Kevin Kling, Dan Chouinard and Simone Perrin perform their celebrated holiday show, “Tales From the Charred Underbelly of the Yule Log” at The O’Shaughnessy this year. Joined again by the ever-popular Brass Messengers, the show has been performed every year since 1995 and has become a holiday tradition for many. Kevin Kling: The Love Show MN 55105 (651) 690-6700 Bradley Greenwald and Simone Perrin, but by night, specifically Valentine’s Day night, unleash their Kevin Kling: Stories. Victor Zupanc: Songs. Kevin Kling is a beloved storyteller and an award winning playwright and writer whose plays have been produced in regional theaters, including The Guthrie, Seattle Rep, Cincinnati Playhouse, the Goodman, Kennedy Center, Denver Center and off Broadway at Westside Arts and Second Stage Theater. He has Author, playwright, and storyteller-extraordinaire Kevin Kling enlists an all-star cast for an evening all about matters of the heart. When there’s danger all about, that’s when the call goes out: “Here we come to save the day!” And you know that MIGHTY LOVE is on the way! In a world teaming with J Once again, we’ve gathered our terrific team of inter-galactic talent, who by day walk among us as mild-mannered Prudence Johnson, Dan Chouinard, Claudia Schmidt, Dane Stauffer, Bradley Greenwald and Simone Perrin, but by night, specifically Valentine’s Day night, unleash their superpowers of Country (POW!), Opera (ZAP!), Folk (SHING ST. PAUL, Minn--Back by popular demand, The O’Shaughnessy presents “The Love Show,” featuring author, playwright and teller of tales Kevin Kling and musical friends for an evening of stories The storyteller hosts a Valentine's Day show inspired by "The Love Boat" Valentine’s Murder Mystery – Dinner & a Show “Till Death Do Us Part” – The Woods is hosting an evening of romance and mystery on February 15th starting at 4:30pm. Whether you’re a detective at heart or simply looking for a unique Valentine’s date night, this evening promises to be filled with laughter. Reserve your seat here today. Country western artists have given us some of the most tender love ballads, heartbreaking anthems and rafter-kicking, floor-stomping, two-stepping hits in American music. And that doesn’t even include the horse, dog or pick-up. This year, The Love Show is devoted to lonesome pines, denim and gingham, and the rough and rowdy love stories that sprouted from these parched plains. A visit to the Full of liveliness and spontaneity, what sets Best Summer Ever apart from other productions is Kling’s unique and distinctive touch." – The Sleepless Critic “Part funny guy, part poet and playwright, part wise man.” Share this event: Big Data Overview 1 Day Training in Minneapolis, MN Save this event: Big Data Overview 1 Day Training in Minneapolis, MN View 3 similar results Previous Share this event: Valentine's Day Date Night Comedy Jam - Minneapolis, MN Save this event: Valentine's Day Date Night Comedy Jam - Minneapolis, MN Valentine's Day Floral Workshop and Wine Happy Hour Friday at 5:00 PM In 2014 Kevin was named the Minneapolis Storyteller Laureate by Mayor RT Rybak. T. Mychael Rambo is a long-standing pillar of the Twin Cities arts community. He is a three-time Emmy-winning actor, vocalist, arts educator and community organizer. Minneapolis is the perfect blend of natural beauty and urban sophistication. No other American city has a chain of lakes, the mighty Mississippi, and 200 miles of walking, biking and cross country ski trails within the city limits literally steps from the most vibrant arts and music scene outside NYC, the best shopping in the region, and museums among the finest in the nation. Kevin Kling is a beloved storyteller and an award winning playwright and writer whose plays have been produced in regional theaters, including The Guthrie, Seattle Rep, Cincinnati Playhouse, the Goodman, Kennedy Center, Denver Center and off Broadway at Westside Arts and Second Stage Theater. He has written five books and appears often on PBS Minneapolis is the perfect blend of natural beauty and urban sophistication. No other American city has a chain of lakes, the mighty Mississippi, and 200 miles of walking, biking and cross country ski trails within the city limits literally steps from the most vibrant arts and music scene outside NYC, the best shopping in the region, and museums among the finest in the nation. February 11-16, 2025 10am - 5pm Minneapolis Institute of Art. Join us to celebrate Institute of Hearts with unique programs, music, and tours. Pick up a paper heart valentine from the Visitor Experience desk in the lobby to place in front of your favorite artwork. Buy Kevin Kling Tickets Today. 100% Guaranteed Tickets for all Upcoming Events at the Lowest Possible Price | Minneapolis Events 2025/2026 Kevin Kling returns to the Guthrie in his celebrated one-man show Tales from the Charred Underbelly of the Yule Log. Best known for his popular commentaries on National Public Radio’s “All Things Considered” and his storytelling stage shows, Kling delivers hilarious, often tender stories that have delighted audiences around the country. In 2005, the Guthrie launched an eight-week regional tour of Kling’s Freezing Paradise: An Evening with Kevin Kling, which visited more than 20 Minnesota communities and performed in Iowa, Michigan, and North and South Dakota. Kling’s first book, The Dog Says How , brought readers into his world of the skewed and significantly mundane.
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