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*****Events and Activities*****
(Note: The Thanksgiving week which this issue covers apparently will not feature many special
events, but there will be plenty of ongoing activities for those seeking some fun!)
Sample of Performances at MacPhail Center for Music
501 Second Street South
For more information about events (including student performances) and classes:
http://www.macphail.org or 612-321-0100.
Jazz Thursdays
Thursday, November 10, 7 pm
Antonello Hall
This concert will feature MacPhail faculty performing everything from jazz standards to avant-garde
-- a fun mix of the old and new in duos, trios and a finale with all of the evening's musicians. $10
adults, $5 youth at the door.
Æbleskive Breakfast and Danish American Center's Annual Art Fair
Sunday, November 20, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Danish American Center, 3030 West River Parkway South
You’re invited to join the Danish American Center for their next breakfast on Sunday, November
20. This year, the November breakfast will have a special menu: æbleskiver, medisterpølse
(Danish sausage), egg, rugbrød (pumpernickel bread), fruit cup, juice and coffee. The cost is
$8.50 per adult, $5.00 for children age 4-12, younger children free of charge. Before or after the
breakfast, visit the Annual Art Show in the Atrium to browse and purchase early holiday presents
from the many creative vendors.
Turkey Day 5K Walk/Run
Thursday, November 24, 8 am
Begins and ends at Target Center, but includes West River Parkway and Second Street
The Turkey Day 5K is a holiday tradition, complete with all the trimmings. This festive holiday
morning fun run and walk is for everybody and every age. Gather your family and friends to enjoy
prizes, refreshments and a Kids Carnival. Note: The route follows several downtown streets along
and near the riverfront and will impact access to those areas. For information and to register:
http://www.lifetimefitness.com/events/turkey-day-5k/
Depot Rink – Opens for Season on November 24
The Depot, 225 Third Avenue South
It's fun, it's romantic, and it's warm in the winter. Named one of the top ten best places in the United
States to ice skate by the USA Today and MSNBC, The Depot Rink is a historic downtown
Minneapolis train shed that now houses a modern-day, indoor rink with floor-to-ceiling glass walls
showcasing views of the downtown city skyline. Take a moment out of your busy winter schedule
for the perfect place for birthday parties, family outings and reunions, school field trips, holiday
parties, romantic dates, team building and employee appreciation parties. The rink offers public
skating or private rink rental, a full catering menu, and group party packages.
For information about skating and rental rates and rink hours, visit http://www.
thedepotminneapolis.com/icerink/ or call 612-339-2253.
Kroening Interpretive Center Programs (Three Rivers Park District)
North Mississippi Regional Park

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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.
Free Family Fundays: Turkey, Take Two
Saturday, November 26, 1 – 3 pm, ongoing
Learn about wild turkey secrets, try a turkey call, play with toy turkeys, and learn why dark meat is
dark! Free; for all ages.
Free Family Fundays: All about Deer
Sunday, November 27, 1 – 3 pm, ongoing
How many kinds of deer live in Minnesota? Can you tell how old they are by their antlers? Examine
deer bones, fur, antlers and decoys. Free; for all ages.
Ukrainian Center International Holiday Festival
Sunday, November 27
301 Main Street NE
(This event is listed on the Ukrainian Event Center web site, but I wasn’t able to get any additional
information). For location: http://www.ukrainianeventcenter.com.
*****Reminder of Ongoing Activities*****
Live Music at Crooked Pint Ale House
Thursdays through Saturdays, generally beginning at 10 pm
Crooked Pint Ale House, 501 Washington Avenue South
Crooked Pint Ale House is a nouveau urban pub with a local neighborhood feel that offers live
music Thursdays through Saturdays. A house band will play on Thursdays (no cover), and visit
http://www.crookedpint.com/music-film-and-events for information on who will be playing on
Fridays and Saturdays.
Mill City Museum
Museum Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00 am -- 5:00 pm; Sunday, 12 noon -- 5 pm
704 South Second Street
Built within the limestone ruins of the Washburn A Mill - the National Historic Landmark that was
once the centerpiece of the world's flour milling industry - the museum tells the story of a mighty
river, a young city and how the production of flour fueled the growth of Minnesota. The museum's
12,000 square foot exhibit space is packed with fun and intrigue for visitors of all ages. Follow your
nose to the Baking Lab, splash around in the water lab and enjoy the rooftop view of the riverfront.
The eight-story Flour Tower show tells the story of the mill through the voices of former workers and
runs throughout each day. The newly restored West Engine House features Kevin Kling's take on
Minneapolis history in the movie "Minneapolis in 19 Minutes Flat" and shows every half hour. Fee:
$10 adults, $8 seniors and college students with ID, $5 youth ages 6 – 17, free for children under 5
and MHS members. Call 612-341-7555 or visit http://www.millcitymuseum.org for more
information.
Music at Aster Café
125 Main Street SE
The Aster Café now has live music on many evenings to complement its food and beverage
offerings. For more information and a schedule: http://www.aster-cafe.com/

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St. Anthony Falls Photo Safari
Thursdays through Saturdays, 8:30 am – 1 pm and 2 – 6 pm, plus night tours beginning 45 minutes
before sunset
Sundays, 11 am – 3 pm, plus night tours beginning 45 minutes before sunset
A Midwest Photo Safari is a one-on-one, hands-on, photo workshop. The safaris take place on the
St. Anthony Falls Heritage Trail east and west banks. The three- to four-hour tours will take you
along selected parts of this historically significant trail. There is also a popular night safari that
takes place four days a week on the east bank. During our safaris, our guides share interesting
facts and the history of the areas we are walking. The main goal of the safari is to help
photographers "visualize" and compose good photographs. The areas we tour are filled with great
photo opportunities, which your photographer/guides will point out as we walk. Full info at
http://www.midwestphotosafari.com
Segway Magical History Tours (season is almost over!)
April 1 -- November 15, 9:30 am and 2:30 pm daily
St. Anthony Main, 125 Main Street SE
Cruise effortlessly along the historic Mississippi riverfront on a Segway! The three-hour Segway
tours include a free training session, refreshments and use of a helmet. Included in the price is a
Full Admission Pass to the Mill City Museum, 25% off coupon for one of three neighboring
restaurants and validated parking. Cost: $80.00 + tax. Reservations highly recommended. Tours
also are available upon arrangement for corporate and special events, and gift certificates are
available. For information: www.MagicalHistoryTour.com, 952-888-9200.
Guthrie Theater Backstage Tours
Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings at 10 am
Guthrie Theater, 818 Second Street South
This 45-minute backstage tour offers a look at what goes on behind the scenes at the Guthrie.
Discover the stunning and expanded features of this state-of-the-art facility and learn how the
Guthrie takes its plays from script to stage, including the many intriguing steps in between. On the
tour, visit the Guthrie’s various production departments, including the shops where costumes, sets
and props are expertly crafted by talented artisans. The cost is $10 per person; $6 for subscribers,
students or seniors. To book a tour, call the Guthrie Box Office at 612-377-2224 or order online at
www.guthrietheater.org. Additional tours may be scheduled for groups of 20 or more based on
availability. Groups may call the group sales office at 612-225-6240 for information and scheduling
options. Advance reservations are required for groups of 20 or more.
If Walls Could Talk Tour
Saturdays and Sundays, 1 pm
Weisman Art Museum, 333 East River Road
Public tours of the newly expanded Weisman Art Museum are offered every Saturday and Sunday
at 1 p.m. A Weisguide will meet you at the front desk. Tours last for one hour. For information:
http://weisman.umn.edu/
*****Informational Resources*****
Minneapolis Riverfront District Informational Hotline

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612-673-5123
Have a question about things to do or a specific upcoming event in the Minneapolis Riverfront
District? Call the friendly folks at the Hotline (service available during hours when the Mill City
Museum is open).
Temporary Park Road Closure Information Online
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board now has available online a list of temporary road
closures due to permitted events and other activities through 2011. The information will be updated
regularly and provides a quick, at-a-glance guide to Park Board road closures throughout
Minneapolis. Starting July 13, the Park Board is launching an email subscription service for a wide
variety of topics including road closures. To view the document, visit http://www.minneapolisparks.
org/documents/road closures.pdf.
Telling River Stories Web Site
The “Telling River Stories” Web site can be found at www.riverstories.umn.edu. Telling River
Stories is a collaborative project that populates the urban Mississippi River corridor with stories of
how the city and the river have been jointly developed. The site highlights stories about the people
and places that make up today’s urban river landscape. In addition to the Web site, future
programs and on-site installations will be part of the overall project. The Telling River Stories
program is part of the River Life: Mississippi and U project, a partnership of the University of
Minnesota’s Institute on the Environment, Institute for Advanced Study, Water Resource Center,
College of Design and Urban Studies Program. The River Life project connects University
research, teaching and civic engagement programs with off-campus partners who are working to
reinvigorate the urban Mississippi River. In the coming weeks, project team members will be
adding materials to the site’s coverage of “river stories” in the Twin Cities, St. Louis and New
Orleans. Check back often to view the progress.
River Talk
River Talk is a thoughtful, informed blog about issues that affect the Mississippi River that is
provided by Patrick Nunnally of the University of Minnesota’s Institute on the Environment RiverLife
program. To check it out: http://riverlife.umn.edu/rivertalk/.
Minneapolis Downtown Improvement District Calendar
The Minneapolis Downtown Improvement District web site has a calendar feature that has lots of
great info. To check it out, visit: http://www.minneapolisdid.com/page/show/207241-calendar#
nodePicker-main.
*****Riverfront News Articles*****
Urban Tree Canopy
http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/blog/mary-treacy/digital-tour-citys-tree-canopy
Latin Film Festival
http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2011/11/03/film-festivals/
Indie Xpo (Note: this has already occurred)
http://www.startribune.com/entertainment/stageandarts/133173873.html

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NE Holiday Crawl and Local D’Lish Winter Market (sixth and seventh items in this piece)
http://www.downtownjournal.com/index.php?&story=17626&page=65&category=92
Izzy’s Ice Cream
http://finance-commerce.com/2011/11/izzy’s-plans-ice-cream-factory-in-minneapolis/
Solar Array at Bank’s Building
http://www.thelinemedia.com/devnews/bankssolar11911.aspx?utm_source=VerticalResponse&
utm_medium=Email&utm_term=Banks+Building+reaps+the+benefits+of+$65,000+solar+
array&utm_content={Email_Address}&utm_campaign=Profitable+Pleasures