October 17, 2017, Tuesday - Book Launch: Never Coming Back by Alison McGhee at Milkweed Editions

Time: 7 PM - 8:30 PM

Location: Open Book, Target Performance Hall, 1011 Washington Ave S

Book Launch: Never Coming Back by Alison McGhee

Milkweed Editions Presents
Alison McGhee and her latest novel, NEVER COMING BACK

Join us in the Target Performance Hall for the launch of Alison McGhee's NEVER COMING BACK, the story of a young woman's return to her small-town Adirondacks home to care for her mother--just as secrets from her past begin to surface.

This is the first book for adults that four-time Minnesota Book Award-winner McGhee has published in over ten years, and we are delighted to have her here in Minneapolis for a reading, signing, and celebration of her latest work. Kirkus calls it "a luminous novel," and Julie Schumacher says "Never Coming Back is an exquisite book, brim-full with nostalgia, love, regret, humor, yearning–and unforgettable prose."

October 16, 2017, Monday - Chefs for Change at People Serving People

Time: 7:00—9:00pm (tours begin at 6:30pm)

Location: People Serving People, 614 South 3rd Street

Chefs for Change: SIX15 Room-Grand Hotel

Join us for a dinner hosted by Executive Chef Kris Koch of The SIX15 Room-Grand Hotel, who brings his award-winning culinary talent to a chef's table experience of a 4-5 course meal inspired by local farmers, complete with wine pairings, a chef's interaction, shelter tours, and a short program about People Serving People. Local chefs donate the food and wine pairing for the meals, so 100% of Chefs for Change dinner proceeds help children and families who are experiencing homelessness manage crisis situations and build a strong foundation for their long-term success.

RSVP or Questions: Contact Mallory at 612.277.0256 or mhaugen@peopleservingpeople.org or visit http://www.peopleservingpeople.org/chefs-for-change/

October 16, 2017, Monday - Aftermath: A Newtown Screening and Community Conversation at the Guthrie

Time: 7:00pm

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

Aftermath: A Newtown Screening and Community Conversation

Aftermath: A Newtown Screening and Community Conversation offers an opportunity for reflection and conversation about the impact of gun violence on public health. The event features a screening of the documentary Newtown followed by a panel discussion with the film’s director, Kim Snyder, as well as public health experts, school staff and clergy from the Twin Cities community.

This free event is the first “Happening” of the Guthrie’s 2017-2018 Season. “Happenings” are periodic and timely events that may include conversations, town hall meetings, salons, dance parties, performances and readings that are responsive to current events and are immediately relevant to the world around us. These “happening” events are part of the Guthrie’s Level Nine Series, conceptualized by Haj and supported by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, emphasizing the creation of a theater that wrestles with urgent questions and inspires dynamic dialogue with its audience, expands the diversity of voices, visions and styles on its stages and engages community members currently underserved by its work.

Tickets are free, but reservations are required through the Guthrie Box Office at 612.377.2224, toll-free 877-44-STAGE, or online at guthrietheater.org. Due to limited capacity, there is a two ticket limit per person. 

October 15, 2017, Sunday - Vikings vs. Packers at US Bank Stadium

Time: Noon

Location: US Bank Stadium

Vikings

October 15, 2017, Sunday - Light the Night at The Depot

Time: 5:00pm

Location:  The Depot Minneapolis, 225 Third Avenue South

Light the Night

Light the Night is an inspirational community event that raises awareness and funding for groundbreaking research and treatment options to eliminate cancer. Help us bring light to the darkness of cancer at The Depot in downtown Minneapolis! Experience food trucks, live music and fun activities for all ages From The Depot we will light the night by walking across the historic Stone Arch Bridge with illuminated lanterns before heading back to The Depot to wrap up the night. The entire walk route is approximately 1.5 miles and is wheelchair accessible.

October 15, 2017, Sunday - Minnesota Bach Ensemble Performance at MacPhail

Time:  3:00pm

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

Minnesota Bach Ensemble Performance

October 14, 2017, Saturday - Mill Ruins Park Volunteer Habitat Restoration with the National Park Service

Looking for something fun and rewarding to do on a Saturday morning? Consider joining the National Park Service (NPS) volunteer crew for habitat restoration activities in Mill Ruins Park.

Typical NPS Mill Ruins volunteer activities include invasive species removal, occasional planting, and caring for native species that have been planted by other volunteers. 

This drop-in volunteer event at Mill Ruins Park at 9am-12pm Noon.

Gloves, tools, and instruction will be provided. Volunteers bring a water bottle, sunscreen, sturdy shoes, and clothes that can get dirty. Chat with a ranger or NPS volunteer crew leader, play in the dirt, and feel good knowing that your efforts are helping to improve the national park in our backyard!

Questions? Contact Ranger Erin Steinhibel at erin_steinhibel@nps.gov. Per Erin, "We are so proud of our volunteers - they even won an award from the Minneapolis Park Board last season because of all their hard work!" 

October 14, 2017, Saturday - The Mill City Singers Rehearsal at the Guthrie

Time: 2:00pm - 3:30Pm

Location: Guthrie Theater, 818 S 2nd Street  (8th floor)

The Mill City Singers Rehearsal

It's a new season, and a new name for The Mill City Singers (formerly The Friends of the Mill District Singers). Everyone is invited to come and sing. Rehearsals are open to all and directed by the talented musician JD Steele, and the accompanist, Fred Steele.

Do you enjoy singing? Are you looking for a way to get involved in the community? Attend 1 rehearsal, or every Saturday, you will be hooked! For more information, please contact Claudia Kittock at cjkittock@gmail.com.

*Note: All rehearsals will be held at the Guthrie Theater on the 8th floor. We'll notify you via email of any changes.

October 14, 2017, Saturday - Green Line Tour with the Preservation Alliance of MN

Time: 9am-12pm   

Location: Target Field Station

Transit Tour Series: Green Line

Registration is available online through the Preservation Alliance of MN website, www.mnpreservation.org. $25 (includes light rail fare)   

With much of the line built along University Avenue, the old Twin Cities interurban spine, a trip along the Green Line highlights historic institutions of education and government as well as many preservation efforts to adapt old spaces for new purposes.

From one transit hub to another, we'll start at Target Field Station and end at the restored Union Depot in St. Paul. If you want to grab lunch when the tour ends, you'll be near the St. Paul Farmer's Market--or you can stop for lunch at one of University Avenue's acclaimed restaurants.

Students can attend our transit tours for half-price! Use the code STUDENT when registering.  

October 14, 2017, Saturday - West Bank Insider Walking Tour

Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Location: Mapps Coffee, 1810 Riverside Ave

West Bank Insider Walking Tour 

The West Bank neighborhood packs many stories and experiences into a small space. On this tour, join neighborhood guides to learn about the history and people that have shaped the character of the West Bank/Cedar-Riverside area, including stops at the Cedar-Riverside Towers and KFAI radio station. At the tour’s end, the group will gather to share highlights and discuss the many experiences that make the West Bank unique.

Presented in partnership with the West Bank Business Association as part of its West Bank Crash Course program. This program is made possible by the Legacy Amendment's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund through the vote of Minnesotans on Nov. 4, 2008.

The tour involves up to 2 miles of walking at a moderate pace on uneven terrain.

$25/$20 MNHS members

October 14, 2017, Saturday - Zombie Pub Crawl

Time: 5 PM - Midnight

Zombie Pub Crawl

The craziest, deadest party of the year returns to downtown Minneapolis on Saturday, October 14, 2017!

Certified by the Guinness Book of World Records as "The World's Largest Gathering of Zombies."

Tickets

October 14, 2017, Saturday - Mill City Farmers Market

Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm

Location: 704 South 2nd Street

Today at Mill City Farmers Market: Update coming soon!

October 14, 2017, Saturday - 3rd Annual MN Made at Alchemy NE

Time: 1:00pm

Location: Alchemy NE, 120 3rd Avenue SE

3rd Annual MN Made 

https://www.facebook.com/events/739934559524368/

Our 3rd Annual MN Made event will be bigger, better, and did we mention free? Enjoy free  beer, Passionflower, and lawn games while you shop local from the likes of Great Lakes, Minny Spoons & Co., Sota Clothing, Woodchuck USA, BareHoney and more. Jon Wipfli of Minnesota Spoon will be dishing out chili and selling copies of his latest cook book.

October 14, 2017, Saturday - Zombie 6.66K

Registration: 8 AM
Run: 9:00 AM (humans), 9:01 AM (zombies!) 

Location: Start and finish at Coffman Memorial Union.

Zombie 6.66K - An undead charity fun run

The Living Humans: Humans get a 1 minute head start on the zombie horde. Run for your lives! 

The Running Dead: One minute after the humans begin their run, the zombie horde is unleashed! 

- The Zombie 6.66K is a fun run. Zombies are encouraged to chase humans, but you will not be allow to eat their brains, assault, or otherwise impede them. Hands to yourselves, zombies! 

- All runners who complete the Zombie 6.66K will receive a pair of commemorative zombie socks! 

- Want to push yourself harder? Dive head first into the Alchemy Apocalypse. We’ve teamed with Alchemy (alchemy365.com) to create a series of physical challenges throughout the course that will force you to scrape and crawl your way to the finish line. Complete all of them and you’ll receive an additional finishing prize, a free class at Alchemy, PLUS you’ll be entered to win free VIZ tickets to the Zombie Pub Crawl!

- All ages welcome. Mini zombies are just the cutest!

- Zombie makeup will be available at registration

- Stay safe and have fun! 

Tickets: $30-70  Proceeds benefit oral cancer research at the U of M.

October 14, 2017, Saturday - Outdoors: Mississippi River Flyway

Time: 1:30 – 3 pm

Location: Kroening Interpretive Center, North Mississippi Regional Park, 4900 Mississippi Court

Outdoors: Mississippi River Flyway

An estimated 325 bird species will use the Mississippi River to guide them during their round-trip migration. Find out more about how and why birds make such an impressive journey. Then, go bird watching along the river with a naturalist. Binoculars provided if needed.

October 14, 2017, Saturday - Monica Sheets: Collectively We Support Your Autonomy opening reception at the Soap Factory

Time: 7pm - 10pm

Location: The Soap Factory, 514 Second Street SE

Monica Sheets: Collectively We Support Your Autonomy

Monica Sheets is installing a large-scale neon sign created in collaboration with Ne-Art Custom Neon in Northeast Minneapolis on the Soap Factory’s roof. The text – “collectively we support your autonomy” – is inspired by the participatory art projects she has previously initiated, offering a reflection of and comment on the relationships between artist, participant, artwork and audience.

According to Monica, “We can also see this relationship in The Soap Factory’s role in the Twin Cities’ art community. It is the support provided by organizations such as The Soap that enables artists’ autonomy in exploring their varied interests and contributing their knowledge to the world. It is also our collective support of these organizations as artists, audience and volunteers that ensures their continued existence. It seems fitting to me to emphasize these reciprocal roles on The Soap Factory’s exterior while its interior is closed in order to undertake renovations that ensure its own autonomy and continued existence.”

The format and placement of the sign references other historic neon in the area, like the Pillsbury Flour or North Star Blanket signs, but rather than speaking to us as consumers, Monica’s sign addresses us as human beings. The text speaks to our interdependence and responsibility to each other: it is the work of many people coming together, forming invisible structures of support that allows us each to function as self-determined individuals in the world. The sign reminds us of this reality, while also raising the question of how we live up to this ideal.

October 13, 2017, Friday - An Evening of Fine Wine and Fine Books at MCBA

Time:  6:00pm-9:00pm

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

An Evening of Fine Wine and Fine Books

This annual event is dedicated to fostering the collection of artist’s books. Sample a variety of wines and cheeses, mingle with fellow art-lovers, and browse the latest offerings from outstanding local and international book artists. From self-published chapbooks to fine press limited editions, this An Evening of Fine Wine & Fine Books has something for everyone.

Click here to RSVP and share the event with friends!

October 13, 2017, Friday - Women Mean Business Luncheon and Marketplace at The Depot

Event Schedule
10:00am – 11:00am – Sponsor Reception (by invitation only)
11:00am – 12:15pm -- Shopping in the Marketplace
12:00 Noon – Ballroom open for seating
12:25pm – 2:00pm – Main program and lunch
 2:00pm – Shopping in the Marketplace

Location: The Depot, 225 3rd Avenue S

Women Mean Business Luncheon and Marketplace

On October 13th, join WomenVenture and over 1,000 business professionals, community leaders, and other individuals as we celebrate our 40th anniversary of investing in the economic success of women. Hear the inspiring stories of our Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained award winners, enjoy the energy and enthusiasm of emcee, Jearlyn Steele, and hear inspiring keynote speaker, Anne Hed, CEO of HED Cycling. Come prepared to shop in our Marketplace, which features the products and services of over 40 women-owned businesses.

October 13, 2017, Friday - Ten Thousand Things presents: Euripides’ Electa at Open Book (3 nights)

Location: Open Book, 1011 Washington Avenue South

Ten Thousand Things presents: Euripides’ Electra

Playing at Open Book: October 13 – 15 & 26 – 29; November 2 – 5

Ten Thousand Things opens its 2017–18 season with Euripides’ Electra, the story of a young woman who cannot rid herself of her desire for revenge. Electra is directed by Rebecca Novick, who has worked with TTT’s model at California Shakespeare Theater. The show features Michelle Barber, Kurt Kwan, Audrey Park, Thomasina Petrus, Mikell Sapp, Ricardo Vazquez and Karen Wiese-Thompson. Tickets are $30. Pay what you can for audiences under age 30. Please present ID at the door.

October 12, 2017, Thursday - Autumn BWCA Benefit + Ben Weaver + Food + Drinks

Time: 6:00pm

Location: Northern Coffeeworks, 1027 Washington Avenue S

Autumn BWCA Benefit + Ben Weaver + Food + Drinks

We have the great privilege of collaborating with our neighbors Sportsman for the Boundary Waters to help provide further support for one of our state's greatest assets the Boundary Waters Canoe Area and Wilderness. Our event price will provide you with snacks from our kitchen, a limited release infusion beer from Able Seedhouse + Brewing, and some tunes from our friend Ben Weaver, plus we'll be making a generous donation to Sportsman for the Boundary Waters through your ticket price and an additional $1/beer sold.