In 1999 the century-old Shubert Theater was miraculously moved a-block-and-a-half down Hennepin Avenue, where it has since sat, neglected, as some kind of strange monument to Minnesota dance. Now, 10 years later, Artspace is finally set to break ground tomorrow on the new Minnesota Shubert Center, transforming the historic building into a flagship center for dance.
Meanwhile, Twin Cities entrepreneur Greg Frankenfield announced that he is walking away from his purchase agreement to buy the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres. According to the Strib, “Frankenfield’s inability to close a deal with the musician’s union at Chanhassen precipitated his withdrawal.”
Latest comment — jane: Hee! I like the "this side up" sign in the balconies photo embedded in that Artspace article.