June 26, 2019
The 204th Army Band will present a free concert at the Ives Auditorium Friday, July 19 at 7:00pm. Their theme this year is “Telling Their Story,” so we thought we would share a bit of their story here. The History
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March 27, 2019
As we cruise toward our third year of events at the Ives Auditorium, we decided to take a step back and create a new series, “Tribute Sundays.” Held at 2:00 pm on select Sunday afternoons, Tribute Sundays’ concerts pay homage
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February 15, 2019
Named in honor of Bill Monroe, the “Father of Bluegrass Music,” Monroe Crossing has been delighting audiences and making new fans for 19 years. Over the years, they have won the “Bluegrass Album of the Year” award (2003) from the
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March 16, 2018
After more than 50 years of entertaining, the band known as the Barbary Coast Dixieland Show Band is mounting their farewell tour in 2018. Don’t miss a chance to see the group that got its start near the river in
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February 16, 2018
In March 2018, a new original musical theatre show premiered at the Ives and played into May 2018 (including a special Mother’s Day performance). The show was a Sidekick Theatre production titled, From Ava to Eternity: The Life & Music
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October 17, 2017
Lucky individuals who snag tickets for either of the two December 19, 2017 performances of “Christmastide” at the Ives Auditorium are in for a rare treat. Not only do they get to hear a talented pianist, Phil Thompson, but also
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September 11, 2017
The Minnesota Masonic Heritage Center became one of the stars… … of a performance video produced by Mad Love Pics for Elevé Performing Arts Center. The Heritage Center has served as home to Elevé’s recitals — a perfect fit for
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September 6, 2017
The US Army Field Band Jazz Ambassadors are coming to Bloomington for two free shows at the end of October. Formed in 1969, the group is the youngest of the US Army Field Band’s three programs. The Concert Band celebrated
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