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August 13, 2013
Executive Director Update
We are launching a new column today -- "In the Know!" by MCC Member Jeanne Ravich. Many thanks to Jeanne for offering to take on this column that will provide a forum for members to share their favorite neighborhood businesses, services and other resources. Please see her description and request for your experiences in the "In the Know!" column to the right.
If you'd like to get more involved with Mill City Commons programming or communications, please let me know. It's a great way to meet your neighbors. Thanks!     -- Linnea
MCC Author Celebration: Judy Healey
Tuesday, August 13, 4:00-5:30pm 
Washburn Lofts Community Rom, 700 South 2nd Street
Join fellow members for an exclusive reading of Frederick Weyerhaeuser and the AmericWeyerhaeuseran West. Judy will share information about the book, how it came about, where she found resources (attics on Cape Cod, attics in Saulheim, Germany, archives in office towers in Seattle, and corporate offices in Tacoma, newspaper articles in Rock Island, Ill, etc.) and how it felt to have letters in her hand that were written 150 years ago etc. A character emerges from these various resources and Judy will read (mostly letters) that illustrate what kind of man he was, what he faced in his life, his strengths and weaknesses, and his relationships with kids and grandchildren. Expect a biography-newsy talk, interspersed with lots of short reading clips.
 
MCC Members sign up here, Guests email MCC.

Twins verses Cleveland Indians

Tuesday, August 13, 7:10-9:30 pm

Target Field, 1 Twins Way 

Allan Burdick has reserved a block of tickets in Section 321, Rows 8, 9 & 10, between third base and home plate with a great view of the downtown skyline. The ticket price is $23 per seat. Join us to cheer on the home team!

 

Sorry, deadline for purchasing tickets has past.
Men's Coffee and Conversation
Thursday, August 15, 7:30 - 8:30 am; Elsie's

Elsie's Restaurant, 729 Marshall Street NE   

Caffeine and camaraderie for the male members of MCC! This group meets every other week and is hosted by various members who get the conversation going. This week, Lloyd Beebe leads the conversation and will talk about his time as hospital chaplain and offer his thoughts on aging. Please register by Monday so we can make accurate reservations.  

  

MCC Members sign up here, Guests email MCC. 

Social Bridge
Wednesday, August 21, 3:00 - 5:15 pm;
Stone Arch Lofts Community Room, 600 South Second 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 Carol Jordan at 612-817-0466 or caroljordan@millcitycommons.org and she will assist you. Play begins immediately at 3:00 pm.

 

MCC Members sign up here, Guests email MCC.

 
Weisman Art Museum Tour: The Youth/Dhallinyarada 
Thursday, August 22, 11:00 am -12:00 pm
Weisman Art Museum, 333 East River Parkway
PhotogWAM The Youth/Dhallinyaradarapher Mohamud Mumin's The Youth/Dhallinyarada is a documentary project that profiles thirteen young Somali men living in Minnesota who are actively and positively engaged in their community. The project highlights the contributions these young men are making to Minnesota and the United States, their adopted homeland. On view in WAM's Edith Carlson Gallery, The Youth/Dhallinyarada features larger than life, black and white photographic portraits of the thirteen men, as well as a multimedia piece in which the subjects share their journey to Minnesota and the conflict they feel in trying to find their place in the community.

MCC Members sign up here.
Last Tuesday Happy Hour
Tuesday, August 27, 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Rachel's, 222 East Hennepin Avenue
Join host Carol and Ron Vantine for this month's happy hour. Catch up with friends and neighbors over drinks and small bites. Dutch treat! No reservations!

MCC Members and Guests
Art Open House at Minneapolis Club: Artist Patty Canney 
Wednesday, August 28, 5:00-7:00pm 
729 Second Avenue South 
Patty Canney's art
Artist and Mill City Commons member Patty Canney's art will be featured as part of the Minneapolis Club's touring artist series. MCC Program Committee Co-chair Patty Connelly has invited MCC Members as her guests at the Minneapolis Club to enjoy this opportunity to explore Patty Canney's work (members must register with MCC in advance). The club will provide a cash bar for refreshments.

MCC Members sign up here.
News From Members 

MCC Member Cecily Hines says members should grab a neighbor, a blanket or chair and head to West River Parkway just south of Broadway Avenue in North Minneapolis for the Twin Cities River Rats Water Ski Shows on Thursdays around 6:30pm through August. You'll see the spectacular feats of barefooters, high flying jumpers, ballet skiers and much more.

MCC Member Lou Burdick says, "Thinking About Joining MCC Hatha Yoga Class?" For those who would like to try yoga but don't feel they have the experience to jump right in to the existing Mill City Commons class at Yoga Center Minneapolis, there's another option. The four-week Absolute Beginner Class

(ABC) series is being offered at various days and times at a cost of $50 for the four-week series:

   Wed Date: 8/14/2013 - 9/4/2013    From: 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm  

   Tue Date: 8/20/2013 - 9/10/2013    From: 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm
   Mon Date: 8/26/2013 - 9/23/2013   From: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
   Wed Date: 9/11/2013 - 10/2/2013   From: 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm    
   Tue Date: 9/17/2013 - 10/8/2013     From: 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm

More information is available at www.yogacentermpls.com. Once the ABC series is completed, enjoy yoga with fellow MCC members if and when your schedule permits. Drop-in at a cost of $12.50 or take advantage of a 12 class pass at $132.

 

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

 

Around Town
 

Form+Content Gallery Presents "Terrain - Rhythm and Place"

An invitational exhibition of screenprints by MCC Member Cathy Ryan and sculptures and prints by John Saurer. August 8 - September 14 (Gallery hours: Thursday - Saturday, 12 noon -6pm, and by appointment, Closing Reception: Saturday September 14, 6-8pm),

Form+Content Gallery, 210 2nd Street North. 

The exhibition is curated by Form+Content members Jil Evans and Jody Williams, whose early discussions focused on their shared appreciation of artists who use a cool aesthetic to express expansive, charged ideas. Cathy Ryan and John Saurer work in different media, but have a similar systematic approach to making sense of the natural world. Free and open to the public. For information: http://www.formandcontent.org/fc_exhibitions/terrain/terrain.htm.


Sustainable Soiree - Harvesting a Healthier Community

Sunday, September 8, 4 - 7:30 pm

Mill City Museum Train Shed, 750 Second Street South

Celebrate the bounty of the harvest with a scrumptious farmers market dinner and cocktails to benefit the Mill City Farmers Market. Enjoy a special menu featuring food from the Market's producers, artisans and chefs, plus live music and unique silent and live auctions. Seating is limited; RSVP by August 15. Tickets are $125 to $500. For more information and tickets:

 

Wise Acre Eatery and Tangletown Gardens Farm Supper 

Sunday, September 8th, 3:00-8:00

11407 County Road 9, Plato, MN

An elegant full service, multi-course supper on the Tangletown Gardens Plato farm complete with wine pairings. The farm is a beautiful drive 40 minutes west of Minneapolis. Drinks and small bites start at 3:00pm followed by a farm tour. Dinner at 5:00pm. Tickets are $175; call 612-822-4769. 

 

Minneapolis Downtown Improvement District Calendar (DID)
The DID website has a calendar feature with lots of great information! It covers many downtown venues with current happenings and performances including all of the theaters, Target Field, 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.
Upcoming MCC Events        
View our detailed August Calendar here! 

August 13: MCC Author Celebration: Judy Healey. MCC Members, sign up here, Guests, email MCC.
August 13: Twins vs Cleveland Indians. Sorry, registration is closed.
August 14: MCC Board Meeting. Open Forum at 4:00pm.
August 15: Men's Coffee and Conversation. MCC Members, sign up here, Guests, email MCC.
August 21: Social Bridge. MCC Members, sign up here; Guests, email MCC.
August 22: Weisman Art Museum Tour: The Youth Dhallinyarada. MCC Members, sign up here.
August 27: Last Tuesday Happy Hour at Rachel's. No reservations.

August 28: Art Open House at the Minneapolis Club. MCC Members, sign up here.  

September 3: Nosy Neighbor Tour: Interact Center. MCC Members, sign up here; Guests, email MCC. 

September 4: Social Bridge. MCC Members, sign up here; Guests, email MCC.
September 4: Book Chat: TransAtlantic by Culum McCann. No reservations required.

Mill City Commons  

In the Know!
 

Have you found a wonderful service, business or person that you value? Don't keep it a secret, the MCC community needs to hear from you! We need your help with stories of excellence. Tell us about your experiences. The careful painter who included a little extra touch up, the decorator or travel agent who really listened to your needs, or maybe you enjoy the cheerful attention you get at the new business that opened down the street. Any person, place, or thing that needs telling about. To share your good experiences with the MCC community, please email them to info@millcitycommons.org. Your stories will appear in this Mill City Musings newsletter. Members can read a positive story, help each other find good resources, and give a boost to the services, people and businesses we describe. Watch this space for the useful, the informative, or maybe the surprising suggestions of MCC members.  Next week features Peg Kavaney's inspiring endorsement.

 

Jeanne Ravich 

 

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, September 4 9:30-10:30 am

Guthrie Theater

Level Five Express

818 S 2nd St 

          Join us to discuss
TransAtlantic by Colum McCann.  
    

Men's Coffee and Conversation  

 Thursday, August 15  

 7:30 - 8:30 am

Elsie's Restaurant,

729 Marshall Street NE 

 Caffeine and camaraderie for the male members of MCC! This group meets every other week and is hosted by various members who get the conversation going.

 

 

MCC Ongoing Fitness Opportunities


SBS Class

Mondays, 7:35-8:35 am and

Thursdays, 2:00-3:00 pm

501FIT

501 Washington Avenue

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 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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