Lake
Street News Brief
www.lakestreetcouncil.org
April 21, 2009
April 21, 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.
The Latest on Lake:
- This year, Lake Street Council has
played a leading role in planning the disbursement of the 4th &
Lake Business Association Assistance Program funds. One important
use of those funds, street sweeping services for the 4th &
Lake area, is now underway. Over the past two weeks, the area from
Portland Ave. to 3rd Ave. has been swept, removing a lot of sand from
the street. The sweeping will next address the street leading up to and
under 35W, and the area's sidewalks. This project will continue for
several months to come to help keep the area clean.
- The proposed Vacant
Commercial Property Registration ordinance under consideration by
the City Council has now been narrowed significantly in scope from its
first incarnation, and will now apply to only truly vacant buildings
instead of using a percentage measurement to make that determination.
The Public Safety & Regulatory Services committee is holding a
public hearing on the revised ordinance on May 13th at 1:00 PM, and
Lake Street Council again encourages all interested parties to attend
and voice their opinions.
- Many city and
county services are coming together for a new program called Bring
the City to the Neighborhood, where they will set up locations in
south Minneapolis and invite local residents to ask questions and share
concerns with them there. The Minneapolis Police Department, City
Attorney's Office, Midtown Safety Center, Park & Rec., Solid Waste
& Recycling Hennepin County Probation, Hennepin Powderhorn
Partners, 911, 311, and many more will be there. The first event takes
place on May 2nd from 12:30 - 3:30 PM in the parking lot at Backdahl
Uptown Transfer, at 3040 4th Ave. S.
For more dates and locations, see the Community Events page of our website.
- Now that
spring is here, we would like to remind everyone that it is important
to water the trees in front of your business or property! This
goes a long way towards keeping them healthy and growing.
- Pangea
World Theater has a new
video clip up from their upcoming show Wong Flew Over The
Cuckoo's Nest, happening April 30 - May 2 at Intermedia Arts. On
May 2nd, they are also holding a workshop with Kristina Wong called Playing
with Different Performance Tongues about how "finding an honest
place and dabbling between disciplines might be where you find your
strongest voice." Call 612-203-1088 to reserve space at either the show
or the workshop.
- The
winner of Goodwill Easter Seals' Customer Service Star Award
for March was Manny's Tortas, which received high marks on
presentation, fast service, and attentive employees. Congratulations to
them.
Lake
Street Calendar:
April 21st: "Greening Your Business" Expo
5:00 - 7:30 PM, 704 South Second Street (Mill City Museum)
The City of Lakes Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Hennepin County and the City of Minneapolis, is excited to announce this expo, an after hours business-to-business focused event for the business community to learn more about incorporating sustainable practices into the workplace. See more at their website.
April 22nd: Small Business Survival Strategies Panel, presented by Metro IBA
6:30 PM, 550 Atwater Circle (Warners Stellian Headquarters, near Como & Dale in St. Paul)
Featuring a panel of 5 local independent business leaders, including Melanee Meegan from Peace Coffee and Jennifer Pritchett from Smitten Kitten.
April 23rd: Roundtable Discussion on Supporting Neighborhood Businesses
7:00 - 9:00 PM, 1828 SE Como Ave. (Joe's Market & Deli)
Cam Gordon hosts this roundtable, and will be joined by Longfellow Business Association Co-Chair Scott Cramer, Seward Civic and Commerce Association President Jim Welna, Southeast Business Association Executive Director Michael McLaughlin and representatives of the West Bank Business Association for a conversation about the vital role of small businesses and business associations in our local economy.
April 23rd: Author Discussion of "Subterranean Twin Cities", at Magers & Quinn
7:30 PM, 3038 Hennepin Ave. S.
"Don’t try this at home—read the book instead! (it smells better) We tend to send things underground that we are not interested in ever seeing again. Sewage. Garbage. In the past, we have used the underground to age such provisions as cheese and beer. In Subterranean Twin Cities, geologist, historian, and urban speleologist Greg Brick takes us on an adventurous, educational, and—thankfully--sanitary tour beneath the streets and into the myriad tunnels, caves, and industrial spaces that make up the Twin Cities’ fascinating and surprisingly vast underground landscape."
April 24th: Breakfast with Gary Schiff
7:30 - 9:00 AM, 1515 E. Lake St. (Mercado Central)
This month’s Breakfast with Gary will take a look at recidivism rates and efforts to help offenders re-enter society after prison. Panelists will include Hillary Freeman of the Community Justice Project, Haywood Kemp from Men of Rafiki program, and Mark Haase from the Council on Crime and Justice. $5 buys breakfast.
April 24th & 25th: The Somewhat Vaudeville Variety Show, at Patrick's Cabaret
8:00 PM, 3010 Minnehaha Ave.
An evening of singing and dancing, hip-hop dance, house dance, breaking, tap, jazz/wacking, burlesque and comedy. A mix of old and new school cabaret style performance.
April 24th & 25th: Poetic Assassins, at Old Arizona
7:00 PM, 2821 Nicollet Ave. S.
Verse and B.U.G.S. Directed by Sha Cage & e.g. bailey. Tickets $10.
April 25: Chicago Avenue Corridor Community Planning Workshop
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, 1098 Andersen Lane (Andersen Elementary School, Lunchroom A)
A neighborhood workshop with professional planners from around the country to explore possibilities for the Chicago Avenue corridor from I-94 to Lake Street, preparing for a Minneapolis city study later in 2009. RSVP by April 13th to Crystal Trutnau at 612-879-5383 or pwno2005@yahoo.com
Through April 25th: My Never Being Loneliness: A Double Bill, at Open Eye Figure Theatre
8:00 PM, 506 E. 24th St. (additional 10:00 PM show on the 25th)
Open Eye's Open Studio presents an evening of two new works! Undying Regrets for the Future by Melissa Birch. Outdated perceptions are dismantled and the status quo is entrusted to the past as a zealous choreographer and a prominent carnival director help maneuver the path toward abandon. Chicken Baby by Molly Van Avery. At the center is a show about a woman who gives birth to a baby chicken. Around the edges narratives unfold and intermingle in this multi media exploration.
April 29th - May 2nd: Urinetown, at Bryant Lake Bowl
6:00 PM with an additional Saturday show at 2:00 PM, 810 W. Lake St.
"Urinetown the Musical is a comedic musical that parody’s other Broadway musicals in a comedic sense. It pokes fun at capitalism, populism, bureaucracy, social irresponsibility, corporate mismanagement, and petty small town politics."
April 30th: Dining Out For Life
Dine out at a participating restaurant on this day and a portion of your payment will be donated to help people living with HIV/AIDS. Participating Lake Street area restaurants include Midori’s, It’s Greek to Me, Falafel King, El Nuevo Rodeo, The Craftsman, Town Talk Diner, Barbette and Manny’s Tortas.
April 30th - May 2nd: Wong Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, presented by Pangea World Theater and Intermedia Arts
7:30 PM, 2822 Lyndale Ave. S.
Incisive writer and performer Kristina Wong mixes sharp humor and psychology in Wong Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, a swear-to-god-not-autobiographical, serio-comic portrayal of the high incidence of anxiety, depression and mental illness among Asian American women.
May 2nd: First Midtown Farmers' Market of the Season
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 2225 E. Lake St.
In addition to welcoming back local farmers, craftspeople, artists, and food producers, the market will offer family-friendly events and activities throughout the day. Live music, a petting zoo, ready-to-eat food, kids’ storytime are sure to make an enjoyable day for people of all ages. Storytime is presented by East Lake Library and begins at 10:30 AM.
May 2nd: Bollywood Fashion Show, at Midtown Global Market
2:00 - 5:00 PM, 920 E. Lake St.
Geetanjoli Sari Fashions Presents the "First Bollywood Fashion Show." Come feel the magic and transport yourself to the exotic land of India! Experience the beauty and grace of Authentic India Dancers! Let the music take you to the land! Feast your eyes on the exquisite fashions for the whole family!
May 3rd: 35th Annual MayDay Parade & Festival, presented by In the Heart of the Beast Theatre
1:00 PM, down Bloomington Ave. into Powderhorn Park
Every year, tens of thousands line the street to see this lively parade of puppets and floats go down the street and into Powderhorn Park, with a festival featuring music, dancing, poetry, food, canoe rides, and more!
Through May 3rd: 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 theater. Dive into the greatest crime story ever written, a tale of murder, motive and redemption that plumbs the depths of the human soul."
May 14th: Fifth Precinct Open House
5:00 - 7:00 PM, 3101 Nicollet Ave.
Inspector Kris Arneson and the staff of the Fifth Precinct would like to invite you to join them for the Annual Minneapolis Police Fifth Precinct Open House There will be demonstrations by the MPD Bomb unit, K9, SWAT, Horse Patrol, and many others. Join them for food, fun, and valuable information.
May 17th: Rites of Spring
12:00 - 6:00 PM, Lyndale & Lake
Lyn-Lake celebrates the return of spring and the rebirth of an intersection with all-day food specials, live music, a bike rally, and more in this outdoor street festival.
May 17th: Pangea World Theater Benefit
5:00 - 9:00 PM, 225 Third Ave. S. (The Depot)
Featuring silent and live auctions, dinner, and a celebration of Pangea featuring an excerpt from their Diverse Stages Education Program. All proceeds from the Pangea World Theater 2009 Benefit provide support to Pangea World Theater and its commitment to educating communities about international works, styles and traditions that illuminate the human condition, end divisiveness and celebrate differences.
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.
April 21st: "Greening Your Business" Expo
5:00 - 7:30 PM, 704 South Second Street (Mill City Museum)
The City of Lakes Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Hennepin County and the City of Minneapolis, is excited to announce this expo, an after hours business-to-business focused event for the business community to learn more about incorporating sustainable practices into the workplace. See more at their website.
April 22nd: Small Business Survival Strategies Panel, presented by Metro IBA
6:30 PM, 550 Atwater Circle (Warners Stellian Headquarters, near Como & Dale in St. Paul)
Featuring a panel of 5 local independent business leaders, including Melanee Meegan from Peace Coffee and Jennifer Pritchett from Smitten Kitten.
April 23rd: Roundtable Discussion on Supporting Neighborhood Businesses
7:00 - 9:00 PM, 1828 SE Como Ave. (Joe's Market & Deli)
Cam Gordon hosts this roundtable, and will be joined by Longfellow Business Association Co-Chair Scott Cramer, Seward Civic and Commerce Association President Jim Welna, Southeast Business Association Executive Director Michael McLaughlin and representatives of the West Bank Business Association for a conversation about the vital role of small businesses and business associations in our local economy.
April 23rd: Author Discussion of "Subterranean Twin Cities", at Magers & Quinn
7:30 PM, 3038 Hennepin Ave. S.
"Don’t try this at home—read the book instead! (it smells better) We tend to send things underground that we are not interested in ever seeing again. Sewage. Garbage. In the past, we have used the underground to age such provisions as cheese and beer. In Subterranean Twin Cities, geologist, historian, and urban speleologist Greg Brick takes us on an adventurous, educational, and—thankfully--sanitary tour beneath the streets and into the myriad tunnels, caves, and industrial spaces that make up the Twin Cities’ fascinating and surprisingly vast underground landscape."
April 24th: Breakfast with Gary Schiff
7:30 - 9:00 AM, 1515 E. Lake St. (Mercado Central)
This month’s Breakfast with Gary will take a look at recidivism rates and efforts to help offenders re-enter society after prison. Panelists will include Hillary Freeman of the Community Justice Project, Haywood Kemp from Men of Rafiki program, and Mark Haase from the Council on Crime and Justice. $5 buys breakfast.
April 24th & 25th: The Somewhat Vaudeville Variety Show, at Patrick's Cabaret
8:00 PM, 3010 Minnehaha Ave.
An evening of singing and dancing, hip-hop dance, house dance, breaking, tap, jazz/wacking, burlesque and comedy. A mix of old and new school cabaret style performance.
April 24th & 25th: Poetic Assassins, at Old Arizona
7:00 PM, 2821 Nicollet Ave. S.
Verse and B.U.G.S. Directed by Sha Cage & e.g. bailey. Tickets $10.
April 25: Chicago Avenue Corridor Community Planning Workshop
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, 1098 Andersen Lane (Andersen Elementary School, Lunchroom A)
A neighborhood workshop with professional planners from around the country to explore possibilities for the Chicago Avenue corridor from I-94 to Lake Street, preparing for a Minneapolis city study later in 2009. RSVP by April 13th to Crystal Trutnau at 612-879-5383 or pwno2005@yahoo.com
Through April 25th: My Never Being Loneliness: A Double Bill, at Open Eye Figure Theatre
8:00 PM, 506 E. 24th St. (additional 10:00 PM show on the 25th)
Open Eye's Open Studio presents an evening of two new works! Undying Regrets for the Future by Melissa Birch. Outdated perceptions are dismantled and the status quo is entrusted to the past as a zealous choreographer and a prominent carnival director help maneuver the path toward abandon. Chicken Baby by Molly Van Avery. At the center is a show about a woman who gives birth to a baby chicken. Around the edges narratives unfold and intermingle in this multi media exploration.
April 29th - May 2nd: Urinetown, at Bryant Lake Bowl
6:00 PM with an additional Saturday show at 2:00 PM, 810 W. Lake St.
"Urinetown the Musical is a comedic musical that parody’s other Broadway musicals in a comedic sense. It pokes fun at capitalism, populism, bureaucracy, social irresponsibility, corporate mismanagement, and petty small town politics."
April 30th: Dining Out For Life
Dine out at a participating restaurant on this day and a portion of your payment will be donated to help people living with HIV/AIDS. Participating Lake Street area restaurants include Midori’s, It’s Greek to Me, Falafel King, El Nuevo Rodeo, The Craftsman, Town Talk Diner, Barbette and Manny’s Tortas.
April 30th - May 2nd: Wong Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, presented by Pangea World Theater and Intermedia Arts
7:30 PM, 2822 Lyndale Ave. S.
Incisive writer and performer Kristina Wong mixes sharp humor and psychology in Wong Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, a swear-to-god-not-autobiographical, serio-comic portrayal of the high incidence of anxiety, depression and mental illness among Asian American women.
May 2nd: First Midtown Farmers' Market of the Season
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 2225 E. Lake St.
In addition to welcoming back local farmers, craftspeople, artists, and food producers, the market will offer family-friendly events and activities throughout the day. Live music, a petting zoo, ready-to-eat food, kids’ storytime are sure to make an enjoyable day for people of all ages. Storytime is presented by East Lake Library and begins at 10:30 AM.
May 2nd: Bollywood Fashion Show, at Midtown Global Market
2:00 - 5:00 PM, 920 E. Lake St.
Geetanjoli Sari Fashions Presents the "First Bollywood Fashion Show." Come feel the magic and transport yourself to the exotic land of India! Experience the beauty and grace of Authentic India Dancers! Let the music take you to the land! Feast your eyes on the exquisite fashions for the whole family!
May 3rd: 35th Annual MayDay Parade & Festival, presented by In the Heart of the Beast Theatre
1:00 PM, down Bloomington Ave. into Powderhorn Park
Every year, tens of thousands line the street to see this lively parade of puppets and floats go down the street and into Powderhorn Park, with a festival featuring music, dancing, poetry, food, canoe rides, and more!
Through May 3rd: 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 theater. Dive into the greatest crime story ever written, a tale of murder, motive and redemption that plumbs the depths of the human soul."
May 14th: Fifth Precinct Open House
5:00 - 7:00 PM, 3101 Nicollet Ave.
Inspector Kris Arneson and the staff of the Fifth Precinct would like to invite you to join them for the Annual Minneapolis Police Fifth Precinct Open House There will be demonstrations by the MPD Bomb unit, K9, SWAT, Horse Patrol, and many others. Join them for food, fun, and valuable information.
May 17th: Rites of Spring
12:00 - 6:00 PM, Lyndale & Lake
Lyn-Lake celebrates the return of spring and the rebirth of an intersection with all-day food specials, live music, a bike rally, and more in this outdoor street festival.
May 17th: Pangea World Theater Benefit
5:00 - 9:00 PM, 225 Third Ave. S. (The Depot)
Featuring silent and live auctions, dinner, and a celebration of Pangea featuring an excerpt from their Diverse Stages Education Program. All proceeds from the Pangea World Theater 2009 Benefit provide support to Pangea World Theater and its commitment to educating communities about international works, styles and traditions that illuminate the human condition, end divisiveness and celebrate differences.
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.