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SUMMARY:TOUR: Bob Dylan Revisited Tour\, Red Wing\, MN
DESCRIPTION:VocalEssence sings the music of Bob Dylan \nBob Dylan’s timeless music has been covered by everyone from Jimi Hendrix to the Kronos Quartet. Now it’s time to add a choir to the list. Join VocalEssence singers as they reimagine Dylan in The Times They Are A-Changin’: The Words and Music of Bob Dylan\, commissioned in honor of his 2016 Nobel Prize in Literature and arranged by Steve Hackman. Kick back and hear Dylan’s music like it’s the first time. Each concert will open with a performance by a local choir. \nTickets\nTickets on sale now. \nPerformers\n\n\n\n\n\nVocalEssence\nSmall instrumental ensemble\nPhilip Brunelle\, conductor\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are closely monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic as it evolves and adhering to all health and safety recommendations put forth by the Minnesota Department of Health\, as well as any health and safety protocols in place at our concert venues. To view our current safety protocols\, visit vocalessence.org/covid-19-updates. \nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/tour-bob-dylan-revisited-tour-red-wing-mn/
LOCATION:Sheldon Theatre\, 443 W 3rd Street\, Red Wing\, MN\, 55066\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tour
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SUMMARY:TOUR: Bob Dylan Revisited Tour\, Grand Rapids\, MN
DESCRIPTION:VocalEssence sings the music of Bob Dylan \nBob Dylan’s timeless music has been covered by everyone from Jimi Hendrix to the Kronos Quartet. Now it’s time to add a choir to the list. Join VocalEssence singers as they reimagine Dylan in The Times They Are A-Changin’: The Words and Music of Bob Dylan\, commissioned in honor of his 2016 Nobel Prize in Literature and arranged by Steve Hackman. Kick back and hear Dylan’s music like it’s the first time. Each concert will open with a performance by a local choir. \nTickets\nTickets on sale now. \nPerformers\n\n\n\n\n\nVocalEssence\nSmall instrumental ensemble\nPhilip Brunelle\, conductor\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are closely monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic as it evolves and adhering to all health and safety recommendations put forth by the Minnesota Department of Health\, as well as any health and safety protocols in place at our concert venues. To view our current safety protocols\, visit vocalessence.org/covid-19-updates. \nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/tour-bob-dylan-revisited-tour-grand-rapids-mn/
LOCATION:Reif Performing Arts Center\, 720 NW Conifer Drive\, Grand Rapids\, MN\, 55744\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tour
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SUMMARY:TOUR: Bob Dylan Revisited Tour\, Detroit Lakes\, MN
DESCRIPTION:VocalEssence sings the music of Bob Dylan \nBob Dylan’s timeless music has been covered by everyone from Jimi Hendrix to the Kronos Quartet. Now it’s time to add a choir to the list. Join VocalEssence singers as they reimagine Dylan in The Times They Are A-Changin’: The Words and Music of Bob Dylan\, commissioned in honor of his 2016 Nobel Prize in Literature and arranged by Steve Hackman. Kick back and hear Dylan’s music like it’s the first time. Each concert will open with a performance by a local choir. \nTickets\nTickets on sale now.  \nAdults: $25\nStudents: $12.50 \nPerformers\n\n\n\n\n\nVocalEssence\nSmall instrumental ensemble\nPhilip Brunelle\, conductor\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are closely monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic as it evolves and adhering to all health and safety recommendations put forth by the Minnesota Department of Health\, as well as any health and safety protocols in place at our concert venues. To view our current safety protocols\, visit vocalessence.org/covid-19-updates. \nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/tour-bob-dylan-revisited-tour-detroit-lakes-mn/
LOCATION:Historic Holmes Theatre\, 806 Summit Avenue\, Detroit Lakes\, MN\, 56501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tour
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200425T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200402T185244Z
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED: Get Minnesota Singing Tour\, Worthington
DESCRIPTION:This event is postponed. The new date will be announced here as soon as it is decided. Thank you for your patience.\nGet your singing voices ready\, Minnesota\, VocalEssence is coming to you! Weaving a traditional concert and a community sing into one\, this performance is going to make you tap your toes\, clap your hands\, and sing your heart out. Including favorites from the stage and screen\, gospel\, folk\, classical\, and pop music\, there is a little something for everyone to love. Bring your outdoor voices! \nTickets on sale now.  \nAdults: $20/$25 at the Door\nChild/College: $10/$15 at the Door\nFamily Package: Purchase 2 adult tickets and 1 child ticket to receive all other accompanying children’s tickets free. \nPerformers\n\nVocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble Singers\nVocalEssence Singers Of This Age\nNation\n\nThree Things to Know\n\nVocalEssence will be bringing members from all three singing groups on tour – the first time ever!\nMusic will be well known and will include a songbook that communities can use long into the future.\nA past Greater Minnesota tour audience member remarked about our tour\, “That was the best performance I attended this year! I could relate to all of the music.”\n\n  \nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/tour-get-minnesota-singing-tour-worthington/
LOCATION:Memorial Auditorium\, 714 13th Street\, Worthington\, MN\, 56187\, United States
CATEGORIES:DO NOT USE,Tour
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LAST-MODIFIED:20191205T231320Z
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SUMMARY:TOUR: Welcome Christmas 2019\, Rochester
DESCRIPTION:Thanks to the Rochester Chamber Music Society\, VocalEssence is taking our Welcome Christmas performance on the road to Rochester\, Minnesota! Celebrate a Nordic Christmas with carols from Sweden\, Finland\, and Norway\, including the world premiere of Nordic Christmas—a suite of Norwegian carols arranged by Norway’s hot young composer\, Kim André Arnesen—commissioned in honor of the 125th anniversary of Sons of Norway. Traverse the fjords and hear arrangements of carols you know\, and fall in love with two new carols featuring violin as the Welcome Christmas Carol Contest celebrates its 22nd anniversary. \nPlease join us! This event is free and open to the public.\n  \nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural heritage fund\, and the Carl and Verna Schmidt Foundation.
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/tour-welcome-christmas-rochester/
LOCATION:Christ United Methodist Church\, 400 5th Avenue SW\, Rochester\, MN\, 55902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tour
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CREATED:20190905T182143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190905T182143Z
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SUMMARY:VocalEssence Ensemble Singers Mexico Tour Homecoming Concert
DESCRIPTION:The VocalEssence Ensemble Singers under the direction of Philip Brunelle will present a Homecoming Concert featuring music from their Mexico tour. The concert is free of charge\, but a free-will offering will be taken at the event. \nVocalEssence and Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church (SOLLC) both value experiences that bring people together. “Together We Sing” is the guiding motto for VocalEssence and this event celebrates both organizations’ shared commitment to cultivating positive connections that strengthen cross-cultural relationships. SOLLC puts great focus and value on music and the arts and is thrilled to present this concert and the message of kindness\, love\, and shared passion for the arts.
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/vocalessence-ensemble-singers-mexico-tour-homecoming-concert/
LOCATION:Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church\, 3611 North Berens Road NW\, Prior Lake\, MN\, 55379\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ensemble Singers,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180408T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180408T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T041520
CREATED:20170421T203753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180314T205615Z
UID:17462-1523203200-1523208600@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:TOUR: River Songs & Tales with Mark Twain\, Alexandria
DESCRIPTION:Members of the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers\nDon Shelby\, Mark Twain\nSara Pajunen\, Fiddle \nSupported by an Arts Tour grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board\, members of the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers\, folk fiddler Sara Pajunen and Don Shelby as Mark Twain go on the road to Northern Minnesota to celebrate life on the Mississippi River. Through choral music and the spoken word\, VocalEssence takes listeners on a musical journey of the past and present—choral masterpieces\, favorite folksongs\, traditional spirituals\, and Americana—all paired with the words of Mark Twain. \n  \nThank You To Our Sponsors\n \nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.\n  \n 
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/tour-river-songs-tales-mark-twain-alexandria/
LOCATION:AAHS Performing Arts Center\, 4300 Pioneer Road SE\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ticketed Event,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180407T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180407T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T041520
CREATED:20170421T204208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180314T220236Z
UID:17458-1523129400-1523134800@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:TOUR: River Songs & Tales with Mark Twain\, Brainerd
DESCRIPTION:Members of the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers\nDon Shelby\, Mark Twain\nSara Pajunen\, Fiddle \nSupported by an Arts Tour grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board\, members of the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers\, folk fiddler Sara Pajunen and Don Shelby as Mark Twain go on the road to Northern Minnesota to celebrate life on the Mississippi River. Through choral music and the spoken word\, VocalEssence takes listeners on a musical journey of the past and present—choral masterpieces\, favorite folksongs\, traditional spirituals\, and Americana—all paired with the words of Mark Twain. \n  \nThank You To Our Sponsors\n \nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.\n  \n 
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/tour-river-songs-tales-mark-twain-brainerd/
LOCATION:Chalberg Theatre\, Central Lakes College\, 501 West College Drive\, Brainerd\, MN\, 56401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ticketed Event,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180406T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180406T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T041520
CREATED:20170421T204456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180314T205452Z
UID:17454-1523043000-1523048400@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:TOUR: River Songs & Tales with Mark Twain\, Detroit Lakes
DESCRIPTION:Members of the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers\nDon Shelby\, Mark Twain\nSara Pajunen\, Fiddle \nSupported by an Arts Tour grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board\, members of the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers\, folk fiddler Sara Pajunen and Don Shelby as Mark Twain go on the road to Northern Minnesota to celebrate life on the Mississippi River. Through choral music and the spoken word\, VocalEssence takes listeners on a musical journey of the past and present—choral masterpieces\, favorite folksongs\, traditional spirituals\, and Americana—all paired with the words of Mark Twain. \n  \nThank You To Our Sponsors\n \nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.\n  \n 
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/tour-river-songs-tales-mark-twain-detroit-lakes/
LOCATION:Historic Holmes Theatre\, 806 Summit Avenue\, Detroit Lakes\, MN\, 56501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ticketed Event,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180405T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180405T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T041520
CREATED:20170421T204726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180314T205424Z
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SUMMARY:TOUR: River Songs & Tales with Mark Twain\, Hibbing
DESCRIPTION:Members of the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers\nDon Shelby\, Mark Twain\nSara Pajunen\, Fiddle \nSupported by an Arts Tour grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board\, members of the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers\, folk fiddler Sara Pajunen and Don Shelby as Mark Twain go on the road to Northern Minnesota to celebrate life on the Mississippi River. Through choral music and the spoken word\, VocalEssence takes listeners on a musical journey of the past and present—choral masterpieces\, favorite folksongs\, traditional spirituals\, and Americana—all paired with the words of Mark Twain. \n  \nThank You To Our Sponsors\n \nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.\n  \n 
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/tour-river-songs-tales-mark-twain-hibbing/
LOCATION:Hibbing High School Auditorium\, 800 East 21st Street\, Hibbing\, MN\, 55746\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ticketed Event,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180404T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180404T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T041520
CREATED:20170421T205010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180314T205355Z
UID:17439-1522870200-1522875600@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:TOUR: River Songs & Tales with Mark Twain\, Grand Rapids
DESCRIPTION:Members of the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers\nDon Shelby\, Mark Twain\nSara Pajunen\, Fiddle \nSupported by an Arts Tour grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board\, members of the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers\, folk fiddler Sara Pajunen and Don Shelby as Mark Twain go on the road to Northern Minnesota to celebrate life on the Mississippi River. Through choral music and the spoken word\, VocalEssence takes listeners on a musical journey of the past and present—choral masterpieces\, favorite folksongs\, traditional spirituals\, and Americana—all paired with the words of Mark Twain. \n  \nThank You To Our Sponsors\n \nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.\n  \n 
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/tour-river-songs-tales-mark-twain-grand-rapids/
LOCATION:Reif Performing Arts Center\, 720 NW Conifer Drive\, Grand Rapids\, MN\, 55744\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ticketed Event,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160416T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160416T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T041520
CREATED:20150313T182934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160211T184542Z
UID:10931-1460835000-1460840400@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:TOUR: River Songs and Tales with Mark Twain\, Bigfork
DESCRIPTION:Supported by an Arts Tour grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board\, members of the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers and Don Shelby as Mark Twain go on the road to Northern Minnesota to celebrate life on the Mississippi River. Through choral music and the spoken word\, VocalEssence takes listeners on a musical journey of the past and present—choral masterpieces\, favorite folksongs\, traditional spirituals\, and Americana—all paired with the words of Mark Twain. \nVocalEssence Ensemble Singers\nDon Shelby\, actor\nSara Pajunen\, fiddle\nJon Cranney\, director\nG. Phillip Shoultz\, III\, conductor \nConcert Program Book\n \n  \n  This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/tour-river-songs-and-tales-with-mark-twain-grand-rapids/
LOCATION:Edge Center for the Arts\, 101 Second Avenue\, Bigfork\, MN\, 56628\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Ticketed Event,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160409T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160409T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T041520
CREATED:20151211T172115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160211T184513Z
UID:14072-1460230200-1460235600@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:TOUR: River Songs and Tales with Mark Twain\, Mora
DESCRIPTION:Supported by an Arts Tour grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board\, members of the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers and Don Shelby as Mark Twain go on the road to Northern Minnesota to celebrate life on the Mississippi River. Through choral music and the spoken word\, VocalEssence takes listeners on a musical journey of the past and present—choral masterpieces\, favorite folksongs\, traditional spirituals\, and Americana—all paired with the words of Mark Twain. \nVocalEssence Ensemble Singers\nDon Shelby\, actor\nSara Pajunen\, fiddle\nJon Cranney\, director\nG. Phillip Shoultz\, III\, conductor \nConcert Program Book\n \n  This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/tour-river-songs-and-tales-with-mark-twain-mora/
LOCATION:Paradise Theatre\, 237 Union St S\, Mora\, MN\, 55051\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Ticketed Event,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160408T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160408T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T041520
CREATED:20150313T183016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160211T184447Z
UID:10927-1460143800-1460149200@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:TOUR: River Songs and Tales with Mark Twain\, Detroit Lakes
DESCRIPTION:Supported by an Arts Tour grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board\, members of the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers and Don Shelby as Mark Twain go on the road to Northern Minnesota to celebrate life on the Mississippi River. Through choral music and the spoken word\, VocalEssence takes listeners on a musical journey of the past and present—choral masterpieces\, favorite folksongs\, traditional spirituals\, and Americana—all paired with the words of Mark Twain. \nVocalEssence Ensemble Singers\nDon Shelby\, actor\nSara Pajunen\, fiddle\nJon Cranney\, director\nG. Phillip Shoultz III\, conductor \nConcert Program Book\n \n  This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/tour-river-songs-and-tales-with-mark-twain-detroit-lakes/
LOCATION:Historic Holmes Theatre\, 806 Summit Avenue\, Detroit Lakes\, MN\, 56501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Ticketed Event,Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160129T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160129T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T041520
CREATED:20150312T185914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160127T184406Z
UID:10923-1454095800-1454101200@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:TOUR: River Songs and Tales with Mark Twain\, Moorhead
DESCRIPTION:Supported by an Arts Tour grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board\, members of the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers and Don Shelby as Mark Twain go on the road to Northern Minnesota to celebrate life on the Mississippi River. Through choral music and the spoken word\, VocalEssence takes listeners on a musical journey of the past and present—choral masterpieces\, favorite folksongs\, traditional spirituals\, and Americana—all paired with the words of Mark Twain. \nVocalEssence Ensemble Singers\nDon Shelby\, actor\nSara Pajunen\, fiddle\nJon Cranney\, director\nG. Phillip Shoultz\, III\, conductor \nHear Don Shelby talk about his performance in Moorhead here: http://www.prairiepublic.org/radio/mainstreet?post=64967 \n \n  This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/tour-river-songs-and-tales-with-mark-twain-moorhead/
LOCATION:Memorial Auditorium\, Concordia College\, 901 8th Street South\, Moorhead\, MN\, 56562\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Ticketed Event,Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150628T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150628T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T041520
CREATED:20150325T211819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150617T213918Z
UID:11111-1435500000-1435505400@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:TOUR: River Songs and Tales with Mark Twain\, Sunday\, June 28
DESCRIPTION:Members of the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers and Don Shelby as Mark Twain go on the road to Alexandria\, Minnesota to celebrate life on the Mississippi River. Through choral music and the spoken word\, VocalEssence takes listeners on a musical journey of the past and present—choral masterpieces\, favorite folksongs\, traditional spirituals\, and Americana—all paired with the words of Mark Twain. \nVocalEssence Ensemble Singers\nDon Shelby\, actor\nTesfa Wondemagegnehu\, conductor\nSara Pajunen\, fiddle\nJon Cranney\, director
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/tour-river-songs-and-tales-with-mark-twain-sunday-june-28/
LOCATION:Theatre L’Homme Dieu\, 1875 County Road 120 NE\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150627T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150627T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T041520
CREATED:20150325T211619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150617T213824Z
UID:11110-1435433400-1435438800@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:TOUR: River Songs and Tales with Mark Twain\, Saturday\, June 27
DESCRIPTION:Members of the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers and Don Shelby as Mark Twain go on the road to Alexandria\, Minnesota to celebrate life on the Mississippi River. Through choral music and the spoken word\, VocalEssence takes listeners on a musical journey of the past and present—choral masterpieces\, favorite folksongs\, traditional spirituals\, and Americana—all paired with the words of Mark Twain. \nVocalEssence Ensemble Singers\nDon Shelby\, actor\nTesfa Wondemagegnehu\, conductor\nSara Pajunen\, fiddle\nJon Cranney\, director
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/tour-river-songs-and-tales-with-mark-twain-saturday-june-27/
LOCATION:Theatre L’Homme Dieu\, 1875 County Road 120 NE\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150626T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150626T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T041520
CREATED:20150325T211425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150617T213732Z
UID:11109-1435347000-1435352400@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:TOUR: River Songs and Tales with Mark Twain\, Friday\, June 26
DESCRIPTION:Members of the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers and Don Shelby as Mark Twain go on the road to Alexandria\, Minnesota to celebrate life on the Mississippi River. Through choral music and the spoken word\, VocalEssence takes listeners on a musical journey of the past and present—choral masterpieces\, favorite folksongs\, traditional spirituals\, and Americana—all paired with the words of Mark Twain. \nVocalEssence Ensemble Singers\nDon Shelby\, actor\nTesfa Wondemagegnehu\, conductor\nSara Pajunen\, fiddle\nJon Cranney\, director
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/tour-river-songs-and-tales-with-mark-twain-friday-june-26/
LOCATION:Theatre L’Homme Dieu\, 1875 County Road 120 NE\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150625T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150625T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T041520
CREATED:20150325T211220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150617T213548Z
UID:11108-1435260600-1435266000@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:TOUR: River Songs and Tales with Mark Twain\, Thursday\, June 25
DESCRIPTION:Members of the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers and Don Shelby as Mark Twain go on the road to Alexandria\, Minnesota to celebrate life on the Mississippi River. Through choral music and the spoken word\, VocalEssence takes listeners on a musical journey of the past and present—choral masterpieces\, favorite folksongs\, traditional spirituals\, and Americana—all paired with the words of Mark Twain. \nVocalEssence Ensemble Singers\nDon Shelby\, actor\nTesfa Wondemagegnehu\, conductor\nSara Pajunen\, fiddle\nJon Cranney\, director
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/tour-river-songs-and-tales-with-mark-twain-thursday-june-25/
LOCATION:Theatre L’Homme Dieu\, 1875 County Road 120 NE\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150624T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150624T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T041520
CREATED:20150325T211004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150617T213439Z
UID:11107-1435174200-1435179600@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:TOUR: River Songs and Tales with Mark Twain\, Wednesday\, June 24
DESCRIPTION:Members of the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers and Don Shelby as Mark Twain go on the road to Alexandria\, Minnesota to celebrate life on the Mississippi River. Through choral music and the spoken word\, VocalEssence takes listeners on a musical journey of the past and present—choral masterpieces\, favorite folksongs\, traditional spirituals\, and Americana—all paired with the words of Mark Twain. \nVocalEssence Ensemble Singers\nDon Shelby\, actor\nTesfa Wondemagegnehu\, conductor\nSara Pajunen\, fiddle\nJon Cranney\, director
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/tour-river-songs-and-tales-with-mark-twain-wednesday-june-24/
LOCATION:Theatre L’Homme Dieu\, 1875 County Road 120 NE\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150623T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150623T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T041520
CREATED:20150325T203601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150617T213302Z
UID:11104-1435087800-1435093200@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:TOUR: River Songs and Tales with Mark Twain\, Tuesday\, June 23
DESCRIPTION:Members of the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers and Don Shelby as Mark Twain go on the road to Alexandria\, Minnesota to celebrate life on the Mississippi River. Through choral music and the spoken word\, VocalEssence takes listeners on a musical journey of the past and present—choral masterpieces\, favorite folksongs\, traditional spirituals\, and Americana—all paired with the words of Mark Twain. \nVocalEssence Ensemble Singers\nDon Shelby\, actor\nTesfa Wondemagegnehu\, conductor\nSara Pajunen\, fiddle\nJon Cranney\, director
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/tour-river-songs-and-tales-with-mark-twain-tuesday-june-23/
LOCATION:Theatre L’Homme Dieu\, 1875 County Road 120 NE\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Tour
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