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Time: 7:00pm
Indigenous Music and Movie Series "Celebrating Native American Culture"
Brought to us by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board. You can also find them on Facebook and Twitter.
Time: Tour at 6:30pm, Dinner 7:00pm-9:00pm
Location: People Serving People, 614 South 3rd Street
Chefs for Change with Corner Table
7pm-9pm. Tickets are $100 per person.
From slow braised grass fed brisket to tender ricotta gnocchi, Chef Scott Pampuch of Corner Table brings local influences to the table and is sure to satisfy dinner guests in this special Chefs for Change dinner. Promoting sustainability and responsibility towards the land was the inspiration for his own restaurant Corner Table, which opened in 2004.
Time: 7:00pm
Jill Holly "Singer-Songwriter, Folk-Rock Originals"
Brought to us by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board. You can also find them on Facebook and Twitter.
Bright and early 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, August 8
Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commission Meeting
Music in The Park - Nicollet Island Park
Tuesday, August 9
Let's Go to Japan! Workshop at MCBA
Books & Bars Series at Aster Cafe
Game On! Gamers' Army at Minneapolis Central Library
DMNA Board Meeting at Central Library
Music in The Park - Father Hennepin Bluffs
Wednesday, August 10
Summer BBQ Wine Dinner at Spill the Wine
Thursday, August 11
Range of Motion Wellness Workout at Mill Ruins Park
Chefs for Change at People Serving People
Mill City Live: Outdoor Music Series at Mill City Museum
Higher Brain Living Event at Open Book
Friday, August 12
Real Ghost Tour (2 Nights) at St. Anthony Main
Saturday, August 13
Women’s Work: History Player Eva Valesh Tour at Mill City Museum
Sunday, August 14
Washburn A Mill Tour at Mill City Museum
A nice size crowd participated in this mornings Twins Territory TC 4K. The race started on 12th Avenue South, headed down 2nd Street South, and took runners thru the North Loop and Warehouse Disctrict to Target Field. The race helped raise money for the Twins Community Fund.
Only 3 1/2 weeks left to vote for the Mill City Farmers Market in the America’s Favorite Farmers Markets contest. You can do so by Clicking here. Currently the St. Paul and Eagan Markets are in the lead for Minnesota, but all three are behind the national leaders. It appears Southern and Eastern Market patrons are much more involved in voting for their Markets. What gives?
Friday, August 5: 2-7 p.m.
- Kroara Cortese, Piedmont, Italy
- Landmark Overlook Chardonnay, California
- Landskroon Pinotage, South Africa
- Passitivo Primitivo, Puglia, Italy
- & a nice bottle of Syrah or Shiraz (depends on which arrives on time)
*While supplies last. All samples served in Riedel glasses - no silly plastic cups here. The tastings are free, and no R.S.V.P is required.
Events this weekend in and around the Historic Mill District of Minneapolis and across the Stone Arch Bridge in Old St. Anthony.
Friday, August 5
Real Ghost Tour (2 Nights) at St. Anthony Main
MacPhail's Rock Week Summer Camp Final Performances
Midwest Photo Safari St. Anthony Falls Heritage Trail Tours
Saturday, August 6
Taste Twin Cities Minneapolis Riverwalk Tour (Starts at Gold Medal Park)
Print Your Own Summer Memories Poster at MCBA
Minneapolis Riverfront Tour at Mill City Museum
Discover Saturday: We Do WeDos™ - Computer-controlled LEGOS® at Minneapolis Central Library
Sunday, August 7
Engineering the Falls at Mill City Museum
Weekend Brunch
Saturday & Sunday
Brunch at Spoonriver
750 South 2nd St (at Chicago Ave S)
Minneapolis, MN 55401
612-436-2236
Reservations recommended
10:00am - 2:00pm
Saturday & Sunday
Brunch at the Aster Cafe
St. Anthony Main
125 SE Main Street
Minneapolis, MN 55414
612-379-3138
Until 2pm.
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.
Friends (new and old), food, drink, music, massages, door prizes and Segways - they all add up to a perfect 2011 National Night Out in our Mill District neighborhood.
Special thanks to everyone who organized, provided refreshments, and helped set up and clean up. Also, thank you to Mill City Commons, Sorella Wine & Spirits, The Doorway, Segway Tours and Mark Stillman.
Visit the Block Party Website for more photos...
Vandals removed several letters from the just dedicated 35W Bridge Remembrance Garden sometime between 8:00 AM yesterday and this morning. I received a call this morning from Star Tribune reporter Matt McKinney inquiring about a photo shoot I did early yesterday morning to see if I caught the lettering still intact. I directed Matt to a site we just launched for the memorial - http://35Wbridge.org - so he could verify.
According to McKinney, the project manager had been there earlier this morning to removed the remaining letters out of respect for survivors of the tragedy. Matt let me know that Mayor Rybak was on his way to give a statement, so I headed over to the memorial.
Yesterday morning with the letters intact:
This morning, letters removed:
Mayor Rybak arriving on the scene:
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We met Scott Hubers, Lifestyle Director at Mill District City Apartments, at National Night Out. He keeps things hopping at their building, but it's not all party, party, party.
Scott brought to my attention a volunteer opportunity he's promoting for Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity this Friday, August 5 (8:00am to 5:00pm). Work is on a new 3+ bedroom two-level, single family house, which is taking the place of a foreclosed home that was beyond repair. If you're looking for something to do this Friday, here's an opportunity to learn about Habitat for Humanity, work with your hands and get some exercise, and meet like-minded people who believe in giving back.
For more information, or to sign up, contact Scott at 507-339-0319 or sjhubers@msn.com.
Tuesday, August 2nd / 6-9pm
On the Chicago Avenue Mall
(between Humboldt Lofts & the Guthrie)
Please join your neighbors for a dinner get together – we’ll be providing lots more food this year including grilled brats and sides. If you have the time, please bring some food to share – do come whether you bring food or not, we’ll have plenty. Beverages will be provided. And there will be music!
We hope to see you there!
From the Kids Rock camp at MacPhail Center for Music for kids ages 10-13. This camp is open to singers as well as guitar, bass, keyboards and percussionists. Each band is coached by a MacPhail teaching artist in preparation for the final performance at the Nomad World Pub. Camp this year was held July 18-22.
In remembrance of Sherry Engebretsen - Artemio Trinidad-Mena - Julia Blackhawk - Patrick Holmes - Peter Hausmann - Paul Eickstadt - Greg Jolstad - Scott Sathers - Christina Sacorafas - Hanah Sahal - Sadiya Sahal - Vera Peck - Richard Chit.
Driving rain ended shortly before the 5:00pm Memorial Garden ceremony dedicated to the victims and survivors of the August 1, 2007, 35W bridge collapse.
The Memorial Garden features 13 columns, which bear the names of the individuals lost to the collapse. Names of the survivors are engraved in the black wall behind the columns. Behind the wall is an observation deck for viewing the river and new 35W bridge.
Following speeches by Mayor Rybak and Governor Dayton, loved ones shared sentiments and there was a performance by Christina Baldwin, Jennifer Baldwin Peden and Bradley Greenwald.
Governor Dayton had ordered flags in Minnesota to fly in half-staff in observation of the fourth anniversary of the 35W collapse.
This was so much fun we decided to post some more.
Video Slideshow (best in full screen mode):
For those who prefer to browse, sans music:
This event was organized by NortheastMinneapolis.com - Thanks!
A huge crowd gathered in Chute Square for the July 30 NorthEast Dog Parade. We didn't make it to the Red Stag for "Dogtail Hour" afterwards, but the parade kick off was quite a party by itself.
On our way home from the Mill City Farmers Market yesterday we noticed a table set up under a tree filled with balloon animals, so naturally we had to check it out. Turns out the Great Urban Race was taking place downtown - starting and ending at Huberts' Target Field location.
Amye Scharlau of Cabinets for Wonders assisted contestants with their challenge at the Gold Medal Park stop. Below, Amye demonstrates how to make a balloon dog, which contestants had to display with their picture before qualifying to move on.
You never know what you'll see in our neighborhood - a good reason to get out for a walk as often as possible.
It was packed at the Market today! Great products, demos, music and food - and the weather cooperated this time. :) Click here to view Kare 11's trip to the Market this morning.
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As of this afternoon, the Mill City Farmers Market was still in third place for Minnesota in the America’s Favorite Farmers Markets contest. If you haven't voted yet, please take a minute to do so by Clicking here. Voting is open until August 31.
July 30: Taste of Italy with the Italian Cultural Center
The Italian Cultural Center is the home of Italian culture in the Twin Cities. Stop by to learn more about their language and art history classes, travel info, and more.
Celebrate it at the Mill City Farmers Market where we are overwhelmed with the abundance of summer's harvests: sustainable fruits and veggies, pasture-raised meats, poultry, eggs and cheese; artisan chocolates, breads and treats. It's easy to fill your pantry needs at the Market, so don't forget your grocery list!
Produce Planner
Sweet corn is in! Along with currants, raspberries, blueberries, garlic, carrots, beets, onions, potatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, fennel, tomatoes, green beans, peas, radishes, herbs, salad mix, edible flowers, zucchini, summer squash, collards, kale, Swiss chard, and so much more!!!
Mill City Cooks, 10am
Market Chef, Heather Hartman welcomes Lorenzo Terregrossa of Lorenzo's Ovens to the Market. He's bringing an outdoor oven to make authentic Italian pizzas!
Discover You Can!
Canning connoisseur, Liz McMann leads a demo on safe home canning with a recipe for Bruschetta in a Jar.
Art Market, All Day
Featuring Spring Finn & Co., Cracked Clay, Fruits of the Sea , and Old World Cabinet
Live Music, 11 am - 1 pm
Members of Minnesota Opera's vocal training program will sing a sampling of Italian Art Songs. 12:30 -enjoy a preview of Mixed Precipitation's 3rd annual Picnic Operetta touring local Community Gardens.
Events this weekend in and around the Historic Mill District of Minneapolis and across the Stone Arch Bridge in Old St. Anthony.
Friday, July 29
Real Ghost Tour (2 Nights) at St. Anthony Main
The Amazing Adventures of the Corporate Wizard in the Land of LARP at Soap Factory (3 nights)
Saturday, July 30
Taste Twin Cities Minneapolis Riverwalk Tour (Starts at Gold Medal Park)
Women’s Work: History Player Eva Valesh Tour at Mill City Museum
Book Art Biennial 2011 at MCBA (2 days)
8th Annual Mississippi River Challenge (2-day event)
2011 MCBA Prize Gala and Award Ceremony
Sunday, July 31
Railroad History Tour at Mill City Museum
Weekend Brunch
Saturday & Sunday
Brunch at Spoonriver
750 South 2nd St (at Chicago Ave S)
Minneapolis, MN 55401
612-436-2236
Reservations recommended
10:00am - 2:00pm
Saturday & Sunday
Brunch at the Aster Cafe
St. Anthony Main
125 SE Main Street
Minneapolis, MN 55414
612-379-3138
Until 2pm.
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.
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Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at 9:00AM