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Executive Director Note
What a beautiful Tuesday! Grab your sunscreen and your next door neighbor and join us at Psycho Suzi's at 4:30 for Last Tuesday Happy Hour. We're planning to find space on the patio for 25+ MCC members and friends. I recommend you come early and make this a Happy Hour and a Half! You'll find more information below.
See you soon! -- Linnea
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Last Tuesday Happy Hour & a Half
Tuesday June 28, 4:30 to 6:00 pm; Psycho Suzi's Patio, 1900 Marshall St NE
Join host Patty Canney for this month's happy hour and a half! The patio fills up quickly on beautiful days, so we're starting early. Catch up with friends and neighbors over drinks and small bites. Dutch treat! MCC Members and Guests. |
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Nosy Neighbor Tour: Graywolf Press & ArtSpace
Thursday June 30, 10:00 to 11:30 am; Graywolf Press, 250 Third Avenue N.
Learn about the manuscript editing process, cover design, and marketing from the staff at Graywolf Press. Move on to a tour of ArtSpace and the Traffic Zone Center for Visual Art.
MCC Members, sign up here.
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The Bachelor Farmer Restaurant & Marvel Bar Tour
Thursday June 30, 5:00 - 6:00 pm; 200 First Street N.
Eric and Andrew Dayton will lead us on a behind the scenes tour of their new restaurant and bar opening in the Warehouse District the end of July. Wine and refreshments will be served. MCC Members, sign up here. |
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The Towers Garden Party
Wednesday July 6, 5:00 - 6:00 pm; 19 South 1st Street
Join MCC Members hosts Kathy and Bill Fox for a gathering at The Towers. Ralph Lowis will lead us through The Towers' beautiful, landscaped courtyard, and we'll end with wine and refreshments. Please enter through the First Street front entrance. A guard on duty will direct you from there. MCC Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea. |
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Complimentary Technology Helpdesk
Monday July 11, 7:00 - 8:30 pm; MCC Office, 17 4th Street SE
Find out how to make the most of your technology, staffed by MCC's tech guru, Andy Trawick! Andy knows MAC, Windows, and Linux and can deal with whatever issues you may have in your digital life. After you've signed up below, Linnea will assign you a time for your 20-30 minute one-to-one session with Andy. MCC Members, sign up here. |
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MCC Biker Tours: 10 - 15 mile & 20 -30 mile
Tuesday, July 12, 10:00 am; Chicago Mall, 2nd St. and Chicago Avenue
Meet other MCC Members and guests for this twice monthly bike tour. We have scheduled two tours: one for a 10 - 15 mile leisure tour and a second 20 - 30 mile faster paced tour. MCC Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea. |
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Historic Warehouse District Walking Tour
Wednesday, July 13, 7:00 - 8:30 pm; Meet at Truss bridge on Washington Avenue, west of 3rd Ave North
Experience the district's many renowned commercial buildings, designed by the city's most distinguished architects. This Preserve Minneapolis public walking tour is led by Rolf Anderson and will focus on the western portion of the district along Washington Avenue.
MCC Members, sign up here.
Guests, email Linnea.
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Around Town
Minneapolis 'Red White and Boom Celebration' sponsored by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board
Sunday & Monday July 3 & 4; Nicollet Island, Main Street NE, Father Hennepin Bluffs Park, etc.
A two day celebration of fun featuring fireworks, live entertainment, marathons, family activities and more!
Check it out at: Mpls Red White Boom
Northeast Dog Parade
Friday July 29, 6pm; Chute Park
Celebrating the dog days of summer. An evening for dogs, owners, and friends thereof...including Dogtail Hours and a Flea Market.
Check it out at: Northeast Dog Parade
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
Preserve Minneapolis 2011 Summer Walking and Biking Tours
Preserve Minneapolis is dedicated to improving the quality of life in Minneapolis by recognizing, preserving and revitalizing the architectural and related cultural resources of the City of Minneapolis.
Use this link for information on all upcoming tours!
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Upcoming MCC Events
View our detailed June Calendar here !
View our detailed July Calendar here!
June 28: Last Tuesday Happy Hour & A Half; Members and Guests.
June 30: Nosy Neighbor Tour: Graywolf Press & ArtSpace; Members, sign up here.
June 30: The Bachelor Farmer Restaurant & Marvel Bar Tour; Members, sign up here.
July 6: The Towers Garden Party; Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.
July 11: Complimentary Technology HelpDesk; Members, sign up here.
July 12: MCC Bikers Tours; Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.
July 13: Historic Warehouse District Walking Tour. Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.
July 20: Nosy Neighbor Tour: City Hall and Courthouse; Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.
July 20: Social Bridge; Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.
July 23: Aquatennial Fireworks; Members, sign up here.
July 26: Last Tuesday Happy Hour; Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.
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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
Thursday, July 21
7:30 - 8:30 am
New Location! Wilde Roast Cafe, 65 Main Street SE
Caffeine and camaraderie for the male members of MCC! This group meets every other Thursday at Wilde Roast Cafe 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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