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January 2022
Guided Seated Meditation Class and Tea
Mindfully enter the New Year feeling centered and calm by learning a meditation practice with instructor Alex Wolfgram of Qiful Life (http://qifullife.com/), paired with a selection of included Northeast Tea House Teas. Saturday, Jan. 22, 7-10 pm, Northeast Tea House, 224 E. Hennepin Ave. $15; proof of COVID vaccination required. Sign up at https://www.northeastteahouse.com/event-tickets
Find out more »Zen Practice mini-course on Zoom
Compassionate Ocean Zen Center, 652 17th Ave. NE, will offer a free two-part Introduction to Zen Practice mini-course on Zoom. Held Mondays, Jan. 24 and 31, 7-9 pm. The classes will consist of a combination of discussion about Zen and its place in Buddhism, some information about Compassionate Ocean Zen Center, and instruction in sitting meditation. Guiding Teacher Michael O’Neal will lead this program, which is intended to be a starting point for those curious about or new to Zen.…
Find out more »Great Northern Launch Party
The Great Northern celebration of winter kicks off Wednesday, Jan. 26, 6-8:30 pm, Quincy Hall, 1325 Quincy St. NE, with a "festival eve" winter village outside at Northeast Minneapolis' Quincy Hall. The evening will offer food by Yia Vang (Vinai, Union Hmong Kitchen) and Gustavo and Kate Romero (Nixta), complimentary Vikre Distillery specialty cocktails, Fat Tire beer, and warm beverages from Caribou Coffee. Enjoy musical performances by Joe Rainey Sr. and Andrew Broder on the Fat Tire stage, and wander the space to…
Find out more »Juxtaposition Winter Art
Youth apprentices from Juxtaposition Arts' Graphics Lab will debut their animated visions of winter, projecting from Quincy Hall onto Highlight Tower, 1325 Quincy St. NE, Wednesday, Jan. 26, 6-8:30 pm. It's the first of many showings across Minneapolis and Saint Paul at surprise locations to be announced.
Find out more »Daniel Wohl & Máni Sigfússon: “drift”
The Great Northern presents the world premiere music video, "drift"—a collaborative work between “sorcerer of electroacoustic music” (NPR) composer Daniel Wohl and Icelandic director/videomaker Máni Sigfússon. "drift" is a multilayered exploration of breath and air: breath as a primal, life-sustaining function and air as the element that unites all of us alive today, expressed in a five-minute multimedia combination of treble choir, electronics, acoustic instruments, and video. Wednesday, Jan. 26, 6–8:30 pm. Projected from Quincy Hall, 1325 Quincy Street NE,…
Find out more »Artist Trading Cards
Thursday, Jan. 27, 2-3:30 pm. Develop your own limited edition trading cards and swap them with your friends. Learn how to use watercolor pencils to draw, paint, blend, and layer a set of collectable artist cards. For ages 7 and up. This program will be presented virtually via Zoom. Supplies to help you complete this program will be available for pickup at the Columbia Heights Public Library, 3939 Central Ave NE, 1-2 weeks before the program date. Registration required. Anokacounty.libcal.com/event/8388241 …
Find out more »Events at Silverwood Park
These activities are held in conjunction with the Great Northern celebration and will be held at Silverwood Park, 2500 County Road E Wim Hof Workshop: The Wim Hof Method is a simple, yet powerful method, based on the foundation of three pillars: Breathwork, Cold Exposure, and Mindset. The first hour of the event will focus on the science of the Wim Hof Method and a key pillar of the method—controlled breathwork. Certified Wim Hof Instructor James Stewart will guide participants…
Find out more »Meet virtually with Senate District 41’s legislators
The public is invited to meet with Senator Mary Kunesh, Representative Connie Bernardy (41A) and Representative Sandra Feist (41B) at a virtual discussion that will be conducted by League of Women Voters ABC. Senate District 41 includes the communities of Columbia Heights, Fridley, Hilltop, New Brighton, Spring Lake Park and St. Anthony. Saturday, Jan. 29, 11 am-12:30 pm via Zoom. This annual legislative interview discussion will provide an opportunity for legislators to share their views and perspectives on issues important…
Find out more »February 2022
Winter Hiking 101
This conversational event featuring founder of @BrownPeopleCamping Ambreen Tariq will introduce the basics of winter hiking so that more people can benefit from being outdoors during Minnesota’s signature season. Ambreen uses storytelling to share how her life experiences as a Muslim South-Asian American immigrant woman have shaped her love for the outdoors and to promote enjoyment of the outdoors for everyone in their own authentic ways. From dressing in layers, to weather-worthy footwear, and finding a nearby trail that suits…
Find out more »SnowBLAST returns to the Heights
This winter festival event began in 2021 as part of the City’s 100th anniversary; they decided to make it an annual gathering. Drop by Huset Park, 3965 Jefferson St. NE, Feb 5, 3-6:30 pm, for the festivities. Activities include skating rink (preregister for free skate rentals – pick up at Dave’s Sport Shop, 1001 E Moore Lake Dr, Fridley); free popcorn, S’mores and hot beverages while supplies last; fire pits; puppet wagon; pony rides food trucks; music; beer. Bring a…
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