May 30, 2013, Thursday - Publication Celebration with Ethan Rutherford and Matt Rasmussen at The Loft

Tme: 7:00pm

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

Publication Celebration with Ethan Rutherford and Matt Rasmussen
 
Help us celebrate two incredible first-time published authors and recent award winners.

Ethan Rutherford’s stories have appeared in Ploughshares, One Story, American Short Fiction, and The Best American Short Stories. He has taught fiction at Macalester, the University of Minnesota, and at The Loft Literary Center, and his work has received awards from the McKnight Foundation and the Minnesota State Arts Board. Born in Seattle, he now lives in Minneapolis with his wife and son. The Peripatetic Coffin and Other Stories is his first book.

Matt Rasmussen’s poetry has been published in Gulf Coast, Cimarron Review, H_NGM_N, New York Quarterly, Paper Darts, and at Poets.org. He’s received awards, grants, and residencies from The Bush Foundation, The Minnesota State Arts Board, Jerome Foundation, Intermedia Arts, The Anderson Center in Red Wing, MN, and The Corporation of Yaddo. He is a 2012 McKnight Artist Fellow, a former Peace Corps Volunteer, and teaches at Gustavus Adolphus College. His first book of poems, Black Aperture, won the 2012 Walt Whitman Award and will be published in 2013 by LSU Press. He’s a founding editor of Birds, LLC, a small, independent poetry press. 

May 30, 2013, Thursday - Midwest Photo Safari St. Anthony Falls Heritage Trail

Join us near downtown Minneapolis on St. Anthony Main and the west downtown riverfront district to photograph the sites of the St. Anthony Falls Heritage Trail. This is a 2-3 hour safari running 3 days a week, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday. Morning sessions 7:30 AM to 10 AM and afternoon NOON till 2:30 PM. Sunday hours 9 AM till 11:30 AM.

Our Morning and Sunday session takes place on the EAST BANK (St. Anthony Main side) of the Heritage Trail. Highlghts include:

The Ard Godfrey House in Chute Park - Our Lady of Lourdes Church - Nicollet Island Historic Area - The Third Avenue Bridge - Old Saint Anthony Neighborhood - Water Power Park - The Historic Pillsbury "A" Mill

Your tour directors and photographer/guides will provide you with the best exposure, angles, and composition tips. While we walk, your guides provide some historical facts about this interesting area. You are sure to come away with compelling images of your visit to this historically significant, and photographically popular, Minneapolis area.

More Information and Registration.

May 29, 2013, Wednesday - Life Time Fitness Summer EXPO at the Marquette Plaza

Time: Noon - 1:00pm

Location: Cancer Survivor Park
 
Join us at Cancer Survivor’s Park for an outdoor Downtown Life Time Expo!

Featuring:
Life Time Group Fitness *Michelle’s Spin Class*
Rare Steak & Sushi
T.E.A.M. Classes
LifeSpa & Salon and more!

More info

May 28, 2013, Tuesday - Music in the Park at Father Hennepin Bluffs Park

Time: 7:00pm

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 4

June 11
June 18
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!

May 27, 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 3
June 10
June 17
June 24
July 1
July 3
July 8
July 15
July 22
July 29
August 5
August 12
August 19
August 26

May 25, 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!

Reservations.

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May 24, 2013, Friday - Live Music at Crooked Pint

Time: 9:00pm

Location: Crooked Pint Ale House, 501 Washington Avenue South

Tonight: "Davina and the Vagabonds"

May 24, 2013, Friday - Live Music at Aster Cafe

Time: 9:00pm Cover: $8

Location: Aster Cafe, 125 Main Stree SE

Tonight: Nels Leafblad + Charlie Parrish-Siggelkow

May 24, 2013, Friday - Live Music Friday at Aloft

Time: 9:00pm-11:00pm

Location: WXYZ bar, Aloft, 900 Washington Avenue South

Fridays (except May 31 and July 5) thru August 30, enjoy live music in the courtyard (or inside if the weather doesn't cooperate).

May 23, 2013, Thursday - Groundbrea​king Ceremony for Sheridan Veterans Memorial

Time: 10:00am

Location: Sheridan Memorial Park, 1300 Water Street NE

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) and Park Board Commissioner Liz Wielinski will hold a special ceremonial groundbreaking event for the Sheridan Veterans Memorial at Sheridan Memorial Park on Thursday, May 23, 2013. The public is invited to attend.
 
Citizens of northeast Minneapolis, along with veterans from multiple wars, have worked tirelessly to make this memorial along the Mississippi River a reality. “The Veteran’s Memorial is a thank you to those who stepped forward to serve, a tribute to those whose lives were lost or forever altered, and a living reminder of our hope for a world with lasting peace.” said State Representative, Diane Loeffler. Representative Loeffler was responsible for shepherding the project through the legislature for the state funding that was needed to plan and construct the project.
 
Commissioner Wielinski added, “We especially want to thank the following individuals and groups for their support of this project: The State of Minnesota, the Puzak Family (who donated some of the land for the park), Jenny Fortman and the Sheridan Neighborhood Organization, and all of the many veterans who helped create the vision for this space, most especially veterans Ed Karbo who led the initial charge, and Howard Weller who followed it through to the final stages.”
 
Back in 1995, a group of veterans led by Karbo began looking for a site to commemorate war veterans. They joined forces with the Sheridan Neighborhood Organization (SNO) in 2005 to site the memorial in what was formerly Water Street Park—now renamed Sheridan Memorial Park. SNO and the veterans have raised thousands of dollars in contributions.
 
The veteran’s memorial will be located at the south end of the Sheridan Memorial Park, with an overlook at the edge of the Mississippi River. It will honor all military veterans from the ten conflicts in which Minnesotans have served. Plans call for a central sculpture on a circular plaza surrounded by five concentric rings made up of lawn, a perimeter walk, benches and markers, and peace gardens. Closely planted trees will comprise the outermost ring. Ten of the markers will each bear a description of one of the ten conflicts. An eleventh “empty” marker will represent the ever potential threat of war, reminding us to strive for peace. The sculpture and eleven markers are being created by local artist Robert Smart. The perimeter walk will be punctuated with pavers engraved with quotes about peace.
 
Construction of the memorial park will take place during the summer and fall with a grand opening date slated for Veteran’s Day November 11, 2013.
 
The program for the groundbreaking ceremony will feature the presenting and retrieving of flags by Fridley Shaddrick and Labeau American Legion Post 303, comments by neighborhood representatives and elected officials, the official groundbreaking, and the presentation of a memorial wreath to recognize all veterans as a prelude to the Memorial Day weekend.
 
All are welcome to join in the celebration.
 
To receive project updates and meeting notices via email, go to www.minneapolisparks.org and click on the red envelope. For additional information on the project, visit the Sheridan Memorial Park project page on the MPRB website.

May 22, 2013, Wednesday - Happy Hour with a Preservationist: Anson Strong Brooks Mansion on Park Avenue

Time: 5:30 to 7pm

Location: 2445 Park Avenue
 
** THIS EVENT IS FREE, BUT SPACE IS LIMITED TO 65 PEOPLE, AND YOU NEED A RESERVATION.**
 
RESERVE YOUR TICKET(S) ON EVENTBRITE.
 
Architect: Long and Long

Minneapolis’ own “Downton Abbey,” 2445 Park Avenue is an exercise in what celebrated architectural historian Larry Millett refers to as “a rare example of the Venetian Gothic style in the Twin Cities” and “a little piece of Venice on Park Ave.”* Built in 1907 for lumber baron Anson Strong Brooks and designed by father-son team Long and Long (the elder having designed some of the city’s most prolific buildings, including the Richardsonian Romanesque Minneapolis City Hall), the imposing Brooks Mansion is constructed almost entirely of limestone with carved sandstone details. Inside, it’s a showplace for a lumber baron, replete with Circassian walnut, mahogany, and quarter-sawn oak.
 
The mansion is currently for sale for the first time in nearly two decades. This event offers a rare glimpse into one of Historic Park Avenue’s most impressive—and intact—gems. Park Avenue Historian Ryan Knoke will present on the history of the mansion and its context on the Minneapolis “Golden Mile.”

May 22, 2013, Wednesday - Mentor Series Reading: David Small at The Loft

Tme: 6:00pm Awards Ceremony
         7:00pm Student Readings followed by a reception

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

Minnesota Literacy Council Sixth Annual Journeys Reading and Awards Ceremony
 
The Minnesota Literacy Council and Loft Literary Center are hosting a celebration of adult literacy and the many students who have overcome many barriers, including language and culture, to reach their educational goals.
 
The evening will begin with a ceremony where adult literacy students, volunteers, and community partners will receive awards recognizing their outstanding achievements. It also will feature student readings, where sixty adult literacy learners will share their original stories and poems. Several of the readers are authors featured in Journeys, An Anthology of Adult Student Writings. All of them are adult literacy students enrolled in English as a Second Language, GED, reading and other basic skills classes across the state. They demonstrate inspiring courage by choosing to improve their lives through education and by sharing their experiences at this event.
 
The event is free and open to the public. To ensure seating is available for everyone, pre-registration is required. Visit http://mnliteracy.org/educators/journeys-reading-awards-ceremony to register after April 22.
 
Journeys is an annual publication by the Minnesota Literacy Council that includes stories of hope, loss, and struggle, alongside poignant reflections of everyday life written by Minnesotans whose voices are rarely heard. Some are written by immigrants or refugees writing in their second or third language, while others are sharing their writing for the first time after years of frustration and anxiety attributed to low literacy skills. The book will be available at the event and online at http://www.mnliteracy.org/.

May 22, 2013, Wednesday - Public Information Meeting for New Vikings Stadium

Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Location: The Dome, 900 South Fifth Street, Hallsey Hall Room

Input Sought on Draft Environmental Impact Statement for New Vikings Stadium

The Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority (MSFA) has completed a draft environmental impact statement for the new Vikings Stadium, and comments are welcome through June 6.

This public meeting will give interested parties, stakeholders and members of the public a chance to review the impact statement draft and provide comments.

The report is available for review via MSFA's website, or in hard copy form at the Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall.

Comments may be submitted to:

Mr. Steve Maki, Project Manager
900 South 5th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Phone: 612-335-3313
Fax: 612-332-8334
Email: steve.maki@msfa.com

May 22, 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.

May 21, 2013, Tuesday - Sound On-Site at The Soap Factory

Time: 7:00pm-10:30pm

Time:  7:00pm (doors open at 6:30 pm)

Location: The Soap Factory, 518 Second St. SE

Sound On-Site

The Soap Factory announces Sound On-Site, a new series of unique music events. Building on The Soap Factory’s 25-year history of supporting emerging, contemporary artists, Sound On-Site is an invitation for new collaboration and experimentation in music. This monthly series introduces audiences to the best in experimental live music, sound and DJs—both local and international—across a range of genres in The Soap Factory’s inspiring location. First Up for Sound On-Site will be the Rock Forward benefit concert. Join The Soap Factory and friends in the gallery for an evening of music and a gathering of allies in the fight against anti-LGBTQ violence. All ticket proceeds will benefit performer Ron Spiess, as he recovers from a recent assault. The host for the evening is Dane Stauffer. Tickets $12.

More information and tickets.

May 21, 2013, Tuesday - Paradise Cruises Spring Open House

Time:  4:00pm – 7:00pm

Location: Bohemian Flats Park, 2150 West River Parkway South

Paradise Cruises Spring Open House

Paradise Cruises invites you to join them dockside as they showcase many of their exciting vendors, including florists, musicians, transportation companies, casinos, wedding designers and more, along with information on their popular Lake Minnetonka Fleet featuring the Paradise Princess II, the Paradise Grand and Exciting Paradise Destiny II. The event will happen rain or shine. Enjoy a selection of appetizers, beverages and prize drawings throughout the event. Please R.S.V.P. at 952-474-8058. Directions and more available at: www.TwinCitiesCruises.com.

May 21, 2013, Tuesday - Lynne M. Jackson: The Dred Scott Decision at Central Library

Time:   3:30pm–5:30 pm

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

Lynne M. Jackson: The Dred Scott Decision

Jackson, president and founder of The Dred Scott Heritage Foundation, is a great-great-granddaughter of Harriet and Dred Scott of the Dred Scott Decision of 1857. She will be sharing the history of this landmark case, the family story and attendant histories. Documents and publications concerning the Dred Scott Decision from the Library's Huttner Abolition and Anti-Slavery Collection will be on display.
Presented in partnership with Minnesota African-American Museum.

May 20, 2013, Monday - Mill District Neighborhood Association Meeting at Mill City Museum

Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm

Location: Mill City Museum, 6th Floor ADM Conference Room (Enter at 710 2nd Street South - Arrive early to assure a seat)

The Mill District Neighborhood Association meets on the 3rd Monday of each month at the Mill City Museum, unless otherwise noted.

AGENDA - 

6:30 / Introductions

6:40 / Council Member Lisa Goodman - Gold Medal Park update & Ward 7 news.

7:00 / Mary deLaittre, President, Minneapolis Parks Foundation - New information on Water Works & Scherer/Hall's Island Parks.

7:30 / Peter Zenner - Design options for the reconstruction of Washington Avenue.

8:00 / Adjournment

May 20, 2013, Monday - Unveiling the 2013 Minneapolis Creative Vitality Index at Central Library

Time: 3:00pm - 4:30pm

 

Location: Central Library's Pohlad Hall

The Minneapolis Creative Index is a tool for policymakers, arts professionals, grantmakers, artists, arts audiences and advocates; it provides information and concrete ways to demonstrate and amplify the importance of the creative sector to the health of our broader economy. This is the first of many annual reports on the creative economy and a broad baseline of reliable information on creative jobs, arts spending and creative for-profit and nonprofit organizations.

This report will inspire broad community... conversations on ways to utilize this data – and encourage arts leaders to consider how they measure and communicate their own impacts to a broader audience.

Join us at the Central Library's Pohlad Hall from 3 - 4:30 on Monday, May 20th for a public presentation on this groundbreaking report on Minneapolis' Creative Economy and how it impacts you.

You can access a pdf of the report here. Printed copies of the report will also be available at the event!

May 19, 2013, Sunday - East Hennepin: Behind the Scenes with Preserve Minneapolis

Time: 10:00am

Location: Meet at the corner of Main Street SE and East Hennepin Avenue (Riverplace)

Preserve Minneapolis presents East Hennepin: Behind the Scenes

Cost: $8 per person.  Buy tickets on Eventbrite.

The bustling commercial district surrounding East Hennepin Avenue has hosted many names throughout the years, but everyone knows its unforgettable landmarks: Surdyk’s, Nye’s, Kramarczuk’s, Historic Main Street, and Our Lady of Lourdes Church.
 
Located across the Hennepin Bridge from downtown, this neighborhood was originally established in 1855 as the town of Saint Anthony Falls; it merged with the city of Minneapolis in 1872. Its proximity to the Mississippi River, downtown, the University of Minnesota, and Northeast Minneapolis have made the neighborhood an influential hub for transit, industry, and commerce. The last decade has brought dramatic change and the area around East Hennepin is now considered one of the trendiest and most exciting places in Minneapolis to eat, shop, and live. Fortunately, the area has managed to maintain its Old World flavor.
 
Join us for a “behind-the-scenes” history of the busy streets, unique businesses, and colorful people that have shaped this popular walking neighborhood. Hear amazing stories told from the perspective of individuals who have lived and worked here, through good times and bad, across the neighborhood’s defining eras.