Thursday
Oct282010
Best Video Ever of Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis
A dance / music video shot on the Stone Arch Bridge.
The Stone Arch Bridge is located in the Historic Mill District of Minneapolis.
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Thursday
Oct282010
Pic of Planned American Academy of Neurology HQ Building
An artists rendering. It will be interesting to see how the actual building compares when complete in Spring of 2012.
Across from the Guthrie Theater in the Historic Mill District of Minneapolis.
Thursday
Oct282010
Tonight at the Guthrie - Cadence Hip Hop Series
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Dowling Studio at the Guthrie
Featuring P.O.S. with Big Zach from Kanser, hosted by Dessa from Doomtree
The letters of the P.O.S acronym remain the same today, but the meaning constantly changes. Promise of Skill. Product of Society. Pissed Off Stef. Everyday is different and each definition has a purpose. P.O.S., a rapper/producer that also fronts a punk band, an artist influenced by Minor Threat as much as Dr. Dre, a musician that is self-taught to play guitar, bass, drums, keyboards and can still ride a skateboard. From seventies funk to eighties hardcore to nineties rap, P.O.S has the unique ability to incorporate all his influences into a cohesive style without being calculated or contrived. Hosted and created by Dessa of Doomtree, the Cadence Hip Hop Series will invite P.O.S. with special guest Big Zach from Kanser.
Wednesday
Oct272010
Tonight at Mill City Museum - The Minneapolis Horror: Tales from the Night Shift
Times: 6:30pm, 7:00pm, and 7:30pm
Location: Mill City Museum
Visit the Washburn A Mill at night as costumed actors dramatize the dangers of working the night shift and the many horrific disasters that have befallen the mill over the years. Hear accounts of the deadly 1878 mill explosion and the dangerous man-lift elevator, and enjoy dramatic nighttime views of the Ruin Courtyard and the Minneapolis Riverfront from the ninth-floor Observation Deck.
The program takes its title from the headline of an 1878 American Miller magazine story that read, ”The Minneapolis Horror: Destruction, Devastation and Death.” The story described the disastrous flour dust explosion on the evening of May 2, 1878, that destroyed the Washburn A Mill and killed 18 workers.
Fee: $14 adults, $12 seniors and college students, $10 children and MHS members.
Reservations required, please call 612-341-7555.
Saturday
Oct232010
American Academy of Neurology HQ Project Clears Final Hurdles
The Minneapolis City Council approved the financing and land sale on Friday, the final steps needed for the global headquarters to be built in the city's Mill District, across the street from the Guthrie Theater. When completed, 125+ news jobs will move to the neighborhood. Construction on the 5 story building is slated to begin in early 2011, completed and ready for occupancy in Spring of 2012.
The American Academy of Neurology is the world's largest professional association of neuroscience professionals and neurologists, with more than 22,500 members.
Friday
Oct222010
Free Saturday Samplings at Mill City Market Grocery & Deli
Visit the Mill City Market Grocery & Deli on Saturday between 10a & 2p and enjoy free samples of fruits, vegatables, cheeses, dips and salsa.
Mill City Market is located at 1020 Washington Ave S.
Friday
Oct222010
This Weekend in Mill City / October 22-24
Events this weekend in and around the Historic Mill District of Minneapolis:
Friday, October 22
The Soap Factory's Haunted Basement Open Thursday-Sunday throughout October
Merry Sisters of Fate Reading and Conversation at The Loft
Musical Theater: MEA Camp at the Guthrie
Saturday, October 23
6th Annual Youth in Music Band Championships at the Dome
Second Story: Marina Budhos, Kirsten Cronn-Mills at The Loft
Family History Fair at Minneapolis Central Library
Discover Saturday: Chemists in the Library at the Mpls Central Library
Halloween Mask Boooooks! at MCBA
Twin Cities Yoga Festival at the Holiday Inn Metrodome
Weekend Brunch
Saturday
Brunch at Spoonriver
Reservations recommended
10:00am - 2:00pm
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.
Saturday & Sunday
501 Club Hash House Brunch
Tuesday
Oct192010
Signs of Mill City
Big Brain Comics
Front door of Big Brain Comics on Washington Ave S in the Mill District of Minneapolis.
Friday
Oct152010
Mill City Farmers Market Closing Celebration & Fall Harvest
The end of another great season at the Mill City Farmers Market on Saturday. The weather looks like it will cooperate for the celebration and Fall Harvest event.
Friday
Oct152010
This Weekend in Mill City / October 15-17
Events this weekend in and around the Historic Mill District of Minneapolis:
Friday, October 15
Huge Free Wine Tastings at Sorella Wine & Spirits
Architecture Tour at the Guthrie
Saturday, October 16
Huge Free Wine Tastings at Sorella Wine & Spirits
HALLOWEEN TOONS FOR TOTS at the Central Library
MCFM Fall Harvest & Market Closing Celebration!
Family Printmaking: The Woodland Art Style, with Gordon Coons
Sunday, October 17
Flute Master Class: Paula Gudmundson and Amy Morris at MacPhail
Vikings vs. Cowboys at the Dome
Weekend Brunch
Saturday
Brunch at Spoonriver
Reservations recommended
10:00am - 2:00pm
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.
Saturday & Sunday
501 Club Hash House Brunch
Tuesday
Oct122010
Charlize Theron in the Mill District - Exclusive Mill City Times Photos
As promised yesterday, Charlize Theron leaving the aloft hotel and Mini Cooper auto's appearing in the movie Young Adult.
Photos taken from, and in front of, the Bridgewater Lofts in the Mill District of Minneapolis.
Tuesday
Oct122010
Zombies Invade the Mill District
The 6th Annual Minneapolis Zombie Pub Crawl took place Saturday, and we were there. Kim and I took over 540 photos and 220 videos of the invasion. We had a blast, hanging out in front of Maxwell's for several hours. Here's the last video of the night - we'll be posting our favorites on the new Zombie blog we set up.
Monday
Oct112010
Coming Tomorrow - Photos of Charlize Theron in the Mill District - Mill City Times Exclusive
As mentioned in the Star Tribune last week, Charlize Theron was in town filming Young Adult, a black comedy scheduled for release in the fall of 2011. Thanks to a tip from a local worker, we found out she was staying at the aloft hotel on Washington Ave S in the Mill District. We'll publish photos of our celebrity sighting, as well as 3 identical Mini Cooper automobiles that evidently play a role in the film.
Friday
Oct082010
This Weekend in Mill City / October 08-10
Heads up: We're being invaded by Zombies Saturday afternoon. They'll be converging on the 501 Club and terrifying passersby as they stagger down Washington Avenue, stopping at Grumpy's and Maxwell's on their way to the 7 corners bars.
Other events this weekend in and around the Historic Mill District of Minneapolis:
Friday, October 08
Midwest Photo Safari "Minneapolis Nights" on the Heritage Trail
The Soap Factory's Haunted Basement Open Thursday-Sunday throughout October
Saturday, October 9
National Fire Prevention Week Celebration
'The Fresh Girl's Guide to Easy Canning and Preserving'
When Last On The Mountain Reading at The Loft
Saturday - Washburn A Mill Tour
Weekend Brunch
Saturday
Brunch at Spoonriver
Reservations recommended
10:00am - 2:00pm
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.
Saturday & Sunday
501 Club Hash House Brunch
Thursday
Oct072010
DMNA Board Meeting October 12
Downtown Minneapolis Neighborhood Association
Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday, October 12, 2010, 6:00 p.m.
Hennepin County Central Library
300 Nicollet Mall, Room N-202
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401
Phone: (612) 659-1279
Online: http://www.thedmna.org/
Agenda
6:00 pm Call to order and introduction
6:05 pm Consideration of agenda
6:10 pm Land Use Committee Report by Andy Hauer
6:15 pm Crime and Safety Update by George Rosenquist
- Community Policing Update by First Precinct Crime Prevention Specialist Renee Allen
6:45 pm Update on DMNA Web site conversion project
6:50 pm Staff report presented by Christie Rock
7:00 pm Consideration of minutes from the September 14, 2010 Board Meeting
7:05 pm Consideration of October 2010 Financial Report
7:10 pm Old business / new business / other business
- 2010 Annual Meeting update and discussion
- Update on outreach and collaboration with other downtown organizations
- Downtown Court Watch / Downtown 100 by George Rosenquist
- Downtown Neighborhood Associations Leaders by Carletta Sweet
- East Downtown Council by Carletta Sweet
- Elliot Park Neighborhood Inc. / DEEP 2100 Initiative by Carletta Sweet
- Minneapolis Downtown Council by George Rosenquist
- Minneapolis Riverfront Corporation by Carletta Sweet
- Minnesota Council of Nonprofits by Wally Swan
- Minnesota Orchestra Assn Community Engagement Committee by Andy Hauer
- 2020 Partners by Carletta Sweet
7:30 pm Adjournment
The next Board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, 11/9/2010
DMNA Annual Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, 12/14/2010 at the Hennepin County Central Library in Pohlad Hall
Wednesday
Oct062010
Halloween Wig Sale at Pampered Hair Haven
Some wild hair to top off your Halloween costume.
Pampered Hair Haven is located at:
1023 Washington Avenue South, Minneapolis MN 55415
Phone - 612-333-3341
Tuesday
Oct052010
Fitness Together of Minneapolis Introduces Aspire 8
When it comes to exercising, not all workouts are the same. And that’s just the way Fitness Together of Minneapolis wants it.
The Fitness Together studio located at 1024 Washington Ave. S., part of a franchise network of one-on-one personal training, specializes in tailoring workouts for each and every client’s abilities, needs and goals. The science of crafting the right fitness routine just got better, according to Randy Zarecki, local franchise owner. The company recently unveiled Aspire 8, a proprietary program that will guide the studio’s personal trainers as they match each client’s aspirations to a custom fitness program designed to meet clients at their current fitness level and progressively move them forward.
“If we have 60 clients, there will be 60 tailored workouts in one-on-one sessions at our private studio with a personal trainer,” says Zarecki. “That’s the individual attention that gets results, pushes clients to excel, and takes the routine out of a fitness routine.”
The Aspire 8 program was released nationwide to Fitness Together studios in July. The system will help Fitness Together trainers classify each client into one of four training zones based on their current fitness level. Then, the personal trainer will work with the client individually to build a customized program designed to progressively move that client toward higher levels of fitness. The workouts will continue to evolve and adapt to the levels of improved health and fitness for each individual client ensuring that they continue to improve.
“The Aspire 8 program evolves with a Fitness Together client who is increasingly getting in better shape,” Zarecki added. “It addresses the age-old question: How come I work out all the time but don’t lose weight?”
According to Zarecki, the results-oriented approach to exercising is one reason Fitness Together continues to excel as a growing national chain. And Zarecki expects the Aspire 8 program to keep loyal Minneapolis customers coming back, turning many into clients for life.
“We approach health and fitness as a lifestyle, and our personal trainers and fitness studio play an incredibly important role in the lives of clients,” Zarecki added. “We’re not a volume business that focuses on dues versus usage. We’re about a very high level of service for people in Minneapolis who want real results that will last. We make the most of their valuable time each and every session in a way they won’t get anywhere else. The Aspire 8 program will take that to the next level.”
For more info:
1024 Washington Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Phone - 612-378-8898
Web - http://www.ftmsp.com/
Hours - Call for appointment
Friday
Oct012010
This Weekend in Mill City / October 01-03
Heads up: The Twin Cities Marathon and Medtronic TC 10 Mile is taking place this weekend on Sunday. The Marathon starts at the Metrodome and the 10 Mile is going right through the Mill District on South 2nd St. Based on last year, parking will be in short supply, and 2nd St will be shut down from early morning until early afternoon.
Events this weekend in and around the Historic Mill District of Minneapolis:
Friday, October 1
The Soap Factory's Haunted Basement Open Thursday-Sunday throughout October
Star Tribune Night at the Guthrie
Yamaha Piano Sale at MacPhail Center for Music
Saturday, October 2
Minneapolis Central Library Tour
Yamaha Piano Sale at MacPhail Center for Music
The Loft presents poet Alvin Greenberg
Sunday, October 3
2010 Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon
Yamaha Piano Sale at MacPhail Center for Music
Minneapolis Central Library Tour
Weekend Brunch
Saturday
Brunch at Spoonriver
Reservations recommended
10:00am - 2:00pm
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.
Saturday & Sunday
501 Club Hash House Brunch
Monday
Sep272010
Harry's Closes - Mill City Times Exclusive
Harry's Food & Cocktails Closes Doors.
Another scoop for Mill City Times. I guess the reports of Harry's demise were not so exaggerated after all. A reader tipped me to a twitter update, which linked to Harry's Facebook page (see below). Kim and I will be stopping by tonight to see if anyone is still around to fill in the details. We'll miss the staff and Sunday afternoon food and drink on the patio.
Screenshot from Harry's Facebook page -
Update on Monday, September 27, 2010 at 4:48PM by
David Tinjum
David Tinjum
I stopped by Harry's at about Noon today to see if anyone was still around, and ran into Co-Founder Adam Smith. We had a lengthy discussion, which I'll be writing about in a future post. I'll also reach out to landlord CSM for their perspective on the demise of Harry's Food & Cocktails. I also expect to hear from some of Harry's management team, according to Mr. Smith.
For now, however, 30 great people are unemployed. Below is a brief chat with Amanda, while she was still employed:
Saturday
Sep252010
Baby's First Joke
Why did the tomato blush?
Wait for it...wait for it...
"He saw the salad dressing"
Taken at the Aquatennial Riverfest at Mill Ruins Park in the Mill District of Minneapolis.
