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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.

Heat things up with some Cajun and Creole dishes from down in the Bayou! Make gumbo, catfish po-boys, tamarind-glazed pork with bourbon-molasses sweet potatoes and decadent Bananas Foster, served over banana biscuits. 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.

Come play board games! A nice evening with games, snacks, and maybe some new friends too!

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

Curious about the real story behind AI? This course offers a foundational understanding of artificial intelligence, explores its current and future applications and discusses how you might encounter it in your daily life.

Learn how to use different materials, methods and techniques for enhancing acrylic paintings. There will be studio time during class to practice your new skills.

Learn the basic skills of acrylic painting and gain knowledge of working with this contemporary and versatile paint medium. Over six weeks the Italian artist Pierangela Garau will share with you his understanding and experience of making paintings in acrylic, imparting the basic principles of color, pigments, mediums, materials and techniques. By the end of the course, you will have gained the confidence to independently make your own acrylic paintings. This practical course is encouraging and supportive, and participants can paint along step-by-step or work independently from reference images. Key outcomes of Introduction to Acrylic painting include:  Understanding of acrylic paint composition and materials. Understanding of acrylic painting methods Insight into the use of acrylic mediums Insight into the properties and use of colors. Feedback from a professional artist.

Capture the beauty of fall in this step-by-step acrylic painting class! Using stretched canvas, students will create a stunning autumn landscape featuring a glowing sunset and silhouetted trees. Perfect for beginners and experienced painters alike, this class will cover blending techniques, composition, and brushwork to bring the warm hues of the season to life. All materials provided—just bring your creativity!

Have fun with acrylic paints and media. Learn how to use different materials, methods and techniques for enhancing acrylic paintings. There will be studio time during class to practice your new skills. Supply list sent after registering. Note: We will be collecting $10 for some of the class materials. Canvas, gesso, staples and gesso brushes will be provided.

Have fun with acrylic paints and media. Learn how to use different materials, methods and techniques for enhancing acrylic paintings. There will be studio time during class to practice your new skills. Supply list sent after registering. Note: We will be collecting $10 for some of the class materials. Canvas, gesso, staples and gesso brushes will be provided.

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.

This fundamental course covers Adobe Photoshop CC most commonly used tools, menus and panels. Learn all the basics of Photoshop to effectively work with selection and editing tools, layers, and masks to edit, retouch and enhance existing images or create your own composite digital art work. Impress your business organization, friends and family by enhancing their photos and create magazine cover quality enhanced images. Software Requirements: Adobe Photoshop. 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 Selection Tools Interface menus Tools Panels Working with the various Selection tools Unit 2: Working with Layers and Masks Layers and layer management Non- destructive editing using masks How to type and format text Using various type formatting and style tools and panels Unit 3: Image Correction & Enhancement Photo correction and enhancement tools Crop, dodge and burn Recoloring, retouching Healing brushes Unit 4: Using the Drawing Tools How to use the Pen tool Other drawing tools in Photoshop Advanced drawing and selection File formats How to save files for print or web

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.

Come meet up with other adults who enjoy roller skating for open skate nights at Lake Harriet Upper! Enjoy DJ Nickster's mix of old-school and contemporary music; our lighting and sound system give the wood-floored gym a real roller rink vibe, so bring some friends and have a great night of skating at an affordable price! Please note that skaters participate at their own risk and should bring their own roller skates and protective gear. MPS and Community Education are not responsible for any injury that occurs while participating in Community Ed events.

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.

This is a fact-based lecture history of African Americans in the U.S. since 1619. Class is participatory, examining contemporary problems of American history most of us were never taught. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist as we will likely add additional sections.

AfroBeats music makes us want to dance. We lead and you follow. Easy dance routines with squatting postures, gestures, and steps becomes our fun way of cardio and strength training. AfroContIgbo is a West African dance and performing arts company dedicated to preserving culture, promoting wellness, and spreading joy through movement.

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!

The Alexander Technique (AT) is an educational framework that combines principles and practical skills for both preventing and solving problems such as chronic pain, stressful tension patterns, anxiety, and feeling stuck in efforts to find relief. The theory of change is that solving such problems is often indirect, focused on cultivating trust and supportive connections between the parts that are experiencing problems and the whole mind-body-self, particularly the central postural support system. In addition to physical and mental pain relief, common effects of this approach include more easeful breathing, coordination and balance.