Events

During the 1830s Dred Scott, an enslaved man, was sold to Dr. John Emerson, a military doctor. Emerson took Dred to places where slavery was illegal, including Fort Snelling, where Dred met and married Harriet Robinson, an enslaved woman, and started a family. In 1846 the Scotts began an eleven year court battle for freedom […]

1915 – August 18 – 2015 Join us in celebrating the 100 year anniversary of Minneapolis’ most outstanding civic monument. On the sunlit afternoon of August 18, 1915 2,000 persons gathered to honor the memory of Thomas Lowry. Culminating five years of efforts by friends and family, the memorial was unveiled by two of Lowry’s

Painting and creating images is both an inward and outward journey for me. My abstract and representational images are inspired by a variety of sources and processes. I start a painting with complete openness. Sometimes I have a specific plan involving conventional composition and traditional methods. At other times, my paintings develop somewhat on their

Chronic pain is just…well…a pain. It’s exhausting and makes life hard to function. During this group we will talk about chronic pain and ways to manage it.

Back by popular demand! Like Mouldy (English spelling) Ripe Cheese and Wine, the Figs are mellow and play the good old time happy jazz and sing-alongs. While you’re down, enjoy an ice cream sundae made just the way you like! Be sure to invite your family and friends to this celebration. They’re not going to

Joanne Bolles is a native of Minnesota who began singing, playing acoustic guitar and writing songs at the age of 10. Her earliest influences included John Denver, Dan Fogelberg, and Johnny Mathis! Over the years, her singing has been influenced by Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Rosemary Clooney and Tony Bennett. From there she studied Jazz

BandanAhhh! is a trio of dynamic versatile entertainers who create fun and energy for Seniors, Baby Boomers and Music Lovers of all ages in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Dan Perry (guitar, vocals), Judy Buerkle (guitar, vocals) and Rosy Kubiatowicz (mandolin, ukulele) love crooning old favorites from the 30s/40s as much as they love “Rocking with the

Along with several other impressive titles, Joan Growe is a former Secretary of the State of Minnesota serving from 1975-1999. She will be here to discuss her experience in politics and how she got involved with them.

The University of Minnesota is bringing their Minnesota English Language Program (MELP) to The Kenwood. These great students from all over the world are looking forward to talking with you in English to practice the language while learning more about life stories and America. We will also need your help in teaching them how to

Get your walker or wheelchair washed for free by a great group of volunteers! While they’re giving your gear a scrub stick around for some cookies and coffee.