Soomaal Visual Arts
Fellowship Exhibitions
Through November 12
Augsburg University Gage and Christensen Galleries
2211 Riverside Avenue S
720 22nd Avenue S
Free
Soomaal House of Art and Augsburg University welcome you to two solo exhibitions featuring new work by the 2024 Soomaal Visual Arts Fellows. At the Gage Gallery, Wasima’s Growing Pains II: Expected Disappointments delves into the dynamics of the relationship between a mother and eldest daughter. At the Christensen Gallery, Hersi’s large-scale paintings explore emotional states of being that shape both memory and the present in Tides of Tribulations: A Journey of Solace. For more information, visit galleries.augsburg.edu.
Art and Artifact: Murals from the Minneapolis Uprising
Through December 7
Katherine E. Nash Gallery
Regis Center for Art (East)
405 21st Avenue S
Free
Art and Artifact: Murals from the Minneapolis Uprising, showcases murals created on boarded up windows during the 2020 unrest caused by the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police. The boards’ powerful messages honored the memory of George Floyd and transformed the urban landscape into a living chronicle of a movement. As we approach the fifth year since George Floyd’s murder, this exhibition encourages reflection on our present reality. For gallery hours, visit cla.umn.edu/art/galleries-public-programs/katherine-e-nash-gallery.
Going Out, Coming In: LGBTQ+ Spaces in Downtown Minneapolis
Through December 31
Quatrefoil Library
1220 E Lake Street
Free
Originally on display at the Mill City Museum, this exhibit brings to life the sights, heart, and energy of Downtown Minneapolis’s LGBTQIA+ community spaces in their first decades. The exhibit immerses visitors in queer resistance, love, and community as it tracks the neighborhood’s evolution from the 1940s to 2000. For more information and library hours, visit qlibrary.org or go to Quatrefoil Library’s facebook page.
In Memorium: Residents of Minneapolis Pioneers and Soldiers Cemetery
Through 2025
Hennepin History Museum
2303 3rd Avenue S
Pay What You Can
Phillips’ own historic Minneapolis Pioneers and Soldiers Cemetery is the focus of this exhibit that explores the question: who do we choose to remember, and who do we choose to forget? While notable or infamous residents of the cemetery live on in history books and legends, ordinary folks or people from marginalized communities are usually lost to memory. In Memoriam shines a light on these individuals and asks what a cemetery can tell us about ourselves and our shared history with the deceased.
For exhibit dates and museum hours, visit hennepinhistory.org
Wish Work Puppet Series
Saturdays, November 2 & 9
10:30-11:30 AM
Open Eye Theater
506 E 24th Street
Suggested donation $5 – $10
Join Hinterhands for their fall Wish Work Series of puppetry for young audiences! On November 2, Sam and Twink tells the story of two members of the cozy bay underwater community, a salmon and a starfish, who love to buzz around above the water while life goes on as usual below. On November 9, Feathers and Strings, a delightful, amusing and eclectic showcase created by marionette puppeteer Kurt Hunter, is sure to entertain audiences of all ages!
Niimiwin: Bijiinag igo ingii-azhegiiwe gaa-niimi’iding
November 7 – January 18
All My Relations Arts
1414 E Franklin Avenue
Free
Niimiwin (which translates to “Everyone Dance” in Anishinaabemowin) is an exhibition curated by 2023-24 Emerging Curators Institute fellow Josie Hoffman. Inspired by dance and powwow, Niimiwin is a multimedia showcase of contemporary Indigenous artists connected to Minnesota who work within the theme of kinetic movement and how it relates to the body, land, and community. The exhibition features artists from various disciplines whose work through material, process, result, and kinship embody kinetic movement within their art.
An opening reception will be held on Thursday, November 7, from 6 to 8 pm. For more information and gallery hours, visit allmyrelationsarts.org.
Voices Weaving Stories:
Marcie R. Rendon
Friday, November 8
10 – 11:15 AM
Norway House
913 E Franklin Avenue
Free
Marcie R. Rendon is an acclaimed author and playwright celebrated for powerful storytelling rooted in her Indigenous heritage. A member of the White Earth Nation, she has written several notable works which explore themes of identity, resilience, and the complexities of contemporary Indigenous life, often weaving personal and cultural narratives into her stories.
Rendon will share insights from her literary journey, discuss the importance of representation in storytelling, and explore the intersection of culture and creativity. For details, visit norwayhouse.org.
Community Meeting: Public Art and Peavey Park
Thursday, November 14
6 PM
Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church
2315 Chicago Avenue
Free
Community members are invited to a public meeting about the future design of the northeast corner of Peavey Park, where the city is planning to remove four mosaic tile benches that are degrading and deemed irreparable. The benches are the centerpiece of a significant public artwork known as Touchstone Plaza, which was created in the 1990s by artist Rafala Green in cross-cultural collaboration with the community.
This is the first in a series of planned community meetings. On the agenda is a discussion of the condition of the mosaic benches, timing for removal, preservation of small portions, and next steps in creating new art. A light dinner will be served. To RSVP, call (612) 673-3006 or see the QR code shown in the city’s announcement on page 13 in this issue of the alley.
Full Moon Puppet Show
November 14 – 16
7:30 PM
Open Eye Theatre
506 East 24th Street
$18, or Pay What You Can
This month, Open Eye Theatre brings you a new edition of our annual Full Moon Puppet Show, a Twin Cities’ rowdy adult puppet cabaret! Hosted by creator Liz Howls and featuring works by Lys Akerman-Frank, Brant Bollman, David Valentine, Felicia Cooper, Eva Adderley, Mackenzie Lageson & Kaden Kelsheimer, Monica Rojas, and Steve Ackerman, with music between acts by Adam Zahller’s Sick Eagle. For more info and tickets, visit openeyetheatre.org/full-moon-puppet-show-2024.
2024 Naked Stages Fellows Performances
November 14 – 23
Pillsbury House + Theatre
3501 Chicago Avenue
$5 – $30
The PH+T Naked Stages program provides mentorship and support to early career performance artists in Minnesota. This year’s performances by fellows Sarah M. Greer (Heap Cull Gather Sow), hal sansone (Trans Man Gay Club Disco Fantasy), Skye Reddy (The Field of Three Horizons), and Atim Opoka (This body is a gift: Messages from the Ancestors), highlight their personal and unique talents honed over the course of the 7-month fellowship. For information about dates, times and programs, visit pillsburyhouseandtheatre.org/naked-stages-performances-2024.
Midtown Global Market Authors & Illustrators Book Fair
Saturday, November 16
10 AM – 4 PM
Midtown Global Market
920 E Lake Street
Free
Join MGM for a day filled with books, authors, and literary fun, all focused on books for young people. Discover new literary characters, meet talented local writers, and support the Minnesota literary community. Stop by and donate some new or gently used books or pick up fresh reading material for yourself or someone you love! Whether you’re a bookworm, aspiring author, or just looking for a unique weekend activity, you won’t want to miss this event. For inquiries on participation, please contact agreelis@thefogm.org.
The World Votes: Global Democracy at a Crossroads
Tuesday, November 19
7 – 8:30 PM
Norway House
913 E Franklin Avenue
Free – Registration Encouraged
2024 is a historic year for elections around the world, with nearly half of humanity voting in either regional or national elections. A program of Norway House’s Minnesota Peace Initiative, this event brings together an expert panel who will provide a recap and analysis of trends seen in this historic year for democracy around the world. Join Norway House for this unique opportunity to reflect not only on elections in the United States, but around the world, following a pivotal year.
For more information, visit norwayhouse.org. To register for in person or streaming attendance, search for event 1044391642517 at eventbrite.com.
Fall Dinner: Connecting & Cultivating Community
Thursday, November 21
5 – 7 PM
Phillips Park
2323 11th Avenue S
Free
Phillips community, come join us at Phillips Park for our annual Fall Dinner in partnership with Waite House! This is a first come, first serve program. All ages are welcome; performances, kids’ activities, and fun giveaways will also be featured. See you there!
Advent Procession: A Service of Lessons & Carols
Sunday, December 1
4 PM
Mount Olive Lutheran Church
3045 Chicago Avenue
Free
Mount Olive Music and Fine Arts presents its annual Advent Procession Service featuring organist Robert Buckley Farlee with the Mount Olive Cantorei and director Andrew Stoebig. Mark the season with a solemn procession and a series of lessons and carols for Advent, and enter this season of hope in the darkest time of the year. Candles, incense and beautiful music all invite the listener to engage in this profound liturgical season.
Please visit mountolivechurch.org for more information, including a live streaming option.
