A grand dame of the theatre is returning to the U.S. for a career-defining comeback after decades abroad. Instead of a warm welcome, she finds herself usurped by a young performer stepping into her most famous role. This collision with a rival challenges her legacy, her politics, and her sense of self… and soon pulls her into a future bright with possibility. Ultimately, the women realize rivalry is not as satisfying as sisterhood. From playwright Pearl Cleage (What Looks Like Crazy On An Ordinary Day), a jubilant meditation on ambition, friendship, and aging gracefully. Only transfer of registrations after Feb 21st. Transportation is on your own. If event is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Celebrate Black History Month! The Black to the Future Tour is a fun and interactive experience that brings the Black to the Future comic books to life—celebrating Black history past, present, and future. Participants will explore inventions created by Black innovators while visiting local Black-owned businesses featured in the comic book. Each stop connects history to modern-day creativity and entrepreneurship, inspiring guests to imagine what’s next. Based on a series of comic books written by Mizz Mercedes, this is your chance to experience Black to the Future in real life! Tour led by Mercedes “Mizz Mercedez” Yarbrough, educator, community leader, and creator of the Black to the Future comic series, blending art, history, and innovation to make learning fun and relevant. Stops & Inventions Highlighted: 2 Scoops – Ice Cream Invention Golden Thyme Café – Home Security System Invention Walker West Music Academy – Folding Chair/Guitar Invention Final Stop: 825 ARTS – Double Dutch invention & Screening of the “Black to the Future” short film We will see the impact of Black inventors in everyday life, support local Black-owned businesses, and celebrate the power of art and education through a collective learning experience. Includes Motorcoach Bus, Our Guide-Mizz Mercedes, Samples, 2 Scoops Ice Cream, and a Black to the Future Comic Book. TIME: 11:45 am Board Bus - 825 Arts 12:00 pm Bus Departs 3:00 pm Bus Returns to 825 Arts NOTE: Only transfer of registration available after Jan 20th. 75% refund if we are able to fill your spot from the waitlist. If tour is sold out, please add your names to the waitlist. We will let you know if spots become available.

Experience the profound history of the American Civil Rights Movement on this guided bus tour from Minneapolis to Alabama.This journey takes you through three historic Alabama cities to walk in the footsteps of brave freedom fighters:Birmingham: The Crucible of the MovementBirmingham is where the campaign for equality faced fierce resistance and achieved historic turning points. 16th Street Baptist Church: Stand inside the sanctuary where four young girls lost their lives in a tragic 1963 bombing. Kelly Ingram Park: Walk the grounds where protesters faced police dogs and fire hoses during the Children's Crusade. Dynamite Hill: Visit the residential neighborhood that bore the brunt of numerous bombings by white supremacists, symbolizing fierce Black resilience. Montgomery: Heart of the StruggleMontgomery reveals the deep roots of American injustice and the power of organized resistance. The Legacy Museum: Explore powerful, multimedia exhibits that connect the era of slavery to modern mass incarceration. National Museum of Peace & Justice: Walk through the striking memorial dedicated to the victims of racial terror lynching. Dexter Ave King Memorial Baptist Church Service & Parsonage Tour: Where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. lived and served as pastor and helped guide the bus boycott. Rosa Parks Museum: Learn about the courage of the woman who sparked a 381-day bus boycott. Selma: March to Voting RightsSelma represents the ultimate fight for the right to vote and the cost of freedom. Edmund Pettus Bridge: Walk across the span where peaceful marchers were beaten on Bloody Sunday in 1965. National Voting Rights Museum: View artifacts, personal items, and exhibits honoring the foot soldiers of the voting rights movement. Other Tour Highlights as we travel to and from Alabama include: - National Civil Rights Museum & Lorraine Hotel in Memphis, TN - Lotz House - Epicenter of the catastrophic Battle of Franklin - November 30, 1864. - FAME Sound Studio - (Florence Alabama Music Enterprises) in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, is a legendary recording studio founded by Rick Hall in 1959.. It birthed the soulful "Muscle Shoals sound", hosting iconic artists like Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, and Etta James, and remains an active, historic working facility today. - Hamilton County Courthouse in Noblesville, Indiana - Famous for hosting the high-profile 1925 murder trial of KKK leader D.C. Stephenson - Old Courthouse Dred Scott Museum, St. Louis, MO - Mooresville, Alabama - a remarkably preserved 19th-century village incorporated before Alabama was a state, featuring the oldest operating post office in Alabama and an entire town listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Includes: 20 Meals (8 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 5 Dinners), Motor Coach Transportations, Lodging, 2 Guides on the Bus, All Admissions and a Bakery Stop Accommodations: 7 Nights at Drury Inns (last night at Drury Plaza Union Station in St. Louis), 1 Night at Hampton Inn PICK-UP LOCATIONS:First Pick-Up Location: Lake Harriet United Methodist Church - 4901 Chowen Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55410 - 7:15 am Board Coach Bus - 7:30 am Bus Departs Second Pick-Up Location: West 7th Community Center - 265 Oneida St, St Paul, MN 55102 - 8:00 am @ Return on April 15th: 8:00 PM West 7th Community Center and 8:30 pm Lake Harriet United Methodist ChurchPAYMENT INFORMATION:Single Occupancy: $3,850.00Double Occupancy: $3,275.00 per personNOTE: Deposit of $400 due with registration.. Final payment due February 7th. Final Payment Due: 60 Days Prior to Departure REFUND POLICY:Overnight Tour Cancellation Policy: - 60 Days Prior to Departure: 100% Refund of Trip Fee less $5 Processing Fee - 59-45 Days Prior to Departure: 90% Refund of Trip Fee OR $50 admin fee if we can fill your spot (or if you find someone to fill your spot) - 44-16 Days Prior to Departure: 50% of Trip Fee OR $100 admin fee if we can fill your spot (or if you find someone to fill your spot) - 14 Days or Less: You may still transfer your reservation. No refunds.

Price includes: Coach Bus Transportation, Tenor Guide Jared Campbell on the bus, Concert Tickets, Private Meet & Greet with the Texas Tenors, Lunch, and Guided City Tour.1st Pick-Up Location: West 7th Community Center - 265 Oneida St, St Paul, MN 55102 - 8:00 am Board Bus - 8:15 am Bus Departs 2nd Pick-Up Location: Lake Harriet United Methodist Church - 4901 Chowen Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55410 - 8:45 am Bus Departs Approximate Return: 6:00 pm Minneapolis & 6:30 pm St. Paul Day Trip Cancelation Policy: 30 Days before tour - Full Refund less $5 29 Days or Less before the tour - You can transfer your registration to another person. 75% refund if we are able to fill your spot from our wait list. If tour is sold out, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Go Behind-the-Scenes with The Texas Tenors! - Billboard #1 Recording Artists- 3-Time Emmy Award Winners- 2022 Texas Country Music Hall of Fame Inductees Minneapolis Community Ed has an exclusive opportunity to experience the Texas Tenors' pre-show sound check, Q & A with John, Marcus & JC, followed by a group photo with The Texas Tenors & The 3 Bottle Band -- all before the concert!Our day begins with VocalEssense Tenor Jared Campbell on the bus with us as we travel to St. Cloud for The Texas Tenors Concert! Jared will share insights and musical samplers to keep us entertained while we are on the road!Tour Highlights: - Short guided St. Cloud City Tour highlighting their vibrant community -Private lunch in the Yeats Room at the Olde Brick House Irish restaurant-Pre-Show Sound Check, Q & A & Group Photo with the Texas Tenors & The 3 Bottle Band-The Texas Tenors Concert at the Historic Paramount Center for the Arts The Texas Tenors are the most successful music group and third highest selling artist in the history of America's Got Talent! Since appearing on the series in 2009, JC, Marcus and John have released 5 studio albums, 3 PBS Specials, 5 DVDs, multiple singles and 2 children's books that have earned them impressive recognition including 3 Emmy Awards, The Gelett Burgess Award for Excellence in Children's Literature and the distinction of being Billboard Magazine's #10 Classical Artist in the World. The tenors' most recent albums "Outside the Lines", "Rise" and "A Collection of Broadway and American Classics" all debuted at #1 on the Billboard Charts. These classically trained, versatile tenors have performed more than 2500 concerts around the world including headline shows in Las Vegas, China and a 24-city tour of the United Kingdom. Recently they were honored to be included among the top 50 acts in the world and the only vocal group from the United States invited to appear on NBC’s America’s Got Talent: The Champions, All-stars edition. You will hear music from their new #1 album along with rousing patriotic favorites and everything from Country to Classical! * ·Check out The Texas Tenors * ·Listen to The Texas Tenors' MusicPrice includes: Coach Bus Transportation, Tenor Guide Jared Campbell on the bus, Concert Tickets, Private Meet & Greet with the Texas Tenors, Lunch, and Guided City Tour.1st Pick-Up Location: West 7th Community Center - 265 Oneida St, St Paul, MN 55102 - 8:00 am Board Bus - 8:15 am Bus Departs 2nd Pick-Up Location: Lake Harriet United Methodist Church - 4901 Chowen Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55410 - 8:45 am Bus Departs Approximate Return: 6:00 pm Minneapolis & 6:30 pm St. PaulFun Fan Fact: Kathy Bodger, Trips & Tours Coordinator, has been a fan since The Texas Tenors made their debut on AGT in 2009, attending many concerts, and is a shirt tail relative of THE Texas Tenor, John Hagen 😀 Day Trip Cancelation Policy: 30 Days before tour - Full Refund less $5 29 Days or Less before the tour - You can transfer your registration to another person. 75% refund if we are able to fill your spot from our wait list. If tour is sold out, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Join us for our private tasting dinners at Bûcheron - Winner of the James Beard Foundation Best New Restaurant 2025! Chef Adam Ritter will share stories about his journey with time for a Q&A. Bûcheron, which translates to ‘lumberjack’ in French, features French-American cuisine while drawing inspiration from the skill and craftsmanship of generations of lumberjacks who worked and lived in our home state of Minnesota. In this elevated neighborhood restaurant, Bûcheron features a simple yet dynamic menu in a charming and convivial atmosphere. Note: There will be two seatings: 5-7 PM and 7:30-9:30 PM If event is sold out, please sign up on the waitlist. We will contact you if tickets becomes available. NOTE: After February 2nd. you can either transfer your registration to another guest or receive $125 refund if we are able to fill your spot from our waitlist.

Led by Dakota people, this cultural cruise along the Mississippi River takes you on a transformative voyage through time connecting the past and present of Dakota life. With each stop at cultural landmarks and sacred sites, we will listen to ancestral teachings and stories that have lasted through the ages, gaining a deeper appreciation for the Dakota people's profound relationships with the river, land and the stars above. As we navigate the mighty waters of the Mississippi River, our journey will help others see the river through Dakota eyes. From ancient legends to pivotal moments in history, the boat becomes a floating classroom where captivating stories come to life. We will return to shore with new understandings of the harmony between the Dakota people and the rivers and lands they call home. Dakota guides will include: Marlena Myles, Fern Renville, Blue Hummingbird Woman Meet at the Watergate Marina, 2500 Crosby Farm Road, Saint Paul Minnesota, 55116. Crosby Farm Road is at the intersection of Shepherd Road and Gannon Road. Transportation to the Watergate Marina is on your own. Beverages will be available to purchase on board the boat. You may bring your own food. Ages 21+. If the tour is full, please add your name to the waitlist. We will let you know if spots become available.

Join Frank M. White at the History Theater's Twin Cities premiere performance of St. Paul's Rondo legend for "Toni Stone".By Lydia DiamondDirected by Pirronne Yousefzadeh Toni Stone is a teenager growing up in the Rondo neighborhood of St. Paul, MN. She’s an encyclopedia of baseball stats. She’s got a great arm. And she doesn’t understand why she can't play with the boys. A vibrant new play about the first woman to go pro in the Negro League. Come see the inspiring story of a woman who shattered the glass ceiling and played by her own rules. “More than just providing illuminating theater and timely social commentary, Toni Stone gives long overdue credit to a woman who had to fight as hard as or harder than any man in her sport just to play the game she loved — and make a living at. The qualities and achievements of such a person are worth attention and emulation. You know Jackie Robinson. Now meet Toni Stone.” -Theatermania In ‘Toni Stone,' there is both tension and joy in story about baseball and racism. – Chicago Tribune After the performance, we will meet with Frank White, historian and author of "They Played for the Love is the Game". Meet Community Ed Staff at Will Call to pick up your tickets. Only transfer of registrations after January 7th. If event is sold out, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Now is the ideal time to learn and dream about touring! Join us for an informational presentation about our four upcoming travel destinations. Get the inside scoop on the trip details. Attending our travel presentation is informational only. It does not commit you to the trip but allows for great discussions and a chance to learn more about out group travel oppurtunies. Travel show is free, but advanced registration is required. 2027 Travel Destinations: FLYER FOR GREAT TRAINS & GRAND CANYONS - Feb 26, 2027.pdf Vienna & Christmas Markets of the Danube River Cruise Canadian Rockies & Glacier Nat'l Park Music Cities - New Orleans, Memphis & NashvilleWe hope you will consider joining us! NOTE: Travel presentation is free, but advanced registration is required.