Entries from November 1, 2013 - November 30, 2013
Share Article November 14, 2013, Thursday - Kiss of Fire at Southern Theater (3 nights)
Time: Doors 7:00pm, Shows 8:00pm
Location: Southern Theater, 1420 Washington Avenue South
Revel in an evening of passionate song and mesmerizing dance, including modern, jazz, and flamenco. Be seduced by the siren and her infamous Kiss of Fire!
Karen Vieno Paurus, Minnesota Female Vocalist of the Year award recipient and one of the Twin Cities' most renowned cabaret performers, takes the stage at the Southern Theater for a brand new show featuring the sultry chanteuse herself, a live band, and a cast of stunning dancers.
November 14 –16
Tickets
$25 General Admission with pre-purchase http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/487330
$35 at door night of event.
For venue specific info, please contact Damon Runnals at The Southern Theater: (612) 340- 0155 x310 damon@southerntheater.org
November 14, 2013, Thursday - Water Works Community Meeting at Nicollet Island Pavilion
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Nicollet Island Pavilion
Discover and discuss Water Works emerging concepts.
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board will be hosting a community meeting about the Central Mississippi Riverfront, where SCAPE and Rogers Partners from the Water Works Design Team will be featured guests.
The Design Team has been working on the design framework and concept scenarios for Water Works since their last visit in September, and they will share their work at the Nov. 14 meeting.
Join us to engage in the conversation about Water Works and the Central Mississippi Riverfront Regional Park, discover emerging concepts developed following the last community input meeting, and learn about next steps. Continue to get feedback on concept work for Historic Main Street, presentation of the East Bank Interpretive Plan, and presentation by the Water Works Team.
Agenda to be posted to project page prior to meeting.
November 14, 2013, Thursday - Sounds Like Home Benefit for People Serving People at Triple Rock Social Club
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Triple Rock Social Club, 629 Cedar Avenue
People Serving People is continuing their mission of helping families find their way home. In partnership with 89.3 The Current, the organization is hosting the 2nd annual Sounds Like Home concert at The Triple Rock Social Club in Minneapolis on Friday, November 14, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. with multiple bands performing.
Local musician, Astronautalis will headline the evening. As a genre-bending artist that started in music over 15 years ago as a battle rapper, Astronautalis’ roots are planted firmly in hip-hop. Astronautalis and Doomtree’s P.O.S. have joined forces to create Four Fists. On October 8, 2013 you can find their 7-inch single release via Doomtree Records. Additional performances include: Night Moves (Electro-Glam-Folk-Rock), Fort Wilson Riot (Indie-Pop-Prog-Rock) and Strange Names (Pop-Visual-Alternative).
All proceeds from the concert will go directly towards People Serving People’s programming for homeless children and their families. Family homelessness continues to rise, and People Serving People sheltered 1,235 families last year. More than 2,500 volunteers and donors support the futures of homeless children and their families at People Serving People, but more help is required. This concert will raise more needed support for homeless children.
“As 2013 draws to a close, the number of homeless children and families at People Serving People continues to grow,” Daniel Gumnit, People Serving People Executive Director said. “We depend on the generosity of Minnesotans donating their time, money and expertise to make a positive difference in the lives of the children we serve. By working together, we can get serious about ending the cycle of poverty and homelessness for these families.”
The public can purchase tickets online a www.peopleservingpeople.org.
November 13, 2013, Wednesday - Community Advisory Committee (CAC) Meeting to Gather Public Input for the Central Mississippi Riverfront Regional Park Master Plan at Mill City Museum
Time: 6:00pm to 7:45pm
Location – Mill City Museum ADM Conference Room - 704 South 2nd Street 55401
The Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board will host the third Community Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting to gather public input for the Central Mississippi Riverfront Regional Park Master Plan. This meeting will focus on Father Hennepin Park and Historic Main Street and its connections. Open to the public; please join us!
CAC Meeting #3:
Meeting Info – Continue to get feedback on concept work for Historic Main Street, Presentation of West River Road/James I Rice Parkway trail reconstruction by MPRB Project Manager, Presentation by the Water Works Team. Agenda to be posted to project page prior to meeting.
The Park Board encourages the public to attend CAC meetings to share ideas, concerns and priorities with the Central Mississippi Riverfront Regional Park design team.
Also, MPRB will host a public open house with a similar agenda. Appointed CAC members are welcome to attend if they wish. Information gathered at public meetings will be shared at regular CAC meetings.
November 13, 2013, Wednesday - A Sip of Science at Aster Cafe
Time: 5:30pm
Location: Aster Cafe, 125 SE Main Street
A SIP OF SCIENCE bridges the gap between science and culture in a setting that bridges the gap between brain and belly. Food, beer, and learning are on the menu in a happy hour forum in which researchers pair with musicians, artists and storytellers to put science in context through storytelling.
November Sip of Science: Duluth Stream Geomorphology and Solstice Flood of 2012
Dr. Karen Gran, University of Minnesota Duluth
Roads and retaining walls collapsed. Cars were sucked into giant sinkholes. A seal escaped the local zoo and was found in traffic. In June 2012, the Duluth area experienced widespread flash flooding, amounting to a 500-year flood event. The floodwaters caused severe damage to infrastructure, stream banks eroded, bluffs failed, and massive quantities of large woody debris swept downstream. How did this happen? With the November Sip of Science, Dr. Karen Gran will cover some background on streams in the Duluth-area, how the geomorphology of these streams can affect their response to floods, and provide some perspective on how the floods have impacted the streams in the Duluth area.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Dr. Karen Gran is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geological Sciences at the University of Minnesota Duluth. She got her Ph.D. from the University of Washington, M.S. from the University of Minnesota, and B.A. from Carleton College. Her research focuses on river geomorphology, including how channels evolve under changing conditions, from volcanic eruptions to land use changes.
This talk takes place during happy hour at the Aster Cafe - Food and Drink Available for Purchase.
November 12, 2013, Tuesday - Public Hearing re: Ryan Companies Proposed East Downtown Development
Time: 4:30pm
Location: Room 317 at City Hall, 350 South Fifth Street
The Public Hearing regarding Ryan Development Companies proposed redevelopment project for properties in the Downtown East neighborhood is scheduled for Tuesday, November 12, at 4:30 p.m., in Room 317 at City Hall.
Rick Collins, VP of Development with Ryan Companies US, Inc., has submitted the following land use applications for the properties located at 627, 701, 713, and 719 3rd St., S.; 500, 501, 521, 628, 700, 716 and 728 4th St. S; 301, 329, 416 and 425 Portland Avenue; 520 5th St. S.; and 350 Park Avenue.
- Conditional use permit for a planned unit development that includes approximately 1.5 million square feet of office space, approximately 20,000 square feet of commercial space, 2013 units and a principal parking facility.
- Site plan review
- Preliminary Plat (PL-279)
Interested parties are invited to attend and be heard. Planning Department staff will issue a recommendation to the Planning Commission. After hearing from the public, the Planning Commission will make a determination based on required legal findings of fact.
November 12, 2013, Tuesday - Let's Talk About It: Muslim Journeys at Central Library
Time: 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Location: Central Library, Pohlad Hall, 300 Nicollet Mall
Let's Talk About It: Muslim Journeys
Join Giancarlo Casale in discussions on the histories, faiths and cultures of Muslims. Casale is associate professor of the history of the Islamic world at the University of Minnesota. Register and learn about the books being read at: Muslim Journeys.
Sponsored by the University of Minnesota Libraries - Twin Cities. Made possible through a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities in cooperation with the American Library Association. In collaboration with the Hennepin-University Partnership.
November 12, 2013, Tuesday - Dome Running
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: The Dome (upper level)
This is the last year of Dome Running as we know it. Please join us in the 31st year!
Dome running is every Tuesday and Thursday through December 26. The remaining dates for 2013 are: November 12, 19, 21, 28. December 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 26.
Cost is $1. Enter at Gate D, free parking in the upper Dome lot.
For questions contact Rick Recker at 612 375-0805.
November 11, 2013, Monday - Veterans Day Ceremony at Sheridan Memorial Park
Time: 10:30am
Location: Sheridan Memorial Park, 1300 Water St. NE
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and Commissioner Liz Wielinski invite you to join them for a special Veterans Day dedication ceremony at the Sheridan Veterans Memorial.
Please see the attached invitiation for Monday, November 11, at 10:30am.
November 10, 2013, Sunday - "Best Laid Plans" Murder Mystery at Old Spaghetti Factory
Time: 5:00pm
Location: Old Spaghetti Factory, 233 Park Avenue (and Washington Avenue South)
"Best Laid Plans"
Join The Murder Mystery Company as we journey back in time to the glamorous 1930's with, "Best Laid Plans".
Get all dolled up for an evening of "Old Hollywood Style" fun as you mingle with the who's whos of society. Be careful though, as someone in the room is guilty of a terrible crime. Bring your friends, family and don't forget your detective skills to help solve the case!
November 10, 2013, Sunday - Guthrie Theater / YMCA Play Care! for Tribes
Time: See below
Location: Guthrie Theater, 818 2nd Street South
Enjoy an afternoon at the theater and leave the child care to us:
Guthrie Theater / YMCA Play Care!
Child care: $10 per child
Area 2 ticket: $25
Area 3 ticket: $20
Finally, the day has arrived when you can escape to the theater for an afternoon of much-deserved grown-up time, while your kids participate in fun and creative activities developed and led by trusted child care professionals of the YMCA -- all under the same roof! It's almost too good to be true!
Here's how it works:
Beginning at 12:30 p.m. on select Play Care dates, bring your children (ages 4 to 11) to the Guthrie's Level Eight Education Suite where they will explore a variety of activities developed and led by qualified and trusted YMCA child care professionals. All activities are tailored to your child's age (ages 4 & 5, 6 & 7, 8 & 9, 10 & 11), including movement, arts & crafts, games and more. Once they're settled in, head downstairs, take your seat and prepare to be entertained!
Fall/Winter 2013 Play Care Dates
All performances begin at 1 p.m., child care drop off begins at 12:30 p.m. Advance reservations are required.
•Sunday, November 10 at 1 p.m. -- Tribes
•Sunday, November 24 at 1 p.m. -- A Christmas Carol
•Sunday, December 1 at 1 p.m. -- A Christmas Carol or Born Yesterday
To purchase, call the Guthrie Box Office at 612.377.2224 or order in person at the Guthrie Box Office.
November 9, 2013, Saturday - Book Arts Roundtable at MCBA
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Minnesota Center for Book Arts, 1011 Washington Avenue South
Clockwerk Men Before Enlightenment: Book Arts Roundtable with visiting artist Timothy Ely
Great change occurred in the book form following the development of steam power and the industrial organizing principals. Timothy Ely will give a very brief overview of the industrial changes affecting the of binding books as well as a history of some influences on his work. From Medieval books to Steampunk futurist dreams of saucers and libraries, Ely will show examples of his manuscript books from over a long career.
Ely has been a student and scholar of the sketchbook form since the late 1960s. He received an MFA in Design from the University of Washington in 1975 and since that time has made over 500 unique manuscript books, sketchbooks & archives and has been active in teaching the art of the book. His books are in public, private, and secret collections planet-wide. He lives in Colfax, Washington.
Free and open to the public.
November 9, 2013, Saturday - Spencer Myer in Concert at MacPhail Center for Music
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Steinway artist Spencer Myer is garnering stellar audience and critical acclaim from around the globe, rapidly establishing himself as one of the most outstanding pianists of his generation. Spencer Myer's orchestral, recital and chamber music performances have been heard throughout North America,November 9, 2013, Saturday - Luis Rodriguez at The Loft
Time: 7:00pm
Location: The Loft Literary Center, at Open Book (Performance Hall), 1011 Washington Ave
McKnight judge Luis Rodriguez reads and discusses his latest book, It Calls You Back, the sequel to Always Running.
Luis Rodriguez is a bestselling author and poet, and is most widely known for his memoir Always Running about his days in an East L.A. gang. Always Running earned a Carl Sandburg Literary Award and was designated a New York Times Notable Book; it has also been named by the American Library Association as one of the nation’s 100 most censored books.
This reading is in association with One Minneapolis One Read. This year’s book selection is Gordon Park’s A Choice of Weapons. Go to oneminneapolisoneread.com for details.
November 9, 2013, Saturday - Making Pies Family Day at Mill City Museum
Times: 11:00am to 3:00pm
Location: Mill City Museum, 704 2nd Street South
Making Pies Family Day
Fee: Programs included with museum admission of $11 adults, $9 seniors and college students, $6 children ages 6-17; free for MHS members.
Fall is here, a chill is in the air and the holidays are approaching. For Mill City Museum, that mean’s pie making! Families will enjoy a variety of pie-related activities throughout the museum. Young visitors can make their own mini pie with our partners from Bakers Square to bake at home. Enjoy story time featuring Lauren Stringer’s "Winter is the Warmest Season" and a related make-it take-it book project. The entire family can see performances by History Player Mary Dodge Woodward, who baked 22 pies each week as an 1880s bonanza farm domestic manager and meet Mary Pint aka “the Pie Lady” known for her pie trivia and expertise.
November 9, 2013, Saturday - Live Music at Crooked Pint
Time: 9:00pm
Location: Crooked Pint Ale House, 501 Washington Avenue South
Tonight: Viva Knievel
Viva Knievel is a cover band that defies gravity. With no fear of broken bones or loss of limb, we take the stage and attempt feats that seem impossible.
November 9, 2013, Saturday - Bluegrass Brunch at Aster Cafe
Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm No Cover
Location: Aster Cafe, 125 Main Stree SE
Bluegrass Brunch featuring: Roe Family Singers
November 9, 2013, Saturday - Grand Opening at Izzy's
Time: See below for activity-specific times.
Location: Izzy's, 1100 2nd Street South
The retail shop has been open since July 29th, but this Grand Opening is in celebration of moving the ice cream making kitchen to Minneapolis. Stop by for treats and tours.
Kids Hour: Noon-2pm Activities, cider, caramel apples and fun!
Architectural Tour: Want to know more about the building design and functions? Join owner Jeff Sommers and architect David Salmela for a talk and tour 12:30-1:30 (TICKETS* ON SALE HERE)
Tasting Tour: Join owner Jeff Sommers and enjoy a tasting of some of his favorite flavors with ice cream in Izzy’s new kitchen 3pm- 4pm (TICKETS* ON SALE HERE)
Kitchen viewing and ingredient tasting. 4 to 7 p.m. – Get an inside glimpse of the ice cream kitchen and have the opportunity to taste locally sourced ingredients before and after they are made into ice cream. Local ingredients include cardamom toast from Wuollet Bakery, milk from family-run dairy Sassy Cow Creamery and key lime pie from Birchwood Café. Tastes of Jeff’s signature cold-press iced coffee, made with Peace Coffee Yeti blend and brown-butter sweet cream, also will be served.
Owner’s Tour: 7:30pm-8:30pm – A behind-the-scenes tour of our new facility and a talk with owner Jeff Sommers about what we’re doing here at Izzy’s! (TICKETS* ON SALE HERE)
*Tickets include ice cream cup or cone, too!
November 9, 2013, Saturday - Free Family Music Series: Sing-a-Long! with the Early Childhood Music Faculty at MacPhail
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am or 11:00am – Noon (This is a free event.)
Location: MacPhail Center for Music, Antonello Hall, 501 2nd Street South
Sing-a-Long! with the Early Childhood Music Faculty
Featuring the MacPhail Early Childhood Music faculty performing ECM favorites from both CDs!
About Free Family Music Series
A family event for music-loving families, as well as for those who want to explore music for the first time! The centerpiece of this series is a live concert. Before and after each concert, the musicians will give free sample lessons to kids and adults on the instruments featured in the concert. MacPhail Early Childhood Music staff will also be on site to engage families in a music-themed art project. Light refreshments will follow the concert.
