Community Reporter

Parks After Dark: Owl Prowl
2024-03-05 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | 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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Community Conversations with Ward 2 Councilmember Rebecca Noecker
2024-03-14 09:00 - 10:00 | 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.

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.

A Unique Assignment by Harrison David Rivers
2024-03-16 19:30 - 2024-04-07 21:30 | Minnesota History Theatre
March 16-April 7. Minnesota History Theater. $15-$64.
The Minnesota History Theatre is excited to continue the 23-24 season with the world premiere of A Unique Assignment by Harrison David Rivers directed by Richard D. Thompson. Two men – Henry Gallagher, white, and James Meredith, Black – are thrust into each other’s lives in the aftermath of the Ole Miss Riot in 1962. Witness this remarkable story that explores a milestone moment in Civil Rights history through Gallagher and Meredith’s own words and perspectives on their shared experience.
Learn more and purchase tickets at historytheatre.com/2023-2024/unique-assignment.

Dumpling Master Class with Míša Giancarlo Kotek
2024-03-17 12:00 - 16:00 | C.S.P.S. Hall
March 17, Noon-4 p.m. C.S.PS Hall $50 per person.
Class covers preparation of both bread and potato dumplings; participants take home samples. Class limit: 16 people. Place your pre-paid* registration online by March 10. sokolmn.org/all-events

Osman Shrine Circus
2024-03-21 - 2024-03-24 | Minnesota State Fairgrounds
March 21-24, Minnesota State Fairgrounds, $20-$70
The Osman Shrine Circus has been delighting audiences in Minnesota for 101 years, making this the 100th St. Paul Osman Shrine Circus. The Osman Shrine Circus is a Minnesota tradition that brings joy and excitement to thousands of families every year. Adored by kids and adults, performance includes acrobatics, aerialists, clowns, horses, camels, dogs, cats and more, who perform amazing acts and skills.
Kids love the Shrine Circus! And if you’re an adult looking for some entertainment on your next night out, they’ve got plenty of exciting acts for you too! No matter what your interests are, you’ll find something to love at Osman Shrine circus.
Tickets and more info at osmancircus.com

Pancake Breakfast, Craft, and Koláče Bake Sale
2024-03-24 09:00 - 13:00 | C.S.P.S. Hall
March 24. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. C.S.P.S. Hall. $6-$30
Public welcome. Koláč (apricot, cream cheese, poppy seed, prune, raspberry) $2 each. Place your pre-paid** koláče order by March 17. sokolmn.org/all-events.

Easter egg hunt
2024-03-30 09:30 - 10:30 | James J. Hill House
March 30, 9:30 a.m & 1:00 p.m. James J. Hill House. $8
Hop on over to the James J. Hill House for an Easter egg hunt on March 30 from 9:30 am to 11:30 am and from 1 pm to 3 pm. Enjoy family-friendly activities, a monarch butterfly scavenger hunt, and a story time! Also take a self-guided tour of the first floor and basement of the house during the festivities. Cost is $8 per person (children under 2 require a free ticket); MNHS members save 20%.
https://www.mnhs.org/events/1454

Czech-Slovak Family Event Velikonoce/Veľká noc
2024-03-30 10:00 - 14:00 | C.S.P.S. Hall
March 30, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. C.S.P.S. Hall
Celebrate Easter with many hands-on spring crafts and traditions.
Enjoy a potluck lunch. Presentations in English. sokolmn.org/all-events

Free courtroom concert: Rod Kelly Hines and Celeste Marie Johnson
2024-04-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Landmark Center
Thursday, April 4, 12 p.m. Landmark Center Courtroom 317
Hosted by composer Abbie Betinis, our popular Courtroom Concerts take place at noon most Thursdays in the Landmark Center in downtown Saint Paul. This series features accomplished musicians and composers from the Twin Cities and surrounding area, as well as occasional musical newcomers to the area. These one-hour concerts are free and open to the public.
Learn more at schubert.org/event/free-courtroom-concert-rod-kelly-hines-and-celeste-marie-johnson

Local and National Book Arts Exhibition in West 7th’s Arts District
2024-04-05 - 2024-05-25 | Friedli Gallery
April 5-May 25. Friedli Gallery. Free
Friedli Gallery’s 3rd Annual Book Arts Exhibition showcases Book Arts in a one of a kind exhibition curated by nationally acclaimed book artist Erin Maurelli. Featuring artists from across the United States, Friedli Gallery’s Book Arts Exhibition highlights artist explorations of the idea of a book as an art object.
This year’s submissions to the Friedli Gallery’s Book Arts Exhibition seeks to expand viewer knowledge of the book arts here in the Twin Cities Metro and beyond, broadening artist reach to collectors, artists and art appreciators.
Friedli Gallery’s Book Arts Exhibition Opening Reception is Friday April 5th from 6-8pm. Learn more about this event on the Gallery website at 3rd Annual Book Arts Exhibition- friedliartsgallery.com/classes-and-events-2/3rd-annual-book-arts-exhibition

Prom outfit shopping
2024-04-06 - 2024-04-13
April 6-13. Battle Creek Recreation Center & Jimmy Lee Recreation Center.
Looking for your perfect Prom fit? St. Paul Parks and Rec are hosting two prom shopping events.
Prom Sale (Battle Creek): All dresses and suits are under $5. Jewelry, shoes and ties also available. If you have gently used dresses, shoes, suits/pants or accessories that you would like to donate, bring them to Battle Creek Recreation Center during business hours or call 651-501-6347.
April 8, 4-8 pm, April 10, 4-7 pm, April 12, 10 am-5 pm and April 13, 10 am-1 pm
Prom Dress Giveaway (Jimmy Lee): Presented in partnership with Project Fairy Godmothers. Dresses, shoes and accessories available. All students must register for a shopping time. Hair and makeup seminars will also be available.
April 6, 8 am-3 pm, April 7, 9 am-1 pm

Djembe improvisation and soloing workshop
2024-04-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Women’s Drum Center
Women’s Drum Center. April 6 & 13. $50.
Unlock your rhythmic expression in a 2-part workshop with Dan Engebretson: Djembe Improvisation and Soloing!
Join us for a unique experience of rhythm exploration at the WDC and learn the foundations of how to improvise on rhythms and build solos from the ground up. The workshop takes place on Saturday, April 6 and Saturday, April 13, 10am to 12pm. Cost: $50.00. Drums are provided. This is a co-ed class for persons 16 and older. Some drumming experience is suggested.
Learn more and register at womensdrumcenter.org/classes.

Frost/Nixon
2024-04-12 19:30 - 2024-04-21 21:30 | Landmark Center
April 12-21. $25-$30. Landmark Center.
Following Richard Nixon’s fall from grace, resignation from the Presidency, and subsequent pardon, the American people are left searching for answers. The truth the nation so desperately needs may come in the most unlikely place – a “puff piece” interview with lowbrow British talk show host David Frost. The two titans meet in a surprising battle of words and wits. ​
THEATREX is performing FROST/NIXON in a historic courtroom at Landmark Center, a former federal courthouse. This gives the audience a front row seat to one of the most pivotal stories in American politics. Richard Nixon never got his day in court to answer for his crimes. We thought we’d change that.​

Learn more and tickets at landmarkcenter.org/history-play.

Aesop Bops
2024-04-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Park Square Theater
Parks Square Theater. April 14, 2:00 p.m. $15-30
Featuring internationally acclaimed storyteller David Gonzales
Fast-paced, funny, and packed with audience participation! A potpourri of Aesop’s classic stories including The Lion and the Mouse and The Fisherman and His Wife.
This feast of funky, physical storytelling leaves young audiences feeling they have just performed the show too! The Yak Yak Band rocks and rolls out the red carpet, inviting kids to join in the fun.
parksquaretheatre.org/box-office/shows/2024-2025/aesop-bops/

Spring Fling Party
2024-04-18 17:30 - 19:30 | Linwood Recreation Center
April 18, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Linwood Recreation Center
It’s spring! Come on out and meet your neighbors! Hosted by El Rio Vista, Linwood and Palace recreation centers, kids will have fun with games, music, demonstrations, information tables and more!
Learn more at web2.myvscloud.com/wbwsc/mnsaintpaulwt.wsc/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&FMID=655732

Citywide spring cleanup
2024-04-20 09:00 - 11:30 | Throughout St. Paul
April 20, 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Throughout St. Paul.
Celebrate Earth Day on April 20 from 9 am-11:30 am at the 38th annual Citywide Spring Cleanup! No pre-registration is necessary. Kickoff sites located across the city. Stop by a kickoff site to check in and pick up bags and gloves. Stay updated by selecting “going” on our Citywide Spring Cleanup Facebook event and help us spread the word by sharing the event with your friends.
Learn more at stpaul.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/natural-resources/natural-resources-volunteers/citywide-spring

Romanian Easter Customs
2024-04-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Landmark Center
Sundays in April. 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Landmark Center

Join the Heritage Organization of Romanians in Minnesota and learn about painted eggs, Easter customs and painted icons on glass.
Learn more at hora-mn.org/2024/03/30/romanian-easter-customs-2

Roller Skating at El Rio Vista
2024-04-25 18:00 - 20:00 | El Rio Vista Recreation Center
April 25. 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. El Rio Vista Recreation Center
Families – Dust off those skates and head on down to El Rio Vista to have some fun doing an oldie-but-goodie activity! Most roller rinks are closed these days, so let’s make El Rio the new spot. If there’s enough interest, we may skate more often. Please bring your own roller skates (inline skates are acceptable). A small selection of skates in select sizes will be available to borrow. Snacks will be provided.
Learn more at https://web2.myvscloud.com/wbwsc/mnsaintpaulwt.wsc/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&FMID=654896
