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This Weekend in Mill City / November 11-13
Events this weekend in and around the Historic Mill District and Minneapolis Riverfront Neighborhoods. Have an event to share? Contact us...
Friday, November 11
Beer, Beer, Beer Class at Local D'Lish
Live Music at Crooked Pint Ale House
Mentor Series Reading: Dinty Moore with Rebecca Dosch Brown and Diana Xin at The Loft
Saturday, November 12
Thanksgiving Paper Dinner at MCBA
Create Your Own Magical World: Creative Writing and Bookmaking - a Special Combo Class with MCBA and Loft Staff
Live Music at Crooked Pint Ale House
Publication Reading: Jill Breckenridge - Miss Priss and the Con Man at The Loft
Sunday, November 13
Fun Fall Desserts Class at Local D'Lish
Great River Outing: Gems Along the Mississippi River Trail with the Minneapolis Riverfront Partnership
Second Story Reading: Kelly Barnhill and Anne Ursu at The Loft
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
Saturday & Sunday
Brunch at the Aster Cafe
St. Anthony Main
125 SE Main Street
Minneapolis, MN 55414
612-379-3138
Until 2pm.
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.
Tonight - North Star Cocktails Book Launch Party at the Mill City Museum
Thursday, November 10, 2011, 7:00-10:00 pm
Sample craft cocktails and meet Johnny Michaels and other premiere Twin Cities bartenders to celebrate the publication of North Star Cocktails. This new book features 125 original, crafted cocktail recipes utilizing fresh fruits and vegetables, tips on barkeep techniques and tools, and guides to artisanal liquors and bitters.
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Johnny Michaels - La Belle Vie
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Adam Harness - Cafe Maude
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Gina Kent - Bradstreet Crafthouse
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Jesse Held
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Chad Larson - Barrio Tequila Bars
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Rob Jones - Meritage
Tonight - Jazz Thursday at MacPhail Center for Music
Time: 7:00pm
Location: MacPhail Center for Music
Antonello Hall, 501 2nd Street South
Jazz Integration
$10 Adults; $5 Youth - at the door
What better way to hear unlikely jazz duos and trios than in a concert featuring MacPhail jazz faculty together for the first time. A combination of rarely heard tunes and a unique grouping of instruments will set this evening in motion.
Then experience the harmonious finale of the evening as all musicians take the stage for a final piece signifying unity of the night’s musical scene.
Tonight - Great River Outing: Inside the Grain Belt Complex with the Minneapolis Riverfront Partnership
Time: 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Location: Grain Belt Office and Brewery Buildings, 1220 Marshall Street NE
We will go inside both the Grain Belt Office Building and the Grain Belt Brewery, with guides from the City of Minneapolis and RSP Architects.
THIS TOUR IS FULL
PROGRAM FULL - please sign up for the waiting list for future date!
Experience some of the most stunning vistas of the city while discovering the history of this northeast landmark, which produced its first beer in 1893. Hear the story behind the rise of Grain Belt beer, the slow decline of this 19th century industrial complex and its innovative and award-winning rehabilitation. On this special tour, we will visit both the BREW HOUSE (RSP Architects) and the OFFICE BUILDING (City owned). Co-hosted by Minneapolis Riverfront Partnership, RSP Architects, and the City of Minneapolis - CPED.
Tonight / Important Item on MPRB Agenda - Public/Private Partnership to Take Over Downtown Parks and Public Spaces?
Time: 5:00pm
Location: Minneapolis Park and Rec Board, 2117 West River Road
Resolution to Identify the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board as a Partner with the Downtown Improvement District and to provide $25,000 toward hiring a Consultant to Conduct a Study to Determine the Feasibility and Approach for Creating a Downtown Minneapolis Public Realm Conservancy.
View the Meeting Agenda here...
Download the Resolution and Request for Proposal
Tonight - Important Item on DMNA Board Meeting Agenda
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Central Library, Room N-202, 300 Nicollet Mall
*The CPED update on 1100 2nd St. S. also has the potential to affect the planned development of the Park Vista Condos on the adjacent property.
City of Minneapolis Description of the development:
This City-owned .22-acre site is currently a vacant lot. City staff members are currently discussing a sale of the property to a local company that would construct a new 1½-story, approximately 5,800 square foot building that would include space for light manufacturing, wholesale customer pickup, demonstrations to corporate and small groups, and administrative offices. The Minneapolis Plan for Sustainable Growth identifies this site for Mixed-Use. The proposed uses are permitted under the existing I1 zoning but the proposed project has not been through a formal zoning review and approval process at this time. Grant funds, if awarded, would be used for soil remediation and the installation of the vapor mitigation system.
Download - DMNA November Board Meeting Agenda 11-8-11
Breaking News - Manufacturing Site Proposed Next to Gold Medal Park - Mill City Times Exclusive
Attend the Downtown Minneapolis Neighborhood Association meeting tomorrow night and share your opinion on this proposed development.
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Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Central Library, Room N-202, 300 Nicollet Mall
*The CPED update on 1100 2nd St. S. has the potential to negatively affect Gold Medal Park and the Mill District Neighborhood.
If you can't attend the meeting please email DMNA Board Member Eric Laska - elaska@gmail.com - with your opinion of this topic.
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A manufacturing facility, including loading docks ("wholesale customer pickup"), is being proposed by the City of Minneapolis right across the street from Gold Medal Park, the 35W Bridge Memorial, and the Bridgewater Lofts in the Historic Mill District of Minneapolis.
The facility would sit between Gold Medal Park and the planned Park Vista Condominiums planned by developer Jim Stanton.
Park Vista would generate over $1,000,000 in licensing and inspection fees to the city for construction, and in excess of $1,500,000 per year in property taxes annually.
Should the manufacturing facility move forward it is doubtful that Park Vista would be viable. The manufacturing plant would be directly next door to, and between the park and condos.
Maybe Stanton could rename the development "Truck Dock Vista"...is this really the best use of this land?
One more thing, Stanton was the highest (and only) bidder on this parcel under the original RFP, offering MORE than market rate based on comparable recent sales. What is really going on here?
From the RFP offering this site for sale:
The Site has an excellent corner location in the Mill District at the intersection of 2nd Street South and 11th Avenue South. The Site has spectacular views of Gold Medal Park – located across the street – the Guthrie Theater, and the Mississippi riverfront...The City would also like to see a development that contributes to the vibrancy of the Mill District area.
Description of the development:
This City-owned .22-acre site is currently a vacant lot. City staff members are currently discussing a sale of the property to a local company that would construct a new 1½-story, approximately 5,800 square foot building that would include space for light manufacturing, wholesale customer pickup, demonstrations to corporate and small groups, and administrative offices. The Minneapolis Plan for Sustainable Growth identifies this site for Mixed-Use. The proposed uses are permitted under the existing I1 zoning but the proposed project has not been through a formal zoning review and approval process at this time. Grant funds, if awarded, would be used for soil remediation and the installation of the vapor mitigation system.
This development hardly meets this criteria - "The City would also like to see a development that contributes to the vibrancy of the Mill District area."
Download - Re - 1100 2nd Street S Environmental_RCA
Download - 1100 2nd St S RFP_2010 2
Important Item on MPRB Agenda for 11/9/11 - Public/Private Partnership to Take Over Downtown Parks and Public Spaces?
Resolution to Identify the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board as a Partner with the Downtown Improvement District and to provide $25,000 toward hiring a Consultant to Conduct a Study to Determine the Feasibility and Approach for Creating a Downtown Minneapolis Public Realm Conservancy.
View the Meeting Agenda here...
Download the Resolution and Request for Proposal
The Week Ahead in Mill City / November 7-13
Each Monday morning we provide an easy to reference list of events and activities for the week ahead in the Mill City neighborhood. Submit your events here...
Monday, November 7
Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting
Tuesday, November 8
DMNA Board Meeting at Central Library
Peter Heegaard Book Event at Central Library
Books & Bars Series at Aster Cafe
Wednesday, November 9
Women & Wine Tasting Event at Spill the Wine
Make your Thanksgiving Dinner Local Class at Local D'Lish
A Sip of Science at Aster Cafe
Minneapolis Police Department’s Block Leader Training
Minneapolis Park & Rec Board Meeting
Great River Outing: Inside the Grain Belt Complex with the Minneapolis Riverfront Partnership
Reading and Open Mic: Literature and Transnational Adoption at The Loft
Thursday, November 10
A Wine Affair - Fall in California Wine Country at St. Anthony Main
Link Vostok Presents: Julyen Hamilton at Southern Theater (3 Nights)
North Star Cocktails Book Launch Party at Mill City Museum
Talk of the Stacks: Will Hermes at Central Library
Friday, November 11
Beer, Beer, Beer Class at Local D'Lish
Live Music at Crooked Pint Ale House
Mentor Series Reading: Dinty Moore with Rebecca Dosch Brown and Diana Xin at The Loft
Saturday, November 12
Thanksgiving Paper Dinner at MCBA
Create Your Own Magical World: Creative Writing and Bookmaking - a Special Combo Class with MCBA and Loft Staff
Live Music at Crooked Pint Ale House
Publication Reading: Jill Breckenridge - Miss Priss and the Con Man at The Loft
Sunday, November 13
Fun Fall Desserts Class at Local D'Lish
Great River Outing: Gems Along the Mississippi River Trail with the Minneapolis Riverfront Partnership
Second Story Reading: Kelly Barnhill and Anne Ursu at The Loft
Guthrie Theater - Fact or Fiction?
The Guthrie Theater is located in the Historic Mill District on the Downtown Minneapolis Riverfront.
This Weekend in Mill City / November 4-6
Events this weekend in and around the Historic Mill District and Minneapolis Riverfront Neighborhoods. Have an event to share? Contact us...
Friday, November 4
Winter Wine and Cheese Class at Local D'Lish
Live Music at Crooked Pint Ale House
Saturday, November 5
Dazzling Dave: National Yo-Yo Master at Central Library
Family Music Series at MacPhail presents New Orleans Jazz
The 2011 Novel-Writing Conference at the Loft (2 days)
Washburn A Mill Tour at Mill City Museum
Minneapolis Indie Xpo at The Soap Factory
Live Music at Crooked Pint Ale House
Alice in Wonderland at Central Library
Minneapolis Riverfront Partnership Great River Outing: Old Highland to Old Man River
Sunday, November 6
Make your Thanksgiving Dinner Local Class at Local D'Lish
NT Live Filmed Presentation of The Kitchen by Arnold Vesker at the Guthrie
Minneapolis Indie Xpo at The Soap Factory
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
Saturday & Sunday
Brunch at the Aster Cafe
St. Anthony Main
125 SE Main Street
Minneapolis, MN 55414
612-379-3138
Until 2pm.
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.
Cordelia Pierson Withdraws from Senate District 59 Race; Cites Mississippi River Priorities and Filing by Strong Candidate
Kari Dziedzic – Experienced Working on Clean Water, Jobs, Education Issues
Minneapolis, Minn. – November 3, 2011 – Cordelia Pierson withdrew today from the race for Senate District 59.
“I entered the race to advocate for investing in our Mississippi riverfront to protect our clean water, improve our quality of life and increase jobs, now and for future generations,” stated Pierson. “I can continue working on revitalizing our Mississippi riverfront in Minneapolis, serving as a champion for a great river and a great city.”
Pierson calls upon the candidates to address these issues in the campaign, and pledges to work with the new senator next session. “In 2011, the Legislature attacked our cities and our clean water, healthy land, and quality of life,” she observed. “Voters here strongly supported the 2008 Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment, yet those dedicated funds are targeted for diversion. Basic protections of our environment must now be defended. I will work with our new senator to help make the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment work in Minneapolis, defend our great outdoors and Minnesota values, and create clean energy jobs here.”
With the entry of Kari Dziedzic late on Wednesday, Pierson decided to withdraw from the very compressed primary race. “Dziedzic has shown a strong ability to find solutions by building partnerships and working collaboratively,” Pierson observed. “This ability and her experience working with Wellstone and in Hennepin County prepare her well for this campaign, and representing our district in the Minnesota Legislature.”
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Tonight - Parker Quartet at MacPhail
Time: 7:30pm
Location: MacPhail Center for Music, Antonello Hall, 501 2nd Street South
Impressions: Debussy, Kirchner and Beethoven
Grammy Award-winning Parker Quartet, in partnership with The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, will perform two chamber music series this season in downtown Saint Paul and downtown Minneapolis. Hailed by The New York Times as “something extraordinary,” the Parker Quartet has rapidly distinguished itself as one of the preeminent ensembles of its generation.
During the 2008-09 and 2009-10 seasons, the Parker Quartet was the first-ever Quartet-in-Residence at the SPCO, and during the 2009-10 season, the quartet was also the first-ever Artist-in-Residence with Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) and American Public Media (APM). The SPCO is thrilled to partner with the Parker Quartet once again to bring their exceptional artistry to the Twin Cities community.
35W Bridge Blue With a Touch of Pink [Photo]
From Halloween night. Not sure what the color scheme signifies...
Tonight - St. Anthony Falls Laboratory Tour
Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm, followed by Meet MRP at Aster Cafe from 7:00pm-8:00pm.
Location: Entry to the lab is at the intersection of Main Street NE and 3rd Avenue NE (across from Pillsbury A Mill)
This is a special 1-hour tour for the Marcy-Holmes neighborhood. It's free and limited to 30 people. RSVP to MHNA: 612-623-7633 or office@marcy-holmes.org.
St. Anthony Falls Laboratory (SAFL) is part of the University of Minnesota’s College of Science and Engineering. Located on Hennepin Island in the Mississippi River in the heart of Minneapolis, conducting cutting-edge fluid mechanics research aimed at finding science-based solutions to major societal challenges in environment, energy, and health.
Since 1938, SAFL has been welcoming collaboration with universities, government agencies, and industry partners from all over the world. Note: This tour is NOT handicap accessible. Please wear flat shoes, no high heels. No kids under 18 and no pets allowed. Photography is allowed and encouraged, but no tripods, please. After the tour join us at the Aster Café to talk more about our neighborhood and river.
This special tour sponsored by Marcy-Holmes Neighborhood Association and the Minneapolis Riverfront Partnership.
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The Missing "O" - The O Goes Missing from the Gold Medal Park Sign for the Second Time in 1 Week
Update: The "O" is back, see end of post.
Last week I came across a picture on Flickr showing the O missing from the Gold Medal Park sign, went out to our balcony to check and it was already replaced. Last night I noticed a police car parked on the sidewalk, and the O was missing agian.
This past July 4 the D went missing from the sign. Is this the work of scrappers?
Drop us a line if you have any info on the missing letter mystery...
From last night:
From Aaron Goodyear last week:
From July 4, 2011:
David Tinjum
The "O" is back -
The Week Ahead in Mill City / October 31 - November 6
Each Monday morning we provide an easy to reference list of events and activities for the week ahead in the Mill City neighborhood. Submit your events here...
Monday, October 31
The Soap Factory Presents: The Haunted Basement 2011
Halloween House Music Party at Aster Cafe
Tuesday, November 1
Anime Showcase at Central Library
St. Anthony Falls Laboratory Tour
Wednesday, November 2
The Art of a Great Cheese Platter Class at Local D'Lish
Reflections on Rachmaninoff at MacPhail
Happy Hour with a Preservationist - Tour of the Grain Exchange
Thursday, November 3
Spotlight on Graywolf Press at Central Library
'A Peace of My Mind' Book Release Party at Southern Theater
Friday, November 4
Winter Wine and Cheese Class at Local D'Lish
Live Music at Crooked Pint Ale House
Saturday, November 5
Dazzling Dave: National Yo-Yo Master at Central Library
Family Music Series at MacPhail presents New Orleans Jazz
The 2011 Novel-Writing Conference at the Loft (2 days)
Washburn A Mill Tour at Mill City Museum
Minneapolis Indie Xpo at The Soap Factory
Live Music at Crooked Pint Ale House
Alice in Wonderland at Central Library
Minneapolis Riverfront Partnership Great River Outing: Old Highland to Old Man River
Sunday, November 6
Make your Thanksgiving Dinner Local Class at Local D'Lish
NT Live Filmed Presentation of The Kitchen by Arnold Vesker at the Guthrie
Minneapolis Indie Xpo at The Soap Factory
This Weekend in Mill City / October 28 - 30
Events this weekend in and around the Historic Mill District and Minneapolis Riverfront Neighborhoods. Have an event to share? Contact us...
Friday, October 28
Halloween Goodies For Your Grown Up Party Class at Local D'Lish
Communicating with All Minnesotans about Water Resources at McKnight Foundation
Live Music at Crooked Pint Ale House
The Soap Factory Presents: The Haunted Basement 2011
Il Campiello at Open Book (3 nights)
Apocelectronica!!! at Southern Theater
Saturday, October 29
Live Music at Crooked Pint Ale House
The Soap Factory Presents: The Haunted Basement 2011
Trout Caviar with Brett Laidlaw at Mill City Museum
Olluween 2011 at Ollu Dog Wash
Sunday, October 30
Tip One Back for The Southern at The Southern Theater
The Soap Factory Presents: The Haunted Basement 2011
Quick Weeknight Meals Cooking Class at Local D'Lish
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
Saturday & Sunday
Brunch at the Aster Cafe
St. Anthony Main
125 SE Main Street
Minneapolis, MN 55414
612-379-3138
Until 2pm.
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.
