"An Evening of Art and Dance," featuring works of visual art and dances inspired by them, returns to the Lakeville Area Arts Center next month.
The show, in its third year, is a collaboration between the center and Ballet Royale Minnesota. The visual artists and choreographers will present and discuss the meaning of selected artworks, then performers will present dances choreographed according to the inspiration and influence of the pieces. The audience can meet the artists, choreographers and dancers during a free coffee hour after the show.
The performance is at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 10. The artwork will be on display in the center's gallery Wednesday through Feb. 14; hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Tickets for the Feb. 10 performance are $10 and are available at the center, 20965 Holyoke Av. For more information, call 952-985-4640.
BURNSVILLE
Art exhibit examines connections of life"Reoccurring Patterns: From Macro to Micro," an exhibit of paintings by northeast Minneapolis artist Eleanor McGough, opened Thursday at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center's art gallery.
McGough's work explores the patterns that reoccur through many layers of life, from technology and astronomy, to the human body and the encompassing environment, implying that all things are connected through tiny structures.
The exhibit is free and runs until Feb. 25. BPAC Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. See www.burnsvillepac.com for more information. The center is at 12600 Nicollet Av.
ASHLEY BRAY
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