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All proceeds from this special Twin Cities River Rats show go to Minnesotans’ Military Appreciation Fund (MMAF).
Location: 1628 West River Road (between the Plymouth and Broadway).
The first apples of the 2012 season appeared at the August 11 Market - and they disappeared in a flash. Very Prairie debuted Market Mustard and Lucille's offered the first Apple Butter. Really, just too many good things to list...
Cast your vote for the Mill City Farmers Market in the America’s Favorite Farmers Markets contest by clicking here. The Eagan and St. Paul Markets are currently in the lead.
Don't forget - the 2nd Annual MCFM Baking Contest is September 22!
Our idea of a perfect date night in the Mill District is a leisurely stroll, checking out the ever-changing scenery and a few drinks at some favorite spots.
We love the drinks at Sanctuary. Kicking off the night with Cherry Twizzlers and Bloody Sidecars gives the rest of the evening a nice glow.
Unfortunately, no one was playing the piano in front of MacPhail Center for Music when we walked by. It will be there into September.
Zen Box will soon be celebrating their 1 year anniversary in the Mill District!
Haven't crossed the Stone Arch Bridge to see what those white rings in the water are? It's the public art installation, “Project 35W”, which will be on view through August 31. Find more details about this project and the unveiling on Facebook.
Aaaaaah - another relaxing Friday night in the Mill District draws to a close.
The Mill District threw one heckuva 2012 National Night Out party!
Special thanks to the planning committee, lead by Cynthia Kriha, and the local businesses and organizations who contributed funds, food, drink and gift certificates. Thank You to the Mill City Farmers Market and Mill City Museum for providing tables, chairs, grilling equipment, message boards, electrical, etc., and to everyone who helped with set up and clean up.
What a treat - The Orange Mighty Trio invited an out-of-town musician friend to join them.
Click here for more pictures and a full list of contributors.
With the primaries taking place next week, the timing is perfect:
Party on in the Mill District:
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Via an August 7 email from the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board:
One Minneapolis One Read - an evening with Garrison Keillor and Diane Wilson
Tickets are now on sale for the Sept. 24 event
Minneapolis City leaders are launching the second year of One Minneapolis One Read, a citywide “read” where the entire community is encouraged to read the same book and join in a community conversation.
One Read week – the beginning of months of conversations – will culminate in an evening with Garrison Keillor and author Diane Wilson at 7 p.m., Monday, Sept. 24 at the Minneapolis Convention Center Auditorium. Tickets are $10; $5 for seniors, students and limited income (for those tickets, select the $10 option and choose “apply discount” before purchasing). Tickets are available at www.ticketworks.com or by calling 612-343-3390.
The book is “Spirit Car: Journey to a Dakota Past,” a book of vignettes Wilson created to honor the lives of her Dakota family. “Spirit Car” is available in paperback at local independent and chain bookstores, online booksellers and www.mhspress.org. It’s also available through Hennepin County Library and as an e-book.
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is a proud partner of the One Minneapolis One Read program. For more information and to get involved, visit www.OneMinneapolisOneRead.com, www.facebook.com/OneMinneapolisOneRead, www.twitter.com/minneapolisread or email oneread@minneapolismn.gov.
Via an August 2 email from the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board:
Select parkway segments are scheduled for seal coat work by the City of Minneapolis over the next week.
The following parkway segment may require temporary closure and delays during the daytime hours as seal coat work is completed. If a detour is required, flaggers will move traffic around the segment that is closed. Following sealcoat work, crews will sweep the loose chips after about 4– 7 days. Signs will be posted reading “Loose Gravel” until the sweeping operation is completed.
Wednesday, August 8:
West River Parkway - from Portland Avenue to 13th Avenue South
For timely updates on parkway closures, sign up to receive emails about the parkway(s) you want to hear about.
Click here for information about sealcoat work.
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Chicago Plaza (between the Guthrie and Spoonriver)
The first watermelon of the season appeared at the August 4 Market. Other new items we're trying this week include tomatillos and a lime and cilantro marinated bison skirt steak.
Cast your vote for the Mill City Farmers Market in the America’s Favorite Farmers Markets contest by clicking here. Come on, people, the Eagan Market is kickin' butt!
Don't forget - the 2nd Annual MCFM Baking Contest is September 22!
A heartfelt Thank You to the organizations and individuals who made possible this event for the 5-year anniversary of the 35W bridge collapse. Even without knowing the victims, survivors, or rescue workers, I was still very much moved by the speeches, music, exhibition, play and poetry.
Robyne Robinson made the opening remarks in the Mill City Museum's Ruin Courtyard. With twisted steel remnants from it's own disaster, the courtyard was a perfect setting for the ceremony.
Below, artist Vance Gellert explained the creative process behind his installation of 50 portraits of survivors, first responders and support people, along with photographs of the twisted metal three years later and other elements of his exhibit.
My eyes welled up during Mayor R.T. Rybak's thoughtful speech. I'm sure it meant a lot to the survivors and families who lost loved ones.
The exhibit is on dislay at the Mill City Museum through December, 2012.
Have you noticed this funky piano in front of MacPhail Center for Music? MacPhail welcomes you to tickle the ivories on this outdoor piano provided by Keys 4/4 Kids' Pianos on Parade!
The piano will be there through September 15.
About Keys 4/4 Kids
Time: 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Northrup King Building, 1500 Jackson Street NE
August is that time of year when we get fresh Minnesota grown sweet corn and roast it up to a succulent treat to eat. We will be serving up FREE corn as part of First Thursday in the Arts District on August 2nd from 5-9 PM.
The artist studios will be open featuring work in nearly every art medium. Come enjoy your evening at the Northrup King Building.
ANCESTORS IDIOM EXHIBIT and AUCTION
From the fruits of the Diaspora Experience to the Roots of the Divine Origins.
Minnesota State Arts Board Recipients, Edgar III Bey and D. M'Chelle present ANCESTORS IDIOM, an interactive display of poetic imagery in celebration of African and African American's indigenous ancestral message, giving voice to the fruits of their souls experiences.
Thursday, August 2nd as part of First Thursday in the Arts District from 5:00-9:00 pm. (Third Floor Gallery - #332)
Time: 5:45pm - 7:00pm
Please note - West River Parkway will be closed 5:00pm to 7:00pm for this event.
Location: Mill City Museum, 704 South 2nd Street
"Bridge: A Gathering" at Mill City Museum
On the occasion of the fifth anniversary of the collapse of the I-35W bridge, Twin Cities artists and community leaders will reflect on the transformation of lives and community at a public gathering at Mill City Museum. The exhibit, Bridge, featuring photographs by artist Vance Gellert will open immediately following the event and will be on view through December, 2012.
The event is free and open to the public, but reservations must be made to secure a ticket by sending an email to bridge.agathering@gmail.com or by calling 612-673-2032.
Great turn out for the 2012 Northeast Dog Parade on July 27. By all accounts it was a huge success. Kudos to the organizers!
This little cutie is my fave:
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Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at 1:00AM