Events - Nov 2026

‘Disney’s Newsies’ coming to Central High
Saint Paul Central High School is proud to present “Disney’s Newsies.” This fall, 135 students have been hard at work preparing every aspect of this production. The pit orchestra is made up entirely of students, and led by senior Lula Eian. Every technical aspect is covered by the students, under the mentorship of a creative team: sets are built, costumes created, lights set, sound run and more. Performances are Thursday, Nov. 19, Friday, Nov. 20, Saturday, Nov. 21 and Sunday, Nov. 22. Due to the popularity of the high school productions, people are advised purchase tickets as soon as possible to guarantee seating.

Book Group to discuss ‘Erosion’
Changing Times Book Group will discuss “Erosion: Essays of Undoing”by Terry Tempest Williams on Saturday, Nov. 28 at 3 p.m. at the St. Anthony Park Branch Library, 2245 Como Ave. Landscapes are shaped by erosion: wind, water, and time. In this book, one of the nation’s greatest naturalists and storytellers explores the forms of erosion of this decade – erosion of democracy, science, compassion, and trust. Williams reflects on issues ranging from public lands and endangered species to the promise of young activists standing up to the fossil fuel industry. Changing Times Book Group is co-hosted bimonthly by St. Paul Public Library and Transition Town - All Saint Anthony Park, focusing on topics of environmental and social justice. All welcome, one title at a time. No registration needed. Light refreshments served. Details at TransitionASAP.org/changing-times. Questions? Email Communications@TransitionASAP.org.

SAINT MARY’S TO OPEN TRADE SCHOOL
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota (Saint Mary’s) will expand access to skilled-trades education by creating a Catholic high school of trade and technology in Saint Paul. Named after Blessed Santiago Miller, the school plans to welcome its inaugural class of freshmen in 2028. Saint Mary’s is under agreement to buy two campuses from St. Francis de Sales Parish in Saint Paul: the St. Francis de Sales campus (650 Palace Avenue) and the St. James campus (496 View Street). The St. Francis campus, which includes a school building, church, rectory and parish offices, will be the initial Trade School grounds, while the St. James campus gives the Trade School room for potential growth.
Beginning in 2028, students in ninth grade will begin to prepare for employment, industry credentials, apprenticeships, and continued education while also having the opportunity to earn a defined number of college credits through Saint Mary’s University as part of their high school experience. The model is intended to create multiple pathways rather than a single definition of postsecondary success.