The Spitfire Grill at Hennepin Avenue Church

Co-Directed by Marcela Lorca and Michelle O’Neill
Music Directed by Peter Vitale

Featuring Michelle Barber, Katie Bradley, Tyson Forbes, Katherine Fried, George Keller, Tom Reed and Dominic Schiro

Costumes Samantha Fromm Haddow
Sets & Props Sarah Agnew, Nick Golfis
Movement Jim Lichtscheidl
Stage Manager Maya Vagle

Soak City Opening Weekend

A summer of splashes kicks off on May 25, when Soak City Waterpark opens for the 2024 season! You are sure to have a splash-tastic time at the only Minnesota destination with two parks included for the price of one. Join us on Soak City’s Opening Day and soak up the sun at our seven-acre waterpark, featuring water slides, splash pads, a wave pool, a lazy river, cabanas, and more.

Sesame Street Live! Say Hello

Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and their friends from Sesame Street are coming to your neighborhood to say hello! In Sesame Street Live! Say Hello, you can sing and dance with your favorite furry friends while enjoying fun surprises along the way. So put on your dancing shoes and make your way to where the air is sweet for this all-new celebration on Sesame Street!

Señorita Mariposa

Señorita MariposaSEPTEMBER 19 - OCTOBER 6, 2024Based on the book by Ben Gundersheimer
Written by Ben Gundersheimer & Mabelle Reynoso

A bilingual adventure across America!

Rock the Barn

Put on your boots and come on down for Dodge Nature Center and Preschool’s annual farm and music festival—all while supporting the Dodge Nature Preschool Scholarship Fund!

Enjoy live bands and musicians as spring blooms around the nature center. Bring a blanket to picnic with family and friends. Get up close to farm animals, make dandelion fritters, and ride the hay wagon. Opportunities to support the Scholarship Fund at the event include a bake sale, raffle baskets, lemonade stand, and more.

Robert Finley

“the greatest living soul singer” – Dan Auerbach (The Black Keys) Swamp rock and deep blues from a charismatic seventy-year-old Louisiana native. Robert Finley developed and refined an exuberant, omnivorous playing style. He mixed in southern soul, heavy rock, swamp pop, jazz, folk, and anything else that crossed his mind.

Raul Midón

Grammy-nominated guitar/vocal marvel Raul Midón has a truly unbelievable sound. Raul has worked with countless legends in the industry including Bill Withers, Herbie Hancock, Sting, Terence Blanchard, and Dianne Reeves. He has toured in Shakira's band, and written songs for Spike Lee.

Paddling Film Festival World Tour

Coming this summer: Portage North is bringing the world-renowned Paddling Film Festival to Ely, and you're invited! Come see some of the best paddlesport professionals in the world express the activities that they love through spectacular short films. Celebrate all that makes paddlesports special with a two-night event dedicated to the activities that you love hosted by Portage North at Ely's Historic State Theater. Tickets are on sale below. We look forward to seeing you there!

Native Nations Fashion Night

Native Nations Fashion Night is a celebration of the diverse Indigenous fashion trends across North America. Each year, Minneapolis becomes an international hub showcasing the latest work in Native fashion design with a runway show, curated artisan market, Native culinary arts, and live entertainment.

MOVERS FOR MOMS AT THE ST. PAUL SAINTS BASEBALL GAME

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK and the St. Paul Saints are teaming up for the Inaugural Movers for Moms Baseball game! Movers for Moms is a nationwide campaign supporting women and children suffering domestic violence. Come honor our beneficiaries on a night to remember. Get admission to the game by bringing a donation. We are asking for the following for donations: Cleaning supplies Diapers (all sizes) Wipes Baby Formula Bath Wash and body lotion Shampoo and hair supplies for all hair types