June 13, 2015, Saturday - Kiss of Fire Cabaret & Burlesque at Mattie's on Main

Time: 9:30pm

Location: Mattie's on Main, 43 Main Street SE

Tonight: Kiss of Fire Cabaret & Burlesque

Revel in passionate song and mesmerizing dance…Turn back time for an evening of sumptuous jazz and classic burlesque at its finest… Be seduced by the siren and her infamous Kiss of Fire! Join us at Mattie’s on Main for a decadent night of theater featuring the award-winning songstress Karen Vieno Paurus, a live band, and a cast of stunning dancers – all in a stylish setting with great ambience, signature cocktails, and an eclectic menu.

$15 General Admission

June 13, 2015, Saturday - Engineering the Falls Tour with History Player William de la Barre at Mill City Museum

Time: 1:00pm

Location: Mill City Museum, 704 2nd Street South

Engineering the Falls Tour with History Player William de la Barre

Fee: $14 adults, $12 seniors and college students, $10 children ages 6-17 and MNHS members. Includes museum admission.

Reservations: required, call 612-341-7555 or register online.

Take a walking tour of St. Anthony Falls, led by a costumed museum interpreter portraying William de la Barre, the Austrian engineer who spent half a century developing Minneapolis’ flour milling and waterpower. Visit the Minneapolis Riverfront, the west side milling district, and the Stone Arch Bridge, learning the many changes to the falls over time.

The tour includes one mile of moderately paced walking on uneven surfaces. Please call ahead to make arrangements for guests with limited mobility. The tour will begin and end at Mill City Museum, where participants can visit the museum’s gallery, included in the price of the tour. Tours are held rain or shine.

Future dates: July 11th, August 8th & 30th, September 19th

June 12, 2015, Friday - Minnstameets Event at Gold Medal Park

Time: 6:00pm

Location: Gold Medal Park

Rita Farmer and Jill Emmer created Minnstameets less than a year ago after hosting a string of successful Instameets on their own.

An Instameet is a gathering of photographers who take pictures using only their mobile device and post the results on Instagram. Rita and Jill say, if you live in Minnesota and you are a photographer who uses Instagram, then you are already a member of Minnstameets.

The larger Minnstameet events attract around 200 attendees—such as their holiday party last year—and some of the smaller events have about 50 to 60 participants. “One thing we love to see is when people meet one another for the first time at one of our large events and then connect again later to shoot photos in a smaller group setting,” Rita says.

Rita and Jill plan about one Minnstameet event every two months. When brainstorming a Minnstameet location, the women try to look for a place that is both photogenic and lends itself to beautiful images.

June 12, 2015, Friday - Live Music at Crooked Pint

Time: 9:00pm

Location: Crooked Pint Ale House, 501 Washington Avenue South

Tonight:   Maddie Hargis and Cassandra Crandell 

June 11, 2015, Thursday - Twin Cities River Rats Waterski Show

The 2015 Twin Cities River Rats shows are scheduled for 7pm most Thursday nights through August 27, and take place at 1758 West River Road N (between the Plymouth and Broadway bridges).

About the Show

6:30pm – Development show - Our members under the age of 18 and our new members get the opportunity to perform for the crowd before jumping into the “big” show.

7:00pm – The Big Show! - The ski show is a 1 hour long themed-show. In between daring and beautiful acts on water, a storyline unfolds. We encourage audience participation and love applause!

8:00pm – Photos! - Photo opportunities with the cast of the show, visit with the skiers, and even take a ride in our “triple-rig” boat (for a price!)

The River Rats perform an hour long show combining various water skiing acts with skits and music. Our acts include Barefooting, Pyramids, Doubles, and more. All shows are free and concessions are available. Click Here to see our Schedule.

June 11, 2015, Thursday - Elliot Park Neighborhood Meeting

Time: 6:00pm

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

June 11, 2015, Thursday - Kids Book Club at Central Library

Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm

Location:  Central Library, Star Tribune Imagination Activity Room, 300 Nicollet Mall

Kids Book Club
 
Entering grades 3-6. Join other kids to talk about a great book! Come to this non-traditional book club where we’ll read aloud together, not before the meeting, and do fun activities centered around our book! Kids will receive a free book for participating.

Future dates:
Thursday, July 9, 2–3 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 13, 2–3 p.m.

June 10, 2015, Wednesday - Happy Hour with Matthew Dyrdahl, Minneapolis Bike/Ped Coordinator at Honey

Time: 5:00pm: Doors open and socializing
         5:45pm: Program begins

Location:  Honey, 205 East Hennepin Avenue

Join us for appetizers, drinks, and an exciting program with Matthew Dyrdahl, the City's new Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator. Matthew will present on his vision for promoting biking and walking in Minneapolis and answer questions from you.

Light appetizers provided; cash bar

June 9, 2015, Tuesday - Minneapolis History Pub Crawl: Old Saint Anthony

Time: 6:30pm to 9:00pm

Location: Mill City Museum, 704 2nd Street South

Minneapolis History Pub Crawl: Old Saint Anthony

Fee: $25/$20 for MNHS members.  Reservations: required, call 612-341-7555 or register online.

Discover the city’s oldest neighborhoods in this narrated bus tour of the east bank of the Mississippi River.  The town of St. Anthony began on the east side of St. Anthony Falls in 1849, several years before its upstart neighbor Minneapolis across the river. A guide will tell the stories of the people who lived and worked on the east side while visiting the location of historic flour mills, churches, red light districts, Victorian residences, pubs, immigrant enclaves, commercial centers, breweries, and more. The tour includes stops at significant historic places and two watering holes in historic buildings. Ages 21 and up only. Drink purchases are not included in the tour price. Drink specials will be made available at participating locations.
 
The tour includes three blocks of moderately-pace walking on uneven surfaces.   If someone in your party uses a cane, wheelchair, walker, or has otherwise limited mobility, please call at least two weeks in advance of your tour so we can do our best to accommodate their needs. Tours are held rain or shine. Please dress accordingly.

Future dates: June 23rd, July 7th & 23rd

June 9, 2015, Tuesday - Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commission Public Meeting

Time: 4:30pm

Location: Room 317, City Hall, 350 South Fifth Street

More Info

June 9, 2015, Tuesday - Music & Movies in the Park at Father Hennepin Bluffs Park

Time: Music 7:00pm; Movie 8:30pm

Location: Father Hennepin Bluffs Park (East Bank of the Stone Arch Bridge)

Tonights entertainment: (See website in case of scheduling changes.)

Music:
June 09 Twin Cities Black Film Festival (TCBFF) presents Keith Robinson
June 16 War Poets
June 23 Nick Dinius Blues Band
June 30 Barbara Meyer

Movies:
June 09 Twin Cities Black Film Festival (TCBFF) presents Lyfes Journey
June 16 Casablanca
June 23 Lee Daniels' The Butler
June 30 Jurassic Park

What to bring: Blanket or chair, sunblock and bugspray, picnic basket.

Reminders: Watch our facebook or twitter page for weather cancellations of the evening festivities. Post photos of you, your family and friends enjoying the concerts and movies on the facebook page Support the artists by picking up a CD or other merchandise.

Music & Movies in The Parks is produced by the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board. Enjoy more than 250 FREE concerts and movies in Minneapolis parks this summer!

June 22, 2015, Monday - Joint Neighborhood Meeting Featuring HCMC Expansion at Open Book

Time: 6:30pm

Location: Open Book, 1011 Washington Avenue S

Please join the East Downtown Council, along with the Downtown Minneapolis Neighborhood Association, Elliot Park Neighborhood, Inc., and the Mill District Neighborhood Association for an update on the Hennepin County Medical Center  Clinic and Specialty Center Project.

HCMC leadership will give downtown residents and business owners an update on their 367,000 square foot downtown ambulatory outpatient specialty center project, which will be located on 8th Street between Park and Chicago Avenues.  Attendees will have the opportunity to view architectural renderings, as well as learn about the services that will be available at the clinic.

June 7, 2015, Sunday - One Last Canoe/Kayak through the St Anthony Locks with Boy Scouts

Time: 12:30pm to 5:00pm

Location:  Boom Island

Tickets

The Upper and Lower St Anthony Locks are scheduled to close forever on June 10th.  This is being done to prevent the spread of Asian  Carp up the Mississippi River.   Since this will be the last weekend ever to canoe/kayak through the locks, we should try to fill up a lock with canoes & kayaks full of Scouts!  And by Scouts we mean Boy Scouts, Venture Scouts, as well as Sea Scouts.  Sorry, no Cub Scouts.  Girl Scouts are welcome as well, but they must follow whatever their rules are for stuff like this, over and above any Boy Scout rules.

Troops 33 & 100 have canoed/kayaked through these locks MANY times.  It is safe as long as no one does anything stupid, (i.e. "Hey, I dare you to see how close you can get to the Falls!").  Troops are encouraged to provide adequate adult supervision.  And while that doesn't mean that there has to be one adult per canoe, canoes with younger Scouts should have an adult in them.  Troops should also try to stick together as a group going downriver. 

This Trip is around 10 river miles, and depending on boat traffic, wind & the speed of the current it will be around 3-4 hours of actual paddling.

We will assemble at Boom Island at 12:30pm for a short safety briefing, (get there earlier!), and then start putting in the water.  We will then arrive at the Upper St Anthony Lock at around 1:30pm.  We will then canoe through Upper & Lower St Anthony Locks, then continue canoing/kayaking down to the Lock #1 at the Ford Dam, and then take out around 5pm at Hidden Falls Park.  Troops are welcome to arrive early for a picnic,(plus to shuttle cars down early), as well as plan to stay at Hidden Falls for a picnic afterwards, (if cars are still being shuttled).

Because this is a water based activity, normal Guide to Safe Scouting rules for that type activity will be in effect.  Troops will need to make sure that all Scouts have been swim tested, as well as been trained in canoeing prior to the day of this event.  Event organizers will take care of the Float Plan, (we are getting the permits from the park personnel as well as the Corps of Enginners). 

Every person in every canoe, both youth AND adult, must be wearing a properly fitted PFD, NO exceptions.

While we MIGHT have a couple exta canoes, in general units are responsible for providing their own canoes/kayaks.  To get those extras may require you to help transport them from where they are stored to Boom Island, so be aware of that.  Most Scout camps do rent canoes, so you should check with them SOON before someone else reserves them. Some stores like REI, Midwest Mountaineering, and a few others also rent them.

In the event of either bad weather, or the river being too high/fast, an email will be sent to the person who is registering for the unit to notify them that the event is cancelled.  It will be up to that person to notify the members of their unit of the cancellation.

There is no cost for this event.  The organizer will be paying for any permits himself.

Note that you will have to pay for parking at both Boom Island and Hidden Falls.  Please carpool as much as possible because there aren't that many parking spots at either location.

If you are not affiliated with a Troop you can register on the site individually. Just list something like Metro Lakes District Chair as your Troop number.

June 7, 2015, Sunday - East Hennepin: Minneapolis's First Neighborhood Tour with Preserve Minneapolis

Time: 10:00am

Location: Tour meets at Riverplace (the corner of Main Street and East Hennepin)

Tickets 

The bustling commercial district surrounding East Hennepin Avenue has hosted many names throughout the years, but everyone knows its unforgettable landmarks . . . Surdyk’s, Nye’s, Kramarczuk’s, Historic Main Street, and Lourdes Church.

Located across the Hennepin Bridge from Downtown, this neighborhood was originally established in 1855 as the Town of St. Anthony Falls and later merged with The City of Minneapolis in 1872. Its proximity to the Mississippi River, Downtown, the University, and Northeast Minneapolis have made it an influential hub for transit, industry, and commerce. The last decade has brought dramatic change and the area around East Hennepin is now considered one of the trendiest and most exciting places in Minneapolis to eat, shop, and live. Fortunately, the area has managed to maintain its old-world flavor to this day.

Join us for a “behind-the-scenes” history of the busy streets, unique businesses, and colorful people that have shaped this popular walking neighborhood.   Hear amazing stories told from the perspective of individuals who have lived and worked here, through good times and bad. Come away with perspective on what life and work here might have actually felt like throughout this neighborhood’s most defining eras.

This tour will walk approximately 10-12 city blocks. The tour guide is Scott Parkin.

June 7, 2015, Sunday - Railroad History Tour at Mill City Museum

Times: 1:00pm

Location: Mill City Museum, 704 2nd Street South

Railroad History Tour

Fee: $14 adults, $12 seniors and college students, $10 children ages 6-17 and MNHS members. Includes museum admission.

Reservations: required, call 612-341-7555 or register online.

Beginning with the arrival of Minnesota’s first rail line in 1862, Minneapolis boomed in population. Flour milling, lumber production and warehousing took off as a rail network extended throughout the Upper Midwest. Take a guided tour to discover the impact of railroads on the Mill City, visiting railroad landmarks such as the Stone Arch Bridge, Milwaukee Road Depot and the Minneapolis Eastern Railway engine house and trestle. Along the way find clues to the vanishing railroad landscape and learn about the future of Twin Cities rail.

The tour includes 1.5 miles of moderately paced walking on uneven surfaces. Please call ahead to make arrangements for guests with limited mobility. The tour will begin and end at Mill City Museum, where participants can visit the museum’s gallery, included in the price of the tour. Tours are held rain or shine.

Future dates: July 5th & 26th, August 16th, September 13th

June 7, 2015, Sunday - Sonomento European Concert Tour Send-Off at MacPhail

Time: 6:00pm

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

Sonomento European Concert Tour Send-Off

Join Sonomento for a musical send-off to Germany and the Czech Republic! Sonomento, MacPhail’s premier 36-voice adult ensemble, has been invited to represent the USA at the 9th International Brahms Choral Festival in Wernigerode, Germany this coming July, where they will compete with choirs from over fifty nations as well as perform full concerts at three major musical venues in Prague, Munich and Berlin. This Pre-Tour Concert features their touring repertoire of great choral works from the Renaissance to the contemporary era. $15; free to youth under 18 and MacPhail students.

June 6, 2015, Saturday - Mill City Farmers Market

Time: 8:00am - 1:00pm

Location: 704 South 2nd Street

Today at Mill City Farmers Market: Grazefest

Produce Planner:
Arugula, asparagus, baby beets, bok choi, carrots, cherry tomatoes, chickweed, chives, cilantro, cucumbers, green garlic, kale, lambs quarter, lettuce (little gem, red butter, & romaine varieties), mache, mesclun mix, morels, mushrooms, mustard greens, nettles, oregano, pac choi, parsley, parsnips, radishes, ramps, rhubarb, salad mix, salad turnips, snow peas, sorrel, spinach, spring onions, Swiss chard, tarragon, thyme, watercress, lots of organic plant starts, and much more!

Mill City Cooks, 10 AM every Saturday!   
Don't miss Saturday's demo with special guest Mary Jane Miller, who will be cooking on stage using fresh produce from the Market as well as pastured-raised meats accompanied with Crow River's tasty ketchup!

Live Music, 11 am - 1 pm:
MCFM welcomes back crowd favorite Moonlight Duo, entertaining us with a wide-ranging repertory of traditional Southern roots music spiced with Cajun and country swing.

Kids Storytelling Hour, 9:30 AM & 10 AM:
This summer, we are excited to partner with the Guthrie Theater to provide Storytelling Hour as a part of our Kids @ the Market series. The 1st Saturday of every month, a talented Guthrie Theater actor will read exciting stories about farming, vegetables, gardening, and more for children. Stories will be read at 9:30am and again at 10:00am in the music tent by the Guthrie stairs. Parents, please supervise your children during this time and feel free to join in! All are invited!
 
Community Booth, all day:  
Stop by and learn more about Northern Spark, an all-night art festival that lights up the night on June 13, 2015! 

Art Market, all day:
Featuring Redcruiser, Fringe & Fettle, Larissa Loden, and Crankosaurus Press.

Here's a sample of some of the June 6 Market Member Specials:

Bliss Granola: $1 off any granola or muesli!
Braucher's Sunshine Harvest Farm: $1 off a dozen eggs!
Down in the Valley: $1 off banana bread!
Loon Organics: $1 off any $10 purchase!
Sonny's Ice Cream:  $2 off a pint container!
Zula Juice: 10% off all juices and cleanses!

Construction Updates
Driving to the Market? Just a heads up that South 2nd street between Chicago and Park will be closed for the next 1-2 weeks. Chicago and Park streets will still be open, as well as the parking garage and surface lot across the street from the Museum, but there will be no thru traffic on 2nd Street between Chicago and Park. Check out Centerpoint Energy's Construction Updates to plan your route accordingly.

June 6, 2015, Saturday - All the World’s a Stage: A Tribute Gala Celebrating Joe Dowling at The Guthrie

Time: 8:30pm

Location: Guthrie Theater, Wurtele Thrust Stage, 818 Second Street South

All the World’s a Stage: A Tribute Gala Celebrating Joe Dowling

A Gala Performance Celebrating Joe Dowling’s 20 Years of Unparalleled Vision and Leadership.

Be with us on this singular night in the theater as we extend our gratitude for Joe Dowling’s dedication to the Guthrie by presenting a tribute performance featuring the rich community of artists he has nurtured for 20 years. A celebratory champagne reception will provide the finishing touch on our farewell. Read about gala ticket opportunities.

Formal Attire

June 6, 2015, Saturday - ARTCRANK MSP 2015 at Fulton Brewery

Time:  4:00pm - 10:00pm

Location: Fulton Brewery, 2540 2nd Street NE

ARTCRANK MSP is pop-up art show featuring handmade, bike-inspired posters by local artists. Limited edition prints available for $40, exclusively at the show. Admission is free.

The 2015 edition of ARTCRANK MSP features our biggest and best artist line-up ever. The roster of illustrators, designers, and artists at right will create a new collection of limited-edition, handmade, bike-inspired posters that we’ll be proud to share with the Twin Cities and the world.

The Opening Night Party will be hosted by Fulton Brewing at its Northeast Minneapolis brewery on Saturday, June 6. And Hamilton Ink Spot in St. Paul’s Lowertown neighborhood will host an extended run of the show from Friday, June 12 – Saturday, June 27.

This will be our ninth show in Minneapolis, and we’re pulling out all the stops to make it the biggest and best bike art party in the history of ever. Besides the best bike art and beer that the Twin Cities has to offer, here’s what else you can look forward to at Fulton Brewing on opening night:

> Free Valet Bike Parking by Nice Ride Minnesota

> Coffee by the Twin Cities’ own Peace Coffee

> Food Trucks & Carts: Gastrotruck  Café Racer  MidNord Empanada  Cranky’s Ice Cream

June 6, 2015, Saturday - Open House for National Learn to Row Day at Minneapolis Rowing Club Boathouse

Time: 10am-12pm

Location: Minneapolis Rowing Club Boathouse, 2968 W River Pkwy, Minneapolis

In honor of US Rowing’s National Learn to Row Day, MRC will be hosting an open house for those who would like to stop by the boathouse, talk to a few folks, and find out what rowing is all about. This is the place to have your questions answered!