March 9, 2013, Saturday - Silly Stories at MCBA

Time: 9:00am-Noon

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

Silly Stories with MCBA and The Loft Literary Center

For ages 6-8

Silly stories are fun to read and fun to write. In this workshop, we’ll read stories like No, David! and Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus. After discussing what the authors do to make their works funny, students will model their own writing after the silly stories. We will focus on creativity, and students will be encouraged to write and draw regardless of ability level. The goal is to foster a love for writing while having fun with literature. At Minnesota Center for Book Arts you are turning your silly stories into real books. Join book art instructor to explore pop-up bookmaking.

March 9, 2013, Saturday - Genealogy Research: Organizing Your Family History Research at Central Library

Time: 10:30am–Noon

Location: RKMC Meeting Room at Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall

Genealogy Research: Organizing Your Family History Research

Register Online or call 612-543-8000.

Can you find the records you are looking for? Are your files organized? What system works best? Are your original documents stored safely? Learn from Cathi Weber, president of the Anoka County Genealogical Society.

March 9, 2013, Saturday - Mill City Bake-Off Challenge at Mill City Museum

Time: 12:30pm to 2:30pm.  Demonstration and tasting at 2:00pm

Location: Mill City Museum, 704 Second Street South

Mill City Bake-Off Challenge

Fee: Programs included with museum admission of $11 adults, $9 seniors and college students, $6 children ages 6-17; free for MHS members. 

In true “test kitchen” style Mill City Museum staff will create an original recipe on-the-spot. Audience members will choose the ingredients they want to see in a recipe from the Pillsbury Bake-off official list of qualifying ingredients. Then an adventurous staff member will experiment live to see if they can create a “winning recipe.” Visitors can see and taste the new recipe to judge if it has the qualities needed to be a winner. Learn about the 45-year history of the Pillsbury Bake-Off, and sample a real bake-off winning recipe.

March 9, 2013, Saturday - Metrodome Inline Marathon

Time: Doors open at 8:00am (Entrance: Gate D)

Location: The Dome

The Metrodome Inline Marathon is the world's only indoor skating marathon. This event is utilized by some skater's to "get in shape" for the up coming marathon season, and by others to challenge their bodies to go further then they have ever gone before. With a full marathon, half marathon and team competition, the Metrodome Inline Marathon is like no other marathon in the world.

Registration information available at www.roller-dome.com.

March 9, 2013, Saturday - Bluegrass Brunch at Aster Cafe

Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm (no cover)

Location: Aster Cafe, 125 Main Stree SE

Bluegrass Brunch from 11:00-1:00 featuring: Ruby Magpie

March 9, 2013, Saturday - Taste Twin Cities Downtown Minneapolis Skyway Tour

Time: 2:30pm

Location: 800 LaSalle Plaza (On Hennepin Avenue between 8th & 9th)

Taste Twin Cities Food Tours

While it's chilly outside, join us as we weave our way through the cozy corners of downtown Minneapolis skyways on a food adventure. We will stroll through the "Broadway" Theatre District and enjoy VIP service as we visit some of the newest and hottest award winning restaurants downtown has to offer. The tour includes seeing the Minneapolis skyscraper that was modeled after the Washington Monument and visiting the famous Statue of Mary Richards tossing her hat. Along the way we will also visit quaint eateries that have pride in local ownership; including a favorite since 1932. You will participate in tea sampling and learn the secrets behind the great food you are enjoying. You'll leave the tour with a tasty experience of some of the best food finds Minneapolis has to offer all while learning history of downtown and soaking in the local culture.

Register.

March 8, 2013, Friday - Alternative Motion Project: The 2nd Season at Southern Theater (3 days)

Location: The Southern Theater, 1420 Washington Avenue South

Alternative Motion Project: The 2nd Season
 
After selling out is Premiere Show, AlternativeMotion Project brings its 2nd Season to The Southern Theater March 8th-10th, 2013 in Minneapolis, MN. This show will feature a 16 member modern dance company, spoken word, and original music by local composer Dameun Strange and NYC Band Genesand Machines. Known for their unique, physical and dynamic “Move BIG” style, this diverse show will include choreography by founders Kristin Howe and Joanna Lees as well as local choreographer, Joanie Mix, who will premiere a new dance workset to funky-blues music.
 
Dates & Times
Mar 8 - 10
Fri & Sat 8p
Sun 2p
 
Tickets
$15 General Admission
$10 Senior / Children
$3 Fringe Button Discount
Tickets Available Online at Brown Paper Tickets

March 8, 2013, Friday - Crime and Pun-Ishment Murder Mystery at Old Spaghetti Factory

Time: 7:00pm

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

Crime and Pun-Ishment

Step back in time to the era of gangsters and their molls. Minneapolis, grab your beaded frocks and pin striped suits and brace yourselves for this "roaring twenties" style murder mystery. Un-organized crimes prevail in The Murder Mystery Company's award winning show, Crime and Pun-ishment. Bring your friends, family and don't forget your detective skills to help solve the case!

Information and tickets.

Upcoming dates:

March 14, 2013 @ 7:00pm
March 15, 2013 @ 7:00pm
March 17, 2013 @ 7:00pm
March 21, 2013 @ 7:00pm
March 22, 2013 @ 7:00pm
March 29, 2013 @ 7:00pm
April 4, 2013 @ 7:00pm
April 7, 2013 @ 7:00pm
April 11, 2013 @ 7:00pm
April 12, 2013 @ 7:00pm
April 19, 2013 @ 7:00pm
April 25, 2013 @ 7:00pm

March 8, 2013, Friday - Talk-It Hennepin at Central Library

Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm

Location: Pohlad Hall at Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall

Talk-It Hennepin: Honoring History - The Avenue Through the Ages
 
Talk-It Hennepin kicks off with a panel of local historians and experts in Native history, transit and GLBT issues examining the stories and histories of Minneapolis’ first street and gathering place. Discussion will range from Hennepin Avenue’s roots as a Dakota footpath and a trading/transportation hub for fur, agricultural commodities and people, to its modern transformation and function within the city’s evolving economy.

March 8, 2013, Friday - Live Music at Crooked Pint

Time: 9:00pm - Reservations recommended for main floor seating.

Location: Crooked Pint Ale House, 501 Washington Avenue South

Tonight:  Dan Navarro

March 8, 2013, Friday - Live Music at Aster Cafe

Time: 9:00pm Cover: $8

Location: Aster Cafe, 125 Main Stree SE

Tonight: The Sudden Lovelys
 

March 7, 2013, Thursday - First Thursdays in the Arts District at Northrup King Building

Time: 5:00pm - 9:00pm

Location: Northrup King Building, 1500 Jackson Street NE

A multitude of painters, sculptors, printmakers, photographers, ceramists, textile and fiber artists, jewelers, furniture showrooms and more open their studios at the Northrup King Building located in the heart of the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District.

March 7, 2013, Thursday - A Master Class with Anthony Ross at MacPhail

Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm

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

This is a free event, but seating is limited. RSVP to Cindy Hall-Durán by March 1, 2013, by calling 612-767-5313 or email hall-duran.cindy@macphail.org.

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March 7, 2013, Thursday - Viva City Visual Arts Awards and Reception at Central Library

Time: 5:00pm–8:00pm

Location: Pohlad Hall at Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall

Viva City Visual Arts Awards and Reception

Minneapolis Public Schools high school students are getting awards for their art work submitted to the Viva City judges. Join us for the reception and awards ceremony, and take the time to tour the exhibit.

Presented in collaboration with Minneapolis Public Schools.

March 6, 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.

March 5, 2013, Tuesday - Dome Running

Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Location: The Dome (upper level)

Dome Running

Dome running is every Tuesday and Thursday through March 21. 2013.

Cost is $1. Enter at Gate D, free parking in the upper Dome lot.

For questions contact Rick Recker at 612 375-0805.

March 5, 2013, Tuesday - Talk of the Stacks with Deb Perelman at Central Library

Time: 7:00pm

Location: Pohlad Hall at Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall

Talk of the Stacks with Deb Perelman

Perelman, a self-taught home cook, photographer and foodie, writes an award-winning blog (SmittenKitchen.com) with a focus on stepped-up home cooking through unfussy ingredients. Her chatty, familiar, and reassuring style of writing is matched by her recipes, created and tested in her tiny Manhattan kitchen. She brings her friendly style to print in her New York Times bestseller, “The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook,” an approachable and accessible collection gorgeously illustrated with hundreds of her own beautiful photographs.
 
Program is free and open to the public. Seating is first-come, first-served. Program begins at 7 PM. Doors open at 6:15 PM. Book sale and signing follow presentation. For more information: 612.543.8107.
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March 4, 2013, Monday - Geeks Who Drink at Aster Cafe

Time: 7:30pm (no cover)

Location: Aster Cafe, 125 Main Street SE

Geeks Who Drink is a Denver-based company that hosts bar trivia at over 200 pubs and restaurants in 21 states. Their quiz is a collective effort of dozens of quizmasters, writers, fact-checkers, graphic designers and artists.

March 3, 2013, Sunday - Jazz Festival Performance at MacPhail

Time: 7:00pm

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

Jazz Festival Performance

Featuring: Phil Grenadier, jazz trumpet, The Dakota Combo, Adam Linz and J.T. Bates

Tickets: Adults - $20, Seniors (ages 55 and older) and youth (ages 6-18) - $15.

For more information or for tickets call: 612.321.0100.

March 2, 2013, Saturday - Garden Papermaking at MCBA

Time: 10:00am-Noon

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

Garden Papermaking

For families with children ages 5 and up

Who wouldn't want to play with water and make your own paper that you can plant once spring comes? Students are encouraged to bring seeds incorporate into unique sheets of cotton paper. These sheets can then be transformed into cards, collages and stationary, which represent the season. Your paper can be planted and grow!