The document provides information about upcoming events in Minneapolis, including: - The WWA Wakeboard National Championships taking place July 27-31 on the Mississippi River. - The Mill City Farmers Market on July 30 featuring Italian food and music, along with cooking demos, opera performances, and samples from Phillips Prairie Organic Vodka. - Various outdoor concerts around Minneapolis in parks like Nicollet Island, Father Hennepin Bluffs, and Minnehaha through mid-August.

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*****Events and Activities*****
WWA Wakeboard National Championships
Wednesday, July 27, through Sunday, July 31
Mississippi River off West River Road, between Plymouth and Broadway
The largest wakeboarding event in the United States is set to make a splash in the Land of 10,000
Lakes, when the 2011 Nautique WWA Wakeboard National Championships, presented by
Rockstar Energy Drink, arrives in Minneapolis. Since 1990, the Nautique WWA Nationals has
attracted the top wake athletes from throughout the country to compete for national titles in each of
its age and skill-level categories. For information: http://wakeboardingmag.com/
events/2011/07/18/nautique-wwa-nationals-to-hit-the-land-of-10000-lakes/.
Mill City Farmers Market – Taste of Italy with the Italian Cultural Center
Saturday, July 30, 8 am – 1 pm
Chicago Avenue between Second Street South and West River Parkway
The Italian Cultural Center is the hub in Minneapolis for all things Italian, including language, food
and wine, and art history classes, as well as Italian travel info and cultural experiences. Stop by the
Community Booth and learn more! This week’s 10 a.m. Cooking Demo will feature Market Chef
Heather Hartman welcoming Lorenzo Terregrossa of Lorenzo’s Ovens to Mill City. He’ll be bringing
an outdoor oven to make authentic Italian pizzas. From 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., members of
Minnesota Opera’s vocal training program will sing a sampling of Italian Art Songs. At 12:30,
following the cooking demo, take a seat in the Market Cafe for a preview of Mixed Precipitation’s
3rd annual Picnic Operetta touring Community Gardens throughout the Twin Cities. Discover You
Can, at 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. -- Tomato Tomäto – can them whole, sliced, sauced or salsa-ed and
enjoy them all year long. Canning connoisseur Liz McMann will be leading a demonstration of safe
home canning techniques. From 9:00 am to 1:00 p.m., Phillips Prairie Organic Vodka will be back
at the market, sampling Lemon Basil Martinis. Prairie is the 2011 Double Gold Medal winner from
the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and also was just named #1 Domestic Vodka in
2011 and awarded a Double-Gold Medal by The Fifty Best. Stop by the booth to taste and learn
about this organic, kosher and gluten free vodka sustainably produced in Benson, Minnesota. The
Art Market will feature Spring Finn & Co., Cracked Clay, Fruits of the Sea and Old World Cabinet.
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.
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 8 – Jill Holly (singer-songwriter, folk-rock originals)
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 Japan!

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with Ellen Ferrari
Tuesday, August 9, 10 am – 12 noon
Visit Japan with Suki's Kimono by Chieri Uegaki and then create some Japanese arts. Construct
a paper koi wind sock decorated with konji characters. Fold some big origami and a little sushi
book. Carve a stamp and print your own hachimaki head scarf to wear to our folk dancing circle.
Plus, sample some real Japanese 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...
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 9 -- Indigenous Music and Magic Wands and Off the Rez (celebrating Native
American Culture)
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 10 – Charity Hunt (original, uplifting relaxing night out)
Thursday, August 11 – Rhonda Lauria (vocal jazz standards)
Friday, August 12 – Dean Harrington and Friends (hot club, swing, Latin jazz)
Saturday, August 13 – Sweet Home Alabama
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 – Adam Levy & Friends
Thursday, August 11, 6 – 8 pm
Adam Levy’s signature guitar playing, deft songwriting and charismatic vocals have long anchored
the Honeydogs, who debuted with a 1995 self-titled effort which introduced their twangy garage-
pop sound. Their other recordings include Everything, I Bet You (1996), Seen A Ghost (1997) and
Here’s Luck (2001). On their recent CDs, 10,000 Years (2003), Amygdala, Can’t Feel the Beating
and Sunshine Committee (2009), their sound has expanded to include shades of the Stones'
Exile on Main Street, Fresh-era Sly Stone, twilight Hendrix and Revolver-esque Beatles, all with
Levy's surreal, evocative and enigmatic lyrics. Levy also writes and performs songs for children as
the band Bunny Clogs. He is also the leader of a favorite local cover band, Hookers and Blow. 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 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.
Women’s Work: History Player Eva Valesh Tour

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Saturday, August 13, 1 pm
A costumed actor portraying labor writer Eva Valesh will lead a walking tour highlighting the
factories whose working conditions were exposed by Valesh in a series of newspaper articles in
1888 and 1889. Jobs available to women in the 19th and early-20th century and some of the key
events in women’s labor history in Minneapolis will be discussed. Valesh was a labor writer and
orator who also was known by the pen name Eva Gay. Among the riverfront factories singled out by
"Eva Gay" was the North Star Woolen Mill, still standing two blocks from Mill City Museum. Valesh
served as labor editor for the Saint Paul Globe and the Minneapolis Tribune. She went on to
national acclaim, working for Samuel Gompers as Assistant Editor of the American Federationist.
Fee: $14 adults, $12 seniors and college students, $10 ages 6-17 and MHS members.
Reservations recommended; call 612-341-7555
Washburn A Mill Tour
Sunday, August 14, 1 pm
Get an in-depth look at the historic Washburn A Mill complex and the award-winning Mill City
Museum building. A museum interpreter will take visitors into the building's many nooks and
crannies, highlighting the lives of the men and women who worked there, how the building
functioned during its peak flour milling years and the many changes to the building over time. Also
covered will be the challenges of preserving the 120-year-old, fire-damaged building; its art,
architecture and interior design; and the St. Anthony Falls Historic District. Although many parts of
the mill can be explored during regular museum visits, this is the public's only opportunity for a
guided tour through the entire museum building. Fee: $12 adults, $10 seniors and college
students, $8 children ages 6-17 and MHS members. Tour 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, August 12 -- Honeywagon Visit My Site
Saturday, August 13 -- White Iron Band Visit My Site
Sunday, August 14 -- TBA
Twin Cities Polish Festival
Saturday, August 13, 10 am – 10 pm, and Sunday, August 14, 11 am – 6 pm
Main Street near Riverplace and St. Anthony Main
Welcome to the 2011 Twin Cities Polish Festival. This festival is designed to bring together
Minnesotans to celebrate Polish culture and Polish heritage. The Twin Cities Polish Festival will
immerse Minnesotans in "all things Polish," presenting a kaleidoscope of unique cultural and
educational displays, food and top-notch entertainment. Bring a blanket, take a seat on the lawn
along historic Main Street in Minneapolis, visit with friends, watch outstanding musical and dance
entertainment, enjoy traditional foods and beverages and just simply have fun! You'll see for
yourself why Poland has earned itself the reputation as one of the world's most hospitable cultures.
Ample parking is available in area parking lots and neighboring streets, with Handicap Parking
available along Main Street. This activity is funded, in part, by the Metropolitan Regional Arts
Council as appropriated by the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the vote of the
people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008. For information and event schedule:
http://www.tcpolishfestival.org/

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Art in the Park
Sunday, August 14, 12 noon -- 4 pm
John H. Stevens House, Minnehaha Park, 4801 Minnehaha Avenue
Betty Hupperich and friends will present paintings of Minneapolis parks, lakes and rivers. For
information: 612-722-2220 or http://www.johnhstevenshouse.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.
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: Fish Families
Sunday, August 14, drop in any time between 1 and 3 pm
Fish have families. Discover how to tell river fish families apart. Sort toy fish into their families.
Free; for all ages.
*****Planning Ahead*****
Much Ado About Nothing
by William Shakespeare
directed by Joe Dowling
September 10 – November 5
Opening Night: Friday, September 16
Guthrie Theater, 818 Second Street South, Wurtele Thrust Stage
One of Shakespeare’s great comedies, Much Ado About Nothing revolves around two pairs of
lovers, with the obstacles to the union of one playing in stark contrast to the love-hate relationship
of the other. Complete with themes of infidelity and deception, not to mention the ever-present
Shakespearean clowns, this inevitable and entertaining journey to true love delivers the ultimate
happy ending. For tickets: 612-377-2224 or http://www.guthrietheater.org/
whats_happening/buy_tickets
*****Participation, Input and Stewardship Opportunities*****
RiverFIRST Info Packets for National Night Out
In the interest of continuing to gather community input on the RiverFIRST vision for Upper Riverfront
Parks, the organizers are making MR|DI materials available to neighborhoods for distribution at
National Night Out block club gatherings. A packet of materials would include up to 40 copies each
of:
Community Input Survey (3 pages)
RiverFIRST Map & Summary
MR|DI Fact Sheet + River Is Flyer
River Is + River Could Be fill-in sheets
All pages are 8.5x11, double-sided. A self-addressed envelope will be included to return
completed surveys and fill-in sheets. If you, or someone you know, is interested in sharing these
materials at a gathering, please reply to this email any time before 9:00 a.m. on Friday, July 29,
with:

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Full name
Neighborhood/block club
Mailing address
Quantity requested (up to 40)
Packets will be mailed to you on Friday, July 29, and Saturday, July 30.
East Side Bike Summit
Monday, August 1, 6 – 7 pm
Ritz Theater, 345 13th Avenue NE
City and County staff working on several bike trails (some of which connect to the river) will be on
hand to update participants on the plans and to get input. For information and the agenda:
http://mplsbike.org/blog/?p=728.
Park Special Event Permitting Survey
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) is currently in the process of reviewing its
policies and procedures for special event permitting for events held in its regional parks and
parkways and at Loring Park. As host to more than 200 permitted events each year, the MPRB is
seeking input from event organizers and the public via an online survey available through 5:00 p.m.
on August 12. Find out more at this link: http://www.minneapolisparks.org/default.asp?
PageID=52&prid=1592.
Scherer Brother Site Cleanup Plan
Wednesday, August 3, meeting starts at 5 pm
Park Board headquarters, 2117 West River Road
Information regarding the environmental clean up plan for the former Scherer Brothers property,
located at 9 9th Ave NE and 900 Sibley St NE, just north of Boom Island Park, will be presented to
the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) and the public during the regular board
meeting August 3. The environmental assessment of the property, as well as the proposed cleanup
plan and other documents, will be available for review on the MPRB website
(http://www.minneapolisparks.org/default.asp?PageID=1290) or at the MPRB offices, 2117 West
River Road, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To review the documents at the MPRB
offices, contact Cliff Swenson at 612-230-6473 or cswenson@minneapolisparks.org. Written
comments on the plan will be accepted through August 15 by David Jaeger, Supervisor of the
Contaminated Lands Unit at Hennepin County: david.jaeger@co.hennepin.mn.us or Hennepin
County Department of Environmental Services, Suite 200, 417 North Fifth Street, Minneapolis, MN
55401. The County will coordinate with the MPRB and the MPCA in responding to substantial
comments. For more information: http://www.minneapolisparks.org/default.asp?PageID=52&
prid=1589
*****Reminder of Ongoing Activities*****
Guthrie Theater Architectural Tours
First Saturday of each month, 9 am, plus by appointment for groups of five or more
Guthrie Theater, 818 Second Street South
Influenced by the Mississippi River's proximity and beauty, architect Jean Nouvel's vision for
"theaters in the sky" made way for countless architectural feats in the facility. Discover its features
through an architecture tour -- covering everything from ground plans to groundbreaking, site

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selection, neighborhood influences and noteworthy elements that have garnered worldwide
attention. Architecture tours are scheduled the first Saturday of each month at 9 a.m. and last
approximately 75 minutes in length. $20 for adults; $15 for students. Call the Box Office at 612-
377-2224 or order online. Private architecture tours may be scheduled for groups of five or more;
advance reservations are required by calling 612-225-6390.
Vic’s Live Jazz Calendar
Fridays and Saturdays, 9 pm – midnight
Vic’s, 201 Main Street SE
VIC’S on the Minneapolis Riverfront steams up Minnesota weekends with a calendar of mellifluous
jazz and rhythm & blues bands, every Friday and Saturday evening, 9 p.m. to midnight, no cover,
showcasing the hottest talent of the Twin Cities. Relax and enjoy fantastic downtown Minneapolis
skyscraper views (especially at dusk). Visit VIC’S web site at http://www.vicsdining.com for the
latest update of the yearlong indoor and outdoor music calendar and more.
Birthday Party Options
Depot Water Park
Birthday party packages available including admission, balloons, party favors, tokens, vanilla ice
cream, soda, and choice of hot dog and chips or slice of pizza. Package price is $29.95 per
person. Minimum of eight people; reservations required. Contact Kari Kjergaard at kkjergaard@
thedepotminneapolis.com or call 612-758-7854. For additional info, visit
http://www.thedepotwaterpark.com.
Depot Ice Rink (if you’re thinking ahead to next season)
Birthday party packages include: skate admission, balloons, soda, and choice of a hot dog with
chips or a slice of pizza, vanilla ice cream cup. Cost is $17.00 per person. Minimum of 8 people;
reservations required. Contact Kory Kingsbury or call 612-758-7873. For additional info, visit
http://www.thedepotrink.com.
Musical Performances on the U of M West Bank
The School of Music, located in Ferguson Hall on the University of Minnesota West Bank, offers a
range of musical performances throughout the year, many of which are free. For more information,
go to http://www.music.umn.edu/events/index.php
Twin Cities River Rats Ski Show
Every Thursday, June 2 through August 25, 7 pm
1758 West River Road (just south of Broadway)
The River Rats perform an hour-long show combining various water skiing acts with skits and
music. The acts include Barefooting, Pyramids, Doubles and more. All shows are free, and
concessions are available. The home site is located just north of downtown Minneapolis on the
Mississippi River. The hillside along the river provides excellent viewing for the best show in the
Twin Cites. Grab a blanket or a chair and come on down! For more information –
http://www.tcriverrats.com.
Godfrey House
Open June 4 – August 28, Saturdays and Sundays, 1 – 4 pm
Chute Square, Central and University avenues
Visit the Godfrey House -- the oldest remaining wood frame house in Minneapolis, first occupied
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by Ard Godfrey, a millwright, and his wife Harriet Godfrey in 1849. Costumed volunteers from the
Woman’s Club of Minneapolis will guide you through this fascinating furnished home and help you
glimpse what life was like for early City founders. No admission fee is charged, but donations are
welcome. Special tours for groups may be scheduled year-round by making arrangements with the
Ard Godfrey House Committee at the Minneapolis Woman’s Club, at (612) 813-5300. For
information: (612) 813-5319 or http://www.ardgodfreyhouse.org.
*****Informational Resources*****
Above the Falls Destinations Map
The Minneapolis Riverfront Partnership has coordinated with Minnehaha Media (a division of
Hedberg Maps) to produce the Mississippi River Map-Above the Falls Destinations — a
complete map and resource guide to the river and surrounding neighborhoods from the I-694
bridge in Brooklyn Center/Fridley down to the Stone Arch Bridge in Downtown Minneapolis. The
map is sponsored by Minneapolis Riverfront Partnership. Explore the rich cultural and industrial
history of Minneapolis’ birthplace on the river and the neighborhoods that grew around it. Venture
into the natural areas, parks and trails that straddle the river just north of downtown. Dine and relax
at dozens of bars and restaurants in the neighborhoods of the North Loop, Northeast and North
Minneapolis. All paths lead to the river - it’s time to rediscover the Mississippi! These maps are
12” x 18”, full-color (folded to pocket-sized), FREE and available at Minneapolis Riverfront
Partnership events, their sponsors, select retail, restaurants and coffee shops, parks and
recreation centers, schools, neighborhood and community centers throughout Downtown, North
and Northeast Minneapolis and throughout the Twin Cities — over 80 locations. Please see the
area of coverage: http://www.minnehahamedia.com/gw/missriver_mpls_upper/index.html
St. Anthony Falls Heritage Board Web Site
The St. Anthony Falls Heritage Board web site provides information about the history of the St.
Anthony Falls area and history-related things to do (including web versions of the various walking
tour brochures); visit http://www.stanthonyfalls.org.
Mississippi River Field Guide
Friends of the Mississippi River’s Mississippi River Field Guide gathers historical fact and
folklore, information about ecology, natural history and industry, and tips for the river explorer or
recreational user. Browse this site for interesting and fun facts about the Twin Cities area or use it
as a guide for your own river adventure. For information: http://fieldguide.fmr.org/
Minnesota Great River Road Information and Maps
The newest Minnesota Great River Road information pieces are six maps that have been
developed for each of the six destination areas of the Great River Road. They feature a map on
one side, with travel ideas on the reverse side. To see all six maps and access lots of other
information about the Great River Road, visit www.mnmississippiriver.com.
Minneapolis Bicycling Map
The City of Minneapolis now has a great map available online that includes extensive information
of interest to bicyclists, e.g., bike route locations, Nice Ride kiosk locations, points of interest and
street conditions. There’s one version that you can print out and another that allows you to zoom in
and pan around to view the information. Check it out at http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.
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*****Informational Updates*****
Minneapolis Bicycle Master Plan
The City of Minneapolis recently approved a 30-year Bicycle Master Plan. To view the plan:
http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/bicycles/FullBikePlan-condensed.pdf.
*****Riverfront News Articles*****
Masu Sushi and Robata
http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/taste/125905043.html
Lowry Bridge Funding
http://www.startribune.com/local/west/125990463.html
Fort Snelling Upper Post Rehab
http://finance-commerce.com/2011/07/fort-snelling-upper-post-gets-1-2m-for-repairs/
Proposal for Former Jaguar Site
http://finance-commerce.com/2011/07/grocery-store-to-anchor-jaguar-site-plan/
http://kstp.com/article/stories/S2215452.shtml
701 Second Street Apartments and Other Proposals
http://finance-commerce.com/2011/07/more-apartments-pitched-in-downtown-minneapolis/
http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/homegarden/blogs/126136128.html
RiverFIRST and East Side Bike Summit Meetings
http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/news/2011/07/24/neighborhood-notes-northeast-meetings-consider-
riverfirst-bike-summit
Book Art Biennial
http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/news/2011/07/24/neighborhood-notes-book-art-biennial-opens-
minneapolis-july-30
Plymouth Avenue Bridge
http://www.startribune.com/local/minneapolis/126150793.html
OATI Campus
http://www.thelinemedia.com/innovationnews/oatinewcampus.aspx?utm_source=
VerticalResponse&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=OATI+moves+to+new+22-acre+campus+in+
Northeast+Minneapolis&utm_content={Email_Address}&utm_campaign=Ingenious+Solutions