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Sister Spokesman Presents: The Earth Bounces Back, and So Do I!

This April, Sister Spokesman invites the community to gather for The Earth Bounces Back, and So Do I!

A joyful celebration of renewal, resilience, and fresh beginnings.

Held at Bachman’s Floral, this uplifting event welcomes guests to step into the new season surrounded by flowers, learning, music, and connection. Together, we will explore how growth in nature mirrors the ways we renew ourselves, rebuild after challenges, and continue moving forward with strength.

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Saturday, April 4, 2026 | Noon – 3 PM – Tickets: $10.00

Bachman’s Floral – Heritage Room
6010 Lyndale Ave. S
Minneapolis, MN 55419

Guests will participate in a guided planting demonstration led by Bachman’s expert, Lea Nordos. Participants will plant seasonal flowers they can take home. These plants are perfect for patios, decks, or front steps and can easily be replanted as the season continues to bloom.

This interactive experience blends wellness, creativity, and community connection in a welcoming environment.

🌱 Hands-On Gardening Demonstration
Plant seasonal flowers to take home and enjoy all season long.

🎶 Live Entertainment
Performance by Jamela Pettiford, musical artist recently featured on MSR’s On the Radar.

🍽 Food and Community Connection
Enjoy refreshments while connecting with friends, neighbors, and community members.

🌸 A Beautiful Spring Setting
Gather at Bachman’s Floral and celebrate the season surrounded by blooms and fresh beginnings.

Saturday, April 4, 2026 | Noon – 3 pm

Bachman’s Floral – Heritage Room
6010 Lyndale Ave. S
Minneapolis, MN 55419

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Become a Vendor

Share your products and services with a community that values connection, creativity, and growth. The Earth Bounces Back, and So Do I!, this month’s Sister Spokesman gathering, offers a unique opportunity to engage attendees in a vibrant spring setting focused on renewal, wellness, and community.

This special event takes place at Bachman’s Floral, where guests will enjoy a hands-on gardening demonstration, live music, food, and an uplifting afternoon celebrating fresh beginnings. Vendors will connect with an engaged audience while supporting a space centered on community, resilience, and seasonal renewal.

Be part of an inspiring afternoon where guests come together to grow, bloom, and welcome the new season.

Vendor Package: $50.00

Includes table, two chairs, and admission for you + one guest. – (Tables provided by venue. Table sizes vary by venue)

If you would like to contribute a $25 donation in the form of a giveaway item for a future Sister Spokesman event, we will apply that donation as a credit, reducing your ticket cost to $25.

📅 April 4, 2026 | Noon – 3 PM
📍 Location: Bachman’s Floral – Heritage Room | 6010 Lyndale Ave. S | Minneapolis, MN 55419

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Sister Spokesman is a nonprofit event series

Sister Spokesman is a nonprofit event series created to uplift, connect, and celebrate African American women in the Twin Cities. As part of the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder’s commitment to community engagement, MSR Publisher Tracey Williams-Dillard founded Sister Spokesman in response to the need for welcoming spaces that center the voices, experiences, and joy of Black women.

Each gathering offers meaningful conversation on topics that matter, along with music, giveaways, shopping, and opportunities to build genuine connections.

The Sister Spokesman vendor market is a thriving space for Black entrepreneurs to showcase their products, grow their customer base, and circulate dollars within the community. It is both a marketplace and a celebration of local talent, creativity, and economic empowerment.

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