Ancestral Connections with Nyttu Chongo
Lakewood welcomes musician and composer Nyttu Chongo to present Ancestral Connections in the historic Memorial Chapel.
Please feel welcome to join for one, two, or all three sessions of Ancestral Connections. Each offering is similar but may differ slightly based on participants.
Events Calendar
Community Grief Ritual with the Twin Cities Grief Collective (11/15)
The Twin Cities Grief Collective hosts this monthly drop-in grief event where you can share your grief, or just listen, in a safe group environment.
November Death Cafe at Lakewood
Explore conversations around death and dying at this new event in the Lakewood Welcome Center.
Music in the Chapel: Sarah Morris
Join Lakewood Cemetery as we welcome Sarah Morris for an hour-long performance of expressive music inside the Memorial Chapel.
December Death Cafe at Lakewood
Explore conversations around death and dying at this new event in the Lakewood Welcome Center.
Community Grief Ritual with the Twin Cities Grief Collective (12/20)
The Twin Cities Grief Collective hosts this monthly drop-in grief event where you can share your grief, or just listen, in a safe group environment.
Exhibition: “An Opening” by Andrew Grum Carr
View this one-of-a-kind exhibition at the Lakewood Welcome Center.
Opening Reception: “An Opening” by Andrew Grum Carr
Join us for the opening of An Opening by artist and writer Andrew Grum Carr, featuring a powerful essay and seasonal watercolors that reflect on grief, memory, and the healing power of place at Lakewood Cemetery
Reading “An Opening” by Andrew Grum Carr
Join artist and writer Andrew Grum Carr for a powerful reading at Lakewood Cemetery, reflecting on grief, memory, and healing after a profound experience in the Memorial Chapel.
Exhibit: Recycling and Repurposing the Flowers of Lakewood
Visit the Lakewood Welcome Center to view the final project by Artist in Residence Diana Eicher.
Opening Reception: Recycling and Repurposing the Flowers of Lakewood Exhibition
Join us for the opening of Recycling and Repurposing the Flowers of Lakewood, a powerful and poetic exhibition that breathes new life into the beauty of remembrance.
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Made possible by the Minnesota State Arts Board
Nyttu Chongo is a fiscal year 2024 recipient of a Creative Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
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