En Avant l’Etoile du Nord ou La Joie de "vie” is a documentary by independent journalist Christine Loÿs exploring French history, heritage, and identity in Minnesota. The filmmaker will be in attendance for a Q&A.
What to expect: - Food trucks - Vendors - Live music by DJ THE A Tomic - Family friendly fun - Sweet Rides!
" The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names "Audrey II" - after his coworker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down and out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it, BLOOD. Over time, though, Seymour discovers Audrey II's out of this world origins and intent towards global domination! "
" An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming "ding" of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves a champion! At least the losers get a juice box "
When the Stono Rebellion cost Africans the right to use their drums, the beats found their way into the body of the people—the Drumfolk. This conversation between the founder of Step Afrika! and an expert in anti-colonial and Black political thought, moderated by acclaimed Hip-Hop artist and drummer Truth Maze, explores the Stono Rebellion of 1739, South Carolina’s Negro Act which followed in 1740, and the historic and artistic implications of percussion as an embodied practice in the American South.
Join us Labor Day Weekend for Wild Rice Days. Area specials, entertainment and events starting Thursday evening. Saturday downtown McGregor: Vendors 10-5, Grand Day Parade 2pm, drink specials and activities. Sunday: Lion's Club Corn Feed McGregor Community Center. Follow WILD RICE DAYS on Facebook for up to date info and schedule of events.
Join the University of Minnesota Gospel Choir for a wide-ranging performance of musical styles filled with joy, love, and peace—done with a sociocultural appreciation and understanding of the impact of gospel music worldwide. Directed by Dr. Adrian Davis, the choir was re-established on campus in 2018 and is open to UMN students, faculty, staff, and alums. Their concert experiences have featured notable local, national, and international artists alongside the choir, including the 29:11 International Exchange, Cornisha Garmon, Sherri Orr, Jovonta Patton, and Trey McLaughlin.
This is a free storytelling event, open to the public. The theme is "School Daze." So if you want to tell a story, please bring a personal story about School. You can relive your school days (or maybe your children's school days). If you want to tell a story, you will put your name into a hat. The evening's entertainment will be ten randomly selected speakers (names will be drawn at 7 PM). You have up to 5 minutes to tell your story. The evening's winner will get a tacky trophy. :)
It's that time of year! Join a Victorian guide for ghost stories along Saint Paul’s most elegant streets. Learn about the mysteries and spirits that live in these gorgeous homes that have remained unchanged for over a century. An easy stroll looks back on a neighborhood’s history that will surely give you a tingle, a laugh and perhaps a shiver. 90-minutes. $25 per person. Reservations required. Tickets at: cyncitytours.com
Tickets: $55 ($15 donation is included in your ticket price)
