Lady Lark and Sophia Eris with guest Lewiee Blaze

Operated by the non-profit Firehouse Performing Arts Center (FPAC) The Hook presents a wide variety of original performing arts, including; music, literary, visual, comedic, culinary, craft and theater. The range of services include, but is not limited to, ticketed concerts, wedding rentals, non-profit fundraisers, birthday/retirement celebrations, community programming, outdoor festivals, album & book releases, art shows, private events, presentations, workshops,  and seminars.

The Hook and Ladder Theater

Under The Canopy - Lady Lark and Sophia Eris with guest Lewiee Blaze

 The Hook and Ladder Theater 

<p><em>Summit Brewing, Jack Daniels, Slane Irish Whiskey, The Hive &amp; Nobool Presents</em></p><h2>Lady Lark / Sophia Eris</h2><h3>with special guest Lewiee Blaze</h3><ul><li><strong>Saturday, June 19</strong></li><li><strong>Under The Canopy at The Hook and Ladder Theater</strong></li><li><em>"An Urban Outdoor Summer Concert Series"</em></li><li>Doors 6:00pm :: Music 7:00pm :: 21+</li><li>Tickets: $18-$25* </li><li>Reserved Seats/Pods** of 2, 4, &amp; 6</li><li>* Does not include Fees</li><li>** Must purchase the entire pod of seats</li><li>RAIN or SHINE</li><li>NO REFUNDS</li></ul><h3><strong>BUY TOGETHER :: ARRIVE TOGETHER :: SIT TOGETHER</strong></h3><h3><em>Together we will safely enjoy live music this summer!</em></h3><h3>-----</h3><h3>The Hook &amp; Ladder Theater is proud to present a very special co-bill concert event Under the Canopy featuring Lady Lark and Sophia Eris with guest Lewiee Blaze. </h3><p>Voted 2018 Best R&B Artist by City Pages and known for delivering exceptional high-energy live performances, <a href="https://ladylark.bandzoogle.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Lady Lark </a>is poised pick-up right where she left off per-pandemic, as one of the best live acts in the Twin Cities scene. </p><p>From repping the GRRRLPRTY collective and touring world-wide as Lizzo’s DJ, Minneapolis-based ‘renaissance woman’ <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SophiaEris/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Sophia Eris</a> is also a former Prince collaborator, a local radio personality and is an outstanding recording/performing artist. </p><p>​Lewis McCaleb, also known as <a href="https://www.lewieeblaze.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Lewiee Blaze</a>, is a musical artist, entrepreneur and community educator born and raised in the Twin Cites, Minnesota. Local community means a lot to Blaze.  He co-founded youth-led community organization, N4, (New Mindsets, New Media, New Leaders, and New Narratives). N4 utilizes artistry as activism to combat social stigmas while providing healing and transformation to society.  He continues to spread his message of compassion, love and equality to the world by any means necessary.</p><p>-----</p><h3><strong>Gentleman Forager Eats</strong></h3><p>Wild and wildly delicious food is expertly prepared by "Gentleman Forager Eats". Whether you are a carnivore or herbivore, there is something at our outdoor kitchen crave-worthy for you. The ever-changing menu—From mouthwatering meats and vegetarian shawarma to morel mushrooms on a stick—is fueled by our own Chef Taylor O’Brien and an impressive multitude of guest chef pop-ups.  <strong>Come hungry for dinner with the show!</strong></p><p>-----</p><p><strong>Thank you to our supporting partners: </strong><a href="https://www.summitbrewing.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Summit Brewing</a>,  <a href="https://www.jackdaniels.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Jack Daniels</a>, <a href="https://www.slaneirishwhiskey.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Slane Irish Whiskey</a>, <a href="https://www.socialresponsiblerealtors.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Hive Realty</a>, <a href="https://www.gentlemanforager.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Gentleman Forager</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/noboolpresents/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Nobool Presents</a>, <a href="https://www.kfai.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">KFAI 90.3FM</a>, <a href="https://www.thehubbikecoop.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Hub Bike Co-op</a> , <a href="https://www.musicinminnesota.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Music In Minnesota</a>, <a href="https://www.moonpalacebooks.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Geek Love Cafe</a>, <a href="https://www.moonpalacebooks.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Moon Palace Books</a>, <a href="https://www.visitlakestreet.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Lake Street Council</a>, &amp; <a href="http://www.arts.state.mn.us" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The MN State Arts Board</a></p>

<h2>COVID Safety</h2><ul><li>If you have any covid symptoms stay home!</li><li>Arrive early to allow time to get into the venue and your seats.</li><li>Wear a mask to your table, seat, bathroom, bar and respect others space. </li><li>Pods are spaced 6 feet apart.</li><li>Enjoy The Show!</li></ul><p>The health and safety of our guests, artists, and staff is our top priority. We are monitoring the situation closely and will continue to follow the guidance and recommendations of the Minnesota Department of Health. Thank you! </p><p>You are solely responsible for assessing and implementing the appropriate safety and security measures for yourself.  Your participation in safe practices is required.  Continued violation of social distancing and unsafe practices may cause you to be asked to leave the event.  </p><h2>What’s expected of attendees:</h2><p>The World Health Organization, Center for Disease Control and the Minnesota Department of Health all have resources and guidelines available to understand the risks of attending events.  Your understanding of this information provided by the above mentioned agencies is your responsibility.</p><p>We require that attendees self-certify that they do not have symptoms, have not been diagnosed with or had direct contact with a known or suspected COVID-19 case in the past 14 days, and will comply with the event’s safety policies and procedures including wearing face covering, physical distancing, and other determined requirements. Violation of policies will cause removal from the event.</p><h2>Waiver:</h2><p>By purchasing a ticket and or attending the event automatically begins the Assumption of the Risk and Waiver of Liability Relating to Coronavirus/COVID-19.</p><h2>Assumption of the Risk and Waiver of Liability: </h2><p>The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization. COVID-19 is extremely contagious and is believed to spread mainly from person-to-person contact. As a result, federal, state, and local governments along with health agencies recommend social distancing and have, in many locations, prohibited the congregation of groups of people.  The Hook and Ladder Theater has put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19; however, we cannot guarantee that you will not become infected with COVID-19. Further, attending events could increase your risk of contracting COVID-19. </p><p>As our guest you will agree to the following assumption of risk and waiver of liability: “By purchasing a ticket, I acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and voluntarily assume the risk of being exposed to or infected by COVID-19 by attending events and that such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, and death. I understand that the risk of becoming exposed to or infected by COVID-19 at the event may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of ticket holders and others, including, but not limited to, employees, volunteers, and program participants and their families. I voluntarily agree to assume all of the foregoing risks and accept sole responsibility for any injury to my guest(s) or myself (including, but not limited to, personal injury, disability, and death), illness, damage, loss, claim, liability, or expense, of any kind, that I or my guest(s) may experience or incur in connection with my guest’s attendance at the event or participation in concert programming (“Claims”). On my behalf, and on behalf of my guest(s), I hereby release, covenant not to sue, discharge, and hold harmless The Hook and Ladder Theater, its employees, agents, and representatives, of and from the Claims, including all liabilities, claims, actions, damages, costs or expenses of any kind arising out of or relating thereto. I understand and agree that this release includes any Claims based on the actions, omissions, or negligence of the The Hook and Ladder Theater, its employees, agents, and representatives, whether a COVID-19 infection occurs before, during, or after participation in any event program.”</p><p>To ensure the safety of our staff and guests, we are asking you to assess any symptoms you may have prior to attending the Event. Please review each symptom listed below and answer “yes” or “no” if this is a symptom that you or your guest(s) are experiencing and cannot attribute to another health condition. You must simply answer these questions for yourself.</p><h3>Do you have:</h3><ul><li>* Fever or feeling feverish?</li><li>* Chills?</li><li>* A new cough?</li><li>* Shortness of breath?</li><li>* A new sore throat?</li><li>* New muscle aches?</li><li>* New headache?</li><li>* New loss of smell or taste?</li></ul><p>If you answered “Yes” to any of the symptoms listed above, please contact us for options.  Please send an email to <strong>tickets@thehookmpls.com or call us at 612-345-7166.</strong> We are looking forward to seeing you at the The Hook and Ladder Theater this summer!</p>