Carleton Artist Lofts

11/14/2023

Love Trees? Join the Creative Enterprise Zone Tree Guild! The first meeting will be held at 2171 University Ave W., Saturday, November 18th at 1PM. Hope to see you there!

08/03/2023

National Night Out 2023 photos by bradshawmpls

What an incredible, talent-filled evening! From the bottom of our hearts, thank you so much to everyone that attended National Night Out 2023 hosted by ray, Platform Apartments, The Lyric at Carleton Place Apartments & Carleton Artist Lofts. There is nothing better than seeing our neighbors come together, and we are so grateful for the artists that made the night happen.

Special shout out to Justen Jones for hosting the event; brother shorty, Todd Michael Bradt, Maria Benson, Jarrelle Barton & Nectarous for the musical performances; Juan T parker for the face painting and t-shirts; California Dip & Eat for the delicious food; Dual Citizen Brewing for the beer and Minnesota Chamber of Commerce for teaching us about composting and recycling in multifamily buildings!

We love this community! Same time, same place next year? See you there!

08/02/2023

What an incredible, talent-filled evening! From the bottom of our hearts, thank you so much to everyone that attended National Night Out 2023 hosted by ray, Platform Apartments, The Lyric at Carleton Place Apartments & Carleton Artist Lofts. There is nothing better than seeing our neighbors come together, and we are so grateful for the artists that made the night happen.

Special shout out to Justen Jones for hosting the event; brother shorty, Todd Michael Bradt, Maria Benson, Jarrelle Barton & Nectarous for the musical performances; Juan T parker for the face painting and t-shirts; California Dip & Eat for the delicious food; Dual Citizen Brewing for the beer and Minnesota Chamber of Commerce for teaching us about composting and recycling in multifamily buildings!

We love this community! Same time, same place next year? See you there!

08/03/2022

Thank you to Craig Hill, Dusty Forever & brother shorty of Strummer Cash Band for the amazing performances at Arcadia Management's National Night Out 2022!

A huge thank you to Mya Paints, Juan Parker, Justen Jones, Urban Growler Brewing Company, Bang Brewing, MidModMen & Heavy Metal Food Truck for making this event so fun!

04/15/2022

The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts is launching GreenRoom! GreenRoom is an intensive musical training created by and for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) artists. The fellowship is open to Minnesota actors, dancers and singers who are 18 years and older and interested in expanding their performing arts skills into musical theater. is the first-of-its-kind in the state, with core classes focusing on acting, singing/vocal technique, movement and auditioning.

Interested artists can apply online at Ordway.org/GreenRoom between now and May 15. Faculty members will review applications and notify selected applicants in June.

https://www.broadwayworld.com/minneapolis/article/Ordway-Center-For-The-Performing-Arts-Launches-GreenRoom-Musical-Theater-Training-Fellowship-By-And-For-BIPOC-Artists-20220408?fbclid=IwAR3iXeDpwpJA2re9nEGNI4zNohq1wrX67jGDuWrZd7lw03WNmxmamV8XV6U

Minnesota's Premier Performing Arts Center®

04/02/2022

The Creative Enterprise Zone and Saint Anthony Park Community Council will co-host the Saint Paul Citywide Spring Cleanup at the corner of Raymond Ave and Territorial Road (2378 W Territorial Rd) from 9:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 23. Stop by the CEZ tent to pick up supplies (gloves and bags) before heading out to pick up litter in our neighborhoods.

Volunteers are needed. Participating is easy! Just pre-register for our Raymond & Territorial location on the city's website at https://cerv.is/0177x106 or register the day of on-site. Together we can make a huge difference.

This family-friendly, community-focused event brings together neighbors and friends to clean up our parks and neighborhoods. Each year, volunteers gather across Saint Paul at multiple cleanup sites to pick up litter that has recently become uncovered by melting snow.

Trash drop points: Volunteers are able to drop their trash in three different places: next to any city garbage can in a Saint Paul park, at their own homes, or at designated drop sites along the street. Site hosts will be give maps of drop sites that are along the streets. The city will also have a map on the website.

Weather: This event may be postponed or canceled if there is inclement or severe weather. Watch for notifications.

Join your neighbors, get to know your community, and enjoy cleaner parks and streets this summer. We hope to see you there!

03/30/2022

Save the date for the Saint Paul Art Crawl! Events hosted by the St. Paul Art Collective linked here:

Member Event Calendar - see what's happening in the Saint Paul Arts Community

01/26/2022

Application Deadline Announced: RentHelpMN applications must be submitted by Friday, January 28 at 9:00 p.m. to be considered. If you are behind on rent, you may apply to get caught up and be protected from eviction. Visit RentHelpMN.org to apply.

01/17/2022

Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day!

12/09/2021

Creative Enterprise Zone Winter & Holiday Survival (Gift-Giving) Guide:

"While Ben Franklin may have declared death and taxes as life’s two certainties, any person living in Minnesota knows two other things seem inevitable at the close of a calendar year — cold weather and holiday/family-fueled gatherings (and/or guilt.)

Tackle either or both with a plan of action, or at least a couple of options on reserve, to keep spirits high and harmonious during this darker-day season.

Start with our list of the Top 10 Ways to Celebrate in the CEZ now and into the New Year. Create new and memorable traditions that celebrate and honor our unique creative community in Saint Paul.

3. EAT!
• – Rustic, seasonal and homestyle Italian for dine-in and curbside pickup, and only 6 more months before their outdoor patio season is back! https://www.caffebiaggio.com/

• Egg and I – Serving breakfast and lunch for over 30 years, their Kamikaze toppings (bananas, blueberries, pecans) make mornings extra special at 2550 University Ave W. http://www.eggandimn.com/

• – Holistic health, whole-foods cooking and a love of street food brought crispy falafel and so much more to 791 Raymond Ave. Dine-in or take-out, feed your family or cater your next event. https://foxyfalafel.com/

• – With the “best soup in town,” HPC offers organic, locally grown, healthful and minimally packaged foods and community connection at 928 Raymond Ave. https://hampdencoop.com

• Key’s Cafe – This family-operated original, their first in 1973, features a striking historic wood interior and their signature baked goods. Open for breakfast and lunch and featuring recipes “you grew up with” at 767 Raymond Ave. https://keyscafe.com

• The Naughty Greek – Your go-to for traditional fresh Greek cuisine, the friendly staff at 2400 University Ave W. is serving up daily specials and awesome events every Tues–Saturday. https://thenaughtygreek.com"

Caffe Biaggio is a homestyle Italian restaurant in Saint Paul's south St Anthony park neioghborhood, serving rustic, seasonal, homemade food.

12/08/2021

Creative Enterprise Zone Winter & Holiday Survival (Gift-Giving) Guide:

"While Ben Franklin may have declared death and taxes as life’s two certainties, any person living in Minnesota knows two other things seem inevitable at the close of a calendar year — cold weather and holiday/family-fueled gatherings (and/or guilt.)

Tackle either or both with a plan of action, or at least a couple of options on reserve, to keep spirits high and harmonious during this darker-day season.

Start with our list of the Top 10 Ways to Celebrate in the CEZ now and into the New Year. Create new and memorable traditions that celebrate and honor our unique creative community in Saint Paul.

2. STAY AWAKE!

Whether you drink in or take your beans on-the-go, these coffee and beverage purveyors will keep you roasted, toasty, and caffeinated when the L-tryptophan or cold weather seeps in:

• – Tucked between Charles and Territorial Avenue and close to the Raymond Station light rail stop, this Minnesota company is making “Coffee for Others” their mission at 825 Carleton Street. https://www.dogwoodcoffee.com/

• Roundtable Coffee Works – A cute li’l coffee shop and roastery serving drinks and beans via their web shop and drinks window at 2386 W. Territorial Road. https://www.roundtablecw.com/

• SK Coffee – Located in the old King Koil mattress factory at 550 Vandalia Street, Sam and his team are brewing single-origin, micro-lots prepared as drip, pour over, espresso and nitro. https://skcoffeeplease.com/

• Workhorse Coffee Bar – Steps from the Raymond and University intersection, this craft coffee shop also offers a light menu and Smallest Museum in St Paul (SMSP) at 2399 University Ave W. https://www.workhorsecoffee.com/ "

Dogwood’s dual roasteries in Minneapolis, Minnesota and Winnipeg, Manitoba are unified by their indigenous namesake shrubbery. But that’s not the only underlying force. Its "Coffee for Others" mantra captures this roaster's guiding people-first principle as it spreads the enjoyment of coffee acr...