BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Meetup//Meetup Calendar 1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH NAME:Women's Drum Center-St Paul MN X-WR-CALNAME:Women's Drum Center-St Paul MN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago TZURL:http://tzurl.org/zoneinfo-outlook/America/Chicago X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:19700308T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:19701101T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event_316330867@meetup.com SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:20261021T050629Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T203000 SUMMARY:Washboard Workshop with Mikkel Beckmen DESCRIPTION:Women's Drum Center-St Paul MN\nJoin us for this popular works hop led by Mikkel Beckmen.\n\n**Washboard Workshop\,** Friday\, October 23 \, 6:30-8:30pm\nIn the U.S.\, washboards are mostly associated with pre-WW II blues\, jazz\, jug band and old-timey music. It has been used around th e world as a handy percussion instrument by many cultures. Discover why th e washboard is the perfect percussive accompaniment instrument for acousti c music!\n\nLearn through playing\, listening and composing brief percussi on pieces.\n\nWashboards provided\; Please bring your own washboard if you have one.\n*Some washboards and washboard accessories or Mikkel Bee merch may be available for purchase after the workshop concludes.*\n\nAll gende r identities are welcome. Cost $35\, age 16+.\nRegister [here](https://wom ensdrumcenter.org/events/washboard-workshop-oct2026): https://womensdrumce nter.org/events/washboard-workshop-oct2026\n\n**About the instructor:** Mi kkel has been playing the washboard live on stage for over 27 years. His w ashboard sounds have appeared on over 50 albums. He currently performs aro und 200 shows per year with Ice Horse\, Corpse Reviver\, Jeff Ray & the St akes and other Minnesota musicians.\n\nHe is the host of the weekly Worker s Playtime series at the 331 Club as well as the Acoustic Thursday Happy H our at the Dubliner. His playing has taken him around the USA & Europe.\n\ n**Note:** Please be prepared to remove your street shoes at the door. You 're welcome to bring slippers or non-street shoes to change into upon arri val. We also have a limited supply of clean socks available to borrow. Our no-street shoe policy is designed to protect our new floor for posterity. \n\nOur center is located in the basement of the Dow Building\; it is acce ssed by one flight of stairs. URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.meetup.com/womens-drum-center-st-paul-mn/events/ 316330867/ STATUS:CONFIRMED CREATED:20260829T213442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T213442Z CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event_316855047@meetup.com SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:20261021T050629Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261025T113000 SUMMARY:West African Drumming Level I\, All-gender Weekly Drop-in Class DESCRIPTION:Women's Drum Center-St Paul MN\n**West African Drumming Level I\, all-gender weekly drop-in class**\, Sundays\, 10:30-11:30 a.m. with Da n Engebretson.\n\nBeginner to advanced beginner-level class\, drums provid ed.\n\n**Cost:** $15 per participant per class.\n\nThis class is structure d to teach basic West African rhythms and techniques while building confid ence and understanding of the music. Walk-ins are welcome.\n\nGo to [https ://womensdrumcenter.org/weekly-classes-levels](https://womensdrumcenter.or g/weekly-classes-levels) for more information and to register.\n\n**Gettin g there and accessibility:**\nPlease be prepared to remove your street sho es at the door. You're welcome to bring slippers (with a grip) or non-stre et shoes to change into upon arrival. We also have a limited supply of cle an socks available to borrow. Our no-street shoe policy is designed to pro tect our new floor for posterity.\n\nOur center is located in the basement of the Dow Building\; it is accessed by one flight of stairs.\n\n**Gettin g there and accessibility:**\nPlease be prepared to remove your street sho es at the door. You're welcome to bring slippers (with a grip) or non-stre et shoes to change into upon arrival. We also have a limited supply of cle an socks available to borrow. Our no-street shoe policy is designed to pro tect our new floor for posterity.\n\nOur center is located in the basement of the Dow Building\; it is accessed by one flight of stairs. URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.meetup.com/womens-drum-center-st-paul-mn/events/ 316855047/ STATUS:CONFIRMED CREATED:20261005T154253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T154253Z CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event_316888384@meetup.com SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:20261021T050629Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T180000 SUMMARY:Hand Drum for Beginners-weekly drop-in class DESCRIPTION:Women's Drum Center-St Paul MN\n**Hand Drum for Beginners\, dr op-in class**\, Tuesdays\, 5:00-6:00 p.m. with Bettie Seitzer.\n\nThis cla ss is designed to get you started comfortably with the most accessible ins truments in the world while having fun in a nurturing community.\n\nFor be ginners or those who want to revisit the basics. No drumming experience is necessary\, drums provided\, women-only.\n\n**Cost:** $15 per participant per class.\nOpen to women and gender expansive folks only.\nGo to [https: //womensdrumcenter.org/weekly-classes-levels](https://womensdrumcenter.org /weekly-classes-levels) for more information and to register. Walk-ins als o welcome.\n\nContact the Women's Drum Center to connect with the instruct or and confirm whether classes are held on certain holidays when this clas s lands on a holiday.\n\n**Getting there and accessibility:**\nPlease be p repared to remove your street shoes at the door. You're welcome to bring s lippers (with a grip) or non-street shoes to change into upon arrival. We also have a limited supply of clean socks available to borrow. Our no-stre et shoe policy is designed to protect our new floor for posterity.\n\nOur center is located in the basement of the Dow Building\; it is accessed by one flight of stairs. URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.meetup.com/womens-drum-center-st-paul-mn/events/ 316888384/ STATUS:CONFIRMED CREATED:20261007T222257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T222257Z CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event_316877273@meetup.com SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:20261021T050629Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T200000 SUMMARY:Explore Indigenous Drumming from Honduras DESCRIPTION:Women's Drum Center-St Paul MN\nJoin us for this unique worksh op led by visiting professional Honduran drummer Jonathan Alarcón on Wedn esday\, October 28\, 2026 from 6:30-8:00 p.m.\n\n*Registration on our webs ite is **required** and the workshop costs $35.*\n\n**ABOUT THE EVENT:**\n Expand your multicultural awareness in a creative\, interactive workshop t hat explores elements of the rich cultural and musical traditions of Hondu ras\, with a special focus on the Afro-indigenous Garífuna people who pop ulate the northern coast of the country.\nThis workshop is led by Jonathan Alarcón\, a professional Honduran drummer who has studied and performed extensively with Chichimán\, a premiere Garífuna drumming master and mus ician. While not of Garifuna descent\, Jonathan has a unique perspective i nto the cultural traditions of this Afro-indigenous community\, with a spe cial emphasis on the important role that music plays in their lives.\nPerf orming on traditional drums handmade by Chichimán while using distinctive drumming techniques\, Jonathan brings this cultural heritage to share wit h you in this rare\, interactive learning experience.\n\n* Introduction to the cultural importance of music in Garifuna communities.\n* Hands-on lea rning for participants to explore some of the powerful drumming and percus sion techniques of the Garífuna culture. This will be adjusted to fit the ability level of the workshop participants.\n* Participants can expect to play on a variety of hand percussion instruments\, including tubanos or o ther hand drums available.\n\n**Cost**: $35 per participant\nAges 16+\nReg ister on our website:[https://womensdrumcenter.org/.../garifuna-drumming-w orkshop](https://womensdrumcenter.org/events/garifuna-drumming-workshop?fb clid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAcGRvZgFicmlkETFJbXh6Wnh4d0F2NkpGejNCc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQ QMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHui2fsGlCwMsXMthvhyXXNGwzmPhkIvQ3QEdZVDZN7lzw2EZi MbW50ZzJmFl_aem_WvJuWSANpU071TLK8h6YaA)\nWe accept digital payment through our website\, Venmo or Paypal.\n\nAll gender identities welcome to partic ipate in this workshop.\nNo experience necessary.\n\n**MEET YOUR INSTRUCTO R:**\nAs a drummer\, Jonathan is accomplished in a wide range of musical s tyles\, with his first love being jazz. In Honduras he performs and record s regularly with several of the top bands in the country playing jazz\, cu mbia\, rock\, salsa and traditional music. He is also well-acquainted with the indigenous Garifuna music and its infusion into various musical style s of Honduras.\n\nFirst in Minneapolis in 2017 for the Nobel Peace Prize F orum held at Augsburg University\, Jonathan performed with the Honduran ba nd Cienaños\, an influential musical group known for their engaging music and strong call for social and political justice in Honduras.\n\nSince th en\, Jonathan has developed a strong working relationship with the Languag es and Cross-Cultural Studies Department at Augsburg University\, where he has met with numerous Spanish-language classes\, from beginning to advanc ed\, teaching songs of resistance and sharing his insights into the Hondur an and Garifuna cultures\, discussing the current political climate where indigenous cultures continue to be persecuted and exploited for their land and their traditions.\n\nIn March of 2022 Jonathan presented an interacti ve drumming workshop for the Augsburg Music Department\, receiving very po sitive student feedback: *“I also love that we had Jonathan Alarcón as a guest to teach Garifuna percussion in the oral tradition\; this was a VE RY cool experience I will never forget.”*\n\n**REGISTRATION:**\nRegister [ ](https://womensdrumcenter.org/events/drumcircle-july2026)[here:](https: //app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=21893978&appointmentType=991 32472) https://womensdrumcenter.org/events/garifuna-drumming-workshop\n\n* *GETTING THERE AND ACCESSIBILITY:**\nPlease be prepared to remove your str eet shoes at the door. You're welcome to bring slippers or non-street shoe s to change into upon arrival. We also have a limited supply of clean sock s available to borrow.\n\nOur no-street shoe policy is designed to protect our new floor for posterity.\n\nOur center is located in the basement of the Dow Building\; it is accessed by one flight of stairs. No elevator is available in the industrial building where our studio is located.\n\nUse t he door on Hampden. Ring WDC doorbell. URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.meetup.com/womens-drum-center-st-paul-mn/events/ 316877273/ STATUS:CONFIRMED CREATED:20261007T014828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T014828Z CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event_316949065@meetup.com SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:20261021T050629Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261101T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261101T113000 SUMMARY:West African Drumming Level I\, All-gender Weekly Drop-in Class DESCRIPTION:Women's Drum Center-St Paul MN\n**West African Drumming Level I\, all-gender weekly drop-in class**\, Sundays\, 10:30-11:30 a.m. with Da n Engebretson.\n\nBeginner to advanced beginner-level class\, drums provid ed.\n\n**Cost:** $15 per participant per class.\n\nThis class is structure d to teach basic West African rhythms and techniques while building confid ence and understanding of the music. Walk-ins are welcome.\n\nGo to [https ://womensdrumcenter.org/weekly-classes-levels](https://womensdrumcenter.or g/weekly-classes-levels) for more information and to register.\n\n**Gettin g there and accessibility:**\nPlease be prepared to remove your street sho es at the door. You're welcome to bring slippers (with a grip) or non-stre et shoes to change into upon arrival. We also have a limited supply of cle an socks available to borrow. Our no-street shoe policy is designed to pro tect our new floor for posterity.\n\nOur center is located in the basement of the Dow Building\; it is accessed by one flight of stairs.\n\n**Gettin g there and accessibility:**\nPlease be prepared to remove your street sho es at the door. You're welcome to bring slippers (with a grip) or non-stre et shoes to change into upon arrival. We also have a limited supply of cle an socks available to borrow. Our no-street shoe policy is designed to pro tect our new floor for posterity.\n\nOur center is located in the basement of the Dow Building\; it is accessed by one flight of stairs. URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.meetup.com/womens-drum-center-st-paul-mn/events/ 316949065/ STATUS:CONFIRMED CREATED:20261012T154923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261012T154923Z CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event_316984091@meetup.com SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:20261021T050629Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T180000 SUMMARY:Hand Drum for Beginners-weekly drop-in class DESCRIPTION:Women's Drum Center-St Paul MN\n**Hand Drum for Beginners\, dr op-in class**\, Tuesdays\, 5:00-6:00 p.m. with Bettie Seitzer.\n\nThis cla ss is designed to get you started comfortably with the most accessible ins truments in the world while having fun in a nurturing community.\n\nFor be ginners or those who want to revisit the basics. No drumming experience is necessary\, drums provided\, women-only.\n\n**Cost:** $15 per participant per class.\nOpen to women and gender expansive folks only.\nGo to [https: //womensdrumcenter.org/weekly-classes-levels](https://womensdrumcenter.org /weekly-classes-levels) for more information and to register. Walk-ins als o welcome.\n\nContact the Women's Drum Center to connect with the instruct or and confirm whether classes are held on certain holidays when this clas s lands on a holiday.\n\n**Getting there and accessibility:**\nPlease be p repared to remove your street shoes at the door. You're welcome to bring s lippers (with a grip) or non-street shoes to change into upon arrival. We also have a limited supply of clean socks available to borrow. Our no-stre et shoe policy is designed to protect our new floor for posterity.\n\nOur center is located in the basement of the Dow Building\; it is accessed by one flight of stairs. URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.meetup.com/womens-drum-center-st-paul-mn/events/ 316984091/ STATUS:CONFIRMED CREATED:20261014T222541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T222541Z CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event_317049205@meetup.com SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:20261021T050629Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261108T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261108T113000 SUMMARY:West African Drumming Level I\, All-gender Weekly Drop-in Class DESCRIPTION:Women's Drum Center-St Paul MN\n**West African Drumming Level I\, all-gender weekly drop-in class**\, Sundays\, 10:30-11:30 a.m. with Da n Engebretson.\n\nBeginner to advanced beginner-level class\, drums provid ed.\n\n**Cost:** $15 per participant per class.\n\nThis class is structure d to teach basic West African rhythms and techniques while building confid ence and understanding of the music. Walk-ins are welcome.\n\nGo to [https ://womensdrumcenter.org/weekly-classes-levels](https://womensdrumcenter.or g/weekly-classes-levels) for more information and to register.\n\n**Gettin g there and accessibility:**\nPlease be prepared to remove your street sho es at the door. You're welcome to bring slippers (with a grip) or non-stre et shoes to change into upon arrival. We also have a limited supply of cle an socks available to borrow. Our no-street shoe policy is designed to pro tect our new floor for posterity.\n\nOur center is located in the basement of the Dow Building\; it is accessed by one flight of stairs.\n\n**Gettin g there and accessibility:**\nPlease be prepared to remove your street sho es at the door. You're welcome to bring slippers (with a grip) or non-stre et shoes to change into upon arrival. We also have a limited supply of cle an socks available to borrow. Our no-street shoe policy is designed to pro tect our new floor for posterity.\n\nOur center is located in the basement of the Dow Building\; it is accessed by one flight of stairs. URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.meetup.com/womens-drum-center-st-paul-mn/events/ 317049205/ STATUS:CONFIRMED CREATED:20261019T153730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T153730Z CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event_zrxcttyjcpbnb@meetup.com SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:20261021T050629Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261110T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261110T180000 SUMMARY:Hand Drum for Beginners-weekly drop-in class DESCRIPTION:Women's Drum Center-St Paul MN\n**Hand Drum for Beginners\, dr op-in class**\, Tuesdays\, 5:00-6:00 p.m. with Bettie Seitzer.\n\nThis cla ss is designed to get you started comfortably with the most accessible ins truments in the world while having fun in a nurturing community.\n\nFor be ginners or those who want to revisit the basics. No drumming experience is necessary\, drums provided\, women-only.\n\n**Cost:** $15 per participant per class.\nOpen to women and gender expansive folks only.\nGo to [https: //womensdrumcenter.org/weekly-classes-levels](https://womensdrumcenter.org /weekly-classes-levels) for more information and to register. Walk-ins als o welcome.\n\nContact the Women's Drum Center to connect with the instruct or and confirm whether classes are held on certain holidays when this clas s lands on a holiday.\n\n**Getting there and accessibility:**\nPlease be p repared to remove your street shoes at the door. You're welcome to bring s lippers (with a grip) or non-street shoes to change into upon arrival. We also have a limited supply of clean socks available to borrow. Our no-stre et shoe policy is designed to protect our new floor for posterity.\n\nOur center is located in the basement of the Dow Building\; it is accessed by one flight of stairs. URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.meetup.com/womens-drum-center-st-paul-mn/events/ zrxcttyjcpbnb/ STATUS:CONFIRMED CREATED:20250917T001826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T001826Z CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event_316970115@meetup.com SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:20261021T050629Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261114T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261114T123000 SUMMARY:Singing with the Beat of Your Drum DESCRIPTION:Women's Drum Center-St Paul MN\nJoin us for this frame drummin g and singing workshop!\nReserve your seat by [registering on our website. ](https://womensdrumcenter.org/events/singing-with-your-drum)\n\n**About the event:**\nWorkshop instructor Brenda B will share what she has learned about the traditions and stories that surround Anishinaabe songs and inst ruments.\nParticipants will learn and sing songs composed for us to enjoy. Bring your frame drum if you have one\, if not\, we have plenty of drums you can use during the workshop.\n\nAges 16+\n**Cost:** $35\nOpen to all g ender identities\n\n**Registration:** https://womensdrumcenter.org/events/ singing-with-your-drum\n\n**Meet your instructor:**\nBrenda Bush is a K-5 Music Specialist in District 196. She has been active in music education f or over 30 years. Brenda earned a Bachelor of Music in Vocal / Choral and Music Education from Alverno College and Master of Arts in Music Education from New York University. She holds Orff-Schulwerk Certification from Eas tman School of Music. Brenda completed Kodaly Certification at NYU and con tinued her studies at the Kodaly Institute of Music\, Kecskemet\, Hungary. She has been part of World Music Drumming training for many years.\n\nBre nda is passionate about singing and can be found digging into the study of traditional musics and world music drumming.\n\nCurrently\, Brenda is a m ember of UpBEATS\, school outreach\, and Women Who Groove at the Women’s Drum Center.\n\n**Note:** Please be prepared to remove your street shoes at the door. You're welcome to bring slippers or non-street shoes to chang e into upon arrival. We also have a limited supply of clean socks availabl e to borrow. Our no-street shoe policy is designed to protect our new floo r for posterity.\n\nOur center is located in the basement of the Dow Build ing\; it is accessed by one flight of stairs.\n\nUse the door on Hampden. Ring WDC doorbell. URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.meetup.com/womens-drum-center-st-paul-mn/events/ 316970115/ STATUS:CONFIRMED CREATED:20261014T014915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T014915Z CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event_316929494@meetup.com SEQUENCE:1 DTSTAMP:20261021T050629Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261114T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261114T190000 SUMMARY:Do the Dow: Open House & Public Drum Circle DESCRIPTION:Women's Drum Center-St Paul MN\n**Do the Dow: Open House & Pub lic Drum Circle**\nStop by the Women’s Drum Center during the annual Do the Dow Open House. You’ll be able to try out percussion instruments\, e xplore our World Percussion Interpretive Center\, ask questions\, and join us for an open drum circle between 4:00-7:00pm.\n\nWhile the Open House a nd drum circle are free\, a suggested donation of $10 can help us toward o ur percussion residencies in elementary school programs in 2026-27.\n\n**A bout Do The Dow:**\nDo the Dow will be on Saturday\, November 14th from 4: 00-9:00pm this year. Come see the gallery\, studios\, and fun vendors hous ed within the Dow Building on 2242 University Ave W\, Saint Paul\, Minneso ta 55114.\n\nThere will be art on every floor - seriously. You'll be able to explore open artist studios\, vendors\, live music & performance. We're even told there might be a food truck on site!\n\nGiving that Gathers Us! Percussion that Gathers Us! What a great way to celebrate Give to the Max Day season with a fun open house and drop-in drum circle?\n\nDonate here: [https://womensdrumcenter.org/donate](https://womensdrumcenter.org/donate ?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExZW1pSW52eVFmY1QzOGtrbHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIy MjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7M7aktdEg0Tl1letJvz0TVK6HBQVYoQNLDbianXrL4_PQs9GAXwH B1sfkBVQ_aem_7ZD_nfx1vHOF_lNKeLyl1A)\n\n**Getting there and accessibility: **\nPlease be prepared to remove your street shoes at the door. You're wel come to bring slippers (with a grip) or non-street shoes to change into up on arrival. We also have a limited supply of clean socks available to borr ow. Our no-street shoe policy is designed to protect our new floor for pos terity.\n\nOur center is located in the basement of the Dow Building\; it is accessed by one flight of stairs.\n\nParking is available across the st reet at the Wright Building and on side streets. 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