Join Saint Paul Mayor Chris Coleman and gala host, John Birge at this invitation-only presentation of Saint Paul’s finest performing artists.

Meet the performers and artistic directors. See their work, learn about their visions, And set the stage with us for the continued growth and support of Saint Paul’s artistry.

This event is sponsored, in part, by
The Saint Paul City Cultural STAR Program.
Barsuh
Cynthia Betz – Edina Realty
D’Amico Catering
Black Dog Café
Flat Earth Brewing Company,
The Wine Thief,
Roger Beck Florist,
Marty and Richard Stanger
Jerry’s Printing

Ballet Minnesota is dedicated to enriching lives by creating and sharing the artistry of dance through education and public presentations.

Artistic Director, Andrew Rist

Summer Series: River Dance July-August

Fall Concert October 18-21

The Classic Nutcracker December 12-17

Youth Concert Series March 11-13

Minnesota Dance Festival April 23-27

Spring Classic April 23-27

For more information, contact Executive Director, Cynthia Betz, 651-222-7919.
Visit www.balletminnesota.org for dates and times of performances.

Minnesota Public Radio is one of the nation's premier public radio organizations with a regional network of 37 stations and headquarters in the heart of downtown St. Paul. The mission of Minnesota Public Radio is to enrich the mind and nourish the spirit, thereby enhancing the lives and expanding the perspectives of our audiences, and assisting them in strengthening their communities. To help achieve this mission, Minnesota Public Radio offers three distinct on-air services, an expansive web presence and engaging live events. The Fitzgerald Theater is Minnesota Public Radio's largest studio and is host to author events, unique variety shows, concerts featuring national and local talent, dance, humorists, political debates, and movies as well as A Prairie Home Companion®, hosted by Garrison Keillor.

Upcoming Fitzgerald Theater events:

Talking Volumes: Michael Chabon - May 22
Chanticleer - May 23
Radio Lab with Jad Abumrad & Robert Krulwich - May 30
American Humorists: Andrei Codrescu - June 1
Vaudevillian Stages - June 2
Stage Sessions: Kevin Kling - June 7
The Current Fakebook: Laurie Lindeen - June 16

Nautilus Music-Theater works with writers, composers, performers, and directors to create, develop,and produce new operas and other forms of music-theater, including innovative productions of existing work. We form partnerships between artists and audiences in order to contribute to the quality and diversity of new American music-theater. We envision an extended family of artists and audiences that uses music-theater as a tool to support the individual and collective growth of the human spirit.

Ben Krywosz, Artistic Director
Bethany Gladhill, Managing Director

ROUGH CUTS (Works-in-progress by local artists) May 21-22

WESLEY BALK OPERA/MUSIC-THEATER INSTITUTE
(Training for performers, directors, coaches) June 24-July 14

ROUGH CUTS(365 DAYS/365 PLAYS by Suzan-Lori Parks) July 9-10

JOHN AND JEN(On tour, outstate MN and WI) September/October

The Rose Ensemble is an inventive vocal ensemble, performing and preserving ancient music. With transcendent voices and captivating programming, the singers cast a rich and harmonious spell, honoring history, world cultures and religions. While maintaining an active international touring schedule, The Rose Ensemble provides outreach in ten Minnesota communities with extensive programming of concerts and educational programs for people of all ages.

Jordan Sramek, Founder & Artistic Director

For more information, visit www.roseensemble.org or contact Jenny Harding, Director of Operations at (651) 225-4340.