Event, Arts, and Entertainment
Bell Museum of Natural History
101 Church Street SE
612-624-7083
info@bellmuseum.org
http://www.bellmuseum.org/
Features world-class habitat displays and temporary exhibits on a
variety of topics related to Minnesota's great outdoors. The
museum also maintains extensive research collections of birds, mammals,
reptiles, amphibians, and fish. Free for UofM students, staff,
and faculty.
Frerick R. Weisman Art Museum
612-625-9494
http://www.weisman.umn.edu/
A University gallery was founded in 1934 to give sutdents and al
Minnesota citizens access to works of art and the cultural ideas they
express. Six to eight exhibits are presented annually, as well as
educational programs that support the museum's mission.
Goldstein Museum of Design
241 McNeal Hall
1985 Buford Avenue
612-624-7434
http://goldstein.che.umn.edu
The Goldstein is a museum and research center for interpreting the role
of art and design in everyday life through exhibitions of the permanent
collection, faculty and student work, and traveling exhibitions.
The permanent collection is composed of historic dress and designer
fashions, textiles, decorative arts, and graphic arts.
Gophers After Dark
Coffman Memorial Union
http://www.coffman.umn.edu/afterdark/
Enjoy free late night activities such as movies, concerts, crafts,
recreation, and dance lessons ever Friday and Saturday night at Coffman
Memorial Union. Gophers After Dark offers free shuttles that
circulate from the East and West Bank to the St. Paul campus as well as
free parking in the East River Road Garage.
Katherine E. Nash Gallery
Regis Center for Art
612-624-7530
http://nash.umn.edu/
Features work by art department faculty and students as well as regional, national, and international artists.
Nothrop Memorial Auditorium
612-624-2345
http://www1.umn.edu/umato/
Northrop is a hub for cultural enrichment, intellectual exploration,
celebration, and commemoration. The 4,800-seat theater welcomes
students at freshman convoation and honors their degrees at
commencement. Its stage hosts a grand array of big-name
entertainers and musical headliners. Full-time students qualify
for a special discount on Northrop season performances. Summer at
Northrop features free outdoor concerts at noon during the summer.
Paul Whitney Larson Art Gallery
St. Paul Student Center
612-625-0214
http://www.sao.umn.edu/events/arts/larson.php
This unique exhibition space features regional and national artists and
offers students the opportunity to expand their understanding and
appreciation of visual arts.
Ted Mann Concert Hall
612-626-1892
Music events 612-626-8742
http://tedmann.umn.edu/
Located on the West Bank, this world-class performance space has
crystal clear acoustics. It presents a wide range of performances
by jazz, opera, orchestral, choral, band, and chamber ensembles from
the School of Music, as well as exciting events from Minnesota's most
acclaimed performing arts groups.
University Theatre
110 Rarig Center
Administration 612-625-4001
Tickets 612-624-2345
http://theatre.umn.edu/
See and experience a season of theater and dance presented by students,
faculty, and professional guest artists. Seasons are comprised of
a wide range of artistic material, from classic to contemporary,
traditional to experimental.
Minnesota Marching Band
194 Ferguson Hall
612-624-6973
http://www.music.umn.edu/marchingband/
Be part of this colorful and exciting tradition that features the
impressive Big Ten "high step." With a history dating to 1893,
the Minnesota Marching Band now includes more than 280 students and is
one of the best in the nation.
University Ensembles--Concert Bands, Chorus, Jazz, Orchestra, and Opera
10 Feguson Hall
612-624-5056
ensemble@umn.edu
http://www.music.umn.edu/enscomp/ensembles.php
Regardless of your major, schedule, or ability level, there's an
ensemble for you. Auditions are required for some ensembles and
are held during the first week of classes in September. Call to
register for auditions.
