March 17, 2017, Friday - St. Patty's Day Show at Day Block Brewing

Time: 9pm | 21+ | $5 (Taproom ONLY)

Location: Day Block Brewing Company, 1103 Washington Avenue South

Tonight: St. Patty's Day Show

We'll be dancing like small green men all night long. May the luck of the Irish smile on ya!

9 PM - The Nunnery

10 PM - DENNIS
Named the “Minneapolis’ premier purveyors of ratpop” by The Current, DENNIS is an electronic pop trio that sounds like a mix of Katy Perry and Grimes.

11 PM - Dance Assault

March 17, 2017, Friday - St. Paddy’s Day with Belfast Cowboys at Aster Cafe

Time: 9:00pm - 11:00 pm $20

Location: Aster Cafe, 125 Main Street SE

Tonight: St. Paddy’s Day with Belfast Cowboys (Van Morrison Tribute / Rock)

This nine-piece band has been playing in and around Minnesota since 2002, specializing in the music of Van Morrison. It is also the papa group to St Dominic’s Trio.

March 17, 2017, Friday - The Telling Project’s: She Went to War opens at The Guthrie

Time:  7:30pm

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

The Guthrie Theater presents The Telling Project’s: She Went to War March 17 -- April 2

Since 2008, The Telling Project has put more than 200 military veterans and military family members on stages in communities around the country to tell their stories, raising awareness and understanding of military service. Previously, the Guthrie has presented The Telling Project’s Telling: Minnesota in 2014, 2015 and 2016, featuring veterans and veterans’ family members on stage. This season, the organization returns to the Dowling Studio with a new project, She Went to War, centered on the experiences of women in combat. The event is part of the Level Nine Series, devoted to community dialogue about today’s most significant topics and questions. Every Dowling Studio performance includes a discussion component.

Tickets in the Dowling Studio are $9. Seating in the Dowling Studio is General Admission.

March 16, 2017, Thursday - Ten Thousand Things' Fiddler on the Roof at Open Book (4 nights)

Location: Open Book, 1011 Washington Avenue South

Ten Thousand Things presents: Fiddler on the Roof

March 16-19 

Performed in TTT's hallmark style, with a racially diverse cast and a one-man band, Fiddler tells the story of a father struggling to maintain his religious and cultural traditions under the persecution of a tsar. Directed by Michelle Hensley, and featuring Joy Dolo, Steven Epp, Tyson Forbes, Sheena Janson, Elise Langer, Thomasina Petrus, Kory LaQuess Pullam, Eric Sharp and Dennis Spears.

Thursday, Friday and Saturday shows start at 7:30 pm and Sunday shows at 4 pm. Tickets are $30. Pay what you can for audiences under age 30( please present ID at the door).

For information and tickets: http://www.tenthousandthings.org/season/fiddler.

March 16, 2017, Thursday - Thursday Morning Artist Series at MacPhail

Time: 9:30am reception, 10:30am concert

Location: MacPhail Center for Music, Antonello Hall, 501 2nd Street South

Thursday Mornings' Thursday, March 16 concert:

Riverside Trio: Grant Johnson, violin, Rachel Kilgore, flute and Adrianna Wegley, cello (Thursday Musical debut)
Teresa Tierney, soprano
Paul Humiston, bassoon, Marion Judish, violin and Jenya Trubnikava, piano

Upcoming Dates: April 6 and 13

March 16, 2017, Thursday - East Town Business Partnership Forum at Day Block Brewing

Time: 11:30am to 1:00pm

Location: Day Block Brewing, 1105 S Washington Avenue

The next East Town Business Partnership Forum is scheduled for Thursday, March 16, at Dayblock Brewing.The title for this month's forum is, “R.T. Rybak on Leadership and Philanthropy."This is a joint forum with the Minneapolis Downtown Council.  There is no cost to attend this month's business forum. Thank you to our sponsors Ryan Companies and NTH (Nelson, Tietz & Hoy).

Please register for the business forum via Eventbrite:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mdc-member-event-rt-rybak-on-leadership-and-philanthropy-registration-32187267985

Parking is available on Washington Avenue, adjacent side streets and surface lots within walking distance. Ramp parking is available close by at the Guthrie Theater.

Description
The March East Town Business Partnership Forum is a joint forum with the Minneapolis Downtown Council-DID featuring former Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak where he will discuss a range of topics important to Minneapolis and the downtown sector. Rybak’s career spans journalism, a three term mayor of Minneapolis and currently as the President and CEO of the Minneapolis Foundation. Rybak recently released his political memoir titled “Pothole Confidential” that will be on sale at the forum.
 
Featured Speaker - R.T. Rybak

Rybak is a Minneapolis native.  He raised his family and has worked his entire career in the city. He is currently CEO and President of the Minneapolis Foundation.

During his 12 years as Mayor of Minneapolis, Rybak led efforts in economic development, affordable housing, and transportation. He also partnered with The Minneapolis Foundation on a community-wide effort to prevent youth violence.  As mayor, he launched the STEP-UP summer jobs program, which has employed 22,000 young people. Previously, he worked in journalism, marketing, commercial real estate, and Internet strategy.

Rybak is also a Senior Advisor for Municipal Practice at Living Cities, which is focused on working with cross-sector leaders in cities across the country to build a new type of urban practice aimed at dramatically improving the economic well-being of low-income people. Additionally, he serves on the Boards of the Northside Achievement Zone and the Minneapolis Parks Foundation.

A graduate of Boston College with a degree in Political Science and Communications, Rybak is the author of “Pothole Confidential,” a book about his years as Mayor.

Event Details:
11:30 am - networking and lunch
12:00 pm - program
1:00 pm - program concludes

Registration and networking start at 11:30 a.m., with the program starting at Noon.  There is no cost to attend this month's business forum.  Thank you to our sponsors NTH and Ryan Companies!

March 15, 2017, Wednesday - Winter 2017 Student & Teaching Artist Reading at The Loft

Tme: 6:00pm

Location: The Loft, Performance Hall, 1011 Washington Avenue South

Winter 2017 Student & Teaching Artist Reading

We will begin with the six student readers from the winter classes and will culminate with readings by teaching artists. "How have words transformed you?" is our theme for the Winter student and teaching artist reading. 

To sign up and/or learn more about the reading please follow this link: https://goo.gl/goRSPc 

This event is open to the public and all are welcome to attend. We highly encourage all interested students and teaching artists to attend and support their peers/students!

March 15, 2017, Wednesday - Northeast Farmers Market Winter Market at Solar Arts

The Northeast Farmers Market and Solar Arts by Chowgirls provide the perfect environment for this neighborhood Winter Market. Wednesday, March 15th, 4pm- 7pm.

March 15, 2017, Wednesday - Sip of Science at Aster Cafe

Time: 5:30pm

Location: Aster Cafe (River Room) 125 SE Main Street

March Sip of Science: Not Science, but sciences...and why it matters RSVP
Dr. Alan Love, Associate Professor of Philosophy, University of Minnesota, and Director of the Minnesota Center for Philosophy of Science

Most people talk as if Science (capital "S") was a single thing. Although potentially harmless in everyday conversation, it also can lead to problematic inferences. These include an over reliance on the sciences, assuming they answer directly all of life’s interesting questions or rejecting outright whole areas of scientific knowledge that appear to conflict with other commitments (e.g., religious, political, social, ethnic, etc.). Join us as philosopher Dr. Alan Love will raises questions of this kind in order to have a discussion about why talking about the sciences rather than Science matters.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Alan Love is an associate professor of philosophy at the University of Minnesota and director of the Minnesota Center for Philosophy of Science. His research focuses on conceptual issues in evolutionary and developmental biology. He uses a combination of approaches to investigate a variety of philosophical questions: conceptual change, explanatory pluralism, the structure of evolutionary theory, reductionism, the nature of historical science, and interdisciplinary epistemology.

A SIP OF SCIENCE bridges the gap between science and culture in a setting that bridges the gap between brain and belly.  Food, beer, and learning are on the menu in a happy hour forum that puts science in context through storytelling.

No cover; food and drink available for purchase.

March 14, 2017, Tuesday - Dusty Bottles Charity Wine Tastings at North Loop Wine & Spirits

Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Location: North Loop Wine & Spirits, 218 North Washington Avenue

THE DUSTY BOTTLES CHARITY WINE TASTING
Presented by Twin Cities Wine Education

In the summer of 2016 Twin Cities Wine Education received a donation of a significant amount of wine from one of the premier collections in the city, owned by a well known family going through the settlement of an estate. Much of the best of the best was consumed years ago, but a good pile of wines that should be incredible were left.

This collection will form the basis of a series of wine tastings and mini-classes throughout 2017 and into 2018. The Dusty Bottles Charity Wine Tastings will bring a selection of these wines out from the cellar to be opened, decanted, and enjoyed while learning a bit about all of them.

Will the wines be drinkable? Sampling a few of the wines in the collection I have to be honest that some are over the hill. But as they say in the wine business, at a certain point of aging wine there is no such thing a great vintage, only great bottles. A few of the wines I've had from the collection have been head-spinningly good, and rank as some of the best I've ever had. Yes, it will be a roll of the wine dice, but with the proceeds going to charity we can rest well in the fact that we're popping the corks for the right reasons!

For part one of the Dusty Bottles Charity Tasting we'll be donating 100% of the proceeds to DARTS, a community-based nonprofit that connects people to services and partnerships that improve their quality of life, help them age well, and enables them to engage in their community. Click here to learn more about DARTS.

March 13, 2017, Monday - Indoor Inline Skating at US Bank Stadium

Indoor Inline Skating

Schedule
 4:45PM | Doors Open (Participants can enter through the NW Legacy Gate or Skyway)
 5-7PM | Family Skate
 7-8PM | Athletic Skate

About The Event
Tickets must be purchased at the U.S. Bank Stadium Ticket Office, limited ticket quantities available. Ticket sales will end at 7:15PM on event nights.

March 13, 2017, Monday - Minnesota Indoor Distance Running at US Bank Stadium

Minnesota Distance Running at US Bank Stadium

Each session will run from 5pm to 8pm and cost $3 cash at the door per person. Capacity is 250 runners at a time, additional runners will be able to enter as previous runners leave. Distance: 696.63m inside lane, 726.55m outside lane.

March 12, 2017, Sunday - Swing Brunch at Aster Cafe

Time: 11:00am - 2:00pm

Location: Aster Cafe, 125 Main Stree SE

Today: Swing Brunch with Patty and the Buttons

Patty and The Buttons preach the gospel of hot rhythm and happy feet. The band is similar to what you would find in a dance hall, cafe or nightclub anywhere around the world between 1920-1940. Despite being an ensemble firmly rooted in tradition, the band presents their music without being shackled to history. They play their own compositions as well as takes on music of the era.

Brunch fills up FAST so call 612-379-3138 to reserve your table!

March 11, 2017, Saturday - Be Heard Youth Slam 2017 at The Loft

Time: 7:00pm

Location: The Loft Literary Center, at Open Book (Performance Hall), 1011 Washington Ave

Be Heard Youth Slam 2017

Join TruArtSpeaks for this exciting semi-final bout in the 2017 Be Heard MN youth poetry slam series. Witness the work of 15 of the most dedicated youth poets from around Minnesota as they tell their stories, share passion and talent, and compete for a chance to make finals, and potentially join the 2017 Be Heard cohort. These poets will create together, sharpen one another's skills, and perform original work around the state, as well as form a team to represent Minnesota at Brave New Voices, the annual, international youth poetry slam and festival, where more than 500 young people from across the globe gather to share poetry and build community.

Tickets will be available at the door and at www.truartspeaks.org

March 11, 2017, Saturday - Art+Feminism Wikipedia Edit-a-thon at Central Library

Time: 12:00pm

Location: Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall

Art+Feminism Wikipedia Edit-a-thon

Join us for communal updating of Wikipedia entries on art and feminism. People of all gender identities and expressions welcomed. No editing experience is necessary; training and resources will be provided. If you have a laptop, please bring it. Presented in association with Art+Feminism, an international campaign to improve coverage of women and the arts on Wikipedia, and to encourage female editorship.

Collaborators: American Craft Council, Midway Contemporary Art, Minneapolis College of Art and Design, Minneapolis Institute of Art, St. Catherine University.

March 11, 2017, Saturday - Taste Twin Cities Downtown Minneapolis Skyway Tour

Time: 2:00pm

Location: Begins at LaSalle Plaza (800 LaSalle Plaza), Hennepin Ave between 8th & 9th Street; ends at Metro Building (80 9th Street S)

Taste Twin Cities Food Tours Downtown Minneapolis Skyway Tour

While it's chilly outside, join us as we weave our way through the cozy corners of downtown Minneapolis skyways on a food adventure.  We will stroll through the "Broadway" Theatre District and enjoy VIP service as we visit some of the newest and hottest award winning restaurants downtown has to offer. The tour includes seeing the Minneapolis skyscraper that was modeled after the Washington Monument and visiting the famous Statue of Mary Richards tossing her hat.  Along the way we will also visit quaint eateries that have pride in local ownership; including a favorite since 1932.  You will participate in craft beer sampling and learn the secrets behind the great food you are enjoying.  You'll leave the tour with a tasty experience of some of the best food finds Minneapolis has to offer all while learning history of downtown and soaking in the local culture.

March 10, 2017, Friday - Live Music at Day Block Brewing

Time: 9:00pm | 21+ | $12 Cover

Location: Day Block Brewing Company, 1103 Washington Avenue South

Tonight: Tropical Zone Orchestra

Salsa, Merengue, Bolero

Tropical Zone Orchestra is a 12 member, award winning Puerto Rican salsa orchestra featuring a powerful horn section and 3 energic singers.

March 10, 2017, Friday - CD Release Party and Live Music at Aster Cafe

Time: 9:00pm $6

Aster Cafe, 125 Main Street SE

Tonight: Ben Noble CD Release & Dedric Clark of the Social Animals (Indie Dream Pop)

March 10, 2017, Friday - Spring Ahead into Spring Fashion, Northeast Style (2 days)

Spring Ahead into Fashion

Spring Ahead into the Northeast fashion scene! More savings, more time, and of course, more fashion.

Visit boutiques in the area and while you're at it, enjoy some fine cuisine and drinks from the restaurant scene in Northeast. 

(Please note individual opening/closing times of businesses in the area)

March 9, 2017, Thursday - Writers in Conversation: On Craft, with Melissa Febos at The Loft

Time: 7:00pm

Location: The Loft Literary Center, at Open Book (Performance Hall), 1011 Washington Ave

Writers in Conversation: On Craft, with Melissa Febos

The Loft presents Melissa Febos, author of Whip Smart (St. Martin's Press 2010) and Abandon Me (Bloomsbury 2017), as she reads new work and discusses matters of writing process and craft. Melissa will read from her just published book Abandon Me, and elaborate on matters of skill, inspiration, imagination, and immersion into the writer’s life in a lively discussion with Loft students and staff. Come grab a glass of wine or coffee at Open Book and be a part of the conversation!

Be sure to also sign up for Melissa's day-long workshop on crafting short essays on Friday, March 10.