December 11, 2017, Monday - Kevin Kling's Tales from the Charred Underbelly of the Yule Log at the Guthrie

Time: 7:30pm

Location: Guthrie, 818 South 2nd Street

Kevin Kling's Tales From the Charred Underbelly of the Yule Log

Kevin Kling returns to the Guthrie in his celebrated one-man show Tales from the Charred Underbelly of the Yule Log. Best known for his popular commentaries on National Public Radio’s “All Things Considered” and his storytelling stage shows, Kling delivers hilarious, often tender stories that have delighted audiences around the country. With Yule Log, Kling spins hilarious yarns of family traditions and holiday merriment. Wry tales, both old and new, of Midwestern Americana take surprising turns, from laugh-out-loud bizarre to the touchingly insightful.

The performance will be followed by a book signing at the Guthrie Store on Level One. Stop by to explore the selection of Kling’s books, CDs and notecards featuring his artwork.

December 11, 2017, Monday - New City downtown office building community meeting at Mill City Museum

Time: Doors open 5pm, Program begins 5:30pm

Location: Mill City Museum, 704 S 2nd Street (first floor)

New City downtown office building community meeting

Hosted by MSR and City of Minneapolis Government

The City of Minneapolis is moving forward with plans for a new downtown office building near City Hall to better serve residents and businesses. 

The goal of the Consolidated Public Office Building is to strategically collocate City employees who are now working in several leased and owned sites scattered around downtown Minneapolis. The new City office building will be diagonally across from City Hall at 501 4th Ave. S., a site now home to a parking ramp. 
The City and project design team of MSR Design and Henning Larsen will be hosting a community meeting on Monday, Dec. 11. We invite you to attend. 

Agenda
1. Welcome 
2. Project background
3. Design team, project understanding and approach
4. Discussion, feedback and Q&A
5. Next steps

December 10, 2018, Sunday - ‘Christmas Together’ with Steven C at Aster Cafe

Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm  $15

Location: Aster Cafe, 125 Main Stree SE

‘Christmas Together’ with Steven C

Celebrate the Christmas season with an inspiring, intimate concert filled with classic Christmas music and new, emotionally healing songs. Pianist and composer Steven C kicks off his “Christmas Together” concert series in the historic Aster Cafe River Room with his newly restored 1922 Hamburg Steinway A. Debuting the dynamic sound of this stunning classic piano, Steven will play selections from his albums Christmas Beyond as well as his new album Emotive, recently recorded with 18 vocalists and string musicians at the Cathedral of Saint Paul. With vocal powerhouse Kathleen Johnson, Minnesota Music Hall of Fame recipient Pat Fredrick on violin, and orchestration by Sean Turner, experience an evening of renewal. Purchase signed copies of Emotive on vinyl for the first time at the Aster, as well as CDs of Steven’s Christmas Beyond, On Christmas Night, and more.

December 10, 2017, Sunday - "Sights, Sounds, Soul" Author Signing at Mill City Museum

Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Location: Mill City Museum, 704 S 2nd Street

"Sights, Sounds, Soul" Author Signing

Davu Seru signs copies of his new book, Sights, Sounds, Soul: The Twin Cities Through the Lens of Charles Chamblis during MNHS Member Double Discount Days.

Enjoy 20% savings during MNHS members-only double discount days, December 7-10, 2017.

Show your current membership card to get 20% off regularly priced one-of-a-kind Minnesota-inspired gifts at participating MNHS museum stores and online. Store hours vary; check websites for hours.

December 10, 2017, Sunday - Holidazzle Movie Night

Time: 5:00pm

Location: Loring Park

Holidazzle Movie Nights

Join us for classic winter/holiday movies in our Winter Wonderland. Grab a spot on a haybale, or bring a chair/blanket and enjoy! All movie showings at Holidazzle include closed captioning.

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Sunday, December 10 | 5:00 pm: How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Thursday, December 14 | 7:00 pm: A Christmas Story

Sunday, December 17 | 5:00 pm: Frozen

Thursday, December 21 | 7:00 pm: The Polar Express

December 9, 2017, Saturday - Northern Grade Minnesota at Loring Park (2 days)

Northern Grade Minneapolis Market is popping up in Minnesota December 9 and 10 in Loring Park in partnership with Holidazzle. 

December 9, 2017, Saturday - Stories Together: Shake, Rattle and Read at Central Library

Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Location:  Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall

Stories Together: Shake, Rattle and Read

Dec. 9: Siama with Dallas Johnson

Join your favorite local musicians for stories and songs. A different performer each month. Stick around for local music inspired activities for kids and social time for their grownups.

December 9, 2017, Saturday - Mill City Farmers Market at the Mill City Museum

Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm

Location: Winter Markets are held inside the Mill City Museum, 704 S 2nd St

Additional Mill City Farmers Market 2017-2018 Winter Market dates:

December 16
January 13, 27
February 10
March 10, 24
April 14, 28

December 9, 2017, Saturday - A-Mill Maker's Market at A-Mill Artist Lofts

Time: 10a - 6p

Location: A-Mill Artist Lofts, 315 Main Street SE

A-Mill Maker's Market

40 ARTISTS ~ MUSIC ~ GALLERY SHOW ~ RAFFLE ~ FOOD & BEVERAGES

NEW THIS YEAR, a holiday fundraiser with all raffe proceeds going to these non-profits:
Domestic Abuse Project ~ Secondhand Hounds ~ MN Literacy Council ~ Open Arms of MN

December 9, 2017, Saturday - Opening reception for From This Day Forward at Truckstop Gallery

Time: 5pm - 9pm

Location: Truckstop Gallery, 20 Grove St. #72. Nicollet Island

Truck Stop Gallery Presents: "This Day Forward"

Runs December 9 – January 6th

From This Day Forward is a solo exhibition by Minneapolis artist Carrie Thompson featuring video and installation.

Carrie’s work explores roots, rootlessness, and restlessness. These ideas are informed by her upbringing as the child of a broken family. Her newest work, From This Day Forward: Marriage and Miscarriage, focuses on being grounded, getting married, and having a family. The show highlights both ends of the emotional spectrum while embracing the day to day. This is achieved through video and physical installation.

Opening Reception: Saturday December 9th 5-9
Artist talk: Dec 20th 7pm: An evening with Carrie Thompson
Closing Reception: Saturday, January 6th  5-9
Otherwise open by appointment: info@truckstop.gallery

Artist Bio
Bio: Carrie Thompson is the recipient of multiple MN State Arts Board Artist Initiative Grants for Photography along with a McKnight Artist Fellowship for Photographers. She is and has been Alec Soth’s studio manager since 2008.

December 9, 2017, Saturday - Not in Our City 5K at Target Field

Not in Our City 5K

Time: 9am
Where: Target Field
Why: Human trafficking of women and children is the fastest growing crime in the world and it’s happening right in our backyard. How do we take action against this horrific social issue?

We are inviting you to take one step forward to support local organizations who are working around the clock to make an impact on human trafficking. We’re grateful for the brave leaders at Cornerstone, Breaking Free, Source, Men as Peacemakers and The Link. They continue to build upon the foundation with their expertise and grit to make a long term change here in the Twin Cities.

December 9, 2017, Saturday - Julefrokost Christmas Luncheon at Danish American Center

Time: 11am social hour and 12 Noon lunch

Location: Danish American Center, 3030 W. River Parkway S

Julefrokost Christmas Luncheon

Enjoy some Scandinavian hospitality! You don’t have to be Danish American — or a member of the Danish American Center — to take part in this decidedly Danish holiday luncheon. Practice your pronunciation as you enjoy gravlaks, frikadeller, medisterpolse, risalamande and more. Easier said, it’s a delightful meal of pickled herring, seafood, salmon, meatballs, sausage, salad, almond dessert, cookies and more. This popular event sells out quickly. Tickets are $32 for members, $40 nonmembers.

For information: 612-729-3800 or http://www.dac.mn/index.php?rte=viewevts&id=985

December 9, 2017, Saturday - Marbled Paper, Holiday Ornaments and Gift Tags at MCBA

Time: 10:30am–1:30pm (lunch at 11:30 – 12 noon)

Location: Minnesota Center for Book Arts, 1011 Washington Avenue South

Marbled Paper, Holiday Ornaments and Gift Tags

For families with children grades 1 and up

Learn the ancient art of traditional Turkish Ebru Paper Marbling to create papers with beautiful designs and colorful patterns. Marble multiple sheets and then make a set of gift tags and holiday star shaped ornaments. This class promises a beautifully original set of holiday treasures! Please bring a snack or bag lunch for a break midway through the class.

Adult/Child pair: $45 ($40) + $10 supply fee
Additional participant (adult or child): $22.50 ($20) + $5 supply fee

December 8, 2017, Friday - Jason & Alexis Santa Stop at The Freehouse

Time: 5:30 AM - 9 AM

Location: The Freehouse, 701 N Washington Ave

Jason & Alexis Santa Stop

The 10th Annual myTalk 107.1 Santa Project presented by Great Wolf Lodge to benefit The Ronald McDonald House Charities – Upper Midwest will take place November 25th – December 16th. 

Bring a toy or gift to The Freehouse during the Jason & Alexis Santa Stop when they broadcast live from 5:30 – 9:00 a.m. on Friday, December 8th!

Help us bring holiday cheer and a sleigh full of gifts to the kids and families at the Ronald McDonald House in time for Christmas. Stop by one of our Santa Stop broadcasts or Santa Project collection site with your donation!

Get all the details and a list of items to donate here.

December 7, 2017, Thursday - Holiday Wine Tasting at Open Book

Tme: 6 PM - 9 PM

Location: Open Book, 1011 Washington Avenue S

Holiday Wine Tasting hosted by Bridges to Learning

Bridges to Learning is excited to host our Holiday Wine Tasting in December. Our guests can look forward to six exquisite wines expertly paired with artisan cheese and snacks. Fantastic prizes, educational wine information and additional wine for purchase will be available at the event. All proceeds from the evening will benefit Bridges to Learning as we continue to strive towards providing nutrition, healthcare, and education to our children in Vietnam. Thank you to our amazing supporters and sponsors; Classic Provisions, World Wide Cellars, and South Lyndale Liquors. With their generous donations to this event, we hope to meet our goal of having 100 children sponsored by 2018.

December 7, 2017, Thursday - The Great Northeast Make Merry at Sociable Cider Werks

Time: 4 PM - 9 PM

Location: Sociable Cider Werks, 1500 Fillmore Street NE

The Great Northeast Make Merry at Sociable Cider Werks

enjoy oneself with others, especially by dancing, eating, and drinking.
synonyms: have fun, have a good time, enjoy oneself, have a party, celebrate, carouse, feast, ‘eat, drink, and be merry’, revel, roister;
informal: party, have a ball

Minneapolis Craft Market and Frank & Ernest Markets & Events are visitingSociable Cider Werks as part of a series of festive holiday markets at taprooms in Northeast Minneapolis this winter season. We'll be at Sociable Cider Werks from 4-9pm on Thursdays, December 7, 14, and 21.

Join us to shop handcrafted goods and foods by local makers, because holiday shopping is a lot more fun with a cider in hand!

MAKER LIST COMING SOON!

December 7, 2017, Thursday - Behind the Lens: Star Tribune's 2017 Photos of the Year

Behind the Lens: Star Tribune's 2017 Photos of the Year

Join us for an exclusive presentation of our 2017 Photos of the Year, along with an in-depth conversation Behind the Lens with award-winning Star Tribune photojournalists Carlos Gonzalez and Aaron Lavinsky.

Location: Minneapolis Institute of Art, Pillsbury Auditorium and Regis Fountain Court

Time: 6-8:30pm
6pm: Hors d’Oeuvres, Cash Bar and complimentary access to Eyewitness Views: Making History in 18th-Century Europe
7:15pm: Presentation Begins
8pm: Audience Q&A
8:30-9:00pm: Eyewitness Views gallery remains open to guests

Buy tickets here: https:// shop.startribune.com/ product/behind-the-lens-2017-photos-of-the-year/ 

December 7, 2017, Thursday - City Pages Annual Cocktailian at The Depot

Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm

Location: The Depot, 225 Third Avenue

Toast the craft craze this holiday season at City Pages Fourth Annual Cocktailian

Featuring both neat sips of micro-distilled spirits and tastes of craft cocktails, guests will have the opportunity to indulge in 20+ premium samples from Vikre Distillery, Tattersall Distilling, 45th Parallel Distillery, 11 Wells, J. Carver, BET Spirits, Flying Dutchman Spirits & more! Stop by the hands-on educational demo area powered by Bittercube, enjoy bites from Pat's Tap, Pinstripes, Third Bird, Hip Pop Popcorn, Red Stag Supperclub, Cherry on Top Confections, live music by JT Bates and more!

December 7, 2017, Thursday - CLOTH at Southern Theater (thru Dec 10)

Time: see below show link 

Location: Southern Theater, 1420 Washington Avenue S

CLOTH Written by Aamera Siddiqui | Directed by Suzy Messerole

How much is too much? How little is too little? And who gets to decide?

From the burka ban in France to dress codes in our own communities, when it comes to women's clothing it seems like everyone has an opinion. CLOTH is a new work that explores women’s relationship to cloth, covering and choice, and the avalanche of factors influencing that choice.

December 7, 2017, Thursday - Holidazzle in Loring Park (Thur-Sun)

2017 schedule:

Thursdays from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. | Fridays from 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Saturdays from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. | Sundays from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

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Thursday, December 7-Sunday, December 10

Thursday, December 14-Sunday, December 17

Thursday, December 21-Saturday, December 23

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Check out the Holidazzle website for the full list of activities, vendors, etc.