Lake
Street News Brief
www.lakestreetcouncil.org
March 24, 2009
March 24, 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.
Thanks to Society of St. Vincent de Paul for becoming our newest silver member. Become a gold or silver member yourself today!
The Latest on Lake:
- A big thank you to everyone who
attended our annual meeting last week, and to Senator Patricia
Torres Ray for coming to share her perspective on helping local
small businesses. We'd like to once again recognize this year's winners
of our Business Achievement and Community Partnership awards: Lyndale
Neighborhood Association, MN WorkForce Center, Magers
& Quinn, Jungle Theater, Twilight Tattoo, Smith
Foundry, and Northern Sun. We also welcomed three new board
members to our organization: Miguel Zagal from Taqueria La
Hacienda, Tom Roberts from Stonewood Properties,
and Cecilia Rodriguez-Melendez from MN WorkForce Center.
We're very pleased to have all three of them, and we thank departing
board members Ted Muller and Paul Newman for their
many contributions through the years.
- Mayor Rybak has declared this week as World Water Week
as part of the Tap Project,
of
and local restaurants are getting involved by asking customers to
donate $1 for the tap water they usually enjoy for free. Proceeds go to
UNICEF to provide clean water for children throughout the world.
Participating restaurants in the Lake Street area are: Manny's
Tortas, Bryant Lake Bowl, T's Place, A La Salsa,
Barbette, Common Roots Cafe, View, and Jade.
- Seward
Longfellow Restorative Justice Partnership builds community by
bringing youth offenders, victims, community members and trained
facilitators together in a conference to repair the harm done by the
youth offender and promote healing, accountability and reconciliation.
Common referrals to their program include shoplifting, graffiti and
damage to property. They need people who have a stake in Seward or
greater Longfellow neighborhoods to volunteer at the conferences
as a
community member or a trained facilitator. Their next facilitator
training will be April 24-26. Please contact Michele Braley at
612-338-6205 x108 or michele@sng.org for more information about the
program and to learn how you can become involved.
-
There are two new reviews up of Pangea World Theater's production
"Conference of the Birds", from Twin
Cities Daily Planet and from MinnPost.
The show runs through March 29th.
- Heavy
Table has a new
article up about the "Happy, Delicious Cows of Chase Brook Farm."
The online article includes multiple comments from readers at the end
agreeing that their meat is high quality, has excellent flavor, and is
very affordable..
- The latest Global Market winner of
Goodwill Easter Seals' Customer Service Star Award is Grassroots
Gourmet, who received the highest possible rating in all areas.
Congratulations to them.
- The debate over
the fate of the house at 3009 Park Ave. has attracted some media
attention recently. Here's one story in the Star Tribune,
and another from Fox
9.
Lake Street Calendar:
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.
March 24th: MayDay Community Meeting
7:00 - 9:00 PM, 1500 E. Lake St. (Avalon Theater)
"MayDay staff artists have been distilling themes from the wealth of input we received at the February 10 MayDay Community Meeting. This Tuesday, MayDay artists will present initial ideas for the focus of this year’s MayDay Parade and Festival. We rely on the feedback of community attendees to help hone this year’s vision. The more voices, the better. This meeting is free of charge and open to anyone."
March 26th - 28th: Toy Theatre After Dark, at Open Eye Figure Theatre
8:00 PM on the 26th & 27th, 2:00 PM & 8:00 PM on the 28th, 506 E. 24th St.
Open Eye is presenting a program of Toy Theatre bringing to stage the work of five artists from Chicago and Minneapolis. The evening promises to be fun-filled, family-friendly and an opportunity to sample some of the best puppetry work in the Midwest. Work will range from Suitcase Crankies to Object Animation to operatic Toy Theatre.
March 27th: Breakfast with Gary Schiff
7:30 - 9:00 AM, 1515 E. Lake St. (Mercado Central)
State Senators and Representatives from the Ninth Ward will speak at March’s Breakfast with Gary on Friday, March 27th, 2009. Sen. Patricia Torres Ray, Sen. Linda Berglin, Rep. Jim Davnie, Rep. Karen Clark and Rep. Jeff Hayden will attend along with Gene Ranieri, Director of the City’s Intergovernmental Relations Committee and Council Member Betsy Hodges, Chair of that committee. $5 buys breakfast.
March 27th: Early Mornings with Elizabeth Glidden
7:30 - 9:00 AM, 4762 Chicago Ave. S. (Turtle Bread)
"This month we will be joined by Minneapolis City Attorney Susan Segal and Deputy Criminal City Attorney Martha Holton Dimick. The City Attorney’s office is a key partner in public safety for the city – with responsibility for prosecuting livability crimes such as prostitution, drug-related offenses, and graffiti. Come and learn about the City Attorney’s role in making Minneapolis a safe city by working with community, police, and the courts."
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: 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 27th & 28th: Like a Lion 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 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 March 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 31st: Minneapolis Sister City Novosibirsk, Russia, at East Lake Library
6:30 - 8:00 PM, 2727 E. Lake St.
Did you know Minneapolis has eight sister cities? Visit the library on March 31 from 6:30-8:00pm to learn all about one of them: Novosibirsk, Russia! With the help of the Russian Cultural Center, we’ll share traditional Russian stories and activities and learn what modern day Novosibirsk looks like. Participants will be able to mail a postcard to the public library to our sister denizens across the sea. To learn more, call us at (612) 630-6550.
April 4th - 18th: 9x9x9, at Bryant Lake Bowl
Thursdays and Saturdays at 7:00, 810 W. Lake St.
"Vicki is having a bad day. Her dad is cheating with her best friend, her little brother has issues and she's just landed in a battle between Heaven and Hell. Things can only go up from here...or very far down."
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.
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.
March 24th: MayDay Community Meeting
7:00 - 9:00 PM, 1500 E. Lake St. (Avalon Theater)
"MayDay staff artists have been distilling themes from the wealth of input we received at the February 10 MayDay Community Meeting. This Tuesday, MayDay artists will present initial ideas for the focus of this year’s MayDay Parade and Festival. We rely on the feedback of community attendees to help hone this year’s vision. The more voices, the better. This meeting is free of charge and open to anyone."
March 26th - 28th: Toy Theatre After Dark, at Open Eye Figure Theatre
8:00 PM on the 26th & 27th, 2:00 PM & 8:00 PM on the 28th, 506 E. 24th St.
Open Eye is presenting a program of Toy Theatre bringing to stage the work of five artists from Chicago and Minneapolis. The evening promises to be fun-filled, family-friendly and an opportunity to sample some of the best puppetry work in the Midwest. Work will range from Suitcase Crankies to Object Animation to operatic Toy Theatre.
March 27th: Breakfast with Gary Schiff
7:30 - 9:00 AM, 1515 E. Lake St. (Mercado Central)
State Senators and Representatives from the Ninth Ward will speak at March’s Breakfast with Gary on Friday, March 27th, 2009. Sen. Patricia Torres Ray, Sen. Linda Berglin, Rep. Jim Davnie, Rep. Karen Clark and Rep. Jeff Hayden will attend along with Gene Ranieri, Director of the City’s Intergovernmental Relations Committee and Council Member Betsy Hodges, Chair of that committee. $5 buys breakfast.
March 27th: Early Mornings with Elizabeth Glidden
7:30 - 9:00 AM, 4762 Chicago Ave. S. (Turtle Bread)
"This month we will be joined by Minneapolis City Attorney Susan Segal and Deputy Criminal City Attorney Martha Holton Dimick. The City Attorney’s office is a key partner in public safety for the city – with responsibility for prosecuting livability crimes such as prostitution, drug-related offenses, and graffiti. Come and learn about the City Attorney’s role in making Minneapolis a safe city by working with community, police, and the courts."
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: 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 27th & 28th: Like a Lion 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 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 March 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 31st: Minneapolis Sister City Novosibirsk, Russia, at East Lake Library
6:30 - 8:00 PM, 2727 E. Lake St.
Did you know Minneapolis has eight sister cities? Visit the library on March 31 from 6:30-8:00pm to learn all about one of them: Novosibirsk, Russia! With the help of the Russian Cultural Center, we’ll share traditional Russian stories and activities and learn what modern day Novosibirsk looks like. Participants will be able to mail a postcard to the public library to our sister denizens across the sea. To learn more, call us at (612) 630-6550.
April 4th - 18th: 9x9x9, at Bryant Lake Bowl
Thursdays and Saturdays at 7:00, 810 W. Lake St.
"Vicki is having a bad day. Her dad is cheating with her best friend, her little brother has issues and she's just landed in a battle between Heaven and Hell. Things can only go up from here...or very far down."
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.