Archive: Performances and Events

This untitled work will share the joy of “beating the odds.” Lieutenant Sunnie and Herb Johnson III come from different backgrounds but have reached similar outcomes thanks to resilience and perseverance. Through adversity, they found focus, and each accomplished goals that led them to where they are currently.

Covid19: Effective September 1, 2021, all visitors to the Cowles who are attending a performance/event in our theater spaces are required to show either proof of a full course of COVID-19 vaccinations administered at least 14 days prior to the show or a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of the performance/event. Masks are required throughout the Cowles. For more information about our health and safety guidelines and getting to The Cowles Center, click here.

Our newest evening-length experience built off of our repertory work Canary and our two newest creations Crimson and Emerald.

We’re crafting an energetic sense of past, present and future in orbit with our company’s personal experiences with lockdowns and navigating what it means to come back together physically.

Join TCB’s professional ballet dancers at the Lakeville Area Arts Center for a fun-filled interactive performance event designed for families and children ages preschool through eight. The programs are less than an hour long—the perfect length for busy schedules and curious minds.

Dance With Me highlights age- and ability-appropriate body movement using different forms of dance, and features unique monthly themes, short dance classes, optional audience participation, and short performance demonstrations in costume by TCB’s professional company dancers. You are welcome to enjoy one, many, or all of the programs!

Tuesday, February 8, 2022
10:30-11:30am
Tickets: $6

Additional Upcoming Dates: March 1 and April 12, 2022.
Purchase tickets online, or by calling 952-985-4640.

COLLIDE Theatrical Dance Company presents the Romance Candlelight Cabaret, the second performance in their renovated performance space in St. Paul’s Midway neighborhood.

The candlelight performance features intersecting love stories told through dance and music. The cabaret performance features dancers Megan Carver, Heather Brockman, Ben Siglin, Brett Pederson, Rachel Seeholzer, Regina Peluso, and Javan Mngrezzo, with Collide artistic associate Renee Guittar both dancing and curating the production.

Run Time: 1 hour

Show Dates/Times:
Friday, February 11 – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 12 – 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, February 13 – 2:00 p.m.
Monday, February 14 – 7:00 p.m.
Friday, February 18 – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 19 – 7:30 p.m.

Tickets: http://www.collidetheatrical.org or call 651-395-7903. Prices: $25-$45.

Health/Safety: All guests are required to provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test. At this time masks are required for all patrons.

Paul Taylor molded the dance company that bears his name into one of the preeminent performing ensembles in the world, leading it until his death in 2018.

In this program, the company premieres a Northrop Centennial Commission by Peter Chu, A Call for Softer Landings, paired with two classic Taylor works, the sublime masterpiece, Airs—hailed as “a  treasure” by The New York Times—and Promethean Fire, set to three keyboard works by Bach richly orchestrated by Stokowski.

Join us for an evening of vibrant performances from some of Minnesota’s top performing belly dance companies at the beautiful, newly reopened LUSH Lounge & Theater in Northeast Minneapolis.

Hosted by Barátok Belly Dance and featuring Jawaahir Dance Company, Blue Lotus Middle Eastern Dancers, and Al Bahira Middle Eastern Dance Theater.

This is a show not to be missed, filled with dazzling performances, beautiful costumes, and incredible artistry.
Dinner service is available to make for an extra special night.

Saturday, February 12
All ages shows at 4:00pm and 7:00pm.

We invite you into the studio with Alternative Motion Project for an open rehearsal that gives an inside look and sneak peek of our upcoming tenth season performance!

See works-in-progress of premiere works by:
Guest Artist Erinn Liebhard
Company Member Brenna Mosser
Co-Artistic Directors Kristin Howe + Joanna Lees

FREE. For all ages!
Sunday, February 20, 2:30-4:00pm  
Pre-registration through AMP’s website is highly encouraged as space is limited. Masks required at all times. All AMP personnel will be masked during the event. For questions or more information, visit AMP’s website or email alternativemotionproject@gmail.com.

See the full performance of 10//X at The Southern Theater, March 18-20.

We look forward to seeing you!

Photo Credit: Bill Cameron

Join us for the Sixth Annual Right Here Showcase, the community’s only annual juried program supporting Minnesota-based, mid-career performing artists who create original performance work.

Founding Artistic Producer Paul Herwig, 2008 McKnight Theater Fellow and 2005 City Pages Artist of the Year, steers the Showcase. Four artists are chosen through an annual public call and a panel review, to be awarded financial commissions plus technical and promotional support to present a new work of contemporary performance especially for the Showcase.

This year’s Right Here Showcase will occur February 24-27, at the Tek Box Theater on the second floor of the Cowles Center, with two artists performing each night.

Featuring these four powerhouse performance makers:

Benjamin Domask-Ruh– physical theater artist

Jess Forest – dancer, choreographer, and visual artist

Sam Johnson – performance maker

Queen DREA – musician and composer

Thursday, February 24: Benjamin Domask-Ruh and Jess Forest at 8:00pm
Friday, February 25: Benjamin Domask-Ruh and Jess Forest at 8:00pm
Saturday, February 26: Sam Johnson and Queen DREA Reynolds at 8:00pm
Sunday, February 27: Sam Johnson and Queen DREA Reynolds at 5:00pm

Tickets: $20

Stay tuned at righthereshowcase.weebly.com.

Covid Protocols: Proof of full vaccination required for attendance. Hard copy or digital copy of proof of vaccination must be presented at the door for entry. NO exceptions. Masks and physical distancing in the theater and lobby required at all times. Please, let’s all keep each other safe.

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Six awkward tweens vie for the coveted spelling championship in this fast-paced, Tony Award-winning comedy. As they fight to stay in the contest, the students – each with their own quirky and engaging personality – share hilarious and touching tales from their home lives, ultimately learning that winning isn’t everything. Featuring an addictive original score and riotous competition, Spelling Bee is an instant musical theatre favorite.

Music and Lyrics by: William Finn
Book by: Rachel Sheinkin
Conceived by: Rebecca Feldman
Director: Harry Waters Jr.
Music Director: Andy Fleser
Choreographer: Sandy Agustin
Presented by BA Performance Program

February 24-March 5, 2022

ASL/AD available Sunday, February 27 at 2:00PM

THERMAL: Meditations on Climate Change

February 25-March 19, 2022
Live performances by Rachel Clark, Dustin Haug, and José A. Luis

Fridays and Saturdays at 7:00pm.
Select matinees will take place on Saturday, March 12 and 19 at 1:00pm, during museum hours.
Opening night – Friday, February 25 – to be followed by an artist’s talk.

Tickets on sale now: https://asimn.org/exhibition/thermal/

THERMAL is a dialogue – through movement, form and sound – centered on Earth’s changing environment. With the effects of climate change here – Thermal invites viewers to slow down and appreciate our natural surroundings while simultaneously delivering a sense of urgency to act along with anxiety for what might happen next.

Set in the historic Turnblad Mansion at The American Swedish Institute, Kim Heidkamp’s sculptural paper artwork sprawls from the ballroom stage across the floor, much like a creature from Norse mythology asleep in the landscape. Scores by composer Joshua Clausen and choreography by Mathew Janczewski of ARENA DANCES activate the work, drawing the viewer in.

This interdisciplinary installation is the culmination of a series of in-progress, outdoor showings by ARENA DANCES, with a month-long premiere February 25-March 19. The artwork, as well as video and content about the collaboration, will be on display in the Mansion throughout the course of the exhibition.