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Minnesota Public Radio Presents a Wealth of Events for the Holiday Season
November 7, 2006
WHAT: Some cannot wait for the holiday season, while others cannot wait until it's over. Acknowledging that the holidays affect everyone differently and that audiences always deserve original programming, Minnesota Public Radio has planned a holiday season full of unique events meant to lift spirits in creative ways.
Schedule of events:
Saturday, November 25
Anonymous 4 with Darol Anger and Scott Nygaard
8 p.m.
The Fitzgerald Theater, 10 E. Exchange St., St. Paul
A Thanksgiving concert of Americana music with vocal ensemble Anonymous 4, GRAMMY®-nominated fiddler Darol Anger and guitarist Scott Nygaard.
Tickets: $20-$29. MPR members receive a discount. Call the Fitzgerald Theater box office for tickets, 651-290-1221.
Friday, December 8
Holiday Stage Session with Bill Holm
8 p.m.
The Fitzgerald Theater, 10 E. Exchange St., St. Paul
An eclectic holiday show from this Minnesota poet and author with host Heather McElhatton. They will be joined by an array of guests, including RD Zimmerman, John Altenberg, Karen Paurus, Nirmala Rajasekar, Frenchy's Big Bang Burlesque Band, Charlie Parr, Brooks Peterson and Adrianne Lenker.
Tickets: $20-$29. MPR members receive a discount. Call the Fitzgerald Theater box office for tickets, 651-290-1221.
Sunday, December 10
Rock the Cradle
11 a.m.-5 p.m.
The Children’s Theatre Company and Minneapolis Institute of Arts campus
2400 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis
Rock the Cradle is a free family day of music, fun and community. Designed for children ages 2 - 8 and their families, Rock the Cradle provides entertainment and educational opportunities with lots of hands-on activities and rambunctious good fun. Attendees can dance in a kids disco, try their hand at scratching records, hear themselves "on the radio," play around in MacPhail's musical petting zoo, make music-oriented art projects, and hear The Current's DJs read from their favorite kids books.
Tickets: The event is FREE and open to the public.
Saturday, December 16
Robin & Linda Williams and Their Fine Group
8 p.m.
The Fitzgerald Theater, 10 E. Exchange St., St. Paul
A Prairie Home Companion® mainstays perform bluegrass, folk, old-time and acoustic country. An instant holiday classic.
Tickets: $20-$29. MPR members receive a discount. Call the Fitzgerald Theater box office for tickets, 651-290-1221.
Thursday, December 21, 7:30 p.m. and
Friday, December 22, 8 p.m.
The Steeles
The Fitzgerald Theater, 10 E. Exchange St., St. Paul
The legendary family gospel group from Minneapolis—Billy, Fred, J.D., Jearlyn, and Jevetta Steeles—gained acclaim for their soulful work and for collaborations with pop icons such as Prince.
Tickets: $25-$35. MPR members receive a discount. Call the Fitzgerald Theater box office for tickets, 651-290-1221.
Saturday, December 23
Peter Ostroushko Heartland Holiday Concert
8 p.m.
The Fitzgerald Theater, 10 E. Exchange St., St. Paul
Celebrate the holiday spirit with a musical journey from the beautiful ancient a cappella carols of Ostroushko's Ukrainian heritage to Brazilian choros as interpreted by mandolin.
Tickets: $32. Call the Fitzgerald Theater box office for tickets, 651-290-1221.
Press Contacts:
Christina Schmitt
Minnesota Public Radio
651-290-1449
cschmitt@mpr.org
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