Many of Minnesota’s African immigrants and refugees moved to the United States to give their children better futures, but COVID-19 has put that opportunity at risk. Parents raising young children during the pandemic have faced the crisis in two ways. First, there are the economic hardships of unemployment and the constant worry of how to provide for your family. Second, there are the difficulties of supporting children through the many changes COVID made to everyday life.

The transition to at-home learning left a lot of children feeling isolated and anxious about losing family members. Community health expert Fred Ndip explains, “It was terrifying. We lost a lot of community members both here in the US and back home, so it created a lot of anxiety.”

 

PLACE: The O'Shaughnessy at St. Catherine University, 2004 Randolph Avenue, Saint Paul
Tickets: Pay What You Can - Suggested Price $30, Box Office: https://oshag.stkate.edu/ or 651-690-6700

ASL- Friday, September 30
Explores betrayal, dispossession and exile, and the desperate global resistance against great odds that fuels hope and survival. Using the 1978-79 massacre of 10,000 refugees on the Marichjhapi Island in West Bengal, India, as its point of departure, Nün Gherāo: Surrounded by Salt tags and stimulates different sites of memory through meditations on dancing in salt water, where one’s tears meet the rising and warming oceans of our world. 

PLACE: Register: https://springboardforthearts.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=def3cfab5165985113426145f&id=c3c74032e6&e=b34ba4a2fd

Do you live in the Frogtown or Rondo neighborhood areas? Have an interest in impacting policy and community needs through art? Apply to participate in the Photovoice Project this fall! 

Led by Springboard's Ricardo Beaird, Sam Buffington, and researcher Dr. Kalen Flynn (University of Chicago) the Photovoice project will build off of the narrative change work created through the Artists Respond: People, Place, and Prosperity Project and ask community members to respond and share their stories related to this work. Photovoice is a research method that emphasizes community voice and expression through photography and storytelling. During photovoice projects, participants and researchers work together to frame research questions and make meaning of pictures taken by participants in their community. 

Participants will learn the basics of camera use, discuss safety and ethical considerations and practices, and meet regularly in a facilitated group to show and discuss their images. 

PLACE: Minnesota Historical Society, 3M Auditorium, 345 W Kellogg Blvd, St Paul, MN 55102, Register here

India Association of Minnesota invites you to celebrate International Non Violence Day and honor Mahatma Gandhi on his 153rd birthday.

IAM will celebrate Mahatma Gandhi's legacy of peace through non-violence to eradicate the ingrained systemic racial violence, injustice and inequality against minorities(women, native Americans, Blacks, immigrants, LGBTQ and all marginalized people). Our world needs Gandhi's philosophy of peace through Nonviolence more than ever in current turbulent times of conflicts among communities and violence against environment/nature

PLACE: Plymouth or Brooklyn Park, MN

Manufacturing jobs are in high demand in Minnesota. TE Connectivity is inviting the general public for tours

Meet and Greet experts in the field
Learn what we do and products we make

PLACE: Online Zoom, Register https://www.eventbrite.com/e/messaging-for-the-midterms-messaging-gotv-tickets-404722665387?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

We all know what to do to Get Out the Vote: door knocking, phone banking, texting, mailers, lit drops, etc. And yes, people need to know who to vote for and when and where to vote. But we need to tell people why they should vote. It's tough to get people to vote during the midterms; and even tougher to get them excited about local elections. We'll talk about messaging strategies that will compel people to want to get out and vote.

REGISTER: At this link
COST: $45, Receive 3 CEHs

This presentation will start with an experiential reflection into what culturally-responsive mental health services might look like. It will further address specific elements of Hmong mental health through a holistic lens, highlighting how this impacts Hmong children and teenagers. Difficult mental health topics, such as physical and sexual abuse, will be discussed. Practical tips for working with Hmong families will be provided.

Presented by Dr. Alyssa Kaying Vang, PsyD, LP, BC-TMH, Clinical Psychologist – Vanguard Mental Health and Wellness Clinic, LLC

For more information and to register for the Presentation, please follow this link.

PLACE: St. Paul Midway YMCA at 1761 University Ave. W. in St. Paul, MN 55104, register https://wellbeing.ymcanorth.org/open-house

Each day is full of choices. While this freedom to make each day your own can be empowering, we recognize it can also be overwhelming, especially when we fixate on making the "right" choices. 

At the Y, we believe each person is unique, and your self-care should be personalized to match. That's why we have launched a new range of wellbeing services, designed to guide and support you as you embark on, or continue, your unique wellbeing journey.

PLACE: Online, Zoom, register ($500) https://springboardforthearts.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=def3cfab5165985113426145f&id=1a70b21bf3&e=b34ba4a2fd

The 2022 Work of Art Facilitator Training is designed for artists, arts leaders, and arts educators who want to lead the Work of Art: Business Skills for Artists curriculum in their community or classes. The training will include deep dives on the curriculum materials, exploration of pedagogy, and strategies for including Work of Art materials into existing programming, or how to develop new programs based on Work of Art. 

This training intensive is ideal for arts organization staff interested in offering professional development and business skills training to artists in their community; professors and teachers interested in including practical business skills in their class curricula; and individual artists with high capacity to organize and teach in their community.

PLACE: Springboard for the Arts, 262 University Ave. W., St. Paul, MN 55103

The new Vickie Benson Resource Lab is re-opening on October 8, 2022 at Springboard for the Arts on University Ave in St. Paul! The Lab offers free access to flatbed scanners (8.5×11” and 11×17”), Adobe Creative Cloud programs and artwork photo documentation space. You can reserve time to work on your own, or you can request basic assistance from a Technical Specialist.

Get a free professional headshot from CRWN Media, make art with Paper Plains, bring a small artwork (less than 1 square foot) you’d like to have documented using one of our cameras (or use your own device), meet staff, and learn about our other programs!

PLACE: 6645 James Ave N. Brooklyn Center MN 55430

Dress up with your family and come to our office at 6645 James Ave N. Brooklyn Center MN 55430 by 10am. The first ten 13-17 year olds get FREE tickets! Afterwards, bring your family to the Twin Cities Harvest Festival and Maze to enjoy pumpkin patch, face painting, a corn maze, and more!

PLACE: Historic Fort Snelling new Visitor Center, 200 Tower Avenue St. Paul, Minneapolis, MN

Twin Cities JACL 75th Anniversary Celebration Saturday, October 8, 2022 at the Historic Fort Snelling new Visitor Center Boutique Sale starts at 5 pm Bento Box dinner and program starts at 6 pm Guest speaker – Frank Abe 

Frank Abe is co-author of the new graphic novel on Japanese American resistance to wartime incarceration, We Hereby Refuse (Chin Music Press: A Wing Lake Museum book). He won an American Book Award for John Okada: The Life & Rediscovered Work [Okada is the author of No-No Boy (University of Washington Press)], and made the award-winning PBS documentary, Conscience and the Constitution, on the largest organized camp resistance. Frank is currently c0-editing an anthology for penguin Classics on The Literature of Japanese American Incarceration. More information about the event will be available in the fall of issue of the newsletter or via an email blast.

PLACE: Ted Mann Concert Hall 2128 S 4th St, Minneapolis, MN 55455, Register https://forms.gle/gf4LugnyfcVCjQpD9
Buy your tickets here: http://hsmn-diwali.eventbrite.com

Join us at Ted Mann Concert Hall on Oct. 9th for our Diwali celebration! This will be a grand celebration of culture, music, arts, food, and shopping.

 

PLACE: University of Minnesota Robert J. Jones Urban Research & Outreach-Engagement Center (UROC) 2001 Plymouth Ave N, Minneapolis MN 55411, Register here

https://mngov.ecenterdirect.com/events/1799

Join the Department of Administration’s Office of Equity in Procurement (OEP) and Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) for a program highlighting the state’s efforts to reduce disparities and empower small diverse businesses in state contracting. Planned topics include:

•          an overview of diverse business utilization in North Minneapolis;
•          an introduction to state contracting, certification, and the benefits of certification; and
•          highlights from state agency leaders on the state’s equitable procurement efforts.

Staff from OEP and PTAC, as well as invited community resources, will be on hand to answer your questions.

please RSVP with the name of your organization and the number of attendees who will be attending. Please send only two staff per organization as space is limited. We look forward to meeting and working with you! RSVPs for the first workshop must be sent by October 4th and can be sent to maria@newpublica.com.

PLACE: North Regional Library - Room 205, 1315 Lowry Ave N Minneapolis, MN 55411
 

International Day of the Girl is an international observance day declared by the United Nations, in 2012 to acknowledge the importance of girls in the world.

The Power of People Leadership Institute (POPLI) Girls Taking Action, is leading the charge in Minnesota for the liberation of girls and young women locally and globally.

PLACE: Springboard for the Arts, 262 University Ave. W., St. Paul, MN 55103
 

BIG FEELINGS  is a community based showcase! Allowing artists in community to engage in interactive performances along with sharing the importance of processing big feelings.

In times of such uncertainty and global crisis there’s a lot of information that we process in one day. In this Community event we will have interactive stations where people can create art about their feelings and we will have performances from black artists in the community who will openly share about their feelings

PLACE: CAPI USA 5930 Brooklyn Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55429

We will be giving out $50 visa gift cards for on-site shots and will also now vaccinate infants 6 months up to 4 years old

PLACE: Springboard for the Arts, 262 University Ave. W., St. Paul, MN 55103
 

Join Kala Vandanam for a Dance Informance – an informal, informational performance where Bharatanatyam, the oldest and most widely performed classical dance tradition of India, will be de-mystified. Watch some demonstration and performance, then try your hands, eyes and feet at some movements, and your voices at some vocal percussion!

BONUS ACTIVITIES!
Make your own malai – flower garland
Make your own kolam – decorative floor design
Listen to an Author Reading of the new children’s’ book Dancing Deepa

The global food market has been reeling from pandemic disruptions, worldwide inflation, and international supply chain issues. Russia’s devastating invasion of Ukraine has dramatically accelerated these trends which threaten to push millions of people around the world into conditions of food insecurity. The threat of global food insecurity and the direct starvation of warring factions is often used as a tragic tool to attempt to win conflicts around the world. Join Global Minnesota for a special World Food Day presentation on October 17 as we discuss the local and global implications of hunger as a weapon of war.

Event website: https://www.globalminnesota.org/event/world-food-day-2022-hunger-as-a-weapon-of-war/

 

Your business is online but how do you take advantage by driving traffic and revenue? Join Ben Theis of Skol Marketing and discover how to get found and attract customers online. With SEO 2.0 we will take a more hands on approach to discovering the power of SEO and how to gain success online. Learn how Google, Yahoo, and Bing are actually analyzing your website and online presence; plus tips and tools you can use to enhance your online presence. 

PLACE:Springboard for the Arts, 262 University Ave. W., St. Paul, MN 55103

Twin Cities’ young entrepreneur, Aniki Allen to host 4th annual Yungpreneur Pop-Up Fair to highlight kid and youth owned businesses.

PLACE: Saint Paul RiverCentre, 175 Kellogg Blvd West, St Paul, MN 55102

Featuring local cultural artisans showcasing their unique handmade treasures from fashion, makeup, jewelry, paintings, woodwork, home decor and much more! This event precedes our annual fashion show, Fresh Traditions, which will start promptly at 7:00 PM. The arts and crafts show is free and kid friendly. Tickets to the fashion show will be posted in the near future.

PLACE: Studio B @ Skyway Theatre, 711 Hennepin Avenue Floor SK, Minneapolis, MN 55403
tickets https://uh2bt.com/

The hottest DJs in your city are spinning bangers all night long while you get lit and scan hidden QR codes to win merch discounts, drink tickets, or even a chance to hop on the aux and choose a song during the party. Missing out sucks but YOU HAD TO BE THERE.

PLACE: Union Depot, 240 East Kellogg Blvd, Saint Paul, MN 55101

A full day event held in celebration of Asian food and culture and the vibrant Minnesota AAPI small business community. Enjoy traditional Asian food prepared by local vendors as well as dance performances and cultural activities highlighting the rich heritage of our AAPI community.

Event website: www.tasteofasiamn.org

PLACE: Springboard for the Arts, 262 University Ave. W., St. Paul, MN 55103

Do you like rhythm, beats, positive energy, and community? Well…The Sound Medicine Drum Circle might be just the thing for you !

Come out and gather in community and experience the power of sound, mindfulness, and togetherness. All while learning drumming techniques and how culture can create unity. With William Harris AKA Truth Maze, in partnership with Birthright x Legacy – Wellness Energy

PLACE: Online Zoom, Register:https://springboardforthearts.org/work-of-art-business-skills-workshops-for-rural-artists/
If you have questions, contact Dominic Facio at 218-998-4037 or dominic@springboardforthearts.org.

our portfolio is the core of your promotional material and professional calling card. Focus on the essential elements: sharpening your artist statement, tailoring your artistic resume, and curating and formatting your work samples.

PLACE: Phenow Pavilion, 12000 Central Park Way, Maple Grove, MN, Register here

We all know someone who has been affected by breast cancer because one in eight women will have breast cancer. Ninety five percent of women survive when it is detected early. Annual mammograms, self awareness and education are key for all women.

Please join the women of IAM for the 2nd Breast Cancer Awareness Event.

PLACE: Online Zoom, Register: https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/events/62c71f175b15b17593ed17dd
If you have questions, contact Zaraawar Mistry at 651-789-2282 or zaraawar@springboardforthearts.org.

Learn how to track revenues and expenses, make informed projections, and gain a clearer understanding of your artistic business finances. Presented in partnership with Hennepin County Library.

PLACE: Springboard for the Arts, 262 University Ave. W., St. Paul, MN 55103

Join Twin Cities artists in a fall harvest artists market! Local artists will be vending and sharing their hustles, including: visual art prints, jewelry, food, interactive activities, and more! 

PLACE: Maple Grove Middle School Field #17000 Hemlock Lane NorthMaple Grove, MN 55369, register here

A benefit show for breast cancer support

Presented in partnership with the Entertainment Community Fund in New York, this presentation will help you understand the Affordable Care Act and give you clear, step-by-step guidance on what all your insurance options are and how to get the most affordable coverage. We will provide important information relevant to freelancers and the self-employed. Find out how to estimate variable income and see if you’re eligible for free insurance or reduced premiums. This is an excellent opportunity for unbiased, comprehensive information.

Join us for a collaborative exploration of the nutritional and cultural significance of the local and traditional foods with Native leaders.

 

 

Event website: https://armorymn.com/events/hmong-nouveau-fashion-show-concert/

PLACE: Saint Paul RiverCentre, 175 Kellogg Blvd West, St Paul, MN 55102
 

PLACE: Wisconsin Expo Center, 8200 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI 53214
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