Lake Street News Brief

www.lakestreetcouncil.org
January 8, 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.

A Look Back, A Look Ahead:

Happy 2008! Lake Street Council had a very busy and productive in 2007. Among the many ways we were aiding and promoting Lake Street, some of the biggest were our Lake Street brochure, supporting the Right on Lake Street exhibit at the Minnesota History Center, and our Visit Lake Street merchandise, which proved so popular that we soon had to do a second run. This was in addition to what you can rely on Lake Street Council to provide every year, like Fix & Paint grants, the Lake Street Ambassadors program in the summer, being a go-to spot for problems or questions regarding construction or any other business issue, and of course news and events updates such as this throughout the year!

This year, Lake Street Council's 40th, we have goals and tasks ahead just as ambitious. With our participation in the Food & Wine Experience February 23rd & 24th coming up soon, this will be a year full of projects and opportunities to make Lake Street a more prosperous and attractive place to do business than ever.

Of course, we can't do it alone. We would be nothing without our members, and with 2008 beginning, we are asking that all Lake Street business join or renew with us and help us realize our ambitions. New membership applications will be arriving in the mail soon. Thank you for your support!

The Latest on Lake:

The Uptown Association is partnering with Council Member Ralph Remington to bring a monthly "Breakfast with Ralph" series to the area. The first one takes place tomorrow, January 9th, from 7:30 - 9:00 AM at Calhoun Grill, 3220 West Lake Street. It will feature State Senator Scott Dibble and will focus on the 2008 legislative session. These breakfasts will continue the 2nd Wednesday of every month.

Every Tuesday, radio station KFAI broadcasts live from the Global Market from 11:00 AM - noon. The next couple weeks, tune in to hear from some of Lake Street's entrepreneurs, with Majdi Wadi from Holy Land Deli on the 15th, and Julie Ingebretsen from Ingebresten's on the 22nd. Listen for more to come in the following weeks as well.

Do you know someone who needs dental care for their children? The Minnesota Dental Association is coordinating an event called "Give Kids A Smile", which will offer free care on February 1st & 2nd to families who cannot afford regular care. Call 211 to find nearby participating locations.

Lake Street Calendar - Upcoming Events:

January 10th: Longfellow Business Association Meeting
1:30 - 2:30 PM, 2727 East Lake Street (East Lake Library)
Featuring Patrick Todd, city assessor, discussing commercial property taxes and answering questions.

January 11th & 12th: Health & Wellness Expo / Get Fit Twin Cities, at Midtown Global Market
5:00 - 8:00 PM Friday, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday, 920 East Lake Street
Friday features active games for children, a child-friendly cooking demonstration and live entertainment. Saturday includes a kick-off program for “Get Fit Twin Cities” at 11:00, with Mayors R.T. Rybak and Chris Coleman. Also featuring classes, dancing, cooking demonstrations and informative health information.

January 12th: Shadow Puppet Poetry, at In the Heart of the Beast Theatre
10:00 AM & 12:00 PM, 1500 East Lake Street
This traditional shadow puppet performance presents classic children’s poems such as “There Once was a Puffin”, “Jabberwocky”, “Persimmon & the Coal Truck”, and more.

January 15th: Uptown Association Annual Meeting
8:00 - 10:00 AM, 3450 Irving Ave. S. (St. Mary's Church)
Learn about the exciting events, programs, and marketing ideas coming up in Uptown for 2008. Everyone welcome.

January 16th: Arts and Creative Economic Development Meeting
6:30 - 8:00 PM, 3501 Chicago Ave. S. (Pillsbury House Theatre)
Special guest speakers include Seitu Jones, nationally recognized artist and Artist in Residence for the City of Minneapolis, and Professor Ann Markusen of the Humphrey Institute, author of The Artistic Dividend and other works analyzing the "Arts Economy."

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.

Beginning February 1st: 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.
Silent auction, graffiti valentines, kissing booth, grab bags, hair styling, wine and chocolate, and a whole lot more. Call 612-871-4444 to save on advance tickets.

Through March 2008: 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 grade students and their parents to learn more about the school as a possibly for next year's 9th grade. Call to make an appointment at 612-545-9700.