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*****Events and Activities*****
Mill City Farmers Market – Honoring Heirlooms
Saturday, September 10, 8 am – 1 pm
Chicago Avenue between Second Street South and West River Parkway
From 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (while supplies last), meet your vegetables! Enjoy the subtle
differences in heirloom varieties of peppers with simple preparations and nutritional information
provided by University of Minnesota Public Health Nutrition grad students. Sponsored by Allina
Hospitals & Clinics. At this week’s 10 a.m. Cooking Demo, learn to make Grilled Corn and
Heirloom Tomato Salsa with Chef Heather Hartman and ingredients from Market sponsor, Nash
Brothers Trading Company. From 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., enjoy the music of Bluegrass
bombshells, The Sodbusters. All day, stop in to see how the animals from Gale Woods Farm and
Three Rivers Park District have grown this season. The Art Market will feature Barnswallow
Garden, Cracked Clay, Aprilerre and Spring Finn & Co. For more information (including what
products are expected at the market this week – don’t forget your shopping list), recipes and to
sign up for the market’s email newsletter: http://www.millcityfarmersmarket.org.
John Hiatt and the Combo with Lilly Hiatt
Monday, September 19, 7:30 pm
Guthrie Theater, 818 Second Street South, Wurtele Thrust Stage
Dirty Jeans and Mudslide Hymns, the new album from acclaimed musician and songwriter John
Hiatt, was released August 2 and is his twentieth solo album. Recorded at Ben’s Studio in
Nashville, the album was produced by Kevin Shirley (Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, The Black Crowes).
In addition to Hiatt, the album features Kenneth Blevins on drums and percussion, Doug Lancio on
electric guitars, mandolin and Hammertone and Patrick O’Hearn on bass guitar. John Hiatt’s
career as a performer and songwriter has spanned more than 30 years and everyone from Bob
Dylan, Eric Clapton, BB King and Bonnie Raitt to Iggy Pop, Three Dog Night and The Neville
Brothers has covered his work. In 2008, Hiatt was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of
Fame and was honored by the Americana Music Association with their prestigious “Lifetime
Achievement in Songwriting Award.” Tickets are available at the Guthrie Theater Box Office,
charge by phone at 612-377-2224 and online at GuthrieTheater.org
Samples of Classes and Activities at the Minnesota Center for Book Arts
1011 Washington Avenue South, 612-215-2520, http://www.mnbookarts.org
Hours: Monday 10 am -- 5 pm, Tuesday 10 am -- 9 pm, Wednesday-Saturday 10 am -- 5 pm,
Sunday 12 noon – 4 pm
Class details, instructor biographies, registration details and online registration are all available at
http://www.mnbookarts.org/classes/classes.html. You may also register for a class by calling 612-
215-2520.
Visual Journal Collective
with Roz Stendahl
Monday, September 19, 7 – 9 pm
Do you keep a visual journal? Do you wonder how others approach this art form? Would you like
an opportunity to get to know peers and be inspired by their work? Are you interested in a forum for
exchanging information on the newest pens, paints and other supplies? Do you want to commit
time to practice your drawing skills or find a sketching partner? Do you just want to touch base
each month with people who understand journaling? Join facilitator Roz Stendahl at MCBA's Visual
Journal Collective. This group is open to all visual journal artists of any skill level. We'll discuss
methods, materials and media. Group members will be encouraged to participate in round robin
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journals and theme projects. At every meeting we'll have discussion, share our work and engage
our minds with a fun journaling exercise. For information about this month's topic, check out Roz's
blog: http://rozwoundup.typepad.com/roz_wound_up/mcba-visual-journal-collective-.html
Free and open to artists at all skill levels. No need to pre-register, just drop in! To register:
http://www.mnbookarts.org/workshops/adult.html#CUTsep13
Letterpress I (September)
with Sara Parr
Six Wednesdays: September 21, 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26; 6 --9pm
This introductory workshop offers you a thorough introduction to typesetting and presswork.
Essential for any beginning printer or printmaker, this class will cover the basics of Vandercook
press operation, studio tools and procedures, typography, image-making techniques and edition
printing. Perfect for beginners or those who wish to gain additional experience with presses; this
class is a prerequisite for Letterpress II. $280 ($250 members) + $45 supply fee. Great for
beginners. To register: http://www.mnbookarts.org/workshops/adult.html#CUTsep13
Introduction to Book Arts
with Sarah Peters, Suzanne Hughes, Sue Bjerke and Sara Parr
Six Thursdays: September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27; 6 -- 9pm
A perfect introduction to MCBA's studios! First, get your feet wet (literally) in the paper studio,
exploring the Western tradition of papermaking and paper marbling. Then, get acquainted with the
world of hand-bookbinding, using papers you've made and marbled (as well as other text-weight
and decorative papers) in a variety of book structures from the simplest fold books to a multi-
section binding. Finally, investigate letterpress lore as you set type and create prints on the
Vandercook press. Casual clothes and waterproof shoes are suggested. Great for beginners.
$280 ($250 members) + $40 supply fee. To register: http://www.mnbookarts.org/
workshops/adult.html#CUTsep13
Ephemera Revisited: Collage Cards
with Jean Formo
Saturday, September 24, 9:30 am -- 4:30 pm
Create a wide assortment of artful mini compositions disguised as greeting cards! Use water
color, stamped images, painted papers, typeface, photos, handwriting, cancelled postage stamps,
vintage sheet music, old books and your own stash of collected ephemera. Learn to choose, sort
and arrange, guided by the principles and elements of design. All skill levels welcome. $105 ($95
members) + $15 supply fee. To register: http://www.mnbookarts.org/
workshops/adult.html#CUTsep13
Paper from Plants
with Emily Hoisington
Saturday, September 24, 10 am – 5 pm; and Sunday, September 25, 12 noon – 4 pm
Make paper from plants! Clean out your garden and bring fresh or dried leaves from daylilies,
hostas, irises, grasses, corn husks, onion skins and the like. Learn to cook, beat and form sheets
of paper with a variety of textures from natural materials. Dress for mess and wear boots or shoes
that can get wet. Great for beginners. $165 ($150 members) + $10 supply fee. To register:
http://www.mnbookarts.org/workshops/adult.html#CUTsep13
Sample of Activities and Classes at The Loft
1011 Washington Avenue South
For information about The Loft’s wide variety of classes and other activities: http://www.loft.org.
Publication Reading: Nancy Paddock -- A Song at Twilight: Of Alzheimer’s and Love
Tuesday, September 20, 7 pm
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A Song at Twilight: Of Alzheimer’s and Love is a feature-length memoir by acclaimed Minnesota
poet Nancy Paddock. The book tells the story of her parents’ near-parallel descents into the
netherworld of Alzheimer’s, and the challenges and choices for care that she and her sisters faced
while confronting this most baffling and tragic of diseases, now afflicting millions of people and
their families. Published by Blueroad Press, this is one daughter’s story of Lois and Ralph
Pearson, whose love of life and each other transcended the darkest moments of war, separation,
heartache and family tragedy to achieve a memorable state of grace spanning six decades of
marriage. Nancy Paddock lives and gardens in Litchfield, Minnesota, with her husband Joe. Her
poems have appeared in many journals and anthologies, including To Sing Along the Way:
Minnesota Women Poets From Pre-Territorial Days to the Present, The Writer Dreaming in the
Artist’s House, As Far As I Can See: Contemporary Writing of the Middle Plains, Beloved on the
Earth: 150 Poems of Grief and Gratitude, From the Other World: Poems in Memory of James
Wright, Farming Words and County Lines. Her book Trust the Wild Heart, a finalist for the 2006
Minnesota Book Award in poetry, was published by Red Dragonfly Press. Literary Punch Card
eligible.
Mill City Museum Programs and Events
704 Second Street South
For more information about Mill City Museum events call 612-341-7555, or visit
http://www.millcitymuseum.org
Mill City Oktoberfest
Saturday, September 24, 8 am – 2 pm
Celebrate Minnesota brewing past and present as Mill City Museum and the Mill City Farmers
Market team up for a Mill City Oktoberfest. Enjoy the tastes, smells, sights and sounds of Germany
with activities inside the museum, outside in the Ruin Courtyard and in the Farmers Market area in
the Train Shed and Chicago Mall next to the Guthrie Theater. Taste samples of beer and learn
about the art of brewing from Minnesota craft brewers. Watch German cooking demonstrations by
Heather Hartman in the Outdoor Café Kitchen. Dance to the music of the Elk River German Band
and the Bavarian Musikmeisters. Enjoy performances by the S.G. Edelweiss Dancers. Relax with
a Minnesota brew and German fare in the Ruin Courtyard beer garden. View a display of
Minnesota brewing collectibles with the North Star Chapter of the American Breweriana
Association. View photographs of Minneapolis’ historic riverfront breweries. Taste and watch a
demonstration of Central European baked goods in the museum's Baking Lab. Full schedule of
events. Free. Regular museum admission required for baking demonstration in the museum's
Baking Lab.
Minneapolis Riverfront Walking Tour
Saturday, September 24, and Sunday, September 25, 1 pm
Walk the Minneapolis riverfront and learn about its dramatic past and bright future. Participants will
visit the historic district at St. Anthony Falls, which was once the milling center of the world and is
now a growing cultural, recreational and residential neighborhood. A guide from Mill City Museum
will lead visitors onto the Stone Arch Bridge for a spectacular view of the falls, the historic buildings
surrounding it and downtown Minneapolis and will tell stories of the people who have worked and
lived in the area and how it has changed over the years. The tour begins and ends at Mill City
Museum where participants can visit the museum gallery (included in the price of the tour) and
enjoy refreshments at the Mill City Museum Café. Fee: $14 adults, $12 seniors and college
students, $10 children 6-17 and MHS members. Includes museum admission. Reservations
required; call 612-341-7555.
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Amazing Walk
Saturday, September 24, 9 – 11 am
North Mississippi Regional Park
Join the Sajai Foundation for a 5K like no other. Bring the kids, bring your friends and bring a
sense of adventure to try the sometimes challenging, sometimes goofy activities you’ll find spread
out across the 5K walk. Visit the Sajai Foundation’s website. Sajai Foundation teaches kids what
they need to know to lead a healthy life: good nutrition, physical activity and time spent exploring
the outdoors.
Kroening Interpretive Center Programs (Three Rivers Park District)
North Mississippi Regional Park
For information: 763-694-7693; for map and driving instructions: http://www.minneapolisparks.
org/default.asp?PageID=4&parkid=430. For programs that require reservations, call 763-559-
6700 or register on-line: www.ThreeRiversParkDistrict.org.
Soaring South
Saturday, September 24, 1 – 3 pm
Meet several live species of raptors including a Red-tailed Hawk and a Cooper’s Hawk. Learn why
some migrate and some don’t. Talk with naturalists and falconers about the adaptations and
natural history of these birds. Hike along the Mississippi River, and look for kettles of migrating
hawks. Reservations required; reference activity #416901-12. $5. Ages: 6+.
Free Family Fundays: Salamander Secrets
Sunday, September 25, 1 – 3 pm, ongoing
They’re slimy and secretive! Visit some live salamanders to see how they live. Free; for all ages.
Interact Galley and Theater presents:
UNIQUINOX: A Street Festival of the Imagination and Mike Kramer: A Retrospective
Saturday, September 24, 1 – 4 pm; Gallery opening reception from 3 -- 5pm
Third Avenue North between Washington and Second Street, then Interact Gallery
Interact will be unveiled as a palace of wonders and celebrate the fall equinox with an art and
performance extravaganza! Guests will marvel at larger than life puppets and be amazed by
fantastic creatures of the imagination. Award-winning hip hop and spoken word artists
Desdamona and DJ LastWord will kick off the street festival followed by a pageant of unparalleled
curiosities and a treasure trove of side show cameos including roving minstrels, balloon creature
creations, caricature drawings, magic and more. The festival also highlights the opening of The
Mike Kramer solo exhibit in the Interact Gallery, on display through November 18. Visit
www.interactcenter.com for the full schedule.
Gabriel James CD Release
Saturday, September 24, 7 pm
Southern Theater, 1420 Washington Avenue South
Gabriel James celebrates the release of his fourth full length studio album, "Claro," with his full
band and special guests Megonia. Grass Root Records. Gabriel James is a Minneapolis singer-
songwriter backed by a gifted group of funky, jazzy musicians. With an extensive roster of clubs
and venues strewn across the U.S., Gabriel has followed-up his refreshing songwriting style with
intense live performances since 2002. After a musical hiatus following the release of ‘Fits to Pitch,’
Gabriel and his band are back in full swing with the release of his fourth full-length studio album,
Claro. This release marks a distinct evolution in Gabriel’s songwriting: The album is a collection of
tracks that displays an artist who has truly discovered his sound and his musical voice. As a
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tracks that displays an artist who has truly discovered his sound and his musical voice. As a
songwriter in an overcrowded genre, Gabriel and his band distinguish themselves with creative,
catchy and honest songwriting, talent without the wanker, and live performances that are engaging
and inspiring. For information: http://www.southerntheater.org/calendar-of-events/.
*****Planning Ahead*****
A Wine Affair -- Fall in California Wine Country
Thursday, October 6, 6 – 9 pm
St. Anthony Main Event Centre, 419 SE Main Street
Please join the St. Anthony Main Event centre as they visit some of the most renowned wine
regions in California - Napa Valley, Lodi and Sonoma – for this six-course meal and wine tasting.
Chef Benjamin McCallum has created another menu masterpiece to compliment each of the
fascinating wines selected for this month's A Wine Affair. The environment is relaxed; you eat at
your own pace and move on to the next course when you are ready. There are three chef stations,
each serving a first and second course. Coffee and desserts are included with your ticket price.
There are always more wines and martini specials available at the bar. Make a full night of it with
your friends or your sweetheart. The menu is forthcoming! Tickets are only $60 each.
Order your tickets online www.awineaffair.net or by calling 612-874-0880.
Matt Hires with Rachel Platten
Tuesday, October 25, 9 pm
Bunker’s, 761 Washington Avenue North
When you listen to Matt Hires, what comes across is the sound of an artist self-assured, authentic
and at ease with being completely and utterly himself. On his debut release, Take Us To The Start,
the 23-year-old Florida native fuses the intimacy of the great singer/songwriters with indelible
pop/rock hooks and propulsive rhythms. The result is a mesmerizing collection of songs that are
immediately enchanting, while becoming more deeply rewarding with each listen. The album is
filled with delights, most notably Hires’ voice, an instrument striking in its warmth, expressiveness
and ability to convey a multitude of emotions within a single song. From the first notes of Honey,
Let Me Sing You A Song, Matt’s vocals envelop the listener, creating an intimate, captivating
realm. For information and tickets: http://www.suemclean.com/shows/matt-hires/?utm_source=
emarketforward - Stay%20In The Loop&utm_medium=email&utm_content=14513927&
utm_campaign=Stay in the%20Loop! Dick Dale,%20Matt Hires, Todd%20Snider, Brandi%
20Carlile, Ed Roland%20and Kevin Griffin.
The Edge of Our Bodies
by Adam Rapp
directed by Benjamin McGovern
October 22 – November 20
Opening Night: Wednesday, October 26
Guthrie Theater, 818 Second Street South, Dowling Studio
Novelist and playwright Adam Rapp’s new play takes a 16-year-old girl with big news for her
boyfriend to the brink of adulthood over the course of one night in New York City. Told by a single
actor and developed for the Humana Festival, this marks the first-ever production of Adam Rapp’s
work at the Guthrie. For tickets: 612-377-2224 or http://www.guthrietheater.org/
whats_happening/buy_tickets
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*****Reminder of Ongoing Activities*****
Classes at Surdyk’s
Mondays and Tuesdays
Surdyk’s Liquor and Cheese Shop, 303 East Hennepin Avenue
Surdyk’s offers an extensive and fun choice of classes to help you learn about wine, beer and
cheese (both in general and specific types). Check out their calendar at
http://www.surdyks.com/Events.aspx.
Horse and Carriage Tours
Enjoy a tour of the riverfront via a horse-drawn carriage ride. Regular tours are available from both
the Nicollet Island Inn and VIC’s Restaurant on Main Street. For information:
http://www.thehitchingcompany.com/
Acme Comedy Club
Tuesdays through Thursday, 8 pm; Fridays and Saturdays, 8 and 10:30 pm
708 North First Street
Enjoy stand-up comedy at one of the top five comedy clubs in the country. For more information:
http://www.acmecomedycompany.com
Classes Available at the Lundstrum Center
Lundstrum Center for the Performing Arts, 1617 North Second Street
Dream of performing on Broadway? Preparing for your college audition? Looking to get back into
class? Let the Broadway veteran faculty at the Lundstrum Center help develop your gifts. Fall
session registration is now open. Children and adults, all levels welcome. Programs include:
Children: After school programs; age 3 and up.
Preteen/Young Adults: Broadway Musical Theatre -- Serious training in dance, voice and
theater
Adults: Ballet, tap, jazz, Pilates, voice
Special Needs Children: “Dance Mania”-ages 6 to 12.
The center offers state of the art, spacious, sun lit studios, with free parking and #14 Metro Transit
bus-accessible. Class cards available! For a class schedule please check out the center’s website
www.lundstrumcenter.org or call 612-521-2600 to be put on their mailing list.
Keegan’s Pub Entertainment
Keegan’s Irish Pub, 16 University Avenue NE
Keegan’s Pub offers a full schedule of live music, Irish lessons, pub quizzes and other activities
each month. Keegan's Pub also is offering shuttle bus service to and from Gopher Football games
at the new TCF Stadium. Round trip tickets are $10 and include a drink at the pub after the game.
For more information and a full event calendar, visit www.keeganspub.com.
Twin City Trolleys’ Minneapolis Downtown Tour
Sundays through October, 10 am – 5 pm
Minneapolis offers dozens of historic sites and structures that have been preserved and
maintained so that visitors can experience both historic and contemporary sites. For over 15
years, Twin City Trolley Tours have been providing sightseeing tours highlighting the best of
Minneapolis. Hop aboard one of our Trolleys and you'll experience Transportainment -- a delightful
combination of transportation and entertainment. With Twin City Trolleys, you can avoid costly
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parking and city driving while exploring at your own pace as you hop on and off the trolley. Twin City
Trolleys is the best way to enjoy different restaurants, shops and to see the city. The route will
include Hell's Kitchen, Saint Anthony Main, The Soap Factory, Stone Arch Bridge, Mill City
Museum, Nicollet Mall, Hennepin Avenue, the Sculpture Garden and various other locations.
Tickets are $24.00 and may be purchased from the Trolley driver or by calling their office Monday-
Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. To board the Trolley you can step on at Saint Anthony Main, the
Sculpture Garden, Mill City Museum, The Soap Factory or the Minneapolis Convention Center Hall
C. For more information or http://www.twincitytrolleys.com/content/146.
Tours of the Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank
Walk-in tours: Fridays, June through August, 11 am
Other tours by appointment
90 Hennepin Avenue
Minneapolis is the home of the Ninth Federal Reserve District, and guided tours of their facility
along the riverfront at Hennepin Avenue are available without appointment on Fridays (see above).
In addition, tours are available for groups and individuals by appointment. The Bank welcomes
adult groups and students (grades 7 and older) who are studying economics, banking or finance.
The tour consists of a general overview of the Federal Reserve and a walk-through of the cash and
check departments. The maximum group size is 40 people. Tours are 40 minutes long and free of
charge. Complete and submit the form at http://www.minneapolisfed.org/
labout/ocations/mpls/tourform.cfm to sign up for Friday tour. Note: A photo I.D. is required for
entrance to the Bank for those over the age of 18. Please do not bring cameras.
*****Participation, Input and Stewardship Opportunities*****
Minneapolis Riverfront Development Initiative Draft Report Presentations
Tuesday, September 20, 6 – 8 pm
Wednesday, September 21, part of meeting starting at 5:30 pm
Both at MPRB headquarters, 2117 West River Road
With the change of seasons comes the prospect of a change of Upper Riverfront scene, as finance
consultants HR&A and design team TLS/KVA return to Minneapolis, September 19-21, to present
the Minneapolis Riverfront Development Initiative’s (MR|DI) draft report to the Minneapolis Park
and Recreation Board, MR|DI committees and the public. HR&A, TLS/KVA and the MR|DI project
team will jointly author the draft report, which is scheduled for release on September 20. In it, the
authors will summarize the RiverFIRST vision for Upper Riverfront parks development, along with
research, engagement and other steps taken to gather relevant information; detail
recommendations for priority sites and projects, timing and funding; and suggest steps and
structure for maintaining project momentum. On Tuesday, September 20, the Minneapolis Park
Board invites the community to join Advisory and Technical committee members to a 6:00 to 8:00
p.m. briefing on the draft report at Park Board headquarters. HR&A, along with TLS/KVA and
Project Manager Mary deLaittre, will present to the MR|DI Steering Committee on Wednesday,
September 21, beginning at 7:30 a.m., also at Park Board headquarters. Minneapolis Park Board
Commissioners will hear the MR|DI team’s formal presentation during the regularly scheduled
board meeting on September 21 at 5:30 p.m. in the board room at Park Board headquarters. At
that meeting, Park Board planning staff anticipate asking Commissioners to authorize a 45-day
comment period on the MR|DI draft report. For timely information regarding news and
developments, community members are encouraged to sign up for the e-newsletter at http://
minneapolisriverfrontdevelopmentinitiative.com/newsletter or subscribe to the blog at http://
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Webber Park Master Plan Input Sought
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) announces a community survey and a multi-
day design kick-off event for Webber Park, located just to the west of the riverfront in north
Minneapolis. The planning process will bring together the community and a professional design
team to create a vision for the future of Webber Park. This vision will guide $4 million in
improvements in 2012-13. You’re invited to complete a survey here by September 23. A paper
version of the survey is available at Webber, Folwell and Creekview Recreation Centers or by
calling 612-230-6400. There also will be three different public input events at Webber Park, 4400
Dupont Ave North on September 29, 30 and October 1. Please visit the project page for more
details. View the most recent news release (which includes information on the input events).
*****Informational Resources*****
Park Board Event Calendar
Having fun in Minneapolis parks just got easier! The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board
(MPRB)’s website now features a multi-month event calendar. The current event calendar is now
available at http://www.minneapolisparks.org/documents/events.pdf and is a quick guide to MPRB-
sponsored and co-sponsored events as well as outside organizers’ permitted events in the parks.
Check it out, mark your calendars and enjoy the many events occurring in Minneapolis parks!
Minneapolis Riverfront District Web Site
http://www.minneapolisriverfrontdistrict.com
Meet Minneapolis’ Minneapolis Riverfront District site is a great source for information about
things to do in the Minneapolis Riverfront District, including a map.
Mill City Times
http://www.millcitytimes.com
This web site covers “life, work and play in the Historic Mill District.” It also includes an event listing
that is more expansive than the Mill District and that would be a useful resource for you in between
issues of the RiverCurrent (or if, as sometimes happens, you accidentally deleted it).
Mississippi River Trail
The Mississippi River Trail follows the course of the mighty Mississippi from its headwaters to the
Gulf. A new MRT resource website has been launched for the Minnesota segment of the trail
(http://www.dot.state.mn.us/bike/mrt.html) complete with interactive Google Earth based maps, and
a complete series of maps printable at 8 1/2” by 11.”
1 Mississippi Campaign
http://www.1mississippi.net/
This site includes information on the entire Mississippi River and how you can help protect and
enhance it.
*****Riverfront News Articles*****
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