April 30, 2015, Thursday - 'Dining Out for Life' at Local Restaurants

Founded in 1985, The Aliveness Project is a local nonprofit organization and community center providing on-site meals, food shelf options, integrative therapies, and vital services for individuals living with HIV/AIDS throughout Minnesota. 75% of their members live in poverty and depend on The Aliveness Project for daily meals.

This year, 200 Participating Restaurants in the Twin Cities, Duluth, Lanesboro, and Mankato have agreed to donate a portion of their proceeds to The Aliveness Project.

Last year's Dining Out for Life raised over $257,000 in donations from generous restaurants, sponsors, and 37,000 individual diners. This April 30, the goal is $275,000 and 40,000 diners. 

In our riverfront neighborhoods, the following restaurants are participating:

Mattie's on Main, J.D. Hoyt's, Sawahtee Thai Restaurant, Wilde Roast Cafe, Zen Box Izakaya, Day Block Brewing Company, HauteDish, The Smack Shack, Black Sheep Pizza, The Butcher Block Restaurant, Ginger Hop Restaurant, Kramarczuk Sausage Co., North East Social, Red Stag Supperclub, Republic Seven Corners and Sapor Cafe/Bar.

April 29, 2015, Wednesday - RLife LIVE Stone Arch Game Night at The Depot

Time:  4:00pm - 11:00pm

Location: The Depot Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, 225 3rd Avenue South

Join us in the Stone Arch Bar of the Renaissance Minneapolis for your favorite board games! Challenge your friends or meet some new ones while enjoying the urban charm of the locomotive age. Unwind by the fireplace and enjoy the combination of atmosphere, delicious light fare, and a selection of intriguing beverages from our menu.

 Discovery Hour from 3pm-6pm
 $3.50 Domestic Taps & Well Highballs
 $4.50 House Wine and Micro Tap Beer
 $2 off all small plates

April 29, 2015, Wednesday - Bicycle Master Plan Open House at Central Library

Time: 4:30pm-7:30pm

Location:  Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall

The City of Minneapolis is seeking to update its Bicycle Master Plan to include a priority network of protected bikeways. The update will help in planning as the City works to install 30 miles of on-street protected bike facilities by 2020, as recommended in the City’s 2013 Climate Action Plan.

Protected bikeways are bicycle facilities that are physically separated from motor vehicle traffic. All off-street trails are protected bikeways. Protected bikeways can also be located within street corridors, using parked cars, curbs, medians, bollards/flexible traffic posts, planters or other vertical features to provide separation between bike and motor vehicle traffic.

Approved in 2011, the Bicycle Master Plan addresses a broad range of bikeway facility types, including off-street trails, bike boulevards, bike lanes, and shared lanes. It does not however, specifically address on-street protected bikeways as defined in the Climate Action Plan. This plan update includes a recommended priority network of protected bikeways in Minneapolis.

The City of Minneapolis will hold an open house meeting to give the public an opportunity to review the draft plan update and provide feedback.

The Final Protected Bikeway Update to the Bicycle Master Plan is expected to go before the City Council for consideration in June 2015. It can be viewed at www.minneapolismn.gov/bicycles. Comments can also be emailed to protectedbikewaysmpls@minneapolismn.gov.

April 29, 2015, Wednesday - Lead a Ride for Mpls Bike Week Skill Session at the Minneapolis Bicycle Coalition

TIme: 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Location: Minneapolis Bicycle Coalition, 1428 Washington Ave S Suite 204

Minneapolis Bike Week 2015 is coming on May 11-17th!
We are looking to people to lead all sorts of rides!
We'll set you up with all the skills you need to lead!

Already have one ready?
Add it to the Mpls Bike Week Calendar here: http://www.mplsbikeweek.org/lead_a_ride

 --- Fix it Day: Lead a ride to your participating Local Bike Shop (LBS) for Fix it Day & Learn the ABC's (Air, Brakes, Chain) of bike maintenance. Host your own neighborhood garage Fix it Night.
 --- Go By Bike Day: Get your backpacks, panniers, baskets & cargo bikes out & lead a ride highlighting everyday things we do on bikes.
 --- Nice Ride Day: Are you a fan of Nice Ride? Lead a ride to feature this grand Bike Sharing Program!
 --- Women's Day: This is a day for Women/Trans/Femme (WTF) to take to the streets in celebration of the bicycle. Lead a ride to a WTF Art Show, Gallery, Business or gather your WTF & Allies & celebrate by riding!
 --- National Bike to Work Day: How can you inspire your co-workers to Bike to Work on this day? Invite your co-wokers with a breakfast ride or an after work happy hour.
 --- Small Business Day: Lead a ride to highlight the local bicycle friendly businesses & let them know you appreciate it!
 --- Family Parks Day: Picnic Rides, Park Tours, Family Scavenger hunts! So many ride options for this day!

We are here to support your rides & help you develop your ideas.

April 28, 2015, Tuesday - RLife LIVE Spring Cocktail Tasting at The Depot

Time:  5:00pm - 7:00pm

Location: The Depot Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, 225 3rd Avenue South

Join us at the Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot to welcome in the new season with a complimentary Spring Cocktail Tasting.

We will also be offering our Discovery Hour from 3pm-6pm at the Stone Arch Bar.

$3.50 Domestic Taps & Well Highballs
$4.50 House Wine and Micro Tap Beer
$2 off all small plates

April 28, 2015, Tuesday - Seminar Series at the SAFL

Time: 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Location: St. Anthony Falls Laboratory (SAFL), 2 3rd Avenue SE

2015 weekly seminar series at the St. Anthony Falls Laboratory (also known as the Stream Lab).

April 28: TBA

Upcoming Seminars

May 5
Giacomo Valerio Iungo, Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Texas, Dallas
Smart Sensing of Wind Turbine Wakes and Data-Driven Algorithms for Maximization of Wind Power Harvesting

April 28, 2015, Tuesday - Chat with the Chief at the MPD 1st Precinct

Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Location:  1st Precinct, 19 N 4th Street

Chief Harteau is be hosting her monthly Chat with the Chief at the MPD 1st Precinct. This event provides a one-on-one conversation with Chief Harteau. We are expecting these interactions to be brief as the time is divided up among the people who attend.

No reservations necessary, just come on in!

April 27, 2015, Monday - Talk of the Stacks at Central Library

Time: Doors open at 6:15:00pm; program begins at 7:00pm

Location: Central Library, Pohlad Hall, 300 Nicollet Mall

Talk of the Stacks is a free reading series exploring contemporary literature and culture, held at the Minneapolis Central Library. The series is unified by its commitment to connecting our leading authors with a community of readers at the Library. Programs are free and open to the public. Seating is first come, first served. Programs begin at 7 pm. Doors open at 6:15 pm. Books are available for sale and signing. Signing follows lecture.

Talk of the Stacks with Dan Buettner - "The Blue Zones" Release

A National Geographic Fellow and New York Times bestselling author, Dan Buettner is the founder of Blue Zones®, a company that puts the world’s best practices in longevity and well-being to work in people’s lives. His research on longevity led to a National Geographic cover story, “Secrets of Living Longer,” and two national bestsellers, The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer from the People Who’ve Lived the Longest and Thrive. A revered public speaker, he has appeared on CNN, the David Letterman Show, Good Morning America and the Today Show to discuss his groundbreaking research.  His newest book, The Blue Zones Solution: Eating and Living Like the World’s Healthiest People, is filled with moving personal stories, recipes and useful tips for a healthier, happier life.

Talk of the Stacks is a reading series exploring contemporary literature and culture. Programs are free and open to the public. Seating is first-come, first-served. Programs begin at 7 pm. Doors open at 6:15 pm. Books are available for sale and signing. Signings follow lectures.

Funding provided by National Endowment for the Arts and The Racciatti Family Fund. In-Kind sponsors: MinnPost and Magers and Quinn Booksellers. 

April 26, 2015, Sunday - University of Minnesota’s 2nd Annual “Healthy U Healthy You” Neighborhood Clean-Up

Time: 11:00am - 12:30pm

Location: Meet at the Purple Onion, 1301 University Avenue SE

University of Minnesota’s 2nd Annual “Healthy U Healthy You” Neighborhood Clean-Up!

On Earth Day, Saturday April 25th, Marcy-Holmes is taking time to clean up our riverfront. But on Sunday April 26th, we are cleaning up the rest of our neighborhood!

Marcy-Holmes Volunteers will meet at the Purple Onion at 11am. Supplies, including trash bags and gloves, are provided for participant use.

Immediately following the clean-up, volunteers are invited to the “Healthy U Healthy You Sustainability” Community Hour + Thank-You Grill-Out from 12:30 - 2 pm at Van Cleve Park. Enjoy free burgers, veggie burgers, information on sustainable living practices, fun activities and raffle prizes!

REMINDER: THIS EVENT IS THE DAY AFTER OUR EARTH DAY RIVER CLEAN UP

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact:

Kayla Goldfarb
Neighborhood Liaison | Off Campus Living University of Minnesota
kaylagoldfarb@gmail.com | (612) 749-4662
Or contact the Marcy-Holmes office: chris@marcy-holmes.org (612) 623-7633

April 26, 2015, Sunday - Drag Brunch with The Madams of Mattie’s on Main

Time: 11:30am

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

The marvel, the mystique, The Madames of Mattie’s the 2nd and 4th Sunday of every month. These queens serve it hot, fresh, and with the best brunch around. There’s something for everyone and more to spare!

If you’re looking for a good time on the town, look no further than the stage at Mattie’s!

Show starts at 11:30am with a rotating cast and a different theme each month! You’ll always be surprised, and never disappointed!

No Cover, All Ages!

April 26, 2015, Sunday - Baking Memories: White vs. Whole Wheat at Mill City Museum

Time: 2:00pm

Location: Mill City Museum, 704 2nd Street South

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

See how history is revealed in food in the Baking Lab. Museum staff demonstrate making brownies from scratch versus a mix and share the history of the development of baking mixes. Visitors will be able to taste the results and vote on their favorite, learn home baking tips and take home a copy of the recipe.

April 25, 2015, Saturday - Cherry & Spoon Run with City Running Tours

Time: 8:00am

Start Location: Mary Tyler Moore Statue (700 Nicollet Mall)

Cherry & Spoon Run with City Running Tours

Join us for a guided running tour to the famous Cherry & Spoon sculpture in the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. You will experience downtown Minneapolis, Nicollet Mall, a few of the many beautiful parks, the Downtown theatre district, and of course the Minneapolis Sculpture Gardens - home of the Cherry & Spoon! 

DISTANCE: Approximately 5K (3.1 miles)
TERRAIN: Paved sidewalk & trail. One optional staircase
ELEVATION: 1 Moderate Hill
TOUR DURATION: 1 Hour

Register Cost $35

April 25, 2015, Saturday - Northeast Minneapolis Farmers Market 2015 Pancake Breakfast at East Side Neighborhood Services

Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm

Location: East Side Neighborhood Services, 1700 Second Street NE

Northeast Minneapolis Farmers Market 2015 Pancake Breakfast

Every year we launch the season with our famous pancake breakfast. Whole-grain pancakes, locally-made sausage, organic o.j., fair-trade coffee and real maple syrup make it the best breakfast deal in town.

This year it will be held on Saturday, April 25th at East Side Neighborhood Services. It's an annual tradition that provides opportunity for neighbors to build community and make friends while enjoying a delicious, zero-waste breakfast that supports the continuing operation of our farmers market.

Join us for this fun fundraiser!

$10 Adults
$5 Kids

April 25, 2015, Saturday - How'd They Do That Workshop at The Guthrie: The Crucible

Time: 9:00am - 11:00am

Location: Guthrie Theater, 818 Second Street South

What was the inspiration for the set? Was the play rewritten in rehearsals? Aren't those wigs itchy? Through these eye-opening workshops, you can learn how the Guthrie's artists and staff create a production - from early development and designs to rehearsal, costume fittings and staging of the play. $15 per person per workshop.

2014-2015 Workshops

The Crucible, Wurtele Thrust Stage
Saturday, April 25, 2015

Juno and the Paycock, McGuire Proscenium Stage
Saturday, May 30, 2015

The Music Man, Wurtele Thrust Stage
Saturday, July 11, 2015

Stage Kiss, McGuire Proscenium Stage
Saturday, August 1, 2015

April 25, 2015, Saturday - 21st Annual Minneapolis Earth Day Clean-Up

Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) along with the City of Minneapolis announce the 2015 Earth Day.

The Earth Day Clean-Up has become the largest community service project in Minneapolis and takes place at nearly 40 clean-up sites throughout the city.  Since 2008, more than 17,000 residents have removed more than 140,000 pounds of garbage.  A special thank you to our 2015 Earth Day Sponsors for supporting this important community event: Cargill, the Minnesota Twins, Birchwood Café and The Wedge.

There is no charge to participate and residents are encouraged to participate by volunteering to help pick up trash in parks, neighborhoods, and watersheds.  No registration needed, just choose a site and show up. To find a detailed list of clean-up sites and more information please visit http://www.minneapolisearthday.com/.

Contact
Erica Chua
Community Outreach Coordinator
612-230-6479
echua@minneapolisparks.org

April 25, 2015, Saturday - Washburn A Mill Tour at Mill City Museum

Times: 1:00pm

Location: Mill City Museum, 704 2nd Street South

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

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.

April 25, 2015, Saturday - North Loop Spring Crawl

Time: 10:00am - 6:00pm

Contact the North Loop Neighborhood Association for details.

April 25, 2015, Saturday - Taste Twin Cities Food Tours Minneapolis Riverwalk Tour

Time: 11:00am - 2:00pm

Location: Begins at Gold Medal Park (10th Avenue South & 2nd Street South), next to the Guthrie Theater - ends in Northeast Minneapolis

Hungry for an off-the-beaten path Minneapolis food experience? Join us as we explore one of the city's trendy and historical neighborhoods, Mill District and St. Anthony on Main in Northeast Minneapolis. You'll enjoy the afternoon sampling food at the first Thai restaurant in Minnesota, drinking local Minnesota brewed craft beer at the oldest restaurant in Minneapolis, and enjoy a local favorite - the cheese curds.  You'll also enjoy mouth-watering pasta located in the historical Chase building, home-made gelato, and nosh on savory European style baked bread as we stroll through the local Farmers Market.

Along with sampling food we will also visit the Mill City Museum, stroll by the Guthrie, and enjoy gorgeous views of St. Anthony Falls as we walk along the Stone Arch Bridge into historical St. Anthony on Main.  You'll learn about the history of both these neighborhoods including a stroll along the oldest street in Minneapolis.  You'll taste and chat with other food-loving guests, and leave the tour with an appreciation for these distinct neighborhoods that most tourist never see!

Reservations.

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April 25, 2015, Saturday - Minneapolis Teen Job Fair at Central Library

Time: 12:00pm – 3:00pm
               
Location: Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall, Second Floor

Over 800 Twin Cities Metro Area Youth Expected to Attend the Annual Minneapolis Teen Job Fair on Saturday, April 25

On Saturday, April 25, between 800 and 900 teens are expected to attend the Annual Minneapolis Teen Job Fair taking place at the Minneapolis Central Library from noon to 3:00 p.m. 

The Minneapolis Teen Job Fair is an opportunity for teens aged 14 to 19 to connect to job-search resources and find out more about available volunteer, internship, and employment opportunities.  Approximately 30 businesses and organizations are expected to take place including TJ Maxx, JC Penney and Taco Bell. 

Additionally, the Minneapolis Youth Congress will host two workshops “How to Get a Job?” and “Who We Hire” presented by a panel of employers including: North Community YMCA, Juxtaposition, TJ Maxx, and the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board.

Youth will also have the opportunity to learn easy and fun ways to dress professionally during the event from Aveda Institute Minneapolis.  The flagship institute is planning two “Work Couture” fashion shows for the fair to demonstrate to youth how to use dress to leave a lasting positive impression when networking, inquiring about a job opening, and/or interviewing. 

The Teen Job Fair is free and open to the public.  Preregistration is not required.  A complete list of exhibitors is available on the City of Minneapolis website.  The event can also be followed on social media by using the hashtag #Jobs4yoUth.

The Teen Job Fair is produced by City of Minneapolis department of Community Planning and Economic Development, Hennepin County Library, AchieveMpls, Minneapolis WorkForce Centers, Lunds and Byerly’s, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, Minneapolis Youth Congress, and Minneapolis Youth Coordinating Board. 

April 25, 2015, Saturday - Youth Class: Snail Mail: The Art of Correspondence at MCBA

Time: 9:00am - Noon

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

Youth Class: Snail Mail: The Art of Correspondence

Snail mail is not a thing of the past! Writing letters is an important way to communicate with loved ones near and far. In this class, students will learn the fun of communication through letter writing. We'll spend the first portion of the class downstairs at MCBA where students will make a set of postcards complete with their own illustrations and use a Vandercook printing press to create multiples! In the second half of the class, we’ll head upstairs to the Loft, where we will read stories like I Wanna Iguana by Karen Kaufman Orloff, and With Love, Little Red Hen by Alma Flor Ada, to explore the purposes and customs of letters. We will then put pencil to paper and write letters on our brand new handmade stationery! Come experience first-hand how enjoyable it can be to send and receive snail mail. Students will leave with real letters, so be sure to stock up on stamps!

For students ages 6-8. $58.50 ($52.65 MCBA or Loft members). Register online through The Loft Literary Center or call 612-379-8999.