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MUSIC
Inside the Classics: Greenberg's Symphony No. 5

Enrolled in the Juilliard School of Music at age 10, composer Jay Greenberg completed his fifth symphony by age 13. Now at the still-tender age of 17, Greenberg makes his way to Orchestra Hall for this special edition of Inside the Classics. The concert features an interview with the young composer, who has captured the attention of the national media and classical music world alike, along with a full performance of Greenberg's amazing Symphony No. 5, as played by the Minnesota Orchestra. Tonight's event will also include a large projection screen over the Orchestra Hall stage that will provide you with a close up view of Greenberg's interview and the performing musicians. Runs today through Thursday.

Wednesday-Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Orchestra Hall, 1111 Nicollet Mall, Downtown Minneapolis, $20-$45

LECTURE
Martin Espada: Public Interview

You might be predisposed to think that holding the title of poet/lawyer is a contradiction. After all, one deals with logic and reason and the other focuses on the emotional and intangible. But Brooklyn-born, Latin descendant Martin Espada has found a link between the two. A former tenant lawyer in Boston, Espada is now a creative writing professor in the Department of English at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Join Hamline University for "The Advocate: Confessions of a Poet-Lawyer," a two-day event devoted to the award-winning poet, attorney and professor, Martin Espada, exploring the connections between poetry and justice. Known as "the Latino poet of his generation," Espada has published sixteen books, won an American Book Award, been a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, and nominated for numerous other literary achievements. Don't miss an opportunity to educate yourself on the engaging work of this influential poet. -Juleana Enright

7:30-9:30 p.m., Giddens Learning Center, Room 100E, Hamline University, 1536 Hewitt Avenue, Saint Paul, MN, Free

Extra: Return to the Giddens Learning Center Thursday, March 19, for a more intimate glimpse into the work of Martin Espada as he presents a lecture entitled "The Advocate: Confessions of a Poet-Lawyer" at 11:30 a.m. before another public reading at 7:30 p.m.

RETAIL
Global Village Retirement Sale

Global Village, a West Bank staple since 1971, will close its doors next month after many successful years in business. Lucky for you, this is the perfect time to get your hands on some of those unique items you may have had an eye one throughout the years -- such as one-of-a-kind antiques, African masks, and fertility dolls (ooh la la!). Score a sweet 30% discount on everything in the store! Gift-worthy items such as cards, clothing, scarves, beads, baubles, candles, accessories, housewares, incense, oddball items, shiny objects, and more await you. As the weeks progress, the discount will steepen, but we recommend swooping in early to get your mitts on the choice stuff. Loyal Global shoppers do not despair -- the Duluth store will remain open!

Mon-Fri 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sun Noon to 5 p.m., Global Village, 406 Cedar Avenue, Minneapolis