Events

Come to this fair to learn about the programs that are happening in this building and how you can get involved!

The Phil Mattson Singers is a six-voice vocal ensemble based in Minneapolis, MN. The group’s primary repertoire is vocal jazz arrangements of songs from the “Great American Songbook”,i.e. works by the Gershwins, Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern, Cole Porter, Rodgers and Hart, Harold Arlen, Duke Ellington, Johnny Mercer and Rodgers and Hammerstein. The group, led by

Warm up this at this cozy New Year celebration! Make smores, drink Irish Coffee, and enjoy wintery music by Rita Lusky.

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

Yunyue recently received her doctoral degree from the University of Minnesota. She is excited to share her talent with us during this spectacular piano concert.

“Everywhere I look I see a painting waiting to be born.”- Michelle Thelen Learning and practicing different styles and methods of art making has been a huge priority throughout my life. I’ve been painting seriously for the past 15 years, doing still life, landscapes, cityscapes and occasional portraits. I knew I could be an artist

Since 2007, the people of Bigonet, Haiti have become familiar to Kenwood residents. We’ve followed their lives, helped support their school, and in 2013 welcomed four teachers in their first-ever trip to the U.S. Learn about the various forms of Haitian Art, its history and techniques, and see photos of artists in action. Following the

Vision Loss Resources is leading another great group at The Kenwood. This is a perfect time to learn about vision loss and share your personal experiences with it.

Reminisce and create memories with Grace Home School Academy while they help us decorate for the holidays! When we’re done decorating, all are welcome to join us for a holiday sing-a-long and warm drinks.

Tom Pletscher has been teaching and performing jazz in the Twin Cities for the past 20 years. As a jazz pianist/keyboard player, he has been heard at virtually every jazz club in the Twin Cities performing everything from mainstream acoustic jazz to accompanying singers to original electric jazz. His recordings as well as live performances