Can You Get to Sounds of Blackness: The Night Before Christmas Concert at the Pantages From Downtown Minneapolis Without a Car? Sunday, Dec. 20
Yes. On Sunday, Dec. 20 at 7 p.m., the 3x Grammy Award-winning Sounds of Blackness bring The Night Before Christmas Concert to the Pantages Theatre on Hennepin Avenue, and you can plan the whole evening from Oakland’s on 9th, our furnished, month-to-month studio apartment hotel at 215 South 9th Street in downtown Minneapolis, without needing to bring a car.
What is The Night Before Christmas Concert?
According to the Hennepin Arts event page, the show features the “roof-raising songs and the beloved characters from the play in Concert,” accompanied by Sounds of Blackness’ 10-piece orchestra. Hennepin Arts describes it as a family-friendly, joyous, spirit-filled Minnesota holiday tradition. You can learn more about the group at soundsofblackness.org. The concert is listed for one performance: Sunday, Dec. 20 at 7 p.m.
How do you get from Oakland’s on 9th to the Pantages?
Both are in downtown Minneapolis, so you can leave the car parked, or at home. Plan your route with the Metro Transit trip planner and allow extra time for winter weather. One honest note about the skyway: Oakland’s on 9th is not directly connected to it. You walk about a block to reach the skyway system, so dress for the cold on the way to the door.
Why stay at Oakland’s on 9th for a holiday show?
Our historic 1889 brownstone has been restored into fully furnished studios with full kitchens, plus WiFi, all utilities, heat and free laundry included. There are no contracts: stay a night, a week or a month. That makes it handy for a holiday week of concerts, visiting family or a longer winter in town, and some units are pet friendly. See what’s included in our places to stay.
Looking for more December plans? Our guides to Buena Vista Social Club at the Orpheum and Timberwolves games at Target Center show how much is within reach of downtown, and our guide to Postmodern Jukebox at the State Theatre covers the weeks before.
How do you book?
Reserve your stay online at our booking page or call us at (612) 314-5124. Dec. 20 is a Sunday night, so you can pair a quiet weekend stay with the concert, and check the Hennepin Arts page for the latest ticket details.
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