Entries from July 1, 2014 - July 31, 2014
Share Article July 11, 2014, Friday - Live Music at Mattie's on Main
Time: call to confirm, 612-886-2121
Location: Mattie's on Main, 43 Main Street SE
Tonight: Erin Schwab & Jay Fuchs
Upcoming dates:
Daddy Squeeze, Sat Jul 12, 2014
George Scot McKelvey and Friends, Thu Jul 17, 2014
Erin Schwab & Jay Fuchs, Fri Jul 18, 2014
July 10, 2014, Thursday - Live Show! Open Eye Figure Theatre at Central Library
Time: 10:00–10:30am
Location: Central Library, Pohlad Hall, 300 Nicollet Mall
Live Show! Open Eye Figure Theatre
For families. Join us for "The Amazing Cow Boat," an interactive puppet show about a young boy who takes a pretend adventure as the captain of a boat that is part cow, all from the comfort of his bathtub.
This project is funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Presented in collaboration with Open Eye Figure Theatre and sponsored by MELSA (Metropolitan Library Service Agency).
July 10, 2014, Thursday - Live Music at Mattie's on Main
Time: call to confirm, 612-886-2121
Location: Mattie's on Main, 43 Main Street SE
Tonight: Jason Price Trio
Upcoming dates:
Erin Schwab & Jay Fuchs, Fri Jul 11, 2014
Daddy Squeeze, Sat Jul 12, 2014
George Scot McKelvey and Friends, Thu Jul 17, 2014
Erin Schwab & Jay Fuchs, Fri Jul 18, 2014
July 8, 2014, Tuesday - "Music & Movies in the Park" at Father Hennepin Bluffs Park
Time: Music 7:00pm; Movies air 15 minutes after sundown.
Location: Father Hennepin Bluffs Park (East Bank of the Stone Arch Bridge)
Tonights entertainment: See website.
What to bring: Blanket or chair, sunblock and bugspray, picnic basket.
Reminders: Watch our facebook or twitter page for weather cancellations of the evening festivities. Post photos of you, your family and friends enjoying the concerts and movies on the facebook page Support the artists by picking up a CD or other merchandise.
2014 dates:
July 08 Sabby White and the Furnace, Soul, R&B, Popular
July 15 Nick Riley Band,Rock, Blues, Pop
July 22 Barbara Meyer Band, Roots rock & reggae
July 29 Tortuga!, Jazz/Rock/World
August 05 Charity Huot and the Summit Hill Band, Acoustic Alternative Folk
August 12 War Poets, Rock/Americana
August 19 The Funky United, Instrumental
August 26 Hippo Campus Pop/Rock
Movies start 15 min after sunset.
July 08 Little Big League Father Hennepin Bluffs Park
July 15 TCBFF Selection Father Hennepin Bluffs Park
July 22 Beetlejuice Father Hennepin Bluffs Park
Music & Movies in The Parks is produced by the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board. Enjoy more than 250 FREE concerts and movies in Minneapolis parks this summer!
July 8, 2014, Tuesday - Minneapolis Central Mississippi Riverfront Regional Park Master Plan Update CAC Meeting #11 at MPRB
***This is a reschedule of the meeting that was canceled on June 17, 2014, due to a power outage at MPRB ***
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Location: Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Headquarters - Board Room, 2117 West River Rd N
Minneapolis Central Mississippi Riverfront Regional Park Master Plan Update CAC Meeting #11
The Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board will host the 11th Community Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting to gather public input for the Central Mississippi Riverfront Regional Park Master Plan. The design team will be talking through their recommendations for the Master Plan. This meeting is open to the public; please join us!
The Park Board encourages the public to attend CAC meetings to share ideas, concerns and priorities with the Central Mississippi Riverfront Regional Park design team. For more information, please go to the Central Mississippi Riverfront Regional Park Master Plan project page.
July 7, 2014, Monday - Food Truck Monday in the Mill District
Mark your calendars Mondays from 11:00am-1:00pm for Food Truck Mondays in the Mill District! The Chef Shack Food Truck will be parked at 709 2nd Street South, across from the Mill City Museum. A sure cure for "a case of the Mondays". :)
July 7, 2014, Monday - "Music in the Park" at Nicollet Island Amphitheater
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Nicollet Island Amphitheater
What to bring: Blanket or chair, sunblock and bugspray, picnic basket.
Reminders: Watch our facebook or twitter page for weather cancellations of the evening festivities. Post photos of you enjoying the concerts on the facebook page. Support the artists by picking up a CD or other merchandise.
Tonights entertainment: See website
Music & Movies in The Parks is produced by the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board. Enjoy more than 250 FREE concerts and movies in Minneapolis parks this summer!
2014 dates:
July 7 - Yo Jimbo Jazz,Classic Improvisational jazz
July 14 - The Shiny Lights,Modern pop/rock/songwriter
July 21 - Patchouli,Indie - acoustic guitar duo
July 28 - Dustin Hatzenbuhler,Pop/Singer/Songwriter
August 4 - Nordic Surf, Instrumental Surf/Rock
August 11 - Bossa Jazz Band, Jazz with a Bossa Twist
August 18 - Standing Waves, Melodic, twisted folk/rock
August 25 - Chico Chavez World Music Band, World fusion jazz
July 6, 2014, Sunday - Midwest Photo Safari "Minneapolis Nights" Mill Ruins Park/Guthrie Theatre
Midwest Photo Safari "Minneapolis Nights" Mill Ruins Park/Guthrie Theatre
This Photo Safari takes place on the West end of the Stone Arch Bridge. We photograph Mill Ruins Park, then walk up to the Guthrie Theatre and photograph this fabulous buildings exterior from all angles..We conclude the tour at the well lit I35W Bridge Memorial Site.
Before we begin, we will have a short presentation covering basic principles of low light/night photography. When darkness sets in, this area comes alive with interesting lights. We will help you capture stunning night images you are sure to want to frame.
This safari is best done with a digital SLR or a better quality digital point and shoot with advanced scene modes. Your Safari guide / photographer will be carrying a Sony digital point and shoot to demonstrate the techniques we will be covering. For this safari, a sturdy tripod an absolute necessity... Midwest Photo Safari can provide pro-quality rental tripods on request. A remote shutter release is also very handy to have along, or you may use the "self timer" feature of your camera.
July 6, 2014, Sunday - Railroad History Tour at Mill City Museum
Times: 1:00pm
Location: Mill City Museum, 704 2nd Street South
Railroad History Tour
Fee: $14 adults, $12 seniors and college students, $10 children ages 6-17 and MNHS members. Includes museum admission.
Reservations: required, call 612-341-7555 or register online.
Beginning with the arrival of Minnesota’s first rail line in 1862, Minneapolis boomed in population. Flour milling, lumber production and warehousing took off as a rail network extended throughout the Upper Midwest. Take a guided tour to discover the impact of railroads on the Mill City, visiting railroad landmarks such as the Stone Arch Bridge, Milwaukee Road Depot and the Minneapolis Eastern Railway engine house and trestle. Along the way find clues to the vanishing railroad landscape and learn about the future of Twin Cities rail.
The tour includes 1.5 miles of moderately paced walking on uneven surfaces. Please call ahead to make arrangements for guests with limited mobility. The tour will begin and end at Mill City Museum, where participants can visit the museum’s gallery, included in the price of the tour. Tours are held rain or shine.
Future dates: July 20, Aug. 24, Sept. 7
July 6, 2014, Sunday - Swing Brunch at Aster Cafe
Time: 11:00am - 2:00pm
Location: Aster Cafe, 125 Main Stree SE
Today: Swing Brunch with Patty and the Buttons
Patty and The Buttons preach the gospel of hot rhythm and happy feet. The band is similar to what you would find in a dance hall, cafe or nightclub anywhere around the world between 1920-1940. Despite being an ensemble firmly rooted in tradition, the band presents their music without being shackled to history. They play their own compositions as well as takes on music of the era.
July 5, 2014, Saturday - Minneapolis Riverfront Tour at the Mill City Museum
Time: 1:00pm
Location: Mill City Museum, 704 South 2nd Street
Minneapolis Riverfront Tour
Future dates: August 9, September 14, September 28
Fee: $14 adults, $12 seniors and college students, $10 children ages 6-17 and MHS members. Includes museum admission.
Reservations: required, call 612-341-7555 or register online.
Walk the Minneapolis riverfront and learn about its dramatic past and bright future. Participants will visit the historic district at St. Anthony Falls, which was once the milling center of the world and is now a growing cultural, recreational and residential neighborhood. A guide from Mill City Museum will lead visitors onto the Stone Arch Bridge for a spectacular view of the falls, the historic buildings surrounding it and downtown Minneapolis, and tell stories of the people who have worked and lived in the area and how it has changed over the years.
The tour includes one mile of moderately paced walking on uneven surfaces. Please call ahead to make arrangements for guests with limited mobility. The tour will begin and end at Mill City Museum, where participants can visit the museum’s gallery, included in the price of the tour. Tours are held rain or shine.
July 5, 2014, Saturday - Live Music at Aster Cafe
Time: 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm $10
Location: Aster Cafe, 125 Main Stree SE
Tonight : Chasing Lovely
Captivating audiences with a commanding stage presence and haunting harmonies, sister duo Chasing Lovely offer introspective songs laced with mandolin, banjo, and their signature acoustic guitars. One fan describes their music as, “Family roots splendor with a vibe and energy that will leave you wanting more”, while another says their music has a “fantastic grasp of reality”. Chloe and Taylor write from the heart and shoot from the hip, with a charming sister chemistry that is undeniable.
July 5, 2014, Saturday - Mill City Farmers Market
Time: 8:00am - 1:00pm
Location: 704 South 2nd Street
Today at Mill City Farmers Market: Cooking Healthfully on a Budget
Produce Planner: At the Market this Saturday, you will find: Strawberries, rhubarb, pac choi, totsoi, fennel, beets, onions, scallions, salad mix, head lettuce,red butter lettuce, little gem romaines, cabbage, sugar snap peas, snow peas, herbs, spring onions, ramps, garlic scapes, chives, arugula, nettles, chickweed, radishes, carrots, kale, Swiss chard, stinging nettles, potatoes, purslane, cilantro, oregano, tarragon, lemon thyme, dill, fresh mushrooms, dried beans, and much more!
Mill City Cooks, 10 am: Juut Salonspa sponsored series: Healthy Cooking on a Budget:
Join Market Chef Heather Hartman today and she prepares a Middle Eastern-inspired recipe full of seasonal market veggies as well as dried chickpeas (available from Rosemount Fresh Market) - Fattoush Salad. Stick around for tips on building your pantry to save money and eat healthy!
Also, at 9:45 and 10:45 Joe Gamache from Eversharp will be demoing knife care, sharpening, and choosing the right knife for you!
Free Yoga with Ben Lee: Start your day off with a free yogaclass! Bring your own mat and practice yoga with instructor,Ben Lee, of Mill City Clinic, on the Guthrie terrace.
Live Music, 11 am – 1 pm: MCFM welcomes back solo artist Ben Glaros to the Market today!
Art Market, all day: Featuring Fresh Mud, Matthew Krousey, Aprilierre, and Crookedwood.
Community Booth: MN Pork Oink Outings brings pig farmers to consumers to answer questions about pigs, pork, and pig farming. Stop by and learn what they're all about!
Sponsor: Thank you UCARE! Because UCare is "health care that starts with you,"® visit UCare's booth for a free tote bag, measuring spoons and other wellness items, and samples of homemade granola!
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Member Specials 7/5/2014!
Become a Market Member and get a $5 off coupon at the Wedge Community Co-op, a free package of Mrs. Kelly's Tea of the week, weekly specials at the market all season long, and a $5 market token good for anything at the market! This Saturday's specials include:
Kiss My Cabbage: $1 off Lemon Coriander Leek Kraut;
Sonny's Ice Cream: Your buddy/spouse/child/best friend buys a single/double/triple/quad scoop & you get $2 off of yours!
Barkley's Bistro: $1 off a bag & bone combo;
Buffalo by Bike: $1 off 1lb packs of ground buffalo meat;
Northern Lakes Wild Rice: $1 off 1 lb of wild rice;
Loon Organics: $1 off any $10 purchase;
Birchberry Native Arts and Food: $1 off any $10 purchase;
Seed to Seed Farm: Buy a bunch of carrots and get $1 of any other item!
Sassy Knitwear: $2 off Heart Shirts and Star shirts;
Sunrise Flour Mill: Buy any 2 bags of heritage flour, get one 2.5 lb bag Red Fife Heritage Bolted Flour for $5 (regularly $10);
Singing Hills Goat Dairy: $1 off on any 2 chevre or any 2 feta;
Stones Throw Urban Farm: French breakfast radishes - buy 2 get 1 for 1/2 price!
Sunshine Harvest Farm: 10% off all lamb products;
French Nugget: 10% off any purchase;
The Bolt: $1 off any beverage!
Just show your "I'm a Member" bag!
July 5, 2014, Saturday - Taste Twin Cities Food Tours Minneapolis Riverwalk Tour
Time: 11:00am - 2:00pm
Location: Begins at Gold Medal Park (10th Avenue South & 2nd Street South), next to the Guthrie Theater - ends in Northeast Minneapolis
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 St. Anthony on Main in Northeast Minneapolis. You'll enjoy the afternoon sampling food at the first Thai restaurant in Minnesota, drinking local Minnesota brewed beer at the oldest restaurant in Minneapolis, and enjoy a local favorite - the cheese curds. You'll also enjoy mouth-watering pasta located in the historical Chase building, home-made gelato, and nosh on savory European style baked bread as we stroll through the local Farmers Market.
Along with sampling food we will also visit the Mill City Museum, stroll by the Guthrie, and enjoy gorgeous views of St. Anthony Falls as we walk along the Stone Arch Bridge into historical St. Anthony on Main. You'll learn about the history of both these neighborhoods including a stroll along the oldest street in Minneapolis. You'll taste and chat with other food-loving guests, and leave the tour with an appreciation for these distinct neighborhoods that most tourist never see!
Reservations.
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July 4, 2014, Friday - Red, White and Boom Fireworks
Time: 10:00pm
Location: Find your viewing area
Each year a spectacular fireworks display concludes the Red, White and Boom Celebration. The fireworks display is scheduled for 10pm on July 4 and will be shot off from Water Power Park. Find your viewing area.
The Fourth of July Fireworks are funded by private donations from property owners, businesses, retailers, food and beverage establishments, residential communities, loft and condominium associations and property management companies located or doing business in Minneapolis.
Support Fireworks
The Minneapolis Fourth of July Fireworks would not be possible without the contributions from amazing individuals and organizations.
If you would like to contribute funds to increase the length and quality of the Fourth of July Fireworks display, please fill out the Firework Donation Form. Checks can be made payable to:
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Attn: Firework Fund
2117 West River Road
Minneapolis, MN 55411
Any quesitons call: 612-230-6484
The Red, White and Boom 4th of July Celebration could not happen without the support of our wonderful local business sponsors, partners, and community members.
July 4, 2014, Friday - Red, White and Boom! TC Half Marathon
Time: Marathon starts at 6:30am
Starting Location: Father Hennepin Bluffs Park
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The Red, White & Boom! TC Half Marathon will take place on Thursday, July 4 through scenic Northeast Minneapolis, ending on the beautiful Stone Arch Bridge.
Live Music and Family Activities 6-10pm
Join us in Father Hennepin Park for FREE family activities in the Family Fun Zone. Live music will be playing at Mill Ruins Park and Father Hennepin Bluffs Park.
Fireworks 10pm
The Red, White and Boom Celebration closes with a spectacular fireworks display along the Riverfront at 10pm.
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July 3, 2014, Thursday - Hot Dam 5K Fun Run
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Nicollet Island
Hot Dam 5K 6:30pm
Run for the Boom! Participate in the Hot Dam 5K on July 3. Take in the beautiful view of the Minneapolis skyline as you enjoy a walk or run on the most scenic course in Minneapolis, which includes Historic Main Street and the Stone Arch Bridge. Funds raised will benefit the firework fund for future Red, White and Boom Celebrations in Minneapolis!
Live Music and a Movie at Nicollet Island Amphitheatre 7pm
This event is free to the public, with music beginning at 7 pm, and a movie airing at 9 pm. Food and beverages will be available for sale. Bring chairs if you would like, and arrive early because space is limited.
July 3, 2014, Thursday - Live Music at Mattie's on Main
Time: call to confirm, 612-886-2121
Location: Mattie's on Main, 43 Main Street SE
Tonight: George Scot McKelvey and Friends
Upcoming dates:
Wain McFarlane, Fri Jul 4, 2014
Jason Price Trio, Thu Jul 10, 2014
Erin Schwab & Jay Fuchs, Fri Jul 11, 2014
Daddy Squeeze, Sat Jul 12, 2014
George Scot McKelvey and Friends, Thu Jul 17, 2014
Erin Schwab & Jay Fuchs, Fri Jul 18, 2014
