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SUMMARY:Life & Limb 25!
DESCRIPTION:Life & Limb 25! is a joyful celebration of 25 years of Out on a Limb Dance Theater Company – an unforgettable evening of dance\, music\, storytelling\, and community. Journey through beloved performances\, revisit cherished memories\, and experience exciting new works as we honor the people\, partnerships\, and passion that have shaped our company over the past quarter century. Whether you’ve been with us since the beginning or are discovering us for the first time\, Life & Limb 25! is a celebration of creativity\, connection\, and the extraordinary things that happen when we dare to go out on a limb. \nHosted by Devon Glover\, aka The Sonnet Man\, this special evening promises a memorable journey of reminiscence and future gazing you won’t want to miss!
URL:https://luminaryartscenter.com/event/life-limb-25/2026-08-26/
LOCATION:Luminary Arts Center\, 700 N 1st St\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
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SUMMARY:SHRINK / we all need one
DESCRIPTION:SHRINK/we all need one\, an original & witty rock musical about a therapist helping her clients—and herself—navigate the beautiful mess of everyday life. Written by Sophia Pimsler (who’s also a shrink) and set inside a counseling clinic\, clients and their therapist reveal how even the most profound lived experiences challenge the myths surrounding mental health. \nThe rock musical features an original score by Twin Cities musician\, songwriter\, and pioneering transgender rock artist Venus de Mars\, with additional music and lyrics by Sophia Pimsler. SHRINK is a rich theatrical soundscape that weaves storytelling\, ensemble singing\, and dance into an immersive experience. \nBuilding on its successful 2024 premiere\, this new production of SHRINK / we all need one expands and deepens the work with newly created choreography\, an enriched rock musical score\, and refined storytelling\, creating an even more immersive and emotionally resonant theatrical experience. No quick fixes. Just song\, dance\, & bad coffee. \nThe production features a dynamic cast of acclaimed Twin Cities music\, theater\, and dance artists\, including Suzanne Costello\, Brian J. Evans\, Maurice Fields\, Tyler Jay\, Chris Jimmy\, Brenna Mosser\, and Molly Stoltz. \nSHRINK/ we all need one is supported by the Minnesota State Arts Board through the Creative Individuals Art Grant and the Rimon Foundation through Stuart Pimsler Dance & Theater. \nUnable to attend but want to still support mental health & the arts?  \nAre you in the field of Mental Health? Want to promote your services with our production while supporting the arts? https://givebutter.com/untitled-campaign-dzhaod \nSophia “Sophie” Pimsler (she/her) is a choreographer\, playwright\, performer\, jeweler & shrink. Oy! She realizes that’s a suspicious amount of careers. \nSophia has performed with Contempo Physical Dance (MN)\, April Sellers Dance Collective (MN)\, Analog Dance Works (MN)\, Borealis Dance (MN)\, GloATL (GA)\, Life/Art Dance (CO)\, and Stuart Pimsler Dance & Theater (SPDT). She has collaborated with SPDT for many years as a performer\, choreographer\, and project assistant. Her choreography has been commissioned by Threads Dance Project\, SPDT\, Alternative Motion Project\, Borealis Dance Theatre\, Shoot The Glass Theater’s production of Spring Awakening\, PiM Arts High School\, and The Phipps Center for the Arts (WI). \nA practicing mental health therapist with more than a decade of clinical experience\, Pimsler holds an M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Graduate Certificate in Sex Therapy. She is a therapist and clinical supervisor at Therapist Cooperative Practice and presents continuing education courses. \nWhen she’s not in a rehearsal studio or therapy office\, she’s probably making jewelry. As the owner of MerMade Jewelry\, Sophia has turned her obsession with mermaids into a socially acceptable career. Follow @mermadeinmn. \nVenus de Mars (she/her) is a multidisciplinary artist\, musician\, songwriter\, and frontwoman of the pioneering Minneapolis glam-punk transgender rock band Venus de Mars & All the Pretty Horses. She is also the subject of the acclaimed documentary Venus of Mars\, which chronicles her life\, artistry\, and journey as a transgender musician. \nVenus came out as transgender in 1988\, at a time when openly embracing her identity meant confronting profound societal stigma and exclusion. Rather than living in the shadows\, she forged her own artistic path\, creating work that celebrates individuality while challenging expectations. She is currently writing a memoir reflecting on her decades-long journey as a transgender artist and her place in today’s rapidly evolving cultural landscape\, where visibility\, acceptance\, and backlash continue to coexist. \n \nDuration: 2hrs with one intermission.\nIf you are unable to make your performance\, contact the box office to exchange your tickets to another performance. \nIf cost is a barrier\, please email shrinkpimsler@gmail.com. Limited complimentary tickets are available to the community\, as our commitment to making art accessible. \nSHRINK addresses topics of abuse\, racial violence and includes brief discussions of sex. The performance also contains strong language. We trust caretakers to make the best choice and no one will be turned away.
URL:https://luminaryartscenter.com/event/sophia-pimsler/2026-09-17/
LOCATION:Luminary Arts Center\, 700 N 1st St\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
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SUMMARY:DELUXE
DESCRIPTION:DELUXE launches ARENA Dances’ 31st Season with an evening of bold contemporary dance that celebrates artistic collaboration\, innovation\, and the power of live performance. \nNow in its second full season as a contemporary repertory company\, ARENA Dances continues its commitment to sustained artistic employment\, national collaborations\, and the cultivation of exceptional Minnesota dance artists. Bringing together acclaimed local and national choreographers\, DELUXE reflects the company’s vision of creating meaningful artistic relationships while expanding opportunities for dancers and audiences alike. \nThe program features four compelling works that showcase the breadth of dance: \nOne Room – An evocative remount of an excerpt from Executive Director Mathew Janczewski’s repertory. An acclaimed trio\, set to the music of Nils Frahm.\nWorld Premiere – A newly commissioned quartet by acclaimed New York choreographer Elinor Kleber-Diggs\, created during her residency with ARENA DANCES.\nFishscale – The return of Shane Larson’s audience-favorite work from Spring\, celebrated for its striking physicality and dynamic movement.\nDeluxe Edition – A landmark work by visionary Minnesota choreographer Morgan Thorson\, offering audiences the opportunity to experience one of the state’s most influential dance artists. \nTogether\, these works celebrate the richness of dance through diverse artistic voices\, balancing beloved repertory with bold new creation. DELUXE is an invitation to experience movement that is physically exhilarating\, emotionally resonant\, and deeply human. \nFounded in 1995\, ARENA DANCES has spent more than three decades creating and presenting dance of our time—bringing together artists\, audiences\, and communities through bold choreographic work\, education\, and shared creative experiences. DELUXE continues that legacy\, honoring the company’s artistic roots while embracing the evolving possibilities of dance today.
URL:https://luminaryartscenter.com/event/deluxe/2026-09-25/
LOCATION:Luminary Arts Center\, 700 N 1st St\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Love Evolving\, Threads Dance Project Anniversary Show
DESCRIPTION:Threads Dance Project celebrates 15 years of engaging audiences with its retrospective show\, Love Evolving. Since its beginnings in 2011\, Threads has continually sought to elevate LOVE by telling “human justice” stories\, narratives that highlight the universal dignity of humanity\, strive to increase access to power\, and further progress towards a more loving\, just\, and equitable society. Love Evolving catalyzes storytelling to elevate love as an essential determinant of the ultimate success or failure in America to create a more perfect union. \nJoin Threads as we celebrate stories – from the most personal stories of Threads’ Founder Karen Charles’ reflections as a Black woman in America to more universal stories about loss\, joy\, and identity. Threads alumni will be part of this landmark 15th-year celebration. Additionally\, Threads will debut a new dance piece\, Tell Me A Story\, which is inspired by two stories from the community\, selected by a panel in response to four Threads photographs.
URL:https://luminaryartscenter.com/event/love-evolving-threads-dance-project-anniversary-show/2026-11-13/
LOCATION:Luminary Arts Center\, 700 N 1st St\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
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