August 1, 2012, Wednesday – Bridge: A Gathering at Mill City Museum

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Time: 5:45pm
Location: Mill City Museum, 704 South 2nd Street

Bridge: A Gathering at Mill City Museum

On the occasion of the fifth anniversary of the collapse of the I-35W bridge, Twin Cities artists and community leaders will reflect on the transformation of lives and community at a public gathering at Mill City Museum on Aug. 1 at 5:45 p.m. The exhibit, Bridge, featuring photographs by artist Vance Gellert will open immediately following the event and will be on view through December, 2012.

The event is free and open to the public, but reservations must be made to secure a ticket by sending an email to bridge.agathering@gmail.com or by calling 612-673-2032.

7/24 Mark Your Calendars for the Mill District Block Party & National Night Out 2012

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Tuesday, August 7th 6:00 -9:00 pm
Location: Chicago Plaza (between the Guthrie and Spoonriver)

July 23, 2012, Monday – Music in the Park at Nicollet Island Amphitheater

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Time: 7:00pm – Location: Nicollet Island Amphitheater

Tonights entertainment: Celebration Brass Quintet – Brass Quintet Classics Parks Music

What to bring: Blanket or chair, sunblock and bugspray, picnic basket.

Reminders: Watch our facebook or twitter page for weather cancellations of the evening festivities. Post photos on our facebook page of you enjoying the concerts. Support the artists by picking up a CD or other merchandise.

Questions or comments? Email us at concerts@minneapolisparks.org

Music & Movies in The Parks is produced by the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board. Enjoy more than 250 FREE concerts and movies in Minneapolis parks this summer!

Aquatennial Fireworks! Saturday, July 21st 6-10 pm

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6:00pm (CDT) – 10:00pm (CDT), July 21st, 2012
One of the largest annual firework shows in the country, the Target Fireworks will light up the Minneapolis sky with a spectacular pyrotechnic display in celebration of the 73rd Aquatennial. In addition to the amazing firework show at 10:00pm, enjoy pre-firework live music beginning at 6:00pm, between Portland Avenue and the 3rd Avenue Bridge. The live music line-up includes Dan Israel, Courtney Yasmineh, and Rogue Valley.
Location: West River Parkway along the Mississippi River, Minneapolis

NEW SALES CENTER HOURS: 12-6 Monday-Friday & 10-5 Saturday & Sunday

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The Sunshine Boys – Now Playing at The Guthrie 7/7 – 9/2

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by Neil Simon
directed by Gary Gisselman

One of the most highly anticipated events of the season will be the union of Guthrie dream team Raye Birk (Faith Healer, Third) and Peter Michael Goetz (1776, The Government Inspector), playing cantankerous vaudeville comedians in Neil Simon’s popular comedy The Sunshine Boys, directed by Gary Gisselman (Lost in Yonkers, A Christmas Carol). Despite their comedic chemistry onstage, the one-time famous duo “Lewis and Clark” can’t stand each other offstage. The shenanigans that ensue when these seasoned stage partners are coerced to reunite for a CBS television comedy special will likely make this ticket one of the hottest – and most hilarious – in town.

July 15, 2012, Sunday – Tour with Preserve Minneapolis

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Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Location: 424 5th St. SE. (Woodbury Fisk Residence)
Preserve Minneapolis
Cost: $5.00
Guide: Joe Ring

The Fifth Street Southeast Historic District exhibits popular nineteenth century architectural styles built by influential citizens of Minneapolis. Beginning as a scattered residential development in the late 1850s, the district expanded on the edge of the pioneer milling town of St. Anthony. During the early years of St. Anthony and after the merge with Minneapolis in 1872, Fifth Street Southeast remained one of the finer streets of residence. Many of the people who resided in this neighborhood were merchant families originally from New England. The flour and milling industry drew these early residents to St. Anthony and Minneapolis. In order to be near their business, Fifth Street Southeast was a reasonable choice for settlement, due to its close proximity to the river.

Today the area contains combinations of large and small homes in a wide range of architectural styles; remarkably these buildings have great historic character despite their age(s). Join us to experience this wonderful historic district!