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Saturday, March 29th at 8:00 p.m.

Minnesota Public Radio presents Pat Donohue at The Fitzgerald Theater on Saturday, March 29th at 8:00 p.m. Join Grammy-winning acoustic guitarist Pat Donohue and his guests for an engaging evening of music as he traces the origins of Roots and Blues music. From swing to jazz to bottleneck blues to folk, Pat Donohue plays it all with a flourish of artistry and melodic inspiration. Chet Atkins called Pat one of the greatest finger pickers in the world today. Pat is certainly one of the most listened to finger pickers in the world. As the guitarist for the Guys All-Star Shoe Band on American Public Media’s A Prairie Home Companion , Pat gets to show off his savvy licks and distinctive original songs to millions of listeners each week. Pat will be backed by some of the best musicians in the business including Suzy Bogguss, Jearlyn Steele, Andy Stein, Joe Savage, Gary Raynor, and Peter Johnson.

All tickets are $29.00. There will be an additional $2.50 facility fee added to the price of each ticket. Minnesota Public Radio members receive discount.

Thursday, April 3rd at 7:00 p.m.

Minnesota Public Radio presents the release of The Splendid Table’s new book “How to Eat Supper” at The Fitzgerald Theater on Thursday, April 3rd at 7:00 p.m. Lynne Rossetto-Kasper, host of American Public Media's "The Splendid Table®" radio show, celebrates the publication of "How to Eat Supper," co-written by Rossetto-Kasper and Sally Swift of the Splendid Table team. Kasper’s Fitzgerald show will take you beyond the written page and kitchen, into the serendipitous tangle that is modern day eating. Today food embraces nearly every dimension of how we live. From fantasy to science, from sex to satire, from politics to art—this is the night it all comes together on stage. Special guests will include Splendid Table road correspondents, Jane and Michael Stern.

All tickets are $15.00. Minnesota Public Radio members receive a discount.

Friday, March 28th at 8:00 p.m.

Host Mary Lucia welcomes author and critic Greil Marcus to the Current Fakebook® at the Fitzgerald Theater on Friday, March 28th at 8:00 p.m. For the show Marcus has requested the British via Chicago band the Mekons. The group is in many ways an ideal match for Marcus – their stylistic range is wide, they mix a historical and political vision with mordant humor, and their music includes darkness, noise and radiant beauty. The Mekons’ music pulls the 20th century together in sound, just as Marcus’ criticism manages to weave divergent cultural strands to make the ineffable real. And he's a passionate fan.

All tickets are $20.00. There will be an additional $2.50 facility fee added to the price of each ticket. Minnesota Public Radio members receive discount.

Sunday, April 6th at 4:00 p.m.

VocalEssence presents The Joy of Spring at The Fitzgerald Theater on Sunday, April 6th at 4:00 p.m. Popular meets classical as the VocalEssence Chorus and Ensemble Singers share the Fitzgerald stage with special guest star, Maureen McGovern, known as “The Stradivarius Voice.” The concert features music for spring from Renaissance madrigals to Broadway hits, along with classical favorites by Bach, and Brahms and Mendelssohn — all centered on the theme of springtime and the changing of the season. From “Tip Toe Through the Tulips” to “The Earth Adorned,” this concert is designed to delight the audience with a bouquet of charming and beautiful sounds.

Tickets are available for $35.00, $27.00, and $20.00. There will be an additional $2.50 facility fee added to the price of each ticket. Minnesota Public Radio and MERSC Members receive a discount. Discounts are also available for groups of 10 or more. Special Student discounts are available.

Saturday, April 12th at 8:00 p.m.

Red House Records and 89.3 The Current presents Our Side of Town: a special 25th Anniversary Concert with Lucy Kaplansky and Storyhill at the Fitzgerald Theater on Saturday, April 12th at 8:00 p.m. Featuring some of the most exciting folk/pop artists on the label’s current roster, the night is sure to be one to remember.

All tickets are $26.00. There will be an additional $2.50 facility fee added to the price of each ticket. Minnesota Public Radio members receive a discount.

Saturday, April 19th, 2008 at 8:00 p.m.

Host Mary Lucia welcomes Public Enemy founder, writer and activist Chuck D to The Current Fakebook® at the Fitzgerald Theater on Saturday, April 19th at 8:00 p.m. Joining them will be Slug from Atmosphere for conversation and, as special cameo guest, Brother Ali of the Rhymesayers Collective.

All tickets are $22.00. There will be an additional $2.00 facility fee added to the price of each ticket. Minnesota Public Radio members receive discount.

Friday, May 2nd at 8:00 p.m.

Sue McLean and Associates present singer/songwriter Greg Brown at the Fitzgerald Theater on Friday, May 2nd at 8:00 p.m. His insightful lyrics paint powerful and often deceptively simple images on a canvas of gospel, blues, country, rock, and jazz. Brown’s songwriting has been lauded by many, and his songs have been performed by Willie Nelson, Carlos Santana, Michael Johnson, Shawn Colvin, and Mary Chapin Carpenter.

Tickets are available for $34.50, $29.50 and $28.50. There will be an additional $2.50 facility fee added to the price of each ticket. Minnesota Public Radio members receive a discount.

Saturday, May 3rd at 8:00 p.m.

Minnesota Public Radio presents the Song for Minnesota Concert with Ann Reed at the Fitzgerald Theater on Saturday, May 3rd at 8:00 p.m. We have commissioned Ann Reed to travel the state as part of the 2008 Sesquicentennial. As our state turns 150 years old we felt it is time to write a new song that incorporates the ideas of Minnesotans through the direction of singer/songwriter Ann Reed. The song will be featured as part of our big grand finale performance at the Fitzgerald Theater on May 3rd. Ann Reed will make occasional appearances on the Morning Show to follow the progress of the song pilgrimage.

All tickets are $32.00. There will be an additional $2.50 facility fee added to the price of each ticket. Minnesota Public Radio members receive a discount.

Sunday, May 4th at 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Sue McLean and Associates present Dan Zanes and Friends at the Fitzgerald Theater on Sunday, May 4th at 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. The Dan Zanes story had a lot to do with a rock and roller who started a label for family music, brought funny guests into the mix, sold a lot of records, and toured the country with his spirited and soulful band. Now the story has evolved as the music has evolved. In the process of digging up old songs for the family music CDs (while writing many new ones it should be said) Dan has rediscovered the traditional music that was so inspirational to him when he was growing up. It's being turned on its head and brought into the new century as he and his musical comrades take the songs from the past and sing and dance them into the musical future as a shared experience for people of all ages.

Tickets are $23.00 for adults and $18.00 for children 12 and under. There will be an additional $2.50 facility fee added to the price of each ticket.