March 8, 2019, Friday - Mentor Series Reading with Moustafa Bayoumi at The Loft

Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm

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

Mentor Series Reading with Moustafa Bayoumi

The Loft Literary Center presents a 2018-2019 Loft Mentor Series Reading with mentor Moustafa Bayoumi and fellows Anessa Ibrahim and Jaya Stenquist. Moustafa Bayoumi is the author of the critically acclaimed How Does It Feel to Be a Problem? Being Young and Arab in America (Penguin), which won an American Book Award and the Arab American Book Award for Non-Fiction. Anessa Ibrahim (fiction) is a fiction writer from Los Angeles. Her writing has appeared in American Short Fiction. Jaya Stenquist (poetry) studied poetry at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where she was the 2013-2015 Martha Meir Rank Distinguished Graduate Fellow in Poetry. $10 (Members $5)

March 7, 2019, Thursday - Women's Leadership Breakfast with Alison Rempel Brown

Time: 7:30a - 9a

Location: Minneapolis Club, 729 2nd Avenue S

Women's Leadership Breakfast with Alison Rempel Brown

As president and CEO of the Science Museum of Minnesota, Alison Rempel Brown leads an organization that is firmly committed to science education and equity at a time in our history when investment in science is threatened. Under Browns leadership, the Science Museum has adopted a new strategic plan designed to transform the organization into a resource that captures the power and talent of all people especially women and people of color so they see themselves as scientists. Its newly-launched Year of the Engineer initiative shines a spotlight on the power of engineering in our lives and showcases the many ways the museum supports the people it serves and connects them to critically-needed STEM professions.

Brown was named one of the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journals People to Watch in 2017, and she received the publications Women in Business Award.

Breakfast, refreshments, and parking are included with your ticket.

Guests must purchase their tickets through Brown Paper Ticket.

Women's Leadership Breakfast with Alison Rempel Brown

March 7, 2019, Thursday - Thursday Musical at MacPhail

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

https://www.facebook.com/events/238220560227555/

Complimentary Coffee and Donuts at 10:00 am
Tickets $15, $10 (groups of 8+), $6 students, sold at the door, general seating

Performances by:
Jenna McBride-Harris, horn *
Sofia Mycyk, piano *
Nancy Paddleford, piano
Judith Ranheim, flute and Dee Ann Crossley, piano

* Thursday Musical Debut

For more information visit: thursdaymusical.org/calendar/thursday-march-7-2019

March 7, 2019, Thursday - Bars + Brews XVII at Day Block

Time: 9:00pm | $5.00 | 21+

Location: Day Block Brewing Company, 1105 S Washington Avenue

Bars + Brews XVII 

Bars + Brews: a Monthly Hip Hop/R&B Showcase featuring up and coming local DJs, MCs, poets, and singers.

B+B XVII features performances by:
Metasota
Mic Q.A
Ken-C
Wild Wild West
Chris Crave
DJ Hayes
hosted by Reed Benjamin

With support from:
Mill City Collective
Breaks x Lakes
Day Block Brewing Company
SlipMats Radio
Good Vibes Supply Company

March 7, 2019, Thursday - First Thursdays in the Arts District at Northrup King Building

Time: 5:00pm - 9:00pm

Location: Northrup King Building, 1500 Jackson Street NE

First Thursdays in the Arts District

Join us this Thursday, March 7th from 5:00-9:00 p.m. as the artists at the Northrup King Building open their studios. 

Find the Opening Reception for the Minnesota Women Ceramic Artist 2019 Juried Exhibition titled UNAPOLOGETIC: Women's Ceramics in the Land of Mingei-Sota.  The exhibit takes place in the Third Floor Gallery #332.

Come celebrate the anniversary of Gallery Equus with live music by David Sutton.

Looking for fabrics?  Clothing designer, Joleen Torvick is having a sale in Studio 179.

March 7, 2019, Thursday - Poetry Out Loud Competition at The Loft

Time:  5 – 8 pm

Location: The Loft, Performance Hall, 1011 Washington Avenue S

Poetry Out Loud Minnesota State Competition 2019

The Loft Literary Center proudly presents the 2018 Minnesota Poetry Out Loud state finals. Come and watch teens compete for the chance to represent Minnesota at the national finals in Washington, D.C. One teen from Minnesota will advance from this competition to the national finals, where the teen will compete with champions from all fifty states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. This event is free. No registration is required. 

March 6, 2019, Wednesday - Live in the RIVER ROOM: Dan Navarro

Time: DOORS 7PM, SHOWTIME 8PM-10PM, $18 Advance | $20 Cash Door

Location: Aster Cafe, 125 SE Main Street

Live in the RIVER ROOM: Dan Navarro 

For over thirty years, Dan Navarro has written, sung, played and acted his way through a rich and varied career.

It was as a songwriter that Dan Navarro started his career, mostly in collaboration with Eric Lowen, for artists as diverse as Pat Benatar (the Grammy-nominated classic “We Belong”), The Bangles, Jackson Browne, Keb’ Mo’, Dave Edmunds, The Tempatations, Dionne Warwick, Dutch superstar Marco Borsato, The Triplets, Austin outlaw legend Rusty Weir and many more. www.dannavarro.com

ADVANCE TICKET SALES END 12PM NOON DAY OF SHOW. Please check in with Will-Call at the River Room Hallway entrance the night of the show - your name will be on a list. Have the receipt issued to you as a backup of proof of purchase (this can be on your phone or printed). Should the event sell out, you can arrive at the venue and be put on a waitlist. We do not take call-ins for the waitlist - you must be present. We will assess the room capacity after the show begins - ENTRANCE IS NOT GUARANTEED.

PLEASE NOTE THIS SHOW IS BAR SERVICE ONLY - NO FOOD SERVICE. IF you would like to join us for dinner, please make reservations in our Cafe prior to the show at 612-379-3138.

The River Room is adjacent to the Aster Cafe. Parking available in the St. Anthony Falls ramp on 2nd St. & 2nd Ave, with an underground tunnel connected. Meters on and around 2nd St. & 2nd Ave are free after 6pm. Please note meters on Main St. are in affect until 12AM Midnight daily.

March 6, 2019, Wednesday - Radio Rhizome Public at Weisman Art Museum

Time: 7p -9p

Location: Weisman Art Museum, 333 E River Pkwy 

Radio Rhizome Public

You are invited to the inaugural broadcast of Radio Rhizome: a radio station dedicated to immigrants’ rights, created by Nooshin Hakim and Pedram Baldari.

Developed in collaboration with the U of M Law School’s James H. Binger Center for New Americans, Javadi and Baldari will generate a broadcast program of interviews, storytelling, and sound performances. The event will be co-presented with Deepinder Mayell, the executive director of the Center for New Americans and director of the Center’s Education and Outreach Program of the Law School. Supported by Stardust.

The presentation is free to the public, though we ask that you register in advance through the link in the event description.

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Radio Rhizome is an Incubator Project at WAM's Target Studio for Creative Collaboration. The studio is a platform that supports ambitious collaborations between artists and researchers at the University of Minnesota, making university resources available to the Twin Cities’ artists, and the creative powers of artists available to academic researchers.

March 6, 2019, Wednesday - Working River Tour: Mpls Drinking Water Plant

Time: 8a

Location: The Public Works Water Treatment & Distribution Service, 4300 Marshall Street NE

Working River Tour: Mpls Drinking Water Plant

Ever wonder how the water you drink every day gets to your tap? Join us for this unique tour of The Public Works Water Treatment & Distribution Service (WTDS) located along the Mississippi River. WTDS produces safe, clean drinking water for people who work in, visit and live in Minneapolis. On this tour, you'll learn about the process of treating Mississippi River water and turning it into the drinkable water. Tour capacity is limited, so sign-up as soon as possible to secure your spot.

Questions? Contact Anna at awaugh@parkconnection.org for more information.

March 6, 2019, Wednesday - RiverBlue Screening - Spring Film Series

Time: 6pm

Location: 10 Church Street SE

RiverBlue Screening - Spring Film Series

The evening consists of:
Free Food and Tabling from local and campus environmental groups
Film Showing
Panel and Audience Discussion

Through harsh chemical manufacturing processes and the irresponsible disposal of toxic chemical waste, one of our favorite iconic products has destroyed rivers and impacted the lives of people who count on these waterways for their survival. RiverBlue brings awareness to the destruction of some of the world’s most vital rivers through the manufacturing of our clothing, but will also act as a demand for significant change in the textile industry from the top fashion brands that can make a difference.
Watch Trailer here: https://vimeo.com/190158582

RiverBlue is presented in partnership with the Weavers Guild of Minnesota as part of their Fiber to the People! program. Fiber to the People is a year-long program series exploring sustainable pre-Industrial Revolution weaving, spinning, and dyeing methods. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

March 6, 2019, Wednesday - Public hearing on East of the River Park Master Plan

Time: 6:30p

Location: MPRB Headquarters, 2117 West River Road

Public hearing on East of the River Park Master Plan will be held on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at 6:30 pm

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) will host a public hearing on the East of the River Park Master Plan on Wednesday, March 6, 2019, 6:30 pm in the Board Room at Mary Merrill MPRB Headquarters, 2117 West River Road. Anyone who wishes to speak at the public hearing may sign up at MPRB Headquarters before the hearing begins or call ahead at 612-230-6400.

The East of the River Park Master Plan contains long-term park designs for all Minneapolis neighborhood park properties east of the Mississippi River. It also plans for new parks, like Towerside Park, and new park connections, like the Grand Rounds Missing Link.

The East of the River Park Master Plan was created through more than a year of meetings, events, conversations, feedback, design and adjustment. The latest set of designs was open for a 45-day public comment period between Nov. 13, 2018 and Dec. 28, 2018.

Visit the East of the River Park Master Plan project page (www.minneapolisparks.org/eastoftheriver) and click on "Final Documents" in the right column.

The final park design concepts will be used to build improvements funded by the 20-Year Neighborhood Park Plan, which dedicates $11 million annually over 20 years (2017-2036) to revitalize Minneapolis neighborhood parks.

March 5, 2019, Tuesday - Sisterhood Fashion Show at Augsburg

Time: Doors at 6 pm, Show at 7 pm

Location: Augsburg University, 625 22nd Avenue S

Sisterhood Fashion Show

Wrapping women in confidence. This is what Sisterhood Boutique in Minneapolis' Cedar-Riverside neighborhood has proudly been doing for five years. Come celebrate our growth with us at our free annual Fashion Show this March! A night of cultural expression and pride through fashion and art where models of all shapes, sizes, backgrounds, religions, women and non-binary folks will take to the runway. An authentic and beautiful representation of our diverse community. Be there!

PLUS, we’ll have:

+ A raffle -- snag a ticket online: https://go.rallyup.com/sisterhood
+ Pop-up shop (Including bomb women-centric posters)
+ Live performances
+ Photo booth
+ Treats

Also – we encourage you to bring gently used, cute clothing donations for our shop!

About us: Sisterhood Boutique is a resale clothing shop that doubles as a youth employment program, offering affordable and stylish clothing to the West Bank neighborhood. We create a space for young East African women to explore, express, and educate each other and their community.

**Show is FREE but donations are welcome and encouraged! Donate online: http://www.sisterhoodmn.org/donate/

March 5, 2019, Tuesday - LINK N' Drink: 003 Finnegans Brew Co

Time: 7p - 9p

Location: FINNEGANS, 817 5th Avenue S

LINK N' Drink: 003 Finnegans Brew Co

- Not your traditional played out networking event 🔗
- Meet people who are making a difference in the world 🌎
- Music playing all night 🤘
- Win sweet stuff from local companies 🔥
- Live podcast with Stationary Astronauts 👨‍🚀
- You need to experience it to believe it! 

March 5, 2019, Tuesday - Mardi Gras Mini-Golf at First Congregational Church

Time: 5:30 PM – 8 PM

Location: First Congregational Church of Minnesota, UCC, 500 8th Avenue SE

Mardi Gras Mini-Golf

The 8th Annual Mini-Golf tournament/celebration/fundraiser will occur on Tuesday March 5 from 5:30-8pm, at First Congregational Church. Putt your way through 9 creative holes of Mini-Golf that wind throughout the church. Enjoy fresh homemade doughnuts, tacos, and music! Your free-will contribution will help support our confirmation class trip to Guatemala.

March 5, 2019, Tuesday - DMNA Land Use Committee Meeting at Mill City Museum

Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Location: Mill City Museum, 704 S 2nd Street

The next Downtown Minneapolis Neighborhood Association Land Use Committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 5, 2019, at 6 p.m., at the Mill City Museum, in the ADM Room.  

https://www.thedmna.org/event/dmna-land-use-committee-on-march-5/

March 4, 2019, Monday - Marcy-Holmes Creative Placemaking Committee Meeting at A-Mill Artist Lofts

Time: 6:30 PM – 8 PM

Location:, Warehouse Community Room, 400 2nd Street SE (enter off of 5th Avenue SE)

Marcy-Holmes Creative Placemaking Committee Meeting

Regular monthly meeting of Marcy-Holmes Creative Placemaking committee. Agenda forthcoming.

Hosted by Marcy-Holmes Neighborhood Association

March 4, 2019, Monday - March Picture Book Salon: Wonder Women at The Loft

Time: 7:30p - 8p

Location: The Loft Literary Center, 1011 Washington Avenue S 

March Picture Book Salon: Wonder Women

"Wonder Women: the Importance of Strong Female Characters in Children's Books"

Children’s books have always included spunky, feisty female characters like Ramona and Beezus Quimby, Jasmine Toguchi, Mya Tibbs, and Harriet the Spy, but is spunky and feisty enough? At our March Picture Book Salon, we’ll discuss the assumptions we make when we think in terms of “girl books” and “boy books,” the effect gender stereotypes have on young readers (and the publishing industry’s puzzling role in perpetuating those stereotypes), and why it’s important to include strong female characters in the books we write.

Aimée Bissonette has a Bachelor’s degree from Colorado State University and a Law degree from the University of Minnesota Law School. Her published picture books include “North Woods Girl,” “Miss Colfax’s Light,” and “Aim for the Skies – Jerrie Mock and Joan Merriam Smith’s Race to Complete Amelia Earhart’s Quest.” https://www.aimeebissonette.com/

The Picture Book Salon meets on the first Monday of each month, in the large classroom on the -->second floor<-- of Open Book (room 203), 7-8:30pm. Suggested donation $5.

Snacks and beverages provided. Please RSVP here or to mollybethgriffin@gmail.com. Find more info about Salon here: http://mollybethgriffin.com/events/

SAVE THE DATE: Our next Salon will take place April 1 and will feature a discussion of "Images of Aging in Picture Books" with Lindsey McDivitt.

March 3, 2019, Sunday - Dogs of MSP March Meet Up at Lakes & Legends

Time: 1 PM - 4 PM

Location:Lakes & Legends Brewing Company, 1368 Lasalle Ave

Dogs of MSP March Meet Up

We hope you'll join us for our March Meet Up! Our events are a fun opportunity to connect with members of your community and bond over your love of dogs. Meet pups you recognize from Instagram, and who knows, your dog may just meet their new best friend.

* VIP * (SOLD OUT!)
We offer VIP tickets for those who want to enjoy additional space and seating! While the Meet Up is free to attend, our events get rather crowded, so purchasing a VIP ticket will give you exclusive access to reserved seating. Please note that VIP will be in the main area of the taproom this time. Tix here --> https://bit.ly/2MWdLOp

VIP includes:
+ Complimentary beer or non-alcoholic beverage which includes priority service at bar
+ Exclusive access to reserved seating in the taproom
+ Red-carpet photo op
+ Meet and mingle with other Dogs of MSP enthusiasts

Sorry, but please note that VIP tickets are non-refundable. Please purchase one VIP ticket per person (not dog).

Dogs are are welcome inside the taproom as long as they are leashed and well-behaved (please do not bring reactive or aggressive dogs).

FOOD
The big red wagon will be parked outside the taproom.

PARKING // Discounted parking available. Just ask a staff member for a validation coupon:
- LPM Parking Ramp if under 90 minutes (entrance on 14th St)
- Hyatt Regency Parking Ramp (entrance @ Nicollet & Grant)
- Nearby street parking
Full parking details here --> http://lakesandlegends.com/taproom

STAY CONNECTED
Dogs of MSP organizes events and hosts monthly meet ups to connect people, places and pups. We strive to enrich lives and promote positivity through a community that celebrates our love of dogs.

Follow Dogs of MSP on Facebook + Dogs of MSP Facebook group, Instagram and Twitter (@dogsofmsp) to hear about upcoming events.

www.dogsofmsp.com // wwww.facebook.com/groups/dogsofmsp

March 3, 2019, Sunday - Honky-Tonk Jump (Western Swing) at Aster Cafe

Time:  8 PM – 10 PM

Location: Aster Cafe, 125 SE Main Street

Honky-Tonk Jump (Western Swing)

RESERVATIONS WORK LIKE ADVANCE TICKETS
Call 612-379-3138 to save your spot! $8 Cover charges on the tab.

Honky-Tonk Jump plays swingin’ Texas dance hall music in the tradition of Bob Wills, Milton Brown, Ernest Tubb and Spade Cooley with a sprinkling of Hank Williams and other early honky-tonk legends. This six-piece band rustles up a rhythm roundup with Dan Newton on accordion/vocals, Joe Savage on steel/vocals, Tom Schaefer on fiddle, Dan Lowinger on guitar, Vaughn Asselstine on bass and Dehl Gallagher on drums. Their music features signature twin and triple leads on accordion, steel, fiddle and guitar with soulful vocals, all backed by a hard-swingin’ rhythm section. This band has fun and it’s contagious!

March 3, 2019, Sunday - International Women's Day: A Celebration at The Depot

Time: 3p - 5p

Location: Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot, 225 3rd Avenue S

International Women's Day: A Celebration

Join the International Institute of Minnesota in celebrating International Women's Day!

At the fifth annual International Women’s Day celebration, the International Institute of Minnesota will honor New Americans who strengthen our community and improve our world.

The afternoon will include storytelling, performance, and awarding the Olga Zoltai award to writer Kao Kalia Yang. Tea, wine, and hor d'oeuvres will be provided.

This celebration benefits the International Institute of Minnesota: an organization celebrating 100 years of serving New Americans. Through refugee services, citizenship assistance, job preparation, and education, the Institute ensures that all immigrants and refugees can achieve full membership in American life.