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The Ordway’s got a sizzlin’ season of performing arts still ahead this Winter! From music to dance to opera, the Downtown Saint Paul performance center is the heart of what’s hot in this cold, frozen tundra we call home. Check out our picks for the upcoming couple weeks and check the Ordway’s site for even more!

HEART FOR HAITI BENEFIT CONCERT

Fri, February 12, 2010, 7:30 PM
Ordway McKnight Theatre

Ticket Price – $30

The Ordway joins forces with the greater Twin Cities’ theater community to help those affected by the recent Haiti earthquake. The special musical revue will feature over 20 arts organizations along with some of our most coveted local actors, singers and performers. The Heart for Haiti Benefit Concert, will be directed by Bob Neu (Minnesota Orchestra), Jake Endres (The Theatrical Music Company) and James Rocco (Ordway Center) and FOX 9′s Robyne Robinson is scheduled to emcee the event. All proceeds will be directly donated to Feed My Starving Children and The Clinton Bush Haiti Relief Fund.

VOCALESSENCE: SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK

Sun, February 14, 2010, 4:00 PM
Ordway Main Hall

Grammy-nominated a cappella vocal group Sweet Honey in the Rock teams up with the VocalEssence Chorus and conductor Philip Brunelle for an soulful meld of blues, spirituals, gospel, African chants, hip hop, ancient lullabies, and improvisation inspired by African American legacy and traditions.

DANCE BRAZIL

Fri, February 19, 2010, 7:30 PM
Ordway Main Hall

Artistic director Jelon Vieira busts out with a spicy contemporary dance extravaganza that will surely entice! For over 30 years DanceBrazil has been inspired by the traditional Afro-Brazilian Dance and Capoeira movement in choreography; a culturally significant style that marries contemporary dance and sound in a brilliant cacophony of grace, tradition, and seductive pizazz.

For more events at the Ordway, including a number of world music events, MN Opera performances and more visit www.ordway.org