2012 Nine Nights of Music
The popular series, now in its 15th year, presents the rich and vibrant rhythms and sounds of Minnesota's multi-cultural community at free outdoor performances at the Minnesota History Center.
6:30 to 7 p.m.: Dance instruction provided by Tapestry Folk Dance Center or UpTown Swing (recorded music).
7 to 8:30 p.m.: Live music and dancing.
Listen to infectious music and get out your dancing shoes for saucy salsa, soulful Motown, and classic big band swing! Co-sponsor
Tapestry Folkdance Center provides instructors to lead the way.
Bring a chair or blanket and a picnic, or purchase food from the History Center's Cafe Minnesota. Admission to museum exhibits is free on Tuesdays from 5-8 p.m. In case of rain, performances will be held inside the History Center's 3M Auditorium.
In case of rain, performances will be held inside the History Center's 3M Auditorium. Auditorium seating is limited to 336. First to arrive will receive a number to guarantee seating. Numbers will be distributed at the Kellogg Front Entrance. Auditorium doors open at 6 p.m.
Upcoming Events
Southside Aces
Tuesday, July 3, 2012 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm
New Orleans Jazz
Jumbo Ya Ya
Tuesday, July 10, 2012 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Zydeco, Blues, Swamp Pop
Surf Dawgs with Zip Kaplan
Tuesday, July 17, 2012 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Classic Surf
Beachwear encouraged! *Hawaiian shirt contest, blow-up pools and water toys. Bring a towel!
(Weather permitting)
Moonlight Serenaders with Lee Engele
Tuesday, July 24, 2012 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Swing
Tropical Zone Orchestra
Tuesday, July 31, 2012 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Brazilian
Voices of Sepharad
Tuesday, August 7, 2012 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Jewish music of the Mediterranean
Program co-hosted by the St. Paul Jewish Community Center with support from the Rose and Clarence Siegel Jewish Cultural Series Fund.
Paul Metsa and Cats Under the Stars
Tuesday, August 14, 2012 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Rock n’ Roll, New Orleans, Country & Blues
Ross Sutter and Friends
Tuesday, August 21, 2012 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Swedish
The Barley Jacks with Brian Wicklund
Tuesday, August 28, 2012 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Bluegrass
*Learn how to play old-fashioned lawn games
Prior Events
