BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Minnesota Humanities Center - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241113T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241113T200000 DTSTAMP:20260529T203630 CREATED:20241015T200657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T142722Z UID:10000459-1731520800-1731528000@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Minneapolis - Examining Military Service From the Margins DESCRIPTION:Session 2: How has the military service of certain populations been hidden devalued\, limited\, or discriminated against?\nVeterans\, active service members\, and civilians are invited to contribute to the “Examining Military Service From the Margins” discussion series. Facilitated by pairs of Discussion Leaders\, each session will use guiding questions\, and a set of core-shared resources like oral histories and films\, to better understand how race\, class\, gender\, sexuality\, religion\, and other factors have caused the military service of some individuals to be devalued or limited in some capacity. All Discussion Leaders are either active service members or Veterans. \nConsideration of central topics and themes\, and discussion of key moments from military history\, such as self-emancipation among the U.S. Colored Troops members in the Civil War\, or the repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell more recently\, will spark greater conversations about service\, democracy\, citizenship\, equality and more. Additional resources will be offered for those with extra time wanting to explore even further. \nSession Two of “Examining Military Service From the Margins” will build upon the discussion from the previous session and consider the guiding question\, “How has the military service of certain populations been hidden\, devalued\, limited\, or discriminated against?” \nWhat you can expect from this series:\n\nDiscussion Leaders\, Veterans\, active service members\, and civilians will share information on military service\, as well as talk about their personal experiences and perspectives.\nEach session will have a resource list of articles\, books\, and organizations to help you gain a deeper understanding of the issues at hand.\nEngage in small and large group discussions.\n\nRegistration\nRegistration is required. There is no cost to attend; sign up for one or two sessions. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/minneapolis-examining-military-service-from-the-margins-session-2/ LOCATION:Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center (UROC)\, 2001 Plymouth Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55411\, United States CATEGORIES:Free,Many Fronts,Public Programming,Veterans ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/event_examining_military_service_margins.png ORGANIZER;CN="Colin Nelson-Dusek":MAILTO:colin@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241110T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241110T150000 DTSTAMP:20260529T203630 CREATED:20241010T230929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T142609Z UID:10000457-1731243600-1731250800@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Winona - Examining Military Service From the Margins DESCRIPTION:Session 2: How has the military service of certain populations been hidden devalued\, limited\, or discriminated against?\nVeterans\, active service members\, and civilians are invited to contribute to the “Examining Military Service From the Margins” discussion series. Facilitated by pairs of Discussion Leaders\, each session will use guiding questions\, and a set of core-shared resources like oral histories and films\, to better understand how race\, class\, gender\, sexuality\, religion\, and other factors have caused the military service of some individuals to be devalued or limited in some capacity. All Discussion Leaders are either active service members or Veterans. \nConsideration of central topics and themes\, and discussion of key moments from military history\, such as self-emancipation among the U.S. Colored Troops members in the Civil War\, or the repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell more recently\, will spark greater conversations about service\, democracy\, citizenship\, equality and more. Additional resources will be offered for those with extra time wanting to explore even further. \nSession One of “Examining Military Service From the Margins” will introduce participants to core concepts of the discussion series and consider the guiding questions\, “What do we mean by ‘Examining Military Service From the Margins?’” and “What motivates people to serve?” \nWhat you can expect from this series:\n\nDiscussion Leaders\, Veterans\, active service members\, and civilians will share information on military service\, as well as talk about their personal experiences and perspectives.\nEach session will have a resource list of articles\, books\, and organizations to help you gain a deeper understanding of the issues at hand.\nEngage in small and large group discussions.\n\nRegistration\nRegistration is required. There is no cost to attend; sign up for one or two sessions. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/winona-examining-military-service-from-the-margins-session-2/ LOCATION:Winona County Historical Society\, 160 Johnson Street\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States CATEGORIES:Free,Greater Minnesota,Many Fronts,Public Programming,Veterans ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/event_examining_military_service_margins.png ORGANIZER;CN="Colin Nelson-Dusek":MAILTO:colin@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241106T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241106T200000 DTSTAMP:20260529T203630 CREATED:20241015T200425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T142510Z UID:10000458-1730916000-1730923200@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Minneapolis - Examining Military Service From the Margins DESCRIPTION:Session 1: Introduction/What motivates people to serve?\nVeterans\, active service members\, and civilians are invited to contribute to the “Examining Military Service From the Margins” discussion series. Facilitated by pairs of Discussion Leaders\, each session will use guiding questions\, and a set of core-shared resources like oral histories and films\, to better understand how race\, class\, gender\, sexuality\, religion\, and other factors have caused the military service of some individuals to be devalued or limited in some capacity. All Discussion Leaders are either active service members or Veterans. \nConsideration of central topics and themes\, and discussion of key moments from military history\, such as self-emancipation among the U.S. Colored Troops members in the Civil War\, or the repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell more recently\, will spark greater conversations about service\, democracy\, citizenship\, equality and more. Additional resources will be offered for those with extra time wanting to explore even further. \nSession One of “Examining Military Service From the Margins” will introduce participants to core concepts of the discussion series and consider the guiding questions\, “What do we mean by ‘Examining Military Service From the Margins?’” and “What motivates people to serve?” \nWhat you can expect from this series:\n\nDiscussion Leaders\, Veterans\, active service members\, and civilians will share information on military service\, as well as talk about their personal experiences and perspectives.\nEach session will have a resource list of articles\, books\, and organizations to help you gain a deeper understanding of the issues at hand.\nEngage in small and large group discussions.\n\nRegistration\nRegistration is required. There is no cost to attend; sign up for one or two sessions. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/minneapolis-examining-military-service-from-the-margins-session-1/ LOCATION:Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center (UROC)\, 2001 Plymouth Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55411\, United States CATEGORIES:Free,Many Fronts,Public Programming,Veterans ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/event_examining_military_service_margins.png ORGANIZER;CN="Colin Nelson-Dusek":MAILTO:colin@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241102T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241102T150000 DTSTAMP:20260529T203630 CREATED:20241010T230801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T142451Z UID:10000456-1730552400-1730559600@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Winona - Examining Military Service From the Margins DESCRIPTION:Session 1: Introduction/What motivates people to serve?\nVeterans\, active service members\, and civilians are invited to contribute to the “Examining Military Service From the Margins” discussion series. Facilitated by pairs of Discussion Leaders\, each session will use guiding questions\, and a set of core-shared resources like oral histories and films\, to better understand how race\, class\, gender\, sexuality\, religion\, and other factors have caused the military service of some individuals to be devalued or limited in some capacity. All Discussion Leaders are either active service members or Veterans. \nConsideration of central topics and themes\, and discussion of key moments from military history\, such as self-emancipation among the U.S. Colored Troops members in the Civil War\, or the repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell more recently\, will spark greater conversations about service\, democracy\, citizenship\, equality and more. Additional resources will be offered for those with extra time wanting to explore even further. \nSession One of “Examining Military Service From the Margins” will introduce participants to core concepts of the discussion series and consider the guiding questions\, “What do we mean by ‘Examining Military Service From the Margins?’” and “What motivates people to serve?” \nWhat you can expect from this series:\n\nDiscussion Leaders\, Veterans\, active service members\, and civilians will share information on military service\, as well as talk about their personal experiences and perspectives.\nEach session will have a resource list of articles\, books\, and organizations to help you gain a deeper understanding of the issues at hand.\nEngage in small and large group discussions.\n\nRegistration\nRegistration is required. There is no cost to attend; sign up for one or two sessions. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/winona-examining-military-service-from-the-margins-session-1/ LOCATION:Winona County Historical Society\, 160 Johnson Street\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States CATEGORIES:Free,Greater Minnesota,Many Fronts,Public Programming,Veterans ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/event_examining_military_service_margins.png ORGANIZER;CN="Colin Nelson-Dusek":MAILTO:colin@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241026T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241026T153000 DTSTAMP:20260529T203630 CREATED:20240926T175227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T153210Z UID:10000449-1729947600-1729956600@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:St. Paul - Reflections on War and Service at the Capitol Mall DESCRIPTION:Presented in honor of Veterans Voices Month\, this event will provide participants an opportunity to reflect on the experiences and perspectives of service members\, Veterans\, and civilians in how we understand the nature of military conflicts\, and how the public remembers and interprets the experience of war and service through memorials and monuments. The program will include an interactive writing activity and participants will have the opportunity to share their stories and experiences. Facilitators will guide participants through the writing activity and there will be time for group discussion about monuments and memorials on the Minnesota State Capitol Mall. \nParticipants will meet in the Minnesota State Capitol building and then walk to the Lower Capitol Mall\, where most of the program will occur. Most of this event will take place outdoors\, weather permitting. In case of inclement weather\, the program will be conducted indoors at the State Capitol. \nK-12 educators can receive 2 CEUs for attending. \nRegistration\nThis event is free and open to all ages\, but registration is required. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/reflections-on-war-and-service-a-capitol-mall-walking-tour/ LOCATION:State Capitol Mall\, 13 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55155\, United States CATEGORIES:Free,Many Fronts,Professional Development,Public Programming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/event_capitol_mall_tour.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Colin Nelson-Dusek":MAILTO:colin@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241004T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241004T200000 DTSTAMP:20260529T203630 CREATED:20240926T174143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T153115Z UID:10000448-1728063000-1728072000@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Duluth - Take Me Where There Is Life: Open Studio & Closing Reception DESCRIPTION:Throughout August and September\, the Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC) has partnered with the Duluth Art Institute (DAI) to host a first-of-its-kind artist residency in Minnesota. “Take Me Where There Is Life” is an art project and workshop with Spanish artist Carmen La Griega that connects\, facilitates\, and co-creates with community members through art therapy and artistic practice with a focus on those experiencing memory loss. Workshop participants are people living with Alzheimer’s and dementia and their caregivers. Carmen’s instruction and approach to the workshop uses lessons that she learned and developed while creating art with her father\, who lived with Alzheimer’s in the later stages of his life. \nOn Thursday\, October 3 and Friday\, October 4\, Carmen\, DAI\, and MHC will host an open studio and closing reception\, where attendees can learn more about the project\, see an exhibition of paintings and drawings created by the workshop participants\, and hear from Carmen about her experiences as an instructor and artist-in-residence. \nThe Open Studio will be on Thursday\, October 3\, from 1:00-3:00 p.m.\, featuring an exhibition tour and artist discussion with Carmen and DAI staff member Madeline Kayser. The Closing Reception will be on Friday\, October 4\, from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. Both events are free and open to the public. Registration is not required. URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/take-me-where-there-is-life/2024-10-04/ LOCATION:Duluth Art Institute Lincoln Park Building\, 2229 W 2nd St\, Duluth\, MN\, 55806\, United States CATEGORIES:Public Programming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/event_take_me_where.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Colin Nelson-Dusek":MAILTO:colin@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241003T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241003T160000 DTSTAMP:20260529T203630 CREATED:20240926T174143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T153115Z UID:10000445-1727960400-1727971200@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Duluth - Take Me Where There Is Life: Open Studio & Closing Reception DESCRIPTION:Throughout August and September\, the Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC) has partnered with the Duluth Art Institute (DAI) to host a first-of-its-kind artist residency in Minnesota. “Take Me Where There Is Life” is an art project and workshop with Spanish artist Carmen La Griega that connects\, facilitates\, and co-creates with community members through art therapy and artistic practice with a focus on those experiencing memory loss. Workshop participants are people living with Alzheimer’s and dementia and their caregivers. Carmen’s instruction and approach to the workshop uses lessons that she learned and developed while creating art with her father\, who lived with Alzheimer’s in the later stages of his life. \nOn Thursday\, October 3 and Friday\, October 4\, Carmen\, DAI\, and MHC will host an open studio and closing reception\, where attendees can learn more about the project\, see an exhibition of paintings and drawings created by the workshop participants\, and hear from Carmen about her experiences as an instructor and artist-in-residence. \nThe Open Studio will be on Thursday\, October 3\, from 1:00-3:00 p.m.\, featuring an exhibition tour and artist discussion with Carmen and DAI staff member Madeline Kayser. The Closing Reception will be on Friday\, October 4\, from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. Both events are free and open to the public. Registration is not required. URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/take-me-where-there-is-life/2024-10-03/ LOCATION:Duluth Art Institute Lincoln Park Building\, 2229 W 2nd St\, Duluth\, MN\, 55806\, United States CATEGORIES:Public Programming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/event_take_me_where.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Colin Nelson-Dusek":MAILTO:colin@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240921T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240921T150000 DTSTAMP:20260529T203630 CREATED:20240802T164351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T153052Z UID:10000438-1726923600-1726930800@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Mankato - Minnesota Writers Series: It Took Courage DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Blue Earth County Historical Society in Mankato as we welcome acclaimed scholar Dr. Christopher P. Lehman\, author of the recently published “It Took Courage: Eliza Winston’s Quest for Freedom” (Minnesota Historical Society Press\, 2024). Dr. Lehman will discuss the moving and impactful life of Eliza Winston with the event moderator\, Stacy Wells. \nDr. Lehman will be available for book signing and conversation after the event. Be sure to show up early for the event – the first 25 attendees will receive a complimentary copy of “It Took Courage” or “Slavery’s Reach: Southern Slaveholders in the North Star State\,” also by Dr. Lehman and the winner of the 2020 Minnesota Book Award for Minnesota Nonfiction. \nAbout the book:\n“It Took Courage” examines the life of Eliza Winston\, an enslaved woman from Mississippi who\, in 1860\, appealed for her freedom before a judge in Minnesota and won. Previous research and considerations of Winston have examined her life and the impact of her case from other perspectives\, including the abolitionists who helped Winston petition for her freedom and then claimed more credit than they were due\, as well as white Minnesotans who reacted violently after learning the decision of the case. While these accounts have centered on the effect of Winston’s freedom on Minnesota politics\, “It Took Courage” uncovers the life of Eliza Winston\, her resilience\, and her powerful self-advocacy. Dr. Lehman’s book offers us a new account of Eliza Winston\, from the tragedies of her youth to her enslavement by the family of President Andrew Jackson\, to her journey from the American South to Minnesota and the aftermath of the trial. \nAbout the author:\nChristopher P. Lehman is a professor of ethnic studies at St. Cloud State University\, where he has been a faculty member since 2002. An historian\, Dr. Lehman’s research focuses on American popular culture\, representation of African Americans throughout U.S. history\, and the struggle of African American equality. He is the author of seven historical nonfiction books and his most recent works\, “It Took Courage” and “Slavery’s Reach” investigate the profound impact that slavery had in Minnesota and across the United States. \nAbout the moderator:\nStacy Wells is a dedicated educator and equity thought leader with experience as a leader in the public and private sectors\, K-12 teacher and administrator\, higher education faculty member\, and consultant. She is the co-founder of Love & Struggle\, LLC\, which consults with organizations to embed equity and create racially just environments\, and co-author of “WRITE on RACE to Be RIGHT on RACE Resource Journaling Guide.” Stacy is the Chief Health Equity Director-Direct Care & Treatment at the Minnesota Department of Human Services. \nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/minnesota-writers-series-it-took-courage/ LOCATION:Blue Earth County Historical Society\, 424 Warren Street\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States CATEGORIES:Books, Poetry, and Literature,Free,Greater Minnesota,Minnesota Writers Series,Public Programming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/event_mn_writers_series_it_took_courage.png ORGANIZER;CN="Colin Nelson-Dusek":MAILTO:colin@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240714T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240714T210000 DTSTAMP:20260529T203630 CREATED:20240514T161919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T141142Z UID:10000423-1720983600-1720990800@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:St. Paul – Shakespeare in Our Parks: Twelfth Night DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC) is delighted to host Classical Actors Ensemble during their 10th season of Shakespeare in Our Parks! Join us on the MHC lawn as we cheer\, laugh\, and swoon at this year’s production: “Twelfth Night\, or What You Will.” This romantic comedy presents the misadventures of shipwrecked twins who separately wash ashore in a distant land\, each thinking the other dead\, and soon become entangled in an unrequited love triangle of noble bon vivants. \nPicnics\, lawn chairs\, sun umbrellas\, and blankets are welcome. Note that the performance is in an open field with minimal shade. Please plan accordingly. Can’t make it on July 14? 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.” \nRegistration\nRegistration is encouraged\, but not required. There is no cost to attend. \nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/shakespeare-in-our-parks-twelfth-night/ LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States CATEGORIES:Books, Poetry, and Literature,Free,Public Programming,Public Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/event_shakespear_in_our_parks_2024.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Colin Nelson-Dusek":MAILTO:colin@mnhum.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR