Time: 9:00pm $8 Cover
Location: Crooked Pint Ale House, 501 Washington Avenue South
Tonight: Boogie Wonderland Their intricate blend of mega hits and disco have been pleasing audiences for years.
Time: 9:00pm Cover: $10
Location: Aster Cafe, 125 Main Stree SE
Tonight: havana hi-fi
Tme: 6:00 pm
Location: The Loft, 1011 Washington Avenue South, Performance Hall
Minnesota Literary Council: Journeys
The Journeys Reading and Awards Ceremony is an annual celebration of the adult literacy community in Minnesota. The evening includes two distinct parts: an awards ceremony and student readings. At the awards ceremony, members of the literacy community, including learners and volunteers, will receive awards recognizing their accomplishments. At the reading, adult learners will read their original stories and poems, many of which are featured in Journeys: An Anthology of Adult Student Writing. Following the reading, there will be a reception with light refreshments.
New this year - advanced registration will be required. You can choose to register for the awards ceremony, the reading, or both. Visit the website for more information and to sign up.
Time: Noon - 1:00 pm (Registration begins at 11:30am)
Location: Grid Iron Club, Metrodome, 900 South 5th Street
Join the East Downtown Council (EDC) for our May Luncheon
Topic: Stadium Talk with featuring updates from:
•Lester Bagley, Vikings Vice President of Public Affairs and Stadium Development
•Ted Mondale, Chair of the Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission
•Barbara Johnson, Minneapolis City Council President
Cost: $15 for EDC Members and guests
Register online using the luncheon registration form. Registration deadline: Friday, May 18
Questions: Janelle Nivens, 612-359-0601.
Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Location: Grain Belt Brewery, 1220 Marshall Street NE
Cost: $5.00
The Grain Belt Brew House, constructed in 1891, served as a local brewery until Christmas Day of 1975. When the last batch of Grain Belt beer rolled off the site, the buildings were permanently vacated. For more than twenty-five years the site was dormant.
In 1998 RSP Architects, Ryan Companies, and the Minneapolis Community Development Agency embraced the opportunity to make creative use of this historic landmark. Innovative designs were developed to utilize the unique interior and allowed for preservation of the six-story building’s distinctive architectural features as it was converted into design offices.
On this tour you will experience the awe-inspiring interiors of the Brew House and learn about its award-winning rehabilitation. Participation is limited. Register EARLY!
Guide: RSP Architects
Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: Mill City Museum, 704 South 2nd Street
Preview fun summer programs and tours offered along the Minneapolis Riverfront
Join us for an open house at Mill City Museum as we kickoff the busy summer season on the riverfront! Preview walking tours, get details on summer music, tour Mill City Museum's exhibits, and learn about the wide variety of opportunities available to your guests in Minneapolis.
Riverfront neighbors with information tables will include:
Above the Falls Sports
Ard Godfrey House
The Hitching Company
Human on a Stick Segway Tours
Meet Minneapolis
Midwest Photo Safari
Paradise Charter Cruises
Pedal Pub
Preserve Minneapolis
St. Anthony Main
The Soap Factory
Twin City Trolleys
Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam Tours
Urban Wilderness Canoe Adventures
...plus refreshments and lots of prize drawings!
Please RSVP to david.stevens@mnhs.org, Public Programs Specialist at Mill City Museum.
Time: 7:00–8:00pm
Location: Central Library, Pohlad Hall, 300 Nicollet Mall
Hennepin County Residents and the Civil War
Local historian Darryl Sannes will present his research, images and stories of the John P. and Harriet Plummer family that came to Minnesota in the 1850s, settled in Brooklyn Township, and became prominent citizens of Minneapolis. Books will be available for purchase.
Sponsored by Friends of the Minneapolis Central Library.
Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm (shelter tours beginning at 6:30pm)
Location: People Serving People, 614 South 3rd Street
Chefs for Change: A Chef's Table Culinary Experience
Chefs for Change is a cooking demonstration and an elegant dinner party with a purpose. It is hosted by a top executive chef from the Twin Cites Metro area. Over the past several years, chefs from restaurants including The Oceanaire Seafood Room, Porter and Frye and Capital Grille have hosted Chefs for Change events on one or more occasion.
Join People Serving People as we welcome Chef Jeff Ansorage of the Capital Grille!
Chef Jeff will be preparing a exquisite 5 course meal with wine pairings. Chefs for Change dinners are a fun and unique experience that provide an intimate "chef's table" experience for 40-50 guests. Tickets are $75 per person and 100% of the proceeds go towards services that provide homeless children and their families new opportunities for a healthy, stable family life. Chefs provide all of the food with wine pairings and recipes for guests to take home. Guests are to experience the unique flavor of the particular restaurant, as well as establish rapport with the chef and servers.
Questions? Email Takara Henegar or call her directly at 612-277-0258.
Time: 9:30am – 3:00pm
Location: River Park in Brooklyn Park to Boom Island
Wilderness Inquiry Mississippi River Day Trip: Birds of the River
Day trips are a great way to experience the great 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. National Park Service Ranger and bird expert Sharon Stiteler will be the lead interpreter on this paddle. (Check out her bird blog - www.birdchick.com!) This trip will take you from River Park (in Brooklyn Park) to Boom Island. See a heron rookery in action and osprey nests, and experience true urban birding in the heart of downtown Minneapolis! $45 per person; youth 17 and under: $30.
The 2012 Art-A-Whirl takes place May 18, 19 and 20.
May 18 - 5:00pm-10:00pm
May 19 - Noon-8:00pm
May 20 - Noon-5:00pm
PLAN YOUR VISIT USING THE FREE ARTIST DIRECTORY AND GUIDE!
NEMAA's Artist Directory and Guide is a year-round guide for our visitors to NE Minneapolis, Art-A-Whirl, and other arts happenings.
The Directory includes:
. Information about NEMAA artists and our supporting non-artist members
. A calendar listing of studio events in NE Minneapolis
. An area map of Northeast including Art-A-Whirl locations
. A Dining Guide to NE area food and beverage businesses, and more.
Pick up your free copy of the free Artist Directory and Guide at the Information Booths during Art-A-Whirl (information below), California Building, Casket Arts Building, Keg House, Northrup King Building, or Thorp Building after April 18.
INFORMATION BOOTH LOCATIONS:
*13th and Marshall (In parking lot next to Grain Belt Studios)
*Quincy St. and Broadway NE (On Quincy, next to Minneapolis Public Schools buildings)
FREE TROLLEY RIDES
There will be FREE trolleys running during Art-A-Whirl hours, and will make stops at Art-A-Whirl locations throughout the NE Minneapolis Arts District. A full circle takes approximately 20 minutes.
FIRST TROLLEY DEPARTS:
Grain Belt Studios
Friday, May 18: 5 PM
Saturday, May 19: 12 noon
Sunday, May 20: 12 noon
LAST TROLLEY DEPARTS:
Grain Belt Studios
Friday, May 18: 10 PM
Saturday, May 19: 8 PM
Sunday, May 20: 5 PM
Click on 2012 map to view the trolley route, Art-A-Whirl locations, free parking lots, and information booth locations.
NOTE - This event doesn't take place in our neighborhood, but it is an event to benefit The Southern Theater.
Tip One Back for the Southern #2
On May 20th The Southern Theater staff and Board of Directors invite you to attend the next event in the Tip One Back for the Southern tasting series.
From 3p - 6p you'll enjoy wine tasting at Alexis Bailly Vineyard in lovely Hastings, MN. Nosh on food pairings created by Chef Travis Metzger from First Course in Minneapolis and savor the lovely sounds of jazz provided by students from the Walker West Music Academy.
Enjoy bocce ball and the pleasant country side during the afternoon, guess the number of corks in a jar to win a wine basket from Alexis Bailly, and bid on a variety of lovely gifts.
It should prove to be a spectacular afternoon with friends and guests of Southern Theater.
All the proceeds raised will benefit the Southern.
Tickets for the event are $45 per person.
Questions? Contact Damon Runnals: damon@southerntheater.org or 612.340.0155 x310.
Time: 9:00pm Cover: $10 (includes a cd)
Location: Aster Cafe, 125 Main Stree SE
Tonight: reynold philipsek cd release
Time: 6:00pm - Midnight (The Glo begins at 9:00 PM)
Location: The Metrodome
Hosted by KDWB's Dave Ryan!
This year's Soiree celebrates the youth who particpate in Tubman's violence prevention programs. During the evening you'll have the chance to bid on incredible items in live and silent auctions, enjoy a delectable dinner and dance late into the night at the Glo. Visit tubman.org for ticket information.
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am
Location: Wurtele Thrust Stage, Guthrie Theater, 818 Second Street South
What was the inspiration for the set? Was the play rewritten in rehearsals? Aren't those wigs itchy? Through these eye-opening workshops, you can learn how the Guthrie's artists and staff create a production - from early development and designs to rehearsal, costume fittings and staging of the play.
$15 per person per workshop.
Panelists include:
Vicki Smith, scenic designer for The Amen Corner
Mathew J. LeFebvre, costume designer for The Amen Corner
Steve Horstmann, properties master for The Amen Corner
Carra Martinez, Penumbra's August Wilson Fellow
Eric Berryman, actor playing David Alexander
Crystal Fox, actor playing Odessa
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.
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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...
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Time: 8:00am - 1:00pm
Location: 704 South 2nd Street
Today at Mill City Farmers Market: GARDENING DAY! Celebrate Food Revolution Day and Gardening Day at Mill City Farmers Market this Saturday!
Grab some starter plants for your own gardens from one of our local farmers, including Stone's Throw Urban Farm, Loon Organics, Green Earth Growers, Mhonpaj's Garden, Page and Flowers, and Bossy Acres!
Produce Planner
At the Market this Saturday, you will find:
asparagus, arugula, baby lettuce, beets, carrots, rhubarb, spinach, TOMATOES, herbs, snow peas, radishes, pea shoots, baby bok choi, and much more, including many varieties of starter plants to get your own gardens flourishing!
Mill City Cooks 10:00am
Chef Heather Hartman will be accompanied by guest Amy Birdsall, Greenhouse Grower at the MN State Fair for a 15 minute Q and A session revolving around plants that our vendors are bringing to market today! Hear tips about how to plant them, care for them, and more! Don't miss samples of this week's demo, gingered rhubarb relish!
Live Music 11:00am - 1:00pm
Orange Mighty Trio
Stroll around the market and enjoy the ever fascinating sounds of this delightful acoustic bluegrass band.
Check out Hennepin County Master Composters, our featured community booth this Saturday!
Master Recyclers/Composters are trained volunteers that work to reduce waste generation and increase public awareness of opportunities to recycle and compost.
Art Market, All Day
Featuring Weavers Guild, Guillermo Cuellar, Chris Chookiatsirichai, and Woodsport by Scott McGlasson.
Featured Vendor: Sunrise Flour Mill
This week, Sunrise Flour Mill will be featuring beautiful yellow, gold, and red open pollinated corn. Learn what it is and hear how easy it is to make polenta!
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.
Time: Noon to 4:00pm
Location: Mill City Museum, 704 South 2nd Street
Mill City Museum is teaming up with the National Park Service to highlight the Junior Ranger program and kick off the outdoor season on the Minneapolis Riverfront.
Young visitors can complete activity booklets to earn a Junior Ranger badge and enjoy a variety of fun family activities throughout Mill City Museum and Mill Ruins Park including meeting Mississippi National River and Recreation Area park rangers, making a field journal for recording riverfront observations, trying the National Park Service’s GPS units to find special geocaches in and around the museum and tasting a special treat in the museum’s Baking Lab.
Fee: Programs included with museum admission of $11 adults, $9 seniors and college students, $6 children ages 6-17; free for MHS members.
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