Larry McDonough Jazz

Larry McDonough Quintet Jazz Music + Movie Series presents The French Connection (1971) and the Music of Don Ellis Don’t miss the next installment of this special series, pairing music from one of the best jazz soundtracks along with an acclaimed movie! Renowned Twin Cities jazz ensemble the Larry McDonough Quint...

If you only have seen The French Connection on TV, you have missed a lot! See it on a theater screen and sound system.

Sunday, 3/15, 7:00 p.m., The French Connection and the Music of Don Ellis.

Tickets
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Facebook Event
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Merging Waters Unitarian Universalist Congregation Merging Waters Unitarian Universalist Congregation

Sunday, March 8, 12:30 p.m., A Mostly Music Service, saxophonist/writer Richard Terrill and pianist/composer Larry McDonough, Merging Waters Unitarian Universalist Congregation at the United Church of Christ New Brighton, 1000 Long Lake Road.

In person and online.
www.mergingwatersuu.org

The French Connection (1971) Trailer #1 | Movieclips Classic Trailers YouTube video by Rotten Tomatoes Classic Trailers

The French Connection Trailer
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Sunday, March 15, 7:00 p.m., The Parkway Theater’s Larry McDonough Jazz Film and Live Music Series Presents The French Connection and the Music of Don Ellis.
www.theparkwaytheater.com/all-events/f...
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Two gigs tomorrow!

12:00-2:00 p.m., Charmin Michelle, voice, and Larry McDonough, piano, Midtown Global Market, 920 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55407.

5:00-8:00 p.m. Larry McDonough, piano and voice, Ingredients Café, 4725 Highway 61 North, White Bear Lake, 651.426.6611
Reservations recommended!

The French Connection (1971) Trailer #1 | Movieclips Classic Trailers YouTube video by Rotten Tomatoes Classic Trailers

PLAN AHEAD: Sunday, March 15, 7:00 p.m., The Parkway Theater’s Larry McDonough Jazz Film and Live Music Series Presents The French Connection and the Music of Don Ellis by the Larry McDonough Quintet.
www.theparkwaytheater.com/all-events/f...
www.facebook.com/events/16819...

List of countries by proven oil reserves - Wikipedia

With the Federal government murdering citizens, manipulating the media, and invading two of the most oil rich nations (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...), it is time to watch The Three Days of the Condor again. It gets extra points for predicting Iran-Contra.
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The Drums of Navarone | Music from another place The Drums of Navarone is an eight-piece Afro-Latin funk orchestra devoted to moving body and spirit with unifying power of music. The band melds Afro-Latin rhythms with the sounds of funk, jazz, and s...

Tonight, Thursday, February 26, 7:00-10:00 p.m., performing with Drums of Navarone, at the Minnesota Music Café, 501 Payne Ave, St Paul, MN 55130.

Drums of Navarone
www.drumsofnavarone.com/about

Facebook Event
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Ukraine - Wikipedia

With all that is going on here, it might be easy to forget about Ukraine. Please don’t. Today is a sad anniversary.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russo-U...

Donations to Support Ukraine
www.charitynavigator.org/discover-cha...

Here is my version of the Ukraine National Anthem.
youtu.be/CwkSj_dNlp8

Valentine’s Day 2026
Year 16 of Valentine’s Day White Castle, this time in Bloomington. Yay!
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Due to a cancellation, I am back at Ingredients Café Saturday!
Saturday, February 21, 5:00-8:00 p.m. Larry McDonough, piano and voice, Ingredients Café, 4725 Highway 61 North, White Bear Lake.
www.ingredientscafe.com
Reservations recommended!
Facebook Event
www.facebook.com/events/14321...

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Extend the Valentine’s Day Weekend and celebrate Presidents’ Day at Ingredients Café!

Monday, February 16, 5:00-8:00 p.m. Larry McDonough, piano and voice, Ingredients Café, 4725 Highway 61 North, White Bear Lake, 651.426.6611
www.ingredientscafe.com
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My Funny Valentine (Live) YouTube video by Release - Topic

For Valentine’s Day: My Funny Valentine.
Larry McDonough and Joel Shapira, Intermodulating Undercurrents Live at the Kos: The Music of Bill Evans and Jim Hall
www.youtube.com/watch?v=o22S...
larrymcdonoughjazz.homestead.com/Intermodulat...

Makin' Whoopee Performed by Jim Plattes and Larry McDonough YouTube video by Larry McDonough Jazz

Here is a preview for tonight: Makin' Whoopee
youtu.be/plocZeKmJu0

Friday, February 13, 7:00-10:00 p.m., Plattes, McDonough and Raynor Perform “Grappelli, Ellington, and More” at The Lex.
thelexmn.com

Reservations recommended!
(651) 289-4990

Facebook Event
www.facebook.com/events/79195...

Protesters and observers should keep a safe distance and consider wearing masks and goggles to avoid identification and assault with irritants. Here is more guidance. Resist but stay safe.
povertylaw.homestead.com/files/Readin...

The Lexington · Historic Restaurant on Summit Hill · St. Paul, MN Whether you are joining us for a snack at the bar, a drink on the rooftop, or a milestone celebration - all are welcome at the Lexington.

Take a break from all that is going on in the Twin Cities.

Friday, February 13, 7:00-10:00 p.m., Plattes, McDonough and Raynor Perform “Grappelli, Ellington, and More” at The Lexington, 1096 Grand Ave., St. Paul, MN 55105.
thelexmn.com

Facebook Event
www.facebook.com/events/79195...

Today is one of our several anniversaries.
● 2010
○ February 8: I emailed Carol on Match.
○ February 9: Carol replied.
○ February 11: We talked on the phone.
○ February 16: We met at the old Sofitel Restaurant
○ February 20: We first kissed.

9M views · 319K reactions | Leave it to Shakespeare and Ian McKellen to so eloquently speak of man's mountainish inhumanity. #Colbert #IanMcKellen #Shakespeare #ThomasMore | The Late Show with Step... Leave it to Shakespeare and Ian McKellen to so eloquently speak of man's mountainish inhumanity. #Colbert #IanMcKellen #Shakespeare #ThomasMore

For my theater friends:
Leave it to Ian McKellen, Shakespeare, and Thomas More, with an assist to Stephen Colbert, to describe the inhumanity behind ICE in Minnesota!
#Colbert #IanMcKellen #Shakespeare #ThomasMore #ICEOut #Resist
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Pursued by federal agents, suburban ICE observers remain resolved After a frightening pursuit by federal agents, suburban ICE observers say fear hasn’t stopped them from protecting their communities.

Pursued by federal agents, suburban ICE observers remain resolved
www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...

St. Peter police chief intervened and got federal agents to release resident, sources say Sources tell MPR News that the police chief of St. Peter intervened to prevent federal agents from taking a local resident who was observing ICE enforcement actions into detention. It is believed to t...

St. Peter police chief intervened and got federal agents to release resident, sources say
www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...

Two CBP Agents Identified in Alex Pretti Shooting The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raym...

Two CBP Agents Identified in Alex Pretti Shooting
www.propublica.org/article/alex...

“The Nation” Nominates Minneapolis for the Nobel Peace Prize With their resistance to violent authoritarianism, the people of Minneapolis have renewed the spirit of Dr. King’s call for “the positive affirmation of peace.”

The Nation Nominates Minneapolis for the Nobel Peace Prize
www.thenation.com/article/acti...

We need some joy. Come in from the cold!

Friday, January 30, 5:00-8:00 p.m., Larry McDonough, piano and voice, Ingredients Café, 4725 Highway 61 North, White Bear Lake, 651.426.6611
www.ingredientscafe.com
Reservations recommended!
Facebook Event
www.facebook.com/events/87387...

From my friend Mark Butcher. No words needed!
www.facebook.com/reel/4081415...
Resist but stay safe.

Sub-zero Run in Minnesota (with ID)!
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This is the first time I have carried a copy of my driver’s license and passport for a run in Minnesota. It reminds me of a scene in Casablanca.
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Welcome to occupied Minnesota. We Shall Overcome.

LEAGUE NIGHT: The Bowled and The Beautiful - Crooners Supper Club - croonersmn.com

Need a break from everything? Tonight, Monday, January 26, 7:30 - 9:00 p.m., I am accompanying the actors in LEAGUE NIGHT: The Bowled and The Beautiful, A Public Reading of a New Musical Comedy!, at Crooners, doors open at 6:30.
www.croonersmn.com/event/league...

Evening Vigil January 24, 2026
In neighborhoods across Minnesota, people joined in song. It reminded me of La Marseillaise in Casablanca.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HM-E...
Vive le Minnesota!
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Shine a Light for Minnesota

I updated links in my Referral List.
povertylaw.homestead.com/files/Readin...
30. Immigration
Stay warm. Resist but stay safe.

The Drums of Navarone | Music from another place The Drums of Navarone is an eight-piece Afro-Latin funk orchestra devoted to moving body and spirit with unifying power of music. The band melds Afro-Latin rhythms with the sounds of funk, jazz, and s...

Tonight, come in from the cold!

Thursday, January 22, 7:00-10:00 p.m., performing with Drums of Navarone, at the Minnesota Music Café, 501 Payne Ave, St Paul, MN 55130.

Drums of Navarone
www.drumsofnavarone.com/about

Facebook Event
www.facebook.com/events/13428...

Schutzstaffel - Wikipedia

More connections between the Nazi SS en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schutzs... and ICE.

ICE Broke Into Minnesota Home, Dragged Barely Clothed Man Into Snow.
www.huffpost.com/entry/ice-br...

Resist but stay safe.