Celebrate the rich culture and traditions of India with Katha Dance Theatre’s retelling of the Asian-Indian Fairytale Sundari Aur Nag.  A young man trapped inside the body of a snake must earn the love of his new wife to break the curse with which he was born, in a story reminiscent of the well-known Beauty and the Beast.  The performance features dance theater, international musicians, and narration in three languages. 

Experience a world premiere concert featuring the Minnesota Chorale, the Minneapolis Youth Chorus, Taiko drummers from Mu Performing Arts, and the Gaia Philharmonic Choir from Japan. Ah Nagasaki is a cantata by the American composer Robert Kyr with text sung in both Japanese and English.  The work was commissioned by the Nagasaki Peace Museum to commemorate the  sixtieth anniversary of the atomic bombing of the city.

Performances will take place at The O’Shaughnessy.

Ronald K. Brown and Evidence delve into the importance of the human experience through spoken word and African, modern, ballet, and hip-hop dance styles.  Evidence uses dance to create a unique sensory experience that connects the history, traditions, struggles, tragedies, and triumphs of African Diaspora and community responsibility.

Rooted in the heart of New York’s vibrant 1950’s jazz scene, Palladium Nights revisits the culture and popularity of the Mambo, the Cha Cha, and the Merengue in one of New York’s first integrated night clubs.  Ballet Hispanico and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra with Arturo O’Farrill join forces to recreate the magic of the legendary palladium ballroom where the hottest Latin dancers and musicians of the era ruled the dance floor. 

Trace the evolution of Latin American culture through dance as Ballet Hispanico presents ¡Viva Las Americas!.  Experience the blend of European, African, and Indigenous cultures that have influenced Latin American and Caribbean dance forms, cultural music, and customs.  The performance showcases folkloric dances from Mexico, Puerto Rico, and more.

Award-winning choreographer Lula Washington offers a thought provoking mix of stylish choreography, imaginative costumes, and captivating theatricality.  This dynamic, fresh, LA-based modern dance company combines high-energy modern dance with jazz, hip-hop, African movement, and the intoxicating rhythm of drums.

Whether silently read, spoken or sung, the power of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s words creates hope for equality, justice, and peace.  The VocalEssence Chorus honors the 90th anniversary of Dr. King's birthday with music and spoken word performances. Elevating his message through music, this dynamic concert will feature legendary jazz pianist Billy Taylor's Peaceful Warrior for chorus and jazz trio.

Recognized as one of the world’s leading ukulele players, Jake Shimabukuro defies the notion that the ukulele is only capable of traditional Hawaiian music.  Jake crosses musical genres as he amazes audiences with his revolutionary playing techniques and lightning fast fingers through jazz, blues, funk classical, bluegrass, folk, flamenco, and rock.

DRUM! is a spectacular musical production featuring twenty musicians, dancers, drummers, and singers from four founding cultures of Nova Scotia – Afro Canadian, Acadian, First Nation, and Celtic – brought together in a heart-pumping fusion of music, dance, poetry, video, rhythm, and song. DRUM! communicates a universal message- we can hold on to who we are and still share a song, a stage, a country, a world.

Sidiki Conde, Tokounou's founder, lost the use of his legs when he was fourteen. This propelled him to continue to follow his dream to be a dancer and musician. Through song, dance, and musical arrangements, Conde celebrates the traditional arts of his native Guinea and chronicles his unique journey.

When the big top raises and the doors open, you will experience the music, cheer, and color of circus acts.  Meet Budineto the lion, Ariadna the tight-rope walker, Urrsus the weight lifter,  a clown, a trapeze artist, and of course the circus band.  Enjoy all of the surprises of the circus as this marionette puppet Theatre Company takes you on an unforgettable journey!

Rooted in the cultural heritage of the Inca and their ancestors, Andes Manta performs the traditional music of the Andes mountain region of South America. Playing more than thirty-five traditional instruments and singing in both Spanish and Quechua, the first language of many Andean peoples, Andes Manta captivates audiences with the exquisite sounds of a vital civilization.

YOU CAN’T KEEP A GOOD ARGONAUT DOWN!  Jason’s uncle isn’t exactly lovable…he’s murdered his brother (the king) and stolen the kingdom and now nobody dares stand up to him.  Things are about to get a major shake up because Jason is BACK! After being banished as a baby, our wannabe hero returns to claim his rightful throne and make some big changes.