Join us for the MLK President’s Breakfast and Keynote Speaker James White, Executive Vice President of the Center for Social Impact at YMCA of the North Thursday, January 25, 2024, 7– 9 a.m. in T. Plaza 7 a.m: live music by the College's Jazz Ensemble 7:30 a.m: breakfast and speaker to follow The keynote will focus on Dr. King's legacy as exemplified through the DEI work of the YMCA of the North.
“Ribot’s style [is] embedded in jazz vocabulary, but angular and gritty” – Sound of Boston An organ trio featuring guitar hero Marc Ribot, Hammond B3 organ virtuoso Greg Lewis, and drummer Joe Dyson. The Jazz-Bins use deep grooves and over-the-top improvisation to channel the spirits of Newark’s Key Club and Sparky J’s Lounge, and NYC’s CBGB circa 1977 into a quest for punk/soul salvation.
Legacy of the Lakes Museum will host February’s Hot Chocolate & History. Going to the lake is a time-honored Minnesota tradition and cabins and cottages wait on the water’s edge to welcome their owners home. From “Swiss” chalets to log cabins to colonial cottages, this talk explores 150 years of cottage evolution in Minnesota.
Attend in person or online! If attending in person at the Legacy of the Lakes Museum, you will be welcomed with hot chocolate! If you choose online, you will receive an email from the instructor with the Zoom invitation to access the class.
Explore vintage cars from 1975 and older displayed throughout the historic downtown of North St. Paul, Minnesota.
See the cars, feast from local food trucks and enjoy live music and other featured vendors.
Annual event, 3rd Saturday in August (Rain or Shine) 9 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. Hummingbird Banding (9 a.m. - noon only), Speakers, Vendors, Eduational Displays, Garden Tours, Children's Activities, Raffle Prizes and Food! (Hummingbird Garden is open to the public everyday! Hummingbirds May-October)
Craving bold brews and Minnesota charm? Embark on our half-day "Uncharted Ales" tour, a journey through the heart of Chanhassen's buzzing craft scene. We'll pick you up at your location and whisk you away to Back Channel Brewing, nestled beside the scenic shores of Lake Minnetonka. Sample their award-winning Laagers, IPAs, and stouts, savoring the rustic brewery vibe. Next, saddle up for a short trot to Chanhassen Brewing Company, where family-friendly hospitality meets innovative brews. Mingle with locals, play yard games, and sip on their flagship IPAs and seasonal specialties.
Crave unique craft brews and bold spirits? Embark on a half-day journey through St. Cloud's vibrant beverage scene with our GUIDES CHOICE: KEGS AND COCKTAILS tour! Your adventure begins with a custom pickup at your location within our free service radius, whisking you away to the heart of St. Cloud and Waite Park. First, step into the rustic charm of Iron Street Distillery, where you'll sip on a handcrafted spirit while learning the art of distillation. Next, journey to Back Shed Brewery in Waite Park, a cozy haven for hops-infused happiness, and savor a freshly poured brew.
Jim's Sports Club Bar & Grill will have monthly Comedy Nights featuring a variety of performers from all over! Tickets are $35 per person and include dinner and cocktails will begin being served at 6PM. To reserve tickets in advance text or Venmo #218-969-7342!
January 27th:
Jim’s Comedy Night on January 27th starting at 7PM featuring comedian Michael Thorne and opening act James Wells
Based in Minnesota, with roots in Tennessee, Chastity Brown grew up surrounded by country and soul music. In the gospel church of her childhood, she played saxophone and drums and found her singing voice and a passion for music. She’s been featured on NPR’s “Favorite Sessions,” CMT, American Songwriter, the London Times, Paste Magazine and others.
“an elegant array… truly universal music” – NBC News Arturo O’Farrill, pianist, composer, and educator was born in Mexico and grew up in New York City. Winner of six Grammy Awards, Arturo has performed with orchestras and bands including his own Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra and Arturo O’Farrill Sextet, in the US, Europe, Russia, Australia, and South America.
