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NOTE ADJUSTED TIMES BELOW... The Holiday Songbook— the brand-new edition of The Songbook Series— This holiday season, we’re celebrating the music that makes this time of year so magical — from "Deck the Halls" to "All I Want for Christmas Is You"! It’s a lively journey through the evolution of winter holiday music, with fresh, exciting arrangements of classics like "Silent Night," "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," "Jingle Bells," and even "Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer." The show brings the true spirit of the holidays to life! Named Broadway World’s Best Streamed Concert of 2021,The Songbook Series has been praised as a joyful, high-energy mix of history, humor, and unforgettable music. Jill Shafer of Cherry & Spoon called it “great edu-tainment,” and audiences everywhere agree. Here’s a sneak peek at the promo video: The Holiday Songbook. TIMES: Nov 30th Show: 3:00 pm Doors open for seating and food service 4:00 pm Show Begins - 1.5 hour performance Dec 11th Show: 4:30 pm Doors open for seating and food service 5:30 pm Show Begins - 1.5 hour performance NOTE: Registration Deadline 30 Days before the event (Oct 30 & Nov 11). Only transfer of registration if less than 30 days before the event. No refunds. There are three ticket and dinner package levels: Silver: $85 (includes ticket + Silver Dinner) Gold: $100 (includes ticket + Gold Dinner) Platinum: $112 (includes ticket + Platinum Dinner) Drinks and desserts can be purchased à la carte at the event. Menu choices: Silver $85 per person, includes tax and gratuity Guests have the choice of the following entrees: Risotto (GF, V) Arborio rice, sautéed garden vegetables, white wine, parmesan The Crooners Burger ⅓-lb Certified Angus Beef burger, American cheese, crispy onion strings, lettuce, tomato, pickles, signature sauce, brioche. Served with fries Cheeseburger ⅓-lb Certified Angus Beef burger, American cheese, garlic aioli, lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche. Served with fries French Dip Shaved prime rib, swiss cheese, garlic aioli, served with au jus and house-made horseradish sauce. Served with fries Gold $100 per person includes tax and gratuity Guests have the choice of the following entrees: Walleye Parmesan-crusted or broiled, pole-caught walleye, lemon caper cream sauce served with wild rice and seasonal vegetables Salmon (GF) Grilled North Atlantic salmon, Valencia orange glaze served with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables Roasted Lemon Chicken (GF) Airline lemon roasted chicken, served with garlic lemon sauce, mashed potatoes, and seasonal vegetables Pork Chop (GF) 12 oz. Compart Family Farms MN Duroc Pork served with garlic mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables Greens and Grains (V). *may add Chicken, Salmon or Shrimp Mixed greens, 5-grain blend, dried cranberries, almonds, gruyère cheese, apples, champagne vinaigrette Beef Stroganoff Beef Tenderloin, marsala mushrooms, red wine demi-glace, fettuccine, chive sour cream Chicken Parmesan Parmesan crusted chicken breast, pomodoro sauce, spaghetti Spinach and Artichoke Flatbread and Garden Salad (V) Three-cheese spinach and artichoke gratin, cherry tomato, fresh mozzarella, naan bread Beet Salad and Artisan Bread Basket (V) Mixed greens, beets, red onion, montchevre cheese, mandarin oranges, candied walnuts, orange vinaigrette Platinum $112 per person includes tax and gratuity Guests have the choice of the following entrees: Braised Short Rib (GF) Braised short rib, vegetables, demi-glace, garlic mashed potatoes New York, New York (GF) 12 oz. New York Strip, herb garlic butter, served with garlic mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables Shrimp Scampi served with Garden Salad and Artisan Bread Basket Jumbo shrimp, spinach, lemon, herbs, artichoke, garlic white wine butter sauce, spaghetti Pork Chop served with Garden Salad (GF) 12 oz. Compart Family Farms MN Duroc Pork served with garlic mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables Greens and Grains (V). *may add Chicken, Salmon or Shrimp Mixed greens, 5-grain blend, dried cranberries, almonds, gruyère cheese, apples, champagne vinaigretteBeef Stroganoff Beef Tenderloin, Marsala mushrooms, red wine demi-glace, fettuccine, chive sour cream Event takes place at Crooners Supper Club located at 6161 Highway 65 NE, Minneapolis, MN 55432. If the event is sold out, please add your name to the waitlist. We will contact you if tickets become available. NOTE: Registration Deadline 30 Days before the event (Oct 30 & Nov 11). Only transfer of registration if less than 30 days before the event. No refunds.

Come and hear about how the City of Lakes grew up around the Mississippi River! Stories abound on this fascinating walking tour about when the Twins were really Triplets. You’ll hear stories of how Fort St. Anthony shaped the economy in what was to become downtown Minneapolis. We’ll also learn how the earliest nations viewed the majestic falls long before the arrival of Father Hennepin and how many are still working today to reshape how we view the river and live in harmony with it in the years to come. Wear comfortable shoes! Tour length: 120 Minutes and about 1.5 miles in distance. Meet at Father Hennepin Bluff Park located at 420 SE Main St, Minneapolis, MN 55414 If tour is sold out, please add your name to the waitlist. We will contact you if a tickets becomes available.

Join Frank M. White, author of "They Played for the Love of the Game", for his presentation on the history of African American Baseball in Minnesota, including a special exhibit--100 years of Negros League Baseball at Target Field-- showcasing this unique history specific to our state. In addition to this enlightening presentation, we will also enjoy an insider's tour of Target Field, giving us a behind-the-scenes look at this iconic stadium. Special venues like Truly On Deck, Budweiser Roof Deck, Keepers Heart Townball Tavern, and the warning track will be included in the tour, providing us with a comprehensive view of the ballpark. Meeting Location at Target Field: Ramp A, Skyway entrance Parking Recommend: Ramp A, Level 3 – leads right to the skyway Please arrival by 9:45 am. Transportation is on your own. If event is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Held at Keepsake Cidery & Winery, just a short drive from Mpls/St. Paul, this experience will feature arguably some of the best cheese and cider produced nationally paired together on a journey of flavor. You will take a deep dive into the wonders of artisanal sheep cheeses and natural, spontaneously fermented ciders. Learn about processes, sustainable farming and the realities of running small family- and farm-based businesses while sipping and tasting on this guided tour with Jodi and Nate leading the way. There will be the opportunity to purchase cheeses, cider and other locally made products after the event. Stay a while longer to enjoy the Tasting Room and grounds with live music starting at 4pm and a local food menu with more cider, natural wines, and beer. Keepsake Cidery is located at 4609 135th St E, Dundas, MN 55019. If event is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available. NOTE: After Sept 6th you can either transfer your registration to another guest or receive $45 refund if we are able to fill your spot.

Join us at the Gamut Gallery for the newly-opened solo show by Brooke Bartholomew. Brooke will be with us at the gallery to meet us and present an Artist Talk. Talk will begin around 6:15. Brooke's solo show will be up in the gallery September 12 - October 4. If event is sold out, please add your name to our waitlist. We will contact you if tickets become available.

This educational tour is completely different from any other trip you may 4 seen to Chicago. Small intimate neighborhoods, rich in culture and history will be emphasized. Learn about Chicago’s world-class architecture, it’s famous landmarks and parks. On our trip to Chicago we will make a stop in Madison, Wisconsin and tour the city and have some free time on the famous State Street. Some of the sites we will be touring in Chicago: * Pullman Neighborhood-an acclaimed model neighborhood that George Pullman establish to house his manufacturing company and its workers. * Dreyfus Museum, one of the grandest residential buildings in 19th century Chicago from the Gilded Age. * Frank Lloyd Wright Studio and Home in Oak Park. * Robie House one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s best examples of prairie school architecture on the campus of Chicago University * Historic churches of Chicago will be visited including Saint Patrick’s Catholic Church, the oldest church in Chicago * Historic and ethnic restaurants are included. * Walking tour of downtown Chicago, including the magical Millennial Park, the oldest skyscraper in the world the Monadnock Building, the famous Louis Sullivan Rookery. * Architectural cruise along the Chicago River between monumental skyscrapers, and interesting riverfront buildings with an architectural historian. * The ethnic neighborhoods of Wicker Park, Pilsen, Old Town plus many more. * See the home of Al Capone, Emmett Till and Barack Obama, and other famous Chicago people. -We will tour one of the great art museums of the world, the Chicago Art Museum, and also spend time in Chicago’s famous Mexican American Museum. After 3 1/2 days of exploring Chicago, we will leave in late afternoon from the historic Chicago, Union Station and travel to Saint Paul’s Union Station on the Empire builder. The trip will be a wonderful ride pass cities and beautiful scenic areas such as the Wisconsin Dells area and the Mississippi River Valley to bring us back to Saint Paul. When we arrive in Saint Paul at approximately 11 PM, we will have our motorcoach bus waiting for us to take us back to our cars. Cost includes Lodging at Marriott Oak Brook, three dinners, three breakfasts, two bakery stops, Motorcoach bus, Amtrak tickets, Boat Ride, and all Chicago admissions to museums. TIME: Thursday, Oct 16: @ 7:45 am Board Bus @ 8:00 am Bus Departs Southwest High School Oct 19: @ 1:00 am early (Monday, Oct 20) Return to Southwest High School from Union Depot in St. Paul Pick-Up & Drop Off Location: Southwest High School - 3414 W. 47th Street, Mpls, MN 55410 Deposit of $400 due with registration. NOTE: Final payment due August 16th. Final Payment Due: 60 Days Prior to Departure Overnight Tour Cancelation Policy: 60 Days Prior to Departure: 100% Refund of Trip Fee less $5 Processing Fee - 59-45 Days Prior to Departure: 90% Refund of Trip Fee OR $50 admin fee if we can fill your spot (or if you find someone to fill your spot) - 44-16 Days Prior to Departure: 50% of Trip Fee OR $100 admin fee if we can fill your spot (or if you find someone to fill your spot) - 14 Days or Less: We will work to get you a return for some recoverable costs. This will vary by tour and date of cancelation. No guarantees. If tour is full, please enroll for the waitlist. we will let you know if space becomes available.

NOTE: Details are still being finalized so itinerary may change slightly. Join us for a fun-filled day touring the Minneapolis Fire Department's Training Tower, Rosenbauer Motors, Inc.- the world’s largest manufacturer of custom fire trucks and a guided tour of the Hinkley Fire Museum. At the Minneapolis Fire Department’s training tower, you’ll get an up close look at where new recruits go through their academy training and where veteran firefighters hone their skills too. From EMS, high-angle, confined-space, roof and arial operations, see how firefighters train using real props to prepare for any type of emergency. You’ll also get a look at specific rigs and equipment not kept at fire houses. At Rosenbauer, learn how an order for a new fire apparatus is taken, the design and model process, and manufacturing. Did you know it can often take 2 years or more for a new fire engine and they cost upwards of a million dollars? Also, learn about how Rosenbauer is a leader in developing and producing electric fire trucks that Minnesota Departments are beginning to use. Creating firetrucks for all over the world, this gem of a factory is on our own backyard and you’ll get to see fire trucks in all stages from bare aluminum all the way to completed units. We'll visit The Great Hinkley Fire Monument and climb the Fire Tower at St. Croix State Park Price includes Motorcoach transportation, rolls on the bus, admission to all tours. Ages 10+. NOTE: Lunch is on your own in Hinkley. You can bring a bag lunch. There will also be a stop near Tobies Express and several fast food options. Our coach bus will leave from Southwest High School's Chowen Ave. parking lot located at 3414 W. 47th Street, Mpls, MN 55410 BOARD COACH BUS: 8:00 am BUS DEPARTS: 8:15 am APPROX. RETURN: 5:30 pm. If event is sold out, please add your names to the waitlist. We will let you know if tickets become available. Thank you! NOTE: After Sept. 11th only transfer of registration to another guest.

Join Minneapolis entrepreneur Luntunji Abrams, owner of Lutunji's Palate, as we explore the past, present and future of North Minneapolis. We'll stop at some of Lutunji's favorite spots including Sammie's Eatery and Camden Social. Hear from business owners, artists, and other local leaders who are making this a vibrant community. 9:45 am Board Motorcoach at Camden High School located at 4320 N Newton Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55412. 10:00 am Bus Departs 4:00 pm @ Return to Camden High School. Includes: Motorcoach, guides, all food and admissions that support our local businesses. If the tour is full, please add your name to the waitlist. NOTE: Only transfer of registration available after Sept 24. No refunds.

As the first residential and commercial (2019) land trust in Minnesota, Rondo Community Land Trust (CLT) is a leader in its field. Join Rondo Community Land Trust staff on a tour of our residential, commercial, and real estate development work along Selby Avenue in the heart of the Rondo neighborhood. With goals to bring back the 300 businesses and 700 homes lost to I-94, our work stems from the challenges that many communities across the country face due to urban renewal projects and displacement. As we know too well, economic displacement isn’t just financial—it breaks community ties. Through our work on Selby Avenue and across our greater geography, Rondo CLT uplifts cultural identity alongside economic investment to restore and strengthen neighborhoods. Meet at Rondo Community Land Trust located at 1041 Selby Ave, St Paul, MN 55104. If the tour is full, please add your name to the waitlist. We will let you know if spots become available. NOTE: Only transfer of registration after Oct 1st. Refund of $55 if we are able to fill your spot.

Join the Metro Food Justice Network on a tour of Twin Cities metro area urban farms. From youth-led growing and a deep winter greenhouse, to market gardens and those geared towards building capacity, there's a little something for everyone. See these growing sites, learn more about the farmers who work the land, and sample delicious, local foods grown right in your proverbial backyard! Stops include: Bryant Community Garden Urban Roots: Rivoli Bluff Farm & Restoration Site Metro Food Justice Network GROWS: Capital View Communal Garden & Orchard Urban Farm & Garden Alliance Appetite for Change: Deep Winter Greenhouse & Freedom Farm Justice Involved Individuals Voting Effectively (JIIVE): Just Us Gardens Your fee helps support the farms on our tour! Bring a bag lunch. TIME: 9:45 am Board Bus 10:00 am Bus Departs Southwest High School 4:00 pm @ Return to Southwest High School PICK UP LOCATION: Southwest High School - 3414 W. 47th Street, Mpls, MN 55410 NOTE: Only transfer of registration available after July 23rd. If tour is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will notify you is a spot becomes available.

Join us on the river with Colleen O'Connor Toberman, Land Use & Planning Program Director for Friends of the Mississippi. On this boat cruise, you'll enjoy autumn views of the Mississippi River's only gorge while learning about how we engineered the locks and dams to tame the river for industry. Is it time to change our vision for the future? Studies are underway right now to consider changing or removing the dams. This tour will cover the history, current state, and complex future possibilities for our metro Mississippi. River conditions permitting, our boat will travel up and down through Lock and Dam 1. Meet at the Watergate Marina, 2500 Crosby Farm Road, Saint Paul Minnesota, 55116. Crosby Farm Road is at the intersection of Shepherd Road and Gannon Road. Transportation to the Watergate Marina is on your own. Beverages will be available to purchase on board the boat. You may bring your own food. Ages 21+. If the cruise is sold out, please add your name to the waitist. We will let you know if tickets become available.

The metaphor 'school to prison pipeline' refers to minor students who are Black (and other minorities) having zero-tolerance policies imposed on them and then being excessively punished (suspended, expelled, etc.) for behavioral issues, ultimately leading them to the road to incarceration. In this workshop, we will learn, discuss and create new possible policy solutions to dismantle the school to prison pipeline in MN. A portion of the proceeds will go to support the work of Peace of Hope. This event will take place at New Branches located at 5011 S 31st Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55417. If event is sold out, please register for our wait list. We will notify you if tickets become available.

Tour public art by bicycle! The tour will be led by Greg Ingraham, a public artist and former landscape architect and planner. We will start with an overview of the Minneapolis Public Art Program. On the bicycle tour we will view art along W. River Road and the Midtown Greenway, taking a leisurely 11-mile ride taking around two and a half hours. The tour starts and ends at Longfellow Grill, 2990 W. River Parkway. If event is sold out, please add your names to the waitlist. We will contact you if tickets becomes available.

Tour public art by by bicycle! The tour will be led by Greg Ingraham, a public artist and former landscape architect and planner. On the bicycle tour we will view public art at the University of Minnesota and along the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, taking a leisurely 11-mile loop taking around two and a half to three hours, starting and ending at Pryes Brewing, 1401 W. River Rd. N. If event is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

NOTE: SEPT 30TH IS REPLACING OCT 1ST Go Fly Fishing with Derrick Hanson from "Fish the Driftless"! This five-hour course includes both dry land and on-the-water fishing. Day begins with a one-hour introduction to fly fishing where your instructor will provide an overview of the basics of fly fishing. You’ll discuss the gear, flies, and learn to tie common fishing knots. Following the class is a thirty-minute dry land casting lesson where you’ll learn and practice the basic overhead fly cast. Following the casting lesson, you’ll get fitted with waders/boots and hit the stream where you’ll have the chance to put everything you learned into practice. We provide all the equipment necessary. However, you are welcome to bring your own gear if you would like. Location: Wisconsin, 1-1:30 hr drive from Twin Cities (exact location will be communicated to students prior to event). Cost Per Person: $125 (Plus, one day WI fishing license and trout stamp @ $25) NOTE: Space is limited to 6 participants. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Go fly fishing with Derrick Hanson from "Fish the Driftless"! This class is designed for people who have taken the Fly Fishing Intro course and are looking for more time on the water to practice and learn. Think of this class as an “assisted” fly fishing experience. The course will be spent entirely in the water. Here you’ll have a chance to work on your casting, read the water, select flies, tie your knots, and work towards achieving the perfect drifts to catch trout! The location will be different from the intro course so you’ll have the chance to explore a new river. Waders, boots, gear, and flies are provided. Taking the intro class is not a requirement, but some experience is necessary. Location: Southeast Minnesota, approximately one-hour drive from Twin Cities (exact location will be communicated to students prior to event). Cost Per Person: $175 (plus $24 Minnesota resident one-day fishing license and trout stamp) NOTE: Space is limited to four participants. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

October 4–5, 2025 | The Acreage of Osceola, Wisconsin Come walk the path of water. Come remember. There is a kind of knowing that lives beneath the surface — flowing through the land, the body, and the soul. Water carries that knowing. And when we listen, it speaks. This October, you’re invited to join a community of Earth-hearted humans for a deeply immersive weekend into the living wisdom of water. Set on 360 acres of wild springs, creeks, and prairie at The Acreage of Osceola, this retreat weaves Indigenous ways of knowing with the latest scientific understanding — to guide you back into right relationship with water and self. Together, we’ll remember how to listen. What You Will Experience: Hands-on exploration of water’s physical, energetic, and emotional properties Water walks to natural springs, streams, and the sacred St. Croix River Scientific insights into water’s structure, vitality, and hydration A Water Bar experience to taste and compare tap, filtered, and wild waters Personal water storytelling and guided journaling Structured and wild water rituals for daily life A personalized Water Plan to take home An evening Celebration of Water with poetry and music by Ben Weaver Time on the land and opt-out activities This is more than a workshop. It’s a soul reflection through water. Event Details: The Land and Space: Hosted at The Acreage in Osceola, a breathtaking 360-acre sanctuary once home to Horst Rechelbacher and Kiran Stordalen of Aveda. Our circle will gather in The Stables — a lovingly renovated meeting space overlooking rivers, wetlands, and wild prairie. The Nourishment: Locally grown meals prepared by a private chef, featuring regenerative farm produce. Light breakfast, lunch, and dinner served Saturday; full breakfast Sunday. Snacks, tea, and beverages available throughout. Onsite Lodging and Childcare Available: Stay in beautifully appointed private or shared rooms onsite for a deeper experience Childcare with certified Red Cross babysitters + nature play spaces (details after registration) You may contact lindsay@ecologicaldesign.land with any questions. The Investment: $525 USD Includes meals, snacks, drinks, hosting at the Acreage, day and a half guided workshop, a Water Workbook, printed materials, and the Saturday evening water celebration. Onsite lodging and childcare are optional! Dates & Times: Saturday, Oct 4, 9:00AM-5:00PM (+6:30-8:00PM celebration) Sunday, Oct 5, 9:00AM-1:00PM Location: The Acreage in Osceola 1017 N Cascade St, Osceola, WI 54020 Retreat Creators + Hosts: Facilitated by Lindsay Rebhan and Paula Westmoreland. With decades of regenerative land design, ecological education, and deep Earth wisdom, we are here to walk alongside you — as we return together to the Source. This Retreat Is for You If… You’re craving reconnection — with the land, your body, your rhythm You’re curious about water’s deeper intelligence and your role in protecting it You want practical tools and spiritual renewal with daily & seasonal practices You’re ready to create a relationship with water that nourishes your whole life Refund Policy: Full refund (-$50 admin fee) before September 4. 50% refund (-$50 admin fee) September 4-19. No refund after September 19 unless we can fill your spot. We will make every effort to do so. If event is sold out, please enroll on the waitlist. We will notify you if a ticket becomes available.