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 9th: Punch & Judy, at In the Heart of the Beast Theatre
10:00 AM & 12:00 PM, 1500 East Lake Street
A brand new show celebrating old English folk tales, with a twist on the traditional "Punch and Judy" slapstick comedy.

February 9th: Chinese New Year, at Midtown Global Market
1:00 - 3:00 PM, 920 East Lake Street
Featuring a dragon dance and Market specials given out in fortune cookies and traditional red envelopes.

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.

February 15th & 16th: Kinetic Kitchen, at Patrick's Cabaret
8:00 PM, 3010 Minnehaha Ave.
Sarah La Rose Holland's Kinetic Kitchen returns. Ingredients prepared by chefs.

February 16th: Community Safety Fair
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 1516 East Lake Street (Plaza Verde)
A family-friendly event to establish relationships between the police and the community.

Beginning February 19th: Beneath the Surface, at In the Heart of the Beast Theatre
1500 East Lake Street
Come celebrate and explore the water that we drink every day.

February 23rd & 24th: Lake Street at the Food & Wine Experience
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday, Minneapolis Convention Center
A dozen Lake Street restaurants will be joining the "most delicious weekend of the year", don't miss it!

Through 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."

Through March 9th: 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
Cristo Rey welcomes 8th and 9th grade students and their parents to learn more about the school as a possibility for 9th and 10th grades. For appointments call 612-545-9704. A college prep education for students from families of low income. Transportation/financial aid available.