Legacy Programs |
Saturday, June 8, 1–2:30 p.m.
Register Online or call 612-543-6450.
Explore some major theater movements in a fun, interactive and inspiring way. An experienced Guthrie teaching artist will provide a peek at how theater from the past connects to the theater today. For both avid theater-goers and people who just have an interest! See related materials for further information. Find more by searching the library catalog or Ask Us.
Sunday, Aug. 11, 1–2:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jul 14. Register online or call 612-543-6125.
Get on your feet: move and groove to the beat! Explore the basics of various dance styles and acting in relation to movement. You'll learn the basic vocabulary and style of musical theater in a fun, supportive environment. No experience necessary! See related materials for further information. Find more by searching the library catalog or Ask Us.
Saturday, July 27, 10:30a.m.–noon
Registration required, begins Jun 29. Register online or call 612-543-6175.
You will put on the shoes of the actor and read a play aloud. Get an insider's peek at the play and the production. Led by an experienced Guthrie teaching artist. No experience necessary! See related materials for further information. Find more by searching the library catalog or Ask Us.
Tuesday, July 9, 7–8:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jun 11. Register online or call 612-543-6225.
You will put on the shoes of the actor and read a play aloud. Get an insider's peek at the play and the production. Led by an experienced Guthrie teaching artist. No experience necessary! See related materials for further information. Find more by searching the library catalog or Ask Us.
Wednesday, July 10, 2–3:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jun 12. Register online or call 612-543-6875.
Entering grades 3-5. Learn how to walk like a bear, creep like a tiger or be like a tiny fly! An experienced Guthrie teaching artist will show you fun and creative ways to use imaginative movement. See related materials for further information. Find more by searching the library catalog or Ask Us.
Thursday, Aug. 1, 1–2:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jul 3. Register online or call 612-543-5600.
Entering grades 3-5. Learn how to walk like a bear, creep like a tiger or be like a tiny fly! An experienced Guthrie teaching artist will show you fun and creative ways to use imaginative movement. See related materials for further information. Find more by searching the library catalog or Ask Us.
Monday, July 22, 2–3:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jun 24. Register online or call 612-543-5914.
Entering grades 1-2. Learn how to walk like a bear, creep like a tiger or be like a tiny fly! An experienced Guthrie teaching artist will show you fun and creative ways to use imaginative movement. See related materials for further information. Find more by searching the library catalog or Ask Us.
Saturday, June 15, 1–2:30 p.m.
Register Online or call 612-543-8000.
Entering grades 1-2. Learn how to walk like a bear, creep like a tiger or be like a tiny fly! An experienced Guthrie teaching artist will show you fun and creative ways to use imaginative movement. See related materials for further information. Find more by searching the library catalog or Ask Us.
Thursday, July 25, 10:30a.m.–noon
Registration required, begins Jun 27. Register online or call 612-543-6400.
Entering grades 1-2. Learn how to walk like a bear, creep like a tiger or be like a tiny fly! An experienced Guthrie teaching artist will show you fun and creative ways to use imaginative movement. See related materials for further information. Find more by searching the library catalog or Ask Us.
Wednesday, July 24, 2–3:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jun 26. Register online or call 612-543-6250.
Entering grades 3-5. Learn how to walk like a bear, creep like a tiger or be like a tiny fly! An experienced Guthrie teaching artist will show you fun and creative ways to use imaginative movement. See related materials for further information. Find more by searching the library catalog or Ask Us.
Thursday, June 27, 2–3:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins May 30. Register online or call 612-543-6800.
Entering grades 1-2. Learn how to walk like a bear, creep like a tiger or be like a tiny fly! An experienced Guthrie teaching artist will show you fun and creative ways to use imaginative movement. See related materials for further information. Find more by searching the library catalog or Ask Us.
Saturday, Aug. 3, 11a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jul 6. Register online or call 612-543-6850.
Entering grades 1-2. Learn how to walk like a bear, creep like a tiger or be like a tiny fly! An experienced Guthrie teaching artist will show you fun and creative ways to use imaginative movement. See related materials for further information. Find more by searching the library catalog or Ask Us.
Saturday, June 29, 1–2:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jun 1. Register online or call 612-543-6100.
Entering grades 3-5. Learn how to walk like a bear, creep like a tiger or be like a tiny fly! An experienced Guthrie teaching artist will show you fun and creative ways to use imaginative movement. See related materials for further information. Find more by searching the library catalog or Ask Us.
Friday, July 12, 1–2:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jun 14. Register online or call 612-543-5725.
Entering grades 1-2. Learn how to walk like a bear, creep like a tiger or be like a tiny fly! An experienced Guthrie teaching artist will show you fun and creative ways to use imaginative movement. See related materials for further information. Find more by searching the library catalog or Ask Us.
Wednesday, June 19, 1:30–3 p.m.
Held at Linden Hills Park & Recreation Center, 3100 W. 43rd St., Minneapolis
Registration required, begins May 22. Register online or call 612-543-6825.
Entering grades 1-2. Learn how to walk like a bear, creep like a tiger or be like a tiny fly! An experienced Guthrie teaching artist will show you fun and creative ways to use imaginative movement. See related materials for further information. Find more by searching the library catalog or Ask Us.
Location: Linden Hills Park & Recreation Center, 3100 W. 43rd St., Minneapolis.
Thursday, Aug. 1, 2–3:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jul 3. Register online or call 612-543-6700.
Entering grades 3-5. Let your imagination run wild! Using themes from children’s literature, myths and legends, you will be led by an experienced Guthrie teaching artist to get a basic understanding of acting by creating your own bare-bones theater from scratch. See related materials for further information. Find more by searching the library catalog or Ask Us.
Thursday, June 27, 1:30–3 p.m.
Registration required, begins May 30. Register online or call 612-543-6725.
Entering grades 1-2. Explore countless ways to create a story! Using fairy tales and simple acting games, you will be led by an experienced Guthrie teaching artist to create your own tales inspired by the twists and turns of your imagination. See related materials for further information. Find more by searching the library catalog or Ask Us.
Wednesday, June 12, 1–2:30 p.m.
Register Online or call 612-543-6050.
Entering grades 1-2. Explore countless ways to create a story! Using fairy tales and simple acting games, you will be led by an experienced Guthrie teaching artist to create your own tales inspired by the twists and turns of your imagination. See related materials for further information. Find more by searching the library catalog or Ask Us.
Wednesday, July 10, 4–5:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jun 12. Register online or call 612-543-6925.
Entering grades 6-9. Learn the tricks of the trade from an experienced Guthrie teaching artist. Rev up your creative juices, tune up your spontaneity and learn to stay in the moment. No experience necessary, but get ready to play! See related materials for further information. Find more by searching the library catalog or Ask Us.
Tuesday, July 30, 1:30–3 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jul 2. Register online or call 612-543-5825.
Entering grades 6-9. Learn the tricks of the trade from an experienced Guthrie teaching artist. Rev up your creative juices, tune up your spontaneity and learn to stay in the moment. No experience necessary, but get ready to play! See related materials for further information. Find more by searching the library catalog or Ask Us.
Tuesday, June 11, 2–3:30 p.m.
Held at Webber Park Community Building, 4400 Dupont Ave. N., Minneapolis
Register Online or call 612-543-6750.
Entering grades 6-9. Learn the secrets of stage combat from an experienced Guthrie teaching artist. Slap, punch and kick without hurting anyone – just like actors do it on stage! It looks real, but it’s just pretend. No experience necessary! See related materials for further information. Find more by searching the library catalog or Ask Us.
Location: Webber Park Community Building, 4400 Dupont Ave. N., Minneapolis.
Saturday, July 20, 1–2:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jun 22. Register online or call 612-543-6275.
Entering grades 6-9. Learn the secrets of stage combat from an experienced Guthrie teaching artist. Slap, punch and kick without hurting anyone – just like actors do it on stage! It looks real, but it’s just pretend. No experience necessary! See related materials for further information. Find more by searching the library catalog or Ask Us.
Monday, June 17, 2–3:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins May 20. Register online or call 612-543-5875.
Entering grades 6-9. Are you ready to get serious about being funny? An experienced Guthrie teaching artist will help you explore theater techniques for a wide variety of physical comedy. Let your humor run wild in a safe and creative environment. No experience necessary! See related materials for further information. Find more by searching the library catalog or Ask Us.
Tuesday, July 23, 1:30–3 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jun 25. Register online or call 612-543-8800.
Entering grades 6-9. Are you ready to get serious about being funny? An experienced Guthrie teaching artist will help you explore theater techniques for a wide variety of physical comedy. Let your humor run wild in a safe and creative environment. No experience necessary! See related materials for further information. Find more by searching the library catalog or Ask Us.
Thursday, June 13, 2–3:30 p.m.
Register Online or call 612-543-6125.
Entering grades 7-12. It’s the Cold War era. You live in a small Minnesota town and are forced to make sense of the paranoia and suspicion surrounding your town while racing against the clock to break a secret code.
Thursday, July 18, 2–3:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jun 20. Register online or call 612-543-8425.
Entering grades 7-12. It’s the Cold War era. You live in a small Minnesota town and are forced to make sense of the paranoia and suspicion surrounding your town while racing against the clock to break a secret code.
Thursday, July 25, 2–3:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jun 27. Register online or call 612-543-5800.
Entering grades 7-12. It’s the Cold War era. You live in a small Minnesota town and are forced to make sense of the paranoia and suspicion surrounding your town while racing against the clock to break a secret code.
Wednesday, July 10, 3:30–5 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jun 12. Register online or call 612-543-5600.
Entering grades 7-12. It’s the Cold War era. You live in a small Minnesota town and are forced to make sense of the paranoia and suspicion surrounding your town while racing against the clock to break a secret code.
May 15–June 5
Enjoy an exhibit of children's book art projects created at the April 20 Children's Day/Book Day event at the Bloomington Civic Plaza.
June 12–July 3
Enjoy an exhibit of children's book art projects created at the April 20 Children's Day/Book Day event at the Bloomington Civic Plaza.
July 10–July 31
Enjoy an exhibit of children's book art projects created at the April 20 Children's Day/Book Day event at the Bloomington Civic Plaza.
Monday, Aug. 5, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jul 8. Register online or call 612-543-8800.
For adults. Buttons are not only functional, but also beautiful, whimsical and decorative. Dig through our treasure trove of buttons and learn techniques to make your own button accessories to showcase these tiny bits of art. Materials provided. Find related books and more at the Library.
Saturday, Aug. 10, 3–5 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jul 13. Register online or call 612-543-6800.
For adults. Buttons are not only functional, but also beautiful, whimsical and decorative. Dig through our treasure trove of buttons and learn techniques to make your own button accessories to showcase these tiny bits of art. Materials provided. Find related books and more at the Library.
Monday, June 3, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Register Online or call 612-543-8840.
For adults. Learn how to do kumihimo, a Japanese 8-stranded braid with intricate patterns that look complicated, but are easy to master. Finish it off with a clasp and you have a colorful braided bracelet with subtle shimmer. Materials provided. Find related books and more at the Library.
Thursday, June 20, 7–9 p.m.
Registration required, begins May 23. Register online or call 612-543-6125.
For adults. Learn how to do kumihimo, a Japanese 8-stranded braid with intricate patterns that look complicated, but are easy to master. Finish it off with a clasp and you have a colorful braided bracelet with subtle shimmer. Materials provided. Find related books and more at the Library.
Saturday, June 8, 3–5 p.m.
Register Online or call 612-543-6800.
For adults. Learn how to do kumihimo, a Japanese 8-stranded braid with intricate patterns that look complicated, but are easy to master. Finish it off with a clasp and you have a colorful braided bracelet with subtle shimmer. Materials provided. Find related books and more at the Library.
Saturday, July 13, 3–5 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jun 15. Register online or call 612-543-6800.
For adults. Paint and draw with tiny bits of wool and a special needle. Create a pin or tiny ornament using the technique of needle felting. Materials provided. Find related books and more at the Library.
Thursday, July 18, 7–9 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jun 20. Register online or call 612-543-6125.
For adults. Paint and draw with tiny bits of wool and a special needle. Create a pin or tiny ornament using the technique of needle felting. Materials provided. Find related books and more at the Library.
Monday, July 1, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jun 3. Register online or call 612-543-8800.
For adults. Paint and draw with tiny bits of wool and a special needle. Create a pin or tiny ornament using the technique of needle felting. Materials provided. Find related books and more at the Library.
Thursday, June 13, 7–9 p.m.
Register Online or call 612-543-6125.
For adults. Plant hangers, owl art and knotty jewelry are all back and better than ever. Learn a simple collection of knots used to make handy mesh bags or funky accessories. Materials provided. Find related books and more at the Library.
Saturday, June 8, 9a.m.–5 p.m.
Held at The Loft Literary Center, 1011 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis
Register Online or call 612-543-8000.
Have you always wanted to write a screenplay, novel, poem, children's book, memoir or a personal essay, but didn't know how to begin? Let accomplished and award-winning writers show you how to get started!
Location: The Loft Literary Center, 1011 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis.
Saturday, June 22, 10a.m.–noon
Registration required, begins May 25. Register online or call 612-543-8000.
Birth-kindergarten. Share stories and songs and create art that celebrate families in all their forms in a safe and fun place. See related materials for further information. Find more by searching the library catalog or Ask Us.
Thursday, June 20, 7–9 p.m.
Registration required, begins May 23. Register online or call 612-543-8000.
This critically acclaimed film documents how oppression in the years before Stonewall affects LGBT seniors today. It puts a face on what experts in the film call an epidemic: lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender elders so afraid of discrimination by caregivers or bullying by other seniors that many simply go back into the closet to survive in the care system. A panel discussion will follow the screening.
Tuesday, June 25, 7–9 p.m.
Registration required, begins May 28. Register online or call 612-543-8000.
Listen to local GLBTQ authors who contributed poems on the Midwestern experience in two Squares & Rebels anthologies: “When We Become Weavers” edited by Kate Lynn Hibbard and “Among the Leaves” edited by Raymond Luczak.
Monday, June 10, 1:30–2:30 p.m.
Register Online or call 612-543-6425.
All ages. Join local musicians from New Primitives in creating a percussion ensemble using drums, plastic buckets and cowbells. Learn about rhythm and music. No experience necessary!
Thursday, Aug. 1, 2–3 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jul 3. Register online or call 612-543-6175.
All ages. Join local musicians from New Primitives in creating a percussion ensemble using drums, plastic buckets and cowbells. Learn about rhythm and music. No experience necessary!
Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2–3 p.m.
Held at Webber Park Community Building, 4400 Dupont Ave. N., Minneapolis
Registration required, begins Jul 9. Register online or call 612-543-6750.
All ages. Join local musicians from New Primitives in creating a percussion ensemble using drums, plastic buckets and cowbells. Learn about rhythm and music. No experience necessary!
Location: Webber Park Community Building, 4400 Dupont Ave. N., Minneapolis.
Wednesday, June 26, 1–2 p.m.
Registration required, begins May 29. Register online or call 612-543-8000.
All ages. Join local musicians from New Primitives in creating a percussion ensemble using drums, plastic buckets and cowbells. Learn about rhythm and music. No experience necessary!
Thursday, Aug. 1, 1 p.m.
All ages. How often do you get to bounce to the rhythms of banjo, guitar, autoharp, washboard and kazoo? Get the whole family dancing with this award-winning homegrown band that plays good-time, old-time hillbilly music.
Monday, June 10, 2 p.m.
All ages. How often do you get to bounce to the rhythms of banjo, guitar, autoharp, washboard and kazoo? Get the whole family dancing with this award-winning homegrown band that plays good-time, old-time hillbilly music.
Tuesday, July 30, 6:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jul 2. Register online or call 612-543-6850.
All ages. How often do you get to bounce to the rhythms of banjo, guitar, autoharp, washboard and kazoo? Get the whole family dancing with this award-winning homegrown band that plays good-time, old-time hillbilly music.
Saturday, June 22, 11 a.m.
Registration required, begins May 25. Register online or call 612-543-8375.
All ages. How often do you get to bounce to the rhythms of banjo, guitar, autoharp, washboard and kazoo? Get the whole family dancing with this award-winning homegrown band that plays good-time, old-time hillbilly music.
Monday, June 17, 1 p.m.
All ages. Clap your hands, stomp your feet and get moving to the beat as Ross Sutter sings folk songs from America and Northern Europe. Children will have a chance to try out different rhythm instruments.
Saturday, July 13, 11 a.m.
Registration required, begins Jun 15. Register online or call 612-543-8375.
All ages. Clap your hands, stomp your feet and get moving to the beat as Ross Sutter sings folk songs from America and Northern Europe. Children will have a chance to try out different rhythm instruments.
Thursday, July 25, 1 p.m.
Held at Linden Hills Park & Recreation Center, 3100 W. 43rd St., Minneapolis
All ages. Clap your hands, stomp your feet and get moving to the beat as Ross Sutter sings folk songs from America and Northern Europe. Children will have a chance to try out different rhythm instruments.
Location: Linden Hills Park & Recreation Center, 3100 W. 43rd St., Minneapolis.
Tuesday, July 23, 2 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jun 25. Register online or call 612-543-5800.
All ages. Clap your hands, stomp your feet and get moving to the beat as Ross Sutter sings folk songs from America and Northern Europe. Children will have a chance to try out different rhythm instruments.
Tuesday, June 25, 2 p.m.
Registration required, begins May 28. Register online or call 612-543-6075.
All ages. Clap your hands, stomp your feet and get moving to the beat as Ross Sutter sings folk songs from America and Northern Europe. Children will have a chance to try out different rhythm instruments.
Saturday, June 22, 2 p.m.
Commemorating the end of slavery, Juneteenth is one of our country's oldest known celebrations. Award-winning actor T. Mychael Rambo is joined by Thomasina Petrus and others to offer a blend of music, poetry and stories that reach back to the songs of freedom and the words that announced its arrival.
Wednesdays, May 1–29, 11–11:45 a.m.
Register Online or call 612-543-8375.
Birth-preschool. Hands-on musical play activities led by early childhood music specialists will let your family experience music’s impact on learning and reading readiness. Together you will sing, rhyme, read, move and create!
Mondays, April 22–May 20, 10:30–11:15 a.m.
Held at All sessions will be held in the large meeting room at Champlin Ice Forum, 12165 Ensign Ave. N., Champlin.
Register Online or call 612-543-6250.
Birth-preschool. Hands-on musical play activities led by early childhood music specialists will let your family experience music’s impact on learning and reading readiness. Together you will sing, rhyme, read, move and create!
Location: All sessions will be held in the large meeting room at Champlin Ice Forum, 12165 Ensign Ave. N., Champlin..
Thursday, July 11, 2p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 8, 2 p.m.
Enjoy family-friendly movies for all ages. Movies are projected on the wall for big-screen viewing.
Wednesday, June 26, 2–3 p.m.
Registration required, begins May 29. Register online or call 612-543-6425.
Chirimen is a traditional Japanese weaving technique developed during the Edo period. Learn about it and create your own miniature animal with chirimen-inspired fabric. Materials provided.
May 4–June 22
See photos of Mississippi River sites associated with Mark Twain by local contemporary photographer Chris Faust. Compare his photos with 1890s-era cyanotypes made by Henry Bosse, which also will be displayed.
Thursday, July 25, 2–3:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jun 27. Register online or call 612-543-6175.
Entering grades 7-12. Create a small keepsake book with all your favorite places and things about Minnesota. You'll receive a chipboard book, vintage postcards, maps and images of iconic places and things from around our great state. Materials provided.
Wednesday, July 17, 2–3:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jun 19. Register online or call 612-543-5725.
Entering grades 7-12. Create a small keepsake book with all your favorite places and things about Minnesota. You'll receive a chipboard book, vintage postcards, maps and images of iconic places and things from around our great state. Materials provided.
Thursday, July 11, 2–3:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jun 13. Register online or call 612-543-6200.
Entering grades 7-12. Create a small keepsake book with all your favorite places and things about Minnesota. You'll receive a chipboard book, vintage postcards, maps and images of iconic places and things from around our great state. Materials provided.
Tuesday, July 23, 4–5:30 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jun 25. Register online or call 612-543-8450.
Entering grades 7-12. Create a small keepsake book with all your favorite places and things about Minnesota. You'll receive a chipboard book, vintage postcards, maps and images of iconic places and things from around our great state. Materials provided.
Sunday, May 19, 2 p.m.
Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with this power-packed performance! Learn about taiko’s historical and cultural background. You will have a chance to try simple taiko rhythms after the performance.
Tuesday, June 18, 5:30–8 p.m.
Registration required, begins May 21. Register online or call 612-543-6700.
Where do you want to be both artistically and professionally? This session concentrates on examining your career and developing a career plan. Learn how to define your goals, identify strategies for achieving your objectives and developing your career path. Find related books and more at the Library.
Tuesday, July 16, 5:30–8 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jun 18. Register online or call 612-543-6700.
From protecting your intellectual property to choosing a legal form for your artistic business, an understanding of underlying legal principles will help you make smarter choices. Learn about copyrights and contract basics regarding selling and licensing your work, as well as getting into business. Find related books and more at the Library.
Tuesday, July 9, 5:30–8 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jun 11. Register online or call 612-543-6700.
Identify the right audience for your artistic output. Develop marketing strategies and a marketing plan geared to your target audience. Find related books and more at the Library.
Tuesday, Aug. 6, 5:30–8 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jul 9. Register online or call 612-543-6700.
How can you ensure that you are compensated fairly for the art you create? Learn what to consider when setting a price for your work or the services you provide. Find related books and more at the Library.
Tuesday, July 23, 5:30–8 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jun 25. Register online or call 612-543-6700.
Does your actual income match your desired income? Learn clear, simple methods for setting up your financial books, how budgets and cash flow statements can help you plan for profit and make accurate projections about what to expect. Find related books and more at the Library.
Tuesday, July 30, 5:30–8 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jul 2. Register online or call 612-543-6700.
What does it take to grow your artistic business, aka your career? Start with preparing a simple business plan in arts-friendly language, which is an essential planning tool for any small business (even if you’re “just a painter!”). Find related books and more at the Library.
Tuesday, June 25, 5:30–8 p.m.
Registration required, begins May 28. Register online or call 612-543-6700.
Are you a right-brained person living in a left-brained world? Learn approaches for getting control of your day, creating work time and reaching your artistic goals. Find related books and more at the Library.
Tuesday, July 2, 5:30–8 p.m.
Registration required, begins Jun 4. Register online or call 612-543-6700.
What should be in your portfolio? Learn about targeting your résumé, choosing a work sample, and composing the catalog page that accompanies it. Feel free to bring promotional materials along for review. Find related books and more at the Library.
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