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Executive Director Note
The MCC Education Series launched earlier this year by MCC Members John Crosby, Bud Hayden, and Mary Bednarowski continues this month. They have invited thought leaders to share insights on several topics about succeeding in our knowledge economy.
On September 26, Dunwoody College of Technology President Rich Wagner, Ph.D. will tell us how Dunwoody teaches problem solving and critical thinking along with practical, real-world skills that are much sought after by business and industry. On October 24, Bush Foundation President Peter Hutchinson will tell us about their initiative to increase educational achievement by focusing on teachers. Their evidence proves that effective teaching can make a bigger difference than any other in-school variable.
On November 28 Dr. Jonathan Foley, Director, Institute on the Environment at the University of Minnesota will discuss living on a shrinking planet, discovering solutions through partnerships with business, NGOs and government, leadership development and cutting-edge research.
Keep your eye on Musing for details! - Linnea
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MCC Men's Coffee and Conversation Group
Thursday, September 15, 7:30-8:30 am; Nicollet Island Inn, 95 Merriam Street
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. Tom Carrier leads the conversation this week.
MCC Men, sign up here.
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Nosy Neighbor Tour: Orpheum Theatre & Northrop Dance
Tuesday, September 20, 3:00-4:00 pm; Orpheum Theatre,  910 Hennepin Avenue
Join Northrop Concerts and Lectures Director Ben Johnson from the University of Minnesota for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Orpheum Theatre. Learn more about Northrop's revitalization campaign, upcoming dance season, and move to downtown during Northrop's construction.
MCC Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.
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Nosy Neighbor Tour: Federal Reserve
Wednesday, September 21, 11:00am-12:00 pm; Federal Reserve Bank, 90 Hennepin Avenue
Join your neighbors and follow the money to the Federal Reserve. Please bring a photo ID and refrain from bringing cameras and cell phones. The tour consists of a general overview, a visit to the cash department and a discussion of Reserve Bank operations. From there, we'll head to a Dutch treat lunch at Moose & Sadie's, 212 North 3rd Avenue.
NOTE: Reservation list required by September 15!
MCC Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.
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Social Bridge
Wednesday, September 21, 3:00-5:30 pm; Stone Arch Lofts, Community Room, 600 S. 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.
MCC Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.
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Wine Tasting: Alexis Bailly Vineyard
Sunday, September 25, 1:00-4:00 pm; 18200 Kirby Avenue S, Hastings, MN
The winery is open for visitors to sample and purchase. Wine tasting is $2 - $5 per person.  There is always someone available to answer questions about the wine making and grape growing, to show you around, and to take you through a wine tasting. Members and guests will receive an attendance list the Thursday before to help coordinate car pooling. Alexis Bailly Vineyard is located 5 minutes south of historic Hastings. You'll find directions on the link below.
MCC Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.
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Education Series: The Role of a Technical Education in Higher Education
Monday, September 26, 7:00-8:30 pm; Winslow House Community Room, 100 2nd Street SE
President Richard Wagner will tell us how Dunwoody has evolved to stay ahead of the technology curve and provides Minnesota businesses with the talent they need to compete in our global economy.
MCC Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.
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Last Tuesday Happy Hour 
Tuesday, September 27, 5:00-6:00 pm; Gingerhop, 201 East Hennepin Avenue
Join co-hosts Lou and Allan Burdick and Tamra and George Nelson for this month's happy hour. Catch up with friends and neighbors over drinks and small bits. Dutch treat!
MCC Members & Guests
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Guthrie Play Reading: The Burial at Thebes
Tuesday, September 27, 6:00-9:30 pm; Guthrie, 201 East Hennepin Avenue
Irish Nobel Laureate Seamus Heaney delivers an exquisite adaptation of Sophocles' Antigone, reviving the Greek tale of love and self-sacrifice for today's theatergoer. As with the original, The Burial at Thebes focuses on the never resolved conflict between a person's individual rights and the demands of the state.
MCC Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.
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News From Members
Deceptive Distance
College of Visual Arts Gallery, 173 Western Avenue N, St. Paul, MN
Thursday, September 15; Reception 5:00-7:00 pm; Panel Discussion 7:00 pm
MCC Member Laura Crosby and fellow neighborhood artists invite you to a reception and panel discussion for Deceptive Distance, part of the Perspectives in Fine Art Series. Six Twin Cities based artists' work engages with the far-reaching consequences of September 11, 2001. For additional information and a list of the artists and panelists, click this link.
Manufacturing Matters
Solera, 900 Hennepin Avenue
Wednesday, September 20; Reception 5:30-6:00 pm; Panel Discussion 6:00
MCC Member Mariann Montagne thought members would like to know about a panel discussion being sponsored by MinnPost and her company, Marks Group. Because jobs, manufacturing, and technology have all been big news, we are passing along the invitation to hear Minnesota State Economist Tom Stinson and Senior VP of R&D of Stratasys discuss the outlook for manufacturing in Minnesota. Statasys was highlighted in an Economist article earlier this year. Click here for details and registration information.
Author Nancy Paddock reading: A Song at Twilight: of Alzheimer's and Love
The Loft Literary Center at Open Book (Performance Hall); Tuesday, September 20, 7:00 pm
MCC Member Linda Willette has noted that this upcoming book reading might be of interest to MCC Members. Nancy Paddock, acclaimed Minnesota poet, has written a memoir that tells the story of her parents' near-parallel descents into the netherworld of Alzheimer's, and the challenges and choices for care that she and her sisters faced while confronting this baffling and tragic disease. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, and to register, click here.
More Bang for Your Buck: Good News for Taxpayers, Public Officials, Philanthropists & Nonprofit Managers
Cowles Auditorium, Humphrey School of Public Affairs, 301 19th Avenue S
Wednesday, October 5; Book Presentation and Panel Discussion 5:00-7:00 pm; Book Signing and Reception 6:30-7:30 pm
MCC Member Peter Heegaard has written a book for pubic, private and nonprofit leaders interested in measureing impact and making smarter investments to address the country's greatest societal challenges. The event is free and open to the public. RSVP is required -- please click here to register.
Nobel Conference 47: The Brain and Being Human Gustavus Adolphus College, 800 West College Avenue, Saint Peter, MN; Tuesday and Wednesday, October 4 & 5 all day MCC Member Ellie Hands shared this link to information about this annual conference. Learn how the braiding of neuroscience with the humanities, arts, social sciences, theology and engineering has empowered explanations of the motivations and operations of our daily activites. 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.
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Around Town
Natural Step School of Tai Chi Beginners Courses
Open Book, 1011 Washington Avenue S
8 Week Term starts Sunday, September 18, 10:30-11:30 am
4 Week Course starts Monday, September 19, 7:30-8:30 pm
Founder Colin Snow leads these classes. Click here for pricing and additional information.
People Serving People benefit: '2011 Heart & Soul Gala', Nicollet Pavilion; Saturday, September 24, 6:00 pm
Get ready to dance the night away with a soulful nod to 1960's music! Enjoy appetizers, vintage cocktails, dinner, live and silent auctions. Live music provided by DJ Focus and The Butanes Soul Revue. 1960's attire strongly encouraged. Reservations are required. For more information, reservations, and ticket purchases use this link!
Minneapolis Riverfront Partnership - Upper River Forum: Above the Falls 2011-Development Research and Recommendations
Tuesday, September 27, 5:00 - 7:00 pm; Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board Headquarters, 2117 West River Road
Phase 1 of the City's Above the Falls Policy Review and Implementation Study is concluding with recommendations to the Minneapolis City Council about updating the Above the Falls development vision. Go to preview the recommendations, and give your input.
Minneapolis Bicycling Map The City of Minneapolis now has a great map available online that includes extensive information of interest to bicyclists, e.g. bike route locations, Nice Ride kiosk locations, points of interest and street conditions. Check them out at this link!
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 September Calendar here!
September 15: Men's Coffee and Conversation; MCC Men, sign up here.
September 20: Nosy Neighbor Tour: Orpheum Theatre & Northrop Dance; MCC Members, sign up here . Guests, email Linnea.
September 21: Nosy Neighbor Tour of Federal Reserve; MCC Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.
September 21: Social Bridge; MCC Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea
September 25: Wine Tasting at Alexis Bailly Vineyard; MCC Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.
September 26: Education Series: Technical Schools and Higher Education; MCC Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.
September 27: Last Tuesday Happy Hour; MCC Members and Guests.
September 27: Guthrie Play Reading of The Burial at Thebes; MCC Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.
September 29: Men's Coffee and Conversation; MCC Men, sign up 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
Thursday, September 15th
Thursday, September 29th
7:30 - 8:30 am
Nicollet Island Inn,
95 Merriam Street
Caffeine and camaraderie for the male members of MCC! This group meets every other Thursday 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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