bottineau jig: untold tales of Early Minnesota
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT.
This event will feature a video showing of a unique performance from 2011 filled with the history, important characters, dance, and live music from 1840s Minnesota.
At this time Dakota, Ojibwe, Métis, and French languages and cultures dominated this region where a variety of cultures mixed freely until the 1851 treaty. That world is seen through the eyes and life of Métis guide Pierre Bottineau, who is portrayed as an elder by Virgil Benoit and as a young man by Paulino Brener.
Director, playwright, and choreographer Jane Peck will be on hand to provide extra background information and answer questions. This show includes prominent performers from each culture portrayed. An art show of the drawings by Métis artist Al Blue, inspired by the show, will accompany the video showing. The original show was created thanks to a legislative appropriation for the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
During the event, refreshments and hors d’oeuvres will be provided.
Cost: $10 per ticket
Registration and ticket purchase can be made through the link below. You can also register by sending an email to Mark Labine at mlabine@msn.com and by sending your check made payable to FAHF at P.O Box 25384, Woodbury, MN 55125.
This event is hosted and organized by the FAHF and will be held at the Alliance Française Mpls/St Paul. For questions regarding organization and registrations, please reach out to Mark Labine at mlabine@msn.com. Merci !
Jane Peck
Jane Peck is an educator, writer, historical playwright, choreographer, and dance historian. Her company has performed in schools, colleges, and museums throughout the Upper Midwest and Canada.
Virgil Benoit
Virgil Benoit was a professor emeritus for the University of North Dakota and holds numerous awards recognizing his academic record and knowledge of French-Canadian.