Share Your Feedback on Proposed 2022 City Budget at Upcoming Online Public Hearings

Three upcoming online public hearings are available for people to speak publicly to the City Council regarding Mayor Jacob Frey’s recommended 2022 City Budget. Comments can also be submitted online at the City’s website.

Online public hearings

• 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16
• 6:05 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1
• 6:05 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8

Comments submitted online will be entered into the public record and shared with the mayor and council members. The City Council is scheduled to vote on adopting the budget on Wednesday, Dec. 8. 

Learn how to participate in online public hearings.

The proposed 2022 $1.599 billion City budget includes a 5.45% levy increase. 

Visit the City’s website to learn more about the mayor’s recommended budget, key dates in the approval process, FAQs and more. You can also watch a series of videos on the City’s budget process.

10th Avenue Bridge Reopening Ceremony Scheduled for November 16

Join Minneapolis Public Works in celebrating the reopening of the 10th Avenue Bridge on Tuesday, November 16. A ribbon cutting event is scheduled from 11:30a to 12:15p on the downtown side of the bridge, including remarks from elected officials and project staff.

Project website: https://www.10thavebridge.com/

The Dayton’s Project to Celebrate the Past and the Future in Grand Opening

Curated retail experiences will meet a favorite holiday tradition at Dayton’s

Today, The Dayton’s Project announced the final round of vendors in their inaugural maker’s market: The Departments at Dayton’s. The building will open to the public on November 18th with all 33 local makers installed at the project just in time for the holiday season.

“Dayton’s has always been emmeshed in the community,” said Mich Berthiaume, curator of The Departments at Dayton’s. “It was important to bring that focus back to the building and celebrate the remarkable diversity of the local makers across Minnesota. The phenomenal list of vendors we have at this project are reigniting the vibrancy of downtown Minneapolis.”

Native Roots Radio, local community radio merchandise; Teton Trade Cloth, beads, blankets, supplies, and other gear; Great Grandmother Mary Lyons, Minnesota-made ribbon skirts; Iron Cloud Art Designs, striking printed art from Arizona; Winona LaDuke, local CBD and hemp products; Eagle Thunder Family, Lakota beadwork, gear, and native language clocks; Nancy Beaulieu, Minnesota-made handicrafts; William Harjo, handmade wooden flutes from Oklahoma and Texas; Star Quilts, Northern Cheyenne-designed apparel; Marion Martinez, artisan rings and silver jewelry; Joseph Wrider, handmade silver jewelry; White Buffalo Prints, local wildlife photography; American Indian Movement, official AIM-branded merchandise.

In addition, The Dayton’s Project has announced two additional vendors who have joined the market:

Rocky Robinson – a self-care brand created to empower Black and Brown girls and tell them that they matter

Joel Kaplan – a watercolor artist and art instructor who was a former Divisional Director at the Dayton’s Department Store

The developers also announced the recreation of a beloved tradition at Dayton’s: the Holiday windows display. Beginning on opening day, November 18th, The Dayton’s Project will unveil its Christmas window decorations on both the skyway level and the first floor. The corner of 8th and Nicollet will feature a display of Santa Bears, another favorite Dayton’s tradition.

“It was important to us to bring the Holiday windows back,” said Don Kohlenberger, President of Hightower Initiatives and the owner’s representative for The Dayton’s Project. “This was a tradition we brought back in 2019 and had to pause in 2020 due to the pandemic. This year, we’re bringing it back to celebrate the holiday season and create new cherished memories for the shoppers who visit The Dayton’s Project.”

The Departments at Dayton’s is the newest addition to The Dayton’s Project, a landmark historic restoration development in downtown Minneapolis. At 1.2 million square feet, The Dayton’s Project redevelopment marks one of the largest historic renovations in the country. The building will eventually host 250,000 SF in retail space from the lower level up to the skyway and will host 750,000 SF of office space in the rest of the building. Office tenants will enjoy a private tenant lounge and rooftop deck, quiet heads down working space, and a 10,000 SF fitness center, in addition to their modern office space. Ernst & Young Global Limited is the project’s headlining office tenant and will also take occupancy on November 18th.

FINNEGANS Announces ‘Drink Like You Care’ Campaign

Via a November 8 e-announcement from FINNEGANS:

FINNEGANS has launched their annual ‘Drink Like You Care’ campaign, where beer distributor partners match donations for all beer sales from Nov-Dec and support feeding those in need in our community. They are asking friends and supporters to step up and help to make this campaign a huge success, and are offering fun ways to make a difference!

Sign-up to be a FINNEGANS Sampling Saint
In an effort to sell as much FINNEGANS as possible and to engage liquor store customers in helping to feed those in need, they are scheduling liquor store tastings at their top selling accounts (this is a paid position!).
Please Click here to sign-up. They have a bunch of open sampling opportunities now through December.

Throw a ‘Drink Like You Care’ Happy Hour with your friends, family, colleagues and everyone you know Don’t forget to share the joy! Post your photos and tag FINNEGANS, #DLYC. They can’t wait to see your barstool philanthropy in action.

• Click here to see a list of all of our supporting bars and restaurants carrying FINNEGANS. Some retailers are going above and beyond to support this campaign. Promotions are happening November-December:
  • The Craft and Crew restaurant group (Stanley’s, The Howe, The Bloch, Pub 819 and Dukes on 7th) is donating 50 cents per pint for every FINNEGANS.
  • The Local West End is running FINNEGANS on Happy hour every day all day.
  • The Gnome is doing a FINNEGANS 10 tap takeover, and FINNEGANS will be a part of their Battle of the Breweries on December 9. A portion of the ticket price will go to the ‘Drink Like You Care’ Campaign. More details coming soon on the Reverse Food Truck food drives too!

Entertain Like You Care
Invite your friends, neighbors, colleagues, family and everyone you know over to your home for a party – stock your fridge with FINNEGANS and you have a fundraiser rolling to feed those in need in your community. Invite everyone to a virtual gathering; share the link for all to find FINNEGANS near them. Look for FINNEGAN variety fan packs and make it an at-home beer tasting! Click here to find cans of FINNEGANS near you.

Unveiling the New DMNA Historic Signage Project

Via a November 8 Press Release from the Downtown Minneapolis Neighborhood Association (DMNA):

During the first few weeks in November, residents and visitors to the Mill District will start noticing some new signage on 16 different properties, along 2nd Street, 3rd Avenue, and Washington Avenue.

The purpose of the DMNA Historic Signage Project is to create and install signage that highlights the history behind buildings, and potentially other architecture in the downtown community. We believe the signage will enhance the pedestrian experience for residents and visitors, increase the sense of community in our neighborhoods, honor our past, and create a legacy for the future.

The DMNA modeled its project after a similar project in the North Loop neighborhood. The DMNA Historic Signage Committee received guidance on our project from volunteers from the North Loop Neighborhood Association. We appreciate and want to recognize their help!

The DMNA is starting with 16 buildings in the Mill District but will expand to other areas in the Downtown East and Downtown West neighborhoods in the future. Each of the historic signs includes a QR code that when scanned will take you to a page on the DMNA website with more history about the building. (On or around November 8, after the historic signage has been installed on all of the buildings, we will activate the building history webpages on the DMNA website.)

A video created by Peter Zenner from ZenMation showcases each of the properties the DMNA Historic Signage Committee produced signage for this year.

(You can also view the video via this link: https://youtu.be/iUbIvZanJkw)

A BIG THANK YOU to committee members Dianne Walsh, Randy Manthey, Christine Anderson, Rana Geving, and Lisa Olson. They have been working very hard on this project over the last six months. For more information about the project and an interactive map with all of the buildings on it, please visit: https://www.thedmna.org/historic-signage.

Minneapolis Restaurants Provide Delicious Options for Thanksgiving Feasts and Pies to Enjoy at Home

Try something new this Thanksgiving - whether it's dessert, or the entire feast!

Photo: The Restaurant ProjectHark! Cafe is serving up scrumptious, scratch-made Thanksgiving pies. These decadent holiday favorites are filled with real Minnesota apples, pumpkins and winter squash - and are 100% plant-based, gluten-free and celiac-safe. Hark! Cafe is located in the Warehouse District at 430 1st Avenue.

• Full-size pies (9”) serves 10-12 -Pecan: $50, Apple-Cranberry: $40,Pumpkin: $40- or all 3 pies for $120
• Preorder now through November 20 for pick up November 24 or 25.
•  https://www.harkcafe.com/order-thanksgiving-pies

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Ono Hawaiian Plates offers a ready-to-eat dinner for four for $149. Choose your pick up time on Thanksgiving Day: 3pm, 4pm or 5pm (not a take n’ bake, it comes hot!) Ono Hawaiian Plates is in the North Loop Galley, 729 Washington Avenue N. Online pre-orders only. Your feast includes:

•  Sea Salt Roasted Turkey Breast
•  Garlic Mashed Potatoes 
•  Turkey Gravy
•  Portuguese Sausage Stuffing
•  Coconut Creamed Spinach 
•  Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
•  Cranberry & Pineapple Compote 
•  Pineapple Upside Down Cake

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Photo: Union Hmong KitchenUnion Hmong Kitchen invites you to experience their Vinai Thanksgiving Feast. $220 per order, ready to reheat at home. This meal serves 3-4 people (if you’re feeding 6-8 people, you would place an order for two meals, etc.).

Meal package includes:

3 Mains:

• Whole Smoked Fish in banana leaf
• Turkey Leg + Thigh, confit with ginger + lemongrass marinade
• Hmong Sausages

Sides:

• Purple Sticky Rice
• Khao Sen Chilled Rice Noodles
• Roasted Seasonal Veggies - brussels sprouts, parsnips, and purple radish
• 4 Sauces
• Pickled Veggies
• Fermented Mustard Greens
• Chopped Herbs, Fried Onion + Garlic, and Colorful Doodads for Garnish

Plus: Vinai-branded reheating and serving instructions, banana leaves for tabletop setting, plus a link to fun table and meal assembly video by Yia Vang and a curated Thanksgiving Spotify Playlist.

Also available (on its own, not part of the above packaged): 10" Gochujang French Silk Pie $30, feeds 6-8. Made with real MN-raised lard, topped with whipped cream, dark chocolate curls; flavored with gochujang Korean chili.

Order by Friday November 19 at unionkitchenmn.com. Meals and pies available for pick up between 10am to 5pm at Vinai, 1717 NE 2nd Street, in NE Minneapolis on Wednesday, November 24. Home delivery available for $25.

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Patisserie 46 / Rose Street Patisserie is offering an 8” Classic Kentucky Derby Pecan Pie with Woodford Reserve Bourbon, 70% dark chocolate and Georgia pecans.  Topped with a rich chocolate Chantilly. Other seasonal/Thanksgiving items include savory breads, a pumpkin cheesecake, and stuffing mix. Order for either location at https://patisserie46.com.

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Here is a more expansive list from WCCO.

October 2021 by the Numbers from Cynthia Froid Group

Downtown real estate market update from Cynthia Froid Group:

Mill City Farmers Market Winter Schedule Begins November 13

The Mill City Farmers Market is dedicated to providing a safe and reliable year-round marketplace for small farmers, makers and shoppers. Their winter farmers markets return to the Mill City Museum lobby (no ticket required) with 30-40 farmers and makers two Saturdays per month, November through April. Face coverings are required and safety protocols in the building will be followed.

Two Saturdays per Month, 10am – 1pm:

November 13 and 20

December 4 and 18

January 8 and 22

February 12 and 26

March 12 and 26

April 9 and 23

Minnesota to Begin Vaccinating 5- to 11-year-olds

Via an excerpt from the November 5 City of Minneapolis e-newsletter:

Following an extensive clinical trial and final recommendations from CDC for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for 5- to 11-year-olds, Gov. Tim Walz announced that Minnesota will begin vaccinating children this week.

There are over 500,000 children across Minnesota that are now eligible for the vaccine. Ninety-four percent of Minnesota’s population is now eligible to be vaccinated. To find vaccine locations and learn more, go to mn.gov/vaxforkids. 

In addition to the webpage, two new videos were created featuring Minnesota pediatricians sharing information about the COVID-19 vaccine for children and why it is important to get kids vaccinated:

• COVID-19 Vaccines and Kids: What Parents Should Know
• COVID-19 Vaccines and Kids: What Pediatricians Are Saying

4th Street Reconstruction and Minneapolis Central City Tunnel Project Updates

Via November 5 e-announcements from the City of Minneapolis:

1) 4th Street Reconstruction Project Update

The City of Minneapolis will reconstruct 4th St. between 2nd Ave. N and 4th Ave. S in downtown Minneapolis. The reconstruction will include wider sidewalks, improved crossings, a new bi-directional off-street bike path on the north side of the street, lighting, trees and planting beds. Utility work and roadway construction are underway and are expected to be complete by the end of 2022.

Rendering of the future 4th St. design between Marquette Ave. and 2nd St.

Latest Project News

• Phase 1 work, between Hennepin and 4th Ave S, is substantially complete. 4th Street is now open to through traffic and the Washington Ave detour is no longer in effect.  
• Joint sealing along buildings will continue through November 12 and light pole installation will continue through the week of 11/22. 
• Xcel Energy will continue work between 2nd Ave N and Hennepin through the winter.
• One lane along 4th Street between Hennepin and 3rd Ave S will remain closed through November to facilitate final signal, lighting and cleanup work.
• Additional intermittent lane closures may occur as the contractor finishes cleanup work along the Phase 1 area.
• Northbound and southbound trac lanes on 4th St and Hennepin Ave have reopened to local traffic.
• Project newsletters and stakeholder update meetings are coming to an end for the season. Gov delivery update emails and stakeholder meetings will occur on 11/5 and 11/19 before going on hiatus until construction resumes in the spring.

View the 4th St. Reconstruction Newsletter and the interactive map for weekly construction updates.

What To Expect

• During roadway construction, 4th St. will be closed to through traffic between 2nd
  Ave. N. and 4th Ave. S. Local access to driveways will be maintained during road work.
• During construction work, pedestrian access will be maintained. Be aware of your surroundings when walking on the sidewalk.
• Expect additional noise, dust, and vibration as crews complete work.

Stay Connected

There are multiple ways to get information including email updates and ongoing stakeholder meetings. Visit the project website and sign-up for updates: www.minneapolismn.gov/government/projects/fourth-st-n-and-s/

Provide questions, comments or concerns on the interactive map: https://zan.mysocialpinpoint.com/4thstreetreconstruction

Email the project team: info@4thstmpls.com

Contact the project hotline: 612-412-9774

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2) Minneapolis Central City Tunnel Project Update

The City of Minneapolis Public Works Department is constructing a new parallel storm tunnel, enlarging a portion of the existing storm tunnel, and constructing a new tunnel access in Downtown Minneapolis. This project is anticipated to be completed summer 2023.

The new tunnel is being constructed parallel to the existing tunnel located under Washington Ave S between Nicollet Mall and Chicago Ave. The existing tunnel under Chicago Ave between Washington Ave S and the Mississippi River is being expanded to handle the increased stormwater capacity. The purpose of this project is to reduce pressure in the existing tunnel, provide more room for future growth, and to reduce the need for future repairs and tunnel failures. 

Latest project news

• Crews will soon begin installing a dewatering well near the southeast corner of the Nicollet Mall and Washington Ave intersection. Crews will begin setting up equipment and materials mid-November and start drilling the well soon after. 
  • This work will require the eastern sidewalk along Nicollet Mall between Washington Ave and 3rd St N to be temporarily closed.
  • Pedestrians will still be able to use the sidewalk on the west side of Nicollet Mall.
  • The crosswalk at the Washington Ave intersection will remain open.
• Crews will soon begin installing the new tunnel access shaft in the southbound lanes of 2nd Ave S just north of the Washington Ave intersection. Next week equipment and materials will be delivered to the work site and excavation will begin the week of November 15.
  • The sidewalks will remain open on both sides of the road. 
  • The crosswalk at the Washington Ave and 2nd Ave S intersection remains open.
  • 2nd Ave S remains a single lane in each direction using the northbound lanes between Washington Avenue and 1st St S. 
  • Access to driveways off 2nd Ave S remain open. There may be short-term access delays while crews move equipment and materials around.
• The east lane of 4th Ave S between 3rd St S and Washington Ave remains closed near the Washington Ave intersection. This is necessary to complete setting up the dewatering well and pumps. This work is anticipated to be completed in approximately three weeks.
  • The sidewalk on the east side of 4th Ave S remains temporarily closed until the dewatering well is setup. Pedestrians will be able to use the sidewalk on the west side of 4th Ave S.
  • The crosswalk at the Washington Ave and 4th Ave intersection remains open.
  • Access to driveways off 4th Ave S remain open.
• The right lane of Portland remains temporarily closed to install a dewatering well on the southwest corner of the intersection.
  • During this closure, bicyclists will share the open traffic lane and pedestrians should use the eastern sidewalk.
  • This closure is anticipated to remain in place for two weeks, or until crews finish installing the dewatering well. 
• Work continues at the Mississippi River portal site. Crews are excavating soils above the storm sewer tunnel.
  • The parking lot off Portland Ave east of the Stone Arch Bridge, near Mill Ruins Park, remains temporarily closed for the winter and will reopen spring 2022. This closure is necessary to complete the work in this area safely and efficiently.
  • The parking lot near Portland Ave and W River Pkwy remains open.
• Expect additional noise, dust, and vibration as crews complete work.
• Schedule is tentative and subject to change due to weather and other unforeseen circumstances.

Long-term closures/restrictions

• The north sidewalk along Washington Ave remains closed between Hennepin Ave and Nicollet Mall through spring 2022. The contractor will be utilizing an existing shaft to perform work for connecting the existing tunnel to the new tunnel.
  • During this closure, pedestrians will share the bike lane on Washington Ave.
  • The crosswalks at the Washington Ave intersections of Nicollet Mall and Hennepin Ave remain open.

Stay connected

There are multiple ways to get information including email updates and ongoing stakeholder meetings. Visit the project website for more information and to sign up for project updates:

https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/projects/central-city-tunnel/

Email the project team: info@mplscentralcitytunnel.com

Contact the project hotline: 612-888-9418

Help Cut and Bag Buckthorn at BF Nelson Park, November 13

 Cut and bag buckthorn at BF Nelson Park

Join Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) for a morning of buckthorn removal at BF Nelson Park. This park, across the river from Nicollet Island, offers scenic walkways and views of the Mississippi River that will be much improved after dense buckthorn is removed from the shoreline.

In partnership with the Minnesota Opera, FMR has made a significant dent in the buckthorn at this site. But, the work isn't done. On November 13 from 9a to 11a they will continue to clear the way for native plants to return to the shoreline of this park, and to make room for future volunteers to plant shrubs and wildflowers to help diversify this ecosystem.

Seeking Volunteers

All are welcome and no experience is necessary. Tools, gloves and training will be provided, and volunteers are encouraged to work at their own pace. Work includes cutting back buckthorn, stacking the brush and bagging stems - all to prevent the same plants from resprouting next year. The bags serve to block light and "cook" the stems, providing a herbicide-free buckthorn control solution. The bags will be removed as the restoration process continues at this site.

Ready to Register?

To sign up and receive directions to the meeting spot, contact FMR Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator Sophie Downey at sdowney@fmr.org, 651-222-2193 x27. Please include the name of the event, your name, address, phone number and the number in your party.

To receive notices of future events, contact FMR Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator Sophie Downey at sdowney@fmr.org. Or, visit our Events Calendar for our most up-to-date listing of upcoming events. To receive a twice-a-month e-newsletter including all FMR activities and news, sign up for Mississippi Messages.

Local Artists Showcase Their Work in Digital Hennepin Gallery Exhibit

"Make Space" will feature artwork from Kprecia Ambers, Philipo Dyauli and Connor Rice 

Forecast Public Art and Hennepin County will host an online gallery exhibit highlighting the work of Twin Cities artists Kprecia Ambers, Philipo Dyauli and Connor Rice. 

Visit the online gallery starting November 1. (Due to COVID-19 closings, gallery exhibitions at the Hennepin County Government Center have shifted to a digital format.) 

The three artists previously participated in a Hennepin Theatre Trust project with Clear Channel Outdoor. Art Connects Us featured their artwork on 60 digital billboards across the region. The project shared messages of hope and gratitude to people working on the front lines of COVID-19.  

While their work was seen in highly visible public spaces across the city, “Make Space” gets closer to the details. The artists share what they’ve been working on and how the pandemic has impacted their artistic practice.

About the Artists

Kprecia Ambers is a full-time digital illustrator and owner of Kp Inspires. Illustration is her voice and tool to support and celebrate others. Her biggest inspiration is people. Her dream as an illustrator is to reach and fill homes around the world with art, products and designs that aim to encourage self-love.

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Connor Rice is a multi-media artist from Southside Minneapolis. His work is heavily inspired by hip-hop, street art and ancient propaganda. He uses art to document the issues and motifs of pan-Africanist realities throughout time and space. Connor is a recent recipient of the Minnesota State Arts Board Artist Initiative Grant and the Jerome Fellowship at the Highpoint Center for Printmaking. Connor was commissioned to direct and execute murals for the City of Minneapolis Public Service Building and in 2019 for Make on Lake, a public art initiative on Lake Street.

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Philipo Dyauli is a self-taught painter, illustrator and draftsman from Tanzania. His work primarily consists of acrylic paintings on canvas inspired by favorite painters, music, films and the natural world. His childhood consisted of road trips, family reunions and visiting National Parks in Tanzania. Dyauli incorporates his Tanzanian roots and personal experiences to create artwork that reflects life in the United States and East Africa. This often involves depictions of favorite family traditions, friends and personal heroes.

Project partners 

Hennepin County Multicultural Arts Committee (MAC) Created by the county board in 1995 as part of the organization’s response to the Minneapolis Initiative Against Racism. MAC sponsors art displays, performances, discussions and exhibits representing Hennepin County’s diverse cultural canvas.

Forecast Public Art A non-profit arts organization that activates, inspires, and advocates for public art that advances justice, health, and human dignity. 

Van Gogh Hot Air Balloon

Photo: FOX 9

Did you happen to see the Vincent van Gogh hot air balloon Saturday, October 30? It was launched from Boom Island to celebrate the extension of the Immersive Van Gogh Minneapolis exhibit (now running to February 2022).

The Van Gogh hot air balloon is a reproduction of Van Gogh’s 1887 painting Self Portrait with Grey Felt Hat. The balloon was created by a European specialty hot air balloon company with brush strokes depicting a precise copy of the artist’s iconic piece. It has been launched in numerous cities.

You can view 100's of photos from the event here. They are spectacular!

Art Attack! is Back - November 5 - 7

Art Attack returns to the Northrup King Building November 5, 6 and 7. Enjoy live music by Mwago Kuria and Ben Abrahamson; treats and refreshments will be available for purchase from Potter's Pasties, Sandy's Grill & Italian Ice, and Thirsty Dragon Drinks. Look for special gallery openings, receptions and exhibitions. Click here for the list of artists.

Friday, November 5, 5 - 10pm
Saturday, November 6, Noon - 8pm
Sunday, November 7, Noon - 5pm

Halloween Moon by Ric Rosow

Submitted by Mill District resident Ric Rosow

Are you ready for Halloween? This eerie looking image is a combination of seven images of the moon rising over Lake Superior in the evening, which were combined and blended back into the first moon image. I then blended that combined moon image into two photos of Minneapolis, one of downtown and the other of the river. Finally I blended in a photo of Puerto Vallarta. The blending process selects portions of each image based on lightness, darkness, hue, saturation or luminosity in the images being blended together. Sometimes the blending process produces very subtle effects, and other times much more dramatic, as with this image.

You can see more of my photography @ricrosowphotography, @treslechesartgallery and @nemaa.

Mill District History Video from the DMNA

This video is part of the Downtown Minneapolis Neighborhood Association (DMNA) Historic Signage Project. 

Gamut's 10th Annual Holiday Sale, Raging Art On, Opens December 2nd

Gamut Gallery’s annual holiday pop-up, Raging Art On, will feature floor-to-ceiling artwork, handcrafted gifts and more from over 50 Minnesota artists. Since the inception of Raging Art On in 2011, Gamut Gallery has hand selected the artists, but left the rest up to them. In doing so, they choose their “best of the best” artworks spanning all sizes and price points creating the full Gamut of work. The gallery will feature 25 new artists alongside familiar names they've shown throughout the years.

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Third Daughter Restless Daughter, Astralchemy, Alexis Politz, allison anne, Anton Horishnyk, Amit Michael, Ashley Nichole, Bekah Worley, Benja Wuest, Biafra, Black Daze, Cassie Garner, Carter Casmaer, Destiny Davison, Eli Libson, Emily Forbes, Emily Quandahl, Evan Weselmann, Flahn Manly, Heather Renaux, Jamie Owens, Jenna Richardson, Jordan Wiebe, Jorie Kosel, Juliana Ferguson, Kathryn Flora, Lauren Storm, Linnea Maas, Liza Ferrari, Lora Hlavsa, Lucy Comer, Manthra Studio, Martzia, Marne Skusa, Nichole Showalter, Pompa Goods, Olivia Kor, Phaedra Odelle, Philipo Duyali, Rachel Schroder, Roland & Darwin Patrick, Russ White, Sara Kahn, Scott Seekins, Sherstin Schwartz, stace of spades, Suyao Tian, Tierney Houdek, Tiffany Lange, Tom Jay, Trace, Zach Julen

Gamut Gallery Members are invited to get a preview of the festivities on Wednesday, December 1, from 5pm–9pm, followed by three weeks of in person shopping open to the public, plus a bonus day for those last minute gift grabs. Gamut's holiday sale will also be online December 2, 2021 - January 10, 2022.

2021 - 2022 Snow Emergency Info

This is Minnesota, so winter can strike at any time. Being prepared might save you a few headaches, inconvenience and money.

By now you should have received the Snow Emergency Information mailer from the City of Minneapolis, but if you didn't (or it accidentally got thrown out with all the political flyers), there are a number of ways to keep up to date on weather-related restrictions, etc.

Go to http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/snow/ and you'll find it all: If a Snow Emergency is in effect, the Snow Emergency hotline 612-348-SNOW (7669), towed vehicle info, instructions for downloading the Snow Emergency app and more. You can also follow them on Facebook.

October 30 Halloween Party in the North Loop

The North Loop Neighborhood Association is hosting a Halloween Party this weekend. Come for the candy and stay for the movie!

The event will take place at Nordic Plaza, 729 Washington Avenue N (the outdoor plaza shared by The Freehouse, FRGMNT Coffee, Fuzzy's Taco Shop Taqueria).

There will be prizes for the best costumes. Kids, adults and pets will be rewarded!

Stay for the showing of Hocus Pocus at 6:15 pm. 

Theatre in the Round Players Names New Managing Director

Via a recent Press Release:

Larisa NetterlundTheatre in the Round Players (TRP), the oldest theatre in Minneapolis and one of the oldest community theatres in the nation, today announced that Larisa Netterlund will join the organization as managing director.

In her role, Netterlund will be at the center of the crosscurrents of information, communication and day-to-day decision making. Her duties will include managing daily operations, staff and volunteer experience, financial oversight, facility management, community engagement and fundraising, and programming and productions.

Netterlund comes to TRP with over a decade of arts administration and higher education administration experience.  She served as executive director of The Moving Company in Minneapolis, and as advising supervisor and academic advisor in Arts and Humanities at the University of Colorado, Boulder.

As managing director, Netterlund will ensure the values of TRP: community, volunteerism, artistic integrity and fiscal responsibility, as well as equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI). She also will build upon the successful history of TRP as a place of self-reliance, creativity and ingenuity, and where volunteers, artists, and audience members feel at home.

“Theatre created for an arena stage is a beautiful metaphor for community. There is a shared experience, but every person has a slightly different perspective from their particular seat,” said Netterlund. “I am thrilled to be at an organization where this practice of theatre-making is – quite literally – at the center of its mission.  As TRP’s managing director, I am excited to be a champion for this practice of theatre-making and philosophy of community-building at all levels of the organization.”

She succeeds longtime executive director of TRP, Steven Antenucci, who retired in 2020. Her arrival comes at a pivotal time for TRP, which like other performance venues, is making a cautious return to live audiences after more than 18 months of darkness due to COVID-19. The theater launched its 70th season Oct. 1 and is implementing an abbreviated five-show season for this year.

“Theatre in the Round has such a long and important history in the Twin Cities’ theatre ecosystem. I am so honored to be a part of it and excited to play a role in envisioning the next chapter,” said Netterlund.

Netterlund holds a Master of Arts in Theatre from the University of North Dakota.

“We are thrilled that Larisa will be joining TRP, bringing her experience and passion for theatre, community and developing people,” said David Stevens, president of TRP’s board of directors. “She will be a strong partner as we build on TRP’s 70 years of history in the Twin Cities community and position it to grow and develop into the future.”

Theatre in the Round is located at 245 Cedar Avenue S