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Uniquely East Side Working together since 1922 to: promote business relations; assist and support member businesses; an

โšฝ๐ŸŒŽ WORLD CUP WATCH PARTIES ON PAYNE AVE! ๐ŸŒŽโšฝJoin us at Play on Payne as we bring the FIFA World Cup action to the East Si...
06/05/2026

โšฝ๐ŸŒŽ WORLD CUP WATCH PARTIES ON PAYNE AVE! ๐ŸŒŽโšฝ

Join us at Play on Payne as we bring the FIFA World Cup action to the East Side on our outdoor big screen!

๐Ÿ“ Play on Payne
935 Payne Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55106

This weekend's featured matches include:
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ USA vs. ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡พ Paraguay
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Qatar vs. ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญ Switzerland
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Brazil vs. ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Morocco
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany vs. ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ผ Curaรงao
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Netherlands vs. ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Sweden vs. ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ณ Tunisia
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Cรดte d'Ivoire vs. ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ Ecuador

๐Ÿ•š Catch matches at 11 AM, 2 PM, and 5 PM on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

Bring your family, grab takeout from a local Payne Avenue business, enjoy lawn games, seating, and community fun while cheering on your favorite team!

โšฝ Which country are you rooting for? Drop your flag in the comments!

โ˜€๏ธ Day 1 of Summer Plaza on Payne and we already had our first guests โ€” the community showed up and we are SO ready for ...
06/03/2026

โ˜€๏ธ Day 1 of Summer Plaza on Payne and we already had our first guests โ€” the community showed up and we are SO ready for this summer!

A new gathering spot has landed on Payne Avenue, East Side Saint Paul ๐Ÿ“ Come relax, play, and connect with your neighbors all summer long!

Here's what's waiting for you:
โšฝ World Cup outdoor viewing
๐ŸŽฒ Lawn & board games
๐Ÿช‘ Movable tables & chairs
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘ง Family-friendly activities & story times
๐Ÿœ Take-out from local Payne Ave restaurants

Whether you're catching a game, hanging with the kids, or just need a place to unwind โ€” there's something for everyone.

๐Ÿ“… Wednesday โ€“ Sunday | ๐Ÿ• 11am โ€“ 6pm | ๐Ÿ“† June โ€“ August

We can't wait to see you out here. See you on Payne! ๐ŸŒฟ

๐ŸŒž A new place to gather, play, and connect is coming to Payne Avenue!This summer, join us at the Summer Plaza on Payneโ€”a...
06/01/2026

๐ŸŒž A new place to gather, play, and connect is coming to Payne Avenue!

This summer, join us at the Summer Plaza on Payneโ€”a welcoming community space designed to bring neighbors together through outdoor activities, games, and shared experiences.

โœจ Enjoy:
โšฝ World Cup outdoor viewing
๐ŸŽฒ Lawn and board games
๐Ÿช‘ Movable tables and chairs
๐Ÿ“š Family-friendly activities and story times
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Take-out from local Payne Avenue restaurants

Whether you're meeting friends, spending time with family, or simply looking for a place to relax, there's something for everyone at the Summer Plaza on Payne.

๐Ÿ“ Payne Avenue
๐Ÿ•š Open Wednesdayโ€“Sunday | 11 AMโ€“6 PM
๐Ÿ“… Juneโ€“August

We can't wait to see you there!

Programs like ETAP are not โ€œextra supportโ€ โ€” they are critical infrastructure for small businesses and community wealth ...
05/16/2026

Programs like ETAP are not โ€œextra supportโ€ โ€” they are critical infrastructure for small businesses and community wealth building.
This video highlights the real impact of investing in Technical Assistance programs that help entrepreneurs stabilize, grow, and access opportunity. From business planning and financial projections to funding readiness and operational support, organizations like ESNDC are doing the behind-the-scenes work that helps businesses survive and thrive on Saint Paulโ€™s East Side.
Too often, small business owners โ€” especially BIPOC and low-income entrepreneurs โ€” are expected to navigate complex systems without support. Technical assistance changes that. It creates access, mentorship, strategy, and sustainable pathways to growth.
Thank you to everyone investing in community-centered economic development and believing in the power of local businesses.
๐ŸŽฅ Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rzstu3kKjCM
ETAP on the East Side: ESNDC's Impact, Then โ†’ Now โ†’ Next

ETAP (East side Technical Assistance Program) exists to help East Side small business owners build stability, strengthen operations, and grow sustainably.In ...

04/07/2026

๐ŸŒฑ East Side - letโ€™s show up for our neighborhood!

Join us for the Annual East Side Community Clean-Up on Saturday, April 25 and be part of something BIG. Every year, local businesses and volunteers come together to make a real impact - removing over a ton of garbage in just a few hours.

โœ”๏ธ Grab a friend (or your team!)
โœ”๏ธ Spend a few hours giving back
โœ”๏ธ Help make the East Side shine

๐Ÿ“… Saturday, April 25
โฐ 8:30 AM โ€“ 1:30 PM
๐Ÿ“ Meet at Caydence Records & Coffee
๐Ÿ“ฃ Canโ€™t make it? Share this post and help us spread the word!

Letโ€™s keep building a cleaner, stronger, more connected East Side...together. ๐Ÿ’š

๐ŸŽŠ HIP HIP HORRAY! Spread the word and go eat some Tongue in Cheek!
10/09/2025

๐ŸŽŠ HIP HIP HORRAY!
Spread the word and go eat some Tongue in Cheek!

Our intersection is fully re-opened! Street parking is back, our parking lot is accessible, and weโ€™re as easy to get to as ever.

Thanks for sticking it out with us through the road construction project. See you soon!

linktr.ee/tongueincheekmn

08/01/2025
08/01/2025

SOLIDARITY STREET GALLERY is grateful to Springboard for the Arts, for posting our Call for Art, for our Juried Visual Arts Exhibition 'WE BELONG TOGETHER:'

https://springboardforthearts.org/opportunities/we-belong-together-call-for-art-juried-visual-art-exhibition/

Our Call for Art is open to all visual artists, through August 25. There are no registration or exhibition fees.

Our theme this year, โ€˜WE BELONG TOGETHER,โ€™ invites artists, creators, performers, and our community at large to explore and celebrate the profound human connections that bind us allโ€”across cultures, generations, and experiences.

For more detailed information, and to submit your work, please go to:

https://airtable.com/appJfKZIH4eHN8wo0/shryHHPUEQGqxzdJM

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Artwork in this post: 'Inner Terrarium' by Katrina Barnett ()



ESABA+PABA Holiday Happy HourTuesday, 12/17/24  5-7pm @ Brunson's PubFREE with winter hat/glove donation or $15
12/14/2024

ESABA+PABA Holiday Happy Hour
Tuesday, 12/17/24 5-7pm @ Brunson's Pub
FREE with winter hat/glove donation or $15

Join us as we celebrate this year with our friends on Payne and Arcade and all the East Side. Bring a new pair of gloves or mittens and a new hat as your price of admission! RSVP for all the detailsโ€ฆ. Then join the fun, get your multi-pack copies of the East Orbiter 2024-25! Special Deals for the ...

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