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Turkey, Dressings & Extra Helpings -- Last Chance!
Thank you to everyone who has donated to Mill City Commons holiday food and clothing drive, Turkey, Dressings & Extra Helpings. If you haven't yet had the opportunity, we're accepting donations through Friday. See the column on the right for more details. You may also bring your donation(s) to Guthrie's Level 5 Express tomorrow morning when you join friends and neighbors for our Rendezvous on 5 from 9:00 - 10:00 am -- both male and female members enjoy this no reservations coffee and conversation gathering. Or bring your donation Thursday afternoon to the MCC Author Celebration at Washburn Lofts. For more details, read on... Thank you! -- Linnea
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MCC Author Celebration: Lawrence Perlman
Thursday, December 15, 4:00 - 5:30 pm; Washburn Lofts Community Room, 700 S. 2nd Street
What motivated a retired lawyer and business executive to write a novel? MCC Member Lawrence Perlman will tell us how he was inspired to write The Last Layer -- a mystery that includes murder, the elite French National Police and two daring jewelry robberies in the heart of Paris. Enjoy hearing Lawrence's story and social time over wine and cheese with neighbors.
MCC Members, sign up here, or call Linnea at 612-455-3329 Guests, email Linnea.
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Nutcracker: The Lost Act
Friday, December 16, 8:00 - 10:00 pm; The Ritz Theater, 345 13th Av enue NE Nutcracker: The Lost Act is a new holiday "joie de vivre" show in burlesque style, featuring a bevy of beauties making merry. No one can make more fun of the sacred and taboo than Mr. Johnson. Everything is up for grabs (and no one is safe) when he decides to do a burlesque cabaret holiday spectacular! Give yourself the gift of kitsch this season and join the Dolls, Amy Buchanan, and the ladies of Le Cirque Rouge in a celebration of laughter and good-spirited fun. The Dolls' Nutcracker is one perpetually popular show that has come to be the holiday entertainment of Minneapolis lore.
Tickets are $23 payable to MCC.
MCC Members, sign up here, or call Linnea at 612-455-3329 Guests, email Linnea.
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MCC Men's Coffee and Conversation
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 at Nicollet Island Inn and is hosted by various members who get the conversation going. Peter Heegaard hosts.
MCC Men, sign up here, or call Linnea at 612-455-3329.
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Last Tuesday Happy Hour
Tuesday, December 27, 5:00 - 6:00 pm; Nicollet Island Inn, 95 Merriam Street
Join host Linnea Tweed for this month's happy hour. Catch up with friends and neighbors over drinks and small bites. Dutch treat!
MCC Members and Guests.
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News From Members
Hippocrates Cafe: An Evening with Colin McPhillamy
Monday, December 19, 7:00-8:30 pm
Mill City Clinic, 901 Second Street South MCC Members Ellie Hands and Dick Olson both asked me to pass along this invitation: University of Minnesota Physicians Mill City Clinic and Hippocrates Cafe Productions invite you to an evening with renowned British actor, Colin McPhillamy. Colin is currently starring in "Charley's Aunt" at the Guthrie Theater and will read from his book "The Tree House and Other Stories," a collection of pieces originally broadcast on the BBC. There is no cost, but seating is limited. Please contact Jennifer Bedell to secure a seat. 612-339-1469 or jbedell10@umphysicians.umn.edu.
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
Minneapolis 'Water Works' Site (Fuji Ya) Community Meeting
Thursday, December 15, 6:00 - 8:00 pm; Mill City Museum, 704 Second Street South The ideas will flow when the Minneapolis Parks Foundation and the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board invite the public to participate in a 'designer-ask' community meeting about a potential new park along the city's Central Riverfront. The community meeting is the first step in a preliminary feasibility study that will explore options for what could be a significant new park destination in downtown Minneapolis. The public will be invited to a second community meeting in late February, to critique options and review the team's findings. The Minneapolis Parks Foundation will announce details about that meeting in January 2012. For regular updates on the Water Works project, community members can visit the Minneapolis Parks Foundation website at http://MplsParksFoundation.org.
2011 British Arrow Awards (formerly known as the Britsh Television Advertising Awards)
Ongoing through December 31, various dates and times; Walker Art Center, 1750 Hennepin Avenue
With more than 150 ads - celebrated, debated, even hated - the annual screenings of the British Arrows Awards are one of the Walker's most popular programs. Revel in the wit and sauciness, the double entendres, and sheer visual gorgeousness! For more information use this link . Call the Walker box office to purchase tickets: 612-375-7600.
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.
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 December Calendar here!
December 15: MCC Author Celebration: Lawrence Perlman. MCC Members, sign up here.
December 16: Nutcracker: The Lost Act. MCC Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.
December 17: Volunteers sort and deliver "Dressings & Extra Helpings". MCC Members, sign up here.
December 19: Volunteers pick up and deliver "Turkey & Fixings". MCC Members, sign up here.
December 22: MCC Men's Coffee and Conversation. MCC Men, sign up here.
December 27: Last Tuesday Happy Hour. MCC Members & Guests. |
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Mill City Commons Turkey, Dressings & Extra Helpings
Holiday Drive
Join Mill City Commons' members and friends for our fourth annual Turkey, Dressings, and Extra Helpings drive!
Tax Deductible financial donations for "Turkey" (holiday dinners for 50 families in North Minneapolis) accepted December 1-15.
- Mail Financial Donations: Mill City Commons, 117 Portland Ave #213, Minneapolis 55401
Clothing "Dressings" (for People Serving People) and Gift "Extra Helpings" (for Exodus House and Mary's Place) donations accepted December 9-16.
- Drop off Gifts & Clothing: North Star Lofts, 117 Portland Ave & the MCC Office, 17 Fourth Street SE
Volunteers Needed:
For clothing and gift sort: Saturday, December 17.
For food pick up and delivery:
Monday, December 19.
For additional details, please click here for a TDEH flier.
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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 22
7:30 - 8:30 am
Thursday, January 5
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!
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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