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SUMMARY:Winona - The Declaration of Independence and Liberty\, Then and Now: A Community Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum (MMAM) for a community conversation in recognition of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. This conversation\, “The Declaration of Independence and Liberty\, Then and Now” brings community members together to reflect upon the principles of the Declaration of Independence\, the importance of these principles in our daily lives\, what our shared values are as residents of Minnesota and the United States\, and how we envision the country will look 250 years into the future. \nAs MMAM’s ongoing exhibition “The Coast and the Sea” considers how waterways shaped American identity\, commerce\, conflict\, and expansion\, this community conversation invites visitors to reflect on the evolving ideals of liberty and citizenship that developed alongside that history. MMAM is excited to host this conversation and encourages participants to see the exhibition before or after the program. \nGather with neighbors for a facilitated discussion grounded in curiosity\, respect\, honesty\, and active listening to deepen understanding. \nThis event is part of “The Declaration of Independence and Liberty\, Then and Now” conversation series\, presented in partnership with Braver Angels of Minnesota\, the Minnesota Historical Society\, and the Minnesota Humanities Center. \nRegistration\nThis event is free\, however registration is required. Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/winona-the-declaration-of-independence-and-liberty-then-and-now-a-community-conversation/
LOCATION:Minnesota Marine Art Museum\, 800 Riverview Drive\, Winona\, 55987\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Free,Greater Minnesota,Public Programming
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica Rust":MAILTO:jessica@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260710T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260710T203000
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SUMMARY:Freeborn County - Sketches of Minnesota
DESCRIPTION:Join the Minnesota Humanities Center\, Danger Boat Productions\, and Freeborn County Communities Foundation for the Sketches of Minnesota civic improv comedy tour! These free events use laughter and comedy to celebrate Minnesota communities\, promote dialogue\, bridge divides\, and help find ways to work constructively across differences in today’s political environment. \nBeginning with a catered meal\, these gatherings invite audience members to share what makes their town great\, what they think people get wrong about it\, what local divisions concern them\, and what future they imagine. An improv comedy troupe listens in on the conversations\, takes everything they heard from residents\, and brings it to life on stage through entirely unscripted improv comedy theater. \n5:00–6:00 PM: Doors open / Community hour\n6:00–7:15 PM: Dinner\n7:15–8:00 PM: Improv show\n8:00–8:30 PM: Talkback \nHost Partner: Freeborn County Communities Foundation \nThe work of the Minnesota Humanities Center is to create a stronger Minnesota by increasing our understanding of the beauty\, wisdom and stories of its people. Through partnerships\, we facilitate the spaces\, like Sketches of Minnesota\, that seek to build connections and deepen understanding of ourselves and our communities in pursuit of a more just society. \nThis event is made possible by the generous support of the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation. \nRegistration\nThis event is free\, however registration is required. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/freeborn-county-sketches-of-minnesota/
LOCATION:Events at the Broadway\, 201 S Broadway Ave\, Albert Lea\, 56007\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Civic Renewal,Free,Greater Minnesota,Kid Friendly,Sketches of Minnesota
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tiffany Orth":MAILTO:tiffany@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T153000
DTSTAMP:20260728T141704Z
CREATED:20260618T203529Z
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SUMMARY:Itasca - Loon Afternoon
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an afternoon of free\, family-friendly activities at Itasca State Park and U of M Itasca Biological Station as part of the We Are Water MN exhibit. \n1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. – Itasca’s Presenter’s Under the Pines: Loons – A History of a Minnesota Icon\nJoin guest presenter and storyteller\, Steve Maanum\, as he takes you on a photographic journey into the lives of the Minnesota state bird. \n1:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. – Water Encounters: Loon Bingo\nLet’s play Yodel — the loon version of Bingo! Play for prizes and learn about loon habitat\, predators\, and prey! \n2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. – Waterwise Science Talk: The Minnesota Loon Restoration Project\nLearn how the Minnesota Loon Restoration Project is helping loons thrive through habitat protection\, nesting platforms\, and volunteer monitoring. Join Loon Program Coordinator\, Tim Mitchell\, for a project update and discover how you can bring this citizen science effort to your lake. \n3:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. – Water Encounters: Loon Calling Contest\nWooo! Wail\, tremolo\, yodel\, and hoot — come win a prize and impress with your best loon call at our Loon calling competition! Sign up the day of the competition at the Jacob V. Brower Visitor Center. \nAbout We Are Water MN\nWe are Water MN is a project of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota Humanities Center in partnership with the Minnesota Historical Society; the Board of Water and Soil Resources; the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture\, Health\, and Natural Resources; and University of Minnesota Extension. \nWe are Water MN is paid for by the Clean Water\, Land\, & Legacy Fund that was created with the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4\, 2008. \nLearn more about the We Are Water MN exhibit\, partnership\, and programs. \nLearn More
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/itasca-loon-afternoon/
LOCATION:Itasca State Park\, 36750 Main Park Drive\, Park Rapids\, MN\, 56470\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Renewal,Exhibit,Free,Greater Minnesota,Kid Friendly,We Are Water MN
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Busse-Aswar":MAILTO:rachel@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260712T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260712T210000
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - Summer on the Lawn: Shakespeare in Our Parks
DESCRIPTION:On the 12th day of July\, Classical Actors Ensemble presents the 12th season of “Shakespeare in Our Parks\,” featuring a play about a wizard exiled to a remote island for … 12 years! This year’s tumultuous tragicomedy\, “The Tempest\,” follows the adventures of Prospero and his family as they shipwreck their enemies and decide whether to enact revenge or seek redemption. Batten down the hatches and brace yourself for a production that twists and turns through tears and laughter\, betrayal and forgiveness\, solemnity and whimsy in one of the last plays that William Shakespeare wrote. \nPicnics\, lawn chairs\, sun umbrellas\, and blankets are welcome. Note that the performance is in an open field with minimal shade. Please plan accordingly. Restrooms will be available for use at the Minnesota Humanities Event Center. Can’t make it on July 12? Check out Classical Actors Ensemble’s full calendar for other performances across the Twin Cities this summer. \nFrom Classical Actors Ensemble: “The Theater is a sacred place. It is a public forum where actors and audience gather to contemplate what it means to be human. Shakespeare and his contemporaries grappled with that question in some of the English language’s best poetry\, leaving behind a canon of compelling stories with universal themes that provide invigorating challenge for actors and an awe-inspiring legacy for audiences. Classical Actors Ensemble performs the plays of the English Renaissance as they were originally intended: as popular entertainment for everyone. By demonstrating why these works of art are considered classic\, we freshly prove their relevance in today’s world.” \nThis event is part of MHC’s 2026 Summer on the Lawn series. \nRegistration\nThis event is free to attend. Registration is encouraged but not required. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-summer-on-the-lawn-shakespeare-in-our-parks/
LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Public Programming,Summer on the Lawn
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260713
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260718
DTSTAMP:20260624T181047Z
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - We the People Summer Institute for High School Educators
DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC)\, in partnership with the Center for Civic Education\, is seeking a small group of Minnesota high school educators to participate in the We the People Summer Institute\, a fully funded professional learning opportunity taking place July 13–17\, 2026\, at MHC in Saint Paul. \nAs the Minnesota State Coordinator for We the People and Project Citizen\, MHC is working to expand civic education opportunities for educators and students across the state. \nThis immersive week-long institute will bring together educators from Minnesota and several other states to explore constitutional content\, inquiry-based teaching strategies\, and the nationally recognized We the People program. Participants will engage with constitutional scholars\, learn best practices for simulated congressional hearings\, and join a network of educators committed to strengthening civic learning. \nThe Summer Institute is intended for educators who are interested in exploring implementation of the We the People curriculum with students following the training. \nEducator Benefits\n\nA free classroom set of We the People textbooks\nContent and instruction from constitutional scholars and civic education experts\nOngoing mentorship and implementation support\nAccess to a national professional learning community\nOpportunities to participate in Minnesota We the People Student Showcase experiences\n52 Continuing Education Units (CEUs)\n\nEligibility\n\nHigh school government\, civics\, and history teachers\nEducators new to the We the People program or who have not participated within the past five years\n\nThe Center for Civic Education is a nonprofit\, nonpartisan organization dedicated to promoting informed and engaged citizenship through civic education. Its We the People program helps students explore the principles and institutions of constitutional democracy through inquiry-based learning and simulated congressional hearings. \n\nWe are no longer accepting interest forms for the We the People Summer Institute.
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-we-the-people-summer-institute-for-high-school-educators/
LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:K-12 Education,Minnesota Center for Civic Education,Professional Development,Project Citizen
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T140000
DTSTAMP:20260720T134414Z
CREATED:20260528T174104Z
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SUMMARY:Edina - The Declaration of Independence and Liberty\, Then and Now: A Community Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Edina Senior Center for a community conversation in recognition of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. This conversation\, “The Declaration of Independence and Liberty\, Then and Now” brings community members together to reflect upon the principles of the Declaration of Independence\, the importance of these principles in our daily lives\, what our shared values are as residents of Minnesota and the United States\, and how we envision the country will look 250 years into the future. \nGather with neighbors for a facilitated discussion grounded in curiosity\, respect\, honesty\, and active listening to deepen understanding.  \nThis event is part of “The Declaration of Independence and Liberty\, Then and Now” conversation series\, presented in partnership with Braver Angels of Minnesota\, the Minnesota Historical Society\, and the Minnesota Humanities Center. \nRegistration\nThis event is free\, however registration is required. Lunch will be served from 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/edina-the-declaration-of-independence-and-liberty-then-and-now-a-community-conversation/
LOCATION:Edina Senior Center\, 5280 Grandview Square\, Edina\, 55436\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Free,Public Programming
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica Rust":MAILTO:jessica@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T203000
DTSTAMP:20260702T171421Z
CREATED:20260529T215449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T171421Z
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SUMMARY:Red Wing - Sketches of Minnesota
DESCRIPTION:Join the Minnesota Humanities Center\, Danger Boat Productions\, and the Red Wing Community for the Sketches of Minnesota civic improv comedy tour! These free events use laughter and comedy to celebrate Minnesota communities\, promote dialogue\, bridge divides\, and help find ways to work constructively across differences in today’s political environment. \nBeginning with a catered meal\, these gatherings invite audience members to share what makes their town great\, what they think people get wrong about it\, what local divisions concern them\, and what future they imagine. An improv comedy troupe listens in on the conversations\, takes everything they heard from residents\, and brings it to life on stage through entirely unscripted improv comedy theater. \n5:00–6:00 PM: Doors open / Community hour\n6:00–7:15 PM: Dinner\n7:15–8:00 PM: Performances\n8:00–8:30 PM: Talkback \nHost Partners: Anderson Center\, City of Red Wing\, Jones Family Foundation\, Sheldon Theatre\, and Red Wing Arts \nThe work of the Minnesota Humanities Center is to create a stronger Minnesota by increasing our understanding of the beauty\, wisdom and stories of its people. Through partnerships\, we facilitate the spaces\, like Sketches of Minnesota\, that seek to build connections and deepen understanding of ourselves and our communities in pursuit of a more just society. \nThis event is made possible by the generous support of the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation. \nRegistration\nThis event is free\, however registration is required. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/red-wing-sketches-of-minnesota/
LOCATION:Red Wing Public Library\, 225 East Ave\, Red Wing\, MN\, 55066\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Civic Renewal,Free,Kid Friendly,Sketches of Minnesota
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tiffany Orth":MAILTO:tiffany@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T193000
DTSTAMP:20260728T135156Z
CREATED:20260702T203809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T135156Z
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SUMMARY:Online - Storied Objects and Ekphrasis with Lester Batiste
DESCRIPTION:This online workshop for youth poets (ages 13-19) will introduce students to the Ekphrastic poetic idea which will help us reflect on\, harmonize\, remember\, and move through particular points of American history centering visual objects. By exploring the poetry of Nikki Finney\, Sasha Pimentel\, Kimberly Reyes\, and John Keats\, students will get a taste of different types of ekphrasis based on pictures\, paintings\, sculptures\, short films\, and other forms of visual art.  This workshop will culminate in poets creating their own ekphrastic pieces based on the Smithsonian Folklife Festival of Sacred Object Collection. Students will provide a narrative for their visual artworks in order to turn the visual into the verbal or create a poem. \nLester A. Batiste is a savage writer in living color who writes for political\, social\, economic change and Black futures. Born in Chicago\, IL\, he holds an MFA from the University of Southern Maine’s Stonecoast writing program\, and an M.S.Ed. from the University of Pennsylvania. Influenced by Gwendolyn Brooks\, Carl Sandburg\, and Toni Morrison\, Lester strives to weave traditional forms and techniques with the vibrancy of African American experience and speech. Rich details are enhanced by the musical tones from Lester’s childhood on the Southside of Chicago to his present on the Northside of Minneapolis. Lester’s work has appeared in print in The Stone House Anthology (2014)\, the Southern Griot Journal (2012)\, Tulane Review (2017)\, A Garden of Black Joy (2020)\, and digitally in the Brushfire Literary and Arts Journal (2020)\, Hidden Peak Press (2022)\, The Indianapolis Review (2023)\, and The Bitchin’ Kitsch (2023). In 2025\, he received the BIPOC Emerging Writer award from Blue Earth Review. Lester’s debut poetry collection\, Angel and Night’s Youngest\, is forthcoming with the Black Spring Press Group (UK). \nThis workshop is part of Voices Forward\, a poetry and public humanities initiative for emerging youth poets (ages 13-19) from across Minnesota. Poets will explore the Smithsonian Folklife Festival’s themes: Remembering Together\, Harmonizing Together\, Moving Together\, and Building Together. \nBy the People: Conversations Beyond 250 is a series of community-driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage. \nRegistration\nThis event is free\, however registration is required. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-storied-objects-and-ekphrasis-with-lester-batiste/
LOCATION:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-storied-objects-and-ekphrasis-with-lester-batiste/
CATEGORIES:America 250,Books, Poetry, & Literature,Civic Renewal,Free,Voices Forward
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Busse-Aswar":MAILTO:rachel@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260717T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260717T143000
DTSTAMP:20260728T141224Z
CREATED:20260706T145036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T141224Z
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SUMMARY:Park Rapids - The Unseen Majority in a Drop of Water
DESCRIPTION:As you visit the Headwaters of the Mississippi River\, stop by the nature cart to visit with this week’s special guest\, Dr. Beatriz Baselga-Cervera\, Assistant Professor of Ecology\, Evolution\, and Behavior at the University of Minnesota\, and explore the hidden world of freshwater microorganisms. Although they are often invisible to the naked eye\, microorganisms are essential engines of freshwater ecosystems — supporting food webs\, driving critical nutrient cycles like nitrogen\, oxygen\, and carbon\, and shaping the health of lakes\, ponds\, and rivers. \nThis event will take place at the Mary Gibbs Mississippi Headwaters Center. \nHost Partner: MN DNR Itasca State Park and U of M Itasca Biological Station \nDr. Baselga-Cervera’s research merges microbial experimental evolution and bioprospecting as powerful approaches that simultaneously evaluate causal factors and integrate across ecology\, evolution\, and genetics disciplines. Research topics include: 1) bioprospection of microalgae and bacteria from extreme environments to address questions from adaptation to biotechnology\, 2) study of the evolution of complexity in the context of phenotype\, genotype\, and environment (GxPxE) interactions across the transition towards multicellularity\, and 3) integration of experimental evolution and bioprospection to address diversity and ecological questions of freshwater microbial communities (i.e.\, cyanobacteria and magnetotactic bacteria). Dr. Baselga-Cervera’s research tests the nature of microbial interactions\, the emergence of complexity\, adaptation to extreme environments\, how global change steers evolution\, and the discovery of new functions\, to mention a few. Dr. Baselga-Cervera’s research is inherently multi-disciplinarity\, often giving rise to biotechnological applications and research knowledge that can help stakeholders and policymakers. \nDr. Beatriz Baselga-Cervera has 10+ years of experience performing community-centered outreach and communication\, mainly targeting Spanish-speaking communities. Focus on building positive mentoring-outreach programs and interventions through multi-disciplinary laboratory and field research. \nAbout We Are Water MN?\nWe are Water MN is a project of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota Humanities Center in partnership with the Minnesota Historical Society; the Board of Water and Soil Resources; the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture\, Health\, and Natural Resources; and University of Minnesota Extension. \nWe are Water MN is paid for by the Clean Water\, Land\, & Legacy Fund that was created with the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4\, 2008. \nLearn more about the We Are Water MN exhibit\, partnership\, and programs. \nLearn More
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/park-rapids-the-unseen-majority-in-a-drop-of-water/
LOCATION:Itasca State Park\, 36750 Main Park Drive\, Park Rapids\, MN\, 56470\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Renewal,Exhibit,Free,Greater Minnesota,We Are Water MN
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Busse-Aswar":MAILTO:rachel@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T110000
DTSTAMP:20260728T141256Z
CREATED:20260618T204103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T141256Z
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SUMMARY:Itasca - Wellness by the Water: Yoga by the Lake
DESCRIPTION:Relax and unwind with Yoga by the Lake\, catered to all ages and levels of physical fitness! Enjoy nature while benefiting from yoga as the calming view of Lake Itasca and the towering pines overhead center you. This event is part of the We Are Water MN exhibit at Itasca State Park and U of M Itasca Biological Station \nNotes: Participants should bring a mat\, blanket\, or beach towel and should wear comfortable clothing. Led by personal yoga trainers. All levels welcome. \nAbout We Are Water MN\nWe are Water MN is a project of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota Humanities Center in partnership with the Minnesota Historical Society; the Board of Water and Soil Resources; the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture\, Health\, and Natural Resources; and University of Minnesota Extension. \nWe are Water MN is paid for by the Clean Water\, Land\, & Legacy Fund that was created with the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4\, 2008. \nLearn more about the We Are Water MN exhibit\, partnership\, and programs. \nLearn More
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/itasca-wellness-by-the-water-yoga-by-the-lake/
LOCATION:Itasca State Park\, 36750 Main Park Drive\, Park Rapids\, MN\, 56470\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Renewal,Exhibit,Free,Greater Minnesota,We Are Water MN
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Busse-Aswar":MAILTO:rachel@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260722T183000
DTSTAMP:20260728T135209Z
CREATED:20260702T203803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T135209Z
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SUMMARY:Online - What We Carry Forward: From Memory Collage to Tanka with Tarik Dobbs
DESCRIPTION:In this generative online workshop\, youth poets (ages 13-19) will write from memory\, Minnesota\, and the objects or images that carry personal and/or collective history. Students will begin by drafting a short memory-collage poem\, then revise part of that material into a tanka\, a short Japanese poetic form rooted in image and correspondence. Together\, we will read Matsuo Basho’s “Kasane Tanka\,” Paul Violi’s “Tanka\,” and George Abraham’s “Tanka as Firework” while exploring how short poems can move from private memory into public voice. Students will leave with two connected drafts\, a revision plan\, and possibilities for future sharing through mentorship. \nPlease bring one small object\, image\, phrase\, or remembered detail connected to home\, family\, movement\, place\, or Minnesota — examples could include a family photograph\, a favorite song\, or a newspaper clipping\, among other things! Shared prompts will be available for anyone who does not bring something. \nTarik Dobbs is a writer and artist. Dobbs runs poetry.onl and is assistant professor of English in creative writing (poetry) at Southwest Minnesota State University. Dobbs’s poems have appeared in American Poetry Review\, Poem-a-Day\, and Poetry Magazine\, among others. Dobbs is the author of Nazar Boy (2024)\, winner of the 2026 GLCA New Writers Award in Poetry\, and Dearbornistan (forthcoming)\, both from Haymarket Books. \nThis workshop is part of Voices Forward\, a poetry and public humanities initiative for emerging youth poets (ages 13-19) from across Minnesota. Poets will explore the Smithsonian Folklife Festival’s themes: Remembering Together\, Harmonizing Together\, Moving Together\, and Building Together. \nBy the People: Conversations Beyond 250 is a series of community-driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage. \nRegistration\nThis event is free\, however registration is required. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-what-we-carry-forward-from-memory-collage-to-tanka-with-tarik-dobbs/
LOCATION:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-what-we-carry-forward-from-memory-collage-to-tanka-with-tarik-dobbs/
CATEGORIES:America 250,Books, Poetry, & Literature,Civic Renewal,Free,Voices Forward
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Busse-Aswar":MAILTO:rachel@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260723T180000
DTSTAMP:20260716T153416Z
CREATED:20260409T184321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T153416Z
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SUMMARY:Minneapolis - Learning from Place: Somali South Minneapolis
DESCRIPTION:South Minneapolis is home to a vibrant corridor of Somali owned businesses\, cultural institutions\, and public art that reflect the community’s resilience\, cultural pride\, and contributions to Minneapolis. This Learning from Place experience begins at the Somali Museum\, where participants will learn about Somali cultural heritage and\, if scheduling allows\, experience traditional dance. The group will then take a short walk to Hoyo Sambusa to sample sambusa and watch a cooking demonstration\, where founder Mariam will share the story behind her social enterprise and the cultural significance of sambusa in Somali homes and gatherings. \nParticipants will continue along the Lake Street corridor with mural artist Guulsan\, who will guide a mural walk and share the stories and inspiration behind his artwork\, offering insight into how public art expresses community identity and shapes how stories of place are remembered and shared. Along the way\, the group will visit Zizi Boutique\, celebrating its 10-year anniversary\, to learn about Somali fashion and clothing. The experience concludes at the bustling iconic Karmel Mall\, a central marketplace for Somali businesses\, where participants can explore the shops and continue reflection over warm chai. \nK-12 Educators will receive 3 clock hours upon completion of the event. \nThis experience is curated by Yusra Mohamud\, as a longtime connector within South Minneapolis’s East African community\, Yusra brings a rare combination of deep cultural roots and a gift for storytelling that transforms corridors into living narratives of resilience\, identity\, and belonging. \nRegistration\nTo ensure that cost is not a barrier\, we have a limited number of complimentary spaces available for Minnesota residents. If you would like to receive a complimentary spot\, please register with the discount code FEEWAIVER. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org | MHC Cancellation Policy \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/minneapolis-learning-from-place-somali-south-minneapolis/
LOCATION:Somali Museum\, 2950 Chicago Ave\, Suite C\, Minneapolis\, 55407\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,CEUs/Clock Hours,Immersive Experiences,Learning from Place,Professional Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260724T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260724T160000
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - Learning from Place: St. Paul's West Side Mexican American Culture
DESCRIPTION:Photos courtesy of the Minnesota Latino Museum. \nDiscover the stories\, history\, and vibrant culture of St. Paul’s West Side\, the heart of Minnesota’s Latino community. This immersive experience focuses on The Flats and the Latino Cultural District\, a neighborhood shaped by generations of Mexican Americans\, and now home to the future Minnesota Latino Museum. \nMinnesota is home to more than 400\,000 residents of Mexican and Latino heritage\, two-thirds of whom trace their roots to Mexico. Since 2000\, Minnesota’s Latino population has grown by 288%\, contributing to the state’s cultural\, economic\, and civic life in countless ways. During this program\, participants will learn directly from Latino community members and leaders\, exploring the past\, present\, and future of this important neighborhood. \nThis Learning from Place experience is guided by Larry Lucio Sr.\, a long-time resident of St. Paul’s West Side\, and Larry Lucio Jr.\, a descendant of the West Side Flats. Larry Sr. brings a legacy of pioneering educational leadership and systems change\, while Larry Jr. engages the next generation through music\, poetry\, and the arts. Together\, they offer a compelling intergenerational perspective that bridges their community history and lived experiences on the West Side. \nEvent Highlights: \n\nHistorical overview of St. Paul’s West Side and future developments\nPersonal stories from West Side residents\nVisit to local businesses in the community\nSampling of Mexican cuisine\n\nK-12 Educators will receive 3 clock hours upon completion of the event. \nRegistration\nThis event begins at Neighborhood House in the Wellstone Center and participants will visit places of significance by bus and light walking. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-learning-from-place-st-pauls-west-side-mexican-american-culture/
LOCATION:Neighborhood House/The Wellstone Center\, 179 Robie St E\, St. Paul\, 55107\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,CEUs/Clock Hours,Immersive Experiences,Learning from Place
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ORGANIZER;CN="MayKao Fredericks":MAILTO:maykao@mnhum.org
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