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man in beret with long dark hair, goatee, mustache, dark classes, a Blues T-shirt and a prosthetic arm.

Michael "The Hook" Deutsch Died

The staff and friends of VSA arts of Minnesota are saddened by the death on June 24th of friend and colleague Michael "The Hook" Deutsch of Minneapolis. Michael was one of our Arts Ambassadors - an artist we take into classrooms to share talents and thoughts about disability - and a performer we called on to perform for us at ADA celebrations, Children’s Museum gigs and a national VSA arts educational gathering. Michael loved to play the Blues on the piano and his unique style, which involved putting a rubber stopper over the hook on his left arm so that he could play his bass notes, brought the Blues home to everyone who had the chance to hear him. To learn a little bit more about Michael’s life go to Michael "The Hook" Deutsch (www.michaelthehookdeutsch.com).

We mourn his loss and send our condolences to his family and loved ones.

Art Exhibit at Vision Loss Resources

VSA arts of Minnesota presents Andrew Braunberger’s artwork at Vision Loss Resources. Stop in to observe colorful drawings and paintings by Minneapolis artist, Andrew Braunberger, at Vision Loss Resources 1936 Lyndale Avenue S., Minneapolis.  Braunberger’s artwork is on display through August 31 during normal hours at Vision Loss, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM Monday through Thursday. The exhibit, sponsored by VSA arts of Minnesota, is free. Read more about Andrew Braunberger’s artwork at Vision Loss Resources…

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