Continental Ballet Cinderella
- Saturday, October 22, 2011
- 7:30 p.m., Edson Auditorium
This classic fairy tale, touching and hilarious, is an irresistible family favorite. Cinderella and her Prince make a heart-warming dream come true while the hilarious stepfamily inspires nonstop laughter. Artistic Director and company founder, Riet Velthuisen's choreography is coupled with an original compilation of music from the operas, overtures, ballet music, and sonatas of composer Gioachino Antonio Rossini.
Ballet master class
- Taught by a master, free and open to everyone.
- Saturday, October 22, 4–5:30 p.m., HFA Room 125
Audience comments:
“...it was just so great...”
“...the most spectacular performance I've ever seen...”
“...I've seen some good ballet before, but this was exceptional...”
“...it was just superb, I had a fabulous time...”
“...a local treasure…classics infused with vitality and wit...”
—City Pages
The Intergalactic Nemesis
- Saturday, November 12, 2011
- 7:30 p.m., Edson Auditorium
- This show is appropriate for all ages.
The Intergalactic Nemesis is a hilarious, uplifting adventure of heroes-by-circumstance overcoming impossible odds. Are you ready for the adventure? The year is 1933. Pulitzer-winning reporter Molly Sloan, her intrepid assistant Timmy Mendez, and a mysterious librarian named Ben Wilcott face the most serious threat Earth has ever known: an impending invasion of sludge monsters from the planet Zygon. This period sci-fi-horror-suspense-comedy-romance is presented in a whole new format—a radio drama coupled with great visual art. While three actors, one Foley artist, and one keyboardist perform all the voices, sound effects, and music, more than 1,000 hand-drawn, full-color, hi-rez, blow-your-mind comic-book images blast from the screen, all performed LIVE.
Sound effects workshop
- Free and open to the public.
- Saturday, November 12, 4:30–5:30 p.m., Student Center, Oyate Hall
“Pitch-perfect…totally nuts and ton of fun!”
—The Austinist
This presentation is supported by the Performing Arts Fund, a program of Arts Midwest, funded by the National Endowment for the Arts, with additional contributions from the Minnesota State Arts Board, General Mills Foundation, and Land O'Lakes Foundation.
Step Afrika!
- Saturday, January 28, 2012
- 7:30 p.m., Edson Auditorium
Like a band without instruments, stepping is a rumbling art form with roots in South African dance. With call-and-response, kicks, stomps, claps, and chants, Step Afrika!'s performances are a feast for both the eyes and the ears. When the full company comes onstage for a big number, it's like hearing an immense drum choir. It's exhilarating! But Step Afrika! does more than just stepping. There are also moments that are straight out of modern dance. Having performed at the White House, on PBS and CNN, Step Afrika! serves as a cultural ambassador for the United States.
“Electrifying talents.”
—The Washington Post
Euclid Quartet
- Saturday, March 3, 2012
- 7:30 p.m., Edson Auditorium
The Euclid Quartet is one of the most well-regarded string quartets of its generation. Its performances are filled with passion, virtuosity, and sensitivity. Its programs reflect the quartet’s diverse international heritage, combining new and challenging works with established masterpieces. The award-winning group currently holds the prestigious residency at Indiana South Bend and was awarded an American Masterpieces grant from the NEA for its innovative educational program.
Master class with Euclid Quartet
- Saturday, March 3, 2012, 1p.m.
- Humanities Fine Arts Center Recital Hall
- Free and open to the public.
“A knockout performance!”
—Los Angeles Times
“An elegant mix of passion, ferocity, and feathery delicacy.”
—Washington Post
Past Events
Lizz Wright
- Saturday, September 17, 2011
- 7:30 p.m., Edson Auditorium
Drawing from folk, blues, jazz, and gospel traditions, accomplished singer songwriter, Lizz Wright will take you on a genre-bending musical journey, infusing her music with jazzy, smoky soul. On her recent release, Fellowship, Wright and her band put a spiritual spin on original songs and tunes made famous by Sweet Honey in the Rock, Gladys Knight, Jimi Hendrix, and Blind Faith. Her playlist includes songs by everyone from Eric Clapton to Patsy Cline.
“Lizz Wright's voice is a national treasure.”
—Upscale Magazine
“Her voice is stunning, her presence is majestic, and her style is totally her own.”
—Dakota Jazz Club
“...an awesome talent [who] stands in a direct line of descent from Odetta through Tracy Chapman.”
—The New York Times
