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A Generation Awakens. A City Transforms. A Movement Begins. Amid global unrest and social reckoning, 612: Darkness in the Land of Nice makes its powerful premiere—a documentary that captures the rise of the post-9/11 generation as they realize their power and spark a movement that reverberates around the world. Set in the Twin Cities of Minnesota, 612 tells the story of how students and young people at the local level ignited the largest single-issue protest in modern history following the murder of George Floyd. Their voices, actions, and courage marked the beginning of a global decade of youth-led change—one defined by purpose, justice, and the refusal to remain silent. Amid the shifting tides of American identity, demographic change, and growing calls for equity, 612 explores the tensions and triumphs of a community confronting the disparities embedded in its systems. It offers a unique and urgent perspective on how American ideals collide with lived realities—and how grassroots action can be the spark for national and global transformation. The documentary shines a spotlight on four groundbreaking initiatives born in Minnesota: ●The Rondo Land Bridge Project in St. Paul, reconnecting a historically Black community divided by infrastructure. ●V3 Sports in North Minneapolis, building opportunity through athletics, wellness, and education. ●The Page Education Foundation, founded by NFL Hall of Famer and Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Alan Page, empowering students of color through education and civic leadership. ●Black Men Teach, a nonprofit committed to increasing Black male representation in Minnesota classrooms by recruiting, preparing, placing, and retaining Black male elementary school teachers—improving student outcomes and reshaping the future of education. Featured in the Film: Alan Page – Retired Minnesota state Supreme Court judge. Minnesota Viking. College Football Hall of Fame and the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Marvin Anderson – Retired Attorney at Law and former Minnesota State Law Librarian. Board Chair, ReConnect Rondo. Executive Director, Rondo Center of Diverse Expression Erika L. Binger – Founder V3. Philanthropist. Former Chair of the McKnight Foundation. Former world triathlete and aquathlete champion. Markus Flynn – Executive Director at Black Men Teach. Henry Lake – Lake Media Group, Talk show host (WCCO, Fox, The Lake Show). Patty Hand – Chief Operating Officer Minnesota Department of Education. Susan Brower – Minnesota State Demographer and Director of the Minnesota State Demographic Center. John Gordon – Former attorney Faegre Baker Daniels, Former Executive Director American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota (ACLU of MN). Maddie and Emma Pederson – Community Organizers. Toshira Garrway – Community Activist. 612 is a testament to the power of local voices and unsung heroes—community leaders, students, educators, and advocates—whose everyday actions create extraordinary change. It captures the spirit of unity and the transformative potential of collective action in the pursuit of justice, equity, and a better future. This is not just a documentary. It’s a blueprint for change. Proceeds benefiting Justice Page Middle School. EVENT DETAILS Date: Friday, May 23, 2025 Location: Justice Page Middle School - Address: 1 W 49th St, Minneapolis, MN 55419 Doors Open: 6:30 PM | Film Starts: 7:00 PM Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase, with all proceeds benefiting Justice Page Middle School. NOTE: All students must be accompanied by an adult. ⚠️ IMPORTANT ATTENDEE INFORMATION ●No video recording or photography is permitted during the screening. ●Backpacks, large bags, or totes are not allowed inside the venue. ●Security screening will be in place. Please arrive early to ensure a smooth entry. CREDITS: ●Director / Writer / Producer: Diem Van Groth ●Producer: David M. Massey ●Executive Producers: Sarah Brokaw, Kokayi Ampah, Clint Schaff NOTE: If event is sold out, please add your name to our waitlist. We will contact you if tickets become available.

Rev up your engines and join us at Chanhassen Dinner Theater for the matinee performance of Grease! Greased-back hair and leather jackets, ponytails and poodle skirts, fast cars and rock’n’roll, Experience the nostalgia of high school in the ‘50s – peer pressure, love, and teenage life set against the campy backdrop of Rydell High! Discover the drama, comedy, and pop-culture satire that has made Grease one of the most popular productions of all time! Don’t forget the music, with songs like “Summer Nights,” “We Go Together,” “Greased Lightnin’,” “Beauty School Dropout” and so many others, including the hits you love from the movie. Have fun as you groove and bop along! Your ticket includes Sit-Down Lunch, Show, Tax & Gratuity. Appetizers and drinks available to purchase at the table directly with your wait staff. Lunch Seating begins at 11:00 am. Grease Performance begins at 1:00 pm Meet Minneapolis Community Ed Staff at Will Call to pick up your tickets. Location: The Chanhassen Dinner Theater is located at 501 W 78th St, Chanhassen, MN 55317 NOTE: After May 7th you can transfer your tickets but no refunds or cancelations are available. If event is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Join the Pit Orchestra of Minneapolis Community Education's production of Hairspray - The Musical! Adults of all ages and youth entering grades 11th grade or older with advanced music skills are welcome to be in the pit pending a conversation and possible audition with the pit director. Seeking keys, guitar, bass, strings, reeds, horns, drums and percussion players! Performances July 18-27. We will contact you in mid-May, and you may be asked to audition. If selected for the pit, a participation fee of $49 will be collected. Scholarships available. The 1950s are out, and change is in the air! Hairspray, winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, is a family-friendly musical, piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance and deliriously tuneful songs. It's 1962 in Baltimore, and the lovable plus-size teen, Tracy Turnblad, has only one desire – to dance on the popular "Corny Collins Show." When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star. She must use her newfound power to dethrone the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob, Link Larkin, and integrate a TV network... all without denting her 'do!

Join the Technical Crew of Minneapolis Community Education's production of Hairspray - The Musical After registering, you will be contacted by the production team in. Get involved with scenery, props, costumes, lighting, sound, hair & make-up, stage management of front-of-house. Adults of all ages and youth entering grades 11th grade or older are welcome to be on the crew pending a conversation with the Stage Manger or Tech Director. Performances July 18-27, More info at ce.mpschools.org/adults/summer-musical. We will contact you once you sign up. The 1950s are out, and change is in the air! Hairspray, winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, is a family-friendly musical, piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance and deliriously tuneful songs. It's 1962 in Baltimore, and the lovable plus-size teen, Tracy Turnblad, has only one desire – to dance on the popular "Corny Collins Show." When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star. She must use her newfound power to dethrone the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob, Link Larkin, and integrate a TV network... all without denting her 'do!

Picture yourself in a cozy Italian cafe, with a warm ambiance and that’s Caffe Biaggio. Experience the magic of "Dreamy Songs in Romantic Settings" performed by award-winning pianist Raymond Berg and Broadway recording artist James A. Rocco, along with special guest vocalists. Imagine an evening where homestyle Italian dinners meet the timeless classics of Michael Bublé, Frank Sinatra, Rosemary Clooney, Dean Martin, and Ella Fitzgerald. It’s not just a concert—it's the soundtrack of your life, brought to life by some of the Twin Cities' finest musicians. You'll hear favorites like: • The More I See You • “One for My Baby and One More for the Road • Volare • Sway • Fever • They Can’t Take That Away From Me • That’s Life” • Domani • Arrivederci Roma • And many more! Don’t miss out on this unique musical experience! Come and enjoy as the soundtrack of your life comes alive. We can’t wait to see you there. Italian dinner included. Where: Caffe Biaggio, 2356 University Ave W, St Paul, MN 55114 | cafebiaggio.com Only transfer of registration after March 27th. If the event is sold out, please add your name to the waitlist. We will contact you is tickets become available.

Accelerate your organization's success with AI. Learn how to leverage AI to cut costs, enhance data insights, automate tasks, and optimize efficiency. Master AI concepts, techniques, and strategic planning to drive innovation and position your business for the future. Courses in this certificate must be taken in the following order: Introduction to ChatGPT Intermediate AI AI Planning and Strategies Courses are online and asynchronous, meaning students may login to the classroom anytime during the course session, day or night, 24/7. For more information, go to our Online Professional Development Certificates & Courses FAQ

Adobe Illustrator is the industry standard computer illustration software. Use Illustrator to draw shapes and design logos, flyers, posters, banners, business cards or any other vector graphics for print or web. Learn Adobe Illustrator fundamentals to set up a print document and use various tools to draw, type and color all kinds of shapes and illustrations. Discover how to efficiently manage layers and artboards, and create print-ready PDF documents. Software Requirements: Adobe Illustrator. More information on Adobe Creative Cloud software can be found at adobe.com This class can be taken on its own or as part of the Graphic Design Software Essentials Certificate Courses are online and asynchronous, meaning students may login to the classroom anytime during the course session, day or night, 24/7. For more information, go to our Online Professional Development Certificates & Courses FAQ Class details: Unit 1: Getting to Know the Interface and Drawing Tools Interface menus, tools and panels. Working with various drawing and transformation tools Drawing anything from simple to complex shapes and illustrations. Unit 2: Working with Color and Text Working with color panels in the software Creating, managing and applying color and color groups Learning how to type and format text using various text formatting and styling tools and panels. Unit 3: Working with Layers and Pen tool Layers and layer management. Working with the Pen tool. Modifying a drawing using Pen tool options. Unit 4: Working with Artboards Creating and managing multiple Artboards Learning how to layout and design corporate package Business cards, letterhead and envelopes Creating print-ready PDF files

Adobe InDesign is the industry standard page-layout program that works with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop seamlessly. InDesign allows you to create simple to complex multi-page documents such as brochures, flyers, books and magazines. This course is a comprehensive exploration of InDesign tools and capabilities to create professional documents. Learn how to manage the InDesign environment, create, setup, design, enhance and finalize multi-page documents. Software Requirements: Adobe InDesign. More information on Adobe Creative Cloud software can be found at adobe.com This class can be taken on its own or as part of the Graphic Design Software Essentials Certificate Courses are online and asynchronous, meaning students may login to the classroom anytime during the course session, day or night, 24/7. For more information, go to our Online Professional Development Certificates & Courses FAQ Class details: Unit 1: Getting to Know the Interface and Setting up a Document Interface menus Tools Panels Starting and setting up a multi-page document in InDesign Unit 2: Working with Objects and Color Learning to work with color panels Creating, managing and applying color to elements Inserting and managing images and illustrations into an InDesign document Unit 3: Working with Text Learning about insert and flow text to multiple pages Managing long text documents Text editing in InDesign documents Unit 4: Typography Advance typography tools and menus Character and paragraph settings and styles Creating print-ready PDF files.

Make homemade laundry soap that can brighten, remove stains and resist fading as well as commercial laundry soaps for only pennies per load. The soap is mild enough for those with allergies.

Experience the fusion of essential oils and soothing coconut the old-fashioned, cold process lye soap way. Participants will wear old clothing with long sleeves, long pants, close-toed shoes, eye protection and rubber gloves. Material fee covers all materials to make two bars of your original recipe soap.

NOTE: Group Tour Pricing is $23 per person. Tour is from 2-3:15 pm Explore Loonesota! Join us on our private tour of Allianz Field - Home to the Minnesota United FC Soccer Team. Our tour will take us to see the Brew Hall, Roof Deck, Concourse, Supporters Section, Owner's Suite/Suite Level, Stadium Club, Field Club, Press Conference Room, Home Locker Room and Midfield Tunnel. Transportation is on your own. For list of available transportation options go to https://www.mnufc.com/stadium/gameday/transportation. Join our group today!

The beautiful old houses on Architect Avenue in Northeast Minneapolis began with a contest in 1905 between the most talented architects of the Midwest. The challenge was to design a cottage that could be built for $1,500 that would combine elegance, utility and affordability. The contest culminated in a grand celebration and the cottages were planned to be auctioned off to the highest bidder. Today, all six homes still exist on this nearly forgotten quiet corner of Hennepin County. Join urban historian Kathy Kullberg to learn about the six architects, their house designs, the last days and the final outcome of the competition. We will meet at Architect Avenue which you can enter at Central Avenue NE and Columbia Parkway.