Join FIKA Café’s Executive Chef Amalia Obermeier-Smith and internationally acclaimed bartender Emil Åreng for this special five course dinner. Each course will represent distinct regions of Sweden through paired food and beverages. Throughout the dinner, guests will hear more about the chefs’ inspiration for each dish. A meat and fish based and vegetarian menu are...
Join Emily Vikre of Vikre Distillery (Duluth, MN), Emil Åreng of FACIT Bar (Umeå, Sweden), Francesca Garcia of NATIFS (Minneapolis, MN) and Ethan Wilkins of Du Nord Social Spirits (Minneapolis, MN) for a roundtable discussion engaging with how our northern landscapes inform and inspire some of the most innovative beverages in the Swedish and American...
Arn Kind has been an educator for 48 years bringing his educational and entertaining presentations to elementary, middle and high school students as well university lyceums. The speaker will arrive in costume to relate an important historical event where Minnesotans, our ancestors, were key players in ending the reign of terror spread by one of...
British baritone and composer Roderick Williams is known for his rich and sophisticated tone, intelligent interpretations, broad repertoire, and his infectious enthusiasm.
You can participate in the following days of STEM discovery on: Monday, June 23, 2025 or Wednesday, November 19, 2025Pre-registration is required. Sign Up form is found on their website.What to ExpectGuided Tours: Explore The Hormel Institute with knowledgeable guides and learn about our groundbreaking research initiatives and rich history from over the past 80+ years. Lab Tours: Dive deeper into...
The 2026 International Wolf Symposium is a gathering that brings together researchers, wildlife managers, educators, and wolf enthusiasts from around the world to share the latest scientific findings, conservation strategies, management practices and educational efforts concerning wolves and their ecosystems. The symposium features presentations, workshops, and panel discussions to promote understanding, inform policy, reduce conflict...
The beloved Danish String Quartet returns to the Twin Cities, following their hugely successful performance of the Beethoven String Quartet Cycle in 2021.
The Steele County Historical Society’s Christmas in the Village is an annual event designed to bring out the child in all of us. This event includes cookie sales, Village tours, carolers, Christmas music, and of course Santa Claus! This multi-day event occurs in early December and is one of our most beloved annual traditions. Make sure...
Appearing in authentic WWII sailor uniform, the speaker will tell the story of the crew of a little known destroyer and its crew of Minnesota sailors. Less than a year before America entered into the Second World War, a bunch of young Minnesotans joined the U.S. Navy. After their training at Great Lakes Naval Training...
Join an ASI educator as they take students on a tour of ASI’s annual holiday exhibition. Traverse the castle into a magical realm led by Tomte and all his friends! Bring your homeschool community to ASI on the first Thursday of each month for an enlightening and fun morning of learning, with new programming each...
Ever wanted to play music in the historic Turnblad Mansion? Now’s your chance! Bring your nyckelharpa, hardingfele, fiddle, or any acoustic instrument to ASI’s Open Nordic Jam. This jam is open to musicians of any level who want to learn and play Nordic folk. Bring your friends or plan to make new ones here!
Get ready for the brand-new Celtic Family Christmas… PARTY! You’ll have plenty of time to sip eggnog by the fire, but not on this night… So buckle up and join Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy, their family, and their world-class band as they guide you through an exhilarating exploration of the Christmas season. Featuring exciting...