The concert begins at 8 p.m. at the Ted Mann Concert Hall. III A Celebration of Minnesota Writers, presented by Minnesota Literature, will be held 3 p.m. Sunday in the Weisman Art Museum. The celebration includes readings by 11 nominees of the 1996 Minnesota Book Awards. Nominees will read from a variety of works including mystery, literary fiction, poetry and personal essays. A book signing and reception follows the readings.
Admission is free.
Near, who has released 16 albums during her career, infuses her music with her own political concerns. In her performances, she addresses a wide range of social issues, including racism, AIDS research and education and violence against women and children. Near will perform 8 p.m. Friday at the North Star Ballroom in the St. Paul Student Center. For more information, call 625-8229. Twenty-one of the University of Minnesota's finest artists have joined to create this year's graduate show at the Katherine E. Nash Gallery.