Events around Mill City including art exhibits, farmers market and concerts

Possted by http://MillCityTimes.com

Good bye, Judith Martin (Nicollet Island resident, University professor and former City
Planning Commission member/president)
http://www.startribune.com/local/minneapolis/131112948.html
http://www.startribune.com/local/blogs/131140648.html
http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2011/10/04/obit-judith-martin-university-director/

*****Events and Activities*****
National Park Service “Ranger on Call” Virtual Tour of the Mississippi River
Visitors and residents of the Twin Cities can now have a national park experience 24 hours a day
with Ranger on Call, a new virtual tour of the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area.
Ranger on Call is an audio guide to exploring some of the park’s most special places. The guide
features a series of 20 stops designed to expand users’ knowledge of the Mississippi River and
provoke exploration. Users can listen to stories from all along the 72-mile corridor of the national
park and download podcasts and maps online at www.rangeroncall.com. Or, for an all-
encompassing park experience, users can visit the featured sites along the river in person and dial
1-877-727-1172 (toll free) for the cell phone tour. Ranger on Call features narration by Don Shelby,
who brings to life the stories from diverse communities along the river. Tour stops feature the
Minneapolis Riverfront, Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary and Lock and Dam #2 in Hastings. Ranger
on Call was created by the National Park Service and the Mississippi River Fund. For more
information about the park: www.nps.gov/miss. For more information about the Mississippi River
Fund: www.missriverfund.org.

If Walls Could Talk Tour
Saturdays and Sundays, 1 pm
Weisman Art Museum, 333 East River Road
Public tours of the newly expanded Weisman Art Museum are offered every Saturday and Sunday
at 1 p.m. A Weisguide will meet you at the front desk. Tours last for one hour. For information:
http://weisman.umn.edu/

Who’s Afraid of Edith Carlson? Exhibit
October 2 -- February 19
The Edith Carlson Gallery is endowed by the estate of Edith Carlson, a self-described “little farm
girl from Minnesota” who went on to become an accomplished artist. She chose the Weisman for
the bequest because she admired the museum’s strong holdings in art by women. The new gallery
will allow WAM to showcase works on paper, which comprise roughly two-thirds of the museum’s
collection. Due to the delicate nature of the paper, many of these works have not had a chance to
be exhibited. In honor of Carlson’s generous gift, the inaugural exhibition will showcase her
drawings, and the gallery will rotate exhibitions three times a year. This is the first exhibition to
place her work within a broader art historical context, specifically the artist colony of Taos, New
Mexico, where she received her artistic training. This remote mountain outpost has long been a
haven for artists, including Marsden Hartley, who seek to escape the urbanity and “scene” of the
city and invariably are captivated by the expanse and light of the desert. For information:
http://weisman.umn.edu/event/whos-afraid-of-edith-carlson.

Mill City Farmers Market – Eating Local Year-Round


Saturday, October 8, 8 am – 1 pm
Chicago Avenue between Second Street South and West River Parkway
Even well-intentioned locavores fall off the wagon when winter in Minnesota approaches. We’ve
heard it before: “I like supporting local foods, but I can only eat so many turnips!” Eating local year
round in Minnesota is challenging, but it only takes a little bit of planning to enjoy a locally grown
and varied diet throughout the winter. To help you be a successful and full-time local foods
consumer, the Market made this helpful guide. At this week’s 10 a.m. Cooking Demo, local food
writer and cooking instructor, Beth Dooley will join Heather Hartman in the demo kitchen to answer
the question, “How do you eat local foods year round… in Minnesota?” They’ll be making two
delicious autumn recipes: Squash Soup with Thai Spices and a Smoked Trout, Apple and Fennel
Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette. Meet Your Vegetables from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.: Get down
with greens! Try a simple preparation of Swiss chard and take home the recipe. Ask the interns
about the nutritional benefits of these veggies and learn how to preserve them from the market to
keep eating local into the winter. From 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Vocalist Karen Quiroz presents a
stunning repertoire of popular music from Brazil and Latin America; non-stop rhythm, lush
harmonics, and melodies intimately delivered in Portuguese and Spanish. All day, the Community
Booth will feature North House Folk School, an educational non-profit on the shores of Lake
Superior in Grand Marais, Minnesota. They foster a non-competitive learning environment devoted
to teaching traditional northern craft in over 350 courses year round, including everything from
timber framing to basketry, wood carving to foods and fiber arts. The Art Market will feature The Ink
Orchard, ceramics by Guillermo Cuellar, Barnswallow Garden, and woodwork by Jim Benson.. 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.

Partners in Preservation Open Houses
Saturday, October 8, 9 am – 12 noon at Mill Ruins Park (west end of Stone Arch Bridge), and
Saturday, October 8, 1 – 4 pm at Minnehaha Park (near Sea Salt)
Join the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) at Mill Ruins Park and Minnehaha Park
on Saturday, October 8. Stop by the MPRB information tent to learn more about the Partners in
Preservation contest and the historical significance of each site. A public open house at all 25
sites nominated in the Partners in Preservation program will be held next weekend. The community
can tour and learn more about each of the historic places selected to participate in Partners in
Preservation, a community-based program that will bring $1 million in preservation grants to
historic places in the Twin Cities. At Mill Ruins Park, stroll along the Stone Arch Bridge, observe
the power of the St. Anthony Falls on the Mississippi River and learn more about the story of the
historic mill ruins that are now part of the Minneapolis’ dynamic and growing riverfront development
area. At Minnehaha Park, visitors can learn more about the rich history of the park, pick up maps
and historical information about the area and vote for the site while enjoying spectacular views of
the highest waterfall on the Mississippi River, Minnehaha Falls. (Note: I received a notice about
these two open houses, but expect that open houses also are planned for the other two riverfront
projects in the running – the Soap Factory and Fort Snelling.) Remember to vote daily on
Facebook for your favorite project to receive preservation funding through October 12.

Free Fun Saturday
Saturday, October 8, 11 am -- 1 pm
Open Book, 1011 Washington Avenue South, MCBA studio on first floor
Minnesota Center for Book Arts and the LOFT Literary Center are hosting Free Fun Saturday at


Open Book. There is going to be a free pop-up art making activity for all ages. Create a one-of-a-
kind pop-up book art work with a book artist and write your original story in the book!

Van Hunt with Empress Hotel and Soulacious
Saturday, October 8, 9 pm
Bunker’s, 761 Washington Avenue North
Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter/producer Van Hunt makes his long awaited return with
his first new music in more than three years, What Were You Hoping For? The album – a joint
venture between the Nashville-based Thirty Tigers and Hunt’s own label, godless-hotspot – arrived
in stores on September 27. Van Hunt first fell in thrall to the power of music from an early age,
taking inspiration from a remarkable range of musicians and composers, spanning J.S. Bach to
David Bowie, Thelonious Monk to Curtis Mayfield, Iggy Pop to The Isley Brothers. In 2007, Hunt
received a Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group with Vocals, honoring
“Family Affair,” a collaboration with John Legend and Joss Stone found on the 2006 Sly & The
Family Stone tribute album, Different Strokes for Different Folks. Advance tickets available at the
Electric Fetus, all Ticketmaster locations, charge by phone at 800-745-3000 and online at
Ticketmaster.com. Tickets also available at Bunkers on the night of the show. For information:
http://www.suemclean.com/shows/van-hunt/?utm_source=emarketforward - Stay%20In The
Loop&utm_medium=email&utm_content=14780913&utm_campaign=Stay in the%20Loop!
Foreigner%20Acoustique, Mike%20Birbiglia, Win%20Tickets!.

Architecture of WAM
Sunday, October 9, 1 – 3 pm
Join WAM tour guides on an exploration of the museum through tours and art activities. For
information: http://weisman.umn.edu/

Norwegian Folk Music Concert
Sunday, October 9, 5 pm
Danish American Center, 3030 West River Parkway South
The Norwegian Folk Music Trio Geitungen will be featured in a concert at the Danish American
Center. Geitungen plays dance music favorites from the hinterland of Rogaland County in western
Norway. The three musicians' fiddles, melodeon, mandolin, Hardanger Fele and guitars combine
to create a sound that is at the same time modern and yet reflects traditions. Cozy warm Mazurkas
mix with hot hopsars and plaintive waltzes. With their capricious and compelling playing, Geitungen
takes you back, and far out to the poorly lit dance floors of the more festive parts of rural Rogaland.
Admission is $12 per person and includes a reception with beverages and a light meal following
the concert. This is the closing events in this year’s Leiv Eriksson Festival.

Authentic East Hennepin Experience
Wednesday, October 12, 5 – 5:45 pm
Tour will begin at the corner of Main Street and East Hennepin Avenue
East Hennepin Avenue, originally known as Bay Street, has always been a ferociously interesting
dividing line between northeast and southeast Minneapolis. Join guide Tammy Lindberg for 45
minutes to learn a very brief history of St. Anthony Falls, glimpse the interior of Our Lady of Lourdes
Catholic Church and hear gripping tales of the neighborhood’s first families. Along the way you will
view diverse architecture, assorted building rehabilitations and hidden neighborhood art. Note: The
tour will end at Nicollet Island at approximately 5:50 pm, just in time for everyone to enjoy the Third


Ward Neighborhoodfest. Free; sponsored by the Northeast Minneapolis Business Association.

Oktoberfest Historic Pub Crawl
Wednesday, October 12, 5:30 – 8 pm
East Hennepin area
Thirsty? Join the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota on October 12 as they pour into some of
Northeast and Southeast Minneapolis’ best historic bars. The crawl will be hitting Red Stag Supper
Club, The Bulldog NE and finally, Nye’s. This pub crawl gives you the chance to get a taste of
Minneapolis in a unique way by visiting three historic watering holes. Inside each location, you’ll
have time for a drink as your guide recounts the history of the building and its surrounding
neighborhood. Participants receive drink specials at each location. Meals and beverages are not
included in the ticket price. On the bright side, they'll have trivia and prizes. Tickets: $5 Members /
$10 Non-Members

Wise Why's Y's With Amiri Baraka (Live) -- An Evening of Spoken Word, Jazz, and Dance
Theater
Saturday October 15, 8 pm
Southern Theater, 1420 Washington Avenue South
The Wise Whys YsE.G. Bailey adapts Amiri Baraka's Wise Why's Y's, an epic journey through the
history of Africans in America, and a perfect blend of avant-garde poetry with the griot
consciousness. Paying homage to Langston's Ask Your Mama, William Carlos William's
Patterson and Melvin B. Tolson's Liberia alike, it attempts to articulate the history of a people or a
place. Wise Why's Y's questions and answers broad themes of history and cultural identity. Tru
Ruts' Freestyle Theatre presents this evening of provocative Spoken Word, Jazz and Dance,
featuring Amiri Baraka, J. Otis Powell!, Aneka McMullen, Leah Nelson, Julie Warder, Kevin
Washington, Chris Cox, Truthmaze and Jamela Pettiford, with set design by Ta-Coumba Aiken.
Tickets: $7 in advance at amiribaraka.eventbrite.com More information at www.truruts.com or 612-
559-0408

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: Shawn Otto -- Fool Me Twice: Fighting the Assault on Science in
America
Tuesday, October 18, 7 pm
Shawn Lawrence Otto comes to the Loft to read from and discuss his behind-the-scenes look at
how the government, our politics and the media prevent us from finding the real solutions we need.
Fool Me Twice is the clever, outraged and frightening account of America’s relationship with
science—a relationship that is on the rocks at the very time we need it most.
Publication Reading: Jane Yolen -- Things to Say to a Dead Man
Wednesday, October 19, 7 pm
In Things to Say to a Dead Man, internationally renowned author Jane Yolen has composed a
sequence of tough, angry and moving love poems that express grief and gratitude for her late
husband David, as witness to his treatment for and passing from cancer, and the ongoing loss that
is felt years after his death. Jane Yolen, often called "the Hans Christian Andersen of America," is
the author of over 300 books, including Owl Moon, How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight? and The
Devil's Arithmetic. The books range from rhymed picture books and baby board books through


middle-grade fiction, poetry collections, nonfiction, novels and story collections for young adults
and adults, and two books of adult poetry. Her books and stories have won two Nebula Awards, a
World Fantasy Award, a Caldecott Medal, the Golden Kite Award, three Mythopoetic awards, two
Christopher Medals, a nomination for the National Book Award and the Jewish Book Award. She
is also the winner (for body of work) of the Kerlan Award, the World Fantasy Association Lifetime
Achievement Award and the Catholic Library's Regina Medal.
Grey Sparrow Journal Reading
Friday, October 21, 7 pm
Grey Sparrow invites friends, neighbors, writers, authors, artists and photographers to celebrate
the formal launch of their small press incorporated in 2009. On tap for guests: readings, treats and,
while supplies last, free journals and books. Marie Williams, Joseph Owens, Thomas R. Smith and
more will read from the pages of the Sparrow. A special "thank you" is extended on behalf of Grey
Sparrow Journal to all those who lit a candle for their first printed issue released January 1, 2010:
Robert Bly, Raquel Chalfi, Alamgir Hashmi, photographer Shannon Taggert and other revered
contributors since, including Robert Pinsky, Maxine Kumin, Junot Diaz, Ted Kooser and Kay Ryan.
Grey Sparrow will continue cultivating fresh ground for new artists and all voices resonating with
peace, justice, hope, and light.
Publication Reading: Bringing Gifts, Bringing News: Fifty Poems Five Lines Each
By what meandering did you come to poetry? What paths of shadow and light, of rocky climbs
and abrupt descents, have we followed? How might each of our stories be different if along the
way even one of us altered our step? Lovers of poetry, friends of the published poets and the
general public are all invited to attend a celebratory evening of poetry, conversation, food and
drink. This limited edition anthology was conceived, designed and letter-press printed by George
Roberts (DownStairs Press) as an expression of gratitude for 50 years of poetry—both writing and
living in the company of other poets. Limited edition copies of this unique book will be available for
purchase the evening of the reading. Several authors from the anthology will be in attendance.

Free Walking Tour: Great River Outing: To the Banks, Broadway and Back
Wednesday, October 19, 5:30 – 7 pm
Start at northeast corner of Farview Park; 26th Avenue and 4th Street North
Hawthorne neighborhood, located in north Minneapolis, is bounded by the Mississippi River on the
east and Emerson Avenue on the west. Though most homes are just a few blocks from the River,
residents often have a hard time navigating the neighborhood streets, bike lanes and sidewalks,
making river access challenging. Join Minneapolis Riverfront Partnership, Jeff Skrenes and other
Hawthorne community leaders on Wednesday, October 19, as they explore pedestrian and bike
routes from Farview Park to the Mississippi, down to Broadway Pizza and back. Along the way we
will discuss current and future initiatives to strengthen the connection to the Mississippi.

Great NorthEast Pumpkin Grab
Friday, October 21, 4 – 6 pm
East Hennepin and Fourth Avenue
Get your Halloween spirit started with a neighborhood pumpkin sale featuring prizes and
giveaways. Trick or Treat! festivities will include a costume contest, food tastings, trick or treating
at participating locations, free prizes and a gift bag for early birds. For more information:
http://www.northeastminneapolis.com/


Family History Fair
Saturday, October 22, 9:30 – 2 pm
Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall, Pohlad Hall, RKMC and Doty Board Room
Celebrate Family History Month at the Family History Fair. Browse more than a dozen ethnic and
special interest tables, connect with genealogy experts, learn how to start your family history and
discover exceptional family history resources at the Minneapolis Central Library. Books will be
available for purchase. Register Online or call 612-543-8000. Sponsored by Friends of the
Minneapolis Central Library; Presented in collaboration with Minnesota Genealogical Society and
One Minneapolis, One Read.

River Gorge Buckthorn Bust
Saturday, October 22, 9:30 -- 11:30 am
Near 44th and West River Parkway, Mississippi River Gorge
Join the Mississippi River Gorge Stewards volunteers to help remove buckthorn —the invasive
woody species that degrades our local native plant communities and wildlife habitat — in the
maple basswood forest in the Longfellow neighborhood of south Minneapolis. Volunteers will work
closely with FMR staff to either pull or remove buckthorn and/or help to haul buckthorn to its pick-up
spot. Tools and gloves will be provided. Be prepared to work on steep slopes and uneven terrain.
Due to the tools and terrain, this event is not suitable for small children. All supplies are provided,
and capacity is limited. To sign up, please contact FMR Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator sue
rich at srich@fmr.org or 651-222-2193 x14. Or, for more information, please see the event listing.

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.
The Same Voice
Saturday, October 22; 10 am -- 12 noon
Celebrate United Nations Day with Sesame Street's We All Sing with the Same Voice and create
books from around the world. Sew a Japanese rice paper book. Fold a Mexican curandero book.
String a Southeast Asian slatted palm book. Roll up an Ethiopian wish scroll. And other great
books from other great countries! Join Ellen Ferrari for Saturday mornings of family book arts fun.
Each workshop starts off with a story and game to warm up your creativity and then dives into a
book arts project. Workshops accommodate a range of developmental levels so that adults and
children (or) adult/child teams may choose to work together or side-by-side. Each participant
receives supplies to use during the workshop, but may choose to bring one set home if working
with his or her partner. Ellen will provide older children with suggestions for extending their learning.
For families with children ages 2+. $30 ($27 members) adult/child pair, $15 ($14) each additional
participant. To register: http://www.mnbookarts.org/workshops/families.html.
Three Small Books in a Small Box
with Jody Williams
Saturday, October 22, 9:30 am – 5 pm; and Sunday, October 23, 12 noon – 5 pm
This workshop will review basic bookbinding and boxmaking techniques, with an emphasis on
considerations for working on a small scale. You will construct a small box to house three even
smaller exposed-spine hardcover books (sewn on tapes, longstitch and accordion.) Featuring a


hinged lid with an attractive closure, the box will be covered with papers chosen to complement the
book covers. Samples and discussion will explore options for further exploration into artist's book
and box combinations. All skill levels welcome. $195 ($175 members) + $45 supply fee. To
register: http://www.mnbookarts.org/workshops/adult.html#RFsep24.
Wood Engraved Holiday Cards
with Joanne Price
Saturday and Sunday, October 22 and 23; 10 am -- 4:30 pm
Wood engraving is a traditional technique used to express intimate and detailed images -- a
perfect way to uniquely express your holiday greetings! This intensive two-day class will introduce
artists to the tools, materials and printing process of wood engraving through hands-on projects,
lecture and demonstration. Students will learn to transform black and white images into various
textures to express a full range of value resulting in 20 finished cards. Cardstock and envelopes will
be provided. Artists should have a 2 x 3 inch drawing prepared to use on the first day. All skill
levels welcome. $195 ($175 members) + $50 supply fee. To register: http://www.mnbookarts.org/
workshops/adult.html#RFsep24.
Halloween Paper Party
Sunday, October 22; 1 – 3 pm
Celebrate Halloween with a paper party at MCBA! Use stencils and shaped deckles to make your
own handmade sheets of paper in the shapes of monsters, pumpkins, bats, spiders and more!
Chose from a variety of pulp colors. For families with children in grades K and up. $30 ($27)
adult/child pair, $15 ($14) each additional participant. To register: http://www.mnbookarts.org/
workshops/families.html.

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
Washburn A Mill Tour
Take an in-depth look at the historic Washburn A Mill complex and the award-winning Mill City
Museum building on this guided tour. A museum interpreter will take visitors into the building’s
many nooks and crannies, highlighting the lives of the men and women who worked there, how the
building functioned during its peak flour milling years and the many changes to the building over
time. Also covered will be how the mill ruin was converted to a museum and office building.
Although many parts of the A mill can be explored on a self-guided basis during a regular museum
visit, this is the only opportunity for a guided tour through the entire museum building, and the only
chance to see some of its non-public spaces. The tour includes admission to the museum gallery
as well as the Flour Tower show. Fee: $14 adults, $12 seniors and college students, $10 children
ages 6-17 and MHS members. Tour includes museum admission. Reservations recommended;
call 612-341-7555 or register online.

Mississippi Ride from Market to Meal
Sunday, October 23, 11:30 am – 3 pm
Starting Location: West Broadway Farmers Market, Broadway and Penn
Meet at the Farmers Market and ride to North Mississippi Regional Park for a delicious meal with
seasonal produce. Free and healthy! Major Taylor Cycling Club, West Broadway Farmers Market,
National Park Service and NiceRideMN are project partners. To register: https://docs.google.com/
spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dDVMUDZPM0l2REdCc3l2bjZUcjhIWFE6MA#gid=0


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.
Free Family Fundays: Knock, Knock, It’s Woodpeckers
Sunday, October 23, 1 – 3 pm, ongoing
Take a closer look at woodland birds that use the trees for their home, food and communication.
Free; for all ages.

*****Meetings and Conferences*****
Downtown Minneapolis Neighborhood Association Annual Meeting
Tuesday, October 11, 6 pm
Hennepin County Library, 300 Nicollet Mall, Pohlad Hall
The Downtown Minneapolis Neighborhood Association (DMNA) invites you to a gathering of
neighbors from the Downtown West and Downtown East neighborhoods. The annual meeting will
include a welcome, a 7th Ward update from Council Member Lisa Goodman, a keynote
presentation by David Frank (Minneapolis’ Manager of Transit-Oriented Development), the DMNA
Board of Directors election and a crime and safety update. For more information about DMNA (the
official advisory neighborhood organization for the Downtown West and Downtown East
neighborhoods), visit http://www.thedmna.org.

*****Planning Ahead*****
Threads Dance Project
November 11 and 12
The Lab Theater, 700 First Street North
Acclaimed choreographer Karen L Charles’ new show follows the company’s sold out premiere
last spring at The Lab, based on themes of identity and human meaning. The contemporary ballet
company will use music ranging from Samuel Barber to Robert Randolph and the Family Band to
engage the audience in a conversation about how we see ourselves and others and how often we
struggle with being/finding who we are. The audience is also invited to expand their participation in
the show by participating in the Company’s Audiences Talking About Dance (ATAD) online survey.
ATAD gives the audience the opportunity to share their impressions of the show. For information
and tickets: http://www.thelabtheater.org/#!karen-charles

Interact Theater’s Joy – A Holiday Cabaret
November 18 – December 17
The Lab Theater, 700 First Street North
Come celebrate, explore and enjoy the JOY of the season in this all original show filled with music
and dance – including some of the best of Interact from the last 15 years. Featuring Kevin Kling,
Eriq Nelson and the Interact actors with and without disabilities. With special appearances by
director Tod Peterson. For information and tickets: http://www.thelabtheater.org/#!majesta.

A Christmas Carol


by Charles Dickens
adapted by Crispin Whittell
directed by Joe Dowling
November 19 – December 30
Opening Night: Wednesday, November 23
Guthrie Theater, 818 Second Street South, Wurtele Thrust Stage
The Guthrie’s perennial holiday favorite, which received a new adaptation by Crispin Whittell in
2010, continues the Theater’s holiday tradition for the 37th year, telling the story of an old miser
who learns real compassion when three ghosts visit him on Christmas Eve. For tickets: 612-377-
2224 or http://www.guthrietheater.org/whats_happening/buy_tickets

*****Reminder of Ongoing Activities*****
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
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
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.

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.

*****Participation, Input and Stewardship Opportunities*****
2011 Downtown Perception Survey
Below you will find a link to the Annual Downtown Perception Survey. The Downtown Improvement
district hopes to receive as much feedback as possible about issues that impact downtown. The
survey will be available starting today through the end of October. https://www.surveymonkey.com/
s/2011PerceptionSurvey

Statewide Historic Preservation Plan Input Sought
The Minnesota Historic Preservation Office is seeking input to shape Minnesota’s next statewide
historic preservation plan. A New Season: Preservation Plan for Minnesota's Historic Properties
2012-2017 is now available for review on the Minnesota SHPO website. Written comments will be
accepted through October 26, 2011.


*****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.

*****Informational Updates*****
Demolition on Former Scherer Brothers Site
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board has begun demolition of the buildings on its riverfront
property, formerly home to the Scherer Brothers Lumber Company, just north of the Plymouth
Avenue Bridge. Demolition began Monday, September 26. Asbestos and other hazardous
material were removed in the two weeks prior to demolition. Timbers and other salvageable
materials have also been removed. All utilities have been disconnected. Demolition is expected to
be complete by the end of October. The site is secured and off-limits to the public. The second
phase of the project -- soil remediation -- is expected to be underway in early November and
completed by the end of 2011. For further information, see the Scherer Bros Site web page on the
MPRB website.

*****Riverfront News Articles*****


Above the Falls Policy Review and Implementation Study
http://finance-commerce.com/2011/09/minneapolis-city-planners-industry-belongs-on-the-
mississippi/

Proposed Surdyk’s Sign
http://www.startribune.com/local/minneapolis/130891498.html
http://www.avclub.com/twincities/articles/council-thinks-surdyks-massive-new-moving-sign-
too,62594/

Weisman Expansion
http://www.twincities.com/ci_19003543
http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2011/09/30/newweisman/
http://finance-commerce.com/2011/09/weisman-art-museum-reopens-with-elbow-room/
http://www.startribune.com/entertainment/stageandarts/130819098.html
http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2011/10/02/weisman-art-museum-reopens-after-14m-expansion/
http://www.kare11.com/news/article/941046/14/Weisman-Art-Museum-reopens-after-14M-
expansion
http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/dpp/entertainment/weisman-reopens-after-14m-expansion-oct-2-
2011
http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2011/10/02/gehry-at-weisman-museum-opening/
http://www.minnpost.com/maxsparber/2011/10/04/32126/all_this_and_lemonade_the_
weisman_reopens_aurora_premieres/?utm_source=MinnPost+e-mail+newsletters&
utm_campaign=fd8e0df885-Newsletter_10_04_1110_4_2011&utm_medium=email
http://www.thelinemedia.com/devnews/weisman100511.aspx?utm_source=VerticalResponse&
utm_medium=Email&utm_term=Following+$14+million+expansion,+a+'new'+Weisman+
opens+its+doors&utm_content=%7bEmail_Address}&utm_campaign=Intelligent+Amenities

Soap Factory Haunted Basement
http://www.startribune.com/entertainment/dining/130789033.html

Stone Arch Festival (third item in this piece)
http://www.startribune.com/entertainment/130789043.html

Slutwalk
http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/130916833.html
http://www.twincities.com/ci_19022119?nclick_check=1
http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/dpp/news/minnesota/slutwalk-strolls-through-minneapolis-oct-2-
2011
http://www.mndaily.com/2011/10/02/scantily-clad-march-minneapolis-slutwalk

Partners in Preservation
http://www.swjournal.com/index.php?section=81&publication=southwest&story=
17483&category=63

Demolition on Former Scherer Brothers Property



Burial at Thebes at Guthrie
http://www.startribune.com/entertainment/stageandarts/130981083.html

Corner Apartments
http://www.thelinemedia.com/devnews/cornerapts100511.aspx?utm_source=VerticalResponse&
utm_medium=Email&utm_term=The+Corner+Apartments+to+complete+development+near+the+
Mississippi+River+in+Northeast+Minneapolis&utm_content={Email_Address}&
utm_campaign=Intelligent+Amenities

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