Summer 10
Basic Bike Maintenance at Sibley Bike Depot (August 2010)
Learn the basics of fixing and maintaining your bicycle! Come learn bike repair skills with the knowledgeable staff and volunteers at Sibley Bike Depot, your friendly community bike shop in St. Paul.
August 15th, 22nd, 29th, and September 5th four Sunday afternoons 4:30-6:30pm at the Sibley Bike Depot, 712 University Avenue in St. Paul. Contact Kevin@sibleybikedepot.org with questions.
If this class fills up and you would like to get updates about when new classes will be happening, please visit sibleybikedepot.org and sign up for our email newsletter at the top of the site.
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Trade School Day (Internet Version) July 25, 10am-8pm
On July 25, 2010, from 10am - 8pm an experimental storefront will offer a space for hosting internet technology classes for community organizers.
To sign up, you should visit the storefront during the week before, or send an email to chachasikes@gmail.com (keeping this a little low key due to limited resources.)
Specifically, we want to bring something like Trade School to Minneapolis (http://ourgoods.org) - something which EXCO is already doing! :) -- we are offering this space as a way to try this out in a storefront setting so we can learn from it for a bigger event down the road.
Here is the best place to look for more information: http://garden.localbiology/internet-variety-store
That isn't all that's going on: INTERNET VARIETY STORE
A variety store featuring artisan, open source internet products.
The Internet is making a special appearance in Minneapolis this summer. Come experience the Internet through events, classes & interactive installations. At night, we will transform the space to the city's hottest evening open source community coder lounge.
JULY 20- 26, 2010
* Weekdays: There will be open-to-the-public puppet movie making/'how to teach programming' activity between 2-4pm each day (limited to 15 people due to space)
* Weeknights, there will be a community coder lounge for awesome coder folks who build tools for communities. Bring your computer.
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Crisis in the Borderlands
Crisis in the Borderlands: Resistance In AZ
Sunday July 18th, 2010. 7 pm
Bedlam Theatre
1501 6th Street South
Minneapolis, MN 55454-1162
Suggested $5 donation- no one turned away.
The situation in AZ has reached a crisis point. Borderland communities, long under the pressure of an oppressive and violent border enforcement policy, have been besieged and attacked by a series of racist new state laws that seek to undermine the very fabric of our communities.
New AZ State laws have mandated racial profiling (SP 1070), cut off access to social services for mix-status families (HB 2008) and targeted Raza Studies programs in high schools (HB2281.) A new bill on the horizon proposed by State Senator Russel Pearce wants to get rid of birth-right citizenship for children of undocumented parents. These kinds of policies, motivated by deep hatred, seek to criminalize border communities and spread fear.
Come join in a discussion about the history of US border enforcement policy, the continuing and increasing raids under Obama and the growing resistance in Arizona. Learn how you can support border communities in resistance and help us build a movement for justice, equality and hope in direct opposition to border militarization, white supremacy and state-sponsored terror.
Crisis en la frontera
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Complete Bicycle Overhaul at Sibley Bike Depot (august 2010)
This intermediate class will build upon the skills taught in the Basic Bike Maintenance class and expand through overhauling an entire bicycle. It's recomended that students have taken the Basic class or have a similar beginning familiarity with bicycle repair. Participants will take apart, clean, and repack all bearing systems, including hubs, headsets, and bottom brackets. In addition, the will install new cables and housing on brakes and derailleurs as needed, and lubricate/adjust all shifting systems. In full, folks attending this class will learn how to perform a complete tune-up/overhaul of a bicycle. Participants will work with the same bike through the class, in order to see the complexities and intricacies of one specific bicycle. Note: All class participants will fix up SHOP BIKES during this class! Bikes fixed up will go into one of Sibley's many community programs designed to promote biking!
Class times/dates:
Thursday evenings, 6-8:30
August 19 - Sept 9, four consecutive Thursday evenings
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Women and Trans Basic Bike Maintenance at Sibley Bike Depot (august 2010)
The class will be similar to other beginning classes at Sibley Bike Depot, but is just for self-identified women and transgendered folks. In addition to basic bike repair, we will cover bike types and fit and discuss commuting and bicycles as transportation. Come learn how to fix your bike from a female mechanic in a fun and inclusive space.
Four Tuesdays in August, the 10th, 17th, 24th, and 31st from 5:30 - 7pm.
Sibley is located at 712 University in St. Paul, next to Saigon restaurant
Our regular Women and Transgender Open Shop Night is Tuesdays from 6-9, so stay after class to keep wrenching!
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Movies: Cultural Enrichment or Co-Dependence?
In other words, there are classic movies which add to our cultural enrichment such as Joe Macbeth (starring John Garfield), and The Godfather (starring Al Pacino). However, the co-dependence theme comes up when we are no longer able or willing to tell our own stories. After a hard day on the job or at school, all we wanna do is rent a movie so that we can quote "unwind." This speaks to an intellectual laziness which could end up helping to unravel a society which is already unravelling.
If you are interested in this class, please call at 651-714-0288.
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Indigenous Imperative
The premise of course is that our future is not only ecological but
indigenous. We will be looking at not only the Six Nations Confederacy,
but several other cultural and political powers in the western
hemisphere including the Hopi, the Ojibway, the Inca, the Maya, Aztecs
and many others. One of the goals of this course will be to not only
push the envelope but get rid of the envelope. No discussion of our
problems or potentials is possible without our indigenous center.
NOTE: Ray does not use email so if you want to get in touch with him
before the class please call.
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Documentales / Documentaries
Documentales / Documentaries
Se proyectará documentales que analizan la historia y temas sociales en todo el mundo. / We will screen documentaries which analyze history and social issues around the world.
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Running for slowpokes
I envision this as a pretty casual workshop/running group that would follow the couch-5k training program together, share struggles and successes, and perhaps run a race, if the participants are interested. I am no expert, but I do have some resources and experience to share about the nuts and bolts of running and will likely have various "new runner" friends come by to share their stories and run with us. I think this workshop would be the best fit for woman-identified people ages 16 and up, but will certainly not turn anyone away. For maximum benefit, sign up with a buddy who lives in your neighborhood! Come to first class dressed in comfortable clothing, and the best athletic shoes you have. Have a light dinner or snack and a glass of water about an hour before. bring a water bottle if you like, but there are fountains in the park. We will likely not have a secure place for our valuables, so plan to only have your car or house key with you during class.
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We Are an Image From the Future: The Greek Revolt of December 2008
A reading group on the recent book We Are an Image From the Future: The Greek Revolt of December 2008.
Here's a description of the book from AK Press:
Basic Bike Maintenance at Sibley Bike Depot (July) - REGISTRATION CLOSED
Learn the basics of fixing and maintaining your bicycle! Come learn bike repair skills with the knowledgeable staff and volunteers at Sibley Bike Depot, your friendly community bike shop in St. Paul.
July 18th, 25th, August 1st, and 8th, four Sunday afternoons 4:30-6:30pm at the Sibley Bike Depot, 712 University Avenue in St. Paul. Contact Kevin@sibleybikedepot.org with questions.
If this class fills up and you would like to get updates about when new classes will be happening, please visit sibleybikedepot.org and sign up for our email newsletter at the top of the site.
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Natural Building & Permaculture Design
Get out of the Cities this summer and join us for free, outdoor, hands-on experiences with Natural Building and Permaculture Design at Lily Springs Farm located an hour from the Cities in Osceola, WI. Throughout this short summer series, you will have the opportunity to get your hands dirty with rainwater gardening, terracing and earthworks intensives, natural fencing building, and native planting. Carpooling will be organized and food and beverages will be available onsite. Stay after for bonfires, boating, and swimming if you like! To learn more check out our website at www.lilyspringsfarm.com.
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Salsa
Clases de salsa gratis! Venga a divertirte con musica, movimiento, y ritmos latinos.
Meditacion/Meditation (Spanish)
Practica de la meditacion en un ambiente tranquilo y comodo. Aprende de los beneficios mentales y fisicos de la meditacion.
Masaje/Massage (Spanish)
Venga a aprender tecnicas de masaje en un abiente comodo y divertido. El masaje ayuda en eliminar el estres y tension en el cuerpo y la mente.
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Zumba-Minneapolis Norte (Spanish)
Clases gratis! Guardaria disponsible con previa registracion.
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Yoga *Registration Closed*
The Benefits of a Yoga Practice:
-Reduces stress
-Relaxation
-Creates awareness
-Strength and flexibility
-Releases toxins in the body
-Conscious breathing and stretching gives a sense of calm and wellbeing
Goals for the Class:
I would like to guide the class through an invigorating, yet gentle yoga practice, one that strengthens, relaxes, and is restorative. One that touches upon joy and gladness for simply being here. I would also like to show the class how they can develop a personal home practice.
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Yoga & Writing
We all have stories to tell, spun of a lifetime of experience, wisdom, and imagination. The wriiten word is a great tool for self-discovery, finding your voice, and creative expression. I have found writing helps me get to the heart of something on my mind, become aware of important information just below the surface of my awareness, or become conscious of a new layer of truth.
Combining yoga and a writing practice can enhance one another to activate different kinds of learning and parts of the brain. In each class I will be guiding everyone through some yoga postures, breath work, and meditation so that we can all stretch, relax, and gently open our minds and bodies to the wisdom and creativity we have within. I will be creating each yoga sequence specifically to complement the writing prompts we work on afterwards. Additionally, there will be an online forum where we can tap into our collective wisdom on the writing process, yoga philosophy as it relates to writing, and other related writing topics.
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Mahadrin Klezmer Ensemble
This band offers a creative outlet for the study, performance, and ultimately, preservation, of klezmer music in a relaxed and non-judgmental, but serious, environment. While some degree of basic musicianship is requested (ability to play by ear and/or sight-read, basic competence on at least one instrument), the group is open to musicians with different levels of musicianship and backgrounds.
Don’t know what klezmer is? Come find out firsthand and learn to play one of the world’s greatest and most quickly evolving musical folk genres.
This is an ongoing course and all of the information provided before is still applicable. The only change for this semester is rehearsal start time. Our rehearsal location may also change. We are hoping to switch to a room in Ferguson Hall at the UofM
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Danza Folklorica (Spanish)
Vamos a practicar tecnicas de zapatiado, expresion corporal en un ambiente comodo y diveritido. Danza folklorica, salsa, cumbia y mas!
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The Exploration of Societal Ideologies
To Whom It May Concern:
The class in which I intend to propose will be entitled: The Exploration of Societal Ideologies. The primary emphasis of the class will be to explore and contemplate the numerous social experimentations that have rectified and destroyed entire civilizations alike. One of the greatest aspirations of the curriculum will be to shed light on the correlation between the principles of social ideologies and the functionality of empowered governments (past and present) that are then in turn bound by the underlying historical relevancies that have measured its performance. A series of connections can be made about a particular nation, community, and culture by observing these fundamentals.
The initial policy of education that I intend to incorporate to the class curriculum will diverge on methods of self-empowerment and interpretation of the given subject matter. In my own personal conviction I feel that the greatest learning experiences can only truly be embraced once an independent perspective is formulated on the receiving end on behalf of the student. This methodology extends a sense of academic self-sufficiency that establishes this degree of independent interpretation. In reference to my own experiences in which I have embraced through my own academic career I have come to the realization that the stimulation of independent thought processes develops the greatest degree of general awareness within the vast academic realm.
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Basement Screen Printing
This is a class for those of you who want to screen print, but don't have access to studio space or a ton of money. We'll be learning basic screen printing techniques that can be done in any basement or other small space, including: stretching screens, coating screens with photo emulsion, "burning" images onto the screen, and of course – screen-printing. We'll also explore and experiment with additional ways to save money and resources while screen printing.
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Nutricion y Salud (Spanish)
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Zumba - Minneapolis Sur (Spanish)
Combinacion de fitness y baile latino en la cual bailamos salsa, merengue, regueton, cumbia. Lo mas importante es divertirte.
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Anti-photography photo class!
Get access to tools and cameras or just find new ways to use the ones you have!
We'll play with film, Holgas, digital cameras and photoshop. We even have some vulgar attempt at darkroom developing in the works.
I can tell you (mostly) how a camera works, but where to point it is up to you (thus, anti-photography.) Rules related to composition and image clarity will be broken in the interest of trying stuff.
Special sessions on full moons.
Some hours are listed here, but I can do by appointment to accomodate your schedule, just call!
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Aerobicos
Las clases de aerobico es un ejercicio que nos ayuda con la salud total y un ritmo sabroso y fuerte.
se trabajara para cada parte del cuerpo.
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Nutricion (Spanish)
Vamos a cocinar recetas saludables, aprender sobre que cantidades comer, cuantas veces se puede comer, que contiene cada vegetale (los vitaminas, minerales, calcios...). Vamos a hablar de porque debemos comer saludable y como bajar de peso porque prevenimos enfermidades.
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Nutricion (Spanish)
Vamos a cocinar recetas saludables, aprender sobre que cantidades comer, cuantas veces se puede comer, que contiene cada vegetale (los vitaminas, minerales, calcios...). Vamos a hablar de porque debemos comer saludable y como bajar de peso porque prevenimos enfermidades.
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University Struggles: We Are the Crisis!
We will read some recent texts about strategies for university struggles from some accomplished organizing collectives in California and Washington: Advance the Struggle, Gathering Forces, and Democracy Insurgent. These folks are quite impressive in terms of the theoretical sophistication of their reflections on the current struggles.
Here are links to a couple key articles that we can start with for reflecting on March 4th and strategies...
http://advancethestruggle.wordpress.com/2010/04/12/crisis-and-consciousn...
http://gatheringforces.org/2010/04/26/the-debate-on-strategy-in-the-anti...
We can also read texts that they draw on, as well as other reflections on recent struggles across the US, in Europe, and around the world. Other options for reading include broader analyses of higher education (such as Marc Bousquet's How the University Works) and its history (such as Christopher Newfield's Unmaking the Public University: the Forty Year Assault on the Middle Class).
We will invite other education activists from around the world to join us in these discussions via blog conversations on common readings.
The time and day of the class will be determined by all participants through an online poll here:
http://www.doodle.com/tu42qxpnddmh6a3f
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Radical Feminism
This is a reading group on radical feminism.
What is radical feminism today? How can we incorporate radical feminist practices in our activism and everyday lives? This class will approach these questions through reading and discussing contemporary feminist texts (reading 20-50 pages per week), and talking about these ideas in relation to our experiences and situations.
See http://excoradfeminisms.wordpress.com/ for previous and current readings (continuing from the first session of this class this spring).
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Early British Reprensentations of Afghanistan
This course will be a guided discussion of readings related to the British presence in Afghanistan in the first half of the 19th century. Our entry point will be the First Anglo-Afghan War (1839-42), which ended in disaster for the British - nearly the entire British force, which consisted of 4,500 troops (both British and Indian) and 12,000 camp followers (including wives, children, and servants), was destroyed, either killed or taken prisoner by Afghan forces throughout January 1842. We will look at how the British represented this "fringe of empire" and its inhabitants before and after the war. Additionally, we will consider the importance of race and gender in the construction of these narratives. Finally, we will shift between the past and the present to demonstrate how the language of "treachery," "barbarism," and the "failed state" used in descriptions of Afghanistan have both a history and contemporary political significance. The goal of this course is not to provide simple answers for our present situation, but rather to allow us to think more critically about imperial power (and its failure), historical memory, and the politics of representation.
Readings: selections from various British narratives of Afghanistan in the 19th century (including Lady Florentia Sale, Alexander Burnes, and Mohan Lal), histories of the First Anglo-Afghan War and British Empire, and contemporary journalism related to Afghanistan. These readings do not need to be purchased. I will provide scanned copies of the selections from historical texts and point you to places online to find the others.
Assignments: None, but if we would like to share writing (whether historical, creative, journalistic, or otherwise), I am definitely open to incorporating a workshop component into our course. I am also open to commenting on any writing you might want feedback on.
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Music Composition
We will learn the fundamentals of music composition and address the elements of music theory necessary for composition. The class will be structured as a workshop and students are encouraged to bring instruments and to perform their new works in a concert setting on the last day.
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Clarinet Extravaganza
Dust off your old clarinet and join us for a clarinet ensemble! We will play ensemble music, learn some solo repertoire and review some fundamentals of playing while playing a variety of styles of music! All ages and experience-levels welcome!
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Renewing Our Future: Energy, the Economy, and Climate
****The time of this class has changed. It will now be from 2-4 pm on Mondays and Wednesdays and will start on Wednesday, 6/23. We apologize for any inconvenience this change causes.****
Course description: Climate change presents a bold challenge to the way we develop our economies, organize our communities, and operate our daily lives. We now embark on an intense period of building solutions – a transition that will transform our energy systems, agriculture, urban structure, the global economy, and our everyday lives. Are we ready for this challenge? As scientists struggle with technology, leaders fight entrenched political and social assumptions, economists try to rethink global markets, and everyday people prepare to adapt, we will unravel the challenge of our century.
This class is focused on providing a thorough understanding of issues surrounding creating green jobs and economic opportunity in our communities through climate and energy solutions. We will prepare ourselves with a background understanding of real and feasible alternatives to current unhealthy, polluting, and exploitative patterns of energy use.
Is this about the environment? Development? Culture? Technology? Foreign policy? Social justice? Community empowerment? Your worldview? Global Citizenship? The answer is yes. With so many facets, we will encourage participants to work with us to develop a focus for their inquiry and identify outside readings, news sources, and initiatives for them to pursue, as well as strengthening initiatives participants are already involved in.
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Inglés : Curso especial para los que hablan español
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Introduction to the New Testament: Historical Context of Early Christianity
Did Jesus of Nazareth really exist?
Who actually wrote the Gospels?
Why do Christians use symbols like the Chi Rho and a fish?
Was Paul really an anti-feminist?
Are there contradictions in the stories of Jesus' life?
COME FIND OUT AT EXCO THIS SUMMER!
Welcome to the exciting world of the Biblical Studies! New contexts and meanings have been ascribed to the New Testament as the text has traveled throughout different regions, cultures and eras. Our goal in this brief introductory course will be to read the Bible within the context of the original setting and culture of its authors (i.e. the ancient Mediterranean and Near East). This will be accomplished by employing the historical-critical method to the text. By examining several books of New Testament, particularly the Gospels, Acts, the Epistles of Paul, and the Revelation of John, students will be shown how to read the text closely and think critically about the meaning of a particular text. This course is intended for anyone interested in the learning more about the Bible, in the hope that the academic knowledge that is granted only to “religious studies majors” can be shared with the larger community.
IMPORTANT!
*This course is not a “Bible study group” in the manner that many people are familiar with, concerning contemporary theological approaches to the Bible. This course will approach the Bible in an academic manner of study. Students will be presented with material that may or may not conflict with personal belief systems, and therefore must be willing to attempt to understand the information presented. Students in the class will be expected to respect various manners of biblical interpretation.
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Metropolis: the Lost Scenes and Social Justice
How do we define justice, and how do we see it represented in classic films? Why did Lang make and emphasize Biblical references in this epic about labor? What was the atmosphere surrounding labor rights in 1927, when Metropolis was released? How has Western culture adopted the concept of the city as prison, found in Metropolis?
If you've never seen Metropolis, come see and discuss the shorter version during the first class session.
In the second session, screening and discussing the cut scenes of the extended version of Metropolis, the classic German film, will give us a new appreciation for Fritz Lang's poignant work.
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*To get a glimpse of the extended scenes and spoliers, check out Dan's site:
http://www.hongpong.com/archives/2010/03/11/restored-1927-metropolis-add...
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This course consists of 2 screenings of Metropolis (July 23 & 30) with an educational focus on social justice. Let's take our discussions of culture and media into the realm of societal expectations; let's connect our common fantasies with our common experiences.
There will be an open bar! I think wine is about $3 per glass, if you want to know the price range...
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Queer Theory, Politics & Activism: The Radical Potential of Queer-World-Making
“Queerness is a longing that propels us onward, beyond romances of the negative and toiling in the present. Queerness is that thing that lets us feel that this world is not enough, that indeed something is missing…Queerness is essentially about the rejection of a here and now and an insistence on potentiality or concrete possibility for another world.”
-Jose Esteban Munoz, from Cruising Utopia: The Then and There of Queer Futurity
This course will examine the ways in which queerness—as an identity, a politics, a theory, and a praxis—can enable a better, more egalitarian society. Although much of the course will focus on queerness as a sexuality, the facilitator and readings also understand queerness as something that transcends sexual desire, and can instead be understood as any non-normative modality that rejects oppression and embraces potentiality. In addition, the class will nuance the difference between mainstream LGBT politics and radical queer politics (with a proclivity for the latter).
The class structure will consist of readings/discussions, film screenings/discussions, participant-led activities/presentations, guest speakers, and field trips (for example, we may attend/critique the Pride March and juxtapose that with a trip to the Twin Cities Trans March). In addition, the class will work on a group activist project that addresses an issue of importance to queer communities. Possible examples might include: a group zine project that informs queer-folk about queer resources in the Twin Cities, organizing a talk for the broader community, organizing a protest outside of a non-queer-friendly establishment, etc.
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Free Dance Space
Location: N.W. Corner of beautiful KENWOOD PARK (see below for directions)
Dance your blues away in this open, healthy & non-judgmental environment.
The focus of FreeDance Space is to let you feel comortable to move in your own body. I will give a little taste of various styles to see what style moves you the most, then I will give you Space to explore this movement on your own.
Learn from a few beginning steps to help move your body to the music, & express yourself.
Each week we will explore a new dance style: starting with West African movement and work our way up to House Dance! Some of the dance we will explore are: West African, Latin-American (Salsa, Merengue), Carribean (Calypso), and North American Movement such as the Charleston, and other movement that is usualy an accompanied by funk, jazz and soul music.
We will feature an assortment of guest dance instructors and musicians EACH WEEK!:
Day 1 (June 17th) - Fatawu will accompany us with African Percussion http://www.tiyumba.com/
Day 2 & 3 - Lady Tobalyas on the percussion http://www.myspace.com/LadyTobalyas (Thank you for making time to share in our space!)
Day 4 - Jeff & Ryan
Day 5 (July 15th) - Bernie Soline (DJ Bonobo) will teach Ecstatic Dance -
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The Philosophy of Animal Rights: An Introduction to Animal Ethics Theory
Animal Rights is the philosophy which advocates for the abolition of animal exploitation. What is the moral basis of this philosophy? What do the major philosophers of animal rights say? What are the major points of contention within the debate? Is there any overall consensus on any of these issues?
In this course we will read and discuss a wide variety of academic and popular philosophical literature on animal rights. We will cover issues such as the traditional western views of animals, contemporary academic debates, analysis of key and influential arguments, the concept of speciesism, the relationship between animal rights and feminism, the intersection of animal rights and environmental ethics, and the potential for connections between animal rights and other social justice struggles.
All are welcome. There is outside reading in this class. Feel free to contact the facilitator if you have any questions.
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What's Your Story? Citizen Journalism 101
In this series, participants will develop ideas about what they see going on in their communities and turning it into meaningful content. We'll cover how to best use a blog, using pictures to tell your story and fundamental best practices for telling your story online. Community Engagement Coordinator Ann Alquist will facilitate this series, which start June 9 and repeats the following 3 Wednesdays on June 16, 23 and 30 at the same time and location.
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Social Media Best Practices
Does your organization or group have a Facebook page or Twitter feed and you're not quite sure what to do with it? In this class, the Twin Cities Daily Planet Community Engagement Coordinator Ann Alquist demystifies social media and provides practical steps to move ahead with your social media communications plan.
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Turn It On! Radio Narrative Storytelling
Documentary radio producer Todd Melby facilitates this listening based seminar on the techniques used to create compelling radio. This class does not provide details on technical production, instead focusing on listening to radio documentaries and longer form radio narratives to understand how broadcasters use sound and good writing to create engaging content.
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Citizen Backpack Journalism
Join Sheila Regan and Ann Alquist for a primer on how to submit content to the TC Daily Planet. Whether you want to share details about your neighborhood meeting or simply submit an event in your community, www.tcdailyplanet.net is THE vehicle to share what's going on. We'll also go over the basics of setting up a YouTube account and how to submit video to the website.
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Rock the Resume: How to sell your skills (not your soul)
The economy is shifting.
Jobs are resurfacing.
Is your resume ready?
A rock-solid resume helps you sell your skills — without selling your soul. And whether you’re actively job-hunting or happily employed, it never hurts to polish up your personal brand.
Over the course of three concentrated workshops, you'll be empowered with the tools, templates and techniques to revamp this critical document — and start pounding the pavement with pride!
Workshop No. 1: Elements of a Rock-Solid Resume (60 min.)
Let's start from scratch! We'll discuss the strongest ways to articulate your mission statement, career objectives, education, work experience, volunteer activities, hobbies and references. We'll also delve into header image and logo design, creative layouts, and review some aesthetic "do's" and "don'ts."
Workshop No. 2: Tweaking and Targeting (60 min.)
Applying for a job? It's time to tailor your basic resume to suit your desired position. We'll talk about strategic ways to organize and highlight your resume elements — plus, how to gloss over work history gaps (and other "flaws") in an ethical fashion.
Workshop No. 3: Rocking the Interview (60 min.)
So you scored an interview — sweet! Chances are, your interviewer will use your resume as a springboard for further exploration. To get ready, we'll do some mock interviews and build lists of anticipated questions. We'll also run through some pre-interview research (and relaxation) techniques.
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Introduction to Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
Myers Briggs Type Indicator(MBTI) is a personality inventory to make the theory of psychological types described by C. G. Jung understandable and useful.
The MBTI is used for communications,personal development, team building, raising children, and relationship enhancement. It answers four questions:
How do you direct your energy and attention?
How do you prefer to take in information?
How do you prefer to make decisions?
How do you orient to the outer world?
The class will include lecture, exercises, handouts, Powerpoint slides, music, cartoons, question and answer periods and group discussions. Each person will receive an assessment of their MBTI type after they take the Indicator along with written explanations.
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Body Appreciation Through Dance II
Body Appreciation Through Dance II is based on a similar class with the same name from a few summers ago. It will be studio-based contemporary and hip hop styles, focusing on core strengthening, flexibility, common dance skills and short choreography. The class is for the Intermediate-Beginner (some dance experience is highly encouraged). The course will be a six-week session, meeting Wednesday nights at 7 p.m. at the University of St. Thomas. (June 16, June 23, June 30, July 7, July 14 and July 21). Come for one class or all. Over the six weeks students should become stronger, more flexible and more confident in their dance abilities in this friendly environment.
Wear comfortable clothes and bring a water bottle. Dance shoes or bare feet are fine.
The exact location is the Murray-Herrick Ballroom at St. Thomas, room 304. http://webapp.stthomas.edu/CampusMaps/
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Loom Building and Weaving
Participants will be building their own small looms and learning some basic weaving techniques. At the end the 3 week session we hope to hold an art show with work from the class participants. The class and show will take place at the "They Won't Find Us Here" gallery - 3500 Bryant Ave S, Minneapolis.
We will have a total of three classes on July 7th, 14th, and 21st with a final show on the 24th. Each class will take place from 4 to 7 pm.
Supplies will be provided but participants are encouraged to bring the following if they are able:
A hammer, Yarn, Fabric, Twine or other creative weaving materials. Snacks to share are also a plus!
Call Britt (414 732 9481) or Molly (612 720 3030) with any questions!
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Class in America - How to Get the Conversation Started
Class is one of the divisions in American society that we don't talk about but should. In this workshop, we'll confront issues of class, understand hidden class biases and discriminations, and talk about how to deal with it. Through journaling, discussion, videos, and creative projects, we'll explore what class really means in America, how it affects life choices, politics, etc.
There will be no outside reading or homework for this class.
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Creative Writing for the Non-Creative
Always want to be a poet, but can't quite set the words to paper? Write that Great American Novel? Your memoirs? This class will help you get started. We'll use some unique techniques and prompts to generate material and get you writing--whether you are creative or not. You'll be amazed at what you -- yes, YOU! -- will come up with. There's no painful dredging of memories here or journaling. (Unless you want to. But it's not required for the class). We'll be creating actual poems and short pieces based on observation, word play, etc. Did I mention that you'll actually have FUN writing?
About the class:
This class will be offered online. Student will be expected to read and comment upon one another's writing each week of the class and to participate in discussion. Given the techniques we are using, there wont' be any "critique" per se. We'll talk about the process of writing and what further ideas for poems and stories these prompts generate.
There will be one to two writing prompts for you to respond to each week and it's based on about two - three hours per week (the same that you'd spend in class). You certainly can write and contribute more if you like. If there is sufficient interest, we'll schedule live chat times. Otherwise, the class will be generated through a bulletin board for posting.
There will be no texts for this class beyond the prompts. However, students may share information about books and articles of use and interest to them
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Basic Bike Maintenance at Sibley Bike Depot (June) REGISTRATION CLOSED
Learn the basics of fixing and maintaining your bicycle! Come learn bike repair skills with the knowledgeable staff and volunteers at Sibley Bike Depot, your friendly community bike shop in St. Paul.
June 13th, 20th, 27th and July 11th (Note that we skip over July 4th) four Sunday afternoons 4:30-6:30pm at the Sibley Bike Depot, 712 University Avenue in St. Paul. Contact Kevin@sibleybikedepot.org with questions.
If this class fills up and you would like to get updates about when new classes will be happening, please visit sibleybikedepot.org and sign up for our email newsletter at the top of the site.
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What's Your Story? Citizen Journalism 101
In this series, participants will develop ideas about what they see going on in their communities and turning it into meaningful content. We'll cover how to best use a blog, using pictures to tell your story and fundamental best practices for telling your story online. Community Engagement Coordinator Ann Alquist will facilitate this series, which start June 9 and repeats the following 3 Wednesdays on June 16, 23 and 30 at the same time and location: Rondo Community Library in Saint Paul at 6:30pm.
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