Join the 5th Annual Women Empowerment Launch Party on December 14th, 2024 at Day Block Brewery in Minneapolis to celebrate the resilience of women who have faced adversity and to unveil the new SEEME Collection of jewelry.
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Celebrate the Holidays with the Twin Cities’ Best Events
The Twin Cities offer a wide range of holiday events, from the Black Market and Langston Hughes’ Black Nativity to the Night Trains and GLOW Holiday Festival, ensuring a festive and joyful season for all.
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Embracing Heritage and Healing: Cultural Wellness Center’s Pan-African Kwanzaa Celebration
The Cultural Wellness Center’s Pan-African Kwanzaa Celebration at Midtown Global Market is a free, vibrant event that invites individuals of all backgrounds to immerse themselves in a sacred celebration of freedom, unity, and resilience, emphasizing the seven core principles of African heritage.
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Hub for the Holidays: A Festive Season of Joy and Togetherness
Union Depot in St. Paul is hosting the annual Hub for the Holidays celebration, featuring a European Christmas Market, the North Pole Express, a CPKC Holiday Train, and a Holiday Bake Sale, as well as free Metro Transit rides, to bring the magic of the season to the area.
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Sister Spokesman Event: Seasonal Wellness – A Resounding Success!
The Sister Spokesman Event dedicated to Seasonal Wellness: Eating Smart for Mind, Body, and Spirit was a successful gathering of attendees who learned from a panel of experts about nutrition, holistic wellness, and mindful eating.
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Win Tickets to Sounds of Blackness: The Night Before Christmas
Enter for your chance to win a pair of tickets to The Night Before Christmas, featuring the world-renowned Sounds of Blackness, at the historic Pantages Theatre on December 23.
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Stay Active This Winter: Indoor Skating and Running Return to U.S. Bank Stadium
U.S. Bank Stadium is bringing back its Winter Warm-Up program, offering runners and skaters the opportunity to stay active in a warm, spacious environment from December 3 to January 23.
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90 Years Strong: Join Us This Giving Tuesday to Support Black Journalism
The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, the oldest Black-owned newspaper in Minnesota, is asking for support to continue telling stories that matter and to ensure its legacy lives on.
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Kendrick Lamar to Launch Grand National Tour in Minneapolis This Spring with SZA
Kendrick Lamar is set to kick off his Grand National Tour at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on April 19, 2025, with Grammy-winning artist SZA as a special guest, and tickets are available for presale starting Wednesday and general public tickets available Friday.
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Holidazzle Returns with Exciting New Events for 2024: Celebrate the Season in Style on Nicollet Mall
Holidazzle 2024 is back in downtown Minneapolis from December 18-22, featuring a packed lineup of events, music, and activities for the whole family, as well as a variety of local vendors and interactive light displays.
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Local Black artists illuminate Black joy as resistance in University of Minnesota’s Layers of Joy
The University of Minnesota’s Regis Center for Art is hosting the exhibition Layers of Joy, which features works from five local Black artists exploring the intersections of identity, community, and resilience, and celebrates the transformative power of Black joy as resistance.
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State’s rich athletic legacy celebrated in new pop-up exhibit
The Minnesota Sports Hall of Fame has been revived and will be a pop-up exhibit on the lower level of the Dayton’s Project in downtown Minneapolis, featuring displays of “firsts,” Olympic success, the Metrodome, women’s sports, and more.
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Art and Community Collide: 38th Street Cultural District Comes Alive
Minneapolis is preparing for the inaugural activation of the 38th Street Cultural District, led by local artist and community advocate KingDemetrius Pendleton, to celebrate art and community spirit, and foster deeper connections within the community.
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Celebrate the Holidays at Dayton’s Holiday Market
The 4th annual Dayton’s Holiday Market returns to Minneapolis with over 100 local vendors selling unique gifts, handcrafted treasures, and delicious eats, along with interactive displays and a Taste of Tradition, from November 29 to December 28.
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Black Friday on Broadway: Supporting Northside Entrepreneurs and Keeping Dollars Local
The West Broadway Business and Area Coalition is hosting Black Friday on Broadway, a two-day event featuring 30 local small businesses, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities, to support local entrepreneurs and keep spending within the community.
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Current, former Gophers in community turkey drive
The Minnesota Gopher football team will host its annual RTB Turkey Drive on Tuesday Nov. 26 from 5:30-7:30 pm on the service road between the team’s football facility and indoor practice field at the school’s Athletes Village. The Gopher men’s basketball players and coaches – Minneapolis police officers, including Police Chief Brian O’Hara participated and […]
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Embracing Winter: The Minnesota Ice Festival’s Record-Breaking Ice Maze
The Minnesota Ice Festival is set to break the world record for the largest ice maze, offering visitors a chance to experience the beauty of winter, engage in thrilling activities, and witness incredible ice sculptures from around the world.
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Giving Back This Thanksgiving: Willie Burton’s All-Star Giveback
Former University of Minnesota Men’s Basketball standout Willie Burton is hosting an inaugural All-Star Giveback to provide 1,000 holiday meals to families in need, with the support of partners such as Jennie-O and Second Harvest Heartland.
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Seasonal Wellness – Eating Smart for Mind, Body, and Spirit
Sister Spokesman is hosting a wellness event on December 7, 2024 featuring a nutrition and self-care panel discussion, a delicious meal, games, shopping, and local vendors, designed to help women nourish their bodies, minds, and spirits during the winter months.
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Holiday Happenings this week at Mall of America
Mall of America® is hosting a variety of holiday events and activities, including a live podcast recording, a food packing event for Every Meal, and a Dragon Ball DAIMA North America Tour, as well as a Red Kettle Bell Ringers campaign and the Santa Experience, from November 18 – 24.