Family spotlight: MacPhail and St. Martin's Day

October 30, 2011 at 12:58AM
joel koyama�jkoyama@startribune.com martin1112 Landmark Center, St. Paul, MN-St. Martin's Day Celebration Steve Budas (riding horse) of Minneapolis plays St. Martin as 400-450 people walk with their laterns around Rice Park in St. Paul. Around November 11 each year the Catholic Church celebrates St. Martin's day. Bishop Martin became a Saint after he tore his cape apart and gave it to a beggar so he would not freeze to death. It was Christ who appeared before Martin to reveal that he was the beg
FILE - St. Martin's Day Celebration (Dml - Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

MUSICAL FUN

Gather the family for a day of song. Jack Brass Band plays while guests are encouraged to partake in a music-themed art project. Meet the musicians and enjoy treats.

  • 10-11 a.m. & 11 a.m.-noon Sat. 11/5
    • Free.
      • MacPhail Center for Music, 501 S. 2nd St., Mpls.
        • 612-321-0100
          • www.macphail.org

            St. Martin's Day

            In celebration of the German Feast of St. Martin, a day to remember the Roman soldier turned monk, Rice Park is transformed into a winter wonderland. German treats and traditions are highlighted. Make a lantern and join a parade.

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