July 19, 2011, Tuesday - H.M.S. Pinafore Cookout at Aloft Hotel

Times:
6:00pm – 7:15pm Cookout
7:30pm - H.M.S. Pinafore on the Wurtele Thrust Stage at the Guthrie

Location:  Aloft, 900 Washington Avenue South

A cookout featuring all the traditional BBQ fare and fixings: hamburgers, veggie burgers, brats, potato salad, coleslaw and more.  Enjoy music in the courtyard by DJ Eric Lovold and get branded with your official H.M.S. Pinafore temporary tattoo.

TICKETS: $40
Includes one ticket to the performance and a ticket to cookout at Aloft, beverages not included.

Call the Guthrie Box Office at 612.377.2224 and ask for the "COOKOUT" special.

July 18, 2011, Monday - Music in The Park - Nicollet Island Park

Time: 7:00pm

Calhoun Isles Community Band  "Concert Style Community Band"

Brought to us by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board. You can also find them on Facebook and Twitter.

July 18, 2011, Monday - Summer Sipping at Wilde Roast Cafe to Benefit One Heartland

Time: 6:00pm-8:30pm

Location: Wilde Roast Cafe, 65 Main St SE

Please join us for this fun, carefree Summer Sipping event at the new Wilde Roast Cafe on St. Anthony Main.  At the event, enjoy wine and beer samples provided by Big Top Liquors as well as appetizers and a cash bar. 

Learn more about all of One Heartland's summer camping programs including our new programs for families with Type 2 Diabetes, teens identifying as GLTBQ & homeless children and youth.

July 18, 2011, Monday - St. Anthony Falls Heritage Board Meeting at Mill City Museum (POSTPONED)

7/13/11 UPDATE - The Monday, July 18, meeting has been postponed. When the state government shutdown concludes, a new date will be set for a meeting in the fall.

Time: 3:30pm-5:00pm

Location:  Mill City Museum, 704 South 2nd Street

In 1988 the Minnesota State Legislature established the St. Anthony Falls Heritage Board for the purpose of providing interpretive resources for the public within the St. Anthony Falls Heritage Zone encircling the Minneapolis central riverfront, an area rich in natural, scenic, recreational and historic elements. Since 1988, the Heritage Board has funded, guided, and spurred countless developments and interpretive efforts along the Minneapolis Riverfront.

See St. Anthony Falls Heritage Board for more details on the Board and their work.

July 17, 2011, Sunday - Historic Main Street Tour at Mill City Museum

Time: 1:00pm

Location: Mill City Museum, 704 2nd Street South

Fee: $14 adults, $12 senior citizens, $10 children ages 6-17 and MHS members. Includes museum admission.

Reservations: required, call 612-341-7555

Stroll through the Minneapolis’ oldest neighborhood with a Mill City Museum guide, who will talk about the rich past and exciting future of historic Main Street. The tour will highlight the life in the village of St. Anthony, changes along Main Street throughout the years, and such landmarks as the 1855 Upton Block, 1858 Martin & Morrison Building, Our Lady of Lourdes Church, the Pillsbury A Mill and the Chalybeate Mineral Springs. This tour will begin and end at Pracna Restaurant, 117 Main Street S.E. Tours include admission to Mill City Museum.

July 17, 2011, Sunday - In Conversation with Rainn Wilson at the Guthrie

Time: 1:00pm

Location: Wurtele Thrust Stage, Guthrie Theater, 818 Second Street South

An In Conversation with former company member and Emmy Award nominee Rainn Wilson and Guthrie Director Joe Dowling as the two discuss Wilson's celebrated career in theater, television and film.

Best known for his roles as Dwight Schrute on the award-winning series "The Office" and as Arthur Martin in the HBO hit drama "Six Feet Under," Rainn Wilson first made his mark at the Guthrie during Joe Dowling's inaugural season in 1996, appearing in Philadelphia, Here I Come! and in 1998 with stand-out performances in The Venetian Twins and The Importance of Being Earnest. In addition to the Guthrie, Wilson's theater credits include performances in two Broadway plays, London Assurance and The Tempest, along with several roles in off-Broadway productions. Over the years he has been involved in a variety of independent and blockbuster films as well as numerous guest appearances on multiple TV shows.

The Guthrie's In Conversation series invites patrons to hear directly from playwrights, artists and cultural leaders. Each event concludes with a Q & A session with the audience.

July 16, 2011, Saturday - Taste Twin Cities Minneapolis Riverwalk Tour (Starts at Gold Medal Park)

Taste Twin Cities was created to share our passion of food and enjoy the taste the Twin Cities has to offer.  If you love to eat, try new foods and enjoy a fun experience learning about the history of the Twin Cities, this tour if for you! Reservations.

Tour Facts
•3 hour walking tour of Minneapolis Mill District and Northeast Minneapolis neighborhoods.
•11:30am - 2:30pm
•Flat route with slight inclines and walking down 1 staircase, approximately 1.8 miles, standing most of the time, bathrooms available at some stops.
•6 stops, with tastings at each (enough food for lunch!).
•Tour limited to 12 people, advance tickets required.
•Begins at Gold Medal Park (S 10th Ave & S 2nd Street), located next to the Guthrie Theater, ends in Northeast Minneapolis (Hennepin Ave & SE University Ave).
•$43 (Prepaid at time of reservation)

Tour Description
Hungry for an off-the-beaten path Minneapolis food experience? Join us as we explore one of the city's trendy and historical neighborhoods, Mill District and Northeast Minneapolis. We will share what's hot in the Minneapolis food scene as we visit specialty shops and restaurants that are proud of their commitment to local and sustainable ingredients, and handmade treats. As you participate in tasting mouth watering pasta, compare gourmet cheeses and learn how Danish pastry is made, you'll gain an appreciation for a distinct neighborhood that most tourists never see.

We'll stroll past Museums and Theaters in the Mill District, enjoy gorgeous views the river has to offer and cross over into historical Northeast Minneapolis. You'll learn about the history of both these neighborhoods and visit the oldest street in Minneapolis. You'll taste and chat with other food-loving guests, and leave the tour with a host of restaurant recommendations and discounts for your next trip back to the Twin Cities.

Tastings
•Mouth watering pasta with an amazing atmosphere.
•Specialty Danish pastry baked in front of us, served with a variety of delicious toppings.
•Local cheese and specialty items.
•Variety of Minnesota brewed draft beers (non-alcoholic tastings available).
•European style bakery bread.
•Extravagantly blended gourmet chocolates.
•Award winning coffee including local favorite Noreast Mud (substitute options available).
*Tastings subject to change without notice. Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated.

Location
Our Tour begins at Gold Medal Park (S 10th Ave & S 2nd Street).

July 16, 2011, Saturday - Mill City Farmers Market

Time: 8:00am - 1:00pm

Location: 704 South 2nd Street

Today at Mill City Farmers Market:  Hmong Cultural Day

July 16: Minnesota's 1st Sustainable Ag Day!
Celebrate it at the Market where we are overwhlemed with the abundance of summer's harvests: sustainable fruits and veggies, pasture-raised meats, poultry, eggs and cheese; artisan chocolates, breads and treats. It's easy to fill your pantry needs at the Market, so don't forget your grocery list!
 
Produce Planner: Blueberries, broccoli, cauliflower, kohlrabi, collards, zucchini, summer squash, beets, salad turnips, potatoes and much, much more! 

Mill City Cooks, 10:00am   
Chef Nick Schneider welcomes Mae Lee from Mhonpaj's Garden to Mill City Cooks to talk about Hmong agri- and culinary culture.
 
Art Market
Featuring The Ink Orchard, Hmong ABC, Ceramics by Tom Jaszczak and Heather Wang, and Woodsport.

Meet Your Vegetables, 9:00am - 1:00pm 
Have a tasty sample of an easy recipe for Early Roots and take home nutrition facts for your family!
 
Live Performance, 10:00am
Minnesota Bright Stars Youth Dancers

Live Music, 11:00am - 1:00pm
The eclectic improv musical group, Skysong

July 16, 2011, Saturday - The RAD Zoo at Central Library

Time: 11:00am

Location: Children's Library at Central Library, 300 Nicollet
 
Entering kindergarten and up. The Reptile & Amphibian Discovery Zoo will showcase frogs, lizards, snakes and turtles. Learn more about the lives of these amazing creatures and see them up close!

July 16, 2011, Saturday - Marbling Around the World Workshop at MCBA

Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm

Location: Minnesota Center for Book Arts, 1011 Washington Avenue South

Marbling Around the World

For families with children ages 6 and up

Swirl, comb and wave colors together to make beautiful marbled paper. Learn about two marbling traditions -- Ebru (from Turkey) and Suminagashi (from Japan) -- as you create a variety of patterns with combs, chopsticks and even your own breath!

$32 ($29 members) per adult/child pair, $16 ($15) each additional participant

Register for this workshop.

July 16, 2011, Saturday - KidsFest at MacPhail

Time: 10:00am - Noon

Location: MacPhail Center for Music, 501 2nd Street South

Cost: FREE

Designed with young kids (and their curiosities) in mind, KidsFest gives attendees the chance to get a feel for music! Try an instrument, make one to bring home, and sing and dance with MacPhail's talented Early Childhood Music teachers. Guests will also enjoy a performance by the Dakota Combo! A must-do for ages 10 and under, but all will enjoy. 

July 16, 2011, Saturday - Twin Cities River Rats Aquatennial Water Ski Show

Time:  3:00pm

Location: West Bank along West River Road

It wouldn’t be the Aquatennial without a few water sports and nobody does it better than the Twin Cities River Rats. The Water Ski Show team will perform an hour-long free show on the Mississippi that is always a crowd pleaser.

July 16, 2011, Saturday - Central Library Summer Atrium Sale

Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm

Location: Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall

The Library Foundation's Book Store at the Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall, will host three special book sales in the atrium featuring a large selection of children's books and other items. Sales will be held the 3rd Saturday of each month throughout the summer. All proceeds benefit the Library Foundation of Hennepin County and programs and services at the Library.

Future sale: August 20, 10:00am - 4:00pm

For more information call 612-543-8102.

July 15, 2011, Friday - Wake Up with the Aquatennial! Free Yoga Class

Location: Nicollet Mall between 3rd and 4th Streets

6:00am – 9:00am – Coffee provided by Equal Exchange and Organic Valley
6:00an – 7:00am – Yoga session led by LifePower Yoga Natl. Director Jonny Kest

NEW THIS YEAR, the Aquatennial is hosting a new event the morning of July 15th!

Come down to the Aquatennial Block Party Site for coffee provided by Equal Exchange and Organic Valley, morning yoga led by acclaimed LifePower Yoga instructor and LifePower Yoga National Director Jonny Kest, and sneak previews of the upcoming week of festival activities.

Please bring your own mat.

July 15, 2011, Friday - 'Mshale Poetry & Spoken Word Open Mic' at The Loft

Time: 6:30pm

Location: The Loft Literary Center, 1011 Washington Avenue South

Mshale African Community Newspaper celebrates 15 years of words with a night of poetry and spoken word. Four artists will anchor the evening and others will join in at the open mic.

July 15, 2011, Friday - Aquatennial Block Party

Time: 5:00pm - 11:00pm (Aquatennial Happy Hour from 5:00pm – 6:00pm with music starting after 6.)

Location: Nicollet Mall, between 3rd & 4th Streets

The block will be rockin' with Aquatennial's official kick-off. Check back soon for more information on talent.

July 15, 2011, Friday - Real Ghost Tour (2 Nights) at St. Anthony Main

Time: After dark on Friday and Saturday nights - call for the specific time of the date you want to reserve for.

Location: Check in is at the Segway Tours office, 125 Main Street SE

Real Ghost Tours is not a gory haunted house experience - it's a history-packed tour during which you'll learn about (and maybe encounter the spirits of) people who shaped this area.  Visit the website and Facebook for more information.

Private tours can be arranged for groups of 15 or more.  The $25 per person fee includes parking, plus a voucher for 25% off at your choice of Pracna, Vic's or Tuggs.

During the tour you'll explore areas of the building that are otherwise off limits, using an EMF meter (a scientific instrument for measuring electromagnetic fields, and the prime sensory instrument of any ghost investigation).

July 14, 2011, Thursday - Twin Cities River Rats Show

The 2011 Twin Cities River Rats season kicked off Thursday, June 2.  Shows are scheduled for 7pm Thursday nights through August 25, and take place at 1628 West River Road (between the Plymouth and Broadway).

The Twin Cities Rivers Rats describe their show as an aquatic Broadway musical featuring multiple water ski acts choreographed to music and built around a theme.

If you haven't already enjoyed a River Rats show, their website is loaded with fun videos to give you an idea of what to expect.  These are free events.

July 14, 2011, Thursday - Mill City Live: Outdoor Music Series at Mill City Museum

Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm

Location: Mill City Museum, 704 2nd Street South

Fee: $5 per person; includes admission to Mill City Museum. Free for MHS members.

Performers: Flamin' Oh's

The Twin Cities’ most explosive outdoor concert series is back for an eighth season with a slate of bands curated by music writer Jim Walsh. Featuring legendary performers from the heyday of the Minneapolis sound, these concerts will riff on American music in a gorgeous riverfront setting every Thursday from July 7 through Aug. 18. Admission includes the concert and entrance to the museum from 4 to 9 p.m. Food and drink by D’Amico Catering available for purchase.

July 14, 2011, Thursday - Momentum: New Dance Works at the Southern Theater (3 nights)

Times:
Thursday at 7:30pm
Friday 8:00pm
Saturday at 8:00pm

Location: Southern Theater, 1420 Washington Avenue South

Momentum: New Dance Works

Co-commissions by the Southern Theater and
Walker Art Center with support from the Jerome Foundation

“A remarkable platform for presenting local artists here but also nationally and internationally.” – Mpls.St.Paul Magazine

Featuring two ensembles each evening, Momentum illuminates the skill and passion of the next generation’s most promising choreographers, providing a snapshot of Minnesota’s dance landscape. This biennial showcase of new voices and ideas confirms the Twin Cities as a hotbed of fresh, experimental talent.

Chris Yon
Exploring the world of backup dancers without their leading stars, Chris Yon presents ECHO PARK Dream Ballet Essay:Les Sylphides without Margot Fonteyn v. The Pips without Gladys Knight. Set to an original mashup soundscape of classical and R&B music, the six dancers traverse a kinetically quotable movement landscape based on variations of familiar ‘step-touch’ routines and other standard chorus vocabulary.

Kenna Cottman
Kenna Cottman (aka Sarge) is widely known for her West African and hip-hop fusion techniques. With Shared Language, Cottman explores the conflict in her own cultural identity, collaborating with Senegalese griot (storyteller/musician) Backa Niang to combine oral language traditions with a new movement vocabulary derived from Senegalese sabar dance, Guinee djembe dance and a more contemporary take on her own style.

Kaleena Miller
Inspired by her father’s journey into the depths of Alzheimer’s, Kaleena Miller’s Fleet explores the aural and visual interpretation of the disease as a percussive dance piece set to live music. Utilizing a more modern, urban sensibility on the traditional views of tap dance, Miller’s variance of sound and visual aesthetics creates a dense and dark percussive sound that leaves the audience affected, yet hopeful.

Mad King Thomas – Tara King, Theresa Madhaus, Monica Thomas
Bouncing between a multitude of potential titles including If We Just Put Sparkles On It, All Our Troubles Will Go Away and Glitter Tits and the Glitteration Band, movement trio Mad King Thomas presents a new piece for “more than 3, and probably less than 25” people about agency and power in a culture of spectacle. Known for their sense of humor and delight in irreverence, Mad King Thomas is invested in the possibilities of live performance opening up discussion, igniting revolution and subverting the status quo, as well as expanding what the definitions of dance, performance, or art might be. This new work draws its inspiration from a love of bicycles, sparkles, and women and finds its influence in the past 100 years of culture including suffragettes, Eleanor Roosevelt, Guy Dubord, Ziegfield Follies, and female movie stars.