Minneapolis RiverCurrent 8-3-11

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Note to my readers: SUMMER BREAK
Your editor is going to take a summer break! So, this issue of the RiverCurrent is coming out a
day early and also includes what would have been in next week’s issue. I’ll return to the normal
schedule for the issues of August 17 and 18.

*****Events and Activities*****
Mill City Farmers Market
Saturday, August 6, 8 am – 1 pm
Chicago Avenue between Second Street South and West River Parkway
This week’s 10 a.m. Cooking Demo will feature Market Chef Heather Hartman as she demystifies
pesto (it’s not for basil alone!) in this simple, summery soup with ingredients from market sponsor,
Nash Brothers Trading Company. From 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., enjoy Market maven, Nichola
Miller, and her soulful singing. Stop by the Community Booth to learn more about the Land
Stewardship Project. The Art Market will feature Featuring Weavers Guild, Guillermo Cuellar, Fruits
of the Sea and 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.

Chicago Avenue between Second Street South and West River Parkway
I don’t have the specifics about the market’s plans for August 13, but you can count on a cooking
demo, some music and lots of great food and art to buy! For more information (including what
products are expected at the market that week – don’t forget your shopping list), recipes and to
sign up for the market’s email newsletter: http://www.millcityfarmersmarket.org.

Samples of Classes and Activities at the Minnesota Center for Book Arts
1011 Washington Avenue South, 612-215-2520, http://www.mnbookarts.org
Hours: Monday 10 am -- 5 pm, Tuesday 10 am -- 9 pm, Wednesday-Saturday 10 am -- 5 pm,
Sunday 12 noon – 4 pm
Class details, instructor biographies, registration details and online registration are all available at
http://www.mnbookarts.org/classes/classes.html. You may also register for a class by calling 612-
215-2520.
Concertina Structures
with Sue Bjerke
Monday, August 15, 6 – 9 pm
The folded book form known as the concertina (or accordion) has numerous variations and
applications. This class will focus on four concertina book structures: the hard cover triangle, the
hard cover non-adhesive, the wrap-around cover with closure and the single sheet surprise format.
Other varieties of the versatile concertina will be discussed as time allows. All skill levels welcome.
$90 ($80 members) + $15 supply fee. Register for this workshop
Let's Go to the Museum!
with Ellen Ferrari
Tuesday, August 16, 10 am – 12 noon
Come and meet two artists in When Pigasso Met Mootisse by Nina Laden. Learn to make paper
with white cotton pulp, then "paint" your masterpieces with pulp in a rainbow of colors. Use colorful


yarn and eye droppers for added artistic effects. "Art Opening" snacks will be served. Dress for
mess with water-safe shoes. 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 Arts Roundtable: Collaboration Chat
Tuesday, August 16, 7 pm
Join us for a panel discussion of the joys and challenges of collaboration between writers and
artists. This panel will feature collaborators Will Dinski and Mark Ehling, plus more collaborating
writer/artist teams to be announced. Minnesota Center for Book Arts is a hub of creativity where
interesting, passionate and knowledgeable people like you learn, share ideas and get inspired.
Join the conversation by attending our fun, interactive Book Arts Roundtables in MCBA's lively
studios. Always free and always open to the public!
Woven Bindings
with CB Sherlock
Bind books without sewing! In this class, you'll learn two variations of woven bindings. One, a hard
cover with vellum strips, uses single sheets of paper; the other, a soft cover with paper strips, is a
folio–single sheet combination. Both structures offer great ways to put drawings and paintings
easily into a book structure. All skill levels welcome. $105 ($95 members) + $30 supply fee.
Register for this workshop
Let's Go to the Junkyard!
with Ellen Ferrari
Tuesday, August 23; 10 am – 12 noon
Wander through the wonderful world of trash in Rodney A. Greenblatt's wacky Aunt Ippy's House of
Junk. Turn our wacky junk -- CDs, yogurt containers, toilet paper tubes, shredded money and more
-- into one-of-a-kind books. Fold, paste and collage our junk into your gems. And don't forget
"wacky" snacks! For families with children age 2 and up. $30 ($27 members) per adult/child pair,
$15 ($14) each additional participant. Register for this workshop...

Nicollet Island Concerts
All concerts at 7 pm unless noted
Nicollet Island Amphitheater
Free. For updates and more information: http://www.mplsmusicandmovies.com/.
Monday, August 15 – Detroit Don King Band (authentic urban blues and jazz)
Monday, August 22 – Minnesota Association of Songwriters (songwriter showcase)

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, August 16 -- Indigenous Music and Six Movies (celebrating Native American Culture)
Tuesday, August 23 -- Indigenous Music and Movies (celebrating Native American Culture)
Wapawekka (short film) and Of Mice and Men

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, August 17 – Patchouli (high energy folk meets Flamenco)
Thursday, August 18 -- Twin Cities Jazz Club (jazz cats swing standard songs)
Friday, August 19, 5 – 9 pm -- IPR Presents Music in the Park (a variety of styles to enjoy)
Saturday, August 20 – You Again
Wednesday, August 24 – Wayne Hamilton and Friends (old favorites and original music)
Thursday, August 25 – Neale and Haberman (American roots rock)
Friday, August 26 – Bill Geezy and the New Deal (hand-made American music)
Saturday, August 27 – Viewers’ choice movie

Mill City Museum Programs and Events
704 Second Street South
For more information about Mill City Museum events call 612-341-7555, or visit
http://www.millcitymuseum.org
Mill City Live: Outdoor Music Series – Curtiss A & the Jerks of Fate
Thursday, August 18, 6 – 8 pm
Curtiss A (aka Curt Almsted) has been a fixture in Minneapolis rock since 1978, when he recorded
with his punk-ish combo the Spooks. Never really a punk rocker in the traditional sense, Almsted
was more of a roots rock wise guy more influenced by John Lennon than John Lydon. In the late
'70s and early '80s, he was a big part of the burgeoning pre-Replacements/Hüsker Dü Minneapolis
rock scene which, at the time, included the Suburbs, Suicide Commandos, Flamin' Ohs and
Hypstryz. He recorded a great debut record, Courtesy (with future Replacement Slim Dunlap on
lead guitar), which brought him and indie label Twin/Tone acclaim. His last album was 1988's A
Scarlett Letter, with ex-NRBQ guitarist Al Anderson on board. Since 1980 he has performed an
annual tribute to John Lennon on the anniversary of his death. 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. 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.
Riverfront Quest Family Tour
Saturday, August 20, 1 pm (book making starts at 12:30 pm)
Try out questing with a family-focused tour of the Minneapolis riverfront outside Mill City Museum.
The quest includes solving rhyming riddles and searching for hidden boxes with pictures to place in
a quest journal that participants can make before or after the tour. Journal materials and admission
to Mill City Museum are included in tour cost. Tour is designed for ages 6–11, but can be enjoyed
by all ages. Fee: $14 adults, $12 seniors and college students, $10 ages 6-17 and MHS
members. Reservations required; call 612-341-7555.
Railroad History Tour
Sunday, August 21, 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 is arriving with the Hiawatha light rail and the North Star

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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.
Historic Main Street Walking Tour
Saturday, August 27, 1 pm
Stroll through Minneapolis’ oldest neighborhood with a Mill City Museum guide, who will talk about
the rich past and exciting future of historic Main Street. The tour will highlight the life in the village of
St. Anthony, changes along Main Street throughout the years, and such landmarks as the 1855
Upton Block, 1858 Martin & Morrison Building, Our Lady of Lourdes Church, the Pillsbury A Mill
and the Chalybeate Mineral Springs. This tour will begin and end at Pracna Restaurant, 117 Main
Street S.E. Tours include admission to Mill City Museum. Fee: $14 adults, $12 senior citizens, $10
children ages 6-17 and MHS members. Includes museum admission. Reservations required; call
612-341-7555.
Engineering the Falls: Walking Tour by History Player William de la Barre
Take a walking tour of St. Anthony Falls led by costumed History Player William de la Barre, the
Austrian engineer who spent half a century developing Minneapolis flour milling and waterpower.
Participants will visit the Minneapolis Riverfront, the west side milling district and the Stone Arch
Bridge, and hear about the many ways the falls has changed over the years. 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. 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, August 19 -- Sell Out Stereo Visit My Site
Saturday, August 20 -- Trick
Sunday, August 21 -- TBA
Friday, August 26 -- Dazy Head Mazy Visit My Site
Saturday, August 27 -- Irresistables Visit My Site
Sunday, August 28 -- Tim Mahoney (solo) Visit My Site

Bird Watching
Saturday, August 20, 8 – 9:30 am
Boom Island and Nicollet Island
Join a Park Board naturalist, and other bird enthusiasts, to look for summer birds in Minneapolis
parks and waterways. Whether you’re an avid bird-watcher or simply hoping to learn more about
Minneapolis’ avian life, MPRB naturalists can show you where different species of birds may be
spotted. All bird watching events require pre-registration and cost $5. Pre register at 612-313-
7725 or www.minneapolisparks.org.

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.

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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: Blooms and Blossoms
Sunday, August 21, drop in any time between 1 and 3 pm
Discover wildflowers growing in the park on a self-guided hike in the prairie and by the river. Free;
for all ages.
Turtle Sundae
Saturday, August 27, 1 – 3 pm
Discover the turtles of Minnesota. Hike along the river to find basking turtles. See live captive
turtles including an endangered turtle that lives on land. Help feed the turtles. Enjoy a turtle sundae
at the end of the program and find out why the turtle has a sundae named after it. Reservations
required; reference activity #316901-27. $5. All ages.
Free Family Fundays: Grasshoppers Galore
Sunday, August 28, drop in any time between 1 and 3 pm
Catch grasshoppers in our prairie and help us feed the resident reptiles and amphibians. Nets and
containers provided. Free; for all ages.

An Architect’s View of Mill City Museum
Sunday, August 21, 1 – 2:30 pm
Mill City Museum Main Lobby, 704 South 2nd Street
The Washburn Crosby "A" Mill was destroyed by fire in 1991 and then transformed into the award
winning Mill City Museum in 2003. Join John Stark, the project architect during the construction of
the Mill City Museum, for a walking tour of the public spaces, discussing the discoveries and
construction issues faced during this great venture. Tour participants will receive $2 off admission
fee to the Mill City Museum the day of the tour. $5 per person. Co-sponsored by Preserve
Minneapolis and Mill City Museum. For information on this and other Preserve Minneapolis tours
and to register: http://www.preserveminneapolis.org/community.php

A Talk and Walk about Coldwater Spring
Stevens House, Minnehaha Park, 4801 Minnehaha Avenue
Duke John H. Addicks and Bruce McKenzie are your guides for this opportunity to learn more
about Coldwater Spring. Stevens House will be open for regular tours (meet at Stevens House for
the walk). For information: 612-722-2220 or http://www.johnhstevenshouse.org/

Breakfast with a Preservationist
Wednesday, August 24, 8 – 9 am
Mill City Museum, enter at 710 Second Street South
Join Preserve Minneapolis at the Mill City Museum for “name that building” fun! Now departed
State Historical Architect Charlie Nelson left behind an architectural legacy in photographic slides.
Many slides have been donated to the Minnesota Historical Society, but several remain with no
identifying information and thus cannot be sent to MHS. This Breakfast with a Preservationist will
be devoted to identifying those buildings; labeled slides will then go to MHS. For information:
http://www.preserveminneapolis.org/events.php

“Carpzilla: Is the Mississippi River in Minnesota Next?”
Friday, August 26, 8 -- 9:30 am
McKnight Foundation, 710 Second Street South, Suite 400

McKnight Foundation, 710 Second Street South, Suite 400
It’s summertime in Minnesota, and for many of us, that means long days on our favorite water body
fishing, boating and swimming. But those who have heard horror stories (or seen video) of giant
leaping fish in the South and elsewhere in the Midwest have good reason to fear for these summer
days of idyll. Invasive Asian carps are headed our way, and a network of federal, state and local
partners are working to prevent their establishment in the Mississippi River in Minnesota—and
their management if (more likely, “when”) they do make it here. Come find out from speaker John
Anfinson (Chief of Resource Management. National Park Service-Mississippi National River and
Recreation Area) how Minnesota is preparing for Asian carps and how you can help. Light
breakfast provided. Free. Transit and parking information are available at
http://www.mcknight.org/about/offices.aspx. The Mississippi River Forum is made possible by the
generous support of the Mississippi River Fund and the McKnight Foundation.

Bird Watching
Saturday, August 27, 8 – 9:30 am
Minnehaha Falls Park
Join a Park Board naturalist, and other bird enthusiasts, to look for summer birds in Minneapolis
parks and waterways. Whether you’re an avid bird-watcher or simply hoping to learn more about
Minneapolis’ avian life, MPRB naturalists can show you where different species of birds may be
spotted. All bird watching events require pre-registration and cost $5. Pre register at 612-313-
7725 or www.minneapolisparks.org.

*****Reminder of Ongoing Activities*****
Mill Ruins 5K Jogging Tour
Mondays through Saturdays, 8 am
Starting at Dunn Brothers, 201 Third Avenue South
This historically rich route will meander through the birthplace of Minneapolis as well as the
centerpiece of its revitalization. This tour features the milling district of Minneapolis, which was
once the largest in the world. This run is filled with history, culture, and breathtaking views of our city
and river. For information: http://twincitiesjoggingtours.com/tours.html
Gopher to Falls Jogging Tour
Mondays through Saturdays, 7:30 am
Starting at Dunn Brothers, 201 Third Avenue South
This tour brings your through the core of Minneapolis’ birthplace and revitalization sector. You will
behold our newest theater and restaurants as well as get knee deep in our Gopher Pride with a
loop through the University of Minnesota Campus. You will then cross a converted rail track back to
the river trail to experience the history within Mill Ruins Park and St Anthony Main, crossing over
two significant and breathtaking bridges for amazing views of the city and the mighty Mississippi
River. For information: http://twincitiesjoggingtours.com/tour2.html

Minneapolis Riverwalk Food Tour
Saturdays, 11:30 am
Starting at Gold Medal Park, Second Street and Tenth Avenue South
Take a walk along the historic Mill District where you will stroll past museums and theaters, enjoy
gorgeous views of the river and cross over into historical Northeast Minneapolis. You'll learn about
the history of both these neighborhoods and visit the oldest restaurant on the oldest street in
Minneapolis while you experience the sites and tastes of this great city. Enjoy tasting and chatting
with other food-loving guests and walk away with a memorable culinary experience! For

with other food loving guests, and walk away with a memorable culinary experience! For
information: http://tastetwincities.com/tours

Downtown/Northeast Minneapolis Food Tour
Saturdays through November 30, 11 am and 3 pm
Starting at Local D’Lish, 208 North First Street
The Downtown/Northeast Minneapolis Walking Food Tour will take you on a delicious path through
the historic communities that highlight the best cuisine of the area. Also included in the tour are
sightseeing of local attractions like the Downtown skyline, the Grain Belt beer sign and Our Lady of
Lourdes church. This tour is designed for local foodies and tourists alike and it is a great thing to
do no matter where you are from! The tour will last approximately 3 hours and will cover 1.5 miles.
The tour cost is $42 and can be booked through Zerve. The tour is suitable for all age groups and
fitness levels and included in your ticket price is the food at all tasting locations.

Classes at Surdyk’s
Mondays and Tuesdays
Surdyk’s Liquor and Cheese Shop, 303 East Hennepin Avenue
Surdyk’s offers an extensive and fun choice of classes to help you learn about wine, beer and
cheese (both in general and specific types). Check out their calendar at
http://www.surdyks.com/Events.aspx.

Horse and Carriage Tours
Enjoy a tour of the riverfront via a horse-drawn carriage ride. Regular tours are available from both
the Nicollet Island Inn and VIC’s Restaurant on Main Street. For information:
http://www.thehitchingcompany.com/

Acme Comedy Club
Tuesdays through Thursday, 8 pm; Fridays and Saturdays, 8 and 10:30 pm
708 North First Street
Enjoy stand-up comedy at one of the top five comedy clubs in the country. For more information:
http://www.acmecomedycompany.com

Classes Available at the Lundstrum Center
Lundstrum Center for the Performing Arts, 1617 North Second Street
Dream of performing on Broadway? Preparing for your college audition? Looking to get back into
class? Let the Broadway veteran faculty at the Lundstrum Center help develop your gifts. Fall
session registration is now open. Children and adults, all levels welcome. Programs include:
Children: After school programs; age 3 and up.
Preteen/Young Adults: Broadway Musical Theatre -- Serious training in dance, voice and
theater
Adults: Ballet, tap, jazz, Pilates, voice
Special Needs Children: “Dance Mania”-ages 6 to 12.
The center offers state of the art, spacious, sun lit studios, with free parking and #14 Metro Transit
bus-accessible. Class cards available! For a class schedule please check out the center’s website
www.lundstrumcenter.org or call 612-521-2600 to be put on their mailing list.

Keegan’s Pub Entertainment
Keegan’s Irish Pub, 16 University Avenue NE

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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
Walk-in tours: Fridays, June through August, 11 am
Other tours by appointment
90 Hennepin Avenue
Minneapolis is the home of the Ninth Federal Reserve District, and guided tours of their facility
along the riverfront at Hennepin Avenue are available without appointment on Fridays (see above).
In addition, tours are available for groups and individuals by appointment. The Bank welcomes
adult groups and students (grades 7 and older) who are studying economics, banking or finance.
The tour consists of a general overview of the Federal Reserve and a walk-through of the cash and
check departments. The maximum group size is 40 people. Tours are 40 minutes long and free of
charge. Complete and submit the form at http://www.minneapolisfed.org/
labout/ocations/mpls/tourform.cfm to sign up for Friday tour. Note: A photo I.D. is required for
entrance to the Bank for those over the age of 18. Please do not bring cameras.

Mill City Museum
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
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

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.

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

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.

*****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 three-month event calendar. The April-May-June event calendar
is now available at http://www.minneapolisparks.org/documents/Apr-May-June_Calendar.pdf. The
three-month calendar, which will be updated every month, 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 happened, 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.

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).

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.

*****Planning Ahead*****
A Walking Shadow Theatre Company production of
reasons to be pretty
by Neil LaBute
directed by Amy Rummenie
September 16 -- October 2
Opening Night: Saturday, September 17
Guthrie Theater, 818 Second Street South, Dowling Studio
reasons to be pretty centers on four young working-class friends and lovers who become
increasingly dissatisfied with their dead-end lives and each other. A commentary on America's
obsession with physical beauty, reasons to be pretty is the final ferocious cap on a trilogy of plays
that began with The Shape of Things and Fat Pig. For tickets: 612-377-2224 or
http://www.guthrietheater.org/whats_happening/buy_tickets

John Hiatt and The Combo
Monday, September 19, 7:30 pm
Guthrie Theater, 818 Second Street South, Wurtele Thrust Stage
Dirty Jeans and Mudslide Hymns, the new album from acclaimed musician and songwriter John
Hiatt, will be released August 2 and is his twentieth solo album. Recorded at Ben’s Studio in
Nashville, the album was produced by Kevin Shirley (Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, The Black Crowes).
In addition to Hiatt, the album features Kenneth Blevins on drums and percussion, Doug Lancio on
electric guitars, mandolin and Hammertone and Patrick O’Hearn on bass guitar. John Hiatt’s
career as a performer and songwriter has spanned more than 30 years and everyone from Bob
Dylan, Eric Clapton, BB King, and Bonnie Raitt to Iggy Pop, Three Dog Night and The Neville
Brothers has covered his work. In 2008, Hiatt was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of
Fame and was honored by the Americana Music Association with their prestigious “Lifetime
Achievement in Songwriting Award Tickets available at the Guthrie Theater Box Office charge by

Achievement in Songwriting Award. Tickets available at the Guthrie Theater Box Office, charge by
phone at 612-377-2224 and online at GuthrieTheater.org

*****Riverfront News Articles*****
Pie from Very Prairie at Mill City Farmers Market
http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/taste/126258033.html

Form + Content Exhibit
http://www.startribune.com/entertainment/stageandarts/126333913.html

Hydrokinetic Power
http://finance-commerce.com/2011/07/hydrokinetic-power-inventor-hopes-to-capture-next-big-
wave-with-unusual-turbine/

Main Post Office
http://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/blog/real_estate/2011/07/why-isnt-minneapolis-main-post-
office.html

Park Vista
http://finance-commerce.com/2011/07/waiting-for-condos-when-will-stanton-start/

Street Projects Planned in Downtown
http://kstp.com/article/stories/S2220200.shtml?cat=12196

North Loop Fourth Avenue Playground (congratulations, North Loop!)
http://kstp.com/news/stories/S2220889.shtml

I-35W Bridge Remembrance Garden
http://www.startribune.com/local/minneapolis/126494068.html
http://www.twincities.com/ci_18589864
http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2011/07/31/35w-bridge-memorial-anniversary/
Bridge collapse victims hope memorial will bring closure
Dayton Orders Flags Lowered On Bridge Anniversary
Dedication of Memorial to Mark 4th Anniversary of 35W Bridge Collapse
Minneapolis dedicating memorial to bridge victims
35W Bridge Collapse Memorial Monday
Flags to Fly at Half-Staff for 4th Anniversary of 35W Bridge Collapse
I-35W Bridge Remembrance Garden dedicated today
Flags to fly at half-staff Monday for 4th anniversary of I-35 bridge collapse
Memorial dedicated in Minneapolis honors 35W victims
Four Years Since I-35 Bridge Collapsed
August 1: Memorial to Interstate 35W bridge collapse victims will be dedicated
Minneapolis Dedicating Memorial To Bridge Victims
http://www.startribune.com/local/minneapolis/126557358.html
http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2011/08/01/35w-bridge-memorial/
Slideshow: Dedication of 35W Bridge Remembrance Garden
I-35W Memorial Remembers Dead, Celebrates Survivors


Bridge Survivor Recalls Collapse, Remembers The Dead
Victims Of 35W Bridge Collapse Continue To Inspire
Bridge Collapse Families Get Preview Of Memorial
35W Bridge Collapse Memorial Dedicated
Sheriff Recalls I-35W Collapse, Response
Honoring the bridge collapse victims, four years
New Memorial Honors Victims on 4th Anniversary of 35W Bridge Collapse
SLIDESHOW: 35W Bridge Collapse Memorial
Victims families speak at I-35W bridge memorial [VIDEO]
I-35W Bridge collapse survivor Mercedes Gorden shares recovery photos
Despite storms, today's bridge memorial event still on
Minneapolis dedicates bridge collapse memorial
Memorial dedicated in Minneapolis honors 35W victims
I-35W Bridge Collapse Victims Remembered
Pollie Parnell and her nephew look at the memorial

Redevelopment Projects – Riverfront and Elsewhere
Downtown:
http://www.downtownjournal.com/index.php?&story=17194&page=65&category=92
Northeast:
Stalled sites:

New Tour Options and The Public House (first and third items in this piece)

222 Hennepin Proposal
http://www.downtownjournal.com/index.php?section=53&publication=downtown&story=
17228&page=65&category=92

I-35 Bridge Memorial, East Side Bike Summit, Scherer Brothers Site Cleanup and Fourth
Avenue Playground (towards end of this piece)
http://www.downtownjournal.com/index.php?section=53&publication=downtown&story=
17201&page=65&category=92

Padilla Speer Beardsley
http://www.startribune.com/business/126428603.html

http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/news/2011/08/01/mill-city-farmers-market-one-most-interesting-state

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