Mary Louise Knutson

Mar 7 Fri

ST. PAUL, MN
UNIVERSITY CLUB
12-1 pm
240 Summit Ave.

As part of the Resilience Concert Series, the University Club of St. Paul and Artistic Director Clea Galhano present the Mary Louise Knutson Duo featuring pianist Mary Louise Knutson and bassist Chris Bates. A free will offering will be collected for the performers. Open to the public!

mar 21 fri

MINNEAPOLIS, MN
MINNEAPOLIS WOMAN’S CLUB
6:30 PM (Doors open at 5:00 PM)
410 Oak Grove St.
612.813.5300

Vocalist Connie Evingson, pianist Mary Louise Knutson and guitarist Joan Griffith. Jazz Rx for Body & Soul! Doors open at 5:00 pm for dinner and drinks; show starts at 6:30 pm. Tickets for the show $30. Dinner and drinks are an additional charge. To reserve seats, call or email: 612-813-5300 or frontdesk@womansclub.org.

may 3 sat

ST. PAUL, MN
WALKER WEST MUSIC ACADEMY
1:00-5:00 pm
650 Marshall

Join Walker/West’s Women in Jazz Initiative for interactive jazz workshops led by local women jazz musicians, along with opportunities to play together in jam sessions. Pianist-composer Mary Louise Knutson leads this Blues Workshop which will be followed by a jazz jam session. No prior jazz experience required. Free to participate. Women, non-binary, and trans instrumentalists and vocalists are welcome to participate, all are welcome to attend. Open to all ages and experience levels. Learn more and RSVP here.

may 10 sat

MINNEAPOLIS, MN
CASKET ARTS - ANDREA CANTER ARTWORKS
1:00-2:30 PM
681 17th Ave NE, Studio #218
 
Second Saturdays is the open studio event held the second Saturday of each month, 11am-4pm, in the CasketArts building. Mixed media artist and photographer, Andrea Canter, a resident artist there, will feature pianist Mary Louise Knutson playing solo (1:00-2:30 pm) in her space, Studio 218. On display, you’ll see Andrea’s new mixed media works, some large and small abstract landscapes, abstract photography, small painted flower pots, note card packs, and more.

may 30 fri

MINNEAPOLIS, MN
ARTS ON BRYANT OPEN HOUSE
6:30-8:30 pm
5:30 Early Bird Arrival for YOGA
5408 Bryant

Arts on Bryant is a new center for the creative and performing arts (also, a home for yoga and meditation). Stop by the open house to view the performance space (a neighborhood home), learn about the upcoming music series and yoga classes, enjoy some food, wine, and the Mary Louise Knutson Trio.

may 31 sat

MINNEAPOLIS, MN
WASHBURN FAIR OAKS PARK - HENNEPIN FEST
TIME TBD (between 2-7pm)
200 E 24th St

Hennepin History Museum presents Hennepin Fest, a women-led music festival celebrating the diverse history and culture of our community! This free outdoor festival features music and spoken word by local women artists, including: DJ/MC Diane, Annie Mack, Connie Evingson, Maria Isa, NUNNABOVE. Mary Louise will perform with vocalist Connie Evingson. Hennepin Fest will also include a Vendor Village with local artists, artisans, and food vendors.

jun 21 sat

ST. PAUL, MN
27th ANNUAL TWIN CITIES JAZZ FESTIVAL

TPT STAGE
12:00- 1:00 pm
Twin Cities PBS
172 East Fourth St

Dave Graf Quintet featuring trombonist Dave Graf, alto saxophonist Doug Haining, pianist Mary Louise Knutson, bassist Matt Peterson, and drummer Phil Hey.

LATER AT THE FESTIVAL…


KBEM JAZZ 88 MAIN STAGE
4:00-5:00 pm
Mears Park
221 East 5th St

Patty Peterson’s Jazz Women All-Stars featuring vocalists Patty Peterson and Ginger Commodore, saxophonist Sue Orfield, pianist Mary Louise Knutson, bassist Karyn Quinn, and drummer Shiela Earley. This ensemble brings together the finest women jazz instrumentalists and vocalists in the Twin Cities.

LATER THAT EVENING….

6:00-9:00 PM
See above for details…
Mary Louise Knutson plays solo at Angelina’s Kitchen, Woodbury.

jul 12 sat

NORTHFIELD, MN
NORTHFIELD JAZZ FEST @ NORTHFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
1:00 pm
210 Washington St

The 2nd Annual Northfield Jazz Festival presents the Mary Louise Knutson Trio. This is a free event! More details to come.