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he days are long gone when books and magazines were the only materials at public libraries. More and more visitors are seeking computers, 3D printers, and podcast and music production equipment, and parents are asking for more art supplies, games and toys for their children. In response to the desires of today’s patrons, the St. Paul Public Library is updating its existing Facilities Master Plan and wants your feedback. The revised plan will guide future investments in the library system. The 3-year process began in the spring of 2018 by surveying the community in a number of ways. Each St. Paul neighborhood was represented, and the effort included interviews with 400 stakeholders and community members, and several public listening sessions and community “pop-up” meetings. In addition, more than 1,600 library users completed an online survey. The surveys asked for suggestions on how the library could improve its services. The surveys found that people want libraries to focus on young people and families, and to offer a wider variety of events and exhibits, and programming that goes beyond books and buildings. Many commented that they would use the library more frequently if different materials were offered, everything from

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Visit the State Fairgrounds to see snow sculptures, ride a giant snow slide and participate in a Polar Plunge. Amy Johnson Staff Writer

he holidays may be over, but the celebrating doesn’t have to end. Continue ringing in the new year with the 134th St. Paul Winter Carnival, taking place Jan. 23-Feb. 2, with its mostly free, frosty events and new activities, including castle-making for kids. Events

are held downtown at Rice Park, Landmark Plaza and RiverCentre, and at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, Como Zoo and AZ Gallery. The Carnival is presented by the Saint Paul Festival and Heritage Foundation, a nonprofit that also produces Cinco de Mayo West Side. The Winter Carnival began in 1886 and is allegedly the oldest Winter Carnival / Page 6

o the delight of baseball fans, a specialty-themed restaurant is opening soon in the Treasure Island Center at 400 Wabasha St. The Pillbox Tavern, established by the owners of Jersey’s Bar and Grill in Inver Grove Heights, is scheduled to open in late January or early February. Bill Ashton, who co-owns both restaurants with Shelley Ashton and Matt Bakke, has designed Pillbox Tavern with a vintage sports bar theme, featuring baseball history in St. Paul and its surrounding suburbs. Décor includes large murals detailing various sports teams and stadiums, 26 large screen TVs and a 160-inch projector. The menu will include slow cooked meats, burgers and salads. Ashton noted that they are known for their burgers, citing the Jalapeño Popper Juicy Lucy as the most popular and winner of the Twin Cities Burger Battle last summer. Ashton said the owners chose the name to commemorate the short period in history when St. Paul had its first downtown ballpark, nicknamed the “Pillbox” and located at 12th and Robert. According to the website Project Ballpark, the Pillbox (officially named the Downtown Ballpark), was established in 1902 but lasted just seven years. The field itself was minuscule and the park held fewer than 3,000 people. George Lennon,

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t is mid-afternoon and the December sky is a clear blue as I stroll into the St. Paul Hotel, a century-old structure that embellishes St. Paul’s Old World charm. I’m greeted by two bellmen

in top hats as I enter a lobby elegantly adorned with chandeliers, a fireplace and lounging chairs. A group of women is nearby enjoying a cup of tea and a pianist is plunking out a jazzy tune. Bill Webster meets me in stride and ushers me a few steps away to the desk where he spends his days sharing useful advice and insider tips with hotel guests. He is one of three concierges at the ho-

tel and is taking time out of his busy day to tell me about his job. He quickly warns me to expect interruptions from inquiring guests. “My role is to try and anticipate guests’ needs,” said Webster, who has lived in St. Paul for 35 years and currently resides in Lowertown. “I’m always trying to think of what someone might need.” He does this by building

relationships with the staff of area businesses, theaters, restaurants and bars. He also frequently peruses the Visit Saint Paul website, hosted by the city’s visitor and convention bureau. As expected, many guests are looking for a good place to eat, and Webster can usually pull off a booking for a party of eight with no notice. Other frequent requests have to do with transporta-

tion, shipping packages and clothing repair — women accidentally breaking a high heel is a common occurrence. Whatever the problem, Webster is there to help. “Part of it is just having a good feel for what’s nearby,” he said. He also responds to urgent needs, including one from a recent guest from California in town for a wedding who realized he had left his pants

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at home. Webster walked the man a few blocks to Heimie’s Haberdashery, where he was able to purchase trousers and have them tailored to his large, tall frame. “You have to start thinking pretty quick of who you know and what can you do to solve the problem,” he said. Webster worked for decades as a product manager, Bill Webster / Page 2

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a career he found rather stressful. When he became a victim of corporate downsizing, he examined his life and the direction of his career. One day, as he was walking out of the George Latimer Central Library and facing Rice Park, he recalled a conversation with

a friend who said he loved being able to walk to work. He looked around and was suddenly entranced with the sight of the St. Paul Hotel, which he said was bathed in sunlight on a bright winter day. He decided to see what opportunities existed there and quickly landed a job

as a bellman and driver. A few months later he became a concierge. He feels fortunate to have found a job he enjoys that allows him to interact with so many different people. Guests come from near and far and it’s not uncommon for people to tell Webster they’ve been visiting the hotel for 30 or 40 years. The hotel also sees a surprising number of people from Asia,

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Ta-coumba Aiken, the unofficial ‘Mayor of Lowertown’ Nigel Parry Contributor

ven if you’ve never met Ta-coumba Aiken, you’ve most likely seen his artwork around the Twin Cities. He’s the creator behind the iconic 117-by-33foot-high Lowertown “Be Nice!” mural that greets those stepping off the light rail at Union Depot, as well as the beautifully decorated fireplace on the fourth floor of the George Latimer Central Library and the ceramic tile mural on the parking ramp at 7th and Robert. It seems his work is everywhere. I had been a patron at Wells Fargo bank in Downtown for two decades before it dawned on me that the 80-by-21-foot mural behind the teller station was his handiwork. In Minneapolis, he created the bronze “shadow spirit” figures on the Nicollet Mall in collaboration with visual artist Seitu Jones, and the ceramic tile mural at the Chicago-Lake Metro Transit hub. In outstate Minnesota, he even created an 80-foottall mural on a grain elevator in Good Thunder Township. Aiken uses swirling patterns, a distinctive style of rhythmic pattern he calls “spirit writing,” and designs that evoke colors and shapes from native African art. His textures and use of lighting often result in a faux 3D effect. In 2013, he created a mural in light that was later judged a Guinness World Record for being “the largest Lite-Brite picture” ever. The 8-by-20-foot mural used nearly 600,000 pegs and enlisted the help of more than 600 volunteers, including this writer.

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Ta-coumba Aiken talks with Heather Zemien at an opening at Just/Us Eatery & Events in Lowertown. In 2017, Aiken received a commission to produce the commemorative poster for the Minnesota State Fair. The artwork features a ribbon of pathways that twist and turn around iconic State Fair images—farm animals, ticket booths, visitors, the Sky Ride and more. It’s a vibrant explosion of color. Aiken grew up in Evanston, Ill., where he began drawing and painting at age three. At age six, he had his first exhibit—in the basement of his family’s home— and collected $657.36 in a cigar box. Obliging his father, he attended Yale University and took pre-law courses for one year before realizing that ca-

reer path was not for him. He moved to the Twin Cities and enrolled in the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, which today features his art in its permanent collection. Aiken has received many prestigious arts fellowships over the years, including from the Pollack-Krassner Foundation (1988), the Minnesota State Arts Board (1991) and the Bush Foundation (1992). His major exhibits include “Spirit House” at the Minneapolis Institute of Art in 1988 (a collaborative effort with Seitu Jones and Bill Slack); an installation at the Walker Art Center’s 1992 “Interrogating Identity” exhibit; and

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the 2019 “Shadows at the Crossroads” at the Walker’s Sculpture Garden, also in collaboration with Seitu Jones. More than 600 murals and works of public art bear his name. Many of his projects involve participation by community members of the community where the art will be displayed. He has also taught in prisons. Aiken is a founding member of the oldest artists’ cooperative in Lowertown, the Lowertown Lofts Artists Cooperative, and has lived in the neighborhood for 34 years. “Lowertown was desolate then, with broken streetlights,” he recalled. “There

were some artists’ lofts in what today is known as Lowertown Commons but not much else. We were committed to creating a space that would attract other artists. We wanted to create something stable. “We tried talking with the JAX artists and Northern Warehouse artists 20 years ago about owning their own buildings, but they weren’t interested. In a few years, the Northern and Tilsner leases will be up. It’ll be interesting to see what happens then. I would have loved to see artists own the JAX but the only realistic way for that to have happened would likely have involved having some of the building dedicated to market-rate apartments. We don’t see the same arts housing philanthropy as you do in Minneapolis.” Unlike other studio spaces in Lowertown, Lowertown Lofts has managed to maintain its presence in the neighborhood because its members own and manage the 39-unit building. Occupancy has been 100% since the building opened. Their website notes that new artists who move in “mention an instant sense of relief that they don’t have to explain themselves here—your neighbors already know that you’re an artist.” In a time of gentrification, only a few of the new owners in the condo, apartment and restaurant sectors have bothered to interface with the local artist community. The new owners of the JAX— now exclusively market-rate apartments—are ones who have. They commissioned Aiken to complete five pieces for the building’s inner lobby and ground-floor hallway. In

addition, new residents in the neighborhood have been snapping up local art. Aiken alone has sold more than 30 pieces to residents of the JAX, Lowertown Commons and the Great Northern. “It wasn’t always easy over the last 34 years,” said Aiken. “I was functionally depressed at times. I ultimately found my place on the Black Dog Café patio, working on art there and meeting people; and friends in this building have always had each other’s backs. It was often a struggle, paying the mortgage and looking after my kids, both of whom were living with me at one point. But we made it through. “I love Lowertown,” he added. “I love the idea that this community could happen. I like the fact that people can get along and people do talk with each other. Fear and hate come from ignorance and not knowing people, so I try to encourage people to get to know each other.” Indeed, Aiken is known throughout the neighborhood as “The Mayor of Lowertown”—even former St. Paul mayor Chris Coleman called him that. And while he has given much to Lowertown, he has also been on the receiving end as well. For example, when he needed surgery in 2015, a GoFundMe page was established to help him. In the first 24 hours 51 people donated $2,400. The appeal ultimately raised $7,415, shattering the $6,000 goal. Aiken’s artwork can be seen at www.tacoumbaaiken.com, and private studio viewings can be arranged by appointment.

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{ CALENDAR OF EVENTS } Subtext Book Store, 6 W. 5th St., will host Rachel Jones, author of “Stronger than Death,” at 7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 30; Mark Tilsen, author of “It Ain’t Over Until We’re Smoking Cigars on the Drill Pad,” at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 5; a reading of “In Black Ink” and “Towards an African Education,” at 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 8; and Juliet Cutler, author of “Among the Maasai,” at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 12. East Side Freedom Library, 1105 Greenbrier St., will present “Syria 101, A Rich History of Syria” at 1 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 25; “Transpacific Antiracism” at 7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 7; “Hunger Translations: Relearning the World through Radical Vulnerability” at 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 8; and “From the Monkey Mountains: Listening Party with

the Bakken Trio” at 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 15. Amsterdam Bar and Hall, 6th and Wabasha, will present Excessive January Residency at 9 p.m., Monday, Jan. 27; Poppy at 7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 30; Magic City Hippies at 9 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 1; and Ross the Boss at 6 p.m., Monday, Feb. 3. Underground Music Café, 1579 Hamline Ave. N., will host Bluegrass Showcase with Sarah Cayley at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 28; Unsung Heroes at 3 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 8; “Sea Shanty Sing” at 7:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 10; and Cajun Jamil at 11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 15. St. Paul Union Depot, 214 E. Fourth St., will conduct tours at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 4 and 18. Yoga is held 5:30 p.m., Mondays; noon, Tuesdays; and 9 a.m.,

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Saturdays. Dubliner Pub, 2162 University Av., will host Langer’s Ball at 8 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 5. St. Paul Conservatory of Music, 1524 Summit Ave., will hold its Coffee Concert at noon, Wednesday, Feb. 5, featuring 500 Years of Latin American Music. An Artist in Residence Workshop will take place at 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 8; Suzuki Solo Recitals at 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 8; New Lute Café at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 18; and Honor Student Recital at 3 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 22. Lowertown First Friday will feature works by local artists Friday, Feb. 7. Venues include Northern Warehouse, AZ Gallery, Lowertown Underground Gallery, Show Gallery, 333 Gallery, Handsome Hog, Octo Fishbar and Birch’s Lowertown.

Minnesota Sinfonia will host a concert at 7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 7 at Roseville Lutheran Church, 1215 Roselawn Ave., Roseville. The program will feature Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3 performed by Loren Fishman, Mozart’s Symphony No. 41, and a new work by Brian Field. VocalPoint, an 85-member chorus, will present its annual concert at 4 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 8 and Sunday, Feb. 9 at Central Presbyterian Church, 500 Cedar St. Penumbra Theatre, 270 Kent St. N., will present “The White Card: Here’s Looking at You” by Claudia Rankine at 7:30 p.m., Feb. 13-15, 19-22, 26-29 and 2 p.m., Feb. 15-16, 22-23 and 29. Book End will discuss “The White Card” at 12:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 10. The George Latimer

Central Library Book Club will discuss “Climate Justice” by Mary Robinson at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 13. The library is located at 90 W. Fourth St. Waldmann Brewery, 445 Smith Ave., will host “When the Stones Came to Town” at 7:45 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 13. Black Dog Café, 308 Prince St., will hold a St. Valentine’s Dinner with love songs at 7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 14. Skal Chamber Collective will perform at 11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 8. Baroque Room, 275 E. 4th St., will present “Harpsichord Recital Series, The Dutch Influence” with Faythe Vollrath at 7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 14. Britten, Higdon and Beethoven with the Mill City Quartet will be held at 3 pm., Saturday, Feb. 15. Books and Bars will

discuss “The First 15 Lives of Harry August” by Claire North at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 19 at Urban Growler, 2325 Endicott St. Historic Mounds Theatre, 1029 Hudson Rd., will present the “Fearless Five” at 7 p.m., Feb. 21-22 and 28-29. AZ Gallery, 308 Prince St. is presenting the Winter Carnival Fire and Ice show through Feb. 23. Minnesota Museum of American Art, 4th and Robert, is presenting “A Choice of Weapons, Honor and Dignity: The Visions of Gordon Parks and Jamel Shabazz” Jan. 23-April 19. The exhibit features the work of two famous photographers who have documented African American Life. “Sherin Guircuis: Here I Have Returned” continues through Feb. 23.

Precinct caucuses held Feb. 25

Election 2020 kicks off in Minnesota with precinct caucuses, held at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 25. Caucuses are the opportunity to choose delegates who will endorse state and federal candidates, pledge your support for specific candidates and discuss issues important to you. Meetings are run by Minnesota’s political parties, and each party does things a little different. Generally, three activities take place. First, volunteers are chosen to organize and fulfill political

responsibilities in their precinct, such as maintaining contact lists and holding future meetings. Second, ideas and issues relevant to the party are discussed. Here residents have a chance to present their opinions, which are called resolutions. If these resolutions are supported by the attendees, they will be taken to the Party’s next political convention and will have the ability to become part of the official party platform. Finally, delegates

will be selected to endorse candidates for state and federal offices at future conventions. To participate in a caucus, you must be registered to vote in the November 2020 general election and live in the precinct, and generally agree with the principles of the hosting political party. To find your caucus location, visit https:// www.sos.state.mn.us/electionsvoting/how-elections-work/political-parties/ or call 651-215-1440.

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{ THE FULLER FILES } More housing at Cray Plaza The new owners of Cray Plaza plan to convert most of the 280,000 square feet of office and retail space into apartments. Bigos Management already owns 366 apartments in two towers on the site. It also owns Mears Park Place, Lowertown Lofts and Kellogg Square apartments in downtown. Most of the office space at Cray Plaza was occupied by Cray Industries until it relocated to Bloomington in 2017. The retail space once housed a convenience store, a movie theater, a barber shop and Fhima’s restaurant, all of which have closed.

Recycling problems Eureka Recycling is asking residents of downtown buildings to pay closer attention to the items being put in recycling bins. Nonrecyclable items include plastic bags, paint cans, propane cylinders, helium tanks, drinking glasses, window

glass, ceramics, mirrors, egg cartons, paper plates, napkins, paper towels, coffee cups and frozen food containers.

Rental rates drop in St. Paul A survey by Housing Link has revealed that median rent in St. Paul has fallen in the past year. In the third quarter of 2019, rent for one-bedroom apartments fell 11%, from $1,100 to $974. Median rent for twobedroom units fell from $1,250 to $1,175. However, rent for three-bedroom units increased 4%, from $1,400 to $1,450.

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‘My Mighty Journey’ group receives MN Book Artist award The Friends of the St. Paul Public Library has named a collaborative group as winner of the 2020 Minnesota Book Artist Award for their efforts on “My Mighty Journey: A Waterfall’s Story,” an account of the 12,000-year history of St. Anthony Falls on the Mississippi River. This annual award recognizes excellence in new artistic work. The book was written by John Coy and illustrated by Gaylord Schanilec. Participating artists were Sorcha Douglas, Barbara Eijadi, Paris Fobbe, Ellen Janda, Hans Koch, Greta Lapcinski, Monica Edwards Larson, Rayan Macalin, Kerri Mulcare, Paul Nylander, and Emily Pressprich, as well as papermaker Amanda Degener.

The book includes images of materials collected along the riverbank—wood and bark from fallen trees, fossil-encrusted limestone, discarded bricks, and even a long-dead dogfish—and illustrations showing the progression of the waterfall as it moved 15 miles upriver from present-day St. Paul to its current location in downtown Minneapolis. An exhibition of the project will be held Feb. 7-Mar. 22 in the Main Gallery at Minnesota Center for Book Arts, located in Open Book at 1011 Washington Ave. S., Minneapolis. A reception is held 6-8 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 13, with an artist talk at 7 p.m. The group will receive special recognition the award at the 32nd annual Minnesota Book Awards Celebration, held Tuesday, April 28 at the Ordway Center for Performing Arts.

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then-owner of the St. Paul Saints, had moved the team downtown from Lexington Park because he thought it would be a more central location to attract fans. He fell out of favor with conservative city leaders when he pushed for having games on Sundays, which was taboo at the time. In 1909, the team returned to their former field. Ashton likes the idea of being part of downtown’s continued renaissance. He learned of the ground level space from his friends who own Stacked Deck Brewing, also located in Treasure Island Center. Hours will be 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m.-2 a.m. Saturday and Sunday.

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SNOW AND ICE: The ice sculpting competition returns to Rice Park. The snow sculpting contest is held at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds.

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winter festival in the country, attracting a quarter million visitors annually, who shell out a combined $2-$3 million. Here’s a sample of what’s offered. The information was accurate as of press time but is subject to change. For more information, visit wintercarnival.com.

Opening ceremony Home again, home again! After a different location last

year due to construction, signature Winter Carnival events will return to their traditional home at Rice Park, 109 W. 4th St. The newly refurbished park will be buzzing with activity. The opening ceremony will take place at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 23. Speakers and guests include community ambassadors, visiting dignitaries and festival royalty from across North America, and the 2019 Winter Carnival

Royal Family. Starting at 7 p.m., teams participating in the multi-block ice-carving contest will begin transforming blocks of ice into frozen masterpieces. They’ll carve and polish their cool creations until quitting time at 7 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 25, when they will showcase the art.

Indoor festivities Grab a warm beverage and take a break from the chill. The Baileys Warming House on Market Street will provide cocktails, craft beers, games, snacks and live en-

tertainment. Events include Afton Alps’ Apres Ski Happy Hour 4-6 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 25 with a chance to earn lift tickets, and Trivia Night, 7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 30. The Royal Coronation takes place 5:30-10 p.m., Friday, Jan. 24 at RiverCentre, 175 W. Kellogg Blvd. Watch the pageantry as the 2020 Royal Family, led by King Boreas and Queen of the Snows, is announced. Circus Juventas will perform. Tickets required. The Saintly City Championship Cat Show will be held 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday,

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The Winter Carnival Global Market will take place inside Landmark Center 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 2. This internationalthemed market will feature food, crafts and products. The free Fire & Ice Art Show, featuring local artists, is held through Sunday, Feb. 23 at AZ Gallery, 308 Prince St. in Lowertown.

Parades Who doesn’t love a parade? The King Boreas Grand Day Parade, a procession down West 7th Street with bands, floats and the newly crowned King Boreas and his Royal Family, starts at 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 25, and ends at Rice Park. The Vulcan Victory Torchlight Parade begins at 5:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 1 in Mears Park in Lowertown and travels to Rice Park. The Overthrow of Boreas begins around 6:45 p.m., followed by a fireworks show.

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The King Boreas Grand Day Parade starts at 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 25. will take place 8 a.m.-9 p.m., will have the opportunity Friday, Jan. 24 at the Vul- to learn the basics of snowcan Snow Park at the State boarding. Fairgrounds, 1265 Snelling Enjoy golf on ice at Ave. N. The Snow Park also Ramsey Beach in White Bear features a giant snow slide Lake, 5050 Lake Ave., noonand is open Jan. 24-Feb. 5 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 1. 2. Volunteers of all ages are needed to help stomp the Other events snow, a great workout! DeThe 35th Securian Finantails at mnsnowpark.com/ cial Winter Run starts at 6th w/$20 min. order, after 4 pm snow-stomp. and Jackson. Bundle up and Kids of all ages can partici- enjoy a brisk run—5K, 10K Carnival Special pate in the KidsWinter Snow Box or half-marathon—8:30 at Landmark Plaza and use a a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, Jan. collection of molds to build 25. Register at https://www. snow castles. Large The eventselection runs wintercarnival.com/events/ of craft beer, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturday, securian-winter-run/ domestics & imports Jan. 25. The Winter Carnival Offer expires Feb. 29, 2020 A snowboarding dem- Music Series will feature a onstration take variety of performers at the 262 will E. 4th St.,place St. Paul • 651-222-3661 at Landmark Plaza 11 a.m.- University of Minnesota www.Lowertownwine.com 1 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 25. Physicians Entertainment Children five and under Stage in Rice Park, 7 p.m.,

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Jan. 23-26 and Jan. 31-Feb. 2. Visit the State Fairgrounds to ride a giant snow slide, walk a snow maze and participate in two Polar Plunges for Special Olympics Minnesota. Vulcan Family Day is held 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 26. Sip a Minnesota brew with your favorite pooch 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 26 at Rice Park. Among the furry friends will be pups from the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of the Greater Twin Cities.

The St. Paul Civic Symphony will present a free concert of “Hot and Cool Classics” at the Landmark Center at 2 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 26. Enjoy Frozen Family Fun Night at CHS Field. Make crafts, hang out with Disney princesses, see performances by local ice skaters and skate with the Junior Royalty, 5-8 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 30. The annual Freeze Your Bags Off Bean Bag Tournament will take place at CHS

Field. Games take place at 6:30 and 8 p.m., Friday, Jan. 31 and 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 1. Pre-registration is required at wintercarnival.com. $25 per team. Team USA Journey presented by Oreo on Landmark Plaza. This traveling vehicle features interactive elements and a unique social media experience. The tour runs 4 p.m., Friday, Jan. 31 through 3 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 2 and concludes with samples of free Oreo cookies. The Ledermann Boot Hockey Tournament will take place 7 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Feb. 1 at CHS Field. Must be 21 years or older. Union Depot, 214 4th St. E., will become Doggie Depot, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 1, with the help of Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota. Representatives from Sidewalk Dog will also share tips about the Twin Cities’ most pet-friendly restaurants, retailers and more. Guests are encouraged to bring their dogs.

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First Avenue their rock ’n’ roll home. Museum tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors and college students, and $6 for children ages 5-17. Free on Tuesdays, 3-8 p.m.

a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 15. Hear a talk from Dr. Anton Treuer about his new book “The Language Warrior’s Manifesto” and enjoy language activities. $6-$12.

Mat Kearney will perform with Eli Teplin at 8 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 4. $35-$55.

House dance night with DJ Michel.Be, 7-9 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 4.

Japanese and Japanese American experience during WWII in Minnesota, 7-8 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 18.

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“First Avenue Stories of Minnesota’s Mainroom,” through May 3. Since 1970, First Avenue & 7th St. Entry have been at the heart of the Minnesota music scene. This exhibit celebrates the musicians, employees and regulars who have called

The Minneapolis Musical Theatre will present “Daddy Long Legs,” 7:30-9:45 p.m., Feb. 7-9, 13-15, 21-22. $28-$36. Return to the Philippines-The Battle of Manila, 7-9 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 11. Author James Scott will discuss the urban fighting in Manila that resulted from the Japanese defense. Music history trivia, 7-9 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 11. Dakota and Ojibwe language family day, 10

Historical role of big government, 10-11 a.m. and 2-3 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 22. $16. James J. Hill House, 240 Summit Ave.: Winter on the Hill, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 1 and 1-5 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 2. Learn about wintertime history in Minnesota. $6-$10. The Servant’s Life, 10-11 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 4. A tour specifically designed for those with memory loss. Registration

“Once on This Island,” a musical of a fearless peasant girl in search of her place in the world, and ready to risk it all for love, is held Feb. 4-9 at the Ordway Center. required. “Teddy Bear Story Time,” 10-11 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 18. Ages two and up. $6. Alexander

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“Superman Becomes Lois Lane,” Feb. 8-Mar. 1. See the gender transition story of Bob Sylvester, former president of the St. Paul City Council, as he becomes Susan Kimberly. $20-$53.

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Courtroom concerts, noon-1 p.m., Thursdays. The music of Michael Maiorana will be featured Feb. 6, PaviElle French on Feb. 13, Claude Debussy on Feb. 20, and Cléa Galhano and Rene Izquidero on Feb. 27.

Ballet, noon-1 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 11. Dancers from Ballet Co. Laboratory will perform demonstrations and excerpts from the company’s repertoire. Free.

Balkan Festival, noon5 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 16. Experience the music, dance, language and food of several countries from the Balkan region of Eastern Europe. $4-$6.

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“Flight,” 8 p.m., Jan. 25, 28, 30 and Feb. 1-2. This opera explores the human connection through the story of eight strangers stranded overnight at an airport. “Accordo with Silent Film,” 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 4. A string ensemble will provide the score to a silent film. $31-$36. “Once on This Island,” a musical of a fearless peasant girl in search of her place in the world, and ready to risk it all for love, Feb. 4-9. $48-$117. St. Paul Chamber Orchestra concerts: Mozart’s Piano Concertos Nos. 21 and 22, 7 p.m., Feb. 5 and 7-8; $15. Mozart’s Symphony No.29, 8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 14 and Saturday, Feb. 15; $12$50. Vivaldi’s Echo Concerto, 8 p.m., Friday, Feb.

28 and Saturday, Feb. 29; $12-$50. The Ragamala Dance Company will perform “Written in Water” at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 15; $27-$42. “Gotta Dance!” by the Ordway Cabaret, 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 20. $23-$44. Shen Yun will perform a new program with a live orchestra, Feb. 20-23. $88-$188. TaikoArts Midwest will present “HERbeat: Taiko Women All-Stars” at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 29. $27-$42.

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Folk duo Mandolin Orange, 8 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 30. $27.50-$50. Michael Kiwanuka, 8 p.m., Monday, Feb. 3. 18+. $22.50-$40. King Princess, 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 4. $35-$50. Grace Potter, with Devon Gilfillian, 8 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 8. 18+. $38.50-$63. Calexico and Iron & Wine, with Madison Cunningham, 7:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 14. 18+.

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Tove Lo, with Alma, 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 20. $30-$35. Big Head Todd and the Monsters, with Hazel Miller and Los Colognes, 8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 21. 18+. $35-$80. Atmosphere, with the Lioness, Nikki Jean and DJ Keezy, 8 p.m., Friday, Feb. 28. 18+. $35-$45. Eric Nam, with Frenship, 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 29. $40.

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Saintly City Cat Club Championship Ca t Show, 9 a.m., Jan. 25-26. $3-$4. Twin Cities Bridal Show, noon-4 p.m., Sun-

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The St. Paul Home & Patio Show, 10 a.m., Feb. 14-16. $5-$7.

Korn and Breaking Benjamin, with special guest Bones, 7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 7. $41.50-$299.

Minnesota Roller Derby, 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 15. $12-$14.

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{ VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES } Neighborhood House in St. Paul is looking for volunteers to assist in the food shelf, with tutoring, youth services and other areas. For more information, contact Vanessa Edwards at 651-789-2524 or vedwards@neighb.org. Neighbors, Inc., a social service agency serving northern Dakota County, has a number of volunteer opportunities to assist local residents, including work with the food shelf and thrift store. For more information, contact Jenny at 651-2721133 or volunteer@neighborsmn.org. DARTS, a nonprofit organization serving seniors in Dakota County, offers a variety of volunteer opportunities for all ages. To volunteer, contact Angela Liedke at 651-234-2254, angela.liedke@darts1. org or visit www.darts1.org/volunteer. Dakota County offers volunteer positions in community corrections, environmental resources, the Historical Society, library, parks, public health, the sheriff’s office and social services. For more information, call 651-438-4435 or visit www. co.dakota.mn.us/Government/Jobs/Volunteering/Pages/default.aspx Dodge Nature Center, a nonprofit environmental education center in West St. Paul, is seeking volunteers age 16 and over to assist with community events, land management and environmental education. For more information, call 651-455-4531 or visit www.dodgenaturecenter.org.

Big Brothers Big Sisters is looking for men, especially Latinos, to mentor boys ages 7-12 in St. Paul. Volunteers are asked to commit just a few hours a month. To volunteer, call 651-789-2400 or visit www. bigstwincities.org. CommonBond Communities seeks volunteers to assist children and teens with their academic skills, homework and discovering post-secondary school and career opportunities. For more information, visit commonbond.org/volunteer or contact volunteerservices@commonbond.org or 651-290-6226. Cerenity Senior Care–Humboldt is seeking volunteers to transport residents to activities. It also needs Spanish-speaking volunteers to assist with one-onone visits. Volunteers may work weekly, monthly or at a special event. Located on the West Side, the Cerenity Residence at 514 Humboldt provides assisted living, memory care and transitional care, and the Cerenity Care Center at 512 Humboldt provides nursing care. To volunteer, contact 651-220-1789, HumboldtVolunteer@bhshealth.org, or visit www. cerenityseniorcare.org/volunteer. St. Paul Public Schools is seeking volunteer tutors to assist students one-on-one or in small groups. Flexible day, evening or weekend hours. To volunteer, contact Jyni Koschak at 952-945-4162 or jkoschak@ voamn.org.

Beyond the Yellow Ribbon needs volunteers to assist the families of deployed military members with household chores, grocery shopping, transportation to medical appointments, etc. To volunteer or for more details, contact yellowribbon@wspmn.gov or call Jan at 651-457-3541. Volunteers of America is looking for volunteers age 55 and over to assist children who are struggling with homework and reading. Time commitment ranges from three to 12 hours a week. To volunteer or receive more information, contact Jyni Koschak at 952-945-4162 or jkoschak@voamn. org. Minnesota Reading, Minnesota Math Corps is seeking full- and part-time tutors to serve in St. Paul public schools during the school year. Volunteers earn a biweekly living allowance of $526 (full-time) and an education award of up to $4,200 to help pay for education. Full-time tutors may also receive health insurance. For more information or to apply, visit visit www.MinnesotaReadingCorps.org, www. MinnesotaMathCorps.org, or contact 866859-2825. Rebuilding Together Twin Cities is looking for Safe at Home volunteers to provide home safety and accessibility modifications for low-income older adult or disabled homeowners in St. Paul and

Dakota County. For more information, call 651-776-4273, email volunteerservices@rebuildingtogether-twincities.org. or visit http://rebuildingtogether-twincities.org. St. Joseph Hospital in St. Paul is looking for volunteers to escort patients as they discharge from the hospital. Flexible shifts, free parking and meal vouchers offered. Contact Michele Sahar at 651-232-3756 or MLSahar@healtheast.org. Ramsey County Community Human Services has volunteer opportunities for people age 16 and older. For more information, contact 651-266-4090 or humanservicesvolunteer@co.ramsey.mn.us. Science Museum of Minnesota is seeking volunteers to assist with visitor services and exhibits. Apply at smm.org/volunteer or call 651-221-9453. YMCA in West St. Paul - The YMCA offers several volunteer opportunities, including youth sports coaches, member services and Kids Stuff staff. For more information, call 651-457-0048 or visit www.ymcamn.org/weststpaul.

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