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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 vinaigrette 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.

This your moment. Whether you've dreamed of performing onstage since childhood or just discovered your love for tap, this recital is a celebration of you. No prior recital experience needed--just bring your enthusiasm, your shoes, and your spirit. We'll rehearse together, build confidence, and create a performance you'll be proud to share with friends and family. Because it's never too late to take the stage--and shine.

Acompañenos es este divertido espacio lleno de inspiracion latina para crear unos lindos adornos navideños hechos de arcilla de secado rapido. Estos adornos le darán un toque especial a tu árbol de Navidad o harán un gran regalo. Esta clase se impartirá en español e inglés.

The Alexander Technique is an educational method used worldwide for over 100 years. It begins with the premise that the human organism is perfectly designed for a range of activities. Tension, poor breath support, and postural habits get in the way of this potential, creating chronic pain, stress, and injury. But by teaching the possibility of change, the Alexander Technique enables ease and improved mobility, balance, and performance. Are you experiencing... less energy and alertness, back pain, joint stiffness, poor digestion, nerve damage, chronic pain, loss of mobility, anxiety, tension, and/or stress? With the Alexander Technique you'll get... renewed energy, reduced physical tension, better breath support, improved organ function, lowered blood pressure, improved mobility and balance, improved posture, and a relaxed and present attitude!

Learn about the many different forms of collage and explore the history of collage as an art form. Learn about the current Twin Cities collage scene and how collaging can be a practice supportive of other projects/processing. We will also have time for making collages! There is no need to have any artistic experience before this class, all levels welcome.

Enjoy a friendly, non-competitive, full-court basketball game for co-ed adults. Play four-on-four or five-on-five, without coaches or referees. This open gym is for beginners who have taken basketball skills at Ella Baker and want to practice what they've learned! If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Enjoy a friendly, non-competitive, full-court basketball game for co-ed adults. Play four-on-four or five-on-five, without coaches or referees. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Enjoy a high-energy workout with fun and lively music. Bodyshaping is a system of strength training and flexibility exercises that combines the best elements of free weights and yoga. Use of your own exercise/yoga mat and hand weights suggested.

Join MPS Community Education on Saturday, December 6 at Mill City Farmers Market to shop the winter market and create your own holiday charcuterie board. We'll meet in the ADM Conference Room at 9:30 AM, then walk through the market with Executive Director Ella Daniels, learning about the market’s vendors and products. Each attendee will receive a handmade charcuterie board and a smorgasbord of locally-sourced meat, cheese, spreads and other snacks. Attendees will also receive market tokens to select a custom item from the farmers market's local farm vendors and food makers. Cost of the class includes new skills and a fully-made charcuterie board with ingredients sourced from local farms and food businesses. Space is limited. Register now to secure your spot! About Mill City Farmers Market: Mill City Farmers Market is Minneapolis’ trusted source for healthy, local and sustainable groceries, combining a vibrant marketplace with nourishing community connection. MCFM is a non-profit organization that was founded in June of 2006 by farm-to-table chef and restaurateur Brenda Langton, in collaboration with the Mill City Museum. With over 100 local farmers, food makers and artists, MCFM strives to build a local, sustainable and organic food economy in a vibrant, educational marketplace. The year-round Saturday Market runs outdoors May through October and is located next to the Guthrie Theater on 2nd Street S. and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis’ Downtown East neighborhood. MCFM has its Winter Markets inside the historic Mill City Museum (no admission required) on select Saturdays November through April. We accept EBT, WIC, FMNP and credit/debit cards for market shopping. Find hours, directions and more visitor information here. In addition to delicious local food, MCFM is proud to offer free cooking classes with professional chefs, engaging children’s activities, adult education on seasonal produce, live music, free outdoor yoga and much more. We hope you come down and see us soon–remember your grocery list! LOCATION: Group meets at 9:30 AM in the 7th floor conference room (accessible via the 710 S 2nd Street entrance). Mill City Farmers Market is located at 750 S 2nd St., Minneapolis, MN 55401. COST: For $115, participants will go home with new skills and a fully-made charcuterie board with locally-sourced ingredients. If you would like bring your own tray or wooden cutting board (approximately 12" x 12" or 12" x 8"), you may register for $50. Check out the Mill City Farmers Market website for all their info. If event is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Historic Scandinavian Towns in Northern Minnesota, Askov-Mora-Braham Tour Tour Highlights: Askov, Pine County, Minnesota -Tour of Askov, Minnesota with local guide. The most Danish city in Minnesota. -Danish buffet for lunch. -Holiday/Christmas tree display with over 50 trees decorated in traditional style. -Tour of Pine County Historical Society Museum, one of the best county museums in Minnesota. -Tour of Danish Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Mora, Kanabec County, Minnesota -Tour of Swedish town Mora, Minnesota. -Visit to Swedish cemetery and Grasston Lutheran Church. -Visit to Swedish outdoor sculptures, including Dala Horse. Learn about famous cross country ski race in Mora, Vasaloppet. Braham, Isanti County, Minnesota -Braham Swedish Evangelical Covenant Church. -Learn how Braham became the homemade pie capital of Minnesota. -Have a choice of a piece of pie and coffee from the top pie shop in Minnesota, the Park Café. You will be able to pick from many types of pies, even some traditional Scandinavian style pies and also buy pies to take home. -Bus tour of Swedish sites in Braham. Tour guides: Dave Bredemus and local guides. Includes: motor coach transportation, admission to all museums, Danish lunch buffet, pie and beverage, and donations to churches. TIME: 8:15 am Board Bus - Lake Harriet United Methodist Church - 4901 Chowen Ave. S., Mpls, M. 55410 8:30 am Bus Departs 6:30 pm Bus Return to Lake Harriet United Methodist Church NOTE: Only transfer of registration available after November 11. If tour is sold out, please add your names to the waitlist. We will let you know if tickets become available.

Discover the art of dimensional card-making in this hands-on workshop where you’ll create unique pop-up cards for any occasion . Learn about the mechanisms that make pop up cards work and how to apply them to make your own unique creations.

Join us for a night of creativity at this fun Latino inspired Brewery. During this class we will create unique Christmas ornaments made of clay. These ornaments will give a special touch to your Christmas tree or make a great gift. This class will be taught in Spanish and English.

Learn to make superb homemade focaccia two ways: with traditional long fermentation and with quick fermentation in small, deep pans so you can split your breads for making sandwiches. Bring paper or cardboard containers for taking home your leftovers. No plastic. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available or we are able to add additional sections.

Discover the art of dimensional card-making in this hands-on workshop where you’ll create unique pop-up cards for the holiday season. Learn about the mechanisms that make pop up cards work and how to apply them to make your own unique creations

Join Mdikbal Hossain, owner of India Kutir, for a private tasting dinner of his favorite dishes. Mdikbal grew up in Bangladesh, nurturing the family garden and learning how to cook the delicious dishes his mother made regularly. After moving to the States, he continues to invest in the local community—bringing his love of food to Minneapolis and beyond. India Kutir is located at 3621 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55406 If event is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

This class is great for beginners with or without any experience! The student will learn safety fundamentals, tool and torch usage, solid rod welding and gathering, color application, shaping, and more. Students will be able to create small trinkets, marbles, paper weights, plant rods, or anything else that can be thought of with the skills learned. Class Policies: Please arrive at your scheduled class a few minutes early to fill out applicable paperwork and receive assigned safety glasses. Liability waivers and emergency contact forms must be filled out in order to participate in class. These forms will be provided upon arrival, prior to your scheduled class. Requirements: No sandals or open footwear - shoes must have closed toes and heels No loose sleeves or long dangling necklaces/bracelets Long hair must be tied back Please come to class fed and hydrated - standing is required for the duration of class for optimal safety. [A chair may be provided if needed for medical reasons] Recommendations: Cotton or natural fiber clothing recommended (It’s best to avoid synthetic clothing as it could melt in the case of an accident) It is highly recommended that you bring water to drink Free street parking will be available to all students in the front of the building. There is typically ample parking available on our block. If a student arrives to class inebriated they will be asked to leave, for safety purposes. Students will not receive a refund in this case.