Art exhibits

boréal Art Loft

September brings Minneapolis artist Ann Solyst’s pastels of whimsical creatures and meditative oils of often-overlooked objects to boréal’s art loft. Open during regular store hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. 2276 Como Ave. shop.boreal.life.

Goldstein Gallery

“Narrative Threads: Embroidered Textiles from the Donald Clay Johnson Collection,” runs Sept. 3 to Dec. 21. Techniques and traditions of embroidery originating primarily in northwestern India. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays, University of Minnesota St. Paul Campus, 241 McNeal Hall, 1985 Buford Ave.

Springboard for the Arts

Journalist and author Andrea Swensson reads from “Deeper Blues: The Life, Songs and Salvation of Cornbread Harris.”

Includes an appearance by Cornbread Harris, aka James Harris Jr., the 97-year-old pianist/singer and father of record producer Jimmy Jam Harris.

6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, Springboard for the Arts, 262 University Ave. W. Presented by the Ramsey County Historical Society and Jazz88 FM. $25 general admission; $50 admission includes a copy of “Deeper Blues.” Purchase tickets online at RCHS.com.

St. Anthony Park Garden Club

Guest speaker Michelle Mero Riedel, University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener volunteer in Washington County, presents “Celebrate Fall! Get Creative with Cool Weather Containers.” 6:30 p.m. meeting, 7 p.m. social time, 7:30 p.m. program, Tuesday, Sept. 3, St. Anthony Park Lutheran Church, 2323 Como Ave. Enter the building via the Luther Place door.

Como Park

Summer Flower Show

Expect to see floral favorites such as petunias, begonias, impatiens, coleus, salvia and verbena on display. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Sept. 22 in the Sunken Garden area of the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory, 1225 Estabrook Drive.

Senior Strolls

Special time reserved for adults ages 55 and older. 9 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 10, Conservatory and Zoo; 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, Conservatory only. Check-in at the main Visitor Center entrance. Admission is free, but reservations required: comozooconservatory.org/como/senior-strolls.

Hofu

St. Paul Garden Club flower show, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 24, through Thursday, Sept. 26, Bonsai Room (next to the Japanese Garden). Free.

Dock & Paddle’s Music

Café Accordion Squeeze: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4.

St. Paul Police Band: 7 to 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 10.

Russel Schmidt’s “A Dan Fogelberg Tribute”: 6:30 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 12.

Como Lakeside Pavilion, 1360 Lexington Parkway N. The Dock & Paddle summer music calendar is available at dockandpaddle.com.

Next Chapter Booksellers

Upcoming readings and signings:

William Cope Moyers, St. Paul author and vice-president of the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, presents a courageous and inspirational look at the ups and downs of sobriety in “Broken Open,” Thursday, Sept. 5.

William Kent Krueger, author of the Cork O’Connor mysteries. “Spirit Crossing” is the twenty-first book in the series, Monday, Sept. 16.

Lisa Mueller, associate professor of political science at Macalester College, analyzes what truly works when it comes to group advocacy in “The New Science of Social Change,” Thursday, Sept. 19.

All readings start at 6 p.m. at Next Chapter Booksellers, 38 Snelling Ave. S. nextchapterbooksellers.com.

Gibbs Farm

Gibbs Farm, 2097 Larpenteur Ave. W., is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays through Oct. 19. Friday summer hours, noon to 3 p.m., end Aug. 30. Tours available on the hour or explore the site on your own. $5–$10; free for children 3 and younger, Dakota and Indigenous visitors and RCHS members. Free parking in lot off Cleveland Avenue.

Apple Festival

Apple treats, apple games, music and face painting. Included with regular admission. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 21.

Bell Museum

Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesdays–Sundays, 2088 Larpenteur Ave. W. See website for admission charges: bellmuseum.umn.edu.

Lunar trivia

7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12. Win “out-of-this-world” prizes. $7. Register at bellmuseum.umn.edu/events.

International Observe the Moon Night

8 to 10 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 14. Telescopes will be set up outdoors, weather permitting. Hands-on activities inside. Free, but registration required: bellmuseum.umn.edu/events.

“Ojibwe Moons” will be playing within the planetarium. Showtimes at 8:10, 9:10 and 9:40 p.m. Show requires a separate ticket you can acquire from the front desk. 2088 Larpenteur Ave. W., Falcon Heights.

Community sing

Join musician Dan Chouinard and singer-songwriter Ann Reed for a sing-along on the third Monday of the month in the parish hall at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church. 7 p.m., Monday, Sept. 16, 2136 Carter Ave. All voices welcome. Free.

Women’s Drum Center

Drum Basics: Explore both hand and stick drumming using easy, energizing exercises to build skills. Drums provided. 6 to 7 p.m. on Monday, July 15, at 2242 University Ave. W. $15. Register for class at womendrumcenter.org.

Senior activities

The St. Anthony Park Area Seniors’ calendar for September. Unless specified, registration is not necessary. Office phone number: 651-642-9052.

In-person activities include:

• Tai Ji Quan: Moving for better balance. 2 to 3 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, Lauderdale City Hall, 1891 Walnut St.
Call the office to register.

• Luncheon: Famous Dave’s: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday, Sept 4, at 2131 Snelling Ave., Roseville. Sign up at the office.

• Handiwork group: 10 a.m. to noon, on Thursday, Sept. 12, St. Anthony Park Library, 2245 Como Ave.

• Poetry group: 9 to 10 a.m., Friday, on Sept. 13, Centennial United Methodist Church, 2200 Hillside Ave.

• Blood pressure clinic: 3 to 3:45 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 17, Seal Hi-Rise, 825 Seal St.

• Sippin’ Suds: Noon to 2 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 22, Urban Growler, 2325 Endicott St. Contact the office for more information.

• Game day: 10 to 11:45 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 24, Centennial United Methodist Church, 2200 Hillside Ave.

• Chanhassen Dinner Theatre: “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical,” 10:15 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 25. Contact the office to register.

Virtual:

• Chair Yoga: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Mondays, Sept. 9, 16, 23 and 30. Call the office for the Zoom link.

• Lunch Bunch: Noon to 1 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 18. Call the office for connection instructions.

Kathy Henderson lives in St. Paul and is a freelance writer for the Bugle.