MN Record Show: Special Prince Edition at Hook and Ladder

The Hook and Ladder Theater 3010 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United States

EVENT DETAILS RSVP ON FACEBOOK The Hook and Ladder Theater 9:00am – 3:00pm $2  COVID-19 Policies EVENT DESCRIPTION The Record Show The largest and longest-running record show in Minnesota! The MN Record Show, The Hook & Ladder Theater and Zen Arcade are teaming up for a special Prince themed indoor/outdoor summer Record Show event on Sat, June 1st! In addition to dozens of vintage vinyl, posters and T-shirt vendors, we will also be featuring (2) very special guests, including; DJ Eric Rodgers (aka DJ Nevermind) – Eric Rogers created and operated the Paisley 5 & Dime since 1993.   Now working with Prince’s band members, photographers, artists, musicians and former employees to bring their projects directly to the fans.  Eric is also on the board of directors for the Minneapolis Sound Museum (a non-profit dedicated to educating about all the history of musicians from North Minneapolis.) *Eric will be Spinning records throughout the day! Photographer – Allen Beaulieu began his photography career in fashion doing photo shoots for local department stores.   Bernadette Anderson, mother of Andre Cymone, had some images from “Shades Of Blackness” that Allen had photographed.  Prince was living in their basement at the time, saw the photos and immediately called Allen Beaulieu for a 3-Day photo shoot.   Allen subsequently became Prince’s own personal photographer and shot album covers, record sleeve art, posters, live concerts, backstage and personal photos for Prince as he developed his career up to the rise of Purple Rain.   Allen’s iconic images are seen on the covers of “Dirty Mind”, “Controversy”, the inner sleeves of “1999” and several other iconic images including one of Allen’s personal favorites he calls “smoke” that is included here.  Allen Beaulieu’s work was published in a comprehensive book titled “Before The Rain” and also had a large gallery exhibit at the Minnesota Historical Society.  *Allen will be on-site signing prints/books from noon-2pm! 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.

$2

Morel Feast Fundraiser at Hook and Ladder

The Hook and Ladder Theater 3010 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United States

RSVP ON FACEBOOK EVENT DETAILS The Hook and Ladder Theater Cocktails & Snacks – 6pm Dinner (Station Service) – 7:00pm 21+ Reservations: $100 (Tickets limited) NO REFUNDS (This event sells-out every year, so please don’t wait to secure your tickets.) Reservations Open on Friday, April 12 at 10am COVID-19 Policies EVENT DESCRIPTION Morel Feast Fundraiser ~ A Firehouse Performing Arts Center Fundraiser ~ Attention Minnesota Foodies! The Hook & Ladder Theater is proud to announce a sure sign of spring with the return of it’s Annual Morel Feast Fundraiser on Friday, May 31st, featuring another outstanding mix of local chef-talent with the focus on eclectic preparations of Minnesota’s state fungus, the mighty Morel! As in past years, The Hook & Ladder Theater will be transformed for one-night only into a pop-up culinary exploration of this coveted rite-of-spring with live entertainment with Debbie Center and complimentary craft beers by Summit Brewing and a wide variety of complimentary wines & cocktails. The 2024 Morel Feast will be safely held as an indoor/outdoor event and tickets will be limited to just (120) guests in total, with our friends at The Gentleman Forager providing us with fresh mushrooms! Guests will receive a punch card upon arrival, each punch is good for (1) sample plate at every chef station, in addition to the apps, the salads, a variety of fried fresh Morel preparations and beverages! 6pm Cocktails & Snacks Fresh Fried Morels, both Amish roll-butter and Maytag Blue-cheese Options Sliced French Bread (Rustica) Délice de Bourgogne Cheese (Whole Foods) Morel Sausage Bites Complimentary Beverages 7pm Dinner Service Fresh Watercress Salad with Grandma Edna’s Warm Bacon/egg Vinaigrette Grilled Ukrainian (Kramarczuk’s) Prosciutto-wrapped Fresh-picked Asparagus Spears, Drizzled in a Lemon-morel Butter 6 Chef Preparations (Menu Announced in May) Chef Sandra Sherva – Savory Bake House Chef S. Brown – Tilia / St. Genevieve Chef J. Brown – Bacio Chef Lutunji – Lutunji’s Palate Chef Parella – Culinary Consultant Chef Samuelson – Palmer’s Bar & Grill ** Some people are allergic to even the safest mushrooms. The first time you try a new wild mushroom, it is important that you eat only a small amount. Most wild mushrooms should not be eaten in large quantities since they are difficult to digest. Please consume responsibly. The Hook and it’s partners are not responsible for any adverse reactions brought upon by unknown allergies and/or over consumption. 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.

$100

Jazz Age Rumpus III: The Sounds of Chicago

The Hook and Ladder Theater 3010 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Bask in a day of 1920s and ‘30s jazz! Year three of the festival celebrates Chicago. Listeners and dancers, you’ll get to hear the music of King Oliver, one of the founding fathers of jazz who gave his young protege Louis Armstrong his first big break. Jimmie Noone, the astounding clarinetist who set the bar oh-so-high with his small band at The Nest. And finally, Harlem Hamfats, who kept the party going in the ‘30s, backing up iconic R&B singer Rosetta Howard. Welcome all you dancers in town for Midwest Lindy Fest! We’ll see you on the dance floor.

$15 – $25

Mama Hellcats

The Hook and Ladder Theater 3010 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United States

“Mama Hellcats” Concert: Authentic and Passionate Performances by Talented Mothers to Raise Awareness for Domestic Violence Resources – May 16 at The Hook & Ladder Theater.

$12 – $17

UltraBomb feat. Greg Norton, Finny McConnell, & Jamie Oliver

The Hook and Ladder Theater 3010 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United States

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$24 – $30