February 26, 2019, Tuesday - Executive of the Year Dinner at The Depot

Time:  5:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Location: The Depot, 225 S 3rd Avenue

Executive of the Year Dinner

Please join us as we honor Shelly Ibach, CEO of Sleep Number, as our 2019 Executive of the Year.

Guest Speakers:

- Tricia Dirks, SVP & Chief Human Resources Officer, Sleep Number Corp.

- Ben Fowke, CEO of Xcel Energy and 2018 Executive of the Year

- Brenda Lauderback, Board Member, Sleep Number Corp.

- Thomas Mungavan, President, Change Masters Incorporated

- Kevin Warren, COO, Minnesota Vikings Football, LLC

Suggested Attire: Black Tie Optional

Agenda
5:30 p.m. - Hosted bar and networking
6:15 p.m. - Welcome and dinner is served
7:00 p.m. - Program begins

February 26, 2019, Tuesday - Cuningham Group presents: Urban Currents: Minneapolis 2040: Race, Place and Equity

Time: 5:30 – 7 pm

Location: Cuningham Group, 201 Main Street SE, Suite 325

Cuningham Group presents: Urban Currents: Minneapolis 2040: Race, Place and Equity

Minneapolis 2040 is a comprehensive plan that strives to shape how the city will grow and change. The plan covers topics such as housing, job access, the design of new buildings and how we use our streets. Unlike comprehensive plans of the past, the Minneapolis 2040 Plan dives deep into the far-reaching implications of what it means to truly plan a city through the lens of racial equity. Offering more than empty talk, the topic is woven throughout the Plan and will drive policy and action for the next 10 years.

At this month's Urban Currents, two of the primary authors of the Comprehensive Plan will share their perspective and insight on stories about race, place and equity-driven policy. Speakers will be Heather Worthington (Director of Long Range Planning for Community Planning and Economic Development, City of Minneapolis) and Paul Mogush, AICP (Community Planning Manager, Long Range Planning Division, City of Minneapolis).

February 26, 2019, Tuesday - Meet the Authors at Open Book

Meet the Authors

Time:  6:30pm - 9:30p

Location:  Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave S 

February 25, 2019, Monday - Marcy-Holmes Happy Hour at Kafe 421

Time: 6p - 8p

Location:Kafe 421, 421 14th Avenue SE 

Marcy-Holmes Happy Hour!

Come socialize with your neighbors in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Share stories, ideas, or concerns about the neighborhood with Marcy-Holmes Neighborhood Association staff and board members. Get to know new neighbors, and enjoy complimentary appetizers!

February 25, 2019, Monday - Chefs for Change at People Serving People

Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm (shelter tours begin at 6:30 pm)

Location: People Serving People, 614 South 3rd Street

Chefs for Change: A Chef's Table Culinary Experience

Join us for a dinner hosted by our neighbors, Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel.

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“My philosophy and passion for food and sustainability comes from growing up on a farm… My childhood memories of food were of gardens, raising our own animals and working the land.” – Executive Chef Chris Hammer.

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Enjoy a 4–5 course meal inspired by local farmers, with wine pairings.

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Each Chefs for Change dinner includes beverages, meal courses, a chef's interaction, shelter tours, and a short program about People Serving People. Local chefs donate the food and wine pairing for the meals, so 100% of Chefs for Change dinner proceeds help children and families who are experiencing homelessness manage crisis situations and build a strong foundation for their long-term success.

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RSVP or Questions:  Contact Mallory Evans, Volunteer & Events Manager at 612.277.0256, mevans@peopleservingpeople.org or visit https://www.peopleservingpeople.org/events/chefs-for-change/.

February 25, 2019, Monday - Artaria String Quartet performs music of Beethoven and Prokofiev at MacPhail

Time: 7:30pm

Location: MacPhail Center for Music, 501 2nd Street S

Artaria String Quartet performs music of Beethoven and Prokofiev

A "double quartet" of chamber music concerts boldly pair transcendent quartets from the Classical Period, with other great music from the quartet genre.

February 24, 2019, Sunday - VocalEssence Witness: Yet They Persist at Orchestra Hall

Time: 4p - 6p

Location: Orchestra Hall, 1111 Nicollet Mall 

VocalEssence Witness: Yet They Persist

Stand up and cheer as VocalEssence honors past, present, and future trailblazing African and African American women who persist against all odds to change their communities and the world, including Former Minneapolis Mayor Sharon Sayles Belton, Representative Ilhan Omar, and Council Member Andrea Jenkins. Atlanta’s Spelman College Glee Club will join the VocalEssence Chorus and VocalEssence Singers Of This Age in this electrifying program, which celebrates entrepreneurship, highlights the importance of education, and advocates for the equality of all.

FEATURING:
VocalEssence Chorus
Spelman College Glee Club
VocalEssence Singers Of This Age

February 24, 2019, Sunday - Washburn A Mill Tour at the Mill City Museum

Time: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Location: Mill City Museum, 704 S 2nd Street

Washburn A Mill Tour

Take an in-depth look at the historic Washburn A Mill complex and the award-winning Mill City Museum building.

A guide will take visitors into the building's many nooks and crannies, highlighting the lives of the men and women who worked there, how the building functioned during its peak flour milling years, and the many changes to the building over time.

This is the only opportunity for a guided tour through the entire museum building and the only chance to see some of its nonpublic spaces.

Tour highlights include:

• The dramatic story of the 1878 Washburn A Mill explosion, and the other dangers that mill workers faced on a daily basis
• "The Octopus," a large machine that directed wheat into nine storage bins
• The Humphrey Manlift, a vertical conveyor belt that carried workers from floor to floor
• The Rail Corridor where hundreds of boxcars arrived each day to unload wheat and carry away flour
• Millstone plaza, originally paved with retired millstones and the location for lunchtime concerts by the Washburn-Crosby employee band in the 1920s
• Evidence of the three major fires that have damaged the building in 1878, 1928, and 1991
• The East Engine House, once home to a two-story steam engine, has been remodeled into two classrooms, while preserving the original railroad car pulling machinery

The tour includes no more than 1 mile of moderately paced walking on uneven surfaces. Please call ahead to make arrangements for guests with limited mobility.

Future dates: March 2, 16

February 24, 2019, Sunday - Flip the Script! Conference at The Loft

Time: 9 am - 4 pm

Location: The Loft Literary Center, at Open Book (Performance Hall), 1011 Washington Ave

Fifth Annual Flip the Script! Conference (Ages 13-19)

Join youth poets from around Minnesota, along with some of the most dynamic, creative Spoken Word artists in the country, for a one-day conference focusing on both writing and performance. Whether you're just getting started, or have been slamming for years, Flip the Script! is an opportunity to sharpen your skills, build community and have fun.

Registration will begin soon at www.TruArtSpeaks.org.

February 24, 2019, Sunday - SNO Ball 2019 at FOOD BUILDING

Time: 7 pm – 12 midnight

Location: FOOD BUILDING, 1401 Marshall Street NE

SNO Ball 2019

The Sheridan Neighborhood organization (SNO) invites you for a night of music, dancing, drinks and snacks as they raise money for the Sheridan Neighborhood Organization and My Very Own Bed! Tickets are $30 in advance, either through Eventbrite or at Gumball Boutique (cash only), or $35 at the door. Cash bar the night of the event.

February 23, 2019, Saturday - Pillsbury A Mill Tour at the Mill City Museum

Time: 10:30 am - Noon

Location: Mill City Museum, 704 S 2nd Street

Tour the Pillsbury A Mill

Discover the story of the National Historic Landmark Pillsbury A Mill, the largest flour mill in the world for many years, which recently reopened as the A-Mill Artist Lofts. A Mill City Museum guide will lead a tour of the former milling complex, including the rooftop deck (weather permitting) and the basement waterpower facilities.

Highlights include the largest and best-preserved waterpower system in Minneapolis, with views straight down a 50-foot drop shaft through a glass floor. Guests will discover how the building functioned during the flour milling era; see the architectural highlights of the recently completed A-Mill Artist Lofts built within the historic mill buildings; and learn about the new hydroelectric plant that helps to power the complex.

This tour is presented in partnership with A-Mill Artist Lofts and includes about 1.5 miles of moderately-paced walking indoors and outdoors with some uneven surfaces. Please call ahead to make arrangements for guests with limited mobility.

Tours begin at the gray door on 3rd Avenue SE at Main Street (around the corner from the main entrance at 315 Main Street SE).

Future dates: March 9, 24

February 23, 2019, Saturday - Mill City Farmers Market in the Mill City Museum

The Mill City Farmers Market boasts the best indoor winter market in town from November to April. Shop from over 40 local farmers, food vendors, and artists from 10:00am to 1:00pm inside the Mill City Museum.

February 23 The Cynthia Froid Group, proud annual sponsors of the  Mill City Farmers Market, invites you to their winter neighborhood appreciation event. Visit them at the Prairie Hollow Farm booth from 10a-12:00p and pick up a free bag of fresh veggies to make your very own harvest soup. While supplies last; one per household. Please register at the booth to receive your gift. 

Future 2018/2019 Winter dates:

March 9 & 23

April 13 & 27

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February 23, 2019, Saturday - Mpls. St.Paul Magazine Fit Fest

Time: 8 am – 2 pm

Location:University of Minnesota Recreation and Wellness, 123 Harvard Street SE

Mpls. St.Paul Magazine Fit Fest

Group Fitness Classes. Health & Wellness Seminars. Shopping. Relax & Recharge.

Get ready to be inspired and motivated. Join group fitness classes taught by some of the best instructors and trainers in the Twin Cities. Attend seminars led by experts in health and wellness and come shop and explore the expo filled with products, services and treatments for a healthy lifestyle.

This event is for everyone! From beginners to athletes, all are welcome in every group fitness class because the instructors will provide modifications to meet you where you are. Don’t feel like working out? No problem! Come for the workshops, shopping, chair massage and more!

Fit Fest sponsors: 
Alchemy 365 - Athleta - Big Raven Yoga - Bodies by Burgoon - Bullenbees - BzBody Cocoon Wellness -  Infrared Center - CM’s Fitness - Cru Row Club - CycleBar - Envy Skin Clinic - Epimonia - Essence One - Fit 1st Running - Fly Feet Running - Green Bee Juicery - Jenson Natural Jewelry - Kakookies - Lake State Kombucha - M Dining - Mai Movement - Monique Maxwell - Moxie Malas - mXe Movement Studio - N1 Motion - Northwestern Health Sciences University - Origin Meals - Pilates MN - Profile by Sanford - Py Method -Radiate Active Wear - Smude's Brand - Spoon Optional - Spot Spa Urban Wellness - Stigma Hemp Company - Still Kickin - Strive Trips - Superior Switchel - University of Minnesota - weRow - The Westin Edina Galleria -Wise Wellness - YogaFit - YWCA Minneapolis

The University of Minnesota is not endorsing or sponsoring the activities conducted by MSP Magazine on the University of Minnesota campus. The relationship between the University of Minnesota and MSP Magazine is solely that of licensor and licensee.

February 23, 2019, Saturday - Cooking Class: Ukrainian Easter Breads

Time: 10 AM – 12 PM

Location: Ukrainian American Community Center, 301 Main Street NE

Cooking Class: Ukrainian Easter Breads

Ukrainian American Community Center introduces the Ukrainian Cuisine series of cooking classes! This spring, learn about Easter breads, accompaniments, and spring desserts in our fun, small hands-on classes.

First class will focus on Ukrainian Easter breads. Family recipes for babka and paska are an integral part of the Ukrainian Easter celebration. Paska is a large, rich, slightly sweet eggy bread with beautiful braids and symbolic designs on top. Babka is a tall, cylindrical sweet bread often studded with dried fruits. You'll practice your paska decorating skills and make a small paska to bake at home. We'll also discuss Easter traditions and ideas to add Ukrainian traditions to your Easter table.

Workshop fee: Adults 16+ $50
Instructor: Hillary Robertson
Register and pay for this class on Eventbrite.

Only 10 spaces available! So sign up today!

February 23, 2019, Saturday - Fare Tredici Opening Reception at Form+Content Gallery

Time: 6 – 8:30 pm

Location: Form+Content Gallery, 210 Second Street N

Fare Tredici Opening Reception

On exhibit: February 21 – March 30 (gallery hours Thursday to Saturday, 12 noon – 6 pm, and by appointment)

Form + Content gallery presents a group exhibition showcasing recent works by current gallery members in celebrating their 13th year. Fare Tredici is a group exhibition featuring the gallery’s current members. The phrase “fare tredici” translates as “to do 13,” a meaning for “hit the jackpot” in Italian. With 2019 marking Form + Content’s thirteenth anniversary as an active space, this exhibition highlights the breadth and spectrum of work continuing to be made by the members of Form+Content. Amidst the changing landscape of the Twin Cities’ art community, Form+Content is proud to remain a vital voice in artistic expression.

February 22, 2019, Friday - Live Music at Day Block Brewing

Time: 9pm | 21+ | $12  

Location: Day Block Brewing Company, 1103 Washington Avenue South

Tonight: Tacky Annie/Silverback Trio/Excessive

In 2018, singer/songwriter Rachelle LaNae combined forces with musician/producer Andrew Frederick, and their love of pop music forged Tacky Annie. The collision of their sounds creates dance-inspiring, carefree melodies with powerful vocals and bass-driven rhythm. Fans of Sylvan Esso, Phantogram, and Chvrches will love their light-hearted quirkiness and intense, energy-infused sound that crosses genre, explodes expectations, and keeps you moving.

Silverback Trio is an abrasive contemporary jazz / jam group from Minneapolis featuring David Hirsch on sax & keys, Byron Johnson-Blanchard on drums, and Brent Wallace on six-string bass. Their debut CD was released June 2017. An aggressive and sometimes meditative style of music encompasses a broad range of textures all the while remaining in a ‘jazz’ type of sphere making for a surprisingly broad appeal. A unique, diverse, expansive sound for essentially a bass/drums/sax line-up.

Excessive is an Electro/Acoustic looping trio, heavily improvised, and dense with groove featuring:
Eric Carranza - Keys, Synths, Guitars, Bass, Electronics
Matty Harris - Saxophones, Bass Clarinet, Flutes
Braden Dickie - Acoustic Drums and Cymbals 

February 22, 2019, Friday - NABA Twin Cities 4th Annual Black History Month Celebration!

Time:6 PM – 9 PM

Location: Hennepin Theatre Trust, 900 Hennepin Avenue

NABA Twin Cities 4th Annual Black History Month Celebration!

Join us for a warm and cozy casual social evening to celebrate Black/African American achievements across business, arts and social causes.

February 22, 2019, Friday - Minneapolis Home & Garden Show (thru Feb 24)

Time: see schedule below

Location: Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 2nd Avenue S

Minneapolis Home & Garden Show

The Minneapolis Home + Garden Show is the place to be! In addition to inspiring garden displays and impressive homes, guests can see Drew and Jonathan Scott, HGTV's Property Brothers, LIVE on February 23, and Fixer Upper carpenter Clint Harp on March 2 and 3. Join us for home improvement inspiration, project ideas, and expert advice.

🎉GET 2-FOR-1 TICKETS WHEN YOU BUY THROUGH OUR FACEBOOK EVENT 🎉 Skip the line & save big!

Show Hours:

Friday, February 22: 10am - 9pm
Saturday, February 23: 10am - 9pm
Sunday, February 24: 10am - 6pm

Friday, March 1: 10am - 9pm
Saturday, March 2: 10am - 9pm
Sunday, March 3: 10am - 6pm

Shop, compare and save! Tickets on sale NOW! Website: www.homeandgardenshow.com

Follow us on Twitter and Instagram too (@HomeShowMPLS) for behind-the-scenes fun!

February 22, 2019, Friday - Tea 101 with Spirit Tea at Northern Coffeeworks

Time:6pm

Location: Northern Coffeeworks, 1027 S Washington Avenue

Tea 101 with Spirit Tea

Free class covering basics of tea: It's definition, history and foundations of brewing.

Spirit Tea is coming to Northern Coffeeworks to help you get excited about Camellia sinensis, as well as comfortable ordering and tasting these kinds of tea and illustrating the importance of transparency and quality purveyors.

*Free samples for participants

Artwork by Maddelyn Kartoffel

February 21, 2019, Thursday - East Town Business Partnership Business Forum

February: Ways the Social Determinants of Health are Transforming Institutions

The next East Town Business Partnership Business Forum is scheduled for Thursday, February 21, 2019 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at The Depot – 225 3rd Avenue South.  The title of this month’s forum is “Ways the Social Determinants of Health are Transforming Institutions.”  Registration, lunch and networking starts at 11:30 a.m. with the program starting at Noon. Please register via Eventbrite.  If you are a Platinum member, or if you purchase lunch coupons with your membership, please contact Christie for the coupon code.

The World Health Organization defines the social determinants of health as “the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age.” In this forum East Town and Hennepin Healthcare’s Upstream Health Innovation Team will discuss cutting edge research, measurements, and health care programs that are changing the very nature of health care itself.

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Future ETBP 2019 Business Forums:

March | The Economic Opportunities of Engaging Homelessness

Downtown Minneapolis is home to nationally recognized thinkers and organizations that work to end homelessness. This joint forum with the mpls downtown council will feature People Serving People CEO Daniel Gumnit moderating a panel focusing on where economic innovations meet human need.

April (Annual Meeting) | Advancing Arts and Entertainment in East Town
East Town is known for the Guthrie Theater, MacPhail Center for Music, and the US Bank Stadium. Are you also familiar with Gamut Gallery, Good Arts Collective, Armory Event Center, and neighborhood art venues? This season’s Annual Meeting will feature our growing arts and entertainment scene!

May | Crime and Safety, Sentencing and Restorative Justice
This forum will feature a candid panel conversation about the intersection of downtown crime, modern policing, sentencing, incarceration, and restorative justice.

June | Toward an Inclusive Downtown
This joint forum with the mpls downtown council will unveil the results from the yearlong “Inclusive Downtown Think Tank” co-sponsored with the YMCA that set out to cast a bold new vision for an increasingly welcoming downtown.