- Becki-Iverson
- April 11, 2017
You don’t have to be a history buff to enjoy this stunning new exhibit. Endless programs covering 40 years of theater. Sometimes you don’t appreciate what you have until it’s gone (or nearly so). That was my main thought last Sunday as I strolled through the marvelous new exhibit celebrating
- Becki-Iverson
- March 10, 2017
THE 24 HOUR PLAYS is coming to Minneapolis for the first time, and it looks to be a doozy of a show. #24HRMPLS Photo courtesy of Hennepin Theatre Trust. Are you a fan of improv? Observing the creative process? Making the magic happen? Are you an artist or creative
- Becki-Iverson
- March 4, 2017
For a visceral understanding of colonialism, look no further than the Guthrie’s latest offering. Photo by Dan Norman. We Are Proud to Present: A Presentation About the Herero of Namibia, Formerly Known as Southwest Africa, From the German Südwestafrika, Between the Years 1884 – 1915, currently playing at the
- Becki-Iverson
- February 20, 2017
Expand your horizons (and your palate) next week with this rich new festival celebrating Native American cultures. We are super blessed to have a global, rich food and arts community here in the Twin Cities, and while we’re historically not always great at acknowledging or supporting our diverse communities, we
- Becki-Iverson
- February 18, 2017
The Sneetches: The Musical is the perfect way to talk to your kids about current events. Photo by Dan Norman. If you think all of the problems we’re facing as a country are somehow new to us, think again. Xenophobia, bullying, sectionalism, racism and other divisive philosophies and actions have
- Becki-Iverson
- February 14, 2017
Round two of this quintessential show does not disappoint. Photo by Petronella. Some things are just meant to be classics. Nina Simone: Four Women, running in a refreshed reprise at Park Square Theater, is just such a piece. The first iteration of the show, which premiered last year (and absolutely
- Becki-Iverson
- January 18, 2017
#bealight #ghostlightproject #allarewelcome Photo courtesy of Mixed Blood Theater. Ahead of the looming inauguration festivities (or, some might say, dirges) this coming weekend, theaters around the country are hosting a Ghostlight ceremony this Thursday, January 19 at 5:30 p.m. to help shine a light of solidarity with marginalized groups and fellow
- Becki-Iverson
- December 20, 2016
For my first ever guest post, I’d like to introduce you to my wise friend Genesia. At Beyonce…who doesn’t love Beyonce? This amazing lady just turned 30, and let me tell you – she has some things to share. I’ve been trying to get her to do a guest post
- Becki-Iverson
- December 15, 2016
I’m going to keep this one brief…. Raise your hand if you’re appalled at the situation in Syria. Everyone’s hands are up? Good. This situation, particularly the dire, dire plight of refugees and Syrian citizens, has gone on for far too long. All reports out of Aleppo are beyond horrifying,
- Becki-Iverson
- December 13, 2016
Anyone else a pagemaster? As Marcus Tulius Cicero said… “If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.” If you weren’t already aware, reading is one of my absolute favorite pasttimes. Growing up in a small, rural, pre-internet town meant that there wasn’t a whole lot