Coming In Early? Staying Late? Minneapolis Is Waiting For You!
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You may be wondering what could be waiting for you in Minneapolis before and after the I&E, and on the evening of the conference. Here is a quick run-down of shows and events happening the week of April 7-12, if you are coming into town earlier or staying later. Click the venue name to find out more about these events!
Matisse: Masterworks from the Baltimore Museum of Art
Minneapolis Institute of Arts (MIA): Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday until May 18 - The exhibition, Matisse: Masterworks from the Baltimore Museum of Art, is organized and circulated by The Baltimore Museum of Art. Spanning six decades of painter Henri Matisse’s prolific career, with an emphasis on the artist’s earliest works, this special exhibition features fifty works of painting and sculpture, thirty prints, and the artist’s book Jazz. A companion exhibition featuring works by Matisse in the MIA’s collection will further enrich this magnificent body of work.
Matisse: Masterworks from the Baltimore Museum of ArtMinneapolis Institute of Arts (MIA): Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday until May 18 - The exhibition, Matisse: Masterworks from the Baltimore Museum of Art, is organized and circulated by The Baltimore Museum of Art. Spanning six decades of painter Henri Matisse’s prolific career, with an emphasis on the artist’s earliest works, this special exhibition features fifty works of painting and sculpture, thirty prints, and the artist’s book Jazz. A companion exhibition featuring works by Matisse in the MIA’s collection will further enrich this magnificent body of work.
The world famous "clown princes of basketball," the Harlem Globetrotters bring their show to the Target Center: 7:00 p.m., April 12.
Comedian Jim Gaffigan has several sets of his latest stand-up at the Orpheum Theatre: 7:30 p.m. April 11; 9:30 p.m. April 12.
Country music star and American Idol winner Scotty McCreery brings his music to Mystic Lake Casino Hotel: 8:00 p.m., April 11.
Neo-soul superstars Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings bring their Motown/Stax-flavored r&b to the Historic State Theatre: 7:30 p.m. April 9. Nineties alt-rockers Cake, famous for their single "Never There," takes the stage at First Avenue: 7:30 p.m., April 10.Progressive rock group Dream Theater brings their world tour to Burnsville Performing Arts Center: 7:30 p.m., April 8.
Metal band Iced Earth blows the roof off the First Avenue music club: 6:30 p.m., April 7.
