Presente!

Prairie Records

A multidisciplinary, poetic program, organized around varying background harmonics, contrasting rhythmic energies with topics such as crimes against humanity. Each performance will include an impromptu painting by Branko Gulin. Guests are invited to participate by making “offerings” that will become a vital part of each show.

Cast:

Leigh Herrick is a multidisciplinary poet whose writing and music have appeared in numerous journals and the different publications of Howling Dog Press (including Cost of Freedom: the Anthology of Peace and Activism). Herrick, who released her first spoken word CD, Just War, in 2004, is a two-time Pushcart Prize nominee, and the recipient of various poetry awards. www.mnartists.org/Leigh_Herrick

Branko Gulin is a multimedia artist and recipient of various awards for photography, performance art and sculpture. Originally from Croatia, Gulin’s one-man shows and collaborative performances have appeared throughout Croatia, as well as in Paris, Ravenna, Venice, Zurich, Boston, and Minneapolis. www.mnartists.org/Gulin

Schedule:

Saturday, May 24, 8:30 PM
Sunday, May 25, 1:00 PM
Wednesday, May 28, 5:30 PM
Friday, May 30, 7:00 PM
Sunday, June 01, 2:30 PM

Location:

Chapel

Press Material:

print-ready photo
press release

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6 Reviews for Presente!

  1. AAAUGH! I didn’t mean to leave a one star review…NO! It’s a 3-1/2.

    I loved the dual-performance aspect…one performer’s painting on a large canvas, as the other plays congas and recites and sings.

    I found it the right thing for me to see, after a day of hopping from high-energy performance to performance…definitely lower-key, yet gives you a lot to take with you.

    Love the Bembe!

    This show is primarily spoken-word - I met one person who quietly left shortly before it started…he’d seen FOUR spoken-word performances that day and realized he really needed to experience something else.

    Comment by Kay Kirscht — May 25, 2008 @ 4:19 pm

  2. Really, really enjoyed this piece, drumming and terrific spoken word, plus the chance to watch a visual artist at work! The Piece “monocle man” especially resonated with me. As the beatles put it “ah, look at all the lonely people”. Kudos to Leigh and Branko for putting themselves out there!

    Comment by Vickijoan — May 26, 2008 @ 3:56 pm

  3. We saw this opening night. The works and sounds were incredible. We never saw a spoken word artist go off into different languages!
    It was a little hard to see the painter, but really worth it.

    Comment by Al — May 27, 2008 @ 11:52 pm

  4. Not a review, but just to say, thanks everyone — and don’t forget the pre-show frame drumming for those who want to come in 10 minutes before show time.

    Comment by Leigh Herrick-PRESENTE! — May 28, 2008 @ 2:57 pm

  5. Beautifully structured “album” set of Leigh’s calls to hearts and minds, including two unusual and striking tagents. Branko is an extraordinary painter and flows with the tone and some tangents of his own. Excellent show. Leigh sees hope and even salvation where many less tired just stare.

    Comment by tom — May 29, 2008 @ 6:15 am

  6. Beautifully structured “album” set of Leigh’s calls to hearts and minds, including two unusual and striking tangents. Branko is an extraordinary painter and flows with the tone and some tangents of his own. Excellent show. Leigh sees hope and even salvation where many less tired just stare.

    Comment by tom — May 29, 2008 @ 6:16 am

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