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Inspired by an iconic slapstick comedy sketch and New Year’s Eve tradition in Europe for over 60 years, DINNER FOR ONE tells the story of a butler helping his employer celebrate her annual dinner party. Unpredictable mishaps and a little too much wine result in a hilarious evening full of physical comedy, music, and human connection. Returning for a second year, this production is a hilarious and heartfelt celebration of love, loss, found family, and live music. The play is created in collaboration with local theater stars Christina Baldwin, Sun Mee Chomet, Jim Lichtscheidl, and musician Emilia Mettenbrink. Meet Minneapolis Community Ed Staff at Will Call to pick up your tickets. Location: The Jungle Theater is located at 2951 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408. NOTE: After Nov 15th 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.

Finding love. Choosing family. On a bitterly cold winter’s night in the heart of Paris, a young woman’s search for a candle light fatefully sparks one of the most enduring love stories of all time. But can a love so great be sustained? Join Mimì, Rodolfo, and their bohemian friends as they find levity and joy amidst the hardship and struggle of a life in pursuit of art. Featuring some of the most captivating music ever written, Puccini’s La Bohème weaves moments of warmth and ecstasy together with anguish and heartbreak in this enduring story of love, loss, and life. Optional educational lecture one hour before the performance. Performance held at The Ordway. Register online or call 612.668.3000. Only transfers available after April 5th.

Four major national rail lines met and ran through downtown Minneapolis at the height of the flour milling era, building the city into a true metropolis. Who were the Rail Barons of these lines? How did these rails shape our city? What are spur lines and where did they run? Visit the sites of those lines crossing the Stone Arch Bridge or running along 2nd St. and delivering passengers to two major depots on this walking tour of 1 ½ hours. Meet at the Chicago Mall on 2nd St. and Chicago between the Guthrie and the Mill City Museum. The walk is about a mile in distance and will be done rain or shine. If tour is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Join us at Chanhassen Dinner Theater for the matinee of Irving Berlin's classic holiday show "White Chrismas". Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by Bob and Phil’s former army commander. With a dazzling score featuring well-known standards including “Blue Skies,” “I Love A Piano,” “How Deep Is the Ocean” and the perennial title song, White Christmas is an uplifting, wholesome musical that will delight audiences of all ages. 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. "White Christmas" 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 Oct 1st 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 us for a unique, interactive guided tour experience at The Museum of Russian Art. Get a behind-the-scenes perspective on the epic exhibition featuring Russia's most famous toy. You'll hear from our curator and explore three floors of art spanning several hundred years of history and culture. Free parking is available in the lot across the street (Diamond Lake Road), next to Mayflower Church. Street parking is also available. Meet in the main lobby of the museum located at 5500 Stevens Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55419 If event is full, please add your name to the waitlist. We will notify you if a spot becomes available.

Gain lifetime comfort with the stars and constellations. Discover our place in the universe, Viking and Polynesian stellar navigation, sky legends, black holes, exo-planets, aliens and your true sun sign. Make a Star Wheel and learn about local star parties and family telescopes. Children 7 and up welcome to register with an adult. Bonus outdoor laser-guided sky tour at Kenwood Park, weather permitting. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Fall in love with Fort Snelling State Park! Join DNR Naturalist Kao Thao for Bird Watching in the Park! Kao will discuss plant species found within the park, history, geology, wildlife and share stories past and present. NOTE: Binoculars provided or you can bring your own. Place: Fort Snelling State Park, We will meet inside the Thomas C. Savage Visitor Center Address: 101 Snelling Lake Road, St. Paul MN 55111. **The entrance to Fort Snelling State Park is on highway 5 and Post Road (Adjacent to the MSP International Airport). DO NOT go to the Historic Fort Snelling (Bloomington Road). Keep in mind that it will take at least 10-15 minutes to drive from the park’s entrance building (Contact Station) to the Visitor Center. NOTE: State Park pass not included. Daily pass is $7 per vehicle. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

In the spring of 1861, writer/philosopher/poet/naturalist Henry David Thoreau traveled to Minnesota for the first and only time. Seven years prior, Thoreau published his landmark book “Walden,” which championed nature, the woods, and the act of staring at a body of water for internal and spiritual self-awareness. The next year, Thoreau would die from his lifelong bout with tuberculosis, at 44 years old. Other than botanical notes, Thoreau never had a chance to write about his Minnesota visit. What would he have had to say about our great lakes and big river? Thoreau fan and writer/songwriter/author Jim Walsh has long wondered as much; now in the spring of 2024, join Walsh as he leads a tour of Twin Cities landmarks visited by naturalist/writer/poet Henry David Thoreau during his trek to Minnesota in the spring of 1861. Stops include Nicollet and Hennepin Islands and Bde Maka Ska. 12:45 pm Board Coach Bus 1:00 pm Bus Departs 4:00 pm Return to Southwest High School PICK UP LOCATION: Southwest High School - 3414 W. 47th Street, Mpls, MN 55410 Park & meet in the Chowen Ave. lot on the West side of the school between 46th & 47th Streets. NOTE: The correct price for this 3-hour bus our is $69. If tour is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will let you know if space becomes available.

Enjoy the roads of central Wisconsin, full of scarlet maples, yellow birch, and deep red sumac as we travel to Warrens, Wisconsin. Warrens Cranberry Festival is the world's largest cranberry festival. There is something for everyone - 2024 will mark the festival’s 52nd year! The festival boasts over 850 arts and crafts booths, 350 flea market booths, and 100 farm market vendors. The festival also has over 100 food vendors. We will tour the cranberry museum and have a delicious cranberry ice cream cone at the museum. A tour of a cranberry bog is also included. If interested, you’ll have a chance to watch the grande parade, with Wisconsin’s largest collection of high school bands. Our motorcoach bus will have plenty of space underneath to store any purchases. NOTE: Lunch is on your own at the festival as well as a fast food stop on the way home. TIME: 7:45 am Board Bus 8:00 am Bus Departs Southwest High School 8:30 pm @ Return to Southwest High School PICK UP LOCATION: Southwest High School - 3414 W. 47th Street, Mpls, MN 55410 NOTE: Only transfer of registration available after August 29th. No refunds. If tour is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will notify you is a spot becomes available.

Step back in time and explore the vibrant history and cultural richness of Rondo, St. Paul's historic African American neighborhood, on our immersive bus tour. Led by Dr. Artika R. Tyner (award-winning author, civil rights attorney, and Rondo native), this tour takes you on a journey through the heart of Rondo, where you'll learn about its history as a bustling community filled with thriving businesses, arts, culture, and close-knit families. As we wind through the streets, you'll hear captivating stories of resilience, creativity, and community engagement, from the challenges faced during the construction of Interstate 94 to the vibrant cultural scene that once flourished here. Alongside its rich history, Rondo was also a hub of arts and culture, nurturing talented musicians, artists, and writers who left an indelible mark on the city's cultural landscape. You'll visit significant landmarks, including historic churches, schools, and businesses, each with its own fascinating tale to tell. Along the way, you'll also have the opportunity to meet local residents and community leaders, gaining insight into the ongoing efforts to preserve Rondo's legacy and build a brighter future. Whether you're a history buff, a cultural enthusiast, or simply curious about this important chapter in St. Paul's past, our Rondo bus tour offers a unique and memorable experience for all. Join us as we celebrate the past, present, and future of this beloved neighborhood, steeped in history, creativity, and community. - 9:45 am Board Motorcoach at Hallie Q Brown Community Center located at 270 N Kent St, St Paul, MN 55102 - 10:00 am Bus Departs - 1:00 pm @ Return to Hallie Q Brown OPTION: Support the "Planting People Growing Justice" Literacy Program by ordering a copy of Dr. Tyner’s book “Joey and Grandpa Johnson’s Day in Rondo". Fee includes coach bus, guides & light refreshments, A portion of tour proceeds will support participating Rondo businesses. Note: Only transfer of registration after Oct 5th. No refunds. If the tour is full, please add your name to the waitist.

Join Sister Celeste, the original roamin’ Catholic, as she journeys toward her final resting place. Along the way, Sister tells tales of otherworldly behavior surrounding the dearly (and not so nearly) departed and serves up a host of stories and lore that will have you reaching for your glow-in-the-dark rosary! The tour includes fascinating information about the true history of Hallows’ Tide and a final stop at a Sister’s favorite cemetery. - 12:45 pm Board Minnesota Coach Bus - 1:00 pm Bus Departs PICK UP LOCATION: Keg & Case Market area: located 928 7th St W, St Paul, MN 55102 We will return around 4:00 pm. If event is full, please add your name to the waitlist. We will notify you if space becomes available.

The Twin Cities, one of the most racially diverse urban areas, is a smorgasbord of ethnic delicacies and foreign cuisine with food from many nations and ethnic groups. Enjoy a multi course, progressive dinner of delectable, finger foods, appetizers, salads, main courses and desserts at the best and most unique ethnic restaurants covering Cambodian, El Salvadorian, Palestinian, and Kurdish cuisines. The tour will take you to the crossroads of the world, presenting unique spices, international flavors, and specialty foods shaped by each country’s geography, plant lore, and agricultural customs and eating preferences. Don’t miss this chance to fill your curiosity, as well as your stomach! Ages 21+. TIME: 1:45 pm Board Bus 2:00 pm Bus Departs Southwest High School 6:30 pm @ Return to Southwest High School PICK UP LOCATION: Southwest High School - 3414 W. 47th Street, Mpls, MN 55410 NOTE: After September 15th, only transfer of registration is available. If tour is full, please add your name to the wait list. We will notify you if space becomes available.

Join historian Frank M White on this fascinating journey through the early years of St. Paul's Rondo neighborhood. From the beginning, Rondo was a haven for people of color and immigrants. Learn of the neighborhood's immigrant namesake who faced discrimination due to his wife’s mixed white and indigenous heritage. French Canadians, German, Russian, Irish, and Jewish families all followed his lead in the late 19th century and found homes there. Beginning in the 1910s and 1920s, Rondo experienced a social and cultural boom. Music and theater flourished. African American newspapers such as the Appeal, the Northwestern Bulletin, and the St. Paul Recorder represented Rondo’s interests and needs. In 1913, St. Paul established its chapter of the NAACP, making it a center for civil rights activity. One member of the chapter, Rondo resident Roy Wilkins, later led the national NAACP. Frank grew up in Rondo. He will share stories from his extensive research as well as personal stories living in the neighborhood. Meet the Motorcoach Bus at Hallie Q. Brown Community Center located at 270 N Kent St, St Paul, MN 55102. 9:45 am Board Motorcoach Bus 10:00 am Bus Departs Fee includes coach bus, guides, and light refreshments. Note: Only transfer of registration after Sept. 15. No refunds. If the tour is full, please add your name to the waitist.

No other neighborhood in Minneapolis has impacted our city’s music and theater life, diverse demographics, higher education opportunities, and unique skyline as has the Cedar Riverside neighborhood. As we walk through the blocks centered on Cedar and Riverside Avenues, we’ll learn about the liquor patrol zone, immigrant homes, West Bank bars, the food co-op movement, Dania Hall, protests and rent strikes, mosques, markets, a settlement house and those colorful high rise buildings next to 35W. Bring your own stories to share with tour leader Maureen Trepp, lifetime Mpls. resident, historian and frequent Cedar Riverside visitor. Meet at the outdoor entry to the Humphrey Institute on 19th Ave. So. and 3rd St. E. at 10:00 a.m.. The tour lasts 1 ½ hours and is about a mile in length. There are 2 Blue line and 1 Green line light rail stops in the neighborhood and a parking ramp on 19th Ave. along with street parking. If tour is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

A singular presence in the ballet world, Dance Theatre of Harlem presents a powerful vision for ballet in the 21st century. This multiethnic company performs a forward-thinking repertoire that includes treasured classics, neoclassical works by George Balanchine and artistic director Robert Garland, as well as innovative contemporary works that use the language of ballet to celebrate founder Arthur Mitchell’s belief that ballet belongs to everyone. The mixed program at Northrop includes renowned choreographer William Forsythe’s Blake Works IV (The Barre Project), created specifically for Dance Theatre of Harlem and set to the electro-soul music of British composer James Blake. This will be a Relaxed Matinee: During a Relaxed Matinee, house lights will remain at a glow, sound levels will be lowered, and the audience will be warned of any surprises. Attendees can come and go as needed, assisted by ushers trained to accommodate movement and sound. Pre-show Fun on Saturday: Starting at 1:00 pm, join us for a multigenerational celebration of all things ballet! Learn about local ballet classes, check out our kid-friendly coloring corner, and enjoy a Tutu Touching Exhibit (that’s right, you’ll get to touch all kinds of fun ballet costumes!). Performance held at Northrop at the UMN - 84 Church St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455. Seats are located in Orchestra Center. Only transfer of registration after Sept 14. Transportation is on your own. If event is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Join us at Diane's Place for a private tasting dinner with Chef Diane Moua where she honors her Hmong heritage with bold Southeast Asian pastries. Includes dinner and gratuity. (Additional beverages are available to purchase directly from the restaurant). NOTE: Diane is a James Beard Award five-time nominee for her work as a pastry chef. Event is from 5:30-8:30 at Diane's Place inside the Food Building. Diane's Place is located at 117 14th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413. If event is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Join the Technical Crew of Minneapolis Community Education's production of Disney's The Little Mermaid After registering, you will be contacted by the production team. Get involved with scenery, props, costumes, lighting, sound, hair & make-up or stage management. 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 12-20, More info at ce.mpschools.org/adults/summer-musical. We will contact you once you sign up. Audition to be in the cast of Minneapolis Community Education's production of Disney's The Little Mermaid! Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney's The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. With music by eight-time Academy Award winner, Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater and a compelling book by Doug Wright, this fishy fable will capture your heart with its irresistible songs, including "Under the Sea," "Kiss the Girl" and "Part of Your World." Ariel, King Triton's youngest daughter, wishes to pursue the human Prince Eric in the world above, bargaining with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to trade her tail for legs. But the bargain is not what it seems, and Ariel needs the help of her colorful friends, Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull and Sebastian the crab to restore order under the sea.

The East Phillips Neighborhood Institute (EPNI) will be celebrating the transference of ownership of the historic, and highly contested, Roof Depot building into the community's hands. This is the first step in the redevelopment of the vacant warehouse into an urban aquaculture farm, solar energy producer, small business hub, and community center. This event will be a block party-style event with food, music, and dancing. The event will begin with a ceremony, and a presentation by EPNI and allies who have supported the vision for sustainable development at the Roof Depot site for 10 years. Press Release Event : 11:00 am to 5:00 pm Opening Ceremony and Presentation: 11:00 am Presenters: Daniel Colten Schmidt, Joseph Vital, Dean Dovolis, Cassandra Holmes, and Karen Clark. This free event will be held in the Roof Depot parking lot: 2717 Longfellow Ave S. Minneapolis, MN.