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SUMMARY:From the Baltic Countryside to Dumbarton Oaks Bakken Ensemble by Bakken Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Tunes from the Polish and Lithuanian countryside\, then explore the garden of Dumbarton Oaks and end with a grand Russian masterwork. \nGrażyna Bacewicz: Violin Duets on Folk Themes\nRobert Schuman: Fantasy Pieces Op. 73 for Cello and Piano\nCaroline Shaw: Plan and Elevation for String Quartet\nSergey Taneyev: Piano Quintet in g minor\, Op. 30 \nGuest artists:\nHanna Hyunjung Kim\, piano\nRui Du\, violin\nKyu-Young Kim\, viola \nFot more info and tickets\, please visit https://allevents.in/minneapolis/from-the-baltic-countryside-to-dumbarton-oaks/200028863679903
URL:https://pacim.org/event/from-the-baltic-countryside-to-dumbarton-oaks-bakken-ensemble-by-bakken-ensemble/
LOCATION:MacPhail Center for Music\, 501 S 2nd St\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401-2383\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:7th Polish Independence Run
DESCRIPTION:We warmly invite all Polish community members\, friends of Poland\, and lovers of an active lifestyle to join the 7th Polish Independence Run on Saturday\, November 8th at 1:00 PM! This event has become a Twin Cities tradition celebrating Polish Independence Day. Join the run and be part of this joyful celebration of community\, fitness\, and Polish pride! \n🏅 Sporting event organized to celebrate the 107th anniversary of Poland regaining independence. Join us to commemorate this special day in a joyful\, athletic atmosphere! \n🏃‍♀️ Saturday\, November 8th \n🕐 1:00 PM – bib pickup\, warm-up\, and getting ready \n🏁 2:00 PM – race START \n📍 Father Hennepin Bluff Park\, near the Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis\, by the Mississippi River \nNo matter your pace—run\, walk\, or cheer—what matters most is our community spirit\, Polish pride\, and great energy! ❤️🤍 \nAfter the run\, stay for a group photo\, friendly chats\, and warm cocoa! ☕ \n🐶 Dogs are welcome! \n👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Bring your family\, friends\, and a Polish flag! \n➡️ Choose your route: 5 km or 3 km (walking is welcome). \n➡️ Please wear Polish national colors and dress appropriately for the weather. \nTo register\, visit Independence Run Registration \n🇵🇱 This event is co-funded by the Consulate of the Republic of Poland in Chicago.
URL:https://pacim.org/event/7th-polish-independence-run/
LOCATION:Fr. Hennepin Bluff Park\, SE Main St and 6th Ave SE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Armistice Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join Twin Cities’ local and international communities in Brit’s Clubhouse Room for live music\, a color guard\, and words honoring the global Anniversary of the Armistice that ended World War 1. Doors open at 6 p.m.\, and the program begins at 7 p.m. Guests are welcome to stay after the program to socialize. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. \nLook forward to seeing you all\, including your family. This event is free. All are welcome!
URL:https://pacim.org/event/armistice-day-celebration/
LOCATION:Brits Pub\, 1110 Nicollet Mall 55403\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Romanian Film Festival 2025 – “Between Shadow and Light”
DESCRIPTION:This evocative film series explores the tension between darkness and illumination—both literal and metaphorical—within Romanian cinema. Between Shadow and Light invites audiences to experience stories that navigate the blurred lines between truth and illusion\, memory and myth\, oppression and resilience. Through carefully selected films\, the festival showcases Romania’s cinematic mastery in portraying the human condition with stark realism\, poetic nuance\, and haunting beauty. From rural landscapes steeped in folklore to urban dramas shaped by post-communist realities\, each screening offers a window into the soul of a nation grappling with its past and redefining its future. \nThe theme reflects the duality present in Romanian storytelling: the shadow of history\, censorship\, and trauma contrasted with the light of creativity\, resistance\, and cultural rebirth. Whether through minimalist dialogue\, long takes\, or symbolic imagery\, these films challenge viewers to confront uncomfortable truths while celebrating the enduring spirit of Romanian artistry. Between Shadow and Light is not just a festival—it’s a cinematic meditation on identity\, transformation\, and the power of storytelling to illuminate even the darkest corners. \nAs our primary visual organ\, the eye symbolizes knowledge and openness to new dimensions. It represents clarity\, observation\, awareness\, consciousness\, vigilance\, and intuition—qualities that guide us beyond surface perception into deeper understanding. The guarding eye serves as our guide\, protector\, and judge\, watching over us. It leads us toward the light\, illuminating truth and revealing the unseen. In its gaze lies the power to awaken\, to discern\, and to transcend. \nAll movies are in Romanian language with English subtitles. \nFor more information\, schedule of showings\, and to get free tickets\, see https://hora-mn.org/2025/08/27/romanian-film-festival-2025/
URL:https://pacim.org/event/romanian-film-festival-2025-between-shadow-and-light/
LOCATION:Landmark Center – F.K. Weyerhaeuser Auditorium\, 75 Fifth Street West\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Heritage Organization of Romanian Americans in Minnesota (HORA)":MAILTO:horamn.media@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Soup Festival - Fall'25
DESCRIPTION:Warm up with us this fall at PACIM’s annual Soup Festival! \nWe’re bringing the community together to celebrate the comfort\, flavor\, and tradition of Polish soups. Guests will enjoy a wide variety of homemade recipes prepared by PACIM members and friends—each bowl offering a taste of culture\, heritage\, and creativity. \nThis family-friendly afternoon will be filled with delicious food\, lively conversation\, and a welcoming spirit. Whether you come to cook\, taste\, or simply enjoy the company\, the Soup Festival is the perfect way to gather as the days grow cooler. \nProceeds from the event will help fund the creation of an electronic catalog for the PACIM Library.  \nWe’ll be serving six traditional Polish soups:  \n\nCabbage (Kapuśniak)\n\nBarley (Krupnik)\n\nMushroom (Grzybowa\, vegetarian)\n\nTomato (Pomidorowa)\n\nBorscht (Barszcz\, vegetarian)\n\nPotato (Ziemniaczana)\n\n\n…and\, of course\, Bigos — not exactly a soup\, but a favorite hearty winter hunter’s stew! \nPrices: \nA sampler of six soups of your choice plus Bigos — $15 \nChildren ages 5–10 — $5 \nChildren under 5 — free \nYou can also purchase a 32 oz jar of your favorite soup to take home for $10\, or three jars for just $25. \n\n \nIf you can lend a hand in cooking or serving\, please sign up here:
URL:https://pacim.org/event/soup-festival-fall25/
LOCATION:Holy Cross Catholic Church – Kolbe Hall\, 1621 University Ave NE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55413
CATEGORIES:Community Events,PACIM Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="PACIM":MAILTO:office@pacim.org
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SUMMARY:Polish Literature in English Reading Group - November
DESCRIPTION:Anthony Bukoski\, Children of Strangers\, Stories\, 1993. 187 pp.\, Polish Immigrant Experience\, Link \nWritten by a local author and the son of a Polish immigrant\, these stories depict the immigrant experience in the Upper Midwest and the challenges that the first and second generations faced in the United States as both Poles and Americans. \nThe author will join the discussion. \nGoogle Meet meeting details will be emailed to individuals who register using the button below. \nThis event is free to attend\, but if you’d like to support our reading group and help cover costs\, we invite you to make a donation. \n    \n\n\nEvery contribution makes a difference!
URL:https://pacim.org/event/polish-literature-in-english-reading-group-november/
LOCATION:Google Meet\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:PACIM Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="PACIM":MAILTO:office@pacim.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251130T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251130T163000
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SUMMARY:International Holiday Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join the Ukrainian community on SUNDAY\, November 30th\, from 11:30 AM to 4:30 PM for the International Holiday Festival — a wonderful tradition to kick off the holiday season with family\, friends\, and the community! 🎄🎉 \n📅 November 30\, 2025 (Sunday)\n📍 Ukrainian American Community Center\, Minneapolis \n🎟 Admission:\n• Adults: $10\n• Children (6–12 years): $5\n• Under 6: FREE \n🍽 Ukrainian Ethnic Luncheon will be available for purchase! \n✨ Enjoy:\n• World Folk Dances 🌍💃🕺\n• Bake Sale 🧁🍪\n• Folk Art\, Crafts & Gift Sale 🎨🎁
URL:https://pacim.org/event/international-holiday-festival/
LOCATION:Ukrainian American Community Center\, 301 NE Main St\, Minneapolis\, 55413\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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