Bush Foundation Announces 2023 Fellows

The Bush Foundation has announced the 24 recipients of this year’s Bush Fellowships.Established in 1965, the Bush Fellowship program supports the development of social sector leaders in…
St. Paul sidewalk poetry contest winners

On May 26, Mayor Carter announced the winners of the St. Paul Sidewalk Poetry Contest for 2023, a collaboration between the city, Public Art St. Paul…
Northern Spark art festival says goodbye

On Saturday, June 10, 2023, the Northern Spark festival hosted its final event after 12 years. Their final program. A Night With the River, was more…
Grand Oak Opry kicks off 2023 season

“The thing that weirds people out is you’re walking into our backyard,” Said Sean Kershaw, who along with his husband Tim Hawkins, operate the Grand Oak…
Top 5 reasons to make Summer Spark part of your summer break reading, learning fun all summer

By Donicia Soliz, Library ManagerGetting started is easy: Stop by any St. Paul Public Library to pick up a Summer Spark Reading Log and a free…
Notebook Recollections: This Walk

Local icon Tim Rumsey walked to work most days from 1987 to 2000. He began as a form of exercise but kept at it for his love…
Beginning hand drum class

Beginning hand drum class July 10, 5-6 p.m. Women’s Drum Center. Class members play djembes to explore pulse and rhythms. Easy, energizing exercises will be utilized to…
Rondo Community Land Trust – 30th Anniversary Block Party Bash

July 22, 1-4 p.m. 1041 Selby Ave. Celebrate the Rondo Community Land Trust “block party style” with BIPOC-owned food trucks, a beer garden, live musical performances and…
Summer Nights in Rice

Select Thursdays. 5-7 p.m. Rice ParkReggae, jazz, Big Band, Latin, Salsa, and blues rock make up the 2023 line-up for this free outdoor summer concert series…