Events

Embrace the wonder of the season as VocalEssence continues its cherished tradition of welcoming Christmas in song. Hear sounds of the season from around the globe performed by four VocalEssence choirs, brass, guitar, percussion, and Northrop’s spectacular pipe organ. Feel the holiday spirit move through you as you lend your voice to joy-filled sing-alongs that will leave you feeling uplifted, festive,...

*Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. Inspired by E.T.A. Hoffmann's original tale, Loyce Houlton's Nutcracker Fantasy begins at a holiday party and unfolds through the eyes of young Marie as her enigmatic Godfather Drosselmayer weaves a magical dream adventure through the Land of Snow and the Kingdom of the Sugar Plum Fairy. Set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score,...

*Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. A gust of icy wind changes everything! Follow St. Paul’s own Clarence “Cap” Wigington and his wife Viola as their Winter Carnival ice palace design plunges them into the magical realm of King Boreas. They’ll encounter iconic Minnesota figures, from bygone poets to racing legends, all woven into the vibrant...

*Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. Step into the magical world of Narnia, where talking animals, mythical creatures, and epic battles between good and evil await. This enchanting musical adaptation of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe brings C.S. Lewis’ beloved tale to life as four children stumble through a wardrobe into...

*Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. Inspired by E.T.A. Hoffmann's original tale, Loyce Houlton's Nutcracker Fantasy begins at a holiday party and unfolds through the eyes of young Marie as her enigmatic Godfather Drosselmayer weaves a magical dream adventure through the Land of Snow and the Kingdom of the Sugar Plum Fairy. Set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score,...

*Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. Cantus weaves together three holiday stories with time-honored carols and new classics. Blending narration and song, the program features Margery Williams’ The Velveteen Rabbit and The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg alongside an abridged romp through Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker. Three Tales of Christmas offers an opportunity to reflect on the meaning and joy of...

*Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. Inspired by E.T.A. Hoffmann's original tale, Loyce Houlton's Nutcracker Fantasy begins at a holiday party and unfolds through the eyes of young Marie as her enigmatic Godfather Drosselmayer weaves a magical dream adventure through the Land of Snow and the Kingdom of the Sugar Plum Fairy. Set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score,...