Join us in celebrating The Woman's Club of Minneapolis on April 27th! The evening starts outside the Theater with champagne and appetizers, then moves to the Theater for entertainment and surprises. Generous buffets will be served in the Lounge and the Ballroom with the food, drinks, and entertainment being the same on every level. The evening will end with our Sweet Strut and an opportunity to take home a delicious dessert. Valet parking at both our Oak Grove & 15th Street entrances.
Entertainment includes NUNNABOVE, four siblings seen on America’s Got Talent and taking the music scene by storm; local icons Lori Dokken and Connie Evingson; and a Broadway star—Ann Morrison, lead in the original production of Stephen Sondheim’s Merrily We Roll Along.
THREE is made up of producer and pianist extraordinaire Lori Dokken, power vocalist Rachel Holder and she-can-sing-anything Judi Vinar. They have played every major stage in the Twin Cities including the Ordway, The Dakota, The Chanhassen and The Guthrie. Skilled in multiple styles and genres. THREE combines their diverse voices to create an incredible performance that’s rich in color, character, and confidence.
CLUB DAY MONDAY - GUEST ARTIST SHOWCASE!
One of the things that contributes to the quality of life in the Twin Cities is the talented artists who live and perform here. Audiences don’t always have the chance to experience them, but Club Day Monday is changing that. Occasionally, we will showcase artists that need to be seen and heard. On May 6 we welcome Chrisette Bany, Alex Persaud, Ethan Poindexter, & Emily Rubbelke.
Fundraising party for PRIME Productions featuring comedy, live music, cocktails, apps, season information, mingling with theater buffs.
We’re excited to host you at PRIME Productions’ first fundraising party, on Thursday, May 9, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Woman’s Club of Minneapolis, 410 Oak Grove Street (parking lot next to club).
THE FIERCE MOTHERS OF MINNEAPOLIS!
featuring:
Patty Peterson, Mary Jane Alm, Judi Vinar, Ginger Commodore, Aimee Lee, Rachel Holder and Lori Dokken with Boyd Lee, Bobby Vandell and Benjamin Kelly!
“MOTHER” means many things … a female parent … a woman in authority … in charge of … maternal tenderness or affection … an extreme or ultimate example of its kind … treating a person with great kindness and love …
Celebrate Mother’s Day week with a Friday night out attending an amazing concert at The Woman’s Club of Minneapolis!
CLUB DAY MONDAY - GUEST ARTIST GEOFF JONES!
Geoff wraps jazz, soul, and gospel stylings in an engagingly warm baritone. As a veteran member of the Grammy Award-winning music ensemble Sounds of Blackness, he has crisscrossed the globe, performing at the Olympic Games and on The Tonight Show, and recording and performing with Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan, Elton John, Andrew Lloyd Webber, and many others.
He is cofounder, songwriter, director, and vocalist with the Men of New Hope vocal ensemble, and also cofounded, directed, and performed with the male a cappella quintet Spirit V, opening for Tracy Chapman, Gil Scott-Heron, Pearl Bailey, Grover Washington, Jr., and many others.
Coming to Crooners - "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!
Legacy of the Lakes Museum - Alexandria, MN presents
MUSIC IN THE GARDENS: WOMEN ON THE MOON
Women on the Moon is a concert event from producer and musical director Lori Dokken that showcases some of our favorite artists from the 1960s such as: Mama Cass, Tina Turner, Aretha, Cher, Dusty Springfield, Lesley Gore, Grace Slick, Janis Joplin, Dionne Warwick, Mavis Staples, Joan Baez, Cher, Ella, Shirley Bassey, Laura Nyro, Diana Ross, Barbra, Joni Mitchell, Bonnie Raitt, Nancy Sinatra, and the great Nina Simone.
Lori Dokken has assembled some of the Twin Cities’ finest female vocalists to transport us back fifty years to a time when so many things were static and tumultuous, and yet “peace” and “love” were two of the most circulated words of the era.
ERIN SCHWAB HITS THE STAGE AT THE WOMAN'S CLUB OF MINNEAPOLIS WITH AN INSANE BETTE MIDLER REVUE ... COMPLETE WITH HARLETTES AND A KILLIN' BAND!
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Featuring Lori Dokken, Patty Peterson, Rachel Holder, Connie Evingson, Ginger Commodore and Judi Vinar with Benjamin Kelly on Bass and Nate Babbs on Drums!
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: Patty Peterson, Rachel Holder, Connie Evingson, Ginger Commodore and Judi Vinar. 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!”
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres' Concert Series
The Theatre @ 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.
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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!) I
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!
The Theatre @ The Woman's Club of Minneapolis
SAVE THE DATE - MORE INFO COMING SOON!
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.
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.
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
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.