HORA: Dragobete
2025-02-09 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-02-16 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-02-23 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | HORA – MN – Suite 319, 75 5th St. W., Suite 319, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Among other celebrations, February is the month of Lupercalia, the holiday of purification in the Roman tradition, where St Valentine has its origins from. Visit us every Sunday 1-3 pm in February to learn about Dragobete, the Romanian version of Valentine’s Day.

Ballet Tuesdays
2025-02-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Musser Cortile – Landmark Center, 75 5th St. W., Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Landmark Center hosts FREE lunch-hour ballet performances and demonstrations, from 12-1pm, in partnership with Ballet Co.Laboratory. This program features excerpts from Harold Goes To the State Fair. Inspired by the classic children’s book, Harold and the Purple Crayon, 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.
2024/2025 Ballet Tuesday Dates:

October 8, 2024
November 12, 2024
February 11, 2025
March 11, 2025
April 8, 2025

Courtroom Concert: Thousand Tongues – “Music from the Philippines” Isabella Dawis, soprano; Paolo Debuque, tenor; Walter Tambo, piano
2025-02-13 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:
Isabella Dawis is a Filipina-American writer and performer from Minneapolis. Her wide array of creative roles includes playwright, actor, singer, librettist, lyricist, composer, music director, pianist, director, and dramaturg. Equally active in musical theater, plays, and opera, Isabella works to thread global traditions and feminist perspectives into American theater and music. A 2023 Loghaven Artist-in-Residence, Isabella is the recipient of the Kleban Prize in Musical Theatre for librettists, the Fred Ebb Award for musical theater songwriting, the Weston-Ghostlight New Musical Award, and the American Opera Project’s Composers and the Voice Fellowship. As bookwriter/lyricist, Isabella’s musicals with composer Tidtaya Sinutoke include Sunwatcher, based on the life of Japanese astronomer and “hidden figure” Hisako Koyama – and Half the Sky, the story of an Asian American woman climbing Mount Everest. Isabella’s work has been presented and supported by the 5th Avenue Theatre, Musical Theatre Factory, Ten Thousand Things, Theater Mu, the Kurt Weill Foundation, Berkeley Repertory Theater, the Atlanta Opera, Weston Theater Company, Tofte Lake Center, Ancram Center for the Arts, Rhinebeck Writers Retreat, the O’Neill Center, Theater Latté Da, Goodspeed Musicals, the Civilians, and Rattlestick Playwrights Theater, among others. She has appeared onstage with the Guthrie Theater, the Center for Contemporary Opera, the Minnesota Opera, Theater Mu, the Jungle Theatre, New Ohio Theatre, and many more. Currently, Isabella holds a 2023-25 Jerome Hill Artist Fellowship with the Jerome Foundation.

Paolo Debuque is a Filipino/Chinese-American conductor, artistic director, and designer noted for his innovative programming and commitment to grassroots, community-centered art. Trained in conducting, voice, and piano, his engagements have included Head of Performing Arts at the International School of Minnesota (PS-12), Founding Artistic Director of Path to Peace, a weeklong choral festival for gun violence prevention, and Founding Artistic Director of A Thousand Tongues, a concert series dedicated to amplifying the voices of Asian-American/Pacific Islander artists.
Paolo currently serves as Chorus Master of the Dakota Valley Symphony and as Chancel Choir Director at Good Samaritan UMC in Edina. He studied music at Swarthmore College and earned the Masters in Choral Conducting at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, studying with Dr. Jerry Blackstone. Further conducting study includes fellowships and apprenticeships with Interlochen Center for the Arts, Norfolk Chamber Music Festival, Wintergreen Music Festival, Berkshire Choral International, Chorus America, and more.
Walter Tambor joined LeagueAires as Music Director in 2016. In addition to leading this 60-voice women’s ensemble, he is the Director of Contemporary and World Music at The Basilica of Saint Mary in Minneapolis, MN. He directs Mundus, contemporary and world music ensemble; Juventus, the instrumental and choral ensemble for youth grades 8-12; and assembles various liturgical music ensembles from world cultures with the goal of authentically sharing a part of the world church with the local Basilica community. He is also Accompanist/Assistant Director of the Minneapolis Youth Chorus, the Children’s Choir of the Minnesota Chorale. Before coming to Minneapolis in 2004, Walter was Assistant Organist and Chapel Choir director at Saint Clement Church in Chicago, IL; on staff at the Chicago Children’s Choir Academy, an interracial and multicultural choral music education organization promoting musical excellence for children grades 4-8; and DePaul University Community Music Division, where he provided private piano instruction to mostly African-American and Hispanic foster children ages 8-12, mentoring children and promoting increased confidence and self-worth through weekly lessons and periodic performance opportunities. Mr. Tambor is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and DePaul University.

Mosaic Festival: Dance and Music of World Cultures
2025-02-16 11:00 - 15:00 | Musser Cortile – Landmark Center, 75 5th St. W., Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Experience a global celebration of culture with live dance and music performances, arts and crafts, cultural booths, and a diverse pop-up café offering delicious international foods from around the world. This event is presented by Landmark Center and Ethnic Dance Theatre.
Tickets can be purchased online ahead of time here, or at the door on the day of the event (cash or check only)
$6 adults | $4 kids | Free for ages 6 and under
Main Stage Schedule
11:00 Welcome from Landmark Center
11:05 Ethnic Dance Theatre—Carpatho-Rusyn Dances
11:10 Bulgari and Shevitsa Bulgarian Dancers
11:25 Mi Perú-Minnesota—Peruvian Dancers
11:35 Yetkin Dances from the Caucasus
11:40 Ballet Folklórico Mexicó Azteca
11:50 TAAM Turkish Dancers
12:00 Parisa Naini Persian Classical Dances*
12:20 Dolina Polish Folk Dancers
12:30 Somali Dancers of MN
12:40 Ethnic Dance Theatre—Croatian Dance*
1:00 Makam Baklava—Turkish-Balkan Music
1:20 Cheremosh Ukrainian Dancers
1:30 One Reason Dance Studio—Cuban Dance*
1:45 Yetkin Dances from the Caucasus
1:50 Pērkonītis Latvian Dancers
2:00 Away Runakuna Ecuadorian Dancers
2:10 CAAM Chinese Dance Theater
2:20 TAAM Turkish Dancers
2:25 Ethnic Dance Theatre—Hungarian Dances and Teaching*
2:40 Szászka—Music of Transylvania
*Notes Audience Participation
Tessera Cafe Menu
Kovbasa (1) & Kraut – Ukrainian $7
– Pork sausage, served with a bun
Dolmades (4) – Greek $7
– Stuffed grape leaves (vegetarian)
Tamale (1) – Mexican $7
chicken or vegetable
Pork filled Egg Rolls (2) – Hmong $7
Sambusa (2) – Somali $7
Beef or vegetarian
Hot Dog (1) – American $4
served with a bun
Pączki (1) – Polish $4
– filled Donut – plain, custard, or raspberry
Baklava (1) – Turkish $4
– Pastry with nuts and honey
Chocolate Chip Cookie $2
Soda $2
Coffee $2
Water $2
Sundays at Landmark series is supported by Ecolab, Xcel Energy Foundation, Hubbard Broadcasting Foundation, Ramsey County and Travelers.

Woodturning Demonstration
2025-02-16 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-16 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.

Courtroom Concert: Steve Cole & Ora Itkin
2025-02-20 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:
Steve Cole is a highly acclaimed recording artist, educator, and clinician, renowned for his dynamic performances and contributions to contemporary music. Over his illustrious career, he has graced some of the most prestigious stages in the world, including the Hollywood Bowl, Benaroya Symphony Hall, Bass Performance Hall, and the Chicago Symphony Center. Steve has also been a featured performer at premier events such as the JVC, Playboy, and Blue Note Jazz Festivals, as well as at performing arts centers and festivals globally.
Steve’s journey as a recording artist began in 1998 when he signed with Atlantic Records, marking the start of a prolific career that spans over two decades. Across his 11 subsequent releases on labels such as Atlantic, Warner Brothers, EMI/Blue Note, and Mack Avenue/Artistry, he has achieved multiple national radio hits, amassed tens of millions of streams, and sold hundreds of thousands of albums. His artistry has earned him coverage in prominent publications, including Alternative Press, Jazz Times, Radio & Records, and Billboard.
In addition to his solo work, Steve has collaborated with a diverse roster of celebrated artists, including Junior Wells, Buddy Guy, Boz Scaggs, Larry Carlton, Jeff Lorber, Jim Peterik, Freddie Cole, Cyrus Chestnut, and KMFDM. His talent as a soloist has been showcased with renowned ensembles such as the City of Prague Orchestra and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, further solidifying his reputation as a versatile and accomplished musician.
Beyond his achievements as a performer and recording artist, Steve is a dedicated educator and thought leader in the field of music industry. He currently serves as Senior Clinical Professor of Music Industry at the University of St. Thomas, where he shares his expertise with the next generation of industry professionals. He is also an active recording artist under the Mack Avenue/Artistry record label and a writer with Universal Music Publishing.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Northwestern University, an MBA from the University of Chicago, and a Doctorate from the University of St. Thomas.
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

Public Building Tour
2025-02-23 12:30 - 13:15, 2025-03-02 12:30 - 13:15, 2025-03-09 12:30 - 13:15, 2025-03-30 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.

Sundays at Landmark - Urban Expedition: Czech Republic & Slovakia
2025-02-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Landmark Center, 75 5th St W, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
The 2025 Urban Expedition series continues by celebrating the Czech Republic and Slovakia! Enjoy authentic music, food, dance, and crafts during this immersive program favorite. Be sure to get your passport and collect a stamp at each Urban Expedition event for a chance to win a prize. This event is presented by Landmark Center in collaboration with our program partner, Sokol MN.

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: Spring Crafts Workshop
2025-02-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Courtroom 317 – Landmark Center, 75 5th St. W., Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Heritage Organization of Romanian Americans Spring Crafts Workshop
Sunday, February 23
1-3pm, Courtroom 317
Free and open to the public
Mărțișor is the Romanian name of a tradition celebrated at the beginning of spring, in the month of March, and the name of the associated object made from two intertwined red and white strings with hanging tassel in Romania and Moldova. The word Mărțișor is the diminutive of marț, the old folk name for March (martie, in modern Romanian), and literally means “little March”.
Modern tradition involves wearing the small object on the chest like a brooch or a lapel pin, during the first part of the month, starting from 1 March. The activity is free and open to the public of all ages on a first come first serve basis. Materials will be provided.

Black Business Expo & Financial Empowerment Lunch & Learn
2025-02-27 11:00 - 13:00 | Landmark Center, 75 5th St W, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Are you looking to start or grow your business? Connect with local entrepreneurs, business owners, community organizations, and industry experts committed to advancing Black business ownership at the Empowering Progress Business Expo. Don’t miss your chance to explore helpful resources and build new business partnerships.
Register today to learn about small business financing, bidding on government contracts, business licensing, tax accounting, and more!
This event is organized by Ramsey County & City of Saint Paul Black History Month Planning Committee of staff volunteers.

Courtroom Concert: Artaria String Quartet
2025-02-27 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-03-06 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-03-20 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:
“Minnesota’s foremost teaching and performing string quartet”, the Artaria String Quartet is an “exceptional ensemble with impressive confidence in its interpretations” Winners of the prestigious 2004 McKnight Fellowship for Performing Musicians, Artaria was featured on Twin Cities Public Television as part of the “Minnesota Originals” series, and were named 2013-14 Minnesota Public Radio Artists-in-Residence. They recently celebrated their thirty-fifth year of chamber music performing and educating. Artaria was formed in Boston, and mentored with venerable members of the Kolisch and Juilliard Quartets. Their “refined and thoughtful playing” brought them to the attention of Alexander Schneider, violinist of the legendary Budapest Quartet, who invited them to make their New York debut on his own New School Concert Series. Since then, they have performed at major venues throughout the United States and Europe, on national television and public radio, and at top international music festivals. In 1992, Artaria competed at the Fourth Banff International String Quartet Competition in Banff, CA. Earning numerous awards from the National Endowment for the Arts, Chamber Music America, and the Minnesota State Arts Board for excellence in performance and educational outreach, Artaria are founders of the highly regarded Artaria Chamber Music School in Saint Paul, MN, Stringwood Summer Chamber Music Festival, in Lanesboro, MN, and the Saint Paul String Quartet Competition, which showcases the nation’s top high school and collegiate string quartets each April.

Empowering Progress Career Fair
2025-02-27 14:00 - 18:00 | Landmark Center, 75 5th St W, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Free Event for All Ages
Are you looking for your dream job? Connect with people in skilled trades, business professionals, and equitable employers now hiring at the Empowering Progress Career Fair. Don’t miss your chance to explore exciting opportunities and step up in your career!

Date: Thursday, February 27, 2025
Time: 2:00-6:00pm
Location: Landmark Center 75 West 5th Street Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102

Opportunities and resources at the Empowering Progress Career Fair

FREE professional headshots
FREE networking and interviewing seminar
Resources for dislocated workers & job seekers
Paid youth internship programs
Financial Literacy and small business consulting
Health & wellness resources

Career Fair Schedule
2:00-5:00pm: Workforce resources tables
2:00-4:00pm: Free professional headshots
2:30-3:00pm: Black National Anthem performance, keynote and guest speakers
3:00-5:00pm: Employers now hiring
3:00-4:00pm: Networking & interview seminar
3:00-6:00pm: Youth internship information tables & application help
5:00-6:00pm: Youth-led workforce innovation discussion & information session
REGISTER HERE

Little Rock, 1942: Encore Performance
2025-02-28 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, Little Rock, 1942 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 known 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.
Little Rock, 1942 was performed in October of 2024 as Landmark Center’s annual History Play. We are excited to present this special one-night performance that highlights a very important historical event. 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.
Little Rock, 1942 was written by Terrance C. Newby and James Lundy and is directed by Chad Snyder.
Purchase Tickets Here

HORA: Romanian Spring Traditions
2025-03-02 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-09 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-16 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-23 13:00 - 15:00 | HORA – MN – Suite 319, 75 5th St. W., Suite 319, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
The Romanian American Cultural Center is open to the public every Sunday in March from 1-3 pm, presenting Romanian Spring Traditions. This program highlights the March 1st tradition of Martisor, the legend of Baba Dochia and the significance of Mucenici, the pretzel made with walnut and honey.

Ballet Tuesdays
2025-03-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Musser Cortile – Landmark Center, 75 5th St. W., Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Landmark Center hosts FREE lunch-hour ballet performances and demonstrations, from 12-1pm, in partnership with Ballet Co.Laboratory. This program features excerpts from An American in Paris featuring the professional dancers of Ballet Co.Laboratory. This ballet is inspired by the musical starring Gene Kelly and set to memorable George Gershwin melodies, such as “I Got Rhythm.” Follow along as Jerry, our aspiring American painter, works to succeed in both art and love.
2024/2025 Ballet Tuesday Dates:

October 8, 2024
November 12, 2024
February 11, 2025
March 11, 2025
April 8, 2025

Day of Irish Dance
2025-03-16 10:00 - 17:00 | Landmark Center, 75 5th St W, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
An Irish Day of 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 here, or the day of the event at the door.

St. Patrick's Day Celebration
2025-03-17 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 Monday, March 17, 2025! 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 beer. 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 here, or the day of the event at the door.

Courtroom Concert: Minneapolis String Project
2025-03-27 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:
Minneapolis String Project
Ernest Bisong, violin
Greg Byers, cello
David Feily, guitar
Ernest Bisong, David Feily and Greg Byers have spent years performing and honing their musicianship in separate spheres of the Minnesota music scene and come together to form this unique musical partnership. The Minneapolis String Project deviates from the standard repertoire for bowed stringed instruments and draws from jazz, fusion, soul, as well as an array of world music influences. Live performances leave audiences dazzled by their cooperative improvisation and creativity.

Sundays at Landmark - Urban Expedition: Guatemala
2025-03-30 13:00 - 15:00 | Landmark Center, 75 5th St W, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
The 2025 Urban Expedition series continues by celebrating Guatemalan culture! Enjoy authentic music, food, dance, and crafts during this immersive program favorite. Be sure to get your passport and collect a stamp at each Urban Expedition event for a chance to win a prize!
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.
