The Theater @ The Woman's Club of Minneapolis
"A singing, songwriting, guitar-playing, self-producing, self-aware powerhouse, but the driving force is unquestionably her voice — a formidable instrument she wields with soul and taste." (Bliss Bowen/Pasadena Weekly)
“dynamically emotional and goosebumps-inducing voice” - Jon Bream, Star-Tribune
With roots in the church and a solid foundation of musical education, Joyann Parker found her authentic voice later in life and created her own blend of roots music that combines soul, R&B, gospel, jazz and traditional blues styles. Parker has been a steadily rising star on the Midwest music scene and now brings her full range of talent as an accomplished singer, pianist, guitarist and songwriter to national and international stages.
Joyann's new album, "Roots" was released on September 8, 2023, debuting at #10 on the Billboard blues chart.
DON'T MISS THIS SHOW!
“Women on the Moon” is a concert and visual event that showcases some of the greatest female artists from the 1960s. The show will celebrate Mama Cass, Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin, Cher, Lesley Gore, Grace Slick, Janis Joplin and Dionne Warwick. In addition, it will cover Joan Baez, Diana Ross, Barbra Streisand, Joni Mitchell, Bonnie Raitt and many more.
The 1960s were inarguably the most prolific decade for female vocalists and musicians in many diverse styles and categories. To that end, women launched themselves into the music scene, from pop and folk to rock and rhythm and blues. Moreover, they claimed their space in the mostly male-dominated industry.
Producer and musical director Lori Dokken has assembled some of the Twin Cities’ finest female vocalists. They will transport you back more than fifty years to a time when so many things were static and tumultuous. However, “peace” and “love” were two of the most common words of the era.
Featuring Judi Vinar, Ginger Commodore, Rachel Holder, Patty Peterson and Katie Gearty along with a smokin’ band including Joe Elliott on guitar, David Stanoch on drums,
Ben Kelly on bass and Lori Dokken on piano.
The Dakota
1010 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis MN 55403
CLUB DAY MONDAY - "MASTERS OF IMPROV!"
Twin Cities favorite Dane Stauffer hosts some of his esteemed fellow alums of Dudley Riggs Brave New Workshop, Disney Comedy Warehouse, and Second City in an all new, made-up-on -the-spot Masters of Improv show. Cast Includes Lorna Landvik, Jim Detmar, Melissa Denton, Michelle Hutchinson, Jay Reilly, Shirley Meir on the keys and...you! This will be fun! We need you in the audience for suggestions, laughter, and the usual improvisation by-play.
PUBLIC WELCOME!
PARKING LOT RIGHT NEXT TO THE CLUB!
Doors open at 5:00pm for cocktails and lite meal - Show at 5:30pm
Lite meal available for purchase at venue.
Call or email the front desk for menu options and pricing.
612-813-5300
or
Celebrate a fantastic August afternoon with a BUNCH of Beatles' tunes!
Featuring Lori Dokken, Joyann Parker, Rachel Holder, Connie Evingson, Ginger Commodore and Jennifer Grimm!
It’s a Beatles song fest!
For this concert event, Lori Dokken (pianist/vocalist/music director) has enlisted FIVE of the Twin Cities’ finest female vocalists: Joyann Parker, Rachel Holder, Connie Evingson, Ginger Commodore and Jennifer Grimm. This diverse group of artists promises to deliver, in their own unique ways, a wide range of selections from the Beatles’ vast catalogue of songs.
Just “Imagine” “Strawberry Fields Forever” that line “The Long and Winding Road” “Across the Universe.” “As My Guitar Gently Weeps,” I follow them “Here, There and Everywhere.” “When I’m 64” I will “Act Naturally” and “Help” us “Come Together” because “All You Need is Love!”
It feels like a perfect way to spend a warm, summer Sunday evening together! (We are predicting a LOT of singalongs!)
If you are a fan of Lori’s I Am Woman, Shout! Sister, Shout! or Women on the Moon shows, you need to see this show!
Doug will be singing some smart, fun, sassy, gay and occasionally naughty songs reflecting the complicated world of relationships!
Doug Anderson vocals
Lori Dokken piano
Featuring special guests…Jen Maren & Stephanie Weiss
Doug Anderson has been a comedic singer/performer for over 40 years. Singing in London at The Piano, Crazy Coq’s, The Phoenix Arts Club are some favorites. In New York at Don’t tell Mama’s, Birdland, Rose’s Turn, 88’s. Doug’s has performed at The Guthrie with Joe Chvala and The Flying Foot Forum, The Chanhassen Dinner Theater in 4 productions, The Hey City Theater, BLB and Crooner’s to mention a few.
SIXTY YEARS AGO… On August 19th, 1964, the Beatles sang their opening night concert of their first ever North American tour at The Cow Palace in San Francisco! On August 21, 1965, they performed their only Minnesota concert at Metropolitan Stadium in Bloomington.
Soooooo …. Let’s celebrate with a big Beatles singalong song fest! Bring your phones or tablets to look up the lyrics and join in on the Fab Four fun. 60s attire is totally welcome and highly encouraged!
PUBLIC WELCOME!
PARKING LOT RIGHT NEXT TO THE CLUB!
Doors open at 5:00pm for cocktails and lite meal - Show at 5:30pm
Lite meal available for purchase at venue.
Call or email the front desk for menu options and pricing.
612-813-5300 or
Everyone is blown away by the incredible artistry and delivery that Rachel Holder brings to every song in every scenario, whether on backup or as lead. An artist of international possibilities, Rachel is the most beautiful, gentle chameleon of song who totally inhabits and delivers whatever musical challenge she is charged with. Her elegant stature gets your attention and causes you to sit back and really pay attention to and appreciate her immaculate delivery of songs in every style, emotional content, and vocal registration.
Don’t miss this concert where Rachel Holder is in charge and brings some of her pals along to deliver her musical vision and help her celebrate this milestone birthday.
The Theatre @ The Woman's Club of Minneapolis
DON'T MISS THIS FANTASTIC CONCERT!!!
The Theatre @ The Woman's Club of Minneapolis
SAVE THE DATE - MORE INFO COMING SOON!
Presented by Lori Dokken
The musical journey begins with Sister Rosetta Tharpe and travels through time up to today featuring female phenoms like Billie Holiday, Laura Nyro, Carole King, Nina Simone, Phoebe Snow, Joni Mitchell, Bonnie Raitt, Aretha Franklin, Janis Ian, Lady Gaga, India Arie and more. The evening will also be interspersed with words from some well-known writers and celebrities such as Maya Angelou, Terry Tempest Williams, Winona LaDuke, Coretta Scott King, Mary Oliver and more.
On stage to deliver an eclectic and dynamic array of arrangements written or performed by iconic female vocalists is a cadre of local Twin Cities’ luminaries such as Judi Vinar, Joyann Parker, Rachel Holder, Charmin Michelleand Anna Christy backed by pianist Lori Dokken (Producer & Music Director of Shout! Sister, Shout!) along with an all-star rhythm section. They will also be joined by Eden Bodnar, a local actress/artist/voiceover talent who will be delivering the spoken word sections.
A visual backdrop also accompanies this production and features digital renderings of the writers, composers and vocalists associated with each song and quotation.
Coming to The Phipps Center for the Arts - "I Am Woman"
Join us for a concert event celebrating some of the greatest women singers and songwriters ever! Music Director and pianist Lori Dokken is joined by three of the finest Twin Cities’ vocalists – Judi Vinar, Patty Peterson and Rachel Holder – and they combine forces to turn the stage into a celebration of some of the monumental matriarchs of music. Every time these great friends take the stage, it promises to be a fantastic evening of hearing these women “roar” as only they can!
Sit back and enjoy the vibrant vocal harmonies these women put to tunes made famous by divas like Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Joni Mitchell, Annie Lennox, Carole King, Barbra Streisand, Bonnie Raitt, Tina Turner, Judy Garland, Peggy Lee, The Andrews Sisters, Sara Bareilles, Helen Reddy, Gladys Knight, Alicia Keys and several others. Their set list changes with every show so come back and check them out often!
Free concert in Loring Park with ELLIS DELANEY joined by Lori Dokken on a few tunes !!!
Ellis is a performer with a mission. Believing that music is healing, they regularly offer their music for free / pay what you can online. Also, Ellis offers a “Right On Time” hotline message that supports resilience by sharing different grounding / mindful practices as well as a reminder each week that we are interdependent and worthy of love and belonging. As a fan favorite song asks, "What if we are right on time?" Ellis also has a member community on Patreon and meets with patrons weekly at 11am central time in a gathering called “Feelin’ It Fridays”.
Ellis released their tenth album, Ordinary Love, in 2020. Says Ellis, “My hope for this new album is that it both inspires a lighter heart while also expressing and connecting to the gravity of this moment in our human history. Can we greet our lives, each other, and even the news every day with ordinary love?"
A transplant from Texas to Minnesota at age 16, Ellis got their musical start at open mics, and grew a following touring full time. Ellis has been recognized both for songwriting as well as for engaging performances. Having become a mainstay at several folk festivals, Ellis has been a repeat performer as well as voted "audience favorite" at Falcon Ridge Folk Festival, Moab Folk Festival, Sisters Folk Festival, and Rocky Mountain Folk Festival.
Please join us for a concert event celebrating the music and friendship of two of the greatest female singer/songwriters of the past 60 years - Brandi Carlile & Joni Mitchell!
It seems to make perfect sense that these two musical meteors have collided and now are sharing the concert stage together. Brandi and Joni both possess an authentic and pure vision in their lyrics and melody that cuts through any false narrative of writing and performing to possess fame. It’s about truth and connection.
In an interview with the BBC, Joni Mitchell said: “If you listen to that music and you see me, you’re not getting anything out of it. If you listen to that music and you see yourself, it’ll probably make you cry, and you’ll learn something about yourself and now you’re getting. something out of it.”
Rachel Holder is the perfect artist to present some of her (and our) cherished tunes by these two phenomenal female icons of the industry. Rachel possesses the same authenticity in her delivery and with each tune goes to a place where we not only see, but can vividly hear her connection to the deep, personal side of each selection. In each song, Rachel sees herself.
Featuring:
Rachel Holder
Judi Vinar
Benjamin Kelly
Nate Babbs
Lori Dokken
The Main Stage at Crooners
6161 Highway 65 NE
Minneapolis, MN 55432
Club Day Monday is a new event co-hosted by The Woman's Club of Minneapolis and local musician and music producer Lori Dokken. Join Lori as she hosts local entertainers in the relaxed setting of the Lounge at The Woman's Club of Minneapolis.
PUBLIC WELCOME !!!
Great parking!
Great cocktails!
Great music!
Great way to start off your week!
The Woman’s Club of Minneapolis is a 501(c)(3) community organization located in a stunning Italianate, six-story mansion overlooking Loring Park in downtown Minneapolis. The Club is a gathering place for active, interesting women and men of all ages and backgrounds. The Woman’s Club of Minneapolis has provided a splendid retreat for outstanding women and men since 1907.
Today the Woman’s Club continues to be a vibrant community that embraces people from a variety of backgrounds. The current Clubhouse, built in 1928, has been designated by the City of Minneapolis as a Historic Treasure and offers breathtaking views of Loring Park and downtown Minneapolis.
Happening on some Wednesdays from 5:00 to 6:30
live-streaming on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/lori.dokken Submit your requests ahead of time by sending an email to me at: loridokken@icloud.com
Join us for a live-streamed/in-person service at 10:00 AM!
Join me for a tremendously uplifting experience at Unity Minneapolis where I have been the Music Director for the past fifteen years. Weekly Sunday morning service is at 10:00. If you can't attend in person - watch the live stream!
Frequent musical guests are The Unity Choir, Judi Vinar, Rachel Holder, Patty Peterson, Erin Schwab, Dane Stauffer, Ginger Commodore, Mary Jane Alm and many many other Twin Cities' artists.
"People Get Ready ... Stand Up"
If Prayer is the Prelude ... 'Amen' is the call to action!
Join us for the September 2022 Music Series - a month filled with inspiring, poignant, timely, truthful, soulful, energizing and thought-provoking music that speaks to the very challenging times that we are living through.
The Unity Minneapolis Music Team will feature selections from a wide variety of artists from the past 70 years, such as: The Staple Singers, Woody Guthrie, Bob Dylan, Michael Jackson, James Taylor, India.Arie, Kenny Loggins, Cat Stevens, Laura Nyro, Cynthia Erivo, Simon & Garfunkel, John Legend, Curtis Mayfield, Tracy Chapman, Brandi Carlisle, Alicia Keys and many more.
Experiencing the music of these artists will help us all recharge our faith and belief in humanity and perhaps free us from our COVID coma and set us on a path to being reminded of how our voices and actions can affect monumental change. Change that will lift up our sisters and brothers from the despair and struggles that are surrounding us.
History shows us that energized and passionate leaders from diverse factions of life have had a divine ability to move us toward the light and invite us to join in the chorus of change … which is often accompanied by some of the most influential and inspirational music of our times.
When we see … hear … feel … and join together with our neighbors in need, I believe we can fully realize that we ARE one with each other on this journey to “Seek justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with God.” (Micah 6:8)
Let the people say ‘Amen.’
Musical Guests for this series include: Ginger Commodore, Judi Vinar, Rachel Holder, Michael Monroe, David Stanoch, Pete Hennig and Dave Berget.