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Art-a-Whirl Spring 2025

MAY 16–18, 2025 • NORTHEAST MINNEAPOLIS Friday 5–10pm Saturday 12–8pm Sunday 12–5pm https://nemaa.org/art-a-whirl/activities/?activity-type=music

Saturday Bluegrass Brunches with The High 48’s ($6 Cover) at Aster

The Aster Cafe 125 S.E Main Street, Minneapolis

Since forming in 2006, The High 48s have been making music that combines the soulful sound of classic bluegrass with a modern attitude, original songs and a wide range of influences far beyond Bill Monroe, the Stanley Brothers, and Flatt and Scruggs.In a genre created and dominated by artists from the South, The High 48s were born and raised in the Upper Midwest. And in a music scene where playing standards is the norm, The High 48s are a band of songwriters who perform their own material in addition to the “festival favorites.”Music 11am - 1pm

$6

John Altenbernd

The Finnish Bistro 2264 Como Avenue, St. Paul

Tiny Toones Fundraising Event

Dunsmore Jazz Room 6161 Highway 65 NE, Minneapolis

We’re excited to invite you to a special fundraiser in support of Tiny Toones. We’re excited to invite you to a special fundraiser in support of Tiny Toones, an organization and school that has been transforming the lives of Cambodian youth through arts education for the past 20 years. Founded by two deportees, Tiny Toones introduced breakdancing, hip hop culture and music to Cambodia—providing at-risk students with creative expression, mentorship, and education. Despite gaining national recognition, the organization had recently lost critical funding and is at risk of shutting down. Join us for an afternoon of food, performances, a special screening and a chance to hear directly from the founders and recent Tiny Toones interns about their experience and impact.

ART-A-WHIRL WEEKEND AT 331 CLUB 2025

331 Club 331 13th Ave NE, Minneapolis

outdoorsvintage and makers market 12-8pmMCN6 music channel presents Bands On VansMary Jam 8pmSpeed Riders 6pm indoorsSocktopus 10pm

Colleen Raye with Rick Carlson

Maggie’s Piano Lounge 6161 Highway 65 NE, Minneapolis

No cover–light fare available from 4:30pm to 9:30pm. Full-menu available until 8:30pm. Bar and table seating offered – NO RESERVATIONS Colleen Raye: Vocals Rick Carlson: Piano Maggie’s Piano Lounge is a warm, relaxed and inviting space featuring a variety of seasoned singers and piano players. No cover. Order all of your favorite Crooners drinks and dinner items, experience superb service, and enjoy the great music!

What’s in a Name?

Dunsmore Jazz Room 6161 Highway 65 NE, Minneapolis

Dinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. An Evening of Great Entertainment What’s in a name? Well, for many songwriters, it seems there is quite a bit! Across all music genres there are songs named after people: Maria, Jenny, Jack, Barbara Ann, Mack, Mandy, Jolene, Danny Boy, Dulcinea, and so many more. From Broadway to Pop to Country to Swing, join Jen, Andrew, and special guest Dane Stauffer as they sing and play an eclectic mix of songs with names as their titles. 80% Music + 20% comedy = 100% Fun! Jen Maren: Host, Vocals Andrew Fleser: Piano, Vocals Dane Stauffer: Special Guest Vocals Jen Maren is an actress, singer, and VoiceOver talent. Known for her role of Marjorie Congdon in GLENSHEEN at The History Theatre, she has also appeared on many Twin Cities Stages including: Guthrie Theater, Ordway Theatre, Penumbra Theatre, Mixed Blood, Old Log Theater, Illusion Theater, Park Square Theatre, and Children’s Theater Company. Dr. Andrew Fleser, pianist and teacher, has performed as a soloist and accompanist throughout the United States and Europe. He has worked with many theaters in the Twin Cities, including Minnesota Orchestra, Children’s Theatre Company, History Theatre, and Park Square Theatre. His performances can be heard on Minnesota Public Radio, A Prairie Home Companion, and Cantus’s albums A Harvest Home and Manifesto. Dane Stauffer is familiar to Twin Cities Audiences as Roger in the Ivey Award winning “Glensheen”. He also starred as Scrooge in “Dolly Parton’s Smokey Mountain Christmas Carol” at the Ordway. He has toured Ireland and the West Coast in “Triple Espresso.” While in Los Angeles, he sang in the LA Blues Festival at the House of Blues, Cafe Was with Jeff Goldblum and his Mildred Snitzer Orchestra, Herb Alpert’s Vibe Room and Yoshi’s with Estaire Godinez. He can be seen in the just released film “Marmalade,” and he continues to teach empowerment through the arts to children and adults in all settings. www.jenmaren.com

The Wailers at Dakota

The Dakota 1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis

Natural Mystic 30th Anniversary Tour Date & Time Sat May 17, 2025 • 6:30PMDOORS • 5:00PM Cost From $47.10

The Flying T

The Finnish Bistro 2264 Como Avenue, St. Paul
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Turf Club 1601 University Ave W, Saint Paul

Waking Murphy

The Dubliner Pub 2162 University Avenue, St. Paul

The artists formally known as Too Broke Blokes

The Wailers

The Dakota 1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis

Natural Mystic 30th Anniversary Tour Date & Time Sat May 17, 2025 • 9PMDOORS • 9:00PM Cost From $41.95