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  • Two women stop to watch a video at the "We Are Water MN" traveling exhibit.

    Lake City – We Are Water MN

    Lake City Public Library 201 South High Street, Lake City, MN, United States

    The We Are Water MN traveling exhibit examines water issues statewide and in local communities through personal stories, histories, and scientific information.

    Free
  • A composite image featuring washed out images of dog tags, a soldier holding his son, a military helicopter, and a woman holding a suitcase.

    St. Paul – The Impact of War, Writing Workshops Facilitated by Warrior Writers

    St. Paul – The Impact of War, Writing Workshops Facilitated by Warrior Writers
    Minnesota Humanities Event Center 987 Ivy Avenue East, Saint Paul, MN, United States

    Join Warrior Writers for a series of workshops to address the myriad experiences of war for Veterans and non-Veterans through writing. In these workshops you'll be putting pen to paper to record feelings, memories, traumas, personal histories or whatever comes to mind in the moment.

    $10
  • Cover of the book, "We Are Meant to Rise: Voices for Justice from Minneapolis to the World," edited by Carolyn Holbrook and David Mura.

    St. Paul – Minnesota Writers Series: We Are Meant to Rise

    Minnesota Humanities Event Center 987 Ivy Avenue East, Saint Paul, MN, United States

    Join the Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC) for readings and an interactive round table discussion around the book, "We Are Meant to Rise: Voices for Justice from Minneapolis to the World," which was published by University of Minnesota Press with More Than a Single Story.

    Free
  • Two women stop to watch a video at the "We Are Water MN" traveling exhibit.

    Alexandria – We Are Water MN

    Legacy of the Lakes Museum 205 3rd Avenue West, Alexandria, MN, United States

    The We Are Water MN traveling exhibit examines three ways of knowing water: personal stories, historical content, and scientific information. Visitors can explore stories both local and statewide and share their own stories of water’s importance in their life.

    Free
  • A composite image featuring washed out images of dog tags, a soldier holding his son, a military helicopter, and a woman holding a suitcase.

    St. Paul – The Impact of War, Writing Workshops Facilitated by Warrior Writers

    St. Paul – The Impact of War, Writing Workshops Facilitated by Warrior Writers
    Minnesota Humanities Event Center 987 Ivy Avenue East, Saint Paul, MN, United States

    Join Warrior Writers for a series of workshops to address the myriad experiences of war for Veterans and non-Veterans through writing. In these workshops you'll be putting pen to paper to record feelings, memories, traumas, personal histories or whatever comes to mind in the moment.

    $10

  • Composite image featuring images of storefronts, shoppers, and products from St. Paul's Little Africa Community.

    Learning in Community: St. Paul’s Little Africa

    Sabrina’s Café & Deli 518 Snelling Avenue, St. Paul, MN, United States

    K-12 educators will receive 3 clock hours. Build your cultural understanding and awareness of Minnesota's African cultures as you immerse yourself within St. Paul's Little Africa cultural corridor.

    $30
  • Composite image of storefronts, shoppers, a shop owner, and various goods sold at Hmong Marketplace in St. Paul.

    Learning in Community: Hmong St. Paul

    Minnesota Humanities Event Center 987 Ivy Avenue East, Saint Paul, MN, United States

    K-12 educators will receive 4 clock hours. Build your cultural understanding and awareness as you immerse yourself within St. Paul's vibrant Hmong community through an interactive, in-person experience.

    $30
  • Composite image featuring a portrait of William Shakespeare and images of perforances from several of his comedies.

    All the World’s a Stage: Shakespeare 101

    Minnesota Humanities Event Center 987 Ivy Avenue East, Saint Paul, MN, United States

    Join teaching artists from the Classical Actors Ensemble for fancy-free theater games and an introduction to Shakespeare’s world and works. The actors will guide you through family-friendly hands-on, participatory activities to tap your inner thespian.

    Free
  • Photo of the Classical Actors Ensemble cast of "Love's Labor's Lost."

    Directors’ Preview: Love’s Labor’s Lost, Shakespeare, and Gender

    Minnesota Humanities Event Center 987 Ivy Avenue East, Saint Paul, MN, United States

    Hannah Steblay and Samantha V. Papke, directors of Classical Actors Ensemble’s performance of William Shakespeare’s Love’s Labor’s Lost, will be joined by Shakespeare scholar Dr. Amy Muse, associate professor of English at the University of St. Thomas, to preview some of the themes the play explores, and the complexity of gender in Shakespeare’s world.

    Free
  • Love's Labor's Lost - The Classical Actors Ensemble

    Shakespeare in Our Parks: Love’s Labor’s Lost

    Minnesota Humanities Event Center 987 Ivy Avenue East, Saint Paul, MN, United States

    The Minnesota Humanities Center is proud to host the final outdoor performance of William Shakespeare's play, "Love’s Labor’s Lost," put on by Classical Actors Ensemble as part of the Shakespeare in Our Parks program, which travels to over 15 locations across the greater Twin Cities every summer.

    Free