The newest issue of the Lake
Line, our print newsletter, is currently at the printing
presses, but even before it hits your mailbox you can see it right
nowon
our website. Among the topics covered: more on the Lake Street
Ambassadors, a spotlight on the Midtown Farmers'
Market, a neighborhood update from board member Kori Hennessy, and
details about our next marketing
panel.
Don't miss the Pioneer Press's recent feature, "There's plenty to see eat and do
at the Midtown Global Market." Writer Allison Kaplan
reports feeding 4 adults and 3 kids for less than $50, with plenty of dining
options and kid-friendly entertainment.
In other Pioneer
Press reporting, Thom Pham
says that he's planning to turn half the former Molly Quinn's at 33rd
& Lake into an Asian fusion restaurant called Mix, while
the other half will be named Thanh Do, and will be "spinoff of Pham's traditional Asian restaurant in St. Louis
Park."
Town Talk Diner will soon
be making an appearance on The Food Network!On the show Diners,
Drive-ins and Dives, host Guy Fieri is heading to great
diners recommended by viewer e-mail, which includes Town Talk. Look for in on
July 20th at 3:00 PM and July 25th at 8:00 and 11:00 PM, Central
time.
The Lyn-Lake Small Area Plan
surveyis
still available to be taken but will be closed down this week, on the 18th.
All those who would like to weigh in on what they value about Lyn-Lake, and
what concerns they have, are welcome to take the survey, and we encourage
you to do so while you have the chance.
And finally, don't forget that this Friday from 4
- 6 PM we're hosting a Lake Street social networking event at
Merlin's Rest, on the corner of 36th
& Lake. Be sure to drop by and say hello.
Lake Street Calendar - Upcoming
Events:
July
16th: Lake Street Construction Meeting 2:00 PM, 105
West Lake Street (Champions) County & City project staff discuss the
latest construction updates and listen and respond to business
concerns.
Starting July 18th:
Hedwig and the Angry Inch, at Jungle Theater 2951 Lyndale
Ave. S. "This cult production about an 'internationally ignored' rock-n-roll
goddess who also happens to be the victim of a botched sex change operation is
an inspiring anthem to anyone who has ever felt life gave them an inch when they
deserved a mile."
July 19th: Bicycle Tour of Historic
Longfellow Parks and Grain Milling Sites 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM,
Starting at 29th Ave. & Lake St. As part of the Minneapolis Aquatennial
celebration of Minneapolis’ and Minnesota’s sesquicentennial, the
Longfellow Community Council is sponsoring a history bicycle tour. The tour
focuses on the western part of the neighborhood, starting at 29th Avenue
and East Lake and ending at Minnehaha Park. Call LCC at 612-722-4529 for
more information.
July
19th: Lake Street Festival,
presented by Latino Communications
Network 12:00 - 8:00 PM, Lake Street from Bloomington to
13th A one-day music festival that celebrates the contribution Latino
cultures have made to the area.
July 19th: Bike Cop
Program Fundraiser 2:00 - 4:00 PM, 105 West Lake Street
(Champions) Mingle with neighbors and support community safety at this
fundraiser, which is $10 per ticket. Contact
sarah@lyndale.org to learn
more.
July 20th: First Annual Chiang Banger Concert, at
Chiang Mai Thai 2:00 - 10:00
PM, corner of Lake & Girard west of Calhoun Square 10 local bands will
perform at this free outdoor event, open to all ages, with fresh spring rolls,
satays, hamburgers and hot dogs available for purchase.
Through
July 20th: Lord of the Flies, at Old Arizona 7:30 PM
Fridays and Saturdays, 2:00 PM Saturdays and Sundays, 2821 Nicollet
Ave. William Golding's novel about a group of English schoolboys who are
plane-wrecked on a deserted island comes to stage, using an all-youth
cast.
July 25th & 26th: Queer Boyz Nite, at Patrick's
Cabaret 8:00 PM, 3010 Minnehaha Ave. Curated by Justin Leaf, Mistress
Ginger emcees and performs with an amazing line up including Irita Foucault,
Nicolas Lincoln, Scotty Reynolds, Kenny Kiser, and Kats
Fukasawa.
July 26th: "Decorate the Well in
Gratitude" Water Carnival and Street Fair, at In the Heart of the
Beast 1:00 - 6:00 PM, 1500 East Lake Street Puppet shows, wishing wells, art
installations, creative art-making activities, interactive displays and games
for all ages, with the dedication ceremony starting at 3:00
PM.
Through July 26th: Driveway Tour 2008, at
Open Eye Figure
Theatre 7:00 PM Fridays & Saturdays, 506 E. 24th St. Free
family fun, with the puppet shows starting at 7:30, and ice cream and live music
until 9:00.
July 27th: One Hot Day, at Midtown Global
Market 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 920 East Lake Street "During
One Hot Day enjoy cooking
demonstrations, a piņata fiesta, salsa dancing lessons, salsa tasting, prize
giveaways and more. Plus, don't miss the chance to make your competitors sweat
in a jalapeņo-eating contest. Survive the heat and win great prizes." See the
Market's website for the full schedule.
July
29th: A Night of Music and Stories with Guillermo
Cuellar 7:00 PM, 2742 15th Ave. S. (St. Paul's Lutheran
Church)
Guillermo Cuellar is a musician and composer from El Salvador. A
bilingual event perfect for families with young children and for the young and
old alike. Call 612-296-2231 for more
information.
Fridays & Saturdays
this summer: Live Music on the Patio at Vera's
Cafe 8:00 - 10:00 PM, 2901 Lyndale Ave.
S. Live quality music most Friday & Saturday nights, see the website for
full details.
Tuesdays, through July: Open Houses at Cristo Rey Jesuit
High School 7:00 PM, 2924 4th Ave.
S. Cristo Rey welcomes 8th and 9th
grade students and their parents to learn more about the school as a possibility
for 9th and 10th grades. For appointments call 612-545-9704. A college prep
education for students from families of low income. Transportation, financial
aid and full
scholarships available.
