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December 2023
3rd Annual Advent Lessons & Carols
Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1621 University Ave. NE, will present their third annual Advent Lessons and Carols Saturday, Dec. 9, 7 pm. This musical celebration combines seasonal carols, choral music and hymns with Scripture readings for the season. Holy Cross’s observance of this tradition has a delightfully Polish flare, featuring beloved kolędy, a couple of readings in Polish and works by Palestrina, Hildegaard von Bingen, Handel, Rheinberger, Elgar, Rachmaninoff and a work by Holy Cross’s own Samuel Backman. Free, with…
Find out more »Canadian Pacific Holiday Train
The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train will make its annual Minneapolis stop Monday, Dec. 11, 8 pm with a performance at 8:15 pm at Lions Park on 37th Ave. between 37th Ave. and Stinson Blvd. Country artists Tenille Townes and Breland will perform.
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Untitled Night
“Untitled Night” by Morgan Thorson is an outdoor nocturnal dance event that will take place on the frozen Silver Lake. Made for extreme climates, “Untitled Night” draws inspiration from night skies and the dynamic winter of the Upper Midwest, inviting audiences to immerse into the temperament of winter and bask in the dark cover of night. Silverwood Park, Sat., Jan 27, 5:30 and 7 pm. Tickets: $15 at thegreatnorthernfestival.com.
Find out more »February 2024
SnowBLAST 2024
SnowBLAST returns to Columbia Heights on Saturday, Feb 3, 4-7 pm at Huset Park East, 3965 Jefferson St. NE. Activities will include snow soccer, pony rides, sledding, music, popcorn, food trucks and beer.
Find out more »Scents to Scenes
Kolman & Reeb Gallery announced its next Project Space grantee exhibition, "Scents to Scenes," showcasing landscape paintings by plein air artist Cheryl LeClair-Sommer. LeClair-Sommer used fragrance as a catalyst to search for locations that embodied the properties of those scents. The characteristics of each perfume inspired the mood and helped predict the color palette of the work. Gallery patrons will have the opportunity to sample the scents associated with each painting February 10-March 23. Artist reception, Saturday, Feb. 17, 7-9…
Find out more »March 2024
Art and Science on the River: Buckthorn
Saturday, March 23, 10 am-12:30 pm, Mississippi Watershed Management Organization, 2522 Marshall St. NE. Participants will gather around a fire to make buckthorn charcoal from buckthorn branches harvested from the banks of the Mississippi River. They can sip on hot beverages while learning about buckthorn and the river from ecologist Alex Roth. Artist Kimberly Boustead will show participants how to draw with the buckthorn charcoal and then give some options for drawing projects. Participants will leave with their own buckthorn…
Find out more »April 2024
Pothole Palooza
The Pothole Palooza benefit concert is coming to the historic Hollywood Theater, 2815 Johnson St. NE, Saturday, April 6 with five bands playing five different genres. Support this local business effort. All proceeds go to repair the public Merchants' parking lot at 29th & Johnson St. NE. Music starts at 3 pm with 12-string guitarist Peter Ruddy playing traditional Celtic music; at 4 pm the Bullfrogs play blues and Americana; 5 pm the Walker Brothers Band takes the stage with…
Find out more »Art and Science on the River: Carp
Saturday, April 13, 10 am–12:30 pm, Mississippi Watershed Management Organization, 2522 Marshall St. NE. This workshop will start with an informative presentation from Colleen O’Connor Toberman, a local expert on carp in the Mississippi River. Artist Kimberly Boustead will demonstrate carp printing with a few different types of carp, and then participants will have time to try their hand at carp printing, carp-inspired drawing and creative writing. Walk away from this workshop with art to share and a better understanding…
Find out more »Fix-it Clinic
Get help with your broken stuff and learn valuable repair skills at an upcoming Fix-It Clinic. At the clinic, you’ll get guided assistance from volunteers with repair skills to disassemble, troubleshoot, and (hopefully) fix small household appliances, clothing, electronics, mobile devices and more. 12-4 pm, with the last items accepted at 3:30 pm. First come, first served. Saturday, April 13, Grace Center for Community Life, 1500 6th St. NE.
Find out more »Earth Day 5K Bee Run/Walk/Cleanup
Sponsored by the Great River Coalition, the National Park Service and Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, the 9th annual Earth Day 5K Bee Run/Walk is back at Boom Island Park, 724 Sibley St. NE, Saturday, April 20. Purpose: Protect pollinators and their habitat. 8:30 am, kids' run starts; 9 am, fun run starts; 9:30 am, river cleanup starts (bags & gloves will be provided). Family-friendly, dogs welcome, music and booths. Costumes are welcome; prizes for the best. Runners register at…
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