1. Note to Venues and Event Planners
I’m very happy to publicize your riverfront events and activities, but do need your help to gather the
event information and then keep it as thorough and correct as possible. This is a volunteer effort,
so I have limited time to play sleuth to find events or to check back to make sure that details haven’t
changed. As a result, I largely rely on information that folks send me. Please send your listings and
any updates or corrections to mplsrivercurrent@gmail.com, so that the information in the
RiverCurrent is the best it can be.
My “editorial policy” is to include events and activities that happen along the river in Minneapolis
(i.e., within the first couple of blocks back from the river’s edge) and informational events that
happen elsewhere that have topics related to the river (e.g., water quality, historic preservation,
tourism). I also occasionally will include information about riverfront commercial ventures (e.g.,
stores, restaurants) if they have something unique going on or are new to the riverfront. I want to
remind readers of the wonderful variety of businesses we have along the riverfront, but can’t
include listings about every sale or promotion.
In order to keep the RiverCurrent from becoming too long, I only list events once. Most events
are listed about 10 – 17 days in advance of the event date (unless I don’t find out about them until
later). Those that might fill up or require tickets I typically list earlier (usually about six weeks
ahead). If there’s a specific “issue” in which you’d like me to include the listing, please let me know.
Ongoing activities are listed once a month.
The RiverCurrent is generally distributed on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, so I need any
submissions by Wednesday mid-day for inclusion that week. Feel free to send information
earlier if it’s available, as I’ll put it in queue for inclusion at the appropriate time. And, since this is a
volunteer effort, I may occasionally need to revise the distribution schedule and can’t promise that
listings sent in just before the deadline will always make it in. The RiverCurrent is important to me,
but I do occasionally have a life that intrudes!
It’s easiest for me if you just send plain text, as it often takes quite a while to pull information out of
a nicely formatted flyer format (especially if it’s a .pdf). The closer the submission is to the format I
use in the RiverCurrent, the more grateful I will be! To keep the newsletter size reasonable and
avoid spreading viruses, I don’t include photos or attachments, so I’d prefer if you didn’t send
those. Thanks!
Note to Readers
As noted above, I try to keep the information in the Current as thorough and correct as possible,
but can’t guarantee that event details won’t have changed since I got the information. Therefore, it
never hurts to check web sites or other resources to make sure that nothing has changed before
you head out…
*****Events and Activities*****
Free Yoga in the Park
Sundays, 10 am
Father Hennepin Bluffs Park
Free Yoga in The Park is offered by CorePower Yoga every Sunday. A different teacher every

2. week teaches an all-levels Power Yoga style class to anyone who shows up. No reservations are
needed. Classes are currently scheduled through August, but they will continue through September
if the weather holds up. Visit www.corepoweryoga.com and visit the Downtown Washington Ave
Minneapolis schedule and page for more information and for the bio of the teacher each week.
Mill City Museum to Re-Open
The Mill City Museum will re-open on Thursday, July 21, and the Mill City Live concert scheduled for
that evening (Spider John Koerner and Tony Glover) also will take place from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Mill City Farmers Market – Pesto Fest
Saturday, July 23, 8 am – 1 pm
Chicago Avenue between Second Street South and West River Parkway
This week’s 10 a.m. Cooking Demo will feature Chef Nick Schneider demystifying pesto (it’s not
for basil alone!) in a simple, summery soup with ingredients from market sponsor, Nash Brothers
Trading Company. From 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., kids can come get their hands dirty and make
some pesto. Janice Cole turned her passion for cooking and good food into a career as a food
professional. She’ll be signing her book, “chicken and egg: a memoir of suburban homesteading
with 125 recipes” all day. From 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., enjoy the music of Gypsy Mania Quartet,
offering an exceptional stylistic dimension with prodigious improvisation – a market favorite and a
group not to be missed! The Art Market will feature The Ink Orchard, Plantworn, Aprilerre and Tom
Jaszczak & Heather Wang. For more information (including what products are expected at the
market this week – don’t forget your shopping list), recipes and to sign up for the market’s email
newsletter: http://www.millcityfarmersmarket.org.
Mill City River District 10K Running Tour
Sunday, July 24 and July 31, 9:30 am
Starting at Nicollet Mall and Seventh Street
Join City Running Tours for a six-mile guided running tour in the old flour milling district of
Minneapolis. Learn what put the City on the map, experience the great parks system, and catch a
glimpse of top attractions like Target Field and the Guthrie Theatre. The tour includes a visit inside
the Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam. $45 per person. For information and to register:
http://www.cityrunningtours.com/minneapolis.html.
Mill City River District 5K Run
Tuesdays, 6:30 am
Starting at Nicollet Mall and Seventh Street
Catch breathtaking views of the skyline while crossing the Stone Arch Bridge – the heart of
Minneapolis’ flour milling history! Along the way other Mill City facts will be shared and photo
opportunities are abundant. $25 per person. For information and to register:
http://www.cityrunningtours.com/minneapolis.html.
"Key Lessons from Waterfront Cities" and "Your Turn: Redevelopment Choices"
Tuesday, July 26, 5 – 7 pm (note corrected time)
2117 West River Road, Board Room, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board headquarters
Peter Hendee Brown – architect, planner and adjunct professor of private sector development at
the University of Minnesota – will share key lessons learned from other waterfront cities. Brown
brings both his direct experience leading urban redevelopment and his insightful analysis of other
major waterfront cities. He directly addresses critical tools for implementation, and realistic
timeframes for measuring success. Following the presentation, participants will have the

3. opportunity to discuss key riverfront development questions:
For new development in this area, what are biggest priorities?
 If high density development is necessary to achieve a high value development future, what
is your attitude towards it?
 What is your comfort level with a longer timeline if more time makes your preferred
development future possible?
 What are important first steps/first locations/first investments in the direction of your
preferred future?
This Upper River forum, hosted by the Minneapolis Riverfront Partnership and the Above the Falls
Citizen Advisory Committee, is the third in the 2011 series, Creating a Great River City Legacy.
Questions? Please contact Cordelia Pierson at info@minneapolisriverfrontpartnership.org or visit
www.minneapolisriverfrontpartnership.org and the news and events page.
http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/news/2011/07/17/neighborhood-notes-development-mississippi
Range of Motion Wellness Outdoor Fitness Classes
Wednesdays, July 27 through September 28, 6:30 am; meet at river plaza across from Coloplast,
1601 West River Road
Thursdays, July 28 through September 29, 5 pm; meet at base of Mill Ruins Park parking lot (past
lock and dam)
Embracing the American College of Sports Medicine’s “Fitness is Medicine” campaign, there’s a
new fitness offering in Minneapolis that promises to strengthen, not weaken, your fitness resolve.
These classes, offered by Range of Motion (ROM) Wellness are offered at three accessible
locations (two along the riverfront). ROM Wellness founder and American College of Sports
Medicine (ACSM) Certified Personal Trainer, Jeremy Morris, will host the hour-long workouts.
Sessions are only $5 each and will take you on a short warm-up, body-weight strengthening
exercises and a stretching cool down. E-mail reservations are strongly encouraged but anyone is
welcomed to attend. The workouts Range of Motion Wellness have planned will be held in
interesting outdoor settings and will allow people who feel a little out-of shape to make the gradual
transition to regular exercise, while giving regular exercisers an exciting break from the gym.
Morris cautions truly inactive individuals or people with chronic pain or medical issues to seek
clearance from their doctor before participating in a new fitness routine. Founded in 2011, Range
of Motion Wellness offers certified and insured in-home and on-location personal training, worksite
health promotions and additional fitness and lifestyle services throughout the Twin Cities. Jeremy
Morris, an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, has been leading group cycle and TRX Suspension
Trainer® classes for more than three years. For information: www.rom-wellness.com.
Going Live!
July 27 – 31
Guthrie Theater, 818 Second Street South, Dowling Studio
A Guthrie Experience for Actors in Training will present Going Live! in the Dowling Studio. This
theater piece, devised by director Marcela Lorca and the 2011 Guthrie Experience participants,
offers a satirical look at what’s current in our lives: an exploration of how media and technology
infiltrate our humanity, turning truth on its heels and causing absurd chaos in our world. Now in its
15th year, A Guthrie Experience for Actors in Training helps actors build a bridge between training
and the profession, challenging their talents through various training workshops, discussions and
individual working sessions, while introducing them to the Guthrie and the Twin Cities community.
The hope is that after the actors return to their final year of training at their respective institutions,
they will enter their professional careers, retaining a relationship with the Guthrie and seeking to

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spend a portion of their career in the Twin Cities. To date, more than 170 actors have participated
in A Guthrie Experience for Actors in Training. Single tickets are $10 and are now on sale through
the Guthrie Box Office at 612-377-2224, toll-free 877-44-STAGE, 612-225-6244 (Group Sales)
and online at www.guthrietheater.org.
Bootstrappers Breakfast
Thursday, July 28, 7:30–9 am
Wilde Roast, 65 SE Main Street
Early stage technology startups compare notes on operational, development and business issues
with peers who "eat problems for breakfast." Moderated by start-up lawyer Kevin Spreng. $10 per
person. For information: http://www.meetup.com/Bootstrappers-Breakfast-Minneapolis/.
Minneapolis Pops Orchestra Coffee Concert -- Music in Motion
Thursday, July 28, 10:30 am
Nicollet Island Pavilion, 40 Power Street
As much as music moves us, it also makes us want to move. The Minneapolis Pops Orchestra will
present an evening of music to move by: dances by Dvorak, Brahms, Lecuona and Josef Strauss
(the Waltz King’s kid brother), plus concertmaster Michal Sobieski’s flying fiddle and AccorDances
with Minnesota’s premiere accordionist Mark Stillman. We dare you to keep still! Free. For
information: http://www.mplspops.org/.
Northeast Dog Parade
Friday, July 29, 6 pm
Ard Godfrey House opens and picnic starts at 5 pm
Starting at historic Chute Park (University and Central)
Dogs and owners cruise the neighborhood! There will be refreshments, dog tricks and prizes at the
finish line, as well as a sidewalk sale during the parade and throughout the weekend. Starting at
5:00 p.m., you can picnic in the park, visit the historic Ard Godfrey House located in Chute Square
and enjoy the creative outfits of the owners and dogs. At 6:00 p.m., the owners and their dogs will
assemble in Chute Park, and at 6:15 p.m. the parade will begin, escorted by Officer Elliot Wong of
the Minneapolis Police Department as it makes its way through the business district. From 6:30 to
8:00 p.m., enjoy Dogtail Hours and Flea Market. After the parade, socialize and shop with pooches
of all shapes and sizes. Dog-friendly venders will be selling their wares with new vendors being
added daily. Visit http://www.NortheastMinneapolis.com for an up to date list of participants. Make
sure to come early and stay late for numerous canine-related activities. Owners are encouraged to
get creative with not only their dog’s attire but also their own! The parade starts at historic Chute
Park and ends at the Key North Parking lot on First Ave NE. The historic Ard Godfrey House will
be open from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. to welcome the public attending the parade (sorry, no dogs
inside!). Members of the Woman’s Club in 1850s costumes will give free guided tours of the
house. Water dishes will be provided for the dogs outside the house. Some of the dogs also will be
in costume as there is a prize for the best doggie outfit. For information: http://www.
northeastminneapolis.com/events/dog-parade/.
I-35W Bridge Remembrance Garden Dedication
Monday, August 1, 5 pm
West River Parkway across from Gold Medal Park
On Monday, August 1, the fourth anniversary of the Interstate 35W Bridge collapse, a
Remembrance Garden to the victims and survivors of that disaster will be officially dedicated. The

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general public is invited to join family members, survivors, first responders, elected officials and
others at the ceremony that begins at 5 p.m. The outdoor memorial garden’s focal point is the 13
pillars, each inscribed with the name of a person who died when the bridge collapsed in 2007. In
addition to the I-beams, which will be illuminated at night, the memorial will feature a stone wall with
the names of those who survived the bridge collapse, along with an inspirational quote and
dedication. The memorial also features a path leading from the water wall to the bluff edge, where
an observation deck allows views of the river and the new bridge through the trees.
Nicollet Island Concerts
All concerts at 7 pm unless noted
Nicollet Island Amphitheater
Free. For updates and more information: http://www.mplsmusicandmovies.com/.
Monday, August 1 – Neale and Haberman (American roots rock)
Samples of Classes and Activities at the Minnesota Center for Book Arts
1011 Washington Avenue South, 612-215-2520, http://www.mnbookarts.org
Hours: Monday 10 am -- 5 pm, Tuesday 10 am -- 9 pm, Wednesday-Saturday 10 am -- 5 pm,
Sunday 12 noon – 4 pm
Class details, instructor biographies, registration details and online registration are all available at
http://www.mnbookarts.org/classes/classes.html. You may also register for a class by calling 612-
215-2520.
Let's Go Fishing!
with Ellen Ferrari
Tuesday, August 2, 10 am – 12 noon
Get hooked on Marcus Pfister’s The Rainbow Fish. Then use color paper and tissue paper, color
paint and glitter, brushes and lots of rubbery fish to print a GIANT rainbow fish, sunfish, catfish or
perch. "Catch" a bucket of fish prints to take home and share some "fishy" snacks when you’re
done. For families with children age 2 and up. $30 ($27 members) per adult/child pair; $15 ($14)
each additional participant. Register for this workshop...
Altered Books
with Jennifer Hibbard
Four Wednesdays: August 3, 10, 17, 24; 6 – 9 pm
The term "altered book" covers a vast range of techniques, from books that have become
sculptures to books that can be read, but with a significantly changed meaning and appearance.
We will survey the field with a quick overview of altered books by contemporary artists. Then we will
try altering books ourselves with a sampling of techniques: subtracting, obscuring and adding
materials to the book. On the second and third days you will focus on your chosen book project.
Through one-on-one and group discussions you'll develop and initiate a plan tailored to your vision.
Note: Bring 2-3 books to experiment on and 2-3 books you'd like to alter. Hardcover books have
the most possibilities. Also bring small found objects, decorative papers, pictures, playing cards,
anything that you'd like to have at hand. All skill levels welcome. $175 ($155 members) + $15
supply fee. Register for this workshop
Introduction to Design: Notan -- a Japanese Approach to Composition and Design
with Sheila Asato
Saturday and Sunday, August 6 and 7, 10 am – 4 pm
In this workshop, you will learn how to transform a flat two-dimensional surface into a dynamic
visual composition through the use of Notan, Japanese for light-dark design. Notan focuses on the
interaction between positive and negative spaces, which is exemplified in such ancient images as

6. interaction between positive and negative spaces, which is exemplified in such ancient images as
the Yin-Yang symbol. Through a progressive series of fun, paper based exercises, you will learn
how to design more effectively in a way that will have a positive impact on your work in the book
arts, printmaking and beyond. Great for beginners. $175 ($155 members) + $15 supply fee.
Register for this workshop
Marbling Sampler Part I: Paper
with Mary Holland
Saturday, August 6, 10 am – 4 pm
Great for beginners
Invented by Turkish artisans in the 1500s, marbling has been adapted to incorporate traditional
designs while using contemporary materials. This workshop introduces students to the process
and materials needed to marble paper that can be used in a variety of projects. Students will learn
to select and mix materials and paint while learning several patterns, and will become familiar with
the full range of marbling tools. Great for beginners. $105 ($95 members) + $35 supply fee.
Register for both Marbling Sampler Part I: Paper and Part II: Cloth for an additional discount: Both
workshops only $190 ($170 members) plus $85 total supply fee. Register for this workshop
Print Your Own Summer Memories Poster
Saturday, August 6, 1 – 3 pm
Celebrate the wonderful memories you made this summer by turning them into colorful posters to
hang up or give as gifts! First, create your own pressure print design on the Vandercook printing
press. Then, crank the sign press to print a special message on top using old-style wood type.
Participants can print and take home at least three copies of their poster! For families with children
ages 6 and up. $30 ($27 members) per adult/child pair; $15 ($14) each additional participant.
Register for this workshop...
Marbling Sampler Part II: Cloth
with Mary Holland
Sunday, August 7, 10 am – 4 pm
If you’re ready to try something new as a marbler, this class is the perfect opportunity! Learn about
the challenges, tricks and delights of marbling on fabric. You’ll work with a variety of fabrics, which
may include cotton, satin, silk, organza and/or polyester. Students also will receive information
ahead of class time on how to prepare their own fabrics for marbling, if they want to bring
additional swatches. The full range of marbling patterns and tools will also be covered. Great for
beginners. $105 ($95 members) + $50 supply fee. Register for both Marbling Sampler Part I:
Paper and Part II: Cloth for an additional discount: Both workshops only $190 ($170 members)
plus $85 total supply fees. Register for this workshop
New Perspectives from China -- China Insights: Unsettling Consequences
August 2 – 25 (gallery hours are 11 am to 6 pm, Tuesday through Saturday)
Lecture: Thursday, August 11, 4 pm
Opening Reception: Thursday, August 11, 5 -- 7:30 pm
Katherine E. Nash Gallery, Regis Center for Art, University of Minnesota, 405 21st Avenue South
China Insights: Unsettling Consequences brings together the work of seven photographers from
mainland China: Chen Yuan Zhong, Hua Er, Jia Yu Chuan, Li Nan, Yang Yan Kang, Yu Haibo, and
Zhang Xinmin. Each has undertaken the creation of a long-term documentation of one or more
aspects of Chinese culture that reflects something vital about China now--whether that is
something emerging or something vanishing. Collectively, these photographers have numerous
publications, exhibitions and awards to their credit, but until now little of their work has appeared
outside mainland China. In association with the exhibit, A.D. Coleman will give a public lecture on
contemporary Chinese photography on Thursday, August 11. The exhibition includes 150

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photographs and is equally divided among the seven participating photographers. All events at the
Regis Center for Art are free and open to the public. For information about the gallery:
http://nash.umn.edu/. Parking is available nearby at the 21st Avenue ramp; hourly or event rates
apply. Curated by Gu Zheng and A. D. Coleman and co-sponsored by the Katherine E. Nash
Gallery, the University of Minnesota College of Liberal Arts, the Institute for Advanced Study, the
Institute for Global Studies, the Confucius Institute and individual donors. Organized by the
Foundation for the Exhibition of Photography.
National Night Out
Tuesday, August 2
Neighborhoods all along the river (and elsewhere in the city) will be gathering on National Night Out
to celebrate and get to know their neighbors better. To see what’s happening in your
neighborhood, visit http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/nno/events-list.asp.
Mill City Museum Programs and Events
704 Second Street South
For more information about Mill City Museum events call 612-341-7555, or visit
http://www.millcitymuseum.org
Minneapolis History Pub Crawls: Washington Avenue
Tuesday, August 2, 7 – 9 pm (trolley departs at 7 pm)
Discover the richness of Minneapolis history and satisfy your thirst with some fine beverages along
a single road: Washington Avenue. Travel down this busy street to see the importance of railroads,
warehousing, flour milling, immigration, entertainment and vice to the story of the Mill City. A trolley
will take participants through the neighborhoods along Washington Avenue from 35W to Plymouth
Avenue North, with stops at significant historic places and two watering holes in historic buildings.
Ages 21 and up only. Drink purchases are not included in the tour price, but drink specials will be
made available at participating locations. Fee: $25/$20 for MHS members. Reservations
recommended; call 612-341-7555, www.millcitymuseum.org/tours
Mill City Live: Outdoor Music Series – The Hypstrz and Mighty Mofos
Thursday, August 4, 6 – 8 pm
The Hypstrz and Mighty Mofos have been tearing up Twin Cities live stages since the 1970s.
Formed by brothers Billy Batson (vocals) and Ernie Batson (guitar), the Hypstrz played gritty,
garage rock influenced by the MC5, The Kinks and the Small Faces. They released a number of
singles and the LP Hypstrization (1980) on the Twin Tone Label. The band’s transition from
Hyspstrz to Mofos happened in 1984, culminating in the release of Sho' Hard, a rampaging chunk
of fun that was a delightful romp through speedy pop and the blurt of garage rock. The Twin Cities’
most explosive outdoor concert series is back for an eighth season with a slate of bands curated
by music writer Jim Walsh. Featuring legendary performers from the heyday of the Minneapolis
sound, these concerts will riff on American music in a gorgeous riverfront setting every Thursday
from July 7 through August 18. Admission includes the concert and entrance to the museum from 4
to 9 p.m. Food and drink by D’Amico Catering available for purchase. Fee: $5 per person;
includes admission to Mill City Museum. Free for MHS members.
Minneapolis Riverfront Walking Tour
Saturday, August 6, 1 pm
Walk the Minneapolis riverfront and learn about its dramatic past and bright future. Participants will
visit the historic district at St. Anthony Falls, which was once the milling center of the world and is
now a growing cultural, recreational and residential neighborhood. A guide from Mill City Museum
will lead visitors onto the Stone Arch Bridge for a spectacular view of the falls the historic buildings

8. will lead visitors onto the Stone Arch Bridge for a spectacular view of the falls, the historic buildings
surrounding it and downtown Minneapolis and tell stories of the people who have worked and lived
in the area and how it has changed over the years. The tour begins and ends at Mill City Museum
where participants can visit the museum gallery (included in the price of the tour) and enjoy
refreshments at the Mill City Museum Café. Fee: $14 adults, $12 seniors and college students,
$10 children 6-17 and MHS members. Includes museum admission. Reservations required; call
612-341-7555.
Engineering the Falls: Walking Tour by History Player William de la Barre
Sunday, August 7, 1 pm
Take a walking tour of St. Anthony Falls led by costumed History Player William de la Barre, the
Austrian engineer who spent half a century developing Minneapolis flour milling and waterpower.
Participants will visit the Minneapolis Riverfront, the west side milling district and the Stone Arch
Bridge, and hear about the many ways the falls has changed over the years. The tour will begin and
end at Mill City Museum, where participants can visit the museum's gallery (included in the price of
the tour). Fee: $14 adults, $12 seniors and college students, $10 children ages 6-17 and MHS
members. Reservations required; call 612-341-7555.
Father Hennepin Bluffs Park Concerts and Movies
All concerts at 7 pm unless noted; movies start 15 minutes after sunset
Father Hennepin Bluffs Park, 420 Main Street SE
Free. For updates and more information: http://www.mplsmusicandmovies.com/.
Tuesday, August 2 – Indigenous Music and Seven Movies (celebrating Native American Culture)
Minnehaha Park Outdoor Concerts and Movies
Minnehaha Falls, 4810 South Minnehaha Park Drive
All shows at 7 p.m. except as noted; movies start 15 minutes after sunset
Minnehaha Falls, 4810 South Minnehaha Park Drive
In case of rain, concerts will be held in the Minnehaha Falls Pavilion. Free. Concert schedule is
subject to change. For updates and more information: http://www.mplsmusicandmovies.com/
Wednesday, August 3 – Minnesota Association of Songwriters (songwriter showcase)
Thursday, August 4 – Nigel Egg in 3D (original roots music and more)
Friday, August 5 – Bob Frey (regular in Cities’ folk scene)
Saturday, August 6 – Secretariat
Sample of Activities and Classes at The Loft
1011 Washington Avenue South
For information about The Loft’s wide variety of classes and other activities: http://www.loft.org.
2011 APIA Spoken Word and Poetry Summit
August 4 -- 7
Registration is open for the 2011 APIA Spoken Word and Poetry Summit, “Moving It Forward,
Bringing It Back,” taking place around the Twin Cities. The Summit is a space intended specifically
for artists and activists who self-identify as Asian American, Asian and/or Pacific Islander. These
definitions are inclusive of West Asian (Middle Eastern), South Asian, LGBTT and multiracial
peoples. All the registration information is on the Loft’s website: https://www.loft.org/summit-
registration. The Summit will include a public showcase of talent Saturday, August 6, 7 p.m. at
MacPhail Center for Music in Minneapolis featuring Lawson Fusao Inada, Brenda Wong Aoki and
many more.

9. Movies in the Park -- True Grit
Thursday, August 4, 15 minutes after sunset
Marshall Terrace Park
Fringe Festival
August 4 – 14
Various venues, including Lab Theater (700 North First Street), Mill City Museum (704 Second
Street South, if it’s re-opened by then) and Rarig, 330 21st Avenue South
Minnesota’s festival of performing arts returns for its annual run, showcasing 168 productions in 18
venues. For a full schedule and tickets: http://www.fringefestival.org/2011/
St. Anthony Main Outdoor Concert Series
Fridays and Saturdays, 7 – 10 pm; Sundays, 5 – 8 pm
Outdoor stage at St. Anthony Main, between Tuggs Tavern and VIC’S, 219 SE Main Street
Concerts are free and open to all ages. For full schedule visit http://stanthonymain.com/?
page=free_music_series.
Friday, August 5 -- TBA
Saturday, August 6 -- Swag Visit My Site
Sunday, August 7 -- Mary Jane Alm Visit My Site
Kroening Interpretive Center Programs (Three Rivers Park District)
North Mississippi Regional Park
For information: 763-694-7693; for map and driving instructions: http://www.minneapolisparks.
org/default.asp?PageID=4&parkid=430. For programs that require reservations, call 763-559-
6700 or register on-line: www.ThreeRiversParkDistrict.org.
Women’s Rafting Adventure
Saturday, August 6, 9 am – 4 pm
From Coon Rapids Regional Park to North Mississippi
Learn and laugh together with other women as you experience the Mississippi River in a 10-
person inflatable river raft. Explore backwaters and the river shoreline, and stop on beautiful
islands. Depart from Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park, lunch along the river and end at North
Mississippi Regional Park. Shuttle, beverages and snacks provided. Bring a camera, water bottle,
lunch and a spirit of adventure. Wear shoes that can get wet. Cost is $45, and reservations are
required by August 1; reference activity #315417-02. This program is designed for women ages:
18+. http://www.threeriversparks.org/events/R/rafting-on-the-river--women-s-adventure.aspx
Free Family Fundays: Nature Textures
Sunday, August 7, drop in any time between 1 and 3 pm
Feel bones and fur, bark and leaves. Stick your hand in a bag and guess what’s inside. Explore
plant textures in the prairie. Free; for all ages.
*****Input, Participation and Stewardship Opportunities*****
Section 106 Consultation Meeting to Receive Input on the Design of Proposed
Renovations to the Saint Anthony Falls Laboratory of the University of Minnesota
Tuesday, August 2, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Saint Anthony Falls Laboratory Auditorium, 2 Third Avenue SE
The National Science Foundation (NSF) gives notice of a Section 106 consultation meeting,

10. pursuant to the National Historic Preservation Act, to receive input on the design of proposed
renovations to the Saint Anthony Falls Laboratory (SAFL) of the University of Minnesota. In
response to a proposal from the University of Minnesota (UMN) highlighting the need for
renovations to SAFL to permit it to continue to support forefront research, NSF has awarded funds
to UMN to develop a design for the renovations and, if the design is satisfactory, to cover the cost
of some of the renovation work. A preliminary design has been developed that, in addition to
interior renovations, also includes enhancement of the Outdoor Stream Laboratory that forms part
of SAFL and the installation of an elevator shaft. NSF invites interested members of the public to
provide comment on the preliminary design and input to inform the final stages of the design
process. To provide an opportunity for public engagement with interested parties, NSF is
coordinating a Section 106 consultation meeting with the following meeting objectives:
1. Review the preliminary (schematic) design for the proposed renovation
2. Describe the scientific objectives of the proposed renovation
3. Receive comments from interested parties regarding whether there are adverse effects on any
historic properties within the Saint Anthony Falls Historic District and, if so, ways to avoid,
minimize or mitigate those effects. A second opportunity for public engagement is to provide
comments through a web-site: www.saflr3.umn.edu. Those interested may view there a copy of the
preliminary design, as well as learn more about the mission of SAFL and the planning of the
renovation. Comments on the preliminary design may be emailed to ari@nsf.gov. To be
considered in the design process, comments must be received before August 15, 2011.
*****Reminder of Ongoing Activities*****
Mighty Mississippi Discovery Backpacks
Check out a free, fun Mighty Mississippi Discovery Backpack at three Metro river parks. The
backpacks include everything needed to explore the park and the Mississippi River including
activity cards, binoculars, magnifying lenses, bird calls, easy-to-use nature guides and more!
Discovery Backpacks are great for families, friends and individuals. Scouts and other groups can
check out the special “Group Pack” which includes additional activities and supplies to help groups
of 10-20 people have fun and learn while exploring along the Mississippi River. Check-out a Mighty
Mississippi Discovery Backpack at the North Mississippi Regional Park (763-694-7693),
Mississippi River Visitor Center of the National Park Service (651-293-0200) at the Science
Museum of Minnesota and Fort Snelling State Park (612-725-2724). Call any check-out site for
more information. The Discovery Backpacks were made possible through a grant from the
McKnight Foundation and the Mississippi River Fund. The packs are developed by the Mississippi
National River and Recreation Area of the National Park Service and offered in cooperation with
partner sites. Visit http://www.nps.gov/miss to learn more about the Mississippi National River and
Recreation Area.
Minneapolis Queen and Paradise Lady Public Cruises – Season Begins Mother’s Day
Weekend
Departing from Boom Island Park, 700 Sibley Street NE
www.TwinCitiesCruises.com, 952-474-8058
Sunday Brunch and Lock Cruise
Sundays, 11 am – 1 pm
Experience a "lock through" of the Upper St. Anthony Lock aboard the Paradise Lady, marvel at
the view of the upper Falls, while taking in the beauty of the Minneapolis skyline and the historic
beauty of the majestic Mississippi River to the new 35W bridge Adults-$30 children ages 2 - 12

11. beauty of the majestic Mississippi River to the new 35W bridge. Adults-$30, children ages 2 - 12
are $25.50. Advanced reservations required by 3 p.m. Friday prior to cruise.
Sightseeing and Lock Cruises
Every Saturday and Sunday through October 16, 12 noon – 1:30 pm and 2 – 3:30 pm
May, September and October: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 12 noon – 1:30 pm
June, July and August: Mondays through Wednesdays, 12 noon – 1:30 pm, Thursdays and Fridays,
12 noon – 1:30 pm and 2 – 3:30 pm
Enjoy the sights of historic downtown Minneapolis with a narrated tour complete with a trip through
the deepest lock on the Mississippi River, at St. Anthony Falls, while viewing the new 35W bridge.
Adults-$17.50, children ages 2 – 12 are $9.50. Advanced reservations recommended. Walk ups
are NOT guaranteed.
Happy Hour, Pizza and Lock Cruise
Wednesday and Thursday evenings, 6 – 8 pm
Take a narrated cruise on the Mississippi River through downtown Minneapolis, locking through
the Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock while enjoying the beautiful Minneapolis skyline, views of the new
35W bridge, along with happy hour drink prices with a full cash bar available and complimentary
pizza served. Adults-$25.50, children 2 – 12 are $9.50. Advanced reservations required by 3 p.m.
day of cruise.
Friday Evening Dinner and Cruises
Fridays, beginning in May, 6:30 – 9 pm
Experience a "lock through" of the Upper St. Anthony Lock, marvel at the view of the upper Falls,
while taking in the beauty of the Minneapolis skyline and the historic beauty of the majestic
Mississippi River to the new 35W bridge. Adults $45.50, children ages 2 - 12 are $30.50.
Advanced reservations required by 3 p.m. day prior to cruise.
Guthrie Theater Self-Guided Audio Tours
Guthrie Theater, 818 Second Street South
Narrated by Joe Dowling and several familiar Guthrie actors, this fascinating 40-minute audio
experience takes visitors on a tour of the theater’s public spaces. Learn more about the Guthrie’s
history and the unique architectural elements of the Jean Nouvel-designed building. Headset
rentals are available at the Box Office from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. for $5 per person. (Sunday rentals end
at 6 p.m.)
Guthrie Theater Virtual Tour
The Guthrie Theater now offers an online virtual tour, offering a new way to explore the acclaimed
Minneapolis cultural destination designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Jean Nouvel. Opened
in 2006 along the banks of the Mississippi River, the 285,000-square-foot theater center is open to
the public daily at 8 a.m., and has served as an anchor in the rebirth of Minneapolis’ historic Mill
District, while attracting visitors from around the globe. Created by Minnesota-based CircaVista,
the new interactive journey lets visitors explore five floors of public spaces, offering a great preview
of the sweeping panoramic views enjoyed from the Guthrie’s signature Endless Bridge, as well as
a look inside each of the three performance spaces. To take the virtual tour, visit
www.guthrietheater.org/virtualtour.
Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam Tours
Thursdays through Mondays, 9:30 am – 6 pm (or as posted at the lock and dam)
Upper St. Anthony Falls lock and dam, 1 Portland Avenue South
The Visitor Center at Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam, operated by the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers, St. Paul District, offers tours of their facility. The tour information will consist of the
history of Upper St Anthony Falls navigation on the Mississippi and the operation of the lock

12. history of Upper St. Anthony Falls, navigation on the Mississippi and the operation of the lock
structure. Tours will take place in the visitor center, and a visitor safety and security briefing will be
provided to each group before they enter the facility. A maximum of 30 people allowed for each
tour. Free.
Music at Red Stag Supper Club
Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10 pm; Sundays at 9 pm
Red Stag Supper Club, 509 First Avenue NE
The Red Stag Supperclub offers live music three nights a week. For more information on their
various special food and libation offerings and a music schedule, visit
http://www.redstagsupperclub.com.
*****Informational Resources*****
Minneapolis Park Board E-subscription Service Now Available
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board launched a new e-mail subscription service to
provide residents and park users with timely email updates on Park Board activities and services.
The service allows subscribers to choose the topics they are notified about, including Board
meetings, news updates, parkway closures, planning projects, activities, programs and events,
facilities and seasonal brochures. This e-subscription service will allow the Park Board to quickly
and efficiently distribute information to email subscribers interested in specific services, programs
and facilities, while also improving public access to information, reducing staff time, cutting costs
and increasing the Park Board’s “green” communication efforts.” To subscribe, select the red
envelope icon on the home page of http://www.minneapolisparks.org. By simply entering an email
address on the e-subscribe page, subscribers can add topics, change topic choices or
unsubscribe.
Mississippi National River and Recreation Area
The stretch of riverfront through the Twin Cities is a unit of the National Park Service – the
Mississippi National River and Recreation Area. To learn more about the Mississippi River’s
National Park, visit http://www.nps.gov/miss
Great River Road Explorer's Guide
Most of the Great River Road Explorer's Guide for Minnesota is now available on-line and can be
downloaded in PDF format - just go to http://www.mnmississippiriver.com/mnmississippiriver.
comguide.cfm.
River-Friendly Landscaping Tips and Resources
As rain barrels, composting, native plants, raingardens and other eco-friendly landscaping
practices have grown in popularity, so have the number of websites offering information on them. In
fact, there are now so many online resources it can be difficult to wade through them all to find what
you need, when you need it. This is where the new Friends of the Mississippi River “Landscape for
the river” webpage comes in. This resource offers selective listings of the most-requested local
and practical resources, in as brief a fashion as possible. Read more »
Heritage News -- July
Heritage News is a monthly e-newsletter published by the National Park Service to deliver timely
information on topics including grant opportunities, new laws or policies, events and activities of

13. interest to the national heritage community. Read the online version of Heritage News at
http://heritagenews.cr.nps.gov/index/Index.cfm
*****Riverfront News Articles*****
Aquatennial
http://www.startribune.com/local/minneapolis/125531063.html
St. Anthony Falls Laboratory Renovation
http://kstp.com/article/stories/S2197001.shtml
Grant to Improve Riverfront Bird habitat
http://www.startribune.com/local/minneapolis/125582848.html
http://kstp.com/article/stories/s2198625.shtml
Rainn Wilson at the Guthrie
http://www.startribune.com/entertainment/stageandarts/125577623.html
Possible Funding for Lowry Bridge
http://www.startribune.com/local/west/125670638.html
Families Living Downtown (Including Riverfront)
http://www.startribune.com/local/minneapolis/125692778.html
Sambusa Cookoff at Lab Theater
http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/style/125604408.html
Paddling on the Mississippi
http://www.twincities.com/ci_18478491?nclick_check=1
City Running Tours
http://tcbmag.blogs.com/daily_developments/2011/07/new-mpls-running-tours-target-tourists-biz-
travelers.html
Sister Cities Event (note: this has already happened)
http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/news/2011/07/15/minneapolis-celebrates-sister-cities
Northeast Dog Parade (last item in this piece)
http://www.downtownjournal.com/index.php?publication=downtown&story=17154&page=65&
category=92
The Public House in North Loop (last item in this piece)
http://www.downtownjournal.com/index.php?publication=downtown&story=17152&page=65&
category=92
Minneapolis Pops on Nicollet Island
http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/news/2011/07/17/neighborhood-notes-minneapolis-pops-comes-

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Third/Central Avenue Resurfacing Planned for 2012
http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/news/2011/07/18/central-avenue-resurfacing-planned
18th Avenue NE Bikeway to River Completed
http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/news/2011/07/18/18th-avenue-bikeway-finally-open
North Mississippi Heron Chicks
http://kstp.com/article/stories/S2204239.shtml
http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2011/07/18/heron-release-photos/
http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2011/07/18/homes-destroyed-by-tornado-blue-herons-head-back-
home/
http://kstp.com/article/stories/S2199672.shtml?cat=1
http://www.kare11.com/news/article/930648/396/Birds-rescued-Great-Blue-Herons
The Bachelor Farmer (100 North First Street) Roof Top Garden (at end of this piece)
http://www.minnpost.com/stories/2011/07/15/30026/greening_up_rooftop_farms_and_
gardens_flourish_in_the_cities/