January 2020
Culture Through Cuisine: Swiss Fondue
Creamy, smooth, and hearty, cheese fondue is one of the most recognized Swiss dishes. Originating in the Swiss Alps, it is believed that the practice of fondue was started by farmers who cooked wine, garlic, and herbs with scraps of cheese to create a heart-warming meal on a cold, wintry...
February 2020
Urban Expedition: Guatemala
Explore the globe with the 2020 season of Landmark Center's Urban Expedition! Designed for everyone to enjoy, Urban Expedition offers the opportunity to learn about the world right in St. Paul. With a focus on a different destination, each program in the series provides authentic cultural experiences that include music,...
Trade Insights and Networking: Vietnam’s Market Opportunities and Challenges for Minnesota Companies
The year 2020 marks the 25th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic ties between the United States and Vietnam. What started as zero bilateral trade has ballooned to a nearly $60 billion trade relationship. The United States is now Vietnam’s largest export market; and, in turn, Vietnam represents one of...
Global Conversations ST. PAUL: India and Pakistan
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi rode a wave of Hindu nationalism to a historic reelection in 2019. His first order of business was to revoke the special status granted to the Kashmir region, inflaming the rivalry between India and Pakistan. Join us for a conversation with Macalester College Professor Andrew...
Global Conversations MINNEAPOLIS: India and Pakistan
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi rode a wave of Hindu nationalism to a historic reelection in 2019. His first order of business was to revoke the special status granted to the Kashmir region, inflaming the rivalry between India and Pakistan. Join us for a conversation with University of St. Thomas...
2020 Italian Film Festival
Over four days, the Italian Film Festival of Minneapolis / St. Paul (IFF) will screen the best current Italian cinema from fast-paced Italian comedies to socially-relevant documentaries. And for the second time, the IFF will offer two award opportunities for the best short films made by emerging filmmakers working and...
March 2020
Global Conversations ST. PAUL: Women Warriors
From Vikings and African queens to cross-dressing military doctors and World War II Russian fighter pilots, there are incredible stories of women for whom battle was not a metaphor. The woman warrior has been cast as an anomaly — Joan of Arc, not GI Jane. But women, it turns out,...
Global Conversations MINNEAPOLIS: Women Warriors
From Vikings and African queens to cross-dressing military doctors and World War II Russian fighter pilots, there are incredible stories of women for whom battle was not a metaphor. The woman warrior has been cast as an anomaly — Joan of Arc, not GI Jane. But women, it turns out,...
May 2020
Italia 2020 Gala
SAVE THE DATE! Registration coming soon. Join us for our annual fundraising gala as we explore Italian culture, highlight U.S.-Italy relations, and connect Minnesotans to our European partner. Featuring fine Italian-inspired cuisine and entertainment, and the Tour the World live and silent auctions, the gala is a one-of-a-kind evening. An...