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“Tools for Life”
Whether you want to start a career in the trades, try something new, or simply become a well-rounded DIYer, the Minnesota Tool Library’s “Tools for Life” mentorship program aims to provide people of all backgrounds with general knowledge about the trades. Explore common projects and build skills through hands-on workshops, learn from experienced tradespeople and […]
Find out more »Mississippi River Pearl at Heights City Hall
Mississippi River Pearl, a sculpture created out of things pulled out of the Mississippi River by members of Art to Change the World, will be on exhibit at Columbia Heights City Hall, 3989 Central Ave. NE, April 16-May 7. A "grand unveiling" will be held April 16, 4-8 pm. ACW Director Barbara Bridges will unveil […]
Find out more »Making Climate Change Visible
Drawn from her experiences during the global pandemic lockdown of COVID-19, artist Carolyn Halliday hopes to summon awareness of the increased clarity of the sky because of reduced commuter traffic. Secondly, Halliday’s work will remind us of the smoky gray horizon we endured during the summer of 2023 caused by rampant forest fires. She asks […]
Find out more »Salvage Crawl
This May, Hennepin County is hosting a Salvage Crawl, where people are enticed to buy used—rather than new--building materials for home remodeling projects. Visit participating salvage retailers from May 1 to 31, 2024 to be entered into a drawing to win one of five prizes. Find a list of retailers and interactive map at hennepin.us/salvage. […]
Find out more »8:00 am
“Techniques for Ecstasy”
Minneapolis-based textile artist and dancer Alexandra Beaumont will hold a solo exhibition, “Techniques for Ecstasy" at Public Functionary, 1500 Jackson St. NE. The exhibit explores communal spaces for dance and celebration. It will open on May 4 and run through May 25. It will be on view and featured during Art-A-Whirl weekend at the Northrup […]
Find out more »10:00 am
Book Sale at Pierre Bottineau
Friends of the Pierre Bottineau Library will hold a book sale on Saturday, May 4, 10 am-2 pm at the Pierre Bottineau Library, 55 Broadway St. NE. Hundreds of adult and children's fiction and nonfiction books in hardcover and paperback (most are $.50 - $1; cash only) . They will also have "blind date" books for sale and […]
Find out more »11:00 am
Baby Gear Swap at Audubon
As part of the Audubon Spring Festival, there will be a “swap” of gear and clothing for babies (age 0-24 months). You do not need to bring swap items in order to take what you need, free. Donated items can be brought to Audubon Park, 1320 29th Ave. NE, Friday, May 3, 6-7 pm or […]
Find out more »3:00 pm
“Prudence and Misfortune”
"Prudence and Misfortune" is an exhibition at NE Sculpture|Gallery Factory, 1720 Madison St. NE #14. The work of Michael Sommers, the show is about the Prudence and Misfortune of materials, not lost nor forgotten, but rediscovered, repurposed, shaped by hands and eyes that see and cannot see. Piled in a corner they know Misfortune. Yet, […]
Find out more »7:30 pm
Venite! A spring concert
The choirs of Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1621 University Ave. NE, will present a spring concert on Saturday, May 4, 7:30 pm. Admission is free, but a $20 donation is encouraged in support of music at Holy Cross. The program features works by G. Aichinger, G. Allegri, F. Anerio, S. Backman, E.C. Bairstow, A. Beach, W. […]
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