Minneapolis Public Schools

Minnesota is filled with countless numbers of barns, most from a bygone era. However, there are still a bunch in operation as well. Professional Photographer and Amateur Historian, Jay Grammond has travelled the state capturing images of barns of all shapes, sizes and conditions. (There is just something about a barn!) There are some areas of the State where the barns are adorned with something called a Barn Quilt-- pieces of art on the side of a barn, shed, or house that usually tell some sort of story. These places are all visible from the roadways, so once you know about them, you can go check them out!

Join two Chinese instructors as we celebrate the music, the rhythms and the traditions of Chinese New Year. Dressed in festive costumes, they will entertain us with Chinese ethnic dancing and Chinese yoyo, share favorite New Year recipes, and demonstrate the beautiful art of Chinese calligraphy. Together we will share the rich history of Chinese New Year and how it is celebrated in China, around the world and right here in the Twin Cities. You must pre-register to join this event which will be held via Zoom.

Curious about your Somali neighbors’, coworkers’, and students’ culture? Let’s learn together. You are invited to be a virtual audience member of this educational panel as well as participate in an open and honest dialogue and exchange for the purpose of increasing cross-cultural understanding! This panel is designed to be a respectful and intentional space for people from outside the Somali community to be invited to ask questions that they don't otherwise get to ask. Following the discussion, we will all enjoy an educational and entertaining dance performance by the Somali Dance Troupe. Leave with a deeper understanding of Somali people and culture in MN and beyond. Check your confirmation email for link to submit questions to Somali Panelists! You must pre-register to join this event which will be held via Zoom.

Take a virtual walk down the Linden Hills Trolley Garden Path! Tom Neiman, environmental advocate and folk guitarist will entertain us in story and song. Aaron Isaacs, of the Linden Hills History Group will share the trolley path's rich history. An exciting group of Linden Hills Treasures, dedicated gardeners, youth environmentalists, and healthy soil advocates will discuss efforts going on today and what people can do at home to promote native planting and soil regeneration. Anne Feicht and Connie Pepin will share their vision that gave birth to the Trolley Garden Path. Linden Hills Environment committee member Ginny Halloran and 10-year-old public speaker Felix Malcolm-Manzoni will share their enthusiasm for healthy soil as a climate change solution and tips they employed on the trolley path’s soil regeneration plot this summer to build deep carbon rich soil. Come meet some of your neighbors whose loving hands helped create this beautiful neighborhood garden. NOTE: A portion of your generous contribution will go to support the Linden Hills Neighborhood Council which provides funding for native plants along the path and The Linden Hills History Group for their preservation efforts. You must pre-register to join this event which will be held via Zoom.

Do you wanna to build a snow creation? Take a picture of your family-friendly snow creation between the first snowfall and February 26. Use your imagination and consider creating your favorite character, animal or winter scene. Add accessories to make their snowman unique. (Families, Teams or individual submissions welcomed).