Renowned Handbell Ensemble Performing in Eagan on May 5

Strikepoint, a handbell choir from Duluth, has scheduled an appearance at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church.

Editor's Note: The following is a press release from Strikepoint Handbell Ensemble. Strikepoint, one of the world’s top handbell ensembles, will perform at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 5 at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church (3930 Rahn Rd.) in Eagan. Admission is free but a $10 donation is suggested. Think of a handbell ensemble as a living piano, with each of eleven ringers responsible for up to nine notes. Audience members will see musical lines moving as chords move up from the bass or the highest bells join in on the melody. Treble ringers may hold as many as six bells in their hands at one time, while bass ringers use their whole bodies to move 13-pound bronze bells with grace and finesse. Strikepoint rings on six octaves of bells (nearly the …

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VIDEO: 'The Voice' Star Nicholas David Makes an Impression at Eagan High School

Eagan High School graduate Nicholas David, who took third place on "The Voice" in 2012, returned to his alma mater for a pep fest performance on Thursday.

Follow Eagan Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our daily newsletter | Blog for us Eagan High School senior Tom Crotty declared Nicholas David's performance at a high school pep fest on Thursday one of the "best moments" of his life. Crotty wasn't the only student wowed by the musician's afternoon performance during the performance, which took place during the high school's pep fest event. Hundreds of students packed the gymnasium floor to dance, shoot video with their smartphones and take in Nicholas' laid back vibe. The soulful singer, who took third place on the last season of NBC's hit musical competition "The Voice", grew up in Eagan and graduated from Eagan High School—where he played football and basketball. …

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VIDEO: Nicholas David Stages Homecoming Performance at St. Joe's in Rosemount

The musician's homecoming performance at his alma mater in Rosemount included a joint sing-a-long with current students at the school.

VIDEO: What Do Fans Think of Nicholas David?

Fans attending the Nicholas David concert at the Mall of America on Thursday said they appreciated his authentic, humble personality.

Follow Eagan Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our daily newsletter| Blog for us Eagan Mayor Mike Maguire declared television sensation Nicholas Mrozinski "The Voice of Eagan" at an emotionally charged homecoming performance at the Mall of America on Thursday. Nicholas Mrozinski, better known on NBC's "The Voice" as Nicholas David, is one of the Top 4 contestants on the televised singing competition. Mrozinski flew back from Los Angeles on Thursday for a brief visit with his family and to conduct some filming for the show in his hometown. On Thursday evening, he'll return to California for continued filming. Greeted by hundreds of fans, Mrozinski took the stage to perform "Stand By Me" and "What's Going On" and be …

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"The Voice" Star Nicholas David Performing at the Mall of America on Thursday

The public is welcome to attend the event, which will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday at Nickelodeon Universe.

Follow Eagan Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our daily newsletter| Blog for us Eagan's singing sensation, "The Voice" contestant Nicholas Mrozinski, will be back in Minnesota for a whirlwind visit on Thursday that includes a performance and public gathering at the Mall of America in Bloomington. Mrozinski, who goes by the stage name Nicholas David on NBC's televised singing competition, will perform at 11 a.m. on the patio stage in Nickelodeon Universe, according to a report on KARE 11. The event is part of a 'welcome home' ceremony for David, a longtime Twin Cities resident who was voted into the Top 4 contestants on "The Voice" earlier this week. Check out this previous coverage of Voice contestant Nicholas David:

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3:00 pm on Wednesday, December 5, 2012

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UPDATED: Minnesota Sinfonia Performance Postponed to July 15

Strong storms moving through the metro area last night delayed the performance.

The Minnesota Sinfonia will return to Caponi Art Park at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 15 for a Summer Pops Concert. Originally scheduled for Sunday, June 17, the concert was postponed because of poor weather. As part of the concert, craft supplies will be on hand before and during the performance for children and families to create a snaking community sculpture. The Summer Performance Series, presented by Crown Rental, is a family-friendly program that features a wide variety of music, theater and dance concerts presented free of charge on Sunday evenings in the Theater in the Woods outdoor amphitheater. This year’s Summer Family Pops Concert by the Minnesota Sinfonia’s celebrates both classical and popular music from the movies to the …

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