Lake Street News Brief
www.lakestreetcouncil.org 
July 3, 2007
 
The Lake Street Council's mission is to build a cohesive strategy to ensure the ongoing vitality of the Lake Street Corridor business community.
 
 
The Latest on Lake:
 
  •  Sundays Energy, a local design and strategy company dedicated to advancing environmental sustainability, is interested in Lake Street. They are currently in the process of promoting a solar thermal service, in which they would fund the installation of a solar hot water system on any commercial building and in return the business pays them a lowered, fixed rate for their energy needs. Natural gas and  electric usage is lessened, and the company is set apart for its environmental consciousness, which may raise revenue. Solar thermal systems are "ideal for laundromats, restaurants, car washes, and any  other businesses that use a significant amount of water." If this interests you, contact Grace McClure at grace@sundaysenergy.com.
  • The Hi-Lake Shopping Center's resurgence is continuing. Aldi and Little Caesars have had great starts, and more new businesses are coming soon. Pineda Tacos, a hair salon, and a cell phone store have all signed up to open a store there. Some national retailers have also expressed interest in the former hardware store site, so that may be filled before too long as well.
  • This year, Lake Street Council is one of the sponsors of the Powderhorn Park 4th of July event. If you'd like to volunteer for that night, you still have the chance to sign up. Contact Elena or Shonda at 722-4817, elena@ppna.org, or shonda@ppna.org.

Lake Street Calendar - Upcoming Events:
 
July 1st & July 8th: Inspirational Movies in the Park-ing Lot, at Patrick's Cabaret
At dusk, 3010 Minnehaha Ave.
Featuring "The Yes Men" on July 1st and "Wellstone" on July 8th. A discussion will follow each video.

July 7th & July 14th: Broadway Bound...and Gagged, at Bryant Lake Bowl
7:00 PM, 810 West Lake Street
"Brooke Murphy and Justin Leaf are Broadway babies in heat, exploring perversions of your favorite show tunes."

July 9th: St. Vincent De Paul's Mural Unveiling
7:00 PM, 2939 12th Ave. S.
Over 30 youth artists have collaborated for a mural depicting the cultural diversity of the Phillips community. With the help of adult supporters, they are soon to complete their vision of a youth-designed mural to deter graffiti and promote the positive contributions youth make to their communities every day.

July 14th: A "Political Party" to Explore the Issue of Immigration, at Resource Center of the Americas
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 3019 Minnehaha Ave.
Exploring the many elements of the critical issue of immigration through music, art, spoken word performances and interactive workshops.

July 20th: The Mother of All Enemies, at In the Heart of the Beast Theatre
7:30 PM, 1500 East Lake Street
Paul Zaloom puts his wacky personal stamp on a popular Middle Eastern shadow puppet tradition. This time, Karagoz is a queer, humanist, Arab-immigrant artist refugee who finds himself pursued by Al Qaeda, the Homeland Security Department, the Christian Ex-Gay movement, Israeli and Syrian spies, and Minutemen vigilantes, among others.

July 21st: ArtCar Parade, from Intermedia Arts
2:00 PM, starting at 28th St. & Emerson Ave.
"ArtCars—often humorous, sometimes surprising and always inventive—spark a creative impulse. The ArtCar Parade helps bring together people of all ages and backgrounds to create, participate and enjoy as a community." Also check out the pre-party parade at the Global Market, starting at 4:00 PM the day before.

Through July 29th: Two For The Seesaw, at Jungle Theater
Various times, 2951 Lyndale Ave. S.
"A timeless tale of two souls who meet in the loneliness of 1950's Manhattan."

Through October: Sacred Beauty: Treasures from Swedish Cathedrals and Churches, at The American Swedish Institute
2600 Park Ave.
A series of four related exhibits share the experiences of Swedish-American faith traditions. The first is "Sacred Beauty: The Augustana Lutheran Tradition." It includes metalwork, textiles, photographs, documents, furniture and more.


Upcoming Meetings:

July 19th: Next Lake Street Council Board Meeting
7:30 - 9:00 AM, 919 East Lake Street (US Bank building, basement level)
Get the latest news and updates from the Lake Street Council.

Through the summer: Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Information Meetings
Wednesdays at 7:00 PM or by appointment
New location: 2924 4th Ave. S.
Cristo Rey is recruiting 125 current 8th graders for enrollment in the 2007-08 school year, which includes work in their corporate internship program. For more information, contact Bill Johnson at 612-276-0140.