Thomas Lowry Memorial: Dedication Centennial Program
1915 – August 18 – 2015 Join us in celebrating the 100 year anniversary of Minneapolis’ most outstanding civic monument. On the sunlit afternoon of August 18, 1915 2,000 persons gathered to honor the memory of Thomas Lowry. Culminating five years of efforts by friends and family, the memorial was unveiled by two of Lowry’s […]
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Meet the Artist: Rita Dungey
Painting and creating images is both an inward and outward journey for me. My abstract and representational images are inspired by a variety of sources and processes. I start a painting with complete openness. Sometimes I have a specific plan involving conventional composition and traditional methods. At other times, my paintings develop somewhat on their […]
KU Health 101: Chronic Pain
Chronic pain is just…well…a pain. It’s exhausting and makes life hard to function. During this group we will talk about chronic pain and ways to manage it.
National Night Out EVE with The Mouldy Figs
Back by popular demand! Like Mouldy (English spelling) Ripe Cheese and Wine, the Figs are mellow and play the good old time happy jazz and sing-alongs. While you’re down, enjoy an ice cream sundae made just the way you like! Be sure to invite your family and friends to this celebration. They’re not going to […]
Social Hour with Joann Bolles
Joanne Bolles is a native of Minnesota who began singing, playing acoustic guitar and writing songs at the age of 10. Her earliest influences included John Denver, Dan Fogelberg, and Johnny Mathis! Over the years, her singing has been influenced by Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Rosemary Clooney and Tony Bennett. From there she studied Jazz […]
Birthday Party featuring BandanAhh!
BandanAhhh! is a trio of dynamic versatile entertainers who create fun and energy for Seniors, Baby Boomers and Music Lovers of all ages in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Dan Perry (guitar, vocals), Judy Buerkle (guitar, vocals) and Rosy Kubiatowicz (mandolin, ukulele) love crooning old favorites from the 30s/40s as much as they love “Rocking with the […]
Presentation by Joan Growe
Along with several other impressive titles, Joan Growe is a former Secretary of the State of Minnesota serving from 1975-1999. She will be here to discuss her experience in politics and how she got involved with them.
International Students from the U of MN
The University of Minnesota is bringing their Minnesota English Language Program (MELP) to The Kenwood. These great students from all over the world are looking forward to talking with you in English to practice the language while learning more about life stories and America. We will also need your help in teaching them how to […]