by doitinnorth | Mar 27, 2022 | people/passions
The International Owl Center’s latest auction includes this painting, shown as a detail.
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First auction of owl art raised $100,000.
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Start Tribune: Minnesota’s International Owl Center is auctioning its collection of artwork by Ukrainian kids — depicting owls of all kinds, from a technicolor flock to a finger-painted owlet — to benefit children in the war-torn country. “Here’s this sweet, innocent, colorful, beautiful, fun artwork made by children in Ukraine themselves. It gives people something really tangible to connect them with the kids over there,” center executive director Karla Bloem said. The
online auction of 59 children’s art, which closed March 20, raised more than $100,000, said Bloem. One piece sold for more than $8,000.
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If you’re interested in bidding for some art of your own, it’s not too late. The center will likely have at least two more auctions and make a set of greeting cards featuring some of the owl art, Bloem said.
This piece is part of the latest auction.
All of the funds raised will be donated to UNICEF. Owl center staffers plan to try to contact the Ukrainian art schools and children who mailed in their artwork to let them know about the fundraising, Bloem said.
“Most art schools that participated are in eastern Ukraine, so we don’t know if we’ll be able to reach them,” she said “but we will try.”
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By Erica Pearson
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First Mochi Doughnut Shop in Minnesota arrives in St. Paul!
by doitinnorth | Mar 20, 2022 | people/passions
Olmsted County Historical Society: You have heard about the Mayo Brothers, but have you ever wondered about the women who helped develop Mayo Clinic? These women were physicians, laboratory researchers, developers, and innovators. Inspired by the book, Women of Mayo, this tour will explore some of the lesser known stories of the women who were instrumental in the development of Mayo Clinic. Spend time with us and learn about these amazing women and their part in developing Mayo Clinic.
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Mayowood
Saturday, March 26th
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
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The Olmsted County Historical Society was established in 1926 by Burton Eaton and several other founding members with the intention of collecting and preserving the history of Olmsted County. Our first museum opened in the basement of the Rochester Public Library in 1940. In 1959, we moved into what had been the Bethel English Lutheran Church, but soon outgrew the space. We then built a new museum building on land purchased in southwest Rochester in 1972, where we have been collecting, preserving, and educating ever since. In 2006, the Olmsted County Historical Society began doing business as the History Center of Olmsted County (HCOC).
The Olmsted County Historical Society dba History Center of Olmsted County is an independent, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization governed by members via a Board of Director. Each year we, together with our enthusiastic volunteers, provide presentations, educational and outreach programs, special events, museum exhibits, and more. We currently own and operate two historic buildings and two historic farmsteads, in addition to operating seasonal tours of Mayowood.
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1195 West Circle Drive SW
Rochester, MN 55902
507.282.9447
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W Minneapolis – The Foshay presents their first Artist in Residence, Jena Holliday!
by doitinnorth | Mar 13, 2022 | people/passions
Kronos Quartet. Photo: Evan Neff
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“The most far-ranging ensemble geographically, nationally and stylistically the world has known.” —Los Angeles Times
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For more than 45 years, San Francisco’s Kronos Quartet has pursued a singular artistic vision, combining a spirit of fearless exploration with a commitment to continually reimagine the string quartet experience. Kronos now returns to the Twin Cities after an 11-year hiatus with two distinct programs drawn from the diverse and dazzling array of Kronos’s
Fifty for the Future project, an ambitious five-year commissioning and educational initiative comprised of 50 new works.
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On Saturday night, New Global Voices (Program A) features compelling scores by international composers new to Minnesota audiences, such as Aruna Narayan (India/Canada), Peni Candra Rini (Indonesia), and Soo Yeon Lyuh (South Korea). On Sunday, Old Friends (Program B) spotlights a diverse array of composers known here through their past Walker and other Twin Cities performances, including Terry Riley, Tanya Tagaq, and Missy Mazzoli.
@Kronos_Quartet is copresented by @SchubertClub Mix and Your Classical @MinnesotaPublicRadio
March 19th – 20th at the Fitzgerald Theater. Link here for tickets!
Program length: Approximately 75 minutes, with no intermission
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‘Avenues of Creation’ Exhibit Expresses Ojibwe Pride – Minneapolis, MN
by doitinnorth | Mar 6, 2022 | people/passions
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The @minnesotapublicradio / @walkerartcenter Members-only presale to Rock the Garden 2022, the Twin Cities’ favorite outdoor concert. There’s still time to become a Member, but don’t leave it to the last minute. The early bird gets the tickets, so dig in now as the presale has opened!
Channel alternative energies with great music in the great outdoors on June 11th. Enjoy two stages of indie music, food trucks, and beer tents while you soak up the sights and sounds of summer in the iconic Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. It’s a perfect summer day!
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Lineup
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
(co-headliner)
Sleater-Kinney
(co-headliner)
LOW
DāM-FunK
Divide and Dissolve
beabadoobee
Bombino
Buy Tickets
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About
Launched by the Walker Art Center in 1998, Rock the Garden has been cosponsored by The Current since 2008. Fourteen concerts have been staged outside the Walker since the inaugural event featuring the Jayhawks. Rock the Garden features national and international artists paired with the best in local music. Past performers have included Belle and Sebastian, Bon Iver, David Byrne, Chance the Rapper, De La Soul, Dessa, Doomtree, Father John Misty, Flaming Lips, Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, Lizzo, Jeremy Messersmith, Metric, MGMT, Modest Mouse, the Revolution, Sonic Youth, Spoon, Stereolab, Trampled by Turtles, Wilco, and many more.
Known for presenting today’s most compelling artists from close to home and around the world, the Walker Art Center features a broad array of contemporary visual arts, music, dance, theater, and moving image works. Ranging from concerts and films to exhibitions and workshops, Walker programs empower people to experience the transformative possibilities of the art and ideas of our time and to imagine the world in new ways. The adjacent Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, one of the first urban sculpture parks of its kind in the United States, holds at its center the beloved Twin Cities landmark Spoonbridge and Cherry by Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen as well as some 60 sculptures on the 19-acre Walker campus. Visit walkerart.org for more information on upcoming events
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The Current
The Current is an all-music, noncommercial, member-supported station from Minnesota Public Radio. Now in its 15th year, the award-winning station has grown into a far-reaching community, boasting members and online listeners from around the world. From local to legendary, indie to influential, the Current plays the best new music next to the artists you already love. Part of the Current’s mission is to champion emerging artists, support civic and cultural organizations, and give a platform to important voices that shape our community and make the Twin Cities a great place to live. Visit thecurrent.org to learn more and find a complete list of stations.
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Bell Museum: Seeing Birds and Birds Through Dakota Eyes Exhibit and Talk Integrates Art and Science
by doitinnorth | Feb 27, 2022 | evergreen, people/passions
The un-official kick-off to spring, the 2022 Minneapolis Home + Garden Show returns March 2nd through March 6th at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Link here for tickets!
The Show is sure to inspire homeowners with its more than 1,000 experts sharing new ideas and practical advice as well as hundreds of exhibits featuring innovative products and services. The Show boasts great deals and shopping experiences all related to home, gardening, remodeling, and home decor.
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Come get tips live from Mina Starsiak Hawk, star of the hit series “Good Bones”, on Friday, March 4th at 12 noon.
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MINA STARSIAK HAWK
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The “Minnesota Farmhouse” themed Idea Home will once again inspire homeowners with the latest trends and designs. Everything from custom cabinets to the newest finds in furniture.
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Four talented landscapers from all over Minnesota will show off their expertise with inspiring garden displays. More details will be posted closer to the event.
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FEATURE GARDENS
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MInneapolis Convention Center
by doitinnorth | Feb 20, 2022 | people/passions
Ashwini and Aparna dancing in Fires of Varanasi in 2021 at the Joyce Theater in New York
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Photo by Steven Pisano
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Northrop Centennial Commission: Rooted in the expansive South Indian dance form of, Ragamala Dance Company manifests a kindred relationship between the ancient and the contemporary. In their latest evening-length performance, Fires of Varanasi: Dance of the Eternal Pilgrim, eleven dancers conjure a realm where time is suspended and humans merge with the divine. Award-winning creators Ranee Ramaswamy and Aparna Ramaswamy imagine a metaphorical crossing place that enters into a ritualistic world of immortality, evoking the birth-death-rebirth continuum in Hindu thought to honor immigrant experiences of life and death in the diaspora. This work is the culmination of a two-year partnership with Northrop that included a reimagined 2020-21 Ragamala Rooted residency with free monthly engagement activities.
Link here for tickets!
Ragamala Dance Company
Saturday, February 26th, 7:30 pm
Carlson Family Stage
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“soulful, imaginative and rhythmically contagious … every gesture radiates joy or generosity or a sense of striving toward some higher form of being.” The New York Times
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