Urban Expedition: Iran (virtual)
2021-03-21 13:00 - 23:59 (America/Chicago) | Online
Landmark Center’s popular Urban Expedition (TM) program, provides families with an opportunity to learn about the world right here in Saint Paul’s backyard, and in 2021 right in their own living room. In its 17th season, five individual virtual programs will provided authentic cultural experiences that included music, dance, crafts and traditions from different destination countries.

March 21 – Iran

The virtual events will take place on the Urban Expedition page, and on Landmark Center’s social media pages. Virtual Urban Expeditions will be posted and accessible by 1 pm on each date. They will remain available for one month.

Global Conversations DIGITAL: Women Powering Africa's Recovery
2021-03-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Access to business financing remains a major constraint for women, particularly in developing countries. Bridging that financing gap and empowering women entrepreneurs is one key to women realizing their full economic potential.
This March we celebrate International Women’s Day with a special presentation honoring women business owners.
FEATURED SPEAKER: Efe Ukala is the founder of ImpactHER, an international nonprofit helping African female entrepreneurs achieve their dreams of globally competitive businesses. She will present the results of ImpactHER’s 2020 survey of the effects of Covid-19 on female business owners throughout Africa. In addition, she will describe specific steps taken by some entrepreneurs who transformed their businesses into stronger, more resilient enterprises.

St. Patrick's Day Irish Celebration (virtual)
2021-03-17 | Online
The virtual annual St. Patrick’s Day Irish Celebration will present three sets of performances at 8:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 5:30 p.m. Each set will include Irish music, Irish dance and Irish theatre.
The day will also include a special offering of entertainment for the little ones. The special “Children’s Set,” is all interactive offerings, designed to have the wee ones up on their feet and singing and dancing! These performances will be available “On Demand” throughout the day on the IMDA website (www.imda-mn.org), IMDA YouTube Channel and on the IMDA Facebook Page (www.facebook.com/IMDA.MN).
Full details are on Landmark Center’s Irish Celebrations webpage.

Todd Menton Concert - Part of Day of Irish Dance
2021-03-14 14:00 - 15:00 | Market Street Porch, 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MN, 55102, United States
The Irish Music and Dance Association and Landmark Center present, Todd Menton, live from Landmark Center’s Market Street porch. This concert is part of Day of Irish Dance.
Todd is a multi-instrumentalist and the lead singer in Boiled in Lead, a Twin Cities-based punk/folk/world-music band. He has toured extensively with the band, and is also a solo recording artist for New Folk Records. His music is a combination of original and traditional Irish tunes and songs, rendered in a unique, edgy style. The bodhrán and mandolin are featured prominently on his recordings, and are his two favorite instruments. Todd teaches bodhrán (Irish drum), mandolin and pub songs with the Center for Irish Music in St. Paul, and is a regular favorite performer in the local pubs.
COVID-19 precautions will be observed, please wear a mask and maintain social distance if you choose to attend. In the event of inclement weather, check Landmark Center’s or IMDA’s website for updates.

Sundays at Landmark: Day of Irish Dance (virtual)
2021-03-14 | Online
All things Irish Dance on Landmark Center’s Irish Celebrations webpage. Including history of the dances, costumes, fun facts, videos and more.

Ballet Tuesdays (virtual)
2021-03-09 12:00 - 23:59, 2021-02-09 12:00 - 23:59 | Online
Landmark Center hosts FREE lunch-hour ballet performances and demonstrations, in partnership with Ballet Co.Laboratory.
Due to COVID-19 precautions, Ballet Tuesday will be ONLINE.

Urban Expedition: Spain (virtual)
2021-03-07 13:00 - 23:59 | Online
Landmark Center’s popular Urban ExpeditionTM program, provides families with an opportunity to learn about the world right here in Saint Paul’s backyard, and in 2021 right in their own living room. In its 17th season, five individual virtual programs will provided authentic cultural experiences that included music, dance, crafts and traditions from different destination countries.

March 7 – Spain

The virtual events will take place on the Urban Expedition page, and on Landmark Center’s social media pages. Virtual Urban Expeditions will be posted and accessible by 1 pm on each date. They will remain available for one month.

Schubert Club Virtual Courtroom Concerts
2021-02-25 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-01-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
The Schubert Club’s weekly Courtroom Concerts continue as virtual events through March. This week features an archival performance.

Sundays at Landmark: Balkan Fest! (virtual)
2021-02-21 11:00 - 23:59 | Online
The 2021 Balkan Festival will be virtual. Presented in partnership with Ethnic Dance Theater, the celebration will bring to life the rich and beautiful traditions of the Balkan region. The virtual event will be accessible by 1 pm on February 21 and remain up for one month.

Global Conversations (virtual) - The Coldest War – Great Power Competition in the Arctic
2021-02-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Online
Media reports of rumors that the United States might purchase Greenland from Denmark left many scratching their heads. While any potential deal seems unlikely, such rumors demonstrate the fluidity of opinion toward the Arctic region. Talk of new policies toward drilling for oil and natural gas, and concerns over climate and arctic ice melting, coincide with comparisons between the United States, Russian, and Chinese strategies in the Arctic region. What lies ahead for this critical environmental gem?
Join a discussion with Heather A. Conley, Senior Vice President for Europe, Eurasia, and the Arctic; and Director, Europe Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) as she examines the future of the Arctic.
Free with registration – Register here.

Schubert Club Virtual Courtroom Concerts
2021-02-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
The Schubert Club’s weekly Courtroom Concerts continue as virtual events through March. This week features Composer-in-Residence, deVon Russell Gray.

Virtual KIDSJam Workshops
2021-02-09 10:30 - 11:00, 2021-02-02 10:30 - 11:00 | Online
Feb. 2 & 9: TAIKO: Get Inside the Beat
Schubert Club’s KidsJam workshops this season are virtual 25-minute interactive sessions for children ages 5-12 to experience musical performances, get involved through creative activities and movement, and learn about the people, cultures, and sounds behind the music.
Each program will feature a 10 minute CREATE instructional video for you to create an instrument to use during the workshop (not required for participation in the interactive program). CREATE videos will be posted one week before the workshop premiere.

Urban Expedition: Ghana (virtual)
2021-02-07 13:00 - 23:59 | Online
Landmark Center’s popular Urban ExpeditionTM program, provides families with an opportunity to learn about the world right here in Saint Paul’s backyard, and in 2021 right in their own living room. In its 17th season, five individual virtual programs will provided authentic cultural experiences that included music, dance, crafts and traditions from different destination countries.

February 7 – Ghana

The virtual events will take place on the Urban Expedition page, and on Landmark Center’s social media pages. Virtual Urban Expeditions will be posted and accessible by 1 pm on each date. They will remain available for one month.

Saint Paul Winter Carnival: Virtual Family Day
2021-02-06 | Online
For both Saturdays during Carnival (January 30 and February 6), families can gather ‘round their computers and smart TVs in the comfort and safety of their homes to participate in our Family Day activities.
Each day’s schedule will be filled with entertaining performances, educational seminars, arts and crafts lessons, storytelling sessions, and much more. This content will go live on our website, Facebook page, and YouTube channel and then be available for “re-runs” forever!

Professional Development Webinars co-presented by the American Composers Orchestra (ACO) and the American Composers Forum (ACF)
2021-02-03 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
The following Professional Development Webinars are co-presented by the American Composers Orchestra (ACO) and the American Composers Forum (ACF), and feature panel discussions by esteemed professionals in the industry about topics including Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Entrepreneurship and Creating an Ensemble; Film Composition; Fundraising via Supportive Individuals; Programming and Digital Curation; Publishing, Self-Publishing, and Management; Recording Law and Practice; Project Production and Recording; and more.
Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at 2pm CDT / 3pm ET: Finding Your Voice Online
How can composers find their true artistic message and convey that effectively online? Dameun Strange, Director of Community and Belonging at ACF, moderates a panel and Q&A exploring topics of authenticity and effectiveness online.
Panelists: Anthony R. Green, composer & performer; Mary Prescott, composer and interdisciplinary artist; Beth Stewart, Verismo Communications founder

Saint Paul Winter Carnival Puzzle Contest (virtual)
2021-01-31 11:00 - 13:00 | Online
The annual puzzle contest will have in-person and virtual events. The in-person events are Jan. 30, and virtual is Jan. 31.
Teams of 4 can register in the adult or family divisions. Full details at www.wintercarnival.com/events/puzzle-contest/

Saint Paul Winter Carnival Puzzle Contest (in-person)
2021-01-30 | Musser Cortile – Landmark Center, 75 5th St. W., Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States

Saint Paul Winter Carnival: Virtual Family Day
2021-01-30 | Online
For both Saturdays during Carnival (January 30 and February 6), families can gather ‘round their computers and smart TVs in the comfort and safety of their homes to participate in our Family Day activities.
Each day’s schedule will be filled with entertaining performances, educational seminars, arts and crafts lessons, storytelling sessions, and much more. This content will go live on the Winter Carnival website, Facebook page, and YouTube channel and then be available for “re-runs” forever!

Urban Expedition: Serbia (virtual)
2021-01-24 13:00 - 23:59 | Online
Landmark Center’s popular Urban ExpeditionTM program, provides families with an opportunity to learn about the world right here in Saint Paul’s backyard, and in 2021 right in their own living room. In its 17th season, five individual virtual programs will provided authentic cultural experiences that included music, dance, crafts and traditions from different destination countries.

January 24 – Serbia

The virtual events will take place on the Urban Expedition page, and on Landmark Center’s social media pages. Virtual Urban Expeditions will be posted and accessible by 1 pm on each date. They will remain available for one month.

Professional Development Webinars co-presented by the American Composers Orchestra (ACO) and the American Composers Forum (ACF),
2021-01-20 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
The following Professional Development Webinars are co-presented by the American Composers Orchestra (ACO) and the American Composers Forum (ACF), and feature panel discussions by esteemed professionals in the industry about topics including Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Entrepreneurship and Creating an Ensemble; Film Composition; Fundraising via Supportive Individuals; Programming and Digital Curation; Publishing, Self-Publishing, and Management; Recording Law and Practice; Project Production and Recording; and more.
Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at 2pm CDT / 3pm ET: Entrepreneurship & Ensembles for Composers
How can composers help guide their own careers? What part does creating an ensemble play in that? Frank J. Oteri moderates a panel of innovative ensemble creators to explore topics of entrepreneurship and career advancement as a composer. Q&A with audience will follow.
Panelists: Afa Dworkin, Sphinx Organization; Nadia Sirota, yMusic; Sugar Vendil, The Nouveau Classical Project

Virtual Courtroom Concerts
2021-01-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
The Schubert Club’s weekly Courtroom Concerts continue as virtual events through March. This week features the music of Libby Larsen.

Building Closed for New Year's Day
2021-01-01 | Landmark Center, 75 5th St W, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
The building will be closed. Happy New Year.

Building Closed for Christmas
2020-12-25 | Landmark Center, 75 5th St W, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
The building will be closed. Merry Christmas.

Sundays at Landmark: Minnesota Boychoir Holiday Concert (virtual)
2020-12-24 - 2021-01-01 | Online
Enjoy “Minnesota Boychoir Holiday Concert,” a special Thursday, Christmas Eve, edition of this traditionally very popular Sundays at Landmark event. This special, week long presentation will surely bring some holiday cheer into viewers’ homes during their holiday celebrations.

Sundays at Landmark: Christmas Stories with J.B. Eckert
2020-12-20 | Online
Tune in to Landmark Center’s Sundays at Landmark webpage and social media pages for “Christmas Stories with J.B. Eckert.” Eckert has written three original Christmas stories that are charming and engaging for all ages. He will tell a different story each Sunday, November 29, December 6, and December 20.
In addition to being a Landmark Center volunteer, Eckert is also a well-known local storyteller and tour guide. He shares his enthusiasm for history and culture, and is often seen on Twin Cities PBS membership drives.

Schubert Club Courtroom (Video) Concerts
2020-12-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
The Schubert Club’s weekly Courtroom Concerts return to the schedule as virtual events through December. This week features “Songs for the Season.”

Jingle in the Halls: Lee Engele and friends (virtual)
2020-12-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Musser Cortile – Landmark Center, 75 5th St. W., Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Join Landmark Center for a special holiday concert series, “Jingle in the Halls.”

Concerts begin at 12 pm.
Doors will open at 11:30 am.
Face coverings are required.
Seating is limited, will be socially distanced, and given on a first-come basis.
Livestreamed on Landmark Center’s Facebook page

December 16 features vocalist Lee Engele and Friends. Engele fronts local big bands, and her active solo career has put her in the company of both local and national artists. Engele has appeared at numerous jazz festivals including many years at the Twin Cities Jazz Festival.
