Photos from the Saint Paul Public Schools Honors Concert, Performance Art and World Party at the Ordway

Hundreds of the best artists, vocalists, and musicians from Saint Paul Public Schools showcased their skills and talents as part of the annual Honors Concert, Performance Art and Art Exhibition.

The Saint Paul Public Schools nineteenth annual Honors Concert and Performance Art event was hosted by the Ordway on our main stage on April 27, 2010.

Check out the photos below!

The College of Visual Arts will host the 2010 Honors Art Exhibition May 21-29, featuring the visual artists’ creations selected from original paintings, drawings, photographs, sculptures and other works submitted by students every spring. The Exhibition Opening will take place May 20 from 6pm-8pm.

Photos: Aaron Smith

Shangilia Educators Workshop with J.D. Steele

When: Saturday, May 8 from 1:00pm-2:30pm
Where: The Directors Studio in Minneapolis
Cost: $3

Join composer and teacher J.D. Steele who will lead participants through an introduction to the performing group Shangilia with personal stories of the young performers and their unique artistic journey. Participants will also learn a song from Shangilia’s June performances that are a part of the Flint Hills International Children’s Festival, and will leave with a music CD to bring back to their classroom.

Space is limited, so please call 651-282-3135 to reserve your space today!

Diavolo Homeschool Workshop!

Check out Education at the Ordway's first homeschool workshop with Diavolo!
The workshop was a follow-up for students that attended a Diavolo performance in March. The workshop took place at The Director's Studio in Minneapolis where seven homeschool students took part in a movement and trust building workshop with Garret, a Diavolo company member.

Welcome to the New Home of Ordway's Education News!

In an effort to keep all education liaisons up to date on Ordway Education events and opportunities, we are moving our newsletter into a blog format! This will allow all liaisons to access news and receive updates in a more timely fashion.

We would love to hear what kind of news and events you would like to see posted on the blog, so please comment and let us know!

Thank you,

Erin Gomach
K-12 Education Coordinator