Lake Street News Brief
www.lakestreetcouncil.org 
February 20, 2007
 
The Lake Street Council's mission is to build a cohesive strategy to ensure the ongoing vitality of the Lake Street Corridor business community.
 
Reserve your tickets for Lake Street Council's Annual Members Meeting on March 13th today! Call 612-822-0232.
 
Announcements:

 

Upcoming Events:
 
February 23rd: Globalization Class, at Resource Center of the Americas 
3:00 - 6:00 PM, 3019 Minnehaha Ave.
Come learn about the history of globalization and the effects of free trade policies such as NAFTA, CAFTA and AFTA. For more info or to register, visit https://www.americas.org/class_registration_info_200.
 
February 24th: Chinese New Year, at Midtown Global Market
12:00 - 1:00 PM, 920 East Lake Street, United Noodles Grocery
Featuring h'douvres, lion dance, and kung fu performances.

February 24th: Quilting Exhibit, at Midtown Global Market
2:00 - 4:00 PM, 920 East Lake Street
A quilter and textile-maker from Minneapolis highlights the contributions of African-American quilters to American history, and brings this lost art to a new generation.
 
March 2nd - March 25th: Invigorate the Common Well, Episode #1, at Heart of the Beast Theatre
7:30 PM Fridays, 2:00 & 7:30 PM Saturdays, 2:00 PM Sundays
1500 East Lake Street
The “Invigorate the Common Well” performance series combines science, civics and puppet theatre to celebrate Water and to grapple with issues of water quality, quantity, and ownership. Each episode features live performance, installations, music, video, and hands-on practical “labs”. Individual tickets $20, 10+ group rate $15 each. To reserve seats, contact HOBT at 612-721-2535 or info@hobt.org.
 
March 3rd: Grand Opening Celebration for East Lake Library
1:00 - 6:00 PM, 2727 East Lake Street
Ribbon cutting and opening remarks, followed by activities for all ages
 
Through March 4th: 6th Annual Political Theatre Festival, by Teatro del Pueblo
Various times, 2822 Lyndale Ave. S. (Intermedia Arts)
Bringing fresh new perspectives to the social-political implications of Latin American immigration to the United States though 6 new one-act plays from around the country. Learn more at their website.
 
Through March 17th: Minneapolis 55408, at Intermedia Arts
2822 Lyndale Ave. S.
"This year's Minneapolis 55408, the 11th annual exhibition of multimedia, multi-artist works, proves that 55408 is Minneapolis' most creative zip code. Minneapolis 55408 will surprise and delight audiences, as they discover the unique artistic voices this neighborhood has to share!"
 
March 24th: Brackett Rocket Benefit, put on by FORECAST Public Artworks
10:30 AM - 2:00 PM, Riverview Theater & Riverview Wine Bar (3800 42nd Ave. S.)
A special screening of the movie October Sky, followed by food, kids rocket crafts, and a silent auction at Riverview Wine Bar. Tickets are $12 for adults and $3 for children. Call FORECAST at 651-641-1128 to buy tickets or for more information.
 
Upcoming Meetings:
 
February 21st: MCCD's Next Community Development Conversation
7:45 - 9:30 AM, 920 East Lake Street (Midtown Global Market)
A Global Market update.
 
February  24th: Information Meetings for Cristo Rey Jesuit High School
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1010 East Lake Street (next to Family Dollar Store)
Cristo Rey is recruiting 125 current 8th graders for enrollment in the 2007-08 school year, which includes work in their corporate internship program. For more information, contact Bill Johnson at 612-276-0140.
 
March 13th: Lake Street Council Annual Members Meeting
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 920 East Lake Street (Midtown Global Market, northeast corner)
SAVE THE DATE
Featuring Gene Goddard from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. Lunch is included. Tickets cost $15 for members and $20 for non-members. Call 612-822-0232 to reserve your ticket