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Join us at the James J. Hill Center for stories from the classic old-time radio vault, complete with historical notes and trivia. The Mysterious Old Radio Listening Society re-stages the great horror and suspense shows from the golden age of radio, including tales from Suspense, Lights Out Everybody, The Witch’s Tale, The Shadow, and more. Each episode is performed live on stage with five actors playing multiple roles AND producing all of the sound effects.

“Wonderful people, beautiful place, and an artistic experience that I’ll remember forever!”  – Previous Attendee

Date: Sunday, September 24th
Time: 3:30pm to 4:30pm (pre-show music at 2:45pm with Kings of Cole)
Fee: $15 per person ($20 at door)
For group rates, call 651.265.5430

Episode #1: “To Find Help” from Suspense, originally aired in January 19th, 1945.
Mrs. Gillis hires a stranger to help around the house, but when the young man turns menacing she learns that good help is hard to find.

Episode #2: “Behind the Locked Door” from The Mysterious Traveler, originally aired May 24th, 1949.
Two archaeologists discover a terrible secret hidden below the earth.

Get an inside peek at the James J. Hill Center before the show with our 1:30PM historical tour “Cabinets of Curiosity”.

These episodes of “Mysterious Old Radio Listening Society” are financed in part by the Cultural Sales Tax Revitalization Program.

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Non Members $10 Fee | Hill Members Free

Having a website usually doesn’t attract enough customers to grow your startup, business or nonprofit.

While social media and SEO are great strategies (that you should be implementing) a third option is paying off for many— advertising online via Google AdWords and PPC (pay-per-click) platforms. Discover if and why you should be using Google AdWords. Learn how to get started and run your campaigns.

Workshop Topics include:

• What is PPC and Google AdWords?
• Why is it important?
• Is it right for my website and business?
• How do I get started?
• How do I maintain my ads?

Presenter: Ben Theis

In 2012, Ben Theis left the corporate world and rolled up his sleeves to get to work on his dream of going into business for himself.  Ben founded Skol Marketing to help small businesses and nonprofits get found online. Ben earned a degree in Sports Marketing and Business from Minnesota State University, Mankato, possesses a love of small businesses, and has experience working directly for Google.

Skol Marketing is an online marketing organization that focuses on growing your business and online presence. Skol Marketing assists your business growth through Web Development, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Search Engine Marketing (SEM), Social Media, and free Digital Marketing Workshops!

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(Free – space is limited so please RSVP)

Attendees will discover all they need to know in order to write business plans. The presentation will describe each of the sections of a business plan and what information the James J. Hill Center has to help write that section. Databases covered in this presentation include AtoZ Databases, IBISWorld, IndustriusCFO, SimplyAnalytics, and Bplans.

This presentation was designed for patrons who are considering opening a business and need to learn how to research and write a business plan.

Please visit us for future Database Deep Dive programming the second and fourth Tuesday of each month from 9am to 10am.  Space is limited.  Please check our calendar to RSVP for upcoming programs.

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Join us at the Hill the last Wednesday of every month from 8:00AM to 9:00AM for a free networking event. This month we welcome host Ben Theis founder of SKOL Marketing. Ben will share quick tips and tricks on how to get found online and beyond.

Ben earned a degree in Sports Marketing and Business from Minnesota State University, Mankato, possesses a love of small businesses, and has experience working directly for Google.

This is a casual business networking event to build business relationships in the downtown area and make connections within our respective spheres of influence. This is a great opportunity to join the Hill in strengthening the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Minnesota. When Minnesota entrepreneurs succeed, our entire community thrives.

Stay after for 1 Million Cups St. Paul starting at 9:00 AM. A nationwide event where two startups share their business and the audience provides constructive feedback and help.

1 Million Cups is a free, national program designed to educate, engage, and connect entrepreneurs. Developed by the Kauffman Foundation, 1MC is based on the notion that entrepreneurs discover solutions and network over a million cups of coffee. Learn more. Join us every Wednesday from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Apply to present: Use the 1MCSPL Portal on the Kauffman Foundation’s website!

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• Follow 1MC on Twitter & join the Meetup page for regular updates and additional event details.

• Join the 1 Million Cups St. Paul Slack Channel to connect with members of the 1MC Community!

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General Seating $35 (Concert 7:30PM |doors open at 6:30PM)

The James J. Hill Center is excited to host Martin Zellar performing the music of Martin Zellar, Gear Daddies & Neil Diamond.

With the dissolution of the Gear Daddies, Martin Zellar began an active solo career performing and recording with the band that became known as Martin Zellar and the Hardways. Over the last two decades, Zellar has released a number of recordings with The Hardways and as a solo artist.

His two most recent releases are “Live from the Mercury Lounge”, a live recording of a show early in Martin’s solo career, and “…they even use the hooves”, a compilation of new and previously released studio recordings from throughout his distinguished career.

This is the Hills first line up in their 2017  Culture in the Columns Music Series. Please check the website for additional talent and concert dates.