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Cass Gilbert Society, The
Incorporated in 1998, the Twin-Cities based Cass Gilbert Society is dedicated to the study and preservation of the life and works of acclaimed Minnesota architect Cass Gilbert. Each year the Society sponsors exhibits and lecture series on Gilbert and his works (e.g., the Minnesota State Capitol, the US Customs House in New York City).
Contact information:
www.cassgilbertsociety.org/cgs/about.html
Dance Magazine
Dance Magazine, available on newsstands or online, features the latest dance news and resources.
Contact information:
www.dancemagazine.com
Fred Astaire Dance Studios
Fred Astaire Dance Studios offer dance classes in cities throughout the world. A partner is not needed in order to participate. Studio locations in the US and Canada are available on the website. Other resources there include: professional dance tips, an online dance lesson, a coupon for a free dance lesson, and an online dance store.
Contact information:
www.fredastaire.com/
Kairos Dance Theatre
Kairos Dance Theatre is a Minneapolis-based intergenerational dance company whose performers range in age from 4 to 90 years old. Led by Artistic Director, Maria Genne, Kairos performs locally and nationally, reaching intergenerational audiences in nursing homes, community centers, parks, libraries, and schools. Through its program, "The Dancing Heart: Vital Elders Moving in Community," Kairos Dance Theatre partners with community organizations to offer older adults and caregivers an interactive, creative experience that combines opportunities for artistic expression and learning with the health-enhancing benefits of dance and music. Program formats include workshops, residencies, and performances.
Contact information:
www.kairosdance.org
Loft Literary Center, The
The Loft Literary Center offers classes, programs, and services for readers and writers. Accomplished writers teach classes and workshops throughout the year. The Loft offers classes in poetry, short story, memoir, fiction, and many other forms. There are practical classes to introduce you to the realities of a writing career: working with agents, submitting to publishers, and more. There are no grades or academic requirements. Tuition is based on a sliding fee scale, with both scholarship and work-study opportunities available.
Contact information:
https://www.loft.org/
MacPhail Center for the Arts
MacPhail Center for the Arts, located in Minneapolis, is a comprehensive community resource for education and performance experiences in the musical arts that includes people of all ages, abilities and economic circumstances. This organization offers a variety of music lessons, performance experiences, master classes and other opportunities for the entire family.
Contact information:
www.macphail.org/
Minnesota Artists Online
Minnesota Artists Online offers a way for Minnesota-based artists to gather and share their work with each other and the community at large. It is a free service where artists can post contact information and images of their work. The site was developed by a partnership between the McKnight Foundation and the Walker Art Center's New Media Initiatives group.
Contact information:
www.mnartists.org/
Minnesota Watercolor Society
The Minnesota Watercolor Society, one of the largest associations of watercolor artists in the Midwest, sponsors monthly meetings, a newsletter, exhibits, demonstrations, "paintouts," and workshops for artists of all ages.
Contact information:
www.minnesotawatercolors.com/
North Star Ski Touring Club of Minnesota
The North Star Ski Touring Club is a ski and canoe/kayaking club in Minnesota.
Contact information:
www.north-stars.org/index.html
Northern Clay Center
The Northern Clay Center focuses on the advancement of the ceramic arts. Their exhibitions feature the work of contemporary ceramic artists and also historical and architectural ceramics. They offer classes for children and adults, lease studio space, and sell the work of many ceramic artists in their shop.
Contact information:
www.northernclaycenter.org/index.php
Senior Tennis Players Club of Minnesota
The Senior Tennis Players Club welcomes players 50+ with free lessons and drills. The primary purpose of the STPC is to provide tennis playing opportunities to people 50 and older for their mental, physical, and social well-being; and to support the growth of tennis.
Contact information:
www.seniortennismn.com
Textile Center
This organization dedicates itself to promoting and preserving the excellence of textiles. It offers classes in textile media, such as knitting and dyeing, as do its member organizations, such as the Upper Midwest Bead Society and Contemporary Quilters. Individuals can also be members and receive various discounts as a result.
Contact information:
www.textilecentermn.org/
Toastmasters International
Toastmasters International offers free training in public speaking. There are chapters in many locations throughout the United States and across the world. Click on the link to their website for information about how to get or how to start a chapter in your community.
Contact information:
www.toastmasters.org
