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 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!"

Upcoming Meetings:

February 8th: Longfellow Business Association Meeting
12:30 - 2:00 PM, 3009 27th Ave. S. (Calypso Cafe)
Including lunch at Calypso and an East Lake Library presentation. Call 612-722-4529 to RSVP for lunch.

February 8th: Uptown Small Area Plan Community Meeting
7:00 - 9:00 PM, 3001 Hennepin Ave. (Calhoun Square, former location of Borders)
Featuring a presentation on the existing conditions in Uptown and input gathered at November visioning sessions, followed by an opportunity for those attending to participate in discussions.

February 10th, 15th & 24th: Information Meetings for Cristo Rey Jesuit High School
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM on the 10th & 24th, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM on the 15th

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. For more information, contact Bill Johnson at 612-276-0140.

February 15th: Lake Street Council Board Meeting

7:30 - 9:00 AM, 919 East Lake Street

Get the latest updates on Lake Street Council programs and activities.

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.