At each of these free events at the East Side Freedom Library, the artists will lead “visual listening” drawing activities for audiences to explore one movement of From the Monkey Mountains by Czech composer and Holocaust victim Pavel Haas.

Audiences will:

• learn about Haas through Z Puppets’ toy theater presentation of his life, from his early inspiration to his tragic death in the Holocaust
• get tips from The Bakken Trio on key details to listen for in the music
• hear The Bakken Trio’s live performance of a movement of From the Monkey Mountains
• explore what you hear through Z Puppets’ guided drawing activity
• share discoveries in a group discussion

Each hour-long event will stand alone as a complete experience — or try them all! Recommended for anyone who wants to discover new ways to connect to classical music. Designed for ages 10-adult.

• Wednesday, January 15 at 7 pm- Movement 1: Landscape
• Saturday, February 15 at 2 pm- Movement 2: Coachman & Horse
• Wednesday, March 11 at 7 pm – Movement 3: Moon & I
• Saturday, April 4 at 2 pm – Movement 4: Wild Night

This project is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. This project is also made possible with support from the Howard B. and Ruth F. Brin Jewish Arts Endowment, a fund of the Minneapolis Jewish Federation’s Community Foundation.

Click “Going” and share on Facebook!