here. His kids-show jingle—“It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood”—could be the theme song of St. Louis. Sure, come to enjoy the city’s bounty of free attractions and its cool music scene (we’ll get to both later), but stay to explore its potpourri of enticing enclaves, each with its […]
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Off the Eaten Path by Heidi FellnerAs this is my first column written in the new year, I thought I’d start by saying that I always have disliked New Year’s Eve. It’s a celebration built entirely around a collective sigh of relief, as we’re counting down the seconds, thinking, “Well, thank god that year’s over.” Then, we wake up the next […]
Fame Choreographer Reflects
by John TownsendInterview with Tony Mansker
Movie and stage versions of Fame give us a vivid sense of what it can be like for a performing arts high school student, the training process it takes to become a professional performer, and being an outsider.
Tony Mansker is directing and choreographing the brisk stage version of Fame at Mystic Lake […]
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Upcoming Calendar Events
Patrick’s Cabaret presents “Queerographers Evening”
Friday, Feb 19 - Saturday, Feb 20Curated by Matteo Kelli-Halbesleben, this evening will feature choreography by Jeremy Bensussan, Jaime Carrera, Renee Copeland, Joe Chvala and John-Mark Hostetler.
Feb 19 – 20 • 8 PM • Patrick’s Cabaret, 3010 Minnehaha Ave. S., Mpls • Tickets $10 at door, $8 in advance from artist • www.patrickscabaret.org
Castle Building & Remodeling presents “Planning Your Basement Remodel”
Tuesday, Feb 16Our bi-monthly education classes feature some of the most common remodeling projects –they are not a sales pitch, but are designed to be informative & educational. Space is limited to 12 people; if you would like to attend one of our classes, please RSVP as soon as possible by phone or visit www.castlebri.com/classschedule.html
Feb 16 • 5:30 - 7:30 PM • 2600 Johnson St. NE, Mpls • 612-789-8509
The Bakken Trio presents “Music and Dance, Tightly Intertwined”
Sunday, Feb 14Chamber music inspired by dance rhythms and dance inspired by music. Messaien’s “Quartet for the End of Time”, poetically illustrated by dance in the butoh tradition, Bach’s dance suite for solo cello and a cheeky ballet suite by Martinu, “The Kitchen Revue”.
Feb 14 • 4 PM • Antonello Hall, MacPhail Center for the Arts, 501 2nd St. S. • For ticket information, call 612-374-3175 or visit www.bakkentrio.org






























