Hennepin Arts and Minneapolis Athenaeum present
Inside the Vault:
An Evening with Aesop's Fables
Join us on Thursday, Oct. 1 at 6 p.m. when Minneapolis Athenaeum and Hennepin Arts present an invitation-only cultural experience celebrating one of the Athenaeum's most remarkable treasures: its rare collection of Aesop's Fables, spanning the 16th through 20th centuries. Hosted at The Hennepin (900 Hennepin Ave.), this intimate evening will offer donors, cultural leaders, and community partners an exclusive opportunity to explore centuries of literary history through a curated exhibition, interpretive storytelling, and conversation.
Venue
The Hennepin
900 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis
Event Time
6 to 9 p.m.
About the event
This collaborative event also highlights Hennepin Arts' leadership in fostering partnerships that strengthen the Hennepin Theatre District and elevate the region's cultural organizations. By bringing together supporters of both institutions around a shared appreciation for history, literature and public engagement, the evening will provide a rare VIP hands-on experience to celebrate the Athenaeum's renewed presence in the district.
Guests can expect:
A private viewing of the Athenaeum’s rare and expansive collection
A fireside reading of Aesop’s Fable with Caleb McEwan of Brave New Workshop
Remarks from Hennepin Arts and Minneapolis Athenaeum leadership
