Renowned storyteller Robin Washington was named Duluth Arts Institute president of its board of directors this year.
A space for local and national arts and entertainment stories, with an emphasis on stories pertaining to the African American experience.
Perfect day greets Selby Ave. JazzFest fans [photos]
A perfect late-summer day greeted the 18th annual Selby Ave. JazzFest held at the intersection of Selby Avenue and Milton in St. Paul.
Theatre 55 stages award-winning ‘Pippin’
The newly-launched Theatre 55’s production of the classic musical ‘Pippin’ features actor Beverly Tipton Hammond.
Black musical standards shine in ‘Smokey Joe’s Café’
The predominantly African American, hip-thrusting, R&B-bellowing nine-member cast of “Smokey Joe’s Café” are mostly locals.
Annie Mack gives and gets healing through song
Minnesota-born-and-raised jazz and blues vocalist Annie Mack singing is a source of healing and hope.
WEEKEND TOP 5 | Sept. 14-15
Selby Jazzfest returns with jazz standards, neo-soul headliner
The 18th annual and free festival returns once more Sept. 14 to send jazz fans, community members and passersby into the fall with smooth jazz standards, interesting local guests and jazz performers, and a neuvo soul headliner Goapele.
Black concerts – Sept. 9-14: classic reggae, Lenny Kravitz and Lil Wayne returns (maybe)
A cool slate of hot early-September shows will help carry you into fall.
Dancehall legend Burna Boy brings tour to Skyway Theatre Sept. 7
Burna Boy will bring his ‘The African Giant Returns’ tour to the Skyway Theatre Sat. night starting at 7 pm.
Synth-jammers Static Panic to host EP release party at Turf Club on Sept. 7
Static Panic, one of the newest to take on the local synth-pop dance tradition laid down by Prince, is releasing a new project ‘Glow.’