By Harrison David Rivers
in collaboration with Robin P. Hickman-Winfield
Directed by Talvin Wilks
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The story of Gordon Parks, a black man’s journey to becoming a major figure in the American cultural landscape.
Gordon Parks, age 14, left home for St. Paul after the death of his mother. He lived with his sister, until her husband kicked him out of the house and into the streets. While struggling to survive, his mother’s words would echo in his head, “Make a good man of yourself, ‘cause you have a choice. You always have a choice.” Inspired by Parks’s book, A Choice of Weapons, Harrison takes us into the world of young Gordon, who would choose a camera to fight back hatred and discrimination. His passion as an artist would lead him to become a major figure in the American cultural landscape.
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Featuring Kevin Brown, Jr. as Gordon Parks & James A. Williams as Pigeon Man
All audience members, artists and staff members must be fully vaccinated and be able to provide proof (digital or paper) of COVID-19 vaccination. Fully vaccinated means that you have completed your vaccine, whether it’s one dose or two, and the final dose was received at least 14 days prior to performance you are attending. Any audience members who are unable to be vaccinated may provide a negative COVID-19 test administered within 72 hours of the performance they are attending.
Dante Germain’s new work in our gallery includes these beautiful long-necked bottles from his River Rock Series!
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Lake Superior Glass Art Gallery, located at 357 Canal Park Drive, is a complete glassblowing studio and gallery. We have knowledgeable staff that are well-trained in everything from the artists featured in the gallery to teaching in the glass studio. Whether you’re a first-time glass enthusiast or an expert, we have just what you need.
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The gallery at Lake Superior Art Glass features glass artwork of all types made by over 60 artists from the Midwest and beyond. This includes stained, fused, torch-worked, furnace worked and more! Lake Superior Art Glass is also your go-to gallery and studio for custom and commission glass pieces. Between us and our artists, we can make most anything you come up with. In our studio, students can take beginning, intermediate and advanced classes, as well as rent studio time to practice what they’ve learned. We also sell torch-work supplies and tools.
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Lake Superior Art Glass also has the unique ability to make glass art right before your eyes. Our specialized workstation in the front window allows you to watch our live demonstrations from the sidewalk, or better yet, come inside and get up close and personal while the artist works.
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Owner Dan Neff, pictured here, working on his torch in the front window, has been blowing glass since 2003 and instantly knew this was an art that he wanted to master. Since then, Dan has shown his work around the country and has worked with and learned from world-renowned glass artists. Dan loves to share his passion for glass with others.
Don’t just take our word for it though. Check out our testimonials page!
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How Lake Superior Glass Art Got Its Start
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As part of Go Downtown Grow Downtown, the Great Space Giveaway in 2012, three lucky winners would be working with property owners to secure free space in the Downtown. The contest drew in 56 concept papers and was narrowed down to 15 finalists. Due to the quality of the candidates, the selection committee opted to provide three grand prizes rather than the original two that were offered.
Finalists went through the process of creating business plans with the help of the Northeast Entrepreneur Fund and received an incentive package that included free rent for one year (of a three-year lease), free advertising package with the Duluth News Tribune, free marketing services from Out There Advertising, free retail mentoring services from Maurices, free membership with the Greater Downtown Council and startup loan assistance from the Northeast Entrepreneur Fund.
Dan was previously working from a home-based studio when he decided to expand and create Lake Superior Glass Art Gallery and Studio. It includes a storefront glass blowing demonstration, glass gallery, classes, supplies, and studio rental.
Stop in and introduce yourself to the world of glass art!
Join Ballet Co.Laboratory for the world premiere of Joseph Morrissey’s The Four Seasons. Beginning with the first blossoms of Spring, through the heat of Summer, into the twirls of Fall, and finally the swirling of Winter snow, TheFour Seasons makes Vivaldi’s notes dance off of the page. Intricate footwork, unpredictable partnering, and elaborate movement patterns bring the feeling, color, and happenings of each season to life. Performed by the Company of Ballet Co.Laboratory to a live string quartet made up of the Twin Cities’ finest musicians, this work celebrates the splendor and cadence of each season.
In addition to The Four Seasons, a noteworthy pairing of Kinsun Chan’s Shifts and Genevieve Waterbury’s Danse Macabre will complete this production which celebrates a dancer’s most notable collaborator, musicians.
Performed by:The Company Dancers of Ballet Co.Laboratory and the Performance Ensemble of The School of Ballet Co.Laboratory
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Shifts / Danse Macabre
Photo Credit: Pixel Dust Photography
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Shifts: choreographed by Kinsun Chan
Inspired by the shape, movement and sound of the cello, Kinsun Chan brings the music of Bach to life with 13 dancers and 1 cellist. Known for his intricate use of lighting and architecture, Kinsun explores different dimensions of this iconic music allowing the dancers and musician to move as one.
Danse Macabre: choreographed by Genevieve Waterbury
Danse Macabre is based on Saint-Saëns’ poem Dance Macabre which has become a metaphor for how chaos and order depend on each other. In this piece, dancers navigate the push and pull of daily responsibilities, discover others on similar paths, and embrace the power of unison.
Made from beginning to end by one tailor @thisiskardo
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Apparel, Expression, & Community
Jaxon Grey: Made from beginning to end by one tailor. Every good story begins with a question. Our question was this: why isn’t there a brick-and-mortar men’s store with the best, most inspiring digitally-native brands under a single roof? Jaxon Grey is the answer to that question. We are a community of brands that share a passion for creating quality products that have meaning, a nexus of people that think differently, a space where stories unfold.
Jaxon Grey champions the new and the emerging, the different and the vulnerable, the next generation of apparel innovators and entrepreneurs. We believe that when you think differently, you can impact not only your immediate community, but the world at large. We are creating a supportive space where people find the courage to step out of their comfort zone and realize amazing things.
We are excited for you to join us on this journey as stories unfold from our brands, our team, and from you.
HPI Festivals: Hundreds of the nation’s finest artists and crafters display and sell their handcrafted works. Our Arts & Crafts tour of shows are consistently ranked in the Top 100 Shows in the Country by Sunshine Artist Magazine. An hourly gift certificate winner, plenty of food & drink, lots of family fun, and free parking!
