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SUMMARY:St. Paul - Minnesota Writers Series: Wild Things
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Trans Day of Visibility for a conversation with author Lynette Reini-Grandell\, author of “Wild Things: A Trans Glam Punk Rock Love Story\,” in a deeply personal conversation with her trans spouse\, Venus de Mars. The two will discuss the themes and stories in the book\, which follows the two through the art\, literary\, and indie rock worlds of Minneapolis and New York in the 1990s and early 2000s as they learn\, change\, and grow together\, navigating the transition\, the communities they found\, and the hostility they faced. Part of the Minnesota Writers Series. Sponsored by RECLAIM\, whose mission is to increase access to mental health care so queer and trans youth may reclaim their lives from oppression in all its forms. \nAbout the Author\nLynette Reini-Grandell is the author of “Wild Verge” (Holy Cow! Press\, 2018)\, “Approaching the Gate” (Holy Cow! Press\, 2014)\, and the forthcoming memoir\, “Wild Things: A Trans Glam Punk Rock Love Story” (Minnesota Historical Society Press\, 2023).  Other work has appeared in Alligator Juniper\, The Understanding between Foxes and Light\, Poetry Motel\, Revolver\, Poetry City U.S.A.\, and Seminary Ridge Review\, among others.  She has been nominated for a Pushcart and received grants for her work from the Finlandia Foundation and the Minnesota State Arts Board.  She performs with the Bosso Poetry Company and the jazz/poetry collective Sonoglyph. Her work is often inspired by Finnish folk culture and song\, and she frequently collaborates with Nordic Roots artists in multimedia performances. She lives in Minneapolis on the ancestral homeland of the Dakota people. \nRegistration\nIf cost is a barrier\, please contact Jessica Rust at jessica@mnhum.org before registering.  \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org | MHC Cancellation Policy \nREGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/mn-writers-series-wild-things/
LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books, Poetry, and Literature,Minnesota Writers Series,Public Programming,Public Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Corey China":MAILTO:corey@mnhum.org
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - Poetry Sparks!
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of National Poetry Month\, join Minnesota’s Poet Laureate Gwen Westerman\, at a poetry gathering just for poets. Hear about Gwen’s vision for poetry across the state\, get connected to other poets\, and let your creativity loose with some writing time. Stay after for a casual group meal\, and we’ll send you home feeling inspired\, centered\, and reinvigorated. We’ll provide the pens and the paper – bring yourself and come Spark! poetry connection and creativity with us! \n3:00 p.m. Event start\n6:00 p.m. Event close/Dinner served \nRegistration\nThis event is free but registration is required. Dinner after the event will be provided. Please note that this event is for poets only. \nCOVID-19 Policy: to help keep our artists safe\, all audience members are required to be masked inside the venue during the event regardless of vaccination status. Masks will not be required after the event while dinner is being served. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org | MHC Cancellation Policy \nRegistration for this event has closed. \nWant to know more about Minnesota’s Poet Laureate?\nLearn more about Gwen Nell Westerman and the history of Minnesota’s Poet Laureate.\n \nLearn More
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/poetry-sparks/
LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books, Poetry, and Literature,Free,Minnesota's Poet Laureate,Public Programming
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ORGANIZER;CN="Corey China":MAILTO:corey@mnhum.org
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - Feeding Our Souls: The Essence of Asian Joy
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we commemorate Asian Cultural Heritage Month in May through food. Award-winning Chef Ann Ahmed\, owner of Lat14 and Khâluna Restaurants\, will prepare a few of her own authentic dishes. Anh-Hoa Nguyen\, cultural food artist\, poet\, community activist\, and educator will take audiences on a tasting journey of “rice.” These comfort foods will be served through Chef Ann and Anh-Hoa’s experiences from the richness of diverse Asian cultures. Special storytelling by award-winning artist and comedian Tou Ger Xiong. Participants will partake in the variety of flavors through “taste circles” and share memories of food from their own experiences. \nÁnh-Hoa Thị Nguyễn\, MFA is a refugee\, poet\, community artist\, curator\, educator and food scholar/writer. In 2018\, she was the artist-in-residence for The Floating Library with her project Waves Enfolding: A Paper Memorial that honored lives lost during the Vietnamese refugee waves of 1954 and after the war in Vietnam and South East Asia\, 1975-1992. Her most recent publication is a food essay titled Buy 10 Get 1 Free! Open Letter to Bánh Mì Wanna Be’s in “What We Hunger For: Refugee and Immigrant Stories about Food and Family” edited by Sun Yung Shin 신 선 영. Inspired by “What We Hunger For” Ánh-Hoa was also the artist-in-residence for Saint Paul Public Library’s 2022 Read Brave program where she created and curated an interactive community art installation called Recipes for Care that invited community members to share “recipes that ignite\, shape\, and support a community of care in their lives.” Ánh-Hoa is currently working on a food memoir with the Minnesota Historical Society Press and is a member of She Who Has No Master(s)\, a collective of women and gender-nonconforming writers of the Vietnamese diaspora. \nTou Ger Xiong (TOO-JUR-SHONG) was born in Laos in 1973. Since Xiong’s father served with the CIA\, his family had to flee Laos after the communist takeover in 1975. Xiong’s family escaped across the border and sought refuge in a Thai refugee camp. After four years in the camp\, Xiong’s family immigrated to the United States as refugees of war. Xiong’s childhood in America began in the public housing projects of St. Paul. In 1992\, Xiong graduated valedictorian from Humboldt High School. He went on to receive a degree in political science from Carleton College in Northfield\, Minn. In 1996\, Xiong created Project Respectism\, an educational service project that uses comedy\, storytelling and rap music to bridge cultures and generations. Since then\, Project Respectism has evolved into a program that provides cultural entertainment and education for people of all professions and backgrounds. Xiong has taken his message about respect to 44 states in the past 12 years. He has given over 1\,600 presentations nationwide to audiences of all ages and ethnic backgrounds\, sometimes reaching as many as 10\,000 people in a week.  Xiong’s work as a Hmong artist and activist has been featured on national television\, radio and newspaper. He has been quoted as “one of the most influential Hmong in America today.” \nChef Ann Ahmed’s love for cooking started at a very young age\, working in the kitchen alongside her mother whenever she could. She and her family left her birth country of Laos when Ann was two years old. They lived in a Thai refugee camp until she was four\, at which point they were sponsored by her great uncle to come live with him in Minnesota\, which has been home ever since.  Upon their arrival\, her mother took multiple jobs to support their family. Because of her mom’s busy schedule\, Ann rarely had time to spend with her\, so whenever she was home\, Ann was glued to her mother’s side\, especially in the kitchen! This is where Ann’s love of cooking began.  After graduating from high school\, Ann shared with her mother her dream of owning a restaurant. She rejected the idea\, explaining why life in the restaurant industry can be very difficult. Instead\, she suggested Ann go to college and get a degree – in anything except culinary studies.  As such\, Ann moved to San Diego and attended San Diego State University\, where she later earned a BA in Liberal Studies.  One day\, out of the blue\, her mother called – she had gone on a walk that morning\, saw a restaurant for sale\, and asked if Ann would be interested. Of course\, Ann instantly said YES! Ann’s mother was planning to attend Ann’s commencement that week\, and instead\, headed to the bank to start the process of buying the restaurant which is now Lemon Grass. \nThirteen years later\, Ann opened her second restaurant\, Lat14 Asian Eatery; inspired by her love of food and desire to share culture. Mostly\, she wanted to cook the food that brings people together around the table. Lat14 Asian Eatery provides diners the opportunity to eat their way along the exciting\, diverse 14th parallel – without the long airplane trip. Small\, shareable plates are inspired by Chef Ann Ahmed’s connections to Laos\, Thailand\, Cambodia\, Philippines\, and their neighboring countries\, bringing their flavorful cuisines\, ingredients\, and cultural traditions\, to deliver an exceptional culinary experience. \nRegistration\nIf cost is a barrier\, please contact Jessica Rust at jessica@mnhum.org before registering. Due to the focus of this program\, the fee is waived for Asian community members residing in Minnesota. You are invited to register with promo code COMMUNITY23. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org | MHC Cancellation Policy \nREGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/feeding-our-souls-asian-joy/
LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural Harmony,Feeding Our Souls,Immersive Experiences,Public Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rose McGee":MAILTO:rose@mnhum.org
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