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I see a pattern forming - when Nick is scheduled for Mill City Cooks, there's a chance a few rain drops will fall... Despite some on and off sprinkles, we had no problem filling our basket with organic goodness at the June 16 Market.
What the deuce ? ? ?
The end is much closer for this project. Pretty interesting reading for a regulatory proceeding...
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The 2012 Twin Cities River Rats shows are scheduled for 7pm Thursday nights through August 30, and take place at 1628 West River Road (between the Plymouth and Broadway).
The Twin Cities Rivers Rats describe their show as an aquatic Broadway musical featuring multiple water ski acts choreographed to music and built around a theme.
If you haven't already enjoyed a River Rats show, their website is loaded with fun videos to give you an idea of what to expect. These are free events.
The agenda for the Downtown Minneapolis Neighborhood Association Board meeting tonight, 06/12/2012:
Authors Brenda Langton (The Spoonriver Cookbook) and Atina Diffley (Turn Here Sweet Corn: Organic Farming Works) recently conducted a "farm to market" discussion and book signing at the Mill City Museum. Atina's husband Martin provided background on how he met Atina and Brenda, and their commitment to growing, preparing and educating people about healthful food.
Just like the complex eco-system web of species, farmers and consumers are intricately linked. The food decisions consumers make every day drive and directly impact the land management decisions farmers make, which have a huge impact on local ecosystems and ultimately, the health of all life on the planet. A committed and supportive relationship between farm and market is crucial to the creation of an economically viable, local-organic, resilient and renewable, food system.
Attendees were treated to sample recipes from The Spoonriver Cookbook, showcasing a few of the many simple, delicious and healthy recipes found in the book.
About The Spoonriver Cookbook
For nearly forty years, Brenda Langton has been one of the most recognizable guiding lights of Twin Cities organic dining. The Spoonriver Cookbook is a tribute to her acclaimed Spoonriver restaurant and the Mill City Farmers Market, as well as a presentation of the vision and philosophy behind Spoonriver’s delicious creations and their remarkable chef.
About Turn Here Sweet Corn
In telling her story of working the land, Atina Diffley reminds us that we live in relationships—with the earth, plants and animals, families and communities. A memoir of making these essential relationships work in the face of challenges from weather to corporate politics, this is a firsthand history of getting in at the “ground level” of organic farming.
Both books are available at the Mill City Museum store.
June 9th's Market theme was Brain Food. Market shoppers swarmed The American Academy of Neurology tent for complimentary bike helmets and water bottles.
Look for our newest Mill District neighbor, the American Academy of Neurology, at Saturday's Mill City Farmers Market.
Saturday June 2 was the launch of the Northern Spark Festival and the ceremonial lighting of the Stone Arch Bridge. Check northernspark.org for more events leading up to the festival night on June 9th!
The 2012 Minneapolis Marathon runners took off from The Depot at 6:30a Sunday, and finished up at the gorgeous riverside setting of Bohemian Flats. Know someone who ran? Visit the website for race results.
Also see Amelia Rayno's Star Trib online article regarding the growing popularity of races in the Twin Cities.
After last week's rain out, things were back to normal at the June 2 market. Brenda Langton shared the exciting news that Discovery Channel Canada was at the market shooting footage for a special featuring the highlights Minneapolis. In addition to MCFM, Spoonriver will be the only Minneapolis restaurant included in the special. We'll share details as they become available.
Below, Darrold from Sunrise Flour Mill demonstrated how to toss their new pizza dough.
Looking to learn and grow while having fun this summer? Hennepin County Library is collaborating with many community organizations and businesses, including The Guthrie, Institute for Arts, MacPhail Center for Music, Bakken Museum, Three Rivers Park District and many others, to present hundreds of free, enriching arts and cultural programs for kids, teens, and adults that begin in June.
Here are a few examples:
The Guthrie Theater will present more than two dozen workshops for children, teens, and adults as part of the Library’s “Act Out” series. Teen arts educators trained by the Minneapolis Institute of Arts will teach two dozen “Art Out of the Box” workshops for kids.
MacPhail Center for Music early childhood music specialists will lead hands-on music activities for young children at seven libraries.
I learned about this program through the Hennepin County Library's newsroom. Click here for the full article.
It's Backyard Farmyard Day at the Mill City Farmers Market:
Introducing: the Friday Burger Bar all summer long on the patio
11am - 2pm / $9.95 for the burger of your choice, one side (fries, chips or onion rings) and a scoop of Häagen Dazs ice cream!
Choose your burger - Beef, chicken, turkey or veggie, then select one of the options below or create your own!
BURGER OPTIONS
Muffaletta Burger: Ham, salami, mortadella, provolone and olive relish
Italian Burger: Prosciutto, pepperoni, capicola, mozzarella and marinara
The Bacon Buster: Sausage wrapped in bacon and onions with cheddar cheese
The South Westerner: Pico de Gallo, pepper jack, chipotle mayo and butter lettuce
Big Fat Greek Burger: Cucumber, red onion, avacado, feta and yogurt
The Cheese Head: Swiss, cheddar and American
Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Location: Stone Arch Lofts, 600 2nd Street South (Reservation Required, Exclusively for Riverfront Residents)
Get the scoop on what's happening today, what's coming up, share with your neighbors, and enjoy an unprecedented evening out on the beautiful Stone Arch Lofts Deck! This is your chance to speak one-on-one with our local riverfront vision leaders.
RSVP to info@minneapolisriverfrontpartnership.org
Refreshments provided by the Cynthia Froid Group.
The 2012 Twin Cities River Rats season kicks off Thursday, May 31. Shows are scheduled for 7pm Thursday nights through August 30, and take place at 1628 West River Road (between the Plymouth and Broadway).
The Twin Cities Rivers Rats describe their show as an aquatic Broadway musical featuring multiple water ski acts choreographed to music and built around a theme.
If you haven't already enjoyed a River Rats show, their website is loaded with fun videos to give you an idea of what to expect. These are free events.
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Saturday, June 16, 2012 at 9:31PM
