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Executive Director Update
MCC Member Sheila Livingston keeps us up to date on special opportunities at the Guthrie. Sheila says there is a lot of interest in the Guthrie's production of End of the Rainbow. Olivier Award-winner Tracie Bennett plays Judy Garland. There are post-play discussions after matinee performances on February 12, 18, and March 3rd. These are opportunities to meet the actors, artists and theater staff.
In addition, the Guthrie Theater is offering Mill City Commons members one time complimentary access to a "How'd They Do That" workshop where we will hear from Trevor Long, the End of the Rainbow Assistant Production Director and other behind the scenes professionals this coming Saturday (February 11) morning from 9-11 a.m. Tickets are available by calling or stopping by the Guthrie Theater ticket office -- let them know you are a Mill City Commons member for a free HTDT workshop ticket. Please see this attachment for details.
Thank you, Sheila, for making these connections for us!
See you soon! -- Linnea |
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Mill City Commons Salsa Social!
DATE: Tuesday, February 7
TIME: 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Honey night club
205 East Hennepin Avenue (below Gingerhop Restaurant)
MORE: There is a self-park ramp behind Honey.
To avoid stairs, enter Gingerhop and ask to be directed to the elevator.
RSVP
MCC Members, please register your attendance by clicking here, or call the MCC office at 612-455-3329 |
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Great Decisions
Monday, February 13, 7:00 - 9:00 pm; Karla Ekdahl and Peter Hutchinson's home, 1621 Mount Curve Avenue
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: Promoting Democracy. MCC Members Karla Ekdahl and Peter Hutchinson host.
MCC Great Decision Discussion Group Members, sign up here.
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Social Bridge
Wednesday, February 15, 3:00 - 5:30 pm; Stone Arch Lofts Community Room, 600 2nd St South
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.
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Men's Coffee and Conversation
Thursday, February 16, 7:30 - 8:30 am; Nicollet Island Inn, 95 Merriam Way
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.
MCC Men, sign up here, or call Linnea at 612-455-3329.
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Ice Skating at The Depot
Friday, February 17, 4:00 - 6:00 pm; The Depot Ice Rink, 225 S. Third Avenue
It's fun, it's romantic, and it's warm in the winter. Named one of the top ten best places in the  United States to ice skate by the USA Today and MSNBC, The Depot Rink is a historic train shed that now houses a modern-day, indoor rink with floor-to-ceiling glass walls showcasing views of the downtown city skyline. $8.00 - Adult Admission (18-61 yrs); $6.00 - Senior Admission (62 yrs & up); $6.00 - Junior Admission (17 yrs & under); $7.00 - Skate Rental; $2.00 - Skating Trainer. Join friends for supper at Charley's after the skate
MCC Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.
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Guthrie Play Reading: The Birds
Tuesday, February 21, 6:30 - 9:30 pm; Guthrie Theater's 8th Floor Learning Center, 818 S. Second Street
Mysterious masses of birds have begun to violently attack at high tide, driving strangers Nat and Diane to take refuge in an isolated, abandoned house by the sea and form a bond to survive their haunting new circumstance. With no electricity and scarce food, the tension is palpable and hope is waning. Yet if two is company, three is a crowd, as the sudden arrival of a young woman with a mysterious nature of her own  ruffles feathers in the house and quickly threatens to destroy their so-called sanctuary. A Guthrie dramaturg provides scripts and assigns parts. If you'd rather listen than read, let Linnea know.
MCC Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.
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News From Members
MCC Member and author Margaret Wurtele invites members to a reading from her debut novel The Golden Hour, 7:00 pm February 8 at the Loft Literary Center, 1011 Washington Avenue South. The Golden Hour begins in the autumn of 1943 when German forces invade the peaceful vineyards and olive groves of Giovanna Bellini's village in Tuscany. At seventeen, she is at first intrigued with the dashing Nazi officers who have taken over her house and the school where she works. Her life changes when her brother joins the partisans and recruits her to smuggle food. What begins as a lark takes a drastic turn when she's asked to hide a wounded freedom fighter, who is not just a partisan but also a Jew. A review from the Amazon Vine:
"It is heartbreaking in places, it is romance so tender, it is terror, adventure, history as it could have really happened. I cannot recommend this book enough. It was a joy to read. Margaret Wurtele has written a wonderful first novel. Keep them coming you have me as a future reader." For more information, about The Loft event, please click here.
MCC Member Susan Boren and Cinda Collins invite you to a Sneak Peak at the latest addition to the Twin Cities art scene, The Mill City Summer Opera, Thursday, February 16 from 6:00-8:00pm at the Mill City Museum. Please click here for an invitation.
MCC Member Patty Canney has sent us news of an Art Lecture Series, to be held at The College of Visual Arts, on three Sunday afternoons in February at 3:00 pm. The College of Visual Arts is located at 344 Summit Avenue, St. Paul. Cost is $10 per lecture or $25 for the series. To register online and/or for more information please click here. Walk-up registrations are also welcome.
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
Our Lady of Lourdes Annual Open House
Sunday, February 12, 9 am - 1 pm; Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 1 Lourdes Place
The historic Our Lady of Lourdes Church invites you to its annual open house, featuring French meat pies for sale and complimentary beverages. Come and enjoy hot slices and pick up whole frozen pies to go. Please call 612-379-2259 for more information. Masses will be held at 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Vital Aging Network -- Aging in Place Forum
Tuesday, February 14, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm; Walker Methodist
Wednesday, February 15, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm; Shaller Sholom East Campus
The Vital Aging Network (VAN) produces a variety of excellent programming. For more on next week's Aging in Place Forum and other VAN programs, click here.
Winter Market
Saturday, February 18, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm; Local D'Lish, 208 1st Street North
On the third Saturday of the month from November through April, Local D'Lish will be transformed from a grocery store to a bustling farmer's market. Meet your farmers and food makers, sample some tasty treats and buy gifts for any occasion. Choices will include jams, chocolates, baked goods, apples, honey, all-natural skin care products, granola, meat, cheese and so much more.
For information: 612-886-3047 or http://www.localdlish.com
The Non Nonprofit by Steve Rothschild
Discussion and book signing; Lee Lynch, moderator.
Wednesday, February 22, 6:30 - 8:30 pm; Open Book, 1011 Washington Avenue South
The Non Nonprofit shares the same business principles that drive the world's best companies, showing how they can (and should) be applied to the realm of nonprofits. Steve Rothschild founded RISE!, a highly successful poverty reduction program. His honest story, and success and missteps, create a roadmap for social ventures looking to boost its impact. To RSVP call 612-279-5889 by February 10.
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 February Calendar here!
February 7: Salsa Social! Mill City Commons Annual Celebration! MCC Members, sign up here.
February 13: Great Decisions. MCC GD Members, sign up here.
February 15: Social Bridge. MCC Members, sign up here, Guests email Linnea.
February 16: Men's Coffee and Conversation. MCC Men, sign up here.
February 17: Ice Skating at the Depot. MCC Members, sign up here. Guests email Linnea.
February 21: Guthrie Play Reading. MCC Members, sign up here. Guests email Linnea.
February 26: Sunday Soup Soiree. MCC Members, sign up here.
February 28: Last Tuesday Happy Hour. MCC Members and Guest. |
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Rendezvous Readers' Book Chat
Wednesday, March 7
The book: Penelope Lively's How it all Began
Merle Minda starts the conversation.
Whether you've read the book or not, come for a cup of coffee and enjoy the company of other MCC members the first Wednesday every month!
9am to 10-ish at
Guthrie Theater
Level Five Express
818 S 2nd St
And don't forget to join us EVERY Wednesday for Rendezvous on 5
at Level Five Express!
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, February 16
7:30 - 8:30 am
Thursday, March 1
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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