Minneapolis RiverCurrent 11-17-11
Friday, November 18, 2011 at 9:00AM*****Events and Activities*****
Art in Public Places Sound Points
Multiple locations, including Tilted Bowl Fountain and I-35W Remembrance Garden
Public art celebrates the unique identity of Minneapolis neighborhoods, contributes to the livability of downtown and enriches the experiences of visitors, residents and workers in the city. Over the last two years more than one dozen works of art have been commissioned by and donated to the city. In collaboration with Minnesota Public Radio’s SOUND POINT™ project, the City of Minneapolis presents an audio cell phone tour featuring recently completed public artworks and interviews with the artists who created them. The tour highlights a range of artworks, including an artist-designed baseball backstop, a blooming bus shelter and a memorial to the 35W bridge collapse. A map available at http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/dca/docs/soundpoints.pdf directs viewers through a self-guided tour of 13 different works across the city. Signs posted at each artwork location will direct viewers to call or text a phone number or scan a QR code with their smart phone and listen to the artist describe the artwork in detail. Viewers also will have the opportunity to leave a text or verbal message describing their own impressions of the work or share a story about their neighborhood with journalists via MPR’s community-powered Public Insight Network.
http://www.startribune.com/local/minneapolis/133654878.html
http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/news/2011/11/13/public-art-tour-minneapolis-arrives-cell-phone
Samples of Classes and Activities at the Minnesota Center for Book Arts
1011 Washington Avenue South, 612-215-2520, http://www.mnbookarts.org
Hours: Monday 10 am -- 5 pm, Tuesday 10 am -- 9 pm, Wednesday-Saturday 10 am -- 5 pm, Sunday 12 noon – 4 pm
Class details, instructor biographies, registration details and online registration are all available at http://www.mnbookarts.org/classes/classes.html. You may also register for a class by calling 612-215-2520.
Intro to Design: Filling the Empty Page
with Georgia Greeley
Three Wednesdays: November 30, December 7, 14; 6 – 9 pm
This class will teach the basic principles of typographic design and page design with the goal of designing an 8.5 x 11 inch broadside, which can be computer generated. Through discussion of examples, class exercises, lecture and homework, each student will learn to manipulate the various elements of type (font) and page design for home production. Students also will learn to add image to the printed page by using simple hand printing and embossing techniques that can be duplicated at home with everyday items. Each student should come to class with computer skills and a short poem or prose excerpt of their choice. (Note: Teaching computer skills is not a part of this course.) All skill levels welcome. $90 ($80 members) + $20 supply fee. To register: http://www.mnbookarts.org/workshops/adult.html.
Hand Papermaking Magazine 25th Anniversary Celebration
Friday, December 2, 6 – 9 pm (talks begin at 7 pm)
You are invited to Minnesota Center for Book Arts in Minneapolis for a festive celebration featuring papermaking activities and special guest Helen Hiebert. Helen exhibits her experimental work and teaches and lectures about papermaking internationally. She is the author of Papermaking with Plants, The Papermaker's Companion and Paper Illuminated. You’ll have the rare opportunity to chat with Helen about her books, her art, her films and her recent adventures in Korea. Hand Papermaking co-founder Amanda Degener will also speak briefly about their non-profit programs advancing traditional and contemporary papermaking. MCBA will open up their excellent papermaking facilities for those who choose to get their hands wet. Maybe you’ll want to try a turn at the Vandercook press. Either way, you’ll be pleasantly surprised with the complimentary letterpress keepsake you take home courtesy of Cave Paper and Indulgence Press. There also will be time to view Hand Papermaking’s 25th-anniversary commemorative publication featuring samples from 25 noteworthy papermakers; plus a broad selection of back issues offering an overview of the field. In addition to the award-winning magazine, Hand Papermaking publishes limited-edition portfolios and a number of these will be available for viewing in the bindery. Themes include Paper Engineering, Calligraphy and Pulp Painting. You’ll be treated to a variety of drink and a nice spread of food, including birthday cake, of course! Perhaps your name will be drawn from their festive handmade paper top hat. Prizes include Hand Papermaking back issues, handmade paper luminaria, note cards, books, etc. Attendees are asked to make a tax-deductible donation to Hand Papermaking (sliding scale $10-$100 suggested). RSVPs are helpful, and space is limited. Reserve your spot early by contacting Hand Papermaking today. You may also want to inquire with MCBA about the workshops taught by Helen Hiebert over the weekend following the Friday event.
Marbled Paper, Holiday Cards and Ornaments
Saturday, December 3, 10:30 am ---1:30 pm
Learn the ancient art of traditional Turkish Ebru paper marbling to embellish papers with beautiful designs and colorful patterns. Create multiple sheets and then make a set of note cards (envelopes also will be provided) and holiday star-shaped ornaments. This class will promise a beautiful original holiday spirit! Please bring a snack or bag lunch for a break midway through the class. For families with children grades 1 and up. $38 ($35) adult/child pair; $19($17) each additional participant. To register: http://www.mnbookarts.org/workshops/families.html.
WAMChatter: The Story of a Collection Who gets to be American in American art?
Sunday, November 30, 6 pm
Weisman Art Museum, 333 East River Road
Hear from panelists about geographic and racial inclusivity in American art, with moderator Jennifer Jane Marshall, assistant professor of art history, University of Minnesota. For information: http://weisman.umn.edu/
Mill City Museum Programs and Events
704 Second Street South
For more information about Mill City Museum events call 612-341-7555, or visit http://www.millcitymuseum.org
An 'Eventually' Christmas: Holidays at the Mill
Friday, December 2, 6, 7 and 8 pm
This unique theatrical event performed in the museum's Flour Tower elevator ride, features "The Ghost of Mill City Past" guiding an intimate look at the 1920 Washburn Crosby holiday party. The script is based on real stories taken from the pages of the company's employee newspaper. Scenes unfold on different floors of the mill and visitors will meet different characters along the way. Witness the rocky romance of Celia and Otto; meet marketing mastermind Benjamin S. Bull; experience the awesome sweeping power of Bill Smith; and learn the secret origin of the Washburn Crosby marketing slogan, "Eventually-Why Not Now?" This piece is written by playwright Joseph Scrimshaw, directed by Laura Salveson and stars a cast of professional Twin Cities' actors. Not recommended for children under the age of 8. Fee: $14 adults, $12 seniors and college students, $10 for children ages 6-17 and MHS members; $2 off adult admission with Fringe Festival button. Reservations required; call 612-341-7555.
Washburn A Mill Tour
Saturday, December 3, 1 pm
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. 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.
Star Tribune Holiday Cookie Contest Winners
Saturday, December 3, 1 – 4 pm
Get inspired for holiday baking when the finalists in the Star Tribune’s annual Taste Holiday Cookie Contest bake their winning recipes in the Mill City Museum Baking Lab. Visitors can drop in and meet the finalists as they bake their award-winning cookies, learn more about the history of the recipes and why they are so good and get baking tips for the holiday season. Visitors also will be able to sample each of the winning cookies. The Star Tribune’s Taste section sponsors the annual Holiday Cookie Contest in which readers submit their favorite holiday cookie recipes. The winner and five runners-up will be announced in the December 1 Taste section. Program is included with museum admission of $10 adults, $8 seniors and college students, $5 children ages 6-17; free for MHS members. (Note: Mill City Museum fees will go up by $1 starting December 1, 2011.)
Kroening Interpretive Center Programs (Three Rivers Park District)
North Mississippi Regional Park
For information: 763-694-7693; for map and driving instructions: http://www.minneapolisparks.org/default.asp?PageID=4&parkid=430. For programs that require reservations, call 763-559-6700 or register on-line: www.ThreeRiversParkDistrict.org.
Make a Gingerbread House
Saturday, December 3, 1 – 4 pm
Start a family tradition! Create a gingerbread house and landscape its yard using crackers, cookies, icing and a variety of colorful candies. This makes a great centerpiece for holiday decorating. Refreshments and all materials provided. $8. Reservations required, by phone only.
Free Family Funday: Sleepy Salamanders
Sunday, December 4, 1 – 3 pm
Drop in anytime. Learn how salamanders survive the winter. Discover the types of salamanders that live in Minnesota and meet a live salamander. Free; for all ages.
Sample of Activities and Classes at The Loft
1011 Washington Avenue South
For information about The Loft’s wide variety of classes and other activities: http://www.loft.org.
Equilibrium Spoken Word at the Loft: “Hear, Here: Indigenous Location, Politics, and Poetry”
Featuring Remi Kanazi and Jamaica Heolimeleikalani Osorio with Chaun Webster and R. Vincent Moniz, Jr.
Saturday, December 3, 8 pm
Remi Kanazi is a poet, writer and activist based in New York City. He is the editor of Poets for Palestine and the author of Poetic Injustice: Writings on Resistance and Palestine. His political commentary has been featured by news outlets throughout the world, including Al Jazeera English, GRITtv with Laura Flanders and BBC Radio. His poetry has taken him across North America, the UK and the Middle East, and he recently appeared in the Palestine Festival of Literature as well as Poetry International. He is a recurring writer in residence and advisory board member for the Palestine Writing Workshop. Daughter of Hawaiian Activist, historian and musician, Jon Osorio, Jamaica Heolimeleikalani Osorio grew up surrounded by passionate artists and activists and because of it she approaches her writing as a form of resistance and remembering. With the support of YouthSpeaks Hawaii, Jamaica has honed her art to not only contribute to bringing back-to-back international slam championships to the islands (2008-09) but also to win individual awards. Part of Jamaica’s journey as a slam poet is captured in HBO’s 2008 Documentary series Brave New Voices. Currently Jamaica is finishing her final year at Stanford University while touring the world. One of Jamaica’s most memorable performances took place at the White House where she performed an original piece Kumulipo for the First Family and many other distinguished guests. In the near future Jamaica hopes to attend law school in New York City and then return home to work for the people of Hawaii. Suggested $5 ($3 members & students).
1850s Holiday Party
Sunday, December 4, 12:30 – 3:30 pm
Ard Godfrey House, in Chute Square at corner of University and Central
Enjoy light refreshments, musical entertainment and guided tours of the oldest remaining frame residence in Minneapolis. The home will be decorated in the modest style of the era, and the Woman’s Club guides will be dressed in period costume. See how the Godfrey family celebrated the holidays in the new community at St. Anthony Falls. Children are welcome and will receive free Godfrey House buttons. Admission is free (but donations are suggested and welcome). No reservations required. Sponsored by the Woman’s Club of Minneapolis. For information: (612) 813-5300 or http://www.ardgodfreyhouse.org.
*****Reminder of Ongoing Activities*****
Music at Red Stag Supper Club
Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10 pm; Sundays at 9 pm
Red Stag Supper Club, 509 First Avenue NE
The Red Stag Supperclub offers live music three nights a week. For more information on their various special food and libation offerings and a music schedule, visit http://www.redstagsupperclub.com.
Mighty Mississippi Discovery Backpacks
Check out a free, fun Mighty Mississippi Discovery Backpack at three Metro river parks. The backpacks include everything needed to explore the park and the Mississippi River including activity cards, binoculars, magnifying lenses, bird calls, easy-to-use nature guides and more! Discovery Backpacks are great for families, friends and individuals. Scouts and other groups can check out the special “Group Pack” which includes additional activities and supplies to help groups of 10-20 people have fun and learn while exploring along the Mississippi River. Check-out a Mighty Mississippi Discovery Backpack at the North Mississippi Regional Park (763-694-7693), Mississippi River Visitor Center of the National Park Service (651-293-0200) at the Science Museum of Minnesota and Fort Snelling State Park (612-725-2724). Call any check-out site for more information. The Discovery Backpacks were made possible through a grant from the McKnight Foundation and the Mississippi River Fund. The packs are developed by the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area of the National Park Service and offered in cooperation with partner sites. Visit http://www.nps.gov/miss to learn more about the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area.
Guthrie Theater Self-Guided Audio Tours
Guthrie Theater, 818 Second Street South
Narrated by Joe Dowling and several familiar Guthrie actors, this fascinating 40-minute audio experience takes visitors on a tour of the theater’s public spaces. Learn more about the Guthrie’s history and the unique architectural elements of the Jean Nouvel-designed building. Headset rentals are available at the Box Office from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. for $5 per person. (Sunday rentals end at 6 p.m.)
Guthrie Theater Virtual Tour
The Guthrie Theater now offers an online virtual tour, offering a new way to explore the acclaimed Minneapolis cultural destination designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Jean Nouvel. Opened in 2006 along the banks of the Mississippi River, the 285,000-square-foot theater center is open to the public daily at 8 a.m., and has served as an anchor in the rebirth of Minneapolis’ historic Mill District, while attracting visitors from around the globe. Created by Minnesota-based CircaVista, the new interactive journey lets visitors explore five floors of public spaces, offering a great preview of the sweeping panoramic views enjoyed from the Guthrie’s signature Endless Bridge, as well as a look inside each of the three performance spaces. To take the virtual tour, visit www.guthrietheater.org/virtualtour.
Monthly Triple Feature Comedian Event
Comedy Corner Underground, 1501 Washington Avenue South
The Triple Feature Show is a brand new Stand Up Comedy Show presented by The Comedy Corner Underground, featuring three experienced stand-up comedians each month. Tickets: $7 with reservations, $10 at the door. $5 with college Id. For information: http://www.comedycornerunderground.com/.
*****Informational Resources*****
Mississippi National River and Recreation Area
The stretch of riverfront through the Twin Cities is a unit of the National Park Service – the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area. To learn more about the Mississippi River’s National Park, visit http://www.nps.gov/miss
Great River Road Explorer's Guide
Most of the Great River Road Explorer's Guide for Minnesota is now available on-line and can be downloaded in PDF format - just go to http://www.mnmississippiriver.com/mnmississippiriver.comguide.cfm.
River-Friendly Landscaping Tips and Resources
As rain barrels, composting, native plants, raingardens and other eco-friendly landscaping practices have grown in popularity, so have the number of websites offering information on them. In fact, there are now so many online resources it can be difficult to wade through them all to find what you need, when you need it. This is where the new Friends of the Mississippi River “Landscape for the river” webpage comes in. This resource offers selective listings of the most-requested local and practical resources, in as brief a fashion as possible. Read more »
*****Riverfront News Articles*****
Askov Finlayson Men’s Store
http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/style/133528453.html
Bachelor Farmer Restaurant
http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/taste/133544008.html
Partners in Preservation Winners Include Soap Factory and Fort Snelling Upper Post (note: Mill Ruins Park also received $5,000 and Minnehaha Park received $10,000)
http://www.startribune.com/local/133608993.html
Izzy’s Ice Cream
Penco Graphic Supply
http://www.startribune.com/business/133706883.html
Weisman Expansion
New Ramp to Northbound I-35W
http://www.startribune.com/local/minneapolis/133930638.html
Phoenix Condo Sale
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