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From Minneapolis events and exhibitions to brand-new arrivals. Check out our top picks for things do in Minneapolis Saint Paul right now.
Skyways Get New, Minnesota Faces
From August 4 – October 31, Speaking of Home, an installation project by photographer and public artist Nancy Ann Coyne, will cover the glass windows of the IDS Center / Macy’s Skyway on Nicollet Avenue. Portraits of more than 20 immigrants and new Minnesotans will adorn the popular skyway, raising questions and starting dialogue about the subject of home, the struggles of relocation and the challenges new Minnesotans face. Also inside the skyway Coyne features the word for home in each of the sitter’s native languages, expanding upon Minnesota's increasingly complex and diverse population.
The Lion, the Witch, and the War Hero; or Is McCain Able?
In the spirit of the Republican National Convention and the 2008 Presidential election, catch this show at Brave New Workshop. It takes a satirical stance on America's campaigns, elections, voters and politicians. Opens July 25.
Hail to the Chief
This exhibit at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts features paintings, prints, sculpture, photographs and decorative arts representing America's presidency. Admission is free. On view starting August 2.
No More Need for Runnin’
During the Republican National Convention, McNally Smith College of Music is Takin’ It to the Streets and sending some of its best talent (and other local musicians) outside to perform and get the city streets hoppin’. Different high-traffic locations have been chosen across downtown Saint Paul. Get some sun and catch a groove, September 1 -4, noon – 6 pm.
Standing O's
The State Theatre hosts the Ivey Awards, an evening jam-packed with entertainment, celebrities and fashion awarding the best actors, directors, producers and theater professionals in Minneapolis Saint Paul.
Munich in Minnesota
Beer, Brats and Polka—what more could you ask for? Don’t miss Saint Paul’s family-oriented festival with live music from the Teddy Bear Band, activities and more German fun.
Opera? Brava!
The Minnesota Opera is back with a whole new season of offerings extending from September 19 – April 19. Il Trovatore, The Abduction from the Seraglio, Faust, The Adventures of Pinocchio and The Barber of Seville will all grace the stage, promising a night out you won’t forget.
The Guthrie's New Frontier: World-Premiere Musical
Catch the wagon train before it’s gone! Tickets are flying off the general store shelves for Little House on the Prairie—the world-premiere musical debuting at the Guthrie Theater July 26–October 5. Based on the beloved books by Laura Ingalls Wilder, the play follows the pioneer life of teenager Laura and her family through the American plains. Mellissa Gilbert returns to her Little House roots as "Ma" on the stage.
Eero Saarinen: Shaping the Future
Never-before-seen sketches, models, photographs, furnishings, films and more from Saarinen—the mastermind behind the Womb Chair and the Saint Louis Arch—will be featured in a joint exhibition by the Walker Art Center and The Minneapolis Institute of Arts from September 13 to January 4. Make a day trip to both museums and take in Saarinen’s vision; the Walker will host his furnishings and residences, church, academic and corporate designs while the Minneapolis Institute of Arts will present his designs for airports, memorials and embassies.
