Hennepin History Museum announces Temporary Museum Closure for Building Improvements

Temporary Museum Closure for Building Improvements:  October 14 - November 4, 2019 

Hennepin History Museum has partnered with the nonprofit Northern Bedrock Historic Preservation Corps (Northern Bedrock) based in Duluth to do repair and restoration to the historic Christian family residence, a nearly one hundred year old mansion that has served as the county historical museum since the mid-1950’s.  Northern Bedrock, which was founded in 2011 in a partnership with the Minnesota Historical Society through a grant from Minnesota’s Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund, is an AmeriCorps service learning organization that provides hands-on training in the historic preservation trades for young adults.

“We are excited to partner with Northern Bedrock and benefit from an organization like theirs being here in Minnesota,” said Museum Executive Director John Crippen. “As stewards of this important building, we are thrilled to have experts in historic restoration and preservation directing the restoration work. And it is an added bonus to be able to help to train a new generation of master craftspeople in the field of historic preservation and restoration.”

The project is being funded through a grant from Hennepin County. Hennepin History Museum is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and receives a portion of its annual operating support from the county. As part of this partnership, two Hennepin County Commissioners serve on the Museum’s Board of Directors.

The Museum will suspend their public museum and research library hours from October 14 - November 4 while Northern Bedrock works on woodwork restoration in the signature Great Room, and light plaster repair and painting throughout the Museum. During the temporary closure, fulfillment of archival
research requests by Museum staff will also be suspended.

Regular public hours at the Museum will resume Tuesday, November 5 with the opening of Votes for Women, an exhibit about the suffrage movement in Hennepin County that is in conjunction with the 100^th anniversary of the battle for the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment. 

Celebrate Women's Entrepreneurship Day 2019 with Cynthia Froid and Other Local Female Entrepreneurs

On November 14, Women's Entrepreneurship Day 2019 is happening here, at the United Nations in NY, and all over the world. 

In the below video, Cynthia Froid and Laura Keller discuss the upcoming Women's Entrepreneurship Day MN 2019 event, taking place at 3pm-6:30pm, November 14, at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, 2400 3rd Avenue S.

Jimmy Reagan Exhibit opens October 18 at THE Gallery Le Meridien Chambers

Via an October 10 News Release:

Boutique Art destination Le Meridien Chambers, 2017’s Best Hotel in Minnesota by Travel + Leisure Magazine, announces the opening of a new exhibit by Jimmy Reagan to be on display in the Le Meridien Chambers Art Gallery beginning October 18, 2019 with an Opening Celebration to commemorate its entrance.

St. Paul-born artist Jimmy Reagan’s artwork is remarkably vibrant, with highly saturated colors. He incorporates a combination of both wide, viscous and small, thin brush strokes that layer a sumptuous textural quality in each piece. The subjects - often people and animals - are given unexpected energy with cubic etching endowing a sculptural quality and Impressionistic brush-work, short lines he defines as “tick marks” that etherealize the piece. Some of the art has brevity and quirk and some emulates a virulent depth of mood, nearly impossible to look away from.

Diagnosed with complex Autism at age 2, Reagan’s work offers a means to illustrate his perspective, to communicate in depths he is otherwise physically limited. Each piece is a vessel, expressing the world Through Jimmy’s Eyes, a peek into the complexity of his mind. Each piece sold - about 500 so far - goes directly to care for Jimmy and to fund local charities and organizations that have helped him along the way. To date, TJE Fashion has also sold thousands of clothing accessories extrapolated from portions of Jimmy’s paintings. Jimmy Reagan supports U of MN Masonic Children’s Hospital and has recently launched a campaign together with them called #CaughtCaring in which caregivers can be nominated to be gifted a headband- for every headband sold, one headband is donated.

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This exciting exhibit continues Le Meridien Chamber THE Gallery’s legacy of curating stimulating contemporary art from all over the world able to be enjoyed by guests and visitors free of charge. The unique merging of travel and art has caught national attention with features on The Today Show, Architectural Digest, HGTV, US News, Forbes, & Fox News, citing the bold original pieces by artists like Damien Hirst & Gary Hume that are showcased throughout the lobby and guestrooms. Le Meridien Chambers Marketing Manager Matthew Galaviz-Reed gives insight to the motivation behind the feature, “Jimmy Reagan’s pieces are enchanting. As a gallery guest moves from piece to piece, they will traverse a great many emotions and energies cast by each work. We look forward to sharing Jimmy’s work with Le Meridien Chambers Guests and all of Minneapolis and beyond”.

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The Opening Event is free, open to the public and will take place October 18, from 7-10pm. Enjoy libations and shop TJE Fashion Apparel and accessories. Also featuring a special musical guest. Located at THE Gallery at Le Meridien Chambers, 901 Hennepin Avenue.

Learn More about Through Jimmy's Eyes Art:

Kare11- Man with Autism inspires through art

Artful Living- Inside the Artist’s Studio: Jimmy Reagan

CityPages - Autistic artist Jimmy Reagan has made a career out of expressing himself through painting.

Minneapolis St. Paul Business  Journal - Target Field's new Gate 34 brings pop-up shopping to the ballpark 

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Hennepin Avenue Downtown Reconstruction Project Update

Hennepin Avenue Downtown Reconstruction Project

Hennepin Ave. reconstruction project, led by City of Minneapolis Public Works, will be reconstructed between 12th Street and Washington Avenue beginning Spring 2019.  The project will reconstruct the pavement from building face to building face, including improvements to public and private utility infrastructure, and improved infrastructure for pedestrians, bicycles, transit, and vehicles.

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Latest Project News

 

Utility work continues along the corridor. Centerpoint Energy completed their work on the North end of the project.  Xcel Energy and Sewer replacement work will continue into the winter.

What's Coming Up 

Xcel Energy is working south toward 5th St from 3rd St. continuing to upgrade their infrastructure, both manholes and duct banks.  This work is ahead of schedule.  Other crews are focused on the work south of 7th St. 

The sewer work will be reaching 11th St. next week as they head toward 12th St.  The crossing of the 11th St. intersection will require short intersection closures and lane restriction starting evening of Friday 10/18.

Please see update attached for current work and details on the 11th St restrictions.

Hennepin_Update_Vol14.pdf

For more information on this project contact: 

Construction Manager, hennepinCM@minneapolismn.gov or 612-225-4049

www.hennepindowntown.com 

Former County Commissioner, Mark Andrew, Joins Initiative to Transform Lock and Dam into World-Class Visitors and Interpretative Center

Mark Andrew, former Hennepin County Commissioner and chair of the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners, has been named president of Friends of the Lock & Dam (FL&D). The nonprofit’s mission is to create a destination visitor and interpretive center at the Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock, called The Falls Initiative, at the heart of the Central Riverfront in downtown Minneapolis.

Pictured (left to right): Paul Reyelts, co-founder and board chair Friends of the Lock & Dam (FL&D), Mark Andrew, president of FL&D and Kjersti Monson, director of The Falls Initiative. Photo credit: Friends of the Lock & Dam

In this newly created position, Andrew will forge a coalition of support for the riverfront revitalization among key decision makers in government, business and the private sector.

To advance project development, Andrew will draw on his 20 years of leadership experience as a Hennepin County Commissioner. He has played an integral role in bringing several signature riverfront projects to completion, including the Stone Arch Bridge and the Hennepin Avenue Bridge, and led the effort to create the Midtown Greenway. Previously, Andrew led GreenMark Enterprises, an environmentally-focused marketing and public affairs consultancy.

“The Falls Initiative is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to realize an exceptional and defining city project that will have international significance,” said Andrew. “We want to reconnect this storied river with all the people who come to live, learn and visit by its banks.”

Kjersti Monson, director of The Falls Initiative, will continue to manage project planning, design and implementation as she works with key partners, authorities and stakeholders to shape the vision. Monson is a former director of planning for the City of Minneapolis and an expert in real estate, urban design, and policy and planning.

“Securing Mark’s leadership is a milestone for this project and for FL&D,” said Monson. “He understands what it takes to drive transformational change and knows how to bring stakeholders along on the journey.”

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers which operates the lock and dam for the federal government, closed the Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock to commercial use in 2015, when Congress suspended navigation. The congressional act reflected growing concerns about declining barge traffic and invasive species.

The Army Corps is now proceeding with a disposition study to assess options for lock and dam ownership, operation and maintenance. Friends of the Lock & Dam, together with the City of Minneapolis and key organizational stakeholders, envision repurposing the lock and dam as a unique destination on the Central Riverfront.

“Friends of the Lock and Dam has developed a compelling vision to transform an obsolete structure into a landmark destination where Minneapolis residents and visitors can access and experience our city’s greatest natural asset. Their ability to recruit a leader of Mark Andrew’s caliber to the project is evidence of the strength of the concept and adds even more momentum to the FL&D’s vision,” said Steve Fletcher, Minneapolis city council member, Ward 3.

The Falls Initiative will include a visitor center, staffed in cooperation with the National Park Service, Meet Minneapolis and others. Other proposed components include restaurant and special event space, educational exhibits and programming in partnership with cultural, historical and environmentally-focused institutions. In collaboration with Wilderness Inquiry, planned recreational activities include water access for canoeing, kayaking and fishing.

Paul Reyelts, FL&D co-founder and board chair, emphasized the significance of hiring a proven leader like Andrew to lead The Falls Initiative forward as it gains momentum toward development.

“We are expanding the organization now so that when the disposition study is complete in 2020, we will be ready to activate the next phase,” said Reyelts. “The initiative reflects the vision and values of connecting, activating, interpreting and promoting the relationship between the river and the city, and between diverse neighborhoods and people. It’s really a way to build community.”

About Friends of the Lock & Dam

The nonprofit Friends of the Lock and Dam was co-founded in 2016 by community leaders Paul Reyelts and Mark Wilson. Its mission: to repurpose the Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock to a world- class destination, consistent with the Central Riverfront Regional Park Master Plan and fully integrated with the Water Works/RiverFirst Initiative. Since its inception, the organization has raised over $5 million for preliminary design work, built a coalition of more than 24 riverfront community-minded organizations and worked closely with the City of Minneapolis to advance the concept.

Minnesota Bach Ensemble Announces 2019-2020 Opening Concert at MacPhail

Minnesota Bach Ensemble Announces 2019-2020 Opening Concert for its 8th Season

MBE welcomes new Artistic Director Mischa Santora!

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After seven successful seasons under the expert leadership of Andrew Altenbach, Minnesota Bach Ensemble (MBE) is opening a new chapter of its exploration and performance of the works of J.S. Bach, his sons and contemporaries. Mr. Santora comes to MBE after an exhaustive search for a conductor both knowledgeable and experienced in baroque music and possessing the considerable technical skills needed for this challenging and often tricky repertoire. He also brings a warm and collaborative conducting style.

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The October 26 and 28 program features J.S. Bach and his family. J.S. Bach’s sons respected and revered their father, but ultimately rejected his complex style of composition. Their search for new paths forward is one of the most exciting (and rarely told) stories in music history. Linh Kauffman (soprano), Philip Zawisza (baritone), and Adam Kuenzel (flute) are the featured soloists in this celebratory season opener.

Bach & Co.

Saturday, October 26 | 3pm

Monday, October 28 | 7pm

Antonello Hall - MacPhail Center for Music 

J.S. Bach - Chamber Cantata BWV 152 in E minor, Tritt auf die Glaubensbahn

C.P.E. Bach - Concerto for Flute and Strings in D minor, H.484.1                   

W.F. Bach – Sinfonia in F Major (“Dissonant”), F. 67                     

J.S. Bach – Ouverture (Suite) No. 1 in C Major, BWV 1066

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Performances are approximately 2 hours in duration, including intermission. All tickets are general seating and available online and at the door ($30, $10 students).

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The Minnesota Bach Ensemble is a professional chamber orchestra dedicated to performing the music of J.S. Bach and his contemporaries. We seek to engage and enrich the lives of our audiences and musicians with each performance, presenting masterworks as well as overlooked gems in the repertoire.

Mayor Frey and Eleven Team Break Ground on $190 Million Project

Via an October 9 News Release:

The ceremony, which took place on the Eleven site in front of a 30-foot visual of building, included from left to right, Brian Murray, CEO of Ryan Companies, Carl Runck, Director of Real Estate Development for Ryan Companies, Luigi Bernadi, CEO Arcadia Management LLC, Dave Weinberger, CFO Arcadia Management LLC, Mike Ryan, President North Region Ryan Companies and Paul Whalen, Partner at RAMSA.Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and the team from Eleven, Minneapolis’ first luxury condominium project, recently broke ground on construction for the $190 million project.

Eleven is the first residential project in the city to be designed by Robert A.M. Stern (RAMSA), based in New York City.  Luigi Bernardi of Arcadia LLC is serving as the project sponsor and co-developer and Ryan Companies is serving as co-developer, builder and is partnering with RAMSA as the architect. 

The 550-foot, 41-story Eleven tower will be Minneapolis’ tallest residential building.

Soon to be the premier address in the Mill District, Eleven will typically have four units per floor, transitioning to two units per floor, and finally one unit per floor in the upper portion of the building. Each home includes a large private terrace which is at least 14 x 14 feet.  RAMSA, Ryan, and local firms Peterssen/Keller Architects and Martha Dayton Design and Sotheby’s International Realty have ensured the building interior is as thoughtful as its exterior.

Amenities include a large landscaped terrace that will be unlike any other in the city including a 75-foot lap pool, a private motor court, a 24/7 doorman, an expansive fitness suite, a multi-sport court, a library, a golf simulator, a children’s splash pad, retail space (ideally for a restaurant), a demonstration kitchen with dining, residential and guest parking, storage, and more. More information and additional visuals can be found on the website, elevenontheriver.com.

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About Arcadia LLC

Luigi Bernardi serves as president of two real estate development and investment companies, Arcadia LLC and Aurora Investments which began developing Twin Cities commercial real estate in 1987. Now, focusing on medical-related facilities and multi-family residential development, recent projects include the Velo luxury apartments in downtown Minneapolis’ North Loop neighborhood and Aurora on France in Edina.

About Ryan Companies US, Inc. 

Founded in 1938, Ryan Companies offers comprehensive commercial real estate services as a national developer, architect, capital investment consultant, builder and real estate manager with a focus on bringing lasting value to its customers and the communities in which it works.  Ryan’s market focuses include residential, retail, industrial, healthcare, corporate office, and senior living. Ryan has nearly 1,300 employees in 16 offices and has completed projects in 38 states. For more information, visit ryancompanies.com. 

About Robert A. M. Stern Architects

Robert A.M. Stern Architects is a 265-person firm of architects, interior designers and support staff that has earned an international reputation as a leading design firm with wide experience in residential, commercial, and institutional work throughout the U.S. and around the world. The firm’s extraordinary portfolio of residential buildings, combining its longstanding dedication to the design of private residences with its deep commitment to urban place-making, includes such record-setting landmarks as 15 Central Park West in New York for Zeckendorf Development and residential towers in Boston, Philadelphia, Washington, Atlanta, Dallas, Chicago, Los Angeles, Toronto, and Vancouver. "Eleven" is the firm's first project in Minneapolis. 

City Closing Streets Around Target Center in Preparation for President Trump’s Rally at Target Center

Via an October 8 e-announcement from the City of Minneapolis:

The City is planning limited street closures around Target Center ahead of President Trump’s political rally in Target Center Thursday evening. 

Beginning 8 p.m. Wednesday, the following streets will be closed around Target Center:

• First Avenue North from Sixth Street North to Eighth Street North.
• Second Avenue North from Fifth Street North to 10th Street North.
• Sixth Street North between First Avenue North and Second Avenue North.
• Seventh Street North between Hennepin Avenue and 10th Street North; access to parking ramp will be provided.
• Twins Way between Seventh Street North and 10th Street North.

Interstate 394 to/from downtown access changes:

• Exit ramp to Sixth Street North will close 8 p.m. Wednesday.
• HOV entrance ramp at Third Avenue North and Fifth Street North will close 8 p.m. Wednesday.
• Access to Ramps A and B will close 9 a.m. Thursday. Ramps A and B may be accessed from local streets.

Minneapolis managed parking ramp facilities will be open for parking until full, including the ABC Ramps. On-street parking will be restricted in some areas of downtown to facilitate traffic operations.

Metro Transit expects to have regular service with detours as needed due to street closures. Riders from affected routes who are subscribed to receive alerts will see them Wednesday morning. Riders are also encouraged to stay tuned to Metro Transit’s social media channels for real time updates.

Shared scooters will not be available in Minneapolis on Thursday. Nice Rice stations and dockless hubs will also be out of service in the area near Target Center. Normal operations will resume Friday.

The City of Minneapolis has worked closely with other government agencies and partners on a traffic management plan to minimize disruption to traffic and parking as much as possible. Traffic conditions will be dynamic Thursday with the potential for increasing congestion by the end of the day. Traffic control agents will be coordinating traffic flow between buses, cars and pedestrians. Please follow their directions to make sure everyone gets in and out of downtown safely.

Click here for map of road closures.

For questions, contact:

Renee Allen, Crime Prevention Specialist
Minneapolis Police Department, First Precinct
renee.allen@minneapolismn.gov
(612) 673-5163

Fall Street Sweeping Begins Tuesday, October 22

Crews are preparing to sweep streets across Minneapolis before winter, keeping leaves and debris out of the storm drains and ending up in our lakes and rivers as much as possible.

Minneapolis Public Works will begin street sweeping on Tuesday, October 22.

Temporary “No Parking” signs will be posted at least 24 hours in advance so streets will be clear of cars when they’re swept. Anyone who parks on the street will need to follow posted parking rules or their cars may be ticketed and towed.

Ways to stay informed of the parking rules:

• “No Parking” signs – City crews will post “No Parking” signs at least 24 hours before sweeping any streets. Parking will be banned from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the day a street is swept. However, the “No Parking” signs will be removed as soon as possible after a street has been completely swept to allow people to resume parking after the signs are removed.
• Social media – The City will use Facebook and Twitter to post periodic street sweeping updates and information.
• Interactive web feature – You can use the City’s website to find out when the sweepers are coming through your neighborhood. Reference the website once we get closer to the start date. The fall street sweep takes four weeks, and visitors to the website will be able to find out which week their street is scheduled to be swept. Then, on the weekend before each of the four weeks, the schedule for the upcoming week will be broken down to show which day of the week streets are scheduled to be swept.

City of Minneapolis has Scheduled 2020 Budget Participation Public Hearing Dates

Public hearings have been scheduled for the City of Minneapolis' 2020 budget.

Public hearings on the 2020 budget will be held at Council Chambers, City Hall, 350 S 5th Street, on the following dates:

• Thursday, November 7 - 10:30a - Noon
• Wednesday, December 4 - 6:05p
• Wednesday, December 11 - 6:05p

 You can learn more about the budget process at www.minneapolismn.gov/budget.

"Kulture Klub Presents" in Hennepin Gallery through December 30

Youth and mentors from Kulture Klub Collaborative (KKC) express their voices through art in Kulture Klub Presents, which focuses on the strengths and contributions of homeless youth. KKC provides access to the arts and artistic practice to youth ages 16-24 who are experiencing, transitioning out of, or at-risk of homelessness.

Visitors to the Hennepin Gallery will gain access to the unique perspectives of KKC youth, who are frequent visitors to the Government Center mostly for difficult legal and county assistance matters.

The exhibit will highlight work from the following five recent KKC projects, interspersed with paintings of participants creating the displayed art:

• This Is Our Downtown – Letterpress posters and framed digital photography of the people and spaces that make up downtown Minneapolis.
• Highpoint Center for Printmaking – Prints created during a three-month class that focused on a different technique each week.
• Weaving and Healing – Gratitude mirrors created during facilitated workshops.
• Northern Clay Center – Hand-built ceramic pieces from a series at the regional ceramic art center.
• Aerosol Mural – Portable mural painted on individual 16” x 20” canvases.

The Hennepin Gallery is free and open to the public Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the Hennepin County Government Center, A-Level, 300 S. Sixth St., Minneapolis.

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Kulture Klub Presents

A variety of curated performances hosted by Kulture Klub Collaborative participants.

• October 23, 2019, Noon - 1 p.m.
• Hennepin County Government Center, skyway level

Exhibit background

This exhibition and corresponding events are supported by the Hennepin County Multicultural Arts Committee (MCAC). MCAC was created by the County Board in 1995 as part of the organization’s response to the Minneapolis Initiative Against Racism. MCAC sponsors art displays, performances, discussions and exhibits representing Hennepin County’s diverse cultural canvas.

For this exhibition and corresponding events, MCAC is receiving support from Forecast Public Art, a non-profit arts organization that activates people, networks and proven practices to advance the transformational power of arts in public life.

Founded in 1992, KKC provides access to the arts and artistic practice to youth ages 16-24 who are experiencing, transitioning out of, or at-risk of homelessness. KKC also focuses on creating opportunities for teaching artists to connect with this unique youth community and develop their skills and craft in a supported setting. Over 300 youth a year engage with KKC’s programs. KKC is community-minded and artist-led. 

KKC partners closely with YouthLink, and is based at their drop-in center in downtown Minneapolis. Youth get their basic needs met and connect with support staff who help them to reach their individual goals and move towards independence and stability.

Autumn Adventures at North Mississippi Park

SPECIAL EVENTS

Animal Masquerade Party       

Party animals welcome to the animal costume party! Come dressed as your favorite animal to enjoy an afternoon of games, dancing and fun.
Sunday Oct 27 12:30-3pm Activity #97356

Nature's Black Friday Fun

Ditch the mall crawl and opt outside this year! Hike the park, build a fort, go on a scavenger hunt, play games and join in the coloring contest!
Friday November 29 11am-3pm  Activity #97361

ADULTS

Bird Watching

• Fall Migration  Saturday Oct 5  8:30-10am Activity #97352
  Look for the last of our summertime birds with a naturalist guide

• Watchful Wednesdays  Every other week 8:30-10:00am

Discover what to look for when identifying birds in the field. Learn about bird behaviors while strolling with a naturalist. Coffee, tea and treats provided.

Oct. 9 #100227

Oct. 23 #100228

Nov. 6 #100229

Nov. 20 #100230

Nature Art & Education

• Pastel Landscapes  Friday October 11th  12:30-3:00pm  Activity #102511

Create a landscape in class or outdoors using Impressionist techniques and shading for depth.

• Beneficial Bats  Sunday October 13th  6:00-7:30pm  Activity #100240
  Learn about the ecology and behaviors of Minnesota's bats. Explore the habitats and needs of these furry flyers with a naturalist. Build a bat house to take home.
• Nature Book Club   Every other Sunday 4:30-6:00pm 

Prepare for fun and engaging discussion and a safe place to share insights and opinions. Explore short stories and passages from nature based works.

Oct 6 Activity #100250

Oct 20 Activity #100251

Nov 3 Activity #100252

Nov 17 Activity #100253

Campfire Nights

• Nature Date Night  Thursday October 24th 6:00-8:00pm  Activity #100235
  Enjoy naturalist-led gourmet campfire cooking and create wildflower seed paper to bring home.
• Campfire Mingle  Thursday November 7th  6:00-8:00pm  Activity #100238
  Bring some friends and meet some new ones at an evening of food and nature around an autumn bonfire. Enjoy naturalist-led gourmet campfire cooking, group games, and a senses-exploring night hike.

Hikes

• Mississippi River
  Hike with a naturalist to discover how human use and attitudes towards the river have changed alongside the shifting riverbanks over time.

Oct. 26 2-3:30pm Activity #100239

Nov. 9 10:30-11:30am Activity #97349

• Trail Trekkers  1st Saturdays  10:00-11:00am

Search for nature’s treasures during this program for adults with developmental disabilities. Use different tools like binoculars and magnifying glasses to examine high up in the trees or down low under logs.

Oct 5 Activity #100217

Nov 2 Activity #100218

• Phenology Hike Club  Every other Tuesday

Get outside for a walk in the park to observe and track the seasonal happenings of nature then gather and submit citizen science data with a naturalist guide. Socialize, exercise and contribute to the study of Phenology.

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Oct 8 Activity #100243	Oct 22  Activity #100244	Nov 5 Activity #100245	Nov 19 Activity #100246

YOUTH & FAMILIES

Early Childhood

• Nature Play Group  4 Wednesdays 10:15-11:15am
  Get those inquisitive minds and bodies exploring nature and socializing with peers! Bring your little one to play and have fun outside with other children and parents/guardians. For kids up to age 5 with an adult

Oct 23-Nov 13 Activity #100211

Nov 27-Dec 18 Activity #100212

• Nature Tots  2nd & last Sundays 3:00-4:00pm

October 13 Grasshoppers & Crickets Activity #100264

October 27 Gone Batty Activity #100265

November 10 Floating & Flying Ducks Activity #100266

Home School Days

• Trees & Seeds Needs    Thursday Oct. 10th 1-3pm  Activity #100222

Discover tree life cycles, hike through the woods to search out different types of trees, and observe some of the vital roles they play within a woodland habitat.

• Decomposer Exposure   Thursday Nov. 14th 1-3pm  Activity #100223
  Discover the importance of nature’s recyclers. Prepare to get dirty as we explore the decomposition process and the living things that make it all possible

Nature Art & Exploration

• Family Trail Trekkers      1st Saturdays  11:15-12:15pm

Search for nature’s treasures during this program for families that have children with disabilities. Use different tools like binoculars and magnifying glasses to examine high up in the trees or down low under logs.

Oct 5 Activity #100214

Nov 2 Activity #100215

• Senses in the Season    Friday Oct 11 5:30-6:30pm  Activity #100219
  Walk through the park to realign your senses with nature. Reset your mind and body and become grounded in nature while appreciating the nuances of fall.
• Autumn Arts & Animals   Saturday Oct 12th 1:30-3:30pm  Activity #97350

Let the fall season and autumn animal activities inspire creativity! Meet our live education animals up-close and create nature themed art work to take home.

• Incredible Insects   Saturday Oct. 19th  2:00-3:30pm  Activity #97351

Find out what makes an insect different from other creepy crawlies. Then, try your hand at catching insects while on a bug hunt in the park with a naturalist.

• Tracks & Scat  Saturday Nov. 16 2:00-3:30pm  Activity #97370

Learn to spot the signs of local animal activity by examining the clues they leave behind. Test your skills outside by searching for animal signs in the park.

• Cornucopias  Saturday Nov. 23 1:30-3pm  Activity #97360

Craft your own “horn of plenty” for your dining table this year using natural materials found in the park.

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School Release Days for Kids

Explore outdoors, get messy and learn by doing! 8am-4pm for ages 6-12

Creepy Crawly Creatures Wednesday-Friday October 16-18   Activity #97354 If you like the creepy, the crawly and the slimy, then join us for gross, spooky fun. Nature is full of freaky things that will make your skin crawl, if you dare to find them. Registration Fee $90.

Nature Explorers Friday November 1  Activity #97357 Develop your skills as a nature explorer as we build shelters, follow animal signs through woods, prairie and riverfront and use tools to take a closer look at wildlife. Registration Fee $25.

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More Ways to Enjoy the Park

- Stop by the front desk to check out binoculars, outdoor explore packs & nature guides.
- Talk with a naturalist to meet and learn about our education animals.
- Celebrate your birthday with us!

Like North Mississippi on Facebook to stay in the loop about what’s happening in our park! Learn more about North Mississippi Regional Park at our website.

Contact

Kroening Interpretive Center at North Mississippi Regional Park, 4900 Mississippi Court

Phone: 612-370-4844  Email: NorthMississippi@minneapolisparks.org

September by the Numbers from Cynthia Froid Group

Downtown real estate market update from Cynthia Froid Group:

Downtown Section of West River Parkway to Close Completely Beginning October 14

Via an October 4 announcement from the Minneapolis Park & Rec Board

Section of parkway already closed during weekdays will also close on nights and weekends beginning Oct. 14

West River Parkway will completely close between Fourth Avenue North and the parking lot for the Stone Arch Bridge, just west of Portland Avenue, beginning Monday, Oct. 14, 2019. The closure is expected to last for about a month. The Stone Arch Bridge parking lot will also likely close for a shorter period during this time.

This section of the parkway is already closed during weekdays, but it reopens on nights and weekends. The upcoming full closure is due to work ramping up on Water Works, a new riverfront park project currently under construction.

The adjacent bike/walk trails will remain open during this time. The parkway will reopen periodically for short periods throughout the fall to accommodate previously scheduled special events.

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board appreciates everyone's patience while Water Works is constructed.

Event Parkway Closures for October 6 Twin Cities Marathon

Event Parkway Closures for Sunday, October 6 Twin Cities Marathon. Closures starting at 7:30am.

Impacted parkways listed below. To review a more detailed list of parkway closures and estimated timeline of re-opening per section of parkway, CLICK HERE.

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Lake of the Isles Parkway (West side of Lake)

Dean Parkway

W Bde Maka Ska Parkway (West side of Lake)

William Berry Parkway

E Lake Harriet Parkway (Bandshell to Minnehaha Pkwy)

Minnehaha Parkway (Harriet to Godfrey Parkway)

Lake Nokomis Parkway

Godfrey Parkway

West River Parkway (Godfrey to Franklin Ave)

West River Parkway (Portland to 22nd Ave),

East River Parkway (14th Ave to Lake Street)

Marathon Detour List by Intersection

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CLICK HERE to review a detailed detour list of each intersection impacted by the Marathon on October 6, 2019.

MacPhail Announces 2019-20 Spotlight Series

Via an October 3 News Release:

MacPhail Spotlight Series Showcases Minnesota’s Best Musicians

Local Musicians, MacPhail’s jazz faculty highlighted in 2019-20 season

MacPhail Center for Music announces the seventh season of their premier concert series, the MacPhail Spotlight Series, under the direction of Mischa Santora. The lineup highlights Minnesota musicians and stories, MacPhail’s jazz faculty and the stunning place of worship that is the Basilica of Saint Mary.

“MacPhail’s top-notch musicians never fail to amaze me, and it is such an honor to collaborate with them on a wide range of concepts,” says Mischa Santora, artistic director. “This season we’ll celebrate local artists and their stories, showcase MacPhail’s all-star jazz faculty, sonically explore the Basilica and honor the genius of Beethoven. I hope you will join me in Antonello Hall and beyond.”

The 2019-2020 season features:

• October 18, 2019: Roaring Twenties (Paramount Theater, Austin, Minnesota): Hear iconic songs like “Honeysuckle Rose,” “Sweet Sue,” and “Ain’t We Got Fun” alongside instrumental selections, as this program takes you back to America’s most transformative and mythical era.
• November 16, 2019: Locally Sourced (Antonello Hall): The great state of Minnesota boasts a vibrant arts scene, and MacPhail is proud to present some of the finest, including our very own faculty. Gregory Theisen, Fred and J.D. Steele and guest Libby Larsen will perform some of their own creations alongside a few covers by Minnesota legend, Prince!
• February 8, 2020: The World Through Jazz (Antonello Hall): Curated by Christopher Rochester, newly appointed Jazz Coordinator at MacPhail, this program explores jazz and how it travels through various parts of our planet. Experience the stark differences, but also similarities, between Bossa Nova, Afro Cuban, Flamenco, Reggae, Irish music and more.
• February 13, 2020: Reverberations (Basilica of Saint Mary): Exploring the aspects of space, time, and music, alongside the spirituality evoked by the majestic columns, cavernous ceiling, and dignified statues of the Basilica of Saint Mary, artistic director Mischa Santora composed a piece based on poems by Eliot, Rilke and Merwin. It is intended as a tribute to both the beauty of the building as well as the Basilica’s mission of inclusion, equity, social justice and environmental consciousness.
• April 4, 2020: Anatomy of Genius (Antonello Hall): Celebrating Beethoven’s 250th anniversary, we perform three major pieces from this musical genius. The concert highlights Beethoven’s musical intricacies and stylistic evolution over the course of his life, interspersed with Beethoven’s highly personal letters and contemporary accounts of his performances.

Tickets for concerts held at Antonello Hall are $25 for adults, $15 for seniors (ages 55 and older) and youth (ages 6 through 18). Basilica of Saint Mary concert tickets are $12 for adults, $5 for MacPhail students; both may be purchased by calling 612-767-5250 or by stopping by Student Services at MacPhail locations in Minneapolis, Chanhassen, Apple Valley or White Bear Lake. Tickets for the Paramount Theater are $20 for adults, $5 for seniors and youth, and free to MacPhail students with a ticket voucher. Tickets for Austin may be purchased at austinareaarts.org/events. Student ticket vouchers for this performance must be redeemed in-person.

The MacPhail Spotlight Series showcases the exceptional talents of MacPhail teaching artists and special guests, providing an intimate listening experience in MacPhail’s state-of-the-art Antonello Hall and locations throughout the Twin Cities and beyond. Under the artistic direction of Mischa Santora, this premier performance event is brought to life with collaborations from some of the Twin Cities’ finest artists.

MacPhail Center for Music is a non-profit organization committed to transforming lives and strengthening communities through music learning experiences that inspire. Each year, MacPhail opens its doors to more than 16,000 students offering programming for all ages, backgrounds and abilities, at locations in Minneapolis, White Bear Lake, Chanhassen, Apple Valley and Austin, as well as 113 community partnerships across the Twin Cities and online at MacPhail Online. MacPhail has a 111-year history of excellence, promoting life-long learning and building long-term relationships between students and teachers. For more information, visit www.macphail.org.

Friends of the Mill District Announces Mill City Dance

Article by Claudia Kittock

Friends of the Mill District (FOMD) is excited to announce the first ever Mill City Dance. We are partnering with the Heart of Dance and Abiitan Mill City in the launch of a 10-week session of dance classes featuring a variety of dance types, including ballroom. The session will begin on Thursday, October 10th, 12:30 pm to 2 pm. Classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Abiitan Terraces (2nd floor of Abiitan). Guests will need to check in with the concierge in the lobby and will then be directed to the 2nd floor.

No partner is necessary. Come as you are, single or with a partner. Mill City Dance is sponsored by the Friends of the Mill District and in keeping with our mission, will be free and open to all. Programming expenses are paid by FOMD.

There are a limited number of spaces available and they will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Join us in building body, brain, and balance. We expect these spaces to fill quickly. Please register with Claudia Kittock at cjkittock@gmail.com.

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About Claudia Kittock

Claudia is a resident of the Mill District. In addition to writing for Mill City Times, she is a founding Board Member of Friends of the Mill District. Claudia is the author of Health Through Chaos, mentors young adults at YouthLink, and has served on the Downtown Minneapolis Neighborhood Association (DMNA).

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Contact: claudia@millcitymedia.org 

The Hungarian Film and Cultural Festival 2019 @ MSP Film Society October 18-19

The Hungarian Film and Cultural Festival 2019 is presented by Creative Cultural Exchange and MSP Film Society. The festival will take place on October 18 and 19 at St. Anthony Main Theatre, 115 SE Main Street.

A celebration of Hungarian culture and history through the lens of five popular Hungarian films. After the final film, the MSP Film Society will host a cultural festival and reception to give you a further taste of Hungarian culture and commemorate the 1956 Hungarian Revolution.

All films will be shown on the Film Society Screen #3 at St. Anthony Main Theatre, and the cultural festival will take place on the 3rd floor above the theater.

Prices: $8 regular, $6 student, $5 MSP Film Society members

Tickets available NOW for advance purchase at mspfilm.org or theater box office. Limited same day tickets will be sold before each film.

Film lineup:

Trezor Friday, October 18, 7:00pm

The keys to Trezor, the vault of the Ministry of Internal Affairs are lost in the confusion of the 1956 Revolution. And so, only a few days after the battle for independence is violently put down, the police pulls a former bank robber out of prison and asks him to open their own uncrackable safe.

Bad Poems (Rossz versek) Friday, October 18, 9:00pm

Tamás takes a trip down memory lane to figure out if love only exists when it's practically gone. As he's trying to pick up the pieces, he begins to realize what makes this current society so confused, which gives us a highly subjective view of Hungary's present.

Brazilok Saturday, October 19, 1:00pm

Chaos bursts out among the gypsy minority of the town of Acsa when the mayor, urged by the new young priest of the village, announces that this year the gypsy football team called Brazilians can also take part in the football championship of the village; and this year, thanks to a Brazilian millionaire originally from Acsa, the winning team will be invited to Rio de Janiero.

The Troupe (Vándorszínészek) Saturday, October 19, 3:00pm

When a handful of travelling actors perform a play, an angry fist fight erupts. A young soldier sides with them in the scuffle. After he is forced to flee, the troupe takes him in and together, they rattle in a cart from village to village, on their way to Budapest. It seems like a lucky escape, but little does he know what awaits him.

Genesis (Genezis) Saturday, October 19, 5:15pm

The story of Genesis is formed around the fate of a young Roma boy, whose childhood reaches a sudden and drastic end when he loses his family in a tragic and brutal attack. Already buried in her work, a young female lawyer succumbs to pressure from her superior and undertakes the defense of one of the men facing trial for the part he reputedly played in this infamous series of racist murders.

Cultural Festival and Reception Saturday, October 19, 7:00pm

Location: 3rd floor above the theater
Free entry with film festival ticket stub or $8 at the door

Sixth Annual Twin Cities Startup Week Announces Schedule of Events

The sixth-annual Twin Cities Startup Week (TCSW), the nation’s second-largest startup week featuring talented entrepreneurs and individuals from the startup capital of the north, has announced their 2019 schedule of events and opened ticket registration. Prominent startup leaders and notable figures, including St. Paul Mayor Melvin Cater, Target Vice President of Innovation Gene Han, Loup Ventures Managing Partner and Cofounder Gene Munster, Inc. Staff Writer Emily Canal, Geekettes Founder and Facebook Diversity Specialist Jess Erickson and other soon-to-be-announced enterprise pioneers, will headline almost 250 events throughout the week-long phenomenon from Wednesday, October 9 to Wednesday, October 16.

Earlier this year, Beta.MN, organizers of TCSW, named Casey Shultz as the Director of TCSW, the first woman to spearhead the event. This year’s event will also introduce three industry-focused tracks and three partner events, including:

• Retail Track, presented by Target (Oct. 10)

• Tech Track, presented by Microsoft for Startups (Oct. 15)

• Healthcare Track, presented by Allina Health (Oct. 14)

• Partner event Manova Summit, focusing on the progress of global health (Oct. 14 to 16)

• Partner event Future Finance Forum (F3), focusing on trends moving the fintech industry forward (Oct. 11)

• Partner event Food | Ag | Ideas Week, focusing on elevating and connecting Minnesota's food and agriculture ecosystem (Oct. 10 to 16)

Taking place across the Twin Cities, TCSW is a celebration of the greatest ideas, activities, people and spaces the Twin Cities has to offer. The event, presented by Target, Cargill and 3M, provides the tools and resources to help turn ideas into successful businesses and encourages companies of all backgrounds and sizes to come together and make a positive impact. This year’s event will also focus on accessibility and walkability, with most of the events taking place in downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul, and the fly-in program will once again give 50 startup enthusiasts from outside the Twin Cities the chance to experience the innovative atmosphere of the Startup Capital of the North.

“From our humble start of 15 entrepreneurs organizing only 50 events in 2014, to almost 20,000 expected registered attendees at almost 250 events in 2019, Twin Cities Startup Week continues to reflect the sensational growth of the Twin Cities’ entrepreneurial spirit over the last decade,” said Shultz. “As a former fly-in program participant, I’m honored to build on previous years’ foundations to make TCSW accessible to the broader Minnesota community.” 

The 2019 program includes a variety of premier events, informative panels, networking opportunities, pitch and demo opportunities, parties and more covering a wide-variety of industries, including technology, healthcare, EdTech and training, food and agriculture, FinTech, impact and inclusion, marketing and sales, and wellness.

In 2018 Twin Cities Startup Week hosted more than 200 events and 17,000 attendees, compared to the 150 events and 12,000 attendees at the 2017 event. Innovation occurs in all communities, and therefore all communities are welcome to participate in TCSW.

To view more details on specific events happening in the Startup Capital of the North, to register for events and view the official event schedule, visit the Twin Cities Startup Week website at www.twincitiesstartupweek.com.

ABOUT TWIN CITIES STARTUP WEEK

Twin Cities Startup Week (TCSW) is a volunteer-lead event to showcase the best of the Twin Cities startup community. Lead by the area’s top startup organizations and supported by the region's globally-recognized companies, the sixth annual TCSW is taking place October 9 to 16 with thousands of participants convening for almost 250 events in seven days across the region. Learn more at www.twincitiesstartupweek.com and follow along on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.