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Executive Director Update
There is still time to join us for the Cantus Open Rehearsal from 5:00-6:00 today and get to the polls! I'm told these rehearsals are fabulous -- a chance to experience exquisite music and meet the singers. Let me know if you'd like to join us. Guests are welcome. You'll find details below this update.
I scheduled my donation today for Give to the Max Day! Mill City Commons Board of Directors has generously committed $2300 as a challenge grant, to encourage others to support our commitment to "Prep are for the Future". Visit our project page on GiveMN.org and click on Schedule your donation for Give to the Max Day. Thank you in advance for your support of MCC! -- Linnea
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Cantus Open Rehearsal
Tuesday, November 6, 5:00-6:00 pm;
Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1200 Marquette Avenue S.
Come and sit in on a Cantus rehearsal! Men's vocal ensemble, Cantus, is unique among most vocal or choral ensembles as the members rehearse and perform without a music director. This collaborative work style allows Cantus to be flexible, adaptive and ready to embrace new ideas that come from any member of the group. You'll have a chance to watch the Cantus rehearsal process up close and at the end of the hour, the singers take a break for introductions and questions. Please plan to arrive 10 minutes early at Westminster and meet at the information desk, which is located on the southeast side of the first floor, off Marquette. Parking is available on the street or in the Orchestra Hall lot.
MCC Members, sign up here, Guests, email Linnea.
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Rendezvous Readers' Book Chat
 Wednesday, November 7, 9:30-10:30 am;
Guthrie Theater Level Five Express, 818 South 2nd Street
Join us to discuss Major Pettigrew's Last Stand by Helen Simonson, a novel that explores the risks one takes when pursuing happiness in the face of family obligation and tradition. Linda Willette starts the discussion.
MCC Members and Guests.
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Social Bridge
Wednesday, November 7, 3:00-5:15 pm;
Stone Arch Lofts Community Room, 600 South 2nd Street
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.
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Men's Coffee & Conversation
Thursday, November 8, 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. Former Vice President Walter Mondale will be joining us on November 8 for a Post Election Conversation.
Registration is full for this event.
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Great Decisions Discussion Group
Monday, November 12, 7:00-8:30 pm;
Winslow House Community Room, 100 Second Street SE
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: Energy Geopolitics. Bud and Carol Hayden host.
MCC Members, sign up here.
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Gallery Talk: Inside the Camera: NOISE
Wednesday, November 14, 7:00-8:30 pm
Chowgirls Parlor, 1222 Second Street NE
Join us for a Gallery Talk with Tucker Hollingsworth and Mason Riddle. Tucker will explain the art and process of his fascinating exhibit, "inside the camera NOISE", where he explores the interiority of the camera. The camera, not the outside world, is the producer of the visual information. Mason Riddle joins him in the conversation. Mason writes on the visual arts, architecture and design and is guest editor for the upcoming "Public Art Review #39: Between Rural and Urban", which explores public art in the suburbs. To read more about Tuckerai Hollingsworth's exhibit, click here.
MCC Members, sign up here.
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Healthy Village Series: Journeywell III, How Do I Make My Life More Meaningful?
Thursday, November 15, 3:30-5:00 pm;
Winslow House Community Room, 100 Second Street SE
 Join us for a highly interactive session based on Trish Herbert's award winning book, Journeywell: A Guide to Quality Aging, which provides a framework for self reflection along with stories, suggestions and helpful information. "Life is a process. It is always changing, and you continue learning as you move through it." Trish Herbert, author and retired psychologist/gerontologist, will share her insights and Delia Bujold, MCC Member and retired therapist and registered nurse, will join her to facilitate small group discussions.
MCC Members, sign up here.
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Sunday Soup Soiree
Sunday, November 18, 5:00-7:00 pm
Tyrone and Delia Bujold's home, North Star Lofts, 117 Portland Ave. #6 02
Join your friends and neighbors for a soup soiree hosted by Delia and Tyrone Bujold. Let us know if you would like to bring your favorite soup, salad, bread, cookies or bars to share. Please write what you choose to bring in the notes section when you register. Thank you!
MCC Members, sign up here.
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News From Members
MCC Member Marion Kagan would like you to know about the Metropolitan Opera's Live in HD season. The Tempest will be presented live on Saturday, November 10, as well as Mozart's La Clemenza di Tito on Saturday, December 1. Both performances are at 11:55 am at select theaters. Click here to learn more about the Live in HD 2012-2013 season. To purchase tickets for The Tempest, click here.
MCC Member Peggy Lucas wants you to know about "An Evening in Havana" by Schola Cantorum Coralina. Be the first to welcome these extraordinary musicians from Havana, Cuba! Schola Cantorum Coralina conveys its intensity and excitement in sizzling performances of both classical and Latin-infused choral music. A rare opportunity to be submersed in the sensual sound of Cuba! Enjoy this VocalEssence performance on Saturday, November 10 at 8:00 pm or Sunday, November 11 at 4:00 pm at House of Hope Presbyterian Church, 797 Summit Ave., St. Paul. Click here
for more information or to purchase tickets.
MCC Member Julianne Bye invites you to "The Arab Spring 2.0" on Wednesday, November 14, 6:00-9:00 pm, at the University of Minnesota McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak Street SE. Featured speaker, Rol Willy Hansen, the Norwegian Ambassador to Syria, will speak to his experience in Syria. Join the conversation in the panel discussion spotlighting the Arab Spring and its significance in global relations. This event is free but registration is required. To register, click here. MCC Member Margee Bracken wants you to know about a special welcome concert featuring MacPhail Center for Music new faculty members Erin Keefe, concertmaster for the Minnesota Orchestra and violinist and Andrey Tchekmazov, cellist. This recital will be held on Saturday, November 17, 8:00 pm, at Antonello Hall, MacPhail Center for Music, 501 South Second Street. Tickets are $30 for general admission or $20 for seniors and youth. 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. Check it out at: MillCityTimes.com |
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Around Town
American Craft Council Series In Conversation: ROLU STUDIO
Join Matt Olson of ROLU STUDIO and American Craft Council director of education Perry Price for an open conversation and presentation on the unique approach to process by this acclaimed Minneapolis-based design studio. The presentation will be held on Thursday, November 8, 7:00 pm, at the American Craft Council Library, 1224 Marshall Ave. NE, Suite 200 and is the second in a series of free public presentations exploring crafts and art presented by the American Craft Council. For more information, call 612-206-3100 or click here to learn more about the American Craft Council.
Mill City Winter Market
Mark your calendar for the first Winter Market on Saturday, November 10th, when the Mill City Museum's Commons will be transformed into a bustling marketplace of locally grown and sustainably produced food and gift items. From 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, shop from over 25 vendors, for everything from squash varietals, root vegetables, and salad mix to freshly milled grains, honey, syrup, pastured meats, eggs, specialty cheeses, baked goods, flowers, and even wreaths for your front door! The Winter Market will be held every second Saturday inside the Mill City Museum from November through April 13. Jon Neuse Fall Open Studio
Attend Jon Neuse's exhibit,"The Abstract Collage - New Work from Old" on Saturday, November 10, 6:00-9:00 pm, at Traffic Zone Center for Visual Art, Studio 340, 250 Third Avenue North. The collages in the exhibit are made from pieces of art made in the last twenty years. Click here to learn more about Jon Neuse.
Minneapolis Downtown Improvement District Calendar (DID)
This DID web site has a calendar feature with lots of great information! It covers many downtown venues with current happenings and performers e.g. all of the theaters, Target Field, the convention center, etc. It's really a worthwhile site to keep in mind when you're looking for things to do downtown! To check it out, use this link!
Downtown Perception Survey
The Minneapolis Downtown Improvement District (DID) is seeking your input for their annual Downtown Perception Survey to collect much-needed feedback from the Downtown Minneapolis community. The survey will be available through November 23 and anyone participating in the survey will have the opportunity to enter in a drawing for a gift card valued at $20-$50. To participate in the survey, click here.
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Upcoming MCC Events
View our detailed November Calendar here!
November 6: Cantus Open Rehearsal. MCC Members sign up here.
November 7: Rendezvous Readers' Book Chat. MCC Members and Guests.
November 7: Social Bridge. MCC Members, sign up here. Guests, email Linnea.
November 8: Men's Coffee and Conversation. Registration is full for this event.
November 12: Great Decisions: Energy Geopolitics. MCC Members sign up here.
November 14: Gallery Talk: Inside the Camera: NOISE. MCC Members sign up here.
November 15: Healthy Village Series: Journeywell III. MCC Members sign up here.
November 18: Sunday Soup Soiree. MCC Members sign up here.
November 27: Last Tuesday Happy Hour: Sapor Cafe and Bar. MCC Members and Guests.
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A note from Patti Ries, Mill City Commons
Program Coordinator
Did You Know?
The Amherst H. Wilder Foundation recently conducted a study entitled Caregiving in Context. Informal caregiving by family, friends, and community members is a crucial component of the aging network. The demand for informal caregivers is expected to increase in the coming years and in 2011, the nationwide economic value of informal caregiving was estimated at $306 billion per year (University of Minnesota Extension). Caregivers themselves need support so they can effectively continue in their caregiving role. Findings from the Caregiving in Context study indicate that "when caregivers are able to build informal support networks- especially ones that include family members as well as friends, neighbors, or others-they may be able to reduce their stress and spend less time providing care, which could enable them to remain in and enjoy their caregiving role more." Reach out and support the caregivers around you! Click here to read more about the Wilder Research study.
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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!
Rendezvous
Readers' Book Chat
Wednesday, November 7 9:30-10:30 am
Guthrie Theater
Level Five Express
818 S 2nd St
Join us to discuss Major Pettigrew's Last Stand by Helen Simonson. Linda Willette starts the conversation.
Men's Coffee and Conversation
Thursday, November 8 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 and
Thursdays, 2:00-3:00 pm
Created exclusively for MCC, this class at 501F1T focuses on strength, balance, and stretching. Please register by contacting 501F1T at (612) 767-4415.
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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