Minneapolis Public Schools

Join us at the Guthrie Theater for Stephen Sondheim's Tony Award winning Into The Woods...an unexpected storybook tale. Once upon a time, Cinderella pines to make a cameo at the ball, Jack (of beanstalk fame) tends to his pet cow, Little Red Riding Hood sets off toward grandmother’s house and a baker and his wife discover they are barren, thanks to a curse from the neighboring witch. They all head into the woods and embark on remarkable journeys that include falling in love, slaying a giant, facing off with a wolf and more. Just when all wishes appear to be granted, a stray magic bean sprouts a second stalk and the giant’s vengeful wife disrupts everyone’s happy ending. Featuring beloved music and classic fairy tale characters, this heartfelt musical explores what happens after “happily ever after. Tickets will be available for pick up at Will Call. Transportation is on your own. the Guthrie Theater is located at 818 2nd St S. Minneapolis, MN 55415 Refunds/cancellations are not available after June 1st. If event is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

It’s 1889 when Shane, a loner with a dark and mysterious past, rides into the heart of Wyoming’s cattle country. He’s instantly idolized by the young Bob Starrett, whose settler parents welcome Shane into their home and put him to work on their farm, where Shane discovers the family he never had. Meanwhile, hostility grows between the ruthless rancher Fletcher and the settlers starting their farms. When Fletcher plans to squeeze them out, Shane’s dangerous ways resurface as he fights to save the Starretts from ruin. This Guthrie commission by renowned playwright Karen Zacarías interrogates the assumptions and myths of the American West. Tickets will be available for pick up at Will Call. Transportation is on your own. Meet at the Guthrie Theater, 818 2nd St S. Minneapolis, MN 55415. Tickets are in Area 1 - Orchestra Center, Rows Q & R. Note: Refunds/cancellations are not available after July 1st. If event is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

1876. It's the last gig for Jesse James: a one-night-only farewell concert starring America's most notorious desperado. Join Jesse as he reenacts his dramatic rise and fall in this mix of Honky Tonk Cabaret and Wild West Show, with a Grand Finale at a place called Northfield, Minnesota. Featuring special guest stars and a few surprises - even for Jesse. Production held in downtown St. Paul at the History Theatre. Register online or call 612.668.3100. If tour is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Join us for a private screening of True North: Science, Streets, and Skating Rinks of Optimism. Over the course of 8 years, the film follows the Minneapolis North High Polars from worst in the city to State Champions and beyond; featuring life lessons and unexpected developments that entertain and inspire! Q&A features producer and curriculum instructor, Jane Barrash, and Cynthia and Odell Wilson, Polar parents and change agents - Cynthia is current president of Mpls-NAACP. From classrooms and living rooms to basketball courts and ice rinks, True North is a story of possibility over probability, of quantum leaps and transforming reality from the inside out. Includes viewing of The Continuum Exhibit, an interdisciplinary and multicultural exploration of consciousness, human capacity and the continuity and interconnectedness of life. Presentation will cover a mindset and self-development approach that helped change a team and is part of a larger systems change goal in a collaboration with NAACP-Mpls. Proceeds donated to NAACP. Social hour with light refreshments following the Q & A. Held at the CoCreating Community located at 5011 S 31st Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55417 9 min preview from first half of the film (includes skating show footage but not interviews with the Wilson family or years-later follow-up with the players). Looks good on a big screen... https://vimeo.com/720309887 Past screening viewer comments (requested/written anonymously at first screening) and photos. https://continuumcenter.net/?page_id=2179 Q&A Clips (1.5 min) with Jane Barrash and Odell and Cindy Wilson - digitized and modernized for a new effect. You definitely get a sense of how Cindy Wilson - leading NAACP in Minneapolis - shows up and that systems change is a priority. https://vimeo.com/769952718 PARTICIPANT FEEDBACK FROM THE WINTER 2023 SESSION: "It was such an exceptional event, to get to know that family's work and experiences in such a personal and inspiring way. And to know they have been so influenced by your work is really cool." "It was a wonderful experience and I'm excited about what you created." "Loved it. Conscious mind...Change your thoughts...Change your mind...Change your behavior" "Breathe, breathing helps to clear/prepare your thoughts"

Do you think making authentic tamales is too hard? Salsa a la Salsa owner, Lorenzo Ariza, will walk you through the tamale making process. Choose between chicken or vegan tamales. Kits will include all the ingredients to make 20 tamales and will need to be picked up prior to the class. By taking this class you are supporting local a restaurant that has been affected by COVID and the damage along Lake Street. Participants can choose to take the class in Spanish or English. The class fee includes all ingredients. Class video will be provided before pick up date (11am to 6pm is when you can pick up the ingredients). This class does not qualify for any discounts as most of class fee goes directly to Salsa a la Salsa.

Celebre 5 de Mayo haciendo tamales. ¿Cree que hacer tamales auténticos es demasiado difícil? ¡El dueño de Salsa a la Salsa, Lorenzo Ariza, lo guiará paso a paso en la elaboración de tamales! Esta clase es incluso apta para veganos y tendrá la opción de elegir entre tamales de pollo o veganos. Los kits incluirán todos los ingredientes para hacer 20 tamales y deberán ser recogidos el día que usted seleccione en el registro. Al tomar esta clase, apoyará a un restaurante que se ha visto afectado por COVID y los daños a lo largo de Lake Street. Los participantes pueden optar por tomar la clase en español o en inglés. El costo de la clase incluye todos los ingredientes. El video de la clase se mandara antes de que usted recoja los ingredientes (11am a 6pm es el horario para recoger el kit). Esta clase no califica para descuentos puesto que la gran mayoria del costo es destinado al restaurante.

The Mapping Prejudice project began in 2016 as an experiment to identify and map racial covenants. These clauses were embedded into property deeds to bar people who were not white from buying or even occupying the parcels of land to which they were attached. Covenants were made illegal by the 1968 Fair Housing Act. But their legacy continues today in the Twin Cities, which has some of the largest racial disparities in the country. The Mapping Prejudice Project is designed to reveal the “racism behind these racial disparities,” in the words of Ibram Kendi. It illuminates how structural racism shaped the urban landscape, blocking African Americans from critical avenues for housing stability and wealth accumulation. Gillette will illuminate how racial covenants underlaid housing policies that constructed racial inequalities over the last century. Together we’ll explore taking next steps to address the damage wrought by these policies. Co-sponsored by Minneapolis Community Education and Southeast Seniors.

Come make paper collages to help express yourself. This class will be using a variety of supplies to make unique paper art. We will collage together items like paper, stickers, and tape to create fantastic 2D images. From landscapes to portraits to animals, these collages can be anything you want.

Join a park naturalist to learn how to identify the distinguishing characteristics of Minnesota's spring/summer birds, what foods they enjoy and habitats that will attract them to your backyard.

Our favorite 5 in a row game BINGO is back. Join in the fun and win some cool prizes. Your registration also includes a snack and drink that you can take home at the end of the event.

Alexander Calder’s abstract mobiles can be seen around the world. This American artist created imaginative mobiles, stabiles, and sculptures combining interesting shapes, colors, and motion. You will design and assemble you very own mobiles in Calder’s style.

Clothespins form the base for a wide variety of crafts, and you could put into use some of your used ones in making your own unique photo frame.

Join us for a fun night at the Como Planetarium and spend a night (indoors) under the stars. We will meet at the Como Planetarium at 6:30 pm. The show is from 6:45pm - 8:00pm.

Food, fun and falls (as in waterfalls) will all be part of the Minnehaha Park BBQ. We will visit the famous falls, enjoy a tasty BBQ lunch, and enjoy a variety of lawn games. Pre-registration is required.

Create a colorful mosaic picture frame using a variety of glass and ceramic mosaic pieces.

Busy Day? When you need a quick meal, Busy Day Pork Chops fit the bill. We’ll put some rice pilaf on to cook and our meal is done in 30 minutes!

Egg Roll in a Bowl If you like egg rolls, this is a fun way to make them without all of the fuss. Since the bowl is so easy, we’ll make a cake-in-a-mug for dessert.Blurb

Say Hello to Summer! Everyone loves a summer salad so we’ll assemble a taco salad to eat with our traditional “end of the cooking season” fruit smoothies.

Don't let bad weather stop you from walking. Enjoy this easy exercise indoors instead. Walking can lower blood pressure, cholesterol, risk of stroke and risk of injury. It can also improve your sense of well-being and happiness. By registering, you are welcome to drop in during the times listed below.