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.

WRITTEN BY: Langston Hughes DIRECTED BY: Lou Bellamy Our beloved holiday musical is back! Reimagined for its 34th year, Hughes’ Christmas story dazzles with musical traditions from across the African diaspora, electrifying choreography, and rich visual iconography from long-time company member Seitu Ken Jones. Bring your loved ones to celebrate what it means to care for the oppressed and hold onto hope, even on the darkest of nights. Only transfer of registrations after Nov 23th. Transportation is on your own. If event is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Join us at Open Window Theater for a literary and cinematic classic, The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe.Adapted by Joseph Robinette from the Book by C.S. Lewis This dramatization of C.S. Lewis’ classic work recreates the magic and mystery of Aslan, the great lion, his struggle with the White Witch, and the adventures of four children who inadvertently wander from an old wardrobe into the exciting world of Narnia. All the memorable episodes from the story are represented in this dramatization: the temptation of Edmund by the witch, the slaying of the wolf by Peter, the witnessing of Aslan’s resurrection by Susan and Lucy, the crowning of the four new rulers of Narnia, and more. The supporting characters are also here: the unicorn, the centaur, and other forest animals, along with Father Christmas, Mr. and Mrs. Beaver, and Tumnus the Faun. This story of love, faith, courage and giving, with its triumph of good over evil, is a true celebration of life. Meet Community Ed Staff at Will Call to pick up your tickets. Open Window Theater is located at 5300 S Robert Trail #400, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077. Only transfer of registration available after November 11th. If event is sold out, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

A world-premiere adaptationLondon and Paris. The best of times and the worst of times. As the tinderbox of a bloodthirsty revolution ignites, this epic historical saga explores a world of doubles — two cities, mirrored lives and hidden identities. When French aristocrat Charles Darnay and English defense attorney Sydney Carton both fall for Lucie Manette, they are drawn into a web of love, war and loyalty that leads to a costly decision. This Guthrie-commissioned, world-premiere adaptation by Jeffrey Hatcher preserves Charles Dickens’ narrative voice and upholds the novel’s timeless themes of sacrifice and redemption. Transportation is on your own. Tickets will be mailed to you approx one month in advance. Ticket sales end on March 18th.

Curious about the real story behind AI? This course offers a foundational understanding of artificial intelligence, explores its current and future applications and discusses how you might encounter it in your daily life.

Demystify artificial intelligence and understand how these tools can enhance your personal and professional life. Over the course of a single, focused three-hour session, you will get a practical overview of generative AI—what it is, how it works and how to use it safely. Through demonstrations and real-life examples, you will discover ways to streamline workflows, boost creativity and make informed decisions. Whether you are interested in improving daily routines or finding smarter ways to work, this class is your on-ramp to the AI-powered world. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Create a beautiful autumnal acrylic painting in a fun, relaxed atmosphere with guidance from an experienced artist. Whether you’re the next Monet or have never picked up a paintbrush before, this Paint Along class is perfect for all skill levels. Enjoy an evening of creativity and leave with a finished masterpiece ready to display on your wall. All art supplies are included — canvas, easel, paints, aprons, and more. Come solo or bring a friend for a memorable creative experience.

Adobe InDesign is the industry standard page-layout program that works with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop seamlessly. InDesign allows you to create simple to complex multi-page documents such as brochures, flyers, books and magazines. This course is a comprehensive exploration of InDesign tools and capabilities to create professional documents. Learn how to manage the InDesign environment, create, setup, design, enhance and finalize multi-page documents. Software Requirements: Adobe InDesign. More information on Adobe Creative Cloud software can be found at adobe.com This class can be taken on its own or as part of the Graphic Design Software Essentials Certificate Courses are online and asynchronous, meaning students may login to the classroom anytime during the course session, day or night, 24/7. For more information, go to our Online Professional Development Certificates & Courses FAQ Class details: Unit 1: Getting to Know the Interface and Setting up a Document Interface menus Tools Panels Starting and setting up a multi-page document in InDesign Unit 2: Working with Objects and Color Learning to work with color panels Creating, managing and applying color to elements Inserting and managing images and illustrations into an InDesign document Unit 3: Working with Text Learning about insert and flow text to multiple pages Managing long text documents Text editing in InDesign documents Unit 4: Typography Advance typography tools and menus Character and paragraph settings and styles Creating print-ready PDF files.

This fundamental course covers Adobe Photoshop CC most commonly used tools, menus and panels. Learn all the basics of Photoshop to effectively work with selection and editing tools, layers, and masks to edit, retouch and enhance existing images or create your own composite digital art work. Impress your business organization, friends and family by enhancing their photos and create magazine cover quality enhanced images. Software Requirements: Adobe Photoshop. More information on Adobe Creative Cloud software can be found at adobe.com This class can be taken on its own or as part of the Graphic Design Software Essentials Certificate Courses are online and asynchronous, meaning students may login to the classroom anytime during the course session, day or night, 24/7. For more information, go to our Online Professional Development Certificates & Courses FAQ Class details: Unit 1: Getting to know the Interface and Selection Tools Interface menus Tools Panels Working with the various Selection tools Unit 2: Working with Layers and Masks Layers and layer management Non- destructive editing using masks How to type and format text Using various type formatting and style tools and panels Unit 3: Image Correction & Enhancement Photo correction and enhancement tools Crop, dodge and burn Recoloring, retouching Healing brushes Unit 4: Using the Drawing Tools How to use the Pen tool Other drawing tools in Photoshop Advanced drawing and selection File formats How to save files for print or web

🎨✨ ¡Noche de Arte y Cerveza: Modela tus Adornos Navideños! ¿Listos para entrar en el ambiente festivo y relajarse al máximo? Tratate con una escapada creativa muy necesaria. Te invitamos a una noche llena de inspiración navideña en La Doña Cervecería, donde podrás moldear y diseñar tus propios adornos de Navidad únicos hechos de arcilla. Estas hermosas piezas le darán un toque especial y muy personal a tu árbol, o se convertirán en el regalo perfecto y hecho con el corazón para alguien especial. 🎄🎁 ¿No tienes experiencia? ¡No hay problema! Tanto si ya eres un experto en las manualidades como si es tu primera vez con la arcilla, esta noche es para todos. Nosotros te proporcionamos absolutamente todo lo necesario: arcilla, herramientas y muchísima inspiración festiva. ¡Tú solo tienes que venir, relajarte con una buena chela y dejar brillar al artista que llevas dentro! 🌟 El Ambiente: Nos reuniremos en el increíble y acogedor espacio de La Doña Cervecería (241 Fremont Ave N, Minneapolis), el rincón latino por excelencia del norte de la ciudad. Te recomendamos llegar temprano o quedarte después del taller para disfrutar de sus famosas cervezas artesanales, deliciosos tacos, ¡y esa energía latina tan única que se respira aquí! 🍺🌮 Tu Obra Maestra: Crea un diseño completamente personalizado desde cero o déjate guiar por nuestras plantillas navideñas. Te irás a casa con la mente despejada, una dosis extra de creatividad y un juego de adornos alegres y festivos para atesorar por años.👉 Los lugares son muy limitados. ¡Trae a tus amigos, pide tu cerveza favorita y vamos a crear juntos! Esta clase se impartirá en español e inglés.Para cualquier pregunta o recibir más información, comuníquese con eliana.power@mpls.k12.mn.us or 612-668-3450.

¿Listo para despertar tu espíritu navideño y relajarte? 🎨✨¡Regálate un escape creativo que tanto te mereces! Acompáñanos a una noche llena de arte y festividad en RaagOn50th, donde moldearás y crearás tus propios adornos navideños de arcilla. Estas piezas únicas le darán un toque súper especial a tu árbol de Navidad o se convertirán en el regalo perfecto hecho con el corazón. 🎄🎁 ¿Sin experiencia? ¡No hay problema! No importa si eres una persona experta en manualidades o si es tu primera vez trabajando con arcilla, esta noche es para todos. Nosotros te damos absolutamente todo lo que necesitas: arcilla, herramientas y muchísima inspiración navideña. ¡Tú solo ven a relajarte y a disfrutar! 🌟 El ambiente: Nos reuniremos en el espectacular y moderno espacio de RaagOn50th (3812 W 50th St, Minneapolis), en la vibrante zona de 50th & France. Ven temprano o quédate después de la clase para deleitarte con su increíble menú de comida india contemporánea, sus cócteles de autor o sus delicias de café. 🍸🍛 Tu obra de arte: Crea un diseño completamente tuyo o déjate guiar por nuestras plantillas navideñas. Te irás a casa con la mente despejada, una dosis de creatividad renovada y un hermoso juego de adornos hechos a mano que atesorarás por años. 👉 Los cupos son limitados. ¡Invita a un amigo, pide un cóctel festivo y vamos a crear juntos![Rich media excluded from paste]¿Te gustaría agregar al final los detalles del evento? Si me compartes la fecha, la hora y el precio del boleto, los incluyo de inmediato en el formato. Para cualquier pregunta o recibir más información, comuníquese con eliana.power@mpls.k12.mn.us or 612-668-3450. Nota: ¡Cambio de ubicación de la clase! Dónde: RaagOn50th (3812 W 50th St, Minneapolis) – En la zona de 50th & France. El espacio: Un ambiente hermoso, moderno y exclusivo con un toque muy acogedor. La comida: Increíble cocina india progresiva, cócteles artesanales y una cafetería por las mañanas dentro del lugar. Estacionamiento: Gratis en el lote y rampa.

Our partner, HeartCert loves to give back and help support our community! Learn the basics of CPR, AED use and First Aid at NO COST! Note, this class is informational only and not for certification. If you’d like a certification class please select the Course that Meets at 40th Street (formerly Sibley) Park on November 7th. For more information, call 612-668-4828.

For folks who have already streamed at least some of their TV content. This course will overview how the fragmented (and often confusing) array of TV streaming options continues to evolve, and discuss implications for specific actions for best aligning your TV streaming content & equipment setup with your viewing and budget preferences. Various tools, resources, and "hacks" will also be discussed and demonstrated to help learners enhance their streaming experience. Bring your streaming questions and issues!Learning Objectives:- Quick overview of the required elements of a home TV streaming setup- Explain how each streaming household has a range of options for optimizing their streaming setup to meet viewing and budget preferences- Demonstrate recommended tools and resources to help guide setup design decisions- Invite discussion of specific individual participants' streaming issues and questions.

America granted African Americans the Vote with the 15th Amendment, then nullified that Vote by force and political trickery, after more than 80 years reinstated the Vote with the force of law, now once again nullifying the Vote by political Jerrymandering. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist as we will likely add additional sections.

This high-energy workout combines traditional West African movements with contemporary dance styles for a fun, accessible fitness experience. Learn choreography that celebrates African cultural heritage while getting a cardio workout suitable for all levels. AfroContIgbo is a West African dance and performing arts company dedicated to preserving culture, promoting wellness, and spreading joy through movement.

It’s normal for your vision to change as you get older. This can include more trouble driving at night or difficulty focusing on nearby objects. Learn how to protect your vision and what eye conditions you should be aware of. Join nurses from the Minnesota School of Nursing to discuss vision changes and challenges as you age. This program is cosponsored by Minneapolis Community Education and the University of Minnesota School of Nursing.