Open Machine is an open experiment. For their new Walker commission, choreographers Rashaun Mitchell and Silas Riener return with a dynamic work that imagines an artificial intelligence lovingly programmed through experimental dance. Open Machine brings together live speech‑to‑text transcription and conjured images that react to the unfolding performance, blurring the lines between brain, body, and machine. As...
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In this Latté Da-commissioned world premiere, Willa Cather’s beloved novel is envisioned as an intimate celebration of resilience and the enduring strength of women. Featuring a sweeping indie folk score by The Kilbanes and an imaginative libretto by Noah Brody, this poignant adaptation traces the immigrant experience on the Great Plains at the turn of...
Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. Get ready for an unforgettable night of music celebrating the legendary Dolly Parton and her profound influence on generations of artists. From timeless classics like “Jolene” and “9 to 5” to legendary ballads like “I Will Always Love You” that have transcended the country music genre, Dolly’s...
In this Latté Da-commissioned world premiere, Willa Cather’s beloved novel is envisioned as an intimate celebration of resilience and the enduring strength of women. Featuring a sweeping indie folk score by The Kilbanes and an imaginative libretto by Noah Brody, this poignant adaptation traces the immigrant experience on the Great Plains at the turn of...
Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. In this sparkling supernatural comedy, novelist Charles Condomine invites a medium to conduct a séance—but instead of inspiration, he accidentally conjures his late (and mischievous) first wife, Elvira. As Elvira wreaks ghostly havoc on Charles and his current marriage, things go from strange to absolutely otherworldly. With razor-sharp wit, eccentric...
Teen Maker Break is a monthly free, drop-in artmaking program for teens ages 13-19 at the Walker Art Center! Saturday, June 20, from 2:00 – 5:00 pm For June’s session, we will be making hanging suncatchers with found materials, inspired by the artist Suzanne Jackson and her current exhibit at the Walker, What is Love. Saturday,...
Please note: this performance is currently waitlist only. In this sparkling supernatural comedy, novelist Charles Condomine invites a medium to conduct a séance—but instead of inspiration, he accidentally conjures his late (and mischievous) first wife, Elvira. As Elvira wreaks ghostly havoc on Charles and his current marriage, things go from strange to absolutely otherworldly. With...
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Kumbayah: The Juneteenth Story
This theatrical experience incorporates spoken word, art, music, and dance, and was first performed more than 30 years ago. Kumbayah: The Juneteenth Story takes audiences on a journey into the past, addressing the origins of Juneteenth and the imagined impact on the lives of individuals hearing the news of the Emancipation Proclamation and that the Civil War...
Explore Jazz and Social Dance with Rhythmically Speaking Come explore the history and expressive possibilities of jazz and social dance with Twin Cities based professional jazz dance company Rhythmically Speaking! Below are multiple opportunities to engage with the company, including workshops and performances. You can attend all of them, or choose which ones you’d like to check out! Movement Workshop #1 – Wednesday, 7/15 from 10-11:30am at Project Success: Come learn about jazz dance, explore...