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Special Musical Guests Adam Levy and And The Professors,
Northern Spark 2015 Launch Party

Musical guest: Adam Levy

Musical guests: And The Professors. Courtesy the artists.

Northern Spark 2015 Launch Party

Kick off your Northern Spark adventure at the Northern Spark Launch Party in the plein air splendor of the Mill City Museum Ruin Courtyard. During the “Golden Hour” from 7 to 8 pm, the night begins with special music guest Adam Levy of The Honeydogs performing songs from his upcoming solo album, passed hors d’oeuvres, and a SPARKling beverage. During the 8 ‘o clock hour, Levy will be accompanied by his band And The Professors followed by a sneak preview of the Mill City Summer Opera performance. Throughout the evening, nosh on inspired bites from Alma, Borough, Brasa, Gardens of Salonica, Marin, Mill Valley Kitchen, Patisserie 46 Catering, Sparks, and Wise Acres; and enjoy specialty cocktails crafted by Eat Street Social mixologist Gigs with Prairie Organic Spirits, wine by Mouton Noir, Sociable Cider Werks, and local brews from Launch Party sponsor Fulton Brewery. Enjoy the festive atmosphere and intimate previews of the art! From the Launch Party, get a headstart on the night and explore dozens of projects in the Mill City Museum and surrounding ruins.

Golden Hour: 7-8 pm ($100) / Musical guest Adam Levy of The Honeydogs presents new music from his solo album

Launch Party: 8-9:30 pm ($60) / Adam Levy and his orchestral pop band And The Professors

NS Curated Bus Tour: 9:30-1am ($75) /  Experience festival highlights from the comfort of a curated coach. Available only for Launch Party ticket holders. SOLD OUT!

Tickets to the Launch Party and Curated Bus Tour are available for purchase here.

The Launch Party is presented by the Northern Spark 2015 Host Committee:

Koren Beck Tomlinson, co-chair
Jennifer Brennan, co-chair
Suzanne Burke
Ariel and Jeff Carter
Debby and John Christakos
Louise Dengerud
Robin Garwood
Pam and Charlie Grossman
Nina Hale and Dylan Hicks
Grady Hannah
Norah and Andrew Harrison
Michael Herbert
Molly Hillstrom
Adrian Ho and Tracy Hudson
Brian Hoffman
Paul Jongward and Olga Mashkova
Michelle Klein
Sarah Kreykes
Christy and Luke Kujawa
Elizabeth Larsen and Walter Schleisman
Megan Leafblad
Janet T. Lee
Michelle McCreary
Herman Milligan
Michael Moore
Cari and Nathan Nesje
Jessica Nordell
Liz and Dan O’Brien
Adam Peters
Ian and Coryn Petersen
Abby Rakun
Katie Robinson
Gordon and Maureen Rudd
James Rustad and Kay Thomas
Sarah Schram
George Slade