If you are looking to hear about the latest cultural landmark in Paris, you might not do better than to make your way into St. Paul to listen up to this lecture. The building was designed by the same chap that did up the Guthrie, ol' what's his name, M. Nouvel.
"Notice of an interesting lecture through the Alliance Francaise. More info on the lecture is at http://www.afmsp. org/Portals/ 0/Events/ martin.pdf. The website for this very intriguing new museum in Paris is http://www.quaibranly.fr. Check it out!
... we have the great pleasure of hosting Mr. Stéphane Martin, president of the new Parisien museum Quai Branly this Saturday, November 3rd at Macalester College for a lecture in English."
If you go, please do let us know what you think.
31 October, 2007
30 October, 2007
Flying Feet Captured
We have been searching for a short segment of Joe Chvala and the Flying Foot Forum in action to share with you, and we found one.
This is a short piece (2 minutes) and gives just a hint of the Feet's approach to dance.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYB_Vc5sI5E
enjoy!
29 October, 2007
We have a winner!
We were at the Flyway Artist show in Otsego a couple weeks back. At our table we had people jostling to fill out our survey so that they could enter to win a pair of tickets to see Joe Chvala and the Flying Foot Forum on December 1st at the lovely Zabee Theater, which is cleverly disguised as a high school auditorium by day.
After numerous plunges into the pile to find a legible hand, we pulled out the winner. Elaine Sokolowski of Elk River will be receiving a pair of tickets to see Joe + FFF go through their paces.
Now don't be jealous. We will soon be announcing a contest where you as blog readers will have the inside track in winning tickets. Stay tuned for instructions.
Or, you could forgo the suspense and just call us at 763.441.4725 and purchase your tickets now.
Then you too would be a winner!
22 October, 2007
Group Rates for Joe Chvala + FFF
Group rates for the Joe Chvala and the Flying Foot Forum show, on December 1st, 7:30pm at the Zabee Thetaer in Elk River.
10 or more: at least 2 adults, $10 each and each youth $5. This offer only good through the Arts Alliance office. Call us.
We are hoping to attract dance teachers and their students; parents with a desire to get all the kids in the neighborhood out for a evening at the Zabee, or maybe a group of adults that regularly go places together and need that extra dollar-wise incentive to come to the Zabee for an evening of fun entertainment.
Call us and book your evening now!
Want more info about Joe and the Flying Foot [s]?
Check out their website: www.flyingfootforum.com
10 or more: at least 2 adults, $10 each and each youth $5. This offer only good through the Arts Alliance office. Call us.
We are hoping to attract dance teachers and their students; parents with a desire to get all the kids in the neighborhood out for a evening at the Zabee, or maybe a group of adults that regularly go places together and need that extra dollar-wise incentive to come to the Zabee for an evening of fun entertainment.
Call us and book your evening now!
Want more info about Joe and the Flying Foot [s]?
Check out their website: www.flyingfootforum.com
“Dance That Makes Music” a Flying Foot Forum Workshop.
There will be a workshop for youth and adults on Friday, November 30th, from 6-8pm, in conjunction with the visit of Joe Chvala and the Flying Foot Forum visit to Elk River for an evening performance, Saturday, December 1.
The workshop will explore the style and pattern of percussive dance for which The Flying Foot Forum is known. Suitable for adults and youth, beginners or seasoned dancers, this quintessential Flying Foot Forum workshop synthesizes dance, drumming, and music. Creating a fusion of improvisational energy that culminates in a set of loosely structured improvisations. Participants will learn the essential skills needed to create percussive dance pieces.
Spaces are limited for this very intimate opportunity to learn from and work with professional dancers.
Fees are: $15 for youth, $20 for adults.
For more information or to register, please call the Arts Alliance office: 763.441.4725.
19 October, 2007
Money Matters
Whoa be for us to tell you about money matters. However, we thought we would share with you a few items of good news and give thanks in a public forum.
In the last few days we have received news that:
1) the Arts Alliance has been granted money from the Sesquicentennial Committee to help support the visit of Warren Nelson and the Big Top Orchestra next May to put on the "Old Minnesota: Songs of the North Star" show for students shows during the day and a general admission show in the evening.
2) the Central Minnesota Arts Board has approved a grant to help put on the Arts In Harmony 08 national juried art exhibition that is up February 4- March 28 at the Sherburne County Government Center.
Both of these grants come from funding approved by the Minnesota Legislature.
3) a number of community partners have stepped forward to help fund the visit of th
e U.S. Army Field Band and Soldier's Chorus. They include: WalMart- Elk River, The Rotary of Elk River, Elk River Printing, major media sponsor the StarNews, Rogers Printing, I-94W Chamber of Commerce, the Friends of Rogers Library, and the Rogers Lions.
Though the visit is "free" there are costs associated with tickets, posters, programs, advertising, facilities use, and of course staff involvement.
The Arts Alliance could not provide arts events as varied as shown above without the strong community support we receive from all sectors of the community. We thank them and we thank you again and again for your continued involvement in making our communities stronger by making the arts an important part of of your life.
In the last few days we have received news that:
1) the Arts Alliance has been granted money from the Sesquicentennial Committee to help support the visit of Warren Nelson and the Big Top Orchestra next May to put on the "Old Minnesota: Songs of the North Star" show for students shows during the day and a general admission show in the evening.
2) the Central Minnesota Arts Board has approved a grant to help put on the Arts In Harmony 08 national juried art exhibition that is up February 4- March 28 at the Sherburne County Government Center.
Both of these grants come from funding approved by the Minnesota Legislature.
3) a number of community partners have stepped forward to help fund the visit of th
e U.S. Army Field Band and Soldier's Chorus. They include: WalMart- Elk River, The Rotary of Elk River, Elk River Printing, major media sponsor the StarNews, Rogers Printing, I-94W Chamber of Commerce, the Friends of Rogers Library, and the Rogers Lions.Though the visit is "free" there are costs associated with tickets, posters, programs, advertising, facilities use, and of course staff involvement.
The Arts Alliance could not provide arts events as varied as shown above without the strong community support we receive from all sectors of the community. We thank them and we thank you again and again for your continued involvement in making our communities stronger by making the arts an important part of of your life.
art sales
Don't forget the FlyWay Artists art sale going on this weekend in Otsego at the Otsego River Front Market at the intersection of Hwy 101 +39. The sale is just next door to Cold Stone Creamery. It is inside. It is free to attend. The Arts Alliance will be there on Saturday; stop by say hello, pick up your U.S. Army Band tickets (free).
There are a number of Arts Alliance members going to be showing their work including: Sara Hartmann, Steve Hodder, Gene Olson, Roger Nordstrom (photo shown), Tara Roth, Mae Spencer, Isobel Stander, Jean Loy-Swanson, Chris Wilson, and Donna Winberg. There will be discounts at Cold Stone Creamery and 101 Market (just up the road).
Opening Reception: Friday evening: 6-9pm; sale hours: Saturday, 10am-8pm; Sunday, noon- 5pm.
The Bank of Elk River has provided support and Land Cor has provided space and logistical support for this event. Isobel + John Stander have organized this event.
The Arts Alliance is always happy to assiat arts events that include Arts Alliance members and other community partners.
Then on December 1, 10am -4pm, the Elk River Union Church is having an art sale and show. Arts Alliance member Marcie Babcock passed along a flyer seeking artists for this sale. For more info about the sale or showing, contact Marcie's at 763.441.7220 or email her: youse1232aol.com.
If you did not get a chance to stop at Krista Artista's opening for Glenn Quist, do stop by. They may have a few pieces left until the 29th. They are at 2005 2nd Ave. in Anoka. They have other great regional work for sale as well.
11 October, 2007
Visual Art happenings
There are a couple of visual art happenings that involve Arts Alliance members coming up.
Glenn Quist is having an opening at Krista Artista Gallery, 2005 2nd Ave., Anoka, MN, on Friday October 12th, from 5-9pm. Stop in at Krista Artista, a supporter of the Arts Alliance and the Arts in Harmony exhibit.
The Flyway Artists are holding an art sale at the Otsego Riverside Marketplace. That's the place where Cold Stone Creamery is off of Hwy 101 + 39. On Friday October 19th from 5-9 there will be a reception for the twenty + artists. Then on Saturday October 20th, from 10am -8pm, and Sunday, October 21st, from noon- 5pm, they get down to business providing Arts Alliance members and the general public the opportunity to purchase original artwork.
Isobel Stander is the driving force behind this event, which she hopes will become a yearly event.
Then on Saturday, October 27th, from 5-9pm, just before the big US Army Band concert in Rogers, Sue Wipf will be having a show at the same Otsego Riverside marketplace venue at Hwy 101 + 39.
Stop in and support local working artists by purchasing an original work of art, just in time for the holiday giving season.
Glenn Quist is having an opening at Krista Artista Gallery, 2005 2nd Ave., Anoka, MN, on Friday October 12th, from 5-9pm. Stop in at Krista Artista, a supporter of the Arts Alliance and the Arts in Harmony exhibit.
The Flyway Artists are holding an art sale at the Otsego Riverside Marketplace. That's the place where Cold Stone Creamery is off of Hwy 101 + 39. On Friday October 19th from 5-9 there will be a reception for the twenty + artists. Then on Saturday October 20th, from 10am -8pm, and Sunday, October 21st, from noon- 5pm, they get down to business providing Arts Alliance members and the general public the opportunity to purchase original artwork.
Isobel Stander is the driving force behind this event, which she hopes will become a yearly event.
Then on Saturday, October 27th, from 5-9pm, just before the big US Army Band concert in Rogers, Sue Wipf will be having a show at the same Otsego Riverside marketplace venue at Hwy 101 + 39.
Stop in and support local working artists by purchasing an original work of art, just in time for the holiday giving season.
08 October, 2007
Monday, Monday
Everyone that showed up Saturday night had a great time. Laura sang like a lark, Willi told us about ourselves in other ways. The Coldstone Creamery folks stopped by and gave away some ice cream cake, you shoulda been there.
This evening a few Arts Alliance members stopped whatever they were doing and came by the SCGC to put up some artwork for the Members Show, a yearly tradition that ebbs and flows as people have time and output to show. You shoulda been there.
03 October, 2007
Yes, yes, yes!
Yes, season passes will be available for purchase Saturday, October 6th at the Zabee Theater so that you can take advantage of the great pricing for the entire 2007-2008 Performance Series. $60 for 5 events. That's $12 a night. If you are a member of the Arts Alliance, and of course you are, then you get a voucher good for one extra ticket for one performance. Bring your clueless friend, or perhaps a visiting family member for free one evening.
Yes, tickets will be available at the door for C. Willi Myles and Laura Harley on October 6th at 7:30pm. The front page story about them in the Star News today may lead you to believe otherwise.
Yes, you can buy them in advance at fine locations like Coborns, Luna Blu, Kemper Drug, and Rise N Shine Deli. Get there early Saturday night to get your favorite seat, as this is general admission. Tickets: $15 Adults; $12 Arts Alliance members or seniors over 65; $6 youth under 18.
Family Pak: a great buy. $30 gets you 2 adults + one youth tickets; each additional youth is $5.
Yes, this and free parking, close to home, and family friendly entertainment.
And yes, you can still get free tickets to the US Army Band and Soldiers' Chorus, but you need to send a self-addressed stamped envelope to the Arts Alliance office; 1170 Main Street, Elk River, MN 55330.
Yes, tickets will be available at the door for C. Willi Myles and Laura Harley on October 6th at 7:30pm. The front page story about them in the Star News today may lead you to believe otherwise.
Yes, you can buy them in advance at fine locations like Coborns, Luna Blu, Kemper Drug, and Rise N Shine Deli. Get there early Saturday night to get your favorite seat, as this is general admission. Tickets: $15 Adults; $12 Arts Alliance members or seniors over 65; $6 youth under 18.
Family Pak: a great buy. $30 gets you 2 adults + one youth tickets; each additional youth is $5.
Yes, this and free parking, close to home, and family friendly entertainment.
And yes, you can still get free tickets to the US Army Band and Soldiers' Chorus, but you need to send a self-addressed stamped envelope to the Arts Alliance office; 1170 Main Street, Elk River, MN 55330.
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