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This list includes many of the performances that the IPAAM Dance Ensemble and the Schubert Gamelan Ensemble have presented in the past several years. More pictures are coming soon.

Sumunar Gamelan and Dance Ensemble will perform traditional Javanese gamelan music and dance, on the campus of Gustavus Adoophus College. For more information, including maps and directions, please visit Gustavus's website.
Minneapolis MOSAIC
State Theater Minneapolis, MN	Saturday, June 10, 2006	8:00 p.m.	Free
Members of the IPAAM Performing Group will play as part of the opening night of Minneapolis MOSAIC. South American, World Beat, Jewish and Gospel music will also be featured at the State Theater that night.
Minneapolis Institute of Arts	Sunday, June 11, 2006	3:15 and 4:30 p.m.	Free
Members of the IPAAM Performing Group will play two short performances at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. Find out about other free art events happening all over Minneapolis this summer, as part of Minneapolis MOSAIC.
Indonesian Music and Dance at Sundin Hall Sundin Hall, Hamline University, St. Paul, MN March 10 and March 11, 2006 The Schubert Club Gamelan Ensemble and Sumunar Dance Ensemble performed a variety of music and dance, from the dreamy and contemplative music of the classic repertoire to the lively rhythms of the twenty-first century pop styles. Guest performers included dancer Ngurah Kertayudha from the Indonesian consulate in Chicago and singers from the Indonesian Muslim Faith Group of Minnesota. This annual performance was co-sponsored by the Indonesian Performing Arts Assocation of Minnesota (IPAAM) and The Schubert Club.
Taste of Indonesia: Fundraising Dinner and Silent Auction Olivet Congregational Church, St. Paul Feb 11, 2006 Guests enjoyed traditional Indonesian food, gamelan music and Indonesian dance. The evening featured a performance of wayang kulit (shadow puppet theater), performed by guest dalang Midiyanto and accompanied by players from the Schubert Club Gamelan Enesemble.
Wayang Kulit at Puppet Fest 2005 Concordia University, St. Paul July 24, 2005 Joko Sutrisno and the Schubert Club Gamelan Ensemble presented a peformance of wayang kulit (shadow puppet theater) on the opening night of the Puppeteer's of America's annual convention. They were joined by guest artist Sumarsam (Javanese dalang and instructor at Wesleyan Unviversity). IPAAM hosted an open rehearsal the night before the show, to give the public a chance to see a rare performance of Javanese shadow puppet theater in Minnesota.
Minneapolis MOSAIC Performance Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Minneapolis June 2, 2005 As part of the Minneapolis MOSAIC series, performers from the Schubert Club Gamelan Ensemble played a short, chamber concert at the MIA.
Annual Como Performance June 1, 2005 Como Park Pavilion, St. Paul Youth and adults musicians and dancers performed at this annual free concert, overlooking beautiful Lake Como.
The Ramayana Project May 27-29, 2005 Hamline University, St. Paul IPAAM collaborated with local Indian dance company, Katha Dance Theater, and choreographer Rita Mustaphi to present The Ramayana Project: a compilation of seven episodes of the Ramayana, told through the music and dance of several Asian traditions. Musicians and dancers from the Twin Cities, as well as international touring artists, represented cultures of India, Cambodia, Sri Lanka and Indonesia, weaving together scenes from the epic tale of good versus evil, moral dilemmas, romance, heartache and magic. Several scenes featured Javanese gamelan music performed by Joko Sutrisno and the Schubert Club Gamelan Ensemble, as well as Indonesian dance featuring Javanese dancers Matheus Wasi Bantolo and his wife Olivia Retno Widyastuti. This performance was presented with support by the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council (MRAC) from an appropriation by the Minnesota Legislature, and an award from the National Endowment for the Arts and the St. Paul Travelers.
IPAAM Indonesian Dancers at the Festival of Nations Saturday, April 23, 2005 Festival of Nations, St. Paul This year, the IPAAM Indonesian Dance Ensemble performed again at the biggest multicultural event in the state.
Shadow Puppets of Java March 11, 2005: St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN March 12, 2005: Hamline University, St. Paul The Schubert Club Gamelan Ensemble performed a traditional wayang kulit performance, with special guest puppeteer, Midiyanto. Wayang kulit, or shadow puppet theater, is an ancient form of puppetry and one of Indonesia's most famous traditional performing arts. This performance told the story of Bima (pictured at right) and his quest for the water of life. A version of this story and more about wayang kulit are available on the Northern Illinois University web site. In addition to special guest Midiyanto (Javanese dalang and instructor at University of California Berkeley), the performance featured musical direction by Joko Sutrisno and a free lecture by Dr. Evan Winet (Macalester College), and was produced by IPAAM and the Schubert Club, with support from St. Olaf College and Hamline University.
Benefit Concert for Tsunami Victims January 15, 2005 Ted Mann Concert Hall, Minneapolis This benefit was presented by the University of Minnesota School of Music, and included a gamelan performance as well as music from a number of other cultures. The concert was free, collecting donations that were contributed to aid funds for tsunami victims.
Interfaith Prayer Service January 6, 2005 Basilica of St. Mary, Minneapolis Members of the Hindu, Buddhist, Jewish, Christian and Muslim communities participated in this interfaith prayer service, contributing segments of Sacred writings of these traditions, as well as sung and spoken prayers.
Sethu (Bridge) September 11 and 12, 2004 Minneapolis Sculpture Garden Sethu combined Balinese Kecak, Javanese Gamelan and Indian Bharatanatyam dance to tell the Hindu epic, Ramayana. This performance was a collaboration between Ragamala Music and Dance Theater; Balinese Master Kecak artist, I Dewa Putu Berata; Joko Sutrisno, IPAAM and the Schubert Club Gamelan Ensemble; and the Walker Art Center.
Indonesian Music and Dance at Como Pavilion June 6th, 2004 Como Park Lakeside Pavilion, St. Paul, MN Our annual Como performace, featuring music and dance performances by adults and youth.
Gamelan at the Zoo Memorial Day Weekend, May 29-31, 2004 The Minnesota Zoo, Apple Valley Members of the Schubert Club Gamelan Ensemble performed near the Tropics Room at the Zoo.
IPAAM Indonesian Dancers at the Festival of Nations Friday, April 30, 2004 Festival of Nations, St. Paul The IPAAM Indonesian Dance Ensemble performed on the Main Festival Dance Stage.
Klenengan: Music for Meditation January 25, 2004 Minneapolis, MN An informal evening of contemplation and relaxation, inspired by traditional Javanese music longer, meditative pieces, presented in a house recital style program.
IPAAM Fundraising Dinner and Silent Auction Thursday, October 23, 2003 Olivet Congregational Church St. Paul, MN An authentic Indonesian meal, accompanied by a Dance and Gamelan performance and a silent auction, supporting the continued growth of Indonesian Arts in Minnesota.
Mardawa - Java Beat Rising October 4 and October 5, 2003 Sundin Hall, Hamline University St. Paul, MN An evening and afternoon performance of traditional Javanese music and dance.
Indonesian Music and Dance The Schubert Club Gamelan Ensemble June 26th, 2003 Como Park Lakeside Pavilion St. Paul, MN
Use Your Outside Voice June 14th, 2003 Minneapolis Sculpture Garden Walker Art Center Minneapolis, MN Part of a day-long family-oriented celebration of the 15th anniversary of the Walker Art Center's Minneapolis Sculpture Garden.
Indonesian Music and Dance at Como The Schubert Club Gamelan Ensemble June 2002 Como Park Lakeside Pavilion St. Paul, MN
Gamelan and Dance at Sundin Hall 2002 Hamline University St. Paul, MN