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September 2021
SeptemberFest is back at Holy Cross
The fun will take place under the big tents on the Holy Cross parking lot at 4th Street and 17th Ave NE, Friday, Sept. 10- Sunday, Sept. 12. All the fun games, theme baskets, auction, activities, delicious food and beer. Friday evening, 5-10 pm, Fish & Chips and Chef Lucas Pizza with music provided by Shaw’s. Saturday evening, 5-10 pm, Polish food and St. Hedwig’s famous beef sandwiches with return performance by POPBANG! Sunday Masses at Holy Cross Church at…
Find out more »“Absence”
Kolman & Pryor Gallery presents a performance art, painting, and technology installation by its first Project Space grant recipient, James Holmberg. "Absence" includes six canvases that Holmberg painted, scraped off, washed with mineral spirits, and painted again 12 times, while he recorded the process on video. Each canvas is accompanied by a QR code, allowing viewers to use their smartphones to access a time-lapse video of the painting process. By doing so, the process retrieves the images attached to each painting…
Find out more »Free virtual gardening and cooking series
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board will offer free virtual gardening and cooking classes this summer for ages 18 and up from its Creekview Recreation Center. Courtney Tchida with the Minnesota Horticulture Society will share gardening tips and plans for the early, middle, and late parts of the season. Beth Jones, co-owner of Cooking With the Jones Sisters, and Campus Club executive chef, will offer recipes and kitchen techniques to show off your produce at its peak. You are welcome…
Find out more »Art in the Park
HeightsNext presents the first annual Art in the Park festival, taking place at Kordiak Park, 1845 49th Ave NE on Saturday, Sept. 11, 10 am-6 pm featuring dozens of local artists, performers, and vendors. Art in the Park strives to create an environment of respect, caring, compassion and creativity. This means that the art festival embraces all cultures, displaying respect for all genders, nationalities, ethnicities, body sizes and abilities, as well as sexual orientations. Free.
Find out more »Learn to install a raingarden using native plants and shrubs
On Saturday, Sept. 11, 10-11 am. you can contribute to clean water by learning how to install a raingarden at Trillium Park, 2800 Highway 88 in St. Anthony Village. Meet at the site of a newly installed Raingarden. Class will be held rain or shine. Participants willing to plant a native perennial in their yard, will receive a plant at the class. Indicate by saying “YES” when registering. To register, text 612-789-9238 or email: dwilhelm995@gmail.com and leave your name. Class…
Find out more »Art in the Park
Columbia Heights' first art festival will take place Saturday, Sept. 11, 10 am-6 pm at Kordiak Park, 1845 49th Avenue NE. The event will include 50 artists, ranging from painters to woodturners. A performance area will feature a singer/songwriter, tap dancers and bellydancers. Food trucks will be on hand, and there will be an arts and crafts area for kids. Admission is free. Organized with the assistance of HeightsNEXT.
Find out more »St. Anthony East Clean Sweep
St. Anthony East Neighborhood Association will hold Operation Clean Sweep to tidy the neighborhood before winter sets in, Saturday, Sept. 11, 10 am-noon. Meet at St. Anthony Park at the corner of Jefferson and Spring Streets. Supplies will be provided. Learn about the Adopt-a-Drain NE Storm Drain Challenge, too.
Find out more »Classes at Potekglass
Potekglass will host one class and two open studio events on Saturday, Sept. 11 at 2505 Howard Street NE. Register at https://potekglass.com/classes. Open Torch 1:30–5:30 pm. 4 hours on their equipment with a set of student tools. Certification needed to participate. Not certified? Sign-up for a Try-iT! Class. Lots of experience - just not at Potekglass? Call or email Malcom at info@potekglass.com or 612-281-7243 to see if it's a good fit for you. $35 non-members / $25 members Open Kiln …
Find out more »Give your input on Graco Park
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board has finished its first round of input-seeking on plans for Graco Park and wants more. There are three ways you can participate: In person at Graco Park on Sunday, Sept. 12, 3-5 pm. Look for the MPRB tent and table. Virtual conversation: Join MPRB staff and community members for an online open house on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 4:30-6 pm. Use the Zoom Meeting ID: 883 7023 0432. Online survey: Find images and information about the project…
Find out more »Free Online Family to Family Courses on Mental Illnesses
NAMI Minnesota (National Alliance on Mental Illness) offers a free online educational course that helps families and friends learn about mental illnesses, the brain, treatment, and resources to help a loved one living with a mental illness. Participants will also build communication skills, reduce stress, find support and discover the common stages of emotional responses when supporting someone with a mental illness. The Family to Family course meets weekly for 8 weeks. Classes start Sept. 13, Sept. 21 or Oct.…
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