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11//2010

Thu, Nov 18
©Jim Denomie

This is Displacement

Native Artists Consider the Relationship Between Land & Identity
Curated by Emily Johnson (Yup'ik) & Carolyn Lee Anderson (Diné)

This is Displacement is a companion to the Emily Johnson | Catalyst + BLACKFISH performance of The Thank-you Bar.

Mon, Nov 8 | 7:30PM
Wed, Nov 3 | 7:00PM
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Patricia Smith

NOMMO African American Author Series

In this series, host and moderator Alexs Pate, University of Minnesota professor and author of Amistad, takes you on a journey into the consciousness of three luminary writers.

10//2010

Mon, Oct 25 | 7:00PM

Book Club: Toni Morrison's “Jazz”

Led by Jawole Willa Jo Zollar and Arleta Little, Executive Director for African American Literature

Like choreographer Jawole Willa Jo Zollar, Toni Morrison, a premier contemporary American novelist, chronicles the African-American experience.

Sun, Oct 24 | 7:00PM
©Ayano Hisa

Urban Bush Women

Zollar: Uncensored

A retrospective collection of feminist works from the 80’s and 90’s.

Sat, Oct 23 | 1:30PM
Thomas DeFrantz

Keynote Address: Thomas Defrantz

Continuously Rich: Legacies of Black Women in American Dance
Presented by the U of M Dance Program

This presentation will trace some genealogies of Black women's presence in American dance including radical dance legacies discussed in relation to latter- day artists and company directors.

Fri, Oct 22 | 8:00PM

Somi and Thomasina

Presented by Northrop Jazz: Live at the Campus Club

The multicultural singer/songwriter seduces the soul with her harmonious blend of gospel, jazz, and acoustic African grooves.

Fri, Oct 22 | 8:00PM

Undiscovered Country

Presented by University Dance Theatre

Set in Vienna at the beginning of the 20th century.

Fri, Oct 22 | 7:30PM
Lady Antebellum

Lady Antebellum

Need You Now 2010 Tour

Special Guest David Nail

Fri, Oct 22 | 7:00PM
© V. Paul Virtucio

University of Minnesota Dance Performance

Presented by the U of M Dance Program

U of M Dance Program students perform Walking with Pearl...Southern Diaries, the 2006 Bessie Award-winning tribute to Pearl Primus, and Dark Swan.

Thu, Oct 21 | 7:00PM

Public Lecture: Awam Ampka

African Bodies as Texts, Archives and Methods: 4 Women Choreographers

Cowles Visiting Scholar Awam Amkpa teaches at New York University and is the former Senior Lecturer of Drama and Television at King Alfred's University College, Winchester, England.

Thu, Oct 21 | 4:00PM
Jawole Willa Jo Zollar

Artist Interview with Jawole Willa Jo Zollar

Artistic Director and Founder of Urban Bush Women
IAS Thursdays at Four Series

Public conversation with Jawole Willa Jo Zollar, award-winning founder and artistic director of the acclaimed Urban Bush Women.

Sat, Oct 16 | 7:30PM

10th Anniversary Collage Concert

Collage is a non-stop concert showcase of all that the School of Music has to offer.

Sat, Oct 16 | 7:30PM

America’s Got Talent Live!

AEG Live & Northrop presents

Bringing the country's most dynamic and diverse entertainers to 25 cities

Sat, Oct 16 | 12:00PM

Radio Interview with Jawole Willa Jo Zollar

“DJ” Jawole with Janis Lane-Ewart
KFAI Radio Without Boundaries

This special live on-air interview will explore the rich and important jazz history within Jawole's life from Duke Ellington to modern day.

Sat, Oct 9 | 10:00PM
Minneapolis Art on Wheels

Seaworthy

Ali Momeni and Minneapolis Art on Wheels (MAW)
SPECIAL EVENT – WORLD PREMIERE!

Ali Momeni and Minneapolis Art on Wheels (MAW) will premiere their film art installation "Seaworthy"

Sat, Oct 9 | 8:00PM
Photo of ABTII Allegro Brilliante ©Rosalie O'Connor

American Ballet Theatre's ABT II

Barbara, Interplay, Allegro Brillante, The Sleeping Beauty "Rose Adagio," Pavlovsk, Flames of Paris Pas de Deux

All the classical beauty of American Ballet Theatre presented by the next generation of world-class dancers.

Sat, Oct 9 | 7:15PM
Artistic Director Wes Chapman

ABT II Performance Preview

Artistic Director Wes Chapman

ABT II Artistic Director Wes Chapman will be interviewed prior to the debut of the company's performance at Northrop to discuss the history of the company and the repertoire.

Sat, Oct 9 | 12:00PM

Radio Interview with Somi

KFAI Radio Without Boundaries

Janis Lane-Ewart, Executive Director of KFAI Radio and host of Collective Eye, interviews Somi