Northrop Auditorium tickets

There is not a lot going on at the Northrop these days. Past Northrop Auditorium performers, the Zac Brown Band have announced a show at Mystic Lake Casino. Fans are upset about this change because the Mystic Lake tickets are double what he was charging for the Northrop Auditorium tickets for his last show here. The Star Tribune even featured an article on the new Zac Brown Band ticket price jump.

In other news, both Chelsea Handler shows ended up being a great success and selling out, even the late show. Minneapolis comedy fans proved to be big fan of the Chelsea Lately star. Though sadly, I heard Chewy was not there. What is a Chelsea Handler show with no Chewy?!!

While the Chelsea Handler shows were going on at the Northrop, I was just across the mall area of the UofMN campus at the Weisman Art Museum at another sold out show" WHAMplified. Minnesota's own Har Mar Superstar was the headliner, and despite it being a million plus degrees in there it was a great show. I have seen Har Mar Superstar in just about every venue in the twin cities area so it was cool to see him in another setting: an art gallery. The 'stage' was in the conference/meeting room wing. Even thought Har Mar probably won't be in the next WHAMplified, I would totally go to another one just for the experience - I highly recommend it.

I will post some pictures from the show when I can find my missing camera cord!

Har Mar on the Jimmy Fallon show:

Northrop Auditorium tickets

Saturday, April 3rd is going to be a hub of excitement for the University of Minnesota. There not one, but two Chelsea Handler shows at the Northrop Auditorium. In Dinkeytown, this awesome little band called the Black Lips are playing at the Varsity Theater and it is now official: the Har Mar Superstar WHAMplified event at the Weisman Art Museum is sold out! I am so glad that I purchased my ticket in advance, I know a lot of people who were planning on buying their at the door. Instead, since Har Mar is a pretty cool guy, he will probably just play an after party! This is his home turf, Har Mar will not disappoint.

On another note, there are still Northrop Auditorium tickets available for both Chelsea handler shows. And might I add, there are really good Northrop Auditorium tickets available for both Chelsea handler shows. Her book, Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang is in ever top 10 best seller list so I am sure she will have a mouth full to talk about of course at her 8pm and 11pm shows. I don't know how many Minneapolis comedy fans are going to be able to stay up that late to see the 11pm show - it takes a lot of people to sell out 2 Northrop Auditorium shows.

There are so many things to do in Minneapolis on April 3rd, I have no idea how we are all supposed to decide between Chelsea Handler, Beach House, The Black Lips with the Box Elders, Har Mar Superstar, the Red Pens, Spoon with Deerhunter, or Puscifer. And then to think Passion Pit is the next night. April is going to be exhausting!


Har Mar Superstar in all of his glory, see him at the Weisman on April 3rd.

Conan O'Brien tickets

Perhaps the hottest ticket in town right now is Conan O'Brien's just announced and totally sold out show at the Orpheum Theater.

Conan! What are you thinking?! The Northrop Auditorium holds wayyyy more people than the Orpheum and you would have been able to accommodate more of your die hard fans that are dying to see you. Northrop Auditorium tickets would have flown out the door just as Orpheum Theater tickets did!

Conan O'Brien is on his "Legally Prohibited From Being Funny On Television Tour" which will include appearances by his side-kick, Andy Richter. I really wish that Conan would have announced his show at the Northrop instead.

If you are looking for Conan O'Brien Orpheum Theater tickets good luck. They are very hot tickets - everyone wants to see Coco - myself included. Craig Ferguson, Eddie Griffin, and of course, Chelsea Handler all have comedy shows coming up, but nothing is as anticipated and Conan O'Brien. There was such a hullabaloo about the Tonight Show that everyone wants to see what he has to say about it ... and in person nonetheless. I must admit, I am intrigued to see the man who once owned a Chuck Norris lever. That is not something you see every day. Since Conan is banned from television until September 1st, 2010. So what else is there to do...? Why place a sold out Orpheum Theater show in Minneapolis among other places. Conan has already sold out THREE nights in Chicago.

The man, the myth, the legend

Tuesday, May 18th, 2010 at the Orpheum Theater

Northrop Auditorium seating chart

Before you purchase your Northrop Auditorium tickets you may want to have a copy of your Northrop Auditorium seating chart so you are aware of where your Northrop Auditorium tickets are located.

The Northrop Auditorium holds a whopping 4800 people - which is almost double of the Orpheum Theater. The State Theater and Pantages Theater hold only around 1000 people.

Although when a lot of people think of the Northrop Auditorium they think of all the different concerts they have attended there, the Northrop also has a distinguished presence around the University. The Northrop hosts graduation ceremonies for all schools at the University of Minnesota. Also, the Northrop Auditorium hosts several events for the University like conferences lectures from renowed authors and artists. The Northrop has hosted lectures from T.S. Eliot and Robert Frost.

Ground broke on the Northrop Auditorium in 1928. The site that it is now on used to be the College of Pharmacy's garden. The Northrop Dance seasons are very important to the history of the auditorium. The first dance season began in 1970-71 with the Northrop's commitment to be a premier international ballet and contemporary, national, and cultural dance venues.

If you are on the U of MN campus the Northrop Auditorium is a beautiful building that is worthy of a tour. The Northrop Auditorium's history is shown throughout the entire building, every renovation takes special steps to preserve the rich and historic setting of the Northrop Auditorium building.

Restaurants by the Northrop

There are not a ton of restaurants by the Northrop that are not college bars or fast food. The one thing the UofMN is missing is fine dining. But then again, why would you put up an upscale restaurant when the main neighborhood clientele is college students.

When I think of a 'nice place' to have dinner by the Northrop Auditorium, Loring Pasta Bar comes to mind. It is a unique one of a kind space that is beautifully decorated. In the summer the front panels of the building come off so the 15th Avenue side is completely open. The Loring Pasta Bar offers a unique atmosphere that cannot be replicated.

If you're not in the mood for Stub n Herb's greasy bar food, Big 10 or Jimmy Johns subs, McDonalds, or Mesa Pizza or Pizza Hut Loring Pasta bar is your place. They specialize in affordable pasta dishes and awesome appetizers. You can read their full menu here.

Also, the Loring Pasta Bar offers a 30% off your total bill with your student ID. Which you can use at any time except 6-9pm on Fridays and Saturdays. For a restaurant by the Northrop Auditorium just off campus that is a very generous discount. Since the Varsity Theater and Loring Pasta Bar are owned by the same person, you can also receive a 10% off discount at the Loring on the night of your Varsity Theater show. All you need to do is present your ticket stub when you pay your bill.

After you have purchased your Northrop Auditorium tickets for the Chelsea Handler show or an upcoming dance performance you can chose from a few Northrop Auditorium restaurants, but my recommendation is always going to be the Loring Pasta Bar!


Fun fact: Loring Pasta Bar has won the City Pages' 'Coolest Bathroom in Minneapolis' award more than one year in a row.

Chelsea Handler tickets

Are you ready for more Chelsea Handler?! Well, apparently Chelsea Handler's promotors think we are. Northrop Auditorium tickets for the SECOND Chelsea Handler show go on sale this Friday. Chelsea Handler's first show at 8pm must have made Northrop Auditorium tickets a hot commodity because there is now a show at 11pm. I think that time is going to be a little late for Minneapolis comedy fans, but at least the show is on a Saturday night. If it would have been on a Thursday or Sunday it is doubtful that any Northrop Auditorium tickets would sell out for the second show!

This is a week of second shows! Bon Jovi has announced that they are adding an additional Xcel Energy Center show on April 8th. At least Chelsea Handler's people are more on top of things that Bon Jovi's. Xcel Energy Center tickets for the second Bon Jovi show go on sale Friday as well, however, I am not sure how this one is going to pan out. The second show is on a Thursday night, which may be a hard sell considering most of Bon Jovi's fans will have to work the next day! Bon Jovi, what are you thinking? Friday or Saturday nights only!!!!

Who'd you rather see in concert ...



or ....

WAMplified tickets

Uh. Oh. I am officially double booked. April 3rd, 2010 I am already supposed to be at the Varsity Theater's Black Lips show. But it looks like I may have to bail on those plans, it appears something else has come up. While you will not need Northrop Auditorium tickets for this show and it looks like my Varsity Theater tickets for the Black Lips will be tossed, you will be needing a Weisman Art Museum ticket. One of my favorite local guys, Har Mar Superstar, is going to be the musical guest at the next WAMplified event at the Weisman Art Museum on the U of MN campus.

One ticket to this show will not only pay for you admission to the concert to see Har Mar Superstar, but admission includes 2 drink tickets and a tour of the museum. WAMplified is an event that the Weisman Art Museum has 3 times a year and it incorporates music with the current exhibition the museum is showcasing.

Northrop Auditorium tickets Weisman Art Museum tickets for WAMplified are on sale now. Minneapolis music fans are going to have a severly hard time deciding what to do on the night of Saturday, April 3rd. Beachhouse is at the Cedar Cultural Center, the Black Lips are at the Varsity Theater, and now Har Mar Superstar at the Weisman. Being a music fan can be exhausting sometimes!

See you at the show!