BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Minnesota Humanities Center - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Minnesota Humanities Center X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.mnhum.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Minnesota Humanities Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220811T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220811T173000 DTSTAMP:20260419T111132 CREATED:20220504T043621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230710T205052Z UID:10000252-1660233600-1660239000@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:St. Cloud and ONLINE - Ancient Wisdom for Modern Times DESCRIPTION:Engage in lively thought-provoking conversations on what it means to live a virtuous life. There are numerous reasons the insights of ancient philosophers such as Epicurus\, Confucius\, and Aristotle have stood the test of time. \n  \n“Let no one be slow to seek wisdom when he is young nor weary in the search of it when he has grown old. For no age is too early or too late for the health of the soul.” Epicurus \n“To know what you know and what you do not know is the mark of one who knows.” Confucius \n“Happiness is an activity in accordance with virtue.” Aristotle \n  \nWhat they have to offer continues to remain instructive today. In this four-session course\, we will examine selections of text from these ancient figures\, seeking not only to evaluate their claims\, but also inquiring how we might apply their lessons to our lives today. \nThis course will be led by John Houston\, longtime philosophy professor (most recently at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University) and instructor with Wisdom’s Edge\, a nonprofit organization committed to bringing philosophy to all. \nSchedule\nJuly 21\, 2022 – 4:00-5:30 p.m. CST\nJuly 28\, 2022 – 4:00-5:30 p.m. CST\nAugust 4\, 2022 – 4:00-5:30 p.m. CST\nAugust 11\, 2022 – 4:00-5:30 p.m. CST \n*$40 is the fee for all four sessions. \n \nParticipants are expected to attend all four sessions. \nRegistration\nWhile all are welcome to participate\, we especially encourage participation from those 55+\, as we value the rich history of life experiences to relate to the material and to other individuals in the class. For those 55+\, register with promo code MHC55 for a discount of $15. \nWe are offering this course in collaboration with the Whitney Senior Center in St. Cloud. One doesn’t need to be a member of or associated with Whitney to join. Class participants have the option of joining from Zoom or in-person at the Whitney Senior Center. You will be asked your preference when registering. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org | MHC Cancellation Policy \n \nREGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/ancient-wisdom-for-modern-times/2022-08-11/ LOCATION:Whitney Senior Center\, 527 Northway Drive\, St. Cloud\, MN\, 56303\, United States CATEGORIES:Greater Minnesota,Online,Public Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/event_ancient_wisdom.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220901T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220901T203000 DTSTAMP:20260419T111132 CREATED:20220725T150903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T171851Z UID:10000311-1662055200-1662064200@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Minneapolis - Celebrate the Diversity of Latinx Language\, Poetry\, and Culture with Palabristas DESCRIPTION:Minnesota is home to over 345\,000 people of Latino/a/e/x descent – the fastest growing cultural community in the state. We often refer to all communities originating from Mexico\, Central and South America\, and the Caribbean countries as ‘Latin\,’ without realizing the great diversity in culture\, language\, traditions and social customs in each one of these communities: Mexican\, Puerto Rican\, Salvadoran\, Guatemalan\, Ecuadorian\, Cuban\, Colombian\, Chilean\, and others. \nBuild your cultural awareness as we learn about celebrate the diversity of Latino/a/e/x language\, poetry\, and culture with members of Palabristas – a community spoken word Latinx-Minnesotan collective. Activities will include poetry and spoken word performances\, conversation and food sharing\, and a creative writing activity. This event will be hosted at El Colegio – a Chicano-Latino South Minneapolis High School. \nRegistration\nThis event is open to anyone from middle school age through adult. \nWhile there is no cost to attend\, registration is requested. \nSpace is limited to 50 participants. \nK-12 educators will receive 2 clock hours. \nREGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/latinx-language-poetry-culture/ LOCATION:El Colegio High School\, 4137 Bloomington Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55407\, United States CATEGORIES:Books, Poetry, and Literature,Free,Professional Development,Public Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/event_latinx_language_poetry_culture.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220908T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220908T173000 DTSTAMP:20260419T111132 CREATED:20220803T202553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230710T204917Z UID:10000312-1662652800-1662658200@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Mankato - The Legacy of 9/11: Four Perspectives DESCRIPTION:The September 11 attacks of 2001 remain among the most significant events in U.S. history\, with lasting impacts on people from all walks of life. For many who experienced that day\, the events of 9/11 are a flashbulb memory: we can remember exactly where we were\, what we were doing\, and how we felt. In conjunction with the 9/11 Exhibit from the MN Military and Veterans Museum\, this moderated discussion will examine several perspectives on 9/11\, exploring reflections\, memories\, and personal stories of how the event has influenced each speaker’s life. We welcome community to gather to reflect on these memories\, stories\, and artifacts\, as we grapple not only with the legacies of 9/11 but with the effects of war and conflicts affecting the world today. \nSpeakers include Yalda Hamidi\, storyteller\, Asst. Professor Gender and Women’s Studies\, Minnesota State University-Mankato (MSU-Mankato); Randal Dietrich\, MN Military and Veterans Museum Director and historian; Mariah Jacobsen\, daughter of Tom Burnett\, passenger on board flight United 93; and Antonio Lain\, Corporal Wisconsin Army National Guard\, and Chemistry Major at MSU-Mankato. \nThis panel is held in conjunction with the Minnesota 9/11 and the Global War on Terror traveling exhibit\, on display at MSU-Mankato in the main ballroom\, from September 8-11\, 2022. \nRegistration\nRegistration is appreciated for this free event. \nREGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/the-legacy-of-9-11-four-perspectives/ LOCATION:Ostrander Auditorium – Minnesota State University – Mankato\, 540 W Road\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States CATEGORIES:Civic Renewal,Free,Greater Minnesota ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/event_legacy_911.png ORGANIZER;CN="Corey China":MAILTO:corey@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220916T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220916T210000 DTSTAMP:20260419T111132 CREATED:20220811T165323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230712T140744Z UID:10000313-1663354800-1663362000@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Duluth - Kumbayah The Juneteenth Story DESCRIPTION:In 2021\, Juneteenth was written into law as a national day of observance\, yet many people are unfamiliar with its meaning and the insight it offers in addressing current social injustice. Minnesota Humanities Center is honored to collaborate with Duluth Public Schools\, Sweet Potato Comfort Pie and the greater Duluth community to bring the significance of this day to life. \nKumbayah The Juneteenth Story\, written by Rose McGee\, is a 90-minute two-act dramatization of a traumatic time in our history – when news was deliberately withheld that Black people were no longer enslaved in this country. Storytelling and music weave together mesmerizing scenes. Although tragedy is depicted\, this play within a play is tremendously uplifting. The story begins with a Prologue set in the early 1800s in a small West African village where a young mother and her small son are being abducted from their home by slave catchers. Act One: Scene One is set in present time in a popular North Minneapolis soul-food restaurant where a group of youths and adults ultimately end up discussing what Juneteenth means. Before long they all agree to attend a play about Juneteenth. The story then shifts into 1863 on the Turner Plantation in Tyler\, Texas with the character Frederick Douglass as Narrator. \nAlthough interpretation is best suited for ages 8 and up\, children of all ages are welcome to attend. Stay for a post-show discussion with the cast moderated by Carl Crawford from the Duluth Office of Human Rights. \nOpen seating will begin at 6:45 p.m. The show will start promptly at 7:00 p.m. \nRegistration\nThe performance is free to attend but registration is required in managing seating capacity. \nOpen seating will begin at 6:45 p.m. The show will start promptly at 7:00 p.m. \nREGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/duluth-kumbayah/ LOCATION:Denfeld High School\, 401 North 44th Avenue West\, Duluth\, MN\, 55807\, United States CATEGORIES:Free,Greater Minnesota,Public Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/event_kumbayah_juneteenth.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220924T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220924T170000 DTSTAMP:20260419T111132 CREATED:20220812T131938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T172008Z UID:10000316-1664024400-1664038800@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Learning in Community: North Minneapolis DESCRIPTION:Photos courtesy of MAAHM and King Neumel \nNorth Minneapolis is rich in history\, culture\, and community inspiration. Build your cultural understanding and awareness of the African American community in North Minneapolis. This interactive\, in-person experience will include a private tour of the Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery\, stories from community members on the impact of longtime Northside organizations\, and samplings of food from local Black-owned restaurants. Participants are encouraged to reflect on the organizations and institutions that have nurtured and inspired them. \nThis event is a collaboration with the Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery and the Robert J. Jones Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center (UROC). \nRegistration\nSpace is limited to 40 participants. \nK-12 educators will receive 4 clock hours. \nIf cost is a barrier\, contact Jessica Rust\, jessica@mnhum.org. \nThis event is open to all. Members of Minnesota’s African American community are welcome to register using promo code NORTHMPLS to waive the fee if they wish. \nREGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/learning-in-community-north-minneapolis/ LOCATION:Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center (UROC)\, 2001 Plymouth Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55411\, United States CATEGORIES:CEUs/Clock Hours,Civic Renewal,Immersive Experiences,Learning from Place,Professional Development,Public Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/event_lic_north_minneapolis.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220925T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220925T150000 DTSTAMP:20260419T111132 CREATED:20220812T131913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T172021Z UID:10000315-1664112600-1664118000@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:St. Paul - Shoua and the Northern Lights Dragon: Musical Performance and Discussion DESCRIPTION:Join us for a brand-new musical performance by Chione Quintet based on Twin Cities author Ka Vang’s Shoua and the Northern Lights Dragon. This short chapter book\, published by the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans (CAPM) and the Minnesota Humanities Center in 2012\, tells the story of Shoua\, a Hmong American girl who discovers her voice as she saves an injured dragon while camping in the north woods of Minnesota. Hear this story set to beautiful and evocative music composed by fellow Minnesotan\, Jocelyn Hagen\, with narration by Ka Vang. Chione Quintet combines musical character themes with American Sign Language and will share the stories of each of their instruments and the ensemble they create–the wind quintet! \nHear from Sia Her\, Executive Director of CAPM\, about the project that led to the publication of this wonderful book and five others – The Reading Together Book Project\, which addresses the importance of children’s books that speak to the rich and diverse cultural identities reflected in the U.S. You will also hear from author Ka Vang about the significance and impact the book and performance have had on her. \nChildren of all ages are welcome! There is no cost to attend\, but registration is required. Refreshments from a local Asian market will be served. \nChione [kiōn] is a Twin Cities-based woodwind quintet comprised of innovative and cross-disciplinary women. The unique and evolving medium provides an outlet to explore and create new sounds while redefining and rediscovering lesser-known music. Chione is committed to collaborating with professionals of all genres and creative outlets\, with particular interests in commissioning new pieces and performing works by women artists. Throughout each endeavor\, Chione aims to reach a wide range of audiences with the hopes of inspiring contemporary and aspiring artists as well as supporters of the arts. \nRegistration\nREGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/shoua-northern-lights-dragon/ LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States CATEGORIES:Books, Poetry, and Literature,Free,Kid Friendly,Public Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/event_shoua_chione.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR