Building a Creative Home
for Frogtown and Rondo
UPCOMING PROGRAMS: DOUBLE DUTCH, IN PERSON MINECRAFT, AND MORE!
FUN FRIDAYS WITH FAMILY & FRIENDS!Join us at 825 Friday afternoons for fun creative time with Family and Friends! This free program is a chance for adults and kids to hang out, make some art, be silly, and make new friends. We will provide art materials and some loose structured activities for everybody. Recommended for kids 4-11 and their caregivers. Please note- all kids will need an adult caretaker.
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In Person Minecraft: 825 Arts's Minecraft program is now in person! Starting September 21st, every Saturday from 10:30am-12pm, you can play Minecraft at 825 Arts. Each day will include a different guided art project alongside open freebuild and pvp arenas! Excited? Let us know you're coming at https://tinyurl.com/825MCIP24, as spots are limited (though walk-ins are welcome, space allowing). And don't worry- free online open hours will continue as usual!
Rondo Double Dutch:
We’re thrilled to announce that the Rondo Double Dutch program is launching a new 12-week class at 825 Arts starting on September 11th! This fun and engaging all-ages program will run every Wednesday from 5:30-7PM until December 7th, when we’ll celebrate with a special showcase event. Classes are pay what you can: Register at https://tinyurl.com/825DoubleDutch2024 |
COSTUME DONATION DRIVE!
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Do you have old Halloween costumes just sitting around getting dusty? Give them to us! In collaboration with TRAPS (Teachers Relationships And Parent Solutions), we're doing a costume drive. From September 16th thru October 18th, come drop off your old unwanted costumes at 825 Arts, and then from October 21 thru Halloween, come pick out a fresh one that will dazzle and terrify your friends! Drop off during our open hours from 2-5pm every day. Being spooky never felt so good~
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SHOWS AT 825
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zAmya Theater Project is thrilled to present a new regional adaptation of A Prairie Homeless Companion, by Josef Evans. This live radio show shines the light on homelessness in rural Minnesota, and will be touring Saint Paul and six cities in Northeast Minnesota this Fall.
A Prairie Homeless Companion is modeled after the well-known radio show A Prairie Home Companion. With music, bad jokes, and real stories, in zAmya’s version, a theater company from the city presents a show with a quaint depiction of small-town life in Minnesota. But the actors find a very different reality than the community they’ve been spoofing. Residents of the town take over the show and tell more realistic stories. Their tour kicks off with two performances on October 4th & 5th at 825 Arts in Saint Paul. Pre-registration, available through Eventbrite, is strongly encouraged as seating is limited and likely to sell out. Tickets are available at a sliding scale and no one is turned away for lack of funds. Learn more, including how to reserve tickets, at bit.ly/zamyaphc. 
NAME CHANGE: 825 Arts!
ARTIST OF THE MONTH:
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Ten Thousand Things are excited to share their production of Helen, by Euripides featuring an incredibly talented and generous cast on Sunday, October 13 at 2pm.
Have you wondered who was telling the truth? Have you ever rushed to judgment or frozen in the face of fear? Director Marcela Lorca and an all-star cast probe these questions in the beautiful and often humorous Helen, Lorca’s final show with TTT. The virtuous Helen waits in Egypt for her husband to return from the Trojan War. Meanwhile, her phantom double has appeared in Troy, promoting a false narrative that Helen’s infidelity caused the war. As a perilous situation unfolds, illusion and reality can seem interchangeable. Who is really in control of the truth? The show runs 90 minutes with no intermission, and attendance is free! Get your tickets in advance at https://tenthousandthings.easy-ware-ticketing.com/generaladmission/jMnORQ8f-JZHqypySphBuw We’re pleased to announce it’s official! The Victoria Theater Arts Center is now 825 Arts! This name change comes from long deliberation and planning, in order to distance ourselves from the colonial legacy of Queen Victoria while acknowledging our place in the community.
You can learn more about the board’s decision, and the relevance of Queen Victoria to our old name HERE. A new website, at 825Arts.org, is forthcoming, and we'll keep you updated every step of the way as we continue to grow in our community. With a remarkable 45 years of experience, this month’s featured artist has been capturing life through the lens since the age of 18. Starting as a press photographer, he later mastered the art of cinematic photography in London, believing that every image has the power to tell a story and preserve culture.
In 2000, Getachew made the bold move to America, a journey that came with its own set of challenges. Despite having established a name back home, he found himself starting from scratch in a new country—a humbling experience that only fueled his passion for photography. When asked about his inspiration for creating his latest book, he reflected on the power of imagery to convey the richness of culture and the depth of human experience. His favorite artist? The esteemed Muhammad Amini, a photographer in Ethiopia, whose work continues to inspire their own. |
