Time: 10:30am
Location: Central Library, Children's Library, 300 Nicollet Mall
For children age 2 and up. Share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement with your children.
Time: 9:00pm
Location: Crooked Pint Ale House, 501 Washington Avenue South
Tonight: Rolling Stoners
Beware, these red-blooded ramblers have the goods. In short, a manifest revelation of early era Stones style calamity. Come spend the night together and tumble down some hot toddies. You won't see Stones costumes, but you will feel and experience their essence. So stand up and get down while the Rolling Stoners light it up. Just remember that your mother is never off limits. After all, it's only rock n roll.
Time: Doors open at 6:15:00pm; program begins at 7:00pm
Location: Central Library, Pohlad Hall, 300 Nicollet Mall
Talk of the Stacks
Talk of the Stacks, a free author series exploring contemporary literature and culture, will host four new programs this season all celebrating the publication of new works. Mark your calendars:
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• Friday, October 25: Acclaimed singer, songwriter and performance artist Dessa discusses her new yet to be titled poetry chapbook with Rain Taxi editor Eric Lorberer.
• Wednesday, November 13: Best-selling author Amy Tan shares her latest book, The Valley of Amazement, her first published novel in almost ten years.
• Thursday, December 12: Award-winning poet Nikki Giovanni reads from her much anticipated new poetry collection, Chasing Utopia: A Hybrid.
Held at the Minneapolis Central Library, the programs are free and open to the public. Book sale/signings follow presentations. Seating is first-come, first-served.
Presenting sponsor: The Private Client Reserve of U.S. Bank. Additional support: Magers and Quinn Booksellers and MinnPost.
Location: Open Book, 1011 Washington Avenue South
Ten Thousand Things presents: A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare, directed by Michelle Hensley
A delightfully diverse cast takes on Shakespeare’s exploration of life’s sudden, inexplicable changes in A Midsummer Night's Dream, the opening production of Ten Thousand Things’ 20th anniversary season. The production takes a look at the ways we get to step into lives other than our own—if only for a little while. Featuring Brittany Bradford, Sun-Mee Chomet, Kurt Kwan, Elise Langer, Gavin Lawrence, Mo Perry, Anna Sundberg and Karen Wiese-Thompson. For information and tickets.
Dates and Times:
Thursday, October 24th
Friday, October 25th
Saturday, October 26th
Sunday, October 27th
Thursday, October 31st
Friday, November 1st
Saturday, November 2nd
Sunday, November 3rd
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday shows at 8pm; Sunday show at 4pm
Time: 8:00am to 9:00am
Location: Mill City Museum, ADM Conference Room: 6th Floor, 710 South Second Street
Breakfast with a Preservationist - Landscape Architect Jean Garbarini
Landscape architect Jean Garbarini, ASLA, PLA, will discuss the role of landscape architects in historic preservation, while tracing her own journey as a practitioner. Her work has included consulting on a National Historic Landmark and Minnesota icons such as Glensheen, Union Depot, the Cathedral of Saint Paul, and the Minneapolis Grand Rounds. Looking through the lens of project examples, the presentation will explore the subjective world of preservation in both planning, design and construction.
Metered street and ramp parking are available. Coffee and bakery will be provided. Donations to cover costs are appreciated.
Time: 11:30am – 1:30pm
Location: Joule, 1200 Washington Avenue South
Are you health-challenged? This seminar will answer what you need to know about MNsure. Ask questions. Get answers. Sign up! If you're one of Minnesota's 70,000+ firms with 0-4 employees and/or if you're an entrepreneur, microbusiness, nonprofit, remote worker, consultant, freelancer or independent professional, this is for YOU! MNsure's SHOP Director, Neil Rolland, will be here to talk about coverage options available for those of us who are outside the box. This seminar is complimentary and open to all. You need not be a Joule member to attend.
Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Location - Mill City Museum, 1st Floor Commons
THE OCTOBER MILL DISTRICT NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETING AGENDA
- Lisa Goodman / 7th Ward Update
City Council Member Lisa Goodman will give her last update as our Mill District representative. Redistricting has shifted us to the new 3rd Ward. Hear her thoughts on the past, present and future of our neighborhood. Lisa will also be giving an update on Gold Medal Park.
- Laurie Jones, HOA Update
Update on the Minneapolis Riverfront HOA Collaborative.
- Magna Health and Fitness / New Business Introduction
- John Erwin / Crown Hydro Forum
The Crown Hydro project has taken an unexpected turn. Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board President John Erwin will discuss the specifics of the proposed project in the Mill District, on the Downtown Minneapolis Riverfront. Learn about potential impacts on:
() St. Anthony Falls
() The Stone Arch Bridge
() Economic development, and more…
Bring your questions about Crown Hydro and share your opinions.
Time: See below
Location: Guthrie Theater, 818 2nd Street South
Enjoy an afternoon at the theater and leave the child care to us:
Guthrie Theater / YMCA Play Care!
Child care: $10 per child
Area 2 ticket: $25
Area 3 ticket: $20
Finally, the day has arrived when you can escape to the theater for an afternoon of much-deserved grown-up time, while your kids participate in fun and creative activities developed and led by trusted child care professionals of the YMCA -- all under the same roof! It's almost too good to be true!
Here's how it works:
Beginning at 12:30 p.m. on select Play Care dates, bring your children (ages 4 to 11) to the Guthrie's Level Eight Education Suite where they will explore a variety of activities developed and led by qualified and trusted YMCA child care professionals. All activities are tailored to your child's age (ages 4 & 5, 6 & 7, 8 & 9, 10 & 11), including movement, arts & crafts, games and more. Once they're settled in, head downstairs, take your seat and prepare to be entertained!
Fall/Winter 2013 Play Care Dates
All performances begin at 1 p.m., child care drop off begins at 12:30 p.m. Advance reservations are required.
•Sunday, October 20 at 1 p.m. -- Uncle Vanya or Tribes
•Sunday, November 10 at 1 p.m. -- Tribes
•Sunday, November 24 at 1 p.m. -- A Christmas Carol
•Sunday, December 1 at 1 p.m. -- A Christmas Carol or Born Yesterday
To purchase, call the Guthrie Box Office at 612.377.2224 or order in person at the Guthrie Box Office.
Time: 5:00pm
Location: Old Spaghetti Factory, 233 Park Avenue (and Washington Avenue South)
"Best Laid Plans"
Join The Murder Mystery Company as we journey back in time to the glamorous 1930's with, "Best Laid Plans".
Get all dolled up for an evening of "Old Hollywood Style" fun as you mingle with the who's whos of society. Be careful though, as someone in the room is guilty of a terrible crime. Bring your friends, family and don't forget your detective skills to help solve the case!
Times: 1:00pm
Location: Mill City Museum, 704 2nd Street South
Fee: $14 adults, $12 seniors and college students, $10 children ages 6-17 and MHS members. Tour includes museum admission.
Reservations: required, call 612-341-7555 or register online.
Take an in-depth look at the historic Washburn A Mill complex and the award-winning Mill City Museum building. A museum interpreter will take visitors into the building’s many nooks and crannies, highlighting the lives of the men and women who worked there, how the building functioned during its peak flour milling years and the many changes to the building over time.
This is the only opportunity for a guided tour through the entire museum building and the only chance to see some of its non-public spaces. The tour includes admission to the museum gallery, Baking Lab, Water Lab and Flour Tower show.
Time: 10:00am-Noon
Location: Minnesota Center for Book Arts, 1011 Washington Avenue South
The Same Voice with Ellen Ferrari
For families with children ages 2 and up
Celebrate United Nations Day with Sesame Street’s We All Sing with the Same Voice and create books from around the world: a Japanese rice paper book, a Mexican curandero book, a Southeast Asian slatted palm book, an Ethiopian wish scroll, and more!
Join Ellen Ferrari for Saturday mornings of family book arts fun! Each workshop starts off with a story and game to warm up your creativity and then dives into a book arts project. Workshops accommodate a range of developmental levels so that adults and children (or) adult/child teams may choose to work together or side-by-side. Each participant receives supplies to use during the workshop, but may choose to bring one set home if working with his or her partner. Ellen will provide older children with suggestions for extending their learning.
$30 ($27 members) + $6 supply fee for an adult/child pair;
$15 ($13.50 members) + $3 supply fee for each additional participant
Time: 9:00am Breakfast; 11:00am Cleanup starts
Location: Keegan’s Pub, 16 University Avenue NE
The Second Annual Northeast River Cleanup starts at 9am with kegs and eggs at the pub. The cleanup runs from 11am to 1pm. All participants then receive a token for one free can of Shift beer from New Belgium Brewing. Profits from beer sales go to the Northeast Business Association River Cleanup fund.
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Grain Belt Brewery Bottling Building, 79 Northeast 13th Avenue
Nordeast Big River Beard & Moustache Battle
Beards, Moustaches & Whiskerinas of all types!! We are hosting a good ole Minnesota Beard Battle at
The Nordeast Big River Brew Fest!
Our Guest Judges will be taking a gander at your facial extravaganzas in the following categories:
-Full Beard
-Moustache
-Whiskerinas (Ladies!)
-Costume & Facial Hair Combo: As it is the weekend after the Zombie Pub Crawl & The week before Halloween we've created a special Men, Women & All Facial Hair Types Costume Category!
Moustache Ride Photo Contest with the Moustache Teeter Totter hosted by none other than our Facial Hair Loving Friends from Curious Traveler!
All funds from the Beer Fest & Competition will be donated to The East Side Neighborhood Serviceswho foster the development and well being of individuals and families while strengthening the diverse community in Nordeast & Southeast Minneapolis.
*FREE with Beer Fest Entry.
*DONATIONS Greatly Encouraged.
Many will be Judged.
Time: 8:00pm
Location: Antonello Hall, MacPhail Center for Music, 501 South 2nd Street
$25 adults, $15 students/ seniors (tickets go on sale on 9/14).
Time: 10am – 2pm
Location: Open Book, 1011 Washington Avenue South
Wondering how you will get health insurance by 2014? With new subsidies, legal rights and marketplace (MNsure), there’s health insurance coverage for you! Explore your new options and connect to excellent community healthcare resources at our Artists’ Health Fair on Saturday, October 19. Stop by anytime from 10am to 2pm to:
- Talk to providers of health insurance, low-cost healthcare, nutrition and fitness.
- Meet with Springboard for the Arts for demos and assistance enrolling in healthcare coverage on MNsure.
- Get free preventive healthcare screenings
- Watch presentations on healthcare reform and the health insurance requirement.
FREE, but please RSVP online or by phone.
Time: 11:00am - 2:00pm
Location: Begins at Gold Medal Park (10th Avenue South & 2nd Street South), next to the Guthrie Theater - ends in Northeast Minneapolis
Hungry for an off-the-beaten path Minneapolis food experience? Join us as we explore one of the city's trendy and historical neighborhoods, Mill District and St. Anthony on Main in Northeast Minneapolis. You'll enjoy the afternoon sampling food at the first Thai restaurant in Minnesota, drinking local Minnesota brewed beer at the oldest restaurant in Minneapolis, and enjoy a local favorite - the cheese curds. You'll also enjoy mouth-watering pasta located in the historical Chase building, fresh baked European style bread at a local Farmers Market, home-made gelato, and lip smacking BBQ sliders from a historical restaurant that once operated as a mattress company.
Along with sampling food we will also visit the Mill City Museum, stroll by the Guthrie, and enjoy gorgeous views of St. Anthony Falls as we walk along the Stone Arch Bridge into historical St. Anthony on Main. You'll learn about the history of both these neighborhoods including a stroll along the oldest street in Minneapolis. You'll taste and chat with other food-loving guests, and leave the tour with an appreciation for these distinct neighborhoods that most tourist never see!
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Time: Doors open at 10:00am for seating, snacks and activities; films begin at 10:30am.
Location: Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall
Now in its 6th year, Childish Films @ the Library is a free program of children's cinema and arts for all ages. Each screening features a pre-show activity, an educational introduction for children's film fans and complimentary healthy snacks.
Childish Films takes place the third Saturday of each month at Minneapolis Central Library. Here's the slate of programs scheduled for the Fall/Winter 2013 Season:
• October 19: Saturday Mourning Cartoons. Come in costume and make book art with Minnesota Center for Book Arts. Enjoy an eclectic program of Halloween cartoons.
• November 16: Celebrating Aardman. Enjoy pre-show music from Dave Salmela and friends. Watch award-winning clay animation films from world-renowned Aardman Animations of U.K. - featuring the beloved characters Wallace and Gromit.
• December 21: The Gruffalo's Child. Decorate your own cookie with Whole Foods Market staff. View the sequel release of "The Gruffalo."
Sponsors: Minnesota Parent, Whole Foods Market, Weston Woods Studio and Crash +Sues.
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