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Photos: Scenes from Rock the Cradle 2025

by Darin Kamnetz

June 11, 2025

The Current’s Rock the Cradle at the Minneapolis Institute of Art and Children's Theatre Company took place on Sunday, June 8, 2025.
The Current’s Rock the Cradle at the Minneapolis Institute of Art and Children's Theatre Company took place on Sunday, June 8, 2025.Darin Kamnetz for MPR

The Current’s Rock the Cradle took over the Minneapolis Institute of Art and Children's Theatre Company Campus on Sunday, June 8. The day featured live music by Nur-D, Dr. Mambo’s Combo, the Jolly Pops, and Afoutayi Dance, Music, and Arts. The Current’s Kendall Stewart was the featured DJ at the Kids’ Disco, and there were featured performances by Celtic Junction Irish Dancers and Young Dance. Many interactive activities were spread across the campus throughout the day.

Rock the Cradle 2025 was presented by M Health Fairview Pediatrics

And supported by the Minneapolis Institute of ArtThe Children’s Theatre CompanyBell MuseumCaribou CoffeeCeltic Junction Arts CenterEmery’s PlayhouseGroves Learning OrganizationMinnesota Children’s MuseumLittle Moments CountMinnesota ParentNorthern Star ScoutingPizza LuceSALA ArchitectsSeven SundaysTwin Cities PBSWashburn Center for ChildrenYMCA of the North, and YOX Toys

Clean Water Land & Legacy Amendment
This activity is made possible in part by the Minnesota Legacy Amendment’s Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.