October 4th, 2014 – Soul Sounds Open Mic – with the Storymobile

September 30, 2014

A handful of dedicated young people have been pulling through the streets of Frogtown and Old Rondo for an entire summer. Have you seen it? The buzz around this brilliant idea has created as much dedication from its followers as it has from the folks who have been pedalling the bike that pulls it.

The True Box of Life

By Students of Gordon Parks High School ● September 30, 2014

Kofi Bobby Hickman taught us about the three snakes of life: the cobra snake—it lures you in; the rattlesnake—it warns you; and the garter snake—it bites you without warning.

This Week in Saint Paul: Monday, September 29–Sunday October 5, 2014

September 29, 2014

My Minnesota mind cannot help but wonder if we are going to be “punished” for the abundance of wonderful weather that has greeted the many wonderful activities in the Capital City. One look at the Almanac arts calendar that imposed pennance is not is sight.

September 25, 2014 – Soul Sounds Open Mic – with Lt. Sunnie

September 22, 2014

Sunnie is a lyricist, choreographer, and performer. She focuses on women empowerment and building a voice for the next generation. She has performed at many places around the Twin Cities, including open mics, showcases, contests, banquets, and nonprofit speaking engagements.

This Week in Saint Paul: Monday, September 22–Sunday 28, 2014

September 22, 2014

I would like to call this moment in time a “breather”: a time for us to pause and smile after a very huge and successful book release party, a very busy weekend for Storymobile at both the Selby Avenue Jazz Fest and Seitu Jones’s Create: A Community Table, and so many things that have been going on in Saint Paul over the past several weeks.

September 18, 2014 – Soul Sounds Open Mic – with Melvin Giles

September 15, 2014

On Thursday, September 18, Soul Sounds Open Mic will host Melvin Giles, community activist and the man navigating this summer’s Storymobile tour. Melvin makes no compromises in describing himself as a Peacemaker: he is known as “Peace Bubble Man.

This Week in Saint Paul: Monday, September 15–Sunday 21, 2014

September 13, 2014

Our neighbors are fabulous and brought that to Thursday’s book release party, as they do to everything Saint Paul. Even though the festiveness of the summer weather is escaping, our warmth and energy were enough to make it a great gathering.

Selby Avenue, 1970

By Marcie Rendon ● September 12, 2014

As a teenager I drove grain trucks, pickup trucks, and Massey Ferguson tractors for farmers in the Red River Valley. I hauled oats, corn, and soybeans and drove alongside combines as wheat poured into truck beds. I plowed fields and threw straw bales. While not an idyllic life by any means, it was a life of sunshine and even golder harvest moons.

September 11, 2014 – Soul Sounds Open Mic – Hard Truths and Deep Loss

September 9, 2014

Soul Sounds Open Mic marks this important date in global history by presenting a space for “Hard Truths and Deep Loss,” a date to reflect on the events of 9/11, its impact, varying narratives, opinions, intersections, and elegies

September 4, 2014 – Soul Sounds Open Mic – with Laresa Avent

September 9, 2014

Laresa Avent is a young artist who believes very much in community and the importance of education. Laresa is not just an artist, but she is also an activist and an educator.

August 28, 2014 – Soul Sounds Open Mic – Occupy Homes

September 9, 2014


On Thursday, a special edition of Soul Sounds Open Mic will feature Occupy Homes MN. OHMN works with homeowners facing foreclosure to help them stay in their homes by building public support around their cases and putting pressure on banks to negotiate in good faith.

This Week in Saint Paul: Monday, September 8–Sunday 14, 2014

September 9, 2014

It's the week for the 2015 Saint Paul Almanac"To the Nines" Book Release Party at The Black Dog Coffee and Wine Bar. We are glad you are with us this week. We hope to see you in Lowertown for the party, and a few other places, even if it’s just in your heart.