YOU can become a member of our community by attending shows, becoming a donor, or volunteering.
When you donate to The Cedar, you support local, independent artists and help bring culture to Minnesota by allowing The Cedar to present an interesting, diverse mix of artistic programming from around the globe.
Among artists who have performed at The Cedar: Ani DiFranco, Ryan Adams, Seu Jorge, Doc Watson, Mason Jennings, Ralph Stanley, Ali Farka Toure, Varttina, Altan, Gillian Welch, Jose Gonzalez, Greg Brown, Cesaria Evora, Andrew Bird, El Perro Del Mar, Loudon Wainwright, Bill Frisell, La Bottine Souriante, Baaba Maal, Lavender Diamond, Mari Boine, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Mike Doughty, Dan Wilson, Josh Ritter, Low, Over the Rhine, Black Eyed Snakes with Romantica, Carolina Chocolate Drops, St. Vincent, Haley Bonar, Ellis, Dean & Britta with Keren Ann.
Volunteers are indispensable to keeping the Cedar running; they also have a lot of fun! Volunteers are able to watch some or even ALL of the performances at which they work, and earn credit towards free passes for future shows.
Visit our website for more info:
www.thecedar.org
Also, don't forget to check out our new blog at www.cedarblog.org.
The blog offers information and commentary about music events and shows happening at both The Cedar and at other venues. The blog welcomes your participation through your readership and comments, and it will periodically feature guest bloggers.
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Our mission is to promote inter-cultural appreciation and understanding through the presentation of global music and dance. The Cedar is committed to artistic excellence and integrity, diversity of programming, support for emerging artists, and community outreach.
The Cedar is a non-profit, volunteer-based organization which means it relies on donations - large and small - to survive. If you have a few extra bucks and would like to help a great cause, consider a donation to The Cedar. You can donate by visiting:
www.thecedar.org/donate
Sounds Like
LIVE AT THE CEDAR....
ABY WOLF 1/24/09
ROKIA TRAORE 2/6/09
GRIZZLY BEAR 6/7/09
Who needs the Maldives when you can get great entertainment right here at The Cedar?
The Cedar recently launched our 2009 donor campaign, Cedar Staycation. With any donation of $50 or more, you can become a Staycationer and become eligible for 2-for-1 ticket prices at the door on select concert events including:
Marshall Crenshaw Tuesday, September 22
Parno Graszt Wednesday, October 7
Warsaw Village Band Thursday, October 29
Tim Eriksen Thursday, November 5
Mountain Heart Sunday, December 13 With more 2-for-1 concerts to be announced
JUST ANNOUNCED
If 250 people donate at least $50 each by October 1st, an anonymous Cedarite will kick in $10,000! These donations will support hot jams.
Become a Staycationer! Donate to the campaign and learn more at www.thecedar.org/donate.
The Cedar Cultural Center is a non-profit performing arts venue in Minnesota that presents local and international music. Support live music through The Cedar by buying tickets or making a donation at www.thecedar.org.
The Cedar’s 20th season brings with it exciting initiatives including free events that celebrate the 20th anniversary, implementation of new programs such as Cedar Family and the 416 Club, and execution of capital improvements such as an all-new sound system and renovations to the outdoor patio.
What people say about The Cedar:
“After 12 years covering music in the Twin Cities, I have no issue calling The Cedar the most important music venue in the Twin Cities. It brings cultures together and changes the way people see the world.” –Bill Snyder, local music and arts columnist
The following posting from “aol.com cityguide” reflects the important contribution of The Cedar to the Twin Cities:
OK, so you heard from a friend of a friend that a very cool, non-top 40, super eclectic band is playing a concert this coming weekend. You know, the one you heard interviewed by Teri Gros on Fresh Air. This friend, however, didn't give you the name of the venue where the band was playing. Fresh out of luck? Probably not, because it’s most likely the band is playing at the Cedar Cultural Center.This folksy music hall with an enormous dance floor has developed a reputation for lively, smart, surprising programming designed to bring first-rate musicianship to the Twin Cities.
The Cedar Cultural Center's Friend Space (Randomized)
Do you like fiddle music? Are you a fiddler? Then join us in the Fiddle World - sometimes called the Facebook for Fiddlers!
http://fiddleworld.ning.com
It's free to join and we're always looking for new members...see you there
JUST WANTED TO THANK YOU
FOR ADDING ME ON...
IT MEANS ALOT TO ME...
I HOPE ALL IS WELL IN YOUR WORLD...
AND I WISH YOU NOTHING BUT THE BEST...
TAKE CARE...
T. RYBKA
Saudades gente! We miss you and want to get back to home base at The Cedar. If you're looking for an opener, there are some shows that excite us very much in the near future. In particular, it would be a sonho to open for Lenine. Let us know if this is possible. Our management will probably be in touch too. Abracos, s.b. & Q.
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