June 1, 2012, Friday - Barton Sutter Publication Reading at The Loft

Tme:  7:00 pm

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

Barton Sutter Publication Reading 
 
Three-time Minnesota Book Award winner Barton Sutter will give a publication reading for his new collection The Reindeer Camps and Other Poems. Bart's brother Ross will provide complementary music for the event. The Sutter Brothers have performed as a poetry-and-music duo all over the state and beyond—from Sandstone's Quarry Days to the International Poetry Forum in Pittsburgh.

Ross is known for his rich baritone voice and mastery of an impressive array of instruments: guitar, button accordion, mountain dulcimer, and Irish drum. Reviewing Bart's poetry in the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Carol Connolly wrote that it "restores your faith in the drumbeat of your own heart," and the late Bill Holm called the title poem of his new book "unlike anything Sutter (or anyone else) has done before."

June 1, 2012, Friday - Live Music at Crooked Pint

Time: 9:00pm  $5 Cover

Location: Crooked Pint Ale House, 501 Washington Avenue South

Tonight: "Good For Gary"

June 1, 2012, Friday - Live Music at Aster Cafe

Time: 9:00pm  Cover: $8

Location: Aster Cafe, 125 Main Stree SE

Tonight:  billy johnson's birthday party show

May 31, 2012, Thursday - Midwest Photo Safari: "Minneapolis Nights" Mill Ruins Park and the Stone Arch Bridge

Time:
This safari begins 30 minutes before local sunset (your tour confirmation will have an exact time). We meet at Mill Ruins Park on the west bank of the river. The Safari runs about 90 minutes on Thursday and Friday Nights.

Location:
This tour begins at Mill Ruins Park on the west bank of the Minneapolis riverfront.  We start by photographing  this interesting park,  then walk across the famous Stone Arch bridge to photograph the Minneapolis night skyline. We will learn the principles of low light settings on your digital SLR's or the various "scene" mode settings of your digital point and shoot camera.

More Information and Registration.

May 31, 2012, Thursday - Twin Cities River Rats Season Opener!

The 2012 Twin Cities River Rats season kicks off Thursday, May 31.  Shows are scheduled for 7pm Thursday nights through August 30, and take place at 1628 West River Road (between the Plymouth and Broadway).

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.

If you haven't already enjoyed a River Rats show, their website is loaded with fun videos to give you an idea of what to expect.  These are free events.

May 31, 2012, Thursday - Riverfront Revealed! at Stone Arch Roof Deck

Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Location: Stone Arch Lofts, 600 2nd Street South (Reservation Required, Exclusively for Riverfront Residents)

Get the scoop on what's happening today, what's coming up, share with your neighbors, and enjoy an unprecedented evening out on the beautiful Stone Arch Lofts Deck!  This is your chance to speak one-on-one with our local riverfront vision leaders.

RSVP to info@minneapolisriverfrontpartnership.org

Refreshments provided by the Cynthia Froid Group.

May 30, 2012, Wednesday - What's Up with Downtown Parks? at Central Library

Time:  4:30pm - 6:00pm

Location: Central Library, Pohland Hall, 300 Nicollet Mall

What's Up with Downtown Parks?

You're invited to a discussion of downtown Minneapolis parks. Learn about proposals to create new parks and improve interconnected vehicle, bike, and pedestrian corridors. Speakers will provide an inside perspective on the details of downtown greening projects, including locations, designs, key players, and timelines.
 
This event is free and open to the public.
 
Featured speakers: David Wilson, business leader; Sarah Harris, Downtown Improvement District; and Bruce Chamberlain, Minneapolis Parks & Recreation Board.
 
Supporters of Downtown Parks:

Lynn and Lois Bollman, Ellen and Jan Breyer, Ginny and Will Craig, John Crosby, Page and Jay Cowles, Georgianna Day, Linda Donaldson, Beth and Kevin Dooley, Downtown Improvement District, Andrew and Lisa Duff, David Frank, Karla Ekdahl and Peter Hutchinson, Barbara and Mike Goldner, Marialice and Nevin Harwood, Liz and Van Hawn, Cecily Hines, Penny Hunt, Laura Kinkead and Richard Neuner, Holly and Barrs Lewis, Peggy Lucas, Linda Mack, Mill City Commons, Tamra and George Nelson, North Loop Neighborhood, Paul and Mary Reyelts, Win Rockwell, and The Trust For Public Land.

May 29, 2012, Tuesday - Talk of the Stacks with Richard Ford at Central Library

Time: 7:00pm

Location: Pohlad Hall at Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall

Talk of the Stacks: Richard Ford

Richard Ford is the Pulitzer Prize and PEN/Faulkner award-winning author of Independence Day, The Sportswriter and The Lay of the Land. Ford also has written three collections of short fiction and his writing has appeared in The New York Times, Esquire, Granta and The New Yorker, among other magazines and journals. His new novel, Canada, is the haunting tale of a 15-year-old boy who, after his parents are imprisoned, is spirited away to the prairie of Saskatchewan by an enigmatic family friend.

Program is free and open to the public. Seating is first-come, first-served. Program begins at 7 PM. Doors open at 6:15 PM. Book sale and signing follow presentation. For more information: 612.543.8107.

A program of Friends of the Hennepin County Library. Premier sponsor: The Private Client Reserve of U.S. Bank. Supporting sponsor: Dorsey and Whitney LLP. Additional support provided by Marquette Hotel, Minn Post and Magers and Quinn Booksellers.

May 29, 2012, Tuesday - Music in the Park at Father Hennepin Bluffs Park

Time: 7:00pm

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

Tonights entertainment:  Tim Casey & the Martyrs - Rock'n roll/power pop hitmakers

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.

Enjoy Music and Movie combo nights: 
Tuesdays at Father Hennepin Bluffs Park
Fridays at the Lake Harriet Bandshell (beginning June 9th).

Questions or comments? Email us at concerts@minneapolisparks.org 

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!

May 28, 2012, Monday - Music in the Park at Nicollet Island Amphitheater

Time: 7:00pm

Location: Nicollet Island Amphitheater

Tonights entertainment: Socaholix - High energy Caribbean dance music

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.

Questions or comments? Email us at concerts@minneapolisparks.org

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!

May 27, 2012, Sunday - White vs. Whole Wheat: A Tale of Two Flours at Mill City Museum

Time: 2:00pm

Location:  Mill City Museum, 704 South 2nd Street

White vs. Whole Wheat: A Tale of Two Flours at Mill City Museum

See how history is revealed in food through a baking demonstration focusing on the story behind white and whole wheat flour. Discover how Minneapolis millers perfected a way to make white flour on an industrial scale, hear about the popularity of white flour in the 19th century, what effects this had on nutrition, and why flour today is frequently enriched. Visitors will also learn why Sylvester Graham developed a whole wheat cracker "to improve health and morality," hear the pros and cons of each type of flour, sample baked goods made from each, and take home a copy of the recipes.

Fee: Programs included with museum admission of $11 adults, $9 seniors and college students, $6 children ages 6-17; free for MHS members.

May 26, 2012, Saturday - Wilderness Inquiry Mississippi River Day Trip: Memorial Day Paddle

Time: 9:30am – 3:00pm

Location: River Park in Brooklyn Park to Boom Island

Wilderness Inquiry Mississippi River Day Trip: Memorial Day Paddle

Mississippi River day trips are a great way to experience the outdoors right in your own backyard. We'll provide voyageur canoes, staff, all equipment and shuttles. These trips involve and engage everyone regardless of their age, ability, or previous outdoor experience. Join us on Memorial Day and discover the National Park that exists right in the heart of the Twin Cities! Explore the river and its history in our 24-foot Voyageur canoes, which hold 6-10 paddlers. This trip will take you from River Park (in Brooklyn Park) to Boom Island. Tucked amidst sandy beaches and towering cottonwood trees, the river provides habitat for some of the 270 different species of birds that migrate through and rest in the Mississippi's steep bluffs. Come enjoy the world-class river that flows though your back yard. $45 per person; youth 17 and under: $30. 

Information and registration.

May 26, 2012, 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

The Riverwalk Tour explores the Mill District and St. Anthony on Main in Northeast Minneapolis.  You'll enjoy the afternoon sampling a variety of food at historical landmarks, as well as visit the Mill City Museum, stroll by the Guthrie, and enjoy gorgeous views of St. Anthony Falls while crossing 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.  Taste and chat with other food-loving guests, and leave the tour with an appreciation for these distinct neighborhoods.

Reservations.  
 
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May 26, 2012, Saturday - Taste Twin Cities Food Tours Heart of Minneapolis Tour

Time: 2:30pm - 5:30pm

Location: Begins at LaSalle Plaza (800 LaSalle Plaza), located on Hennepin Avenue between 8th & 9th Street; ends at Metro Building (80 9th Street South).

Weave your way through the skyscrapers of downtown Minneapolis on a food adventure!  Enjoy VIP service at some of the newest and hottest award winning restaurants and learn the art of local beer making.  Visit quaint eateries that have pride in local ownership, including a favorite since 1932.  You'll leave the tour with a tasty experience of the best food finds Minneapolis has to offer while learning the history of downtown and soaking in the local culture.
 
Sites you will enjoy:  Broadway Theatre District, Mary Tyler Moore Statue, the tallest building in Minneapolis, a building modeled after the Washington Monument, the largest structure ever moved on rubber-wheeled dollies and much more...

Reservations.

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May 26, 2012, Saturday - Mill City Farmers Market

Time: 8:00am - 1:00pm

Location: 704 South 2nd Street

Today at Mill City Farmers Market: Prairie Pride Day

Produce Planner:
At the Market this Saturday, you will find: asparagus, arugula, baby lettuce, beets, carrots, rhubarb, spinach, nettles, herbs, snow peas, cherry tomatoes, radishes, pea shoots, and much more!

Mill City Cooks, 10:00am:
Chef Nick Schneider will be using wild rice and bison in today’s heritage foods-focused cooking demo!

Live Entertainment, 10:30am – 11:30am:
American Indian Magnet School students Pow Wow is back for their second year at MCFM!
  
Live Music, 11:30am – 1 pm:
Petticoat Rustlers.  Don’t miss these 6 talented Minneapolis women playing, singing, and dancing to traditional and new folk tunes.

Art Market, all day:
Featuring The Ink Orchard: Kendra Gebbia, Matt Krousey, Aprilierre, and Hmong ABC.

Sponsors, all day: Thank you to today’s sponsor Mercedes!

May 26, 2012, Saturday - Midwest Photo Safari: "Minneapolis Nights" St. Anthony Main

Time:
The session begins 1/2 hour before local sunset. Your confirmation lists the exact starting time.

Location:
Join us on historic Main street near St. Anthony Main for a 90 minute to 2 hour photo safari running Saturday evening only.

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 Information and Registration.

May 26, 2012, Saturday - Latin Dance Night at Crooked Pint

Time: 9:00pm  $10 Cover

Location: Crooked Pint Ale House, 501 Washington Avenue South

Latin Dance Night
With Sensación Latina – a 7-piece band that plays Latin rhythms including Salsa, Cumbia, Merengue, Bachata, Cha-Cha and more.

May 26, 2012, 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: recommended, 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 on this guided tour. 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. Also covered will be how the mill ruin was converted to a museum and office building.

Although many parts of the A mill can be explored on a self-guided basis during a regular museum visit, 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 as well as the Flour Tower show.

May 26, 2012, Saturday - FLO(we){u}R Closing Reception at The Soap Factory

Time: 7:00pm - 11:00pm

Location:  The Soap Factory, 514 2nd Street SE

Come and celebrate the hundreds of terra cotta bombs created during FLO(we){u}R. Visitors can check out a seedshaker and spread white blooming seeds in the neighborhood. The plaster molds used for FLO(we){u}R bomb press molding will be for sale as well.

FLO(we){u}R is a performative ceramics manufacturing project based on World War I military targeting technology. To learn more about the FLO(we){u}R exhibition, Artist Talks or FLO(we){u}R eed scattering rides, please visit the website.

May 26, 2012, Saturday - Live Music at Aster Cafe

Time: 9:00pm  Cover: $6

Location: Aster Cafe, 125 Main Stree SE

Tonight: pioneer son