The Week Ahead in Mill City / August 8-14

Bright and early 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, August 8

Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting

Music in The Park - Nicollet Island Park

Tuesday, August 9

Let's Go to Japan! Workshop at MCBA

Books & Bars Series at Aster Cafe

Game On! Gamers' Army at Minneapolis Central Library

DMNA Board Meeting at Central Library

Music in The Park - Father Hennepin Bluffs

Wednesday, August 10

Summer BBQ Wine Dinner at Spill the Wine

Thursday, August 11

Twin Cities River Rats Show

Range of Motion Wellness Workout at Mill Ruins Park

Chefs for Change at People Serving People

Mill City Live: Outdoor Music Series at Mill City Museum

Higher Brain Living Event at Open Book

Friday, August 12

Real Ghost Tour (2 Nights) at St. Anthony Main

Saturday, August 13

Mill City Farmers Market

Women’s Work: History Player Eva Valesh Tour at Mill City Museum

Twin Cities Polish Festival

Sunday, August 14

CorePower Yoga in the Park

Twin Cities Polish Festival

Washburn A Mill Tour at Mill City Museum

Tonight - Wine Tasting at Sorella Wine & Spirits

Friday, August 5:  2-7 p.m.

- Kroara Cortese, Piedmont, Italy

- Landmark Overlook Chardonnay, California

- Landskroon Pinotage, South Africa

- Passitivo Primitivo, Puglia, Italy

- & a nice bottle of Syrah or Shiraz (depends on which arrives on time)

*While supplies last. All samples served in Riedel glasses - no silly plastic cups here. The tastings are free, and no R.S.V.P is required.

This Weekend in Mill City / August 5-7

Events this weekend in and around the Historic Mill District of Minneapolis and across the Stone Arch Bridge in Old St. Anthony.

Friday, August 5

Real Ghost Tour (2 Nights) at St. Anthony Main

MacPhail's Rock Week Summer Camp Final Performances

Midwest Photo Safari St. Anthony Falls Heritage Trail Tours

Live Music at Aster Cafe

Saturday, August 6

Mill City Farmers Market

Taste Twin Cities Minneapolis Riverwalk Tour (Starts at Gold Medal Park)

Print Your Own Summer Memories Poster at MCBA

Minneapolis Riverfront Tour at Mill City Museum

Discover Saturday: We Do WeDos™ - Computer-controlled LEGOS® at Minneapolis Central Library

Live Music at Aster Cafe

Sunday, August 7

CorePower Yoga in the Park

Engineering the Falls at Mill City Museum

2011 Twins Territory TC 4K

Live Music at Aster Cafe

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

See the menu...

Saturday & Sunday

Brunch at the Aster Cafe
St. Anthony Main
125 SE Main Street
Minneapolis, MN 55414
612-379-3138

Until 2pm.

See the menu...

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.

Outrage in Minneapolis - Vandals Strike 35W Bridge Memorial

Vandals removed several letters from the just dedicated 35W Bridge Remembrance Garden sometime between 8:00 AM yesterday and this morning.  I received a call this morning from Star Tribune reporter Matt McKinney inquiring about a photo shoot I did early yesterday morning to see if I caught the lettering still intact.  I directed Matt to a site we just launched for the memorial - http://35Wbridge.org - so he could verify.

According to McKinney, the project manager had been there earlier this morning to removed the remaining letters out of respect for survivors of the tragedy.  Matt let me know that Mayor Rybak was on his way to give a statement, so I headed over to the memorial.

Yesterday morning with the letters intact:

This morning, letters removed:

Mayor Rybak arriving on the scene:

Tonight - The Mill District Block Party for National Night Out

Tuesday, August 2nd / 6-9pm

On the Chicago Avenue Mall
(between Humboldt Lofts & the Guthrie)

Please join your neighbors for a dinner get together – we’ll be providing lots more food this year including grilled brats and sides.  If you have the time, please bring some food to share – do come whether you bring food or not, we’ll have plenty.  Beverages will be provided. And there will be music!

We hope to see you there!

"Kids Rock" Camp at MacPhail Center for Music

From the Kids Rock camp at MacPhail Center for Music for kids ages 10-13. This camp is open to singers as well as guitar, bass, keyboards and percussionists. Each band is coached by a MacPhail teaching artist in preparation for the final performance at the Nomad World Pub. Camp this year was held July 18-22.

More NorthEast Dog Parade - Slide Shows

This was so much fun we decided to post some more.

Video Slideshow (best in full screen mode):

For those who prefer to browse, sans music:

Best in full screen mode...

This event was organized by NortheastMinneapolis.com - Thanks!

This Weekend in Mill City / July 29-31

Events this weekend in and around the Historic Mill District of Minneapolis and across the Stone Arch Bridge in Old St. Anthony.

Friday, July 29

Northeast Dog Parade

Real Ghost Tour (2 Nights) at St. Anthony Main

The Amazing Adventures of the Corporate Wizard in the Land of LARP at Soap Factory (3 nights)

Live Music at Aster Cafe

Saturday, July 30

Taste Twin Cities Minneapolis Riverwalk Tour (Starts at Gold Medal Park)

Women’s Work: History Player Eva Valesh Tour at Mill City Museum

Mill City Farmers Market

Book Art Biennial 2011 at MCBA (2 days)

8th Annual Mississippi River Challenge (2-day event)

2011 MCBA Prize Gala and Award Ceremony

Live Music at Aster Cafe

Sunday, July 31

CorePower Yoga in the Park

Railroad History Tour at Mill City Museum

Red Stag Block Party

Live Music at Aster Cafe

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

See the menu...

Saturday & Sunday

Brunch at the Aster Cafe
St. Anthony Main
125 SE Main Street
Minneapolis, MN 55414
612-379-3138

Until 2pm.

See the menu...

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.

Tomorrow Night - The NorthEast Dog Parade

Winding through the neighborhood with dog-themed prizes, refreshments, & giveaways - The parade starts at Historic Chute Park (University & Central) and ends at the Key North Parking lot (1st Ave NE.)

Tonight - Mill City Live Featuring Molly Maher & Her Disbelievers

Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm

Location: Mill City Museum, 704 2nd Street South

Performers:  Molly Maher & Her Disbelievers

Fee: $5 per person; includes admission to Mill City Museum. Free for MHS members.

The Twin Cities’ most explosive outdoor concert series is back for an eighth season with a slate of bands curated by music writer Jim Walsh. Featuring legendary performers from the heyday of the Minneapolis sound, these concerts will riff on American music in a gorgeous riverfront setting every Thursday from July 7 through Aug. 18. Admission includes the concert and entrance to the museum from 4 to 9 p.m. Food and drink by D’Amico Catering available for purchase.

HEADS UP - West River Road Closed Today Through Sunday

West River Road will be closed between Plymouth Avenue and West Broadway, starting today through Sunday, July 31 for the National Wakeboarding Championships being held on the Mississippi River north of downtown.

From Minneapolis Park Board email:

This is a reminder that there will be a weekend long event that will close down West River Parkway starting on July 27th, 2011 to July 31st, 2011. Please plan accordingly this weekend.

You Can Change a Life

Today - a homeless mother is working on job applications and housing searches, and her husband is working on his Microsoft Office skills.  Their children are in preschool, and they're looking forward to movie night this week.  All of these activities are taking place at People Serving People - and all of these activities are made possible through donations from community members.

 

People Serving People's community-funded programs help nearly 1,000 families work towards self-sufficiency yearly. However, donations are down 40% this year, and they need every bit of help they can get to help homeless families become stable.

 

Starting September 1st, all monthly donations made to People Serving People (by first-time donors) will be DOUBLED.   A donation of just $10 a month can truly make a difference.  That, doubled, would mean that a total of $240 will help a family to be supported by staff and volunteers through their Family Support Services.

 

There is a limit to how many people can get their donations matched – so sign up today to get on the list to join the Change a Life Coalition on September 1st!

 

Fill out the pledge form and make a difference today.

Tonight - Washburn Crosby Elevator 1 Preservation Project

Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commission

Item #3 on the Agenda

4:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Room 317, City Hall

350 South Fifth Street

Minneapolis, MN 55415-1385

3. 104 8^th Avenue South, Washburn Grain Elevators – St. Anthony Falls Historic District, Ward 7

Staff: Aaron Hanauer, 612.673.2494 – Staff Report

Certificate of Appropriateness for preservation and stabilization work.

Staff Recommendation: Adopt staff findings and approve the Certificate of Appropriateness with the following condition(s):

• For the Gold Medal Flour, any work beyond the condition analysis shall be reviewed by CPED-Planning Preservation Staff.
• CPED-Planning Preservation Staff shall review and approve the final plans and elevations prior to building permit issuance.
• The Certificate of Appropriateness approval shall expire if it is not acted upon within one year of approval, unless extended by the Planning Director in writing prior to one-year anniversary date of approvals.
• By ordinance, all approvals granted in this Certificate of Appropriateness shall remain in effect as long as all of the conditions and guarantees of such approvals are observed. Failure to comply with such conditions and guarantees shall constitute a violation of this Certificate of Appropriateness and may result in termination of the approval.

Washburn Crosby Elevator 1 Preservation Project

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Aquatennial Festivities & Fireworks

One of the highlights of the festivities was a group of bucket drummers who could really pound it out.  They played to a big crowd all night.

The rain threatened, then arrived, but it was a warm rain at least.  We shot video from different vantage points as we sought shelter from the rain under nearby trees.  The huge crowd stayed for the show.  The first video is shot using our "good" video camera and tripod, the last three handheld with our Flip HD.

Finally, a slideshow of the photos we shot (best viewed in full screen mode).

This Weekend in Mill City / July 22-24

Events this weekend in and around the Historic Mill District of Minneapolis and across the Stone Arch Bridge in Old St. Anthony.

Friday, July 22

Real Ghost Tour (2 Nights) at St. Anthony Main

Torbreck Winery at Sorella

Saturday, July 23

Taste Twin Cities Minneapolis Riverwalk Tour (Starts at Gold Medal Park)

Mill City Farmers Market

Minneapolis Riverfront Tour at Mill City Museum

Target Fireworks along West River Parkway

Sunday, July 24

CorePower Yoga in the Park

Midwest Photo Safari St. Anthony Falls Heritage Trail Tours

Washburn A Mill Tour at Mill City Museum

Conversation with Mark Allen at 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

See the menu...

Saturday & Sunday

Brunch at the Aster Cafe
St. Anthony Main
125 SE Main Street
Minneapolis, MN 55414
612-379-3138

Until 2pm.

See the menu...

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.

Mill City Live a Tentative Go for Tomorrow Night at the Mill City Museum

There have been several reports that the Mill City Live concert at the Mill City Museum will take place tomorrow night, assuming the the budget deals do indeed pass.

On Mill City Museum opening Saturday, from the Chaska Herald:

“It is with great pleasure that I invite the public back to visit all 26 of our popular historic sites, like Split Rock Lighthouse along the North Shore and Jeffers Petroglyphs near Comfrey, as well as metro sites like Historic Fort Snelling, Mill City Museum and the Minnesota History Center,” said Society Director and CEO Stephen Elliott.

On Mill City Live tomorrow night, from KSTP:

Mill City Live and 9 Nights of Music will begin their line ups this week, the first concert being Mill City Live at the Mill City Museum on Thursday, July 22.

Good news for the Downtown Riverfront!

Mill City Museum is Open - Welcome Back Neighbors

The Mill City Museum reopened today, 24 hours after the end of the State shutdown.  We were there at opening to welcome them back.

Mill City Farmers Market July 23

July 23: Pesto Fest!

Celebrate it at the Mill City Farmers Market where we are overwhelmed with the abundance of summer's harvests: sustainable fruits and veggies, pasture-raised meats, poultry, eggs and cheese; artisan chocolates, breads and treats. It's easy to fill your pantry needs at the Market, so don't forget your grocery list!

Produce Planner

At the Market this Saturday, you will find: 

Blueberries, raspberries, kohlrabi, broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, summer squash, beets, salad turnips, radishes, salad mix, Swiss chard, kale, collards, rhubarb, potatoes, and MORE!

Mill City Cooks, 10am

Chef Nick Schneider demystifies pesto (it's not for basil alone!)  in a simple, summery soup with ingredients from our sponsor, Nash Brothers Trading Company.

Book Signing - All Day

Janice Cole will be signing copies of her book, " chicken and egg: a  memoir of suburban homesteading with 125 recipes "

Discover You Can!

Love local foods and want to learn more about how you can  eat local all year round?  Join us this season for CANNING demonstrations and classes!

Kids Activity - Pesto making, 10 am - 1 pm

While supplies last.

Art Market, All Day

Featuring The Ink Orchard, Plantworn, Aprilierre , and ceramics by Tom Jaszczak and Heather Wang.

Live Performance, 10 am

Minnesota Bright Stars Youth Dancers

Live Music, 11 am - 1 pm

Gypsy Mania Quartet: an exceptional stylistic dimension with prodigious improv.

CANCELED DUE TO HEAT - Tonight / Music in the Park at Father Hennepin Bluffs

An email from the Minneapolis Park Board:

Due to the heat, the concerts at Bryant Square Park and Father Hennepin Bluffs Park have been cancelled for Tuesday, July 19th.  The concert at Lake Harriet is still on, however. 

The Week Ahead in Mill City / July 18-24

Bright and early each Monday morning we be provide an easy to reference list of events and activities for the week ahead in the Mill City neighborhood.  Submit your events here...

Monday, July 18

NT Live Filmed Presentation of The Cherry Orchard at the Guthrie

Music in The Park - Nicollet Island Park

Summer Sipping at Wilde Roast Cafe to Benefit One Heartland

St. Anthony Falls Heritage Board Meeting at Mill City Museum (POSTPONED)

Arlo Guthrie at the Guthrie

Tuesday, July 19

Minneapolis Pops Orchestra Coffee Concert

Movies in the Park at Father Hennepin Bluffs

Roy Blount Jr. at Central Library

Music in The Park - Father Hennepin Bluffs

H.M.S. Pinafore Cookout at Aloft Hotel

Wednesday, July 20

Torchlight 5K

Torchlight Parade

Thursday, July 21

Mill City Live: Outdoor Music Series at Mill City Museum

Momentum: New Dance Works at the Southern Theater (3 nights)

Art Out of the Box: Samurai Styleat Minneapolis Central Library

Adult Chamber Music at MacPhail

Lunch with MacPhail

Friday, July 22

Real Ghost Tour (2 Nights) at St. Anthony Main

Torbreck Winery at Sorella

Saturday, July 23

Taste Twin Cities Minneapolis Riverwalk Tour (Starts at Gold Medal Park)

Mill City Farmers Market

Minneapolis Riverfront Tour at Mill City Museum

Target Fireworks along West River Parkway

Sunday July 24

Washburn A Mill Tour at Mill City Museum

Conversation with Mark Allen at Soap Factory