Lake Street News Brief
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  April 14, 2010

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The Latest on Lake:

• Several benefits are now being held for families of the victims of the fire in the McMahon's building. A darts tournament recently raised $2500. Another fundraiser will be held on April 16th with MAD DADS at Urban Ventures. There is also one the next day, on the 17th, at Fort Snelling Club starting at noon, featuring many of the bands that played at McMahon's. Donations can also be sent to the Savannah Hjellming Benefit Fund at M&I Bank, or to the Lake Street Fire Relief Fund at US Bank.
  
  
• And on April 18th, join the Great Longfellow Community at 2:00 PM at 31st & Lake as they pay tribute to those lost in the fire through music, silence, song and spoken word.
  
  
  
• In the Heart of the Beast Theatre has announced the theme for this year's MayDay Parade: UPROAR! "A call to be fully present to the uncertainties of these shifting times. In this year of the tiger, we stop to inhale the immense beauty of the world we share. We exhale into a thunderous UPROAR! an embrace of multitudes joining together in many ways for the present and future health of this world." It's now just 3 Sundays away, on May 2nd.
  
  
  
• Seward Longfellow Restorative Justice Partnership provides a community alternative to juvenile court for misdemeanor offenses happening in the 55406 zip code. They are looking for people who have a stake in Seward or Greater Longfellow neighborhoods to volunteer at conferences as a trained facilitator. Contact Michele Braley at 612-338-6205 x108 or michele@sng.org for more information. Next facilitator training May 14-16.
  
  
  
• The new CVS Pharmacy at 1010 W. Lake St. is now open, as of this past weekend.
  
  

Lake Street Calendar:

Meetings & Gatherings:

April 21st: Small Business Roundtable: An Event for Organizations that Serve Small Businesses in Minnesota
8:00 - 9:30 AM, 4220 W. Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington (MN WorkForce Center)
A Small Business Roundtable is an open forum with business stakeholders that will allow us to exchange ideas, gather information about emerging stakeholder issues, and maintain a continuing dialogue with stakeholder groups. Please RSVP to Karen Brehmer at karen.a.brehmer@irs.gov

April 27th: Greening Your Business Expo
4:30 - 7:30 PM, Target Field

There will be more than 50 exhibitors showcasing green products and services for the workplace. Admission is free with a business card and pre-registration enters you into a drawing for two Twins tickets. 

April 30th: Breakfast with Gary Schiff
7:30 - 9:00 AM, 1515 E. Lake St. (Mercado Central)
This month will feature speakers from the Somali Documentary Project, which recently published a book charting the Somali diaspora.

April 30th: Early Mornings with Elizabeth Glidden
7:30 - 9:00 AM, 4762 Chicago Ave. S. (Turtle Bread)
This month, Elizabeth welcomes Senator Linda Berglin (SD 61), Senator Scott Dibble (SD 60), Representative Jeff Hayden (SD 61B), and Representative Frank Hornstein (SD 60B) to update us on the 2010 legislative session.

May 4th: CIDNA Annual Meeting
6:00 - 8:30 PM, 3700 Cedar Lake Ave.
Learn about Southwest LRT developments, summer construction, neighborhood revitalization projects, and more. Including updates from Council Members Lisa Goodman and Meg Tuthill, and other speakers.
 
Entertainment & Other Events:

April 15th - 17th: Dykes Do Drag, at Bryant Lake Bowl
10:00 PM, 810 W. Lake St.
Mixing pop and politics, the gender-blending performers of Dykes Do Drag have been entertaining and broadening horizons for audiences at the Bryant Lake Bowl for eleven years. Claude Peck of the Star Tribune likens the show to "a Savers fashion show in Genderbenderville." Join the fun by coming in your own idea of drag!

April 16th - 18th: Somewhat Sci-Fi Variety Show, at Patrick's Cabaret
8:00 PM Friday & Saturday, 6:00 PM Sunday, 3010 Minnehaha Ave.
An evening of hip-hop modern, singing, waacking, performance art, comedy and freestylin. All works inspired by science fiction culture.

April 17th: Record Store Day, at Hymie's and Extreme Noise
3318 E. Lake St. at Hymie's, 407 W. Lake St. at Extreme Noise
Celebrate national Record Store Day at two Lake Street institutions. It will be Hymie's last day in their current location, and they've confirmed five live acts to perform on that day: Martin Devaney, Adam Marshall of the Humbugs, The Twin Cities Ukelele Orchestra, Stepped Reckonner, Fort Road Five and Buffalo Moon. Extreme Noise will have food, limited records and possibly an in-store performance too.

April 17th: Earth Day Celebration, at Midtown Global Market
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 920 E. Lake St.
Visitors are invited to meet local farmers and producers, visit with environmental experts and shop for a variety of eco-friendly products. Guests can learn about their impact on the environment at several educational booths and activities.  They can take the Minnesota Energy Challenge, learn about water conservation, how to reduce toxins in their homes, and more.

April 21st: "I Thought You Were Dead" author discussion at Magers & Quinn
7:30 PM, 3038 Hennepin Ave. S.
Pete Nelson reads from I Thought You Were Dead, a comic novel that is "at once heartwarming, heartbreaking, and heart-wrenchingly funny."

Beginning April 23rd: Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf, at Jungle Theater
2951 Lyndale Ave. S.
Bain Boehlke directs a stellar cast in an electrifying Jungle production. When George, a disillusioned academic, and Martha, his caustic wife, invite a handsome young professor and his mousy wife home for a nightcap, an innocent night of fun and games quickly turns dark and dangerous. Long-buried resentments are unleashed as George and Martha turn their razor-sharp wits against each other, using their guests as pawns in their verbal sparring. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Play, and considered by many to be Albee’s masterpiece.

Through April 25th: The House of Bernarda Alba, presented by Pangea World Theater and Teatro del Pueblo
7:30 PM, 55 Victoria St. N. in St. Paul (SteppingStone Theatre)
Five daughters are forced into mourning by their mother. One by one they make a bid for freedom, with tragic consequences. Don’t miss Lorca’s critically acclaimed masterpiece brought to life by Pangea World Theater and Teatro del Pueblo.

Wednesdays & Saturdays through April 28th: Puppet Parade School: A MayDay Immersion, at In the Heart of the Beast Theatre
Wednesdays 4:30 - 6:30 PM, Saturdays 1:00 - 3:00 PM, 1500 E. Lake St.
A hands-on, intensive course in learning how to make a parade at HOBT and in the streets. Join the MayDay Staff Artists to envision, build and rehearse the MayDay Parade.

April 29th - May 1st: Open House at LynLake Fitness
3012 Lyndale Ave. S.

Free classes, food, prizes, and special open house discounts.

April 30th: 2010 Minnesota American Indian Month Kickoff Parade
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM, starting at Cedar Ave. & 25th St.
Feast and live music at 12:30 at Minneapolis American Indian Center / Wakiagun Lawn

Through May 1st: Metamorphosis, presented by Frank Theatre
8:00 PM Thursday - Saturday, 2:00 PM Sunday, 506 E. 24th St. (Open Eye Figure Theatre)
Frank Theatre presents the premiere of an original company-developed adaptation of Franz Kafka’s classic 1912 novella, Metamorphosis, one of the most analyzed stories in modern literature that continues to elicit vast interest and interpretation on the stage, in film and music.

May 2nd: Cinco De Mayo Celebration, hosted by El Nuevo Rodeo
12:00 - 8:00 PM, 27th & Lake
Salsa dancing, low rider car show, food and drink, and a roster of Mexcian band and dance troupes.

May 4th - 6th: Art Classes for Youth, at Aldrich Arts
4:30 - 6:30 PM, 3501 Aldrich Ave. S.
Classes in Painting and Pottery are taught by working artists, both certified teachers.  To register, email aldricharts@gmail.com or call 612-825-2479 x21.  All classes are $20.  Scholarships are available.

May 9th: Cinco De Mayo Celebration, hosted by Sabri Properties
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM, 4th & Lake
Pony rides, children's games, folk dancers, food, drink, and many bands throughout the day.

Through May 30th: 17 Swedish Designers, at American Swedish Institute
2600 Park Ave. (6:00 PM opening reception on the 29th)
Featuring the work of seventeen of the most notable designers in Sweden today -- and they're all women. The exhibit includes more than 60 examples of design in the form of furniture, textiles, and functional and decorative works in glass, ceramics, wood, steel, and other materials.

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