April 17, 2015, Friday - Mentor Series Reading: Ru Freeman at The Loft

Time: 7:00pm

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

The 2014–15 Loft Mentor Series in Poetry and Creative Prose presents fiction mentor Ru Freeman reading along with program participants Kate Lucas (poetry) and S.A. Wolter (fiction).

Ru Freeman was born into a family of writers and many boys in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Her creative work has appeared or is forthcoming in VQR, Guernica, World Literature Today, and elsewhere. She is a contributing editorial board member of the Asian American Literary Review, and a fellow of the Bread Loaf Writer’s Conference, Yaddo, and the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts. She is the author of the novel A Disobedient Girl (Atria/Simon & Schuster, 2009), which was long-listed for the DCS Prize for South Asian Literature, and translated into several languages. Her new novel, On Sal Mal Lane, was published by Graywolf Press in 2013. She calls both Sri Lanka and America home and writes about the people and countries underneath her skin.

Kate Lucas works as a writer and educator in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Her poems and essay writing have appeared in sleet magazine; rock, paper, scissors; Studio One; and the anthology From the Pews in the Back, and she received an Honorable Mention in the 2013 Loft Mentor Series for Poetry. She received her MFA from Hamline University and served as assistant poetry editor for Water~Stone Review in 2014.

S. A. Wolter spent her childhood on a cattle ranch and farm in northwestern North Dakota. Following career opportunities and paychecks, she has lived most of her adult life in the metropolitan areas of Phoenix, Arizona and Minneapolis/Saint Paul, Minnesota. She was a 2013 recipient of a Minnesota Artist Initiative Grant in prose. Her writing credits include the Jonis Agee Award for Fiction in Dust & Fire: Writing and Art by Women and publication in Open to Interpretation: Intimate Landscape, a juried book competition of photographs, poetry, and prose. She currently resides in Eden Prairie with her husband, two teenage children, and her writing companion, a small dog named Macy.

April 17, 2015, Friday - Open House Party at DharmaCycle Yoga

Time:  5:30pm-7:30pm

Location: DharmaCycle Yoga, 221 First Street North

DharmaCycle Yoga Open House Party!

Join us at the studio for our Open House Party on April 17th, from 5:30-7:30pm.  Be one of the first people to tour the studio, get to know your teachers and meet other students.  Enjoy music, food, drinks and prizes from local businesses. No dress code requirements.  

April 17, 2015, Friday - Live Music at Crooked Pint

Time: 9:00pm

Location: Crooked Pint Ale House, 501 Washington Avenue South

Tonight:  Cellar Kings 

April 17, 2015, Friday - 2015 Next Generation of Parks Lecture Series

Time: Public reception begins at 6:00pm

Location: Northrop Best Buy Theater, 84 Church Street S.E.

2015 Next Generation of Parks™ Lecture Series
Nature 3.x: Where is Nature Now?

Through the Next Generation of Parks™ Lecture Series, global design innovators and local thought-leaders showcase the most exciting new parks destinations and delve into important issues affecting our vibrant city and region.

Featuring Kate Orff Founder & Principal, SCAPE Landscape Design & 2014 Buckminster Fuller Institute Challenge winner

Presented by Minneapolis Parks Foundation

Co-presented with the University of Minnesota as part of the Nature 3.x symposium, April 17-18.  Future lectures are june 25 and September 17.

A FREE Public Event • Seating is Limited Tickets

April 16, 2015, Thursday - 'Citizen Swain: Tales from a Minnesota Life' Discussion and Book Signing

Authors Tom H. Swain and Lori Sturdevant to discuss and sign copies of their new book Citizen Swain: Tales from a Minnesota Life--5:00-7:00 PM, Thursday, April 16th, Humphrey School of Public Affairs (301 19th Avenue S. Minneapolis, MN 55455 ). The event is open to the public.

5:00-6:00 PM: Reception and book signing
6:00-7:00 PM: Program, Q&A with Tom H. Swain and Lori Sturdevant
Please RSVP to: http://swainbooklaunch.eventbrite.com/ or call 612-625-5309 to register.

ABOUT THE BOOK:
For an insider’s take on the past eighty years in Minnesota history, sit down with Tom H. Swain’s memoir. It is a personal look at the people and events that shaped the state, written by a civic and business leader—and a true public servant—with a genuine knack for telling a story. From business to athletics, politics to education, Swain is a key player. He’s been a mayor, a University of Minnesota vice president, a chief of staff to former Minnesota governor Elmer L. Andersen, and a member and chair of numerous nonprofit and civic boards. In Citizen Swain: Tales from a Minnesota Life, he eloquently relates his vibrant presence and meaningful contributions, giving readers a rare glimpse into the inner workings of institutions and their leaders.

Swain was more than a witness to state history: he helped make it happen. Readers learn what it was like to be a part of Governor Andersen’s administration—including details about the dramatic vote recount that ended his term. Swain’s dedication to education and sports shine through as he speaks of his service at the University of Minnesota. Over the years in positions ranging from ticket manager in the athletic department to vice president, Swain knew Gopher coach Bernie Bierman and three University of Minnesota presidents—Nils Hasselmo, Mark Yudof, and Robert Bruininks. Twenty-three years at the St. Paul Companies gave him profound insight into the state’s oldest corporation.

Whether he’s describing the hard work behind the scenes of the massive civic celebration of the state’s centennial or growing up in 1930s and 1940s Minneapolis, Swain’s passion for making Minnesota a better place comes through in these remembrances, told with warmth, respect, and not a small amount of wit. Citizen Swain will be an inspiration to anyone seeking to make positive change through active citizenship.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS: 

Tom H. Swain has a résumé, stretching back six decades, full of notable contributions to higher education, politics, corporate affairs, and health care. He is the recipient of numerous local and national awards, including an honorary doctor of law degree from the University of Minnesota, an award from the National Governors Association, and an Outstanding Achievement Award from the University of Minnesota.

Lori Sturdevant is an editorial writer and columnist for the Minneapolis–St. Paul Star Tribune. Her many book collaborations include A Man’s Reach by former Minnesota governor Elmer L. Andersen (Minnesota, 2000). She is the author of Her Honor: Rosalie Wahl and the Minnesota Women’s Movement and The Pillsburys of Minnesota.
 

CITIZEN SWAIN: Tales from a Minnesota Life

By Tom H. Swain with Lori Sturdevant
University of Minnesota Press | 240 pages | April 2015

ISBN 978-0-8166-9461-7 | hardcover/jacket | $27.95

For more information, including the table of contents, visit the book's webpage:
http://www.upress.umn.edu/book-division/books/citizen-swain

PRAISE FOR CITIZEN SWAIN:
"Tom H. Swain is the quintessential Minnesotan. He sallies forth through the ups and downs of life with his unique brand of unflappable, straightforward, and, mission-oriented character. His gifts of old-fashioned honor, abiding wisdom, endurance, and a genuine love of people are evident in these stories, always told in his clear and unpretentious voice." —George Latimer

"It’s hard to imagine how many lives Tom H. Swain has touched through his civic and volunteer activities. Citizen Swain is a fitting tribute to a great Minnesotan." —Peter Pearson, President, The Friends of the St. Paul Public Library

"Tom H. Swain shows by example how one person can make a positive difference in people’s lives and in Minnesota history. He has worked hard to leave the campsite better for the next group of citizen adventurers." —Dave Metzen 

April 16, 2015, Thursday - Grand Opening Celebration of The Grain Belt Apartments and Historic Grain Belt Office Building

Time: 3:00pm - 4:30pm
 
Location: The Grain Belt Apartments, 1215 Marshall Street NE

On Thursday, April 16, 2015, Everwood Development will celebrate the grand opening of The Grain Belt Apartments and historic Grain Belt Office Building.  The celebration will begin at 3:00 p.m. with a brief program including comments from Everwood co-founder and principal David Dye, Ward 3 Council Member Jacob Frey, and City staff. 

The Grain Belt development is significant to the City of Minneapolis as the site was the last City-owned historic Grain Belt building to be developed.   In 1977, the City saved the one hundred twenty-four year old brewing complex from demolition by designating it as a Landmark and subsequently purchasing the property in 1989, one year before it was listed in the National Register of Historic Places.  Since then, the City has worked with local developers and the State Office of Historic Preservation to secure capital, and to rehabilitate and reinvigorate the brewery complex, which now includes architectural offices, Park Board facilities, a public library branch, a union office, and artist studios.  The Grain Belt Office Building located at 1215 Marshall Street NE was the last portion of the complex to receive this treatment.  Through the Everwood development of The Grain Belt Apartments and Office Building, this historic renovation is now complete.

The Everwood development also preserves the archaeological remnants of the City’s first (and the state’s second) brewery: the Orth Brewery, whose remains have been capped and protected by a public plaza at the corner of Marshall Street and 13th Avenue NE.

Following the grand opening program, attendees will have the opportunity to tour the newly remodeled historic Office Building and The Grain Belt luxury apartments.  The apartments are housed in two, four-story apartment buildings totaling 220,514 sq. ft.  Of the 150 apartment units, 120 have already been leased.  A reception with light refreshments and music will go until 4:30 p.m.

For more information on The Grain Belt visit their website.

April 16, 2015, Thursday - North Loop Safety Meeting at Dunn Bros

Time:  6:00pm

Location: Dunn Brothers Coffee, 337 Washington Avenue North

NORTH LOOP SAFETY MEETING

Please join your neighbors and MPD for an informal roundtable safety discussion specific to your neighborhood.  Bring your questions, ideas or concerns.

For questions, contact:

Renee Allen, Crime Prevention Specialist
Minneapolis Police Department, First Precinct
renee.allen@minneapolismn.gov
(612) 673-5163

April 16, 2015, Thursday - Must Talk TV at Republic

Time: Social time 6:00pm, discussion 7:00pm-8:30pm

Location: Republic – 7 Corners, 221 Cedar Avenue South

Must Talk TV - Game of Thrones

Must Talk TV is a new live event series akin to a book club, like Books & Bars, but without all that pesky reading. Join the live event interactive audience discussion of the hottest TV series of the moment, hosted by Jeff Kamin (of Books & Bars).

Binge-watch the assigned show in advance and bring your thoughts, questions, opinions. Or plan to sit comfortably with a beer while others sound off.

Future event:   Mad Men – May 14

April 15, 2015, Wednesday - Teen Anime Club at Central Library

Time: 4:30pm–6:00pm

Location: Central Library, RKMC Meeting Room, 300 Nicollet Mall

Teen Anime Club
For teens. Watch anime, discuss manga and share artwork. Something different every time!

Future date:  Wednesday, May 20, 4:30pm–6:00pm

April 15, 2015, Wednesday - Minneapolis Park and Rec Board Meeting

Time: 5:00pm

Location: Minneapolis Park and Rec Board, 2117 West River Road

Agenda

Meeting are broadcasted live on the City of Minneapolis Government Meeting Channel 79, or online at http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/tv/79. Those interested in viewing the MPRB meeting are encouraged to attend at MPRB headquarters, located at 2117 West River Road, Minneapolis, MN 55411, or view during the 10:30 p.m. Monday (12/3) rebroadcast on Channel 79.

April 15, 2015, Wednesday - Public Hearing RE: Proposed Minneapolis Sculpture Garden Reconstruction at MPRB

Time:  6:30pm

Location:  Minneapolis Park and Rec Board Headquarters, 2117 West River Road North

PUBLIC HEARING

A public hearing regarding the proposed Minneapolis Sculpture Garden Reconstruction (726 Vineland Place, Mpls, 55403) is planned for 6:30 pm on Wednesday, April 15, 2015, at the MPRB Headquarters, 2117 West River Road North, Minneapolis.  If approved, the plan is for construction to begin August 2015 with completion in spring of 2017. The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden and Cowles Conservatory will be closed beginning October 2015 throughout the remainder of the construction.

All those attending the public hearing will have an opportunity to review the proposed design plans and share their comments with the Planning Committee of the MPRB Commissioners. If you are interested in speaking, please call (612) 230-6400 prior to the day of the meeting or, on the day of the meeting, sign up outside the board room before 6:25 pm.

Highlights of the proposed design include reconstruction of the four outdoor sculpture viewing rooms that make up the original phase of the sculpture garden, maintaining the spoon bridge and cherry sculpture and reconfiguring the northern portion of the garden to create more art display areas and better connect the garden to the community. 

If you require reasonable modification because of a disability please call 612-230-6472 (or the Minnesota Relay System at 711) or email planning@minneapolisparks.org in advance of the meeting so arrangements can be made prior to the meeting. If you require language interpretation, please call 612-230-6472 or email planning@minneapolisparks.org at least two business days in advance of the meeting.

For more information on the project, please visit the project webpage (or go to www.minneapolisparks.org/currentprojects and select "Minneapolis Sculpture Garden Reconstruction") or contact Dana Murdoch, MPRB Project Manager, at (612) 230-6446 or dmurdoch@minneapolisparks.org.

April 15, 2017, Saturday - The North Loop Candy Grab

Annual North Loop Candy Grab April 15, 10:00am, North Loop Playground, 405 W. River Parkway

The annual North Loop Candy Grab is here again! Break out of winter by joining the fun at the North Loop Park. There will be age-specific egg hunts and prize eggs. This free event happens quickly, so be there at 10 am sharp! Thank you to the generous sponsors: the North Loop Neighborhood Association, Corner Coffee and Corner Church. Candy donations are welcome at Corner Coffee in the North Loop. Please drop off bags of individually wrapped candy that can fit into plastic eggs.

April 14, 2015, Tuesday - New Bites RLife Tasting at The Depot

Time:  5:00pm - 7:00pm

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

Join us for a second sampling of our new menu items! Two new features for you to try and we would love to hear your feedback. Come and sample our new Chipotle Mac and Cheese or Portabella Nachos.

Unwind in our lounge 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 14, 2015, Tuesday - Ecological System Plan CAC Meeting at MPRB

Time:  5:30p-7:30p

Location: Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, 2117 West River Road

Community Advisory Committee meeting will be held on April 14 and is open to the public.

The fourth meeting of the Community Advisory Committee (CAC) for the Ecological System Plan will be held Tuesday, April 14, 5:30-7:30, at the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, 2117 West River Road, Minneapolis. The public is welcome to attend and will have the opportunity to comment.

The purpose of this meeting will be:

• To discuss and plan upcoming community events during the summer of 2015
• To review the status of data gathering and research

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) and the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO) are preparing the first-ever Ecological System Plan. The Ecological System Plan will seek to first understand the ecology of the city and watershed, then plan for parks and public lands management and improvements that benefit both humans and nature. It will address specific threats such as climate change, decreasing water quality, explosion of invasive species, increasing runoff, and fragmentation of habitat. It will envision a more environmentally sound way of managing the impacts of the city, so that the city can be cleaner, greener, cooler, and more efficient.

In addition to attending this and other upcoming CAC meetings, the public may provide input and stay informed about the project in the following ways:

Visit the project website to stay up to date on the project and see some of the amazing maps and drawings we plan to create. Click here and select “Ecological System Plan.”

• Attend any of the planned community events that will take place in the parks over the next year and a half. More details will be made available on the project website and by govdelivery as these events are scheduled and planned.
• Sign up to receive e-mail updates by subscribing on the project website or at www.minneapolisparks.org/subscribe or, if you are already a subscriber, by adding “Ecological System Plan” to your subscription preferences.

April 14, 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 14 - Kelly MacGregor, Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Geology, Macalaster College
Deglacial Geomorphic and Environmental History of Eastern Glacier National Park, Montana: Role of Sediment Transport and Deposition

Upcoming Seminars:

April 21
Barr Engineering Lecture: Said Elghobashi, Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department, University of California, Irvine
How do Dispersed Inertial Particles Modify Turbulent Flows?

April 28
Distinguished Lecture Series on Earth-Water-Life: Antonello Provenzale, Research Director, Institute of Atmospheric Sciences and Climate, Department of Earth System Science and Environmental Technologies, National Research Council, Torino, Italy

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 13, 2015, Monday - Twins Opening Day Festivities!

Take me out to the ballgame!  :D

April 12, 2015, Sunday - April Slow Flow Somayoga at Minneapolis Town Hall Brewery

Time: 9:45am - 11:00am

Location: Minneapolis Town Hall Brewery, 1430 Washington Avenue South

Join us for a Slow Flow Therapeutic Yoga class at Town Hall Brewery on Sunday April 12th!

Increase your mobility, stability, strength and function while increasing your awareness of mind and body!

Complimentary award winning house beer after class to quench your thirst! Town Hall will be open for lunch after class, stay and have a bite to eat!

Bring your own mat, water and small blanket/beach towel. Cost is $15.

Class is limited to 15 students, hope to see you! Registration for this class is required due to limited space, please see link on event to register online in advance. Feel free to share this event with those who may be interested! Namaste!

Tickets

April 12, 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 11, 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!

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April 11, Saturday, 2015 - Mentor to the Max, Hosted by Bolder Options, at Magna

Time: 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Location: Magna, 616 S 3rd Street

Mentor to the Max, Hosted by Bolder Options

Calling all current, past, and prospective mentors!! Join us for a free 45 minute bootcamp style class, followed by snacks and the opportunity to learn firsthand about Bolder’s mentoring program! On Saturday, April 11th, Bolder will be co-hosting a mentor recruitment event at Magna Health and Fitness.

If you or a friend has ever considered mentoring and would like more information, this is a great opportunity to meet current mentors and mentees. Rather than just gathering facts about the program, immerse yourself in what we’re all about!

Come wearing comfortable clothes and shoes. Feel free to bring a friend or 3, the more the merrier!!

For questions feel free to contact Bolder’s Health and Wellness Coordinator, Elysia Bires at health.wellness@bolderoptions.org.