This weeks spotlight show is:
Robert Robinson
December 16
A native of Minnesota, Robert is perceived as the “Pavarotti of Gospel†in the Twin Cities. At the early age of six, Robert began singing with his family, “The Robinson Children.†He acted as coordinator of the group even in his early years; he also was the lead vocalist for the group.
Since then, Robert has aspired to make music his career. His voice can be heard as both lead and background vocalist on various album projects and his own solo projects. He also performed for such greats as Aretha Franklin, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Jermaine Jackson, Prince, Mattie Moss Clark and the Clark Sisters, The Steeles, and the Sounds of Blackness.
This sizzling venue is not so much new, as new-and-improved. Having left its spot in Bandana Square, the Dakota reinvented itself with a new chef and a location that's more accessible. The stretch of Nicollet Mall between Eighth and 12th Streets is competing with Uptown and the Warehouse District as a magnet for evening pursuits, and the Dakota will only increase the draw. Top local and national performers like Elvin Jones, Debbie Duncan and Moore by Four will continue to thrill jazz and blues lovers, while diners will enjoy a tremendous wine list and an enhanced American menu that was already stellar. Everything from bar snacks to full, multi-course dinners is available while you catch the cool sounds from Dakota's stage. And best of all, there's no added cover when you're seated in the dining room. Whether your planning on seeing the show or eating in the dining room its worth taking a look at the upcoming line-up:
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This is one of the most exciting things to happen for the jazz scene everywhere...
Featured each Friday and Saturday night is a Late-Nite Happy Hour with incredible local music. With just a $3.00 cover, $3.00 Drink specials and a $3.00 menu its worth taking a look at this months line-up:
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The Dakota has always been known for it's food, and even though we've hired a new executive chef since moving downtown that has not changed. The menu now has a constantly revolving cast of characters with a few staple items thrown in! So don't forget to come down and enjoy some excellent food.
There is so much good food, that revolves regularly, you really have to come in for a sampling of whats available:
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