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Music
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Eden Prairie United Methodist Church -
Proclaiming
the Good News of God’s love and hope
through
music and drama
2011
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CELEBRATE
BLACK HISTORY MONTH!
“Libby
Turner-Opanga &
Friends” Return!
February
27, 2011 @ 6:30 p.m.
Internationally
known gospel singer and recording artist Libby Turner-Opanga
returns in concert to Eden Prairie United Methodist Church on
Sunday, February 27th
at 6:30 p.m. for an evening of gospel, jazz and blues. Joining
Libby will be keyboardist Marion Robinson IV and other Twin Cities
musicians. The concert will feature Dr. Robert L. Morris (Dir. of
Choral Programs at Macalester College) and composer Elizabeth
Alexander. Also performing will be singer/dancers Andrea Lazlo-Rice
and Alanna Brewer, (Grandmother and Granddaughter!). The Handbell
Choirs from Camphor UMC and Eden Prairie UMC will also be joining
Libby for the concert.
Libby
is one of the most recognizable and active musicians in Minnesota,
and is dedicated to teaching and experiencing as much music as
possible all over the world. She shares her love of music
enthusiastically with people of all colors, cultures
and musical tastes.
Libby
has worked with the “who’s who” of the recording industry.
Stevie Wonder, Quincy Jones, Bebe and Cece Winnans, Amy Grant, Andre
Crouch and Gladys Knight are just a few of the stars who have called
Libby to be a part of their recording sessions. Libby was also a
member of the Grammy winning, Minneapolis-based gospel group
“Sounds of Blackness” (1985-1995), working as a vocalist as well
as soloist, section leader and vocal coach. Her “Sounds”
experience also took her around the world – from the White House
to London to Africa to Japan – and nearly every major stage and
venue in the United States.
“Libby
Turner-Opanga and Friends” is a FREE
concert
as part of our Music and Fine Arts Series and is funded in part by
the Kinney Trust (part of the EPUMC Permanent Trust Ministry). A
freewill offering will be taken to support “A Brighter Day”
Ministry (formerly ABC House) in Eden Prairie.
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2009
Saturday, February 7,
2009 (7:00-8:30P.M.) –
Daughters
of Africa,
featuring Thomasina Petrus
[A
production of Mixed Blood Theatre]
A
music-driven history of African American women, celebrated and overlooked.
This production chronicles the life of African women from slave ship
survivors to stars of the silver screen.
Written by Twin Cities playwright and columnist Syl Jones, Daughters
of Africa is an eye-opening celebration of the triumph of pride,
determination and courage.
Highlighted
are events/ music from the lives of Billie Holiday, Lena Horne, Rosa Parks,
Oprah Winfrey, Aretha Franklin, Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, Ida B.
Wells and others.
This play does not pretend to chronicle all of the profound and
important moments in the history of African American women.
It is an effort to capture the drama, joy, pathos, and
accomplishments, both recognized and unsung, that have
long been part of their lives.
This
forty-five minute play is an informative and very entertaining production
that will stimulate an interesting conversation.
The
play will be followed by a discussion and refreshments.
Sunday,
February
22, 2009 (7:00 PM) –
“Dr.
King’s Dream”
featuring Warren Bowles as
Dr.
Martin Luther King Jr.
[A production of Mixed Blood Theatre]
Warren
Bowles returns with his dramatic portrayal of the life and
dignity and
humanity of this most remarkable American leader.
Dr.
King's Dream is a brilliant
depiction of the career of the great civil rights leader, from its beginning
during the Montgomery bus boycott to his death in Memphis.
A vivid
and dynamic portrayal of why Dr. King is one of the most influential
people in American history. Mr. Bowles portrayal is drawn almost entirely
from Dr. King's books, sermons, letters and speeches.
[This
free event is part of Eden Prairie United Methodist's Music and Fine Arts
Series, a fully funded ministry of the church. A freewill offering will be
taken with all proceeds going to the Eden Prairie ABC House and
the ABC Foundation.]
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"Sounds
of Summer"
"Sounds
of Summer" featuring the Minnetonka Concert Choir and the Rapid
City Children's Chorus.
When:
Wednesday, June 17th 7:00 p.m.
Free
admission. Donations will be accepted following the concert.
The
Rapid City Children's Chorus and the Music Association of Minnetonka's
Concert Choir will be performing individually as well as joining to
perform as a mass choir. Please come and enjoy an evening of
choral music. These young people will surely warm your
heart. The MAM Concert Choir will be departing on June 27th to
attend the Crescent City Music Festival in New Orleans.
The
Rapid City Children's Chorus has been providing quality music education
since our founding in 1986. The philosophy of the Rapid City Children’s
Chorus, Ltd., is based on the premise that all children are capable of
producing beautiful choral music. With commitment from child, parents and
directors, the chorus is dedicated to exposing the singers to many styles
of choral music and performing that music with sensitivity and
musicality. The chorus membership is open to all young people in grades
three through eight with unchanged voices who subscribe to this
philosophy. The goals of the Rapid City Children’s Chorus, Ltd., are to
provide opportunities for each member to develop good choral techniques
and behavior, stage presence and confidence, by positive response to
direction at rehearsals and performances, practicing between rehearsals
and performing in a variety of situations. The aim of the Rapid City
Children’s Chorus, Ltd., is to be recognized as an outstanding example
of a quality educational,
choral
performing group.
Under
the direction of Leanne Kampfe, the Minnetonka Concert Choir is a
performing, touring and preparatory ensemble for
girls in grades 6 through 8. Annually, the Concert choir performs 10-12 concerts ,
attends two choir camps, and tours nationally. The choir performs
at various community functions, churches and MAM concerts. Recent
tour destinations have included Des Moines, IA; Kansas City, MO;
Chicago, IL; Orlando, FL.; and Denver, CO.
In July 2008, the choir traveled to Honolulu, Hawaii to participate in
the Pacific Rim Children's Chorus Festival, and will return to the
Crescent City Music Festival in New Orleans the end of June.
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Other
events are still being planned. Watch for future announcements in the weekly
bulletin, the Tumbleweed Newsletter and on the church website.
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The
Music & Fine Arts Series is a fully-funded ministry of Eden Prairie
United Methodist, proclaiming
the Good News of God’s love and hope through music and drama.
Through
these musical and drama events, we reach out with financial support to a
variety of programs in our community. A free will offering is given to
various agencies and groups. Previously supported programs include: ABC
House (A Better Chance), PROP (People Reaching Out to other People), Teens
Alone and Habitat for Humanity.
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If you
have questions about the Music & Fine Arts Series, contact Don Prestly,
(952) 937-8781 or donp@prairiechurch.org
If you wish to be on our mailing list for updates mailing list for updates on Music and Fine Arts events, please
phone (952) 937-8781 or email
the church.
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