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September 2023
Apply now for The Big Tiny Show
Submit your artwork for Kolman & Reeb Gallery's upcoming juried exhibition, The Big Tiny Show. All subject matter, media and expressions are welcome, as long as they are 12" x 12" x 12" or smaller. Application Deadline: Oct. 25, 2023. Minnesota artists aged 18+ at any stage of their career are encouraged to apply. Show opens Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024 and runs through Saturday, Feb. 3. Application fee: $30 for three entries.
Find out more »Indeed We Can for Logan Park
Raise money for the Logan Park Neighborhood Association at Indeed Brewing, 711 15th Ave. NE, Wednesday, Sept. 13, 3-11 pm. Bar bingo at 6 pm. Prizes include gift cards to local restaurants and Vikings tickets. All proceeds go to LPNA.
Find out more »Emerging artists Yasmin Yassin and Za’Nia Coleman at Public Functionary
Public Functionary, Northrup King Building, 1500 Jackson St. NE, presents two new exhibitions in September by Minneapolis emerging artists Yasmin Yassin and Za’Nia Coleman exploring the significance of archiving community-centered dance history. Opening Sept. 14 in PF Upstairs Gallery #247, Yasmin Yassin's “Dhaanto” exhibition pays homage to a local Twin Cities-based Somali dance troupe through photos, text, and an opening night debut screening of a new film. Opening Sept. 16 in PF Main Gallery #144, Emerging Curator Institute’s 2022-23 Fellow…
Find out more »Northeast Community Band fall startup
The Northeast Community Band will resume rehearsals at 7 pm Thursday, Sept. 14 at Edison High School, 700 22nd Ave. NE. There are no auditions. The band plays five or six concerts a year and is considering a short summer season. Repertoire includes marches, show tunes and classical and modern concert band pieces. Dues are $60 per year.
Find out more »Columbia Heights, Fridley Kiwanis celebrate 40 years of recycling
Saturday, Sept. 16, 9 am-12 pm at the Columbia Heights Recycling Center, 3801 Madison St. NE. Meet your volunteers and learn how current recycling practices enhance our communities and protect our environment. Refreshments will be served while supplies last. Remember to bring your soft plastics for recycling into benches (anything stretchable); cardboard, newspapers and periodicals; scrap metals; fluorescent light bulbs; and more. Even dust-covered bicycles are accepted. For more specific information go to the Columbia Heights web page: https://columbiaheightsmn.gov/departments/public_works/refuse_and_recycling/recycling_center_drop-off.
Find out more »Ukrainian Heritage festival
Celebrate the rich Ukrainian culture and unique traditions kept alive by Minnesota's vibrant Ukrainian-American community. Enjoy Ukrainian entertainment, homemade foods like varenyky (pierogi), holubtsi (stuffed cabbage rolls), and borsch (beet soup), have fun and support Ukraine. Performances by Cheremosh Ukrainian dance ensemble; music by the Ukrainian Village Band; a unique cultural exhibit; Ukrainian Easter egg-making demonstrations and craft vendors; beer garden with local and international beers; children's games. Ukrainian American Community Center, 301 Main St. NE. Friday, Sept. 15, 6-10…
Find out more »St. Maron Lebanese festival
St Maron Maronite Catholic Church, 602 University Ave. NE, annual Lebanese festival is Saturday, Sept. 16, 12-7 pm and Sunday, Sept. 17, 11 am-6 pm. Authentic Lebanese cuisine, beer and wine, live music, Cedars Dabke dance group, silent auction, gift shop and children's games and activities. Fun for all ages. Info: festival.stmaron.com, 612-379-2758.
Find out more »Adult events at Columbia Heights Library
Columbia Heights Library, 3939 Central Ave. NE. For more information, call 763-706-3690 or visit www.anokacountylibrary.org. Discussing race and racism (even when it’s uncomfortable): Wednesdays, Sept. 20 and 27, Oct. and 11, 5:30-7 pm. As a white person, talking about race and racism is hard and can be very uncomfortable. Practice discussing race and racism in healthy, productive ways. This group is designed for white people, but all are welcome to attend this 4-part discussion. Instructor Nathan Roberts is the co-founder…
Find out more »Northeast Senior Services housing fair
Wednesday, Sept. 20, 11 am-2 pm, Ukrainian American Center, 301 Main St. NE. Three highly regarded senior advocates are speakers for this event. Keynote speakers are Margaret “Pook” Grathwol, elder law attorney, focusing on elder & CADI waivers and whether to choose a trust or will; Nancy Haugen, president of Elder Voice Advocates and Elder IQ, a statewide organization that ranks housing providers from 1 to 5 stars; and Deb Schmit, supervisor of Hennepin County Adult Protection, on how to…
Find out more »Invasive plant removal and restoration
Join the Sheridan Neighborhood Organization and Friends of the Mississippi River to help preserve the banks of the Mississippi River. Learn about invasive species, help remove them and plant native species to restore the river bank. Tending and removal will be Thursday, Sept. 7 and planting will be Wednesday, Sept. 20, both 6-8 pm. Meet at Sheridan Memorial Park, 1300 Water St. NE (by the memorial); parking available in the lot next to the park. Sponsored by Mississippi Watershed Management…
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