January 23, 2020, Thursday - Thursday Musical Artist Series at MacPhail

Time: 10:30 – 11:45 am (complimentary coffee and donuts at 10 am)

Location: MacPhail Center for Music, 501 Second Street S

Thursday Musical Artist Series: Music from Warm Places

This event will feature performances from:

Charles Gannon (saxophone, and Young Artist Scholarship Winner 2019); Duo Harmonia; Susana Pinto and Pinar Başgöze (piano); Kristin Griffeath (soprano) and James Flegel (guitar); and Susan Hellerud (piano).

Tickets $15, $10 (groups of 8+), $6 students, sold at the door, general seating.

January 23, 2020, Thursday - Preschool Book Arts with Ellen Ferrari at MCBA

Time: 1:30 - 2:30 pm

Location: Minnesota Center for Book Arts, 1011 Washington Avenue South

Preschool Book Arts with Ellen Ferrari

Thursdays, January 23 - February 27

Get a jump on literacy in interactive preschool book arts workshops. Make paper; print patterns, shapes and letters; and construct colorful books in a fun environment. Each workshop begins by reading a story and continues by investigating examples produced by working artists. Vocabulary, tools and processes are also introduced. These workshops emphasize visual decision-making, improve manual dexterity, encourage a love of books and can be repeated over and over again as projects change each session. Dress for mess. For families with children ages 3-5. Adult/child pair: $60 (10% discount for MCBA members) + $12 supply fee; additional participants (adult or child): $30 (10% discount for MCBA members) + $6 supply fee. Register for entire series or individual sessions.

January 23, 2020, Thursday - Diamond Awards Dinner at The Depot

Time:5:30 pm

Location:The Depot Minneapolis, 225 Third Ave. S.

Diamond Awards Dinner

Experience a memorable evening that will honor current and former Minnesota Twins. Proceeds from Diamond Awards help the innovative research and patient care for brain, nerve and muscle disorders at the University of Minnesota. Your support helps give families who are affected by neurological disease hope that someday soon we will find a cure.

January 23, 2020, Thursday - Grey Rock opens at Guthrie (5 shows only)

Time: 7:30p

Location: Guthrie Theater, 818 2nd Street S

Grey Rock

The Guthrie Theater presents
a Remote Theater Project production of
GREY ROCK
written and directed by Amir Nizar Zuabi
January 23 - 26, 2020

Set in present day and reflecting on the first moon landing in 1969, Grey Rock tells the story of an ordinary man in a small West Bank village determined to go to the moon. The play addresses the chaos that ensues within his family as he builds a space rocket in his shed. Through Grey Rock, Zuabi creates a humorous, fantastical exploration of the inalienable right to dream and how American culture has permeated and influenced Palestinian culture. The piece will be performed in English by a five-member cast from across Palestine, including internationally known actor Khalifa Natour.

Remote Theater Project is a new initiative by producer Alexandra Aron designed to bring theater artists who are isolated either geographically or politically to New York City to develop new work, tour internationally and have their voices heard outside the confines of their regions.

January 22, 2020, Wednesday - Coffee with Your Council Member at Five Watt Coffee

Time: 5 PM – 6 PM

Location: Five Watt Coffee, 861 E. Hennepin

Coffee with Your Council Member

Grab Coffee with Council Member Fletcher! Get to know him, ask your questions, and raise any issues you see in the community.

Council Member Fletcher holds regular open office hours, normally on Wednesday evenings, for constituents. These rotate through the different quadrants of Ward 3 (NE, SE, Downtown, North Loop), but all are welcome at any of them! If you would like to discuss a specific issue, contact aurin.chowdhury@minneapolismn.gov and we can put you on the agenda.

January 21, 2020, Tuesday - DMNA Board Meeting at the Mill City Museum

Time: 5:45pm

Location: Mill City Museum, ADM Room

The next DMNA Board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at 5:45 p.m., at the Mill City Museum, in the ADM Room. 

January 21, 2020, Tuesday - National Day of Racial Healing at City Hall

Time: 12 PM – 1:30 PM

Location: Minneapolis City Hall

National Day of Racial Healing

The National Day of Racial Healing is an opportunity for people, organizations and communities across the United States to call for racial healing, bring people together in their shared humanity and take collective action to create a more just and equitable world. This day is a part of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s commitment to promoting racial equity- it began as part of WKKF’s Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation effort.

Please join the Division of Race and Equity as we plan for and bring about transformational and sustainable change; and to address the historic and contemporary effects of racism.

An evening program will follow. More details to come.

January 20, 2020, Monday - Herbivorous Acres Bingo Monday at Surly

Time: 5 PM – 9 PM

Location: Surly Brewing Company, 520 Malcolm Ave SE

Herbivorous Acres Bingo Monday

Who doesn't like bingo? Doors open at 5pm so get there early, grab some pizza and beer, and settle in by 6pm when bingo starts. If you buy your ticket to the event ahead of time, you save $2 per card the night of the event!

Here's how it works:
-Buy a $5 ticket through Eventbrite or Facebook and you get to purchase the bingo cards the night of the event at $3 per card instead of $5

If you buy a ticket for the event at the door, you will purchase your bingo cards at $5 per card

The first 40 people to buy tickets through Evenbrite or Facebook get 1 (one) free beer so buy your tickets ahead of time!

We will have some awesome prizes for each round of bingo so come out and support our animals! All proceeds benefit the current and future animal residents of Herbivorous Acres.

January 20, 2020, Monday - MLK Holiday Service Event at US Bank Stadium

Time: 9:30 AM – 12 PM

Location: US Bank Stadium

MLK Holiday Service Event

MLK Day of Service "a day on, not a day off." Join hundreds of other community members in volunteerism!

Each year, on the third Monday in January, the MLK Day of Service is observed as a "day on, not a day off." MLK Day of Service is intended to empower individuals, strengthen communities, bridge barriers, create solutions to social problems, and move us closer to Dr. King's vision of a "Beloved Community."

Make a difference on this powerful day by joining hundreds of other community members in volunteerism from 9:30 am – noon on January 20, 2020.

A collaboration between HandsOn Twin Cities, General Mills, and the Minnesota Vikings this family-friendly event will feature three volunteer activities – assembly of snack packs and school supply kits for local students and creating cards for local teachers. This event will immediately follow the 30th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Breakfast at the Armory. All breakfast attendees are encouraged to attend – turn your inspiration into action!

Feel the influence of the MLK legacy through various onsite activities including mingling with former Vikings players and learning how you can carry your service beyond this one day of celebration.

All minutes volunteered will be counted towards the NFL and Minnesota Vikings Huddle 100 campaign inspiring people to make meaningful and lasting contributions to their communities.

January 19, 2020, Sunday - Northeast Farmers Market Winter Market

Time: 10:00am to 2:00pm

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Location: Solar Arts by Chowgirls, 711 15th Avenue NE

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Northeast Farmers Market Winter Market

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We will proudly feature music on vinyl by The Ring Toss Twins, monthly kids activities, local beer, Bloody Mary’s and mimosas at the Chowgirls Killer Catering bar, plus a great variety of over 35 local vendors. It will be a weekend destination with something to offer for all!

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Future dates: February 16 and March 15

January 19, 2020, Sunday - Washburn A Mill Tour at Mill City Museum

Time: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Location: Mill City Museum, 704 South 2nd Street

Washburn A Mill Tour

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.

Tour highlights include:

• The dramatic story of the 1878 Washburn A Mill explosion, and the other dangers that mill workers faced on a daily basis
• "The Octopus," a large machine that directed wheat into nine storage bins
• The Humphrey Manlift, a vertical conveyor belt that carried workers from floor to floor
• The Rail Corridor where hundreds of boxcars arrived each day to unload wheat and carry away flour
• Millstone plaza originally paved with retired millstones and the location for lunchtime concerts by the Washburn-Crosby employee band in the 1920s
• Evidence of the three major fires that have damaged the building in 1878, 1928, and 1991
• The East Engine House, once home to a two-story steam engine, has been remodelled into two classrooms while preserving the original railroad car pulling machinery

The tour includes no more than 1 mile of moderately paced walking on uneven surfaces. Please call ahead to make arrangements for guests with limited mobility.

Future dates: January 25, February 9

January 19, 2020, Sunday - Russian Renaissance: Schubert Club Mix at Aria

Time: 7:30 pm

Location:  Aria, 105 First St. N

Russian Renaissance: Schubert Club Mix

After emerging as the Grand Prize winner of the 2017 M-Prize Competition, the largest prize for chamber music in the world, Russian Renaissance has firmly established itself as one of the most electrifying and exhilarating ensembles of today. Through stunning performances of everything from tango and folk to Classical and jazz, Russian Renaissance is redefining the possibilities of their traditional Russian folk instruments and capturing the attention of audiences worldwide. Russian Renaissance debuted in October 2015, performing with world-renowned director Emir Kusturica, two-time laureate of the Cannes Film Festival and the No Smoking Orchestra. The group is highly sought after for performances in Russia, the United States and all over the world. Tickets are $30 each. Seating is general admission.

January 18, 2020, Saturday - MacPhail Free Family Music Series: Orkestar Bez Ime

Time: Event runs 10 a.m. to noon, performances at 10:15 and 11:15 a.m.

Location: MacPhail Center for Music, 501 2nd Street S

MacPhail Free Family Music Series: Orkestar Bez Ime

Orkestar Bez Ime [or-KESS-tar behz EE-meh], meaning “orchestra without a name” in Bulgarian, was formed in 2002 to recreate the sounds of the village with a presentation as festive as the music itself. Focusing on Eastern Europe and music of the Rom (“Gypsy”) people, OBI’s repertoire reaches from Albania to Ukraine, with plenty of stops in between. Orkestar Bez Ime is a winner of the 2011-2012 McKnight Artist Fellowships for Performing Musicians administered by MacPhail Center for Music and a recipient of a 2012 Minnesota Emerging Composers Award from the American Composers Forum.

OBI is: Colleen Bertsch, Liz Draper, Scott Keever, Katrina Mundinger, Natalie Nowytski, and Eric Ray

MacPhail Free Family Music Series is a FREE musical open house for children 8 and under! At the event, you can enjoy instrument exploration, arts and crafts and a live performance by a featured guest – with snacks and refreshments!

January 18, 2020, Saturday - Mill City Farmers Market inside the Mill City Museum

Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm (winter hours)

Location: Inside the Mill City Museum, 704 South 2nd Street

Today at Mill City Farmers Market.

2020 WINTER SCHEDULE:

January 18

February 1 & 15

March 7 & 21

April 4 & 18

January 18, 2020, Saturday - Taste Twin Cities Downtown Minneapolis Skyway Tour

Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Location: Starting and ending location is in the Metro Building outside Hell’s Kitchen. Exact location is 86 S 9th Street.

Taste Twin Cities Food Tours 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" Theater District and enjoy VIP service as we visit some of the newest and hottest award-winning restaurants downtown Minneapolis 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 taste craft beer samples 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.

• Ham and pear crisp sandwich with fresh home-made chips from the restaurant that has "damn good food"
• All about sourcing local with heirloom corn bread with ghost pepper cheese, scallions and honey butter
• Deliciously sweet and salty popular Chicago Mix® popcorn
• Fresh and melt-in-your-mouth rotisserie chicken wings in maple glaze made with pure maple syrup, lemon juice, fresh ginger and Sriracha
• Fine chocolates to be savored
• Fried shrimp tossed in sweet & spicy Thai chili sauce, served with ginger citrus sauce with locally-brewed Minnesota craft beer (optional non-alcoholic tastings available)
• Featured on the Cooking Channel Unique Sweets - Bourbon Whiskey Caramel Donut Bread Pudding Loaf

January 17, 2020, Friday - Winterfest at US Bank Stadium

Time: 7p

Location: U.S. Bank Stadium, 401 Chicago Avenue

Winterfest

Celebrate the season with a unique beer fest that pairs MN's best winter beers with curated small plates!

Winterfest, the Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild’s most elevated beer festival, gives craft beer fans a one-of-a-kind format to enjoy their favorite MN beer alongside specifically designed small plates in a festive, intimate party atmosphere.

See all 100+ Minnesota craft breweries pouring at Winterfest on our website! www.mncraftbrew.org/event/winterfest/

For the first time, Winterfest will take place at the Polaris Club of #USBankStadium, home of the Minnesota Vikings!

This non-profit festival, produced by and benefiting the Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild, will feature unlimited samples from 100+ breweries (including non-alcoholic samples), unlimited small-plate food pairings, a commemorative tasting glass, music, and the “Best of Fest” awards.

January 16, 2020, Thursday - East Town Business Partnership Business Forum

ETBP Business Forum at Wells Fargo

The next East Town Business Partnership Business Forum is scheduled for Thursday, January 16, 2020, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at Wells Fargo - Downtown East, 550 South 4th Street, 15th Floor – Weatherball Room.  Registration, lunch and networking will start at 11:30 a.m., with the program starting at Noon.

The cost to attend this month's program is $25. If you are a Platinum member, or purchased lunch coupons in advance with your membership, please contact ETBP Executive Coordinator, Christie Rock Hantge, for the coupon code.

Please note, you will need your drivers license to get through security at the 1st floor welcome desk.

Forum Description

In 2015 the Star Tribune closed its doors on its nearly 100-year-old building in Downtown East and moved to the Capella Tower. This forum will explore the intersection of institutional change and real estate transformation for the common good.​

Agenda

• Welcome and Introductions (John Campabasso) (5-10 Minutes)
• Announcements (Dan Collison) (5 Minutes)
• Presenting Sponsor Spotlight: Wells Fargo (TBD) (5 Minutes)
• Jay Cowles (10-15 Minutes)
• Mike Klingensmith (10-15 Minutes)
• Q & A (5-10 Minutes)
• Adjournment (Dan Collison) (5 Minutes)

January 16, 2020, Thursday - NIEBNA Board of Directors Meeting at Our Lady of Lourdes

Time:  6:30 pm - 8 pm

Location: Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 1 Lourdes Place

NIEBNA Board of Directors Meeting

The meeting will take place in Hofstede Hall, located in Our Lady of Lourdes Church. 

January 16, 2020, Thursday - Monthly Tour of St. Anthony Falls Laboratory

Time:  3 pm

Location: St. Anthony Falls Laboratory, 2 Third Avenue SE

Monthly Tour of St. Anthony Falls Laboratory

The St. Anthony Falls Laboratory (SAFL), located on the Mississippi River at the heart of Minneapolis, is an interdisciplinary fluid mechanics research and educational facility of the College of Science and Engineering at the UMN. We offer a FREE monthly public tour through our historic facility to showcase our experimental facilities and research projects (donations accepted online at https://makingagift.umn.edu/give/fund.html?id=22393). 

You will receive an email 1-2 days before your scheduled tour with details of where to meet your tour group.

Note: If there is no "Register" button above, this tour is FULL. You can view other available tours by searching "SAFL" on the main UMN Events page.

On the day of the tour:
• Please wear closed-toed shoes – no flip flops or sandals.
• Parking is reserved for SAFL personnel only (let us know if you require a handicap space). We ask that you park off-site at one of these locations:
o Garage: 212 SE 2nd Ave
o Metered street parking is available along SE Main St, portions of SE 3rd Ave, and 2nd St SE
o We also have bike racks.

Email bkb0811@umn.edu with questions.

January 15, 2020, Wednesday - Join the 2020 Census Team | Job Fair

Time: 9 AM – 7 PM

Location: See event link for full list of locations

Join the 2020 Census Team | Job Fair

Earn $27.50/hr in Hennepin County, work a flexible schedule.

Looking for a way to get involved with the 2020 Census? Or just looking for a side hustle? Apply for a temporary, part-time census worker job and help get your neighbors counted in the 2020 Census.

At this event, you can meet with a census recruiter and apply on the spot. Job fairs are taking place at several locations throughout Hennepin County — see the schedule below for all locations and times.

Computers will be available at each site, but it may be quicker to apply on your own device if available.