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October 4, 2016, Tuesday - An Evening Celebrating the Mississippi River at Nicollet Island

Time:  5:30pm to 8:30pm

Location:  Nicollet Island Pavilion

An Evening Celebrating the Mississippi River

Join Friends of the Mississippi River for the Big River's biggest night. 

Make plans to join us for an evening in celebration of the Mississippi, overlooking its fall splendor. From our beautiful venue on the river, we'll toast to you and the recent successes you made possible. The evening will feature:
- Keynote speaker Tim Palmer, an award-winning photographer, conservationist and author of 26 books about rivers, who will share tales of his adventures exploring America’s magnificent waterways and discuss current river conservation and restoration issues important to us all 
- The Water Bar -- a public art project that serves local tap water to highlight pressing local water issues
- An entertaining river-themed live auction
- Hearty hors d'oeuvres and drinks
- Live music
Tickets:  Please consider a minimum $100 contribution for each attendee. Funds raised through this event benefit the Mississippi River, its watershed and Twin Cities communities.