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St. Paul concert
MINNEAPOLIS -- St. Paul, former member of The Time, The Family and the Steve Miller
Band, will perform his first solo concert in more than six years, live and in concert,
celebrating the release of his newest acclaimed CD Everything.
The 18-years-and-older concert is from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 4, at Bunkers,
761 N. Washington Ave., Minneapolis. Limited tickets are available for $10 in advance,
$15 at the door. They are available online at www.uptowntix.com
St. Paul and his band will perform many songs from the new recording Everything,
providing an evening of Minneapolis funk and soulful pop.
"St. Paul has released an impressive new CD," wrote Anthony J.W. Benson
in his InTune column in Edge Life. "Brimming with colorful, catchy original
songs Everything is pure pop perfection.
St. Paul (Paul Peterson) was discovered at age 17 by the legendary artist, Prince,
and was featured in his award-winning film Purple Rain. Paul is in demand as a studio
musician for Johnny Lang, Oleta Adams, Anita Baker, Paula Abdul, to name a few, and
is currently Donny Osmond's musical director, as well as touring with Oleta Adams.
He is a multi-instrumentalist, playing bass, piano, guitar and drums. For more information
on St. Paul, visit www.stpaulmusic.com
Great River T'ai Chi Celebrates 25th Anniversary
MINNEAPOLIS -- Every morning, rain or shine, millions of people in China show up
in the parks to practice t'ai chi, one of the world's most beneficial forms of exercise.
Young and old alike practice t'ai chi for health, relaxation, as a "moving meditation,"
and as a gentle martial art. In America, t'ai chi has caught on since its introduction
in the 1960s to the general public. Classes are now found all around the country
even in the smallest towns.
"Americans are searching for ways to slow down, relax, and get healthy"
says Barbara Davis, director of the 25-year-old Great River T'ai Chi studio and editor
of Taijiquan Journal, a Minneapolis-based international t'ai chi magazine now in
its fifth year. "T'ai Chi is unique in that it gives students practical health
and relaxation benefits at the same time that it teaches principles of movement and
martial arts application."
Locally, Great River T'ai Chi is one of the oldest studios in the area, having offered
classes since 1979. "When we started, no one knew what t'ai chi was," Davis
says. "Now, with movies like Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Hero, and with
the upcoming Beijing Olympics, a lot of attention is being focused on the traditional
Chinese arts."
Great River will celebrate its 25th anniversary on February 13 with an open house,
demonstrations, free sampler classes and refreshments. The event will be from 3-6
p.m. at the Great River studio, 1940 Hennepin Ave. S. (at Franklin).
"T'ai chi skills can be used both inside and outside of the classroom,"
says Cheryl Powers, associated director of Great River. "They can be incorporated
into daily activities in order to help reduce stress and improve health." T'ai
chi practice helps to lower blood pressure, increase mobility, and improve balance
as demonstrated in numerous studies. It was featured recently in Time Magazine.
Davis and Powers have studied t'ai chi ch'uan (also spelled "taijiquan")
in Taiwan and the United States, and have taught t'ai chi at the University of Minnesota,
Macalester College and other venues. Davis has given t'ai chi workshops nationwide
and is editor of Taijiquan Journal, which was nominated for an Utne Reader Award.
Her newly released book, The Taijiquan Classics: An Annotated Translation (North
Atlantic Books, 2004) takes an in-depth look at the history of t'ai chi and its literary
tradition. Powers serves on the advisory board of, and is a regular columnist for
Taijiquan Journal.
For more information on the Great Rivers open house, please call (612) 822-5760.
Enlightened Intelligence workshop
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. -- Best-selling author Lori Prokop is hosting a free workshop
"Enlightened Intelligence: Why Psychic and Spiritual Abilities Matter More Than
IQ" from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26 at Prime Hotel (formerly the Wyndham)
at 4460 W. 78th St. Circle (I-494 & France) in Bloomington.
"After testing dozens of executives, science has proven successful people have
significant psychic abilities. The more successful, in terms of income and profits,
the more powerful their psychic skills proved to be," Prokop said, based on
scientific research conducted by Harvard, Princeton, other universities and Fortune
500 companies.
"Many an envious businessperson has suspected that his or her more successful
competitors are gifted with a sixth sense. Now there is evidence that suggests intuition
really does pay off," Time magazine reported on the research.
In the free four-hour workshop participants will learn how to quickly receive accurate
answers and guidance to important life questions, how to remember life purpose and
know the exact steps for success and how to bypass closed doors to find needed resources
-- from money to time to others who do a great job helping you.
To receive a free ticket or a free 8-page special report about the event, e-mail
cash@megabestseller.com or call toll-free 1 (800) 380-6411.
Medium Rossner returns to Cities
MINNEAPOLIS -- Marilyn Rossner, Ph.D., an internationally acclaimed medium and teacher
from Montreal, Canada, will be appearing at the Lake Harriet Spiritual Community
from 7-9 p.m. Friday, March 11, for "Spirit Contact from Loved Ones," and
for a Spirit Contact workshop from 7-9:30 p.m. Saturday, March 12. The Friday event
is $15 and the Saturday workshop is $30. Attend both events for $40.
Dr. Rossner is recognized as one of the world's most gifted and acclaimed intuitives.
She is a retired professor of special education and an award-winning children's therapist.
She has championed the skills of communication-in-the-spirit, both in her professional
work, and in her effective ministry, as a teacher, counselor, interfaith spiritual
minister and leader. Individual readings/consultations with Dr. Rossner can be reserved
for March 10-13.
Contact Michael Underwood at (952) 887-1736.
Artwork for Recovery
ST. PAUL -- Minnesotans who have been victims of crime, and use art to express that
experience, are invited to submit entries to be considered for The Art of Recovery,
an art exhibit to be held April 11 through May 31. The exhibit, co-sponsored by the
Minnesota Department of Safety Office of Justice Programs (OJP) and Minnesota State
Arts Board, will be displayed at the Arts Board. It will commemorate National Crime
Victim Rights Week and be part of the spring Saint Paul Art Crawl.
"The Art of Recovery is a unique way to heighten public awareness of crime victims
and their rights," say Jeri Boisvert, OJP executive director. "The artwork
is a victim's deeply personal statement and provides the viewer with tangible access
into their experience."
Robert C. Booker, the board's executive director, notes: "Art is a powerful
tool that helps individuals come to grips with their experiences, and aid in the
healing process. This call for entries is open to anyone--whether art is their profession,
a hobby, or just a means of expression they have used to aid their recovery."
Any Minnesotan who has been a victim of crime and has expressed his or her experiences
through artistic media is invited to submit work. Submitted work may include drawing,
printmaking, painting, photographs, video, or mixed media. The complete call for
entries is available online at www.dps.state.mn.us/ojp and at www.arts.state.mn.us
Persons interested should submit six to nine slides or photographs of their work
and an artist's statement not to exceed 500 words. The statement may address how
the submission(s) reflect the artist's experience and/or recovery from a crime. Entries
must be received by the Arts Board no later than 4:30 p.m. on Monday, February 7.
Send submissions to: The Art of Recovery, c/o Minnesota State Arts Board, Park Square
Court, Suite 200, 400 Sibley St., St. Paul, MN 55101-1928.
Artwork selected for the exhibit must be delivered to the Arts Board in finished
form, ready for display. Individuals who live in the seven-county metropolitan area
will be responsible for dropping off artwork at the Arts Board office and retrieving
it following the exhibit. Individuals outside the seven-county metropolitan area
will be responsible for sending or shipping their artwork to the Arts Board. Artwork
will be returned, postage-paid, by the Minnesota State Arts Board.
Questions about the exhibit or how to submit work may be directed to: Maia Hendel-Paterson
at (651) 205-4809, 1 (800) 622-8799, maia.hendel-paterson@state.mn.us; or Amy Frimpong
at (651) 215-1607, 1 (800) 866-2787, amy.frimpong@arts.state.mn.us
Body Mind Life Expo»
MINNEAPOLIS -- Many experts agree that achieving a sense of balance in your life
involves nourishing your body, mind and spirit. This is an ongoing challenge, because
there is probably something about yourself or your life that you would change or
improve if you could. Now there is a place where you can go to learn how to make
2005 the best year of your life.
The fifth annual Body Mind Life Expo» -- one of the Midwest's largest health, wellness
and natural products expos -- will take place March 18-19 at the Minneapolis Convention
Center. Show hours are from Noon to 7 p.m. on March 18 and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
on March 19. Admission is $3 with the half-price coupon available at www.101expos.com,
and free to youths 17 and under when accompanied by an adult.
From personal coaches who will teach you how to live the life you've always wanted,
to medical and nutritional professionals who will offer tips and advice on maintaining
your physical health, Body Mind Life Expo» will feature many of the tools you'll
need to awaken your senses and improve your quality of life. Distressed by the clutter
and chaos at home? Consult the organizational experts and feng shui professionals
who will be at the show. Find out how well your multivitamins are working by getting
your body's antioxidant level scanned at the Your Body Repair Shop mini-store, conveniently
located within the expo. The expo is also an ideal opportunity to discover the latest
in pain management, holistic and integrative medicine. Get tips on how to break destructive
habits. Get heart healthy advice from a top cardiologist. Learn what's new in skin
care.
The expo will include hundreds of exhibitors representing cutting-edge products and
services, there will be two stages of non-stop informative speakers and entertainment.
The public also is invited to Ask the Pro Before You Go by visiting the expo website.
This year's Body Mind Life Expo» is sponsored by Your Body Repair Shop, Ladies Home
Journal, Channel 5 and Channel 45 TV. The Body Mind Life Expo» is produced by Mid-America
Events & Expos, Inc. which also produces the Women's Home & Interior Design
Expo», the Seniors Spring Show» and the Seniors Expo».
Further information is available at the expo's hotline at (612) 798-7256. |
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