Community Education - Rochester, Minnesota

1899. A story of LOVE, ACCEPTANCE and UNDERSTANDING. A stocking stuffer filled with humor, song and dance and a joy-filled musical! A perfect tonic for our times! It’s December on Summit Avenue in St. Paul when Monica, a young immigrant, is hired by the Warner family to serve as a ‘Second Girl.” Mr. Warner, a very strict Christian, has recently lost his wife and mother of his two children and this holiday season is particularly difficult for everyone in the household. Monica, who is Jewish, fears that if she revealed her Jewish heritage, “her secret, and true self,” she might be dismissed from this job that she desperately needs. COVID Protocol: Requiring masks and proof of vaccination or negative test. * Fee includes coach transportation, theatre ticket, and holiday buffet at DeGidio’s. * 8 AM Depart RCTC Sports Center Parking Lot * 4 PM Approximate return * No refunds after Nov 1 Fee: $99

Hamilton is the story of the unlikely Founding Father determined to make his mark on the new nation as hungry and ambitious as he is. From bastard orphan to Washington's right-hand man, rebel to war hero, a loving husband caught in the country's first sex scandal, to the Treasury head who made an untrusting world believe in the American economy. George Washington, Eliza Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, and Hamilton's lifelong friend/foil Aaron Burr all make their mark in this astonishing new musical exploration of a political mastermind. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, blues, rap, R&B, and Broadway, HAMILTON is the story of America then, told by America now. "Go back to the era of the Founding Fathers with Lin-Manuel Miranda’s inventive Tony-winning musical, winner of 11 Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards." Bring a lunch for on the bus. (Section MF4, MF2, Rows L-Z) * Fee includes coach transportation and theatre ticket * 10:30 AM Depart Northrop Parking Lot * 6 PM Approximate return arrival * No refunds after Oct 1 * Fee: $189

Hamilton is the story of the unlikely Founding Father determined to make his mark on the new nation as hungry and ambitious as he is. From bastard orphan to Washington's right-hand man, rebel to war hero, a loving husband caught in the country's first sex scandal, to the Treasury head who made an untrusting world believe in the American economy. George Washington, Eliza Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, and Hamilton's lifelong friend/foil Aaron Burr all make their mark in this astonishing new musical exploration of a political mastermind. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, blues, rap, R&B, and Broadway, HAMILTON is the story of America then, told by America now. "Go back to the era of the Founding Fathers with Lin-Manuel Miranda’s inventive Tony-winning musical, winner of 11 Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards." Bring a lunch for on the bus. (Section MF1, MF3, Rows L-Z) * Fee includes coach transportation and theatre ticket * 10:30 AM Depart RCTC Sports Center Parking Lot * 6 PM Approximate return arrival * No refunds after Oct 1 * Fee: $189

One of the world’s most iconic and longest-running musicals, Les Misérables tells the story of Jean Valjean, a former convict who spends a lifetime seeking redemption. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France and the aftermath of the French Revolution, this timeless story of intertwined destinies reveals the power of compassion and the quiet evil of indifference to human suffering. As Valjean’s quest for a new life carries him into Paris and to the barricades of the Student Revolution, he is hunted by Inspector Javert and the ghosts of his past. Amidst a battle for the soul of Paris, he discovers the true meaning of love and salvation. Performed in over 40 countries and 22 languages, and with a lush, swelling score that features such famed songs as “I Dreamed a Dream,” “On My Own,” and “Bring Him Home,” Les Mis brings Victor Hugo’s revolutionary novel blazingly to life. Bring supper for on the bus! * Fee includes coach bus transportation and main floor theatre ticket (Section MF4, Rows G -> O) * 4 PM Depart Northrop School Parking Lot * 11:30 PM Approximate return arrival * No refunds after Oct 20 Fee: $109

Get into the holiday groove with a rocking selection of some of the season's best music and favorites such as The Beach Boys’ “Little Saint Nick,” Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” Celine Dion’s “O Holy Night” and The Eagles’ “Please Come Home For Christmas.” Featuring fabulous vocalists and a band headed up by Brian Pekol, this holiday show promises to leave you feeling merry and bright! Stay safe plan remains in effect: face coverings are optional for fully vaccinated individuals but are required for unvaccinated individuals to ensure our patrons and staff remain safe. * Fee includes coach bus transportation, lunch (cranberry roast chicken, served with cheesy hashbrowns, vegetable du jour, winter salad, dinner rolls, assorted dessert - chef’s choice, coffee, decaffeinated coffee and hot tea) at the Masonic Heritage Center, and theatre ticket. * 10 AM Depart RCTC Sports Center Parking Lot * 5:30 PM Approximate return * No refunds after Nov 1 Fee: $99

Join acclaimed artists, Tim and Ryan O’Neill performing on two grand pianos, along with an incredible group of guest musicians. These brothers will sing and play Christmas favorites, as well as other songs from their wide array of piano albums - from Irish music, inspirational favorites, movie and Broadway showtunes and more. Their dazzling performance, plus humor and wit, will delight audiences of all ages. Come and experience a spectacular Christmas show! Gourmet lunch is available before the matinee. The menu features Holiday roasted chicken, cheesy herb potatoes, vegetable du jour, Christmas salad, dinner roll, dessert, and coffee/water/hot tea at the Masonic Heritage Center. Stay safe plan remains in effect: face coverings are optional for fully vaccinated individuals but are required for unvaccinated individuals to ensure our patrons and staff remain safe. * Fee includes coach transportation, lunch (holiday roast chicken, cheesy herb potatoes, vegetable du jour, Christmas salad, dinner roll, dessert, and coffee/water/hot tea) at the Masonic Heritage Center, and a theater ticket. * 10 AM Depart RCTC Sports Center Parking Lot * 5:30 PM Approximate return * No refunds after Nov 1 Fee: $99

Try something new this year! Why not try a pottery class? In this class we will be exploring the very beginning of wheel throwing in a relaxed atmosphere. You will be guided in understanding the basic steps. Clay and firing included. Open to all 18+

Indian cuisine, the world’s leading ethnic food, brings you a complete range of delicacies. Each recipe brings out rich aromatic flavors and tastes. Recipes include: Paneer Pakora (fritter stuffed with Indian cheese cubes), Chicken Vindaloo (chicken and potatoes cooked in a tangy, hot, and spicy tomato sauce), Dal Makhani (simmered stew of lentils in creamy sauce), Poori (deep-fried ballooned wheat bread), and Malai Burfi (cream fudges with nuts and spices). Bring an apron, this is a hands on class!

The setting is 1860s Hudson and the storyline highlights a number of Old World traditions, some of which are still in practice today. A beautifully decorated tree will be featured in the parlor, with wreathes in the windows, just as though the Moffat-Hughes family were with us for the holidays. Greens adorning our entries and passageways remind us of the Victorian era. The theme this year is “Burkhardt Electrifies Hudson” to portray when and how Hudson was electrified, circa 1890 to 1910s. After our museum tour, join us for a magical holiday dinner at The Lake Elmo Inn Restaurant, beautifully decorated for the season. Limited to 40 participants. Deadline and no refunds after November 10. * Fee includes coach transportation, Octagon Museum Christmas Tour, and Lake Elmo Inn dinner (choice of three entrees.) * 1 PM Depart RCTC Sports Center Parking Lot * 8:30 PM Approximate return * No refunds after Nov 10 Fee: $95

Bring Indian cuisine to your home with this introductory class. For anyone setting out to learn how to make "Indian Curries" for the first time, this is the class for you. Most of the curries can be made with ingredients from your local grocer. Come and explore the diversity of flavors produced by the mystical world of Indian spices. Curries are not always hot, as is generally expected; they can be mild, medium, or hot according to your choice. Recipes include: Chicken Curry (chicken cooked in onions, garlic, ginger, yogurt, and spices), Palak Paneer (chunks of homemade cheese in creamed spinach and fresh spices), Naan (leavened fine flour bread, soft and fluffy), Paneer Butter Masala (special paneer dish with deliciously smooth butter, tomato, and cream sauce, spiced with ginger and garlic), and Masala chai (spiced tea). Bring an apron, this is a hands-on class!

Disney On Ice presents "Find Your Hero", an adventure filled with tales of heroism from your favorite Disney stories. Join fearless wayfinder Moana and demigod Maui as they bravely voyage into uncharted territories to return the stolen heart of Te Fiti. Journey alongside Anna and Elsa on their quest to protect the kingdom. Dive “Under The Sea” and test the power of true love with The Little Mermaid. Get tangled with Rapunzel as she dares to explore the world outside her own. And be there as Belle boldly tames the fearsome Beast. Discover that courage, determination and heart are all part of the hero in you! *Note: Costumes not permitted for guests 14 years and older. An adult must attend with children. See Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy and stars from Moana, Frozen, The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, and Tangled. Minimum age for this trip is 2 years. * Fee includes coach transportation and show ticket (Lower Level section 111, rows 17-20) * 9:00 AM Depart Northrop Parking Lot * 2:30 PM Approximate return * No refunds after Nov. 1 * Fee: $75

Step into an enchanted world this holiday season as Broadway @ the Ordway proudly presents Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the beloved Broadway musical stage adaptation of the Academy Award-winning animated film. Belle, a bright, beautiful, and independent young woman is taken prisoner in a castle by a beast—really an unfortunate young prince trapped in an evil spell. With the help of singing teapots, clocks, and candlesticks, she breaks the spell and frees the prince with a simple act of love. Brought to life in a spectacular new production, this "tale as old as time" is told in a fresh new way—a magical adventure about finding you can change, learning you were wrong, tune as old as song, "Beauty and the Beast." Bring a lunch for on the bus. *Fee includes coach transportation and theatre ticket (Mezzanine Center Left GG row 2; Mezzanine Center Right GG, HH rows 2 and 3) * 12 PM Depart Northrop * 6 PM Approximate return arrival at Northrop * No refunds after Oct 15 * Fee: $115

Join us for a ladies morning to celebrate the holidays! Dress in your favorite flannel while enjoying a cup of a special holiday drink and learning how to throw a bowl. Clay, tools, firing, a special holiday drink, and a winter treat are included. Your pieces will be glazed making them food safe. This class is open to ladies 18+. Alcohol only served to 21+ with an ID.