Lake Street News Brief
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November 11, 2009

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a cohesive strategy to ensure the ongoing vitality
of the Lake Street Corridor business community.

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Lake Street Calendar:

Beginning November 13th: The Seafarer, at Jungle Theater
2951 Lyndale Ave. S.
A collection of Irish misfits lay their cards - and their souls - on the table in this tale of a poker game played on Christmas Eve. A wonderful exploration of passion, provocation, and the potential for redemption, The Seafarer showcases one of today's greatest storytellers, and an all-star cast of local favorites.

November 14th: "Growing Up Dead" Author Discussion, at Magers & Quinn
7:00 PM, 3038 Hennepin Ave. S.
Peter Conners discusses his memoir Growing Up Dead. This story of being a Deadhead isn’t one frequently told. He provides riveting insight into the obsessive fandom that made the Grateful Dead the most successful touring band of all time—and a true cultural phenomenon.

November 14th: Global Chili Cook-Off, at Midtown Global Market
12:00 - 2:00 PM, 920 E. Lake St.
Chili connoisseurs are invited sample 13+ types of chili made by Midtown Global Market business owners. Visitors can cast their vote for the “Public’s Choice Award” by selecting their favorite chili.  The competition will be hot as challengers try to unseat last year’s winner, Safari Express.  Free recipes will be available too! A $3 donation is suggested and all proceeds will benefit Perspective’s Kids Café program.

November 14th: Resource Center of the Americas Fundraising Gala
6:00 - 9:00 PM, 3010 Minnehaha Ave. (Patrick's Cabaret)
With special guest State Senator Patricia Torres Ray. Music, dancing, live & silent auction, door prizes, and more. $30 ticket includes drinks & appetizers. Tickets can be purchased online.

Through November 14th: Elijah's Wake, at Open Eye Figure Theatre
506 E. 24th St.
First created in 2003, Michael Sommers revisits this groundbreaking work to be staged in the Open Eye Theatre. Score by Anthony Gatto. “…a piece of art the stimulates through visual action, this is an extraordinary work.” -- Star Tribune

November 19th: Practical Techniques for Using Salvaged Building Materials, at The ReUse Center
6:30 - 8:00 PM, 2801 21st Ave. S.
An educational workshop featuring Steve Belrose of Belrose & Co, Inc. Quality Hardwood Floors, and Paul Neseth of Locus Architecure. RSVP to Agatha Vaaler at 612-278-7142.

November 20th & 21st: Prix-Fixe Cabaret, at Patrick's Cabaret
8:00 PM, 3010 Minnehaha Ave.
Featuring: Erin Drummond-’Dance of the Seal Woman’; dance by Non Edwards; storytelling by Alison Bergblom Johnson; dance by Victoria Olender; bellydance with Alexandra Owings; music by Adrienne Vaughn.

November 20th & 21st: Four Sheets to the Wind, presented by Intermedia Arts and Pangea World Theater
8:00 PM, 711 W. Lake St. Suite 101
When Cufe Smallhill (Cody Lightning), a Seminole-Cree from Oklahoma, finds his father dead beside a bottle of pills, he fulfills his promise to sink the body in the family pond. The action begins, leading Cufe to the big city of Tulsa with his sister Miri (Tamara Podemski) and soon discovers an entire world opening up.

November 21st: 20th Annual Coffee Festival, at Calhoun Square
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3001 Hennepin Ave. S.
Your $9 admission gives you access to all sampling as well as a commemorative mug, admission to comedy shows, live music, a tea room and coffee cupping lessons. Proceeds from this even benefit Second Harvest Heartland.

November 21st: Copyright & Trademark Law Workshop, hosted by Northeast Development Community Corproation
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 2205 California St. NE (California Building)
RSVP to John at 612-627-9366 or jvaughn@necdc.org. Please identify yourself as having been referred by Lake St. Council if RSVPing.

November 21st: Art & Faith Celebration, at Salem Lutheran Church
10:30 - 11:00 AM, 2822 Lyndale Ave. S.
This service is in conjunction with "The New Renaissance Rising" Arts Summit (http://thenewr.org/) that is being sponsored by the Vatican at the Sistine Chapel that same day.  Around the world, communities will gather to celebrate faith and art.  Bring an example of your creative fruits and an open heart to the Intermedia Arts Gallery.

Through November 22nd: She: Immortal Witch Queen of a Lost World, at Bryant Lake Bowl
Thursdays & Saturdays at 7:00 PM, Sundays at 3:00 PM, 810 W. Lake St.
In this amazing tale, three Englishmen travel to Africa, where they encounter a strange culture ruled by an irresistible woman with supernatural powers. Can she really be more than 2000 years old?

Through November 22nd: A Story of Thich Nhat Hanh, at In the Heart of the Beast Theatre
Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 PM, Sundays at 2:00 PM, 1500 E. Lake St.
"This intimate performance explores the life and work of Thich Nhat Hanh, the Vietnamese monk, poet, and peace activist. In the hands of master visual storyteller Masanari Kawahara, eloquent puppets weave an interpretation of the man and his teachings in this new production."

November 23rd: Robbery Prevention Workshop, hosted by MPD 3rd & 5th Precincts
6:30 - 8:00 PM, 4537 3rd Ave. S. (St. Joan of Arc Church)
Crime affects small businesses.  Of the crimes that can occur, robbery is one that can take a large emotional and financial toll on the owner and employees. Crime Prevention Specialists from 3rd and 5th Precincts in the Minneapolis Police Department would like to invite all small business owners in south Minneapolis to a robbery prevention meeting.

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