May 3, 2018, Thursday - First Thursdays in the Arts District at Northrup King Building

Time: 5:00pm - 9:00pm

Location: Northrup King Building, 1500 Jackson Street NE

First Thursdays in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District is an Open Studio and Gallery Tour held the first Thursday of each month. Join us for an evening in the private studios of the artists at the Northrup King Building. You will find painting and drawing, photography, sculpture, mixed media, pottery/ceramics, textiles and fiber art, handcrafted jewelry, glass, woodworking, furniture and more. In this ever changing building of over 300 artists you are sure to find new works of art each month during First Thursday in the Arts District.

Join us May 3, 2018 to stroll the studios and find the perfect Mother’s Day Gift!

May 3, 2018, Thursday - Mill District Traffic Community Meeting at Stonebridge Lofts

A Mill District Traffic Community Meeting with City Council Member Steve Fletcher, Park Board Commissioner Jono Cowgill, and Minneapolis Public Works staff is scheduled for Thursday, May 3rd, from 5:30pm–6:30pm at the Stonebridge Lofts Community Room, 1120 S 2nd Street.

Please join Council Member Fletcher and City staff for this community meeting about traffic in the Mill District, including pedestrian and bike networks, to share your feedback and ideas on how the City can plan to better meet the needs of our growing neighborhood.

Contact Ward 3 City Council Member Steve Fletcher at 612‐673‐2203, Facebook, Web or Email: Steve.Fletcher@minneapolismn.gov.

For reasonable accommodations or alternative formats please contact Ward 3 City Council Member Steve Fletcher per the info above. People who are deaf or hard of hearing can use a relay service to call 311 at 612‐673‐3000. TTY users call 612‐673‐2157 or 612‐673‐2626.

May 2, 2018, Wednesday - Minneapolis Park and Rec Board Meeting

Time: 5:00pm

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

Click here for a link to tonights agenda. 

Stream Live Meetings Online or watch on TV on Minneapolis 79.

May 2, 2018, Wednesday - Creative Court: Kentucky Derby Fascinators at Capella Tower

Time: 11 AM - 1 PM

Location: Capella Tower, 225 South 6th Street

Creative Court: Kentucky Derby Fascinators

The world-renowned Kentucky Derby is Saturday, May 5th. It's hard to say if the Derby is best known for its horses, mint juleps, or exuberant headwear, but our bets are on the hats! Deck out your own fancy fascinator, or bring in a big hat to jazz up with provided embellishments.

Creative Court is always open-house style. Come when you can...leave when you must!

*Accurate and early RSVPs help us prepare and we do our best to have enough supplies for everyone, however, an RSVP does not guarantee supplies for the featured activity.

May 2, 2018, Wednesday - Bee Squad Charity Trunk Show - Gumuchian Fine Jewelry (2 days)

Time: 10am - 5:30pm

Location: JB Hudson Jewelers, 901 Nicollet Mall

Bee Squad Charity Trunk Show

JB Hudson Jewelers and Gumuchian Fine Jewelry are proud to sponsor the University of Minnesota Bee Squad in their critical work supporting bee and pollinator health in the Midwest. For 2018 and beyond, partial proceeds from Gumuchian ‘B’ collection sales nationwide benefit the University of Minnesota Bee Lab and Bee Squad.

Join us to celebrate the launch of this partnership with a two-day Gumuchian trunk show - hosted in the iconic JB Hudson store at 901 Nicollet Ave, with complimentary valet parking.

Inspired by Dr. Marla Spivak at the University of Minnesota (UMN) Bee Lab, the Bee Squad helps beekeepers and the community foster healthy bee populations and pollinator landscapes through education and hands-onmentorship. They also communicate the latest bee research to audiences that are passionate about helping bees. They have a multitude of programs to help bees by educating people. Currently, Bee Veterans, Bee Arts, and Pollinator Ambassadors, a project that provides pollinator outreach training to diverse groups ranging from high school students to adult Spanish-speaking immigrants, are part of the Bee Squad.

Owners of Gumuchian’s “B” Collection can wear the baubles with pride, knowing they are supporting conservation efforts. The mini “B” is chic yet accessible at only $600.00 retail. The “B” diamonds by the year with a sophisticated honeycomb bezel is our most popular, suggested retail $5,200. And for those looking to make a statement, our beloved “life of the honeybee” charm bracelet is a real conversation starter. Each piece is crafted in the Gumuchian workshop in New York.

May 2, 2018, Wednesday - Green Garden Bakery Vegan Bake Sale at The Herbivorous Butcher

Time: 4:30p - 6:30p

Location: The Herbivorous Butcher, 507 1st Ave NE

Green Garden Bakery Vegan Bake Sale

Green Garden Bakery is a youth-run eco-friendly business selling vegetable based desserts to the Twin Cities community, and they won the Youth Division in the Minnesota Cup in 2017.

They will make and sell a selection of vegan baked goods, including gluten-free options. 

Cash preferred, credit accepted.