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Entries from December 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011

Saturday
Dec032011

Interesting Pieces of History Emerge during The Soap Factory Renovations

With the help of a recent $70,000 grant from Partners in Preservation, The Soap Factory is currently closed for renovations.  According to their website, they plan to re-open in March 2012 with Art(ists) on the Verge 3.

However, if you follow them on Facebook you'll see they've been posting some cool pictures of items being discovered as they work on the building, like this one: 

You can also follow them on Twitter.

Friday
Dec022011

Tonight is Opening Night of An 'Eventually' Christmas: Holidays at the Mill - The 1st of 4 Nights at Mill City Museum

Kim and I have attended "Eventually' Christmas the past 2 years, and have tickets for the December 10 performance this year.  This kicks off the holiday season for us, and is an entertaining way to give our daughters of taste of Minneapolis history without them knowing it.  The shows always sell out fast, so reserve your tickets soon.

Times: 6:00pm, 7:00pm and 8:00pm

Location: Mill City Museum, 704 2nd Street South

An 'Eventually' Christmas: Holidays at the Mill

Dates: December 2, 9, 10, 11

Mills at Night 1919 - Final

Christmas Greetings Dec 22 1920 - Final

Above - Christmas Greetings, December 22, 1920

This unique theatrical event performed in the museum's Flour Tower elevator ride, features "The Ghost of Mill City Past" guiding an intimate look at the 1920 Washburn Crosby holiday party.

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The Ghost of Mill City Past

The script is based on real stories taken from the pages of the company's employee newspaper. Scenes unfold on different floors of the mill and visitors will meet different characters along the way. Witness the rocky romance of Celia and Otto; meet marketing mastermind Benjamin S. Bull; experience the awesome sweeping power of Bill Smith; and learn the secret origin of the Washburn Crosby marketing slogan, "Eventually-Why Not Now?"

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Celia & Otto

Celia Crowe June 8 1921

Celia Crowe June 8, 1921

Otto Balk June 8, 1921

Otto Balk June 8, 1921

 

This piece is written by playwright Joseph Scrimshaw, directed by Laura Salveson, and stars a cast of professional Twin Cities' actors. Not recommended for children under the age of 8.

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Cast of 'Eventually' Christmas: Holidays at the Mill

Fun and Frolic at Party 1920

Just Before Santa Arrived 1920

Fee: $14 adults, $12 seniors and college students, $10 for children ages 6-17 and MHS members; $2 off adult admission with Fringe Festival button.

Reservations: required, call 612-341-7555

Friday
Dec022011

This Weekend in Mill City / December 2-4

Events this weekend in and around the Historic Mill District and Minneapolis Riverfront Neighborhoods.  Have an event to share?  Contact us...

Friday, December 2

Members Double Discount Holiday Shopping Weekend at Mill City Museum

Live Music at Crooked Pint Ale House

Live Music at Aster Cafe

An 'Eventually' Christmas: Holidays at the Mill at Mill City Museum

Minneapolis Beard & Moustache Club Meeting at Grumpy's

Winter Wonderland Cocktails Class at Local D'Lish

Saturday, December 3

The Royal Guard at Central Library

Members Double Discount Holiday Shopping Weekend at Mill City Museum

Marbled Paper, Holiday Cards and Ornaments at MCBA

Live Music at Crooked Pint Ale House

Live Music at Aster Cafe

Star Tribune Holiday Cookie Contest Winners at Mill City Museum

Washburn A Mill Tour at Mill City Museum

Guthrie's How'd They do That Workshop: A Christmas Carol

EQ Spoken Word: Remi Kanazi and Jamaica Heolimeleikalani Osorio at The Loft

Sunday, December 4

Talk & Taste: Urban Gardens at Central Library

Members Double Discount Holiday Shopping Weekend at Mill City Museum

Vikings and Denver Broncos at the Dome

Quick Weeknight Meals Class at Local D'Lish

1850s Holiday Party at Ard Godfrey House

Weekend Brunch

Saturday & Sunday

Brunch at Spoonriver
750 South 2nd St (at Chicago Ave S)
Minneapolis, MN 55401
612-436-2236

Reservations recommended

10:00am - 2:00pm

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Saturday & Sunday

Brunch at the Aster Cafe
St. Anthony Main
125 SE Main Street
Minneapolis, MN 55414
612-379-3138

Until 2pm.

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Sunday

Brunch at Spill the Wine
1101 Washington Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55415
612-339-3388

brunch buffet 10am- 2pm Sunday
$12/person (kids 3 and under eat free, 4-12 years are 1/2 price!)

includes: eggs, bacon, french toast, hash browns, fresh salad and fruit, pastries, build your own omlette bar and more...

featuring absolut bloody bar for $5.

also offering fair trade coffee and full bar.

Thursday
Dec012011

Video - Sneak Peek at "A Christmas Carol" at the Guthrie Theater

A miserly and miserable man, Ebenezer Scrooge (J.C. Cutler) greets each Christmas with a "bah humbug," until he is visited one Christmas Eve by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas Future. Through a restless night, the spirits show him happy memories from his past, cruel realities from the present and the grim future should he continue his cantankerous ways. In the Guthrie's production, Scrooge's story of redemption remains as powerful and uplifting as it ever was. Don't miss your chance to share this holiday favorite with your whole family, an experience they will remember for years to come.

"A Christmas Carol" is presented on the Wurtele Thrust Stage through December 30, 2011.

Thursday
Dec012011

Hennepin County Now Accepting Applications for Citizen Advisory Board Volunteers

Hennepin County is now accepting applications for Citizen Advisory Board volunteers.  Click here for more information on the current openings and the application process.

The purpose of the Open Appointments process is to promote citizen involvement through volunteer service. The process allows Hennepin County commissioners an opportunity to tap into and select from the broad base of talent, diversity, knowledge and skills of its citizens to benefit county government.

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