Lake Street News Brief

www.lakestreetcouncil.org
February 27, 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.

Lake Street is the place to be for performance arts in March

This coming month, you can get an extra-large helping of culture and entertainment without ever having to venture off Lake! Five major Lake Street theaters are hosting performances, each offering a very unique experience: Heart of the Beast, Pangea World Theater, Jungle Theater, Patrick's Cabaret, and Bryant Lake Bowl. And don't forget, four of the the theaters are in the 21 Hop + Shop, giving you the opportunity to save money when you go. Jungle offers 2-for-1 tickets on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday shows; Pangea offers $3 off the price of a ticket; and Heart of the Beast and Patrick's both offer $2 off. Just show your bus pass when buying your ticket to get your discount. Calling ahead to reserve tickets or buying them online is highly recommended.

On March 2nd, Heart of the Beast launches its highly anticipated Invigorate the Common Well series with episode one, Come to the Well. "Is Water a right, or a privilege? How much Water do humans need, and how much do we actually use? What does Water have to do with global warming?" Come and find out for yourself. This production runs Thursday - Sunday until the 25th, with shows at 7:30 PM and weekend matinees at 2:30 PM. HOTB is located on the corner of 15th & Lake.

Pangea World Theater, at 711 West Lake Street, kicks off their spring season on March 1st with Cooking con Karimi. Karimi plays an activist who is trying to change the world through a cable-access cooking show. Problem is, the cable company just got bought and he his losing his air time. You will be a part of Karimi's "live studio audience" at his cable show while he tries to figure out a solution. And what would a cooking show be without free food included in the price of your ticket! This show runs Thursday-Sunday at 7:30 PM until the 11th.

Jungle Theater (Lyndale & Lake) continues its run of The Swan through the 11th. See what happens when a swan crashes through a window in a Nebraska woman's house and transforms into having the body of a man. It plays Tuesdays - Sundays.

Patrick's Cabaret has shows on two weekends in March: the 9th and 10th, and the 23rd and 24th. The first is a cabaret with a mix of song, dance, theater, and spoken word. The second is called Acrobatic Cafe, and has the Wicked Sister Dance Theatre performing on structures both on the floor and in the air. Patrick's is on Minnehaha & Lake.

Bryant Lake Bowl (Bryant & Lake), as usual, has a full schedule in the coming month. Monday nights feature Adventures In Mating, an interactive comedy where the audience makes decisions for a dysfunctional couple. Weekend entertainment includes The Adam Streeter Experience (a "one-man/stand-up comedy of completely offensive absurdum", Jake-A-Dee Myer ("a tragi-comical cosmic tale, a magically thrilling journey and a wondrous musical"), and much much more. Check out their calendar for full details.

Other Announcements:

South Minneapolis is hit especially hard with graffiti. Read this story in the Star Tribune to see what Lake Street Council and others want to do about it. On March 5th at 6:30 PM, there will be a meeting at the Powderhorn Park Community Center (3501 15th Ave. S.) to discuss ways the community can fight graffiti, included how to help afflicted businesses.
The Star Tribune periodically runs a DUETS column, featuring people who have been friends at least a year whose friendship might be surprising to some. If you and/or others you know in the Lake Street area fit this description, let Lake Street Council know.
STEP-UP is looking for business leaders to be guest speakers for their students, before the students start their summer internships. They are looking for presenters on resume building and personal interviews. These short presentations take place in the first two weeks of March. If interested, please contact Jessie Babcock at jbabcock@achieveminneapolis.org. She would like responses by February 28th (that is tomorrow).

Upcoming Events:

March 2nd: Mobile Command One at the Midtown Exchange
3:00 - 8:00 PM, 920 East Lake Street (Parking lot)

The Minneapolis Police Department welcomes you to stop by and tour this mobile command post and piece of crime-fighting technology.

March 3rd: Ingebretsen's Scandinavian Wedding Fair
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 1601 East Lake Street

Add a Scandinavian touch to your wedding day.

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:

March 12th: Free Tax Credit Training Workshop
6:00 - 8:00 PM, 920 East Lake Street (Midtown Global Market, northeast corner)

Learn about the multiple tax credits available to people doing business in the Lake Street area.

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

March 20th: Lake Street Assessment Hearing for West Segment

350 South 5th Street, Room 317 (City Hall, Council Chambers)