Music & Movies in the Park

Eclectic line-up of artists and films makes the Basin the place to be every Tuesday night in June

Celebrating its 5th year, Northeast Music and Movies in the Park, a staple in the summer scene, returns for another season of great local bands and classic films under the stars.  The outdoor screenings and live music take place in the uniquely well-suited Basin (and natural amphitheater) across from Jackson Square Park and Edison High School on all five Tuesday nights in June, including  a double feature on June 23 right after the Northeast Parade.  Bands at 8pm. Movies at dusk.

The line up:

June 2

Frances Gumm (Indie / Post punk / Rock)
Kundun (1997) - written by Melissa Mathison and directed by Martin Scorsese. It is based on the life and writings of the Dalai Lama, the exiled political and spiritual leader of Tibet.

June 9

Bob Rue and The Distractions (Folk Rock / Roots Music / Psychedelic)
Pee-wee’s Big Adventure (1985) - comedy film directed by Tim Burton in his full-length film debut. Eccentric man-child Pee-Wee Herman embarks on the big adventure of his life.

June 16

Alameda (a piano-driven rock band with co-ed vox)
Bonnie & Clyde (1967) - American crime film about Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, the bank robbers who operated in the central United States during the Great Depression. The film was directed by Arthur Penn, and stars Warren Beatty as Clyde Barrow and Faye Dunaway as Bonnie Parker.

June 23

Twin Cities Ukulele Orchestra - (Folk/Blues)
Double Feature - 1. Man and Woman (1972) - An edited version of Zeffirelli’s The Taming of the Shrew (1967) with excerpts from the film and a narration by Orson Welles. Part of a series, “Great Themes in Literature,” the film compares Shakespeare’s view of the battle of the sexes with the more somber positions of Henrik Ibsen, Edward Albee, and Tennessee Williams.  Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. The love-hate conflict between man and woman has been tackled by writers since time immemorial.
2. A Well Spent Life (1972) - Many people consider Texas bluesman Mance Lipscomb to be the greatest blues guitarist and songster of all time. This glowing portrait of the legendary musician (also life-long husband and sharecropper) is among Les Blank’s special masterworks. Instead of growing bitter, tough times made Lipscomb sweet. This is also the favorite film of Kurt Vonnegutt, Jr.

June 30

Jennifer Markey and Her Buckboard Boys (Americana / Country)
Tommy (1975) - musical film, based on The Who’s 1969 rock opera album musical Tommy. It was directed by Ken Russell and featured a star-studded cast, including the band members themselves (most notably, lead singer Roger Daltrey plays the title role.

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29 May 2009 | Arts, HNIA, Minneapolis Parks, Special Event | Comments