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Turkey, Dressings & Extra Helpings Launches
-- A note from MCC Members Delia and Tyrone Bujold about Mill City Commons' Fourth Annual Holiday Drive
Four years ago, several people in Mill City Commons hatched an idea: Let's use the Christmas Season to encourage the generosity of our members and do our part in addressing the needs of our neighbors on the North Side. We solicited modest contributions from the membership to create a fund from which we could purchase a small number of turkeys or hams to present to families on the North Side. The idea caught on and soon we had enough money to buy turkeys, hams and other food for 50 families. Thus was born The Turkey Trust.
Small but generous ideas have a way of growing. And four years later, our Turkey Trust has a new name: Turkey, Dressings (to cover our effort to collect clean, usable warm clothing), and Extra Helpings (our effort to provide the accompaniments to a good Holiday Dinner, as well as small unwrapped gifts. Any leftover funds collected are used to stock a local food shelf).
We are at it again, soliciting money to buy the food, collect warm clothing for children and adults for our North Side neighbors. Click here for a flier with details on how you can be a part of this project. Thank you in advance for your generosity! -- Delia and Tyrone
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Nosy Neighbor Tour: The Ritz Theater
Tuesday, November 29, 4:00 - 4:45 pm; The Ritz Theater, 345 13th Avenue NE 
Designed in 1926 by the well known architects Liebenberg & Kaplan, the theater opened its doors in 1928 and was the focal point of community life during an era when everyone went to the movies on Saturday nights. Now the theater has become a focal point for the preservation of the "small-town" character of 13th Avenue. Ballet of the Dolls has been leading the charge to renovate the Ritz, a development that has been a catalyst for economic and cultural renewal of this business corridor, propelling and sustaining commercial vitality and residential stability.
MCC Members, sign up here, or call Linnea to register at 612-445-3329. Guests, email Linnea.
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Last Tuesday Happy Hour
Tuesday, November 29, 5:00 - 6:00pm; Northeast Social, 359 13th Avenue NE
Carol and Ron Vantine host at Northeast Social. Catch up with friends and neighbors at this month's happy hour. Dutch treat!
MCC Members and Guests.
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Nosy Neighbor Tour: The Performing Arts Archives
Thursday, December 1, 10:30 - 11:30am; Elmer L. Andersen Library #1 20, 222 21st Avenue South
The Performing Arts Archives at the University of Minnesota Libraries Archives and Special Collections are housed in the state-of-the-art archival facility Elmer L. Andersen Library. Dedicated to preserving and making publicly accessible Minnesota's creative heritage, the Performing Arts Archives include the collections of the Guthrie Theater, Minnesota Orchestra, James Sewell Ballet, Theatre de la Jeune Lune, Penumbra Theatre Company and many more.
MCC Members, sign up here, or call Linnea at 612-455-3329. |
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Complimentary Technology Helpdesk
Monday, December 5, 7:00 - 9:00pm; MCC Office, 17 4th Street NE
Get all those nagging technology questions answered and find out how to make the most of your technology at our complimentary helpdesk, 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. Linnea will confirm the time of your 20-30 minute one-to-one session with Andy.
MCC Members, sign up here, or call Linnea at 612-455-3329. |
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Making Pies: Part 1 - It's about the Crust!
Tuesday, December 6, 10:00am - 12:30pm; Carol and Ron Vantine's Loft at Cobalt, # 606, 45 University Avenue SE
MCC Member Carol Vantine has a reputation for making amazing pies. We've convinced her to host a hands-on cooking class to show us how. The first class is about making the perfect crust. Part 2 in January will be about the filling. Bring your own rolling pin! Participation is limited.
MCC Members, sign up here, or call Linnea at 612-455-3329. |
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Guthrie Play Reading: Charley's Aunt
Tuesday, December 6, 6:30 - 9:30 pm; The Guthrie 8th Floor Learning Center, 818 South 2nd Street
Join yo ur friends and neighbors at the Guthrie to read the script of this hilarious tale of young love and preposterous deception. Widely regarded as one of the most sensational and entertaining farces of all time, Charley's Aunt centers on two Oxford undergraduates in search of a chaperone for a proper visit from their girlfriends. Jack and Charley manage to persuade fellow undergraduate Fancourt "Babbs" Babberly to impersonate a millionaire aunt in this hilarious tale.
MCC Members sign up here, or call Linnea to register at 612-455-3329. Guests, email Linnea.
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Social Bridge
Wednesday, December 7, 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 arrrive early as we will begin play immediately at 3:00.
MCC Members, sign up here, or call Linnea at 612-455-3329. Guests, email Linnea.
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Men's Coffee and Conversation
Thursday, December 8, 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 Nicollet Island Inn and is hosted by various members who get the conversation going. Doug Baker Sr. hosts December 8.
MCC Men, register here, or call Linnea at 612-455-3329.
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MIA Tour: Edo Pop
Tuesday, December 13, 1:30 - 2:30 pm; Minneapolis Institute of Art, 2400 3rd Avenue South
This exhibition showcases 160 of the MIA's best prints by the genre's greatest artists. With their crisp outlines, unmodulated colors, and surprising vantage points, the images are as fresh and captivating as when they were produced. Sensuality, fashion, decadent entertainments, and urban pastimes all reflect the popular tastes of young urban sophisticates of Japan's pre-modern era.
In addition, the exhibition features the works of contemporary artists who are inspired by Japanese woodblock prints and the concepts underlying the floating world.
MCC Members, sign up here, or call Linnea at 612-455-3329.
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News From Members
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.
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
Holiday Show and Sale
November 1 to December 30, 2011; Textile Center Shop and Joan Mondale Gallery, 3000 University Ave. SE
The Holiday Show and Sale features high-quality fiber art by more than 150 artists from Minnesota and across the country.
The Textile Center dedicated its beautiful gallery in Joan Mondale's honor in May 2004. Joan has been a tireless supporter of all art forms including fiber art since her days in public service. She was the honorary chairperson for the capital campaign for the Textile Center.
The Joan Mondale Gallery is the premiere showcase for fiber art in the Twin Cities, the Midwest and perhaps the nation. For more information, and Gallery and Shop hours, 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!
View our detailed December Calendar here! November 29: Nosy Neighbor Tour: The Ritz Theater. MCC Members, sign up here. November 29: Last Tuesday Happy Hour: Northeast Social. MCC Members and Guests. December 1: Nosy Neighbor Tour: The Performing Arts Archives. MCC Members, sign up here. December 5: Complementary Technology Helpdesk. MCC Members, sign up here.
December 6: Making Pies: Part 1 - It's about the crust! MCC Members, sign up here.
December 6: Guthrie Play Reading: Charley's Aunt. MCC Members, sign up here.
December 7: Social Bridge. MCC Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.
December 8: MCC Men's Coffee and Conversation. MCC Men, sign up here.
December 13: MIA Tour: Edo Pop. MCC Members, sign up here.
December 15: MCC Author Celebration: Lawrence Perlman. MCC Members, sign up here.
December 17: Volunteers sort and deliver "Dressings & Extra Helpings".
December 19: Volunteers pick up and deliver "Turkey & Fixings" |
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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, December 8
7:30 - 8:30 am
Thursday, December 22
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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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!
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.
No reservations required!
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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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