It's the Holidays in the Mill District!

From now thru December 31, we'll be posting random shots from around the neighborhood that capture the Holiday Season.  Enjoy!

From the Mill District of Minneapolis.

Tonight - Annual Downtown Minneapolis Neighborhood Association Meeting

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

It's the Holidays in the Mill District!

From now thru December 31, we'll be posting random shots from around the neighborhood that capture the Holiday Season.  Enjoy!

From the Mill District of Minneapolis.

Tonight - Sounds of Blackness, The Night Before Christmas – A Musical Fantasy at the Guthrie

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.

Tickets

Live Video of Metrodome Roof Collapse

From Fox Sports

It's the Holidays in the Mill District!

From now thru December 31, we'll be posting random shots from around the neighborhood that capture the Holiday Season.  Enjoy!

From the Mill District of Minneapolis.

Metrodome Roof Collapses - Mill City Times Exclusive Photos

Photos of the Metrodome roof collapse taken early morning Sunday, December 12, 2010 from the rooftop patio of the Bridewater Lofts in the Mill District of Minneapolis.

See the whole set of 73 Metrodome Roof Collapse photos on our Flickr page, including many close-ups.

Below, a shot of the Metrodome with its normal puffy roof.

Will the Metrodome roof collapse influence the debate over a new stadium for the Minneasota Vikings NFL team?

Follow this article for updates as the roof is repaired and inflated.

More Cool Reasons to Check out CorAzoN!

CorAzoN is a champion for local artists and products. This past Friday a number of them were showcased at the 1026 Washington Avenue South location.

Jodi Hillswas on hand for a book signing of her latest work, "friend".  Joining Jodi was Sheila Waldman of Tristan Publishing.

David Sill, a Bridgewater resident, presented a selection of his artwork:

Episencial, an organic skin care line for babies, was presented by local representative Melissa Omafry Townley pictured below.

Also featured were jewelry designer Megan Funk;  Melissa Doffing and Susan Koefod, authors of "Let them Eat Crepes" ; and artwork by Paula Barkmeierand Ginnie Peterson. 

Below, The Bellowing Penguins provided music.

Click hereto join the CorAzoN 'rare' email list - be notified of art openings, events, and sales.

It's the Holidays in the Mill District!

From now thru December 31, we'll be posting random shots from around the neighborhood that capture the Holiday Season.  Enjoy!

From the Mill District of Minneapolis.

Like to Sing and Over the Age of 50?

Voices of Experience, a new partnership between MacPhail and the Minnesota Chorale, is a choir for adults over the age of 50 who want to be a part of a community of musicians. The singers recently joined four generations of singers from Minnesota Chorale and the Minneapolis Youth Chorus in a moving concert for hundreds of guests.

You can be a part of this talented group! Spring semester for Voices of Experience will begin March 1, right after "Snowbird" season, but you can register today by calling 612-321-0100 or stop by student services.

The group meets on Tuesdays at 10am at the MacPhail's 501 South 2nd Street location.

This Weekend in Mill City / December 10-12

Events this weekend in and around the Mill District of Minneapolis:

Friday, December 10

Jodi Hills Book Signing at CorAzoN

Junior Honors Recital at MacPhail

Live Music at the 501 Club

Saturday, December 11

History Day Hullabaloo at Minneapolis Central Library

Open Studio: Paste Paper Class at MCBA

Ring Out! Handbell Choir Holiday Concert at MacPhail

An 'Eventually' Christmas: Holidays at the Mill

Live Music at the 501 Club

Sunday, December 12

Minnesota Vikings vs. New York Giants

Guitar and Songwriting Master Class: Jeff Lambert at MacPhail

An 'Eventually' Christmas: Holidays at the Mill

Weekend Brunch

Saturday

Brunch at Spoonriver

Reservations recommended

10:00am - 2:00pm

See the menu

Sunday

Brunch at Spill the Wine
1101 Washington Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55415
612-339-3388

brunch buffet 10am- 2pm Sunday
$12/person (kids 3 and under eat free, 4-12 years are 1/2 price!)

includes: eggs, bacon, french toast, hash browns, fresh salad and fruit, pastries, build your own omlette bar and more...

featuring absolut bloody bar for $5.

also offering fair trade coffee and full bar. 

It's the Holidays in the Mill District!

From now thru December 31, we'll be posting random shots from around the neighborhood that capture the Holiday Season.  Enjoy!

From the Mill District of Minneapolis.

CorAzoN's Holiday Thank You and Celebration of Friends on December 10

Don't miss the fun at CorAzoN this Friday night!

It's the Holidays in the Mill District!

From now thru December 31, we'll be posting random shots from around the neighborhood that capture the Holiday Season.  Enjoy!

From the Mill District of Minneapolis.

Mill City Commons' TURKEY, DRESSINGS, and EXTRA HELPINGS Drive

Join Mill City Commons members and friends for the third annual Turkey, Dressings, and Extra Helpings drive.  The needs of our metro community are greater than ever, and here is a wonderful opportunity to do good this winter and holiday season!

Three Ways to Help:

TURKEY:  Tax-deductible financial donations ($10-15, or more if you wish) to provide holiday dinner for 50 families in the Minneapolis Jordan Neighborhood.  Any additional funds will be used to stock the Jordan New Life Community Church food shelf.  Financial donations accepted December 1-15.
Mail checks payable to Mill City Commons to: 117 Portland Avenue #213, Minneapolis, MN 55401.

6 - 8 Volunteers are needed Wednesday, December 22 to help pick up and deliver groceries to Jordan New Life Community Church. Volunteers will meet in the North Star Lofts parking lot at 10 am. Call Mill City Commons to volunteer!

DRESSINGS: Donate cold weather clothing (hats, scarves, mittens) - especially for kids, but for teens and adults too - to benefit People Serving People.  Clothing donations accepted December 10-19.
Drop gift and clothing items off at:  North Star Lofts, 117 Portland Avenue.

Volunteers needed Monday, December 20 to sort and deliver the clothing items to People Serving People. Volunteers will meet at 10:00am at North Star Lofts.  Call Mill City Commons to volunteer!

EXTRA HELPINGS: Donate small unwrapped gift items like books, jewelry, and cologne/aftershave, for individuals and families at Exodus Residence and Mary’s Place. These are the only gifts some residents receive.   Gift donations accepted December 10-19.
Drop gift and clothing items off at:  North Star Lofts, 117 Portland Avenue.

Questions? Call Mill City Commons at 612-455-3329 or email info@millcitycommons.org.

On Monday - East Downtown Council Holiday Event

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

It's the Holidays in the Mill District!

From now thru December 31, we'll be posting random shots from around the neighborhood that capture the Holiday Season.  Enjoy!

From the Mill District of Minneapolis.

Finally - The Utility Lines are Gone!

The last of the utility poles on South 2nd Street between Portland and Chicago came down December 6.

Residents on the river-facing side of the Mill District City Apartments can now enjoy a view free of power lines.

This stretch of 2nd Street South will come alive in the Spring with trees and neighborhood appropriate lamp posts.

Today at Mill City Museum - Saint Anthony Falls Heritage Board Meeting

Time:  3:30pm-5:00pm

Location: Mill City Museum

You are invited to attend this public meeting of Saint Anthony Falls Heritage Board.
 
A note of interest is that this will be the final meeting for Chair Nina Archabal. She will be honored for her 22 years of exceptional service to, and accomplishments for, the Saint Anthony Falls Heritage Board.
 
There are several exciting updates planned, including a presentation of the East Bank visualization project, consisting of a computer fly-through model and photographic documentation of the Pillsbury A Mill tunnels.
 
Please RSVP to Pat Naidl at patrick.naidl@mnhs.org to confirm your attendance.

Meeting Agenda:

I.   Welcome and Call to Order   
II.  *Approval of the June 28, 2010 minutes (Addendum I)
III. Report on Minneapolis Riverfront Design Competition
IV.  Presentation of East Bank Energy Center Documentation Project
V.   Brief updates on projects
      a. Greening the Riverfront Series
      b. East Bank Coordination
         1. East Bank Falls
         2. Dakota Conference and Consultation
      c. Timeline for Historic District Design Guidelines
VI.  Farewell to Nina Archabal
VII. Adjourn

Leaving the Past Behind to Get Healthy Now

This is the third in an ongoing series of personal health and fitness success stories, brought to us by Mill City Times Fitness Expert, Andrea Austin.

A lot of us can relate to Brad's story.  If you're pushed to do something that doesn't interest you as a child, chances are you will not continue that activity as an adult.  In Brads case it was sports - but as he discovered, the metabolism of youth is fleeting and weight is going to pack on if unchecked.

Below,  Brad demonstrates how the RealRyder cycle used in the 5pm Friday Happy Hour spin class at 501SP1N allows you to move from side to side.  It's a feature that makes this class a more challenging workout. 

Email Andrea andrea@tweakmyworkout.com if you'd like to try a complimentary RealRyder spin class, or if you have a fitness or nutrition question.