Minneapolis’ LUSH aims to become nation’s first nonprofit LGBTQ+ bar, theater

[ad_1] Morning headlines from Feb. 15, 2024 Morning headlines from Feb. 15, 2024 03:16 MINNEAPOLIS — A Twin Cities business hopes to become the United States’ first nonprofit LGBTQ+ bar and theater. LUSH Lounge & Theater in northeast Minneapolis, which bills itself as “a premier destination for live music, comedy, drag, burlesque and so much more,”…

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Stage adaptation of Prince’s “Purple Rain” to debut in Minneapolis next year

[ad_1] “Purple Rain” reportedly heading to Broadway “Purple Rain” reportedly heading to Broadway 01:08 MINNEAPOLIS — Prince’s “Purple Rain” stage adaptation will make its debut in the late musician’s hometown of Minneapolis before heading to Broadway.  On Tuesday, producer Orin Wolf announced the play will make its world premiere at the Hennepin Theatre Trust’s State Theatre…

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“For the People”, a comedy set in Minneapolis’ Native community, to debut at Guthrie Theater

[ad_1] “For the People”: Comedy set in Minneapolis Native community to debut at Guthrie “For the People”: Comedy set in Minneapolis Native community to debut at Guthrie 05:44 MINNEAPOLIS — A groundbreaking comedy featuring Native American voices is debuting at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis this Saturday. “For the People” is the first Native-created play to…

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“The Forgotten Ones” highlights opioid crisis in Minneapolis’ East African community

[ad_1] MINNEAPOLIS – It’s a struggle many in the East African community suffer through silently. Opioid addiction is impacting young and old, and now a documentary – “The Forgotten Ones” – is being released in order to break down stigmas and encourage support. Abdirahman Warsame is the film’s producer. “Through the storytelling you know, people…

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Minneapolis’s Jovonta Patton prepares for debut on gospel music’s biggest stage

[ad_1] MINNEAPOLIS – A local Gospel artist is taking his chart-rising song to the big stage.  Minneapolis northside native Jovonta Patton has been selected to sing at the Stellar Awards Pre-Show.  Patton’s song “Always” – which he wrote, produced and performed – is climbing the Billboards gospel charts. “We are number eight and it’s still…

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