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On the Agenda - Presentation of the Izzy's Ice Cream site plan and other planning applications by owner Jeff Sommers, architect David Salmela and CPED Project Coordinator Miles Mercer.
Izzy's Site Plan
We just received this from the Downtown Minneapolis Neighborhood Association:
Sometime overnight between Saturday, March 10, and Sunday, March 11, vandals defaced the red tile elevators at the Pillsbury "A" Mill on the Downtown Minneapolis Riverfront.
If you look at one of the closer up photos you can see that the criminal signed his name "Noah" as part of the J. However, given that the letters are about 8-10 feet high and stretch across the entire building, I would speculate more than 1 vandal was involved.
We took the before picture at 5:45 PM on Saturday, March 10, 2012. Upon awakening this morning, something seemed amiss while having coffee on our balcony, prompting me to check our photos from the previous evening.
From Sunday, March 11, 2012 at 11:15 AM
From Saturday, March 10, 2012 at 5:45 PM
Above: The latest update to the Mill City Photo Pool...
Each Monday morning we provide an easy to reference list of events and activities for the week ahead in the Mill City neighborhood. Submit your events here...
Monday, March 12
No events scheduled
Tuesday, March 13
Books & Bars Series at Aster Cafe
Artist talk: MCBA Artist-in-residence Shana Agid at MCBA
Colonel Sibley and the 3rd Minnesota in the Dakota Uprising of 1862 at Central Library
DMNA Board Meeting at Central Library
Wednesday, March 14
Minneapolis Park and Rec Board Meeting
A Sip of Science at Aster Cafe
Todd Boss Publication Reading at the Loft
Thursday, March 15
Taste Twin Cities Downtown Minneapolis Skyway Tour
Friday, March 16
20th Annual Beat The Odds Celebration at The Depot
Saturday, March 17
25 Cent Book Sale at Central Library Book Store
Washburn A Mill Tour at Mill City Museum
Farmers Market at Local D'lish
Mill City Farmers Market at the Arboretum
Taste Twin Cities Downtown Minneapolis Skyway Tour
Team Ortho Foundation's Get Lucky! 7K Race
Childish Films at Central Library
Sunday, March 18
Above: A recent photo from the Mill City Photo Pool
Events this weekend in and around the Historic Mill District and Minneapolis Riverfront Neighborhoods. Have an event to share? Contact us...
Friday, March 9
Saturday, March 10
Mill City Bake-Off Challenge at Mill City Museum
Let's Play Cards! Family Workshop at MCBA
Taste Twin Cities Downtown Minneapolis Skyway Tour
Talk-It Hennepin Workshop at Central Library
International Cartoonist Conspiracy Meet-up at MCBA
Sunday, March 11
From: "City of Minneapolis" <minneapolis@public.govdeli very.com>
Date: Mar 7, 2012 2:26 PM
Subject: I-35W ramps/bridge lane closures alert
Eastbound night lane closures on Washington Ave. Bridge March 7 – 9
All eastbound lanes on the Washington Avenue Bridge will close to traffic overnight on Wednesday, March, 7, Thursday, March 8, and Friday, March 9 from 9 p.m. until 5 a.m. All westbound lanes on the bridge will stay open to traffic.
Eastbound lanes will close from the ramp to Cedar Avenue South to the east side of the river. Access to Cedar Avenue will remain open at all times. A signed detour will be posted.
Northbound ramp from I-35W to S 3rd St. to close Thursday, March 8
The ramp from northbound I-35W to South 3rd Street will close from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 8 to allow for Central Corridor Light Rail construction.
Traffic will be detoured to Washington Avenue, Chicago Avenue and back to South 3rd Street. For more information about the project please visit http://www.metrocouncil.org/transportation/ccorridor/centra lcorridor.asp.
Northbound ramp from SE 4th St. to I-35W to close March 10 - 23
The ramp from Southeast 4th Street to north bound I-35W will close for a period of two weeks beginning at 6 a.m., Saturday, March 10. The ramp is scheduled to reopen on Friday, March 23.
During this two-week period, traffic will be detoured north to New Brighton Boulevard in order to access northbound I-35W. This closure is needed to allow crews to work on the water main under the roadway.
On the Agenda - Presentation of the site plan and other planning applications by owner Jeff Sommers, architect David Salmela and CPED Project Coordinator Miles Mercer.
We were out for a stroll last night, temp in the 50's. Many others had the same idea:
2 Days ago kids were sliding at Gold Medal Park:
Behind The Scenes, the new women’s clothing boutique located at 1026 Washington Avenue South, celebrated it's Grand Opening on Saturday, March 3.
Owners India and Laura (below) have created a bright, welcoming store offering beautiful (yet affordable) clothing, jewelry, scarves, belts and purses.
Sizes range from 0 to 14, depending on the line. Styles run the gamut from to casual to dressy, with a sprectrum of gorgeous colors and prints to choose from.
Above, India's mom took a moment to show me one of the many unique pieces available. As Saturday's crowd would indicate, Behind The Scenes is a much needed shop in our neighborhood - both for residents and women who work in the area.
The store is roomy, there's plenty of dressing room space, and full length mirrors are positioned throughout the store. The lounge area is a nice touch, too!
Check out this slideshow for an expanded look at the store, clothing and accessories:
Behind The Scenes is open daily (Sun Noon-6p; Fri-Sat 11a-9p; Mon-Thur 11a-8p), and Laura mentioned gift cards will be available soon. You can follow them on Facebook and Twitter, or reach them at 612-564-4144.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
6pm reception at Aster cafe
7pm screening of Sing Your Song at St. Anthony Main Theatre
http://www.mspfilmsociety.org/content/sing-your-song
FREE for St. Anthony Main/Minneapolis Riverfront neighbors!
Please RSVP to events@mspfilmsociety.org or call 612.331.7563
"A celebration of singer, actor and social activist Harry Belafonte, "Sing Your Song" does three things only a superior bio-doc can do: Tell a stirring life story, place that life in the context of its times, and portray it with the kind of depth and breadth that makes you wonder why it hasn't been told before." - Variety
Rostock reveals Belafonte as a tenacious hands-on activist, who worked intimately with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., mobilized celebrities for social justice, participated in the struggle against apartheid in South Africa, and took action to counter gang violence, prisons, and the incarceration of youth.
Because of his beliefs, Belafonte drew unwarranted invasions by the FBI into both his personal life and career, which led to years of struggle. But an indomitable sense of optimism motivates his path even today as he continues to ask, at 84, "What do we do now?" His example may very well inspire you to action. S2BN Films
Meyer, Scherer & Rockcastle (MS&R), lead architects and HR&A Advisors, economic development consultants, present conceptual designs for the planned Water Works Park on the Downtown Minneapolis Riverfront. Visit the project tracking page for a complete history of the Water Works project...
Part 1 - Introduction
Part 2 - Analysis & Concepts
Part 3 - Questions & Answers
David Tinjum
*Share your comments on the Water Works conceptual development plan, now through March 31, 2012 online at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/waterworks2012
Above: The latest update to the Mill City Photo Pool...
Each Monday morning we provide an easy to reference list of events and activities for the week ahead in the Mill City neighborhood. Submit your events here...
Monday, March 5
Public Skating at the Metrodome
Tuesday, March 6
No events scheduled
Wednesday March 7
McKnight Screenwriting & Filmmaking Awards Presentation at The Loft
Quarterly Wine Sale & Tasting at Spill the Wine
Thursday, March 8
Book Store Clearance Sale Starts at Central Library (runs to March 31)
Taste Twin Cities Downtown Minneapolis Skyway Tour
Talk-It Hennepin at Central Library
Friday, March 9
Saturday, March 10
Mill City Bake-Off Challenge at Mill City Museum
Let's Play Cards! Family Workshop at MCBA
Taste Twin Cities Downtown Minneapolis Skyway Tour
Talk-It Hennepin Workshop at Central Library
International Cartoonist Conspiracy Meet-up at MCBA
Sunday, March 11
No events scheduled
WCCO was at The Soap Factory yesterday for the opening of the third edition of Art(ists) On the Verge presented by Northern Lights.mn.
AOV is an intensive, year-long, mentor-based fellowship program for emerging artists working experimentally at the intersection of art, technology, and digital culture with a focus on network-based practices that are interactive and/or participatory.
Above: A recent photo from the Mill City Photo Pool
Events this weekend in and around the Historic Mill District and Minneapolis Riverfront Neighborhoods. Have an event to share? Contact us...
Friday, March 2
Customer Appreciation Day at Coffee Gallery
Saturday, March 3
Grand Opening of Behind the Scenes Women's Clothing Botique
Washburn A Mill Tour at Mill City Museum
Origami and Pop-Up Books Family Workshop at MCBA
Picnic on the Battlefield Opens at Southern Theater
Taste Twin Cities Downtown Minneapolis Skyway Tour
Art(ists) On the Verge Opening Reception at The Soap Factory
Sunday, March 4
Beginners Tai Chi for Health Class at Open Book
Graze for Good at Spill the Wine
Spoonriver owner and Mill City Farmers Market founder Brenda Langton appeared on FOX 9 last week and showed off her Chef skills while making a Ranchy Veggie Pasta Salad:
"A metaphysical road movie about life, death and the limits of knowledge, “Once Upon a Time in Anatolia” has arrived just in time to cure the adult filmgoer blues." - New York Times
The suspect, who claims he was drunk, can’t remember where he buried the body. As night wears on, details about the murder emerge and the investigators’ own secrets come to light. In the Anatolian steppes nothing is what it seems; and when the body is found the real questions begin.
Showtimes: Fri, Mar 2 - Thu, Mar 8 at St. Anthony Main Theatre
Fri, Mar 2 - Sun, Mar 4: (1:00), (4:00), 7:00, 9:45
Mon, Mar 5 - Wed, Mar 7: (4:00), 7:00, 9:45
Thu, Mar 8: (4:00), 9:45
From the February 15, 2012 Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board meeting:
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Rebecca Pfeiffer recently announced the 2012 schedule for the popular Taste Twin Cities Food Tours "Minneapolis Riverwalk Tour", which returns in April with new and exciting tastings.
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.
Scheduled tours are available Friday - Sunday, and you can also a book a private tour.
To learn more, visit their website and Facebook, and follow them on Twitter.
Monday, February 27, 5:30-7:30PM at the Mill City Museum.
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