Kim Eslinger
Editor
612-321-8040
kim@millcitymedia.org

Brianna Ojard
Associate Editor

David Tinjum
Publisher
612-321-8020
dave@millcitymedia.org

Claudia Kittock
Columnist / Non-Profits
Email Claudia...

Becky Fillinger
Small Business Reporter
Producer / Milling About
Email Becky...

Michael Rainville Jr.
History Columnist
Email Michael...

Doug Verdier
River Matters

Mill City Times is a not-for-profit community service. We do not sell advertising on this site.

Community Partners

Thanks to our community partners, whose support makes Mill City Times possible:

MILL CITY FARMERS MARKET

With over 100 local farmers, food makers and artists, MCFM strives to build a local, sustainable and organic food economy in a vibrant, educational marketplace.

Visit their website...

HENNEPIN HISTORY MUSEUM

Hennepin History Museum is your history, your museum. We preserve and share the diverse stories of Hennepin County, MN. Come visit!

Visit their website...

MEET MINNEAPOLIS

Maximizing the visitor experience of Minneapolis for the economic benefit of our community, making Minneapolis the destination of choice among travelers.

Visit their website...

MSP FILM SOCIETY

Promoting the art of film as a medium that fosters cross-cultural understanding, education, entertainment, and exploration.

Visit their website...

GREAT RIVER COALITION

Enhancing the Minneapolis riverfront environment—for people and pollinators.

Visit their website...

Cultural Cornerstones
Search Mill City
Event Archives
Event Archives

Tuesday
Jul082014

July 8, 2014, Tuesday - Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commission Public Meeting

Time: 4:30pm

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

More Info

Monday
Jul072014

July 7, 2014, Monday - Food Truck Monday in the Mill District

Mark your calendars Mondays from 11:00am-1:00pm for Food Truck Mondays in the Mill District!  The Chef Shack Food Truck will be parked at 709 2nd Street South, across from the Mill City Museum. A sure cure for "a case of the Mondays".  :) 

 

Monday
Jul072014

July 7, 2014, Monday - "Music in the Park" at Nicollet Island Amphitheater

Time: 7:00pm

Location: Nicollet Island Amphitheater

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 enjoying the concerts on the facebook page. Support the artists by picking up a CD or other merchandise.

Tonights entertainment: See website

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!

2014 dates:

July 7 - Yo Jimbo Jazz,Classic Improvisational jazz
July 14 - The Shiny Lights,Modern pop/rock/songwriter
July 21 - Patchouli,Indie - acoustic guitar duo
July 28 - Dustin Hatzenbuhler,Pop/Singer/Songwriter
August 4 - Nordic Surf, Instrumental Surf/Rock
August 11 - Bossa Jazz Band, Jazz with a Bossa Twist
August 18 - Standing Waves, Melodic, twisted folk/rock
August 25 - Chico Chavez World Music Band, World fusion jazz

Sunday
Jul062014

July 6, 2014, Sunday - Midwest Photo Safari "Minneapolis Nights" Mill Ruins Park/Guthrie Theatre

Midwest Photo Safari "Minneapolis Nights" Mill Ruins Park/Guthrie Theatre

This Photo Safari takes place on the West end of the Stone Arch Bridge. We photograph Mill Ruins Park, then walk up to the Guthrie Theatre and photograph this fabulous buildings exterior from all angles..We conclude the tour at the well lit I35W Bridge Memorial Site.

Before we begin, we will have a short presentation covering basic principles of low light/night photography. When darkness sets in, this area comes alive with interesting lights. We will help you capture stunning night images you are sure to want to frame.

This safari is best done with a digital SLR or a better quality digital point and shoot with advanced scene modes. Your Safari guide / photographer will be carrying a Sony digital point and shoot to demonstrate the techniques we will be covering. For this safari, a sturdy tripod an absolute necessity... Midwest Photo Safari can provide pro-quality rental tripods on request. A remote shutter release is also very handy to have along, or you may use the "self timer" feature of your camera.

More Info.

Sunday
Jul062014

July 6, 2014, 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 20, Aug. 24, Sept. 7

Sunday
Jul062014

July 6, 2014, 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.

Saturday
Jul052014

July 5, 2014, Saturday - Minneapolis Riverfront Tour at the Mill City Museum

Time: 1:00pm

Location: Mill City Museum, 704 South 2nd Street

Minneapolis Riverfront Tour

Future dates: August 9, September 14, September 28

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

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

Walk the Minneapolis riverfront and learn about its dramatic past and bright future. Participants will visit the historic district at St. Anthony Falls, which was once the milling center of the world and is now a growing cultural, recreational and residential neighborhood. A guide from Mill City Museum will lead visitors onto the Stone Arch Bridge for a spectacular view of the falls, the historic buildings surrounding it and downtown Minneapolis, and tell stories of the people who have worked and lived in the area and how it has changed over the years.

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.

Saturday
Jul052014

July 5, 2014, Saturday - Live Music at Aster Cafe

Time: 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm $10

Location: Aster Cafe, 125 Main Stree SE

Tonight : Chasing Lovely

Captivating audiences with a commanding stage presence and haunting harmonies, sister duo Chasing Lovely offer introspective songs laced with mandolin, banjo, and their signature acoustic guitars. One fan describes their music as, “Family roots splendor with a vibe and energy that will leave you wanting more”, while another says their music has a “fantastic grasp of reality”. Chloe and Taylor write from the heart and shoot from the hip, with a charming sister chemistry that is undeniable.

Saturday
Jul052014

July 5, 2014, Saturday - Mill City Farmers Market

Time: 8:00am - 1:00pm

Location: 704 South 2nd Street

Today at Mill City Farmers Market: Cooking Healthfully on a Budget

Produce Planner: At the Market this Saturday, you will find: Strawberries, rhubarb, pac choi, totsoi, fennel, beets, onions, scallions, salad mix, head lettuce,red butter lettuce, little gem romaines, cabbage, sugar snap peas, snow peas, herbs, spring onions, ramps, garlic scapes, chives, arugula, nettles, chickweed, radishes, carrots, kale, Swiss chard, stinging nettles, potatoes, purslane, cilantro, oregano, tarragon, lemon thyme, dill, fresh mushrooms, dried beans, and much more!
 
Mill City Cooks, 10 am: Juut Salonspa sponsored series: Healthy Cooking on a Budget:
Join Market Chef Heather Hartman today and she prepares a Middle Eastern-inspired recipe full of seasonal market veggies as well as dried chickpeas (available from Rosemount Fresh Market) - Fattoush Salad. Stick around for tips on building your pantry to save money and eat healthy!   

Also, at 9:45 and 10:45 Joe Gamache from Eversharp will be demoing knife care, sharpening, and choosing the right knife for you!

Free Yoga with Ben Lee: Start your day off with a free yogaclass! Bring your own mat and practice yoga with instructor,Ben Lee, of Mill City Clinic, on the Guthrie terrace.
 
Live Music, 11 am – 1 pm: MCFM welcomes back solo artist Ben Glaros to the Market today!
 
Art Market, all day: Featuring Fresh Mud, Matthew Krousey, Aprilierre, and Crookedwood.
 
Community Booth: MN Pork Oink Outings brings pig farmers to consumers to answer questions about pigs, pork, and pig farming. Stop by and learn what they're all about!
 
Sponsor: Thank you  UCARE! Because UCare is "health care that starts with you,"® visit UCare's booth for a free tote bag, measuring spoons and other wellness items, and samples of homemade granola! 

= = =

Member Specials 7/5/2014!

Become a Market Member and get a $5 off coupon at the Wedge Community Co-op, a free package of Mrs. Kelly's Tea of the week, weekly specials at the market all season long, and a $5 market token good for anything at the market! This Saturday's specials include:

Kiss My Cabbage: $1 off Lemon Coriander Leek Kraut;
Sonny's Ice Cream: Your buddy/spouse/child/best friend buys a single/double/triple/quad scoop & you get $2 off of yours!
Barkley's Bistro: $1 off a bag & bone combo;
Buffalo by Bike: $1 off 1lb packs of ground buffalo meat;
Northern Lakes Wild Rice: $1 off 1 lb of wild rice; 
Loon Organics: $1 off any $10 purchase;
Birchberry Native Arts and Food: $1 off any $10 purchase;
Seed to Seed Farm:  Buy a bunch of carrots and get $1 of any other item!
Sassy Knitwear: $2 off Heart Shirts and Star shirts;
Sunrise Flour Mill: Buy any 2 bags of heritage flour, get one 2.5 lb bag Red Fife Heritage Bolted Flour for $5 (regularly $10);
Singing Hills Goat Dairy: $1 off on any 2 chevre or any 2 feta;
Stones Throw Urban Farm: French breakfast radishes - buy 2 get 1 for 1/2 price!
Sunshine Harvest Farm: 10% off all lamb products;
French Nugget: 10% off any purchase;
The Bolt: $1 off any beverage!
 
Just show your "I'm a Member" bag!

Saturday
Jul052014

July 5, 2014, 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 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.

Follow Taste Twin Cities on Facebook and Twitter.

Friday
Jul042014

July 4, 2014, Friday - Red, White and Boom Fireworks

Time: 10:00pm

Location: Find your viewing area

Each year a spectacular fireworks display concludes the Red, White and Boom Celebration. The fireworks display is scheduled for 10pm on July 4 and will be shot off from Water Power Park. Find your viewing area.

The Fourth of July Fireworks are funded by private donations from property owners, businesses, retailers, food and beverage establishments, residential communities, loft and condominium associations and property management companies located or doing business in Minneapolis.

Support Fireworks

The Minneapolis Fourth of July Fireworks would not be possible without the contributions from amazing individuals and organizations.

If you would like to contribute funds to increase the length and quality of the Fourth of July Fireworks display, please fill out the Firework Donation Form. Checks can be made payable to:

Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Attn: Firework Fund
2117 West River Road
Minneapolis, MN 55411

Any quesitons call: 612-230-6484

The Red, White and Boom 4th of July Celebration could not happen without the support of our wonderful local business sponsors, partners, and community members.

Friday
Jul042014

July 4, 2014, Friday - Red, White and Boom! TC Half Marathon

Time: Marathon starts at 6:30am

Starting Location: Father Hennepin Bluffs Park

 

The Red, White & Boom! TC Half Marathon will take place on Thursday, July 4 through scenic Northeast Minneapolis, ending on the beautiful Stone Arch Bridge.

Live Music and Family Activities 6-10pm

Join us in Father Hennepin Park for FREE family activities in the Family Fun Zone. Live music will be playing at Mill Ruins Park and Father Hennepin Bluffs Park.

Fireworks 10pm

The Red, White and Boom Celebration closes with a spectacular fireworks display along the Riverfront at 10pm.
View More Information

Thursday
Jul032014

July 3, 2014, Thursday - Hot Dam 5K Fun Run

Time: 6:30pm

Location: Nicollet Island

Hot Dam 5K 6:30pm

Run for the Boom! Participate in the Hot Dam 5K on July 3. Take in the beautiful view of the Minneapolis skyline as you enjoy a walk or run on the most scenic course in Minneapolis, which includes Historic Main Street and the Stone Arch Bridge. Funds raised will benefit the firework fund for future Red, White and Boom Celebrations in Minneapolis!

View More Information

Live Music and a Movie at Nicollet Island Amphitheatre 7pm

This event is free to the public, with music beginning at 7 pm, and a movie airing at 9 pm. Food and beverages will be available for sale. Bring chairs if you would like, and arrive early because space is limited.

View More Information

Thursday
Jul032014

July 3, 2014, Thursday - Live Music at Mattie's on Main

Time: call to confirm, 612-886-2121

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

Tonight: George Scot McKelvey and Friends

Upcoming dates:

Wain McFarlane, Fri Jul 4, 2014
Jason Price Trio, Thu Jul 10, 2014
Erin Schwab & Jay Fuchs, Fri Jul 11, 2014
Daddy Squeeze, Sat Jul 12, 2014
George Scot McKelvey and Friends, Thu Jul 17, 2014
Erin Schwab & Jay Fuchs, Fri Jul 18, 2014

Thursday
Jul032014

July 3, 2014, Thursday - First Thursdays in the Arts District at Northrup King Building

Time: 5:00pm - 9:00pm

Location: Northrup King Building, 1500 Jackson Street NE (see below for full list of studios)

First Thursdays in the Arts District

Yes, we will be open for First Thursday on July 3rd!  It is the perfect night to start the 4th of July weekend in the heart of the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District.

First Thursdays in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District is an Open Studio and Gallery Tour held the first Thursday of each month. Many NEMAA member artists and galleries (including a multitude of painters, sculptors, printmakers, photographers, ceramists, textile and fiber artists, jewelers, and furniture showrooms) open their studios at the Northrup King Building located in the heart of the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District.

The Northrup King Building will be dishing out complimentary watermelon to celebrate First Thursday in July!  Make your way to the main entrance and grab yourself a cold, refreshing slice!

Stop by the Red Stag Supper Club after First Thursday for late night music. The Red Stag Supper Club features Happy Hour 3pm - close and late night music at 10:00 PM. Pick up a wooden nickel for a free drink at the Red Stag Supper Club during First Thursday while supplies last. The Red Stag Supper Club is located at 509 1st Avenue NE, Minneapolis.

Other Open Studios from 5:00 - 9:00 PM at:
•California Building, 2205 California St. NE, Minneapolis
•Casket Arts Building, 681 17th Avenue NE, Minneapolis
•Casket Arts-Carriage House , 1720 17th Avenue NE, Minneapolis
•Grain Belt Studios, 77 & 79 13th Ave. S., Minneapolis
•Q.arma Building , 1224 Quincy St NE, Avenue NE, Minneapolis
•Solar Arts Building, 711 15th Ave. NE, Minneapolis
•Thorp Building , 1618 Central Avenue NE, Minneapolis
•Two 12 Pottery and Gifts - We will offer our usual store discount, and on top of that, all books are 20% off including books on sale! 212 13th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413, 612.331.1556, two12pottery@yahoo.com
•Who Made Who Design Studio + Screenprint Emporium, 158 13th Ave. NE, Minneapolis

First Thursday Specials
•First Thursdays at the Red Stag Supperclub featuring Happy Hour 3pm - close and late night music at 10pm. 509 1st Avenue NE, Minneapolis.
•First Thursdays at Chowgirls Parlor, 6-11 PM
We open our doors to welcome all, especially those participating in First Thursdays in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District. 1222 2nd Street N.E.

http://www.northeastminneapolisartsdistrict.com

Wednesday
Jul022014

July 2, 2014, 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.

Wednesday
Jul022014

July 2, 2014, Wednesday - Wake-Up With Jacob! at Matties on Main

Time: 7:30pm - 9:00am

Location: Mattie's on Main at 43 Main Street NE

Join us for the next "Wake-Up With Jacob!" - a monthly community engagement event with Minneapolis City Council Member Jacob Frey.

July's Wake-up with Jacob will be all about public safety. We will be joined by many of our Third Ward public safety officials, including Inspector Medaria Arradondo of the First Precinct, Inspector Kathy Waite of the Second Precinct, and Crime Prevention Specialists Nick Juarez and Renee Allen.

Attendees may purchase bottomless coffee and a pastry item for $4.00. Please RSVP now to help us plan.

Tuesday
Jul012014

July 1, 2014, Tuesday - "Music & Movies in the Park" at Father Hennepin Bluffs Park

Time: Music 7:00pm; Movies air 15 minutes after sundown.

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

Tonights entertainment: See website.

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.

2014 dates:

July 01 Matt Hannah, Americana/Folk
July 08 Sabby White and the Furnace, Soul, R&B, Popular
July 15 Nick Riley Band,Rock, Blues, Pop
July 22 Barbara Meyer Band, Roots rock & reggae
July 29 Tortuga!, Jazz/Rock/World
August 05 Charity Huot and the Summit Hill Band, Acoustic Alternative Folk
August 12 War Poets, Rock/Americana
August 19 The Funky United, Instrumental
August 26 Hippo Campus Pop/Rock

Movies start 15 min after sunset.
July 01 Remembering Nokutela Father Hennepin Bluffs Park
July 08 Little Big League Father Hennepin Bluffs Park
July 15 TCBFF Selection Father Hennepin Bluffs Park
July 22 Beetlejuice Father Hennepin Bluffs Park

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!

Monday
Jun302014

June 30, 2014, Monday - "Music in the Park" at Nicollet Island Amphitheater

Time: 7:00pm

Location: Nicollet Island Amphitheater

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 enjoying the concerts on the facebook page. Support the artists by picking up a CD or other merchandise.

Tonights entertainment: See website

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!

2014 dates:
June 30 - Jason Roberts,singersongwriter/ modern folk
July 7 - Yo Jimbo Jazz,Classic Improvisational jazz
July 14 - The Shiny Lights,Modern pop/rock/songwriter
July 21 - Patchouli,Indie - acoustic guitar duo
July 28 - Dustin Hatzenbuhler,Pop/Singer/Songwriter
August 4 - Nordic Surf, Instrumental Surf/Rock
August 11 - Bossa Jazz Band, Jazz with a Bossa Twist
August 18 - Standing Waves, Melodic, twisted folk/rock
August 25 - Chico Chavez World Music Band, World fusion jazz

Monday
Jun302014

June 30, 2014, Monday - Food Truck Monday in the Mill District

Mark your calendars Mondays from 11:00am-1:00pm for Food Truck Mondays in the Mill District!  The Chef Shack Food Truck will be parked at 709 2nd Street South, across from the Mill City Museum. A sure cure for "a case of the Mondays".  :)