The Meta Simulacrum Vol. 1
Using the symbology of our shared past to look forward into an uncertain future of climate change, this supergroup concert debuts the first material generated through The Meta Simulacrum, an interdisciplinary, alternate-reality digital platform designed by composer William Brittelle. The performance features newly composed songs for an electro-acoustic ensemble of dynamic musical polymaths.
Diane Wilson: The Seed Keeper book preview
Exclusive book preview, co-presented with Milkweed Editions.
Winter Birding 101 with Dudley Edmondson & Monica Bryand of Urban Bird Collective
A family-centered virtual exploration of all the ways that bird watching can be an accessible activity for all ages, close to home.
The Meta Simulacrum Vol. 1: Artist Conversation
Ahead of the world premiere co-presented by the Walker this May, join Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra’s Nate Bachhuber and composer William Brittelle in an exploration and meditation on the creation of the Meta Simulacrum, Vol 1.
CARM Record Release: Music by CJ Camerieri featuring Jake Luppen (Lupin/Hippo Campus), Shara Nova (My Brightest Diamond) and Trever Hagen
Live from the First Avenue stage, CJ Camerieri joins forces with Shara Nova, Jake Luppen, and Trever Hagen to celebrate and perform Camerieri’s self-titled debut solo record CARM. After the performance, Camerieri will discuss and highlight the community of local musicians involved in the project and how the music took shape.
Gabriel Cabezas and Gabriella Smith: Lost Coast
Composer Gabriella Smith comes together with cellist Gabriel Cabezas on Lost Coast, a forthcoming album that addresses both the natural beauty of the planet and humanity’s hand at destroying it. This event includes a music preview, video premiere by Darian Donovan Thomas and q&a hosted by Living Music’s Nadia Sirota.
Le Goût d’un Pays (The Essence of a Country): drive-in viewing & director Q&A
A drive-in viewing of Le Goût d’un Pays (The Essence of a Country) followed by a Q&A with the director and a cast member of the film. Presented by Alliance Française MSP, in partnership with Arts Midwest, MSP Film Society, Québec Government Office in Chicago and The Great Northern.
Outpost: Words and Music
Outpost, a performance series created in 2018 by Twin Cities musicians Sam Bergman and Carrie Henneman Shaw, comes out of hibernation with a brand new winter show featuring world premieres by Dameun Strange, Daijana Wallace, and Aida Shirazi, new music by Du Yun and Marcus Norris, and words by Safy Hallan Farah, Maggie Koerth, and Brandi Brown.
Elori Saxl: Before Blue video premiere
The Great Northern presents the video premiere of the single Before Blue from Minneapolis-born, NYC-based composer Elori Saxl’s upcoming album, choreographed and directed by choreographer Emma Portner and dancer Justin Dejager.
Climate Solutions Lunchtime Series
A series of virtual panels engaging perspectives on climate solutions. In partnership with Greater MSP, MBOLD, Project Drawdown, Minnesota Design Center, Minnesota Humanities Center, MPR News, Climate Generation, and The Nature Conservancy.