HORA: Romanian Monsters and Undead Myths
2024-10-06 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | HORA – MN – Suite 319, 75 5th St. W., Suite 319, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Join us any Sunday in October to learn about strigoi, varcolaci, moroi, and vampires. All these creatures fill the rich Romanian folklore with beliefs and stories: born from the power of ancient memories and the fear of the unknown in the face of death, disease, illnesses, and events that change the life of people in major and unexplained ways, these beliefs have constituted a complex culture meant to empower the Romanian villager against unexpected odds. People invented many ways and means to “ward off” and protect themselves from the ills of evil forces that even though the Romanian villager is very religious, the religious festivals are surrounded and interspersed with pagan rituals meant to “complete” the instances when prayer didn’t seem to do the job. Pagan in origin, the belief in evil beings and the protection against them is still – even in these modern times – present, even though not always acknowledged. It is easy to understand why people needed to give explanations to catastrophes, disease, and adverse natural phenomena that changed their lives for the worse.

Public Building Tour
2024-10-06 12:30 - 13:15, 2024-09-29 12:30 - 13:15, 2024-09-22 12:30 - 13:15, 2024-09-15 12:30 - 13:15, 2024-09-08 12:30 - 13:15, 2024-09-01 12:30 - 13:15, 2024-08-25 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.

History Play: Little Rock, 1942
2024-10-05 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-04 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-10-03 19:00 - 21:00 | F. K. Weyerhaeuser Aud. – Landmark Center, 75 5th St. W., Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
With an all-star cast of Twin Cities lawyers and judges, 2024’s History Play is the true story of a civil rights lawsuit that brought Thurgood Marshall to St. Paul, and led to the landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision.
In 1942, Sue Cowan Williams, formerly knows as Susie Morris, head of the Dunbar High School English Department and a member of the Little Rock Classroom Teachers Association, sued the school district for equal pay for black teachers. With the assistance of Thurgood Marshall, an attorney from the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, Williams won her case in the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Landmark Center’s History Play performance series is a theater program designed to bring to life many of the trials, court decisions, legal ramifications, and other related events that were relevant to Landmark Center when it was the Federal Courts Building. Noted Twin Cities judges, legal practitioners, and academics often trade robes for costumes to bring the events to life.
A play by Terrance C. Newby and James Lundy. Directed by Chad Snyder.
Purchase tickets here!

Courtroom Concert: Chrissy Amon, mezzo-soprano and Alex Woods, piano
2024-10-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Courtroom 317 – Landmark Center, 75 5th St. W., Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Hosted by composer Abbie Betinis, our popular Courtroom Concerts take place at noon most Thursdays in the Landmark Center in downtown Saint Paul. This series features accomplished musicians and composers from the Twin Cities and surrounding area, as well as occasional musical newcomers to the area. These one-hour concerts are free and open to the public.
About the Artists
Chrissy Amon, mezzo-soprano
Alex Woods, piano
Praised for her “sweet, powerful voice”, Grand Rapids, MI native Christine Amon is a versatile mezzo-soprano excelling in opera, musical theater, and art song. Last season, she made company debuts as Erika in Samuel Barber’s Vanessa with Toledo Opera, and as Carrie Pipperidge in Carousel with Union Avenue Opera of St. Louis. Recent engagements also include the role of Hansel in Hansel and Gretel with Opera Louisiane and Opera Memphis, Gretchen in The Student Prince with Opera Grand Rapids, and Edith in The Pirates of Penzance with Nashville Opera.
An Opera Memphis favorite, Ms. Amon has appeared in recent seasons as the wife in The Music Shop, and Pitti-Sing in Ned Canty’s production of The Mikado. She also created the role of Mich in Mich and the Moon (music by Jack Perla; libretto by Jerre Dye) in the premiere of The Ghosts of Crosstown. In 2012, Christine was a finalist in the prestigious Lotte Lenya Competition hosted by the Kurt Weill Foundation for Music. In addition, she’s been awarded first place in the The Beethoven Club of Memphis Young Artist Competition, Opera Grand Rapids Collegiate Vocal Competition, and the Dr. Marjorie Conrad Art Song Competition.
Alexander Woods is a pianist and music teacher living in the Twin Cities, MN. A versatile and collaborative musician, his passions include art song, instrumental & chamber works, choral music, contemporary piano repertoire, and a variety of jazz and popular styles. He strives to maintain an innovative perspective in his performances, seeking out new and old works from diverse genres and composers.
Woods is a lecturer of music at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, where he teaches applied piano lessons, class piano, and an honors colloquium exploring music and gender. He also holds positions at Central Presbyterian Church (St. Paul) and Voices of Hope Prison Music Initiative, and has worked as a freelance pianist & vocal coach at UW-Eau Claire, University of Minnesota, Gustavus Adolphus College, and the NATS, Schubert Club, and Thursday Musical competitions. Woods has also played with the Mississippi Valley Orchestra, Dakota Valley Symphony & Chorus, South Metro Chorale, and St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral Orchestra, and has spent summers as a staff pianist at the International Cello Institute, St. Croix Valley Opera Summer Vocal Institute, and Borromeo Music Festival.
​​Recent and upcoming performances include concerts with mezzo-soprano Christine Amon (Fall 2024), the Upper Midwest Flute Association Flute Fest with Rachel Haug and Tim Lane, Source Song Festival’s MNSong Showcase with soprano Siena Forest, and a series of genre-crossing recitals with soprano Janani Sridhar. Woods also performs frequently at UW-Eau Claire, including faculty concerts, guest artist recitals, collaborations with choirs, and the First Fridays series. In January 2024, Woods teamed up with mezzo-soprano Christine Amon and composer Abbie Betinis to earn second place at Source Song Festival’s annual Minneapolis Song Slam competition.
Woods has recently begun playing Argentine tango music with the Charles Gorczynski Tango Quartet and Orquesta Típica Kingfield, working in both contemporary and classic styles. His tango performances include a Midwest tour with Los Tangueros del Oeste (Minneapolis, Madison, Chicago), the Tango for Musicians workshop at Reed College, the Minnesota Tango Music Festival, and concerts at UW-Eau Claire, Gustavus Adolphus College, the Landmark Center, Berlin jazz club (Minneapolis), and Metronome Brewery (St. Paul), along with frequent milongas (dances) throughout the Twin Cities.
As a recording artist, Woods’s projects include two CDs with flutist Tim Lane (Paper Route Press, Skyline Publications), an album of piano works by Ivar Lunde Jr, John Russo, and Martin Stepper (CRS, Inc.), and the Charles Gorczynski Tango Quartet’s debut EP The Conservatory, which was featured in Minnesota Public Radio’s New Minnesota Music Round-up. The quartet’s second album is underway for 2025.
Woods holds a master’s degree in collaborative piano from the University of Minnesota, where he earned the Rydell Fellowship in Accompanying & Coaching. He also holds bachelor’s degrees in music and religious studies from Pomona College, where he earned the McCord Memorial Grant to fund piano study at several summer music festivals. His primary teachers include Timothy Lovelace, Lydia Artymiw, Genevieve Lee, and Ming Tsu.

HORA: Romanian Cuisines
2024-09-29 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-09-22 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-09-15 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-09-08 13:00 - 15:00 | HORA – MN – Suite 319, 75 5th St. W., Suite 319, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
A cornerstone to any culture is its food and this is especially true for Romanians. The cuisine of Romania reflects the country’s unique position at the crossroads of Western Europe, Eastern Europe and the Balkans. While Romanian food may be influenced by or appear similar to the food of neighboring countries, the Romanians put their own spin on these dishes in a way that makes them distinctly Romanian. Join us for information and sampling of Romanian deserts each Sunday in September from 1-3pm in Suite 319 at the Landmark Center.

Schubert Club FamilyJam: Titambe
2024-09-28 11:15 - 12:15, 2024-09-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Schubert Club Music Museum-Landmark Center, 75 5th Street W, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
FamilyJam builds on the success of KidsJam Workshops for Homeschool Families – 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. FamilyJam will take KidsJam programs into the weekend, where kids and families will experience a short 25-30 minute concert in one of Landmark Center’s historic spaces, followed by instrument demos and other hands-on experiences with the musicians in the Schubert Club Music Museum. 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:
Titambe [tih-TAHM-beh] West African Dance Ensemble celebrates music and dance from Ghana while sharing stories which highlight the vibrant West African Culture. Incorporating music, instruments, singing, and dance, these performances are lively and energetic.
Register Here!

Schubert Club KidsJam: Titambe
2024-09-27 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-09-26 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.
KidsJam participation is free!
Registration is required.
(suggested ages 5-12)
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
Titambe [tih-TAHM-beh] West African Dance Ensemble celebrates music and dance from Ghana while sharing stories which highlight the vibrant West African Culture. Incorporating music, instruments, singing, and dance, these performances are lively and energetic.

Home Maintenance
2024-09-25 18:30 - 20:00 | Rethos Office at the Landmark Center (5th Floor South), 75 5th Street West, St. Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Brand new homeowner? Looking for a home maintenance refresher? Home Maintenance is an ongoing task that can be daunting for anyone. We will break it down into steps that are easy to follow, inexpensive, and effective. Our Home Maintenance class, taught by inspector and building science expert Tessa Murry of Your House Coach, will lead you through an expert’s opinion on how to keep your home happy and healthy.
Register Here

Woodturning Demonstration
2024-09-15 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-18 13:00 - 16:00 | AAW Gallery of Wood Art – Landmark Center, 75 5th St. W., Suite 222, Saint Paul, MN, 55104, United States
A demonstration in the art of wood turning will be given by one of the members of the American Association of Woodturners. Learn about the craft and visit their current gallery exhibit. For more information call 763-226-5723.

Sundays at Landmark: Mid-Autumn Moon Festival
2024-09-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Musser Cortile – Landmark Center, 75 5th St. W., Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Celebrate Southeast Asian tradition with music, dance, food, crafts, storytelling, and a lion dance and lantern parade in Rice Park. Co-presented with the Vietnamese community of Minnesota.
Sundays at Landmark series is supported by Ecolab, Hubbard Broadcasting, Travelers, Xcel Energy Foundation, and Ramsey County.

Summer Nights in Rice: Everett Smithson Band
2024-09-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Rice Park, 109 W 4th St, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Join us for the last Summer Nights in Rice concert with the Everett Smithson Band. Summer Nights in Rice is a free concert series on select Thursdays, 5-7 pm, from June through September. Join us for the last one of the series! Grab a drink or a bite to eat at a local restaurant then stop by for live music, dancing, and community connections in Rice Park! Make it a night of outdoor music by attending Summer Nights in Rice and then making your way down to Lowertown Sounds in Mears Park.

Summer Nights in Rice: Turn Turn Turn
2024-08-29 17:00 - 19:00 | Rice Park, 109 W 4th St, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Join us for Summer Nights in Rice concert with Turn Turn Turn. Summer Nights in Rice is a free concert series on select Thursdays, 5-7 pm, from June through September. Grab a drink or a bite to eat at a local restaurant then stop by for live music, dancing, and community connections in Rice Park! Make it a night of outdoor music by attending Summer Nights in Rice and then making your way down to Lowertown Sounds in Mears Park.
Additional Summer Nights in Rice performances:

September 12th: Everett Smithson Band

Saint Paul Walking Tour: It Happened Here First
2024-08-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Kellogg Park
Stand where Saint Paul began and walk through its origin tales and historic towers into its anticipated future. Downtown shaped the state of Minnesota through its booming population, architecture, and businesses. Learn of Saint Paul’s first murder, first mystery, and many stories of the first settlers.
Please make sure to arrive and find parking by 9:50 am, tours depart at Kellogg Park (at the Kellogg Blvd/Robert Street entrance) PROMPTLY at 10 am.

Tours go out rain or shine (except during severe weather). The tour groups are limited to 20 participants.
Please also note that this tour has minimal walking throughout Kellogg Park.

Free, but reservations required (reservations open on July 3): Reserve now

Climb To The Top
2024-08-21 11:30 - 13:00 | Landmark Center, 75 5th St W, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Enjoy a rare opportunity (and your last chance this summer) to get a behind-the-scenes exploration of Landmark Center’s North Tower. Get a bird’s eye view of downtown Saint Paul by climbing the steps and walking through a secret door to get to the top. This is the one rooftop you don’t want to miss this summer. Don’t forget your camera!
* Accessible only via stairs, 61 steps total from the 6th floor landing to the top. Or skip the elevator all together and climb the 198 stairs from the first floor.
Free, Self-guided, No reservations required.

Saint Paul Walking Tour: Heart of the City
2024-08-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Landmark Center, 75 5th St W, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Enjoy some of St. Paul’s most historic landmarks on this tour that takes you into the heart of the city. The tour covers popular spots like Mickey’s Diner, Candyland, the Hamm Building and more! The tour departs from Landmark Center’s North Lobby, inside the 6th Street entrance. Please make sure to arrive and find parking by 9:50 am, tours depart from Landmark Center’s North Hamm Foyer (Entrance on 6th Street) PROMPTLY at 10 am.

Tours are held rain or shine (except in severe weather). The tour groups are limited to 20 participants.
Please note that this is a walking tour that covers approximately 1/4 of a mile.
Free, but reservations required (reservations open July 3): Reserve now

League of Women Voters Open House & "Time for Women" Play
2024-08-20 14:00 - 18:00 | Landmark Center, 75 5th St W, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Join League of Women Voters of Minnesota on August 20 for an Open House Reception in their new offices at Landmark Center #315, and stay for a spirited play, “Time for Women,” to celebrate Women’s Equality Day (when the 19th Amendment was passed), and notable women and suffragists in Minnesota history.
The offices are open for viewing from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm, with refreshments, and features our new history and art displays throughout our offices. The play is at 4:00 pm, and is free, but seats must be reserved. Thanks to LWV member Jane Peck and her wonderful “History Live Lanesboro” for this celebration of our suffrage history. You can come for just the Open House or just the Play – or come for both! Convenient parking across the street (for a fee) at the Lawson Ramp and surrounding areas.
