Pan African Conference and Festival Events
October 2026
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Oct 6Focus: "The Mighty Mississippi: Currents of Change." The Nobel Conference is free and includes lectures and panel discussions.
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Oct 7Focus: "The Mighty Mississippi: Currents of Change." The Nobel Conference is free and includes lectures and panel discussions.
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Oct 13
The Stuarts: Why They Still Matter - The History of England Part II
Description Course leader Steve Gilbert continues exploration of early modern English history with Part II of the course he began last fall with The Tudors. This time, we turn to the fascinating and often astonishing Stuart dynasty. The centerpiece of the course will be twenty-five 30-minute lectures from the Great Courses ... -
Oct 14The Future of Human Rights and International Law Speaker Mehr “Jay” Shahidi Biography Mehr “Jay” Shahidi is a free-lance international affairs researcher, lobbyist, public speaker, consultant, human rights activist as well as a business owner. Jay has taught Great Decisions Courses for Global Minnesota and Foreign Policy Association since 2005.He is the Advocacy Chair ...
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Oct 16Set in 18th-century Denmark, this historical drama follows an ambitious soldier-turned-settler who defies the aristocracy to cultivate a barren heath. The film explores themes of perseverance, social class, and the human spirit's resilience. It offers a sweeping narrative set against the stark beauty of the windswept, harsh Jutland moor. It ...
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Oct 19Do you enjoy using strategy, memory, and teamwork? Our Bridge group meets on the third Monday of each month at 1:00 p.m. at the WOW! Zone, located at 2030 Adams St., Mankato. It’s a great opportunity to sharpen your skills, connect with fellow players, and enjoy an afternoon of fun ...
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Oct 20
The Stuarts: Why They Still Matter - The History of England Part II
Description Course leader Steve Gilbert continues exploration of early modern English history with Part II of the course he began last fall with The Tudors. This time, we turn to the fascinating and often astonishing Stuart dynasty. The centerpiece of the course will be twenty-five 30-minute lectures from the Great Courses ... -
Oct 22Description The founding of the Guthrie Theatre in 1963 helped spark a quiet revolution in American culture—the rise of the American Regional Theatre Movement. What began as a bold experiment in Minneapolis has grown into a nationwide network of more than a thousand professional nonprofit theatres, reshaping where and how theatre ...
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Oct 23Monthly on the fourth Friday Zoom Link Contact the office to get the Zoom link.
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Oct 27
The Stuarts: Why They Still Matter - The History of England Part II
Description Course leader Steve Gilbert continues exploration of early modern English history with Part II of the course he began last fall with The Tudors. This time, we turn to the fascinating and often astonishing Stuart dynasty. The centerpiece of the course will be twenty-five 30-minute lectures from the Great Courses ... -
Oct 28Monthly on the fourth Wednesday Books Chosen Monthly.
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Oct 28Mankato voters will have an opportunity to hear directly from local candidates at two upcoming candidate forums sponsored by the League of Women Voters. A Mankato Area School Board (ISD 77) forum is scheduled for Thursday, September 24, at 6 p.m., followed by a Mankato Mayor and City Council forum ...
