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Circle Reception for Boney Manilli by Edgar Arceneaux

A performer with medium dark skin hammers a canvas while wearing clear goggles.
Edgar Arceneaux, Boney Manilli. Photo by Angel Origgi. Courtesy of the artist.

Tickets & Info

This event has been cancelled.

Gather with fellow Patron’s, Advocate’s, and Director’s Circle members and special guests to celebrate this surreal dark comedy from interdisciplinary artist Edgar Arceneaux. Featuring original music and puppetry, this performance follows an eccentric family on individual yet intertwined journeys.

As part of the celebration, we invite you to preshow puppet karaoke, hosted by Monkeybear productions. Embrace your ’90s self and take your turn for a classic throwback Thursday filled with disco, ’80s, and ’90s hits.

5:30 pm Cocktail Reception, Garden Terrace Room
6:45 pm Karaoke, Cargill Lounge
7:30 pm Performance, McGuire Theater

$100 per person includes cocktails, hors d’oeuvres & performance ticket
$75 per person includes cocktails and hors d’oeuvres

RSVP by January 15. You can also purchase tickets by contacting us at donors@walkerart.org or 612-375-7641.

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Not yet a Patron’s Circle member? Join today ($2,500 annually) online or call 612-375-7641 to receive invitations to opening events, exclusive travel opportunities, and social exchanges with Walker curatorial staff.

Accessibility

For more information about accessibility, visit our Access page.

For questions on accessibility, or to request additional accommodations, call 612-375-7564 or email access@walkerart.org.

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