Changing the Face of Housing in Minnesota

Asian Pacific Heritage Month

· Asian Pacific Americans made western expansion of the United States possible with their work on the railroads.

· This work was given little recognition during the 1976 Bicentennial, leading to the creation of Asian Pacific Heritage Week in May 1979.

· May was chosen because the first Japanese immigrants arrived in May 1843, and the railroads were finished in May 1869.

· Became a month-long celebration in 1990.

Tales of the Territory

Minnesota History Center, St. Paul MN

Hours: Museum and Stores:

10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday;

10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wednesday through Saturday;

Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday holidays and Mondays Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Library hours:

Noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday;

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday;

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

History Center Museum Holiday Hours

Fee: $10 adults, $8 seniors and college students, and $5 children ages 6-17. Free for children age 5 and under and MHS members.

Step into Minnesota's earliest years and explore the state's roots as an organized political entity. Eyewitness accounts of life in Minnesota Territory, drawn from letters, journals and articles of the era, as well as multimedia "object theater" devoted to the Dakota and Ojibwe treaties of 1851 are part of the exhibit. Covering 4,000 square feet and including about 150 artifacts, "Tales of the Territory" offers personal glimpses into life at the tumultuous time in the state's history. Be sure to try the online "Tales of the Territory" experience.

http://events.mnhs.org/calendar/results.cfm

Open House: If These Walls Could Talk

Minnesota History Center, St. Paul MN

Hours: Museum and Stores:

10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday;

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday;

Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday holidays and Mondays Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Library hours:

Noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday;

 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday;

 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. History Center Museum Holiday Hours

Fee: $10 adults, $8 seniors and college students, and $5 children ages 6-17. Free for children age 5 and under and MHS members.

This interactive exhibit will bring to life the adage "if these walls could talk" by using a single, existing house in the Railroad Island neighborhood on St. Paul's East Side as a window into the daily lives of people of the past. Stories of families, from the first German immigrants through the Italians, African Americans, and Hmong who succeeded them, are told through rooms representing different eras of the house. The exhibit depended on extensive collaboration with St. Paul's East Side residents and students.

http://events.mnhs.org/calendar/results.cfm?CalDate=20080503&CFID=66370&CFTOKEN=44082049

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From Peasants to Presidents: Sweden’s Greatest Etcher

The American Swedish Institute is pleased to present “From Peasants to Presidents: Sweden’s Greatest Etcher” opening February 6 and running through June 1, 2008. This exquisite exhibit of works by Anders Zorn (1860-1920), one of Sweden’s most internationally well-known artists, is centered on over 50 etchings from the private collection of Willow and William Hagans, and also includes important oils from Swedish and American museums. The exhibit is included with museum admission: $6, $5 ages 62+, $4 ages 6-18.

Born in very humble circumstances in rural Mora, Sweden, Zorn became very well-known internationally in his time, and his incredible artistic talent was sought after by prominent figures of society in Sweden, Europe and America . During his life, Zorn made seven trips to the United States and had the opportunity to etch many leading figures in American society around the turn of the 20th century, including three presidents.

Zorn never forgot his roots, however, and loved his native Mora as much as he had come to love America . Zorn took a great interest in supporting and promoting traditional culture, handcraft and music, and many of his etchings depict peasants from Mora and various aspects of traditional Swedish culture.

A skilled artist in many media, Zorn was best known and remembered for his etchings, of which he made nearly 300 during his lifetime. More than 50 of these, including his etching of President Theodore Roosevelt, are on display at the American Swedish Institute through June 1, 2008.

http://www.americanswedishinst.org/exhibits.htm

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Festival of Nations

Travel the World without a Passport at the 2008 Festival of Nations

May 1, 2, 3 & 4

RiverCentre 175 West Kellogg Blvd.

Downtown St. Paul

Established in 1932 by the International Institute of Minnesota, the Festival of Nations is designed to bring Americans of all backgrounds together - native and naturalized citizens alike - to share the ties with our past and take pride in the richness of diverse cultures in our community. At the Festival of Nations, we are able to renew a sense of dignity in our respective ethnic heritage. At the same time we have the opportunity to develop an appreciation, rather then just toleration, of the culture of others as we build for the future together.

At the 2008 Festival of Nations, 90 different ethnic groups from around the world will share their foods, crafts and traditions that form the mosaic of our American culture. Enjoy one of the nation’s largest and longest-running multi-cultural events and discover that there is so much more to who we are.

http://www.festivalofnations.com/

Fuego Flamenco

May 1, 6:30 p.m.,

Northeast Library

2200 Central Ave. NE

Minneapolis MN 55418

(612) 630-6900

Celebrate with authentic Spanish flamenco in many amazing traditional forms.

http://www.mplib.org/features.asp?item=dia

Ojibwe & Oneida Storytelling

Pierre Bottineau

55 Broadway St NE

Minneapolis MN 55413

(612) 630-6890

"Turtle Voices" Ojibwe & Oneida Storytelling presented by Douglas Limon.

http://www.mplib.org/calendar.asp?usedate=range&daterange1=5%2F1%2F2008&daterange2=5%2F31%2F2008

Spice and Slice of Asian Culture: Three Gorges Photo Exhibit

Ridgedale Library

12601 Ridgedale Dr.

Minnetonka, MN 55305

Phone: 952-847-8800

Thursday, May 1, 7 p.m.

Exhibit May 1-31

George Slade, exhibit curator, Minnesota Center for Photography, will discuss the photo project and the photography by artists who have visited China's Three Gorges Dam - the world's largest concrete structure and hydroelectric endeavor. What are the social, cultural and environmental impact along the mighty Yangtze River? What permanent changes were wrought upon the people and landscape? Exhibit organized and originally presented by the Minnesota Center for Photography with support from the National Endowment for the Arts and Asian Media Access.

"The Empire Strikes Back: the African Diaspora in Europe with special reference to Britain"

May 1

3:30-5:00 pm, 120 Andersen Library

Stephen Small, African American Studies and Sociology Departments, University of California, Berkeley

European Studies Cstm.

University of Minnesota

214 Social Science Buidling 267-19th Avenue South

Minneapolis, MN 55455

 Phone: (612) 624-6527

Fax: (612) 626-2242

Email: esc @ umn.edu

http://esc.umn.edu/BlackEurope.htm

Spice and Slice of Asian Culture: Three Gorges Photo Exhibit

Ridgedale Library

12601 Ridgedale Dr.

Minnetonka, MN 55305

Phone: 952-847-8800

Thursday, May 1, 7 p.m.

Exhibit May 1-31

http://www.hennepin.lib.mn.us/pub/events/AllEventsAction.cfm

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"African Americans in the Old West Film Festival

A fund raiser for the Minneapolis Urban League’s OOPS project, “African Americans in the Old West” Film Festival will honor DeJunius Hughes, late founder and director of the Twin Cities International Black Film Festival. “African Americans in the Old West” Film Festival will start Friday, April 11, 2008 and run for four consecutive Fridays through May 2, 2008 at the Shriners Hospital, 2025 East River Road in Minneapolis. Each showing begins with a social hour and light supper at 5 pm followed by a short film or documentary, a commentary by a special guest, a raffle drawing and ends with a feature film. Some of the featured stars in the film festival include Herb Jeffries, Woody Strode, Jim Brown, Fred Williamson, Harry Belafonte, Sidney Poitier, Sammy Davis, Jr., and Mario Van Peeples. Tickets for “African Americans in the Old West” Film Festival are $45 per person and can be purchased in advance only by calling (612) 302-3138 or by purchasing them at our e store, where a schedule of each night’s showing is available. Seating is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis.

This unique film festival is a fund raising event for the Minneapolis Urban League’s OOPS (Other Options Program Services) project. OOPS is a seven year old after-school and summer healthy youth development project that serves middle school youth in North and South Minneapolis. OOPS offers comprehensive sexuality education and follow-up enrichment activities that give youth the chance to practice and use the skills and tools they learned in the health curriculum, become self-confident, trust their own judgment, make beneficial decisions and engage in healthy relationships with peers and adults. The enrichment services and activities include; theater/drama classes; visual arts classes; crafts; nutrition and cooking; games; field trips to teen clinics; cultural events and amusement parks; and other youth centered recreational and social activities. The proceeds for this endeavor will be used to support OOPS’ theater/drama and visual arts classes.

DeJunius Hughes was a filmmaker whose art was intertwined with a sense of community and social activism. Hughes, who founded and directed the Twin Cities International Black Film Festival after settling in the Twin Cities 16 years ago, died of pancreatic cancer at his Minneapolis home on November 16, 2007. He was 71. “African Americans in the Old West” Film Festival is underwritten by Wells Fargo Bank and Shriners Hospital

For more information contact 612-302-3138 or email Makeda Norris

http://www.mul.org/news.cfm

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2008 Cinco de Mayo Fiesta

Minnesota's Spiciest Celebration

4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. May 2 and 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. May 3

The Cinco de Mayo Fiesta in District del Sol on St. Paul's West Side features Entertainment Stages, a Lowrider Car Show, a Children's Area, a Cinco Sports Zone, a Community Wellness Village, a Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Parade, People's Choice Salsa Tasting Contest, a Photo Contest Area, and a History Area, craft vendors, as well as plenty of authentic food. We welcome more than 100,000 attendees and we look forward to seeing you in District del Sol!

http://www.districtdelsol.com/cinco.html

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Svenska skolan at the American Swedish Institute

Svenska Skolan at the American Swedish Institute is a Saturday morning language and culture program for children four and over. Now in its third decade, Svenska Skolan offers an opportunity for children to learn Swedish while having fun, and for Swedish-speaking families to come together. Instruction is provided by native speakers and is structured to meet the needs of children at all levels of language ability. Take-home activities and a lending bibliotek (library) enable families to bring lessons home. Svenska Skolan also offers games, music, crafts, food and movies at each class meeting.

Instructors: Nora Brand, Anna Duffy, Ebba Holladay, Ingrid Nyholm-Lange, Eva Smith and Lina Wiksten

Dates: April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17, and 31

Times: 4 to 7 year olds, 9:00 to 10:45 a.m.; 8 years and up, 10:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Location:* Auditorium, lower level of the American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Avenue, Minneapolis

* Please note: we occasionally meet off-site. If you are not certain of where Svenska skolan will meet, please call Nina

Clark at 612-870-3374, or e-mail ninc@americanswedishinst.org. The first meeting will take place at ASI.

Cost: ASI Members: $70 per child; Non-members: $80 per child

To register:

Complete information on reverse and mail to:

Svenska skolan, ASI, 2600 Park Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55407

For information, call (612) 870-3374, or e-mail ninac@americanswedishinst.org.

http://www.americanswedishinst.org/SvenksaSkolanRegistration.pdf

Celebrate Valborg with FEST!

Saturday, May 3, 2008 – 5 p.m.

FEST! invites you to welcome spring Swedish-style by celebrating Walpurgis Night (Valborgsmässoafton) with them at the American Swedish Institute on Saturday, May 3 at 5 p.m. Enjoy a rousing game of kubb on the lawn, a traditional gatukök meal (hotdogs and mashed potatoes) on the veranda, and a bonfire in the parking lot. Cost is $7 FEST! members, $10 nonmembers, $5 students and children. RSVP by April 25 to Kristin Garwick or 612-823-4140. All are welcome!

http://www.americanswedishinst.org/special.htm

Cinco de Mayo

Saturday may 3

11:00 AM-2:00 PM, $55

Cooks of Crocus Hill

877 Grand Ave

St Paul, MN

(651) 228-1333

Bridget O'Boyle

Let’s celebrate this holiday with some tasty food! We’ll start with some fresh squeezed limeade, make a tasty lunch and end with traditional Mexican Wedding Cookies. For kids ages 8 to 12.

Menu: Fresh Squeezed Limeade; Authentic Guacamole; Pico de Gallo (salsa); Chicken Enchiladas; Perfect White Rice; Mexican Wedding Cookies.

http://store.cooksofcrocushill.com/Default.aspx

Clay Creations: Traditional American Indian Pottery

Jeffers Petroglyphs Historic Site, Comfrey MN

Dates: May 3, 2008

Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Fee: $6 adults, $5 seniors and college students, $4 children ages 6-17. Free for children age 5 and under and MHS members.

Experience making traditional American Indian pottery throughout the day. Techniques demonstrated include coil and pinch pots. Participants can create their own pottery items to bring home.

http://events.mnhs.org/calendar/results.cfm?CalDate=20080503&CFID=66370&CFTOKEN=44082049

Sidiki Conde & Tokounou

General Information

VSA arts of Minnesota presents National Heritage Award winner, West African musician/dancer Sidiki Conde, percussionist Balla Kouyate and their group Tokounou in a concert that will also feature students with & without disabilities from the Twin Cities. The performance will include ASL interpreting & audio description. For more info: www.vsaartsmn.org or 612-332-3888 v/tty.

Date and Time - Saturday, May 03, 2008 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Event Type - Performing Arts Event

Hopkins High School Auditorium. A portion of the concert, produced by VSA arts of Minnesota, will feature students with and without disabilities who attended residencies with Conde in April in Hopkins, Minneapolis and Eden Prairie.

http://vsaartsmn.org/new.html#news02

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Adventures in Nature: Travois

Jeffers Petroglyphs Historic Site, Comfrey MN

Dates: May 3, 2008, May 4, 2008, June 30, 2008, July 1, 2008, July 2, 2008, July 3, 2008, July 4, 2008, July 5, 2008, July 6, 2008

Time: 2 p.m.

Fee: $6 adults, $5 seniors and college students, $4 children ages 6-17. Free for children age 5 and under and MHS members.

Families are invited to a special program about American Indian culture, prairies and archaeology. Learn how people survived on the prairie for thousands of years using the buffalo as the main animal for survival. Then spend the day searching the rock outcroppings for carvings of buffalo, turtles, thunderbirds and human forms -- all illustrating the rich and sophisticated cultures that inhabited the area in the past.

http://events.mnhs.org/calendar/results.cfm?CalDate=20080503&CFID=66370&CFTOKEN=44082049

¡Viva Frida!

Monday, May 5

6:00 PM-9:00 PM, $65

Cooks of Crocus Hill

877 Grand Ave

St Paul, MN

(651) 228-1333

Amalia Damgaard

Savor this culinary tribute to Frida Kahlo, the painter whose art was heavily influenced by the indigenous cultures of her native Mexico. You'll celebrate Cinco de Mayo in style as you enjoy traditional dishes as vibrant and colorful as Kahlo's works.

Menu: Pico de Gallo Salad (jicama; prickly pears; orange and piquin chile powder); Manchamanteles (pork stew with vegetables; fruits and dried chile peppers); Arroz con Limon (lime rice); Merenguitos (puffed egg whites with vanilla bean).

http://store.cooksofcrocushill.com/Default.aspx

Hmong Youth Circle

Tue., May 6, 2008 - 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

North Regional Conf. Room North

North Regional Library

1315 Lowry Ave. N.

Minneapolis MN 55411

(612) 630-6600

Join us every Tuesday for exciting projects just for teens. We’ll read novels, watch movies, bead jewelry, plus a few surprises! All teens are welcome to attend; most conversation will be in Hmong. For more information call Cha at 612-630-6419.

http://www.mplib.org/calendar.asp?usedate=range&daterange1=5%2F1%2F2008&daterange2=5%2F31%2F2008

Chinese Film Series: "Yi Yi"

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Cost: Free and open to the public!

Nicholson Hall

216 Pillsbury Drive SE

Minneapolis, MN 55455

Yi Yi, directed by Edward Yang (2000), shows how each member of a family in Taipei asks hard questions about life's meaning as they live through everyday quandaries. Part of ALL 3356W, Prof. Jason McGrath will introduce films from China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong and over the course of the semester a wide range of historical periods, cinematic styles, and genres will be covered, with a focus on films that have gained widespread recognition for their artistic quality and/or landmark status in Chinese cinema history.

Contact:

Institute for Advanced Study, 612-626-5054

http://events.tc.umn.edu/event.xml?occurrence=407159

Traditional Moroccan Cuisine

Tuesday May 6

6:00 PM-9:00 PM, $65

Cooks of Crocus Hill

877 Grand Ave

St Paul, MN

(651) 228-1333

Jonathan Kaye

Join Jonathan as he introduces and demystifies the tagine. The ancient Moroccan technique is used to create remarkably flavorful and widely versatile meals.

Menu: Lamb Tagine; Chicken and Prune Tagine; Couscous; Fish Tagine; Moroccan Carrot Salad; Moroccan Bread; Couscous Mango Mousse.

Home Stretch Workshops- English

Tuesday 6th, 5pm-9pm

If you are planning on purchasing a home in the next year, make our Home Buyer Workshop your first step! You will learn if homeownership is right for you, how to qualify for a mortgage loan, how much you can afford to borrow, information about FHA, VA, conventional loans and programs for first time home buyers, how to work with a realtor to select a home, and much more!

Workshops are held in Saint Paul and are offered in English, Spanish, and Hmong. Attendees are required to attend all eight (8) hours of the class to receive the "Certificate of Completion." Class size is limited and pre-registration is required. The workshop costs $50 per household. This workshop meets or exceeds the requirements for FHA, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, MHFA, and HOC.

To register for one of our workshops, please register online using the form at the bottom of this page, or call us at (651) 292-8710. You must register at least 72 hours before the class begins.

http://www.communitynhs.org

Sheekoy, Sheeko: Somali Storytelling Series

Tue., May 6, 2008 - 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Franklin Library

1314 East Franklin Ave

Minneapolis MN 55404

(612) 630-6800

Traditional Somali tales, including scary stories and poetry, for children and families.

http://www.mplib.org/calendar.asp?usedate=range&daterange1=5%2F1%2F2008&daterange2=5%2F31%2F2008

The Art of Collecting

Wednesday, May 7, 2008 – 7 p.m.

What should current and would-be collectors think about before searching for art? Join us for a “chat” about this and related questions with Swedish fine art specialist Anders Welander on Wednesday, May 7 at 7 p.m at ASI. Cost for the event is $15 ($10 ASI members). For Visa or MasterCard reservations call 612-871-4907.

Based in New York, Anders Welander is the prints specialist for Bukowskis in Stockholm, the oldest fine

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