A Goodbye and Thank You from the Piazza on the Mall

Via a November 13 e-newsletter from The Musicant Group:

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On December 31, 2015 The Piazza on the Mall will officially be decommissioned, making way for the redevelopment of the space for the expansion of Westminster Presbyterian Church and the construction of a new, enhanced plaza, based in large part on the lessons and successes of the Piazza. The Piazza came into being three years ago because of this redevelopment initiative and we are indebted to Westminster for their vision and generosity to the public realm.

A Lasting Legacy as a Pioneering Public Space

Over the last three years its been our privilege to pioneer a number of public space concepts at the Piazza, and to now see these spreading to other spaces in the region, including:

• High quality, free, moveable seating
• Games and and activities that are not secured, free and open to the public at all time
• The idea that we can affordably retrofit underperforming plazas, parks, and lots to be centers of life and activity
• Inclusive music making for those of all abilities through the Social Jam Sessions (pictured above)

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

As we close out this 3-year project, The Musicant Group would just like to say: Thank you!

• To Westminster Presbyterian Church for making this project happen through their vision and commitment to their surrounding community
• To all the visitors to the Piazza over the years. It brought us joy to see those of all ages and cultures enjoying the space, together. Because of you it was a model for what the civic and social life of our city could be
• To all of the performers and artists that graced the space: musicians, fire throwers, curlers, dancers, yogis, actors, and more! Your talents and energy made the space come alive!
• To Troy and Patrick  of ThreeSeven Design, who built the most unique gaming equipment I've ever seen in the Twin Cities
• And, finally, to The Musicant Group team members who worked tirelessly to make the place what it was over the years, including: Katie O'Neil, Ross Hackenmiller, Joe Giant, and Mike Janasz

Nothing Says Goodbye Like a Public Sauna

And as our final thank you and initiative in the space, we'll be bringing a sauna - free and open to the public - to the Piazza every weekend between Thanksgiving and Christmas! Details below!

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Max Musicant
Founder and Principal
The Musicant Group
 

Little Box Sauna Heats Up the Piazza on the Mall this Holiday Season! Little Box Sauna (LBS), a project of MRAJ Architects  has teamed up with the 612 Sauna Society and The Musicant Group to bring the nordic sauna experience The Piazza on the Mall this holiday season!  When The Little Box Sauna will be open for three, 1.5-hour shifts between 5-9:30pm on: (Black) Friday, Saturday and Sunday: November 26-28 December 3rd-5th (Th, Fr, Sat) December 10th-12th (Th, Fr, Sat) December 17th-19th (Th, Fr, Sat) Every sauna experience will be accompanied by: Free sauna with towels, t-shirts, and water Hot drinks Kubb and winter lawn games Fire pits and s'mores Friday Specials! Every Friday we'll have special programming to enhance the experience for sauna goers and the public alike! Accordion Musician - November 27 Fire Performer - Dec 4th Storytellers - Dec 11th Singing Circle - December 18th I'm in! How Do I Sign Up?!?! Walk-ins will be welcome, but in order to secure your spot, you must secure a (FREE) ticket, at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/little-box-sauna-sign-up-tickets