September 2024
TPT’s Mix Tape: Women’s Civic Leadership Then & Now
Join us for an interactive experience on the role of women in leadership, civic engagement, and education. Clips from TPT’s recent Minnesota Experience films highlighting women change makers will spark lively discussion with regional leaders. This MN Herstory ‘mix tape’ will inspire and inform participants of all ages. Daniel Bergin, TPT executive producer will curate clips from: Hope in the Struggle Citizen Profe la Lucha Sigue Bring Her Home
Find out more »October 2024
Isabel Wilkerson: Our Racial Moment of Truth
Pulitzer Prize winner and National Humanities Medal recipient Isabel Wilkerson is the author of The New York Times bestsellers and critically-acclaimed Caste and National Book Critics Circle Award winner The Warmth of Other Suns. A gifted storyteller, Wilkerson captivates audiences with the universal human story of migration and reinvention, as well as the enduring search for the American dream. With the high-profile killings of unarmed African-Americans at the hands of police and civilians, protests are mounting and debates intensifying. These…
Find out more »Women of Color Leadership Series: Idea to Impact – Empowering Community Through Entrepreneurship
Idea to Impact – Empowering Community Through Entrepreneurship brings together four dynamic entrepreneurs for a roundtable discussion about the paths they took to turn their ideas into realities. These founders and CEOs are blazing trails through business practices and products that celebrate and uplift their communities. They will discuss what inspires and motivates them, the values that guide them, the obstacles they’ve overcome and the wisdom they’ve gained through their unwavering commitment to excellence. The evening will conclude with questions…
Find out more »The Moth Project
David Attenborough meets Laurie Anderson in The MOTH PROJECT, a new production from Peter Kiesewalter, GRAMMY-nominated and EMMY-winning creator of the East Village Opera Company (“Highbrow and brilliant!” – New York Magazine). Blending music, family history, and moth lore, The MOTH PROJECT brings art and science together in entirely original and unexpected ways. The 70 minute show features two musicians performing a genre-defying range of music – from Bach to Joni Mitchell to KISS to original songs – while a…
Find out more »November 2024
Sierra Hull
Sierra Hull is widely regarded to be a as a master of her instrument; A two-time Grammy Nominated artist and songwriter, recognized for both her most recent projects, 25 Trips (2020) and Weighted Mind (2016), she is also the 4x recipient of IBMA's Mandolin Player of the Year, the first woman to ever receive this distinction. A pioneer for acoustic music throughout her already impressive multi-decade career, she has graced the country's most iconic stages, including Carnegie Hall, the Grand…
Find out more »Judy Carmichael
Judy Carmichael will have you dancing in the aisles with high-energy interpretations of the Great American Songbook, witty original compositions, and hilarious between-song patter. Judy's music and humor have been featured on A Prairie Home Companion, Entertainment Tonight, and for over 20 years on Judy's NPR program Jazz Inspired. From swinging romps by Cole Porter and Harold Arlen to sultry takes on Gershwin and Ellington, an evening with Judy is a joy-filled experience! Let’s SWING! *ASL interpretation will be provided…
Find out more »December 2024
B2wins “Sounds of the Season with the Violin Twins”
Back by popular demand, your favorite Twins return to The O’Shaughnessy for an unforgettable holiday concert experience that's non-stop fun for the whole family! Now in its seventh year of touring, B2wins offer a refreshing twist on the holiday season's most timeless classics. "Sounds of the Season" is an engaging, uplifting, holiday celebration featuring unique musical renditions and surprises throughout the night that are guaranteed to put a smile on your face and fill you with holiday joy. Get ready…
Find out more »Kevin Kling and Friends: Tales from the Charred Underbelly of the Yule Log
Kevin Kling, Dan Chouinard and Simone Perrin perform their celebrated holiday show, “Tales From the Charred Underbelly of the Yule Log” at The O'Shaughnessy this year. Joined again by the ever-popular Brass Messengers, the show has been performed every year since 1995 and has become a holiday tradition for many. Kevin is best known for his popular commentaries on NPR and the PBS series, "Almanac". His hilarious, often tender stories have delighted audiences around the world. Dan Chouinard is a…
Find out more »February 2025
Kevin Kling: The Love Show
When there’s danger all about, that’s when the call goes out: “Here we come to save the day!” And you know that MIGHTY LOVE is on the way! In a world teaming with Jokers, Riddlers, Penguins and Crime Bosses we say, “Enough is Enough!” It’s time to take off the gloves and the scarf and hat. Once again, we’ve gathered our terrific team of inter-galactic talent, who by day walk among us as mild-mannered Prudence Johnson, Dan Chouinard, Claudia Schmidt,…
Find out more »Cello Stories: A Life Under Broadway
With over twenty years of Broadway experience, and having performed as a regular member of twenty-one Broadway shows, Mairi explores what it is to be a Broadway musician. Using exquisite arrangements and captivating stories, she illustrates what drew her to a career of supporting a story through music. *ASL interpretation will be provided at this show. *Patrons who would like to control the volume of their listening experience, assistive listening devices and sensory ear plugs are available upon request at…
Find out more »The Sound of (Black) Music
The Sound of (Black) Music is a dynamic and groundbreaking production that reimagines one of America's most beloved musical classics through a joyful, Afro-futuristic lens. The electrifying score, featuring elements of jazz, soul, funk, and afro-grooves, celebrates the rich cultural heritage of Black music and its impact on American popular culture. The show stars a spirited band of leading performers, including celebrated vocalists Brianna Thomas and C. Anthony Bryant, and musical director Charenee Wade. Co-directed by Shariffa Ali and Kamilah…
Find out more »March 2025
The Rt. Hon. Dame Jacinda Ardern
Prime Minister of New Zealand (2017-2023); Senior Fellow, Harvard University; Patron of the Christchurch Call; Board Member, The Earthshot Prize The Right Honourable Dame Jacinda Ardern became the Prime Minister of New Zealand at just 37 years of age. During her time in office, she faced the challenges of a live-streamed domestic terror attack against New Zealand’s Muslim community, a volcanic eruption, and the COVID-19 pandemic. Ms Ardern’s focus on people, kindness, and what she has called “pragmatic idealism” saw…
Find out more »Ladies of Laughter: Funny & Fabulous Tour
The Ladies of Laughter Funny & Fabulous Tour includes winners and the best talent from its competition. What started out as an annual videotape comedy competition in New York to honor a fellow woman in comedy who helped so many other get their start (Mary Jo Wobker), has steadily become known in the comedy world as the careerbuilder for women in comedy. Featuring Kelly MacFarland and Leighann Lord, third performer to be announced at a later date. *ASL interpretation will…
Find out more »Mandy Gonzalez in Concert
Mandy Gonzalez is an accomplished film, TV, and stage actor and author. She possesses one of the most powerful and versatile contemporary voices of our time. Mandy has starred on Broadway in the megahit Hamilton as Angelica Schuyler. She also originated Nina Rosario in the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, In The Heights, for which Mandy received a Drama Desk Award. Mandy also starred as Elphaba in the Broadway production of Wicked, blowing the roof off of New York’s Gershwin Theatre…
Find out more »An Evening with Mandy Harvey
Mandy Harvey is an award-winning singer, songwriter, and inspirational speaker who lost her residual hearing at the age of nineteen. Mandy tours the world performing her original music and presenting her inspirational story of never giving up and continuing to try - she calls these messages Wisdom For Life. The audience can expect an encouraging and uplifting evening of stories paired with a concert. The evening will also include audience participation - Mandy will teach Over the Rainbow in ASL…
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