December 2, 2011, Friday - Live Music at Crooked Pint Ale House

Time: 10:00pm  $5 Cover

Location: Crooked Pint Ale House, 501 Washington Avenue South

Tonight:  Sarah Morris

December 2, 2011, Friday - Minneapolis Beard & Moustache Club Meeting at Grumpy's

Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm

Location:  Grumpy's, 1111 Washington Avenue South

With the weather turning cold and all the taste-makers growing moustaches for Mo-vember, the first meeting of the Minneapolis Beard & Moustache Club couldn’t come at a better time. The Club sent word that the group will have its first-ever open meeting on December 2 at Grumpy’s Bar Downtown, where the club’s bearded and moustachioed State Champions will be in attendance.

If you’d like to get more acquainted with these bearded gentlemen, the organization is Minnesota’s only chapter of Beard Team USA, which represents our state in elegant, distinguished fashion and describes themselves thusly: “We drink beer and live in tree forts. Our blood smells like shaving cream.”

December 2, 2011, Friday - Winter Wonderland Cocktails Class at Local D'Lish

Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Location: Local D'Lish, 208 N 1st Street

We have a local mixologist to help you whip up some wonderful winter cocktails…but of course keeping it local and delicious.

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December 1, 2011, Thursday - Members Double Discount Holiday Shopping Weekend at Mill City Museum

Times: 10:00am to 5:00pm Thursday-Saturday; Noon to 5:00pm Sunday

Dates: December 1, 2, 3 and 4

Location: Mill City Museum, 704 2nd Street South

Minnesota Historical Society members will receive a double discount (20 percent) on Minnesota-inspired, quality gifts in time for the holidays at a pre-holiday sale at Members Double Discount Weekend at the Mill City Museum. Purchases help support the Society’s programs.

Visitors also can sample freshly baked samples of winning recipes from the Star Tribune Cookie Contest on December 3.

November 30, 2011, Wednesday - Elegant Entertaining with Local Flavors Class at Local D'Lish

Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Location: Local D'Lish, 208 N 1st Street

Local goes upscale! Learn fun, versatile tips on how to utilize local products for cocktail parties, dinner parties, etc. Wow your boss, impress your foodie friends, or simply treat your closest pals. Everyone deserves a bit of elegance.

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November 29, 2011, Tuesday - Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Public Meeting

Time: 5:30pm 

Location: Minneapolis City Hall, Room 317, 350 South Fifth Street

For Presentation:

2421 Clinton Avenue – Washburn Fair Oaks Historic District, Ward 6
Certificate of Appropriateness for rehabilitation work

401 8th Avenue Southeast and 414 7th Avenue Southeast, Fifth Street Southeast Historic District, Ward 3
Certificate of Appropriateness for a six-story apartment building with a church

414 7th Avenue Southeast, Fifth Street Southeast Historic District, Ward 3
Certificate of Appropriateness for five three-story townhomes

414 7th Avenue Southeast, Fifth Street Southeast Historic District, Ward 3
Certificate of Appropriateness for a two-story rooftop addition to the historic St. Andrews Hospital building

519-523 Central Avenue, Totino’s Pizza Building, Ward 3
Description: Demolition of Historic Resource application for the Totino’s Pizza Building

420 North 5th Street, Ford Center – North Loop Warehouse District, Ward 7
Certificate of Appropriateness for a master sign plan

November 29, 2011, Tuesday - Upper River Forum

Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Location: Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board Headquarters, 2117 West River Road

Hear about hot issues shaping the Upper Riverfront.

Co-sponsored by the Minneapolis Riverfront Partnership and the Above the Falls Citizen Advisory Committee (AFCAC).

November 27, 2011, Sunday - Eating Local Through the Winter Class at Local D'Lish

Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Location: Local D'Lish, 208 N 1st Street

Yes we live in a winter wonderland but we actually have a lot of great locavore options. Do you want to take the eat local challenge through the winter? We will show you some great options.

Reservations

November 27, 2011, Sunday - The Mad Ripple Hootenanny at the Guthrie

Time: 7:00pm

Location: Guthrie, Dowling Studio, 801 2nd Street South

In Novemeber 2007, writer/songwriter Jim Walsh (aka The Mad Ripple) started inviting friends both famous and obscure to participate in a weekly songwriter circle he called The Mad Ripple Hootenanny. Launched as a way for audiences to hear songwriters in an intimate setting where bar-goers wouldn't talk over the songs, and as a way for musicians from various walks to meet and collaborate, the Hoot (as it has come to be known) has provided local music fans with some of the most spontaneous, unpredictable, magical, and moving musical moments in recent memory.

To commemorate the 5th anniversary of the Hoot, and to kick off the new Hoot season, Walsh and friends take to the Guthrie's Dowling Studio.

November 26, 2011, Saturday - Live Music at Crooked Pint Ale House

Time: 10:00pm  $5 Cover

Location: Crooked Pint Ale House, 501 Washington Avenue South

Tonight: Sell Out Stereo

November 26, 2011, Saturday - Brian Bates with Sara Renner at Aster Cafe

Time: 9:00pm  Cover: $10

Location: Aster Cafe, 125 Main Stree SE

Tonight: Brian Bates with Sara Renner

November 26, 2011, Saturday - Northstar Storytelling League Tellabration! at Open Book

Time: 10:00am - 7:00pm;  7:00pm Story Slam

Location:  Open Book, 1011 Washington Avenue South

Tellabration! is an international night of storytelling held each November. Northstar Storytelling League has produced two nights and one full day of storytelling, including stories for adults, stories for children, workshops, open mics and more.

Detailed schedule.

November 25, 2011, Friday - Drop the Mic! The Light Within at the Guthrie (2 Nights)

Time: 8:00 pm (both Friday and Saturday nights)

Location: Guthrie Theater, Dowling Studio, 818 Second Street South

Drop the Mic is a fusion of the latest hip-hop dance stylists with a contemporary theatrical twist. Local choreographic team Dario Mejia and Giselle Mejia, have directed
the finest up-and-coming talent in the Twin Cities. The show will be hosted by Levi Martin with DJ Los Boogie on the turntables.

Performers include emerging singer/songwriter Alicia Steele, tap dancer Ricci Milan And-a-one on the mic, and b-boy Kailen Nelson. An exhibition of two of the best breaker crews: War Machines (TwinCities) vs. Gravity Benders (Milwaukee) will battle for number one.

Drop the Mic is packed with powerful group performances including Curio Dance, Obtuse Crew,
Heartbreakers and Titambe West African Dance Group. Not to mention, a sneak performance from members of Team iLuminate as recently seen on America’s Got Talent on NBC!

Tickets $25

November 25, 2011, Friday - Live Music at Crooked Pint Ale House

Time: 10:00pm  $5 Cover

Location: Crooked Pint Ale House, 501 Washington Avenue South

Tonight:  Davina and the Vagabonds

November 25, 2011, Friday - Sophia Shorai at Aster Cafe

Time: 9:00pm  Cover: $7

Location: Aster Cafe, 125 Main Stree SE

Tonight:  Sophia Shorai

November 25, 2011, Friday - Northstar Storytelling League Tellabration! at Open Book

Time: 7:00pm

Location:  Open Book, 1011 Washington Avenue South

Tellabration! is an international night of storytelling held each November. Northstar Storytelling League has produced two nights and one full day of storytelling, including stories for adults, stories for children, workshops, open mics and more.

Detailed schedule.

November 22, 2011, Tuesday - Minneapolis Park & Rec Board Meeting

Time: 5:00pm

Location:  Minneapolis Park and Rec Board, 2117 West River Road

Agenda

MPRB regular board meetings are broadcast live from 5-9 p.m. on the City of Minneapolis Government Meeting Channel 79 on Comcast cable and online at www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/webcasts. The regular meetings are rebroadcast on Channel 79 on Saturdays at 11 a.m., Sundays at 9 a.m. and on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at 5 p.m.

Webcasts of MPRB regular board meetings are posted on the MPRB website two to five business days after the meeting and are available for viewing, along with Webcasts for the recent two months, at www.minneapolisparks.org – Commissioners – Webcast Archives.

November 22, 2011, Tuesday - The Perfect Pair Wine Dinner at Spill the Wine

Time:  6:30pm

Location: Spill the Wine, 1101 Washington Avenue South

The Perfect Pair Wine Dinner:  5 Course Wine Dinner featuring Holiday Wine Pairings.
Food prepared by Chef Craig Johnson and wine by Mary Beth Gallagher.

course one
pumpkin spice poached seckel pear, fourme d'ambert, pancetta, pumpkin seed vinagrette
bex riesling, mosel, germany

course two
venison carpaccio, juniper scent, blueberry gastrique, salad of micro greens
a to z pinot noir, oregon

course three
pork belly confit, fennel, mirepoix, pepper
santa tresa cerasuolo, sicily, italy

course four
cocoa scented beef cheeks, pearl barley, benton's bacon, root vegetable
kenwood jack london cabernet sauvignon, sonoma, california

course five
artisan cheeses, apple confit and honey
astoria moscato, italy

$65/Person   Reservations

November 21, 2011, Monday - Public Skating at the Dome

Time: 5:00pm - 9:00pm

Location:  The Dome

From November through March, the Metrodome becomes the prime destination for rollerbladers and skaters across the Twin Cities.   For the winter months the upper and lower concourses of the sports arena are turned into the Rollerdome, hosting up to 500,000 people.

Throughout the day a DJ spins top 40 and dance music and food stands give skaters an extra energy boost. For first-timers or amateurs who don’t own their own pair of rollerblades, they can be rented for an extra $5 fee.

Click here for the full schedule and more info.

November 20, 2011, Sunday - Turkey Day Leftovers Class at Local D'Lish

Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm (call to confirm)

Location: Local D'Lish, 208 N 1st Street

Do your leftovers consist of dipping turkey into a jar of miracle whip? Well, Local D’Lish to the rescue! Let us show you some tasty alternatives to sandwiches and microwaved leftovers.

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