Music
Music & Movements: The Rise of the Minneapolis Sound
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library and A Greener Read Bookstore invite you to our second exploration of Music & Movements: The Rise of the Minneapolis Sound on Saturday, January 13 @ 3:00PM. Come hear local author Andrea Swensson discuss her new book, Got to Be Something Here: The Rise of the Minneapolis Sound, just published by the University […]
Music & Movements: Trans Roots of Punk Rock
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library and A Greener Read Bookstore invite you to our third exploration of Music & Movements: Trans Roots of Punk Rock on Saturday, February 10 @ 4:00PM. Venus de Mars is the iconic front person and founding member of the long standing Minneapolis glam-punk/trans-band: Venus de Mars & All The Pretty […]
East Side Pride Open Mic
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesHave a talent you want to share? Do you have east side pride? Join our safe space for all ages and talents! Comedy, Poetry, Song, Dance, Music, and more! *Eat Food* Share Talents* Enjoy the Show* The East Side Pride Open Mic's mission is to: "create a safe space for cultivating artistic talents and supporting […]
Music & Movements: Funk to the Folks
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library and A Greener Read Bookstore invite you to our monthly exploration of: Music & Movements: Funk to the Folks Saturday, March 3 @ 3:00-6:00PM Hear a presentation, listen to music, engage in discussion. "Funk to the Folks" will explore the sociopolitical significance of funk music and its offshoots, exploring the impact of musicians such as James […]
Microcinema #2: Mystery Vessel
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library and Altered Esthetics invite you to: Microcinema #2: Mystery Vessel Please join us for a night of music and film centering around the themes of unsolvable mysteries, artifacts and the uncanny. A local band, "All That," will provide opening music, followed by a short film festival. Snacks and drinks provided, […]
Renee Vaughan and Adam Kiesling: New and Traditional Nordic Folk Music
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to: Renee Vaughan and Adam Kiesling: New and Traditional Nordic Folk Music Sunday, April 8th, 3-5pm Renee and Adam play new and traditional Nordic folk music on nyckelharpa and guitar… high energy slängpolska, contemplative gånglåt and delicate waltzes are favorites. Adam loves a wide variety of music, especially deep-rooted […]
Turning Points: Discovering Meaning and Passion in Turbulent Times
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to an interactive presentation: Turning Points: Discovering Meaning and Passion in Turbulent Times Fifty years ago, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was assassinated while planning a Poor People’s March in Memphis, Tennessee. This was a pivotal event in a turbulent year of fallen leaders, war abroad, political upheaval […]
Music and Movements – Folk: The Music of the People and Their Cause
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to the next event in our "Music and Movements" series: Folk: The Music of the People and Their Cause Saturday, April 21st, 4-6pm […]
East Side Pride Open Mic
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesHave a talent you want to share? Do you have East Side pride? Join our safe space for all ages and talents! Comedy, Poetry, Song, Dance, Music, and more! Eat food, share talents, and enjoy the show! The East Side Pride Open Mic’s mission is to “create a safe space for cultivating artistic talents and […]
St. Paul Art Crawl
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to: St. Paul Art Crawl Friday, April 27 6-10pm » Saturday, April 28 12-8pm » Sunday, April 29 12-5pm ESFL is one of six East Side sites, more than 35 St. Paul sites, for this spring's Art Crawl. We will host six separate artists' displays, including the Karen weavers, who […]
The Artist as Activist with Composer Reinaldo Moya
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to: The Artist as Activist Friday, May 4th, 2018, 7-9pm Schubert Club composer-in-residence Reinaldo Moya talks about the role of a composer as an activist, his career and his music. Moya is a graduate of Venezuela’s El Sistema program of music education and Assistant Professor of Music Composition […]
Sonic-Kinetic Paradise: Performance by Douglas R. Ewart and Quasar
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to: Sonic-Kinetic Paradise Performance by Douglas R. Ewart and Quasar Saturday, May 5th, 2018, 8-11pm Join us for a performance by Douglas R. Ewart and his multidisciplinary ensemble, Quasar. Quasar includes amazing poet, vocalist, and spoken-word crafter Mankwe Ndosi; dancer, choreographer, and musician Lela Pierce; extraordinary and […]
Le Voyage
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to an evening of inspiring music: Le Voyage Sunday, June 17th, 2018, 7 - 9 pm Le Voyage plays original music, composed through improvisation. Internationally recognized Donald Washington joins newcomer Matt Trice on saxophones, with long-time participants in the Twin Cities improvised music scene Richard Studer on guitar […]
CANCELLED: Songs of the North Shore
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesCANCELLED Friday, June 29th, 2018, 7:00pm Due to circumstances beyond our control, performers will not be able to join us for this event. We are sorry for those of you who were hoping to join us and we hope you will be with us in the future.
Sonic Expressions: An Invitation to Explore
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library calls out to musicians and music lovers Join us for Sonic Expressions: An Invitation to Explore Sunday, July 15, 2018, 7 to 9:30pm You are invited to join the improvising spirits of Le Voyage as they explore the possibilities for connection and communication in sound. Bring your musical instruments, your […]
Le Voyage
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesEast Side Freedom Library invites you to a performance by the talented musicians of Le Voyage Sunday, July 22, 2018, 7 to 9:30pm Le Voyage is a collection of improvising musicians who ignore genre as they explore the possibilities for connection and communication in sound. The group is organized by drummer Steve Hirsh and includes […]
Songs of Hope, Love, and Discipline
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to: Songs of Hope, Love, and Discipline Performance by Douglas R. Ewart and Quasar Friday, July 27th, 2018, 8-11pm Join us for a performance by Douglas R. Ewart and his multidisciplinary ensemble, Quasar. Quasar includes amazing poet, vocalist, and spoken-word crafter Mankwe Ndosi; dancer, choreographer, and musician Lela […]
National Night Out
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to join us for National Night Out! Tuesday, August 7th, 2018, 5 to 8pm Join your neighbors for music, art, refreshments, and solidarity. We will hear from wonderful musicians who have performed at ESFL before -- folk music by Renee Vaughn and Adam Kiesling; jazz by Steve Hirsh […]
Sonic Expressions: An Invitation to Explore
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library calls out to musicians and music lovers Join us for Sonic Expressions: An Invitation to Explore Sunday, August 12, 2018, 7 to 9:00pm You are invited to join the improvising spirits of Le Voyage as they explore the possibilities for connection and communication in sound. Bring your musical instruments, your […]
Quiet Sound Begins
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesThe East Side Freedom Library invites you to Quiet Sound Begins A performance of Electronic Sound Performance by David Means, Homer Lambrecht, and Michael Croswell Friday, August 17, 2018, 7:30 - 9 PM Join us for a performance of improvised electronic sound and music that will include electric French horn, sonic touchpads, wind controller, lap […]