MOVIE NIGHT - BRINGING OUR YOUTH TOGEHTER
SATURDAY MARCH 7TH 7-10PM
Come Watch the PARENT TRAP (1998) with our youth leadership of In Progress Studio 213.
Our youth leadership team, chose to screen the film the Parent Trap. During this time of division, they felt it would be a good way to honor families while recognizing the work it takes to create a sense of belonging, starting with the home. The movie will start with couple of home grown films by our In Progress youth and then move into an evening of pizza and popcorn (or local takeout). Everyone is welcome - parents and/or siblings and adult supervision will be in place if families want to leave kids that are 10 years old. younger children are welcome but must be supervised by family member (older sibling is fine).
This event is led by IP artists Azomali Obisakin, Dhoua Vue & Marion Jandora They are part of our younger leadership here at In Progress and wanted to support fellow youth in finding a place of community.
LUCKY POT - Food sharing event
Sunday, MARCH 8th 4-6PM
Please join us in sharing a meal together during difficult times for our community. Every two weeks in February and March we will gather to share some food, check in with each other and work on caring for one another with good conversation and care.
Please RSVP below and tell us what you will bring to share. Come with kindness and curiosity and we will greet you with smiles and good conversation. This event is intend to build community belonging and familiarity while we all work to move through difficult times.
All ages are welcome - there is not. set limit on this event. Questions can be directed to info@in-progress.org.
Occupation stories
Monday, March 9th: 6-8PM
Community members have the opportunity to contribute to a videotaped historical record documenting experience of occupation and its impact on our idea of belonging in this nation. These recorded stories will help hold our memories and personal truths for future generations and ensure this moment is remembered through the voices of our own communities.
Sound healing for All
Sunday, March 15th 4-6PM
Join artists Yeeleng Vue, and Laurette Sebastienne. for a meditative and body grounding experience using traditional singing bowls, chimes and other instrumentation. You will learn the art of sound, and experience a sensation through sound vibration/ frequency.
Bring a mat or blanket that you can sit on and lay down on for a long period of time. There will be some movements during the session so wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Bring water and snacks if needed.
Space is limited to 16 participants. Ages 12 and up are welcome Questions can be directed to info@in-progress.org.
YOUTH ACTIVITIES NIGHT
SATURDAY, MARCH 21st 7-10PM
ATTENTION YOUTH!
Please join us for an evening of fun arts activities that include games, painting and open mic / karaoke fun!
Everyone is welcome - parents and/or siblings and adult supervision will be in place if families want to leave kids that are 10 years old and up. Younger children are welcome but must be supervised by a family member (older sibling is fine). This event is led by IP artists Azomali Obisakin, Dhoua Vue, Noah Dynes & Marion Jandora. They are part of our younger leadership here at In Progress and want to support fellow youth in finding a place of community.
Please RSVP below. This activity is intended to build belonging and familiarity while we all work to move through difficult times. Questions can be directed to info@in-progress.org.
LUCKY POT - Food sharing event
Sunday, MARCH 22nd 4-6PM
Please join us in sharing a meal together during difficult times for our community. Every two weeks in February and March we will gather to share some food, check in with each other and work on caring for one another with good conversation and care.
Please RSVP below and tell us what you will bring to share. Come with kindness and curiosity and we will greet you with smiles and good conversation. This event is intend to build community belonging and familiarity while we all work to move through difficult times.
All ages are welcome - there is not. set limit on this event. Questions can be directed to info@in-progress.org.
aid/support /giving
Do you need access to food, rent, legal or other forms of emergency support? Residents of our neighborhood have been actively collecting and organizing links commonly called “mutual aid.” Click the button below to see more.
EMERGENCY AID FOR HOUA YANG
“Sometimes, I imagine that I am back in Laos, just to get away from reality. I fought for this country during the aftermath of the Vietnam War.” — Houa Yang
Houa Yang is the mother of Thao Xiong, a local artist and activist who was recently detained by ICE and is currently in Texas awaiting deportation to Laos. Houa and her son shared a home, expenses, and daily care for one another. His detention has abruptly separated them and left Houa facing uncertainty and immediate financial strain.
In Progress is accepting donations to support Houa’s basic living needs during this time. All funds raised will go directly toward bills, food, and essential expenses as she prepares for what comes next. Click below to donate.
BUSINESS SUPPORT
Local, family-owned businesses in the North End of St. Paul are experiencing serious financial strain due to recent enforcement activity in the area. Many have reduced hours, lost customers, and are continuing to support neighbors in need. Besides visiting our local busineses you can also help finacially-if you are able.
The North End Community Foundation is committed to supporting community and opportunity in the North End and will match donations dollar-for-dollar, up to $2,000. Funds will be redistributed on an emergency basis to impacted businesses.
COMMUNITY CARE
In Progress has begun offering a series of care activities that address the impact felt by families, artists, and volunteers working to continue their lives during this time of federal immigration activity.
Volunteers are currently planning activities that bring community together, provide space creating, recording the history of this time, and receiving support in grounding bodies and minds as trauma has been inflicted on many.
Funding received through this channel will go to support costs of art supplies, groceries for meals, printing materials for public information sharing, and as needed gas and grocery support for those providing services while volunteering. Click below to donate
TRANSITION AID FOR THAO XIONg
On January 28th, Thao Xiong, a local activist and member of our In Progress community was detained by Federal Immigration Services and is now in El Paso Texas facing deportation.
As he makes this move, he will need legal support, transitioning funds and tools to tay in contact with his mother.
The activist community has begun a fundraiser in his support. If are able to give, please do so. You can find out more by clicking on the link below.
past activities
ART IS THERAPY
Thursday, January 29th 4-7PM
Artist Xee Reiter led a creative care workshop for community members. As part of this activity participants constructed houses using new and recycled materials creating homes using the emotions you carry with you into the room. All art materials were provided along with snacks and some delicious desserts from White Flower Bakes. It was a full house with 12 participating
Sound healing for All
Sunday, FeBRuary 1st 4-6PM
Artists Yeeleng Vue, and Laurette Sebastienne. held a meditative and body grounding experience using traditional singing bowls, chimes and other instrumentation. Fifteen participants learned the art of sound, and experienced sensation through sound vibration/ frequency.
ARTISTS ORGaNIZIng - VIRTUAL CHECK IN
SUNDAY, FeBRuary 1st 6-7PM
It was a quiet virtual catch up conversation between friends. Our first session was held in person with a large group of artist figuring out what was happening to them and their communities. This second visit held virtually was simply a visit and a sharing of experiences. It is important that we check in and look after each other during this time. More visits like this will follow in the coming weeks.
CHECKING IN - Food & StORY SHARING for YOUTH
SATURDAY, FeBRuary 7th 2-4PM
This is a special gathering dedicated to youth ages 10 to 18 (or there abouts) to provide an opportunity to visit with each other, eat some food and talk about what they are experiences during this time of uncertainty. Parents and older family members are welcome to hang out and visit as well in a separate room as we are guessing they may also want to share with other parents.
Youth are welcome to talk about whatever is on their minds. One adult will be present to help support the discussion within safe bounds but will otherwise will not try to guide the conversation. Our hope is that the group may want to continue to visit where their conversations can go farther.
Please RSVP below. This activity is intended to build belonging and familiarity while we all work to move through difficult times.
This first activity is limited to 12 youth at this time. Questions can be directed to info@in-progress.org.
LUCKY POT - Food sharing event
Sunday, FeBRuary 8th 4-6PM
We had a great meal together during a difficult time for our community. About 30 people showed up with food and meaningful conversation.
Occupation stories
Monday, FeBRuary 1st: 6-8PM
Community members contribute to a videotaped historical record documenting experience of occupation and its impact on our idea of belonging in this nation. These recorded stories will help hold our memories and personal truths for future generations and ensure this moment is remembered through the voices of our own communities.
Sound healing for All
Sunday, FeBRuary 15th 4-6PM
Artists Yeeleng Vue, and Laurette Sebastienne. held a meditative and body grounding experience using traditional singing bowls, chimes and other instrumentation. Fifteen participants learned the art of sound, and experienced sensation through sound vibration/ frequency.
Occupation stories
Monday, FeBRuary 16th: 6-8PM (more sessions to follow IN MARCH)
Community members contributed to a videotaped historical record documenting experience of occupation and its impact on our idea of belonging in this nation. These recorded stories will help hold our memories and personal truths for future generations and ensure this moment is remembered through the voices of our own communities.
LUCKY POT - Food sharing event
Sunday, FeBRuary 22nd 4-6PM
We had a great meal together during a difficult time for our community. About 30 people showed up with food and meaningful conversation.
Mycelial Organizing: Care, Power, & Collective Futures
Monday, February 23. 6-8PM
Mycelial Organizing offerec a collective learning and strategy space that builds care & resistance frameworks for community organizers navigating sustained stress, urgency, and fragmentation. Drawing inspiration from mycelial networks, experiences, insights and lessons from the Global south and Civil rights movements, immigrant and BIPOC survival practices, and long-arc movement thinking, this interactive session reframes care as infrastructure, repair as political skill, and connection as power laying strategic foundations for sustainable collective work. The workshop centers shared capacity, collective pacing, and decentralized strength, so organizers are not asked to carry collective work alone inside systems that isolate responsibility.
Session ONE:
Story circle-Guided collective reflection grounded in lived organizing experience
Occupation stories
Monday, FeBRuary 23rd: 6-8PM
Community members have the opportunity to contribute to a videotaped historical record documenting experience of occupation and its impact on our idea of belonging in this nation. These recorded stories will help hold our memories and personal truths for future generations and ensure this moment is remembered through the voices of our own communities.
TOO MUCH
a new fim release by Azomali Obisakin
Sound healing for All
Sunday, March 1st 4-6PM
Join artists Yeeleng Vue, and Laurette Sebastienne. for a meditative and body grounding experience using traditional singing bowls, chimes and other instrumentation. You will learn the art of sound, and experience a sensation through sound vibration/ frequency.
Bring a mat or blanket that you can sit on and lay down on for a long period of time. There will be some movements during the session so wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Bring water and snacks if needed.
Space is limited to 16 participants. Ages 12 and up are welcome Questions can be directed to info@in-progress.org.
sip & sound - a self care experience
Monday, March 2nd, 6-8PM
Join artist Tari Baker as she offers an evening of personal wellness and community connection. Sip some nourishing tea, participate in guided meditation and sound bath and most importantly be heard and supported by others.
6PM welcome, grounding & tea
6:15PM meditation & sound bath
7:15PM soup dinner & discussion
Space is limited to 12 participants. Ages 12 and up are welcome Questions can be directed to info@in-progress.org.
Turning Feelings Into Songs with Bionik
Tuesday, March 3rd 3:30-5:30PM - POSTPonED - WILL RESCHEDULE IN APRIL
Join artist Stefon Bionik Taylor in a creative music experience that will walk you through the process of making a song that represents the group’s thoughts and feelings. As part of this experience you will create original music and lyrics together, and recording performances to complete a song using modern recording and production software
All ages and abilities can participate in this activity.
Space is limited to 12 participants. Questions can be directed to info@in-progress.org.