The Week Ahead in Mill City / February 27 - March 4

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, February 27

NT Live Filmed Presentation of Travelling Light

Public Meeting Regarding Fuji-Ya Site Development at Mill City Museum

Tuesday, February 28

Dog Days at the Dome

Public Meeting on Northern Metal Permit Amendment at Minneapolis Park Board Headquarters

Small Business Consultations With LegalCORPS and SCORE® at Central Library

Wednesday, February 29

Registration begins for March 28 Garrison Keillor and the Friends of the Minneapolis Central Library Event

Aveda Institute’s Guest Appreciation Night

Thursday, March 1

Taste Twin Cities Downtown Minneapolis Skyway Tour

Friday, March 2

Live Music at Aster Cafe

Live Music at Crooked Pint

Lunch with MacPhail

Saturday, March 3

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

Live Music at Aster Cafe

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

Hall of Famer Rod Carew at People Serving People

From December 2011 at People Serving People:

This Weekend in Mill City / February 24-26

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, February 24

Live Music at Crooked Pint

Junior Honors Recital at MacPhail

Live Music at Aster Cafe

Saturday, February 25

Minneapolis History Wikipedia Edit-a-thon at Central Library

Live Music at Crooked Pint

Live Music at Aster Cafe

Taste Twin Cities Downtown Minneapolis Skyway Tour

Whisker Whirl at The Depot

Sunday, February 26

White vs. Whole Wheat: A Tale of Two Flours at Mill City Museum

Spotlight Series at MacPhail

Complimentary Tai Chi for Well Being Workshop at Open Book

People Serving People's Chefs for Change Dinner Featuring Nipa Bhatt's Indian-American Fusion Cuisine

Chefs for Change is a unique dining experience held monthly at People Serving People, with 100% of the proceeds benefiting PSP programs.  Local chefs prepare special menus and wine pairings for an intimate setting of 30-40 guests.

We attended the February 21 dinner, which featured Chef Nipa Bhatt's Indian-American fusion cuisine.  Prior to the first course, Nipa (pictured below with Gwen Campbell, PSP's Relationships and Systems Coordinator) introduced herself and the dishes. 

From the appetizers to dessert, each dish was incredibly flavorful.

The main course started with a plate of Basmati rice, Naan bread and condiments, followed by a parade of large bowls containing four Curry dishes.  (We all dug in so quickly I only captured pictures of two Curries.)

Nipa prepared a sampling of spices she uses:

Darrin at Sorella Wine and Spirits did an expert job selecting wines for this dinner.

The volunteers who serve Chefs for Change dinners are friendly and professional.

Below, Daniel Gumnit, PSP's Chief Executive Officer, welcomed guests and provided some impressive statistics on the services PSP delivers and the number of families they are able to assist.

At the end of the evening, attendees took home "swag bags".

Attending a Chefs for Change dinner is a win-win for everyone.  You'll enjoy a lovely meal, plus meet a local chef and other interesting people.  Attendees who arrive a half hour prior to dinner can join PSP staff members for a tour of this amazing facility, and learn about the valuable services PSP provides families in transition.  Finally, the entire ticket fee goes towards PSP programs.

Upcoming Chefs for Change dinners include:

March 19 - The Oceanaire Seafood Room
April 17 - Barbary Fig
May 21 - The Capital Grille
June 18 - PSP All Star Chefs

Please contact Lauren Rimestad, Development Manager, for reservations.  She can be reached at 612-277-0219 or lrimestad@peopleservingpeople.org.

Mill District Would Move to the 3rd Ward Under Redistricting Plan

The City Council Ward maps proposed by the 2012 Redistricting Group would move the Mill District and most of the Downtown East & West neighborhoods to the 3rd Ward represented by Council Member Diane Hofstede.  The above mentioned neighborhoods are currently represented by 7th Ward Council Member Lisa Goodman.

The Park District would also change for the Mill District from Dist. 3 represented by Scott Vreeland to Dist. 4 represented by anita Tabb.

The 2012 Redistricting Group will hold 2 meetings next week at which the public can offer comments on the proposals:

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Webber Community Center

4400 Dupont Avenue North

Minneapolis, Minnesota

612-370-4916

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Thursday, March 1, 2012

5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Hosmer Community Library

347 East 36th Street

Minneapolis, Minnesota

612-543-6900

For the latest on the 2012 Minneapolis Redistricting process visit:

http://www.minneapolismn.gov/redistricting2012/index.htm

Arboretum to Host Mill City Farmers Market on Saturday, March 17

2012 Stone Arch Festival of Arts in the Works

Good News!  Per Chris Riemenschneider's February 20 Star Trib article, the Stone Arch Festival of Arts will live on in 2012.  Full Story

Our grandson got to experience this Festival last year for the first time...

...we're happy to learn it won't be his last time.

The Week Ahead in Mill City / February 20-26

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, February 20

Publication Reading: Krys Lee at the Loft

Tuesday, February 21

Chefs for Change at People Serving People

Talk of the Stacks with David Treuer at Central Library

Wednesday, February 22

Breakfast with a Preservationist at the Mill City Museum

Red, Rojo, Rouge Dinner at Spill the Wine

Thursday, February 23

East Downtown Council Luncheon

Stand Up!: The Story of Minnesota’s Protest Tradition, with Rhoda Gilman at Mill City Museum

Taste Twin Cities Downtown Minneapolis Skyway Tour

Friday, February 24

Junior Honors Recital at MacPhail

Live Music at Aster Cafe

Saturday, February 25

Minneapolis History Wikipedia Edit-a-thon at Central Library

Live Music at Crooked Pint

Live Music at Aster Cafe

Taste Twin Cities Downtown Minneapolis Skyway Tour

Whisker Whirl at The Depot

Sunday, February 26

White vs. Whole Wheat: A Tale of Two Flours at Mill City Museum

Spotlight Series at MacPhail

Complimentary Tai Chi for Well Being Workshop at Open Book

This Weekend in Mill City / February 17-19

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, February 17

A Wine Affair – Tour de France at St. Anthony Main Event Centre

'Dying to Make It' Rock Opera at Southern Theater

Live Music at Crooked Pint

Live Music at Aster Cafe

Saturday, February 18

International Cartoonist Conspiracy Meet-up at MCBA

Dying to Make It Rock Opera at Southern Theater

Farmers Market at Local D'lish

Live Music at Crooked Pint

Washburn A Mill Tour at Mill City Museum

Live Music at Aster Cafe

Taste Twin Cities Downtown Minneapolis Skyway Tour

Childish Films at Central Library

MacPhail Forum Presents Insights from Tim Mahoney

NOTE: This is a free event, but an RSVP is required due to limited seating. Please contact Cindy Hall-Duran at 612-767-5313 or hall-duran.cindy@macphail.org by February 24 to RSVP.

Central Corridor LRT Update

Tomorrow Night - Anticipated Film Opens on Screen 3 at St. Anthony Main Theater

From The Film Society of Minneapolis/St. Paul:

Share Your Views on Sustainability with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board(MPRB) has provided a link to its community survey on sustainability, hoping that you'll take a few minutes to complete the survey before February 26.

The survey is one way the MPRB is collecting public feedback on its sustainability initiatives – from watering trees to recycling in the parks and at community events. Sustainability was identified in the 2007-2020 Comprehensive Plan as one of the five core organizational values upon which the MPRB performs its work.

The MPRB will use the survey's findings to help plan its education and outreach efforts regarding sustainability in Minneapolis parks, programs and events.

Click hereto complete the survey online. Paper versions are also available in all of MPRB's recreation and service centers.

Please feel free to pass the survey link on to others who may be interested in keeping the park system green.

FERC Gives Crown Hydro 30 Days

Letter from FERC dated February 13, 2012 which may be the last straw for Crown Hydro, given their need to use either the existing historic tunnel and tailrace, or construct a new tunnel (not feasible), both of which would require at least subsurface rights from the City of Minneapolis or the Park Board.

Based on our review of the history ofthe license and your filings, and before we will agree to consider your proposal and not to pursue the implied surrender of your license, you must: (I) affirmatively demonstrate, with a detailed map and proposed project description, that no MPRB lands (to include any subsurface rights, easements, or other legal claims) would be affected or included in the new proposed scheme of project development and boundary; and (2) provide a plan and schedule, including all efforts and steps needed, to complete the development of this project.

Our Mill District Valentine's Day

"Thank You!" to City Gardens Flower Mill and Sanctuary for making our Valentine's Day special!

Whenever an occasion calls for a special meal, Sanctuary is our go-to spot.  Our Valentine's dinner started off with drinks from the Martini and Potions menu - After the Storm and Orange Gargoyle.

For this visit we chose the Marinated Giant Shrimp and Hawaiian Opakapaka.

We usually start with an appetizer, but this time we opted to have dessert instead.  The Caramelia Chocolate Marquise is pure melt in your mouth ecstasy.   You just have to try it to understand.

Job Posting at StoneArch Creative

From StoneArch Creative at http://www.stonearchcreative.com/

The Week Ahead in Mill City / February 13-19

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, February 13

Mike Birbiglia's My Girlfriend's Boyfriend at The Guthrie

Tuesday, February 14

Valentine's Dinner with Music by Caleb Hawley at Aster Cafe

DMNA Board Meeting at Central Library

Wednesday, February 15

Minneapolis Park and Rec Board Meeting

Publication Reading: JoAnn Guernsey & Ethna McKiernan at the Loft

Thursday, February 16

Taste Twin Cities Downtown Minneapolis Skyway Tour

Friday, February 17

A Wine Affair – Tour de France at St. Anthony Main Event Centre

'Dying to Make It' Rock Opera at Southern Theater

Live Music at Crooked Pint

Live Music at Aster Cafe

Saturday, February 18

International Cartoonist Conspiracy Meet-up at MCBA

Dying to Make It Rock Opera at Southern Theater

Farmers Market at Local D'lish

Live Music at Crooked Pint

Washburn A Mill Tour at Mill City Museum

Live Music at Aster Cafe

Taste Twin Cities Downtown Minneapolis Skyway Tour

Childish Films at Central Library

City Gardens Flower Mill can Help Create an Unforgettable Valentine

Valentine's Day is Tuesday! Whether you want to woo a new love interest, or show your long time significant other how your love continues to grow - City Gardens Flower Mill can put together the perfect arrangement for you.

From the classic red rose to delicate yellow oncidium orchids...

... ask to be surprised with something out of the ordinary.

They also carry cards and gifts.

City Gardens Flower Mill is located at 231 10th Avenue South in the Bridgewater Lofts retail section.  Dan and Kaia Seefelt's philosophy is to offer only the finest floral arrangements and gifts, backed by friendly and prompt service. Call Dan today at 612-332-7377 to place your special order.

2012 Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival Set for April 12 – May 3, 2012

THREE WEEKS OF INTERNATIONAL INDEPENDENT CINEMA
The largest annual film event in the Upper Midwest returns…

The Film Society of Minneapolis St. Paulannounces the 2012 Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival, returning to the five screens of the St. Anthony Main Theatre April 12 through May 3.   The program of this exciting three-week celebration of independent filmmaking from around the globe will include some 250 documentary, narrative, and short films from more than 60 countries, visits from numerous international filmmakers and celebrities, and a host of gala events, parties, and receptions.

The Festival lineup includes a Spotlight on the Middle East highlighting the current rich mix of films coming out of Israel, many Arab countries including those in North Africa, and Turkey, long known as the gateway from East to West - curated by Alissa Simon Senior Programmer at the Palm Springs International Film Festival.  Also included is the always highly anticipated MINNESOTA-Made Showcase returning with great offerings from our own back yard - curated by Tom DeBiaso Professor of Media Arts at MCAD.

In addition, and in recognition of the 50th anniversary of The Film Society this year, Festival fare will include a retrospective highlighting favorite films from the last half-century, and a look forward to the next 50 years of innovative Film Society programming.
 
Save the date – Saturday Evening, April 21 – for the 50th Celebration Bash!  The Festival will also stage an array of panels, discussions, presentations and special events including Opening and Closing Night Galas, three MINNESOTA-Made parties, live music events.
 
Principal Sponsors of the 2012 MSP International Film Festival are The Star Tribune, The Thomas Lowell Grady Visiting Filmmaker Fund and Donors, and Summit Brewing.
 
Stay tuned for the Official Revamped Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival Website, going live soon.

For more information about the 2012 Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival and other Film Society programming, contact Susan Smoluchowski at 612 331-7563 or visit http://www.mspfilmsociety.org/.

Job Posting - Assistant Market Manager at the Mill City Farmers Market