Time: 7:00pm
Location: Black Sheep Pizza, 600 Washington Avenue N
Tonight: Lake of Reflection
Paint Nite is invading bars and restaurants near you with everything you need to create a one-of-a-kind painting. We’ll guide you and your friends through two lively hours of creativity, drinking, and laughing ‘til your cheeks hurt. The best part? You don’t have to be an artist to have an amazing time.
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Locatioin: Whole Foods Market (222 Hennepin Ave,, Minneapolis)
Maker Mondays: Weaving Workshop
Want to learn how to weave your own wall tapestry? Get started by learning the basics of this fun, easy, and addictive craft. You’ll learn the weaving techniques to block color and develop shapes and patterns. We will also show you how to make tassels, how to take a finished project off the loom, and how to avoid common mistakes. We’ll supply everything you need to start weaving, including looms made from repurposed materials and vintage yarn. Light sips and snacks provided by our friends at Whole Foods. Parking for class guests is free and will be validated for up to four hours. Learn a craft, have a drink, AND make some new friends!
Time: 5 PM - 8 PM
Location: Loews Minneapolis Hotel, 601 1st Avenue N
Cochon555 - Epic Culinary Competition at Loews Minneapolis
With an all-star cast of chefs who specialize in whole animal cooking paired with farmers responsibly raising delicious heritage breed pigs, Cochon555 returns to Minneapolis on March 25. The all-inclusive feast hosted by the beautiful Loews Minneapolis Hotel will feature a hundred-plus prominent chefs, farmers, sommeliers, distillers, brewers and barkeeps all working in concert to create luxurious moments that educate the palate.
Cochon555 is proud to announce this year’s group of cutting-edge chefs from across the city, each cooking one whole heritage breed pig raised by a family farm. The competing chefs include Host Chef Tim Fischer of Loews Minneapolis Hotel, Daniel del Prado of Martina, Karyn Ann Tomlinson ofCorner Table, Russell Klein of Meritage, and Remy Pettus of BARDO. One week before the event, each chef receives a 200-pound heritage breed pig sustainably sourced from Hidden Stream Farm, Lucky George Farm, Spring Wolf Farms, YKer Acres, and Kerns Farm, respectively, to create a maximum of 6 dishes for competition. With dozens of bites from iconic local chefs, boutique distillers, and artisan winemakers, the event is akin to an epic tasting menu of heritage breed pork with endless beverage pairings enjoyed standing up.
To win the friendly competition for a cause, a chef’s menu must woo twenty celebrity judges with their “Judge’s Plate” scored on utilization; technique; and overall flavor and be voted “best bite of the day” by guests. The winning “Prince or Princess of Pork” in Minneapolis will advance to the national finale, Grand Cochon, a head-to-tail, winner-takes-all showdown for the crown in Chicago on September 30. Additionally, running in tandem are two satellite beverage competitions to complement the whole-animal tilt; Punch Kings, a whole bottle, large-format spirit competition featuring five top barkeeps in a hand-crafted punch challenge and Somm Smackdown, a face-off of five top sommeliers pairing the best wine with heritage pig.
Placing the spotlight on “knowing where your food comes from," each event features an educational whole animal butchery program called the Pop-Up Butcher Shop and Silent Auction to benefit charity. This year’s headlining all-star butcher is Scott Pampuch of Fulton Brewing. Together with gifts from chefs, sponsors and John Boos & Co., they will raise money to benefit Piggy Bank, a start-up farm in Missouri that serves as a kickstarter for new family farms and a safety net for those in the wake of a disaster (flood, fire and disease). As an accelerator, Piggy Bank supplies piglets to small farms in exchange for business plans that are posted online in the name of transparent “open-source agriculture.”
At any given event, over a hundred-plus cooks, chefs, restaurant and bar owners, renowned sommeliers and barkeeps, can be found working in concert to create luxurious moments. We work with every type of restaurant and bar imaginable – from farm-to-table to Michelin star - and all participating chefs share one core value: they source products responsibly. If you like tasty pig, our goal is to buy the "best breeds" from farmers doing it the "right way". Your support benefits our foundation project, Piggy Bank, a start-up farm in Missouri that serves as a kickstarter for new family farms and a safety net for those in the wake of a disaster (fire, flood, and disease).
SIGNATURE FOOD EXPERIENCE: Over 1500 Pounds of Heritage Pig, 5 Chefs Cooking Whole Hog, Cocina De La Familia aka Asador de Pastor pop-up, Starter Bar with Cures, Pates and Foie, Signature Cheese Bar, Luxe Butter Bar, Tartare Bar w. Antica Wines, Royal Oak "Dirty Steaks" Tasting, Swine & Sweets w. Perfect Puree, and Mike's Pie Pop-Up Pie Shop.
ELEVATED DRINK: Buffalo Trace Welcome Lounge, Five Winemaker’s Table, Somm Smackdown (VIP only), Punch Kings (VIP only), The Manhattan Project, Smoked Old Fashioned, Antica Wines and Tartare Bar, Angostura Original Bitter's Bar, Heritage Rum Cart, Wines of Germany Culinary Pop-Up, Tiki Bar, Italian Wine Showcase, Arrangement of Dry Sparkling Sodas, Topo Chico Secret of Mexico, Hand-Crafted Beer & Cider.
VIP FOOD - An extra hour of extravagance without waiting in line. Chefs will serve a preview of two dishes during the first hour.
VIP BEVERAGE - The first hour includes five barkeeps in bourbon punch competition called Punch Kings and guests enjoy reserve and allocated wines and spirits.
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Location: Mill City Museum, 704 South 2nd Street
Take an in-depth look at the historic Washburn A Mill complex and the award-winning Mill City Museum building. A guide 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 nonpublic spaces.
Tour highlights include:
The tour includes no more than 1 mile of moderately paced walking on uneven surfaces. Please call ahead to make arrangements for guests with limited mobility.
The Minnesota Endo March is the local Minnesota extension of the Worldwide Endometriosis March hosted and produced by the Minnesota Endo Warriors. March is endometriosis awareness month and on the last Saturday groups around the world gather to raise awareness and advocate for women with endometriosis.
11:00-11:30 am | Registration Open
11:30-12:00 pm | Alchemy-style warm-up class for all levels
12:00-12:45 pm | March from Alchemy across the Stone Arch Bridge
1:00-3:00 pm | Post-March Celebration
The celebration will be a “Happy Hour” style event with hosted hors-d’oeuvres, non-alcoholic beverages, beer, and wine. Local endometriosis specialists will have the opportunity to speak and women living with endometriosis can share their stories. This is a family-friendly event and all are welcome. The actual march will only be about 1/2 a mile.
What is Endo?
Endometriosis is a chronic disease that affects the lives of over 176 million women around the world. One in every ten women are affected by this disease where the inner lining of the uterus (the womb), called the endometrium, grows outside the uterus involving other organs. This can cause inflammation and severe pain. In addition, women who are diagnosed with endometriosis may have painful bladder syndrome, digestive or gastrointestinal symptoms similar to a bowel disorder, as well as fatigue, tiredness or lack of energy, pelvic pain, painful intercourse and infertility. The cause of endometriosis is still unknown although women have been suffering for centuries. On average it takes 9 years for women to receive a diagnosis of endometriosis and proper diagnosis requires laparoscopic surgery, which is a significant barrier to care. Recognizing the symptoms and advocating for their health, women face an uphill battle. The Minnesota Endo March is an opportunity to show these women that Minnesota cares.
The 5K begins at 8:45am and the 10 mile begins at 9:15am
Location: Boom Island
Pre-heat the oven and find your favorite flannel! The Hot Dash is back and better than ever! Run Minnesota's premier spring running event and celebrate with a BRAND NEW hotdish recipe at our top 10 U.S. post-race beer garden event on Saturday, March 24, 2018! Don't wait to register -- this event sells out! **Kid's sizing available!**
The Hot Dash is in Minneapolis, Minnesota, returning to flannel-friendly Northeast Minneapolis! Everyone is welcome to join our Finish Festival, hosted at Boom Island Park from 9 - 11 a.m.
Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm
Location: Winter Markets are held inside the Mill City Museum, 704 S 2nd Street
Additional Mill City Farmers Market 2017-2018 Winter Market dates:
Future dates: April 14, 28
Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Solar Arts Building, 711 15th Ave NE
Now in it's 6th year, Hops for Hunger™ 6.0 is SACA Food Shelf's annual fundraiser celebrating great local craft beers. We continue our partnership with the events premier sponsor Financial One Credit Union to bring you 21+ local brewers to offer an outstanding selection of product you can’t find anywhere else.
So join us at the Solar Arts Building, 711 15th Ave NE, Minneapolis, on the 3rd floor, just upstairs from Indeed Brewing. Food is available for purchase by Chowgirls Killer Catering at the event, plus a great silent auction and beer wall!
Our 2018 live preformers are Analog Drifters & Dirty Romance Novels
In the last 5 years, Hops for Hunger™ has:
- Enabled SACA to buy over 600,000 lbs of food!
- Helped feed over 26,000 families and households
- Stocked 5 in-school food shelves for students
- Help to provide over 2,600 Holiday meals
- Each dollar raised will enable us to purchase 8.5 pounds of food, (your $40 ticket will buy 340 pounds of food)!
If a sober driver will be attending, $10 tickets non drinking tickets available for purchase at the event.
This is a 21+ event.
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Location:Marshall Terrace Park, 2740 Marshall Street NE
Mississippi Park Connections presents: Heron Watch
Join a National Park Service ranger to view a great blue heron rookery from Marshall Terrace Park. Seeing this rookery in Minneapolis is an unforgettable sight! The park ranger will help you get a close look at the herons and also help you learn more about why great blue herons thrive along the Mississippi River.
Marshall Terrace Park in Northeast Minneapolis sits directly across from a heron rookery, and is an ideal spot for observing the majestic great blue heron. You’ll also likely see bald eagles, American robins and maybe even an osprey or two!
This free event is open to birders of all abilities.
Time: 1:00pm-9:00pm
Location: Boom Island Brewing, 2014 N Washington Avenue
The term “Farm to Table” has become a conceit so overused and exhausted that it has become comical and nearly devoid of meaning. The next trend on the horizon is Farm to Bottle, Farm to Keg, Farm to Glass, etc. No to be outdone, Boom Island Brewing Company is taking it one step further: by physically transporting facets of the farm to the brewery in the city. Boom Island is teaming up with Chad Douglas, of Douglas Farms in Mora, Minnesota, to bring in farm animals that might be of some interest to craft beer lovers who are more city-centric.
Time: 7 PM - 10 PM
Location: Northern Coffeeworks, 1027 S Washington Ave
Northern Coffeeworks Presents: Barista Throwdown & Taco Takeover by Piña
The most skilled baristas in Minneapolis will step behind the bar at Northern Coffeeworks to throw down their best latte art designs in a 32 competitor bracket, $5 gets you in. It’s gonna be a winner take all, leave ‘em in the dust kind of night. Travel & Variety reporter Amelia Rayno and Digital Features Editor Tom Horgen from the Star Tribune will be on hand to judge. The top 3 finishers will take home prizes from Ruby Coffee Roasters, Cafe Imports, and Northern Coffeeworks.
If that wasn’t enough...
We’ve got James Beard Nominated Chef Jorge Guzman taking over our kitchens at Northern for a “Taco Takeover”. We’ll be serving cochinita pibil, chorizo-potato and refried lentil tacos with all the salsas! Along with tacos, Chef Jorge will be introducing a favorite recipe of Sikil Pak, a traditional pumpkin seed dip from his home town in the Yucatan. Head Brewer Niko of Fair State Brewing Cooperative and Chef Jorge are also collaborating on a ONE TIME special beer release! All tortillas will be from Masienda, one of the country’s leading tortilla makers, they’re doing it right!
Last but not least...
DJ Stepmom will be spinning records and bringing those funky vibes!
Menu:
Sikil Pak $7
fire roasted tomato and pumpkin seed dip with tortilla chips
Cochinita Pibil Taco $5
roasted pork, pickled red onion, habanero, cilantro
Chorizo y Papa Taco $5
salsa poblano, onions, cilantro, crema
Refried Lentil Taco $5
roasted sweet potato, pepitas, cilantro, cotija
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Location: Mill City Museum, 704 South 2nd Street
Preserve Minneapolis Forum: Minneapolis Sound
Join Preserve Minneapolis and Mill City Museum as we welcome authors Andrea Swensson and Davu Seru, in what will be a vibrant and far-reaching discussion of the history of the famous "Minneapolis Sound".
We're very excited to take the opportunity to highlight the recent publications of Ms. Swensson, "Got to Be Something Here", and Mr. Seru, "Sights, Sounds and Soul" and explore the deep history of music in Minnepaolis.
Time: See show link below
Location: The Lab Theater, 700 First Street N
Alternative Motion Project presents: Seven
March 23 – 25
Seven features an eclectic evening of contemporary dance with six distinct and stunning original works, bringing something for every audience member. Share in new and past works with AMP’s Seventh Annual Performance that showcases the company’s wide range of dynamism, physicality and artistry along with live music by cellist Jane Cords O’Hara.
Tme: 7:00pm
Location: The Loft, Performance Hall, 1011 Washington Avenue S
Loft Mentor Series Reading with Lesley Nneka Arimah
The Loft proudly presents a 2017-2018 Loft Mentor Series Reading in Poetry and Creative Prose with Lesley Nneka Arimah, Victoria Blanco and Jasmin Rae Ziegler. Lesley Nneka Arimah was born in the UK and grew up wherever her father was stationed for work, which was sometimes Nigeria, sometimes not. Her work has received grants and awards from Commonwealth Writers, AWP, the Elizabeth George Foundation, the Jerome Foundation and others. She currently lives in Minneapolis. From Riverhead Books: What It Means When a Man Falls from the Sky (story collection; April 2017) and The Children of Bones (novel, coming soon). Victoria Blanco is completing a nonfiction book based on research among the Rarámuris of Mexico. Her writing has appeared in Fourth Genre. Her research has been supported by Fulbright and awards from the University of Minnesota. She is a graduate of the University of Minnesota MFA program. Jasmin Rae Ziegler graduated with an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. She is co-editor of Poetry City, USA and currently teaches Creative Writing and Literature at Anoka Ramsey Community College. She lives in South Minneapolis with her partner and son. $10 (members $5).
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Mill City Museum, 704 South 2nd Street
GOT TO BE SOMETHING HERE with Andrea Swensson
Andrea Swensson will be at Mill City Museum on Thursday, March 22 at 7:00 p.m. for a discussion and signing of her new book, Got to Be Something Here: The Rise of the Minneapolis Sound. This event is hosted by Preserve Minneapolis, and she will be joined by Davu Seru, author of Sights, Sounds, Soul: The Twin Cities Through the Lens of Charles Chamblis. They will discuss their respective books and there will be an audience Q&A.
ABOUT THE BOOK:
Beginning in the year of Prince’s birth, 1958, with the recording of Minnesota’s first R&B record by a North Minneapolis band called the Big Ms, Got to Be Something Here traces the rise of that distinctive sound through two generations of political upheaval, rebellion, and artistic passion.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Andrea Swensson is an author, radio host, and music journalist. She hosts a weekly program about the Minnesota music scene, The Local Show, at Minnesota Public Radio’s 89.3 The Current and contributes to the Local Current Blog. Prior to joining MPR, she was the music editor at City Pages, where she founded the AAN AltWeekly Award-winning Gimme Noise music blog.
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Minneapolis Institute of Art, 2400 S 3rd Avenue
Next Generation of Parks Event Series: Lily Yeh
Lily Yeh is a compassionate and charismatic visual artist, sculptor, and activist whose community art projects have transformed the lives of thousands of people from Rwanda to West Palm Beach. “Creating art in forlorn and forsaken places is like making fire in the frozen darkness of the winter’s night,” she has said.
As Minneapolis initiates the historic Neighborhood Park Plan, a 20-year reinvestment in community parks, and seeks to reconcile decades of social injustice, Yeh’s practice of using art and beauty to heal can provide us with a roadmap to common ground.
In this can’t miss talk, Yeh will share her experience creating community in Philadelphia, transforming a school and its students in Beijing, and bringing healing through the Genocide Memorial Park, Rugerero Survivors Village, in Gisenyi, Rwanda.
Over 40 years, Yeh has refined a deliberate process for placemaking in which every step has an intention, even as, she says “people think we’ll be playing.” Yeh puts children at the center, because their innate vivacity and curiosity breaks down barriers and establishes what she describes as an “open space for everyone to step into on equal footing.” As the project unfolds, the voice of the community is heard and community leaders emerge.
Who Should Attend
Art and parks lovers, community activists, world-travelers (armchair and otherwise), and especially placemakers and planners, will all be moved and inspired by Yeh’s story. Be prepared: This talk will change how see the world and yourself in it.
Time: See show link below
Location: Southern Theater, 1420 Washington Avenue S
Underdog Theatre presents the Minnesota premiere of: Luna Gale
March 22 - April 1
This contemporary drama follows two teenage parents fighting to keep their daughter while a social worker decides if they are fit to keep her. Wrestling with addiction and the many challenges that parenthood brings, this young couple is held under a microscope as one woman decides the direction of Luna’s future.
Underdog Theatre has already made a mark on the Twin Cities theater scene. Focused on giving voice to the underserved, underrepresented, and unheard, the company’s original plays Baltimore is Burning and Odd Man Out sparked acclaim and conversation over the last two years.
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Minnesota Center for Book Arts, 1011 Washington Avenue S
The Manuscript Meets Modernism
"The Manuscript Meets Modernism: William Morris, Mid-Century Letterpress Printing and Me" is part of a series of free lectures presented in partnership with the Hill Museum & Manuscript Library (HMML).
Guest lecturer and artist Rachel Melis, who teaches at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University, will discuss how she and other letterpress artists have been influenced by medieval-era book design.
Light refreshments follow the lecture, which will take place in the Open Book Performance Hall from 7-9 p.m. Free and open to the public.
Time: 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Location: A-Mill Artist Lofts, 315 SE Main Street
Join the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota and our hosts, Dominium, for our Sunset Happy Hour as we partner together in ending sunset dates for the Historic Tax Credits.
Historic Tax Credits are a vibrant component to the work of developers and preservation, accounting for $2 BILLION in economic activity, $678 MILLION in labor income, and 12,550 FTE jobs.
Our Sunset Happy Hour provides a unique opportunity to meet and mingle with industry leaders, hear updates on the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota’s policy influence, and learn about how ending sunset clauses will impact you directly.
Join us at the historic A-Mill Artist Lofts, beginning at 4:30 pm. Enjoy the current installation, hor d’oeuvres, and cocktails along with a brief presentation from Preservation Alliance of Minnesota and our hosts.
Come. Connect. Enjoy. We look forward to seeing you there! RSVP
Time: 6 PM - 8 PM
Location: Augsburg University - Hoversten Chapel, 2211 Riverside Avenue
The Sisterhood Boutique will be celebrating 4 years of youth social entreprenuership! We are a youth-led, gently-used women’s clothing store on Riverside Avenue. The Sisterhood Boutique was developed by young East African women who had a bold idea – to build an entrepreneurial venture for young women in their community. Their dream became a reality when the Sisterhood Boutique officially opened its doors in February 2014.
On Tuesday, March 20th we are hosting our 3rd annual fashion show at Augsburg University. The fashion show will showcase the talents of young social entrepreneurs through spoken word, art and fashion. In the past 200+ community members have attended and shown their support on this day.
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