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Saturday
Nov052011

November 5, 2011, Saturday - Minneapolis Riverfront Partnership Great River Outing: Old Highland to Old Man River

Time: 1:30 -- 3 pm

Leaving from North Commons Recreation Center (1801 James Avenue North). You may also join the outing at the pocket park just west of the Plymouth Avenue bridge. (map)

It’s time to get out and learn how you can impact the revitalization of the Mississippi riverfront in Minneapolis! The 2011 ‘Great River Outings' and events series, sponsored by Minneapolis Riverfront Partnership, offers unique walking tours, diverse forums based on Mississippi river issues and entries into exclusive spaces that neighbor the River. On this outing, walk to the Mississippi River from the heart of the Old Highland neighborhood, right after their annual meeting and potluck.

Sponsored in partnership with the Old Highland Neighborhood Organization. At each Great River Outing event, guides with experience in fields like ecology, history, community planning and preservation will tell the ‘stories behind the story’ and give participants a greater understanding of how the community can facilitate and support coordinated revitalization of the Mississippi riverfront in Minneapolis.

Tours and events will be held regardless of inclement weather. Participants are strongly urged to pre- register online; however, when space allows we will accept last minute additions at the tour starting points. Pre-registration and more information.

Friday
Nov042011

November 4, 2011, Friday - Winter Wine and Cheese Class at Local D'Lish

Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm

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

Bread, wine and cheese….isn’t that a well balanced meal…oh wait…we better add chocolate too.  Let’s have some fun learning how several varieties accentuate the best qualities in each other.

Reservations

Friday
Nov042011

November 4, 2011, Friday - Lunch with MacPhail

Time:  Noon – 1:30pm

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

Lunch with MacPhail is a free lunch event offering an exclusive opportunity to learn about MacPhail, and a private preview of selected 2011-2012 MacPhail Spotlight Series concert performance. Lunch with MacPhail is intended for adult guests and space is limited.  The preview performance is a private event which is part of Lunch with MacPhail.  Guests are encouraged to attend the entire event.

RSVP to Amanda Schroder by email at schroder.amanda@macphail.org or by phone at 612-767-5343. 
 
Todays feature:
Four Song by Gershwin - Two Pianos, Four Hands
Timothy DePrey and Heather MacLaughlin, piano.

Friday
Nov042011

November 4, 2011, Friday - Live Music at Crooked Pint Ale House

Time: 10:00pm, $5 Cover 

Location: Crooked Pint Ale House, 501 Washington Avenue South

Tonight: Power Of 10

Friday
Nov042011

November 4, 2011, Friday - Live Music at Aster Cafe

Time: 9:00pm  $8 Cover

Location: Aster Cafe, 125 SE Main Street

Tonight: Rhonda Laurie

Thursday
Nov032011

November 3, 2011, Thursday - Spotlight on Graywolf Press at Central Library

Time: 7:00pm

Location: Pohlad Hall at Central Library, 300 Nicollet

The Graywolf Press Sneak Peek

Join Graywolf Press as we celebrate our sensational upcoming publishing season! Award-winning poet Jeffrey Yang (Vanishing-Line) and acclaimed novelist Mary Rockcastle (In Caddis Wood) will join Graywolf’s Director and Publisher Fiona McCrae and Senior Editor Jeffrey Shotts to present the 2011-2012 list and share their unique perspectives and insights on what’s next in the world of Graywolf. Stick around after the program to pick up the titles that caught your eye, mingle with the authors, and enjoy delectable desserts.

Thursday
Nov032011

November 3, 2011, Thursday - 'A Peace of My Mind' Book Release Party at Southern Theater

Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Location: Southern Theater, 1420 Washington Avenue South

Minneapolis photographer John Noltner will celebrate the release of his new book "A Peace of My Mind" with a book release party at the Southern Theater on Thursday, November 3 from 7-9pm.

The event is free and open to the public, and will include speakers, music, a talk by the author / photographer and a Q&A session.  There will be food and a cash bar, and signed copies of the book will be available for purchase.

The theater will be filled with artwork from the traveling exhibit for A Peace of My Mind, sharing the stories of 55 inspiring individuals who reflect on what peace means to them, how they work towards it in their lives and what obstacles they have encountered along the way.

For more details on A Peace of my Mind visit the website.

Thursday
Nov032011

November 3, 2011, Thursday - Parker Quartet at MacPhail

Time:  7:30pm

Location: MacPhail Center for Music, Antonello Hall, 501 2nd Street South

Impressions: Debussy, Kirchner and Beethoven

Grammy Award-winning Parker Quartet, in partnership with The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, will perform two chamber music series this season in downtown Saint Paul and downtown Minneapolis. Hailed by The New York Times as “something extraordinary,” the Parker Quartet has rapidly distinguished itself as one of the preeminent ensembles of its generation.

During the 2008-09 and 2009-10 seasons, the Parker Quartet was the first-ever Quartet-in-Residence at the SPCO, and during the 2009-10 season, the quartet was also the first-ever Artist-in-Residence with Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) and American Public Media (APM). The SPCO is thrilled to partner with the Parker Quartet once again to bring their exceptional artistry to the Twin Cities community.

Wednesday
Nov022011

November 2, 2011, Wednesday - The Art of a Great Cheese Platter Class at Local D'Lish

Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm

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

No more guessing what to serve at your next cocktail party.  It isn’t just the cheese you put on the platter, but the presentation… And of course, in “Local D’Lish Style,” the story behind it.

Reservations

Wednesday
Nov022011

November 2, 2011, Wednesday - Reflections on Rachmaninoff at MacPhail

Time:  7:30pm

Location:  Antonello Hall, MacPhail Center for Music, 501 2nd Street South

Reflections on Rachmaninoff Concerto #2 from the perspective of Cuban Jazz Pianist Nachito Herrera.

 

Wednesday
Nov022011

November 2, 2011, Wednesday - Happy Hour with a Preservationist - Tour of the Grain Exchange

Time: 5:30pm to 6:30pm

Location: Grain Exchange, 400 South Fourth Street

Preserve Minneapolis' November Happy Hour will be at the newly rehabilitated Grain Exchange building.

Constructed in several phases between 1902 and 1955, the building was renovated and restored in the 1980s. The Grain Exchange Trading Floor was included in that restoration project. In the 2000s, trading ceased and the space became vacant. Preservationists were concerned that without a tenant the space could be subdivided and lose its historic character. Fortunately, a new tenant was found for the Trading Floor - CoCo (Coworking and Collaborative Space) - that fits the historic space and brings life back to the floor.

We will tour the exterior and interior of the building with architect Bob Mack, and spend most of the time on the Trading Floor learning how CoCo has adapted the space.

This event is free!

Tuesday
Nov012011

November 1, 2011, Tuesday - Anime Showcase at Central Library

Time: 4:00pm –6:00pm

Location: Pohlad Hall, Central Library

Grades 7-12. Don’t miss this chance to watch an amazing line-up of Japanese animation on the big screen! There's something for everyone. Cosplay is encouraged! Visit http://www.hclib.org/ or stop by the library for more information.

Sponsored by the Anime Twin Cities.

Tuesday
Nov012011

November 1, 2011, Tuesday - St. Anthony Falls Laboratory Tour

Time:  5:30pm - 6:30pm, followed by Meet MRP at Aster Cafe from 7:00pm-8:00pm.

Location:  Entry to the lab is at the intersection of Main Street NE and 3rd Avenue NE (across from Pillsbury A Mill)

This is a special 1-hour tour for the Marcy-Holmes neighborhood. It's free and limited to 30 people.  RSVP to MHNA: 612-623-7633 or office@marcy-holmes.org.

St. Anthony Falls Laboratory (SAFL) is part of the University of Minnesota’s College of Science and Engineering. Located on Hennepin Island in the Mississippi River in the heart of Minneapolis, conducting cutting-edge fluid mechanics research aimed at finding science-based solutions to major societal challenges in environment, energy, and health.

Since 1938, SAFL has been welcoming collaboration with universities, government agencies, and industry partners from all over the world. Note: This tour is NOT handicap accessible. Please wear flat shoes, no high heels. No kids under 18 and no pets allowed. Photography is allowed and encouraged, but no tripods, please. After the tour join us at the Aster Café to talk more about our neighborhood and river.

This special tour sponsored by Marcy-Holmes Neighborhood Association and the Minneapolis Riverfront Partnership.

Monday
Oct312011

October 31, 2011, Monday - The Soap Factory Presents: The Haunted Basement 2011

Location: 514 2nd Street SE

The Soap Factory's 5th annual Haunted Basement. An artist designed, adult only Halloween experience not to be missed!  

Runs October 1 - October 31, 2011 - Reservations required.

Reserve tickets online.

Monday
Oct312011

October 31, 2011, Monday - Halloween House Music Party at Aster Cafe

Time: 8:00pm  - 1:00am

Location: Aster Cafe, 125 SE Main Street 

Sunday
Oct302011

October 30, 2011, Sunday - The Soap Factory Presents: The Haunted Basement 2011

Location: 514 2nd Street SE

The Soap Factory's 5th annual Haunted Basement. An artist designed, adult only Halloween experience not to be missed!  

Runs October 1 - October 31, 2011 - Reservations required.

Reserve tickets online.

Sunday
Oct302011

October 30, 2011, Sunday - Quick Weeknight Meals Cooking Class at Local D'Lish

Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm

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

The daily dilemma: What to have for dinner? Worry not! This class will provide you with tips and techniques for easy and elegant meals that only taste like they took all day.

Reservations

Saturday
Oct292011

October 29, 2011, Saturday - Live Music at Crooked Pint Ale House

Time: 10:00pm,  No Cover

Location: Crooked Pint Ale House, 501 Washington Avenue South

Tonight:  Sonny Earl Band

Saturday
Oct292011

October 29, 2011, Saturday - Live Music at Aster Cafe

Time: 9:00pm  $5 Cover

Location: Aster Cafe, 125 SE Main Street 

Tonight:  Saltee F. Mike Michel (guitar) + Carnage (beatboxing) + Jacqueline Ultan (cello), with special guest Mankwe

Saturday
Oct292011

October 29, 2011, Saturday - The Soap Factory Presents: The Haunted Basement 2011

Location: 514 2nd Street SE

The Soap Factory's 5th annual Haunted Basement. An artist designed, adult only Halloween experience not to be missed!  

Runs October 1 - October 31, 2011 - Reservations required.

Reserve tickets online.