Community Journalism Trainings
Thursdays:
January 5, 4 PM – 5 PM
January 19, 6 PM – 7:30 PM
February 2, 12 PM – 1:30 PM
Online (Zoom)
Free
Interested in learning more about community journalism, or getting involved in the alley? Receive free, professional community journalism training through these upcoming workshops being offered in partnership with Journalism of Color. While we’re still scheduling local in-person trainings, we do have a few Zoom trainings already on the books. Trainings are always FREE and always open to members of the Phillips community. You can attend one training or more (each training will have similar content). RSVP by emailing ciriens@journalismofcolor.com
Thursday Evenings at ASI
Thursdays
3 PM – 8 PM
American Swedish Institute
2600 Park Avenue
Free
Explore the ASI with free museum admission from 3-8pm. There will be live music on select Thursdays. https://asimn.org
Organ Recital by Katelyn Emerson
Sunday, January 8
4 PM
Mount Olive Lutheran Church
3045 Chicago Avenue South
Free
Organist, lecturer, and pedagogue Katelyn Emerson is internationally renowned for performances throughout North America, Europe, and Asia that are “thrilling from beginning to end” and showcase repertoire from the 14th to 21st centuries with “impressive technical facility and musicianship” (Cleveland Classical). Emerson will perform an eclectic program on the 55-rank Schlicker organ at Mount Olive, with a reception to follow. Presented by Mount Olive Music & Fine Arts. For more information go to https://www.mountolivechurch.org.
Gingerbread Wonderland
Through January 8
Norway House
913 East Franklin Avenue
Adults: $10
Children: Free
Gingerbread (or in Norwegian, ‘pepperkake’) is a quintessential feature of the Norwegian holiday season. Since its launch in 2015, the Norway House Gingerbread Wonderland has grown to more than 250 structures created by our community, including familiar buildings and landmarks by professional bakers and gingerbread enthusiasts of all ages and abilities. https://www.norwayhouse.org.
Writers, Poets & Musicians Against the War on the Earth
Thursday, January 12
6 PM – 8 PM
American Swedish Institute
2600 Park Avenue
Free
In 1966, Minnesota poet and writer Robert Bly co-founded American Writers Against the Vietnam War and was an opposition leader among writers. His wife Ruth Bly is carrying on the tradition with a new cause at heart—the environment. A talented group of local poets and musicians is inviting everyone to gather at ASI to honor all of creation in spoken word and song. https://asimn.org
Wish Work Puppet Series:
The Three Little Pigs and Other Puppet Fun
Saturday, January 14
1 PM – 2 PM
Hinterhands Puppet Company
2742 15th Ave S
Suggested donation: $5-$10
Come see Scott Sorenson’s version of The Three Little Pigs followed by a few short performances, then make a simple take-home paper puppet stage (materials provided).
Wish Work, a program of Hinterhands Puppet Company, is a puppet theatre for young audiences. We wish to do the work of hammering the stardust of our world into the shape that is best for young audiences, giving them the chance to shape the stardust they are given into their wishes in the future.
Edible Gardens Cooking Class with Kelly Shay
Saturday, January 21
11 AM – 12 PM
Online
Free
We ring in the new year with a cooking class led by our friend Kelly Shay of Harmonious World and Wellness. Stay tuned for the next couple of weeks to learn what we will be making and get a shopping list. We still have a few $10 Seward Co-op and North Market gift cards for residents of one of the Minneapolis Green Zone neighborhoods (including Phillips) who need help to participate. For more information and to register, go to our event page via the Minneapolis Edible Boulevards facebook page.
Heart of the Beast Shaping Change Workshops
January 22 – February 26
Online or at The Avalon Theater
1500 E. Lake St
Free
Registration is now open for Heart of the Beast’s 2023 Art Shaping Change puppetry workshops! These annual workshops are taught by local creatives and explore social justice themes through art. This year’s focus is on climate justice. Virtual workshops will be taught by artists Ifrah Mansour and Graci Horne, and in-person workshops by Sofía Padilla and Davey Steinman of Paradox Teatro.
Workshops will be held throughout January and February, and participants of all ages and experience levels are welcome. Kids will need an adult with them to assist for both virtual and in-person workshops. Workshops are free, but registration is required. To see a schedule and to register, go to www.hobt.org/virtual-workshops or hobt.org/inperson-workshops. Please email info@hobt.org if you have questions.
