Community Reporter

St. Paul St. Patrick’s Day
2024-03-16 - 2024-03-17 | Downtown St. Paul
March 16 – 17, West 7th St. and Downtown St. Paul
Check out these Irish-themed events happening around town to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, including the St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
Visit visitsaintpaul.com/events-calendar/st-patricks-day for a full list of the weekend’s festivities.

Community Conversations with Ward 2 Councilmember Rebecca Noecker
2024-03-14 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | Linwood Recreation Center
March 14. 9:00-10:00 a.m. Linwood Recreation Center.
Community Conversations are a chance to get together and talk about the issues affecting the city and for Councilmember Noecker to answer any questions you might have. Councilmember Noecker will be at Linwood Recreation Center on March 14. This month, no quest speaker, so join her to talk about whatever is on your mind.
Linwood Recreation Center – Warming Room
860 St Clair Ave
Find more information about Community Conversations and to log on to the event, visit www.stpaul.gov/department/city-council/ward-2.

Public Showing of “Cecil the Lion”
2024-03-13 10:00 - 2024-04-13 18:00 | Frameworks Gallery
March 13-April 13. Frameworks Gallery
For one month a series of Italian paintings are on exhibit at the Frameworks Gallery. Cecil’s portrait was painted on July 29, 2015, during the public protest located at the River Bluff Dental practice of Dr. Walter J. Palmer in Bloomington, Minnesota. The portrait was an interactive public work that began on-site in the morning, Balma worked without stopping to eat or rest and completed it on-site the same evening. Balma painted this portrait of Cecil in silent protest over his unethical killing and respect for all animals.
For more information, please contact Mandy Madsen at Frameworks Gallery, 651-698-3372, frameworksgallerymn@gmail.com
Learn more at frameworksmn.com

2024 State of Our City Address
2024-03-11 12:00 - 14:00 | Xcel Energy Center
March 11. 12:00 p.m. Xcel Energy Center.
Mayor Carter will deliver the 2024 State of Our City address at the Xcel Energy Center. The 2024 State of Our City address is free and open to the public. The event will be held just beyond the Gate 1 entrance. Free parking will be provided from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Saint Paul RiverCentre Parking Ramp.
The address will also be live streamed online on the City of Saint Paul Facebook page at facebook.com/cityofsaintpaul.

AMBROŠ DUO PRAGUE
2024-03-10 19:00 - 21:00 | C.S.P.S. Hall
MARCH 10. 7:00 p.m. C.S.P.S. Hall. $10 suggested donation
Join us on Sunday, March 10, 2024 7:00PM for a spectacular Concert in Celebration of 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Czech Composer Bedřich Smetana. This beautiful concert by Miroslav Ambroš on violin and Zuzana Ambrošová on piano will be a celebration of Czech classical music by Bedřich Smetana. Learn more at cs-center.org.

Bach Society of Minnesota and Choral Arts Ensemble Present “A Symphony of Joy”
2024-03-10 14:30 - 17:00 | Cathedral of St. Paul
March 10. 2:30 p.m. Cathedral of St. Paul. $5-$35
Bach Society of Minnesota and Rochester’s Choral Arts Ensemble will collaborate on two performances of “A Symphony of Joy” March 9 in Rochester and March 10 in Saint Paul. This marks the first time the two musical organizations have collaborated since 2019 when they presented Bach’s St. John Passion. “A Symphony of Joy” will feature the joyous music of J.S. Bach and his family – his son C.P.E. Bach, his uncle Johann Ludwig Bach, and his father-in-law Johann Christoph Bach – and their friends G.P. Telemann (godfather of C.P.E. Bach) and Johannes Brahms.
For more information and tickets, visit bachsocietymn.org.

Sundays at Landmark: Urban Expedition - Brazil
2024-03-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Landmark Center
March 10. 1:00-3:00 p.m. Landmark Center. Free
Urban Expedition is back for its 20th season to provide the community with an opportunity to travel the world without leaving Saint Paul. Attendees will be provided with a “passport” for the series and are encouraged to get theirs stamped at each event for a chance to win a special prize! To learn more, visit landmarkcenter.org/sundays-at-landmark.
UPCOMING URBAN EXPEDITIONS
Brazil March 10
Ivory Coast April 7

Flavors of Slovakia Dinner
2024-03-10 12:30 - 14:30 | C.S.P.S. Hall
March 10, 12:30p.m. C.S.P.S. Hall. $30.00.
Soup, traditional Slovak Bryndzové halušky (potato dumplings, bacon and bryndza sheep cheese), holubky (cabbage roll side dish), dessert, coffee. $30. Place your pre-paid* dinner order by March 3. Lean more at sokolmn.org/all-events

Terrarium Building Class
2024-03-09 10:00 - 11:30 | Wandering Leaf Brewing
March 9. 10-11:30 a.m. Wandering Leaf Brewing. $75
Our terrarium classes are back at Wandering Leaf Brewing Company! This workshop is great for all levels of planters, whether you are a beginner or experienced. The beauty about terrariums is that you don’t need much of a green thumb to maintain them because they thrive in low light environments and are mostly self-sustaining ecosystems. The $75 cost covers all of the materials, plants, and you will receive 1 beer tokens that can be used during the class or redeemed at a later date. The token can also be used for non-alcoholic drinks.
Purchase tickets via the link below or in the taproom. Space is limited, so sign up early! More classes will be added soon! wanderingleafbrewing.com/events/terrarium-building-workshop.

Home Improvement Workshop Day
2024-03-09 09:00 - 13:00 | Cretin-Derham Hall
March 9. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Cretin-Derham Hall.
The Home Improvement Workshop Day returns on Saturday, March 9, 2024 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Cretin-Derham Hall. Attend one-hour workshops throughout the morning about topics relevant to homeowners and renters in Highland and Mac-Grove. Topics will include: Homeowner’s insurance, working with a contractor, original windows, saunas, native plant gardening, maintaining and managing stucco exteriors,energy efficient homes and more.
A schedule for the day will be posted soon at macgrove.org/hiwd.

Four Week Gyil Series at Women’s Drum Center
2024-03-07 16:30 - 2024-03-28 18:00 | Women’s Drum Center
March 7-28. 4:40-6:00 p.m. Women’s Drum Center. $60
Back by popular request! The Gyil is a forerunner of modern marimbas and xylophones and is sometimes referred to as the “African Xylophone”. Instruments will be provided but registration is required. Beginners welcome. No music experience is required. This class is co-ed, for persons 16 and older. Instructor: Alyssa Moffatt.
Learn more and register at womensdrumcenter.org.

2024 State Hockey Boys Tournament
2024-03-07 - 2024-03-09 | Xcel Energy Center
March 7-9, Xcel Energy Center. $13-$20
The MSHSL Boys Hockey Tournament returns to the Xcel Energy Center March 7-9. Learn more and get tickets at mshsl.org/sports-and-activities/hockey-boys.

Community meeting: West 7th St. construction
2024-03-06 16:30 - 18:30 | Palace Community Center
March 6. 4:30-6:30 p.m. Palace Community Center.
MnDOT will host a meeting on Wednesday, March 6 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. at the Palace Community Center (781 Palace Ave.) to discuss the upcoming West 7th St. construction project, currently scheduled to begin in 2027.
This meeting is your chance to learn more about the project. While there won’t be a formal presentation, MnDOT staff will be available to answer all your questions and gather feedback. Learn more at dot.state.mn.us/metro/projects/w7thst-stpaul.

Parks After Dark: Owl Prowl
2024-03-05 19:30 - 21:00 | Crosby Farm Regional Park
March 5, 7:30-9:00 p.m. Crosby Farm Regional Park. $3.00-$4.50
Take a walk through the woods at night and listen for owl calls along the Mississippi River. Keep warm by the fire before heading out on a guided hike through the floodplain forest. Learn about the lives of our secretive owl neighbors and listen for several of our most common species as they begin the local nesting season. This event will take place outdoors and include up to 1.5 miles of hiking along a trail at night. Trail conditions vary in winter; please expect some ice and snow along the route. Dress in layers so you can stay warm while standing still and cool while walking. There is no running water in the park at this time. There is a portable toilet near the parking lot. If you have any questions about the accessibility of this event, please contact 651-632-2427. If the waitlist for this program fills, we may open a second section another night the same week.
Register at web2.myvscloud.com/wbwsc/mnsaintpaulwt.wsc/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&FMID=1740635

Separation of Church and State: Vital in 1787, Critical Now
2024-03-02 13:30 - 15:30 | Hennepin County Library
March 2. 1:30-3:30 p.m. Hennepin County Library.
The U.S. Constitution’s First Amendment guarantees that the government will not establish an official church and that freedom of religion is available to all citizens. America today is grappling with many issues — women’s rights, abortion, education, LGBTQ rights, access to health care — which have religious implications.
Learn what is at stake and why it matters during a community presentation and discussion led by Marcia Avner and Jeff Pipes, members of Or Emet, the Minnesota Congregation for Humanistic Judaism. The event, which is free and open to the public, will be from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday, March 2, at the Hennepin County Library, 830 Winnetka Ave. N. in Golden Valley.
For more information about Or Emet, email info@oremet.org or visit oremet.org.

Shrekfest
2024-03-02 12:00 - 23:00 | Can Can Wonderland
March 2. 12 p.m. – 11 p.m. Can Can Wonderland. Free with $14 entry.
Shrekfest is coming to Can Can Wonderland, a day filled with ogre-themed Shrek activities suitable for both adults and all ages. Join us starting at noon for a screening of Shrek movies 1-3 on a large projector, complete with a sensory-friendly volume to enhance the movie-watching experience. But that’s not all – we have two fantastic crafts lined up for you: paint your own onion masterpiece and dive into the fun of swamp-themed Kandi bracelet making.
As the day progresses, the excitement continues! At 6 pm, we’ll kick off the ogre-themed rave in the Red Room, ensuring a night of dancing and revelry. It’s an event tailored to provide enjoyment for your entire ogre swamp. Learn more at cancanwonderland.com/events/shrekfest.

KidsJam: Third Coast Percussion
2024-03-01 10:30 - 11:30 | Landmark Center
March 1. 10:30 a.m. Landmark Center. Free, but registration is required.
KidsJam Workshops are interactive programs that connect kids and families with community teaching artists to learn about the people, cultures and musical traditions from around the world as they make music, move and enjoy other creative activities. KidsJam participation is free. Registration is required.
(suggested ages 5-12)
Learn more and register at landmarkcenter.org/event/kidsjam-third-coast-percusssion.

Community Conversations with Ward 2 Councilmember Rebecca Noecker
2024-02-29 16:00 - 17:00 | Online
Feb 29. 4:00-5:00 p.m. Microsoft Teams.
Community Conversations are a chance to get together and talk about the issues affecting the city and for Councilmember Noecker to answer any questions you might have. On the 29th, she will be joined by Russ Stark, Chief Resilience Officer, to discuss the future of sustainability in Saint Paul. This will take place virtually using Microsoft Teams.
Find more information about Community Conversations and to log on to the event, visit www.stpaul.gov/department/city-council/ward-2.

2024 State Wrestling Tournament
2024-02-29 - 2024-03-02 | Xcel Energy Center
February 29-March 2. Xcel Energy Center. $11-$32
The MSHSL State Wrestling Tournament returns to the Xcel Energy Center Feb 29-March 2. Purchase tickets and learn more at mshsl.org/sports-and-activities/wrestling.

15th Minnesota Cuban Film Festival
2024-02-28 19:00 - 2024-04-04 21:00 | The Main Theatre
15th Minnesota Cuban Film Festival
Feb. 28-April 4. MSP Film Society at The Main Theatre.
Minnesota Cuban Film Festival (MCCF) is very proud to announce its 15th year of bringing some of the best films produced in Cuba to Minnesota. MCFF strives to feature films that address the achievements and challenges of the Cuban people. The festival highlights diverse and challenging films of social change, human struggle and the boldness of the human spirit. The goal is to offer Minnesotans a chance to learn about and appreciate Cuban films and culture. It serves as a reminder of the onerous burden that the blockade inflicts on the Cuban people, which must end with the re-establishment of respectful diplomatic relations.
The opening night of the festival is Wednesday, 2/28. Thereafter the festival will be on Thursdays through 4/4. This year’s film lineup offers a mix of fiction and documentary features. The 15th. Minnesota Cuban Film Festival is organized by the Minnesota Cuba Committee, with the collaboration of MSP Film Society, and ICAIC (Cuban Film Institute)
For tickets and a full listing of films, visit mspfilm.org/minnesota-cuban-film-festival

Emotions Anonymous meetings
2024-02-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Twin Cities Friends Meetinghouse
Fridays. 7:00 p.m. Twin Cities Friends Meetinghouse.
Emotions Anonymous is a twelve-step program for emotional wellness and learning to live with unsolved problems. The weekly meeting in this area is on Friday at 7:00 pm at the Twin Cities Friends Meetinghouse, 1725 Grand Ave., St. Paul. For further information call Paul at 651-402-6774. emotionsanonymous.org.

All About Seeds
2024-02-22 18:30 - 19:30
February 22, 6:30 p.m. Online
Seeds are the foundation of a garden. In this class, you will learn about choosing seeds, growing seeds and saving seeds. It’s all in the name: this class is All About Seeds. This class is taught by the Master Gardeners volunteers of Ramsey County, MN. Our mission is to share research-based, eco-friendly gardening with residents in an effort to improve physical and environmental health. This program is a partnership with the University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program and Ramsey County Department of Environmental Health.
Visit our website to find reference tools, including handouts, websites, and book suggestions that can help you take the information from the class to the next level, ramseymastergardeners.org/event-details/all-about-seeds.
Registration closes Feb 21, 2024, 6:30 PM CST

Community Meeting with Office of Neighborhood Safety
2024-02-22 18:00 - 19:00 | Palace Community Center
Feb 22. Palace Community Center. 6:00-7:00 p.m.
The Office of Neighborhood Safety was launched in 2022 and reflects the expansion of Mayor Carter’s Community-First Public Safety (CFPS) Framework which incorporates balanced investments in policing and an array of strategies focused on addressing the root causes of crime in pursuit of the most comprehensive, coordinated and data-driven approach to public safety Saint Paul has ever endeavored.

Join us on February 22, 2024 6pm – 7pm for a West 7th community chat with the Director of the Office of Neighborhood Safety, Brooke Blakey.

Visit stpaul.gov/departments/neighborhood-safety for more details.

Crash Course for Caregivers at JFS
2024-02-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Shalom Home East Campus
Feb. 22 – Aug. 22. 12:00-1:00 p.m. Shalom Home East Campus. Free
Jewish Family Service of St. Paul (JFS), in partnership with Sholom, invites anyone searching for help with their caregiver journey to the Crash Course for Caregivers, a six-class educational series covering different aspects of caregiving. These classes will be part educational and part participatory with an opportunity for caregivers to learn from and share with each other. They are free and will all be offered from noon to 1:00PM at Sholom East Campus, 740 Kay in St. Paul.
The series begins on Thursday, February 22 with Working with Emotions and Emotional Wellbeing followed by Caregiver Grief and Loss on March 28. Quality Caregiving in the Home will be the topic of the May 23 meeting, followed by Improving Communication Skills on June 27, Quality Caregiving in a Facility on July 25, and finally, Caregiver Resources on August 22.
Register for one, two or all six classes, all free and open to the public. A free lunch will also be provided. Contact Ali Lilja at alilja@sholom.com or (651) 328-2258 for more information and to registration.

The Great Boot Soccer Tournament
2024-02-18 09:00 - 17:00 | Allianz Field
February 18, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Allianz Field Great Lawn.
Do you know what goes great together? Snow and soccer. No, seriously, it’s true. Minnesota United is hosting a Boot Soccer tournament on Saturday, February 18, from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Allianz Field Great Lawn. Now’s the chance to test your soccer skills in an environment you never thought possible. If the challenge and hilarity of it all aren’t enough to convince you, each team will receive ten tickets to the second home game of the season, and the winning team will get the new 2023 MNUFC jerseys!
The 25-minute games will be played 5v5 with no keepers, and each player is required to wear boots – not that you would want to wear cleats in the snow anyways. The snow will be compressed a bit, but overall you will have to find really creative ways to get the ball from point a to point b. In other words, prepare to have a blast.
Visit mnufc.com/news/the-great-boot-soccer-tournament to register and learn more.

St. Matthew’s Church Lenten fish fry
2024-02-16 16:30 - 2024-03-29 19:30 | St. Matthew’s Church
February 16-March 29. 4:30-7:30 p.m. St. Matthew’s. Free-$15.
Our 35th annual dine-in or curbside-to-go Lenten Fish Fry. Serving from 4:30 to 7:30 pm every Friday from February 16 through and including Good Friday on March 29. Meal includes choice of fried or baked Wild Caught Alaskan Pollock, baked potato, vegetable, coleslaw, roll and dessert. Coffee, milk, and water included. Adults $15, Children 5-12 $7, under 5 free. Non-fish options are spaghetti or grilled cheese meals. Adults $13. Children 5-12 $6, under 5 free. Beer, wine and pop available for purchase at dine-in. Cash, check or card. Dine-in via Social Hall entrance, door 5, at the back of the church. Curbside-to-go enter line off Humboldt Ave onto Robie St to Hall Ave at front of the church. St. Matthew’s, 510 Hall Ave. st-matts.org.

Sundays at Landmark: Urban Expedition - Australia and New Zealand
2024-02-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Landmark Center
February 11, 1:00-3:00 p.m. Landmark Center. Free
Urban Expedition is back for its 20th season to provide the community with an opportunity to travel the world without leaving St. Paul! Celebrate authentic cultural experiences including music, dance, crafts and traditions for a truly immersive program. Attendees will be provided with a “passport” for the series and are encouraged to get theirs stamped at each event for a chance to win a special prize! Upcoming Urban Expeditions include Australia and New Zealand on February 11, France on February 25, Brazil on March 10 and Ivory Coast on April 7.
The events will run from 1-3 pm and are free to attend. Learn more at landmarkcenter.org/sundays-at-landmark.

Red Bull Heavy Metal
2024-02-10 14:00 - 18:00 | Minnsota State Capitol
February 10, 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. State Capitol Building
Red Bull Heavy Metal is a single-day street snowboard contest that features the most progressive rail riding in the world. Following last winter’s event in Detroit, MI, the highly touted street jam is heading back to Minnesota, this time on the steps of the iconic St. Paul Capitol Building on February 10th, 2024 from 2-6 p.m. You won’t want to miss this one! Viewing is free and open to the public.
Learn more at redbull.com/us-en/events/red-bull-heavy-metal

Czech and Slovak gift shop open
2024-02-06 09:00 - 10:00 | C.S.P.S. Hall
February 6, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. C.S.P.S. Hall.
The gift shop at C.S.P.S. Hall will be open a few days from January through March but if these dates don’t work for you, you can make an appointment via giftshop@sokolmn.org. The shop will be open the following days: February 6. 9-10 a.m., March 24 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. during the spring breakfast craft and Kolac Bake Sale or by appointment

Pleasant Avenue Reconstruction Open House
2024-02-05 18:30 - 20:30 | Linwood Recreation Center
February 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Linwood Recreation center.
The City of St. Paul plans to reconstruct Pleasant Avenue from St. Clair Avenue to Victoria Street in 2025. The project includes replacement of the pavement and underground utilities along the corridor, reworking storm water retention infrastructure and constructing new pedestrian and bicycle facilities.
Share your thoughts and learn more on Monday, February 5 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Linwood Recreation Center. This is open to everyone, so bring a friend!
Learn more at stpaul.gov/projects/public-works/pw2025pleasantavereconstruction
