Inspired by the true story of Dido Elizabeth Belle, the illegitimate mixed race daughter of Admiral Sir John Lindsay. Raised by her aristocratic great-uncle
Lord Mansfield and his wife, Belle’s lineage affords her certain privileges, yet her status prevents her from the traditions of noble social standing.
Opens May 16, various times
Landmark Uptown Theater, 2906 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis
Go to www.landmarktheatres.com or call 612-823-3005
Featuring Ragamala Dance and Rudresh Mahanthappa
Ragamala Dance’s codirectors Aparna Ramaswamy and Ranee Ramaswamy collaborate with jazz saxophonist/composer Rudresh Mahanthappa
for an absorbing investigation of identity that conjures the past in order to experience the power of the present.
May 15-17, 8 pm; May 18, 2 pm
Walker Art Center, 1750 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis
Go to www.walkerart.org or call 612-375-7600 for more information
Mon. and Tue., May 19-20, 7 pm and 9 pm shows
Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant, 1010 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis
Call 612-332-1010 or go to www.dakotacooks.com
Soundset 2014
With performances by Nas, Atmosphere, Wiz Khalifa, 2 Chainz, Chance the Rapper, Cypress Hill, and more; skateboarding competition;
custom car show; freestyle sessions; b-boy/b-girl competitions.
Sun., May 25, 11 am — 10 pm (rain or shine)
Canterbury Park, 1100 Canterbury Road S., Shakopee
Go to www.soundsetfestival.com or call 952-445-7223 for more information
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