The Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival (MSPIFF) returns Thursday, April 13th through Thursday, April 27th, 2023 to present another spectacular showcase of over 200 buzzworthy films from both skilled veteran and emerging filmmakers from around the world, plus a full array of exciting parties, special tributes, and secret screenings.
MSPIFF42 will kick off Thursday, April 13th, 2023 at The Main Cinema with Director Bill Pohlad’s new film, DREAMIN’ WILD, starring Casey Affleck, Zooey Deschanel and Beau Bridges, followed by a spectacular Opening Night Party.
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Link here for the complete line-up of films in MSPIFF42.
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All-Access passes are on sale now are on sale now at MSPfilm.
MSPIFF is presented by the MSP Film Society, a dynamic 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to fostering a knowledgeable and vibrant appreciation of the art of film and its power to inform and transform individuals and communities. As one of the most highly anticipated annual arts events in the Upper Midwest and one of the longest-running film festivals in the country, the MSPIFF is a cultural landmark and an annual high mark on the Twin Cities Arts Calendar. For more information visit MSPfilm.
The Model Circus Trains Are Back! See our popular O-Scale train (over 60’ long) which consists of animal cars, passenger cars, and special circus flat cars, each loaded with hand-made special circus wagons plus a Parade thru “Hamline” and wagon unloading show on the “big” layout.
Additional layouts will each feature Circus trains and / or displays in their own scale. This event is inspired by Circus World Museum in Baraboo Wisconsin.
Co-sponsors: Ring 80 of Circus Model Builders.
What are Circus Trains?
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Circus trains began in the 1870s, by replacing the shows that moved by slow animal-drawn wagons. Over the years these trains grew in length as the train cars switched from wood to steel construction. Circus trains typically consisted of three types of cars: large animal cars, flat cars loaded with colorful wagons and passenger cars for the workers and performers. They were usually found in the train in that order. Circus cars were generally longer than normal freight cars because the railroads charged by the car & mile. They were painted very colorful to attract attention. The greatest number of circus trains operated between 1920 and 1950. Over those years many merged and others went broke.
Our O-Scale train was inspired by the “Circus World Museum” in Baraboo, Wisconsin. The museum has a very large collection of train cars, wagons, events, and other circus collections for you to see. Our train features models of many of these wagons faithfully modeled in O-Scale. O-Scale works out to 1 to 48 and ¼” equals 1 foot.
Our Circus Train reenacts this operation on our large O-scale layout with an operating Circus Train, several displays and a Parade staged in one of our towns.
To learn more about the history of circus trains, visit our Circus Trains link here.
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Check out the Circus Trains during all open hours in April!
Admission: Admission to this special exhibit is included in the Museum’s normal weekend admission price of $8 per person, children 4 and under are admitted free of charge.
Monarch butterflies are beautiful insects that are famous for their cross-country migration every spring and fall. They are Minnesota’s state butterfly!
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Here in Minnesota, most of us are familiar with the Canada goose migration every spring and fall. These noisy birds fly over our state every spring, taking up residence in ponds and lakes before it is time to head south once again. But there’s another famous migration that takes place in Minnesota every year. It’s much quieter, but just as beautiful. Millions of monarch butterflies are headed straight for Minnesota this spring.
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Every spring, millions of monarch butterflies begin a migration from their wintering site in Mexico. They fly north into the United States and parts of Canada.
In just a few short weeks, these colorful insects will be ready to depart once again. Tens of millions of monarchs will fly out of Minnesota between July and October. They’ll head back to their winter grounds in Mexico.
Those butterflies that make the journey will spend the winter in warm weather before continuing the cycle again next spring. The monarch butterfly migration brings beautiful insects to Minnesota every year!
Have you ever spotted a monarch in Minnesota? While these butterflies still arrive by the millions, their numbers are dwindling. For more information about the insects, check out the DNR monarch butterfly page. And for information about attracting the butterflies to your yard, check out their butterfly garden page.
New moon nights – night when the moon is absent from the sky – make for great stargazing!
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Here’s a great way to start – look due north after the sun has set and find the Big Dipper constellation (above) with its telltale 3-star handle and 4-star dipper. In the winter, the dipper is at ‘3-o’clock’ with the handle hanging down.
Join us for our next in-person Star Party — all about light! Outside, we’ll have our telescopes set up to observe the Moon and our favorite deep space objects (weather permitting). Inside, you can explore hands-on activities, and our expert astronomy team will guide you through the night sky and highlight cosmic sights in our planetarium.
The Point Retreats: Join us for this epic retreat to experience all the health benefits and hacks of Fire and Ice! Did you know Cold Thermogenesis can boost your metabolic rate, reduce inflammation, and decrease pain? Follow cold by heat to detox your body, increase blood flow, and reduce cortisol.
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Overview
Join us for a returning favorite and Epic retreat to experience all the health benefits and hacks of Fire and Ice in a group setting with adventurous people! Thaddeus Owen will serve as our winter retreat guide and key note speaker for the third year, along with our line up of incredible guest speakers. Stay tuned as a new key note speaker is to be announced soon!
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About
Did you know Cold Thermogenesis can boost your metabolic rate and reduce inflammation and pain. It can also help you absorb more light and some halo types need cold for optimal health. Learn Wim Hof breathing to extended cold exposure and experience cold lake plunges, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and learn about cold thermogenesis protocols.
Follow cold by the glow of a fire and heat of the sauna to detox your body, increase blood flow, and reduce cortisol. Heat Shock Proteins are anti-aging and can increase muscle and reduce fat. Learn how to use a sauna for longevity and performance, redlight photobiomodulation, and how to use light to overcome lack of sunlight in the winter. Fix Seasonal Affective Disorder the right way!
During this retreat, you will experience exquisite and delicious primal meals created by our master Paleo chefs, stay in luxurious log cabins, and enjoy the beauty and piece of our quiet and snowy Northwoods.Learn from Thaddeus and all our guest speakers how you can embrace the cold and benefit from the burn this winter!
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What’s Included
Registration cost is all-inclusive and includes – basic lodging (upgrades available), 5-star meals prepared by renowned health and wellness chef, full-service beverages (including Dry Farm Wines and Bullet Proof Coffee), professional seminars, activities, and on-site amenities.
Every moment of each retreat is intentional and designed to care for you – body, mind, and soul. Your time at The Point will be filled with meaningful opportunities to experience and learn from sunrise to sunset. The day can start with yoga by the lake or functional exercises with our fitness team in the gym, followed by Listening to expert speakers in our main log lodge in your slippers and wrapped in a warm blanket. Afternoons will be spent in our Culinary Rx Cooking Classes where you will find time to converse, laugh, and cook with a community of adventurous learners, followed by time outdoors to enjoy a hike or taking time to relax in the sauna, and finally ending your day with a peaceful meditation by the fire.
The best part is you have unlimited access to the pristine lakes and towering trees surrounding The Point Retreats property and peninsula during your stay.
