“Dance that inspires, challenges, and entertains . . . from a variety of Minnesota choreographers and companies.” —Star Tribune Now in its 52nd year, this annual dance showcase celebrates Minnesota’s vibrant and diverse dance community. Powerful performances by a roster of local choreographers and movement artists will draw from Audre Lorde’s writing on the necessity...
NOTE: This performance is currently waitlist only. Back by popular demand, your favorite Twins return to The O’Shaughnessy for an unforgettable holiday concert experience that’s non-stop fun for the whole family! Now in its seventh year of touring, B2wins offer a refreshing twist on the holiday season’s most timeless classics. “Sounds of the Season” is...
A miserly and miserable man, Ebenezer Scrooge greets each Christmas with “Bah! Humbug!” until he is visited one Christmas Eve by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas Future. In Charles Dickens’ beloved classic, the three spirits show Scrooge happy memories from his past, difficult realities from the present and a grim future...
Penumbra’s gospel re-telling of the Christmas story returns! For over 30 years, Black Nativity has brought together generations of Twin Cities families for a soul stirring, foot-stomping holiday tradition like no other. Director Lou Bellamy and musical director Sanford Moore are again joined by an incredible group of actors, vocalists and dance artists. Let this...
NOTE: This performance is currently waitlist only. In a magical kingdom beneath the sea, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney’s The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love...
Please note: this certificate is currently waitlist only. Indulge your passion for baking with our popular Baking Certificate program! Over ten weeks, you’ll learn the art of baking from professional bakers and beloved community pastry chefs. Every other week, they’ll guide you through their cherished recipes, teaching you the techniques to create mouth-watering treats to...
NOTE: This performance is currently waitlist only. Featuring a new casting of the story to truly reflect the diversity of our community! In this hilarious Holiday classic, two dads struggle to put on a Christmas pageant at the local community center and are faced with casting the Herdman kids – probably the most awful kids...
Penumbra’s gospel re-telling of the Christmas story returns! For over 30 years, Black Nativity has brought together generations of Twin Cities families for a soul stirring, foot-stomping holiday tradition like no other. Director Lou Bellamy and musical director Sanford Moore are again joined by an incredible group of actors, vocalists and dance artists. Let this...
Please note: this certificate is currently waitlist only. Get cooking with our popular Cooking Certificate program! Over ten weeks, you’ll learn from Guest Chefs who are top professionals and esteemed community cooks. Every other week, they will share their recipes and teach you the skills needed to create their signature dishes, which you can take...
Betty Crocker has helped shape America’s homes, kitchens, and recipes for over a century. Surprising to many, she was not a real person! As a radio and television personality, a letter-writing confidante, and a relatable icon, “Betty” has impacted multiple generations. Enjoy last season’s runaway hit, and experience this musical treat Star Tribune called, “entertainingly provocative and,...
Into the Woods centers on a baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King’s festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a witch’s curse, the two set off on...
Betty Crocker has helped shape America’s homes, kitchens, and recipes for over a century. Surprising to many, she was not a real person! As a radio and television personality, a letter-writing confidante, and a relatable icon, “Betty” has impacted multiple generations. Enjoy last season’s runaway hit, and experience this musical treat Star Tribune called, “entertainingly provocative and,...
Forget the hustle and bustle—take time to experience the wonder and joy of the holiday season as VocalEssence returns to the Northrop stage. Immerse yourself in new and familiar seasonal favorites, featuring all four inspiring VocalEssence choral ensembles—Chorus, Ensemble Singers, Singers Of This Age, and Vintage Voices—singing together. Mix in harp, brass, piano, and percussion with...
Into the Woods centers on a baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King’s festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a witch’s curse, the two set off on...
The String Queens return to the Ordway—just in time for the holidays! Returning with their signature soulful, orchestral sound, they will share Our Favorite Things, music from their holiday album, and more seasonal favorites in this kick-off to the wintry season. Hear “O Come, O Come Emmanuel,” “Someday at Christmas,” and of course, “My Favorite...
Forget the hustle and bustle—take time to experience the wonder and joy of the holiday season as VocalEssence returns to the Northrop stage. Immerse yourself in new and familiar seasonal favorites, featuring all four inspiring VocalEssence choral ensembles—Chorus, Ensemble Singers, Singers Of This Age, and Vintage Voices—singing together. Mix in harp, brass, piano, and percussion with...
Please note: this certificate is currently waitlist only. Indulge your passion for baking with our popular Baking Certificate program! Over ten weeks, you’ll learn the art of baking from professional bakers and beloved community pastry chefs. Every other week, they’ll guide you through their cherished recipes, teaching you the techniques to create mouth-watering treats to...
Please note: this certificate is currently waitlist only. Get cooking with our popular Cooking Certificate program! Over ten weeks, you’ll learn from Guest Chefs who are top professionals and esteemed community cooks. Every other week, they will share their recipes and teach you the skills needed to create their signature dishes, which you can take...
Come tour Saint Paul College with us! You will have a choice for the campus tour between two different areas of interest: Hospitality– learn about cosmetology, culinary and more! Trades– learn about carpentry, truck and auto technician and more! This tour will include a Project Success Workshop, admissions & financial aid presentation, campus tour as...
Celebrate the season with Minnesota’s beloved holiday tradition! Loyce Houlton’s Nutcracker Fantasy returns to the State Theatre featuring Loyce Houlton’s imaginative choreography, Tchaikovsky’s iconic score, and a spectacular cast of local student and professional dancers with special guest artists. *Saturday, Dec. 14 is a community preview performance. For this preview performance, pre-recorded music will be...
All Northeast students are eligible to audition for the cast or apply for the tech crew. We encourage students of all abilities and experiences with musicals to apply! We work to include as many students as possible in the cast and tech crew, but are not able to guarantee a space for every student who...
All Northeast students are eligible to audition for the cast or apply for the tech crew. We encourage students of all abilities and experiences with musicals to apply! We work to include as many students as possible in the cast and tech crew, but are not able to guarantee a space for every student who...
Please note: this certificate is currently waitlist only. Indulge your passion for baking with our popular Baking Certificate program! Over ten weeks, you’ll learn the art of baking from professional bakers and beloved community pastry chefs. Every other week, they’ll guide you through their cherished recipes, teaching you the techniques to create mouth-watering treats to...
Please note: this certificate is currently waitlist only. Get cooking with our popular Cooking Certificate program! Over ten weeks, you’ll learn from Guest Chefs who are top professionals and esteemed community cooks. Every other week, they will share their recipes and teach you the skills needed to create their signature dishes, which you can take...
Celebrate the season with Minnesota’s beloved holiday tradition! Loyce Houlton’s Nutcracker Fantasy returns to the State Theatre featuring Loyce Houlton’s imaginative choreography, Tchaikovsky’s iconic score, and a spectacular cast of local student and professional dancers with special guest artists. *Saturday, Dec. 14 is a community preview performance. For this preview performance, pre-recorded music will be...
Celebrate the season with Minnesota’s beloved holiday tradition! Loyce Houlton’s Nutcracker Fantasy returns to the State Theatre featuring Loyce Houlton’s imaginative choreography, Tchaikovsky’s iconic score, and a spectacular cast of local student and professional dancers with special guest artists. *Saturday, Dec. 14 is a community preview performance. For this preview performance, pre-recorded music will be...
This holiday show is guaranteed to be a ball for the whole family! Spirited, savvy Ella defies her stepmother’s wishes and captures the heart of a charming prince on her quest to transform her life… and the world. Empowered by kindness and a fairy godmother, she both sparkles and sparks change in this beloved classic...
A moving new comedy When Luna and Jane run into each other at the supermarket on Thanksgiving Day, they discover they have much in common — they’re both new to America and spending the holiday alone while their medical-resident husbands work the night away. Longing for connection, the two homesick women return to Luna’s apartment...
Join us at the Science Museum of Minnesota for Science is All of Us! Science is everyone — it is better when it is created, discovered, and ideated by all. Project Success invites your student and family to the Science Museum of Minnesota to celebrate diversity and creativity in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)....
Whether you’re a bike enthusiast or a complete newbie, this hands-on class will teach you everything from fixing a flat tire to making brake adjustments and gear shifter repairs. By the end, you’ll earn a certificate, a beautifully illustrated troubleshooting guide, a multi-tool, and the bike you fixed up. This program, in partnership with Break...
Explore new worlds with our Creative Writing Certificate! We are offering a four-week intensive on Mondays, focusing on science fiction, fantasy, and speculative fiction. Led by James Rone, these classes will help you craft your own extraordinary stories. Get ready to turn you imaginative ideas into reality! MONDAYS 4 sessions: 1/13, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10 (no classes...
A class for everyone who wants to learn how to make affordable, delicious, and satisfying meals—while also gaining the skills to shop smart, build a pantry, and cook seasonally to make the most of your budget. Perfect for students who want to eat well without breaking the bank. Every other week, we’ll welcome a guest...
