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SUMMARY:St. Paul - Ancestral Art - Hmong Weaving & Textile Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a daylong retreat with master weaver from Thailand\, Ms. Li Sawangcharoensap (Lig Yaaj). Her presence will offer rare\, hands-on opportunities for Hmong Americans and the broader community to engage directly with an ancestral art form that has largely remained unseen outside Southeast Asia. We are excited to collaborate with RedGreen Rivers\, Minnesota Hmong Museum\, and Weaver’s Guild of Minnesota to host a unique daylong retreat in the ancestral art of traditional Hmong weaving. \nA delicious Southeast Asian lunch will be served. Participants are welcome to wear clothing representing their cultural heritage. \nDue to limited weaving tools\, space is limited to 20 adults.  \nChildren are welcome to join their guardian at no additional cost but may be limited to commercial art projects and supplies. Child spots are limited to 10.  Please contact MayKao Fredericks at maykao@mnhum.org to reserve a spot for your child.  \nK-12 Educators will receive 3 clock hours. \n \nAbout Ms. Li Sawangcharoensap (Lig Yaaj)\nMs. Li Sawangcharoensap (Lig Yaaj) is a master practitioner of the traditional Hmong art of processing and weaving hemp by hand—a centuries-old craft now endangered by industrialization and displacement. As a member of the Hemp Weaving Group of Khiri Rat\, she has dedicated her life to preserving and revitalizing this intricate practice\, which includes cultivating\, harvesting\, retting\, spinning\, and weaving hemp fiber entirely by hand. Her expertise and lived experience uniquely position her to educate others about this vital cultural heritage. In 2024\, her work was featured by RedGreen Rivers in Cloth Origins: Textiles from the Hmong Journey at the prestigious John Michael Kohler Arts Center. \nMs. Sawangcharoensap’s upcoming visit to Minnesota and Wisconsin will be her first time to the U.S. and will include a series of events celebrating Hmong women as cultural bearers and tradition keepers.  \nRegistration\nIf cost is a barrier\, please contact MayKao Fredericks at maykao@mnhum.org before registering. A limited number of scholarships are available. \nPlease register early and contact us if you are no longer able to attend.  \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org | MHC Cancellation Policy \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/ancestral-art-hmong-weaving-textile-retreat/
LOCATION:XIA Books & Cafe\, 422 University Ave W\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55103\, United States
CATEGORIES:CEUs/Clock Hours,Immersive Experiences,Kid Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="MayKao Fredericks":MAILTO:maykao@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250627T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250627T160000
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SUMMARY:St. Paul – Kumbayah\, The Juneteenth Story: Special Edition
DESCRIPTION:This theatrical experience\, written by Rose McGee\, takes audiences on a journey into the past\, addressing the origins of Juneteenth and the imagined impact on the lives of individuals hearing the news of the Emancipation Proclamation and that the Civil War was over. \n\nPresented in partnership with Sweet Potato Comfort Pie.\n\nRegistration\nThis performance is free to attend\, but registration is required.\n\nRegistration Questions: oshaughnessy@stkate.edu \n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our sponsors!
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-kumbayah-the-juneteenth-story-special-edition/
LOCATION:The O’Shaughnessy at St. Catherine University\, 2004 Randolph Ave\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Juneteenth,Kid Friendly,Kumbayah,Public Programming
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rose McGee":MAILTO:rose@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250713T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250713T210000
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - Summer on the Lawn: Shakespeare in Our Parks
DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC) enthusiastically welcomes Classical Actors Ensemble back to the MHC front lawn for the 11th season of Shakespeare in Our Parks. This season\, the Classical Actors Ensemble will present one of William Shakespeare’s lesser-known comedies\, “All’s Well That Ends Well.” Follow the trials and tribulations of the heroine Helena as she faces deception\, duress\, and death in her quest to win the heart of the snobbish and nowhere-near-good-enough-for-her Bertram. Guffaw\, jeer\, and cheer as a memorable cast of characters galivant through royal courts and battlefields and satirize social mores. \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 13? 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 2025 summer “Summer on the Lawn” series. \nRegistration\nRegistration is encouraged but not required. There is no cost to attend. \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/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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ORGANIZER;CN="Colin Nelson-Dusek":MAILTO:colin@mnhum.org
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SUMMARY:Hampton - Learning from Place: Watt Munisotaram (Cambodian Temple)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an immersive cultural learning experience at Watt Munisotaram\, the largest Cambodian Buddhist temple in the United States\, located in the serene countryside of Hampton\, Minnesota. Hosted in collaboration with the Cambodian American Partnership of Minnesota\, this event offers a rare opportunity to explore the intersection of history\, spirituality\, and community within one of Minnesota’s most vibrant cultural landmarks. \n\nEvent Highlights\n\n	Historical Context: Gain insight into Cambodia’s complex history\, including the impact of the Khmer Rouge genocide and the Vietnam War\, which led many Cambodians to seek refuge in Minnesota.\nTemple Origins & Architecture: Discover the origins of Watt Munisotaram and explore its stunning architecture. Learn how the temple was established and how it continues to serve as a spiritual and cultural anchor for the Cambodian American community.\n	Guided Tour: Walk the temple grounds with community members who will share their knowledge and experiences\, offering a deeper understanding of the site’s cultural and religious significance.\nCommunity Voices: Listen to personal stories from Cambodian Americans and hear directly from temple monks about their spiritual practices and daily lives.\n	Cambodian Cuisine: Enjoy a tasting of traditional Cambodian treats—an essential part of the cultural experience.\n\n \n\nMinnesota is home to the fifth-largest Cambodian population in the United States\, with approximately 12\,000 Cambodian Americans—most residing in the Twin Cities metro area. \n\nThis event offers a powerful way to engage with community while learning about Cambodian history\, culture\, and spirituality in a welcoming and enriching environment. \n\nLearn about Watt Munisotaram in the first segment on Buddhism from Prayers on the Prairie: Asian-Pacific Minnesota Religious Practices\, an educational video produced in partnership with the Minnesota Humanities Center and the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nK-12 educators will receive 3 clock hours \n\nRegistration\nREGISTRATION FOR THIS IS CLOSED. JOIN OUR WAITLIST. \n\nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \n\nJoin Our Waitlist
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/learning-from-place-watt-munisotaram-cambodian-temple/
LOCATION:Watt Munisotaram\, 2925 220th St E\, Empire\, 55031\, United States
CATEGORIES: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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SUMMARY:Staples - K-8 Social Studies Standards Workshop
DESCRIPTION:We invite K-8 social studies educators to a workshop that will provide an overview of the new 2021 Minnesota social studies standards. This workshop includes time for teachers to work together to bundle benchmarks into cohesive\, interdisciplinary instructional units. Participants will also have work time to start aligning these units with existing resources and primary sources. \nA collaboration between Sourcewell and the Minnesota Humanities Center\, this workshop will be led by Sourcewell education consultant Jen McLachlan and will feature Brittany Rawson Haeg\, Social Studies Content Lead for the Minnesota Department of Education. \nWorkshop Leader\nJen McLachlan serves as an education consultant at Sourcewell\, lending her expertise to programs such as ElevatePD\, New Teacher Academy\, and the Social Studies Network. With a background as a middle-level educator in both math and social studies\, as well as serving on a school board\, she is deeply passionate about empowering teachers to become innovators and catalysts for change. \nWorkshop Presenter\nBrittany Rawson Haeg is the Social Studies Content Specialist at the Minnesota Department of Education. She began her teaching career as a high school social studies teacher in Brooklyn\, New York. She taught middle and high school social studies in the Twin Cities. Prior to teaching\, she was a staff assistant in the New York City Department of Education Office of Intergovernmental Affairs. She believes in the power of social studies education to help students develop greater empathy and understanding. \nFor more information and to register\, visit the Sourcewell event listing.
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/k-8-social-studies-standards-workshop/
LOCATION:Sourcewell\, 202 12th Street NE\, Staples\, MN\, 56479\, United States
CATEGORIES:Greater Minnesota,K-12 Education,Professional Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250801T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250801T230000
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - Summer on the Lawn: Outdoor Movie Night!
DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Humanities Center’s 2025 Summer on the Lawn continues with a special movie screening under the stars! In partnership with TriLingua Cinema\, MHC presents the early aughts classic\, “Holes.” Based on the acclaimed young adult novel by Louis Sachar\, “Holes” follows the trials and misadventures of Stanley Yelnats IV (Shia LaBoeuf)\, who is sent to a juvenile detention camp in the Texas desert after a wrongful conviction. The cruel camp staff force inmates to spend their days digging holes in search of a historic outlaw’s lost treasure. Through the efforts of Stanley and his companions\, the mystery of the treasure and the history of the campgrounds are revealed\, and injustices are brought to light in this comedy drama featuring performances by Sigourney Weaver\, Eartha Kitt\, Tim Blake Nelson\, and Khleo Thomas. \nThis film is rated PG and runs for 111 minutes. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to consult Common Sense Media for more information on film content. \nShowtime begins right after sunset (approximately 9:00 p.m.). Light refreshments will be provided by TriLingua Cinema and MHC. Picnics\, lawn chairs\, and blankets are welcome. Note that the screening is in an open field with minimal shade. Please plan accordingly. Restrooms will be available for use at the Minnesota Humanities Event Center. In case of inclement weather\, the screening will be moved indoors to the Minnesota Humanities Event Center. \nThis event is part of MHC’s 2025 summer “Summer on the Lawn” series. \nAbout TriLingua Cinema\nTriLingua Cinema is a nonprofit traveling cinema with the mission of utilizing films to build community among the diverse residents of Saint Paul’s East Side. Their ultimate goal is to open a brick-and-mortar movie theater in Payne-Phalen or Dayton’s Bluff. \nRegistration\nRegistration is encouraged but not required. There is no cost to attend. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/summer-on-the-lawn-outdoor-movie-night/
LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Kid Friendly,Public Programming,Summer on the Lawn
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ORGANIZER;CN="Colin Nelson-Dusek":MAILTO:colin@mnhum.org
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