News from The Film Society of Minneapolis St. Paul

Via a June 5 e-newsletter from The Film Society of Minneapolis St. Paul:

Greetings all you film enthusiasts!   After closing our doors for a week, The Film Society is back and wants you to be the first to experience our grand, brand new projection and sound system at our presentation of NT Live's This House, Thursday, June 6 (that's tomorrow)!    And come right back when we open the acclaimed Yoga documentary One Track Heart: The Story of Krishna Das this Friday, June 7! Finally, make sure you to put the the rest of June's amazing lineup on your calendar. See it all in the Coming Soon section below. Thursday, June 6 and Saturday, June 8: This House. Screening in stunning top-quality digital picture and sound! National Theatre Live presents James Graham's superb new play, a funny and moving political epic! This biting, energetic and critically-acclaimed new play strips politics down to the practical realities of those behind the scenes who roll up their sleeves, and on occasion bend the rules... read more Opening Friday, June 7: One Track Heart: The Story of Krishna Das. Winner - Best Documentary, 2012 Maui Film Festival. An inspirational and spiritually edifying story of young musician Jeffrey Kagel, who gave up a chance at rock 'n' roll stardom to search for meaning and happiness through the teachings of a little known guru named Neem Karoli Baba (or Maharajii) amongst the vastness of the Himalayan foothills... read more

The Film Society Ticket Prices: $8.50 - Regular  |  $6.00 - Students w/ ID / Seniors 62+ / Children under 12  $5.00 - Film Society Members   The Film Society programming screens at St. Anthony Main Theatre, 115 SE Main Street, Minneapolis, MN 55414 The Film Society of Minneapolis St. Paul 125 SE Main St, Suite 125A, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55414 info [at] mspfilmsociety.org | 612.331.7563 | mspfilmsociety.org

Northeast Park Master Plan Community Survey and Meeting Announced

Via a June 4 e-newsletter from the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board:

Participate in the Future of Northeast Park

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) seeks community participation to develop a master plan for Northeast Park.

A series of community meetings are planned, with the first meeting on June 27. A community survey is now available at Northeast Park Questionnaire or by calling 612-230-6400. Throughout the planning process, members of an appointed Community Advisory Committee (CAC) will work with MPRB staff and consultants to engage the community to develop a preferred plan for the park. The master plan will recommend placement of recreation facilities within the park, and the preferred location for a new recreation facility. The final recommendations of the CAC will be forward to the MPRB Board of Commissioners for review and approval.

Mark your calendar and plan to participate at the following meetings (All meetings are open to the public and will include an opportunity for public participation and/or comment):

Thursday, June 27, 2013 (6:30 – 8:30 pm) CAC & Community Workshop
Where: Logan Recreation Center - 690 13th Ave. NE -Minneapolis, MN 55413
Meeting Focus: Participants will learn about the project and help determine needs for the future.

Wednesday, July 31, 2013 (6:30 – 8:30 pm) Community Workshop – Charrette
Where: Logan Recreation Center - 690 13th Ave. NE -Minneapolis, MN 55413
Meeting Focus: Participants will help shape design concepts for the park.

Saturday, August 3, 2013 (10:00am-12:30pm) CAC & Community Open House
Where: Logan Recreation Center - 690 13th Ave. NE -Minneapolis, MN 55413
Meeting Focus: Review and comment on initial park concepts. From 10-11:30 am the concepts from the charrette will be available for comment and review, then at 11:30 the CAC will meet to review the comments and identify common themes. The community is welcome to attend the full meeting.

Take a survey before July 15! The survey is at Northeast Park Questionnaire or by calling the MPRB’s customer service center at 612-230-6400 for a paper copy. Completed paper surveys can be mailed to, or dropped off at, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, Attn: Jennifer Ringold, 2117 West River Road N, Minneapolis, MN 55411.

“This is an exciting opportunity for the Northeast Community. We look forward to your participation in the master planning process for the park,” said Commissioner Liz Wielinski. “There will be many opportunities throughout the project to join the conversation and to share your ideas. Please take the online survey, or attend an upcoming meeting to have your ideas heard.”

The CAC, which is to represent the range of park users, was appointed by Park Board commissioners, other elected city officials, neighborhood associations, and advisory groups. Members are charged with becoming knowledgeable about the project and its scope, understanding and representing the park and recreation needs of the community and park visitors, acting as community liaisons for the project, participating in public CAC meetings, advising MPRB staff and consultants throughout the planning process and recommending to the Board of Commissioners a preferred plan, budget and, if warranted, phasing strategy. The design of the recreation facility will be determined in a future phase of community engagement and will be coordinated with the system-wide recreation facility plan.

As part of the master planning process, current and potential facilities will be evaluated in relation to the community’s park and recreation needs as well as facilities provided in surrounding parks within the northeast Minneapolis area. The outcomes of the master plan and future recreation facility planning will direct future capital investments in the park. The MPRB’s 5-year Capital Improvement Program currently includes $4,000,000 for building and site improvements and $1,150,000 in field and site improvements.

MPRB welcomes everyone to get involved and to share their ideas—look for announcements and upcoming meetings by visiting the project webpage. In addition to the June and July meetings, additional meetings in September and October are anticipated.

The anticipated planning process is as follows: the master park plan to be developed in 2013, a recreation facility plan to follow in 2014, with a construction and groundbreaking date slated for 2015. To receive project updates via email, visit the MPRB Website and click on the red envelope.

The Northeast Recreation Center has been closed since January 1, 2013, to allow for expansion plans at Yinghau Academy. All outdoor activities, leagues, and events are continuing as planned. The Jim Lupient Pool will remain open. For pool information, visit the website MPRB Website or call the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Customer Service line at 612-230-6400.

CONTACT: Questions from the public:
Jennifer Ringold, Manager Community Engagement & Citywide Planning
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
612-230-6464
jringold@minneapolisparks.org

Tonight - Fundraiser for Marcy-Holmes Neighborhood Association at Mill & Main

Raise the Roof with MHNA

A Fundraiser for Marcy-Holmes Neighborhood Association Jun 05, 2013 6:00 to 9:00 PM

MHNA is planning a rooftop party at Mill & Main to ring in the summer, raise some funds and pay tribute to longtime neighbor and past president who has shaped so much of Marcy-Holmes, Arvonne Fraser. Food and beverages of a summer persuasion will be on hand as you mingle with board members and neighbors. Tickets to the event also include exclusive tours of Mill & Main, the new residence nestled along the riverfront. Be the first to enjoy the downtown views from this new vantage point. Tickets are $35. All proceeds benefit MHNA's year-round efforts.  Reservations.

Slow Supper with Chef Jamie Malone at The Soap Factory

Looking for a special date night - or maybe just a unique dining experience?  Consider Slow Supper with Chef Jamie Malone, being held at The Soap Factory on Sunday, June 23, at 8:00pm.

It's part of The Brooklyn Brewery Mash as a benefit for Slow Food USA, which kicked off at SxSW Interactive in Austin. (If you're a regular at the Mill City Farmers Market, you may recall seeing a Slow Food Minnesota booth.)

Slow Supper is a dinner party collaboration between the culinary cultures of Brooklyn and other cities, held in unique locations.  Previous suppers have been held on a farm in Austin, in an abandoned building in downtown New Orleans, a re-purposed meat packing plant in Nashville, and an arboretum in Baltimore.

It's also a benefit dinner party, with proceeds going to Minnesota's Land Stewardship Project. 

Click here for tickets and more information.

Check out the Menu

Things We Find On The Beach (passed Hors d’oeuvre)
Brooklyn Summer Ale Cocktail & Brooklyn Silver Anniversary Lager

Langoustines/ hot olive oil/ chile/crustacean essence
Brooklyn Crochet De La Rouge Riesling (Ghost Bottle)

Shaved abalone/ asparagus/ bone marrow/ yuzu/ chili
Brooklyn Sorachi Ace

Grilled octopus/ salsa verde/ Spanish peppers/ pimento/ smoked farro
Brooklyn Local 1

Chicken breast/ bandaged cheddar/ cauliflower/ hops/sweetbreads
Brooklyn Wild 1 (Ghost Bottle)

Chocolate cremeux/ brownie/ black currant/ malt
Brooklyn Black Ops

There will also be an event at Haute Dish on June 19.

Mill City Update / Vikings Stadium & Downtown East Redevelopment, Food Truck in the Mill District for Lunch Today

MARK YOUR CALENDARS
June 24, 6:30-8:00PM
Open Book, 10th & Washington Ave S.

Come see a joint presentation by the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority and Ryan Co. on the new Vikings Stadium and the Downtown East Redevelopment projects and learn how they might transform Downtown East.

Co-sponsored by the Mill District Neighborhood Association, the Downtown Minneapolis Neighborhood Association, The Elliot Park Neighborhood and the East Downtown Council.

Note: This event is being held in lieu of our standard MDNA meeting.

FOOD TRUCK IN THE MILL DISTRICT FOR LUNCH TODAY
http://millcitytimes.com/news/food-truck-1st-mondays-in-the-mill-district.html

NORTHEAST PEDAL PUB RACES ON SUNDAY
http://www.northeastminneapolis.com/pedal-pub-race/

***NOTES FROM THE MAY MILL DISTRICT NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING***

GOLD MEDAL PARK UPDATE
Council Member Lisa Goodman & Dr. William MgGuire

Council Member Goodman and Dr. MgGuire reported that significant progress has been made on financing of, and a legal framework for, securing a long term solution for Gold Medal Park. 

Show your support for Gold Medal Park by "Liking" it's Facebook page:
http://Facebook.com/GoldMedalPark

WATER WORKS PARK/SCHERER-HALL'S ISLAND PARK/RIVERFIRST/CENTRAL RIVERFRONT UPDATE
Mary deLaittre, President, Minneapolis Parks Foundation & Andrew Caddock, MPRB Project Manager

Riverfront Project Resources:

Scherer/Hall's Island Park
http://riverfirst.com/2013/05/02/video-3d-animated-halls-island-and-riverfront-park-experience/

Water Works
http://mplsparksfoundation.org/projects/water-works/

Central Riverfront Master Planning
http://www.minneapolisparks.org/default.asp?PageID=1396

RiverFirst
http://www.minneapolisparks.org/default.asp?PageID=1352

CROWN HYDRO/HALL'S ISLAND RECONSTRUCTION
MPRB President & Commissioner John Irwin provided an update on the Crown Hydro Project at St, Anthony Falls and the Hall's Island Reconstruction legislation:

The Minnesota Legislature passed a bill approving the planned reconstruction of Hall's Island as part of the Scherer Park project on the East Bank of the Minneapolis Riverfront:
http://riverfirst.com/2013/05/24/news-halls-island-a-go/

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission recently issued a 60 notice to Crown Hydro:
http://millcitytimes.com/community/crown-hydro.html

Week 4 at the 2013 Mill City Farmers Market

June 1 was Backyard Chicken Day at the Market, and both Oliver H. Kelley Farm and The Urban Chicken Keeper provided shoppers with an up close look at their colorful hens.

Food Truck 1st Mondays in the Mill District

Cynthia Froid Group invites the neighborhood to join them in supporting "Food Truck 1st Mondays in the Mill District".  This coming Monday, June 3, will feature the Chef Shack Food Truck from 11:00am - 1:30pm at 709 2nd Street South.