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Executive Director Update
Spring has finally arrived and along with warm weather comes outdoor activities. Several members have expressed interest in organizing MCC member bicycling tours. I've created a survey to determine your preferences. Please click here to take the survey. Thanks in advance for your time!
If you have other ideas for outdoor recreation, please reply to this email. Thank you! -- Linnea
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Legacy Series: Examining Advance Directives
Tuesday, May 17, 3:30 - 5:00 pm; Winslow House Community Room, 100 2nd St. SE
Learn the difference between a living will, an advance directive and physician orders for life sustaining treatment. Then we'll walk you through the steps to complete the Minnesota Health Care Directive. Barb Blumer will speak on these topics. She led the Minnesota State Bar Association initiative to establish the Minnesota Health Care Directive in 1998, and continues to provide leadership in various aspects of advance care planning law and policy.
MCC Members, sign up here.
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Social Bridge
Wednesday, May 18, 3:00 - 5:30 pm; Stone Arch Lofts Community Room, 600 South 2nd St.
Join advanced or intermediate bridge players for a round of social bridge. You are expected to come with a partner at your level. (Advanced players play all the major conventions comfortably.) If you need help finding a partner, contact Linnea Tweed at 612-455-3329, and she will assist you. Plan to arrive early as we will begin play immediately at 3:00 pm.
MCC Members: sign up here.
Guests: email Linnea.
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Penumbra Theatre's I Wish you Love Thursday May 19, 7:30 - 10:00 pm - 270 Kent Street, St. Paul In 1957, Americans were falling in love to the sweet sounds of Nat "King" Cole. Join us for an intimate portrait of one man, his music, and the dreams of a nation. After its premiere at Penumbra April 21-May 22, I Wish You Love will be presented at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. from June 11 through June 19, 2011. I Wish You Love, MCC Members, sign up here. I Wish You Love, Guests, email Linnea. Penumbra Theatre Company's I Wish You Love Bookend II Monday May 23, 2:30-4:00 pm. Winslow House, 100 2nd St. SE (NOTE...new location!) Join us for an in depth discussion of Penumbra Theatre's I Wish You Love. Bookends are intimate and informal dialogues that bring creative and thematic insights to light. Sarah Bellamy, Penumbra Education Director and Dennis Spears, Actor and Singer lead the conversation Bookend II, MCC Members, sign up here. Bookend II, Guests, email Linnea. |
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Artist Gallery Talk: Joe Paquet
Saturday, May 21, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm; Hoffman Parkin Urban Realty, 17 Fourth Street SE, Minneapolis 
Joe Paquet creates most of his work from life, believing that the direct correspondence with nature increases the potential for greater feeling. Paquet's awards include both Artist's Choice and Collector's Choice from The 2007 Laguna Beach Plein Air Invitational as well as numerous others.
MCC member Scott Parkin has invited Joe Paquet to display his art at Hoffman Parkin Urban Realty. On Saturday, Joe will discuss his love of the Plein Air technique. Make this part of your Art-A-Whirl weekend!
MCC Members: sign up here.
Guests: email Linnea.
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Last Tuesday Happy Hour
Tuesday, May 31, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm; Loring Kitchen & Bar, 1359 Willow Street, Minneapolis
Join Penny Hunt and Pat Hoven at the Loring Kitchen and Bar. Catch up with friends and neighbors at this month's happy hour. Dutch treat!! MCC Members and Guests: No reservations |
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Around Town
The Moving Company presents 'Come Hell and High Water' at The Southern Theatre
Thursdays through Sundays, May 12 - May 29; 1420 Washington Ave. S.
An event of music, dance and theatre inspired by William Faulkner's 'Old Man'.
For more information click here.
Art-A-Whirl ... Minneapolis NE
Friday - Sunday, May 20-22
NEMAA, NE Minneapolis Arts Association, presents the largest open studio and gallery tour in the U.S. More than 500 artists participate, showcasing their art in warehouses, galleries, homes, storefronts and cafes.
For more information click here.
MCC Members and artists at the NE Art-A-Whirl:
Patty Canney invites you to stop in at her studio ... 2205 California St. NE, # 406,
Anne Heegaard invites you to stop in at her studio ... Grain Belt Bottling House, 79 13th Avenue NE, Studio # 204.
Guthrie Theater - Costume Ball Gala
Saturday May 21 - Guthrie Theater Building
MCC member Sheila Livingston, suggests a fun evening at the Guthrie Theater...the upcoming Costume Ball gala...complete with cocktails, dining, and dancing! Costumes are encouraged, but not mandatory.
For more information click here.
Keep the Beat ... 2nd Precinct Substation Fundraiser
Thursday May 26, 5:00 -7:00 pm - Vic's on the Riverfront
Join us to support keeping a beat officer at the 2nd Precinct! Raffle, silent auction and prizes from local neighborhood businesses. Everyone welcome!
For more information click here.
Northern Spark Festival
Saturday, June 4, 8:55pm (sunset) - Sunday, June 5, 5:28am (sunrise); Stone Arch Bridge and other multiple locations.
For one night only, more than 60 regional and national artists together with the Twin Cities' arts community will display new art installations at public places and unexpected locations throughout the city. Directed and produced by
Northern Lights.mn, a Twin Cities arts agency. For more information click here.
Mill City Times
MCC members, Kim Eslinger and Dave Tinjum, have created a metro website devoted specifically to our neighborhood. It's a place to go to find out what's happening ... whether it's a new restaurant opening, a local event, proposed new construction, etc.
Check it out at: MillCityTimes.com
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Upcoming MCC Events
View our detailed May Calendar here!
May 17: Legacy Series: Examining Advance Directives - Members, sign up here.
May 18: Social Bridge - Members, sign up here.
May 19: Penumbra Theatre I Wish You Love - Members, sign up here.
May 21: Artist Gallery: Joe Paquet - Members, sign up here.
May 23: Penumbra Theatre Bookends II - Members, sign up here.
May 26: Men's Coffee and Conversation - MCC Men, sign up here.
May 31: Last Tuesday Happy Hour at Loring Kitchen and Bar - Members and Guests. |
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Congratulations
Laura Crosby!
MCC Member Laura Crosby was recognized as Metropolitan State University's top "40 alumni who are making a difference" for her work as a documentary photographer addressing social issues such as homeless, refugees, disenfranchised teenagers, victims of domestic violence, adolescent prostitutes, patients with anorexia and bulimia and Alzheimer's. To learn more about Laura's passions, click here. |
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Crown Hydro Update
MCC Member Dave Tinjum has been researching the Crown Hydro project and set up a blog to update his Riverfront neighbors. Check it out at:
Central Riverfront Forum Agenda
The Minneapolis Riverfront Partnership convenes quarterly Central Riverfront Forums to provide Minneapolis stakeholders with an opportunity to learn about key issues or projects that will shape the Central Riverfront. Next upcoming public meeting:
May 25 - MRDI (Minneapolis Riverfront Development Initiative) public meeting at Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, 2117 W. River Road, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
For info click here
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MCC Ongoing Social Opportunities
Rendezvous on 5
Wednesdays, 9-10 am
Guthrie Theater
Level Five Express
818 S 2nd St
Drop in and join your friends and neighbors at this neighborhood haunt. Enjoy a cup of coffee and fellowship with other MCC members. This weekly adventure requires no reservations!
Men's Coffee and Conversation
Every other Thursday,
7:30 - 8:30 am
Nicollet Island Inn, 95 Merriam St.
See Upcoming Events for dates.
Caffeine and camaraderie for the male members of MCC! This group meets every other Thursday at Nicollet Island Inn and is hosted by various members who get the conversation going.
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MCC Ongoing Fitness Opportunities
SBS Class
Mondays, 7:35 - 8:35 am
Thursdays, 3:30-4:30 pm
Created exclusively for MCC, this class at 501F1T focuses on strength, balance, and stretching. Follow this link to sign up!
River Walkers
Tuesdays and Thursdays,
7:30 - 8:30 am
Stone Arch Lofts Riverside Parking Lot
All level of walkers welcome for this early morning walk along the banks of the Mississippi River. An MCC volunteer leads each walk.
Hatha Yoga Wednesdays and Fridays, 8:00 - 9:15 am This alignment-based class is held at the Yoga Center of Minneapolis, 212 3rd Ave N, Suite 205. Purchase a 12-class pass for $132 directly from YCM to use as your schedule allows, or drop in on a class for $12.50. Contact Dena at 612.436.4700 for details. Drop-ins welcome.
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News/Links
from Members
Harvard Medical School - HealthBeat article
MCC Member Lou Burdick
forwarded an interesting article entitled: 'It's no stretch - Yoga may benefit heart disease!'
Here's the link.
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