Michael Monroe, “Minnesota acoustic music master” (Jon Bream, Star Tribune),
performs an evening of music by the tremendously popular British singer-songwriter. In the ’70s, Michael Monroe looked like Cat Stevens, performed Cat tunes and even wanted to be him!
Celebrating the legacy of a musical family dynasty featuring the music of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, The Jackson 5, The Jacksons and Janet Jackson. Hear songs like “Billie Jean,” "Black or White,” “I Want you Back,” “The Way You Make Me Feel,” “Thriller,” “Rhythm Nation,” “What Have You Done for Me Lately,” “Black Cat,” “Smooth Criminal” and many more!
Mesabi Recreation not only has everything that sports enthusiasts will need to have the best time, they love teaching newcomers how to use their equipment!
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Remembering the 90’s show on MTV called “Unplugged” may be a bit difficult so that’s why we relive it right here. Let’s go!! Just like we remember when MTV played music and cut the cord. MTV Unplugged was a television series that showcased the biggest musical artists of the 90s. These musical performances were filmed and recorded in front of small audiences and as the title implies, the bands played acoustic instruments. The sparse stage set-ups, subdued lighting, and acoustic arrangements made for some of the most memorable live performances of the decade.
Magic Carpet Ride is a musical journey through one of the most electrifying and impactful times America has ever seen. Immerse your senses in an electrifying video show projection accompanying a live performance of songs by The Doors, The Grateful Dead, The Byrds, Iron Butterfly, Jefferson Airplane, Procol Harum, Cream, The Zombies, Steppenwolf and Janis Joplin.
The light show itself is a highlight of this experience – being “improvisational and hands-on, conjuring up swiftly changing kaleidoscopic images that ebb and flow with the music.”
Are you lonesome tonight? Got heartaches by the number? A hankering for pedal steel guitar, some high lonesome Floyd Cramer piano and a Patsy Cline yodel? Then it’s time for a date with Lush Country, an all-star band started in 2016 playing the best country songs of the 1940s, ’50s and ‘60s. From Eddy Arnold to Tammy Wynette and back again, and featuring a supergroup of local singers and multi-instrumentalists, all veterans of A Prairie Home Companion and decades of performing and touring.
Come revive your love for dinosaurs as we take a look at some of our favorite species and how our understanding of them has changed over time. From the humble beginnings of paleontology to our modern vision of feathered dinosaurs, with a discussion of the Jurassic Park movies for good measure. Let staff know of any dietary restrictions, lunch included.
Join us in the warmth of the Historic Fort Snelling Visitor Center this winter for a complimentary cup of coffee and discussion for our Lifelong Learner Coffee Chats. This series will take place once a month on Thursdays from 10:30-11:15 AM and will cover the following topics:
January 25, 2024: Prisoner of War Camps in Minnesota
Learn about the little-known history of the system of prisoner of war camps in Minnesota during WWII.
Join guest speakers, Art and Barb Straub as we kick off the Christmas Bird Count with “The Story of the Swans”. If you love birds, this event is centered around the beauty of our avian friends and tracking the numbers of their populations in our area with the CBC. Brunch included.
Les Misérables is the world’s longest running musical — a true modern classic based on Victor Hugo's novel and featuring one of the most memorable scores of all time. The multi-award-winning Les Misérables is as groundbreaking today as it was when it first premiered in London in 1985.
