Davina Sowers and the Vagabonds have created a stir on the national music scene. Their high-energy live shows feature level-A musicianship, sharp-dressed professionalism and Sowers’ commanding stage presence. Also, their influences range from Fats Domino and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band to Aretha Franklin and Tom Waits. Moreover, the band is converting audiences one show at a time, from Vancouver to Miami and across Europe.
“a musical delight and a visual spectacle” – City Pages
Founded in 2006, Charanga Tropical performs with instrumentation that dates back to the roots of Cuban music featuring a sizzling Latin rhythm section, three violins, vocalists, and flute. The music is rich in harmony and melody, fantastic for listening and superb for dancing.
“Let the Good Times Roll” with Candy-Oh!, the premier tribute to the music of The Cars.
Join us for this polished show that nails the sound of one of the most popular bands of the ’80s with an incredible array of great songs known by all. Hits like “Just What I Needed,” “My Best Friends Girlfriend,” “(Let The) Good Times Roll,” “Shake it Up,” “Magic,” “Drive,” “Touch and Go,” “You Might Think ” and many more make this an incredible feel-good show.
“Two singer-songwriters sit on the edge of a cliff…”
Singer/pianist Andrew Walesch encapsulates the sophistication of a cosmopolite and the self-effacing charm of a country boy, like many before him. Leading his all-star big band, showman Walesch kidnaps the Blue Eyes tradition and makes it his own. With this ten-piece band, Walesch embodies both a traditionalist and an iconoclast with his jazz-bent Sinatra revue.
When the artistry of vocalist Jennifer Grimm met the mastery of composer-arranger Adi Yeshaya, a new sound was born. Don’t miss this thirteen-piece jazz orchestra in a night of compositions and new arrangements of jazz and pop favorites.
Purple Love Tour – Celebrate The Minneapolis Sound (DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON)
Get ready for a 4-hour ride through the sights, sounds, and stories that put Minneapolis on the world music map!
Whether you’re here for the Purple Rain Broadway preview or a visit in the Minneapolis area, this tour connects the dots of a music legacy that still inspires fans everywhere.
Along the way, your guide will share rarely-heard stories about the music scene that created the Minneapolis Sound—and the movement that reshaped music forever.
Join us in painting fall pottery as you create your hand-painted pottery masterpiece. We will provide a variety of pottery shapes to choose from, along with all the paints, brushes and tools that you will need. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a first-time painter, our team will be on hand to guide and inspire. All pottery will be fired offsite and returned to the Arboretum the following week.
$10 per person to register for the class.
There is an additional fee for each piece you choose to paint. Multiple pieces will be available for kids and adults.
For this year's annual Water Connects Us fundraising event, Freshwater is thrilled to present the Minnesota Weatherguide 50th Anniversary Celebration on Thursday, October 30, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the CLA Connection Center in Eagan! Join Freshwater and KARE 11 Chief Meteorologist Belinda Jensen as we recognize key Weatherguide contributors and partners while enjoying an inside look at how Minnesota's favorite calendar and almanac has evolved and flourished over the past half-century.
Waldmann's 8th Anniversary Oktoberfest features 28 musical performances, the award-winning S.G. Edelweiss German dancers, games, magic, contests, festival food and of course Waldmann's great Oktoberfest beers--all under a big tent over St. Paul's most historic biergarten. Tickets $10 for adults, $3 for kids 12 and under. Sundays are Family Days with free admission for kids and zPuppet's hilarious puppet show. See website for parking and other details.
