Join us for an evening of live music: Greats Gone 2 Soon music series featuring Kathleen Johnson, Cornisha Garmon, RoShewn Harrington & LaMont Keten, with a special appearance by the MFellaz of the Twin Cities. We'll be honoring the music of Prince, Luther Vandross, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston and more. This night is dedicated to […]
In Christmas with Cantus, Cantus weaves together three holiday stories with time-honored carols and new classics. Blending narration and song, the program features Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” and Christine Lê’s “The Hawai’i Snowman,” alongside Mark Twain’s “A Letter from Santa Claus,” offering an opportunity to reflect on the meaning and joy of the holiday […]
https://youtu.be/qTtxoz3OIlU?si=0N2yWfSrvsto9ki9 Jennifer Hudson stars as Aretha Franklin in this remarkable true story of Aretha’s journey to find her voice – from her first performances as a child singing in her father's church choir, to international superstardom. Director: Liesi Tommy Come for the movie. Stay for the conversation. Jearlyn Steele leads the conversation after the film, […]
In 2020 the Minneapolis North High School football team battled to win a championship amid school closures due to the COVID pandemic, the death of George Floyd, and the resulting riots that set a community on edge and their neighborhood on fire. Even though their coaches, a group of dedicated police officers, were considered to […]
https://youtu.be/r94emkZwTk8?si=kxeNzUP7LmPHHleT The League celebrates the dynamic journey of Negro League baseball's triumphs and challenges through the first half of the twentieth century. The story is told through previously unearthed archival footage and never-before-seen interviews with legendary players like Satchel Paige and Buck O’Neil – whose early careers paved the way for the Jackie Robinson era […]
7PM FEBRUARY 3 and 3PM FEBRUARY 4, 2024 / Purchase Tickets Now. Feed your soul with some sweet soul music! This legendary production features the vocal stylings of ‘60s and ‘70s soul singers like Sam Cooke, Otis Redding, James Brown, The Temptations, and more. g’Beau, Will Wesley, and Kelz, of the newly formed hit musical […]
This Valentine's Day we are giving love to elders who have spent a lifetime caring for everyone else. Join us at the Capri on Valentine's Day, February 14, at 5:30pm for dinner and 6:30pm for a multi-generational award celebration with stories and music as we pay tribute to lives of wisdom and service. Our award […]
Join us in celebrating 10 incredible youth storytellers on Thursday, February 15 from 5-7PM for a film screening at the Capri Theater! From December 2023 to February 2024, students in the RYSE MPLS (Representing Youth Stories and Experiences in Minneapolis) Story Lab program collaborated with media mentors and fellow peers to produce video stories about […]
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. WestBone Productions and City of Lakes Entertainment are honored to announce that Oscar nominee Terrance Howard will be joining the Actor's Roundtable as our newest guest speaker at Reel Revolution North! This is a unique opportunity to gain insights from one of the most talented actors in the industry. Presented […]
SOLD OUT Join us for a special in-person screening of the Kikkan Documentary at the Capri Theater - and get ready to be inspired by the incredible journey of Kikkan Randall, an Olympic gold medalist and breast cancer survivor. At this event, you'll have the opportunity to watch the documentary and learn about Kikkan's triumphs […]
Black History Month 2024 Tribute to Mahalia Jackson - Performed by Kennadi Hurst and accompanied by Sam Reeves This event is sold out. Come join us for a soulful evening at the Capri Theater in Minneapolis. Witness the incredible talent of Kennadi Hurst as she pays tribute to the legendary Mahalia Jackson, accompanied by the […]
PYC students display and celebrate the projects they've worked on during Black History Month. This event is not open to the public.