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Two days left!
The Northrop Dance 2011-2012 Season opens Saturday, October 22 with the Scottish Ballet at the Orpheum Theater. Northrop Dance has made special arrangements for Mill City Commons' members to be guests at a celebration hosted by University of Minnesota President, Eric Kaler and his wife Karen at Chambers' Rooftop Lounge before Saturday's performance. In addition, we are invited to join the dance company post-performance at Solera. This is an invitation only opportunity that requires an RSVP by this Thursday. Please see details below in this newsletter. It is sure to be an extraordinary and much talked about event!
-- Linnea
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MCC Men's Coffee and Conversation
Thursday October 13, 7:30-8:30am; Nicollet Island Inn, 95 Merriam St.
Caffeine and camaraderie for the male members of MCC! This group meets every other Thursday at the Nicollet Island Inn and is hosted by various members who get the conversation going.
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Farmers' Market Lunch & Cooking Class
Saturday, October 15, 11:00-1:00pm; Racciatti's Loft @ Humboldt, 750 South 2nd St, # 901
Laura Tiffany, one of the original local food advocates in the Twin Cities , as well as author of Cafe Metro Cookbook and former owner of Cafe Metro, will teach some quick and easy meal ideas using fresh produce from the Mill City Farmers Market. Learn tips on preparing some of the more unusual vegetables that the market offers while enjoying lunch with wine. Laura Tiffany and host and sous-chef, Mary Racciatti, will share recipes for some of their favorite market meals and welcome your favorite recipes to share, as well.
MCC Members, register here.
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MCC Author Celebration: Doug Baker
Tuesday, October 18, 4:30 - 6:00 pm; Washburn Lofts Community Room, 650 South 2nd Street
Hear from MCC Member Doug Baker about his new book,True North Groups, he co-wrote with Harvard Business School Professor Bill George. Doug will share how they wrote the book, why they wrote it, and what's in it for you, the reader. Enjoy wine and cheese with friends and neighbors.
MCC Members, register here. Guests, email Linnea
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Social Bridge
Wednesday, October 19th; Stone Arch Lofts Community Room, 600 S. 2nd St, 3:00 - 5:30 pm
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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Northrop Dance: Scottish Ballet's Song of the Earth
Special invitation for MCC Members: Meet U of M President Eric Kaler and Karen Kaler at an invitation only reception and the dance company at a post performance celebration.
Saturday, October 22, 6:00 - 10:00 pm; Orpheum Theatre, 901 Hennepin Avenue 
Northrop Dance kicks off its 2011-12 season at the Orpheum Theatre with Scotland's national dance company, Scottish Ballet. With strong classical technique at the root of all its work, the company presents a double bill featuring Sir Kenneth MacMillan's masterwork, Song of the Earth.
MCC members are invited to attend U of M President Eric Kaler and Karen Kaler's Reception beforehand at the Chambers Rooftop Lounge (6:00 pm, 901 Hennepin Avenue). There will also be a VIP post-performance wine and dessert celebration with the dance company at Solera, 900 Hennepin Avenue. Tickets are $66 each.
NOTE: Registration for this special event must be made by October 13th.
MCC Members, register here. Guests, email Linnea
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Cooks of Crocus Hill: Chili Cook-off and Cooking Class
Sunday, October 23rd; Cooks of Crocus Hill, 877 Grand Avenue, 5:00 - 7:30 pm
This is the third and final stage of the Cooks' Chili Cook-off. Ten recipes were selected and submitted to the judges and narrowed down to three. This last stage has the Cooks' team of professional chefs preparing the finalists' chili to the letter of the recipes. Attendees will sample the three finalists and pick the winning chili. In addition, Chili Cook-off attendees will enjoy a fall salad, cowboy cornbread and triple-chocolate brownies. Cost is $20 for a night of fun and food!
MCC Members, sign up here, Guests, email Linnea.
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MCC Education Series: Great Teaching Really Matters
Monday, October 24, 7:00 - 8:30 pm; Winslow House Community Room, 100 Second Street SE
Hear MCC Member and Bush Foundation President Peter Hutchinson discuss the foundation's focus on education and why it is critically important to the future of our communities and the vibrancy of our local economies. While many factors play a role in educational success, the Bush Foundation has chosen to focus on teachers because evidence proves that effective teaching can make a bigger difference than any other in-school variable.
MCC Members, register here. Guests, email Linnea
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News From Members
Authentic East Hennepin Experience...free walking tour
Wednesday, October 12th, 5:00 - 5:45 pm; Tour begins at the corner of Main Street and East Hennepin Avenue
MCC Member Scott Parkin, President of the Northeast Minneapolis Business Association, invites members to this walking tour of East Hennepin Avenue for a brief history of St. Anthony Falls, a glimpse of the interior of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, and to hear tales of the neighborhood's first families. Along the way you will view diverse architecture, assorted building rehabilitations, and hidden neighborhood art. The tour will end at Nicollet Island at approximately 5:50 pm, just in time for everyone to enjoy the Third Ward Neighborhood Fest in the Nicollet Island Pavilion!
Minneapolis Parks Foundation Benefit
Monday, October 17th, 6:00 - 9:00 pm; Wise Acre Eatery & adjacent Tangletown Gardens
MCC Member Cecily Hines, President of the Minneapolis Parks Foundation, invites members to the Foundation's first ever fundraiser, which will help replace the trees swept away in North Minneapolis' tornado and support our next generation of parks. Join them for a great party at the most authentic farm-to-table restaurant in town - Wise Acre Eatery! For event and ticket information, please use this link.
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities Benefit 'Twin Cities Treasures'
Saturday, October 29, 6:00 - 11:00 pm; Target Field Legends Club
MCC members Kathy and Al Lenzmeier are co-chairing this amazing benefit. They invite you to join them for this one-night only, multi-media exhibition, movable feast, and live/silent auction designed to bring the Boys & Girls Clubs to life at Target Field's Legends Club. The evening is devoted to highlighting the clubs and organizations that donate their time and talent. For more information, use this
link .
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
Two Trains Running by August Wilson
Penumbra Theatre Company, 270 North Kent Street, St. Paul
Showing NOW through October 30
In 1969 The Hill District is gentrifying. One-by-one businesses have closed and been sold away. Now they are coming for Menphis' diner, a makeshift home for a family of folks from the neighborhood. As the city tries to force his hand, Menphis decides he's willing to go through fire for a fair price. Two Trains Running is the heart-wrenching story of the fight for justice and the cost of equality. For information and tickets, click here.
Great NorthEast Pumpkin Grab
East Hennepin and Fourth Avenue, Friday, October 21, 4 - 6 pm
Get your Halloween spirit started with a neighborhood pumpkin sale featuring prizes and giveaways. Trick or Treat! Festivities will include a costume contest, food tastings, trick or treating at participating locations, free prizes and a gift bag for early birds. Click here for more information:
Discount Tuesday at the Movies!
Every Tuesday from September 20th through November 1st; St. Anthony Main Theatre, 115 SE Main St.
Located in the heart of the Historic St. Anthony Main area of Minneapolis, the St. Anthony Main Theatre is proud to present the latest and greatest in Hollywood and Independent cinema in the Twin Cities.
All tickets on Discount Tuesdays, $5 any show any time; $2 any size popcorn or soda.
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Upcoming MCC Events
View our detailed October Calendar here!
October 13: Men's Coffee and Conversation; MCC Men, sign up here.
October 15: Farmer's Market Lunch and Cooking Class; MCC Members, sign up here.
October 18: MCC Author Celebration: Doug Baker; MCC Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.
October 19: Social Bridge; MCC Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.
October 22: Northrop Dance: Scottish Ballet's Song of the Earth; MCC Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.
October 23: Cook's of Crocus Hill's Chili Cook-off & Class; MCC Members, sign up here.
October 24: Education Series: Great Teaching Really Matters; MCC Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.
October 25: Last Tuesday Happy Hour, Jan and Linda Willette Host at w xyz bar at Aloft. MCC Members and Guests, No reservations required.
October 26: Nosy Neighbor Tour: Masonic Cancer Research, MCC Members, sign up here.
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MCC Rendezvous Readers
Join us the first Wednesday of the Month 9-10 am
Guthrie Theater
Level Five Express
818 S 2nd St
A member will facilitate a conversation around a novel they've chosen -- topics include aging or "getting old". You're welcome to participate whether you are a reader, listener or just an observer.
November 2
The book: Debra Dean's
The Madonnas of Leningrad
Delia Bujold leads the discussion.
December 7
The book: Charles Dickens'
A Christmas Carol
Barbara Goldner leads the discussion.
No reservations required!
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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, October 13
7:30 - 8:30 am
Thursday, October 27
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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