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Sat. Jan 1, wedding.
Sat. Jan 1, wedding.●Sun. Jan 9, 7:00 pm., Dessert Potluck Party for Peace, Saint John the Evangelist Church, 60 North Kent Street, Saint Paul (1 block north of Summit, 1 block east of Dale), Crocus Hill / West 7th Neighbors for Peace. Music and screening of the film “Arlington West.” The film consists of sixty-four interviews with soldiers and Marines en route to and returning from the war in Iraq, plus interviews with military families. For more information go to www.arlingtonwestfilm.com. The guest speaker, Chante Wolf, will share her military experience with us. Chante served in the US Air Force from 1980-92 including the Persian Gulf War. She is Vice President of Chapter 27 Veterans for Peace and Coordinator for the VFP Speaker's Bureau. Please bring neighbors, friends, and a snack or dessert to share. The CD “Tuscarora: Short Stories for Jazz Piano” benefitting Wellstone Action will be on sale. Contact Katie Resch katieresch@comcast.net or Linda Winsor ljwinsor@yahoo.com.
Sun. Jan 9, 7:00 pm., Dessert Potluck Party for Peace, Saint John the Evangelist Church, 60 North Kent Street, Saint Paul (1 block north of Summit, 1 block east of Dale), Crocus Hill / West 7th Neighbors for Peace. Music and screening of the film “Arlington West.” The film consists of sixty-four interviews with soldiers and Marines en route to and returning from the war in Iraq, plus interviews with military families. For more information go to www.arlingtonwestfilm.com. The guest speaker, Chante Wolf, will share her military experience with us. Chante served in the US Air Force from 1980-92 including the Persian Gulf War. She is Vice President of Chapter 27 Veterans for Peace and Coordinator for the VFP Speaker's Bureau. Please bring neighbors, friends, and a snack or dessert to share. The CD “Tuscarora: Short Stories for Jazz Piano” benefitting Wellstone Action will be on sale. Contact Katie Resch katieresch@comcast.net or Linda Winsor ljwinsor@yahoo.com. ●Thu. Jan. 20, 5:30 pm., Fundraiser for Anne Harris for Ramsey County Board of Commissioners for the Fourth District, Summit Manor, 275 Summit Avenue, St. Paul, http://www.summitmanor.com.
Thu. Jan. 20, 5:30 pm., Fundraiser for Anne Harris for Ramsey County Board of Commissioners for the Fourth District, Summit Manor, 275 Summit Avenue, St. Paul, http://www.summitmanor.com. ●Thu. Jan. 20, 7:00 pm., with Minnesota Book Award Winner (in Poetry for “Coming Late to Rachmaninoff”) Richard Terrill on Saxes, Music at 7:00, and at 7:30, Counter-Inaugural Celebration sponsored by Minnesota Poets Against War, at the Black Dog Cafe, 320 Prince St., Lowertown, St. Paul. Readings by Thomas R. Smith, Katrina Vandenberg, Kate Kysar, Richard Terrill, and Rhoda Gilman, followed by an open mike. Come sound off on your feelings about the war in Iraq, the last four years, the next four years, or anything else on your mind. For more information, call 651/295-4521 or email richb@lakecast.com.
Thu. Jan. 20, 7:00 pm., with Minnesota Book Award Winner (in Poetry for “Coming Late to Rachmaninoff”) Richard Terrill on Saxes, Music at 7:00, and at 7:30, Counter-Inaugural Celebration sponsored by Minnesota Poets Against War, at the Black Dog Cafe, 320 Prince St., Lowertown, St. Paul. Readings by Thomas R. Smith, Katrina Vandenberg, Kate Kysar, Richard Terrill, and Rhoda Gilman, followed by an open mike. Come sound off on your feelings about the war in Iraq, the last four years, the next four years, or anything else on your mind. For more information, call 651/295-4521 or email richb@lakecast.com.●Sat. Jan. 22, 8-11 pm., with Minnesota Book Award Winner (in Poetry for “Coming Late to Rachmaninoff”) Richard Terrill on Saxes, Downtowner Woodfire Grill, 253 West 7th St., St. Paul, 651-228-9500, just a few blocks west of Exel Energy Center, www.downtownerwoodfire.com (web).
Sat. Jan. 22, 8-11 pm., with Minnesota Book Award Winner (in Poetry for “Coming Late to Rachmaninoff”) Richard Terrill on Saxes, Downtowner Woodfire Grill, 253 West 7th St., St. Paul, 651-228-9500, just a few blocks west of Exel Energy Center, www.downtownerwoodfire.com (web).●Wed. Feb. 2, 6:30-8:30 pm., with Guitarist Joel Shapira, Bassist Craig Matarrese, and Drummer Chaz Draper, The Wednesday Night Commotion Jazz Series at Calhoun Square, Calhoun Square, 3001 Hennepin Ave. S. at Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis, co-produced by KBEM Jazz 88 FM and The Rake Magazine.. The atrium will be set up with cabaret table seating. Contact Craig Eichhorn at KBEM, ceichhor@mpls.k12.mn.us.
Wed. Feb. 2, 6:30-8:30 pm., with Guitarist Joel Shapira, Bassist Craig Matarrese, and Drummer Chaz Draper, The Wednesday Night Commotion Jazz Series at Calhoun Square, Calhoun Square, 3001 Hennepin Ave. S. at Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis, co-produced by KBEM Jazz 88 FM and The Rake Magazine.. The atrium will be set up with cabaret table seating. Contact Craig Eichhorn at KBEM, ceichhor@mpls.k12.mn.us.●Sun. Feb. 13, 7:00 pm., Dessert Potluck Party for Peace, Saint John the Evangelist Church, 60 North Kent Street, Saint Paul (1 block north of Summit, 1 block east of Dale), Crocus Hill / West 7th Neighbors for Peace. Music and conversation. Jeff Blodgett, will speak about “Thinking Long Term / Working Short Term: Acting Today to Build a Progressive Majority Tomorrow.” Jeff was Paul Wellstone’s Campaign director and he is currently the executive director of Wellstone Action. See www.wellstoneaction.org. Please bring neighbors, friends, and a snack or dessert to share. In addition, they will be accepting food donations for the Neighborhood House. The CD “Tuscarora: Short Stories for Jazz Piano” benefitting Wellstone Action will be on sale. Contact Katie Resch katieresch@comcast.net or Linda Winsor ljwinsor@yahoo.com.
Sun. Feb. 13, 7:00 pm., Dessert Potluck Party for Peace, Saint John the Evangelist Church, 60 North Kent Street, Saint Paul (1 block north of Summit, 1 block east of Dale), Crocus Hill / West 7th Neighbors for Peace. Music and conversation. Jeff Blodgett, will speak about “Thinking Long Term / Working Short Term: Acting Today to Build a Progressive Majority Tomorrow.” Jeff was Paul Wellstone’s Campaign director and he is currently the executive director of Wellstone Action. See www.wellstoneaction.org. Please bring neighbors, friends, and a snack or dessert to share. In addition, they will be accepting food donations for the Neighborhood House. The CD “Tuscarora: Short Stories for Jazz Piano” benefitting Wellstone Action will be on sale. Contact Katie Resch katieresch@comcast.net or Linda Winsor ljwinsor@yahoo.com. ●Mon. Feb. 14, 5:30-8:30 pm., Valentine’s Day Show, Black’s Ford, 862 East Lake Street, Wayzata, 952-473-2940.
Mon. Feb. 14, 5:30-8:30 pm., Valentine’s Day Show, Black’s Ford, 862 East Lake Street, Wayzata, 952-473-2940.●Fri. Mar. 18 6:30-7:30 pm., with Drummer Steve Hirsh and Black Ice, also with Minnesota Book Award Recipient (in Poetry for “Coming Late to Rachmaninoff”) Richard Terrill on Saxes and Bassist Craig Matarrese, Clyde H. Bellecourt Honoring a Legend, Creating a Legacy First Annual Spirit of Education Scholarship Awards Fund Raiser. Location to be announced.
Fri. Mar. 18 6:30-7:30 pm., with Drummer Steve Hirsh and Black Ice, also with Minnesota Book Award Recipient (in Poetry for “Coming Late to Rachmaninoff”) Richard Terrill on Saxes and Bassist Craig Matarrese, Clyde H. Bellecourt Honoring a Legend, Creating a Legacy First Annual Spirit of Education Scholarship Awards Fund Raiser. Location to be announced. ●Fri.-Sat. Mar. 25-26 7-10, with Drummer Steve Hirsh and Bassist Pat Riley, Union Station, 128 First Street NW, Bemidji, MN.
Fri.-Sat. Mar. 25-26 7-10, with Drummer Steve Hirsh and Bassist Pat Riley, Union Station, 128 First Street NW, Bemidji, MN.●Sun. Mar. 27, 11:00 am., Private event.
Sun. Mar. 27, 11:00 am., Private event.●Sat. Apr. 16, 5-7 pm., Art Gallery Reception, with works by Wing Young Huie, Midge Bolt, Todd Hunter Strand, and James R. Dean and Mark Larson, William Mitchell College of Law, 875 Summit Avenue, St. Paul. Contact Kendra E. Dane, (651) 290-6343, kdane@wmitchell.edu.
Sat. Apr. 16, 5-7 pm., Art Gallery Reception, with works by Wing Young Huie, Midge Bolt, Todd Hunter Strand, and James R. Dean and Mark Larson, William Mitchell College of Law, 875 Summit Avenue, St. Paul. Contact Kendra E. Dane, (651) 290-6343, kdane@wmitchell.edu. ●Thu. Apr. 21, 6:30-9:30 pm., with Guitarist Joel Shapira, An Evening of Wine and Chocolate benefitting Person to Person, Gale Mansion, 2115 Stevens Avenue South, Minneapolis, (612) 706-0854, ljerlandson@mtn.org (email), www.ptop.org (web).
Thu. Apr. 21, 6:30-9:30 pm., with Guitarist Joel Shapira, An Evening of Wine and Chocolate benefitting Person to Person, Gale Mansion, 2115 Stevens Avenue South, Minneapolis, (612) 706-0854, ljerlandson@mtn.org (email), www.ptop.org (web).●Fri. Apr. 22, 1:30 and 2:00 pm., Concerts for Children with Disabilities, with Larry’s daughter Rosie, Bridge View School, 360 Colborne St., St. Paul, katherine.nordstrom@spps.org and GAIL.WARHOL@spps.org.
Fri. Apr. 22, 1:30 and 2:00 pm., Concerts for Children with Disabilities, with Larry’s daughter Rosie, Bridge View School, 360 Colborne St., St. Paul, katherine.nordstrom@spps.org and GAIL.WARHOL@spps.org. ●Sat. Apr. 23, 11 am. - 12 pm., Recording of “Namekagon” by the Minnesota Youth Jazz Band, under the Direction of Phi Holm, McNally Smith College of Music, 19 Exchange Street East, St. Paul.
Sat. Apr. 23, 11 am. - 12 pm., Recording of “Namekagon” by the Minnesota Youth Jazz Band, under the Direction of Phi Holm, McNally Smith College of Music, 19 Exchange Street East, St. Paul.●Sat. Apr. 23, 8-11 pm., with Minnesota Book Award Recipient (in Poetry for “Coming Late to Rachmaninoff”) Richard Terrill on Saxes, Downtowner Woodfire Grill, 253 West 7th St., St. Paul, 651-228-9500, just a few blocks west of Exel Energy Center, www.downtownerwoodfire.com (web).
Sat. Apr. 23, 8-11 pm., with Minnesota Book Award Recipient (in Poetry for “Coming Late to Rachmaninoff”) Richard Terrill on Saxes, Downtowner Woodfire Grill, 253 West 7th St., St. Paul, 651-228-9500, just a few blocks west of Exel Energy Center, www.downtownerwoodfire.com (web).●Sun. Apr. 24, 10:15 am., with Minnesota Book Award Winner (in Poetry for “Coming Late to Rachmaninoff”) Richard Terrill on Saxes, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Mankato, 114 Pohl Rd. Mankato, whalsand@myclearwave.net (email), 507-388-1904.
Sun. Apr. 24, 10:15 am., with Minnesota Book Award Winner (in Poetry for “Coming Late to Rachmaninoff”) Richard Terrill on Saxes, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Mankato, 114 Pohl Rd. Mankato, whalsand@myclearwave.net (email), 507-388-1904.●Tue. May 3, 5:30 pm., Reception for the Law Day Testimonial Dinner, A Benefit for the Fund for the Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis, Marriott City Center Grand Portage Ballroom, 30 South 7th Street, Minneapolis, 612-349-4000, Fax: 612-332-7165, 612-332-1441, nkleeman@midmnlegal.org (email).
Tue. May 3, 5:30 pm., Reception for the Law Day Testimonial Dinner, A Benefit for the Fund for the Legal Aid Society of Minneapolis, Marriott City Center Grand Portage Ballroom, 30 South 7th Street, Minneapolis, 612-349-4000, Fax: 612-332-7165, 612-332-1441, nkleeman@midmnlegal.org (email).●Fri. May 6, 5:30 pm., with Drummer Steve Hirsh and Black Ice, also with Minnesota Book Award Recipient (in Poetry for “Coming Late to Rachmaninoff”) Richard Terrill on Saxes and Bassist Craig Matarrese, Clyde H. Bellecourt Honoring a Legend, Creating a Legacy First Annual Spirit of Education Scholarship Awards Dinner, Minneapolis Convention Center, http://www.clydehbellecourtscholarshipfund.org/dinner.html.
Fri. May 6, 5:30 pm., with Drummer Steve Hirsh and Black Ice, also with Minnesota Book Award Recipient (in Poetry for “Coming Late to Rachmaninoff”) Richard Terrill on Saxes and Bassist Craig Matarrese, Clyde H. Bellecourt Honoring a Legend, Creating a Legacy First Annual Spirit of Education Scholarship Awards Dinner, Minneapolis Convention Center, http://www.clydehbellecourtscholarshipfund.org/dinner.html. ●Wed. May 11, 6:30 pm., Race Director for the Cobb 5k Run and Walk, Remembering Roger Cobb, Lake Harriett Bandshell, $10/7 (with shirt/without shirt) by May 7, $20/17 race day, 612-746-3646, Fax: 612-827-7890, larry@midmnlegal.org (email). Details and registration forms are at www.Cobb5K.homestead.com (web).
Wed. May 11, 6:30 pm., Race Director for the Cobb 5k Run and Walk, Remembering Roger Cobb, Lake Harriett Bandshell, $10/7 (with shirt/without shirt) by May 7, $20/17 race day, 612-746-3646, Fax: 612-827-7890, larry@midmnlegal.org (email). Details and registration forms are at www.Cobb5K.homestead.com (web).●Wed. May 11, 7:00 pm., Guest Composer/Arranger, Premiering the Composition “A Rose for Two,” from the Fingersteps Project in which compositions are based on melodies written by children with disabilities with adaptive computer equipment, with the St. Paul Central High School Orchestra, under the direction of Matthew Oyen, 275 N. Lexington (at Marshall), St. Paul, MATTHEW.OYEN@spps.org. “A Rose for Two” is based on melodies written by Larry’s daughter Rosie, and Jennifer and Patrick, children of Fingersteps creator Dan Moffatt, danmoffatt@hotmail.com and http://www.fingersteps.org.
Wed. May 11, 7:00 pm., Guest Composer/Arranger, Premiering the Composition “A Rose for Two,” from the Fingersteps Project in which compositions are based on melodies written by children with disabilities with adaptive computer equipment, with the St. Paul Central High School Orchestra, under the direction of Matthew Oyen, 275 N. Lexington (at Marshall), St. Paul, MATTHEW.OYEN@spps.org. “A Rose for Two” is based on melodies written by Larry’s daughter Rosie, and Jennifer and Patrick, children of Fingersteps creator Dan Moffatt, danmoffatt@hotmail.com and http://www.fingersteps.org.●Thu. May 12, 7:00 pm., Guest Composer/Arranger, Premiering the Arrangement of “My Favorite Things in 5/4" from the new CD “Simple Gifts,” with the St. Paul Central High School Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Matthew Oyen, 275 N. Lexington (at Marshall), St. Paul, MATTHEW.OYEN@spps.org.
Thu. May 12, 7:00 pm., Guest Composer/Arranger, Premiering the Arrangement of “My Favorite Things in 5/4" from the new CD “Simple Gifts,” with the St. Paul Central High School Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Matthew Oyen, 275 N. Lexington (at Marshall), St. Paul, MATTHEW.OYEN@spps.org.●Fri. May 13, Highland Friendship Club Art Show of Art Created by Children and Adults with Disabilities, including Larry’s daughter Rosie. Saint Paul Gallery, 943 West Seventh Street, St. Paul, MN 55102, http://www.saintpaulgallery.com/. Click here for a map.
Fri. May 13, Highland Friendship Club Art Show of Art Created by Children and Adults with Disabilities, including Larry’s daughter Rosie. Saint Paul Gallery, 943 West Seventh Street, St. Paul, MN 55102, http://www.saintpaulgallery.com/. Click here for a map.●Sat. May 14, wedding.
Sat. May 14, wedding.●Wed. May 18, 7:30 pm., Guest Composer/Arranger, Premiering the Arrangement of “Namekagon” with the Minnesota Youth Jazz Band, under the Direction of Phi Holm, McNally Smith College of Music, 19 Exchange Street East, St. Paul.
Wed. May 18, 7:30 pm., Guest Composer/Arranger, Premiering the Arrangement of “Namekagon” with the Minnesota Youth Jazz Band, under the Direction of Phi Holm, McNally Smith College of Music, 19 Exchange Street East, St. Paul.Eastern Tour
●Fri. May 20, 7:00 pm., Guest Composer/Arranger, Premiering the Arrangement of “Moanin’” and performing with the Lake Forest Central 6th Grade Jazz Band, under the direction of Joe Baione, 5424 Killens Pond Rd., Felton, DE, (302) 284-5870 ext 359, Jvibeb@aol.com or jnbaione@lf.k12.de.us.
Fri. May 20, 7:00 pm., Guest Composer/Arranger, Premiering the Arrangement of “Moanin’” and performing with the Lake Forest Central 6th Grade Jazz Band, under the direction of Joe Baione, 5424 Killens Pond Rd., Felton, DE, (302) 284-5870 ext 359, Jvibeb@aol.com or jnbaione@lf.k12.de.us. ●Sat. May 21, with the Joe Baione Group, Deep Blue Restaurant/Bar and Grill, 111 West 11th Street, Wilmington, DE, http://www.deepbluebarandgrill.com.
Sat. May 21, with the Joe Baione Group, Deep Blue Restaurant/Bar and Grill, 111 West 11th Street, Wilmington, DE, http://www.deepbluebarandgrill.com. ●Sun. May 22, 11:00 am., First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia, 2125 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA, 215-563-3980, jonherrick@aol.com, jherrick@cloudgehshan.com, http://www.firstuu-philly.org.
Sun. May 22, 11:00 am., First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia, 2125 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA, 215-563-3980, jonherrick@aol.com, jherrick@cloudgehshan.com, http://www.firstuu-philly.org.Back Home
●Fri. May 27, 6:30 pm., Reception for Dance Spectrum Spring Show, The O'Shaughnessy, 2004 Randolph Avenue between the cross streets of Fairview and Cleveland on the College of St. Catherine Campus in St. Paul near Highland Park. Contact 651.224.8951, info@dancespectrum.com
Fri. May 27, 6:30 pm., Reception for Dance Spectrum Spring Show, The O'Shaughnessy, 2004 Randolph Avenue between the cross streets of Fairview and Cleveland on the College of St. Catherine Campus in St. Paul near Highland Park. Contact 651.224.8951, info@dancespectrum.com●Sat. June 4, 11:30 am., Annual DFL Women’s Hall of Fame, Le Meridien Hotel, 601 First Avenue North, Minneapolis. Contact Betsy at 763-323-6775.
Sat. June 4, 11:30 am., Annual DFL Women’s Hall of Fame, Le Meridien Hotel, 601 First Avenue North, Minneapolis. Contact Betsy at 763-323-6775.●Fri. June 10, 9 pm. - 1 am., with Minnesota Book Award Winner (in Poetry for “Coming Late to Rachmaninoff”) Richard Terrill on Saxes, Bassist Craig Matarrese, and Drummer Chaz Draper, The Sugar Room (formerly The Jazz Club), 200 Walnut Street E, Mankato, thesugarroom@yahoo.com, (507) 625-8175.
Fri. June 10, 9 pm. - 1 am., with Minnesota Book Award Winner (in Poetry for “Coming Late to Rachmaninoff”) Richard Terrill on Saxes, Bassist Craig Matarrese, and Drummer Chaz Draper, The Sugar Room (formerly The Jazz Club), 200 Walnut Street E, Mankato, thesugarroom@yahoo.com, (507) 625-8175.●Sat. June 11, 8-11 pm., with Minnesota Book Award Recipient (in Poetry for “Coming Late to Rachmaninoff”) Richard Terrill on Saxes, Downtowner Woodfire Grill, 253 West 7th St., St. Paul, 651-228-9500, just a few blocks west of Exel Energy Center, www.downtownerwoodfire.com (web).
Sat. June 11, 8-11 pm., with Minnesota Book Award Recipient (in Poetry for “Coming Late to Rachmaninoff”) Richard Terrill on Saxes, Downtowner Woodfire Grill, 253 West 7th St., St. Paul, 651-228-9500, just a few blocks west of Exel Energy Center, www.downtownerwoodfire.com (web).●Thu. June 23, 8:30 pm. - 12:00 am., with Minnesota Book Award Winner (in Poetry for “Coming Late to Rachmaninoff”) Richard Terrill on Saxes, Bassist Craig Matarrese, and Drummer Chaz Draper, Mission American Kitchen, IDS Center, 80 S 8th St., Minneapolis. Part of Jazz Night Out — A Club Crawl, http://www.tchabitat.org/jazz.asp, in conjunction with the Twin Cities Hot Summer Jazz Festival.
Thu. June 23, 8:30 pm. - 12:00 am., with Minnesota Book Award Winner (in Poetry for “Coming Late to Rachmaninoff”) Richard Terrill on Saxes, Bassist Craig Matarrese, and Drummer Chaz Draper, Mission American Kitchen, IDS Center, 80 S 8th St., Minneapolis. Part of Jazz Night Out — A Club Crawl, http://www.tchabitat.org/jazz.asp, in conjunction with the Twin Cities Hot Summer Jazz Festival. ●Sat. June 25, wedding.
Sat. June 25, wedding.●Sat. July 9, 8-11 pm., with Drummer Chaz Draper, Downtowner Woodfire Grill, 253 West 7th St., St. Paul, 651-228-9500, just a few blocks west of Exel Energy Center, www.downtownerwoodfire.com (web).
Sat. July 9, 8-11 pm., with Drummer Chaz Draper, Downtowner Woodfire Grill, 253 West 7th St., St. Paul, 651-228-9500, just a few blocks west of Exel Energy Center, www.downtownerwoodfire.com (web).●Sat. July 23, 7:00 pm., Sitting with John Pemberton and Brock Thorsen, Rossi's Blue Star Room, 80 South 9th Street , Minneapolis, MN 55402, 612.312.2828.
Sat. July 23, 7:00 pm., Sitting with John Pemberton and Brock Thorsen, Rossi's Blue Star Room, 80 South 9th Street , Minneapolis, MN 55402, 612.312.2828. ●Mon. July 25, 6:30-9 pm., Rein in Sarcoma Silent Auction and Fundraiser, A Benefit for The Karen Wyckoff Sarcoma Research Fund, Como Park Conservatory and Cafesjian's Carousel, St. Paul, performing at 7:00, http://www.reininsarcoma.org (web), ptwyckoff@bigfoot.com (email), 651-486-9114.
Mon. July 25, 6:30-9 pm., Rein in Sarcoma Silent Auction and Fundraiser, A Benefit for The Karen Wyckoff Sarcoma Research Fund, Como Park Conservatory and Cafesjian's Carousel, St. Paul, performing at 7:00, http://www.reininsarcoma.org (web), ptwyckoff@bigfoot.com (email), 651-486-9114. ●Fri. July 29, 7:00 pm., An Evening with Dr. Durga Pokhrel: Agent for Peace in Nepal. Dessert Potluck Party for Peace, Saint John the Evangelist Church, 60 North Kent Street, Saint Paul (1 block north of Summit, 1 block east of Dale). Music and conversation. Dr. Pokhrel has been a key force for peaceful mediation, maintaining trust and contact with both rebels and officials of Nepal’s government. Her visits to rebels in the countryside and in jail reveal that as many as 40–50% of the Maoist militia are women. Dr. Pokhrel brings us an unparalleled opportunity to meet with a peacemaker and women’s rights advocate at the eye of a very current political hurricane. Lively discussion will follow. Bring neighbors, friends, and a snack or dessert to share. The CD “Tuscarora: Short Stories for Jazz Piano” benefitting Wellstone Action will be on sale. Sponsored by Merriam Park Neighbors for Peace, Crocus Hill/West 7th Neighbors for Peace, and the Nepal Social Service Fund. For more information, contact Halle at hallelujahhuzzah@aol.com or (651) 291-8502, or Krista at web@mppeace.org or (651) 641-7592.
Fri. July 29, 7:00 pm., An Evening with Dr. Durga Pokhrel: Agent for Peace in Nepal. Dessert Potluck Party for Peace, Saint John the Evangelist Church, 60 North Kent Street, Saint Paul (1 block north of Summit, 1 block east of Dale). Music and conversation. Dr. Pokhrel has been a key force for peaceful mediation, maintaining trust and contact with both rebels and officials of Nepal’s government. Her visits to rebels in the countryside and in jail reveal that as many as 40–50% of the Maoist militia are women. Dr. Pokhrel brings us an unparalleled opportunity to meet with a peacemaker and women’s rights advocate at the eye of a very current political hurricane. Lively discussion will follow. Bring neighbors, friends, and a snack or dessert to share. The CD “Tuscarora: Short Stories for Jazz Piano” benefitting Wellstone Action will be on sale. Sponsored by Merriam Park Neighbors for Peace, Crocus Hill/West 7th Neighbors for Peace, and the Nepal Social Service Fund. For more information, contact Halle at hallelujahhuzzah@aol.com or (651) 291-8502, or Krista at web@mppeace.org or (651) 641-7592. ●Sat. July 30, wedding, Bemidji.
Sat. July 30, wedding, Bemidji.●Mon. Aug 1, Recording with Steve Hirsh and Black Ice, Bemidji.
Mon. Aug 1, Recording with Steve Hirsh and Black Ice, Bemidji.●Sat. Aug. 13, 6:00 pm., wedding reception.
Sat. Aug. 13, 6:00 pm., wedding reception.●Wed. Aug. 17, 6-9 pm., with Bassist Elizabeth Draper, and Drummer Chaz Draper, Asian American Journalists Association Convention Reception, Windows on Minnesota, IDS Center 50th Floor, 80 South 8th St, Minneapolis, http://www.aaja.org/programs/convention.
Wed. Aug. 17, 6-9 pm., with Bassist Elizabeth Draper, and Drummer Chaz Draper, Asian American Journalists Association Convention Reception, Windows on Minnesota, IDS Center 50th Floor, 80 South 8th St, Minneapolis, http://www.aaja.org/programs/convention. ●Sat. Aug. 20, 6:00-9:00 pm., Black’s Ford, 862 East Lake Street, Wayzata, 952-473-2940.
Sat. Aug. 20, 6:00-9:00 pm., Black’s Ford, 862 East Lake Street, Wayzata, 952-473-2940.●Thu. Aug. 18, 6:00 pm., Sitting in with Tom Zosel, Rossi's Blue Star Room, 80 South 9th Street , Minneapolis, MN 55402, 612.312.2828.
Thu. Aug. 18, 6:00 pm., Sitting in with Tom Zosel, Rossi's Blue Star Room, 80 South 9th Street , Minneapolis, MN 55402, 612.312.2828. ●Fri. Sep. 2, 11:00 pm., Sitting in with Chill &, French Press Jazz Cafe at 213 4th St. East, St. Paul, www.fpjazz.com
Fri. Sep. 2, 11:00 pm., Sitting in with Chill &, French Press Jazz Cafe at 213 4th St. East, St. Paul, www.fpjazz.com ●Sat. Sept. 10, wedding reception.
Sat. Sept. 10, wedding reception.●Sat. Oct. 1, wedding reception.
Sat. Oct. 1, wedding reception.●Fri. 10/7, 7-10 pm., with Minnesota Book Award Recipient (in Poetry for “Coming Late to Rachmaninoff”) Richard Terrill on Saxes, Bassist Craig Matarrese, and Drummer Chaz Draper, Nochee, 500 Washington Avenue South, Minneapolis, 612.344.7000, http://www.nochee.com. This is the first Twin Cities performance of the Larry McDonough Quartet since completion of work on their first studio CD, “Simple Gifts,” which will be formally released later this fall. The performance and the CD will include originals, and arrangements of jazz and historical classics in odd meters and harmonies, ranging from “Ode to Joy” as a waltz to “My Favorite Things” in 5 and “Simple Gifts” in 7.
Fri. 10/7, 7-10 pm., with Minnesota Book Award Recipient (in Poetry for “Coming Late to Rachmaninoff”) Richard Terrill on Saxes, Bassist Craig Matarrese, and Drummer Chaz Draper, Nochee, 500 Washington Avenue South, Minneapolis, 612.344.7000, http://www.nochee.com. This is the first Twin Cities performance of the Larry McDonough Quartet since completion of work on their first studio CD, “Simple Gifts,” which will be formally released later this fall. The performance and the CD will include originals, and arrangements of jazz and historical classics in odd meters and harmonies, ranging from “Ode to Joy” as a waltz to “My Favorite Things” in 5 and “Simple Gifts” in 7. ●Sat. Oct. 8, private party.
Sat. Oct. 8, private party.●Sun. Oct. 9, 7 pm., Dessert Potluck Party for Peace, Saint John the Evangelist Church, 60 North Kent Street, Saint Paul (1 block north of Summit, 1 block east of Dale). Music and conversation. The Crocus Hill / West 7th Neighbors for Peace group invites you to join us on Sunday, Oct. 9. We will be viewing the film “When a Country Goes to War” made by Cloquet High School students and sharing our Peace Jam banner “Blowin’ in the Wind…Iraqi Children Lost to War.” The film is a collage of soldier interviews, letters home, still photos, and newsreel footage from Iraq. It's a personal look at Cloquet's young people serving in the Iraq war. And there are other voices in the film. A Vietnam veteran shares his experiences and his thoughts on the current conflict. And a soldier's father talks about coping day to day, while a son is in harm's way.” For more info. go to http://news.minnesota.publicradio.org/features/2005/04/04_kelleherb_warfilm/ Bring neighbors, friends, and a snack or dessert to share. Non-perishable food items for Neighborhood House will be collected. We hold Dessert Potluck Parties for Peace every second Sunday of the month. Linda Winsor / ljwinsor@yahoo.com http://groups.yahoo.com/group/crocushillpeace/
Sun. Oct. 9, 7 pm., Dessert Potluck Party for Peace, Saint John the Evangelist Church, 60 North Kent Street, Saint Paul (1 block north of Summit, 1 block east of Dale). Music and conversation. The Crocus Hill / West 7th Neighbors for Peace group invites you to join us on Sunday, Oct. 9. We will be viewing the film “When a Country Goes to War” made by Cloquet High School students and sharing our Peace Jam banner “Blowin’ in the Wind…Iraqi Children Lost to War.” The film is a collage of soldier interviews, letters home, still photos, and newsreel footage from Iraq. It's a personal look at Cloquet's young people serving in the Iraq war. And there are other voices in the film. A Vietnam veteran shares his experiences and his thoughts on the current conflict. And a soldier's father talks about coping day to day, while a son is in harm's way.” For more info. go to http://news.minnesota.publicradio.org/features/2005/04/04_kelleherb_warfilm/ Bring neighbors, friends, and a snack or dessert to share. Non-perishable food items for Neighborhood House will be collected. We hold Dessert Potluck Parties for Peace every second Sunday of the month. Linda Winsor / ljwinsor@yahoo.com http://groups.yahoo.com/group/crocushillpeace/●Sat. Oct. 15, 6-10 pm. (music starts at 9:00), with Minnesota Book Award Recipient (in Poetry for “Coming Late to Rachmaninoff”) Richard Terrill on Saxes, Family Institute for Creative Well-Being Symposium and Fall Benefit, A Celebration of Arts & Healing, Shoreview Community Center, 4600 Victoria St. N., Shoreview, www.familyinstitute-cwb.org.
Sat. Oct. 15, 6-10 pm. (music starts at 9:00), with Minnesota Book Award Recipient (in Poetry for “Coming Late to Rachmaninoff”) Richard Terrill on Saxes, Family Institute for Creative Well-Being Symposium and Fall Benefit, A Celebration of Arts & Healing, Shoreview Community Center, 4600 Victoria St. N., Shoreview, www.familyinstitute-cwb.org. ●Sun. Oct. 16, 7 pm., not my gig, but check out Jazz, Poetry and Art for the Spirit, Guest Artist Richard Terrill, author and jazz musician, joins the Soul Cafe trio to read his jazz-themed poetry & prose and play some tunes Sunday, October 16, 7:00 in the Art Gallery of Hennepin Ave. United Methodist Church W. I-94 at the Lyndale Exit 612-871-5303 ($10 suggested donation).
Sun. Oct. 16, 7 pm., not my gig, but check out Jazz, Poetry and Art for the Spirit, Guest Artist Richard Terrill, author and jazz musician, joins the Soul Cafe trio to read his jazz-themed poetry & prose and play some tunes Sunday, October 16, 7:00 in the Art Gallery of Hennepin Ave. United Methodist Church W. I-94 at the Lyndale Exit 612-871-5303 ($10 suggested donation).●Sun. Oct. 23, 1:30 pm., playing before the World Premier at 2:00 pm. of “The Magic Green School Bus,” by Mike Hazzard (Media Mike), a new half-hour documentary portrait of Paul Wellstone. Created by kids at Lake Country Montessori School in Minneapolis, it is for students of all ages. The movie features “The Star Spangled Banner” from the solo piano CD, “Tuscarora: Short Stories for Jazz Piano,” which is dedicated to the Wellstones and benefits Wellstone Action. See what lessons we learned from the life of the late teacher and senator from Minnesota. Minnesota History Center, 345 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul, http://www.mnhs.org/index.htm, 651.296.6126. For more information, email mediamic@bitstream.net or visit http://www.thecie.org/wellstone.
Sun. Oct. 23, 1:30 pm., playing before the World Premier at 2:00 pm. of “The Magic Green School Bus,” by Mike Hazzard (Media Mike), a new half-hour documentary portrait of Paul Wellstone. Created by kids at Lake Country Montessori School in Minneapolis, it is for students of all ages. The movie features “The Star Spangled Banner” from the solo piano CD, “Tuscarora: Short Stories for Jazz Piano,” which is dedicated to the Wellstones and benefits Wellstone Action. See what lessons we learned from the life of the late teacher and senator from Minnesota. Minnesota History Center, 345 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul, http://www.mnhs.org/index.htm, 651.296.6126. For more information, email mediamic@bitstream.net or visit http://www.thecie.org/wellstone. ●Oct. 28, 6:00 pm., The Larry McDonough Quartet with Minnesota Book Award Recipient (in Poetry for “Coming Late to Rachmaninoff”) Richard Terrill on Saxes, Bassist Craig Matarrese, and Drummer Chaz Draper, Southwest State Literary Festival Marshall, MN. At 11:00 am., Richard Terrill will present “A Reading of Poetry and Creative Nonfiction.” http://www.southwest.msus.edu/festival.
Oct. 28, 6:00 pm., The Larry McDonough Quartet with Minnesota Book Award Recipient (in Poetry for “Coming Late to Rachmaninoff”) Richard Terrill on Saxes, Bassist Craig Matarrese, and Drummer Chaz Draper, Southwest State Literary Festival Marshall, MN. At 11:00 am., Richard Terrill will present “A Reading of Poetry and Creative Nonfiction.” http://www.southwest.msus.edu/festival. ●Sat. Oct. 29, 8-9 pm., Benefit and Fall Ball & Auction for the Ramsey County Bar Association, Saint Paul Hotel, 350 Market Street. 651-222-0846, alexandra@ramseybar.org (email), http://www.ramseybar.org/ (web).
Sat. Oct. 29, 8-9 pm., Benefit and Fall Ball & Auction for the Ramsey County Bar Association, Saint Paul Hotel, 350 Market Street. 651-222-0846, alexandra@ramseybar.org (email), http://www.ramseybar.org/ (web).●Sat. Nov. 5, private party.
Sat. Nov. 5, private party.●Thu. Nov. 17, 5:30 pm., Minnesota Justice Foundation Annual Award Celebration, benefitting MJF and its support for public interest work by law students, McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak St. SE, Minneapolis, MN, across from Williams Arena on the east bank of the University of Minnesota campus. http://www.mnjustice.org (web). For tickets, contact Larry at mcdon056@umn.edu. For a map, go to http://www.alumnicenter.umn.edu/Dir&Parking.htm
Thu. Nov. 17, 5:30 pm., Minnesota Justice Foundation Annual Award Celebration, benefitting MJF and its support for public interest work by law students, McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak St. SE, Minneapolis, MN, across from Williams Arena on the east bank of the University of Minnesota campus. http://www.mnjustice.org (web). For tickets, contact Larry at mcdon056@umn.edu. For a map, go to http://www.alumnicenter.umn.edu/Dir&Parking.htm ●Fri. Nov. 18, 6-8 pm., Reception for "Ticket to Friendship," and fund raiser for the Highland Friendship Club, http://highlandfriendshipclub.homestead.com, a social club for children and adults with disabilities, Cretin Derham Hall, 550 South Albert Street, St. Paul. Contact dleseman@comcast.net.
Fri. Nov. 18, 6-8 pm., Reception for "Ticket to Friendship," and fund raiser for the Highland Friendship Club, http://highlandfriendshipclub.homestead.com, a social club for children and adults with disabilities, Cretin Derham Hall, 550 South Albert Street, St. Paul. Contact dleseman@comcast.net. ●Sat. Nov. 19, 8:30-11:30 pm., The Larry McDonough Quartet “Simple Gifts” Wisconsin CD Release Party, with Minnesota Book Award Recipient (in Poetry for “Coming Late to Rachmaninoff”) Richard Terrill on Saxes, Bassist Craig Matarrese, and Drummer Chaz Draper, The Twisted Grille, 501 Second St., Hudson, Wisconsin 54016, http://thetwistedgrille.com.
Sat. Nov. 19, 8:30-11:30 pm., The Larry McDonough Quartet “Simple Gifts” Wisconsin CD Release Party, with Minnesota Book Award Recipient (in Poetry for “Coming Late to Rachmaninoff”) Richard Terrill on Saxes, Bassist Craig Matarrese, and Drummer Chaz Draper, The Twisted Grille, 501 Second St., Hudson, Wisconsin 54016, http://thetwistedgrille.com.●Sun. Nov. 20, 1-4 pm., Retirement Party for Luther Granquist, groundbreaking disability rights attorney of the Minnesota Disability Law Center, Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis. Contact Brenda Jursik, 612-746-3739, bjursik@midmnlegal.org.
Sun. Nov. 20, 1-4 pm., Retirement Party for Luther Granquist, groundbreaking disability rights attorney of the Minnesota Disability Law Center, Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis. Contact Brenda Jursik, 612-746-3739, bjursik@midmnlegal.org.●Wed. Nov. 23, 7-11 pm., The Larry McDonough Quartet “Simple Gifts” Minneapolis CD Release Party, with Minnesota Book Award Recipient (in Poetry for “Coming Late to Rachmaninoff”) Richard Terrill on Saxes, Bassist Craig Matarrese, and Drummer Chaz Draper, Dakota Jazz Club and Restaurant, 1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, 612-332-1010, www.DakotaCooks.com. Donations will be collected for Wellstone Action, http://www.wellstoneaction.org, which carries on the work of Paul and Sheila Wellstone.
Wed. Nov. 23, 7-11 pm., The Larry McDonough Quartet “Simple Gifts” Minneapolis CD Release Party, with Minnesota Book Award Recipient (in Poetry for “Coming Late to Rachmaninoff”) Richard Terrill on Saxes, Bassist Craig Matarrese, and Drummer Chaz Draper, Dakota Jazz Club and Restaurant, 1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, 612-332-1010, www.DakotaCooks.com. Donations will be collected for Wellstone Action, http://www.wellstoneaction.org, which carries on the work of Paul and Sheila Wellstone.●CANCELED DUE TO REMODELING: Thu. Dec. 1, 8:30-11:30 pm., The Larry McDonough Quartet with Minnesota Book Award Recipient (in Poetry for “Coming Late to Rachmaninoff”) Richard Terrill on Saxes, Bassist Craig Matarrese, and Drummer Chaz Draper, Dixie's on Grand, 695 Grand Ave., St. Paul, 651-222-7345
CANCELED DUE TO REMODELING: Thu. Dec. 1, 8:30-11:30 pm., The Larry McDonough Quartet with Minnesota Book Award Recipient (in Poetry for “Coming Late to Rachmaninoff”) Richard Terrill on Saxes, Bassist Craig Matarrese, and Drummer Chaz Draper, Dixie's on Grand, 695 Grand Ave., St. Paul, 651-222-7345●Fri. Dec. 2, 1:40 and 2:10 pm., Concerts for Children with Disabilities, with Larry’s daughter Rosie, Bridge View School, 360 Colborne St., St. Paul, katherine.nordstrom@spps.org and GAIL.WARHOL@spps.org.
Fri. Dec. 2, 1:40 and 2:10 pm., Concerts for Children with Disabilities, with Larry’s daughter Rosie, Bridge View School, 360 Colborne St., St. Paul, katherine.nordstrom@spps.org and GAIL.WARHOL@spps.org. ●Sat. Dec 3, 5:30 pm., Central High School Girls Swimming and Diving Team Banquet, St. Paul Reformation Lutheran Church, 100 N. Oxford, St. Paul, deborah.k.mcdaniel@wellsfargo.com.
Sat. Dec 3, 5:30 pm., Central High School Girls Swimming and Diving Team Banquet, St. Paul Reformation Lutheran Church, 100 N. Oxford, St. Paul, deborah.k.mcdaniel@wellsfargo.com.●Thu. Dec. 8, 5:30-8:00 pm., Minnesota Women Lawyers Holiday Benefit for Battered Women Shelters, Atrium of University of St. Thomas School of Law, 11th Street and LaSalle, Minneapolis. For ticket information, contact Linda M. Byrne lbyrne@ip-firm.com (email) 651/686-6633.
Thu. Dec. 8, 5:30-8:00 pm., Minnesota Women Lawyers Holiday Benefit for Battered Women Shelters, Atrium of University of St. Thomas School of Law, 11th Street and LaSalle, Minneapolis. For ticket information, contact Linda M. Byrne lbyrne@ip-firm.com (email) 651/686-6633. ●Sat. Dec. 10, 9 pm. - 1 am., The Larry McDonough Quartet “Simple Gifts” Mankato CD Release Party, with Minnesota Book Award Winner (in Poetry for “Coming Late to Rachmaninoff”) Richard Terrill on Saxes, Bassist Craig Matarrese, and Drummer Chaz Draper, The Sugar Room (formerly The Jazz Club), 200 Walnut Street E, Mankato, thesugarroom@yahoo.com, (507) 625-8175.
Sat. Dec. 10, 9 pm. - 1 am., The Larry McDonough Quartet “Simple Gifts” Mankato CD Release Party, with Minnesota Book Award Winner (in Poetry for “Coming Late to Rachmaninoff”) Richard Terrill on Saxes, Bassist Craig Matarrese, and Drummer Chaz Draper, The Sugar Room (formerly The Jazz Club), 200 Walnut Street E, Mankato, thesugarroom@yahoo.com, (507) 625-8175.●Sun. Dec. 11, 10:00 am., with Minnesota Book Award Winner (in Poetry for “Coming Late to Rachmaninoff”) Richard Terrill on Saxes, Bassist Craig Matarrese, and Drummer Chaz Draper, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Mankato, 937 Charles Avenue, Mankato, whalsand@myclearwave.net (email), 507-388-1904. Concert from 10:00-10:30, and music and readings during the 10:30 service.
Sun. Dec. 11, 10:00 am., with Minnesota Book Award Winner (in Poetry for “Coming Late to Rachmaninoff”) Richard Terrill on Saxes, Bassist Craig Matarrese, and Drummer Chaz Draper, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Mankato, 937 Charles Avenue, Mankato, whalsand@myclearwave.net (email), 507-388-1904. Concert from 10:00-10:30, and music and readings during the 10:30 service. ●Thu. Dec. 15, The Larry McDonough Quartet with Minnesota Book Award Recipient (in Poetry for “Coming Late to Rachmaninoff”) Richard Terrill on Saxes, Bassist Craig Matarrese, and Drummer Chaz Draper, Bar Lurcat (the old Loring), 1624 Harmon Place, Minneapolis, (612) 486-5500.
Thu. Dec. 15, The Larry McDonough Quartet with Minnesota Book Award Recipient (in Poetry for “Coming Late to Rachmaninoff”) Richard Terrill on Saxes, Bassist Craig Matarrese, and Drummer Chaz Draper, Bar Lurcat (the old Loring), 1624 Harmon Place, Minneapolis, (612) 486-5500.●Sat. Dec. 17, 6:00-9:00 pm., Annual Holiday Show, Black’s Ford, 862 East Lake Street, Wayzata, 952-473-2940.
Sat. Dec. 17, 6:00-9:00 pm., Annual Holiday Show, Black’s Ford, 862 East Lake Street, Wayzata, 952-473-2940.●Tue. Dec. 20, 7-11 pm., CD Release Party for Drummer Steve Hirsh and Black Ice, with Minnesota Book Award Recipient (in Poetry for “Coming Late to Rachmaninoff”) Richard Terrill on Saxes and Bemidji State University Music Professor and Bassist Pat Riley, Dakota Jazz Club and Restaurant, 1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, 612-332-1010, www.DakotaCooks.com.
Tue. Dec. 20, 7-11 pm., CD Release Party for Drummer Steve Hirsh and Black Ice, with Minnesota Book Award Recipient (in Poetry for “Coming Late to Rachmaninoff”) Richard Terrill on Saxes and Bemidji State University Music Professor and Bassist Pat Riley, Dakota Jazz Club and Restaurant, 1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, 612-332-1010, www.DakotaCooks.com. ●Thu. Dec. 22, 8:00 pm., Holiday Jazz with Minnesota Book Award Recipient (in Poetry for “Coming Late to Rachmaninoff”) Richard Terrill on Saxes, The Twisted Grille, 501 Second St., Hudson, Wisconsin 54016, http://thetwistedgrille.com.
Thu. Dec. 22, 8:00 pm., Holiday Jazz with Minnesota Book Award Recipient (in Poetry for “Coming Late to Rachmaninoff”) Richard Terrill on Saxes, The Twisted Grille, 501 Second St., Hudson, Wisconsin 54016, http://thetwistedgrille.com.
