Time: 1:00pm-4:00pm
Location: Minneapolis Central Library, Children's Library
K-Grade 4. Explore the traditions that are part of festivals of light: Indian Diwali, Jewish Hanukkah, African American Kwanzaa and Swedish Lucia Day. Trunks provided by the Minnesota Children's Museum.
Funded by the Library Foundation of Hennepin County.
Tuesday-Wednesday, December 28-29 (Winter Break)
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm each day
Ages 14 - 17
Two days of fun with language, passion and Shakespearean "magic!" Led by experienced classical Guthrie actors, students will undergo training in acting, voice and movement using Shakespearean scenes and sonnets. Wield a staff, be a bawdy clown or a wicked villain! No previous experience with Shakespeare necessary.
Cost: $175
To register call 612-377-2224.
Time: 6:30pm
Location: Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall
Tour this stunning Cesar Pelli structure with a green roof, an art gallery, special collections, four-story atrium and much more!
Register Online, or call 952-847-8000.
Times: 10:00am & 1:00pm
Location: The Southern Theater, 1420 Washington Avenue South
Tickets: $18 adults, $12 children 12 and under
The Zenon Dance Company blends cherished nursery rhymes with Tchaikovsky in this witty, madcap holiday romp. A December must-do for families, the 45-minute show enchants children with a real Mother Goose and her delightful entourage of Wee Willie Winkie, Mary Quite Contrary, Little Bo Peep and more. In addition to leaping sky high and twirling with panache, the impeccable Zenon dancers flaunt their versatile acting. “The entire production has a cozy-cottage-and-gingerbread feel that…appeals to kids from 3 to 93” (Pioneer Press).
Time: 1:30pm-3:00pm
Location: Minneapolis Central Library, Children's Library
Preschool-Grade 5. Certified volunteers help put young readers at ease so they can cuddle up with a dog or other animal and practice reading aloud. Call ahead to find out what types of animals will be visiting.
Presented in collaboration with the North Star Therapy Animals.
Time: 6:30pm
Location: The Southern Theater, 1420 Washington Avenue South
Tickets: $18 adults, $12 children 12 and under
The Zenon Dance Company blends cherished nursery rhymes with Tchaikovsky in this witty, madcap holiday romp. A December must-do for families, the 45-minute show enchants children with a real Mother Goose and her delightful entourage of Wee Willie Winkie, Mary Quite Contrary, Little Bo Peep and more. In addition to leaping sky high and twirling with panache, the impeccable Zenon dancers flaunt their versatile acting. “The entire production has a cozy-cottage-and-gingerbread feel that…appeals to kids from 3 to 93” (Pioneer Press).
Location: 208 North 1st Street
Hours: 10:00am – 2:00pm
Local D’lish has teamed up with the Mill City Farmers Market to bring you the Winter Farmer-in-the-Market event. This event features about 20-25 vendors, a mix of familiar faces from the Mill City Farmers Market and product vendors here at Local D’lish.
At the Winter Farmer-in-the-Market, customers will find a wide variety of locally grown and produced meats, cheeses, chocolates, breads, sweets, and more! To nurture a strong local foods economy, our farmers and producers must have a stable income year-round, and this monthly event is meant to help in this arena through the winter months.
The 2010-11 Winter Farmer-in-the-Market will be held on the following dates, from 10am – 2 pm:
December 18, 2010
January 15, 2011
February 19, 2011
March 19, 2011
April 16, 2011
Time: 1:00pm
Location: Mill City Museum
Fee: $12 adults, $10 seniors and college students, $8 children ages 6-17 and MHS members. Tour includes museum admission.
Reservations: required, call 612-341-7555
Get 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. Also covered will be the challenges of preserving the 120-year-old, fire-damaged building; its art, architecture and interior design; and the St. Anthony Falls Historic District.
Although many parts of the mill can be explored during regular museum visits, this is the public's only opportunity for a guided tour through the entire museum building.
Time: 10:30am–Noon
Location: Minneapolis Central Library, Pohlad Hall
Toys' Stories: Films celebrate life with toys preceded by Choo Choo Bob’s Engineer Paul and his train set.
Preschool (age 3) and up and their families. Children's film curators for the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Film Festival will present a pre-show art activity and educational intro for children's films fans before each screening. Seating is first-come, first-served.
Sponsored by the Presented by the Library Foundation of Hennepin County. Made possible in part by a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, through an appropriation by the Minnesota State Legislature and a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. Additional support: Whole Foods Market, Target, Weston Wood Studios, Jagged Edge and Minnesota Parent.
Time: 6:30pm
Location: The Southern Theater, 1420 Washington Avenue South
Tickets: $18 adults, $12 children 12 and under
The Zenon Dance Company blends cherished nursery rhymes with Tchaikovsky in this witty, madcap holiday romp. A December must-do for families, the 45-minute show enchants children with a real Mother Goose and her delightful entourage of Wee Willie Winkie, Mary Quite Contrary, Little Bo Peep and more. In addition to leaping sky high and twirling with panache, the impeccable Zenon dancers flaunt their versatile acting. “The entire production has a cozy-cottage-and-gingerbread feel that…appeals to kids from 3 to 93” (Pioneer Press).
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: 1030 South Washington Avenue
It's a party for the pets! Minneapolis Veterinary Hospital is hosting this event to benefit Pet Project Rescue, a non-profit rescue which places homeless animals in foster care homes until they are adopted by their forever families.
Enjoy Lisa's black bean soup, lefse and cupcakes, along with hot cider.
Silent Auction featuring a Georgiana Ewing painting ends at 8:00pm.
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Central Library, Pohlad Hall, 300 Nicollet Mall
In addition to a line up of interesting speakers, elections will be held for the Board of Directors of the Downtown Minneapolis Neighborhood Association (DMNA). There are four seats up for election, and currently three incumbents are running. The terms are two years. If you know of anyone who might have an interest in running, please contact Christie Rock at 612-659-1279.
Agenda
6:00pm Welcome and DMNA Update by Board Chair Carletta Sweet
* Presentation of the DMNA Phase II NRP Plan for community approval
6:15pm 7th Ward Update by Council Member Lisa Goodman and reports from other elected officials
6:30pm Presentation on efforts to end homelessness in Downtown Minneapolis. How DMNA NRP funds are helping address the problem in the Downtown community. Guest presenters include:
* Cathy tenBroeke from Heading Home Hennepin
* Monica Nilsson from St. Stephen’s Human Services
6:55pm Presentation by Sarah Harris regarding the Downtown Improvement District
7:10pm DMNA Board Directors Elections Facilitated by the League of Women Voters
To be eligible to vote you must live, work or own property in either the Downtown East or Downtown West neighborhoods.
7:20pm Crime and Safety Update by the Minneapolis Police Department First Precinct
7:40pm Announcement of new DMNA Board Directors by the League of Women Voters
7:45pm Adjournment
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Wurtele Thrust Stage, The Guthrie
Minnesota’s three-time Grammy Award-winning Sounds of Blackness returns with their performance "The Night Before Christmas – A Musical Fantasy," a contemporary adaptation of the beloved poem “A Visit From St Nicholas.” This family-friendly musical production brings Santa, Mrs. Claus and Rudolph the Rappin’ Reindeer to life in hilarious song and dance, as they learn the true meaning of Christmas. The music ranges from R&B/Hip-Hop to Jazz, Blues and Gospel and features Sounds of Blackness singers and band in show-stopping, roof-raising songs and scenes. This is a must-see performance during the holiday season.
East Downtown Council Holiday Event
Monday December 13th
11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Celebrate the holiday season in Downtown East and Elliot Park with a very special performance and informative luncheon Hosted by EDC member MacPhail Center for Music.
Please arrive at 11:00 am to register and network with colleagues.
Join us for for an intimate concert in Antonello Hall featuring acclaimed vocalist Robert Robinson, accompanied by Holly Collison.
During lunch meet our guest speaker Paul Babcock, President and CEO MacPhail Center for Music and learn more about this educational facility.
Also, you can pre register for an after luncheon tour of MacPhail and see the unique features of this artistic school.
MacPhail Center for Music
501 S 2nd St
Minneapolis, MN 55401
http://www.macphail.org/
Monday December 13th
11:00 am to 1:00 pm
(we encourage walking – metered parking available)
- Cost is $15 for EDC Members and guests
- RSVP by Wednesday December 8th for concert/luncheon and separately for the after lunch tour to Diane Ingram - 612-359-0601.
- To allow payment by cash or check when attendees arrive, cancellations after December 8th will be invoiced
Sponsored by the East Downtown Council - http://edcmpls.org
Time: 1:00pm
Location: MacPhail Center for Music, Room 127, 501 South 2nd Street
Cost: $5 General Admission at the door; free to MacPhail Students
At this workshop, MacPhail faculty Jeff Lambert will compose a song with material provided by the student(s), so they can see the songwriting process. By the end of the workshop, Jeff will create one or two completed songs. Students of any level are welcome. Jeff will discuss song form (with examples), how to choose chords (what chords belong in what keys), lyrics and rhyming. Students may actively participate, or merely watch and learn–bring your guitar and songwriting ideas!
Time: 11am–3pm
Location: Minneapolis Central Library, Room N-361
Grade 6 and up. Get personalized help with narrowing your topic, developing your paper, identifying primary resources and finding the best library materials. Librarians, Minnesota History Day staff and mentors from the University of Minnesota will help you make sense of your project. Plenty of time for questions.
This project is funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Presented in collaboration with the Minnesota Historical Society.
Time: drop in 10am-4pm
Location: 1011 Washington Avenue South
Some experience necessary.
Join us in the paper studio for a day of fellowship and fun as you mix pigments, dampen, and pattern papers! Fee covers paste and methylcellulose, pigments, and some patterning materials. Supply your own paper or purchase it in The Shop.
$15 ($10 members)
Time: 5:00pm
Location: MacPhail Center for Music, Antonello Hall, 501 South 2nd Street
Admission: Free
Time: 5:00pm-10:00pm
Location: Corazon, 1026 Washington Avenue South
Join author Jodi Hills for a book signing of her latest work "friend".
About the author:
Jodi Hills operates her own studio - Studio J - in Minneapolis. The studio features her collection of "visual verse" created with the intent to keep people guessing, praying, hoping and laughing. Through her books, Hills explores the days we thrive, and the ones we survive, finding the beauty of both the tears and laughter along the way.
About the book:
Jodi Hills' newest title, friend, is written for anyone who has touched your life with friendship. This bookd provides a way to honor and give thanks to those precious people you call friend.
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