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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
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
First United Methodist Church, 230 E Skyline Pkwy, 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
Wellstone Hall, 2002 London Road. Music by Sara and readings from Mr. Environment: The Willard Munger Story by the author, Mark Munger. This event is free and sponsored by Cloquet River Press: www.cloquetriverpress.com
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.
Workshop held in English, German translation available.
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.
Organized by Minnesota Alliance of Peacemakers
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
An evening of music and poetry in celebration of International Women’s Day*
Sara Thomsen, Paula Pedersen, Rabbi Amy Bernstein, Poets Ellie Schoenfeld, Yvonne Rutford, Sheila Packa
Singer-songwriter/violinist Rachael Kilgour, Pianist Karen Bauman
$5-10 suggested donation. Pay at the door (no advance ticket sales)
FREE to College of St. Scholastica students, faculty and staff with ID
Sponsored by CSS Third Wavers and the CSS Women Studies Department
*International Women's Day is March 8
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
$5-10 suggested donation. Children free.
PDF poster of this event
Richfield United Methodist Church, 5835 Lyndale Avenue South, Minneapolis
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
Tuesdays weekly, January 10-March 14, 2006, Harbor City School, 4th Fl.
Community Choir Leadership Training, Victoria, B.C.
Sara will be attending this second part of the leadership training led by
Shivon Robinsong and Denis Donnelly , Co-Director's of the Gettin' Higher Choir
Ellie Schoenfeld's Poetry & Music CD Release Party
7pm, February 19, 2006
Amazing Grace Bakery and Café, Duluth, MN. No cover. Buy a CD! "Almost Through the Rinse Cycle" CD features the poetry of Ellie Schoenfeld collaged with the music of Sara Thomsen, Beverly Johnson, Kathy McTavish, John Ward, and Jim Hall.
MARCH 2006
Spiritualities of Compassion Conference
March 3-4, 2006, College of St. Scholastica, Duluth, MN
Sara will be leading music and doing a singing workshop at the conference. The Echoes of Peace Choir will sing at 1pm on Saturday and in the closing at 2:30pm.
Catie Curtis with the Three Altos
March 5, 7:30pm, Cedar Cultural Center, Minneapolis, MN
Tickets $15 in advance. $17 day of show.
The Art of Peace Event
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
Monday, March 27, 7pm
Petters Auditorium, CSB Benedicta Performing Arts Center, College of St. Benedict, Collegeville, MN
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)
Matthew Fox Speaking Event
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"
Sara will be doing a concert 7pm, Thursday, and leading music throughout the conference.
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
Sunday, August 13th at 7:30 PM
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 2006
October 20-22, "Carry It On" Training workshop
Sara will be attending a workshop in England entitled "Carry It On," a skills training, support and networking weekend providing inspiration, ideas & refreshment to leaders of singing groups led by Frankie Armstrong and Rowena Whitehead, founder members of the Natural Voice Practitioners’ Network.
October 29, Benefit Concert
An evening of music & poetry to benefit Twin Ports School of the Americas (SOA) Watch
Sunday, October 29, 7:00 pm, College of St Scholastica, Mitchell Auditorium, Duluth
Featuring musicians: Sara Thomsen, Rachael Kilgour, Kathy McTavish, and Echoes of Peace Choir
Poet Ellie Schoenfeld and storyteller Elizabeth Nordell
Tickets at the door: $10 or $5 for students/people on fixed incomes
NOVEMBER 2006
November 4, "How Can I Keep From Singing?" Workshop led by Sara
Saturday, November 4, 10am to 5pm. Pilgrim Congregational Church, 2310 E. 4th Street, Duluth.
An all-day singing workshop, open to anyone with a desire to sing. No previous experience necessary!
$25-35 sliding scale. Students/Seniors $5-$15 sliding scale. Bring your own lunch (we'll take a lunch break at 12:30pm)
To register, send an email to Sara at harmonyworks@gmail.com or leave at message at 715-374-3239
November 11-16, Living the Dream March
From Selma, Alabama to Ft. Benning-Columbus, Georgia
"Living the Dream--Co-creating the Beloved Community of Humankind"
A Week of Nonviolence Education and Action
November 17-19, Close the SOA Rally and Vigil
Fort Benning, Columbus, GA
Sara will be singing at the event.
DECEMBER 2006
December 9, One day peace retreat
"Peace Experience: How much do you value peace in your life?"
Liverpool Anglican Cathedral, Liverpool, England
There will be various speakers and Sara will be doing music as part of the retreat.
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