Chef's Challenge Wine Dinner
The Dakota is hosting another great wine dinner this March 25th, and we hope to see you there. This wine dinner will feature each of the winning dishes from Chef Jack’s win at the Minnesota Monthly Local Chef’s Challenge. The three secret ingredients were smoked oysters, lingonberries, and chorizo. Chef Jack has incorporated them beautifully [...]
Christian McBride & Inside Straight
Christian McBride, bass Steve Wilson, saxophones Warren Wolf, vibraphone Eric Reed, piano Carl Allen, drums Bass virtuoso Christian McBride is one of the most important figures in jazz in the last 20 years, and figures prominently in the renewed interest in the music among young people. Since moving to New York in 1989, he has [...]
Lulu's Playground
Adam Meckle, trumpet Cory Grossman, cello Evan Montgomery, guitar Greg Woodsbie, accordion Lulu’s Playground consists of a unique instrumentation including trumpet, cello, accordion, and guitar. The band is made up of four old friends who go back to their school days at Lawrence University Music Conservatory. They’ve played together in jazz groups, salsa bands, orchestras, [...]
Sue Foley and Peter Karp: He Said She Said
HE: Gifted songwriter and American troubadour Peter Karp is a master songsmith with an art for spinning true-to-life emotions, humor, and candor. With an upbringing that was equal parts southern Alabama and the swamps of New Jersey, Karp’s music is fueled by the Yankee-Rebel juxtaposition. Critics compare his songwriting to John Hiatt and John Prine [...]
Wente Wine Dinner
Wente Wine Dinner with special guest Amy Hoopes, Chief Marketing Officer Reception Smoked Almonds Green Olive Tapenade on Toast with Anchovy and Lemon Spicy Tuna Tartar Wente, Louis Mel, Sauvignon Blanc, Livermore Valley, 2008 *** Smoked Local Trout in Corn Crêpe asian pear, horseradish, chive Wente, Riva Ranch, Chardonnay, Arroyo Seco-Monterey, 2008 *** Rabbit and [...]
Bobby Lyle
A one-night Tribute to Jimmy Smith and Wes Montgomery! “Lyle revels in a high-speed, rapid-fire technique that sacrifices neither the magnitude nor the character of his music.” -Don Heckman, L.A. Times A lot of musicians claim to have “done it all,” but few have been involved with the variety and quality of projects that pianist/organist [...]
Raul Midón
Midón erupted onto the national scene in 2006 with a much-needed fresh acoustic take on soul music. Midon’s silky, soulful tenor and dazzling percussive guitar style has taken him from backup vocal duties on Top 40 records to a special solo feature at Carnegie Hall. Midón’s powerful music is on display on his third record, [...]
Cantus Idol
Join Cantus for their 3rd annual event benefitting the organization’s commitment to educational outreach. Proceeds from this event support Cantus’ innovative Artists in Residence (AIR) program.
Mother's Day Brunch
Seasonal First Course Buffet Assortment of Fruits and Yogurt Cured Meat, Terrine and Paté Selection of Local Farmstead and Artisan Cheese House-Smoked Salmon with Classic Garnish Main “Green Eggs & Ham” 28.95 poached eggs in serrano chile pesto, ham and truffle spoon bread, hollandaise sauce Jumbo Lump Crab Omelet 28.95 asparagus, spring onions, tomato jam, [...]
Average White Band
AWB are widely regarded as one of the best soul and funk bands in music. Though perhaps best known for their timeless instrumental mega-hit ‘Pick Up the Pieces,’ the band’s strength actually lay in their consistently accomplished song-writing, stretching across several gold selling albums and multi-Grammy nominations. Somewhat incongruously, given their Scottish roots, the six [...]