*This post is for informational purposes and does not imply support or endorsement for a political candidate.
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*This post is for informational purposes and does not imply support or endorsement for a political candidate.
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Each week we provide an easy to reference list of events and activities for the week ahead in the Historic Mill District and Minneapolis Riverfront Neighborhoods. Have an event to share? Submit your events here...
Monday, June 17
Tuesday, June 18
Wednesday, June 19
Thursday, June 20
Friday, June 21
Saturday, June 22
Sunday, June 23
Kiss My Cabbage debuted these new sampling spoons - great idea!
New! Gluten-free muffins from Solomon's Bakery.
Origami at the Market - the Great White Buffalo appeared at Buffalo by Bike.
Remember to stop by the info booth to learn something new every week!
Dried black locust flowers from Stone's Throw Urban Farm.
Ridin' to the Market in style...
Global Water Dances is a series of dances performed on the same day throughout the world, bringing local and global attention to water quality issues.
The event is free and open to the public, the event will be held rain or shine. Click here for more information on the Minneapolis Global Water Dances event. Live streaming is available on that site if you are unable to be out and about.
I've attended the previous two years - click on these links for pictures: 2011 and 2012.
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Becoming Traviata
Pre-screening Party and LIVE OPERA Performance
with opera conductor/director Craig Fields
and an outstanding cast of opera singers
Monday, July 1, 2013
6-7:30 pm
Aster Cafe River Room
125 SE Main St, Minneapolis
$25 General / $20 Film Society Members
Ticket Includes:
performance & discussion | hors d’oeuvres & cash bar
Screening of Becoming Traviata
Purchase
The Guthrie Theater is planning a once-in-a-lifetime theater-wide gala honoring 50 years of the Guthrie.
The celebration will take place on Sunday, June 23, 10:00am - 4:00pm, in and around Guthrie Theater, 818 Second Street South.
This is a neighborhood-wide family event, featuring free activities for all ages. Kick off the day outside with an invigorating 5K run throughout the surrounding historic district, then come inside to get behind the scenes and enjoy a wide variety of free activities. Activities in the theater will include:
· Welcome by Artistic Director Joe Dowling
· Self-guided behind-the-scenes backstage tour
· Story-making class for kids ages 4 to 10
· Sampler classes for ages 10+ including acting games, stage combat, tap dance, physical comedy and musical theater
· Sampler classes for adults including voiceover, playwriting and presentation skills
· Family-friendly performance of Milly and Tillie by Minneapolis' Open Eye Figure Theatre in the Dowling Studio
· Costume promenade featuring artistry from the Guthrie Costume Shop
· Talks on Guthrie history and the building's architecture and an all-day retrospective slideshow in the McGuire Proscenium
· Face painting, tattoos and cookie decorating
· Special effects demonstration on the Wurtele Thrust Stage
· Food samples by Sea Change
Activities in the neighborhood will include:
· 5K Run and 50-yard dash
· Mill City Farmers Market
· Toy Truck Players
No tickets required. Click here for more information or call the Anniversary Line at 612-225-6350.
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Hennepin County Public Affairs is proud presents Summer on the Plaza from now thru August. Enjoy musicians, actors, dancers, educators and more from Noon to 1:00pm on select weekdays on the North Plaza of the Hennepin County Government Center.
Hennepin County Public Affairs arranges all performances, which are uncompensated. In the event of bad weather, performances move inside to the Public Service Level (Skyway Level) of the Hennepin County Government Center.
Here's a list of the upcoming events:
Wednesday, June 12, Minnesota Magic Baton Team
Minnesota Magic Baton Teams are state, regional and national champions who train at Dance Twirl Minnesota in Eagan
Thursday, June 13, Montrose High School
Montrose high school band is a 29 student band, playing songs like "Sweet Caroline, Louie, Louie" and more. They will be playing a variety of instruments including brass, percussion, and strings
Thursday, June 20, Master Gardeners
Master Gardeners are University of Minnesota-trained volunteers who educate the public about a variety of horticulture topics
Friday, June 21, Wayzata Summer Band
The Summer Wayzata Summer Band is made up of students currently in grades 6, 7 and 8 who have played instruments in the middle school band program
Wednesday, June 26, Transitive Nightfall
Transitive Nightfall plays vintage rock music with an improvisational edge – no two performances ever the same!
Friday, June 28, Pam Ritter
Pam is an award-winning performer who plays various types of music on the accordion – popular, classical plus her own compositions
The 2013 Bike Walk Week is the week of June 9 – 15. Twin Cities residents are encouraged to join others across the country and leave the car at home and bike or walk to work. Live too far from work to bike or walk? Then mix it up by biking or walking to the bus stop or train station!
Whether you are new to bicycling and looking for a way to get started or are a long-time cyclist who wants to meet others like you, come celebrate at one of the many events throughout the week.
Commuter Pit Stops
Reward yourself with the many perks available at Bike Walk Week pit stops during your commute in the morning or afternoon. Commuter Pit Stops are located throughout the metro on heavily used routes by bikers and walkers. Perks include free bicycle tuneups, free bicycle repair, free refreshments, and prize giveaways. Perks vary by location, click the Commuter Pit Stop links below for the details.
Minneapolis Pit Stops:
Midtown Greenway at Kenilworth Trail 7-9 a.m. and 4-6 p.m.
Commuter Pit Stop: Bryant Square Park 7-9 a.m. and 4-6 p.m.
Midtown Greenway at Hiawatha Trail 7-9 a.m. and 4-6 p.m.
Hiawatha Trail at Cedar Avenue 7-9 a.m. and 4-6 p.m.
Commuter Pit Stop: Loring Park 7-9 a.m. and 4-6 p.m.
Washington Avenue Bridge -West Bank 7-9 a.m. and 4-6 p.m.
Gateway Park at 1st and Hennepin 7-9 a.m. and 4-6 p.m.
Stone Arch Bridge at East Bluff 7-9 a.m. and 4-6 p.m.
Dinkytown at 4th and 15th 7-9 a.m. and 4-6 p.m.
We have a national park in our backyard - the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area.
It encompasses a 72 mile stretch of the Mississippi River from Dayton/Ramsey to Hastings, Minnesota. The 54,000 acres of park holds rich historical, cultural, natural and scientific resources.
Share your experience with the Mississippi River through the visual arts - be it photography, paint, pencils, crayons or clay - enter the Explore Your River Art Contest.
The winner will be announced mid-July and will receive official recognition at the 25th Anniversary Reunion August 13. 2013. The prize is an America the Beautiful pass, which will allow free entry to the federal lands for one year. The winner's art will be used in online and print pieces produced by the National Park Service and Mississippi River Fund to represent the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area.
How to enter:
1. Visit the river or a park within the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area. Check out the website for ideas on where you can visit.
2. Have an amazing experience and create your art. If you've made a physical piece of art, take a high resolution photograph of it.
3. Pick out two photographs or digital submissions of your art. Name your submissions with this format: First name_Last name_Image name. (Example: Pat_Smith_MississippiRiver.jpg.)
4. Email your submissions to miss_info@ nps.gov. Be sure to include proper name formatting for each, as well as a short 2-3 sentence description of the experience you would like to convey. Also include a phone number where you can best be reached. In the Subject line please put "Experience Your River National Park Art Contest."
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Via a June 4 e-newsletter from the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board:
Participate in the Future of Northeast Park
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) seeks community participation to develop a master plan for Northeast Park.
A series of community meetings are planned, with the first meeting on June 27. A community survey is now available at Northeast Park Questionnaire or by calling 612-230-6400. Throughout the planning process, members of an appointed Community Advisory Committee (CAC) will work with MPRB staff and consultants to engage the community to develop a preferred plan for the park. The master plan will recommend placement of recreation facilities within the park, and the preferred location for a new recreation facility. The final recommendations of the CAC will be forward to the MPRB Board of Commissioners for review and approval.
Mark your calendar and plan to participate at the following meetings (All meetings are open to the public and will include an opportunity for public participation and/or comment):
Thursday, June 27, 2013 (6:30 – 8:30 pm) CAC & Community Workshop
Where: Logan Recreation Center - 690 13th Ave. NE -Minneapolis, MN 55413
Meeting Focus: Participants will learn about the project and help determine needs for the future.
Wednesday, July 31, 2013 (6:30 – 8:30 pm) Community Workshop – Charrette
Where: Logan Recreation Center - 690 13th Ave. NE -Minneapolis, MN 55413
Meeting Focus: Participants will help shape design concepts for the park.
Saturday, August 3, 2013 (10:00am-12:30pm) CAC & Community Open House
Where: Logan Recreation Center - 690 13th Ave. NE -Minneapolis, MN 55413
Meeting Focus: Review and comment on initial park concepts. From 10-11:30 am the concepts from the charrette will be available for comment and review, then at 11:30 the CAC will meet to review the comments and identify common themes. The community is welcome to attend the full meeting.
Take a survey before July 15! The survey is at Northeast Park Questionnaire or by calling the MPRB’s customer service center at 612-230-6400 for a paper copy. Completed paper surveys can be mailed to, or dropped off at, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, Attn: Jennifer Ringold, 2117 West River Road N, Minneapolis, MN 55411.
“This is an exciting opportunity for the Northeast Community. We look forward to your participation in the master planning process for the park,” said Commissioner Liz Wielinski. “There will be many opportunities throughout the project to join the conversation and to share your ideas. Please take the online survey, or attend an upcoming meeting to have your ideas heard.”
The CAC, which is to represent the range of park users, was appointed by Park Board commissioners, other elected city officials, neighborhood associations, and advisory groups. Members are charged with becoming knowledgeable about the project and its scope, understanding and representing the park and recreation needs of the community and park visitors, acting as community liaisons for the project, participating in public CAC meetings, advising MPRB staff and consultants throughout the planning process and recommending to the Board of Commissioners a preferred plan, budget and, if warranted, phasing strategy. The design of the recreation facility will be determined in a future phase of community engagement and will be coordinated with the system-wide recreation facility plan.
As part of the master planning process, current and potential facilities will be evaluated in relation to the community’s park and recreation needs as well as facilities provided in surrounding parks within the northeast Minneapolis area. The outcomes of the master plan and future recreation facility planning will direct future capital investments in the park. The MPRB’s 5-year Capital Improvement Program currently includes $4,000,000 for building and site improvements and $1,150,000 in field and site improvements.
MPRB welcomes everyone to get involved and to share their ideas—look for announcements and upcoming meetings by visiting the project webpage. In addition to the June and July meetings, additional meetings in September and October are anticipated.
The anticipated planning process is as follows: the master park plan to be developed in 2013, a recreation facility plan to follow in 2014, with a construction and groundbreaking date slated for 2015. To receive project updates via email, visit the MPRB Website and click on the red envelope.
The Northeast Recreation Center has been closed since January 1, 2013, to allow for expansion plans at Yinghau Academy. All outdoor activities, leagues, and events are continuing as planned. The Jim Lupient Pool will remain open. For pool information, visit the website MPRB Website or call the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Customer Service line at 612-230-6400.
CONTACT: Questions from the public:
Jennifer Ringold, Manager Community Engagement & Citywide Planning
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
612-230-6464
jringold@minneapolisparks.org
Looking for a special date night - or maybe just a unique dining experience? Consider Slow Supper with Chef Jamie Malone, being held at The Soap Factory on Sunday, June 23, at 8:00pm.
It's part of The Brooklyn Brewery Mash as a benefit for Slow Food USA, which kicked off at SxSW Interactive in Austin. (If you're a regular at the Mill City Farmers Market, you may recall seeing a Slow Food Minnesota booth.)
Slow Supper is a dinner party collaboration between the culinary cultures of Brooklyn and other cities, held in unique locations. Previous suppers have been held on a farm in Austin, in an abandoned building in downtown New Orleans, a re-purposed meat packing plant in Nashville, and an arboretum in Baltimore.
It's also a benefit dinner party, with proceeds going to Minnesota's Land Stewardship Project.
Click here for tickets and more information.
Check out the Menu
Things We Find On The Beach (passed Hors d’oeuvre)
Brooklyn Summer Ale Cocktail & Brooklyn Silver Anniversary Lager
Langoustines/ hot olive oil/ chile/crustacean essence
Brooklyn Crochet De La Rouge Riesling (Ghost Bottle)
Shaved abalone/ asparagus/ bone marrow/ yuzu/ chili
Brooklyn Sorachi Ace
Grilled octopus/ salsa verde/ Spanish peppers/ pimento/ smoked farro
Brooklyn Local 1
Chicken breast/ bandaged cheddar/ cauliflower/ hops/sweetbreads
Brooklyn Wild 1 (Ghost Bottle)
Chocolate cremeux/ brownie/ black currant/ malt
Brooklyn Black Ops
There will also be an event at Haute Dish on June 19.
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Via a May 29 e-newsletter from the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board:
Photo Contest returns for fourth year to highlight beauty, events and fun in Minneapolis parks
Sign up NOW for free photography classes taught by National Camera Exchange instructor - first class offered Sat June 1
Take your best shot! The Picture a Park Photo Contest has returned for the fourth consecutive year. New this summer, several free indoor and outdoor photography classes are being offered, with the first class from 10am-Noon this Saturday, June 1, at Nokomis Recreation Center.
Learn how to take better photographs using your SLR, point and shoot or cell phone camera. Space is limited and pre-registration is required, so register today! Future classes will be held June 22 at Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Recreation Center, July 20 at Minnehaha Falls, and August 3 at the Rose Garden.
Sponsored by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB), People for Parks (PFP) and National Camera Exchange, the Photo Contest is designed to highlight photos taken year-round in Minneapolis parks.
Contest Categories
• Beauty in the Parks – Capture the everyday beauty within the parks, including wildlife, historic sites and breathtaking views.
• Events in the Parks – Photograph a whimsical event or community celebration in Minneapolis Parks.
• Fun in the Parks – Document a fun park activity, such as a concert, movie, bike ride or picnic.
• Photos by Youth – Budding photographers age 17 and younger can submit photos of their favorite Minneapolis Parks in any of the three subject areas – beauty, fun, events.
The next time you’re walking around the Chain of Lakes, riding your bike around the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway, attending an event in the parks or simply playing in a neighborhood park with friends, bring a camera and take a few photos. Photo contest entries can depict people, activities, events, nature and places in the Minneapolis Park System from any time of the year.
The contest is open to amateurs of all ages, Minneapolis residents and non-residents, with categories for both youth and adults. Photos must be unpublished, color, and taken within the Minneapolis Park System. Photographs from all seasons are encouraged and accepted. Photographers can submit up to three entries. There is no entry fee.
Prizes will be awarded for contest-winning photos, including gift certificates, Annual Patron Parking Permits, and water park and winter recreation passes. A public vote will take place online in September to choose among a selection of entries as the People’s Choice Award winner. Photo contest winners also have the opportunity to have their photo appear on the 2014 Annual Parking Permit, distributed to nearly 7,000 park patrons.
All photos and entry forms must be submitted online by Sept. 2, 2013 at 11:59 p.m. through the National Camera Exchange website.
Complete contest rules and guidelines as well as previous contest winning photos are available for viewing online.
]]>The following parkway will be temporarily closed June 2, 2013, for Minneapolis Marathon, Half Marathon and Relay 7:00a.m. – 3:00p.m.: West River Road/Parkway from Lowery Avenue North to Godfrey Parkway at Minnehaha Park. Godfrey Parkway at Minnehaha Park and Historic Main Street Bike Path, Pedestrian Path and Parkway.
Please note that the duration of the closures is subject to change based on the event's start and finish times.
A complete list of current and upcoming parkway closures is available online.
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From a May 23 Hennepin County Sheriff's Office e-newsletter:
The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office will begin additional patrols in downtown Minneapolis as part of the annual summer SafeZone initiative that begins on Memorial Day.
The Sheriff’s Office partners with the Minneapolis Police Department, Metro Transit Police, the Downtown Council, and the Downtown Improvement District to keep the downtown safe for people, who work, live, shop, and visit downtown. Sheriff’s Office deputies and law enforcement officers from the other partner agencies will walk the downtown beat in a proactive, high-profile effort to prevent crime and respond to public safety issues.
Since 2005, the SafeZone has been in place every year during the summer months. The SafeZone patrols are scheduled for afternoon and evening hours beginning May 27 and concluding Labor Day weekend.
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Here's a new Segway tour to try: The Insider Tour.
It's described as an exhilarating loop through downtown, beginning at the Minneapolis Convention Center, that will give you an insiders perspective to our great city, including Loring Park, Nicollet Mall, the Guthrie Theater, the Minneapolis riverfront, Gateway Park, and the Theater District.
The Insider Tour has limited availability and is offered at 8:30am on the following dates:
June 3, 10, 17, 24
July 1, 2, 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
August 7, 14, 21, 28
Call 952-888-9200 for reservations.
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From FMR:
]]>Last week an amendment introduced by U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar to fight Asian carp passed the Senate as part of the “Water Resources Development Act” (WRDA). The amendment, cosponsored by Senator Al Franken, would close the Upper St. Anthony Falls lock within a year to help stop the spread of the invasive species.
“Asian carp not only pose a serious threat to Minnesota’s environment, they also threaten the recreation and fishing industries that play a key role in the state’s economy,” Klobuchar said last Thiursday after the vote. “Today’s action is a significant step forward to help the state take action to protect Minnesota’s waterways so we can keep this invasive species from wreaking havoc on our lakes and rivers.”
Excerpt from a May 22 Metropolitan Council e-newsletter:
The first time a light rail vehicle (LRV) appeared on the Central Corridor LRT (Green Line) was April 28. A railcar mover towed the LRV from Minneapolis to St. Paul to verify width clearances between the sides of the vehicle and catenary poles and wayside equipment. The railcar mover was used because crews are still installing the overhead wires that will power the trains.
Once the installation of wires is complete, test runs will begin this fall. The outcome will determine the line’s opening date in mid-2014.
Below, LRV being towed to West Bank Station.
The Central Corridor links five major centers of activity in the Twin Cities region: downtown Minneapolis, the University of Minnesota, the Midway area, the State Capitol complex and downtown St. Paul. These areas currently contain almost 280,000 jobs. By 2030, this number is expected to grow to 345,000 jobs.
When it enters service in 2014, the Central Corridor LRT Project will be known as the Green Line.
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Every year, thousands of bikes are lost or stolen in Minneapolis.
Many are recovered, but due to a lack of proper identification, only a small percentage are ever returned to their owners.
The Minneapolis Police Department has created an easy, on-line way to register your bicycle. Using this link below, enter your contact information, bike serial number, and the bike make and model. In the event your bike is lost or stolen, and subsequently recovered by the MPD, other agencies or city departments, they'll be able to return it to you quickly.
How?
• Register online any time.
• Call 311--be sure to have your bike’s serial number ready.
• 311’s app: minneapolismn.gov/311 to register using your smart phone.
Why?
• It could increase the chances of a stolen or lost bike being returned to the rightful owner--recovered bikes can be checked against our registered bikes database.
• It’s FREE
• It’s easy—just a few minutes!
• Registration could assist in identifying incapacitated riders without IDs.
Questions? Contact:
Luther Krueger, Crime Prevention Analyst
Minneapolis Police Dept., Strategic Information/Crime Analysis Division
350 S. 5th Street, Room 100 City Hall + Minneapolis MN 55415
612-673-5371 + Luther.Krueger@MinneapolisMN.gov
Join MacPhail Center for Music this summer at one of the many camps being offered:
Early Childhood Music Camps:
• Pop, Sizzle Bang! for ages 3- 5 years, June 24-2727 and July 8-11, MacPhail Minneapolis
• Animals on Parade for ages 4-6 years, June 10-14 at MacPhail Minneapolis and July 15-18 at Silverwood Park
Kids Rock for age 10-13, July 8-12, Registration deadline June 14, final performance at the Nomad World Pub
Rock Week for ages 13-18, July 22-26 or Aug. 12-17, Registration deadline: July 6, final performances at First Avenue.
Advanced Piano Camp – NEW for ages 13-18, July 8-12, Registration deadline June 14
Allegro Orchestra Camp for grades 3-12, June 17-21
Copper Street Brass Camp for ages 12-18, August 12-18, Registration deadline Aug. 2
Suzuki Institute for Piano, Guitar and Flute, July 29-Aug. 2, for grades 8-12.
For more information on all of MacPhail Summer Camps or to register, go to: http://www.macphail.org/ or call 612-321-0100.
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Black Cat Natural Foods cooks up a hearty breakfast.
Yee Xiong joined the market this year, offering dried black beans and soy beans.
