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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260130T123000
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UID:45176-1769776200-1769783400@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:OLLI Class: Black Brilliance—January 30
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/olli-class-black-brilliance-session-2-january-30/
LOCATION:Plymouth Congregational Church\, 1919 LaSalle Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Osher Lifelong Learning,WITNESS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260123T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260123T140000
DTSTAMP:20260515T183928
CREATED:20260109T215026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T180127Z
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SUMMARY:OLLI Class: Black Brilliance—Session 1: January 23
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/olli-class-black-brilliance-jan-23/
LOCATION:Plymouth Congregational Church\, 1919 LaSalle Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Osher Lifelong Learning,WITNESS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170318T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170318T150000
DTSTAMP:20260515T183928
CREATED:20170207T222446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170313T175047Z
UID:17074-1489842000-1489849200@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:VocalEssence WITNESS Community Conversations: Legacies of Strength
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a unique event featuring descendants of people who share a special connection to Fort Snelling. Lynne Jackson will share stories of her great-great-grandparents\, Dred and Harriet Scott\, whose fight for freedom led our nation closer to civil war. Sharon Harper will speak about her ancestor\, Robert Hickman\, who escaped slavery during the Civil War and found a new life in Minnesota. \nNow 160 years since the controversial Dred Scott ruling\, these guest presenters will share stories of strength\, courage and perseverance as they recount the experiences of their ancestors and exploring the importance of legacy. Following the presentation\, join in a conversation about the meaning of legacy and its importance in the 21st century. \nAs part of the VocalEssence WITNESS program\, this series of dialogues aims to connect history to the present and inspire our community through dialogue to envision and work towards a better tomorrow. VocalEssence WITNESS celebrates the artistic contributions of African-Americans to the fine arts and to our common cultural heritage through concerts\, recordings and comprehensive educational programs. \nThis program is a partnership between VocalEssence and Historic Fort Snelling and is sponsored by the Knight Foundation. \n\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Lynne Jackson\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Sharon Harper\n				\n		\n\nThank you to our sponsor
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/witness-community-conversations-minnesota-place-refuge/
LOCATION:Historic Fort Snelling Visitor Center\, 200 Tower Avenue\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,WITNESS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170219T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170219T180000
DTSTAMP:20260515T183928
CREATED:20160216T034418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170210T213650Z
UID:14934-1487520000-1487527200@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:CONCERT: VocalEssence WITNESS: Underground Railroad
DESCRIPTION:Come prepared to sing\, clap and stomp along the path to freedom with Melanie DeMore. Following her sold-out concert in 2014\, Melanie returns to raise up immigrant voices past and present through songs of liberation and freedom\, illuminating Minnesota’s historic role as a sanctuary for the oppressed. \nVocalEssence Chorus\nFranklin Middle School Chorus\, Minneapolis\nNorth High School Chorus\, Minneapolis\nParkway Montessori and Community Middle School Chorus\, Saint Paul\nJohnson Senior High School Chorus\, Saint Paul\nMelanie DeMore\, guest artist\nG. Phillip Shoultz\, III\, conductor \n  \nTickets are also available as part of a 2016-2017 Season Subscription. \nVOCALESSENCE 48TH SEASON Spring CONCERT PROGRAM BOOK\n \nThank you to our sponsors
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/concert-vocalessence-witness-underground-railroad/
LOCATION:Orchestra Hall\, 1111 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Ticketed Event,WITNESS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170216T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170216T193000
DTSTAMP:20260515T183928
CREATED:20170105T205754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170106T174140Z
UID:16863-1487268000-1487273400@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:BACKSTAGE PASS: VocalEssence WITNESS Dress Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Head backstage at Orchestra Hall to meet guest artist Melanie DeMore\, Associate Conductor G. Phillip Shoultz\, III\, and participants of VocalEssence WITNESS\, which offers in-school workshops for students and invites schools to attend the VocalEssence WITNESS Young People’s Concerts. Stay to hear a sneak peek of the VocalEssence WITNESS: Underground Railroad concert dress rehearsal.
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/backstage-pass-witness/
LOCATION:Orchestra Hall\, 1111 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,WITNESS
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ORGANIZER;CN="Elissa Weller":MAILTO:rsvp@vocalessence.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170112T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170112T190000
DTSTAMP:20260515T183928
CREATED:20161129T230038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161129T230038Z
UID:16709-1484244000-1484247600@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:LULLABY PROJECT: Listening and Sharing Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us in this child friendly celebration of literacy and song\, as members of the Ensemble Singers premiere five newly written lullabies\, composed by select African-American students from Longfellow Alternative High School with the assistance of WITNESS guest artist Melanie DeMore and the VocalEssence Lullaby team. \nMothers from Longfellow Alternative High School\nOctet of VocalEssence Ensemble Singers\nMelanie DeMore\, guest artist\nG. Phillip Shoultz\, III\, conductor \nTo protect the privacy of participants\, this event is by invitation only.
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/lullaby-project-listening-sharing-session/
LOCATION:Holy Trinity Lutheran Church\, 2730 East 31st Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Concert,Ticketed Event,WITNESS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161117T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161117T235500
DTSTAMP:20260515T183928
CREATED:20161116T230701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161116T230701Z
UID:16648-1479340800-1479426900@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:Give to the Max Day 2016
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 17\, 2016 is Give to the Max Day! \n6\,567 students are slated to attend the VocalEssence WITNESS Young People’s Concerts this February (1\,000 more students than last season!). In order to make the concerts possible for everyone\, we need to raise $25 per student. \nSponsor a seat (or two) and pay it forward this holiday season. Just $25 will give what one student called “absolutely amazing!” \nIf you are a new donor\, a board member will match your Give to the Max Day contributions up to $1\,500! \nSponsor a seat in honor of someone (birthday\, holiday\, or life event) and VocalEssence will send the honoree a personalized card describing the gift. \nHelp us fill the hall this February!
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/give-max-day-2016/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:WITNESS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160501T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160501T213000
DTSTAMP:20260515T183928
CREATED:20150313T182751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160428T205823Z
UID:10936-1462120200-1462138200@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:FUNDRAISER: VocalEssence Choralia 2016
DESCRIPTION:VocalEssence invites you to spring into song on May Day 2016 by attending Choralia—a singing celebration to benefit the VocalEssence Community Engagement Programs\, which inspire people of all ages and cultures to explore their love of singing—together we sing! \n \n\nSpring Into Song Menu: Chef Dinesh Jayawardena of the FireLake Grill has put together a bouquet of delectable items including a delicious chicken and mushroom wellington or a mouth-watering vegetarian cannoli.\nUplifting and immersive entertainment: VocalEssence\, a guest choir\, and special guest Melanie DeMore get you singing for your supper.\nEnticing auction items: Adele concert tickets (courtesy of Travelers)\, BBQ Throwdown with Phillip Shoultz and Tesfa Wondemagegnehu\, suite at the Xcel Energy Center for the Duran-Duran concert (courtesy of the Xcel Energy Center)\, and many more!\nEvent timeline:\n4:30 PM: Registration opens\, Silent Auction opens\, passed cocktails/hors d’oeuvres\n5:45 PM: Ballroom opens for dinner seating\n6:00 PM: Silent Auction closes\n6:15 PM: Salad course served and program begins\n6:35 PM: Live Auction\n6:55 PM: Main Dinner course served and program continues\n8:20 PM: Auction Check-out opens\n\nSingle tickets are $175 each\, or guests can save $25 per ticket and pay only $150 each by putting together a table of 10 guests. (Note: Please contact VocalEssence for your online table discount code. If you have your code\, please add your tickets to your cart first\, then enter the code in the “Discount Code” field.) Registration open until April 1\, 2016. \n~Cocktail to black tie admired~ \nEVENT SPONSORS\nPlatinum\nKatherine B. Andersen Fund of The Saint Paul Foundation \n\nSilver\nJack and Cathy Farrell – Haskell’s\nLois Quam \nBronze\nJohn and Sheila Bjorklund\nGreg and Lisa Buck\nJerome and Linda Carlson\nWayne and Meg Gisslen\nArt and Martha Kaemmer\nJohn and Nancy Lindahl\nLeland T. Lynch and Terry Saario\nAlfred P. and Ann M. Moore\nPaul and Abigail Pribbenow\n \n\n\n \nSapphire\nAbiitan\nMary Ann Aufderheide\nAnn Barkelew and Jim O’Hagan & Dave and Linda Mona\nJudy Blaseg and John Engelen & Kathryn Roberts and Jim Hiniker\nPhilip and Carolyn Brunelle\nAnn Buran\nRoma Calatayud-Stocks and Thomas Stocks\nAndy Christensen (Friends of the Minnesota Orchestra)\nCharles Denny\nSteve and Judy Drobeck\nRalph and Debbie Estes\nBrian and Ann Farrell\nRyan and Jenny French\nLowell and Cay Shea Hellervik\nGlenn and Kartra Kohl\nRonald and Nicolai Lewis\nKay and Mike McCarthy\nDavid and Judy Myers\nSam Phillippe\nMichelle and G. Phillip Shoultz\, III\nTimothy C. Takach and Jocelyn Hagen\nAlan and Dorene Wernke
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/fundraiser-vocalessence-choralia-2016/
LOCATION:Radisson Blu\, Mall of America\, 2100 Killebrew Drive\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55425\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Fundraisers,Ticketed Event,WITNESS,¡Cantaré!
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160221T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160221T210000
DTSTAMP:20260515T183928
CREATED:20150313T172650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160219T164248Z
UID:10670-1456081200-1456088400@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:CONCERT: VocalEssence WITNESS: Morehouse College Glee Club
DESCRIPTION:This performance has limited availability. Please keep checking back as tickets may be turned back for resale.\nLow notes will be high points when the internationally-renowned Morehouse College Glee Club teams up with VocalEssence to celebrate male singing. Founded in Atlanta in 1867\, Morehouse College remains the only all-male historically black college in the nation. The Glee Club is known for its musical precision\, wide-ranging repertoire and distinguished alumni. VocalEssence and the Glee Club will share the stage with guest conductor David Morrow\, singing everything from classical favorites to the Morehouse College Glee Club anthem\, “Betelehemu.” \nVocalEssence Chorus\n200-Voice High School Male Chorus\nMorehouse College Glee Club\nTalented Tenth Apprentices\nDavid Morrow\, conductor\nG. Phillip Shoultz\, III\, conductor \nA fee of $3.50 per ticket is included in listed prices; all orders will incur a $5.00 transaction fee. \nConcert Program Book\n \n  \n200-Voice High School Male Chorus Sponsor\n \nOfficial Transportation Sponsor\n  \nSeason Sponsors\n\n \n 
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/concert-vocalessence-witness-morehouse-college-glee-club/
LOCATION:Orchestra Hall\, 1111 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Ticketed Event,WITNESS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150502T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150502T213000
DTSTAMP:20260515T183928
CREATED:20140903T010415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150502T195024Z
UID:6616-1430593200-1430602200@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:FUNDRAISER: Gather at the River with Mark Twain (Evening)
DESCRIPTION:Online ticket sales for this event are now closed. Tickets are still available and can be purchased at the event beginning at 7:00 pm.\nStep into the past to support the future of choral music education programs at VocalEssence. Join the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers and guest artist Don Shelby as Mark Twain on the historic Minnesota Centennial Showboat for a celebration of the river. Sip cocktails and enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres on the Victorian deck and enter a raffle to win fabulous prizes\, then head to the auditorium where Mark Twain and the Ensemble Singers will take listeners on a musical journey of the past and present—choral masterpieces\, favorite folksongs\, traditional spirituals\, and Americana. \nVocalEssence Ensemble Singers\nDon Shelby\, actor\nTesfa Wondemagegnehu\, conductor\nJon Cranney\, director \nAll proceeds from this event benefit the VocalEssence Community Engagement Programs\, ¡Cantaré! and WITNESS. \nEvening Performance Schedule:\n7:00-8:00 pm – Cocktails & hors d’oeuvres\n8:00-9:30 pm – Performance \n(For details on the matinee performance\, please visit the matinee performance event page.) \nSpecial Thanks\n               \nIMPORTANT DRIVING & PARKING INFO\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Padelford Riverboats and the Centennial Showboat are both located on Harriet Island\, however they are located on different sides of the park and have separate parking lots. The difference in directions is so minor that a few of our passengers end up in the wrong place. Please keep this in mind and read the directions carefully. \n\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE: There are two road closures that may affect your travel. Kellogg Blvd. is closed between Market and Wabasha streets\, and southbound Wabasha Street Bridge (from Kellogg to Fillmore Ave.) is closed. Please plan to cross from downtown St. Paul via the Robert Street Bridge or use other routes. \n\n\n\n\nDriving Directions:\n\n\nFROM DOWNTOWN ST. PAUL\nCross the Robert Street Bridge. Take right onto Fillmore Ave. (stoplight). Then\, take a right onto Harriet Island Road (just after train crossing). Follow Harriet Island Road until it ends at the Showboat parking lot. \nFROM THE NORTH (Anoka\, New Brighton\, Roseville\, White Bear Lake\, etc.)\nTake I-694 East to I-35E South to HWY 52 South. Take the Eaton St. exit and follow the Detour to Plato Blvd. Take a left on Plato. Follow Plato to Wabasha St. Turn right onto Wabasha. Take Wabasha to Water/Fillmore (stoplight before bridge). Turn right onto Fillmore Ave. and take first left onto Harriet Island Road. Follow road until it ends at the Showboat parking lot. \nFROM THE WEST (Minneapolis\, etc.)\nTake I-94 East to 5th St. exit\, go straight. Follow 5th St. to Robert St. Turn right on Robert St. Take Robert to cross river to Fillmore Ave. (stoplight after bridge). Turn right onto Fillmore Ave. and take a right onto Harriet Island Road. Follow Harriet Island Road until it ends at the Showboat parking lot. \nFROM THE SOUTHWEST (Burnsville\, Eagan\, Apple Valley\, etc.)\nTake I-35E north to I-494 East\, then Hwy. 52 North. Take the Plato Blvd. exit. Turn left onto Plato. Turn right on Wabasha St. Turn right onto Water/Fillmore (stoplight before bridge) and take first left onto Harriet Island Road. Follow road until it ends at the Showboat parking lot. \nFROM THE EAST (Wisconsin\, Oakdale\, Stillwater\, Woodbury\, etc.)\nTake I-94 West to Hwy. 52 South. Take the Eaton St. exit and follow the detour to Plato Blvd. Take a left on Plato. Follow Plato to Wabasha Street. Turn right onto Wabasha. Take Wabasha to Water/Fillmore (stoplight before bridge). Turn right onto Fillmore Ave. and take first left onto Harriet Island Road. Follow road until it ends at the Showboat parking lot. \nFROM THE SOUTHEAST (So. St. Paul\, Inver Grove Heights\, Cottage Grove\, etc.)\nTake Hwy. 52 North into St. Paul. Take Plato Blvd. exit. Turn left on Plato. Turn right at Wabasha St. Turn right onto Water/Fillmore (stoplight before bridge)\, then take first left onto Levee Road. Follow Levee until it ends at the Showboat parking lot. \nFROM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT\nFollow signs to I-494 East. Continue east on I-494 to Hwy. 52 North. Take Hwy. 52 North to Plato Blvd. exit. Turn left on Plato. Turn right at Wabasha St. Turn right onto Water/Fillmore (stoplight before bridge)\, then take first left onto Harriet Island Road. Follow road until it ends at the Showboat parking lot.
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/gather-at-the-river-with-mark-twain-fundraiser-2/
LOCATION:The Minnesota Centennial Showboat\, Harriet Island Road\, St. Paul\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Ensemble Singers,Events,Fundraisers,WITNESS
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ORGANIZER;CN="Elissa Weller":MAILTO:rsvp@vocalessence.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150502T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150502T180000
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SUMMARY:FUNDRAISER: Gather at the River with Mark Twain (Matinee)
DESCRIPTION:Online ticket sales for this event are now closed. Tickets are still available and can be purchased at the event beginning at 3:30 pm.\nStep into the past to support the future of choral music education programs at VocalEssence. Join the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers and guest artist Don Shelby as Mark Twain on the historic Minnesota Centennial Showboat for a celebration of the river. Sip cocktails and enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres on the Victorian deck and enter a raffle to win fabulous prizes\, then head to the auditorium where Mark Twain and the Ensemble Singers will take listeners on a musical journey of the past and present—choral masterpieces\, favorite folksongs\, traditional spirituals\, and Americana. \nVocalEssence Ensemble Singers\nDon Shelby\, actor\nTesfa Wondemagegnehu\, conductor\nJon Cranney\, director \nAll proceeds from this event benefit the VocalEssence Community Engagement Programs\, ¡Cantaré! and WITNESS. \nMatinee Performance Schedule:\n3:30-4:30 pm – Cocktails & hors d’oeuvres\n4:30-6:00 pm – Performance \n(For details on the evening performance\, please visit the evening performance event page.) \nSpecial Thanks\n               \nIMPORTANT DRIVING & PARKING INFO\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Padelford Riverboats and the Centennial Showboat both are located on Harriet Island\, but are on different sides of the park and have separate parking lots. The difference in directions is so minor that a few of our passengers end up in the wrong place. Please keep this in mind and read the directions carefully. \nPLEASE NOTE: There are two road closures that may affect your travel. Kellogg Blvd. is closed between Market and Wabasha streets\, and southbound Wabasha Street Bridge (from Kellogg to Fillmore Ave.) is closed. Please plan to cross from downtown St. Paul via the Robert Street Bridge or use other routes. \n\n\n\n\nDriving Directions:\n\n\nFROM DOWNTOWN ST. PAUL\nCross the Robert Street Bridge. Take right onto Fillmore Ave. (stoplight). Then\, take a right onto Harriet Island Road (just after train crossing). Follow Levee until it ends at the Showboat parking lot. \nFROM THE NORTH (Anoka\, New Brighton\, Roseville\, White Bear Lake\, etc.)\nTake I-694 East to I-35E South to HWY 52 South. Take the Eaton St. exit and follow the Detour to Plato Blvd. Take a left on Plato. Follow Plato to Wabasha St. Turn right onto Wabasha. Take Wabasha to Water/Fillmore (stoplight before bridge). Turn right onto Fillmore Ave. and take first left onto Harriet Island Road. Follow road until it ends at the Showboat parking lot. \nFROM THE WEST (Minneapolis\, etc.)\nTake I-94 East to 5th St. exit\, go straight. Follow 5th St. to Robert St. Turn right on Robert St. Take Robert to cross river to Fillmore Ave. (stoplight after bridge). Turn right onto Fillmore Ave. and take a right onto Harriet Island Road. Follow Harriet Island Road until it ends at the Showboat parking lot. \nFROM THE SOUTHWEST (Burnsville\, Eagan\, Apple Valley\, etc.)\nTake I-35E north to I-494 East\, then Hwy. 52 North. Take the Plato Blvd. exit. Turn left onto Plato. Turn right on Wabasha St. Turn right onto Water/Fillmore (stoplight before bridge) and take first left onto Harriet Island Road. Follow road until it ends at the Showboat parking lot. \nFROM THE EAST (Wisconsin\, Oakdale\, Stillwater\, Woodbury\, etc.)\nTake I-94 West to Hwy. 52 South. Take the Eaton St. exit and follow the detour to Plato Blvd. Take a left on Plato. Follow Plato to Wabasha Street. Turn right onto Wabasha. Take Wabasha to Water/Fillmore (stoplight before bridge). Turn right onto Fillmore Ave. and take first left onto Harriet Island Road. Follow road until it ends at the Showboat parking lot. \nFROM THE SOUTHEAST (So. St. Paul\, Inver Grove Heights\, Cottage Grove\, etc.)\nTake Hwy. 52 North into St. Paul. Take Plato Blvd. exit. Turn left on Plato. Turn right at Wabasha St. Turn right onto Water/Fillmore (stoplight before bridge)\, then take first left onto Harriet Island Road. Follow Harriet Island Road until it ends at the Showboat parking lot. \nFROM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT\nFollow signs to I-494 East. Continue east on I-494 to Hwy. 52 North. Take Hwy. 52 North to Plato Blvd. exit. Turn left on Plato. Turn right at Wabasha St. Turn right onto Water/Fillmore (stoplight before bridge)\, then take first left onto Harriet Island Road. Follow road until it ends at the Showboat parking lot.
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/gather-at-the-river-with-mark-twain-fundraiser-1/
LOCATION:The Minnesota Centennial Showboat\, Harriet Island Road\, St. Paul\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Ensemble Singers,Events,Fundraisers,WITNESS
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ORGANIZER;CN="Elissa Weller":MAILTO:rsvp@vocalessence.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150210
DTSTAMP:20260515T183928
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LAST-MODIFIED:20150122T222310Z
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SUMMARY:WITNESS Young People's Concerts
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating 25 years of WITNESS\, this year’s Young People’s Concerts salute the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr. and his lifelong promotion of racial equality through nonviolent resistance. The VocalEssence Chorus\, along with the Grammy Award-Winning ensemble\, Sounds of Blackness\, will commemorate Dr. King by tracing the roots of African American music through spirituals\, gospel music and R&B with uplifting messages of unity and peace for all humankind. \n2015 Performance Dates:\nMonday\, February 9 at 10:00am\nMonday\, February 9 at 11:35am\nMonday\, February 9 at 1:15pm \nThe WITNESS Young People’s Concert is a 50-minute concert geared toward students in grades 4-12\, and is currently sold out. All performances take place at Minnesota Orchestra Hall in Downtown\, Minneapolis. \nPlatinum Sponsors\n \n Gold Sponsors\n \nSilver Sponsor\n \nBronze Sponsor
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/witness-young-peoples-concerts/
LOCATION:Orchestra Hall\, 1111 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:WITNESS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150202T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150202T154500
DTSTAMP:20260515T183928
CREATED:20150123T170700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150124T000345Z
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SUMMARY:Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Class: WITNESS Let Freedom Ring
DESCRIPTION:VocalEssence celebrates 25 years of WITNESS this year. Philip Brunelle has invited the Grammy Award-winning ensemble\, Sounds of Blackness\, to appear with the VocalEssence chorus at Orchestra Hall on February 8th. For a preview of this exciting program\, join Philip on February 2nd\, from 2:15–3:45pm at Plymouth Church\, as he explores this year’s theme—music inspired by the writings of Martin Luther King\, Jr.\, including “Hold On—Change is Coming\,” “His Light Still Shines\,” and “Eyes on the Prize.”\n\n  \nTo register for the course\, membership in OLLI is required. Contact http://www.cce.umn.edu/olli/ for more information. Concert tickets must be purchased separately online or by calling 612-371-5656. Course participants receive $5 off.
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/osher-lifelong-learning-institute-class/
LOCATION:Plymouth Congregational Church\, 1919 LaSalle Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Events,Osher Lifelong Learning,WITNESS
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