Written by Mike Mullen
Did you remember to take a few days to visit friends and family, get outdoors, or just sit and chill on a porch or patio this summer? We hope so, because it’s that time of year again, when school and sweater weather make a comeback. Meanwhile, at the Capri, the 2024-25 season of programming begins.
This month sees the return of Legends @ the Capri, now in its 15th year, with both season and individual tickets available.
Trumpeters Omar Abdulkarim and Solomon Parham, veteran local jazz talents, will kick off the series with “Miles to Go in Old Orleans” on September 14-15. This tribute to Miles Davis and Louis Armstrong begins at 7 p.m. on Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday.
CoMingL, the trio of singers featuring g’Beau, William Wesley, and Kelz, pay homage to the musical majesty of Lionel Richie in “All Night Long,” on November 14-15, backed by a so-tight seven-piece band.
See the full Season 15 of Legends concerts at thecapri.org. Season passes to all five concerts are $100 (save $25) or $200 for “Capri Star Season Passes,” that include a $100 contribution to Capri arts programming and Capri apprentices. Order at thecapri.org, or contact Jordan Flaherty at 612-643-2040 or jflaherty@pcyc-mpls.org.
Power, the first of this season’s First Thursday Films @ the Capri, traces the money, political power, and bipartisan support that has created modern policing. Minneapolis 4th Precinct Inspector Charlie Adams is featured in this film, and St. Paul Police Officer Carlos Wong will lead the conversation after the movie. This screening is free to all! Come for the movie and stay for the conversation at 7 p.m. Thursday, September 5.
The Threads Dance Project presents Out of the Ashes, a poignant film that pays tribute to those affected by 9/11, and explores the possibility of forging a better way of living in its aftermath. This Capri rental event screens at 7 p.m., September 11, with a discussion after.
The Capri Glee! Adult Community Choir returns for rehearsals from 7-8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, beginning on October 8. Register now at thecapri.org. Choir practice, led by J.D. Steele and Fred Steele, will build toward a fall concert at 7 p.m., Tuesday, November 12. Participation is free to everyone, age 18+.
The Capri Big Band begins its rehearsals on September 10, and will practice twice a month in the Paradise @ the Capri. More info at thecapribigband.com.
At Camp Capri Third Saturdays, talented teaching artists guide middle school scholars through the wonderful world of the arts, sparking all sorts of creative interests along the
way. Youth in grades 5 to 8 are invited to attend our first fall session from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 21. It’s free, and lunch – and a lot of fun – will be served. Registration required at thecapri.org.
That same day (September 21), Open Streets West Broadway will be held along a 17-block stretch of the street. Food, music, walking and biking space will be everywhere you turn. Scheduled for 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Capri is located at 2027 W. Broadway. For details and ticket info visit thecapri.org.