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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.

Rev up your engines and join us at Chanhassen Dinner Theater for the matinee performance of Grease! Greased-back hair and leather jackets, ponytails and poodle skirts, fast cars and rock’n’roll, Experience the nostalgia of high school in the ‘50s – peer pressure, love, and teenage life set against the campy backdrop of Rydell High! Discover the drama, comedy, and pop-culture satire that has made Grease one of the most popular productions of all time! Don’t forget the music, with songs like “Summer Nights,” “We Go Together,” “Greased Lightnin’,” “Beauty School Dropout” and so many others, including the hits you love from the movie. Have fun as you groove and bop along! 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. Grease 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 May 7th 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.

Dominique Morisseau’s Paradise Blue Black community in a fight for its future. Directed by Lou Bellamy Welcome to the Paradise Club, home to a makeshift family of musicians living out their lives in a fast-changing section of Detroit. After a bewitching stranger arrives with ready cash and a secretive agenda, the future of these friendships and the club itself fall into doubt. Morriseau’s noir-inflected musical drama captures people yearning to find their song in a community on the brink. Performance held at Penumbra Theater located at 270 N Kent St, St Paul, MN 55102. Only transfer of registrations after Feb 1st. Transportation is on your own. 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.

Join Peter Georgas, former Publicist at The Walker Art Center, as he takes you on a fascinating journey exploring all the art 'isms' of the 20th Century. Drawing from his life experience, Peter will share stories, photos, history and art. Leave with a better understanding of the artists and movements that made the 20th Century such an important period in art history. If event is full, please add your name to the waitlist. We will notify you if a spot becomes available.

Join us for a fun and interactive introduction to brewing science and processes, as well as beer styles as you tour the brewery and sample beers at Arbeiter Brewing with Head Brewer Aaron Herman. Topics including malting, mashing, fermentation, conditioning, and packaging will be covered while exploring and learning about the equipment in the production area. Explanations of beer styles will be provided as you sample various beers from the taproom. Participants who are 21+ that wish to sample should bring a $10 Sampling fee to be paid onsite directly to Arbeiter. Arbeiter Brewing Company is a brewery and taproom crafting highly approachable beers from a wide range of beer styles, some with a hefty German influence, others showcasing new and experimental styles, barrel aged beers, as well as some tasty NA options. **If this class is full, please join the waitlist and MCE staff will look at adding another session this fall***

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.

St. Valentine’s Day has long been considered one of the most romantic days on the holiday calendar. But for some during the prohibition era, the day was marked by much more than chocolate and roses! Come and hear stories and lore about gangsters and mobsters who observed the day in their own inimitable fashion. Discover the connections between Chicago outfit and St. Paul’s own Little Italy in this special bus tour that includes an opportunity to break bread at DeGidio’s on West 7th. A perfect gift for your special Valentine, (roses not included)!! Whether you are flying solo or are connected at the hip, you’ll enjoy this novel take on Valentine's Day! Join Marie “Mickey” Comforti, on a brief respite from her usual post in purgatory, as she shares her favorite “last supper” stories. Board Coach bus at DeGidio's Restaurant & Bar located at 425 7th St W, St Paul, MN 55102. Enjoy DeGidio's Italian buffet lunch following the bus tour. Please enroll on the waitlist if the tour is full. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Ramsay County Historical Society produced a video called University Avenue: One Street, a thousand dreams. This tour will explore University Avenue from its beginning near Railroad Island in St. Paul to its Minneapolis terminus in Northeast Minneapolis. University Avenue has always been eclectic, unruly, noisy and gritty. It’s fortunes have changed over the years many times , it’s main purpose has stayed the same, a vital link between Minneapolis and St. Paul. This 133 year old street has gone from dirt to paved, horsedrawn carriages to steam powered rail to the modern street car. We will visit famous churches, industrial sites, businesses, theaters and shops along the way. Many of the ethnic groups that have settled near University Avenue and on it with their businesses will also be visited. In St. Paul, we will learn about Kittsondale,Town House, Milky Way, candy bar, Iris Park, Minnesota Transfer Railway just to name a few spots. In Minneapolis, we will visit historical locations at the University of Minnesota, first computers location, CanCan Wonderland, Territorial Road, famous bakeries, Prospect Park water tower, Frank Lloyd Wright home and many locations and oddities as University Avenue travels through Northeast Minneapolis. Ages 18+. TIME: 10:15 am Board Bus at Southwest High School - 3414 W. 47th Street, Mpls, MN 55410 10:30 am Bus Departs 4:30 pm @ Return to Southwest High School PICK UP LOCATION: Southwest High School - 3414 W. 47th Street, Mpls, MN 55410 NOTE: After Oct 14th, 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 Kao Lee Thao and Christina Vang, local Hmong artists, for a tour of murals around the Twin Cities. Listen to the inspirations and motivations behind these stunning community-building works of art. 2:45 pm Board Motorcoach at Southwest High School located at 3414 W. 47th Street, Mpls, MN 55410. 3:00 pm Bus Departs 6:00 pm @ Return to Southwest High School If the tour is full, please add your name to the waitlist.

The Cafesjian Art Trust was established by the family of Gerard Cafesjian to share his collection of Contemporary and Modern art with the public. Cafesjian’s passion for Contemporary art—in particular, the medium of glass—inspired him to assemble one of the most extensive and finest collections of Contemporary glass sculpture in the world. Masterworks by well-known Modern and Contemporary artists such as Victor Vasarely, Georges Braque, Joan Miro, Arshile Gorky and many others are also represented in the collection. New exhibition that will be up during our visit: Echoes of Life: Paintings from the Collection January 24, 2025–AUGUST 2, 2025 The CAT welcomes you to explore slices of life as depicted in works from the collection in a new exhibition. During your visit, a docent tour guide will facilitate conversations and personal reflection about the works on display. Discover how art can mirror your own life, or act as a window into another. If tour is full, please add your name to the waitlist. We will let you know if a spot becomes available.

Join us for conversations about the influence of public history. After in introduction we will take in the new exhibit at Historic Fort Snelling: "Many Voices, Many Stories, One Place" exploring the complex history of this important place. After viewing the exhibit, we'll meet again as a group for an Indigenous lunch and reflections on this exhibit. About the Exhibit: * As you journey through more than 10,000 years, witness the site's complex history unfold through diverse perspectives. * Encounter the stories of dozens of individuals whose lives played out at various times, including Dakota and Ojibwe people, Japanese-Americans, immigrants, enslaved African American people, soldiers, and fur traders. * Learn about the sacred Dakota homeland at the confluence of the Mni Sota Wakpa (Minnesota) and Haha Wakpa (Mississippi Rivers), the military fort that played a pivotal role in our nation’s history, and the site’s importance in the formation of our state. Group meets inside the Plank Visitor Center at Historic Fort Snelling located at 200 Tower Ave St. Paul, MN 55111. If event is full, please add your name to the waitlist. We will notify you if a spot becomes available!

Join us at Hocokata Ti Cultural Center in Shakopee for a guided tour of their exhibit Mdewakanton: Dwellers of Spirit Lake and a tour of their private collections area. Private collections tour is not available to the general public. You will also have a chance to view the "We Are Water" Exhibit . This traveling exhibit examines water issues statewide and in local communities through personal stories, histories, and scientific information. It strengthens Minnesotans’ relationships with water, exposes visitors to new perspectives, and increases participation in water stewardship activities. * 9:00 am Doors Open for opportunity to view the "We Are Water" traveling exhibit * 10:00 am Guided Tour Begins Tour meets at Hocokata Ti Cultural Center located at 2300 Tiwahe Cir, Shakopee, MN 55379. Transportation is on your own. Ages 16+. If the tour is full, please add your name to the waitlist. We will notify you if a spot opens.

NEW DATE ADDED ON JULY 24TH. Join us for a 5-course private tasting dinner at Owamni. 5:30-6 pm. Social gathering time 6:-6:15 pm. Speakers 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). NOTE: Registration for this event is only available through Minneapolis Community Education. (Please do not call Owamni.) 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.

Come enjoy the healing power of traditional tea making. Together, we will explore our sacred plant relatives and create healing tea blends. When we invest in cultivating a relationship with the natural world, we heal as a whole. Meet at Indigenous Roots Cultural Arts Center located at 788 E 7th St, St Paul, MN 55106. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.