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LAST-MODIFIED:20150915T183932Z
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SUMMARY:VINTAGE VOICES: The Waters of Edina Concert
DESCRIPTION:Come and experience the sounds of The Waters of Edina’s new choir in Songs of Love and Life\, an exciting program featuring selections of jazz\, blues\, spirituals\, folk songs and more! The concert is free and open to the public\, with a reception following. \nThe Waters of Edina is part of a new VocalEssence community engagement program called Vintage Voices\, an exciting new choral program that integrates the arts into the everyday lives of older adults by fostering the creation of choirs in assisted living facilities and senior centers. Click here for more information. \nSpecial Thanks\nAlfred P. & Ann Moore\n  This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant.\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund\, and a grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation Minnesota.
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/12907/
LOCATION:The Waters of Edina\, 6300 Colonial Way\, Edina\,  55436\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Events,Ticketed Event,Vintage Voices
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151120T162500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151120T172500
DTSTAMP:20260403T150853
CREATED:20150824T161551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151112T191210Z
UID:12886-1448036700-1448040300@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:REMIX: VocalEssence ReMix Premieres
DESCRIPTION:Register for the American Choral Directors Association of Minnesota State Conference and you can attend the VocalEssence ReMix concert featuring four new choral works by Minnesota emerging composers Emily Feld\, Michael Maiorana\, Liam Moore and Daniel Smith\, performed by the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers with Artistic Director Philip Brunelle. \nSpecial Thanks\nThis program is made possible through the generous support of the Jerome Foundation.\n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/vocalessence-remix-concert/
LOCATION:St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church\, 900 Stillwater Road\, Mahtomedi\, 55115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Ensemble Singers,Events,ReMix,Ticketed Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151116T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151116T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150853
CREATED:20150805T170246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150915T184006Z
UID:12736-1447682400-1447686000@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:VINTAGE VOICES: Augustana Open Circle of Apple Valley Concert
DESCRIPTION:Come and experience the sounds of the Vintage Voices Choir\, Augustana Open Circle of Apple Valley’s new chorus\, in Songs of Love and Life\, an exciting program featuring selections of jazz\, blues\, spirituals\, folk songs and more! The concert is free and open to the public\, with a reception following. \nAugustana Open Circle of Apple Valley is part of a new VocalEssence community engagement program called Vintage Voices\, an exciting choral program that integrates the arts into the everyday lives of older adults by fostering the creation of choirs in assisted living homes and senior centers. \nVocalEssence will not be performing on this concert. \nSpecial Thanks\nAlfred P. & Ann Moore\n  This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant.\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund\, and a grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation Minnesota.
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/vintage-voices-augustana-open-circle-of-apple-valley-concert/
LOCATION:Apple Valley Villa\, 14610 Garrett Ave\, Apple Valley\, MN\, 55124\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Events,Ticketed Event,Vintage Voices
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151115T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151115T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150853
CREATED:20150313T173250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151104T183725Z
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SUMMARY:FUNDRAISER: Voz en Punto Fiesta
DESCRIPTION:Join us after the Voz en Punto performance on Sunday\, November 15\, 2015 in the Marzitelli Foyer at The Ordway to sample the flavors of Mexico with drinks\, mouth-watering appetizers\, and a sing-along with Voz en Punto to support the VocalEssence ¡Cantaré! education program. You will also have a chance to win top-drawer raffle prizes that include tickets to the sold-out A Prairie Home Companion show featuring the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers\, and dinner for four at Surly Brewer’s Table. $30 of your ticket is a tax-deductible donation. \nFiesta Pass $75 (Concert ticket not included.)\nConcert tickets and Fiesta passes can also be purchased as part of a 2015-2016 Season Subscription. \nAlready have a concert ticket and want to buy a Fiesta Pass? A subscriber add-on or single-ticket purchase is available. \nMedia Sponsor
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/fundraiser-voz-en-punto-fiesta/
LOCATION:Ordway Concert Hall\, 345 Washington Street\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Fundraisers,Post-Concert Happy Hour,Ticketed Event,¡Cantaré!
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151115T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151115T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150853
CREATED:20150313T173322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151215T143335Z
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SUMMARY:CONCERT: VocalEssence Presents: Voz en Punto
DESCRIPTION:¡Viva México! Come and enjoy what critics call “a feast for the senses” with a cappella Mexican vocal ensemble Voz en Punto. Earning the admiration of Bob Chilcott and Bobby McFerrin\, Voz en Punto wows audiences not only with their technical perfection\, but also their infectious\, sophisticated\, and humorous performance (see “BésameMucho” and “Tilingolingo”). A mix between The Real Group\, Manhattan Transfer\, and The King’s Singers\, Voz en Punto sings spirited and juicy arrangements of Mexican folk songs that will put a smile on your face and have you clamoring for more! \nVoz en Punto\nJosé Galván\, director \nVocalEssence will not be performing on this concert. \nA fee of $4.00 per ticket is included in listed prices; online orders will incur an additional $3.00 per ticket fee. \nTickets are also available as part of a 2015-2016 Season Subscription. \npost-concert fundraiser: Voz en Punto Fiesta\nJoin us after the concert and keep the party going at Voz en Punto Fiesta in The Ordway’s Marzitelli Foyer. Sample the flavors of Mexico and sing with Voz en Punto to support the VocalEssence ¡Cantaré! education program. A Fiesta Pass is $75 (concert ticket not included). \nAlready have a concert ticket and want to buy a Fiesta Pass? A subscriber add-on or single-ticket purchase is available. \nEvent Sponsor\n \nThis presentation is supported by the Arts Midwest Touring Fund\, a program of Arts Midwest that is funded by the National Endowment for the Arts\, with additional contributions from the Minnesota State Arts Board\, the Crane Group and General Mills Foundation.\nSeason Sponsor\n\nMedia Sponsor
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/concert-vocalessence-presents-voz-en-punto/
LOCATION:Ordway Concert Hall\, 345 Washington Street\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Ticketed Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151115T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151115T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150853
CREATED:20150313T172104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151215T185519Z
UID:10853-1447599600-1447601400@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:CONCERT CONVERSATION: VocalEssence Presents: Voz en Punto
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a concert conversation with Voz en Punto director José Galván hosted by Randall Davidson\, Executive Producer of the Northern Voice Festival. \nEvent Sponsor\n \nThis presentation is supported by the Arts Midwest Touring Fund\, a program of Arts Midwest that is funded by the National Endowment for the Arts\, with additional contributions from the Minnesota State Arts Board\, the Crane Group and General Mills Foundation.
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/concert-conversation-vocalessence-presents-voz-en-punto/
LOCATION:Ordway Concert Hall\, 345 Washington Street\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
CATEGORIES:DO NOT USE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151114T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151114T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150853
CREATED:20151105T193215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151105T213929Z
UID:13742-1447509600-1447513200@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:Voz en Punto at the Minnesota History Center
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an hour-long performance by a cappella Mexican vocal ensemble Voz en Punto at the Minnesota History Center\, introduced by Head Consul Alberto Fierro from the Mexican Consulate in Saint Paul. \nFounded in 1990\, Voz en Punto builds upon traditional Mexican folk songs to create thrillingly inventive vocal jazz arrangements. Its founder\, director\, and baritone\, José Galván\, first forged a relationship here in Minnesota during his time as a composer-in-residence for ¡Cantaré!\, a VocalEssence educational initiative that brings the talents of composers from Mexico into Minnesota classrooms. \nFree with museum admission. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/voz-en-punto-at-the-minnesota-history-center/
LOCATION:Capitol Concourse\, Minnesota History Center\, 345 W Kellogg Blvd\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Events,¡Cantaré!
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151114T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151114T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150853
CREATED:20150313T182332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151215T190111Z
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY SING: José Galván
DESCRIPTION:Advance registration for this event is closed. We hope you will join us—you can still register at the door!\nJoin Voz en Punto director and past VocalEssence ¡Cantaré! composer José Galván for a FREE fun-filled morning of singing\, laughing and dancing Mexican-style! No experience necessary. \nAs a thank you for participating\, the first 100 registrants will receive a complimentary ticket to VocalEssence Presents: Voz en Punto\, so join us! \nEvent Sponsor\n \nThis presentation is supported by the Arts Midwest Touring Fund\, a program of Arts Midwest that is funded by the National Endowment for the Arts\, with additional contributions from the Minnesota State Arts Board\, the Crane Group and General Mills Foundation.\nSeason Sponsor\n\nMedia Sponsor
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/community-sing-jose-galvan/
LOCATION:Our Lady of Guadalupe Church\, 401 Concord Street\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Sing,Ticketed Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151011T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151011T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150853
CREATED:20151001T205637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151002T015243Z
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SUMMARY:POST-CONCERT HAPPY HOUR: VocalEssence Resonate with Jake Runestad\, Brian Turner and Jeffrey Biegel
DESCRIPTION:Join VocalEssence Resonate\, our young professionals group\, for a happy hour with Dreams of the Fallen composer Jake Runestad\, poet Brian Turner and pianist Jeffrey Biegel after the Dreams of the Fallen concert on Sunday\, October 11\, 2015. Enjoy the company of other choral music lovers—and free appetizers while they last—at Green Mill just a few minutes from the O’Shaughnessy in St. Paul.
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/post-concert-happy-hour-resonate-with-jake-runestad-brian-turner-and-jeffrey-biegel/
LOCATION:Green Mill\, St. Paul\, 57 South Hamline Avenue\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Post-Concert Happy Hour,Resonate,Ticketed Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151011T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151011T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150853
CREATED:20150313T182301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151006T164809Z
UID:10666-1444579200-1444586400@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:CONCERT: Dreams of the Fallen
DESCRIPTION:Our 47th season will open with a special tribute to U.S. military Veterans. Join us on the soldier’s journey from survival to hope and healing through Samuel Barber’s beautiful Adagio for Strings\, Ralph Vaughan Williams’s mystical Toward the Unknown Region\, Jocelyn Hagen and Dessa’s Controlled Burn and the Midwest premiere of Minnesota composer Jake Runestad’s poignant Dreams of the Fallen\, with special guests soprano Maria Jette\, pianist Jeffrey Biegel and the Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra. \nJake discusses his work in a video on this blog post\, which also provides a preview of the program. \nVocalEssence Chorus & Ensemble Singers\nMetropolitan Symphony Orchestra\nJeffrey Biegel\, pianist\nMaria Jette\, soprano\nPhilip Brunelle\, conductor\nG. Phillip Shoultz\, III\, conductor\nWilliam Schrickel\, conductor \nA fee of $2.00 per ticket is included in listed prices; online orders will incur an additional $4.00-$6.50 per ticket fee\, based on the ticket price. Phone orders will incur a $5.00 transaction fee. \nTickets are also available as part of a  2015-2016 Season Subscription. \nSeason Sponsor
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/concert-dreams-of-the-fallen/
LOCATION:The O’Shaughnessy at St. Catherine University\, 2004 Randolph Avenue\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Ticketed Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151011T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151011T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150853
CREATED:20150313T182226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151006T151203Z
UID:10842-1444575600-1444577400@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:CONCERT CONVERSATION: Dreams of the Fallen
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a concert conversation before the performance with composer Jake Runestad\, poet Brian Turner\, and pianist Jeffrey Biegel hosted by Randall Davidson\, Executive Producer of the Northern Voice Festival.
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/concert-conversation-dreams-of-the-fallen/
LOCATION:The O’Shaughnessy at St. Catherine University\, 2004 Randolph Avenue\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55105\, United States
CATEGORIES:DO NOT USE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20151007T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20151007T154500
DTSTAMP:20260403T150853
CREATED:20150601T211315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150902T190050Z
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SUMMARY:Osher Lifelong Learning Institute: Dreams of the Fallen
DESCRIPTION:The 47th VocalEssence season will open with a special salute to USA service veterans – a concert with the VocalEssence Chorus and Ensemble Singers\, the Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra and guest soprano\, Maria Jette. Join OLLI to get a sneak preview of the Midwest premiere of Dreams of the Fallen with VocalEssence Artistic Director Philip Brunelle\, composer Jake Runestad\, and soprano Maria Jette. Not to be missed! \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 651.690.6700. Course participants receive $5 off.
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/osher-lifelong-learning-institute-dreams-of-the-fallen/
LOCATION:Plymouth Congregational Church\, 1919 LaSalle Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Osher Lifelong Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150825T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150825T141500
DTSTAMP:20260403T150853
CREATED:20150610T190604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150803T172529Z
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SUMMARY:VINTAGE VOICES: Seasons Sunshine Singers Concert
DESCRIPTION:Come and experience the sounds of the Seasons Sunshine Singers\, Ecumen Seasons at Maplewood’s new choir\, in an exciting journey down Broadway! From Tin Pan Alley to Rogers & Hammerstein\, you will hear a variety of some of the greatest hits from the golden age of musical theater. The concert is free and open to the public\, with a reception following in the Cafe. \nEcumen Seasons at Maplewood is part of a new VocalEssence community engagement program called Vintage Voices\, an exciting choral program that integrates the arts into the everyday lives of older adults by fostering the creation of choirs in assisted living facilities and senior centers. \nVocalEssence will not be performing on this concert. \nSpecial Thanks\nAlfred P. & Ann Moore\n  This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant.\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund\, and a grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation Minnesota.
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/vintage-voices-seasons-sunshine-singers-concert-2/
LOCATION:Ecumen Seasons at Maplewood\, Dining Room\, 1670 Legacy Parkway East\, Maplewood\, MN\, 55109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Events,Ticketed Event,Vintage Voices
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150711T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150711T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150853
CREATED:20150610T183219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150707T145203Z
UID:11979-1436619600-1436623200@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:PERFORMANCE AND SING-ALONG: VocalEssence at Lyngblomsten Mid-Summer Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join members of the VocalEssence Ensemble Singers and guest conductor Mark Stover for a performance and sing-along of hymns\, spirituals and choral classics on the Chapel Mainstage at Lyngblomsten’s “celebration of arts for all ages.” The musicians will engage attendees at the festival\, which is designed to accommodate special needs and various levels of mobility.  Complete information about entertainment and activities is available on the website or you can download a festival guide. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/vocalessence-at-lyngblomsten-mid-summer-festival/
LOCATION:Lyngblomsten campus\, 1415 Almond Avenue\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chorus,Concerts,Ensemble Singers,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150628T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150628T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150853
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150627T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150627T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150853
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150626T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150626T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150853
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150625T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150625T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150853
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:20260403T150853
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:20260403T150853
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150528T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150528T141500
DTSTAMP:20260403T150853
CREATED:20150428T201140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150501T210710Z
UID:11457-1432819800-1432822500@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:VINTAGE VOICES: Seasons Sunshine Singers Concert
DESCRIPTION:Come and experience the sounds of Ecumen Seasons at Maplewood’s new choir in Songs of Love and Life\, an exciting program featuring selections of jazz\, blues\, spirituals\, folk songs and more! Free and open to the public. Reception to follow in the Cafe. \nEcumen Seasons at Maplewood is part of a new VocalEssence community engagement program called Vintage Voices\, an exciting new choral program that integrates the arts into the everyday lives of older adults by fostering the creation of choirs in assisted living facilities and senior centers. Click here for more information. \nVocalEssence will not be performing on this concert. \nSpecial Thanks\nAlfred P. & Ann Moore\n  This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant.\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund\, and a grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation Minnesota.
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/vintage-voices-seasons-sunshine-singers-concert/
LOCATION:Ecumen Seasons at Maplewood\, Dining Room\, 1670 Legacy Parkway East\, Maplewood\, MN\, 55109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Vintage Voices
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150528T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150528T141500
DTSTAMP:20260403T150853
CREATED:20150428T201140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150428T201140Z
UID:15350-1432819800-1432822500@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:VINTAGE VOICES: Seasons Sunshine Singers Concert
DESCRIPTION:Come and experience the sounds of Ecumen Seasons at Maplewood’s new choir in Songs of Love and Life\, an exciting program featuring selections of jazz\, blues\, spirituals\, folk songs and more! Free and open to the public. Reception to follow in the Cafe. \nEcumen Seasons at Maplewood is part of a new VocalEssence community engagement program called Vintage Voices\, an exciting new choral program that integrates the arts into the everyday lives of older adults by fostering the creation of choirs in assisted living facilities and senior centers. Click here for more information. \nVocalEssence will not be performing on this concert. \nSpecial Thanks\nAlfred P. & Ann Moore\n  This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant.\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund\, and a grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation Minnesota.
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/vintage-voices-seasons-sunshine-singers-concert-3/
LOCATION:Ecumen Seasons at Maplewood\, Dining Room\, 1670 Legacy Parkway East\, Maplewood\, MN\, 55109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Vintage Voices
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150527T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150527T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150853
CREATED:20150428T201339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150501T210615Z
UID:11451-1432724400-1432728000@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:VINTAGE VOICES: Heritage Joyful Voices Concert
DESCRIPTION:Come and experience the sounds of Heritage Park Open Circle’s new choir in Songs of Love and Life\, an exciting program featuring selections of jazz\, blues\, spirituals\, folk songs and more! Free and open to the public. Reception to follow in the Great Room. \nHeritage Park Open Circle is part of a new VocalEssence community engagement program called Vintage Voices\, an exciting new choral program that integrates the arts into the everyday lives of older adults by fostering the creation of choirs in assisted living facilities and senior centers. Click here for more information. \nVocalEssence will not be performing on this concert. \nSpecial Thanks\nAlfred P. & Ann Moore\n  This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant.\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund\, and a grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation Minnesota.
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/vintage-voices-heritage-joyful-voices-concert/
LOCATION:Heritage Park Senior Services Center\, Great Hall\, 1015 4th Avenue North\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Vintage Voices
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150521T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150521T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150853
CREATED:20140903T010957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150507T160948Z
UID:6619-1432234800-1432240200@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:FAMILY CONCERT: ¡Cantaré! Community Concert 2015
DESCRIPTION:Experience the music of our southern neighbors at a multi-generational fiesta! Prominent Mexican composers work as composers-in-residence with school choirs\, community choruses\, and VocalEssence to bring the sounds of Mexico to Minnesota. Join us for a family-friendly\, bilingual music celebration! Tickets for the ¡Cantaré! Community Concert are free. \nVocalEssence ChorusAdams Spanish Immersion\, St. Paul\nBlaine High School\, BlaineMinnehaha Academy Lower School\, Minneapolis\nPark High School\, Cottage Grove\nPartnership Academy\, Richfield\nSouthwest High School\, Minneapolis\nYouth Choir of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church\, St. Paul
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/cantare-community-concert-2015-2/
LOCATION:Music Theater\, Ordway Center\, 345 Washington Street\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,¡Cantaré!
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150521T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150521T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150853
CREATED:20150428T185736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150501T210516Z
UID:11446-1432231200-1432234800@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:VINTAGE VOICES: Sabathani Vintage Voices Concert
DESCRIPTION:Come and experience the sounds of Sabathani Senior Center’s new choir in Songs of Love and Life\, an exciting program featuring selections of jazz\, blues\, spirituals\, folk songs and more! Free and open to the public. Reception to follow in the Senior Center\, Room 106. \nSabathani Senior Center is part of a new VocalEssence community engagement program called Vintage Voices\, an exciting new choral program that integrates the arts into the everyday lives of older adults by fostering the creation of choirs in assisted living facilities and senior centers. Click here for more information. \nVocalEssence will not be performing on this concert. \nSpecial Thanks\nAlfred P. & Ann Moore\n  This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant.\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund\, and a grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation Minnesota.
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/vintage-voices-sabathani-vintage-voices-concert/
LOCATION:Sabathani Community Center Auditorium\, 310 East 38th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55409\, United States
CATEGORIES:Vintage Voices
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150522
DTSTAMP:20260403T150853
CREATED:20141106T230814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141218T185147Z
UID:9495-1431561600-1432252799@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:¡Cantaré! Composer Residency\, Week Four
DESCRIPTION:Mexican composers Julio Morales and Jean Angelus Pichardo return to the Twin Cities for their last residency with elementary\, high school\, and community choral singers\, exploring Mexican cultural and choral music traditions. Click here for more information about ¡Cantaré!.
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/cantare-composer-residency-week-four/
LOCATION:Twin Cities metro-area schools and community organizations\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:¡Cantaré!
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150502T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150502T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150853
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150502T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150502T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150853
CREATED:20141001T194400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150502T194809Z
UID:8446-1430580600-1430589600@www.vocalessence.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150427T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150427T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150853
CREATED:20141122T024818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150323T174526Z
UID:9645-1430161200-1430166600@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:FAMILY CONCERT: Rochester ¡Cantaré! Community Concert
DESCRIPTION:Experience the music of our southern neighbors at a multi-generational fiesta! Prominent Mexican composers work as composers-in-residence with school choirs\, community choruses\, and VocalEssence to bring the sounds of Mexico to Minnesota. Join us for a family-friendly\, bilingual music celebration! Tickets for the ¡Cantaré! Community Concert are free and will be available in the spring of 2015. \nVocalEssence Chorus\nFranklin Elementary School\nMontessori at Franklin\nRiverside Central Elementary\nCentury High School Concert Choir\nMayo High School Concert Choir and Treble Choir\nRochester Male Chorus\nJUNTOS at ACHLA
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/rochester-cantare-community-concert/
LOCATION:Bethel Lutheran Church\, 810 3rd Ave SE\, Rochester\, MN\, 55904\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chorus,Concerts,¡Cantaré!
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20150419T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20150419T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T150853
CREATED:20150323T202954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150416T161841Z
UID:11084-1429452000-1429455600@www.vocalessence.org
SUMMARY:COMMUNITY SING: Rochester ¡Cantaré! Composers
DESCRIPTION:Join 2015 ¡Cantaré! Composers Rodrigo Cadet and Novelli Jurado in a bilingual community sing in Rochester\, MN.  Discover music from Mexico that will have you singing all of the way home.  No experience necessary. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.vocalessence.org/event/community-sing-rochester-cantare-composers/
LOCATION:St. Francis of Assisi Church\, 1114 3rd Street SE\, Rochester\, MN\, 55904\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Sing
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