Here and There 2026: An Evocation of Our Current Time January 8-10 • Cleveland January 15 • Center for Performing Arts, Minneapolis January 16 • The Grand Event Center, Northfield January 17 • The Anderson Center, Red Wing
Zeitgeist and Cleveland-based No Exit New Music Ensemble premiere a concert-length work by Tim Beyer and James Praznik as a response and reflection to the division of our times, the erosion of empathy, and the alarming spector of autocracy.
Please be aware that this work far from gentle. It is not appropriate for children and the political, social, and cultural imagery used may not be helpful if one is tender due to vulnerability in today's climate and recent events in our community. If you "can't even"...please don't. Catch the next show. But if you can take on a few more burdens and tackle some troublesome thought for the benefit of all of us, we will see you there for this collective scream.
This event is free. Reservations, though not required, can be made here.
Feminine! February 19-20 TBD February 21 • The Anderson Center, Red Wing Zeitgeist joins forces with RenegadeEnsemble, one of the Twin Cities’ most dynamic new music groups, for an electrifying performance of Julius Eastman’s mesmerizing minimalist tour de force, Femenine.
Sounding Ground March 27 • MetroNome, St. Paul March 28 • The Anderson Center, Red Wing March 29 • The Hastings Arts Center Emerging voices take center stage. Experience new works developed during Zeitgeist’s Sounding Ground composer residency.
The Blue in the Distance April 18 • St. Cloud State University April 19 • The Anderson Center, Red Wing A program rooted in the landscapes of Minnesota, featuring: •The Blue in the Distance by Scott L. Miller •Twelve Months in Minnesota by Asuka Kakitani •North (excerpt) by Mary Ellen Childs Special performance at St. Cloud State University Planetarium for an immersive visual and sonic journey.
Past Events
Solstice at the Center December 19 • The Anderson Center, Red Wing Welcome the season with a musical ritual and warming food at the second annual Solstice at the Center event. This new winter tradition is co-presented by Anderson Center and Zeitgeist. The Anderson Center Residency Chef will serve a three-course meal featuring South Asian flavors. Gather in the Tower View barn to enjoy an appetizer and plated entrée. The meal will be followed by a participatory performance by Zeitgeist as we recognize the shortest days of the year. We’ll end the evening with a special dessert.
LaCrosse New Music Festival November 8 730 pm Annett Recital Hall Lowe Center for the Arts Works by Brent Michael Davids and Randy Bauer
Underwater Cousins October 31 • The Anderson Center November 1 • Gustavus Adolphus College November 2 • The Anderson Center Explore the mysterious intelligence of fish in this vivid multimedia work by composer JC Sanford. Paired with Holding Patterns by Randy Bauer.
Imagery: Frillfin Goby by Mia Kakitani-Sanford
Zeitgeist and Quince! October 12 • The Anderson Center Zeitgeist and the treble vocal ensemble, Quince, will share the stage in a performance featuring music from throughout the country. Program will include works by Wisconsin composer Brent Michael Davids (Stockbridge Munsee Mohican), David Lang (NYC), Carrie Henneman Shaw (WA), Gilda Lyons (CT), Kari Besharse (LA), and Ravi Kittappa (OR).
New Work by May Klug September 23 • Hastings Arts Center Last season, composer and sound artist May Klug brought us Brunnschleiss—a haunting and intricate exploration of digital decay in synthesizers, created for Zeitgeist. This September, Klug will be in residence at The Anderson Center, where she will expand upon the ideas behind Brunnschleiss, pushing further into the mysterious beauty of broken signals, glitching textures, and fragile digital landscapes. Join us for an evening of performance and conversation, as she shares new work developed during her time in residence—and offers a glimpse into the evolving edge of electronic sound.
Festival at the Farm September 12 & 13 • Barringer Family Farms Back for its fourth year!Zeitgeist and Barringer Family Farms present a festival of music inspired by the food we grow and the communities that nourish us. New works by Heather Barringer, A.J. Isaacson-Zvidzwa, and Nick Gaudette.
Concert at Kimber Contours August 30 • Kimber Contours Farm Join Zeitgeist and Ancia Saxophone Quartet for a rural performance among the fields of Kimber Contours Farm. Featuring works by Pamela Z, Libby Larsen, and more. Learn about regenerative farming from Farmer Kurt and enjoy a guided tour of the land.
even if I must go August 29 • The Anderson Center at Tower View A meditative celebration of dusk withZeitgeist and friends, set in the field of The Anderson Center sculpture garden. Arrive early to explore the grounds and take in the full experience.
What We Keep April 15 & 17 • Nautilus Music-Theater, St. Paul April 19 • The Anderson Center, Red Wing Featuring works by Mark Applebaum, Füsun Köksal. and Pamela Z, Zeitgeist's spring concert grapples with question of what to preserve and what to tear away as we continue to create community, systems, and culture.
Sounding Ground March 20 • Zion Community Commons, St. Paul March 22 • The Anderson Center, Red Wing Presented in partnership with RenegadeEnsemble, Zeitgeist presents newly created works by Minnesota composers created through our Sounding Ground residency. Sounding Ground participating composers are May Klug, Leyna Marika Papach, and Sarah M. Greer with special guest composer JC Sanford.
Here and There 2024 January 9 • Hastings Art Center, Hastings January 10 • Metronome Brewery, St. Paul January 11 • The Anderson Center, Red Wing January 16-18 • Cleveland Zeitgeist and Cleveland-based No Exit New Music Ensemble continue their long-standing touring partnership. Zeitgeist will perform NORI II by Jin Hi Kim plus works by John Cage. No Exit will perform works by Timothy Beyer, James Praznik, Douglas Knehans, and Luis Daniel Jiménez.
Solstice at the Center December 20 • The Anderson Center, Red Wing Celebrate the winter solstice with warming food and meaningful music. Join Anderson Center, Zeitgeist, and guest chefs for Thai food and musical performance on Friday, December 20. We’ll gather in the Tower View Barn to enjoy an appetizer and plated entree by Joe and Holly Hatch-Surisook. Following the prix fixe meal, enjoy the world premiere performance of to carry forward, to leave behind, a ritual work by Heather Barringer designed to invoke our best intentions and wishes as we embrace the move from dark to light. We’ll end the evening with a special dessert by the Anderson Center Residency Chef.
Hold ... Release Nov 8 • Metronome Brewery, St. Paul Nov 9 The Anderson Center, Red Wing Nov 10 • Center for Performing Arts, Minneapolis Featuring works by Randy Bauer, Michelle Kinney, and Carei Thomas, Zeitgeist's fall concert celebrates the growth and evolution of musical works, artistic partnership, and community connection.
Music & ... The Art of Mary Ellen Childs - featuring NORTH EXHIBITION: Oct 29-Nov 17, 2024 ARTIST RECEPTION: Nov 1, 5:00-6:30 p.m. UW-LaCrosse Art Gallery University Art Gallery • 100 Lowe Center for the Arts UWL presents a multimedia, multi-sensory exhibition featuring the art of Mary Ellen Childs. This exhibition features a version of NORTH, Childs' installation commissioned and produced by Zeitgeist in 2023. Based on the stark winter environment of the Arctic, NORTH combines recorded music performed by Zeitgeist and projected imagery of northern snowscapes.
Zeitgeist Summer Concert Series Zeitgeist's Summer Concert Series celebrates the great outdoors with performances in backyards, parks, and community spaces throughout the Twin Cities metro area. So, grab a lemonade, pull up a chair, and join us for a new music performance in your neighborhood!
All events are free, but some will require reservations.
Early Music Festival 2024: Music of Asian and Asian American Composers April 19-21 • Studio Z In partnership with 10th Wave Chamber Music Collective, Zeitgeist’s Early Music Festival will explore the influence of Asian and Asian American music makers on American Experimental Music. Featuring works by Chou Wen-Chung, Yoko Ono, Somei Satoh, Jin Hi Kim, Fred Ho, Toshi Ichiyanagi, Jō Kondō, Bun-Ching Lam, Toru Takamitsu, and Jon Jang.
Living Sounds: Music of Jin Hi Kim March 16 • Studio Z Zeitgeist reunites with long-time collaborator Jin Hi Kim to present an evening of music and ritual to vitalize the mind and center the soul. Includes Kim’s Ritual for the Earth and NORI II.
Sounding Ground Composer Showcase February 16-17 • Studio Z Join Zeitgeist and Sounding Ground artists Jonathan Posthuma, Soomin Kim, Jarrelle Barton, and Sara Pajunen for a first listen to the new works they have developed.
Surreality, Dreams and The Unconscious November 30-December 2 • Cleveland January 11 • The Anderson Center • Red Wing January 12-13 • Studio Z • Saint Paul Zeitgeist and Cleveland-based No Exit New Music Ensemble continue their long-standing collaboration with new works celebrating contemporary surrealism.
NORTH EXHIBITION: September 12-November 15, 2023 Closing Reception November 10 5:30-7:00 p.m. Carleton College Hamlin Creative Space at Weitz Center for Creativity: 320 3rd St E, Northfield, MN 55057 A new installation work by Mary Ellen Childs in collaboration with visual artist Lindsy Halleckson and videographer Tamara Ober. Based on the stark winter environment of the Arctic, NORTH combines recorded music performed by Zeitgeist, abstract paintings in winter hues, projected imagery of northern snowscapes, and sculptural elements to create an immersive environment in which to consider our northernmost lands and their connection to all of us wherever we live.
Sounding Ground Composer Showcase November 2-3 • Studio Z Join Zeitgeist and Sounding Ground artists Jay Afrisando, Shruthi Rajasekar, and AJ Isaacson-Zvidzwa for a first listen to the new works they have developed.
Festival at the Farm September 29-October 1 • Barringer Family Farms Zeitgeist and Barringer Family Farms present a weekend of theater, music, and food celebrating our natural world and life in the country. Join us for performances, and come early or stay late to walk the grounds, say hi to the chickens, and chat with our artists and farmers. Performances include Summer Rain featuring Nirmala and Shruthi Rajasekar, TABLE with Sod House Theater, and Musical Landscapes featuring music by Todd Harper.
