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Tuesday
Nov022010

November 2, 2010, Tuesday - Minneapolis Central Library Tour

Time - 6:30pm-7:30pm

Location - 300 Nicollet Mall (parking ramp entrance on 4th)

Cost - Free

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

Monday
Nov012010

November 1, 2010, Monday - American Red Cross Blood Donor Center Open

Location: American Red Cross Minneapolis Blood Dononation Center, 1201 West River Parkway

Time: 10:45am-5:15pm

Donation Types: Blood

Phone: 800-448-3543

Saturday
Oct302010

October 30, 2010, Saturday - The Nearly Departed at the Minneapolis Central Library

Time: 2:00pm

Location: Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall

Price: Free

Veteran ghost hunter Michael Norman discusses Minnesota ghost stories.

Saturday
Oct302010

October 30, 2010, Saturday - Guest Baker: Autumn Baking with Pat Sinclair at Mill City Museum

Time: Noon-2pm

Location:  Mill City Museum

Guest baker Pat Sinclair will visit the Baking Lab for two demonstrations about autumn baking, including Pumpkin Streusel Muffins and Apple Blondies from her cookbook, "Baking Basics and Beyond," and share tips and secrets she's learned over the years. Sinclair is a local food consultant with more than 20 years experience whose clients have included Land O’Lakes, General Mills and Pillsbury. She was the recipe editor for two Pillsbury Classics Cookbooks and one for Land O’Lakes and teaches cooking classes at Cooks of Crocus Hill. After each demonstration the book will be available for purchase and Sinclair will sign copies.

Fee: Programs included with museum admission of $10 adults, $8 seniors and college students, $5 children ages 6-17; free for MHS members.

Saturday
Oct302010

October 30, 2010, Saturday - Spooky Stories, Creepy Creations: A Halloween Writing and Bookmaking Adventure at the Loft

Time: 9:00am-12:15pm

Location:  The Loft is located in Suite 200, Open Book, 1011 Washington Avenue South

For ages 7-11

Join MCBA and The Loft this Halloween for a hair-raising morning of creative writing and bookmaking. Start out by writing a short, spooky story with the Loft, then head to MCBA where you’ll construct a ghoulish book for your work. Put the two together and POOF! You’ve put the “BOO” into BOOK. Finally, show off your creepy creations to family and friends at an informal reception with Halloween treats at 11:30am. And please, wear your costumes!

Cost; $46.50 ($41.85 members of MCBA or The Loft). A low-income discount is also available.

Register through The Loft Literary Center at 612-379-8999 or online.

Saturday
Oct302010

October 30, 2010, Saturday - OLLUWEEN PARTY at Ollu Dogwash

Time: 5:00pm–7:00pm

Location: Ollu Dogwash, 221 Main Street SE

Ollu is celebrating our 1 year anniversary thanks to all of your support! As a token of our appreciation we are throwing a party, featuring:

Halloween costume contests for dogs and owners!
Pizza & refreshments for our 2-legged guests
Spooktacular treats for our 4-legged guests
Bobbing for Bones
Photos
Vendor displays/info

Saturday
Oct302010

October 30, 2010, Saturday - Anime Showcase at the Minneapolis Central Library

Time: 3:00–5:00pm

Location: Pohlad Hall, Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall

Price: free

For teens in grade 7 and up. Don’t miss this chance to watch an amazing line-up of Japanese animation on the big screen! Anime Twin Cities and Teen Central have teamed up to offer something for everyone. Cosplay encouraged.

Sponsored by the Anime Twin Cities.
 

Saturday
Oct302010

October 30, 2010, Saturday - 39 Steps opens at the Guthrie

Location: McGuire Proscenium Stage at the Guthrie

Combining a spy thriller with farcical comedy and ingenious theatrical invention, The 39 Steps is an engaging, fast-paced whodunit that celebrates the magic of theater. Closely following the storyline of Alfred Hitchcock’s 1935 film, the play features more than 150 characters brought to life by a cast of just four actors, including Robert O. Berdahl (Macbeth) as the intrepid hero Richard Hannay; Sarah Agnew (Dollhouse) as all female roles (including a beautiful spy with a deadly secret); and Jim Lichtscheidl (The Two Gentlemen of Verona) and Luverne Seifert (The Government Inspector), two of Minnesota’s greatest comedic actors – all putting their many sidesplitting skills to the test in this wildly entertaining experience

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Saturday
Oct302010

October 30, 2010, Saturday - Dar Williams at the Guthrie Theater

Time: 7:30pm 

Location:  Dowling Studio, Guthrie Theater, 818 South 2nd Street

Dar Williams’ sizable body of work forms a detailed look at the course of modern-day existence in the decade and a half between 1993, when Williams released her debut album, The Honesty Room, and 2008, when her longtime label Razor & Tie released her seventh and most recent studio album, Promised Land. Throughout her career, Williams has employed a reporter’s keen eye and a fiction writer’s feel for nuance in the act of confronting what she’s described as “the big picture of how people approach life.” Laden with intriguing narrative twists and vivid imagery, Many Great Companions is a two-CD set that generously and comprehensively pairs a career overview with the artist’s latest recording project. The first disc contains luminous, newly recorded acoustic performances of a dozen of Williams’ most sharply drawn and resonant songs; the second cherry-picks 19 of her classics. On the new tracks, Williams is joined by Gary Louris of the Jayhawks, who doubles as producer. Also making memorable appearances are Sean and Sara Watkins of Nickel Creek fame, fellow singer/songwriters Mary Chapin Carpenter and Patty Larkin, and the trio Motherlode.

Saturday
Oct302010

October 30, 2010, Saturday - MacPhail Spotlight Series: Jekyll and Hyde Come Alive

Time: 8:00pm

Location:  MacPhail Center for Music, Antonello Hall, 501 South 2nd Street

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is a 1920’s silent film that embraces the timeless theme of good versus evil. Paired with a live musical soundtrack composed by Kelly Rossum, this moviegoing experience is sure to be anything but ordinary. The ensemble improvises along with the evolution of the movie characters, building to a dramatic climax for a one-of-a-kind music and movie experience.

The MacPhail Spotlight Series showcases the finest musicians in six concerts staged in MacPhail’s stunning Antonello Hall. This ticketed performance series features MacPhail faculty with special guests and provides an intimate listening experience for lovers of classical, jazz and opera. A unique feature of the Series is the post-concert reception where guests meet the artists while enjoying light refreshments.

Single Tickets: $20 adults, $15 seniors (ages 55 and older) and youth (ages 6 through 18), $5 with student voucher (limit 2 per student)

Tickets can be purchased by calling 612-767-5250, by stopping by any MacPhail Student Services locations, or by mailing in the order form to MacPhail Center for Music, 501 S. 2nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55401.

Friday
Oct292010

October 29, 2010, Friday - Dar Williams at the Guthrie Theater

Time: 7:30pm 

Location:  Dowling Studio, Guthrie Theater, 818 South 2nd Street

Dar Williams’ sizable body of work forms a detailed look at the course of modern-day existence in the decade and a half between 1993, when Williams released her debut album, The Honesty Room, and 2008, when her longtime label Razor & Tie released her seventh and most recent studio album, Promised Land. Throughout her career, Williams has employed a reporter’s keen eye and a fiction writer’s feel for nuance in the act of confronting what she’s described as “the big picture of how people approach life.” Laden with intriguing narrative twists and vivid imagery, Many Great Companions is a two-CD set that generously and comprehensively pairs a career overview with the artist’s latest recording project. The first disc contains luminous, newly recorded acoustic performances of a dozen of Williams’ most sharply drawn and resonant songs; the second cherry-picks 19 of her classics. On the new tracks, Williams is joined by Gary Louris of the Jayhawks, who doubles as producer. Also making memorable appearances are Sean and Sara Watkins of Nickel Creek fame, fellow singer/songwriters Mary Chapin Carpenter and Patty Larkin, and the trio Motherlode.

Friday
Oct292010

October 29, 2010, Friday - The Soap Factory's Haunted Basement Open Thursday-Sunday throughout October

Time: 6:00pm - Midnight

Location: The Soap Factory, 514 2nd Street SE

The fourth year of Haunted Basement is bursting with new talent, mind-bending phobias, and a longer run than ever before. Taking its theme as "Distortion," the disturbing masterminds behind the project will have both new and returning participants reeling from the cold genius and the unforgiving luster of each new terror. There are a limited number of tickets for sale each night.

Runs every Thursday, Friday Saturday and Sunday in October 6:00pm - Midnight.

Friday
Oct292010

October 29, 2010, Friday - Jeff Arundel CD Release at Aster Cafe

Time: 9:00pm

Location: Aster Cafe, 125 SE Main Street

Cover: $10 (includes CD)

http://www.myspace.com/jeffarundel

Friday
Oct292010

October 29, 2010, Friday - MacPhail Spotlight Series: Jekyll and Hyde Come Alive

Time: 8:00pm

Location:  MacPhail Center for Music, Antonello Hall, 501 South 2nd Street

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is a 1920’s silent film that embraces the timeless theme of good versus evil. Paired with a live musical soundtrack composed by Kelly Rossum, this moviegoing experience is sure to be anything but ordinary. The ensemble improvises along with the evolution of the movie characters, building to a dramatic climax for a one-of-a-kind music and movie experience.

The MacPhail Spotlight Series showcases the finest musicians in six concerts staged in MacPhail’s stunning Antonello Hall. This ticketed performance series features MacPhail faculty with special guests and provides an intimate listening experience for lovers of classical, jazz and opera. A unique feature of the Series is the post-concert reception where guests meet the artists while enjoying light refreshments.

Single Tickets: $20 adults, $15 seniors (ages 55 and older) and youth (ages 6 through 18), $5 with student voucher (limit 2 per student)

Tickets can be purchased by calling 612-767-5250, by stopping by any MacPhail Student Services locations, or by mailing in the order form to MacPhail Center for Music, 501 S. 2nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55401.

Thursday
Oct282010

October 28, 2010, Thursday - Baby Storytime at Minneapolis Central Library

Time: 10:00am

Location:  Children's Library at Minneapolis Central Library

Thursdays through November 18, 2010. For children from birth to 24 months. Delight and stimulate your baby's senses with books and music. Build brain power.

Thursday
Oct282010

October 28, 2010, Thursday - Minneapolis Central Library Tour

Time - 1:00pm–2:00pm

Location - 300 Nicollet Mall (parking ramp entrance on 4th)

Cost - Free

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

Thursday
Oct282010

October 28, 2010, Thursday - Cadence Hip Hop Series at the Guthrie

Time: 7:30pm

Location: Dowling Studio at the Guthrie

Featuring P.O.S. with Big Zach from Kanser, hosted by Dessa from Doomtree

The letters of the P.O.S acronym remain the same today, but the meaning constantly changes. Promise of Skill. Product of Society. Pissed Off Stef. Everyday is different and each definition has a purpose. P.O.S., a rapper/producer that also fronts a punk band, an artist influenced by Minor Threat as much as Dr. Dre, a musician that is self-taught to play guitar, bass, drums, keyboards and can still ride a skateboard. From seventies funk to eighties hardcore to nineties rap, P.O.S has the unique ability to incorporate all his influences into a cohesive style without being calculated or contrived. Hosted and created by Dessa of Doomtree, the Cadence Hip Hop Series will invite P.O.S. with special guest Big Zach from Kanser.

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http://www.doomtree.net/

Wednesday
Oct272010

October 27, 2010, Wednesday - The Minneapolis Horror: Tales from the Night Shift

Times: 6:30pm, 7:00pm, and 7:30pm

Location: Mill City Museum

Visit the Washburn A Mill at night as costumed actors dramatize the dangers of working the night shift and the many horrific disasters that have befallen the mill over the years. Hear accounts of the deadly 1878 mill explosion and the dangerous man-lift elevator, and enjoy dramatic nighttime views of the Ruin Courtyard and the Minneapolis Riverfront from the ninth-floor Observation Deck.

The program takes its title from the headline of an 1878 American Miller magazine story that read, ”The Minneapolis Horror: Destruction, Devastation and Death.” The story described the disastrous flour dust explosion on the evening of May 2, 1878, that destroyed the Washburn A Mill and killed 18 workers.

Fee: $14 adults, $12 seniors and college students, $10 children and MHS members.

Reservations required, please call 612-341-7555.

Tuesday
Oct262010

October 26, 2010, Tuesday - The Minneapolis Horror: Tales from the Night Shift

Times: 6:30pm, 7:00pm, and 7:30pm

Location: Mill City Museum

Visit the Washburn A Mill at night as costumed actors dramatize the dangers of working the night shift and the many horrific disasters that have befallen the mill over the years. Hear accounts of the deadly 1878 mill explosion and the dangerous man-lift elevator, and enjoy dramatic nighttime views of the Ruin Courtyard and the Minneapolis Riverfront from the ninth-floor Observation Deck.

The program takes its title from the headline of an 1878 American Miller magazine story that read, ”The Minneapolis Horror: Destruction, Devastation and Death.” The story described the disastrous flour dust explosion on the evening of May 2, 1878, that destroyed the Washburn A Mill and killed 18 workers.

Fee: $14 adults, $12 seniors and college students, $10 children and MHS members.

Reservations required, please call 612-341-7555.

Tuesday
Oct262010

October 26, 2010, Tuesday - An Evening of Fine Wine and Fine Books at MCBA

Time:  6:00pm

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

Sample a delectable variety of wines and cheeses while viewing new and exclusive book art represented by The Shop at MCBA -- including local, national and international book artists. Presented by the MCBA Collectors Forum.

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