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LISTENING MIX // Ben Frost
The Green Room
Feb 6
Australian/Icelandic musician and producer Ben Frost creates music having to do with contrast, repetition, and sensory perception. His sound world exaggerates extremes of frequency, texture, and intensity while drawing influence from classical minimalism, computer music, and punk. Co-presented by the Walker and SPCO, Frost performs at the Amsterdam Bar & Hall (St. Paul) on February […] Australian/Icelandic…
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The Evolution of a Symbol: A SpeakEasy for Ganesh Versus the Third Reich
The Green Room
Feb 4
A SpeakEasy is an informal audience discussion facilitated by a Walker Art Center tour guide and a local performer or choreographer. Today’s edition highlights themes shared during a conversation on Saturday, February 2, about Back to Back Theatre‘sGanesh Versus the Third Reich. This SpeakEasy was led by tour guide Mary Dew and local arts and culture guru from Salon Saloon, Andy Sturdevant.
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Symbolism, Power and Ganesh Versus the Third Reich
The Green Room
Feb 1
To spark discussion, the Walker invites local artists and critics to write overnight reviews of our performances. The ongoing Re:View series shares a diverse array of independent voices and opinions; it doesn’t reflect the views or opinions of the Walker or its curators. Today, Andy Sturdevant, host and creative director of Salon Saloon, shares his perspective on Thursday night’s Ganesh Versus the […] To…
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I Am the Real Mimosa: A SpeakEasy for (M)imosa
The Green Room
Jan 31
A SpeakEasy is an informal audience discussion facilitated by a Walker Art Center tour guide and a local performer or choreographer. Today’s edition highlights themes shared during a conversation on Saturday, January 26, about (M)imosa/Twenty Looks or Paris is Burning at the Judson Church, by Cécilia Bengolea, François Chaignaud, Marlene Monteiro Freitas, and Trajal Harrell. This SpeakEasy was led by…
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Meet the Artists of February’s Free First Saturday: Part II
Field Guide
Jan 30
By Rachel Kimpton. This is the second part of our artist interview for February’s Free First Saturday. On February 2, we have a few fantastic local artists making their way to share their styles and methods of painting. These artists will be participating in the Art Lab activity in accordance with that day’s opening of the […]
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Meet the Artists of February’s Free First Saturday: Part I
Field Guide
Jan 28
By Rachel Kimpton. For our upcoming Free First Saturday in February, we have a few fantastic local artists making their way to share their styles and methods of painting. These artists will be participating in the Art Lab activity in accordance with that day’s opening of the Walker Art Center’s newest exhibition, Painter Painter. This exhibition […]
For our upcoming Free First Saturday in February, we…




