May 12, 2017, Friday - We Watch the Stream: Impressions from River Journey Opening Reception at MWMO

Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Location: Mississippi Watershed Management Organization, 2522 Marshall Street NE

We Watch the Stream: Impressions from River Journey 

On exhibit to June 29

Join the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization as they celebrate the opening of We Watch the Stream: Impressions from River Journey, a new art exhibit by artist and educator Jonee Kulman Brigham. During the 2014-15 school year, high school students from River’s Edge Academy worked with Brigham to explore the ways that they and their school are connected with the Mississippi River. Brigham and her students documented their experience through reflective writing, photographs, maps, poetry and more. In the exhibit, these pieces are stitched together to give visitors the opportunity to appreciate the connections revealed, people encountered and value of water discovered as the students traced the path of water as it flowed into and out of the sink at their school. Light refreshments will be provided.

May 12, 2017, Friday - This Pour's for 4(th Gen)! at Day Block Brewing

Time: 4 PM - 6 PM

Location: Day Block Brewing Company, 1103 Washington Avenue S

This Pour's for 4(th Gen)!

Drink a RyBock, Change the World

A special release of a limited-edition beer inspired by R.T. Rybak– the RyBock, with such a fitting last name for a beer it could not be passed up. Brewed with plenty of rye & fermented with a German Bock yeast. This maibock comes with a twist - 50 lbs of maple syrup to be exact.

To celebrate, Day Block will donate $1/RyBock purchase to The Minneapolis Foundation in support of their Fourth Generation program. Join us for happy hour, drink a RyBock, and help us change the world!

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What’s this Fourth Generation Program?

The Fourth Generation engages emerging philanthropists to learn the skills of smart giving and pool their resources to make a greater impact in the comm...unity than they could alone. Every year, Fourth Generation members vote to choose a local issue, research it together, and make grants to nonprofits.

In the past six years, Fourth Generation has granted nearly $225,000 to local nonprofits that are making positive change on issues such as mental health, youth homelessness, food justice, and services for aging Minnesotans. Learn more about the program: http://www.fourthgenfund.org/

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Meet the Maple Syrup Suppliers

Doo Little Syrup, LLC. is a family owned and operated maple syrup farm. They operate on 120 acres of land in northern Wisconsin. Each year, 1,500 maple trees are tapped in order to provide fresh maple syrup. A reverse osmosis system is used to remove water from the sap to create this special, local product.

May 11, 2017, Thursday - Washington Avenue Reconstruction Discussion at Dunn Brothers Freight House

You're invited to meet with a project representative for the Washington Avenue reconstruction project. Join us at Dunn Brothers Coffee - Freight House at 201 3rd Avenue South on Thursday, May 11 from 10:30am - 11:30am.

Anyone with questions or concerns is encouraged to stop in during this time.

Get more information:
- Learn more and sign up for project updates at http://www.hennepin.us/residents/transportation/washington-ave-mpls
- Contact the project at washingtonave@hennepin.us or 612-543-3722

May 11, 2017, Thursday - Grgich Hills 40th Anniversary Wine Tasting Party at Aloft

Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm

Location: Aloft Hotel, 900 Washington Avenue S

Grgich Hills 40th Anniversary Party with 1010 Washington Wine and Spirits

Sean Barrett will be on hand with stories and great wine as we celebrate Grgich Hills 40th year as a winery.  If you missed the tasting with 1010 Washington Wine and Spirits last year, or if you want to do it again, this was definitely one of the best tastings we have put on and Sean will try to outdo what he did last year. This event sold out last year so reserve your spot ASAP! Call 1010 at 612-339-4040 or send an email at info@1010wws.com. The cost of the event is $25, which can be used toward the purchase of anything that night.

We will be tasting:
Grgich Hills Fume Blanc 2014
Grgich Hills Chardonnay 2013
Grgich Hills Merlot 2012
Grgich Hills Zinfandel 2012
Grgich Hills Cabernet 2013
Grgich Hills 40th Anniversary Chardonnay

May 11, 2017, Thursday - Medtronic TC 1 Mile

Time: First wave scheduled for 6:30pm

Medtronic TC 1 Mile

3,000 runners. 7 start times. 1 finish line. Race Amenities:

•Fast course near the Guthrie Theater in downtown Minneapolis!
•Brooks® technical short-sleeve shirt for all participants ($24 value)
Size Chart
•USATF-certified, timed course with instant online results
•1,000 finishers will be selected to receive a guaranteed, non-complimentary entry into the Medtronic TC 10 Mile
•TCM Photo Stop with props and a photographer!
•Wave starts so you can run, then stay to cheer on friends
•Sweats check
•Special offers from local retailers and sponsors
•Easy access to downtown via public transportation, ample parking
•Post race party and exclusive CTC gathering!
•Support from volunteers, law enforcement and TCM staff
•Easy access to start/finish with special hotel rates for out-of-towners
•Organized by Twin Cities In Motion, the region’s premier running event organization.
•TCM is proud to provide financial support to youth and professional athlete initiatives.

May 11, 2017, Thursday - 21st Annual East Side Wine Tasting at the Nicollet Island Pavilion

Time: 5 PM - 8 PM 

Location: Nicollet Island Pavilion, 40 Power Street

21st Annual East Side Wine Tasting

Join us for the 21st Annual East Side Wine Tasting! An evening of wine, food, spectacular views and entertainment! On Thursday, May 11th, East Side Neighborhood Services will host its annual East Side Wine Tasting at Nicollet Island Pavilion. Tickets and proceeds benefit the many programs of East Side Neighborhood Services.

An Array of Fine Wines
River Liquor Store and Surdyk's will provide a variety of wines for the East Side Wine Tasting from many regions including: Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Zinfandel, Chianti, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz, Riesling, Syrah, Sangiovese and many more. A selection of micro brews, spirits and alcohol-free options are also available for samplin...g. Taste wines you've never tried, enjoy some of your favorites, and have your questions answered by the experts.

Famous East Side Cuisine
Minneapolis is home to a variety of exciting ethnic and classic American restaurants, cafes, coffee houses and caterers. Samples from many local eateries will enhance your wine tasting experience.

Silent Auction
Bid on fabulous items from fine jewelry to sports equipment. Choice items such as restaurant and entertainment certificates, sport suites and tickets, recreation and vacation packages, original art and more. The East Side Wine Tasting silent auction raises additional funds that provide the opportunity to support East Side Neighborhood Services programs that strengthen the community of Northeast Minneapolis. We thank our many donors that provide us with goods and services.

Parking
Free parking at De LaSalle High School (shuttle provided to the pavilion) is available. Also available is street parking and pay parking at River Place and St. Anthony Main.

Tickets are now available at East Side, Surdyk’s, Sentyrz, or River Liquors and online www.esns.org.

May 10, 2017, Wednesday - 7th Annual Art 4 Shelter

Time: 6 PM - 9 PM

Location: 901 Hennepin Avenue

7th Annual Art 4 Shelter

The Art 4 Shelter benefit for Simpson Housing Services is a free exhibit and sale of original artworks on paper by emerging and established artists.

The works will be signed only on the back. You may end up with a work by a famous artist, or be the first to discover an unknown talent! Either way, you will end up with art that you love while supporting Simpson Housing Services.

Featuring over 1000 original works of art on paper!
5" x 7" works priced at $35 each
8" x 10" works from selected artists priced at $90 each

Artwork will be refreshed throughout the evening.

Preview: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Sale: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM...

Full event details: www.art4shelter.org

Mercy Restaurant &
Le Meridien Chambers Hotel
901 Hennepin Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55403
www.lemeridienchambers.com 

May 10, 2017, Wednesday - "Confluence: Geography, History & Culture at the Intersection of the Mississippi & Minnesota Rivers" Exhibit Opening at Mill City Museum

Times: 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Location: Mill City Museum, 704 2nd Street South

"Confluence: Geography, History & Culture at the Intersection of the Mississippi & Minnesota Rivers" Exhibit Opening

A public reception will open a new exhibit featuring photographs by Luke Erickson, with remarks at 7 pm. The photographs highlight the historical, economic and social importance of two rivers, the Mississippi and Minnesota, and serves as a call to observe, preserve and protect our watersheds. These photographs are also an argument about the importance of landscape photography and a meditation on the mythology of the American West, the effects of suburban expansion, the American Dream and the exploitation of natural resources.

A cash bar will be available at the opening reception. This exhibit will be located in the museum's central Mill Commons, and is free and open to the public during regular museum hours through Sept. 24, 2017.

Erickson's work is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

May 10, 2017, Wednesday - Minority and Women-Owned Business Opportunities Fair

Time: 3:00pm – 6:30pm

Location: Minneapolis Event Center, 212 Second Street SE

Minority- and Women-Owned Business Opportunities Fair

Small and medium-sized businesses owned by minorities and women who are interested in selling their goods and services to the City of Minneapolis are invited to participate in this opportunities fair. This includes firms offering professional and clerical services; office supplies; IT hardware, software and consulting; catering services; construction services (small and major contracts); and additional products and services.

May 9, 2017, Tuesday - Washington Ave Reconstruction Discussion at Dunn Brothers Freight House

You're invited to meet with a project representative for the Washington Avenue reconstruction project. Join us at Dunn Brothers Coffee - Freight House at 201 3rd Avenue S on either of these dates:
- Tuesday, May 9: 10:30am - 11:30am 
- Thursday, May 11: 10:30am - 11:30am
Anyone with questions or concerns is encouraged to stop in during this time.

Get more information
- Learn more and sign up for project updates at http://www.hennepin.us/residents/transportation/washington-ave-mpls.
- Contact the project at washingtonave@hennepin.us or 612-543-3722.

May 8, 2107, Monday - Elliot Park Neighborhood Annual Meeting

Location: Elliot Park Recreation Center, 1000 East 14th Street

Elliot Park Neighborhood, Inc. will hold its Annual Meeting on Monday, May 8.

May 8, 2017, Monday - Five Fifths of Jurassic Park at Ritz Theater

Tickets

May 7, 2017, Sunday - Dogs of MSP Bark & Brew at Inbound Brewco

Time: 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Location: 701 N 5th Street

Dogs of MSP Bark & Brew

We LOVE Inbound BrewCo and how dog-friendly they are (inside and outside), so we're stoked to hang out there for our May brewery meet up!

Come hang out with your pup and meet some new people. Grab a beer or switchel and The Fabled Rooster food truck will be out front.

We're excited to announce that Dogs of MSP pint glasses are back in stock, so you can pick yours up at the event! We'll do the same deal where glasses are 1 for $6 or 2 for $10, with $1 from each glass donated to The Retrievers.

ALSO, our friends from Finley's Barkery will be unveiling their NEW Bark Truck for the first time (woo hoo!), and of course they will have treat samples and goodies available to purchase.

We hope to see you there!

May 6, 2017, Saturday - 2017 Spring Open Studios at Traffic Zone Center for Visual Art

Time: 5:30pm - 9:30pm

Location: Traffic Zone Center for Visual Art, 250 3rd Avenue N

2017 Spring Open Studios

The public is invited to spend time with Traffic Zone artists and their guests in the studios where they dream, create and work. See new work made in drawing, installation, painting, photography, printmaking and sculpture. The art is for sale -- the experience is free and open to the public. This year there will be a special opportunity to acquire works by Traffic Zone Artists who will donate 50-100% of the sale proceeds to a worthy civil rights organization. The buyer may choose which of these non-profit organizations will receive half or all of the purchase price: The American Civil Liberties Union, (ACLU), Planned Parenthood, or the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC). For more information, visit the Traffic Zone web site www.trafficzoneart.com

Traffic Zone Open Studio Artists include:

Harriet Bart, Bruce Hudson-Bogaard, Carl Bretzke, Kristie Bretzke, Perci Chester, James Conaway, Jim Dryden, Jil Evans, Bonnie Heller, Vesna Kittelson, Paul Kwok, Lisa Nankivil, Jon Neuse, Howard Oransky, Steve Ozone, Patrick Pryor, Jodi Reeb, Chip Schilling, Harold Stone, Jantje Visscher

May 6, 2017, Saturday - Kentucky Derbatante at Betty Danger's

May 6, 2017, Saturday - MacPhail Free Family Music Event

Time: 10:00am - Noon Open House - Performances at 10am and 11am        

Location: MacPhail Center for Music, 501 South Second Street

Join us for a FREE musical open house for children 8 and under! At a MacPhail Free Family Music Series event, you can enjoy sample music classes for children, instrument exploration, arts and crafts and a live performance by a featured guest – with snacks and refreshments!

Featured Performers: MacPhail faculty, World Sing Along

A global themed concert/sing-a-long exposing families and children to different cultures, languages, and styles of music! This concert will feature our Musical World curriculum with songs such as; Kye Kye Kule (West Africa), Mama’s in the Kitchen (Urban USA), La Cucaracha (Mexico), Mini mini bir kus donmustu (Turkey), Native American Flute, Alouette (France), Sakura (Japan), Two Merry Geese Song (Russia), Sma grodona (Frog Song, Sweden)… and many more!

May 6, 2017, Saturday - Wizard World Comic Con Minneapolis (2 days)

Location:Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 2nd Avenue S

Wizard World Comic Con Minneapolis

The Twin Cities Ghostbusters and the ECTO-1D will be appearing at the 2017 Wizard World Cominc Con in Minneapolis.

Wizard World, Inc. produces comic, gaming and pop culture conventions across North America that celebrate the best in pop-fi, pop culture, movies, television, cosplay, comics, graphic novels, toys, video gaming, sci-fi, gaming, original art, collectibles, contests and more. A first-class lineup of topical programming takes place at each event, with celebrity Q&A's, comics-themed sessions, costume contests, movie screenings, evening parties and more. Wizard World has also launched Wizard World Store, CONtv, a digital media channel in partnership with leading independent content distributor Cinedigm™ (NASDAQ: CIDM), and ComicConBox™ (www.comicconbox.com), a premium subscription-based monthly box service.

May 6, 2017, Saturday - Mill City Farmers Market Opening Day

Time: 8:00am - 1:00pm

Location: 704 South 2nd Street

Today at Mill City Farmers Market: 2017 Opening Day!

The rooster is crowing. It's Opening Day for the Mill City Farmers Market! Shop the market for fresh spring produce and local artisanal goods. Celebrate the arrival of spring with fragrant bouquets, local gifts, and fun family activities from 8am to 1pm. Enjoy the much-awaited growing season at this downtown market located in between the Guthrie Theater and the Mill City Museum.

Produce Planner: Arugula, asparagus, baby bok choi, beets, carrots, fiddleheads, fingerling potatoes, green garlic, herbs, kale, lettuce, microgreens, morels, mustard greens, nettles, pac choi, ramps, salad turnips, spinach, spring onions, Swiss chard and vegetable plants more!

Mill City Cooks, 10:30am: Learn how to cook market meals in our free, chef-led cooking demo, Mill City Cooks, offered every Saturday in the train shed patio at 10:30. This Saturday, market chef Jenny Breen will be cooking a spring menu. Plus, our kids’ tables at the demo always feature coloring sheets and other engaging activities, giving adults some free time to relax with a cup of coffee and learn tips and easy seasonal recipes from our market chefs. Samples and recipe cards are available at each demo—or check out our recipe archive!

Lakewinds Food Co-op is the new sponsor of the Mill City Cooks weekly cooking demos! The new kids area in our Mill City Cooks cafe features activities for our youngest market visitors, giving adults some time to relax and learn tips and tricks for preparing easy, seasonal recipes! Stop by the Lakewinds booth on the Chicago Mall for a free market bag.

Kid's Activities: Power of Produce “PoP“ veggie tasting club is at the information tent every Saturday! Kids ages 3-12 can earn a $2 token to spend on fruits and veggies by tasting a local, seasonal vegetable, as a way to empower kids to make healthy eating decisions. Learn more.

Guthrie Story Time is the first Saturday of every month at 9:30 and 10 in the green music tent by the Guthrie stairs. Join Guthrie Theater actor H. Adam on the blue mats for 20-minute theatrical readings of our favorite kids’ books!

Live Music: Jack Klatt will be preforming Americana folk music from 11 – 1 in the green music tent by the Guthrie stairs.

Art Market: Shop for handmade jewelry, ceramics and other artisan goods in our weekly rotating art market, located in the train shed near the entrance to the Museum. This week we are featuring Indigo & Snow hand-dyed apparel, Christy Wetzig Ceramics, Aprilierre jewelry and Crookedwood woodworking.

Community Booth: Hennepin County Master Gardeners – Get your spring gardening questions answered and learn some tips for planting a spring garden (or patio pots!) from Master Gardener volunteers at their booth on the top of the Chicago Mall, near Spoonriver restaurant.

Breakfast & Lunch:
3 Bear Oats – sweet and savory oatmeals
Black Cat Natural Foods – classic breakfast and barbecue
Chef Shack – tacos, nachos, brats and more!
Heritage Breads bakery
Northern Fires Pizza
Salty Tart bakery
Solomon’s Bakery

May 6, 2017, Saturday - Washburn A Mill Tour at the Mill City Museum

Time: 1:00pm

Location: Mill City Museum, 704 S. 2nd Street

Washburn A Mill Tour 

$16 adults, $14 seniors and college students, $12 ages 5-17, $4 discount MNHS members, includes museum admission

Reservations: required, call 612-341-7555

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.

May 6, 2017, Saturday - Twin Cities Food Tours' Historic Northeast Minneapolis Food Tour

Times: 11:00am and 1:00pm

Twin Cities Food Tours' Historic Northeast Minneapolis Food Tour

The Historic Northeast Walking Food Tour takes place in the Minneapolis neighborhood known as Northeast, or Nordeast to locals! You’ll savor favorites from 6 locations including sausages also served at Twins Stadium, authentic Neaopolitan Pizza, traditional Greek desserts and gourmet cheeses, to name a few. You’ll also learn how these local establishments came to be, who owns them and some fun and interesting stories they have to share. The food sampled on the tour is included in the price of your ticket and is enough for a satisfying lunch.