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JAZZ88 KBEM 88.5 FM PRESENTS CAPTURED CURRENTS (BODIES OF WATER) FEATURING BUTCH THOMPSON, SARAH LAROSE-HOLLAND, AND CRAIG BLACKLOCK AT THE LAB THEATER FEBRUARY 20-22

MINNEAPOLIS, JANUARY 21, 2015 - Three Minnesota artists, Award-winning jazz pianist Butch Thompson, celebrated choreographer Sarah LaRose-Holland and renowned nature photographer Craig Blacklock present their new collaboration Captured Currents (bodies of water) at The Lab Theater February 20 22. Captured Currents (bodies of water) is a confluence of live music, photography, and dance inspired by exquisite landscape photos taken by Craig Blacklock near bodies of water. Thompson and LaRose-Holland follow up their Sage- award winning 2013 production of Destination Twin Cities with this new collaboration inviting into their work the inspiring photography of Craig Blacklock.

The performance merges original music and choreography with still images of lakes, waterfalls, caves and other bodies of water found throughout Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan. Serene music and choreography echo projected images of aquatic landmarks.

Captured Currents (bodies of water) features Butch Thompson, Craig Blacklock, and Sarah LaRose-Holland's dynamic and engaging dance company Kinetic Evolutions in a new perspective of the areas exquisite landscapes. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, February 20 and Saturday, February 21 with a 3:00 pm matinee on Sunday February 22 at The Lab Theater in Minneapolis' warehouse district. Portions of the performances will be recorded for later broadcast on Jazz88.5 FM. Click here for PHOTOS.

Sarah LaRose-Holland is the Artistic Director of Kinetic Evolutions Dance Company -- a modern dance company formed in 2006 that performs virtuosic, dynamic and emotionally engaging work. Sarah began her dance career in Florida and has been part of the Minneapolis dance community since the mid-90s. Her work has been supported by the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, United Way and Target Foundation. In 2004, Sarah founded the Kinetic Kitchen dance series and began presenting regional choreographers. The Kinetic Kitchen series has been produced at the Mounds Theatre, Varsity Theater, Old Arizona Center for Performing Arts and Patricks Cabaret. Sarah has enjoyed the opportunity to work with many talented choreographers and dance companies during her career. She can be seen performing regularly with the Christopher Watson Dance Company where she is the Assistant Director. Sarah loves collaborating with Butch and is very excited to be co-producing their third collaboration together. Working with Butch, Craig and the dancers of Kinetic Evolutions Dance Company has been a wonderful journey, and Sarah cant wait to share their convergence of art in this production. KineticEvolutions.yolasite.com.

Butch Thompson is one of the most prominent musicians in traditional jazz. Born in Marine-on-St. Croix, he was playing Christmas carols on his mothers upright piano by age three, and began lessons at six. He picked up the clarinet in high school and led his first jazz group, Shirt Thompson and His Sleeves, as a senior. He began his professional career at age 16 in Minnesota, and two years later was visiting New Orleans frequently to learn from veteran musicians like clarinetist George Lewis. He played American and European festivals during the 1960s and 70s and began his solo recording career in 1966. In 1974, he joined the staff as the house pianist of public radios A Prairie Home Companion, an association that continues to the present. In addition to extensive touring (he has traveled the world from Cairo to Tokyo) as a soloist and with his trio and 8-piece Jazz Originals Band, he finds time to write and teach. His writing has appeared in various magazines including DownBeat and The Mississippi Rag, and among his teaching credits are residencies at the American University in Cairo and the New England Conservatory of Music. His recordings include the Grammy-winning Doc Cheatham and Nicholas Payton on the Verve label and a long-running solo series on Daring Records of Boston. In 2013, Butch won a Sage Award for Outstanding Design for his musical compositions in Destination Twin Cities. ButchThompson.com.

Specializing in photographing Lake Superior, Craig Blacklock is one of countrys most distinguished nature photographers, internationally renowned for his inspiring landscapes, nudes and technical virtuosity. Photographer/author of seventeen books, Craig is regularly featured in photography magazines such as American Photo, Fine Art Photo and Outdoor Photographer. His original prints are in museums, private collections, and health care facilities throughout the U.S. Craigs background in over 30 years of working in large format, shows in his digital images, with precise, exquisite compositions and hyper-real clarity. Craig has taught photography workshops since 1982, providing guidance in capture, editing and printing. www.BlacklockGallery.com

What: Captured Currents (bodies of water) featuring jazz pianist Butch Thompson, choreographer Sarah LaRose-Holland, and photographer Craig Blacklock

When: Friday and Saturday, February 20 and 21 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, February 22 at 3:00 p.m.

Where: The Lab Theater, 700 N. 1st St., Minneapolis

Tickets for Evening Shows: $20 General in advance, $25 at the door, $30 Table Seating (limited)

Tickets for Matinee: $15 General in advance, $20 at the door, $25 Table Seating (limited)

Reserve tickets at www.jazz88fm.com or call 612-668-1735

This concert is made possible through funding provided by the Minnesota Legacy Amendment Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.