June 7, 2014, Saturday - International Cartoonist Conspiracy Meet-up at MCBA

Time: Noon – 4:00pm

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

International Cartoonist Conspiracy Meet-up

All skill levels welcome.

Hosted by the Minneapolis cell of the International Cartoonist Conspiracy. Draw and chat with your fellow cartoonists at this monthly open studio meet-up. Location within MCBA's studios may vary; you can always check in at The Shop to confirm.

To learn more about the Cartoonist Conspiracy, visit their website.

FREE and open to the public. No need to pre-register, just drop in!

June 7, 2014, Saturday - Riverside Park Restoration and Tending

 

Help restore one of the first parks in Minneapolis!

Time: 9:30am-11:30am

Location: Riverside Park, Minneapolis River Gorge

Working alongside FMR ecologist Joe Walton and Stewardship Coordinator Adam Flett, volunteers will improve local wildlife habitat and watershed health by removing leafy invasive species (as opposed to woody trees like buckthorn) and assisting with watering and other ecological restoration tasks. The range of activities will be suitable for adults and youth, and everyone is encouraged to work at their own pace and ability level.

Capacity is limited and preregistration required. Learn more on the event page, or sign up now with sue at volunteer@fmr.org or 651-222-2193 x24.

June 7, 2014, 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.

June 7, 2014, Saturday - Live Music at Crooked Pint

Time: 9:00pm

Location: Crooked Pint Ale House, 501 Washington Avenue South

Tonight:  The Oddfathers with Angry At Numbers and Verretta

June 7, 2014, Saturday - Live Music at Aster Cafe

Time: 9:00pm - 11:00pm,  $10

Location: Aster Cafe, 125 Main Stree SE

Today:  Vicky Emerson

June 7, 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.

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June 6, 2014, Friday - David Oppegaard Publication Launch at The Loft

Time: 7:00pm

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

David Oppegaard Publication Launch

You are cordially invited to join author David Oppegaard for the publication reading of And the Hills Opened Up, now out from Burnt Bridge. Join us on Friday, June 6, for a thrilling evening of prose which will haunt you to the very marrow of your bones!
 
Esteemed guest readers include: Brian Beatty, Todd Wardrope, and Mark Rapacz.
 
Books will be sold and beautifully signed on site! (Cash or check only, please). Reception to follow immediately at Grumpy’s Bar and Grill.

June 6, 2014, Friday - Live Music at Crooked Pint

Time: 9:00pm $8 Cover/21+

Location: Crooked Pint Ale House, 501 Washington Avenue South

Tonight:

Get It On Presents: 5 Band Showcase
- Blowout
- Houseluna
- Forever Sometimes
- The Dirt Road Ramblers
- Metaforte

June 5, 2014, Thursday - Twin Cities River Rats Waterski Show (CANCELED)

JUNE 1 UPDATE: Our first show of the season (Thursday 6/5) has officially been canceled due to the treacherous conditions. Alert the media and all your fellow Rat fans!!!

The 2014 Twin Cities River Rats shows are scheduled for 7pm most Thursday nights through August 29, and take place at 1758 West River Road N (between the Plymouth and Broadway bridges).

The River Rats perform an hour long show combining various water skiing acts with skits and music. Acts include Barefooting, Pyramids, Doubles, and more. All shows are free and concessions are available.

Thier home site is located just north of downtown Minneapolis on the Mississippi River. The hillside along the river provides excellent viewing for the best show in the Twin Cites. Grab a blanket or a chair and come on down! 

These are free events.

June 5, 2014, Thursday - MHS Members Double Discount Days at Mill City Museum (4 day event)

Time: 10:00am to 5:00pm Thursday-Saturday; Noon to 5:00pm Sunday

Location: Mill City Museum, 704 2nd Street South

Minnesota Historical Society members will receive a double discount (20 percent) on regulararly priced books, jewelry and more.  Your purchases help support MHS programs.

Double Discount Dates include June 5, 6, 7, and 8.

June 5, 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

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.

We are kicking off the Summer months in June with free root beer floats until they are gone!

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

June 4, 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.

June 3, 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:

June 03 Wayne & Company, Eclectic: folk, pop, blues, etc.
June 10 Rich Lewis Band,Accoustic R+B and Soul
June 17 Hot Damn!,Funk rock & roll
June 24 War Poets,Rock/Americana
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.
June 10 Death To Prom Father Hennepin Bluffs Park
June 17 The Life of Riley Father Hennepin Bluffs Park
June 24 Viewer's Choice: Black & White Father Hennepin Bluffs Park
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!

June 3, 2014, Tuesday - Minneapolis History Pub Crawl: Old St. Anthony at Mill City Museum

Times: 6:30pm-8:30pm

Location: Mill City Museum, 704 2nd Street South

Minneapolis History Pub Crawl: Old St. Anthony
 
Additional dates for this tour: June 17, July 8 & 29
 
$25 ($20 MHS members); reservations required. 
Tickets on sale online or at 612-341-7555.http://tickets.mnhs.org/show.asp?shcode=556
 
Begins and ends at Mill City Museum, 704 South Second Street.
 
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.

June 3, 2014, Tuesday - Transportation on Tap: The Next Wave of Transit at Republic

Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
 
Location: Republic, 221 Cedar Ave S

On Tuesday, June 3, Transit for Livable Communities welcomes you back to Republic for our second Transportation on Tap event of the year! Enjoy light appetizers on us and talk bike, walk, bus, and rail with other TLC members and friends. Our topic this month is The Next Wave of Transit.

In just a few short weeks, the opening of the Green Line will mark a monumental moment in the Twin Cities’s transit trajectory—but what’s next? How will specific transit plans and priorities shape the future of our cities? And how do we keep up the momentum for expanding transit options throughout the metro?

This Transportation on Tap, TLC has invited panelists from the City of Minneapolis, Metro Transit, and the City of Saint Paul to discuss the next wave of transit and transportation in the Twin Cities. We’ll focus on immediate plans for new bus rapid transit and modern streetcar service, including how bike/ped access and community engagement factor into upcoming projects. Bring your questions for another lively conversation!

All are welcome, but RSVPs are always appreciated.

Featured Panel:

Michelle Beaulieu, City Planner, City of Saint Paul
Katie Roth, Senior Planner, Metro Transit
Peter Wagenius, Policy Director, City of Minneapolis
Dave Van Hattum (moderator), Senior Policy Advocate, Transit for Livable Communities
All are welcome, but RSVPs are always appreciated. 

June 3, 2014, Tuesday - West Bank Interpretive Plan Meeting at MPRB

Time: 6:00pm to 7:30pm

Location: MPRB Headquarters Board Room, 2117 West River Road North

The St Anthony Fall Heritage Board is currently conducting an interpretive study of the West Bank area of Central Mississippi Riverfront Regional Park.  There will be an advisory committee meeting to gather input for this plan on June 3, 2014.  This West Bank effort is similar to the East Bank Interpretive Plan completed last fall.  This plan is funded by the St. Anthony Falls Heritage Board.  The meeting is open to the public. Please join us!

Excerpt from the East Bank Interpretive Plan: “This plan builds on years of research and many proposed visions for the St. Anthony Falls area. In particular, The Power of the Falls: Renewing the Vision for St. Anthony Falls Heritage Zone (2009) sets forth a set of interpretive themes that acknowledge the value of reflection and personal experience in learning about this important place in our history.”

Link to the map of the West Bank Interpretive Plan study area: https://app.box.com/shared/static/3xkwl9qsonb6s1iaxzh7.pdf

June 3, 2014, Tuesday - Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commission Public Meeting

Time: 4:30pm

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

More Info

June 2, 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 2 - Annie and the Bang Bang, Melodic garage rock
June 9 - Pseudoubt,Electronic/Rap/Rock
June 16 - Sarah Morris,Pop/Folk/Country
June 23 - Byron Johnson-Blanchard Quartet,Jazz/Original
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

June 1, 2014, Sunday - Minneapolis Marathon

Start Time: 6:30am

The 2014 Minneapolis Marathon, Half Marathon and Marathon Relay.

Team Ortho Foundation is bringing the Minneapolis Marathon to your area on Sunday, June 1st, 2014. Our runners would love to have you come cheer them on or have you join them for the race!

The race starts at the Theodore Wirth Park. The race will enter your area when runners cross the Stone Arch Bridge and go south on West River Parkway. They will run on the Parkway until just past East 54th Street and back before finishing at Bohemian Flats Park. We are working with the City of Minneapolis, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, City of Minneapolis and Park Police Departments and Warning Lites Barricades on all event details.

Road Closure Timeline:
- Hennepin and 1st Avenue NE will remain accessible by vehicle.
- The northbound lane of West River Parkway between the Stone Arch Bridge and South 13th Avenue will be closed between 7:00 and 11:00 a.m.
   o An access lane will be provided to the residents of The Whitney, The North Star Lofts, and Washburn Lofts along West River Parkway so they can exit onto Portland Avenue.
- West River Parkway between South 13th Avenue and South 36th Avenue will be closed from 7:00 a.m.- 12:30 p.m..
- West River Parkway between South 36th Avenue and just south of East 54th Street will be closed from 7:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

The bulk of the runners pass by your area between 8:00 and 11:15 a.m. Minneapolis Police will open the entire road after the last runner has gone past. Please mark your calendar and share this information with others who may also be impacted in your neighborhood.

June 1, 2104, Sunday - Midwest Photo Safari "Minneapolis Nights" on St. Anthony Main

Midwest Photo Safari "Minneapolis Nights" on St. Anthony Main

Join us on historic Main street near St. Anthony Main and Water Power Park for a 90 minute to 2 hour photo safari running Sunday evenings only. The session begins 1/2 hour before local sunset. Your confirmation lists the exact starting time.

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.

Pricing for this Safari is $84.00 (tax included, not including gratuity) per person with discounts for multiple persons

This Safari runs selected Sundays mid April through mid October.