Capri Theater

Saturday at the Capri:
See on da Streets
The Big Homies Jam
12 noon to 7 p.m.

The Minneapolis Department of Health and Family Support’s “Seen on da Streets” program is co-sponsoring a community event to promote wellness and peace. At the event, there will be live entertainment, including music, dance, and spoken word performances by local artists and performers. There will also be free food, prizes, and a live talent showcase.

The Big Homies Jam
May 16, 2008 @ Powderhorn Park
May 17, 2008 @ the Capri Theater
Noon to 7 p.m. both days

The event is designed for all ages, and the entertainment will run each day from 5 to 7 p.m. The name of the event, “Big Homies,” is an acronym for “Believing in Generations, Helping Others Maintain in Educating Self.”

Seen on da Streets is a community effort to reduce sexually transmitted diseases and teen pregnancies in Minneapolis. The project began in 2003 and provides outreach to teens and young adults to connect them with health care services. For more information on Seen on da Streets, click here.

The Big Homies Jam is being held in partnership with Fremont Community Health Services and Teen Age Medical Service of Children’s Hospitals and Clinics.

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Rent the Capri Theater for your event!

The Capri Theater is a great venue for music, spoken word, theater, movies, dance and community forums. Seating capacity is 240. To learn more about renting the Capri or to see the spaces within the theater, click here.

 

Capri Theater Contacts

Karl Reichert
Director of Capri Theater
Development
(612) 643-2024
kreichert@pcyc-mpls.org

Dennis W. Spears
Artistic Associate
(612) 643-2030
dspears@pcyc-mpls.org

Kevin D. West
Artistic Associate
(612) 643-2039
kwest@pcyc-mpls.org

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Plymouth Christian Youth Center (PCYC)

Anne Little Long
Executive Director

2210 Oliver Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN 55411-1878
Phone: (612) 522-6501
Fax: (612) 522-2519
www.pcyc-mpls.org

A Heart for Kids in the
Heart of the City

2007-08 Legends Series Culminates with
"A Tribute to Nat King Cole, Billie Holiday & Sarah Vaughn" at the Capri Theater 7 p.m. Saturday, June 14

Tickets are $25 or $20 for groups of 10 or more and are available
through Uptown Tix at 651-209-6799

Legends
Legends

Back by popular demand, Dennis Spears, Charmin Michelle and Debbie Duncan pay tribute to three legendary artists in “A Tribute to Nat King Cole, Billie Holiday & Sarah Vaughn” 7 p.m. Saturday, June 14, 2008, at the Capri Theater.

Joined by the Wolverines Classic Jazz Trio, this concert is the final program of the Capri Theater’s first “Legends” series presented by the Plymouth Christian Youth Center. This evening of classic jazz will feature the hits made famous by these legendary superstars, as well as Nat’s Too Young, Billie’s Gimme a Pigfoot, and Sarah’s Whatever Lola Wants.

Tickets are $25, or $20 for groups of 10 or more. For tickets call 651-209-6799 or log on to www.uptowntix.com.

Click here for Capri Theater parking information.

Mostly Jazz

KFAI Radio 90.3 & 106.7 broadcasts "Mostly Jazz" with
host Bill Cottman from the Capri Theater Saturday, April 19

Saturday morning, April 19, Bill Cottman hosted his "Mostly Jazz" show from the Capri Theater stage. During the show he explored the intersection of jazz and gospel ... just hours before the Buckner family presented their gospel concert that evening as part of PCYC's "Legends" series.

During the show Bill interviewed saxophonist Keith Nance and two junior high musicians (above) who will be performing in the Capri Big Band concert this coming Saturday. (Photo courtesy Beverly Cottman.)

To hear an archival recording of this broadcast, log on to: http://kfai.org.

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