| Virtual event | Immigrants and refugees often come to the United States because they were traumatized in their homeland and many end up in Minnesota. Sometimes they were uprooted overnight and find themselves in a land that is strange to them. How do they make new lives for themselves in this new land?...
| Virtual Writing Workshop | Everyone has a story to tell. But how can we tell captivating stories about real people? Whether you’re writing your own memoir or want...
| In-person Writing Workshop | Novels without Fiction is how Spanish writer, Javier Cercas, describes his stories; books in which reporting and narrative go hand in hand. It is a style that includes dialogue and character development, and makes literary non-fiction come alive for many readers. Please bring your chosen topic to share. It can...
| VIRTUAL EVENT | Despite the challenges of the last few years, our communities have always found reasons to celebrate. Join notable chefs and food writers Sean Sherman, Yia Vang, Mecca Bos and Natalia Mendez in a conversation about their communities and the historical and contemporary ways food serves as a backdrop for cultural...
| Virtual Writing Workshop | Learn how to use all your senses to write compelling stories about experiences with food. Draw from personal experiences to write expressively and paint a...
| Virtual Writing Workshop | In storytelling, the heart of the story may emerge unexpectedly during the writing process. Learn how to find the heart of your story through...
OUR STORIES, OURSELVES: CONVERSATIONS WITH COMMUNITY How does community start? And how does it germinate in order to empower people and authentic voices? How do you build on the movements that came before you? Join the Loft and More Than a Single Story for a panel of seasoned BIPOC writers and arts activists who will...
In this four-part writing workshop, parents and children will embark on a journey of creativity and imagination. Using prompts and exercises to inspire their writing, participants will explore what they would wish for and what their world would look like if money was not a concern. Whether participants are experienced writers or just starting...
