November 4, 2015, Wednesday - On Screen: The Homestretch Screening at Central Library

Time: 6:30pm

Location: Central Library, Pohlad Hall, 300 Nicollet Mall

On Screen: The Homestretch Screening at Central Library

Join us for a screening of this 2014 documentary film that follows three homeless teens as they fight to stay in school, graduate and build a future. The film will be followed by a panel discussion about youth homelessness in our community.

Sponsored by the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation.

November 4, 2015, Wednesday - Childcare Group Storytime at Central Library

Time: 10:00am

Location: Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall

Childcare Group Storytime

Talk, sing, read, write and play together in a format appropriate for the children in your care. Share books, stories, rhymes, music and movement.

Future date: Nov. 18, 10 a.m.

November 3, 2015, Tuesday - Presentation by Alatus Over the Future of the Washburn-McReavy Site

Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Location: University Lutheran Church of Hope, 601 13th Avenue SE

Land Use & Development Committee Agenda:
Presentation by Alatus over the future of the Washburn-McReavy site (200 Central Avenue)

At the next Marcy-Holmes Land Use and Development Committee meeting, Alatus will be presenting two aesthetic schemes that they have been developing - one more classical/traditional and the other more contemporary - in both 35 and 40-story iterations.

While these schemes were presented at the last committee meeting (albeit in the 35-story configuration), this re-presentation is to ensure that we reach as many members of our community as possible, keeping them informed on significant development projects within the Marcy-Holmes neighborhood.

For further information on the proposal, please visit:

•City of Minneapolis's report
•Mpls/St. Paul Business Journal

Direct any questions or concerns to our Land Use co-chairs (their email addresses are linked on the left), or feel free to contact the Marcy-Holmes office: 612.623.7633 or office@marcy-holmes.org.  

November 3, 2015, Tuesday - Friends of the Mississippi River 'State of the River Report' at Fair State Brewing

Time: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Location: Fair State Brewing Co-op, 2506A Central Ave. NE

Join Friends of the Mississippi River for a brief overview of the 'State of the River Report' with FMR Watershed Program Director Trevor Russell. From invasive 'flying' carp to eagles, bacterial contamination to swimmability, Trevor will quickly highlight the most important trends, issues and potential solutions for today's Mississippi River. Next, we'll have an informal Q & A session followed by a tour of Fair State -- Minnesota's first cooperative brewery -- and a free growler raffle!

Registration is required and capacity limited. Tickets

November 2, 2015, Monday - Re-Lighting the Pillsbury Sign Gathering on the Stone Arch Bridge

Time: 6:30pm

Location:  Stone Arch Bridge

Re-Lighting the Pillsbury Sign - The Official, "Unofficial" Gathering on the Stone Arch Bridge

The Pillsbury Sign is Being Re-Lit! Join us on the Stone Arch Bridge and be among the first to see the restored Historic Landmark light up the Downtown Riverfront.

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Sitting atop the A-Mill complex, newly converted into artist lofts by developer Dominium, the sign represents one of only a few national historic landmarks in Minneapolis; in 2014 Lawrence Sign was selected to rehabilitate the iconic Pillsbury’s Best Flour rooftop sign.

In efforts to preserve and revitalize the significant landmark, restoration of the Pillsbury’s Best Flour rooftop sign was a collaborative effort between Lawrence Sign and the City of Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commission.

The Pillsbury Company’s 30-foot sign has stood atop the Pillsbury “A” Mill Complex since about 1940, according to city records. It replaced a similar sign that stood since 1920, which featured a large flour bag. The sign remained lit until 2010. 

November 1, 2015, Sunday - Swing Brunch at Aster Cafe

Time: 11:00am - 2:00pm

Location: Aster Cafe, 125 Main Stree SE

Today: Swing Brunch with Patty and the Buttons