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*****Events and Activities*****
H.M.S. Pinafore Cookouts
Tuesday, July 12, and Tuesday, July 19
aloft Minneapolis hotel, 900 Washington Avenue South
The Guthrie Theater and aloft Minneapolis are hosting H.M.S. Pinafore Cookout events on
Tuesday, July 12 (sorry, I didn’t get this in time for last week’s issue), and Tuesday, July 19. Kick
back for a casual BBQ buffet in the w xyz bar at aloft Minneapolis prior to enjoying a performance
of H.M.S. Pinafore at the Guthrie. Each $40 ticket includes a pre-show BBQ dinner at aloft
Minneapolis (kitty corner from the Guthrie) with hamburgers, veggie burgers, brats, potato salad,
coleslaw and more, plus a ticket to the evening’s performance H.M.S. Pinafore. Call 612-377-
2224 and ask for the “COOKOUT” special (handling fees may apply). More details available online
at www.guthrietheater.org/cookout.

Mill City Farmers Market – Minnesota’s First Sustainable Agriculture Day
Saturday, July 16, 8 am – 1 pm
Chicago Avenue between Second Street South and West River Parkway
Celebrate Minnesota’s first Sustainable Agriculture Day at the Market where they 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! This week’s 10 a.m. Cooking Demo will feature Nick
Schneider welcoming Mae Lee, farmer with Mhonpaj’s Garden, back to Mill City Cooks. Discover
You Can! all day and learn about Pickled Beets. Preserve these ruby jewels this summer and enjoy
them all year long. Stop by and enter a raffle for a Ball Home Canning Discovery Kit and for more
information about upcoming canning demos, classes and contests at the Market. Meet Your
Vegetables from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (while supplies last) -- Come try a simple preparation of
Early Roots and take home a recipe with nutritional information. From 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.,
enjoy the Minnesota Bright Stars Youth Dancers, then from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., a variety of
songs, musical compositions and improvisations featuring vocals, guitar, didgeridoos, throat-
singing, igil, flutes and more from Skysong Productions. The Art Market will feature The Ink
Orchard, Tom Jaszczak and Heather Wang, Hmong ABC and Woodsport. For more information
(including what products are expected at the market this week), recipes and to sign up for the
market’s email newsletter: http://www.millcityfarmersmarket.org.

Fourth Annual Minneapolis Sister Cities Day Celebration
Sunday, July 17, 1 – 5 pm
Nicollet Island Pavilion, 40 Power Street
Minneapolis’s Fourth Annual Sister Cities Day will celebrate the City of Minneapolis’s ten official
international sister city relationships. This family event and ice cream social is sponsored by the
Meet Minneapolis Global Partnership Program and is FREE and open to the public. This year
Minneapolis officials will recognize the 50th anniversary of the Minneapolis/Santiago, Chile City
relationship and the 20th anniversary of the Minneapolis/Tours, France relationship. For
information: http://www.minneapolis.org/page/1/minneapolis-sister-cities-celebration.jsp.

Twin Cities Carifest
Saturday, July 23
West River Parkway between Plymouth Avenue North and West Broadway Avenue
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activities (and a view of the Aquatennial fireworks). Proceeds support Caribbean hurricane relief.
For more info: www.carifest.org.

Nicollet Island Concerts
All concerts at 7 pm unless noted
Nicollet Island Amphitheater
Free. For updates and more information: http://www.mplsmusicandmovies.com/.
Monday, July 25 – Ticket to Brasil (Bossa Nova, Brazilian jazz, Samba)

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.
Let's Go to the Bakery!
with Ellen Ferrari
Tuesday, July 26, 10 am – 12 noon
First, come hungry for Whopper Cake by Karma Wilson and Will Hillenbrand. Second, make a
triangle-shaped pie book a la mode. Third, make a whopper-sized chocolate cake book. And last,
make a cookie book with cookie bags and silverware. There will, of course, be sweet treats to eat!
For families with children age 2 and up. $30 ($27 members) per adult/child pair; $15 ($14) each
additional participant. Register for this workshop...
Book Art Biennial: Pacing the Page
Saturday and Sunday, July 30 and 31
Minnesota Center for Book Arts is proud to announce the second Book Art Biennial, "Pacing the
Page." The strength of a sequential narrative cannot be denied. Artists' books, like no other art
form, have the ability to cultivate meaningful and intimate relationships with viewers and readers
through the development, refinement and advancement of content over time. Through workshops,
lectures, conversations and exhibitions, MCBA's Book Art Biennial 2011 will explore the power of
pacing, the structuring of sequence, the manipulation of rhythm and the significance of physical
engagement in contemporary artists' books. For more information: http://www.mnbookarts.org/
events/bookartbiennial.html.
MCBA Prize Gala and Award Ceremony
Saturday, July 30
The five finalists for this year's MCBA Prize -- the first honor to recognize book art from across the
field and around the world -- will be on display at MCBA during Book Art Biennial 2011 and
celebrate the incredible diversity of this vital art form. For the 2011 competition, a three-member
jury reviewed 147 submissions from 150+ artists, representing 22 nations around the world and all
seven continents of the Earth. The winner will be announced at a gala award ceremony on
Saturday, July 30. Enjoy cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and live music while you take in the five finalists'
work and mingle with artists and special guests. Then attend the evening's program and witness
the presentation of The MCBA Prize. Stay and celebrate with champagne and a dessert buffet
following the ceremony. Tickets to attend the MCBA Prize Gala are $50 per person. Discounted
tickets are available to Book Art Biennial attendees. This event sold out last year; reserve your
spot today! For more information on the five finalists and the Gala, visit http://www.mnbookarts.org/

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events/mcbaprize.html.

Upper River Forum: Our River Life: Nature, People, History Matter
Tuesday, July 26, 6:30 – 8 pm
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Headquarters, 2117 West River Road
The Minneapolis Riverfront Partnership and Above the Falls Citizens Advisory Committee are
hosting a series of forums to help us envision and shape a vibrant riverfront. Ten years after the
visionary Above the Falls plan for the Mississippi River above St. Anthony Falls was adopted, the
transformation of the Minneapolis riverfront is getting a jump-start. Both the Minneapolis Park and
Recreation Board and the City of Minneapolis will soon be making choices that will help shape the
future of this segment of the river and our city for generations to come.

Father Hennepin Bluffs Park Concerts and Movies
All concerts at 7 pm unless noted; movies start 15 minutes after sunset
Father Hennepin Bluffs Park, 420 Main Street SE
Free. For updates and more information: http://www.mplsmusicandmovies.com/.
Tuesday, July 26 – Naphtalia and Friends (youthful folk with driving heart) and Breakfast at
Tiffany’s

Minnehaha Park Outdoor Concerts and Movies
Minnehaha Falls, 4810 South Minnehaha Park Drive
All shows at 7 p.m. except as noted; movies start 15 minutes after sunset
Minnehaha Falls, 4810 South Minnehaha Park Drive
In case of rain, concerts will be held in the Minnehaha Falls Pavilion. Free. Concert schedule is
subject to change. For updates and more information: http://www.mplsmusicandmovies.com/
Wednesday, July 27 – Capri Big Band (popular favorite big band selections)
Thursday, July 28 – Jack Pearson – Musician and storyteller (family-friendly songs and stories)
Friday, July 29 – Sweet Gravitii (funky original R & B, smooth vocals)
Saturday, July 30 – Viewers’ choice movie

Mill City Museum Programs and Events (if the shutdown is over)
704 Second Street South
For more information about Mill City Museum events call 612-341-7555, or visit
http://www.millcitymuseum.org
Mill City Live: Outdoor Music Series – Molly Maher & Her Disbelievers
Thursday, July 28, 6 – 8 pm
Rising from the snowdrifts and frozen lakes of Minneapolis comes Molly Maher & her Disbelievers,
carving out a place for themselves with cinematic visions of love lost and found with landscapes
filled with real timeless roots music. Using Molly's plaintiff vocals and honest writing, she makes the
highway seem lonesome at first, but armed with lush guitar hooks and driving rhythms, she'll never
let you lose your way. Molly and co. have been compared to everyone from Michelle Shocked to
Bonnie Raitt to Lucinda Williams with a sprinkle of the Band thrown in. Maher’s backing band is
made up of a stellar crew of musicians, including guitarist/back-up vocalist Erik Koskinen, who has
released two critically-acclaimed CDs and recently joined Lucinda Williams on stage at the
Dakota. Molly Maher’s music is a sweet blend of folk, bluesy, electric-organified and country-fried
rock. Her next CD will be released in July 2011. The Twin Cities’ most explosive outdoor concert
series is back for an eighth season with a slate of bands curated by music writer Jim Walsh.

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Featuring legendary performers from the heyday of the Minneapolis sound, these concerts will riff
on American music in a gorgeous riverfront setting every Thursday from July 7 through August 18.
Admission includes the concert and entrance to the museum from 4 to 9 p.m. Food and drink by
D’Amico Catering available for purchase. Fee: $5 per person; includes admission to Mill City
Museum. Free for MHS members.
Railroad History Tour
Sunday, July 31, 1 pm
Beginning with the arrival of Minnesota’s first rail line in 1862, Minneapolis boomed in population,
flour milling, lumber production and warehousing as a rail network extended throughout the Upper
Midwest. Take a guided tour to discover the impact of railroads on the Mill City, visiting railroad
landmarks such as the Stone Arch Bridge, Milwaukee Road Depot and the Minneapolis Eastern
Railway engine house and trestle. Along the way, find clues to the vanishing railroad landscape
and learn about the new rail era that arrived with the Hiawatha light rail and the North Star
commuter rail. The tour will begin and end at Mill City Museum, where participants can visit the
museum’s gallery, included in the price of the tour. Fee: $14 adults, $12 seniors and college
students, $10 children ages 6-17 and MHS members. Includes museum admission. Reservations
required; call 612-341-7555.

St. Anthony Main Outdoor Concert Series
Fridays and Saturdays, 7 – 10 pm; Sundays, 5 – 8 pm
Outdoor stage at St. Anthony Main, between Tuggs Tavern and VIC’S, 219 SE Main Street
Concerts are free and open to all ages. For full schedule visit http://stanthonymain.com/?
page=free_music_series.
Friday, July 29 -- Deb Brown Band Visit My Site
Saturday, July 30 -- Billy Johnson Roadshow Visit My Site
Sunday, July 31 -- TBA

The Amazing Adventures of the Corporate Wizard in the Land of LARP
July 29 -- 31
Soap Factory, 518 Second Street SE
Bringing together local and national artists, artist Erik Ullanderson crafts a spectacular 72-hour live-
action role-playing (LARP) event at The Soap Factory. Working closely with Minnesota LARP-ers,
the artist and The Soap Factory present a weekend of adventure, The Amazing Adventures of the
Corporate Wizard in the Land of LARP. The Soap Factory comes to life as LARP-ers unfold their
quests in the vivid environments designed by artists including Karl Unnasch and Scott Stulen.
Centering around a single character, The Corporate Wizard, the project is presented in a
traditional LARP format, a structured script, controlled by a set of rules and driven by live action.
Player Characters and Non-Player Characters (PCs and NPCs in LARP lingo) will engage in a plot
line initiated by the Corporate Wizard, a figure that embodies the morals of corporate America.
Throughout the 72-hour event each Player Character will find his or her way through the story line in
a different way. No endings are written. The outcome of each quest is unknown. Visitors to The
Soap Factory are welcome to explore the game amidst the action. The adventure will take place
primarily at The Soap Factory. But, quests will also spill into Minneapolis, even reaching the
distant, mythical lands of The Walker Art Center. A full list of weekend events will be posted at
soapfactory.org in July. Volunteers interested in engaging with this project as NPCs should contact
the Soap Factory’s volunteer coordinator: lillian@soapfactory.org. Participating artists: Erik
Ullanderson, The Guild-of-One, Scott Stulen, Kari Makoutz, Animalcharm. The Soap Factory is
pleased to partner with the Southern Minnesota Live Action Role Playing Alliance. Visit
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mnalliance.com to learn more about the Larping in Minnesota.

Paddle It! Protect It! – Mississippi River Challenge
Saturday and Sunday, July 30 and 31
Twin Cities Stretch of the Mississippi River
The Mississippi River Challenge is a two-day, 44-mile paddling event to raise money for a cleaner,
healthier river. This is the premier event for Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR), and all funds
raised go toward aiding the organization's work on the Mississippi River in and around the Twin
Cities. Each paddler over 18 is required to raise a minimum of $250 in pledges ($50 for those 16-
18, and no minimum for those 15 and under) to participate in this event. Pledge-raising is made
easy with your online paddler profile, allowing you to simply send out the direct link to your family,
friends and co-workers. Over the course of this event, you will experience a new view of the
Mississippi River and the Twin Cities that includes: paddling through three locks; stretches of what
seem to be near pristine wilderness right in the core of the cities; camping in an historic fort; live
music and great food; the opportunity to learn about the history, the ecology and the culture of this
great river; and a chance to connect with other local paddlers and river enthusiasts, and more!
Early registration is highly encouraged and greatly appreciated. There are a variety of options for
participation in the Mississippi River Challenge. You can: canoe or kayak; bring your own boat or
rent from FMR (rental boats are going fast!); paddle one day or two (each day is 22 miles); spend
the night at Historic Fort Snelling or don't; paddle solo or with a partner. Leave your worries behind
(but not your camera!) – FMR will take care of food, shuttling, safety support and fun! This is a
family-friendly event and not a race, so organizers encourage people of all ages and skill levels to
participate. Visit www.MississippiRiverChallenge.org to learn more and to register!

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: Water, Water Everywhere
Sunday, July 31, drop in any time between 1 and 3 pm
As a gas, solid or liquid, water is everywhere. Learn about the water cycle, become a raindrop,
and plan to get wet (optional). Free; for all ages.


*****Planning Ahead*****
An Evening with the Weepies
Monday, August 29, 7:30 pm
Guthrie Theater, 818 Second Street South, McGuire Proscenium Stage
Indie duo the Weepies have sold more than a half a million albums, and their simple, direct
songwriting has sent them to the top of the folk charts in a dozen countries. With more than 100 TV
and media placements, they are one of the most licensed current musical groups in the world. Deb
Talan and Steve Tannen began writing together the night they first met and soon formed the
Weepies. A breath of fresh air for fans of songwriters, the Weepies features two unique voices and
one unforgettable sound. After a three-year touring hiatus, during which time they got married and
had two children, celebrated California duo The Weepies return with Be My Thrill, the follow up to
2008's critically acclaimed sophomore album Hideaway. Their deepest, most accessible album
yet, the album is a collection of 14 tracks that crystallize the pair’s organic acoustic sound and pop
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harmonies. Tickets available at the Guthrie Theater Box Office, charge by phone at 612-377-2224
and online at GuthrieTheater.org. Co-Presented by The Cedar Cultural Club. For information:
http://www.suemclean.com/shows/the-weepies/?utm_source=emarketforward - Stay%20In The
Loop&utm_medium=email&utm_content=14031315&utm_campaign=Stay In The%20Loop! Adele
-%20Rescheduled, Nitty%20Gritty Dirt Band,%20The Weepies,%20Madeleine Peyroux,%
20Cadence Hip Hop%20Series, Tedeschi%20Trucks Band.

Brooklyn Rider
Monday, August 29, 7:30 pm
Southern Theater, 1420 Washington Avenue South
In anticipation of their 2011 release of the complete string quartets of Philip Glass, the
adventurous, genre-defying string quartet Brooklyn Rider returns to the Southern Theater this fall
with an all Glass program featuring Buczak, Mishima, Company and the Minnesota premiere of
Suite for String Quartet from Bent. Brooklyn Rider combines a wildly eclectic repertoire with a
gripping performance style that is attracting legions of fans and drawing critical acclaim from
classical, world and rock critics. NPR credits Brooklyn Rider with “recreating the 300-year-old
form of string quartet as a vital and creative 21st-century ensemble.” The musicians play in
concert halls and clubs, in venues as varied as Joe’s Pub in New York City, the San Francisco
Jazz Festival, Todai-ji Temple in Japan, the Library of Congress and the South By Southwest
Festival. Through creative programming and global collaborations, Brooklyn Rider illuminates
music for its audiences in ways that are “stunningly imaginative” (Lucid Culture). For information
and tickets: http://www.southerntheater.org/2011_08-29_brooklyn_rider.htm.


*****Reminder of Ongoing Activities*****
Guthrie Theater Backstage Tours
Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday mornings at 10 am
Guthrie Theater, 818 Second Street South
This 45-minute backstage tour offers a look at what goes on behind the scenes at the Guthrie.
Discover the stunning and expanded features of this state-of-the-art facility and learn how the
Guthrie takes its plays from script to stage, including the many intriguing steps in between. On the
tour, visit the Guthrie’s various production departments, including the shops where costumes, sets
and props are expertly crafted by talented artisans. The cost is $10 per person; $6 for subscribers,
students or seniors. To book a tour, call the Guthrie Box Office at 612-377-2224 or order online at
www.guthrietheater.org. Additional tours may be scheduled for groups of 20 or more based on
availability. Groups may call the group sales office at 612-225-6240 for information and scheduling
options. Advance reservations are required for groups of 20 or more.

Mill City Museum (if it has re-opened)
Museum Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00 am -- 5:00 pm; Sunday, 12 noon -- 5 pm
704 South Second Street
Built within the limestone ruins of the Washburn A Mill - the National Historic Landmark that was
once the centerpiece of the world's flour milling industry - the museum tells the story of a mighty
river, a young city and how the production of flour fueled the growth of Minnesota. The museum's
12,000 square foot exhibit space is packed with fun and intrigue for visitors of all ages. Follow your
nose to the Baking Lab, splash around in the water lab and enjoy the rooftop view of the riverfront.
The eight-story Flour Tower show tells the story of the mill through the voices of former workers and
runs throughout each day. The newly restored West Engine House features Kevin Kling's take on
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Minneapolis history in the movie "Minneapolis in 19 Minutes Flat" and shows every half hour. Fee:
$10 adults, $8 seniors and college students with ID, $5 youth ages 6 – 17, free for children under 5
and MHS members. Call 612-341-7555 or visit http://www.millcitymuseum.org for more
information.

Music at Aster Café
125 Main Street SE
The Aster Café now has live music on many evenings to complement its food and beverage
offerings. For more information and a schedule: http://www.aster-cafe.com/

St. Anthony Falls Photo Safari
Thursdays through Saturdays, 8:30 am – 1 pm and 2 – 6 pm, plus night tours beginning 45 minutes
before sunset
Sundays, 11 am – 3 pm, plus night tours beginning 45 minutes before sunset
A Midwest Photo Safari is a one-on-one, hands-on, photo workshop. The safaris take place on the
St. Anthony Falls Heritage Trail east and west banks. The three- to four-hour tours will take you
along selected parts of this historically significant trail. There is also a popular night safari that
takes place four days a week on the east bank. During our safaris, our guides share interesting
facts and the history of the areas we are walking. The main goal of the safari is to help
photographers "visualize" and compose good photographs. The areas we tour are filled with great
photo opportunities, which your photographer/guides will point out as we walk. Full info at
http://www.midwestphotosafari.com

John H. Stevens House
Open Sundays and Holidays, 12 noon -- 4 pm
Minnehaha Park, 4801 Minnehaha Avenue
The 1850 John Stevens House was the first frame house built on the west bank of the Mississippi
River in Minneapolis. The civic and social hub for early city founders originally was located near the
site of the current Minneapolis Post Office, but was moved to Minnehaha Park in 1896. Now
restored, it is open for docent-led tours and by appointment. Admission is $3 for adults, $1 for
children 12 – 18 and free to members. For information: 612-722-2220 or
http://www.johnhstevenshouse.org/

Segway Magical History Tours
April 1 -- November 15, 9:30 am and 2:30 pm daily
St. Anthony Main, 125 Main Street SE
Cruise effortlessly along the historic Mississippi riverfront on a Segway! The three-hour Segway
tours include a free training session, refreshments and use of a helmet. Included in the price is a
Full Admission Pass to the Mill City Museum, 25% off coupon for one of three neighboring
restaurants and validated parking. Cost: $80.00 + tax. Reservations highly recommended. Tours
also are available upon arrangement for corporate and special events, and gift certificates are
available. For information: www.MagicalHistoryTour.com, 952-888-9200.


*****Input, Participation and Stewardship Opportunities*****
Public Input Meetings on Upper Riverfront Parks
Tuesday, July 19, 7 – 9 pm
North Mississippi Regional Park Kroening Interpretive Center 4900 Mississippi Court
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North Mississippi Regional Park, Kroening Interpretive Center, 4900 Mississippi Court
Thursday, July 28, 7 – 9 pm
Bottineau Park Recreation Center, 2000 Second Street NE
Thursday, August 4, 7 – 9 pm
Farview Park 621 29th Avenue North
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board invites you to share your ideas about new
Mississippi riverfront parks. The MRDI Project Manager will provide an overview of the exciting
parks concepts. The City will be available as a resource to answer questions about development
policy and the Above the Falls Policy Review and Implementation process. And, the Minneapolis
Riverfront Partnership will introduce new ‘river tools’ and update attendees on riverfront
happenings. Organizers would like to hear from you about many possible ideas for park features
and the goals for Upper Riverfront parks. You also can join the conversation online at http://www.
MinneapolisRiverfrontDevelopmentInitiative.com. Participate in the community survey; read,
comment on and subscribe to the MR|DI’s blog; sign up for their e-newsletter; “like” them on
Facebook: facebook.com/MplsRiverDesign; or chat with them on Twitter: @MplsRiverDesign. For
more information: http://www.minneapolisparks.org/default.asp?PageID=52&prid=1573


*****Grants, Awards, Contests and Funding Resources*****
Grants Available for Water Quality Projects
Water pollution comes from many different sources, including our everyday activities. How we care
for our yards and grounds, wash and maintain our cars, and even dispose of pet waste can
contribute to water pollution in the Mississippi River. The hard surfaces of our driveways, sidewalks
and pathways increase the amount of stormwater entering the storm drains. There are many
choices we can make to reduce these harmful impacts on water quality. Become a partner
organization with the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO) by applying for a
Stewardship Fund grant to work together to improve water quality in the MWMO. The MWMO
includes parts of Minneapolis, Saint Paul, the City of Saint Anthony Village and Lauderdale.
Projects funded through the Stewardship Fund Program should achieve the following: 1) improve
water quality or improve water and natural resource management, and/or 2) build community
understanding, knowledge and initiative related to water and natural resource issues and solutions.
$250,000 is available through three types of grants. Applications for Mini Grants of up to $2,000
and for Action Grants of up to $50,000 are due October 3 at 3:00 p.m. Nonprofit organizations,
officially recognized neighborhood groups, schools, local units of government and business and
professional associations are eligible to apply. Individuals, home owners associations and
condominium associations and private businesses may partner with eligible applicants in order to
apply. For information about the application process, visit www.mwmo.org/stewardshipfund.html or
attend a Stewardship Fund Program Information Session at the MWMO’s office.
Thursday, August 25, 12 noon -- 1 pm or
Tuesday, August 30, 4 -- 5 pm


*****Informational Resources*****
Minneapolis Riverfront District Informational Hotline
612-673-5123
Have a question about things to do or a specific upcoming event in the Minneapolis Riverfront
District? Call the friendly folks at the Hotline (service available during hours when the Mill City
Museum is open).

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Temporary Park Road Closure Information Online
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board now has available online a list of temporary road
closures due to permitted events and other activities through 2011. The information will be updated
regularly and provides a quick, at-a-glance guide to Park Board road closures throughout
Minneapolis. Starting July 13, the Park Board is launching an email subscription service for a wide
variety of topics including road closures. To view the document, visit http://www.minneapolisparks.
org/documents/road closures.pdf.

Telling River Stories Web Site
The “Telling River Stories” Web site can be found at www.riverstories.umn.edu. Telling River
Stories is a collaborative project that populates the urban Mississippi River corridor with stories of
how the city and the river have been jointly developed. The site highlights stories about the people
and places that make up today’s urban river landscape. In addition to the Web site, future
programs and on-site installations will be part of the overall project. The Telling River Stories
program is part of the River Life: Mississippi and U project, a partnership of the University of
Minnesota’s Institute on the Environment, Institute for Advanced Study, Water Resource Center,
College of Design and Urban Studies Program. The River Life project connects University
research, teaching and civic engagement programs with off-campus partners who are working to
reinvigorate the urban Mississippi River. In the coming weeks, project team members will be
adding materials to the site’s coverage of “river stories” in the Twin Cities, St. Louis and New
Orleans. Check back often to view the progress.

River Talk
River Talk is a thoughtful, informed blog about issues that affect the Mississippi River that is
provided by Patrick Nunnally of the University of Minnesota’s Institute on the Environment RiverLife
program. To check it out: http://blog.lib.umn.edu/ione/rivertalk/

Minneapolis Downtown Improvement District Calendar
The Minneapolis Downtown Improvement District web site has a new calendar feature that is
starting to fill up with lots of great info. To check it out, visit: http://www.minneapolisdid.com/
page/show/207241-calendar#nodePicker-main.


*****Riverfront News Articles*****
Guthrie to Celebrate Fifty Years with Hampton Festival
http://www.startribune.com/entertainment/stageandarts/125079134.html

Crown Hydro
http://finance-commerce.com/2011/07/xcel-request-may-muddy-crown-hydro-project/
http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/news/2011/07/10/park-board-stalls-hydroelectric-deal

Oromo Reunion at Riverside Park
http://opride.com/oromsis/oromo/958-oromo-picnic.html

Park Board Road Closures
http://southwestminneapolis.patch.com/articles/park-board-road-closures-announced-for-the-next-
six-months

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Stevens House History
http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/news/2011/07/11/neighborhood-notes-moving-stevens-house

Pillsbury A Mill Dominium Proposal
http://www.thelinemedia.com/devnews/dominiumpillsbury071311.aspx?
utm_source=VerticalResponse&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=
Dominium+Development+has+an+%2480+million+plan+for+the+Pillsbury+'A'+Mill&utm_content=
{Email_Address}&utm_campaign=Onward+and+Upward




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  • 1. http://MillCityTimes.com *****Events and Activities***** H.M.S. Pinafore Cookouts Tuesday, July 12, and Tuesday, July 19 aloft Minneapolis hotel, 900 Washington Avenue South The Guthrie Theater and aloft Minneapolis are hosting H.M.S. Pinafore Cookout events on Tuesday, July 12 (sorry, I didn’t get this in time for last week’s issue), and Tuesday, July 19. Kick back for a casual BBQ buffet in the w xyz bar at aloft Minneapolis prior to enjoying a performance of H.M.S. Pinafore at the Guthrie. Each $40 ticket includes a pre-show BBQ dinner at aloft Minneapolis (kitty corner from the Guthrie) with hamburgers, veggie burgers, brats, potato salad, coleslaw and more, plus a ticket to the evening’s performance H.M.S. Pinafore. Call 612-377- 2224 and ask for the “COOKOUT” special (handling fees may apply). More details available online at www.guthrietheater.org/cookout. Mill City Farmers Market – Minnesota’s First Sustainable Agriculture Day Saturday, July 16, 8 am – 1 pm Chicago Avenue between Second Street South and West River Parkway Celebrate Minnesota’s first Sustainable Agriculture Day at the Market where they 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! This week’s 10 a.m. Cooking Demo will feature Nick Schneider welcoming Mae Lee, farmer with Mhonpaj’s Garden, back to Mill City Cooks. Discover You Can! all day and learn about Pickled Beets. Preserve these ruby jewels this summer and enjoy them all year long. Stop by and enter a raffle for a Ball Home Canning Discovery Kit and for more information about upcoming canning demos, classes and contests at the Market. Meet Your Vegetables from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (while supplies last) -- Come try a simple preparation of Early Roots and take home a recipe with nutritional information. From 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., enjoy the Minnesota Bright Stars Youth Dancers, then from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., a variety of songs, musical compositions and improvisations featuring vocals, guitar, didgeridoos, throat- singing, igil, flutes and more from Skysong Productions. The Art Market will feature The Ink Orchard, Tom Jaszczak and Heather Wang, Hmong ABC and Woodsport. For more information (including what products are expected at the market this week), recipes and to sign up for the market’s email newsletter: http://www.millcityfarmersmarket.org. Fourth Annual Minneapolis Sister Cities Day Celebration Sunday, July 17, 1 – 5 pm Nicollet Island Pavilion, 40 Power Street Minneapolis’s Fourth Annual Sister Cities Day will celebrate the City of Minneapolis’s ten official international sister city relationships. This family event and ice cream social is sponsored by the Meet Minneapolis Global Partnership Program and is FREE and open to the public. This year Minneapolis officials will recognize the 50th anniversary of the Minneapolis/Santiago, Chile City relationship and the 20th anniversary of the Minneapolis/Tours, France relationship. For information: http://www.minneapolis.org/page/1/minneapolis-sister-cities-celebration.jsp. Twin Cities Carifest Saturday, July 23 West River Parkway between Plymouth Avenue North and West Broadway Avenue Festivities include diverse music, food, dance, a costumed carnival parade, market, children’s http://MillCityTimes.com
  • 2. http://MillCityTimes.com activities (and a view of the Aquatennial fireworks). Proceeds support Caribbean hurricane relief. For more info: www.carifest.org. Nicollet Island Concerts All concerts at 7 pm unless noted Nicollet Island Amphitheater Free. For updates and more information: http://www.mplsmusicandmovies.com/. Monday, July 25 – Ticket to Brasil (Bossa Nova, Brazilian jazz, Samba) 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. Let's Go to the Bakery! with Ellen Ferrari Tuesday, July 26, 10 am – 12 noon First, come hungry for Whopper Cake by Karma Wilson and Will Hillenbrand. Second, make a triangle-shaped pie book a la mode. Third, make a whopper-sized chocolate cake book. And last, make a cookie book with cookie bags and silverware. There will, of course, be sweet treats to eat! For families with children age 2 and up. $30 ($27 members) per adult/child pair; $15 ($14) each additional participant. Register for this workshop... Book Art Biennial: Pacing the Page Saturday and Sunday, July 30 and 31 Minnesota Center for Book Arts is proud to announce the second Book Art Biennial, "Pacing the Page." The strength of a sequential narrative cannot be denied. Artists' books, like no other art form, have the ability to cultivate meaningful and intimate relationships with viewers and readers through the development, refinement and advancement of content over time. Through workshops, lectures, conversations and exhibitions, MCBA's Book Art Biennial 2011 will explore the power of pacing, the structuring of sequence, the manipulation of rhythm and the significance of physical engagement in contemporary artists' books. For more information: http://www.mnbookarts.org/ events/bookartbiennial.html. MCBA Prize Gala and Award Ceremony Saturday, July 30 The five finalists for this year's MCBA Prize -- the first honor to recognize book art from across the field and around the world -- will be on display at MCBA during Book Art Biennial 2011 and celebrate the incredible diversity of this vital art form. For the 2011 competition, a three-member jury reviewed 147 submissions from 150+ artists, representing 22 nations around the world and all seven continents of the Earth. The winner will be announced at a gala award ceremony on Saturday, July 30. Enjoy cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and live music while you take in the five finalists' work and mingle with artists and special guests. Then attend the evening's program and witness the presentation of The MCBA Prize. Stay and celebrate with champagne and a dessert buffet following the ceremony. Tickets to attend the MCBA Prize Gala are $50 per person. Discounted tickets are available to Book Art Biennial attendees. This event sold out last year; reserve your spot today! For more information on the five finalists and the Gala, visit http://www.mnbookarts.org/ http://MillCityTimes.com
  • 3. http://MillCityTimes.com events/mcbaprize.html. Upper River Forum: Our River Life: Nature, People, History Matter Tuesday, July 26, 6:30 – 8 pm Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Headquarters, 2117 West River Road The Minneapolis Riverfront Partnership and Above the Falls Citizens Advisory Committee are hosting a series of forums to help us envision and shape a vibrant riverfront. Ten years after the visionary Above the Falls plan for the Mississippi River above St. Anthony Falls was adopted, the transformation of the Minneapolis riverfront is getting a jump-start. Both the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and the City of Minneapolis will soon be making choices that will help shape the future of this segment of the river and our city for generations to come. Father Hennepin Bluffs Park Concerts and Movies All concerts at 7 pm unless noted; movies start 15 minutes after sunset Father Hennepin Bluffs Park, 420 Main Street SE Free. For updates and more information: http://www.mplsmusicandmovies.com/. Tuesday, July 26 – Naphtalia and Friends (youthful folk with driving heart) and Breakfast at Tiffany’s Minnehaha Park Outdoor Concerts and Movies Minnehaha Falls, 4810 South Minnehaha Park Drive All shows at 7 p.m. except as noted; movies start 15 minutes after sunset Minnehaha Falls, 4810 South Minnehaha Park Drive In case of rain, concerts will be held in the Minnehaha Falls Pavilion. Free. Concert schedule is subject to change. For updates and more information: http://www.mplsmusicandmovies.com/ Wednesday, July 27 – Capri Big Band (popular favorite big band selections) Thursday, July 28 – Jack Pearson – Musician and storyteller (family-friendly songs and stories) Friday, July 29 – Sweet Gravitii (funky original R & B, smooth vocals) Saturday, July 30 – Viewers’ choice movie Mill City Museum Programs and Events (if the shutdown is over) 704 Second Street South For more information about Mill City Museum events call 612-341-7555, or visit http://www.millcitymuseum.org Mill City Live: Outdoor Music Series – Molly Maher & Her Disbelievers Thursday, July 28, 6 – 8 pm Rising from the snowdrifts and frozen lakes of Minneapolis comes Molly Maher & her Disbelievers, carving out a place for themselves with cinematic visions of love lost and found with landscapes filled with real timeless roots music. Using Molly's plaintiff vocals and honest writing, she makes the highway seem lonesome at first, but armed with lush guitar hooks and driving rhythms, she'll never let you lose your way. Molly and co. have been compared to everyone from Michelle Shocked to Bonnie Raitt to Lucinda Williams with a sprinkle of the Band thrown in. Maher’s backing band is made up of a stellar crew of musicians, including guitarist/back-up vocalist Erik Koskinen, who has released two critically-acclaimed CDs and recently joined Lucinda Williams on stage at the Dakota. Molly Maher’s music is a sweet blend of folk, bluesy, electric-organified and country-fried rock. Her next CD will be released in July 2011. The Twin Cities’ most explosive outdoor concert series is back for an eighth season with a slate of bands curated by music writer Jim Walsh. http://MillCityTimes.com
  • 4. http://MillCityTimes.com Featuring legendary performers from the heyday of the Minneapolis sound, these concerts will riff on American music in a gorgeous riverfront setting every Thursday from July 7 through August 18. Admission includes the concert and entrance to the museum from 4 to 9 p.m. Food and drink by D’Amico Catering available for purchase. Fee: $5 per person; includes admission to Mill City Museum. Free for MHS members. Railroad History Tour Sunday, July 31, 1 pm Beginning with the arrival of Minnesota’s first rail line in 1862, Minneapolis boomed in population, flour milling, lumber production and warehousing as a rail network extended throughout the Upper Midwest. Take a guided tour to discover the impact of railroads on the Mill City, visiting railroad landmarks such as the Stone Arch Bridge, Milwaukee Road Depot and the Minneapolis Eastern Railway engine house and trestle. Along the way, find clues to the vanishing railroad landscape and learn about the new rail era that arrived with the Hiawatha light rail and the North Star commuter rail. The tour will begin and end at Mill City Museum, where participants can visit the museum’s gallery, included in the price of the tour. Fee: $14 adults, $12 seniors and college students, $10 children ages 6-17 and MHS members. Includes museum admission. Reservations required; call 612-341-7555. St. Anthony Main Outdoor Concert Series Fridays and Saturdays, 7 – 10 pm; Sundays, 5 – 8 pm Outdoor stage at St. Anthony Main, between Tuggs Tavern and VIC’S, 219 SE Main Street Concerts are free and open to all ages. For full schedule visit http://stanthonymain.com/? page=free_music_series. Friday, July 29 -- Deb Brown Band Visit My Site Saturday, July 30 -- Billy Johnson Roadshow Visit My Site Sunday, July 31 -- TBA The Amazing Adventures of the Corporate Wizard in the Land of LARP July 29 -- 31 Soap Factory, 518 Second Street SE Bringing together local and national artists, artist Erik Ullanderson crafts a spectacular 72-hour live- action role-playing (LARP) event at The Soap Factory. Working closely with Minnesota LARP-ers, the artist and The Soap Factory present a weekend of adventure, The Amazing Adventures of the Corporate Wizard in the Land of LARP. The Soap Factory comes to life as LARP-ers unfold their quests in the vivid environments designed by artists including Karl Unnasch and Scott Stulen. Centering around a single character, The Corporate Wizard, the project is presented in a traditional LARP format, a structured script, controlled by a set of rules and driven by live action. Player Characters and Non-Player Characters (PCs and NPCs in LARP lingo) will engage in a plot line initiated by the Corporate Wizard, a figure that embodies the morals of corporate America. Throughout the 72-hour event each Player Character will find his or her way through the story line in a different way. No endings are written. The outcome of each quest is unknown. Visitors to The Soap Factory are welcome to explore the game amidst the action. The adventure will take place primarily at The Soap Factory. But, quests will also spill into Minneapolis, even reaching the distant, mythical lands of The Walker Art Center. A full list of weekend events will be posted at soapfactory.org in July. Volunteers interested in engaging with this project as NPCs should contact the Soap Factory’s volunteer coordinator: lillian@soapfactory.org. Participating artists: Erik Ullanderson, The Guild-of-One, Scott Stulen, Kari Makoutz, Animalcharm. The Soap Factory is pleased to partner with the Southern Minnesota Live Action Role Playing Alliance. Visit http://MillCityTimes.com
  • 5. http://MillCityTimes.com p p y g mnalliance.com to learn more about the Larping in Minnesota. Paddle It! Protect It! – Mississippi River Challenge Saturday and Sunday, July 30 and 31 Twin Cities Stretch of the Mississippi River The Mississippi River Challenge is a two-day, 44-mile paddling event to raise money for a cleaner, healthier river. This is the premier event for Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR), and all funds raised go toward aiding the organization's work on the Mississippi River in and around the Twin Cities. Each paddler over 18 is required to raise a minimum of $250 in pledges ($50 for those 16- 18, and no minimum for those 15 and under) to participate in this event. Pledge-raising is made easy with your online paddler profile, allowing you to simply send out the direct link to your family, friends and co-workers. Over the course of this event, you will experience a new view of the Mississippi River and the Twin Cities that includes: paddling through three locks; stretches of what seem to be near pristine wilderness right in the core of the cities; camping in an historic fort; live music and great food; the opportunity to learn about the history, the ecology and the culture of this great river; and a chance to connect with other local paddlers and river enthusiasts, and more! Early registration is highly encouraged and greatly appreciated. There are a variety of options for participation in the Mississippi River Challenge. You can: canoe or kayak; bring your own boat or rent from FMR (rental boats are going fast!); paddle one day or two (each day is 22 miles); spend the night at Historic Fort Snelling or don't; paddle solo or with a partner. Leave your worries behind (but not your camera!) – FMR will take care of food, shuttling, safety support and fun! This is a family-friendly event and not a race, so organizers encourage people of all ages and skill levels to participate. Visit www.MississippiRiverChallenge.org to learn more and to register! 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: Water, Water Everywhere Sunday, July 31, drop in any time between 1 and 3 pm As a gas, solid or liquid, water is everywhere. Learn about the water cycle, become a raindrop, and plan to get wet (optional). Free; for all ages. *****Planning Ahead***** An Evening with the Weepies Monday, August 29, 7:30 pm Guthrie Theater, 818 Second Street South, McGuire Proscenium Stage Indie duo the Weepies have sold more than a half a million albums, and their simple, direct songwriting has sent them to the top of the folk charts in a dozen countries. With more than 100 TV and media placements, they are one of the most licensed current musical groups in the world. Deb Talan and Steve Tannen began writing together the night they first met and soon formed the Weepies. A breath of fresh air for fans of songwriters, the Weepies features two unique voices and one unforgettable sound. After a three-year touring hiatus, during which time they got married and had two children, celebrated California duo The Weepies return with Be My Thrill, the follow up to 2008's critically acclaimed sophomore album Hideaway. Their deepest, most accessible album yet, the album is a collection of 14 tracks that crystallize the pair’s organic acoustic sound and pop http://MillCityTimes.com
  • 6. http://MillCityTimes.com y , y p g p p harmonies. Tickets available at the Guthrie Theater Box Office, charge by phone at 612-377-2224 and online at GuthrieTheater.org. Co-Presented by The Cedar Cultural Club. For information: http://www.suemclean.com/shows/the-weepies/?utm_source=emarketforward - Stay%20In The Loop&utm_medium=email&utm_content=14031315&utm_campaign=Stay In The%20Loop! Adele -%20Rescheduled, Nitty%20Gritty Dirt Band,%20The Weepies,%20Madeleine Peyroux,% 20Cadence Hip Hop%20Series, Tedeschi%20Trucks Band. Brooklyn Rider Monday, August 29, 7:30 pm Southern Theater, 1420 Washington Avenue South In anticipation of their 2011 release of the complete string quartets of Philip Glass, the adventurous, genre-defying string quartet Brooklyn Rider returns to the Southern Theater this fall with an all Glass program featuring Buczak, Mishima, Company and the Minnesota premiere of Suite for String Quartet from Bent. Brooklyn Rider combines a wildly eclectic repertoire with a gripping performance style that is attracting legions of fans and drawing critical acclaim from classical, world and rock critics. NPR credits Brooklyn Rider with “recreating the 300-year-old form of string quartet as a vital and creative 21st-century ensemble.” The musicians play in concert halls and clubs, in venues as varied as Joe’s Pub in New York City, the San Francisco Jazz Festival, Todai-ji Temple in Japan, the Library of Congress and the South By Southwest Festival. Through creative programming and global collaborations, Brooklyn Rider illuminates music for its audiences in ways that are “stunningly imaginative” (Lucid Culture). For information and tickets: http://www.southerntheater.org/2011_08-29_brooklyn_rider.htm. *****Reminder of Ongoing Activities***** Guthrie Theater Backstage Tours Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday mornings at 10 am Guthrie Theater, 818 Second Street South This 45-minute backstage tour offers a look at what goes on behind the scenes at the Guthrie. Discover the stunning and expanded features of this state-of-the-art facility and learn how the Guthrie takes its plays from script to stage, including the many intriguing steps in between. On the tour, visit the Guthrie’s various production departments, including the shops where costumes, sets and props are expertly crafted by talented artisans. The cost is $10 per person; $6 for subscribers, students or seniors. To book a tour, call the Guthrie Box Office at 612-377-2224 or order online at www.guthrietheater.org. Additional tours may be scheduled for groups of 20 or more based on availability. Groups may call the group sales office at 612-225-6240 for information and scheduling options. Advance reservations are required for groups of 20 or more. Mill City Museum (if it has re-opened) Museum Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00 am -- 5:00 pm; Sunday, 12 noon -- 5 pm 704 South Second Street Built within the limestone ruins of the Washburn A Mill - the National Historic Landmark that was once the centerpiece of the world's flour milling industry - the museum tells the story of a mighty river, a young city and how the production of flour fueled the growth of Minnesota. The museum's 12,000 square foot exhibit space is packed with fun and intrigue for visitors of all ages. Follow your nose to the Baking Lab, splash around in the water lab and enjoy the rooftop view of the riverfront. The eight-story Flour Tower show tells the story of the mill through the voices of former workers and runs throughout each day. The newly restored West Engine House features Kevin Kling's take on http://MillCityTimes.com
  • 7. http://MillCityTimes.com g y y g g Minneapolis history in the movie "Minneapolis in 19 Minutes Flat" and shows every half hour. Fee: $10 adults, $8 seniors and college students with ID, $5 youth ages 6 – 17, free for children under 5 and MHS members. Call 612-341-7555 or visit http://www.millcitymuseum.org for more information. Music at Aster Café 125 Main Street SE The Aster Café now has live music on many evenings to complement its food and beverage offerings. For more information and a schedule: http://www.aster-cafe.com/ St. Anthony Falls Photo Safari Thursdays through Saturdays, 8:30 am – 1 pm and 2 – 6 pm, plus night tours beginning 45 minutes before sunset Sundays, 11 am – 3 pm, plus night tours beginning 45 minutes before sunset A Midwest Photo Safari is a one-on-one, hands-on, photo workshop. The safaris take place on the St. Anthony Falls Heritage Trail east and west banks. The three- to four-hour tours will take you along selected parts of this historically significant trail. There is also a popular night safari that takes place four days a week on the east bank. During our safaris, our guides share interesting facts and the history of the areas we are walking. The main goal of the safari is to help photographers "visualize" and compose good photographs. The areas we tour are filled with great photo opportunities, which your photographer/guides will point out as we walk. Full info at http://www.midwestphotosafari.com John H. Stevens House Open Sundays and Holidays, 12 noon -- 4 pm Minnehaha Park, 4801 Minnehaha Avenue The 1850 John Stevens House was the first frame house built on the west bank of the Mississippi River in Minneapolis. The civic and social hub for early city founders originally was located near the site of the current Minneapolis Post Office, but was moved to Minnehaha Park in 1896. Now restored, it is open for docent-led tours and by appointment. Admission is $3 for adults, $1 for children 12 – 18 and free to members. For information: 612-722-2220 or http://www.johnhstevenshouse.org/ Segway Magical History Tours April 1 -- November 15, 9:30 am and 2:30 pm daily St. Anthony Main, 125 Main Street SE Cruise effortlessly along the historic Mississippi riverfront on a Segway! The three-hour Segway tours include a free training session, refreshments and use of a helmet. Included in the price is a Full Admission Pass to the Mill City Museum, 25% off coupon for one of three neighboring restaurants and validated parking. Cost: $80.00 + tax. Reservations highly recommended. Tours also are available upon arrangement for corporate and special events, and gift certificates are available. For information: www.MagicalHistoryTour.com, 952-888-9200. *****Input, Participation and Stewardship Opportunities***** Public Input Meetings on Upper Riverfront Parks Tuesday, July 19, 7 – 9 pm North Mississippi Regional Park Kroening Interpretive Center 4900 Mississippi Court http://MillCityTimes.com
  • 8. http://MillCityTimes.com North Mississippi Regional Park, Kroening Interpretive Center, 4900 Mississippi Court Thursday, July 28, 7 – 9 pm Bottineau Park Recreation Center, 2000 Second Street NE Thursday, August 4, 7 – 9 pm Farview Park 621 29th Avenue North The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board invites you to share your ideas about new Mississippi riverfront parks. The MRDI Project Manager will provide an overview of the exciting parks concepts. The City will be available as a resource to answer questions about development policy and the Above the Falls Policy Review and Implementation process. And, the Minneapolis Riverfront Partnership will introduce new ‘river tools’ and update attendees on riverfront happenings. Organizers would like to hear from you about many possible ideas for park features and the goals for Upper Riverfront parks. You also can join the conversation online at http://www. MinneapolisRiverfrontDevelopmentInitiative.com. Participate in the community survey; read, comment on and subscribe to the MR|DI’s blog; sign up for their e-newsletter; “like” them on Facebook: facebook.com/MplsRiverDesign; or chat with them on Twitter: @MplsRiverDesign. For more information: http://www.minneapolisparks.org/default.asp?PageID=52&prid=1573 *****Grants, Awards, Contests and Funding Resources***** Grants Available for Water Quality Projects Water pollution comes from many different sources, including our everyday activities. How we care for our yards and grounds, wash and maintain our cars, and even dispose of pet waste can contribute to water pollution in the Mississippi River. The hard surfaces of our driveways, sidewalks and pathways increase the amount of stormwater entering the storm drains. There are many choices we can make to reduce these harmful impacts on water quality. Become a partner organization with the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO) by applying for a Stewardship Fund grant to work together to improve water quality in the MWMO. The MWMO includes parts of Minneapolis, Saint Paul, the City of Saint Anthony Village and Lauderdale. Projects funded through the Stewardship Fund Program should achieve the following: 1) improve water quality or improve water and natural resource management, and/or 2) build community understanding, knowledge and initiative related to water and natural resource issues and solutions. $250,000 is available through three types of grants. Applications for Mini Grants of up to $2,000 and for Action Grants of up to $50,000 are due October 3 at 3:00 p.m. Nonprofit organizations, officially recognized neighborhood groups, schools, local units of government and business and professional associations are eligible to apply. Individuals, home owners associations and condominium associations and private businesses may partner with eligible applicants in order to apply. For information about the application process, visit www.mwmo.org/stewardshipfund.html or attend a Stewardship Fund Program Information Session at the MWMO’s office. Thursday, August 25, 12 noon -- 1 pm or Tuesday, August 30, 4 -- 5 pm *****Informational Resources***** Minneapolis Riverfront District Informational Hotline 612-673-5123 Have a question about things to do or a specific upcoming event in the Minneapolis Riverfront District? Call the friendly folks at the Hotline (service available during hours when the Mill City Museum is open). http://MillCityTimes.com
  • 9. http://MillCityTimes.com Temporary Park Road Closure Information Online The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board now has available online a list of temporary road closures due to permitted events and other activities through 2011. The information will be updated regularly and provides a quick, at-a-glance guide to Park Board road closures throughout Minneapolis. Starting July 13, the Park Board is launching an email subscription service for a wide variety of topics including road closures. To view the document, visit http://www.minneapolisparks. org/documents/road closures.pdf. Telling River Stories Web Site The “Telling River Stories” Web site can be found at www.riverstories.umn.edu. Telling River Stories is a collaborative project that populates the urban Mississippi River corridor with stories of how the city and the river have been jointly developed. The site highlights stories about the people and places that make up today’s urban river landscape. In addition to the Web site, future programs and on-site installations will be part of the overall project. The Telling River Stories program is part of the River Life: Mississippi and U project, a partnership of the University of Minnesota’s Institute on the Environment, Institute for Advanced Study, Water Resource Center, College of Design and Urban Studies Program. The River Life project connects University research, teaching and civic engagement programs with off-campus partners who are working to reinvigorate the urban Mississippi River. In the coming weeks, project team members will be adding materials to the site’s coverage of “river stories” in the Twin Cities, St. Louis and New Orleans. Check back often to view the progress. River Talk River Talk is a thoughtful, informed blog about issues that affect the Mississippi River that is provided by Patrick Nunnally of the University of Minnesota’s Institute on the Environment RiverLife program. To check it out: http://blog.lib.umn.edu/ione/rivertalk/ Minneapolis Downtown Improvement District Calendar The Minneapolis Downtown Improvement District web site has a new calendar feature that is starting to fill up with lots of great info. To check it out, visit: http://www.minneapolisdid.com/ page/show/207241-calendar#nodePicker-main. *****Riverfront News Articles***** Guthrie to Celebrate Fifty Years with Hampton Festival http://www.startribune.com/entertainment/stageandarts/125079134.html Crown Hydro http://finance-commerce.com/2011/07/xcel-request-may-muddy-crown-hydro-project/ http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/news/2011/07/10/park-board-stalls-hydroelectric-deal Oromo Reunion at Riverside Park http://opride.com/oromsis/oromo/958-oromo-picnic.html Park Board Road Closures http://southwestminneapolis.patch.com/articles/park-board-road-closures-announced-for-the-next- six-months http://MillCityTimes.com
  • 10. http://MillCityTimes.com Stevens House History http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/news/2011/07/11/neighborhood-notes-moving-stevens-house Pillsbury A Mill Dominium Proposal http://www.thelinemedia.com/devnews/dominiumpillsbury071311.aspx? utm_source=VerticalResponse&utm_medium=Email&utm_term= Dominium+Development+has+an+%2480+million+plan+for+the+Pillsbury+'A'+Mill&utm_content= {Email_Address}&utm_campaign=Onward+and+Upward http://MillCityTimes.com