Monday
Apr302012
Video / A Most Awesome Time Lapse Video of the Mill City Museum and Mill City Farmers Market
Monday, April 30, 2012 at 8:25AMWe observed the photographers last year capturing the content for this production...
Minneapolis Riverfront News
Covering life, work, and play in the Historic Mill District and Downtown Minneapolis Riverfront neighborhoods. Have an opinion, local news or events to share? Contact us.
Entries from April 1, 2012 - April 30, 2012
Monday
Apr302012
Pillsbury A Mill Project at Minneapolis Zoning and Planning Committee
From April 19, 2012 at City Hall.
Monday
Apr302012
The Week Ahead in Mill City / April 30 - May 6
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, April 30
Mayday Eve Celebration at Open Book
April 30, 2012, Monday - Gallery Talk: Alexander Campos at MCBA
1862 Civil War Commemoration Postage Stamp Unveiling Ceremony at Ard Godfrey House
Tuesday, May 1
Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commission Public Meeting
Wednesday, May 2
Range of Motion 'Tough Enough Bootcamp' at Mill Ruins Park
Sip & Save Wine Tasting at Spill the Wine
Sisters Who Lead and Read at The Loft
Thursday, May 3
Anthology Publication Reading: Use Your Words: A Writing Guide for Mothers at The Loft
Friday, May 4
The Making of a Medium - Composition Workshop with the Verdehr Trio at MacPhail
Saturday, May 5
Taste Twin Cities Food Tours Minneapolis Riverwalk Tour
Washburn A Mill Tour at Mill City Museum
Free Family Music Series: “Celebrating Jewish Music" at MacPhail
Spice & Slice of Asian America: Japanese Taiko at Central Library
Sunday, May 6
No events scheduled
Friday
Apr272012
This Weekend in Mill City / April 27-29
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, April 27
Book Arts Roundtable: Daniel Kelm at MCBA
Saturday, April 28
Beauty and Brains Event at Behind the Scenes
Taste Twin Cities Food Tours Heart of Minneapolis Tour
Andrew Bird: Fever Year Afterparty at Aster Cafe
Taste Twin Cities Food Tours Minneapolis Riverwalk Tour
FLO(we){u}R Opens at The Soap Factory
'Eco-Papermaking: Handmade Recycled Paper' Family Workshop at MCBA
'Eco-Upcycled Books: Repurposing Everyday Objects for an Original Book' Family Workshop at MCBA
Guest Chef: Rhubarb Renaissance with Kim Ode at Mill City Museum at Mill City Museum
Midwest Photo Safari: "Minneapolis Nights" St. Anthony Main
Prohibition and Organized Crime in Minneapolis at Central Library
Latin Dance Night at Crooked Pint
Sunday, April 29
Scratch vs. Mix: Which Brownie is Better? at Mill City Museum
Friday
Apr272012
Phillip Montgomery Invites You to the April 29 Screening of #ReGENERATION at the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival
Phillip Montgomery shared with us some information on his new film #ReGENERATION, which he wrote and directed. #ReGENERATION opens in theaters May 3rd, and is screening Sunday, April 29, at 7pm at the St. Anthony Main Theatre.
Per Phillip, "The film is produced and narrated by Ryan Gosling, and takes a hard look at the current state of activism in today's generation and the issues we face, while exploring the genesis of Occupy Wall Street and other movements across the world. In addition to a number of young voices, the film features Noam Chomky, Howard Zinn, Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Kalle Lasn (founder of #OWS) and others.
It is a particularly important and heartfelt moment for me to screen the film this Sunday as part of the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival, as Eagan, MN, is my home town and we feature Eagan High School, it's teachers and students prominently in the film. I will be there in attendance for a discussion after the film, so it is a real homecoming for myself and for everyone who has helped make the film a possibility."
Thursday
Apr262012
Two West River Parkway Closures for Paving and Curb Repair - Begins April 30
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Via an April 26 email from the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board:
Two sections of West River Parkway will be closed for parkway paving and curb repair.
The parkway from the Franklin Avenue ramps south to E 26th Street will be closed beginning April 30.
The second section to be closed lies between 4th Street South and 22nd Avenue S / 2nd Street S (the street sign says 22nd Ave S). Construction on this section will begin May 1.
The section of parkway between the two projects will remain open. Bike and pedestrian trails will also remain open during construction.
Each project is expected to take up to two weeks to complete.
Thursday
Apr262012
The 2011-2012 MacPhail Spotlight Series Finale is Friday, April 27
The MacPhail Spotlight Series showcases the finest musicians in six concerts staged in MacPhail’s stunning Antonello Hall. This ticketed performance series features MacPhail faculty with special guests and provides an intimate listening experience for lovers of classical, jazz, folk and more. A unique feature of the Series is the post-concert reception where guests meet the artists while enjoying light refreshments.
This Friday, April 27, marks the conclusion of the 2011-2012 Spotlight Series.
Thursday
Apr262012
Tonight - Minnesota Shorts Program #3
At the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Film Festival
‘92 Skybox Alonzo Mourning Rookie Card
Jim and Dave, two brothers who don’t like each other very much, are forced to come together when their dad dies in Kansas City. Dave is pretty sure he has an Alonzo Mourning Skybox Series rookie card, but Jim has other ideas.
DIRECTED BY Todd Sklar, 12 min
Little Wolf
While trying to escape from two deadly hillbillies, Lowell and baby Samantha seek refuge in the most unusual place, ultimately being pinned against humanity, empathy, and faith.
DIRECTED BY Christopher Peck, 6 min
det.
A successful businessman just living his life is thrust into a puzzling chain of events. After he returns from the war, as past and present fuse, he is forced to confront a haunting mystery.
DIRECTED BY Darin Heinis, 16 min
The Well
A detached young outsider has trouble interacting with anybody, instead preferring to simply observe. When he follows his fellow classmate into the woods, he discovers a secret of hers involving an old well, and decides to investigate further.
DIRECTED BY Christopher Jopp, 10 min
Seeking Sasquatch
A comedy about famed Sasquatch hunter and TV host Karl Patterson, and his fiery wife, Patty. Upon learning of Karl’s plan to search the Arctic with his sexy Russian co-host in search of Sasquatch’s Arctic cousin, Patty tells Karl the unthinkable: Sasquatch doesn’t exist!
DIRECTED BY Jim Morgan, 8 min
The Pony Collector
A young boy searches for a missing pony figure that was given to him by his absent father. A sensitive, charming tale with some moments of magic.
DIRECTED BY Jason Ho, 14 min
Little Words
A story of disappointment and rejection. Set in the early 60’s, R. M. Brusse is a post-modernist writer who hopes to get her first novel published.
DIRECTED BY Ann Prim, 14 min
White Space
Follows the inner life of a deaf performance poet as he makes his debut at an open-mic night for a hearing audience. Can the language of the heart emancipate the inner voice, transcending the white space between a hearing audience and a deaf man’s soul?
DIRECTED BY Maya Washington, 9 min
http://www.mspfilmfest.org/2012/content/minnesota-shorts-program-3
Wednesday
Apr252012
Tonight - Get Together With Your Neighbors at the Stone Arch Patio Party!
It's looking like the weather will cooperate!
Wednesday
Apr252012
Above the Falls Sports is Ready to Get You on the Mississippi!
Bob Schmitz of Above the Falls Sports dropped us a line with information on the opening of their third season.
Above the Falls Sports sells, rents, and stores boats. They also provide boat handling instruction and group tours for those interested in kayaking, canoeing, and slide seat rowing here on the Mississippi River. Their mission is to promote safe, enjoyable recreational use of the river, primarily (but not exclusively) above St. Anthony Falls.
As their third season kicks off, they are excited to announce some additional offerings, starting with a Paddle Fitness program for those interested in working out on the river. The popular Twilight Supper Cruise is being joined by Lunch and Brunch Cruises. A variety of on-the-water workshops, including photography, natural history, and a history of the the city, will begin soon.
Check out their website for tours and other offers. Hours are 6am to 9pm, 7 days a week, from now until October 31st. Reservations are required.
Bob and his staff are looking forward to their biggest season yet, with plenty of opportunities to get people out on the Mississippi!
Tuesday
Apr242012
New Exhibit at Mill City Museum "Growing Strong: How Farmers Markets Nourish People, Communities and the Planet"
The Mill City Museum held an Opening Reception for its latest exhibit, Growing Strong: How Farmers Markets Nourish People, Communities and the Planet, on April 19. The exhibit, which runs through July 22, 2012, is located in the museum’s central Mill Commons, and is free and open to the public during regular museum hours.
Attendees were treated to music by Light of the Moon. We look forward to seeing them again at the 2012 Mill City Farmers Market.
This exhibit celebrates the many ways that farmers markets serve Minnesota communities. While supporting renewed interest in sustainable farming and local food, this exhibit shows that farmers markets help fill a growing desire to make our communities more connected, livable and vibrant. Through a combination of photomurals and first-person storytelling, visitors can explore the importance of farmers markets both now and throughout history.
"Growing Strong" was created by North Node Consulting in partnership with Avant Garden Photography, Kidzibits, Renewing the Countryside, and Hello Industries.
Dave was honored to have one of his Mill City Farmers Market pictures used for this project. It's a beautiful and informative exhibit, and we hope you check it out!
Monday
Apr232012
The Week Ahead in Mill City / April 23-29
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, April 23
NT Live Filmed Presentation of She Stoops to Conquer at the Guthrie
Tuesday, April 24
Taste Twin Cities Food Tours Minneapolis Riverwalk Tour
Wednesday, April 25
Range of Motion 'Tough Enough Bootcamp' at Mill Ruins Park
Stone Arch Patio Party at The Depot
Breakfast with a Preservationist at the Mill City Museum
Laurel Poetry Collective Reading at The Loft
Thursday, April 26
2012 Miller Lite Vikings Draft Party
Dining Out For Life at Neighborhood Restaurants
East Downtown Council Annual Meeting
Friday, April 27
Book Arts Roundtable: Daniel Kelm at MCBA
Saturday, April 28
Beauty and Brains Event at Behind the Scenes
Taste Twin Cities Food Tours Heart of Minneapolis Tour
Andrew Bird: Fever Year Afterparty at Aster Cafe
Taste Twin Cities Food Tours Minneapolis Riverwalk Tour
FLO(we){u}R Opens at The Soap Factory
'Eco-Papermaking: Handmade Recycled Paper' Family Workshop at MCBA
'Eco-Upcycled Books: Repurposing Everyday Objects for an Original Book' Family Workshop at MCBA
Guest Chef: Rhubarb Renaissance with Kim Ode at Mill City Museum at Mill City Museum
Midwest Photo Safari: "Minneapolis Nights" St. Anthony Main
Prohibition and Organized Crime in Minneapolis at Central Library
Latin Dance Night at Crooked Pint
Sunday, April 29
Scratch vs. Mix: Which Brownie is Better? at Mill City Museum
Sunday
Apr222012
Park Board Invites Applications for Three Positions on the Minneapolis Bicycle Advisory Committee
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) is seeking community members to serve two-year appointments on the Minneapolis Bicycle Advisory Committee (MBAC). Those interested in serving on this committee should submit an application before 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 27, 2012. Applications are available at http://www.minneapolisparks.org/ in the volunteer section or by calling customer service at 612-230-6400.
The MBAC functions as an advisory committee to the Mayor and City Council as well as the Park Board, and serves as a liaison to bicyclists, businesses, neighborhoods, and other communities and agencies. It promotes commuter as well as recreational bicycling, advocates for bicycling infrastructure improvements, encourages safe riding, and works to involve city residents interested in bicycling issues.
The Park Board will appoint three at-large members from the Minneapolis Bicycling community. The term will be from June 1, 2012 to May 31, 2014. The MBAC currently meets the last Wednesday of every month from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. There is no compensation for serving on the committee.
Originally formed in 1990, the MBAC’s initial membership represented the Mayor’s Office, Public Works, City Planning, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, City Graphics, Meter Monitors, City Council, the State Legislative Liaison, the City Public Information Office, the Minneapolis Police Department, the Minneapolis Park Police and a local liaison. Over time, the membership has evolved to include additional staff and community members.
Related File: 2012 BAC Application
Questions:
Jennifer Ringold, Manager Public Engagement and Citywide Planning
Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
612-230-6464
jringold@minneapolisparks.org
Friday
Apr202012
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Hosts Screening of The Interrupters on April 23
Via an April 20 email from the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board:
Award-Winning Film Tackles Subject of Violence in Urban Areas
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) will host a screening of The Interrupters on Monday, April 23. Minneapolis joins Chicago, Milwaukee, New York and other urban cities who have screened the film.
The Interrupters tells the moving and surprising story of three dedicated individuals who try to protect their Chicago communities from the violence they themselves once employed. These “violence interrupters” (their job title) – who have credibility on the street because of their own personal histories – intervene in conflicts before the incidents explode into violence.
Minneapolis community leaders, youth workers and any adult who wants to help reduce violence in their community is invited to this special showing. Immediately following, Chicago Interrupter and cast member Ricardo "Cobe" Williams will lead a discussion about interrupting violence in our community.
The movie is free and open to the public (note: the movie contains strong language). Please RSVP to attend by emailing ygriffeagray@minneapolisparks.org.
The screening is sponsored by the MPRB’s Community Outreach Department as part of the Park Board’s goal to provide safe places to play, recreate, contemplate and celebrate.
What: The Interrupters screening and conversation
Where: Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, 2117 West River Road, Minneapolis 55411
When: Monday, April 23, 6:00-9:00pm.
Friday
Apr202012
This Weekend in Mill City / April 20-22
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, April 20
WomenVenture Pathways to Success Conference at The Depot
Mentor Series: Leslie Adrienne Miller at The Loft
Spring Wine Sale and Tastings 2012 at Sorella Wine & Spirits
Saturday, April 21
Taste Twin Cities Food Tours Heart of Minneapolis Tour
Taste Twin Cities Food Tours Minneapolis Riverwalk Tour
Farmers Market at Local D'lish
Guthrie's How'd They do That Workshop: Time Stands Still
'Seeds For Sprouts' Family Workshop at MCBA
Children's Book Sale at Central Library Book Store
Washburn A Mill Tour at Mill City Museum
Midwest Photo Safari: "Minneapolis Nights" St. Anthony Main
Childish Films at Central Library
11th Annual Marcy Arts Gala at The Soap Factory
Second Story Reading Series at The Loft
Sunday, April 22
Complimentary Workshop: An Introduction to Tai Chi at Open Book
Gorilla Yoga at Boom Island Park
Thursday
Apr192012
West River Parkway Closed From 12:01am until 3:30pm Friday, April 20
To accommodate the crane mobilization for the Washburn Crosby Elevator No. 1 project, West River Parkway (from 11th Avenue South to Portland Avenue) will be closed from just after midnight Friday morning until 3:30pm Friday afternoon, April 20th. It will also be closed Monday-Friday, April 23rd-27th from 7:00am-3:30pm each day.
Thursday
Apr192012
Readers Write - Say No to Parking Variance for Pillsbury A Mill Project
From neighbors on the East Bank:
We're long time residents of Minneapolis and currently live in the MHNA. We also love the Central Riverfront District. We urge you to vote no on the parking variance being sought for the A Mill project. The historic parking ratio for the A Mill requires 290 spaces. If the variance is granted, the number of on-site parking spaces will be reduced to 204 or 70% of what's required under historic guidelines. If the buildings are important enough to save, shouldn't we honor the parking guidelines put in place to protect the historic neighborhood? Furthermore, this variance could have been avoided under a comprehensive development plan for the entire site. Please consider that when the bank foreclosed and took possession of the entire A Mill site, there was plenty of land available to avoid a parking variance. Because the bank decided to split the property in two (either to maximize their profit or to minimize their loss), it created an on-site parking shortage for the A Mill piece. Please take the long-term view in keeping with the historic preservation of the neighborhood - even if it means waiting for the next development proposal on this parcel.
- Melanie and Rob Stanek
Here's a link to the meeting agenda for the Zoning and Planning Committee hearing scheduled for this morning:
Thursday
Apr192012
Get Together With Your Neighbors at the April 25 Stone Arch Patio Party!
Mark your calendar for a little unwind time at the Stone Arch Patio Party on Wednesday, April 25.
Wednesday
Apr182012
Bountiful Trip to the April 14 Mill City Farmer Market
Mill City Farmers Market vendors set up shop in the Mill City Museum on April 14. We filled our basket with a weeks worth of heaven...
Don't forget - the first outdoor Market is May 12!
Tuesday
Apr172012
Taste Twin Cities Food Tours Announces New Winery Tours
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Rebecca Pfeiffer recently announced Drink Tours, the newest Taste Twin Cities Food Tours offerings.
Join Taste Twin Cities on a tour of three of the premier wineries located along the St. Croix River Valley in our River Road Winery Tour or views of the country side on our Country Side Winery Tour.
Start the afternoon on a luxury coach bus learning about the mysteries of wine and the wondrous tales of the area you're traveling through. You will also enjoy three wineries that include a personal vineyard tour, learning how wine is made, food pairing or box lunch, sample wine at every winery and a souvenir wine glass. You will have time to purchase your favorite bottles of wine for your enjoyment on our coach or save it for a special occasion.
Coach bus pick ups are located at Mall of America or Hilton Downtown Minneapolis. Scheduled tours available Saturdays May - October, or you can book a private tour. (Up to 25 people per tour.)
The Country Side Wine Tour
Visits three wineries to the west of the Twin Cities: Woodland Hill Winery, Sovereign Estate Vineyard & Winery and Parley Lake Winery.
The River Road Wine Tour
Features Cannon River Winery, Northern Vineyards Winery and Valley Vineyard on the east side of the metro area.
The $75 five to six hour winery tours include fascinating histories of the wineries and geographies, a private tour of the vineyard, a chance to see first-hand how wine is made, tastings at each winery stop as well as one food pairing, and a souvenir wine glass.
All Taste Twin Cities tours are offered at pre-scheduled days and times, and are also available for private bookings. Each one of the tours is perfect for any number of activities, including corporate outings, wedding events (grooms’ dinners, bridal showers, bachelorette parties, etc.), girls’ days out, an adventurous date and almost any other occasion you can think of.
To learn more, visit their website and Facebook, and follow them on Twitter.
