Lake
Street News Brief
www.lakestreetcouncil.org
March 10, 2009
March 10, 2009
Lake Street Council's mission is to build
a cohesive strategy to ensure the ongoing vitality
of the Lake Street Corridor business community.
a cohesive strategy to ensure the ongoing vitality
of the Lake Street Corridor business community.
Our annual meeting is just seven days away. Buy your tickets while they're still available!
The Latest on Lake:
- Our Lake
Street page at Meet Minneapolis has been revamped and updated,
with pictures, video, major Lake Street events, and updated text. Check
it out!
- We have the March edition of The Alley Newspaper now
online at
our website. Among other articles in this issue are a new story
from the Pioneers & Soldiers, and a happy birthday wish to Judy
Krasselt of Chicago-Lake
Florist, who turns 86 this week.
- Congrats
to the Smitten Kitten, this year's winner of Quorum's Business of
the Year award. A dinner honoring the awardees is being held on
March 14.
- For six
seasons, the Midtown Farmers' Market has enjoyed use of the
school district property at 2225 E. Lake St, but the district has
signaled it will likely sell the property for redevelopment in 2009. In
a recent letter, the Market and CNO asked the district and elected
leaders to help create a permanent home for the Market at 2225 E. Lake.
Read
more at Corcoran's website.
- Our executive director will be on the Judy
Corrao Show
this week, on March 11th at 7:00 PM. She'll be there to talk about Lake
Street, so be sure to tune in.
- The Twin Cities Gay Men's Chorus
was a big hit this past
weekend at the Global Market, and we've got pictures now up
on our website from their performance.
- Cowboy Slim's, a new Uptown
restaurant that will serve food inspired by the Dakotas and Montana,
will be opening
soon at 1312 W. Lake St.
Lake Street Calendar:
March
12th - 29th: Conference of the Birds, presented by Pangea
World Theater
7:30 PM, 1500 E. Lake St. (Avalon Theater)
Conference of the Birds metaphorically maps out the journey of the human ego and the quest for truth. In this classic tale, the birds of the world take flight on a pilgrimage to find their celebrated king, but the dangers and hardships encountered on the journey cause many in the flock to abandon their search. In the end the small number of birds that survive uncover a profound secret.
March 13th, & 20th: Tableaux, at Bryant Lake Bowl
7:00, 810 W. Lake St.
"A lighthearted look at everyday existence. Neighbors, spouses, lovers... The relationships and rituals we live through everyday but magnified to grandiose tableaux. With great music, gorgeous cinematics, and a little bit of song and dance added to it!"
March 14th: "Salvage Archeology in the Cedar-Riverside Neighborhood" Class, at Ingebretsen's
1:00 - 2:30 PM, 1601 E. Lake. St.
Phillip J. Thompson, retired art professor from Augsburg College, will explain salvage archaeology: the rapid excavation of materials that will otherwise be destroyed by construction projects. Thompson will present a display and discussion of artifacts including bottles, pottery, china dolls, inkwells, marbles, coins, and other objects from the late 19th and early 20th
centuries that were found in the Cedar-Riverside area of Minneapolis. Cedar-Riverside was the heart of the immigrant Scandinavian neighborhood and still shows traces of the history today. Recovery methods will be explored with photographs, maps, and antique guidebooks. Your collectibles are welcomed for show and tell. Presented in conjunction with Augsburg College and the College of the Third Age. Call 612-729-9333 to reserve your spot. Cost is $5 at the door.
March 14th: "Saving Money, the Planet and Your Sanity" Workshop, at East Lake Library
2:00 - 4:00 PM, 2727 E. Lake St.
Everyone wants to budget effectively and contribute to the environment, but did you know the two can go together? Register now for this special workshop. Librarian Holly Jorgensen will tell you everything you need to know about “Saving Money, the Planet and Your Sanity.” You can reserve your place online or call the library at (612) 630-6550.
March 14th: Discovery Saturday, at East Lake Library
2:00 - 4:00 PM, 2727 E. Lake St.
"East Lake Library is anticipating the return of Martha Zemur, one of our favorite local artists! In 'Favorite Books With Legs,' she will show kids how to make characters from their favorite stories to take home with them. You can reenact your favorite book again and again! To find out more, call us at (612) 630-6550."
March 17th: Two Chairs Telling, at Open Eye Figure Theatre
7:30 PM, 506 E. 24th St.
A monthly evening program of stories curated by Loren Niemi. Featuring Megan Wells and Richard Rousseau.
March 21st: "Jazz Muffin" Mikhalized Live Performance, at Favor Cafe
7:00 PM, 913 W. Lake St.
"From Denmark to Minneapolis her vibe has carried hundreds of fans over the threshold from their regular lives into an awesome experience of live music."
March 24th: Heritage Preservation Community Meeting
6:00 - 7:30 PM, 4300 W. River Parkway (Becketwood Cooperative Chapel)
CPED-Planning announces an upcoming community meeting about heritage preservation in the Seward and Longfellow communities. A historic resource study is underway in Seward, Longfellow, Cooper, Howe, and Hiawatha neighborhoods to assess the potential for historic properties. The City was first surveyed for historic resources in the 1970s and many of today’s designated landmarks and historic districts are a result of this original survey. The upcoming meeting will be an opportunity to learn about the progress of survey project and to add your voice to the project as it unfolds.
Beginning March 27th: Crime & Punishment, at Jungle Theater
2951 Lyndale Ave. S.
"Performed in 90 minutes with only three actors, this brilliant drama compresses all the tension and pathos of the classic novel into a powerful evening of theatre. Dive into the greatest crime story ever written, a tale of murder, motive and redemption that plumbs the depths of the human soul."
March 27th & 28th: Cabaret, at Patrick's Cabaret
8:00 PM, 3010 Minnehaha Ave.
Featuring: performance art by Heidi Arneson, a new dance work by Jessica Shasky, singer-songwriter Barb Ryman, mixed media and spoken-word by Rik Maverik, poetry by Valerie Deus, and Vincent De Giulio.
March 27th: Author Reading, at Magers & Quinn Booksellers
7:30 PM, 3038 Hennepin Ave. S.
Charles Baxter reads from his new novel The Dakota Cipher. "William Dietrich is back with another fast-paced new adventure—one that brings together Norse mythology, the American wilderness, and a swashbuckling explorer in an irresistible page-turner. Ethan Gage just wants to enjoy the fruits of victory after helping Napoleon win the Battle of Marengo and end an undeclared naval war with the United States. But a foolish tryst with Bonaparte's married sister and the improbable schemes of a grizzled Norwegian named Magnus Bloodhammer soon send Ethan on a new treasure hunt on America's frontier that will have him dodging scheming aristocrats and hostile Indians."
March 28th: South Minneapolis Housing Fair
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3131 19th Ave. S. (South High School)
Featuring local contractors, lenders, and community organizations. Free seminars will include a Bargain Homes Tour presented by Corcoran resident Cynthia Frost. The 1:00 PM workshop session on how to find and finance a bargain home in this tough market will be followed by a tour of some bargain homes for sale in the neighborhood.
Through April 5th: By the Bog of Cats, presented by Frank Theatre
818 South 2nd Street (Guthrie Theater)
Set in rural Ireland, By The Bog of Cats mixes the trademark dark humor of the Irish with an uncompromising tale of abandonment and shocking self-sacrifice.
April 6th: Guatemalan Cooking Class, at Midtown Global Market
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 920 E. Lake St. (Suite 107)
GUATEMALAN CUISINE CHRONICLES, by Chef Amalia Damgaard, is a series of cooking demonstrations with a cultural flair highlighting traditional dishes from various regions of Guatemala. Class size is limited, so we recommend that you sign up early. Cost is $50 for one or $75 for both. Register at http://www.cookparty.com/contact.htm.
Tuesdays through June 2nd: Open House at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School
7:00 PM, 2924 4th Ave. S.
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School-Twin Cities has begun recruiting 9th and 10th graders for the 2009-2010 school year. Cristo Rey is a private, college-prep high school that serves families of all faiths/ethnic groups who are of modest means. All students at Cristo Rey are enrolled in college preparatory classes and nationally 95% go on to college after graduating from Cristo Rey. All students participate in our Hire4Ed program, where student have a cooperate internship in banks, law firms, hospitals, etc. earning 70% of their school costs. Transportation, financial aid and scholarships are available. For more information or to register for an open house, please call Annemarie Hansen, Director of Admissions, at 612-545-9704. Se habla español.
7:30 PM, 1500 E. Lake St. (Avalon Theater)
Conference of the Birds metaphorically maps out the journey of the human ego and the quest for truth. In this classic tale, the birds of the world take flight on a pilgrimage to find their celebrated king, but the dangers and hardships encountered on the journey cause many in the flock to abandon their search. In the end the small number of birds that survive uncover a profound secret.
March 13th, & 20th: Tableaux, at Bryant Lake Bowl
7:00, 810 W. Lake St.
"A lighthearted look at everyday existence. Neighbors, spouses, lovers... The relationships and rituals we live through everyday but magnified to grandiose tableaux. With great music, gorgeous cinematics, and a little bit of song and dance added to it!"
March 14th: "Salvage Archeology in the Cedar-Riverside Neighborhood" Class, at Ingebretsen's
1:00 - 2:30 PM, 1601 E. Lake. St.
Phillip J. Thompson, retired art professor from Augsburg College, will explain salvage archaeology: the rapid excavation of materials that will otherwise be destroyed by construction projects. Thompson will present a display and discussion of artifacts including bottles, pottery, china dolls, inkwells, marbles, coins, and other objects from the late 19th and early 20th
centuries that were found in the Cedar-Riverside area of Minneapolis. Cedar-Riverside was the heart of the immigrant Scandinavian neighborhood and still shows traces of the history today. Recovery methods will be explored with photographs, maps, and antique guidebooks. Your collectibles are welcomed for show and tell. Presented in conjunction with Augsburg College and the College of the Third Age. Call 612-729-9333 to reserve your spot. Cost is $5 at the door.
March 14th: "Saving Money, the Planet and Your Sanity" Workshop, at East Lake Library
2:00 - 4:00 PM, 2727 E. Lake St.
Everyone wants to budget effectively and contribute to the environment, but did you know the two can go together? Register now for this special workshop. Librarian Holly Jorgensen will tell you everything you need to know about “Saving Money, the Planet and Your Sanity.” You can reserve your place online or call the library at (612) 630-6550.
March 14th: Discovery Saturday, at East Lake Library
2:00 - 4:00 PM, 2727 E. Lake St.
"East Lake Library is anticipating the return of Martha Zemur, one of our favorite local artists! In 'Favorite Books With Legs,' she will show kids how to make characters from their favorite stories to take home with them. You can reenact your favorite book again and again! To find out more, call us at (612) 630-6550."
March 17th: Two Chairs Telling, at Open Eye Figure Theatre
7:30 PM, 506 E. 24th St.
A monthly evening program of stories curated by Loren Niemi. Featuring Megan Wells and Richard Rousseau.
March 21st: "Jazz Muffin" Mikhalized Live Performance, at Favor Cafe
7:00 PM, 913 W. Lake St.
"From Denmark to Minneapolis her vibe has carried hundreds of fans over the threshold from their regular lives into an awesome experience of live music."
March 24th: Heritage Preservation Community Meeting
6:00 - 7:30 PM, 4300 W. River Parkway (Becketwood Cooperative Chapel)
CPED-Planning announces an upcoming community meeting about heritage preservation in the Seward and Longfellow communities. A historic resource study is underway in Seward, Longfellow, Cooper, Howe, and Hiawatha neighborhoods to assess the potential for historic properties. The City was first surveyed for historic resources in the 1970s and many of today’s designated landmarks and historic districts are a result of this original survey. The upcoming meeting will be an opportunity to learn about the progress of survey project and to add your voice to the project as it unfolds.
Beginning March 27th: Crime & Punishment, at Jungle Theater
2951 Lyndale Ave. S.
"Performed in 90 minutes with only three actors, this brilliant drama compresses all the tension and pathos of the classic novel into a powerful evening of theatre. Dive into the greatest crime story ever written, a tale of murder, motive and redemption that plumbs the depths of the human soul."
March 27th & 28th: Cabaret, at Patrick's Cabaret
8:00 PM, 3010 Minnehaha Ave.
Featuring: performance art by Heidi Arneson, a new dance work by Jessica Shasky, singer-songwriter Barb Ryman, mixed media and spoken-word by Rik Maverik, poetry by Valerie Deus, and Vincent De Giulio.
March 27th: Author Reading, at Magers & Quinn Booksellers
7:30 PM, 3038 Hennepin Ave. S.
Charles Baxter reads from his new novel The Dakota Cipher. "William Dietrich is back with another fast-paced new adventure—one that brings together Norse mythology, the American wilderness, and a swashbuckling explorer in an irresistible page-turner. Ethan Gage just wants to enjoy the fruits of victory after helping Napoleon win the Battle of Marengo and end an undeclared naval war with the United States. But a foolish tryst with Bonaparte's married sister and the improbable schemes of a grizzled Norwegian named Magnus Bloodhammer soon send Ethan on a new treasure hunt on America's frontier that will have him dodging scheming aristocrats and hostile Indians."
March 28th: South Minneapolis Housing Fair
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3131 19th Ave. S. (South High School)
Featuring local contractors, lenders, and community organizations. Free seminars will include a Bargain Homes Tour presented by Corcoran resident Cynthia Frost. The 1:00 PM workshop session on how to find and finance a bargain home in this tough market will be followed by a tour of some bargain homes for sale in the neighborhood.
Through April 5th: By the Bog of Cats, presented by Frank Theatre
818 South 2nd Street (Guthrie Theater)
Set in rural Ireland, By The Bog of Cats mixes the trademark dark humor of the Irish with an uncompromising tale of abandonment and shocking self-sacrifice.
April 6th: Guatemalan Cooking Class, at Midtown Global Market
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 920 E. Lake St. (Suite 107)
GUATEMALAN CUISINE CHRONICLES, by Chef Amalia Damgaard, is a series of cooking demonstrations with a cultural flair highlighting traditional dishes from various regions of Guatemala. Class size is limited, so we recommend that you sign up early. Cost is $50 for one or $75 for both. Register at http://www.cookparty.com/contact.htm.
Tuesdays through June 2nd: Open House at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School
7:00 PM, 2924 4th Ave. S.
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School-Twin Cities has begun recruiting 9th and 10th graders for the 2009-2010 school year. Cristo Rey is a private, college-prep high school that serves families of all faiths/ethnic groups who are of modest means. All students at Cristo Rey are enrolled in college preparatory classes and nationally 95% go on to college after graduating from Cristo Rey. All students participate in our Hire4Ed program, where student have a cooperate internship in banks, law firms, hospitals, etc. earning 70% of their school costs. Transportation, financial aid and scholarships are available. For more information or to register for an open house, please call Annemarie Hansen, Director of Admissions, at 612-545-9704. Se habla español.