Ballet Tuesdays: If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
2026-02-17 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Musser Cortile – Landmark Center, 75 5th St. W., Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Join us for a FREE dance program in partnership with Ballet Co.Laboratory! Enjoy excerpts from If You Give a Mouse a Cookie. Inspired by the classic children’s book, this endearing ballet is the perfect introduction to dance for our youngest audience members—toddlers and preschoolers.
After the performance, audience members are invited to participate in an optional mini-dance lesson, craft, and photos with the dancers. Ballet Tuesdays are free and open to the public, no reservations required!
2025/2026 season dates:

October 21, 2025 | Swan Lake
November 18, 2025 | The Snow Queen
February 17, 2026 | If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
April 21, 2026 | Mary Poppins
May 5, 2026 | Les Sirènes

Schubert Club KidsJam: TaikoArts Midwest’s Ensō Daiko
2026-02-19 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-02-20 10:30 - 11:30 | Courtroom 317 – Landmark Center, 75 5th St. W., Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
KidsJam Workshops are interactive programs that connect kids and families with community teaching artists to learn about the people, cultures, and musical traditions from around the world as they make music, move, and enjoy other creative activities (suggested ages 5-12). In keeping with Schubert Club’s goal of offering free tickets to children and students, KidsJam is FREE for all participants, however advance registration is required through Schubert Club’s website.
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
TaikoArts Midwest’s Ensō Daiko brings energetic performances that combine music, dance, culture, and pure athleticism. The group regularly premieres new work adding their unique voice to the expanding canon and innovation of North American taiko.

Schubert Club Courtroom Concert: TaikoArts Midwest – Ensō Daiko
2026-02-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Musser Cortile – Landmark Center, 75 5th St. W., Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
An ensemble of TaikoArts Midwest, Ensō Daiko offers energetic, vibrant performances that combine music, dance, culture, and pure athleticism. The group regularly premieres new work adding their unique voice to the expanding canon and innovation of North American taiko. Through performances, studio classes and school residencies, Ensō Daiko has taught thousands of students of all ages and abilities.
Ensō Daiko was founded as Mu Daiko in 1997 by Rick Shiomi. New Artistic Director, Jennifer Weir, renamed it Ensō Daiko in 2017, when TaikoArts Midwest took over the taiko program formerly supported by Theater Mu.

HORA: Brâncuși 150 - Romanian Graphic Art Exhibit Opening Day
2026-02-19 16:00 - 17:00 | Courtroom 408, 75 5th Street West, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Brâncuși 150: Romanian Graphic Art Exhibit presents 29 limited‑edition engravings created by contemporary Romanian artists, each offering a fresh interpretation of Brâncuși’s groundbreaking vision of form, material, and meaning. From abstract purity to spiritual symbolism, these works reveal the lasting power of his ideas across generations.
Presented simultaneously in 21 countries across six continents, this exhibition is part of a worldwide tribute. Heritage Organization of Romanian Americans in Minnesota (HORA) is proud to host the only U.S. presentation, organized in partnership with the Inter‑Art Aiud Foundation and the Brâncuși National Museum, curated by Raluca Octav, bringing international resonance to a local celebration. Full project description and more information about Brâncuși’s art here.
Exhibition Hours
Thursday, February 19: Opening Reception at 4 pm
Friday, February 20: 8 am – 5 pm
Saturday, February 21: 10 am – 5 pm
Sunday, February 22: 12-4 pm

HORA: Brâncuși 150 - Romanian Graphic Art Exhibit
2026-02-20 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-21 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-22 12:00 - 16:00 | Courtroom 408, 75 5th Street West, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States

Schubert Club FamilyJam: TaikoArts Midwest’s Ensō Daiko
2026-02-21 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-02-21 11:15 - 12:15 | Schubert Club Music Museum-Landmark Center, 75 5th Street W, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
FamilyJam is a free program for families at Landmark Center in St. Paul, which comprises short 25-30 minute concerts followed by Music Museum activities, including hands-on instrument playing, instrument demonstrations and musician meet and greets. In keeping with Schubert Club’s goal of offering free tickets to children and students, FamilyJam will be FREE for all participants, however advance registration will be required through Schubert Club’s website.
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
TaikoArts Midwest’s Ensō Daiko brings energetic performances that combine music, dance, culture, and pure athleticism. The group regularly premieres new work adding their unique voice to the expanding canon and innovation of North American taiko.

Public Building Tour
2026-02-22 12:30 - 13:15, 2026-03-01 12:30 - 13:15, 2026-03-08 12:30 - 13:15 | Landmark Center, 75 5th St W, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Join a Landmark Center volunteer tour guide for a free building tour. Learn about the building’s history, gangster connections, and restoration. Tours are held every Sunday, walk-ins are welcome and no reservation is needed.
Tours begin at the Information Desk at 12:30 pm and are 45 minutes in length.

Urban Expedition: Trinidad and Tobago
2026-02-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Musser Cortile – Landmark Center, 75 5th St. W., Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
The 2026 Urban Expedition series continues with a celebration of Caribbean culture as we highlight Trinidad and Tobago! Enjoy authentic music, dance, crafts, and cuisine during this immersive program favorite. Don’t forget to grab your passport and collect a stamp at each Urban Expedition for a chance to win a prize!
Landmark Center’s beloved Urban Expedition program invites families to experience global cultures right in the heart of Saint Paul. This event is presented in collaboration with Minnesota’s Caribbean American Cultural Center.
Urban Expedition is a part of Sundays at Landmark, an event series produced by Minnesota Landmarks, the nonprofit programming and management agency for Landmark Center. Urban Expedition is sponsored by Ecolab, Global Minnesota, Hubbard Broadcasting Foundation, Ramsey County, RBC Wealth Management, Travelers and Xcel Energy Foundation.

HORA: Mărțișor Spring Craft Workshop
2026-02-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Courtroom 317 – Landmark Center, 75 5th St. W., Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Join Heritage Organization of Romanian Americans in Minnesota (HORA) and celebrate the arrival of spring with the cherished Romanian tradition of Mărțișor—a symbol of renewal, hope, and cultural pride. Observed in both Romania and Moldova, Mărțișor refers to both the custom and the delicate token exchanged at the start of March: a small ornament crafted from twisted red and white threads, often adorned with a tassel.
The name Mărțișor comes from marț, an old folk term for March (martie in modern Romanian), and translates to “little March.” Traditionally worn pinned to the chest like a brooch or lapel pin, this charming keepsake is shared from March 1st onward to mark the beginning of spring.
Join us in making your own Mărțișor! This hands-on activity is free and open to all ages, offered on a first-come, first-served basis. All materials will be provided—just bring your creativity and a sense of celebration!

Urban Expedition: Dakota Homeland (Rescheduled)
2026-03-01 13:00 - 15:00 | Landmark Center, 75 5th St W, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Landmark Center’s beloved Urban Expedition program invites families to explore global cultures right in the heart of Saint Paul. Celebrating its 22nd season in 2026, Urban Expedition features five unique programs that showcase the rich music, dance, crafts, and traditions of various countries and cultures. We’re excited to include a celebration of the Dakota Homeland! Enjoy drumming, storytelling, create your own seed packet with seeds to take home, enjoy food from Trickster Tacos, and explore 10 unique vendors! Don’t forget to grab your passport and collect a stamp at each Urban Expedition for a chance to win a prize! This event is presented in collaboration with Blue Hummingbird Woman and other Dakota community members.
Trickster Tacos Menu

Indian Tacos $12
Wild Rice Bowls $15
Northern Bean Soup with Smoked Turkey & Sausage $12
Wojapi Frybread $8
Wojapi Lemonade $5

Urban Expedition is a part of Sundays at Landmark, an event series produced by Minnesota Landmarks, the nonprofit programming and management agency for Landmark Center. Urban Expedition is sponsored by Ecolab, Global Minnesota, Hubbard Broadcasting Foundation, Ramsey County, RBC Wealth Management, Travelers and Xcel Energy Foundation.
2026 Urban Expedition Dates

February 22: Trinidad & Tobago
March 1: Dakota Homeland (rescheduled from January 11)
March 29: Ukraine
April 12: Uruguay
May 3: Cambodia

HORA: Egg Painting - A Folk Art Tradition
2026-03-01 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-08 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-15 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-22 13:00 - 15:00 | HORA – MN – Suite 319, 75 5th St. W., Suite 319, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Visit the Romanian American Cultural Center every Sunday in March for a special program exploring the rich world of Romanian egg painting, a centuries-old folk art where wax, color, and symbolism transform fragile shells into vibrant expressions of identity and belief. Romanian artists are known for their intricate wax-resist techniques, bold geometric patterns, and deeply symbolic motifs that reflect themes of rebirth, protection, and continuity.
Alongside these masterpieces, the exhibit highlights other Eastern European traditions to show how regional styles share roots yet diverge in striking ways. Ukrainian pysanky are celebrated for their fine, lace‑like lines and layered dyes; Polish kraszanki emphasize natural dyes and simple, earthy designs; Slovak and Czech eggs often feature floral motifs and bright, cheerful palettes. By comparison, Romanian eggs stand out for their dense patterning, strong contrasts, and the unmistakable influence of regional folk embroidery and woodcarving.
Together, these traditions reveal a shared cultural language expressed through color and symbol — yet each carries its own artistic fingerprint. Egg Painting: A Folk Art Tradition invites visitors to discover how a humble egg becomes a canvas for storytelling across Eastern Europe.

Schubert Club Courtroom Concert: Donna Stoering, piano, and Jane Cords-O’Hara, cello
2026-03-05 08:00 - 17:00 | Courtroom 317 – Landmark Center, 75 5th St. W., Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Donna Stoering is an award-winning recording artist, concert pianist, and vocalist, touring worldwide as a soloist in major concert halls, music festivals, orchestral appearances, duo-recitals, chamber music concerts, and as special guest performer on the radio and television networks of numerous countries…..
She is also an international keynote speaker, educator, Marshall Scholar, author, journalist, television host/presenter and producer, award-winning social entrepreneur, an Artistic Ambassador for both the UK and USA, a sought-after performance coach at music conservatories worldwide, and the youngest-ever judge of music competitions in Russia, Italy, Canada, UK and USA.
Currently based in Minneapolis MN, Jane Cords-O’Hara is a busy freelance cellist who performs with a wide variety of groups. She is a member of The Knights, Fíora Ensemble (www.fioraensemble.com) and Ladyslipper Ensemble in Minneapolis. She has performed, toured and recorded with numerous other ensembles over the years including the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, Minnesota Orchestra, Irish Chamber Orchestra, Orchestra of St. Luke’s, Argento, Da Capo Chamber Players, MN Opera, Yo Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble, String Orchestra of NYC and A Far Cry. Equally comfortable in many styles, Jane has played a large amount of new and spectral music, as well as baroque cello, and has performed with Lyra Baroque, Bach Society of MN and the WolfGang Ensemble. She is principal cello at the annual Bach Roots Festival, and has played the role of continuo in many large works such as St John’s and St Matthew’s Passion. She recently gave solo recitals at the Cellissimo Festival in Galway, Ireland (May 2024).
As a member of the The Knights, a NYC based chamber orchestra, Jane has been performing since 2004. Nominated for a Grammy in 2017 and 2024, The Knights have collaborated with artists such as Yo Yo Ma, Gil Shaham, Susan Graham, Dawn Upshaw, Chris Thile, Aaron Diehl and Bela Fleck. Recent appearances have been at the Caramoor, Tanglewood, Ravinia, Stillwater and Ojai Festivals, Central Park’s Naumburg concert series, Trinity Wall Street and Carnegie Hall, where they are currently in residence. Internationally, Jane has appeared with The Knights in Germany, Denmark, Austria (at the Musikverein), Ireland and at the Canary Island’s Music Festival. She can also be heard on several recordings on the Sony Classical label, and also on the album Azul, featuring Yo Yo Ma as soloist.
Jane has a deep love of chamber music. A founder member of the Fíora Ensemble (formerly Jamison Ensemble) Jane performs all around the Twin Cities. Fíora is an ensemble flexible in size depending on repertoire. As a member of Ladyslipper Ensemble, Jane performs regularly around the Twin Cities and is featured on the album The World’s Highway, recorded at MPR. Jane performed many times at the LOFT Chamber Music series in Minnepolis and has also been a frequent guest artist with Chamber Music Society of MN. As a former member of Syrius Piano Trio, she performed all over Ireland, and internationally at London’s Conway Hall, Carnegie’s Weill Hall and Brazil’s Musica Nova festival in Sao Paulo. Syrius Trio recorded the complete piano trios of Saloman Jadassohn on the Toccata Classics label. She spent many summers performing at the West Cork Chamber Music Festival in Ireland. She is the core cellist of the Minneapolis quartet for Candlelight Concerts and plays many concerts a year at various venues in the Twin Cities.
Before relocating to the Twin Cities in 2014, Jane lived in NYC. She was Artist-in-Residence at International House from 2004-2005, and made her recital debut at Carnegie’s Weill Hall in 2006 as a winner in the Artist’s International competition.
Jane is a devoted teacher. She has a private studio in Minneapolis and also teaches at Augsburg University. She was on faculty at the International Cello Institute at St Olaf college in 2017 and 2024 and at the Northern Lights Chamber Music Institute in 2018. She spent several summers mentoring young aspiring composers at the Walden School in New Hampshire. She recently gave a masterclass at the Cellissimo Festival in May 2024. She was on faculty at the inaugural Twin Cities Cello Camp in July 2025.
Born and raised in Ireland, Jane Cords-O’Hara began playing the cello at the age of 9. She studied with Hannah Roberts at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, UK, before moving to New York to complete her studies with Timothy Eddy at Mannes College of Music. She has attended the International Musician’s Seminar at Prussia Cove, Holland Music Sessions, London Masterclasses and the Conservatoire Americaine at Fontainebleau, France. She was chosen to play at masterclasses at the World Cello Congress III and the International Cello Festival in Manchester, UK.
Jane lives with her husband, Dan, and daughter Aoife in Minneapolis.

Sundays at Landmark: TaikoArts Midwest's Ensō Daiko
2026-03-08 13:00 - 14:00 | Musser Cortile – Landmark Center, 75 5th St. W., Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Join us for a lively taiko performance by Ensō Daiko, one of three resident taiko groups supported by TaikoArts Midwest! Taiko is the Japanese word for drum and refers to the modern style of playing these drums. Ensō Daiko offers loud, energetic performances that combine music, dance, culture, and pure athleticism. The group regularly premieres new work adding their unique voice to the expanding canon and innovation of North American taiko. Through performances, studio classes and school residencies, Ensō Daiko has taught thousands of students of all ages and abilities. To learn more about Ensō Daiko, and TaikoArts Midwest, visit their website.

This performance is part of Landmark Center’s Sundays at Landmark series and is free and open to the public! Sundays at Landmark is supported by Ecolab, the Xcel Energy Foundation, Hubbard Broadcasting Foundation, Ramsey County and Travelers.

RCHS History Revealed: Lissie
2026-03-11 18:00 - 19:30 | Courtroom 317 – Landmark Center, 75 5th St. W., Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
History Revealed – Lissie
Presented by Ramsey County Historical Society
Landmark Center, 75 West 5th Street, Saint Paul, MN 55102
Suite 317
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
6:00 PM-7:30 PM
Tickets – $25
RCHS is excited and honored to host Lissie for an evening of conversation revolving around her work in music and television. The conversation will be moderated by Youa Vang followed by a Q&A to give attendees the opportunity to ask the artist questions.
Conversation moderated by Youa Vang
Emerging at the dawn of the 2010s with her debut album Catching a Tiger, Lissie defied easy categorization. A singer/songwriter with a gift for soft melodies and delicate surfaces who nevertheless demonstrated a quiet strength at her core, Lissie is a native of the American midwest but found her greatest success in the U.K., which embraced not only Catching a Tiger but made her 2018 album, Castles, a Top Ten record nearly a decade later. Between those two albums, Lissie didn’t sit still. She teamed with Jacknife Lee for the glossy 2013 set Back to Forever, then began the process of stripping her music back to its emotional roots with 2016’s My Wild West, a journey that reached its apex with Carving Canyons, a 2022 album where she processed personal loss through the prism of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Youa Vang is Vice President of RCHS. She is a freelance journalist in the Twin Cities for over 15 years and has written for The Current, MSP Magazine, MN Monthly, Mn Artists and reports on music for MPR. In her free time, she creates art with her sister under the name Third Daughter, Restless Daughter. Vang lives in St. Paul with her family and their tiny dog. She is currently working on her first book about how she connects to being Hmong as a first-generation immigrant.

Schubert Club Courtroom Concert: Ora Itkin, piano and Friends
2026-03-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Courtroom 317 – Landmark Center, 75 5th St. W., Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Russia-born pianist Ora Itkin began her piano studies at age four under the guidance of her father, Igor Itkin, who became known as one of the pioneers of subversive Russian jazz. She is a graduate of the Russian Academy of Music, Moscow, Russia; Tel-Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel; and Rubin Academy of Music at Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel. In her musicianship she follows the legacy of her teachers who belong to the lineage of the legendary Heinrich Neuhaus school of piano playing.
An active concert pianist and chamber musician, she performs in some of the major venues across the Twin Cities as well as internationally in Eastern and Central Europe, the Middle East and the Caribbean. Ms. Itkin is a faculty member at both the Music Department of University of St. Thomas and MacPhail Center for Music. She also a founder of Reprise School of Piano and Musicianship in Saint Paul, Minnesota and an artistic director of a multi-disciplinary music series entitled Muse Salon, with successful programs since 2009 at The Schubert Club, the Weisman Art Museum, the University of Minnesota and the Alliance Française. For years Ms. Itkin was serving as the curator of a multilingual festival entitled Worlds between Words at the University of Minnesota.
As an educator and a life-long advocate of a holistic approach to learning, Ms. Itkin seeks to promote an interconnectedness of music with the arts, humanities, and sciences in everything she does, especially in her original multimedia productions ArtAffects, cultural ambassadorship initiatives, interdisciplinary seminars and presentations, and individual work with students of all ages.

League of Women Voters of Minnesota: "Death by Numbers" Free Documentary Screening
2026-03-13 17:00 - 19:00 | F. K. Weyerhaeuser Aud. – Landmark Center, 75 5th St. W., Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Following Advocacy Days at the MN State Capitol on March 12 – 13 with Moms Demand Action and Protect Minnesota to address gun safety, the League of Women Voters of Minnesota (LWVMN) invites community members to a powerful film showing and discussion at the Landmark Center in downtown St Paul. Death by Numbers is an Oscar nominated short film that follows Parkland school shooting survivor Sam Fuentes’s journey to reclaim her power and confront her assailant. Through Sam’s processing of trauma by journaling, she examines complex questions of collective hatred and community justice.
After we saw another mass shooting at Annunciation Church and School in August, Minnesotans have once again asked leaders to address gun violence. Please join us to learn more about how to get involved and reflect on the importance of our advocacy efforts. There will be a resource table staffed by LWVMN, and a Q&A with Sam Fuentes following the film. Questions can be directed towards Sam at sstreukens@lwvmn.org.

CANCELED-Sundays at Landmark: Day of Irish Dance
2026-03-15 10:00 - 17:00 | Landmark Center, 75 5th St W, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Due to severe weather conditions, Day of Irish Dance at Landmark Center scheduled for Sunday, March 15 has been canceled. Thank you to our partners at Irish Arts Minnesota and all the dancers who planned to participate.

Day of Irish Dance is an annual celebration of the vibrant community of Irish dancers across Minnesota produced by Irish Arts Minnesota (IAM) in partnership with Landmark Center. We bring together performance and competition teams for a day of performance-focused solely on the art form of Irish dance. In addition to the performances, the Decade of Dance Award is presented to dancers who have been actively studying and performing for ten or more years.
This event is open to the public and tickets are $7 for youth and seniors and $9 for adults. You may purchase tickets online in advance, or the day of the event at the door. For more information, visit IAM’s website.
Sundays at Landmark series is supported by Ecolab, Hubbard Broadcasting, Travelers, Xcel Energy Foundation, and Ramsey County.

St. Patrick's Day Celebration
2026-03-17 09:00 - 17:00 | Landmark Center, 75 5th St W, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Celebrate all things Irish with activities for the whole family!
Irish Arts Minnesota (IAM), in partnership with Landmark Center, proudly hosts its annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration on Tuesday, March 17, 2026! This event features local and regional music on four different stages, traditional Irish dancing from local dance schools and adult performance groups, an Irish Marketplace with authentic Irish merchants, artisans, and informational resources, and traditional Irish and American food and drinks. Children’s craft activities are offered free of charge.
This event is open to the public and tickets are $7 for youth and seniors and $9 for adults. You may purchase tickets online in advance or the day of the event at the door. For more information, visit IAM’s website.

Schubert Club Courtroom Concert: MN Opera Resident Artists
2026-03-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Courtroom 317 – Landmark Center, 75 5th St. W., Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
One of North America’s premier training programs, the MN Opera Resident Artist Program offers a full season of employment for talented artists beginning their professional careers. From September through May, Resident Artists gain valuable experience through mainstage productions and community performances, while refining their skills off stage and mentoring with guest instructors and staff.
Masterclasses with guest clinicians, individualized language work, acting, and professional career development are just a few benefits of the program. The program is designed for artists in the early stages of their performance careers. Ideal Resident Artists have completed their graduate education and may have some professional experience.
For 27 years, the Resident Artist Program has been a critical part of MN Opera’s mission to advance the art of opera for today and future generations. Your gift makes it possible for us to continue the work of preparing these artists for successful careers in the opera industry, both here in Minnesota and beyond. Thank you for your commitment to securing the future of opera.

American Composers Forum: Recomposing America Minnesota Convening
2026-03-21 15:00 - 17:00 | Courtroom 317 – Landmark Center, 75 5th St. W., Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Recomposing America is an initiative of the American Composers Forum that gives artists across Minnesota and throughout the United States the opportunity to offer their unique responses to the notion of “America”, in alignment with the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. On March 21, Recomposing America artists and collaborative partners will convene at the Landmark Center to present their work, explore their creative intersections, and engage the broader Minnesota community. This convening will conclude with a pre-screening of Opus Cope: a new documentary exploring the relationship between composition and algorithmic intelligence, preceded by a discussion about the film and its themes with filmmaker Jae Shim and ACF Executive Director Loki Karuna.
Filmmaker Jae Shim strives to tell the truth no matter how challenging, uncomfortable, or unpopular it is to do so. As part of Recomposing America, ACF will host public screenings and community conversations around Jae’s film “Opus Cope” prior to its release on PBS in Fall 2026.
Jae attributes his first encounter with the groundbreaking work of composer David Cope to a Radiolab episode titled “Musical DNA.” Jae immediately resonated with Cope’s defiant spirit, challenging longstanding conventions of what classical music should look or sound like. Convinced there was more to the story, he made repeated trips with his camera to the Santa Cruz-based composer. The resulting documentary takes viewers on a musical exploration of creativity according to Cope, drawing from a lifetime at the intersection of art and technology.
Register here!

Global Conversations: Tanzania in Focus
2026-03-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Courtroom 326 – Landmark Center, 75 5th St. W., Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55102, United States
This event is being held in-person and is open to everyone.
Tanzania has long been viewed as a pillar of peace and stability in East Africa, and the country is renowned for its abundant wildlife and stunning landscape. U.S. partnerships with Tanzania have been defined by collaborations in development, education, environment, and security. However, this relationship is in flux following volatile elections and changing dynamics for international aid.
Global Minnesota is delighted to partner with the Landmark Center for a Global Conversation with former USAID Mission Director in Tanzania, V. Kate Somvongsiri, who will offer insights on the significance of this fascinating country and expectations moving forward. Guests are welcome to bring a bag lunch to this event, or to visit Jenni’s Cafe, newly opened in the Landmark Center!
Register Here!
Speaker: Veeraya (Kate) Somvongsiri
V. Kate Somvongsiri is a senior executive in international affairs with 25 years of development experience in Asia, Africa, and Eastern Europe. She was a career member of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Senior Foreign Service, retiring in September 2025 from her last assignment as Mission Director for USAID Pakistan. Prior to that, she served as the Mission Director in Tanzania (2021-23), Deputy Mission Director in Tanzania (2019–21), and Acting Deputy Assistant Administrator for the Bureau of Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance (2017–19). Other postings include: Indonesia, Afghanistan, Ukraine, and Washington. In recognition of sustained impact over her career, she was awarded a Presidential Meritorious Rank Award by President Joseph Biden in 2024.
Prior to USAID, Ms. Somvongsiri served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Nepal, volunteered with an NGO focused on Burmese migrant issues in Thailand, and worked for the State Department’s Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor. She holds a B.A. in Letters from the University of Oklahoma and an M.A. in international relations from Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs. She is a 2017 Distinguished Graduate of the National War College with an M.A. in National Security Strategy. Her foreign languages include Thai, Spanish, Nepali, Bahasa Indonesian, Russian, and Kiswahili.
Please contact Addy Cross at across@globalminnesota.org for questions or accessibility accommodations.
