June 29, 2013, Saturday - Wilderness Inquiry Mississippi River Day Trip: Critter Catch Mississippi River Paddle

Time: 9:30am – 2:00pm

Location: Meet at East River Flats

Wilderness Inquiry Mississippi River Day Trip: Critter Catch Mississippi River Paddle

Day trips are an introductory half-day canoe experience on the Mighty Mississippi River. They're a great way for you and your family to experience our community and its wild places from a whole new vantage point.

There is always more to nature than meets the eye and on this trip, you'll get a closer look at the amazing connections between the Mississippi River and the many native critters that depend on her. You'll travel by canoe with experienced river guides and a National Park Ranger for a great day of paddling and exploring river life. This is a unique, hands-on experience that's fun for the whole family!

We provide Voyageur canoes, safety and paddling equipment, experienced staff, and a shuttle. Please bring weather appropriate clothing and a bag lunch. Day trips involve and engage everyone regardless of their age, ability, or previous outdoor experience.

Proceeds from this event will provide scholarships for schools and youth groups to experience the Urban Wilderness Canoe Adventures Program.

$45 per person; youth 17 and under: $30.

For information and to register.

June 29, 2013, 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, fresh baked European style bread at a local Farmers Market, home-made gelato, and lip smacking BBQ sliders from a historical restaurant that once operated as a mattress company.

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 28, 2013, Friday - Andrew Sean Greer Publication Launch: The Impossible Lives of Greta Wells at The Loft

Tme: 7:00pm

Location: The Loft, Performance Hall, 1011 Washington Avenue South

Andrew Sean Greer Publication Launch: The Impossible Lives of Greta Wells

Join the Loft and nationally acclaimed bestselling author Andrew Sean Greer for a craft talk and publication launch of his newest book The Impossible Lives of Great Wells.
 
Andrew Sean Greer is the bestselling author of The Story of a Marriage and The Confessions of Max Tivoli, which was named one of the best books of 2004 by the San Francisco Chronicle and received a California Book Award. He is currently a fellow at the New York Public Library Cullman Center. He lives in San Francisco.
 
About The Impossible Lives of Greta Wells:
 
From the critically acclaimed author of the New York Times bestseller The Confessions of Max Tivoli comes The Impossible Lives of Greta Wells, a rapturously romantic story of a woman who finds herself transported to the “other lives” she might have lived.
 
THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

June 28, 2013, Friday - Live Music Friday at Aloft

Time: 9:00pm-11:00pm

Location: WXYZ bar, Aloft, 900 Washington Avenue South

Fridays (except July 5) thru August 30, enjoy live music in the courtyard (or inside if the weather doesn't cooperate).

June 28, 2013, Friday - Live Music at Aster Cafe

Time: 9:00pm Cover: $8

Location: Aster Cafe, 125 Main Stree SE

Tonight:  Savannah Smith + Peter Miller

June 28, 2013, Friday - Live Music at Crooked Pint

Time: 9:00pm

Location: Crooked Pint Ale House, 501 Washington Avenue South

Tonight:  Wild Colonial Bhoys

June 27, 2013, Thursday - Minneapolis Energy Options Forum at Mill City Museum

Time: 11:00am–2:00pm

Location: Mill City Museum, 704 South 2nd Street

Minneapolis Energy Options, a group devoted to exploring ways to expand clean energy options in the city, is hosting a forum June 27 a the Mill City Museum to discuss the city’s energy options as its long-term agreements with Xcel Energy and CenterPoint Energy are set to expire at the end of 2014. The forum will focus on how these issues are impacting the business community.

To register: meolunchforum.eventbrite.com

June 27, 2013, Thursday - Mark Dimunation (Library of Congress) Reception and Lecture at MCBA

Time: 6:00pm reception, 7:00pm presentation

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

Mark Dimunation (Library of Congress) Reception and Lecture

Mark Dimunation, Chief of Rare Books and Special Collections at the Library of Congress, will be presenting this special lecture as a Kick-Off to the 23rd Annual Twin Cities Antiquarian & Rare Book Fair (June 28-29 at the State Fairgrounds Progress Center). Hosted by Rob Rulon-Miller of Rulon-Miller Books.

Dimunation was appointed to his post at the Library of Congress in March 1998. As Chief, he is responsible for the development and management of the Rare Book Collection, the largest collection of rare books in North America. He acquires materials, develops programs of lectures and presentations, and oversees the operations of the Division. Previously he has served in similar roles at Cornell University, University of California at Berkeley, and Stanford University.

June 27, 2013, Thursday - Minneapolis Madams: The Lost History of Prostitution on the Riverfront with Author Penny Petersen at the Mill City Museum

Time: 7:00pm (cocktail hour at 6:00pm)

Location: Mill City Museum, 704 South 2nd Street

Minneapolis Madams: The Lost History of Prostitution on the Riverfront with author Penny Petersen

Join author Penny Petersen for an illustrated presentation and book signing to celebrate the publication of "Minneapolis Madams: The Lost History of Prostitution on the Riverfront." In her book, Petersen tells the surprising and riveting account of the Minneapolis red-light district and the powerful madams who ran it. In their heyday Minneapolis brothels were not only open for business but constituted a substantial economic and political force in the city.

Petersen brings to life this nearly forgotten chapter of Minneapolis history, tracing the story of how these “houses of ill fame” rose to prominence in the late nineteenth century and then were finally shut down in the early twentieth century. Following her presentation, Ms. Petersen will sign copies of the book which can be purchased in the Mill City Museum store. A cash bar will open at 6 p.m.

Phone: 612-341-7555

June 27, 2013, Thursday - Twin Cities River Rats Waterski Show

The 2013 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 Twin Cities Rivers Rats describe their show as an aquatic Broadway musical featuring multiple water ski acts choreographed to music and built around a theme.

These are free events.

June 26, 2013, Wednesday - Global Folk: One World Drums at Central Library

Time: 1:00pm–2:00pm

Location: Central Library, Children's Library, 300 Nicollet Mall

Global Folk: One World Drums

Register Online or call 612-543-8000.

All ages. Join local musicians from New Primitives in creating a percussion ensemble using drums, plastic buckets and cowbells. Learn about rhythm and music. No experience necessary!

This project is funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

June 26, 2012, Wednesday - Pizza Cruise on Mississippi to Raise Money for Minneapolis July 4 Fireworks

Time: The cruise will depart from Bohemian Flats Park at 6 p.m. and return at 8 p.m.

Pizza Cruise on Mississippi to Raise Money for Minneapolis July 4 Fireworks

Minneapolis Fireworks sponsor Paradise Charter Cruises and the Mississippi Queen will host a Happy Hour and Pizza Cruise aboard the Paradise Lady to support the Minneapolis July 4 Fireworks.

The cost is $26 for adults and $16 for children under 10. The ticket price includes a Pizza and Dinner Salad Buffet, along with a full cash bar. A portion of the ticket sales will be donated to the Minneapolis July 4 Fireworks fund.

Make reservations online at http://www.twincitiescruises.com/ or call their office directly at 952-474-8058.

June 25, 2013, Tuesday - Music & Movie 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 on our facebook page of you enjoying the concerts. Support the artists by picking up a CD or other merchandise.

Future dates:

July 2
July 9
July 16
July 23
July 30
August 6
August 13
August 20
August 27

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 25, 2013, Tuesday - Gay Pride: Poetry Reading at the Central Library

Time: 7:00pm–9:00pm

Location: Central Library, Pohlad Hall, 300 Nicollet Mall

Gay Pride: Poetry Reading

Register Online or call 612-543-8000.

Listen to local GLBTQ authors who contributed poems on the Midwestern experience in two Squares & Rebels anthologies: “When We Become Weavers” edited by Kate Lynn Hibbard and “Among the Leaves” edited by Raymond Luczak.

This project is funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Presented in partnership with Queer Voices Reading Series of Intermedia Arts.

June 25, 2013, Tuesday - Till Death Do Us Part Murder Mystery at Old Spaghetti Factory

Time: 7:00pm

Location: Old Spaghetti Factory, 233 Park Avenue (and Washington Avenue South)

Till Death Do Us Part

Ladies and gentlemen, it's time to dig those fancy frocks and snazzy suits out of the back of your closets and head out to the little white chapel as The Murder Mystery Company presents, Till Death Do Us Part. You'll play detective in this engaging mystery. Will the bride and groom live happily ever after? Or will this wedding end in disaster? Bring your friends, family and don't forget your detective skills to help solve the case!

Information and tickets.

Upcoming dates:

June 27, 2013 @ 7:00 pm
June 30, 2013 @ 5:00 pm
July 2, 2013 @ 7:00 pm
July 5, 2013 @ 7:00 pm
July 9, 2013 @ 7:00 pm
July 11, 2013 @ 7:00 pm
July 14, 2013 @ 5:00 pm
July 18, 2013 @ 7:00 pm
July 21, 2013 @ 5:00 pm
July 28, 2013 @ 5:00 pm
August 1, 2013 @ 7:00 pm
August 4, 2013 @ 5:00 pm
August 6, 2013 @ 7:00 pm

June 25, 2013, Tuesday - Minneapolis History Pub Crawl: Washington Avenue at the Mill City Museum

Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Location: Mill City Museum, 704 South 2nd Street

Minneapolis History Pub Crawl: Washington Avenue

Fee: $25; $20 for MHS members.

Discover Minneapolis' rich history and satisfy your thirst with a history pub crawl along Washington Avenue. Travel down this busy thoroughfare to see the importance of railroads, warehousing, flour milling, immigration, entertainment and vice to the story of Minneapolis. A trolley will take participants through the neighborhoods along Washington Ave. from 35W to Plymouth Ave. N, with stops at a number of historic sights, including two watering holes housed 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.

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

June 24, 2013, 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 on our facebook page of you enjoying the concerts. 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!

Future dates:

July 1
July 3
July 8
July 15
July 22
July 29
August 5
August 12
August 19
August 26

June 24, 2013, Monday - Food Truck Monday in the Mill District Featuring Chef Shack!

Time: 11:00am - 1:30pm

Location: Look for Chef Shack to be parked at 709 2nd Street South, in front of the Cynthia Froid Group office.

Also, Cynthia Froid invites you to stop in her office to check out the work of artist Mike Welton thru the end of June. Per Cynthia, his paintings of beloved Minneapolis landmarks are top quality!

June 24, 2013, Monday - Talk of the Stacks With Colum McCann at the Central Library

Time: 7:00pm–8:30pm

Location: Central Library, Pohlad Hall, 300 Nicollet Mall

Talk of the Stacks With Colum McCann

McCann is a National Book Award-winner, an internationally best-selling author ("Let the Great World Spin") and has published in 35 languages. He's also been named one of Esquire's “Best & Brightest,” is a contributor to the New Yorker, New York Times Magazine, Atlantic Monthly and Paris Review. "Transatlantic," his newest book, is a profound meditation on identity and history -- connecting a series of narratives spanning 150 years and two continents. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Seating is first-come, first-served. Doors open at 6:15 p.m.

A program of the Friends of the Hennepin County Library. Presenting sponsor: The Private Client Reserve of U.S. Bank. Additional support: Dorsey and Whitney LLP, MinnPost, Magers and Quinn Booksellers and the Marquette Hotel.

June 23, 2013, Sunday - East Hennepin: An Historic Walking Tour

Time: 10:00am – 11:15am

Location: Meet at corner of Main Street and East Hennepin

East Hennepin: An Historic Walking Tour

Every Sunday, June through September

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 platted in 1849 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 and Southeast 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. 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 its residents, shopkeepers and local historians.

Come away with perspective on what life here might have actually felt like throughout the neighborhood’s most defining eras. The tour is a circle ending at the Ard Godfrey House nearby. Cost: $10. Guides will be Michael Rainville, Scott Parkin and/or Leslie Palmer-Ross.

Register