Executive Director Update 

I want to take a minute to recognize the Program Committee and thank them for the work they do to keep our calendar full and interesting. In January, MCC Members Patty Connelly and Peggy Lucas took on the role of Program Co-chairs, and I'm thrilled that they have jumped in with both feet. (FYI -- that is not the reason Peggy's foot is in a cast, nor why Patty will be having knee surgery March 1.) As many of you know, our Sunday Supper Soiree was launched at Patty's town home in January -- she loved this idea so much she volunteered to host the first two. Our second Sunday Supper Soiree is this coming Sunday at Patty's -- Thank you, Patty!! We'll be looking for members each month to host and others to bring the soup and dessert. You'll find details below on this month's soiree.  -- Linnea 

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.

Sunday Soup Soiree  

Sunday, February 26, 5:00 - 7:00 pm;  Patty Connelly's Town Home, 413 River Street

Join your friends and neighbors for a soup soiree! Several members are bringing their favorite soups to share. Patty Connelly is hosting and providing a salad. We're looking for a couple members to bring cookies or bars - let Linnea know if you'd like to bring dessert to share.

MCC Members, sign up here.

Last Tuesday Happy Hour

Tuesday, February 28, 5:00 - 6:00 pm;  The Republic, 221 Cedar Avenue South

Join hosts Mary Margaret MacMillan and Larry Neumann for this month's happy hour. Catch up with friends and neighbors over drinks and small bites. Dutch treat!

MCC Members and Guests.

Men's Coffee and Conversation   

Thursday, March 1, 7:30 - 8:30 am;  Nicollet Island Inn, 95 Merriam St. 

MCC Men, sign up here, or call Linnea at 612-455-3329. 

Technology Help Desk   

Monday, March 5, 7:00 - 8:30 pm;  MCC Office, 17 4th Street SE  

MCC Members, sign up here.

Rendezvous Readers' Book Chat

Wednesday, March 7, 9:00 10:00 am, Guthrie Theater Level Five Express

818 S 2nd ST

MCC Members and Guests.

Social Bridge     

Wednesday, March 7, 3:00 - 5:30 pm;  Stone Arch Lofts Community Room, 600 South 2nd Street. 

MCC Members, sign up  here. Guests email Linnea. 

News From Members

MCC Member Dick Olson shares this invitation from Penumbra for "Let's Talk Theatre", Tuesday, February 21 at 5:30: "Join us for happy hour and a conversation with Founder and Artistic Director Lou Bellamy as he shares those powerful moments when theatre for social change and real life merged over Penumbra's 35 year history." For additional details and tickets, please click here.   

MCC Member Barb Davis invites you to the Ruth Easton Series Reading of The Tiny Soldier by Christina Ham at The Playwrights' Center Monday, March 5. Join her and others at 6:00 pm for an introduction to the center followed by wine, light food and mingling at 6:30. The reading starts at 7:00 pm and ends around 8:30 followed by a talk-back with the dramaturg and playwright. For more information about the play and The Playwrights' Center, click here. Tickets for the reading are free but registration is required. Please RSVP to Sarah Blain Chaplin at 612-332-7481 or sarahc@pwcenter.org. 

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.

Around Town

Dying Well; Honoring Choices

Tuesdays - March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 10; 7:00-9:00 PM; Plymouth Presbyterian Church, Plymouth 

How can faith communities help as individuals and families face profound spiritual, medical, and ethical questions at the end of life? Leaders in end-of-life care will explore these questions. Multiple leaders, including Brian Rank, medical director for HealthPartners Medical Group and Rob Ruff, director of chaplaincy services at Regions Hospital. Cost: $100; Register online at here or call Renee Flesner at 651.255.6138.

Winter Market  

Saturdays through April, 10:00am - 2:00pm;  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.

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