The BrandLab Ignite Gala Minneapolis gathers students, alumni, and industry leaders on Sept. 25 to fund paid internships, scholarships, mentorship, and career coaching that diversify marketing.
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Southern Swagger Takes Over Daisy’s Uptown with Rodeo-Themed Bash
Chris “Hell Naw” Hervey and Shed G are hosting a Southern-rooted rodeo-style party at Daisy’s Uptown in Minneapolis, where guests are encouraged to dress in cowboy or cowgirl attire and enjoy a night of good music, great people, and Southern hospitality.
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Noise Party Vol. 10 Brings Experimental Soundscapes to The Cedar
Noise Party Vol. 10 will be held at the Cedar Cultural Center on Sunday, April 27, 2025, featuring immersive 30-minute sets by six experimental sound artists, each accompanied by live visuals.
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Multidisciplinary Artist Seitu Ken Jones Showcases “Channeling Blacks & Blues” Exhibit at St. Thomas
Acclaimed artist and community visionary Seitu Ken Jones is exhibiting his studio work, “Channeling Blacks & Blues”, at the University of St. Thomas, offering a glimpse into his personal artistic exploration and his influence on generations of artists, activists, and urban designers.
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Dilla Day Twin Cities Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Slum Village and Special Guests
The Twin Cities will host the 10th annual Dilla Day celebration on May 17, featuring performances by Slum Village, Guilty Simpson, St. Paul Slim, and Jandeltha Rae, with a meet-and-greet with Ma Dukes.
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Senior Expo offers early exposure to college opportunities
The Twin Cities Senior Expo was held at Minneapolis North to provide local boys’ high school basketball players with an opportunity to network with college coaches and showcase their skills in front of them.
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YouthFarm Bids Farewell After 30 Years of Empowering Urban Communities
YouthFarm has made the difficult decision to dissolve after three decades of transformative work in urban agriculture, citing ongoing financial challenges that have become insurmountable.
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27th Annual Twin Cities Jazz Festival set for June 20-21
The 27th annual Twin Cities Jazz Festival will take place in Mears Park, Lowertown St. Paul, featuring headliners such as Catherine Russell, Sean Mason, and Emmet Cohen Trio, and will be free and open to the public.
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Arts & culture vibrant storefronts program opens for 2025 applications
The City of Minneapolis is inviting local artists, creative entrepreneurs, and arts organizations to apply for the 2025 Arts & Culture Vibrant Storefronts Program, a funding initiative aimed at invigorating downtown and other city neighborhoods by subsidizing rental costs for participating properties.
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Award-winning directors bring groundbreaking documentary Acts of Reparation to Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival
Minneapolis, MN – The highly anticipated documentary Acts of Reparation, directed by Selina Lewis Davidson and Macky Alston, is set to screen at the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival (MSPIFF). The film delves into themes of history, race, and family, demonstrating how small acts of truth-telling and reckoning can lead to profound change. Screening […]
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BFWMN presents Streets Are Watchin’ fashion show
BFWMN’s Streets Are Watchin’ fashion show is a celebration of streetwear, culture, and Black excellence, featuring bold new collections from local Black creatives and a high-energy runway show with music and vibes that embody urban culture.
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Radio Camp 2025 offers Twin Cities youth hands-on journalism experience at MPR
High school students in the Twin Cities can apply for Radio Camp 2025, hosted by Minnesota Public Radio, to learn radio production, audio editing, and scriptwriting, with the opportunity to have their stories featured on MPR platforms.
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Urban agriculture and the fight for food justice
Black women have long been at the forefront of agriculture, using food as a tool to promote health, wealth, and social change, and are now leading the way in urban farming movements to reclaim land, food, and power for their community.
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Win Swag and Tickets to Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys
The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder and the Minneapolis Institute of Art are hosting a giveaway for two tickets to the Giants exhibit, featuring nearly 100 works from Black artists, with four winners receiving a Giants Exhibit Swag Bag and two tickets to the exhibition.
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Art-A-Whirl Celebrates 30 Years of Creativity in Northeast Minneapolis
Art-A-Whirl, the annual art festival in Northeast Minneapolis, is celebrating its 30th year from May 16-18, featuring over 1,400 artists, a brand-new mobile app, and a special exhibit on 30 local artists.
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Mixed Blood: Using Theater to Disrupt Injustice and Catalyze Change
Mixed Blood Theatre has been a leading force in social change through theater since 1976, promoting radical hospitality and inclusion, and continues to challenge traditional narratives and push boundaries in their work.
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WER Announces Market Teams, Logos, and Descriptions for Inaugural Season
Women’s Elite Rugby (WER) has unveiled the names, logos, and colors for its six market teams, representing the Bay Area, Boston, Chicago, Denver, New York, and Twin Cities, and will launch its inaugural season in March 2025.
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Dante Coleman’s journey from Minneapolis to national touring DJ
Dante Coleman, also known as Dante’s Enferno, is a Minneapolis-based DJ who has carved out his own lane by adapting to any room and reading his audience’s vibe to create unforgettable sets.
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Reflecting on the March 31, 1994 St. Paul Recorder Edition
The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder’s March 31, 1994 edition covered pivotal moments in the Twin Cities, including Black residents fighting racism in schools, the sentencing of the Williams sisters for reporting abuse, and the state championships won by Minneapolis Washburn and St. Agnes.
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A Night of Creativity and Connection: The Legacy Building Open House
The Legacy Building, a vibrant hub for local Black creatives in South Minneapolis, is hosting its highly anticipated Open House on February 19, 2025, featuring a live jam session, creative activities, and the launch of the Creative Freedom Fund, an initiative designed to empower local creatives.