Lake Street News Brief
www.lakestreetcouncil.org 
July 22, 2008
 
Lake Street Council's mission is to build
a cohesive strategy to ensure the ongoing vitality
of the Lake Street Corridor business community.
 
 
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Lake Street Marketing Panel This Thursday, Register Now!


Don't forget, the second in our series of marketing panel discussions is coming up in just two days, on the 24th from 8 - 10 AM at the Midtown Sheraton. If you're able to make it, we ask that you RSVP so we're able to let the Sheraton know just how many people to expect. Paying online is easy, or if you'd prefer to pay at the door you can RSVP by replying to this e-mail or calling 612-822-0232.
 
Why should you come to this event? We've been listening and responding to the feedback we've heard from the business community, and crafted this event based on what you wanted to know. This one is all about what makes a story newsworthy and how to create a positive perception. Major news figures from local TV, newspapers, magazines and radio will all be there to share their insights and answer your questions. So don't delay, register now!



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Lake Street Calendar - Upcoming Events:

 July 23rd: 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.

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: Indian Cooking Demo, at Midtown Farmers' Market
11:00 AM, corner of 22nd Ave. & East Lake St.
Bombay-native and Minneapolis resident Raghavan Iyer, a Certified Culinary Professional, will be showcasing a recipe from his latest cookbook "660 Curries: The Gateway to Indian Cooking" and copies of the book will be available for purchase at the Market.

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.

August 1st - 3rd: Uptown and Powderhorn Art Fairs
Uptown Fair: 12 - 8:30 PM Aug. 1st, 10 AM - 8:30 PM Aug. 2, 10 AM - 6 PM Aug. 3rd
Powderhorn: 10 AM - 6 PM Aug. 2nd, 10 AM - 5 PM Aug. 3rd
These two art fairs showcase a variety of creative and original works of art from the Twin Cities area and beyond every year.

August 6th: Author Reading at Magers & Quinn
7:30 PM, 3038 Hennepin Ave. S.
Laurel Means reads from her new novel The Long Journey Home, "a fascinating saga set in the 1860s Minnesota prairie and the Dakotas."

August 6th - 11th: Come And Get It, at Open Eye Figure Theatre
7:30 PM (with 4:00 PM shows Saturday and Sunday as well), 506 E. 24th St.
"Come and Get It tells the story of Marty, a Minnesota farm boy, who finds himself the recipient of a live threatening accident. While floating in his coma Marty reflects on his family, his wife Shelly, his art, and the family farm." From local author and playwright Kevin Kling.

August 12th: Gang Awareness Meeting
3:00 - 4:30 PM, 1516 East Lake Street (Plaza Verde Celebration Hall)
Come join us and Officer Porras to learn more about gang awareness, solutions, and prevention tips.

August 15th: Early Mornings with Elizabeth Glidden
7:30 - 9:00 AM, 4762 Chicago Ave. (Turtle Bread)
"Author, editor, and sought-after-speaker Jay Walljasper will talk about creative solutions for traffic calming issues and how to create great spaces for pedestrians, bikers, transit and cars."

Through August 31st: 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."

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.