Lake Street News Brief
www.lakestreetcouncil.org 
January 22, 2008
 
The Lake Street Council's mission is to build a cohesive strategy to ensure the ongoing vitality of the Lake Street Corridor business community.
 
 
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The Latest on Lake:
Lake Street Calendar - Upcoming Events:
January 24th: Meeting on the Urban Partnership Agreement
6:30 PM, 4537 3rd Ave. S.
The City's Transportation and Public Works Committee will hold a special committee meeting on Jan 24th, 6:30 pm, at St Joan of Arc (4537 Third Ave S) to discuss the Urban Partnership Agreement, a federally-funded program that will help implement BRT on I-35W and will use free-flow pricing (tolls) in a lane shared with the BRT.

January 25th: 2008 Ninth Ward Awards
7:30 - 8:45 AM, 1515 East Lake Street (Mercado Central)
Reserve your seat now by calling the Ninth Ward office at 612-673-2209 or emailing heidi.quezada@ci.minneapolis.mn.us. Awards will be given for the Leader of the Year; Block Club of the Year; Neighborhood Project of the Year; and Youth Leader of the Year. Breakfast is $7.

January 25th & 26th: Arturo Miles Somewhat 80s Variety Show, at Patrick's Cabaret
8:00 PM, 3010 Minnehaha Ave.
An evening of comedy dance, comedy improv, singing and freestyle hip-hop dance form.

January 26th: Global Soup Kick-Off, at Midtown Global Market
12:00 - 2:00 PM, 920 East Lake Street
Sample a dozen soup recipes created by Market vendors and vote for your favorite. A donation of $3 is requested. Proceeds benefit Powderhorn Park Kidz Cafe.

January 27th: Catch 28, at Bryant Lake Bowl
7:00 PM, 810 West Lake Street
A Brooklyn-based dance, theater, performance and video series presenting short works curated and hosted by Andrew Dinwiddie and Jeff Larson.

January 29th: Out Rage Us, at Patrick's Cabaret
9:00 PM, 3010 Minnehaha Ave.
"Welcomed by Dante's Inferno reincarnated, visitors are set to be ART Raged by some of Minnesota's freest spirits, in a collaborative show that promises to be political, transgressive, sassy and fun."

February 1st - March 9th: The Syringa Tree, at Jungle Theater
2951 Lyndale Ave. S.
"Local favorite Sarah Agnew portrays more than 20 characters in this virtuoso one-woman show."

February 2nd: "Love Rox" Fundraiser for Intermedia Arts
5:30 PM - Midnight, 2822 Lyndale Ave. S.
A Valentine's Day themed event, it will feature a silent auction, graffiti valentines, kissing booth, grab bags, hair styling, wine and chocolate, and an attempt to set the Guinness World Record for longest Twister marathon. Call 612-871-4444 to save on advance tickets.

February 7th: MCCD's Community Development Conversation
7:45 - 9:30 AM, 553 Fairview Ave. N. (Goodwill Easter Seals in St. Paul)
Local bankers discuss the outlook for business and real estate lending in the Twin Cities in 2008.

February 7th: Uptown Association Meeting: What's Your Artitude?
8:30 - 10:00 AM, 3022 Hennepin Ave. S. (Suburban World Theatre)
An event geared to local businesses and organizations to inform them about what the Uptown Art Fair is all about.

Beginning February 8th: Eleanor's Cabinet, at Open Eye Figure Theatre
506 East 24th Street
"Eleanor's Cabinet draws from the poems of the English writer Eleanor Farjeon, in a celebration of imagination and creativity."

February 12th: Planning Meeting for the MayDay Parade, at In the Heart of the Beast Theatre
7:00 PM, 1500 East Lake Street
Ideas for the parade will be discussed and staff will develop storyboard around the ideas. At a later meeting, community members can provide feedback on the storyboards.

February 14th: Business Energy Solutions at Longfellow Business Association Meeting
8:30 - 9:30 AM, 4610 East Lake Street (West River Commons community room)
This presentation will focus on simple, low/no cost recommendations for business owners who lease or own.  Many businesses can easily save 10% off their utility costs. Come see how.

Through March: Right on Lake Street, at the Minnesota History Center
Open Tuesday - Sunday, 345 W. Kellogg Blvd. in St. Paul
A colorful, interactive gallery experience that highlights the connections between people and place in Lake Street's past, present, and future.

Every Tuesday: Informational Meetings at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School
7:00 PM, 2924 4th Ave. S.
Cristo Rey welcomes 8th and 9th grade students and their parents to learn more about the school as a possibility for next year's 9th and 10th grades. Call to make an appointment at 612-545-9704. A college prep education for students from families of low income. Transportation and financial aid available.