Explore the North Loop and all that we have to offer on Date Night.
On the last Thursday of every month from 5-8pm enjoy horse and carriage rides to your shopping & dining destinations along with special events, amusements and discounts at all participating stores.
Time: 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Location: Central Library, Doty Board Room, 300 Nicollet Mall
The Science of Art: Caves, Paper and Minecraft Unite!
Grades 1-6. Learn about real Minnesota cave life, then create a glowing Minecraft-inspired light-up block for your own “cave” using paper and LED lights. Materials provided.
This project is funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Presented in collaboration with Silverwood Park .
Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm
Location: The Depot, 225 3rd Avenue S
Join us at Charley's Grill and the Stone Arch Bar for our Easter Brunch. Our menu features:
• Salad Display
• Carving Station with Honey Glazed Carving Ham with Red Currant Glaze and Sea Salt & Rosemary Roasted Turkey Breast with Cranberry-Garlic Pan Gravy
• Seared Salmon with Lemon – Pepper Glaze
• Grilled Chicken Breast Caprese
• Potatoes au Gratin
• Healthy Steamed Asparagus with Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Assorted Desserts including Carrot Cake, Cheesecake, Assorted Mousses and Strawberry Shortcake
Pricing $29 Adults, $24 Seniors (65+), $12 Kids (Under 12)
Times: 1:00pm
Location: Mill City Museum, 704 2nd Street South
Reservations: required, call 612-341-7555 or register online.
Take an in-depth look at the historic Washburn A Mill complex and the award-winning Mill City Museum building. A museum interpreter 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 non-public spaces. The tour includes admission to the museum gallery, Baking Lab, Water Lab and Flour Tower show.
Time: 2:00pm - 3:30Pm
Location: Guthrie Theater, 818 S 2nd Street
Mill City Emanuel Singers - Spring Season | Come Sing With Us
A MacPhail Center for Music & Friends of the Mill District Event
The Mill City Emmanuel Singers are led by nationally acclaimed producer/artist JD Steele, accompanied by his brother Fred Steele. The choir is open to all, with all skill levels. No need to be able to attend all sessions, attend as often as you can.
Rehearsal dates, times, and locations:
March 26, 2:00-3:30pm, Guthrie rehearsal room
April 2, 2:00-3:30pm, Guthrie rehearsal room
April 9, 2:00-3:30pm, American Academy of Neurology
April 16, 2:00-3:30pm, Guthrie rehearsal room
April 23, 2:00-3:30pm, American Academy of Neurology
April 30, 2:00-3:30pm, Guthrie rehearsal room
There will be a public performance, to be announced.
For more information, please contact Claudia Kittock at cjkittock@gmail.com.
ABOUT MILL CITY EMANUEL SINGERS
The Mill City Emanuel Singers is a community choir made up of of Downtown Minneapolis neighbors and workers who rehearse on Saturday afternoons, often at the Guthrie Theater, sometimes at the American Academy of Neurology in the Mill District of Downtown Minneapolis. We are directed by JD Steele whose skill as a conductor is remarkable. No singing talent is needed, JD will find it!
The idea for the singers began on a run with a group of neighbors, brainstorming about ways to bring more music into the neighborhood. We sang at the 2015 Holidazzle, and will be singing at the MacPhail Music Matters Luncheon on May 3rd. Come sing with us - the only requirement is a desire to make music with your neighbors.
Time: 11:00am
Location: Tour begins at LaSalle Plaza (800 LaSalle Plaza)
Taste Twin Cities Downtown Minneapolis Skyway Tour
What You Need to Know
•Indoor 3 hour walking tour in the heart of downtown Minneapolis using the skyway system
•Flat route with slight inclines and declines, approximately .8 of a mile, bathrooms available at some stops
•5 stops
•Tour limited to 12 people, advance tickets required. Private tours available year round for larger groups.
•Begins at LaSalle Plaza (800 LaSalle Plaza), located on Hennepin Ave between 8th & 9th Street; ends at Metro Building (80 9th Street S)
•$45/pp
Tour Description
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 tea 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.
Tastings
•Ham and Pear Crisp Sandwich with fresh home-made chips from the restaurant that has "damn good food"!
•All about sourcing local with a hummus plater featuring grilled flatbread, veggie crudo, white bean, sweet potato hummus with pimento goat cheese
•Deliciously sweet and salty popular Chicago Mix® popcorn
•Fondue platter from a restaurant that sources local food featuring local Spinach, mushroom, & cheese curd fondue
•Fine chocolates to be savored
•Locally brewed Minnesota draft beer paired with a local street food appetizer (optional non-alcoholic tastings available)
•Featured on the Cooking Channel Unique Sweets - Bourbon Whiskey Caramel Donut Bread Pudding Loaf
*Tastings subject to change without notice. Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated.
Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Gluek's Restaurant and Bar, 16 N 6th Street
Please join the University of MN Bee Squad at Gluek's on March 23rd from 5:00-7:00 to help Save the Bees! For every $4.00 Leinenkugel's Honey Weiss purchased, $3.00 will be donated to the UMN Bee Lab!
Time: See ticket link for schedule
Location: Southern Theater, 1420 Washington Avenue South
ODORI-BA - dancing places Presented by Nenkin Butoh Dan
March 23 - 25
In ODORI-BA, Nenkin Butoh Dan (Masanari Kawahara, Dustin Maxwell and Gadu) creates three simultaneous performances in three different locations inside the Southern Theater. Each performance is never repeated twice in the same space.
General Admission: $24
Student (with ID): $18
ARTshare Members: FREE
Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Location: Central Library, Doty Board Room, 300 Nicollet Mall
Insurgent Democracy: The Nonpartisan League in North American Politics
Michael J. Lansing, associate professor of history at Augsburg College and author of the recent “Insurgent Democracy: The Nonpartisan League in North American Politics,” will offer a new look at the Nonpartisan League in 1915. The League, which sought to empower citizens and restrain corporate influence, mounted one of the most significant challenges to party politics America has ever seen.
Time: 6 PM - 7:30 PM
Our first Open Streets Volunteer Planning Committee Meeting of the season was a great success with lots of big ideas. We're excited to make them come to fruition! If you didn't make it to our first meeting, no problem! Jump in our March meeting!
Our next round of Open Streets planning will focus upon expanding ideas & implementing the Open Streets Zones. We'll break up into concentrated groups & dive deeper into creating the dream of Open Streets 2016! If you love Open Streets Minneapolis, come on down! Snacks & Bevs provided at our office.
RSVP to ginny@mplsbike.org to let her know you are interested, and stay connected through our Open Streets Volunteer Planning listserv!
Time: 7 pm
Location: St. Anthony Main Theatre, 115 Main Street SE
Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds is an unforgettable masterpiece that is considered one of the most terrifying films from the Master of Suspense. When beautiful blonde Melanie Daniels (Tippi Hedren) travels to Bodega Bay in pursuit of eligible bachelor Mitch Brenner (Rod Taylor), she is inexplicably attacked by a seagull. Suddenly, thousands of birds begin to flock into town, preying on schoolchildren and residents in a terrifying series of attacks. Mitch and Melanie must fight for their lives against a deadly force that cannot be explained or stopped in this film that makes you want to “hold onto something and watch!” (Leonard Maltin’s Classic Movie Guide)
This film is shown as part of the Science on Screen series, with the topic "Bird Brains.” The presenter will be F. Keith Barker, PhD. Have you ever wondered what a bird is thinking? It might be a whole lot more than you'd expect. Join our ornithologist experts in a discussion on new discoveries that suggest our feathered friends are far more intelligent than we ever thought before.
Time: 1:00 PM - Prelude Auction 2:00 PM - Performance 4:30 PM - Finish
Location: MacPhail Center for Music, Antonello Hall, 501 2nd Street South
No tickets required. No RSVP required. Free and open to the public.
Please join us for a special program of singer/actor performances chosen and presented by the MacPhail Prelude Program students. These high school students are chosen following a rigorous audition process each year and represent the most talented singer/actors from the region.
The event is a fundraiser for the Prelude Program which relies on nearly $20,000 each year in contributions above and beyond tuition paid by families to provide financial aid and to maintain the rich array of music learning activities that occur for these students.
Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm
Location: Solar Arts Building, 711 15th Ave NE.
The Northeast Farmers Market Winter Market
Support local food vendors and artisans during the winter months and celebrate the community spirit of the Market. Expect music, children’s activities, and more. Facebook Event Page Vendor List
Time: 11:00am
Location: Tour begins at LaSalle Plaza (800 LaSalle Plaza)
Taste Twin Cities Downtown Minneapolis Skyway Tour
What You Need to Know
•Indoor 3 hour walking tour in the heart of downtown Minneapolis using the skyway system
•Flat route with slight inclines and declines, approximately .8 of a mile, bathrooms available at some stops
•5 stops
•Tour limited to 12 people, advance tickets required. Private tours available year round for larger groups.
•Begins at LaSalle Plaza (800 LaSalle Plaza), located on Hennepin Ave between 8th & 9th Street; ends at Metro Building (80 9th Street S)
•$45/pp
Tour Description
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 tea 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.
Tastings
•Ham and Pear Crisp Sandwich with fresh home-made chips from the restaurant that has "damn good food"!
•All about sourcing local with a hummus plater featuring grilled flatbread, veggie crudo, white bean, sweet potato hummus with pimento goat cheese
•Deliciously sweet and salty popular Chicago Mix® popcorn
•Fondue platter from a restaurant that sources local food featuring local Spinach, mushroom, & cheese curd fondue
•Fine chocolates to be savored
•Locally brewed Minnesota draft beer paired with a local street food appetizer (optional non-alcoholic tastings available)
•Featured on the Cooking Channel Unique Sweets - Bourbon Whiskey Caramel Donut Bread Pudding Loaf
*Tastings subject to change without notice. Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated.
Time: Saturday, 7:30 PM and Sunday, 2:00 PM
Location: Southern Theater, 1420 Washington Avenue South
'I don't normally do this...' Presented by Pramilla Vasudevan & Justin Jones
March 19 - 20
“I don’t normally do this…” An evening of dances created by people who make things other than dances.
Featuring dances created by Lighting Designer, Heidi Eckwall; Visual Artist, Maxwell Hoaglund; Visual Artist, Emmett Ramstad; Visual Artist Andrea Steudel; Theater Artist, Katie Ka Vang; Photographer, Kayva Yang; Theater Artist, Emily Zimmer; and others.
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Location: The Loft Literary Center, at Open Book (Performance Hall), 1011 Washington Ave
Meet the Minnesota Book Award Finalists
Join the Minnesota Book Awards and The Loft Literary Center for a celebration of this year’s finalist books. At this popular annual event, finalists from each of the eight award categories gather to share brief excerpts from their books, followed by complimentary wine and light refreshments, book sales and signings. Get some great ideas for your reading list and meet authors.
This event is free and open to the public.
Finalist books will be for sale by Magers & Quinn. Award winners will be announced at the Annual Minnesota Book Awards Gala on Saturday, April 16, at the historic St. Paul Union Depot, 214 Fourth Street East. Tickets and information for the gala can be found at www.thefriends.org or by calling 651-222-3242.
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Guthrie Theater, 818 Second Street South, Wurtele Thrust Stage
Taylor Mac: A 24-Decade History of Popular Music: The 20th Century Abridged
Equal parts bedazzled shaman, searing social critic, radical angel and Elizabethan fool, Taylor Mac (who uses “judy,” lowercase sic, not as a name but as a gender pronoun) has created internationally award-winning performance events that at once provoke and embrace judy’s diverse audiences. In A 24-Decade History of Popular Music: The 20th Century Abridged, Mac’s Guthrie debut, audiences can expect a musical romp through the 20th century, a subjective history told through songs ranging in genre from Tin Pan Alley to rock ‘n’ roll. With a five-piece band, this outrageously entertaining performance represents a piece of what is evolving into Mac’s most ambitious project to date - a 24-hour long marathon concert spanning 240 years.
Don’t miss this unique limited engagement! Taylor Mac: The 20th Century Abridged is part of SINGULAR VOICES/PLURAL PERSPECTIVES, a curated series of performance and community dialogue. Every performance is followed by a conversation with the audience.
Second show March 19, 7:30pm.
Time: 8:00pm
Location: Day Block Brewing Company, 1105 S Washington Avenue
St Patricks Day w/ The Fattenin Frogs
Gritty, soulful, and always danceable, The Fattenin’ Frogs have been described as Davina and the Vagabonds meets Howlin’ Wolf. Lead vocalists Amanda White and Chris Holm generate a freight train of emotional excitement over a landscape of multi-layered harmonies, scorching electric guitars, thundering drums, wailing harmonica, grooving bass, rollicking piano—and even a little banjo or accordion from time to time.
Special St. Patrick's Day menu items. Celebrate all Irish-like with an Oatmeal Stout on Nitro!
Time: Parade starts at 7:30pm
Route: The parade route starts at Marquette Avenue and 11th Street and ends to 5th Street.
The Minneapolis St. Patrick's Day Association traces is founding back to Sean and Judith Clerkin's desire to take Irish Pride and give back. Established in 1969 the organization raises money through the sale of parade buttons and beads for the Minneapolis St. Patrick's Day parade, with all the proceeds going back to support the American Diabetes Association. This is a 100% volunteer organization with no salaried members.
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