Singer-songwriter Marc Cohen — best known for “Walking in Memphis” — is in town tonight promoting his latest album, Join the Parade. Cohen has come a long way since Carly Simon discovered him. He’s even come a long way from that Best New Artist Grammy he won in 1991. In fact, he’s no doubt among the top American lyricists today. Enjoy this evening’s performance, with a gritty opening blues act by Amy Correia.
7:30 p.m., Fitzgerald Theater, 10 E. Exchange St., St. Paul; 651-290-1221; $51.50.
Al Di Meola World Sinfonia ’07-’08
Celebrated by Guitar Players Magazine as the highest rated guitarists of all time, Al Di Meola has been at the forefront of jazz for over a quarter of a century — something you’d never guess from the looks of him, but clearly evident in his playing. Di Meola has tried it all. He’s explored numerous styles and voices. He’s traversed the globe both physically and musically. He’s played with greats in just about every musical genre, and from just about every country. And now he’s here for two nights only.
BOOKS & AUTHORS Sixty-two Million a Year Ain’t Peanuts
Given the acclaim that has greeted Schulz and Peanuts, the new biography of Charles Schulz, it’s surprising that St. Paul has not rolled out the red carpet for its author, David Michaelis. After all, if one judges from the number of bronze Peanuts statues populating the city, it’d be hard not to conclude that Schulz, not F. Scott Fitzgerald, is its most favored son. Then again, boosterism via Peanuts statues is hardly the same thing as promotion for the man who has painstakingly researched the warts-and-all story of their creator. And from what we’ve read, there are a lot of warts. Anyhow, Michaelis will be appearing in Minneapolis on the University of Minnesota campus to discuss the self-described bland man who became the world’s richest cartoonist. –Julie Caniglia
2 p.m., U of M Bookstore, Coffman Union, 300 Washington Ave. S.E., Minneapolis ; 612-625-6000.
SPECIAL EVENT Mix It Up
Can’t seem to settle on just one thing this evening? Try an evening of Music, Art, and Conversation at Homewood Studios. Join composer and guitarist John Penny for an acoustic set of sculpted and improvised jazz stylings. Enjoy the artwork of University students determined to translate oral narratives from Northside residents into works of art. View a few of John Penny’s drawings as well. And engage your fellow artists and art lovers in some awe-inspiring conversation. (You can do it.)
With so many losses all around us, it’s time to broaden the playing field and support some of those teams you may be neglecting. I’m not talking Gopher Sports here, people. This is Minnesota. Remember hockey? I mean, when I was in high school here that’s all anyone ever talked about. Of course, those were the Minnesota North Stars days — before Norm Green took our team away. But this is still hockey country, regardless of El Niño, and the Minnesota Wild need our support. Granted, they dropped the ball (or the puck, in this case) against the Colorado Avalanche last week with three straight losses; but we’re expecting the much-needed four-game homestand, against Pittsburgh.
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