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Rendezvous Readers' Book Chat
Tomorrow we launch our Rendezvous Readers' Book Chat. We'd love to have you join us for coffee and conversation at Guthrie's Level Five Express at 9:00 a.m. Whether you have read Madonnas of Leningrad or not, you'll enjoy hearing the discussion. Our goal is to keep this casual. I hope to see you there! -- Linnea
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Social Bridge
Wednesday, November 2, 3:00 - 5:30 pm; Stone Arch Lofts Community Room, 600 S. 2nd Street
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, register here, or call Linnea to register, at 612-455-3329.
Guests, email Linnea.
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The Met: Live in HD
Saturday, November 5, 11:00 - 5:00 pm; AMC Block E 15, 600 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis OR Showplace ICON at the West End, 1625 West End Boulevard, St. Louis  Park
Wagner's Siegfried: In part three of the Ring, Wagner's cosmic vision focuses on his hero's early conquests, while Robert Lepage's revolutionary stage machine transforms itself from bewitched forest to mountaintop love nest. Gary Lehman sings the title role and Deborah Voigt's Brünnhilde is his prize. Bryn Terfel is the Wanderer. Fabio Luisi conducts.
Purchase tickets at a theater box office or for either theater through this link: http://www.metoperafamily.org/metopera/liveinhd/unitedstates.aspx
MCC Members, register here, or call Linnea to register, at 612-455-3329.
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Technology Workshop: Lion, iOS5 and iCloud
Monday, November 7, 7:00 - 9:00 pm; MCC Office, 17 Fourth Street SE
Andy Trawick will introduce us to Apple's latest innovations including iOS5 and iCloud. Learn how these new technologies can simplify your life. This is not an Apple only discussion as iCloud is available to Windows Vista and Windows 7 users. Andy will also discuss the Mac OS X Lion that came out this past summer. This workshop will include a lecture and hands on time -- bring your iPad, iPhone, or other device.
MCC Members, register here, or call Linnea to register, at 612-455-3329.
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Weisman Art Museum Tour
Tuesday, November 8, 11:00am - 12:00 pm; Weisman Art Museum, 333 East River Road 
The museum recently reopened after an extensive renovation and expansion designed by its original architect, Frank Gehry. The museum's collection features early twentieth-century American artist, such as Georgia O'Keeffe and Marsden Hartley, as well as a diverse selection of ceramics and contemporary art. Learn about the renovation and visit several of the newest exhibit spaces.
MCC Members, register here, or call Linnea to register at 612-455-3329.
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MCC Men's Coffee and Conversation
Thursday, November 10, 7:30 - 8:30 am; 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.
MCC Men, register here, or call Linnea to register at 612-455-3329.
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Latin Film Festival: Brazilian film 'Music According to Tom Jobin'
Sunday, November 13, 3:30pm matinee; St. Anthony Main Theatre, 115 Main Street SE
Compo ser/performer Antonio Carlos "Tom" Jobim introduced Brazil and bossa nova to the world with "The Girl from Ipanema." He went on to write literally dozens of classic songs recorded by the international royalty of pop music. Legendary Brazilian director Nelson Pereira dos Santos has now created this loving, tuneful tribute to Jobim, featuring extraordinary renditions of Jobim standards by artists ranging from Judy Garland, Dizzy Gillespie, Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald to Caetano Veloso, Gal Costa, Chico Buarque and Lisa Ono.
Discussion, food, and socializing after the movie at The Aster Cafe!
MCC Members, sign up here, or call Linnea to register, at 612-455-3329. Guests, email Linnea. |
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Great Decisions: Responding to the Financial Crisis
Tuesday, November 14, 7:00 - 8:30 pm; Winslow House, 100 Second St SE
Great Decisions Discussion Group is composed of interested individuals who want an opportunity to learn and participate in the foreign policy decision-making process. Discussions are centered on the Great Decisions briefing book developed by the Foreign Policy Association. This month's topic is Responding to the Financial Crisis. Our guest speaker is former President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, Gary Stern. MCC members Penny Hunt and Ellie Hands host at Winslow House..
MCC GD Members, register here, or call Linnea to register at 612-455-3329.
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News From Members
WomenWinning: Salon Series Presents: Walter Mondale Thursday, November 10, 5:30 - 7:00pm; Washburn Lofts Community Room, 700 S. 2nd Street MCC members Ellen Breyer and Peggy Lucas are hosting this WomenWinning bipartisan event which is open to the public. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from former Vice President Walter Mondale about the importance of public service, breaking down social barriers, and his take on a return to civility in American politics. For more information, use this link. Retreat: 'Falling Upward: The Spirit of Retirement' A Retreat at the House of Prayer in the City, Saturday and Sunday December 3 and 4, 425 Oak Street, Minneapolis Patricia Blakely and Jean Freeman, long-time associates of MCC Member Doug Baker, will lead this retreat designed especially for men and women who are approaching or in the post career stage of life we usually call 'retirement'. For more information, use this link. Chute Square Park - Be a friend - Help Renew a Neighborhood Gem! MCC Members Lou Burdick and Ron Vantine are leading a group of neighbors who are raising funds to restore this historical park that brightens the corner of University and Central Avenues. To learn more about this exciting project and make a tax deductible donation, 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.
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Around Town
Friends of the Hennepin County Library's Spotlight of Local Presses Series: Graywolf Press 2011-2012 List
Thursday, November 3rd, 7:00 PM at the Minneapolis Central Library
Award-winning poet Jeffrey Yang (Vanishing-Line) and acclaimed novelist Mary Rockcastle (In Caddis Wood) will join Graywolf Press Director and Publisher Fiona McCrae and Graywolf Press Senior Editor Jeffrey Shotts to present Graywolf's 2011-2012 list and to share their unique perspectives and insights. Following the presentation, browse the titles, meet the authors, and enjoy a selection of refreshments and desserts. For more information, please visit www.supporthclib.org.
Latin Film Festival...presented by The Film Society of Minneapolis and St. Paul November 3rd - 13th; St. Anthony Main Theatre, 115 Main Street SE The Twin Cities first ever Latin Film Festival will celebrate Spanish language cinema with more than 30 films from Central and South America, Mexico and Spain. Opening and Closing Gala events will bookend the 10 days of entertainment. Visiting filmmakers will be present. For more information and the film schedule, use this link. Walker Art Center Exhibition: Graphic Design: Now in Production Through January 22, 2012; Walker Art Center, 1750 Hennepin Avenue This major international exhibition explores how graphic design has broadened its reach dramatically over the past decade, expanding from a specialized profession to a widely deployed tool. Graphic Design: Now in Production is the largest museum exhibition on the subject since the Walker's seminal 1989 exhibition Graphic Design in America: A Visual Language History, and the Cooper-Hewitt's 1996 comprehensive survey,Mixing Messages: Graphic Design in Contemporary Culture. For more information, use this link. 2011 - 2012 MacPhail Spotlight Series November 2011 - April 2012; MacPhail Center for Music, Antonello Hall, 501 S. 2nd St The MacPhail Spotlight Series showcases the finest musicians in six concerts staged in MacPhail's stunning Antonello Hall. This ticketed performance series features MacPhail faculty with special guests and provides an intimate listening experience for lovers of classical, jazz, folk and more. A unique feature of the Series is the post-concert reception where guests meet the artists while enjoying light refreshments. For concert and ticket information, use this link. Minneapolis Downtown Improvement District Calendar (DID) The Minneapolis Downtown Improvement District web site has a calendar feature with lots of great information. To check it out, use this link. |
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Upcoming MCC Events
View our detailed November Calendar here!
November 2: Social Bridge. MCC Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea. November 5: The Met: Live in HD. MCC Members, sign up here.
November 7: Technology Workshop. MCC Members, sign up here.
November 8: Weisman Art Museum Tour. MCC Members, sign up here.
November 10: MCC Men's Coffee and Conversation. MCC Men, sign up here.
November 13: Latin Film Festival: A Movie and Dinner. MCC Members,sign up here.
November 14: Great Decisions: Responding to the Financial Crisis, MCC GD Members, sign up here.
November 15: MCC Author Celebration: Peter Heegaard. MCC Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.
November 16: Social Bridge. MCC Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.
November 19: The Met: Live in HD. MCC Members, sign up here.
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Rendezvous on 5 -
Rendezvous Readers' Book Chat
Join us the first Wednesday of the Month 9 am to 10-ish at
Guthrie Theater
Level Five Express
818 S 2nd St
An MCC member will facilitate a casual conversation around a novel they've chosen -- topics include aging or "getting old". Whether you've read the book or not, come for a cup of coffee and enjoy the company of other MCC members!
November 2
The book: Debra Dean's
The Madonnas of Leningrad
Delia Bujold starts the conversation.
December 7
The book: Charles Dickens'
A Christmas Carol
Barbara Goldner starts the conversation.
January 4
The book: Stewart O'Nan's Emily Alone
Mary Bednarowski starts the conversation.
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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, November 10
7:30 - 8:30 am
Thursday, December 8
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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