Great Decisions Discussion
Monday, January 16, 7:00 - 9:00 pm; Marcia Townley's loft, 600 S. 2nd Street, # 105

A 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 well researched annual publication provides eight timely global topics to be read by group participants prior to each session.  This month's topic: Exit from Afghanistan and Iraq; Bill Davnie is our guest speaker. 

MCC Great Decisions Members sign up here, or call Linnea at 612-455-3329. 

Play Reading: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Tuesday, January 17, 6:30 - 9:30 pm; Guthrie Theater's 8th Floor Learning Center, 818 S. 2nd Street

In the course of one sultry evening, a prominent Southern dynasty is pushed to the brink, when tender memories are relived and life altering secrets are revealed. It's the 65th birthday of wealthy Southern plantation owner Big Daddy and his family has gathered to celebrate, while sparing him the news that he's dying of cancer. As one son Brick, a hunky former football hero, mysteriously retreats from his desirable but sexually frustrated wife Maggie, his money hungry brother and sister-in-law plot to secure more than their share of the family fortune.  Don't miss this Pulitzer Prize winning gem, an emotionally intense drama that sizzles with passion and greed like you've never experienced before. If you'd rather listen than read, let Linnea know.

MCC Members, sign up here, or call Linnea at 612-455-3329. Guests, email Linnea.

Social Bridge
Wednesday, January 18, 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. Play begins immediately at 3:00 pm.

MCC Members, sign up here.  Guests email Linnea. 

MCC Men's Coffee and Conversation
Thursday, January 19, 7:30 - 8:30 am; Nicollet Island Inn, 95 Merriam St.

American Museum of Asmat Art
Wednesday, January 25, 1:30 - 2:30 pm; University of St. Thomas Anderson  

Student Center, 2115 Summit Avenue, St. Paul.  

The University of St. Thomas houses one of the top three collections of Asmat art in the country. Areas of strength that will be featured in the gallery include shields and drums as well as large 14 - 16 foot tall ancestor or bisj poles, a spirit canoe, and decorated canoe. In areas of Asmat, located in Papua, Indonesia, carvers create large bisj poles from mangrove trees. The poles feature revered ancestors and when designed are upended so that the base of the tree becomes the top of the sculpture. As animists, the Asmat believe that spirits embody elements of the physical world.  

MCC Members, sign up here.  Guests email Linnea.    

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Winning Recipes from The Pillsbury Bake-Off

Saturday, January 14, 2:00 pm;  Mill City Museum  

See how history is revealed in a demonstration of Chocolate Cherry Bars, a Bake-Off winning recipe from 1974. Learn about the 60-year history of the Pillsbury Bake-Off, sample treats, get baking tips and take home a copy of the recipe.

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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