Entries from March 1, 2017 - March 31, 2017
Share Article March 31, 2017, Friday - The Psycho Luau: Pig Roast & Dinner Show
Don't just eat a pig roast, experience it. 'Eater'tainment.
Pre-show Feast
- A PIG ROAST (offered to the tiki gods)
- A LUAU SPREAD (done Suzi's way)
- RUM-SOAKED TIKI DRINKS
- KONA BREW Tap Takeover
Dinner Show Includes:
• FIRE • DRUMS • HIP-SHAKING HULA • DANCING • SAMOAN WARRIORS • KNIVES •
Tickets available on Brown Paper Tickets for $49 each
http://suziluau.brownpapertickets.com/
March 31, 2017, Friday - Alternative Motion Project (AMP) opens at The Lab Theater (thru April 2)
Dates/times - see info link below.
Location: The Lab Theater, 700 1st North Street
Alternative motion project
Alternative Motion Project (AMP) continues its commitment to create and present new contemporary dance work with its sixth annual performance, AMP#SIX. Enter a different world with each of the 5 pieces performed by this dynamic company that offers relentless physicality and dedicated artistry. Includes choreography by Guest Artist Jennifer Glaws (Minneapolis), live original music by composer Dameun Strange (St. Paul) and photography by Ellen Gustafson (Minneapolis).
March 31, 2017, Friday - Mpls Elections 101 FB Live Q & A Hosted by the Minneapolis Bicycle Coalition
Mpls Elections 101 FB Live Q & A
Time: 12 Noon - 12:45pm
It's a City election year in Minneapolis! The Mayor, all City Council Members, and Park Board Commissioners are up for election. These positions play a critical role in biking and walking in Minneapolis and being involved is a key role you can play to improve our city.
Join us for a Minneapolis Elections 101 Facebook Live discussion with Annastacia Belladonna-Carrera, Executive Director of Common Cause Minnesota (http://www.commoncause.org/states/minnesota/). They will share details about the elections process in Minneapolis, including how Caucuses, Conventions, and endorsements work for different local political parties.
If you have any questions you'd like answered, ask away in the comments.
March 30, 2017, Thursday - Metro RV Dealers Spring RV Show at US Bank Stadium (4 days)
Metro RV Dealers Spring RV Show
Join us March 30th - April 2nd for the first ever Spring RV Show at U.S. Bank Stadium! With nearly 400 recreational vehicles on display and dozens of camping-focused vendors, the MRVDA Spring RV Show presented by Penn Cycle is Minnesota’s premier RV event.
March 30, 2017, Thursday - Darlings at the Southern Theater (3 nights)
Times: See below show link
Location: Southern Theater, 1420 Washington Avenue South
Darlings Presented by Animal Engine
March 30 - April 1
Darlings re-imagines J.M. Barrie’s classic “Peter Pan” from the perspective of Mr. and Mrs. Darling, two parents struggling with the loss of their children. They search for them by day and tell stories about a place called Neverland by night … where the mermaids will drown you, the pirates might kill you, and you can’t trust the charming little boy with the impish smile.
March 30, 2017, Thursday - The LEAD Project PhilanthroFair at Aloft
Location: Aloft Minneapolis, 900 Washington Avenue S
The LEAD Project PhilanthroFair
Schedule of events:
5:00 - 5:30pm: Overview of Non-profits attending the Philanthrofair
5:30 - 8:00pm: Philanthrofair
Cost: FREE! Cash bar with complimentary appetizers and a raffle with great prizes.
What is the Philanthrofair: If you want to do more in your community, but don’t know where to start, LEAD’s signature PhilanthroFair is for you. Learn more about open board and volunteer positions in the Twin Cities nonprofit community and mingle with like-minded peers!
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Who: Motivated and talented young professionals AND representatives from top-notch nonprofits
Non-profits attending:
Young Professionals Finding a CURE
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Minnesota Chapter
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Minnesota - ACS CAN
Clare Housing
Second Harvest Heartland
Sierra Club North Star Chapter
Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy
The Minneapolis Jaycees
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Minnesota/Dakotas Chapter
Cancer Legal Line
InnerCity Tennis
Can Do Canines
Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly, Minneapolis/St. Paul
Be The Match
Sponsors:
Aloft Minneapolis
Escape MSP
Raffle Items:
-Private escape room for up to 10 people
-$50 gift certificate to Kieran's
-2 MN United tickets
-4 Twins tickets
March 30, 2017, Thursday - Ward 3 DFL Candidate Forum at Our Lady of Lourdes
Time: Doors open at 6pm (Forum is 6:30pm - 7:30pm)
Location: Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 1 Lourdes Place
Please join us as we hear from the DFL candidates for the Third Ward City Council seat, vacated by Councilmember Jacob Frey.
Steve Fletcher and Cordelia Pierson will both be in attendance.
Everyone is welcome. We will be using a rotating Q&A format with questions from the audience.
Precinct caucuses are on April 4th, and the Ward 3 DFL Convention will be on May 6th at DeLaSalle High school.
March 30, 2017, Thursday - Minnesota Cuban Film Festival at St. Anthony Main
Time: 7:00pm Thursdays thru March 30
Location: St. Anthony Main Theatre, 115 Main Street SE
The Minnesota Cuba Committee presents: Minnesota Cuban Film Festival
Bringing the best of contemporary and vintage Cuban film to Minneapolis/St. Paul. Every Thursday from February 23 – March 30, 7 pm.
March 29, 2017, Wednesday - Minnesota Songwriter Showcase at Aster Cafe
Time: 8:00pm - 10:30pm
Location: Aster Cafe, 125 Main Street SE
Minnesota Songwriter Showcase hosted by Nick Hensley
Free
The Minnesota Songwriter Showcase is excited to announce our newest venue, the renowned Aster Café in Minneapolis! The Showcase will take place here every Wednesday evening from 8:00 PM to 10:30 PM. Established in 2004, the MSS is the longest running showcase of its kind in the Midwest and features many of the Twin Cities’ best up-and-coming and veteran songwriters.
More information on the Minnesota Songwriter Showcase:
https://www.facebook.com/MNsongwritershowcase/
March 28, 2017, Tuesday - 'State of the River' along the Minneapolis River Gorge
Time: 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Location: Minnehaha Academy, 3100 West River Pkwy
'State of the River' along the Minneapolis River Gorge
Friends of the Mississippi River partnered with the National Park Service's Mississippi National River & Recreation Area unit to develop the State of the River Report.
Join report co-author Trevor Russell, FMR's water program director, for a brief overview of the report's key findings at Minnehaha Academy near the river in south Minneapolis. From invasive "flying" carp to bacterial contamination, from eagles to swimmability, Trevor will highlight important trends and emerging issues as well as potential solutions.
The report highlights 14 key indicators of water quality and river health in the metro Mississippi River and made headlines throughout the metro and the state, helping to put the health of the Mississippi in the spotlight. It also comes with companion stewardship and policy guides to help readers take personal action to protect and restore our great river.
This talk is hosted by the Longfellow Community Council’s River Gorge Committee. Learn more on their Facebook event page.
March 28, 2017, Tuesday - National Evening of Science on Screen: "Life as a Titan: Godzilla and King Kong vs Nature" at St. Anthony Main Theatre
Time: 7:00pm
Location: St. Anthony Main Theatre, 115 Main Street SE
The two mightiest monsters of all time battle in the thrilling adventure classic, King Kong vs. Godzilla. When an underhanded pharmaceutical company goes to a remote tropical island to steal King Kong for advertising purposes, they get more than they bargained for when the gigantic ape attacks an unsuspecting village and an enormous octopus. Meanwhile, far below the sea, a submarine crew unleashes reptilian terror when they melt a block of ice and release the ferocious Godzilla from his icy lair. When both destructive monsters descend on Tokyo, it's a fight that holds the future of mankind in the balance in this knock-out film that was the first theatrical release to bring its larger-than-life contenders to the big screen in glorious color.
Hollywood loves a good monster fight. But for middle-aged monsters, like Godzilla and King Kong, fighting is easy, it's life that is hard. With increasing age, gravity and heat can become potent foes. So how would King Kong and Godzilla stack up against real life monsters, like the larger dinosaurs?
March 27, 2017, Monday - Scandinavian Song Recital with Anna Hersey & Alan Johnson at MacPhail
Time: 7:30pm
Location: MacPhail Center for Music, 501 S 2nd Street
Scandinavian Song Recital featuring Grieg’s Haugtussa Cycle and other works
Anna Hersey, soprano
Alan Johnson, piano
Hailed by critics as a “force of nature,” soprano Anna Hersey enjoys performing a wide range of vocal repertoire. A native of Minnesota, Dr. Hersey has performed throughout the United States and Europe, appearing with Palm Beach Opera, Florida Chamber Orchestra, Hispanic-American Lyric Theater, Skylark Opera, The Minnesota Opera, and Theatre de la Jeune Lune (at Berkeley Repertory Theater), among others.
Pianist Alan Johnson has collaborated with singers holding national and international engagements in concert and opera since 1985. As music director, conductor, pianist, vocal coach, and new opera advocate – he has prepared, performed, and premiered many of the most notable and progressive works in opera, music theater, and dance since 1986.
March 26, 2017, Sunday - Dance Your Pants Off at Mill City Running
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am
Location: Mill City Running, 411 E Hennepin Ave
Richard Simmons may be missing but his dance party workouts are sure to live forever. Join us on Sunday, March 26th as we Sweat to the Oldies & then toast to Richard's honor with mimosas & (healthy-ish) breakfast treats. We'll project one of Richard's dance party workouts onto the big screen and get our boogie on together - ridiculous outfits encouraged!
We'll donate $10 of each $15 ticket to Girls on the Run Twin Cities, an organization that Richard would surely champion. Only 25 spots available (we need room to grapevine!) so get your ticket ASAP! Because you can't run EVERY day.
Details:
9-9:30am Check-in & warm-up (cocktails)
9:30-10:30am Dance Our Pants Off
10:30-11 Drinks & Snacks
Reminder: You MUST get a ticket to reserve your spot as they are limited! Tickets here: http://www.millcityrunning.com/shop/danceyourpantsoff
March 26, 2017, Sunday - More than a Single Story: Reclaiming our Food at The Loft
Time: 2:00pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Target Performance Hall, The Loft, 1011 Washington Avenue South
More than a Single Story: Reclaiming our Food
Food has always been a tool for organizing, celebrating, and creating community. By those determined to assert and maintain power, it has been a means of gaining control of the people. Human bodies and land—a natural resource like air and water, have been commodified. Food became a privilege instead of a human right.
In this discussion with Pakou Hang, LaDonna Sanders Redmond, Princess Titus, and Diane Wilson we will hear how colonization and commodification have affected our communities’ relationships with food and how we can reclaim the food that is meaningful to us.
Advanced tickets guarantee a general admission seat and help cover the Loft's costs to host the event. Pay-what-you-can tickets are available at the door 30 minutes prior to the event on a first-come, first-served basis. No one turned away for lack of funds. Doors open 30 minutes before the event. Seating is general admission (not assigned).
More information: https://www.loft.org/shop/product_detail/7/events/801/more_than_a_single_story_reclaiming_our_food/
March 26, 2017, Sunday - Solar Artists Workshop at The Soap Factory
Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM CDT
Location: The Soap Factory, 514 Second Street SE
Can your art project be solar powered?
Solar power can give you greater mobility within urban and rural landscapes, providing you with the facility to explore new aesthetic spaces for Placemaking, temporary or mobile installations, and community outreach. A solar powered art project not only reduces your carbon footprint, it encourages dialog about art, energy consumption, and Climate Change within the community.
The Solar Artists Workshop is free, supported by a grant from the Institute on the Environment. The workshop will focus on photovoltaics (solar panels), with brief examples of other forms such as solar thermal, solar cooking, and passive solar. All disciplines, age 18+, all experience levels, welcomed and encouraged.
In this hands-on workshop you will:
- Learn how to read a multimeter
- Experience the variables of solar power by going on a solar scavenger hunt
- Power small electronics with photovoltaics
- Learn how to calculate loads using Ohm’s law
- Listen to and see examples from artists, K-12 educators, and an expert from Midwest Renewable Energy Association
- Receive printouts and links to the slideshow, agenda, contacts, and resources
- Be provided with lunch, coffee, and water
The Solar Artists workshop will provide practical resources for artists to use solar power in their work, so they can open up new aesthetic spaces within urban and rural landscapes with limited or no access to power. An immediate application of the content can be applied to projects selected for the Northern Spark all night festival, Climate Chaos/Climate Rising in June of 2017.
If it’s sunny, there will be a bonus performance by Tim Donahue and his mobile music stage!
Limited seats available. Reserve yours now!
March 26, 2017, Sunday - Washburn A Mill Tour at the Mill City Museum
Time: 1:00pm
Location: Mill City Museum, 704 S. 2nd Street
$16 adults, $14 seniors and college students, $12 ages 5-17, $4 discount MNHS members, includes museum admission
Reservations: required, call 612-341-7555
Take an in-depth look at the historic Washburn A Mill complex and the award-winning Mill City Museum building. A guide 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 nonpublic spaces.
March 25, 2017, Saturday - Equilibrium: Sham-e-Ali Nayeem with Giles Li at The Loft
Time: 8:00pm
Location: The Loft Literary Center, 1011 Washington Avenue South
Equilibrium: Sham-e-Ali Nayeem with Giles Li
Equilibrium (EQ) is the Loft's Spoken Word series. Tonight's EQ features the Loft's Spoken Word Immersion Fellow, Sham-e-Ali Nayeem with Giles Li, and is co-sponsored with Metropolitan State University's Global Poetry Festival. Also featuring DJ Nak.
More info: https://www.loft.org/shop/product_detail/7/events/862/equilibrium_sham-e-ali_nayeem_with_giles_li/
March 25, 2017, Saturday - Explore Central Library and My First Library Card Event at Central Library
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Location: Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall
Join Downtown Families Minneapolis and the Minneapolis Central Library to explore the Children’s area of the Minneapolis Central Library!
There will be a story time followed by a scavenger hunt and an opportunity for children to get their very own LIBRARY CARD!
March 25, 2017, Saturday - Taste Twin Cities Downtown Minneapolis Skyway Tour
Time: 2:00pm
Location: Begins at LaSalle Plaza (800 LaSalle Plaza), Hennepin Ave between 8th & 9th Street; ends at Metro Building (80 9th Street S)
Taste Twin Cities Food Tours Downtown Minneapolis Skyway Tour
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 craft beer 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.
