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Past Events For current events click here JANURY 2011 January 18 , Echoes of Peace Choir Duluth winter season January 18-April 5, fellowship hall of Pilgrim Congregational Church, 2310 E. 4th St., Duluth. January 19-20, LeaderImpact, Walker, MN January 20, Echoes of Peace Choir-Minneapolis winter to spring season, Minneapolis, MN THURSDAYS February 17, March 24, April 28, May 18, 7-8:45pm. Practice location at Richfield United Methodist Church, 5835 Lyndale Ave S., Minneapolis, MN. FEBRUARY 2011 February Tuesdays: Echoes of Peace Choir Practice, Duluth February 17, Echoes of Peace Choir monthly practice, Minneapolis February 20, House Concert, Duluth (sold out) MARCH 2011 March 5, 7pm, Sara Thomsen Concert, Coffeehouse on the Common, Foxborough, MA With Paula Pedersen singing harmony! Foxborough Universalist Church, 6 Bird Street, Foxborough, MA 02035 Tickets: $15 adult, $10 senior and student, under 6 free with adult. Available through Brown Paper Tickets March 23, Songs Like Seeds, Wisdom Ways Center, St. Paul, MN First of three informal singing sessions, 7-8:30pm, March 23, April 27, May 18, led by Sara on the themes of birthing & dying. Can come to one or all. No previous singing experience required. Link for more info &/or to register March 24, Echoes of Peace Choir monthly practice, Minneapolis March 25,7pm, Sara Thomsen Concert: In appreciation of WI Public Employees, Madison, WI First Unitarian Society Atrium Auditorium, 900 University Bay Drive, Madison. Location/Directions March 26, 7:30pm Sara Thomsen Concert: "An Evening of Songs for Justice and Inspiration," Chicago, IL Third Unitarian Church of Chicago, 301 North Mayfield (at Fulton Street). Location/Directions link Proceeds to benefit the Austin Scholarship Fund, Suggested donation $20. APRIL 2011 April 3, 7pm, Pastures of Plenty: Echoes of Peace Choir Concert, Sacred Heart Music Center, Duluth 201 West Fourth St. A song and word reflection on immigration themes. Proceeds to benefit Minnesota Immigrant Freedom Network (based in Minneapolis) and Latino Voices (Duluth). April 8-9, Spirituality in the 21st Century Conference, Prairiewoods Spirituality Center, Hiawatha, IA April 10, 7pm, Sara Thomsen House Concert, Decorah, IA At the home of Matt Spencer and Randi Berg, 1579 Manawa Trail Rd, Decorah IA 52101. Contact: liz@decorahnow.com; (563) 382-8013. Tickets can be purchased or put on reserve at Oneota Community Co-op: (563) 382-4666. Adults $10, kids 12 and under $5. If possible, bring a chair! April 27, Songs Like Seeds, Wisdom Ways Center, St. Paul, MN Second of three informal singing sessions, 7-8:30pm, March 23, April 27, May 18, led by Sara on the themes of birthing & dying. Can come to one or all. No previous singing experience required. Link for more info &/or to register April 28, Echoes of Peace Choir-Minneapolis Practice MAY 2011 May 18, Songs Like Seeds, Wisdom Ways Center, St. Paul, MN Third of three informal singing sessions, 7-8:30pm, March 23, April 27, May 18, led by Sara on the themes of birthing & dying. Can come to one or all. No previous singing experience required. Link for more info &/or to register May 19, Echoes of Peace Choir-Minneapolis Practice May 30, 7pm, Sara Thomsen concert, St. George Concert Series, Leadville, Colorado 200 W. 4th St. Leadville, CO. $12 at the door. JUNE 2011 June 3, 7:30pm, Sara Thomsen and Rachael Kilgour Concert, StageNorth, Washburn, WI 123 West Omaha Street, Washburn, WI. Ticket Info. June 9-11, LeaderImpact Training, Istanbul, Turkey June 29, Songs Like Seeds, Wisdom Ways Center, St. Paul, MN Make up date (for March 23 snow cancellation!) and final singing session, 7-8:30pm, led by Sara on the themes of birthing & dying. Can come to one or all. No previous singing experience required. Link for more info &/or to register JULY 2011 July 8, "Conversations in Song", Daira Quinones Preciado, Duluth, MN Daira, Afro Colombian musician & community organizer, with Sara Thomsen Steve Horner, Beth Bartlett & Richie Townsend. Peace Church, 1111 N 11th Ave E. Refreshments 6pm. Musical program 7pm. Free will offering to benefit Witness for Peace – Upper Midwest. July 9, 7:30pm, Sara Thomsen concert, Arrowhead Center for the Arts, Grand Marais, MN 51 West 5th St. Grand Marais, MN. Details: www.northshoremusicassociation.com AUGUST 2011 August 18, 5-6:15pm, Songwriters in the Round, Bayfield, WI Featuring Sara Thomsen, Joel Glickman (Wisconsin), and Michael "Laughing Fox" Charette (Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians). Bayfield Presbyterian Church, 306 Washington Ave. Details: www.bayfieldsummermusic.org SEPTEMBER 2011 September 9, Echoes of Peace Choir fall season begins, Duluth, MN September 16-17, "SistersSojourn," Mentor, MN See event schedule for when Sara sings on Friday, Sept 16 September 21-22, LeaderImpact, Michigan September 24, 7pm, Sara Thomsen house concert in Port Wing, WI Advance tickets only (limited seats): $15. Available at the Hoth-Lee Art Gallery: 715-774-3117, hlart@cheqnet.net September 30-Oct 2, Quaker Retreat, St. Louis, MO OCTOBER 2011 October 27, Hope Concert, 6:30pm-11pm, Sacred Heart Music Center, Duluth Various local artists as featured on the Hope CD, a Breast Cancer Benefit CD. Bill and Kate Isles, Josh Revak, Kim Storm, Jane Aas, Peter Provost, Sara Thomsen, James Moors, Rachael Kilgour, Andy Elwell. $10 donation for tickets. October 29, 7pm, Holiness & the Feminine Spirit, Peace Church, 1111 North 11th Ave E, Duluth Performance with Sarah M. Greer, Regina M. LaRoche, Sara Thomsen, Marilyn Mayry and Mary Lou Williams, inspired by the paintings of visiting artist Janet McKenzie. $15 suggested donation. Contact Marilyn Mayry for more details re the program. 1pm Exhibit/discussion at McCabe. NOVEMBER 2011 November 11 and 12, 7:30pm, Land of Plenty: How Did You Come to Be Here? Duluth Marshall Performing Arts Center, 1215 Ordean Court, University of MN Duluth. Written by Sara Thomsen, directed by Tom Isbell. Tickets $15 adults, $5 student or limited income. Brown Paper Tickets. DECEMBER 2011 December 3, 7pm, 16th Annual CHUM Holiday Concert, Mitchell Auditorium, Duluth, MN On the College of St. Scholastica Campus, 1200 Kenwood Ave. Free will donation. December 16, 7pm, Sara Thomsen's Winter Concert with Paula Pedersen, Friends Meeting House, Duluth 1802 East 1st Street, Duluth. $15 at the door. December 17, 7:30pm, Sara Thomsen's Annual Winter Concert, Judson Baptist Church, Minneapolis 4101 Harriet Ave. S., Minneapolis. $15 at the door.
Past 2010 events: JANUARY 2010 January 8, 7pm, Concert, Music on the Rise Concert Series Duluth Congregational Church, 3833 East Superior St. $15 donation suggested at door. January 19, Echoes of Peace Choir Winter season begins January 16, 8pm, Concert at UU Coffeehouse of Columbia, SC January 17, 7:30pm, Concert in Auburn, AL Auburn Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 450 E. Thach, Auburn, Alabama January 30, Concert in Bemidji, MN Headwaters Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Concert series. FEBRUARY 2010 February 9, Speaking event with Music by Three Altos, Superior, WI Talk by Rabbi Amy Bernstein & Pastor Kathy Nelson, Yellowjacket Union, UWS, Superior, WI February 10, Lester Park School Assembly, Duluth, MN February 18, 8-9pm, The Rubber Chicken Radio Hour, The Shack, Superior, WI Featured guests: Sara T and Duluth News Trib. Arts & Entertainment Reporter Christa Lawler 3301 Belknap St. Attend show ($5 cover) or listen live on KUWS 91.3FM. February 26, 8pm, "Women with Spirit" Concert, Sturgeon Bay, Door County, WI Featuring Sara Thomsen, Karen Mal and Dorothy Scott. Ladder House, 38 South 3rd Ave. $15. Part of "Pampering and Practicalities: an Evening for Women". Reservation needed. MARCH 2010 March 4, 6:30-9:30pm, Dubh Linns Pub, 109 W. Superior St., Duluth, MN McCabe Renewal Center benefit. Entertainment & silent auction. $20. Call 218-724-5266. Performing: Sara Thomsen, The Irish Trio, Ian McGillivray (Irish fiddle), Rachael Kilgour March 6, 7:30pm, Three Altos Concert, StageNorth, Washburn, WI 123 West Omaha Street, Washburn. $15. March 12-14, WomenSpeak Gathering, Mobile, AL March 25, 7pm, Echoes of Peace Choir Concert, Weber Music Hall, Duluth Proceeds to benefit the Kako Foundation. www.kakofoundation.com APRIL 2010 April 10, Walkabout Clearwater Coffeehouse, White Plains, NY April 15, Echo Lake Concert Series, Leverett, MA Leverett Town Hall, 9 Montague Road. Contact: Diane Crowe April 17, People's Voice Cafe, New York City April 22-24, 5th Annual B & Be In the Arts, Bayfield, WI MAY 2010 May 1, 7:30pm, Sara Thomsen House Concert, Brooklyn Park, MN 8437 West River Road, Brooklyn Park. $15. Contact: Ann McNattin May 7, 1pm, Three Altos interview on KUMD May 8, 7:30pm, Three Altos CD Release Concert, Marshall School Fregeau Auditorium, Duluth 1215 Rice Lake Rd. $20 in advance, $25 day of show. May 27, 7:00pm, Book Release: "Under the influence of Lilac's" by Poet Deb Cooper Duluth Congregational Church, 3833 East Superior St. Music by Sara Thomsen JUNE 2010 June 1, 4pm, Eagle Heights Spanish Immersion Program, Eden Prairie, MN Music program for teacher appreciation event June 6, Concert at Earthrise Farm, Madison, MN Part of their "Once Upon a Universe" 15th Annual Earth Sabbath Celebration. JULY 2010 July 4, 6-9:30pm, Peg Egan Folk Festival, Egg Harbor, in Door County, WI Part of the Peg Egan Performing Arts Center Summer Concert Series. July 25, 6pm, House Concert, Duluth, MN July 31, 7:30pm, Sara Thomsen concert with Three Altos' Paula Pedersen, East Barnard, VT East Barnard Community Church (corner of Allen Hill Road and East Barnard Road) AUGUST 2010 August 19, 5pm-6:15pm, A Songwriters' Round, Bayfield Summer Music Series, Bayfield, WI Heidi Mann, Sara Thomsen, and James Moors. Bayfield Presbyterian Church, 306 Washington Ave, Bayfield, WI. Free will donation. August 20, 5pm, Duluth Sister Cities Event, Enger Park, Duluth, MN Sara with Echoes of Peace Choir members will sing a few songs at picnic celebration honoring the 20 year anniversary of Duluth's sister city relationship with Ohara-Isumi City, Japan. August 25-26, Song & Leadership workshop, Leader Impact, Hiawatha Beach Resort, Walker MN August 28, League of Women Voters Equalitea, Duluth Women's Club 11:30-1pm or 2:30-4pm. Tickets must be purchased in advance. $20 per person. To purchase, call 728—0711. SEPTEMBER 2010 September 7, Echoes of Peace Choir Fall Season begins! September 11, 2pm, Duluth Harvest Festival, Storytelling Tent, Bayfront Park, Duluth Sara will be singing children's songs at the Storytelling Tent from 2:30-3pm September 23, 6pm, MN Interfaith Power & Light Event, N. Mississippi Park, Minneapolis Sara will be singing at the celebration of the organization's launching. MN Interfaith Power & Light is part of the national interfaith group working to address issues of climate change. www.mnipl.org September 29, 7:30pm, Duluth-Rania Friendship Exchange Reception, College of St. Scholastica, Duluth Somers Lounge. A public reception welcoming our new friends from Rania, Iraq. Refreshments plus music by Echoes of Peace Choir. www.duluth-rania.org OCTOBER 2010 October 2, 8pm, Sara Thomsen & poet Ellie Schoenfeld, The Red Mug, Superior, WI Red Mug is on the corner of Hammond & Broadway. $10 at the door. This concert is part of THE RIGHT TO DRY: CELEBRATING CLOTHESLINES! event sponsored by Lake Superior Greens. For more info call: 715-374-2088. Featuring Photos, Poetry and Music- October 1 & 2 in Superior, WI at North End Gallery & Red Mug. October 4, Conquering Fear: Living Boldly in an Uncertain World, DECC, Duluth, MN Three Altos performing the musical welcome for keynote speaker Rabbi Harold Kushner at the St. Louis County Health & Human Service Annual Conference (Oct 4-5). October 7, Frank Jewell for County Commissioner Fundraising Event, Duluth Silent auction + music by Sara & others is planned for 6-8pm, at Zeitgeist Arts Cafe, 222 E. Superior St. More details TBA. Visit (and VOTE FOR!): Frank Jewell for County Commissioner October 13, Sara Thomsen interview on WorldStreams: World Music, World Talk (online radio) 9-10pm Central Time (10-11pm Eastern Time)"WORLDSTREAMS...is an international multi-media resource offering diverse programs on music, the arts, culture, world politics and social issues around the world through discourse with both well known people and ordinary individuals with extraordinary stories." Visit: www.worldstreams.org October 18, 6:30-8pm, Songs Like Seeds: A monthly community sing with Sara, Duluth, MN At McCabe Renewal Center, 2125 Abbotsford Ave., Duluth. First gathering with two more to be held Monday November 22, & December 20. $30 (or $10 per gathering). Limited to 30 participants, so pre-registration encouraged. To register call or email McCabe Renewal Center: McCabeCenter@msn.com; Phone: (218) 724-5266 October 21, 7-8:45pm, New Echoes of Peace Choir Twin Cities chapter begins, Minneapolis Directed by Sara and meeting monthly on the third Thursday. Details on Sara's choir page. October 22-23, Wisdom Ways Center Fall Soul Conference: "Tapping the Wisdom of the Universe" Wisdom Ways Center for Spirituality, Carondelet Center, 1890 Randolph Ave., St. Paul, MN Keynote speaker: Toni Nash; Musical keynote: Sara Thomsen. October 27-28, Music as Metaphor for Leadership (Workshop), Lansing, Michigan Sara is leading this as part of the LeaderImpact training program. NOVEMBER 2010 November 4, 7:30pm, Sara Thomsen Concert, StageNorth, Washburn, WI Tickets: $16 for adults/$14 for seniors/$9 for students. Visit: StageNorth website to purchase tickets. November 6, "Singing For Fun: A Glorious Impromptu Chorus," Minneapolis, MN A singing workshop led by Elise Witt of Atlanta GA. 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. The Art Gallery at Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church, 511 Groveland Avenue, Minneapolis To register, contact Sara: sara@sarathomsen.com, 218-269-9557. Cost: $60, or $45 if pre-registered by November 1. Partial scholarships available.
November 6, 8pm, Global, Local, and Homemade Songs™, Minneapolis, MN Featuring: Sara Thomsen, Elise Witt, Barbara McAfee, Sarah Greer, and Ann Potter of the Laughing Sweaters First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis, 900 Mount Curve Avenue, Mpls, $15 at the door. Come hear what transpires when these daring divas throw together vocal variations from Folk Americana to French chanteuse, Jazz to Rebop to Reggae. The evening promises to be sassy and sacred, loving and laugh filled, poignant and powerful! November 13, "Singing For Fun: A Glorious Impromptu Chorus," Duluth, MN A singing workshop led by Elise Witt of Atlanta GA. 1:00-5:30 p.m. Location: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Duluth, 835 W College St. Duluth, MN 55811 To register, contact Sara: sara@sarathomsen.com, 218-269-9557. Cost: $60, or $45 if pre-registered by November 1. Partial scholarships available.
November 14, 7pm, Echoes of Peace Choir Fall Concert, Weber Music Hall, Duluth With special guest artist Elise Witt, from Atlanta, GA. On the UMD Campus, 1151 University Drive. November 18, 7-8:45pm, Twin Cities Echoes of Peace Choir practice, Minneapolis Directed by Sara and meeting monthly on the third Thursday. Details on Sara's choir page. November 22, 6:30-8pm, Songs Like Seeds: A monthly community sing with Sara, Duluth, MN McCabe Renewal Center, 2125 Abbotsford Ave., Duluth. Second gathering with one more to be held Monday December 20. $30 (or $10 per gathering). Limited to 30 participants, so pre-registration encouraged. To register call or email McCabe Renewal Center: McCabeCenter@msn.com; (218) 724-5266. November 30, Concert, Barcelona, Spain DECEMBER 2010 December 2-4, LeaderImpact retreat, Barcelona, Spain Sara presents "Sound Leadership: Singing Your Song, Harmonizing with Others" workshop December 15, 7-8:30pm, Sara Concert, Lauderdale, MN Peace Lutheran Church, 1744 Walnut St, Lauderdale, MN. Sara is the artist for Peace's annual Christmas concert. Free will donation proceeds to benefit "Christmas in August", an annual service event of Peace Lutheran's congregation which focuses on repair and upkeep of in-need neighbor's homes. December 16, 7-8:45pm, Twin Cities Echoes of Peace Choir practice, Minneapolis Directed by Sara and meeting monthly on the third Thursday. Details on Sara's choir page. December 17, 7:30pm, Sara's 8th annual Winter Solstice Concert, Minneapolis, MN At Judson Baptist Memorial Church, 4101 Harriet Ave. S, Mpls. $15 at the door. December 20, 6:30-8pm, Songs Like Seeds: A monthly community sing with Sara, Duluth, MN McCabe Renewal Center, 2125 Abbotsford Ave. Third monthly gathering. $10 per gathering. Limited to 30 participants, so pre-registration encouraged. To register call or email McCabe Renewal Center: McCabeCenter@msn.com; (218) 724-5266.
Past 2009 Events JANUARY 2009 January 9, 7pm, Concert, Duluth Congregational Church, 3833 E. Superior St., Duluth Music on the Rise concert series. $15 suggested donation January 11, 3-4:30pm, A workshop on "Making Peace, Transforming Conflict," Duluth January 13, Echoes of Peace Choir Winter Session begins, Duluth FEBRUARY 2009 February 7, 7:30am-2pm, Tehama County Head Start Conference, Red Bluff, CA Red Bluff High School. Sara with Elizabeth Nordel will be the keynote presenters. Theme: Immersing children and their parents in the telling and singing of bilingual stories and songs. MARCH 2009 March 13-15, Opening Our Doors, Opening Our Hearts Conference, Duluth Keynote: Bishop John Shelby Spong. Sara will be leading music Saturday afternoon. March 28, 8pm, Concert, Sara Thomsen, Bernardo Palombo & Friends, Peoples' Voice Cafe, New York City Community Church of New York Unitarian Universalist, 40 E. 35th St. (bet. Madison & Park), Manhattan. APRIL 2009 April 4, Prairie Star District Unitarian Universalist Conference, Duluth Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites, 200 West 1st St. Sara will be performing following the evening banquet. April 23, 7pm, A Celebration of the Earth, Rep. Willard Munger's Life and Minnesota Workers, Duluth April 26, 7pm, Echoes of Peace Choir Concert, Weber Music Hall, UMD, Duluth With special guest artist Rachel Nelson: www.bardlive.com MAY 2009 May 1, NW Women's Convocation, Bellevue, WA Sara performing "A Woman's Place" before keynote by Cokie Roberts May 28, 7pm, Duluth Does Cash & Young, Sacred Heart Music Center, Duluth Sara will be one of many community artists performing songs by Johnny Cash & Neil Young JUNE 2009 June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 6:30-8:30pm Echoes of Peace Choir Summer Session Lafayette Community Center, Duluth June 3, 6:30pm, Echoes of Peace Choir Concert at St. Louis County Jail, Duluth June 17-18, Leader Impact Program, Thief River Falls, MN June 27, 7pm, Lucious Woods Performing Arts Center, Lucius Woods Park, Solon Springs, WI JULY 2009 July 6-16 Sara will be traveling in Denmark and Norway July 21, 7:30pm, Fair Trade for Talent Competition, Egg Harbor, Door County, Wisconsin Door County Outpost Gallery and Café. www.doorcountyoutpost.com Note: Sara won this round of the competition and will be participating in the final round of 6 finalists Aug 15 AUGUST 2009 August 15, 7pm, Fair Trade for Talent Competition Grand Finale, Egg Harbor, Door County, WI Door County Outpost Gallery and Café. www.doorcountyoutpost.com Update: Sara was the grand finale winner! SEPTEMBER 2009 September 4, 8pm, Concert at The Gathering Place, Cherokee, IA 207 W. Main St., Cherokee, Iowa. With Paula Pedersen on harmony vocals. Paula's hometown! September 8 thru Nov 10 on Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30pm, Echoes of Peace Choir Fall Season September 11, 8pm, Concert at The Red Mug, Superior, WI 916 Hammond Ave. $10 at door. Sara Thomsen solo. www.redmugcoffee.com September 12, Lake Superior Harvest Festival, Bayfront Park, Duluth, MN Music throughout the day by various area performers Sept 17-19, GCSRW Annual Fall Meeting, Evanston, IL Sara providing music leadership for UMC's General Commission on the Status and Role of Women Fall Meeting OCTOBER 2009 Oct 9, 7:30pm, Sara Thomsen and Joyce Rupp, "Celebrating Our Oneness," Omaha, NE Servite Center of Compassion, 7400 Military Avenue. Music by Sara and poetry and prose by Joyce Rupp. Oct 10, 7:30pm, Sara Thomsen and Joyce Rupp, "Celebrating Our Oneness," Des Moines, IA Holy Trinity Church, 2926 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA October 11, 3-5pm, Red Shoes and Polka Dots, Garrison Keillor, Host, Zumbrota, MN Three Altos will be performing as special guests. Celebrating the State Theater in Zumbrota and 60 years of Ray Sands and the Polka Dots. Limited tickets, act fast! www.redshoesandpolkadots.org October 24, 7pm, Concert in Chicago, IL Wellington Avenue UCC, 615 W Wellington, Chicago Contact: Gerald Paoli, Co-coordinator, Voices for Creative Nonviolence, www.vcnv.org NOVEMBER 2009 November 5, 7:30pm, Concert in Washburn, WI $15 advance, $20 at the door. Washburn Cultural Center, 1 East Bayfield St. Contact: Nancy Hanson (email) or call 715.209.1100. In conjunction w/ the Celebrate Diversity event/art exhibit. November 8, 7:30pm, Echoes of Peace Choir Annual Fall Concert, Duluth, MN Weber Music Hall, UMD. November 14-15, Women Food and Agriculture Fall Gathering, Lanesboro, MN Sara will be sharing song at various points during the gathering. DECEMBER 2009 December 5, 7:00pm, CHUM Holiday Concert, Duluth Mitchell Auditorium, College of St. Scholastica. Bill Bastian, Three Altos, and Echoes of Peace Choir. December 11, 7:00pm, Duluth Does the Holidays Sacred Heart Music Center. 201 W 4th St. Various area artists. Sara and Paula will be performing a few songs. $10 suggested donation at the door/children under 16 free. Proceeds to benefit Damiano Center December 12, 7:30pm, Sara's 7th annual winter concert in Minneapolis Judson Memorial Baptist Church, 4101 Harriet Ave. S., Mpls. Sara and Paula. $15 at the door. Past 2008 Events JANUARY 2008 January 15, 22, 29, 6:30-8:30pm, Echoes of Peace Choir Practice, Duluth Pilgrim Congregational Church, 2310 E. 4th St. Non-audition choir directed by Sara. The winter season begins this month and continues through April 15. FEBRUARY 2008 February 1, 7pm, First Fridays Performance Series, Duluth Congregational Church, 3833 E. Superior St. A series to benefit funding for the Two Harbors Folk Festival. This evening features Barton and Ross Sutter performing music and poetry, Bill and Kate Isles, and Sara. Pond Stage Productions. February 17, 7:30pm, CD Release Concert, Marshall School Fregeau Auditorium 1215 Rice Lake Road, Duluth. Local release concert for Sara's new CD Everything Changes. Tickets $12 day of show, $10 in advance. February 21, 11:30am-1pm, Exploring Women's Wisdom Through Song, Wisdom Ways Center, St. Paul Carondelet Center, 1890 Randolph AVe. in St. Paul, close to the intersection of Randolph and Fairview Avenues Sara is the guest presenter for this luncheon event, one of a 3 part series on Prophetic Women Voices. COST: $30/session, or $75/series; non-profit or senior: $25/session, $60/series. February 28, 6pm, Community: Build It! Vocalize It! Harmonize It! Sacred Heart Music Center, Duluth 201 W. 4th St. An evening of music, spoken word, culture and community buiilding. Guest speaker/community dialogue facilitator Okokon Udo. Local artists: mn mantra, Sara Thomsen, Echoes of Peace Choir. Free & open to the public. MARCH 2008 March 5, 11:30am-1pm, International Women's Day Celebration, University of Minnesota-Duluth Kirby Lounge. Various speakers and performers will present to celebrate International Women's Day. March 7, 7:30pm, CD Release Concert, O'Connell's Coffeehouse, College of St. Benedict, St. Joseph, MN Haehn Campus Center. $10; CSB students free. Sponsored by CSB Student Activities & Leadership Development Dept. March 8, 6th annual Gather The Women event, Gorecki Center, College of St. Benedict St. Joseph, MN Sara Thomsen and Paula Pedersen of the Three Altos, will present in song and story, facilitating conversation and self-reflection to foster intercultural understanding and appreciation—to hold our own part while harmonizing with others. March 17, Three Altos Concert, Or Hadash Synagogue, Haifa, Israel March 19, Three Altos meet with Rabbi Levi Weiman-Kelman at Kol HaNeshama, Jerusalem Levi Weiman-Kelman is the rabbi of Kol Haneshama, a Reform Jewish congregation in Jerusalem. Rabbi Weiman-Kelman is a leader in Israeli/Palestinian peace efforts and interfaith dialogue, a leader in the Israeli Movement for Progressive Judaism, and is on the board of the Interreligious Coordinating Council in Israel (ICCI) and Rabbis for Human Rights. March 29, Farmers Take The Stage, Amazing Grace, 394 Lake Avenue S., Duluth A benefit for Sustainable Farming Association. Sara sings with "Free Range Chicks," Deb Shubat & Mary Tennis APRIL 2008 April 5, 8:00pm, Concert, The Red Mug Coffehouse, Superior, WI 916 Hammond Avenue (corner of Hammond & Broadway). $10 admission. April 6, 5pm, Celebrating the Feminine Spirit: Music, Poetry, Dance, St. Joan of Arc, Chapel, Minneapolis 4537 3rd Ave. South, MPLS. Sara and other area musicians, poets, and dancers will be performing. April 10, 7pm, Dreams of Harmony: Echoes of Peace Choir & Guests, Sacred Heart Music Center, Duluth 201 West Fourth St. $15 suggested donation. A Benefit for LSS Young Parent Program. April 12, 7pm, Noteworthy: Writers & Musicians Collaborate for Peace, Sacred Heart Music Center, Duluth Area musicians/songwriters each selected a piece from the written work of Lake Superior Writer members to serve as the inspiration for an original musical composition. April 19, 7:30pm, CD Release Concert, Broadway United Church of Christ, New York City 2504 Broadway at 93rd Street. Admission is $10 at the door. April 22, 7pm, Community Sing for Peace, McCabe Renewal Center, Duluth, MN 2125 Abbotsford Ave. Singing led by Sara. Free will donation. (218) 724-5266 April 26, 7:30pm, CD Release Concert, First Unitarian Society, Madison, WI 900 University Bay Drive, Madison, WI. $10 admission at the door. MAY 2008 May 2, 7pm, A Singing "Roundtable", Winona Catholic Worker, 802 W. Broadway, Winona, MN Come sing, or listen along, to songs of peace, justice, hope, protest, and renewal! Singing led by Sara. May 3, CD Release Concert, Winona Arts Center, Winona, MN 228 East Fifth Street. $8 admission at the door. May 9, 7pm, Concert, North Country Women's Coffeehouse, Duluth Building For Women, 32 E. 1st St. $10 admission at the door. May 11, 7:30pm, CD Release Concert, The Cedar Cultural Center, Minneapolis, MN 416 Cedar Ave. S. Tickets $14 advance, $16 day of show. JUNE 2008 June 6, CD Release Concert, Trinity Heights Church, Newton, Kansas 1200 Boyd Ave. Sponsored by Peace Connections. June 7, Singing Workshop, Trinity Heights Church, Newton, Kansas 1200 Boyd Ave. Sponsored by Peace Connections. June 30, CUNY School of Professional Studies, Off-Campus College Program, New York City 365 5th Avenue. Music for Graduation Ceremony JULY 2008 July 16, Northwest Minnesota Foundation Leadership Program, Thief River Falls, MN Sara will be leading a 90 minute workshop on honing leadership skills through singing July 19, Knife River Music Festival, Knife River, MN Formerly the Two Harbors Folk Festival--new location, new name! AUGUST 2008 August 1, 7:30pm, SD All State Honor Choir, Washington Pavillion, Sioux Falls, SD Sara will be singing in the alto section of the 35th South Dakota Reunion Honor Choir. August 10, 2pm, Sunday in the Parks Concert, Ashland, WI East End Skate Park. 17th Ave. E. & 5th St. Presented by Heartistry Music. August 11, 8pm, Mountain Stage NewSong Contest Midwest Finalist's Round, Ann Arbor, MI The Ark, 316 S. Main St. Sara is one of 10 finalists chosen for the Midwest Regional Round. August 28, Big Top Chataqua's "Celebration of Song" Bayfield, WI Sara performs with other top finalists for the Big Top's 2008 Songwriting Competition. August 30, 23rd Annual Veterans For Peace Convention, Ramada Inn, Bloomington, MN SEPTEMBER 2008 September 2-3, Peace Island Conference, Concordia University, St. Paul, MN September 4, Peace Island Picnic, Harriet Island, St. Paul, MN September 9, Echoes of Peace Choir, Beginning of fall practice season, Duluth, MN 6:30-8:30pm, Pilgrim Congregational Church, 2310 E. 4th St. Directed by Sara. September 11, 12pm, Rothwell Student Center, UWS, Superior, WI Sponsored by the UWS Interfaith Campus Council. September 20, 7pm Concert, Holy Family Chapel, 6400 Minnesota Ave, St. Louis, MO $10 advance, $15 door. September 26, Sara Thomsen with Paula Pedersen, and Ryan Frane, Weber Hall, UMD, Duluth 8pm. Concert part of the events of the Univ of Minn GLBTA Systemwide Summit. $10 suggested donation. Sponsored by and benefit for UMD GLBT Services. September 27, Pax Christi Minnesota State Assembly, Duluth, MN Sara and members of the Echoes of Peace Choir will lead a few songs in the morning. September 27, 8pm, Concert, Crossings At Carnegie, Zumbrota, MN OCTOBER 2008 October 3, 7pm, House Concert, A Healing Spot, St. Cloud, MN 8964 27th St. S.E. $10 (kids 12 & under free). October 4, Koinonia Retreat Center, Soul School Event, South Haven, MN October 5, St. Joan of Arc, 4537 3rd Ave. So., Minneapolis, MN October 11, 8pm, House Concert, Berlin, Germany. Mainzerstr. 39, Berlin-Neukölln, 3rd floor, 2nd courtyard. 3-8 Euro, sliding scale. October 12, 12-5pm, "How Can I Keep From Singing" Workshop, Berlin, Germany Offenbarungskirche, Simplonstraße 31-37, 10245 Berlin-Friedrichshain. 20-30 Euro, sliding scale. October 24-25, Conference, "Spiritualities of Work," College of St. Scholastica, Duluth Mitchell Auditorium. Sara will be leading song through out the conference. October 28-29, National Dual Language Institute, Washington Hilton, Washington, D.C. October 31, 7pm, Concert, Various Artists, Friends Meeting House, Duluth, MN 1802 East 1st Street. NOVEMBER 2008 November 7, 9pm, Three Altos Concert, URJ Great Lakes Regional Biennial, Milwaukee, WI Pfister Hotel, 424 E Wisconsin Ave. November 16, 3pm, Sara Thomsen & The Echoes of Peace Choir Concert, Mitchell Auditorium, Duluth With guests Elizabeth Nordell, storyteller, Rudy Perrault, violinist, Ryan Frane, pianist, and Three Altos At the College of St. Scholastica. A benefit for the KAKO Foundation's "Music For All" project in Haiti. DECEMBER 2008 December 3-4, Northwest Minnesota Foundation LeaderImpact Program, Thief River Falls, MN Held at Northland Community Technical College. Sara will be facilitating a workshop on music & leadership. December 5, Women's Community Devleopment Organization Dinner, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Duluth December 6, Three Altos, Bill Bastien, CHUM Holiday Concert, Marshall School Auditorium, Duluth December 7, 3pm, Duluth-Superior Symphony Orchestra Holiday Show, DECC, Duluth, MN Featuring Robert Robinson, Strikepoint handbell ensemble, Max Pollak, New York tap dancer, Three Altos, and more. December 12, 7pm, Sara's Winter Concert, Judson Baptist Memorial Church, Minneapolis, MN 4101 Harriet Ave. S. $12 at the door. With Paula Pedersen. Past 2007 Events JANUARY 2007 January 16, Echoes of Peace Choir winter season begins January 28, 7:00pm, House Concert Parsonage next door to Hennepin Ave. United Methodist Church, 425 Groveland Ave., Minneapolis January 30, Cindy Sheehan: One Person Can Make A Difference St. Joan of Arc Church, 4537 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis 7:30 pm: Presentation and Q & A, gym. Sara will be doing opening and closing music. FEBRUARY 2007 February 15-16, Women's Spirituality Conference: "Following Our Foremothers for the Sake of the World" College of St. Benedict, St. Joseph, MN. Three Altos will be performing on Friday, Feb 16. MARCH 2007 March 4, 7:00pm, Three Altos, Three Poets, and more... Mitchell Auditorium, At the College of St. Scholastica, Duluth
March 9-11, Celtic Soul School, Ireland Grace Dieu Manor, County Waterford, Ireland March 25, 3pm, Echoes of Peace Choir Concert Mitchell Auditorium, College of St. Scholastica, Duluth March 29, 6pm. Farmers Take the Stage (Various homegrown performers) Peace Church, 1111 N. 11th Ave. E, Duluth Fundraiser for the Lake Superior Chapter of the Sustainable Farming Association APRIL 2007 April 13-15, Art of Peace and Free Democracy Summit Harbor City International School and other locations, TBA, Duluth MAY 2007 May 5, House Concert, Minneapolis Host: Becky Pansch, bpansch@comcast.net May 6, 7-9pm, "Sing!" A Community Sing led by Sara May 20, 7:00 PM, “Speaking of Faith” Krista Tippett Silver Memorial Interfaith Lecture Series, Mitchell Auditorium, St Scholastica Two of the Three Altos (Sara and Rabbi Amy) will sing to open this event JUNE 2007 June 2, 7 PM, Concert, Chapel at Bethel College, Newton, Kansas June 3, Singing Workshop, Shalom Mennonite Church, Newton, Kansas June 26 through July 24, Echoes of Peace Choir summer season, Duluth JULY 2007 July 25, 8:00pm, "Take Back the Fight", Amazing Grace Coffee House, Duluth July 29, Echoes of Peace Choir performs at Two Harbors Folk Festival, Two Harbors, MN AUGUST 2007 August 15, 7:00pm, Sara Thomsen and Paula Pedersen, Cherokee, Iowa The Gathering Place, 207 W. Main St., Cherokee, IA $5-10 suggested donation. All ages welcome. Children free. SEPTEMBER 2007 September 9, 6:30-8pm, Concert, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Grand Rapids, MN Ice cream social and concert for peace! September 10 thru October 12, Echoes of Peace Choir fall season, Duluth 6:30-8:30pm, 10 Monday evenings. Suggested contribution $60-$90 September 11, 8pm, Concert of Understanding, University of Wisconsin-Superior Contact: Joel Huenemann, United Campus Ministry at UWS September 15, 7-9pm, Hartley Nature Center Fundraiser/Auction, Duluth September 21, Concert for International Day of Peace, Building For Women, Duluth OCTOBER 2007 October 12-13, Voices United Conference, Minneapolis October 18, St. Louis County Human Services Conference, DECC, Duluth October 19-20, Spiritualities of the Earth, College of St. Scholastica, Duluth October 28, 7pm, Three Altos Concert, Denfeld Auditorium, Duluth With special guests dancer and choreographer Lisa McKhann, poet Ellie Schoenfeld, and other local surprises. A benefit for the programs of the YWCA. Tickets $20. Available at the YWCA, 202 W. 2nd Street. 218-722-7425x111 or x113. NOVEMBER 2007 November 8, 7:30pm, Echoes of Peace Choir Concert, Weber Music Hall, Duluth With special guest Teague Alexy. A benefit for Northern Communities Land Trust. DECEMBER 2007 December 2, 7pm, A Time For Peace: Interfaith Worship & Witness, Hennepin Ave United Methodist Church, 511 Groveland Ave., Minneapolis Interfaith Worship & Witness to Stop the Violence of War and Torture. Speakers: Bishop Sally Dyck of United Methodist Church, Rabbi Amy Bernstein of Temple Israel in Duluth, Rick Hanson of Military Families Speak Out, Brandon Day of Iraq Veterans Against The War. Music by Sara Thomsen and Three Altos. December 8, 7pm, CHUM Annual Holiday Concert, Mitchell Auditorium, College of St. Scholastica Performances by Rabbi Amy Bernstein, Bill Bastien, Temple Israel Singers, and Three Altos December 15, 7pm, Winter Concert, Judson Memorial Baptist Church, 4101 Harriet Ave, Minneapolis Sara's annual Twin Cities winter concert, w/ Paula Pedersen, vocalist. $10 admission at the door. Children 12 & under free.
Past 2006 Events JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2006 Echoes of Peace Choir Practice, Duluth, MN
Community Choir Leadership Training, Victoria, B.C. Ellie Schoenfeld's Poetry & Music CD Release Party MARCH 2006
Spiritualities of Compassion Conference Catie Curtis with the Three Altos March 5, 7:30pm, Cedar Cultural Center, Minneapolis, MN Tickets $15 in advance. $17 day of show. March 10-11, 2006 First United Methodist Church (Coppertop), Duluth, MN Friday night is the Art Exhibit Opening Saturday 1-5pm, view the Art Exhibit, attend a workshop, enjoy the afternoon stage. Sara and the Echoes of Peace Choir will be leading a singing workshop during the afternoon, 4pm, Chapel. Saturday 7pm The evening extravaganza featuring various artists and local puppetry, and the Echoes of Peace Choir.
Women Light Up the World: Celebrating Spring Equinox March 22, 6:30-8:30pm. The Playground, Duluth, MN. Tickets $10 students, $15 adults. Available at the YWCA, Chester Creek Cafe or at the door. An evening of music, poetry, and more by local women. A benefit for the YWCA. Musicians: Heather Murphy, Sara Thomsen, Paula Pederson, Jeree Small, and Sarah Softich Poets: Diane Tran, Ellie Schoenfeld, Theodora Ranelli and the Spoken Word Poets Performance Piece: Crystal Pellkey and friends. Comedy and MC: Kathy Heltzer Three Altos Concert The College of St Benedicts is proud to offer this concert in honor of Women's History Month. All proceeds will be donated to Anna Marie's Program for Women in St. Cloud. General public $5.00, students $2.00 APRIL 2006 Opening Our Doors Conference April 28-29, 2006, Duluth, MN Building welcoming communities of faith to GLBT individuals. Sara will be leading music, joined by Echoes of Peace Choir and Rabbi Amy Bernstein at the closing on Saturday (about 2:15pm) April 30, 2006 Hennepin Ave UMC, Minneapolis, MN Sara and the Three Altos will be sharing music as part of this event. MAY 2006 Sara Thomsen and Rachael Kilgour 7:30pm, Saturday, May 27, Duluth, MN Friends Meeting House, 1802 E. First St. JUNE 2006 Echoes of Peace Choir summer session Tuesdays, June 6, 13, 27, Wednesday July 5, Tuesdays July 11, 18. JULY 2006 Sharing the Wisdom, Shaping the Dream: Waters, Woods, Prairies and Peoples of the Northland July 13-15, 2006, College of St. Catherine, St. Paul, MN Wisdom Ways Center for Spirituality and Sisters of Earth Summer Conference Keynote Speaker: Winona LaDuke, on "Environmental Justice from a Native Perspective" Jeanne d’Arc Auditorium, Whitby Hall, The College of St. Catherine. AUGUST 2006 Colder by the Lake, Kathy Heltzer and Three Altos A Flurry of Talent Supporting Frank Jewell for Commissioner Friend's Meeting House, 1802 E. 1st Street. Suggested donation: $10-50 Frank Jewell (longtime Duluth social justice and peace activist, among other things) is running for 1st District St. Louis County Commissioner. This will be an evening of comedy, music, and a chance to meet Frank in person.
October 29, Benefit Concert NOVEMBER 2006 November 11-16, Living the Dream March November 17-19, Close the SOA Rally and Vigil DECEMBER 2006
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