April 14, 2011, Thursday - String Theory Music Festival at Southern Theater (4 days)

Time: 7:00pm

Location: 1420 Washington Avenue South

The Southern Theater will co-present the String Theory Music Festival, showcasing the work of national and regional composers and musicians, at five Twin Cities venues, April 14 - 17.

The festival is a joint project of the Southern, McNally Smith College of Music, New Amsterdam Records, History Theatre, Minnesota Public Radio and the Walker Art Center.  Designed to engage music novices and aficionados alike, the festival will shine a celebratory spotlight on the role of bowed-string instruments as a focal point and compositional centerpiece within modern popular, indie/alternative, new music and classical ensembles.

The four-day event will include six public concerts, a youth recital, workshops and master classes. For information (including full schedule and performers) and tickets: http://www.southerntheater.org/2011_04-14_string_theory_music_festival.htm.