Mendota After Hours: The Nation Makes the Man: Norman Rockwell and WWII Masculinity

Throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the United States' leadership was deeply invested in the state of American Masculinity. As the U.S. entered World War II, a new era of American Masculinity emerged, highlighting the aggressive and patriotic military man. Norman Rockwell, in his Saturday Evening Post illustrations of Willie Gillis, diverged from this trend, portraying the "American everyman". Join us as we discuss the visual portrayal of American masculinity and its roots in Rooseveltian ideals, as well as the work of Norman Rockwell and its impact on American culture.

Mendota After Dark: Minneapolis Madams: The Lost History of Prostitution on the Riverfront

In their heyday Minneapolis brothels were not only open for business but constituted a substantial economic and political force in the city. Women of independent means, madams built custom bordellos to suit their tastes and exerted influence over leading figures and politicians. This is the story of how the commercial sex trade reshaped the central Minneapolis riverfront, but still disappeared from the city’s history. It is also the story of how real estate records revealed this story.

Lone Star Spirits - Preview

A trip home gets wildly out of hand when Marley introduces her fiancé to her estranged father. Hoping for a quick visit, she ends up stranded in a liquor store with her football hero ex, a single mom desperate for a girls' night out, and the ghost of a bear-wrestling pioneer who founded their tiny Texas town. This fast-paced comedy with hairpin turns takes a sympathetic look at those who stay and those who leave their hometowns–and the ghosts that haunt us either way.

Lone Star Spirits

A trip home gets wildly out of hand when Marley introduces her fiancé to her estranged father. Hoping for a quick visit, she ends up stranded in a liquor store with her football hero ex, a single mom desperate for a girls' night out, and the ghost of a bear-wrestling pioneer who founded their tiny Texas town. This fast-paced comedy with hairpin turns takes a sympathetic look at those who stay and those who leave their hometowns–and the ghosts that haunt us either way.

Keith Urban

Four-time GRAMMY-Award winner Keith Urban returns to Saint Paul on his "High And Alive World Tour" on September 26.

King Lear - Preview

 

From one of the greatest writers of all time comes the ultimate family drama. As age overtakes Lear, he divides his kingdom amongst his daughters. Misjudging their loyalty, he finds himself stripped of all that defined him. Now this once-revered king is trapped in an emotional hurricane ravaging his head, home, and heart. With a full ensemble of players and Producing Artistic Director Hal Cropp as Lear, the company ventures forth on this legendary classic for the first time in Commonweal history.

King Lear

From one of the greatest writers of all time comes the ultimate family drama. As age overtakes Lear, he divides his kingdom amongst his daughters. Misjudging their loyalty, he finds himself stripped of all that defined him. Now this once-revered king is trapped in an emotional hurricane ravaging his head, home, and heart. With a full ensemble of players and Producing Artistic Director Hal Cropp as Lear, the company ventures forth on this legendary classic for the first time in Commonweal history.

Justice

JUSTICE is performing LIVE at The Armory on June 17th! Don't wait, grab your tickets now! This is a show you won't want to miss!

Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny

If you like fast-paced, edgy one-liners then get ready to be happy. Jimmy Carr is going back on tour with his brand-new show Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny!