Edge of the Wilderness – Sketches of Minnesota

Join the Minnesota Humanities Center, Danger Boat Productions, and Edge Center for the Arts for a special return visit of the Sketches of Minnesota civic improv comedy tour! This free event will use laughter and comedy to celebrate Minnesota communities, promote dialogue, and bridge divides. This year, we will also be celebrating the 250th anniversary of our nation and diving into what that means for the Edge of the Wilderness.

We’re excited to welcome back the Sketches of Minnesota to the Edge of the Wilderness and reconnect the community. Beginning with a free catered meal, these gatherings invite audience members to share what makes their town great, what they think people get wrong about it, what local divisions concern them, and what future they imagine. An improv comedy troupe listens in on the conversations, takes everything they heard from residents, and brings it to life on stage through entirely unscripted improv comedy theater.

5:00–6:00 PM: Doors open/Community hour
6:00–7:15 PM: Dinner by the Timberwolf
7:15–8:00 PM: Improv show
8:00–8:30 PM: Talkback

SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY FOR EARLY ARRIVALS: The Edge Art Gallery is featuring the work of renowned photographer Craig Blacklock, who will be at the Gallery beginning at 3:30 PM on this day. Mr. Blacklock is the recipient of numerous awards and accolades, and recently completed a new book, “SUPERIOR: A 50-Year Photographic Journey.” He looks forward to your comments and questions, and copies of the new book will be available for sale.

Host Partner: Edge Center for the Arts

The work of the Minnesota Humanities Center is to create a stronger Minnesota by increasing our understanding of the beauty, wisdom and stories of its people. Through partnerships, we facilitate the spaces, like Sketches of Minnesota, that seek to build connections and deepen understanding of ourselves and our communities in pursuit of a more just society.

Registration

This event is free, however registration is required.

Registration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org

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