June 22, 2013, 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, fresh baked European style bread at a local Farmers Market, home-made gelato, and lip smacking BBQ sliders from a historical restaurant that once operated as a mattress company.

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!

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June 22, 2013, Saturday - Washburn A Mill Tour at Mill City Museum

Times: 1:00pm

Location: Mill City Museum, 704 2nd Street South

Fee: $14 adults, $12 seniors and college students, $10 children ages 6-17 and MHS members. Tour includes museum admission.

Reservations: required, call 612-341-7555 or register online.

Take an in-depth look at the historic Washburn A Mill complex and the award-winning Mill City Museum building. A museum interpreter will take visitors into the building’s many nooks and crannies, highlighting the lives of the men and women who worked there, how the building functioned during its peak flour milling years and the many changes to the building over time.

This is the only opportunity for a guided tour through the entire museum building and the only chance to see some of its non-public spaces. The tour includes admission to the museum gallery, Baking Lab, Water Lab and Flour Tower show.

June 22, 2013, Saturday - The 2013 Northeast Ride

Time: 10:00am until 2:00pm

Starts at The Northeast Minneapolis Armory, 1025 NE Broadway

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The Northeast Ride, slated for June 22, 2013, will take cyclists on a tour of Northeast Minneapolis, stopping at one of each of the neighborhoods’ parks. The ride will also take participants through the arts district, touring past the great Northeast creative buildings and historical landmarks like the Casket Arts Building and the Grain Belt Brewery, while using some of the new bike trails and bikeways.
 
The ride will be just under 12 miles with stops throughout in each neighborhood of Northeast Minneapolis. We’ll be starting at 10am at the Northeast Minneapolis Armory. The route is designed to be family friendly and accessible for riders of all levels of experience. Each registered rider will be sent event information and at event day check-in everyone will be given a map of the route and a goody bag courtesy of our sponsors! We’ll continue to update the site via our blog to make sure everyone has the information they need to have a great time on ride day.

June 21, 2013, Friday - A Shimmering Sea: Hong Kong Stories at The Loft

Time: Reception at 6:30 p.m., reading at 7 p.m.

Location: The Loft, Performance Hall, 1011 Washington Avenue South

A Shimmering Sea: Hong Kong Stories
 
You are cordially invited to join featured authors David Mura, Katie Hae Leo, Kim Hines, and Marcus Young as they read in celebration of Sophie's newly published memoir. 

Sophronia Liu was a critical member of the Minnesota Asian American artists' community, and was involved in the Loft's Inroads program.  She was posthumously awarded the 2012 International Proverse Prize.

June 21, 2013, Friday - Live Music Friday at Aloft

Time: 9:00pm-11:00pm

Location: WXYZ bar, Aloft, 900 Washington Avenue South

Fridays (except July 5) thru August 30, enjoy live music in the courtyard (or inside if the weather doesn't cooperate).

June 21, 2013, Friday - Live Music at Crooked Pint

Time: 9:00pm

Location: Crooked Pint Ale House, 501 Washington Avenue South

Tonight:  A Breath Of Fresh Folk – A rockin' night of modern folk with performances from talented young artists: Ally Mattson, Joe Cole, Chants & Seas, and Bomba De Luz!

June 21, 2013, Friday - Live Music at Aster Cafe

Time: 9:00pm Cover: $8

Location: Aster Cafe, 125 Main Stree SE

Tonight: The Gordon Brothers of The Vestals

June 21, 2013, Friday - Adventures in Fetish / FUNdRaver! 2 at The Southern Theater

Location: The Southern Theater, 1420 Washington Avenue South

Adventures in Fetish / FUNdRaver! 2

Join us on June 21st at the Southern Theater as we celebrate Leather Fashion, Pride, and Electronic Dance Music!

Adventures in Fetish
The first ever Twin Cities Leather Fashion Show. Co-produced by MN Leather Pride this fashion show will feature adventure gear, functional and durable fashion with a fetish blend. We're talking utility belts, waistcoats, chainmail, protective rubber padding - anything with a kinky edge that people might wear in their daily errands near home and travel abroad.

From 7:30p - 9:30p hangout on stage and enjoy leather fashion from makers around the Twin Cities. We'll have all the trappings of a tricked out fashion show, lights, music, emcee, and of course your host Mr. Twin Cities Leather - Kyle Truss.
 
FUNdRaver! 2
From 10p - 2a get ready for the break down beats of DJ DT with lights by idkLighting as The Southern Theater presents FUNdRaver! 2. An all out rave dance party right on the stage of the Southern. Get ready to get down as the Southern is transformed into a night club of epic proportions.

June 20, 2013, Thursday - Gay Pride: Gen Silent Screening and Panel Discussion at the Central Library

Time: 7:00pm–9:00pm

Location: Central Library, Pohlad Hall, 300 Nicollet Mall

Register Online or call 612-543-8000.

This critically acclaimed film documents how oppression in the years before Stonewall affects LGBT seniors today. It puts a face on what experts in the film call an epidemic: lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender elders so afraid of discrimination by caregivers or bullying by other seniors that many simply go back into the closet to survive in the care system. A panel discussion will follow the screening.

This project is funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

June 20, 2013, Thursday - East Downtown Council Luncheon

Time: Noon - 1:00 pm (Registration begins at 11:30am)

Location:  First Covenant Church - Fellowship Hall - 810 South 7th Street

You are cordially invited to join the East Downtown Council membership and constituents for the June Business Forum.  The event will take place on Thursday, June 20, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at First Covenant Church, in the Fellowship Hall.

This month’s guest speaker is Tom Schmall, Director of Project Development at Mortenson Construction.

Schmall has spent 25 years at Mortenson.  He has successfully delivered projects across multiple market segments throughout the U.S., focusing on the early stages of project planning and execution.

Schmall has extensive experience in commercial construction.  He oversaw the construction of MacPhail Center for Music, and is currently managing the Orchestra Hall project.  He is a member of Mortenson’s preconstruction advancement team and supports continued efforts to build strong customer relationships.  Schmall is an Iowa native and graduate of Iowa State University.

Schmall’s presentation will provide an overview of Mortenson Construction, including the industries they serve, and the kinds of services they provide.  He will also talk about the new Vikings stadium.  In February, the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority announced that Mortenson Construction would oversee the construction of this new multipurpose facility.

Agenda

11:30am to Noon: Registration and Lunch
Noon to 1:00pm: EDC Update followed by a presentation and conversation with Tom Schmall from Mortenson Construction

Please RSVP by sending an email to EDC Executive Coordinator Christie Rock Hantge, at info@edcmpls.org.

June 20, 2013, Thursday - Twin Cities River Rats Waterski Show

The 2013 Twin Cities River Rats shows are scheduled for 7pm most Thursday nights through August 29, and take place at 1758 West River Road N (between the Plymouth and Broadway bridges).

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.

These are free events.

June 19, 2013, Wednesday - Public Meeting at MPRB on Athletic Field for Elliot Park

Time: 6:30pm

Location: Minneapolis Park and Rec Board, 2117 West River Road

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) Planning Committee will hold a public hearing on an Athletic Field Plan for Elliot Park on Wednesday, June 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the MPRB Headquarters, 2117 West River Road North.

The Athletic Field Plan being recommended to the Board by a Non-Appointed Community Advisory Committee (CAC) features a synthetic soccer field for the park, located in downtown Minneapolis at 1000 14th Street East. Park safety, usability/functionality, and increasing park activity were the community priorities that guided the CAC’s overall recommendation.

This Athletic Field Plan is based on the input received from the community surrounding Elliot Park and includes two design options for constructing a synthetic turf soccer field. The plan identifies a community-preferred full size adult soccer field option in collaboration with North Central University (NCU) or a smaller youth 6 soccer field option. The MPRB has the necessary funding for the smaller size field. NCU will be required to fund the balance of the larger field. If NCU is unable to obtain the necessary funds, the MPRB will proceed with the smaller youth 6 size field. Both field options were developed and reviewed by the community with support by the Elliot Park Neighborhood Building, Land Use & Housing Committee.

During the meetings with the community, comments were wide-ranging from security/safety concerns in the park to the need of increasing positive use of the park. In part, the community supported the full-size soccer field because of the crucial role NCU plays in providing positive role models in the park and neighborhood. While there was concern expressed about the need to remove up to 35 trees on the west side of the park for the field, the community viewed the need to expand Elliot Park’s amenities and provide a premier athletic field in the neighborhood as more important than the preservation of trees on that particular portion of the park. The community is dedicated to replanting many of the lost trees, and to restore our depleting urban tree canopy.

The public is invited to attend the public hearing to review the plans and share their comments with the Planning Committee.

Once the Plan is approved by the Planning Committee, it will go before the full Board on July 10th for approval. Once fully approved, NCU will be required to raise their portion of the funds for the full size field and the MPRB will move into design detailing. The construction of the field will be determinant on the time needed for NCU to raise the funds.

For further information about this and future improvements, visit the project page on the MPRB website.

Contact:
Questions from the public:
Tyler Pederson, Project Manager
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
612-230-6418
tpederson@minneapolisparks.org

June 19, 2013, Wednesday - Renaissance Hotels: "Summer of Discovery" kickoff event at The Depot

Time: 3:00pm-11:00pm

Location: The Depot Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, 225 3rd Avenue South

Renaissance Hotels is a hotel brand known around the world for encouraging travelers to “Live Life to Discover.” On Wednesday, June 19th, The Depot Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel kicks off a “Summer of Discovery” and encourages guests to get out and discover something new all season long with an exclusive RLife LIVE event featuring Craig Bell Studio’s, The Dang Ol’ Tri’ole and Lift Bridge Brewery in the lobby, Stone Arch Bar and Patio. The event will take place simultaneously with 155 Renaissance Hotels around the world, celebrating the lifestyle hotel brand’s second annual “Global Day of Discovery.”
 
There will be a complimentary wine and cheese reception during the art gallery from 3pm until 4pm. Complimentary beer tasting between 4pm and 7pm. There will be beverage and food specials throughout the evening including Chef’s famous Smoked Brisket for purchase.
 
Craig Bell has developed over the years a unique form of artistic expression, often depicting nocturnal images of the urban landscape. The Lift Bridge is the newest beer in Minnesota crafting quality brews in small batches to help you slow down and enjoy life. The Dang Ol’ Tri’ole is an eight member bluegrass loving “moonshine drinkin” herd of musicians
 
Each Renaissance Hotel will participate in the “Global Day of Discovery,” inspiring more than 30,000 hotel guests to leave their hotel rooms and discover unforgettable moments through unexpected experiences created at the hotels including exclusive RLife LIVE events on site or unique offsite discoveries created by hotel NAVIGATORS.
 
The initiative is part of Renaissance Hotels “Summer of Discovery,” created to provoke today's lifestyle-oriented business traveler to explore a hotel or destination’s hidden gems. The seasonal program features a calendar of exciting experiences taking place at Renaissance Hotels throughout the world through September.

June 19, 2013, Wednesday - Minneapolis Park and Rec Board Meeting

Time: 5:00pm

Location: Minneapolis Park and Rec Board, 2117 West River Road

Agenda

Meeting are broadcasted live on the City of Minneapolis Government Meeting Channel 79, or online at http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/tv/79. Those interested in viewing the MPRB meeting are encouraged to attend at MPRB headquarters, located at 2117 West River Road, Minneapolis, MN 55411, or view during the 10:30 p.m. Monday (12/3) rebroadcast on Channel 79.

June 18, 2013, Tuesday - Music & Movie 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 on our facebook page of you enjoying the concerts. Support the artists by picking up a CD or other merchandise.

Future dates:

June 25
July 2
July 9
July 16
July 23
July 30
August 6
August 13
August 20
August 27

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!

June 18, 2013, Tuesday - Local History Round Table: How the U.S. Army Brought Slavery to Minnesota at the Central Library

Time: 7:00pm–8:00pm

Location: Central Library, Doty Board Room, 300 Nicollet Mall

Local History Round Table: How the U.S. Army Brought Slavery to Minnesota - Joseph Godfrey: Northern Slave, Black Dakota

Register Online or call 612-543-8000.

“Northern Slave, Black Dakota“ author, historian and retired trial lawyer Walt Bachman will tell how the U.S. Army's policies and practices brought slavery to Minnesota and shaped Godfrey's extraordinary life story. Godfrey grew up in bondage serving Minnesota's fur-trade elite, and, as a fugitive from Minnesota slavery, was conscripted to join warriors in the U.S. Dakota War of 1862.

Presented in collaboration with Pond Dakota Heritage Society.

June 18, 2013, Tuesday - 84th Annual Celebrate Northeast Parade

Time: 6:30pm

Route: Central Avenue NE - 27th Avenue South to 18th Avenue

Celebrate Northeast Parade

This Northeast Minneapolis tradition draws 8,000 people to Central Avenue to view the 120 unit parade of entertainers, band and community spirit.

June 18, 2013, Tuesday - Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commission Public Meeting

Time: 4:30pm

Location: Room 317, City Hall, 350 South Fifth Street

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June 17, 2013, 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 on our facebook page of you enjoying the concerts. 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!

Future dates:

June 24
July 1
July 3
July 8
July 15
July 22
July 29
August 5
August 12
August 19
August 26

June 17, 2013, Monday - Till Death Do Us Part Murder Mystery at Old Spaghetti Factory

Time: 7:00pm

Location: Old Spaghetti Factory, 233 Park Avenue (and Washington Avenue South)

Till Death Do Us Part

Ladies and gentlemen, it's time to dig those fancy frocks and snazzy suits out of the back of your closets and head out to the little white chapel as The Murder Mystery Company presents, Till Death Do Us Part. You'll play detective in this engaging mystery. Will the bride and groom live happily ever after? Or will this wedding end in disaster? Bring your friends, family and don't forget your detective skills to help solve the case!

Information and tickets.

Upcoming dates:

June 18, 2013 @ 7:00 pm
June 20, 2013 @ 7:00 pm
June 25, 2013 @ 7:00 pm
June 27, 2013 @ 7:00 pm
June 30, 2013 @ 5:00 pm
July 2, 2013 @ 7:00 pm
July 5, 2013 @ 7:00 pm
July 9, 2013 @ 7:00 pm
July 11, 2013 @ 7:00 pm
July 14, 2013 @ 5:00 pm
July 18, 2013 @ 7:00 pm
July 21, 2013 @ 5:00 pm
July 28, 2013 @ 5:00 pm
August 1, 2013 @ 7:00 pm
August 4, 2013 @ 5:00 pm
August 6, 2013 @ 7:00 pm