Visual artists Seitu Jones and his granddaughter Hunter Powell; Emmy-Award winning composer Steve Heitzig at his home in St. Paul. Marilyn Garber's watercolor botanical art. And Singer/Songwriter Peter Himmelman.
David Goldes creates and then photographs striking still-lives. Interact Center gives actors with disabilities the opportunity to express themselves creatively. And, Davina and the Vegabonds perform at the Dakota jazz club.
Long time Twin Cities actor Steven Epp has mastered the art of farce and quick-change. Brock Davis is a mixed media artist and, Douglas R. Ewart and Inventions perform.
Scott Lloyd Anderson is a Plein air painter; Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra Cellist Josh Koestenbaum and, soulful singer songwriter Alison Scott performs at the Dakota Jazz Club.
Public Artist Craig David created murals for the Twins stadium. His latest installation is a nine-ton sculpture at the University of Minnesota. Guthrie Theater Wig Master Ivy Loughborough. and the Hip Hop Artists of No Bird Sing perform.
Children's author Kate DiCamillo shares her thoughts about childhood; Visual Artist Frank Big Bear tells stories with shapes and a palette and The Jayhawks perform at First Avenue.
Bianca Pettis and Jacob Aaron Roske are the Sonic explorers Beatrix* JAR. John Largaespada manipulates photographs and Gary Korlin's naturalistic approach to painting and, Mandragora Tango performs.
Keri Pickett connects with her subjects in her photographs. 15 year old violin prodigy Sedra Bistodeau studies with renowned musician, Sally O'Reilly. The ethereal blue grass and gospel inspired group, Roma Di Luna performs.
Poet and dance critic Lightsey Darst; Mike Wohnoutka's enchanting children's book illustrations. With the greatest of ease, youth soar during a performance of Circus Juventas. And, music from nationally-renowned folk band The Pines.
Calpurnia Peach is run by local textile designers Ashley Wokasch and Luci Kandler. Jason Gerling plays the drums. David Lefkowitz explores our perception of natural and human-built environments in his work and jazz singer Debbie Duncan.
Michael Sommers Artistic is Director of Open Eye Theatre. Kinetic sculptor and jewelry maker Danny Saathoff. Plus, music from Alison Scott and the Minneapolis Guitar Quartet performs.
Photographer Wing Young Huie celebrates University Avenue neighborhood with hundreds of image. Tom Nechville's custom banjos are designed to improve tone and projection. Plus, dancer Carl Flink and jazz singer Christine Rosholt performs.
Warren Mackenzie shapes clay into simple, functional pieces in his Stillwater studio. Metal sculptor Heather Doyle finds inspiration in this machinery shop. And Virgil Leih turns 2 thousand pound tree trunks into works of art.
Photographer Alec Soth's images premieres at Walker Art Center. Laotian Bounxou Duoheuang preserves her culture's traditional art of weaving and The Suicide Commandos perform.
Director Ali Selim talks about his film, Sweet Land, set in Minnesota.Marcus Young created Everyday Poems for City Sidewalks. Minnesota Orchestra trumpeter and composer Charles Lazarus. Plus: Artistic Director of Frank Theatre, Wendy Knox.
Terry Gydesen is a photographer of Minnesota figures and celebrities. Bao Phi, Vietnamese-American word artist. legendary folk guitarist and songwriter, Spider John Koerner. Plus: "Mural of the Americas" and Jeremy Messersmith performs.
Cy Thao shows his 50 paintings, documenting The Hmong Migration. Linda Christensen has been carving butter busts at the State Fair. Jack Pavlik makes moving sound sculptures. Finally, Minneapolis. Jazz singer Sophia Shorai performs.
The subjects in Carolyn Swiszcz's paintings and videos include neighborhood icons. Fiction writer Alexi Pate writes his memoir Plus: Visual artist Amy Rice, and Red House Records' Folk Singer and Songwriter John Gorka performs.
Cartoonist Zak Sally writes, illustrates and publishes his own comics. As the Weisman Art Museum Registrar Laura Muessig ensures precious works of art remain protected. Folk musician Peter Ostroushko performs at the Cedar Cultural Center.
Painter Ta-Coumba Aiken is inspired by African masks and dance. Multi media artist Laura Hallen's process involves arranging items under Plexiglass. South Indian Classical musician Nirmala Rajasekar performs with her ensemble.
Painter Michael Kareken finds beauty in the organic chaos. Book artist Jody Williams is profiled. Rogue Valley performs Plus: The costumes of Ethnic Dance Theater and body percussion group Crash perform.
A collection of stories from several of Minnesota's visual artists who combine different materials to form Mixed and Multi Media. Featuring Brock Davis, Mary Griep, Slapping Purses, Andy Ducett, Laura Hallen, Amy Rice and Beatrix* JAR.
Public artist Kinji Akagawa shares the stories behind 3 of his works. Composer Mary Ellen Childs creates pieces that unite music, dance and theater. Metalwork by Kristen Arden and music from country blues Charlie Parr.
Photographer Michal Daniel capture his spectacular images. Dance-maker Emily Johnson combines personal stories and powerful movement. Chastity Brown is inspired by country, gospel and blues. She and her band perform in TPT's studio.
Photographer Steve Cohen a backstage pass. Paintings conservator David Marquis painstakingly restores at the Midwest Art Conservation Center. Plus: Fiber artist Nancy Mackenzie, and renowned vocal chamber ensemble Cantus performs.
Yugoslavian-born Zoran Mojsilov sculptures out of stone, steel and wood. Lisa Nankivil builds intricate layers of color for her oil paintings. Plus: Heart of the Beast artistic director Sandy Spieler and music from Machinery Hill.
Scott West creates alongside Cloud Cult on stage. Aditi Kapil's production about immigrant experience is based on her own. Plus: Brittany Foster, Lynn Speaker, and the often blogged-about alternative rockers Tapes 'n Tapes perform.
Ten Thousand Things brings theater to audiences who have limited access. Chank Diesel spells out what it means to be an Alphabetician. Jazz trio The Bad Plus performs at the Dakota Jazz Club. And, installation artist Sonja Peterson.
MN Original: A Legacy Celebration is a look back at the rich diversity of Minnesotas history, art and culture, made possible by the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
The Minnesota Historical Society's Collection has paintings, prints,& drawings. Sharra Frank creates a mosaic for Children's Hospital. The Honeydogs with lead singer and songwriter Adam Levy perform. and Fiber artist Randy Walker.
Painter Leon Hushcha challenges artists to create for his Guest Art Series. Metal artist Lisa Elias makes a fountain for Downtown Minneapolis. Caroline Smith and the Good Night Sleeps perform Plus Lloyd Brant and Rosie Cole.
David Rathman's work with water color and ink. Evan Baden's series captures a generation. Jazz vocalist Charmin Michelle performs. Plus knitter Annie Lee Larson, letterpress artist Robyn Stoller Awend and tile maker Josh Blanc.
Youth Performance Company has been empowering the youth since 1989. Noah Hoehn layers harmonica and marimba tracks on his live looping system. Willie Murphy performs. Plus: Video artist Scott Nedrelow and figurative artist J M Culver.
The Science Museum of Minnesota preserves cultural treasures in its Ethnology Collections. Robayat performs music indigenous to Persia, Turkey and central Asia. And Trampled By Turtles perform at First Avenue and cartoonist Lars Martinson.
Grammy winner Dan Wilson creates his solo album. TDuniya Drum and Dance keep African traditions alive. Nancy Carlson, internationally known children's book author and illustrator and Joe Chvala founded The Flying Foot Forum.
Peter Rothstein directs The Children's Theatre Company's first production of "Annie." Illustrator Adam Turman's work is bold, colorful and eye-catching. The vibraphone, lap steel guitar and upright bass make up the The Neighborhood Trio.
National Poetry Slam champions, members of Saint Paul's competitive spoken word team. Soprano Maria Jette and Lyra Baroque Orchestra in Saint Paul's for Early Music and The Tex Pistols Band ,Terry Gydesen and Brock Davis.
Dance visionary James Sewell's choreography of classical and contemporary ballet inspires. Sculptor Allen Christian opens up his quirky universe. Mark Olson performs songs from his album. Singer/Songwriter Haley Bonar performs a song.
Penumbra Theatre Artistic Director Lou Bellamy celebrates Minnesota's most storied African American theater. Minnesota filmmaker Sarah Jean Kruchowski's shorts.Todd Cameron creates glass and metal artworks and Farewell Milwaukee performs.
Young singers learn in The Minnesota Opera. The late troupe member Ida Arbei showcases the healing power of dance. Jane Frees-Kluth plots a seat between two cities. Duluth indie-rock group Low performs at First Avenue.
Shá Cage and E.G. Bailey founded the Minnesota Spoken Word Association. Wurlitzer organ; Musicians Gao Hong and Butterfly combine African, Asian and Western influences. Pastel artist Cheryl LeClair-Sommer battles weather.
Brady Kiernan directs his first film "Stuck Between Stations." Esteemed Music Director Osmo Vänskä conducts The Minnesota Orchestra. Twin Cities country musicians Trailer Trash and Curator turned jewelry designer, Stephanie Lake.
This dance compilation celebrates a wide range of talented performers and choreographers featuring Zenon Dance Company, Ananya Dance Theater, James Sewell Ballet, Duniya Drum and Dance, TU Dance, Emily Johnson and Flying Foot Forum.
Animator Tom Schroeder tells real life stories.. Lighting designer Barry Browning brings to Jungle Theaters production of Next Fall. Bobby Vee's pop stardom began the day the music died,. Zoo Animal performs Worker Bee in studio.
HUGE Improv Theater demonstrates long form improvisation. Davina and the Vagabonds perform at the Dakota Jazz Club. Minnesota Historical Society's exhibit on the year 1968, a group of veterans assemble a replica of a Huey Helicopter.
Dan Huiting is known for City of Music series and music videos. Perpich Center Arts High School students create a performance . Andréa Stanislav deploys spinning rhinestone-encrusted headless horses. Heiruspecs jam aboard the Riverboat.
Rising from the ashes of Theatre De la Jeune Lune, The Moving Company presents its first show. Photographer Stuart Klipper traveled to both North and South Poles. Gretchen Seichrist and Patches and Gretchen.
