Ruthie Foster's musical journey is as eclectic and vibrant as her soulful voice. She was born into a family steeped in gospel tradition. There, Ruthie's earliest influences were the voices of her mother, grandmother, and the gospel singers she grew up listening to. Foster stands as a testament to the power of authenticity and resilience in music. Moreover, she has five Grammy nominations to her name and a new album, 2024’s Mileage, was released on Sun Records.
“Party 4 Parties” is a brand new arts/music showcase highlighting the flourishing artistic scene in the metro area. Prepare for a night full of artistry and community, all culminating in the heart of downtown Minneapolis at Day Block Brewing.
Doors at 6pm, music at 7pm
Day Block Brewing opens at 4pm, so come early for a pizza and a pint!
Ignacio “Nachito” Herrera has garnered acclaim as one of the world’s greatest Cuban pianists. Also, he completely commands traditional classical and contemporary musical idioms. Further, Nachito brings astounding technique and natural talent to compose explosive music that overwhelms the Dakota with powerful energy.
“Happy music… honest and uplifting” – New York Times
Join us for an evening of folk and bluegrass!
Doors at 6pm, music at 7pm
Day Block Brewing opens at 4pm, so come early for a pizza and a pint!
Carolyn Wonderland has more than earned her reputation as a fiercely independent artist. She is loved for her dynamic guitar playing, formidable songwriting, and pure Texas vocals. Wonderland plays original, bluesified, cosmic soul music, mixed with heavy doses of Tex-Mex and riff-fueled rock ‘n’ roll. On her new album, 2025’s Truth Is, Wonderland reflects on the world with honesty and righteous conviction.
BAM is headed to central Minnesota August 21-24, 2025, with overnights in Pequot Lakes, Pine River and Emily – all part of the Brainerd Lakes Area – and Aitkin, an historic riverboat town. This area is a premier vacation destination and outdoor paradise, boasting more than 500 lakes and rivers as well as beautiful parks and forests.
Join us on a spectacular four day bicycling tour and see why Minnesota is called the Land of 10,000 Lakes! Explore picturesque, low traffic roads while capturing the points and interest along the way.
Like a good many before him, singer and pianist Andrew Walesch manages to encapsulate the sophistication of a cosmopolite and the self-effacing charm of a country boy. “The Sinatra-loving entertainer is both fresh and classic at the same time – and always swingin,” raves Star Tribune critic Jon Bream. “Expect some Basie, Bublé and Bennett mixed in with a little Ol’ Blue Eyes.”
Celebrate an annual tradition for the whole family when the 320+ members of “The Pride of Minnesota” return to Northrop! This electrifying indoor concert brings a new twist on halftime favorites, an exciting appearance by Goldy Gopher, and more. The University of Minnesota Marching Band, under the direction of Dr. Betsy McCann and Dr. John Leonard, remains one of the most dynamic and visible organizations on campus, providing enthusiastic support to the University’s athletic programs and representing the UMN at events year-round.
For the final work in a three-year artistic partnership with Northrop and the Walker Art Center, MacArthur Fellow Shamel Pitts and multidisciplinary arts collective TRIBE present the world premiere of the Walker and Northrop Centennial Commission Marks of RED, an Afrofuturistic meditation on the “womb space.” Pitts and TRIBE as collaborators are exploring perceived spaces of regeneration, enfoldment, impl
