A snapshot of events around town Kat Williams Live Veteran stand-up comedian and actor, rapper live in concert Dec. 31 | 8-11 pm Target Center 600 1st Ave. N., Mpls. More info: www.targetcenter.com/events/detail/katt-williams The Temptations The Temptations have been a driving force in popular music for more than 50 years – See them … [Read more...]
Denzel and Viola co-star in adaptation of Pulitzer prize-winning play
Back in 1987, Fences won both the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the Tony Award for Best Play. The August Wilson classic, set in the Pittsburgh in the ’50s, chronicled the day-to-day struggle of a blue collar, African American family. The production was brought back to Broadway in 2010, and it landed the Tony for Best Revival, in addition to ones for Denzel Washington and Viola … [Read more...]
FILM REVIEW: “Almost Christmas”
By Dwight Brown Contributing Writer Watching this humorous film is like getting a funny greeting card that makes you laugh as it warms your heart. This ode to the joy and angst people feel as their family reconvenes for the certain chaos, gluttony and joy during Christmas is a nice way to start the holiday season. It’s a very entertaining stocking stuffer. It’s comic … [Read more...]
Jeff Lorber and friends thrill at reunion show
By Raymond Jackson Contributing Writer The Dakota Nightclub continues to show why it’s one of the best musical venues in downtown Minneapolis, as it recently brought Jeff Lorber and friends back to the club for what was billed as a reunion show. Lorber was joined by Twin Cities’ own Stokley Williams, lead vocalist and drummer for Mint Condition; Shaun Labelle, bass player … [Read more...]
MSR Top Five | Ol Skool Ugly Sweater Jam, ‘Black Nativity’ & more!
A snapshot of events around town Black Nativity Come enjoy this Langston Hughes classic, now in its 29th year at Penumbra. Dec. 14-23 | 7:30 pm Penumbra Theatre 141 E. 4th St., St. Paul More info: https://penumbratheatre.org Sonny Knight & the Lakers Twin Cities funk & soul powerhouse Dec. 16-17 | 7 & 9 pm Dakota Jazz … [Read more...]