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Join us at the Guthrie Theater for a plot-twisting thriller! While in London promoting her new murder mystery, Maxine drops in on her former lover Margot who shares some distressing news: She’s being blackmailed for a love letter from Maxine that went missing after their affair ended. Margot thinks her husband Tony is none the wiser, but he knows everything — and then some. In fact, his yearlong plan to have Margot murdered will commence the next night, thanks to an airtight alibi. But when Margot kills her assailant in self-defense, Tony’s plot takes an unexpected turn. This clever, fast-paced adaptation adds extra layers to the iconic tale, making the “Will he get away with it?” question even more thrilling. Tickets will be in Area 2. Meet Community Ed Staff at Will Call to pick up your tickets. The Guthrie Theater is located at 818 2nd St S. Minneapolis, MN 55415 After Jan 20th 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 at the Guthrie Theater for a frightfully funny musical. On Skid Row, Mr. Mushnik plans to shutter his failing florist shop when his timid staffer Seymour presents an exotic-but-wilted flytrap named Audrey II. Convinced it will boost business, Seymour encourages Mr. Mushnik to display the peculiar plant, which Seymour successfully revives. As Audrey II draws much-needed crowds to the shop, Seymour makes a disturbing discovery: It needs fresh blood (and lots of it) to grow — a secret that forces Seymour into a Faustian bargain to keep his fame and fortune intact. A hilarious mashup of science fiction, horror and musical theater, this cult-classic boasts Motown-inspired hits like “Feed Me (Git It),” “Suddenly, Seymour” and “Little Shop of Horrors." Tickets will be in Area 1. Meet Community Ed staff at Will Call to pick up your tickets. The Guthrie Theater is located at 818 2nd St S. Minneapolis, MN 55415 Transportation is on your own. After June 18th 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.

NEW DATES WILL BE ADDED SOON. PLEASE CHECK BACK. Join us for a 5-course tasting dinner at Owamni. 5:30-6 pm. Social gathering time 6:-6:15 pm. Speaker 6:15-6:30 pm. First courses served Private events at Owamni are special because the culinary team curates a menu specifically for our group based on seasonality of ingredients, sourcing and any dietary preferences. Most of the items that are served are exclusive to our group and are not served in the upstairs dining room on the regular menu. "At Owamni, we like to use foods that are from this region, such as bison, venison, rabbit, wild rice, and corn. Foods we do not use in our establishment are wheat flour, dairy, refined sugars, or any foods that are not native to North America. Not only is this a clean and healthy way to eat, it is also a learning experience about how our Ancestors ate before we were colonized. One of the main parts of the mission at Owamni is the revitalization of our culture and our Indigenous food practices and how we can show our guests what it feels like to eat a full meal and leave feeling energized and whole." Includes dinner and gratuity. (House red /white wine and iced tea available to purchase directly from restaurant). Owamni is located at 420 1st St S, Minneapolis, MN 55401. If event is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Led by Rev. Jim Bear Jacobs (Mohican) and Kelly Sherman Conroy (Oglala Lakota) this tour offers an opportunity to learn about Minnesota history from a Native perspective through story-telling and experiencing the sites in silence / meditation / reflection. We visit sites located near the confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota rivers, what the Dakota refer to as Bdote, or “meeting place of rivers” including Fort Snelling State Park, Dakota Internment Camp following the The Dakota-U.S. War, Pilot Knob Hill, a traditional burial ground. All paths are accessible. Meet at Church of St. Peter, 1405 Sibley Memorial Highway, St. Paul, MN 55120 Group will carpool/caravan between the sites. Transportation to the Church of St. Peter is on your own. Ages 16+. Bring your own bag lunch. If the tour is full, please add your name to the waitlist. We will notify you if a spot opens.

NOTE: This tour is postponed to May, 2024. If Interested in our 2024 Historic Galena & Dubuque tour, please sign up now. We will contact you with updated pricing and details in September. (Payment will be collected later.) Tour towns that are located along the Upper Mississippi River and are creations of 18th and 19th century America. Classic river towns that emerged in the days of keelboats and steamboats when the Mississippi River was the symbol of the Western Frontier. Many of the towns that we will visit proceeded the states that now embrace them: Galena was founded before Illinois, Prairie De Chien came before Wisconsin and Dubuque formed before Iowa became a state. Join historian Dave Bredemus on this beautiful ride discovering historic towns and locations along the Upper Mississippi River . Current Itinerary includes: Tour of Ulysses S Grant House; Guided walk around the Julien Inn area and of the Historic Mathias Ham House in Dubuque; Fenelon Place Elevator Ride (shortest & steepest railway in the world), Tour of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church Dubuque which has one of the largest collections of Tiffany stained-windows in the world; Dinner at the oldest restaurant in Iowa, Breitbach Country Dining Restaurant; Historic city bus tours of Guttenberg, McGregor and, Dubuque IA, Galena IL, Prairie de Chien WI and many other small towns as we travel on both sides of the Great River Road along the Upper Mississippi River; Walking tour of Galena IL, the Queen City of the Upper Mississippi with hundreds of pre-1850s structures. See the site where the founder of Saint Paul MN Father Lucian Galtier is buried; Dinner at one of the Upper Midwest best supper clubs. Includes Motor Coach transportation and two nights lodging at the Historic Julian Inn in Dubuque, Iowa. Includes: Bakery stop, Friday Dinner in Dubuque, Saturday Dinner at the oldest restaurant in Iowa, Breitbach Country Dining Restaurant, and Sunday Dinner at one of the Upper Midwest best supper clubs. Breakfast and lunch are on your own. Ages 21+. Departure: Friday, May 17, 8:00 AM with bakery stop included Departs from: Southwest High School (3414 W. 47th Street). Chowen Ave. parking lot on between 46th and 47th Streets. Return: Sunday, May 19th @ 8:00 PM NOTE: Any cancelations after April 1st will be refunded less $5 if we are able to fill the spot from our wait list. If tour is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Take a guided stroll along tree-lined streets and picture yourself one hundred years ago waving at the Orths, Glueks and Heinrichs who lived here. Listen to the stories of these famous families in Minneapolis Brew history as you are guided by local historian Kathy Kullberg through nine sites. End the tour with a walk through one our neighborhood brew houses, The LynLake Brewery. Brewery walk through is included. Refreshments not included. Tour will start at Mueller Park. Register online or call 612.668.2740.

Join is for an hour-long walking tour of public art at Centennial Lakes Park and the Edina promenade. We will learn about several artworks on the tour as well as discuss the benefits of having public art in our community. Great for anyone hoping to learn more about the art in our community. Families welcome! We will be walking and standing for the entire tour. Dress appropriately, tour will happen rain or shine! If event is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Cookie Cart is a social enterprise that builds entrepreneurial and job skills with teens of color. Learn about this local business, tour the facility and decorate your own cookies to take home.

Learn the language of beer! Soak up knowledge of beer ingredients, how it is made, different styles from around the world and methods to evaluate your favorite brew. Enjoy a tour of the facility and take home a complimentary Utepils souvenir glass. *$30 Sampling fee paid onsite directly to Utepils. **If this class is full, please join the waitlist and MCE staff will look at adding another session later this fall***

Put on your most friendly costume and join us for our annual Family Halloween Party at Southwest. Activities include carnival games, a raffle for door prizes, a bingo hall, magic shows, puppet shows, concessions, treats and prizes. The puppet and magic shows are 2 tickets, and the carnival games are 1 ticket. (Tickets are 25 cents each). Children must be accompanied by an adult. A food shelf donation is accepted at the door. Registration not required, just show up for a spooktacular time!

Put on your most friendly costume and join us for a Family Trunk-or-Treat event. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration not required, just show up for a spooktacular time! Note this is a new date and location from what was published in the fall brochure. We look forward to seeing you! Call 612-668-3939 or email lifelong.learning@Mpls.k12.mn.us with questions.

“Milkweed,” a Holocaust-era young adult novel, is now in development as a feature-length animated film right here in the Twin Cities! If you’ve ever wondered about the countless and complex steps necessary to create a feature-length animated film, here’s your chance to learn! Members of the animation team for “Milkweed,” adapted from an award-winning young adult novel by Jerry Spinelli, will share their process and answer questions. Producer Gail Rosenblum will also talk about free Holocaust and empathy lesson plans, using the novel “Milkweed,” which are available to middle school teachers. Teachers eager to incorporate Holocaust materials into their lesson plans with the new Minnesota mandate are invited to attend to learn more. A portion of the proceeds will go to the non-profit, The Milkweed Film and Middle School Holocaust Education Project. Ages 10-99 welcome! Check out Milkweed the Movie Facebook Page.

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.