*****Events and Activities*****Mill City Farmers Market – Minnesota State Fair-Style Canning ContestSaturday, August 27, 8 am – 1 pmChicago Avenue between Second Street South and West River ParkwayIn the spirit of the Great Get Together and wrapping up programming for "Discover You Can," the Market is hosting a Canning Contest with three categories: Sweet, Tangy and Market Fresh. Winners will be announced by Minnesota State Fair canning champion, Barbara Schaller! Click here to find out how you can participate. This week’s 10 a.m. Cooking Demo will feature late summer sauces with Chef Nick Schneider. With all this talk about preserving the harvest, Nick will look at creating sauces from seasonal ingredients to eat now or save for later by freezing or canning. From 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., KBEM’s Bluegrass Saturday Morning will broadcast live from the Market with guest musicians. Listen in and learn more about Mill City vendors during one-on-one interviews with host, Phil Nusbaum. From 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., in preparation for their new show, Sacred Earth, Ragamala Dance will grace Mill City with their beautiful art and invite us to join them in creating Kolam on the riverbank. The Art Market will feature Featuring Hmong ABC, Cracked Clay, Fruits of the Sea and Jim Benson. 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. Rhythmically SpeakingAugust 25 - 27Southern Theater, 1420 Washington Avenue SouthRhythmically Speaking is at it again, delivering the community a sampling of the best jazz and rhythm-driven choreographers the Twin Cities has to offer. Co-Artistic Directors Erinn Liebhard and Heather P. Westerlund are proud to present a third annual showcase, this year entitled Groovers & Makers: An Evening of Local Forces in Rhythm-Based Dance. Bound together by a focus on jazz sensibility and rhythm, Groovers & Makers features momentum-charged local choreographers Emily Broeker, Jennifer Glaws, Karla Grotting, Jolene Konkel, Ellen Keane/Cathy Wind, Carrie Lande, Erinn Liebhard, Jeffrey Peterson and Julie Warder. For information: http://www.southerntheater.org/calendar-of-events/. Literary Punch CardSome of the Twin Cities literary organizations, namely Coffee House Press, Graywolf Press, The Loft Literary Center, Milkweed Editions and Rain Taxi Review of Books, have birthed a new idea for rewarding people for attending literary readings: the Literary Punch Card. Attending may be reward enough, but now Twin Citians have the chance to win literary swag. The process is simple: obtain a Punch Card, attend punch-eligible events, have the card punched, collect 12 punches and the Punch Card serves as a $15 coupon at Micawber’s, Magers and Quinn or Common Good Books. You’ll see punch-eligible events listed on Rain Taxi’s literary calendar and designated in the Loft’s press releases with a punched symbol. People interested in more information can visit LitPunch’s website, www.litpunch.com. Founders’ Fest

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Monday, September 5, 12 noon -- 4 pmJohn H. Stevens House, Minnehaha Park, 4801 Minnehaha AvenueThe Stevens House’s closing event of the season is a big “thank you” to Minneapolis and will include a variety of outdoor activities. Stevens House will be open for free tours. For information: 612-722-2220 or http://www.johnhstevenshouse.org/ Kroening Interpretive Center Programs (Three Rivers Park District)North Mississippi Regional ParkFor 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: A Bee or Not a BeeMonday, September 5, 1 – 3 pm, ongoingHow can you tell a bee from a wasp? Who makes a honey pot and who makes paper? Examine real bees and wasps. Free; for all ages.Free Family Fundays: Bird MigrationSunday, September 11, 1 – 3 pm, ongoingDiscover why birds migrate. Play a migration game. Look for birds along the river. Free; for all ages. Grain Belt Brewery Walking TourThursday, September 8, 5:30 - 6:30 pmGrain Belt Brewhouse, 1220 Marshall Street NEExperience some of the most stunning vistas of the city with guide Jeremy Mayberg while discovering the history of this Northeast landmark, which produced its first beer in the 1893. Hear the story behind the rise of Grain Belt beer, the slow decline of this 19th century industrial complex and its innovative and award-winning rehabilitation. $5 per person. Participation is limited. Register EARLY! For information and to register: http://www.preserveminneapolis.org/community.php No GlorySeptember 8 – October 1Artists’ reception: Saturday, September 10, 7 – 9 pmGallery talk: Sunday, September 18, 3 – 5 pmForm+Content Gallery, 210 North Second Street, Suite 104No Glory was created for the 10 Years+ Counting project, a grassroots, artist-led project devoted to encouraging, promoting and sharing arts-based events that acknowledge the ten-year anniversary of our nation at war. Curated by Camille J. Gage and Susanne Slavick. The gallery talk participants will include Luke Leonard and Riley Sharbonno, moderated by Camille J. Gage. For information: http://www.formandcontent.org/fc_exhibitions/noglory/noglory.htm. Sample of Activities and Classes at The Loft1011 Washington Avenue SouthFor information about The Loft’s wide variety of classes and other activities: http://www.loft.org.

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Granta 116: 10 Years LaterWednesday, September 8, 7 pmOpen Book Performance HallOne day in September, a decade ago, all eyes were turned towards New York. Where are we looking now? Through fiction, reportage, memoir, poetry and photography, Granta 116: 10 Years Later looks at how an event like 9/11 reverberates, with stories from Tunisia to Toronto. As part of an event series that spans the nation, human rights advocate Barbara Frey, novelist Marlon James and Native author Susan Power will explore this topic through readings and in conversation with Minnesota Public Radio arts reporter Marianne Combs. Granta magazine is a quarterly magazine of new writing founded in 1889 by students at Cambridge University as The Granta, a periodical of student politics, student badinage and student literary enterprise, named after the river that runs through the town. Since 1979, the year of its rebirth, Granta has published many of the world’s finest writers tackling some of the world’s most important subjects, from intimate human experiences to the large public and political events that have shaped our lives www.granta.com. One of several readings around the country revolving around a special issue of Granta magazine reflecting on the ten years since the Trade Center attacks. This event is free and open to the public. To register: https://www.loft.org/event?event.id=a1EG00000002xEAMAY. Literary Punch Card eligible. Ananya Dance Theater: Tushaanal: Fires of Dry GrassSeptember 8 – 11Southern Theater, 1420 Washington Avenue SouthChoreographer Ananya Chatterjea, 2011 winner of the prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship for Choreography, and her company, Ananya Dance Theatre (ADT), present the world premiere of Tushaanal: Fires of Dry Grass. The piece is the second in a four-part, anti-violence series exploring how women in global communities of color experience and resist violence. Tushaanal (“fires of dry grass” in Bengali) revolves around stories of gold, an element mined and harnessed as capital, and a symbol of desire, beauty and artistry. Tushaanal is co-directed by Chatterjea, ADT’s founding artistic director, and OBIE Award-winning theater artist Laurie Carlos. For information: http://www.southerntheater.org/calendar-of-events/. Kramarczuk’s Kielbasa Festival -- “Meat Us in Nordeast”Friday, September 9, 5 – 10 pmSaturday, September 10, 11 am – 10 pmSunday, September 11, 11 am – 6 pmKramarczuk’s Sausage Co., 215 East Hennepin AvenueEnjoy live music and family entertainment, Kramarczuk’s street food and Grain Belt Nordeast, local and European beers on tap. Daily admission of $10 gets you a commemorative beer stein and your first beer is free. Admission is $5 under 21 and for a designated driver. Kids five and under are free. Tickets are available at Kramarczuk’s and online while supplies last: http://www.kramarczuk.com. The Soap Factory $99 SaleFriday, September 9, 7 – 11 pm; morning-after-sale on Saturday, September 10, 9 am – 12 noon

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Soap Factory, 514 Second Street SEThe Soap Factory has tweaked its annual fundraiser, bringing you larger works by noted artists for just $99. With a new larger format (8” by 10”) and a carefully curated selection of artists, this year promises to be more exhilarating than ever before. All the work is signed only on the back, so you’ll buy what you like and then find out who made it. At the low price of $99 for original art, you’ll definitely find gems you can’t live without. Artists from around the country have donated their works (over 200), and all proceeds support The Soap Factory. Notable names participating this year include Alec Soth, Chris Faust, Liz Miller and Wing Young Huie. Tickets to the $99 Sale are $30 and include appetizers from Chowgirls Killer Catering, beer, wine and soft drinks for the entire evening. Purchase online at http://www.soapfactory.org. The Morning-After Sale begins on Saturday, September 10. All remaining works will be sold for just $66, and admission that day is free. Sample of Performances at MacPhail Center for Music501 Second Street SouthFor more information about events (including student performances) and classes: http://www.macphail.org or 612-321-0100.Free Family Music Series presents Music Around the World Sing-alongSaturday, September 10, 10 am and 11 amJoin MacPhail on a musical journey around the world with a sing-along of favorite multicultural early childhood songs, featuring a live concert from our Early Childhood Music faculty, a music-themed art project and free treats. We'll travel and sing about the people, cultures, animals and instruments from Australia to Japan and in between. The first 50 families at each concert will receive a free Sing, Play, Learn with MacPhail CD. Free. The Great Celestial Abstraction: Chinese Art in the 21st CenturySeptember 10 – October 15 (Gallery hours are 11 am to 7 pm, Tuesday through Saturday)Public lecture: Saturday, September 10, 5 – 6 pmPublic reception: Saturday, September 10, 6 – pmKatherine E. Nash Gallery, Regis Center for Art, University of Minnesota, 405 21st Avenue SouthThe Great Celestial Abstraction: Chinese Art in the 21st Century was curated by Achille Bonito Oliva and first presented in April 2010 at the National Art Museum of China, Beijing. The exhibition provides a survey of contemporary abstract painting in China, a practice and set of perspectives that engage historical, theoretical and technical concerns, and includes the work of 15 artists. During the public lecture on September 10, prominent Chinese art critic Lo Ching will engage in a dialogue with another scholar on the topic of abstraction in art, followed by a conversation with the audience. All events at the Regis Center for Art are free and open to the public. Parking is available nearby at the 21st Avenue ramp; hourly or event rates apply. For information: https://events.umn.edu/014631 Mill City Museum Programs and Events704 Second Street South

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For more information about Mill City Museum events call 612-341-7555, or visit http://www.millcitymuseum.orgEngineering the Falls: Walking Tour by History Player William de la BarreSaturday, September 10, 1 pmTake 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.Riverfront Quest Family TourSunday, September 11, 1 pmTry out questing with a family-focused tour of the Minneapolis riverfront outside Mill City Museum. The quest includes solving rhyming riddles and searching for hidden boxes with pictures to place in a quest journal that participants can make before or after the tour. Journal materials and admission to Mill City Museum are included in tour cost. Tour is designed for ages 6–11, but can be enjoyed by all ages. Fee: $14 adults, $12 seniors and college students, $10 ages 6-17 and MHS members. Reservations required; call 612-341-7555. *****Planning Ahead*****Madeleine PeyrouxMonday, October 10, 7:30 pmGuthrie Theater, 818 Second Street South, Wurtele Thrust StageRenowned for her interpretive song skills, Madeleine Peyroux followed her creative muse on 2009’s Bare Bones by challenging herself to write a full album of her own compositions. Now with Standing on the Rooftop, she delves deeper into her reinvention, not only writing the bulk of the songs but also pushing past any preconceived notions about her music and daring herself to expand her sonic template. “I wanted to explore some new sounds,” says Peyroux, best known for her stunning, gold-certified 2004 album, Careless Love. “That would be the most exciting thing that I could think of as a musician. I’ve been recording my voice and my guitar together long enough to know this was not the limit.” Peyroux, who was named Best International Jazz Artist at the 2007 BBC Jazz Awards, has lost none of her compelling ability to reinvent a lyric and give it soul-shaking meaning through her intricately nuanced vocal shadings. Now she has broadened her musical palette, embracing an organic, American roots sound. Tickets available at the Guthrie Theater Box Office, charge by phone at 612-377-2224 and online at GuthrieTheater.org. For information: http://www.suemclean.com/shows/madeleine-peyroux/?utm_source=emarketforward%20-%20Stay%20In%20The%20Loop&utm_medium=email&utm_content=14031315&utm_campaign=Stay%20In%20The%20Loop%21%20Adele%20-%20Rescheduled%2C%20Nitty%20Gritty%20Dirt%20Band%2C%20The%20Weepies%2C%20Madeleine%20Peyroux%2C%20Cadence%20Hip%20Hop%20Series%2C%20Tedeschi%20Trucks%20Band.

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*****Reminder of Ongoing Activities*****Vic’s Live Jazz CalendarFridays and Saturdays, 9 pm – midnightVic’s, 201 Main Street SEVIC’S on the Minneapolis Riverfront steams up Minnesota weekends with a calendar of mellifluous jazz and rhythm & blues bands, every Friday and Saturday evening, 9 p.m. to midnight, no cover, showcasing the hottest talent of the Twin Cities. Relax and enjoy fantastic downtown Minneapolis skyscraper views (especially at dusk). Visit VIC’S web site at http://www.vicsdining.com for the latest update of the yearlong indoor and outdoor music calendar and more. Birthday Party OptionsDepot Water ParkBirthday party packages available including admission, balloons, party favors, tokens, vanilla ice cream, soda, and choice of hot dog and chips or slice of pizza. Package price is $29.95 per person. Minimum of eight people; reservations required. Contact Kari Kjergaard at kkjergaard@thedepotminneapolis.com or call 612-758-7854. For additional info, visit http://www.thedepotwaterpark.com.Depot Ice Rink (if you’re thinking ahead to next season)Birthday party packages include: skate admission, balloons, soda, and choice of a hot dog with chips or a slice of pizza, vanilla ice cream cup. Cost is $17.00 per person. Minimum of 8 people; reservations required. Contact Kory Kingsbury or call 612-758-7873. For additional info, visit http://www.thedepotrink.com. Musical Performances on the U of M West BankThe School of Music, located in Ferguson Hall on the University of Minnesota West Bank, offers a range of musical performances throughout the year, many of which are free. For more information, go to http://www.music.umn.edu/events/index.php Twin Cities River Rats Ski Show (season ends August 25)Every Thursday, June 2 through August 25, 7 pm1758 West River Road (just south of Broadway)The River Rats perform an hour-long show combining various water skiing acts with skits and music. The acts include Barefooting, Pyramids, Doubles and more. All shows are free, and concessions are available. The home site is located just north of downtown Minneapolis on the Mississippi River. The hillside along the river provides excellent viewing for the best show in the Twin Cites. Grab a blanket or a chair and come on down! For more information – http://www.tcriverrats.com. Godfrey House (season ends August 28)Open June 4 – August 28, Saturdays and Sundays, 1 – 4 pmChute Square, Central and University avenuesVisit the Godfrey House -- the oldest remaining wood frame house in Minneapolis, first occupied by Ard Godfrey, a millwright, and his wife Harriet Godfrey in 1849. Costumed volunteers from the Woman’s Club of Minneapolis will guide you through this fascinating

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furnished home and help you glimpse what life was like for early City founders. No admission fee is charged, but donations are welcome. Special tours for groups may be scheduled year-round by making arrangements with the Ard Godfrey House Committee at the Minneapolis Woman’s Club, at (612) 813-5300. For information: (612) 813-5319 or http://www.ardgodfreyhouse.org. Regularly Scheduled Walking and Running ToursMill City River District 10K Running TourSunday, July 24 and July 31, 9:30 amStarting at Nicollet Mall and Seventh StreetJoin 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 RunTuesdays, 6:30 amStarting at Nicollet Mall and Seventh StreetCatch 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.Mill Ruins 5K Jogging TourMondays through Saturdays, 8 amStarting at Dunn Brothers, 201 Third Avenue SouthThis historically rich route will meander through the birthplace of Minneapolis as well as the centerpiece of its revitalization. This tour features the milling district of Minneapolis, which was once the largest in the world. This run is filled with history, culture, and breathtaking views of our city and river. For information: http://twincitiesjoggingtours.com/tours.htmlGopher to Falls Jogging TourMondays through Saturdays, 7:30 amStarting at Dunn Brothers, 201 Third Avenue SouthThis tour brings your through the core of Minneapolis’ birthplace and revitalization sector. You will behold our newest theater and restaurants as well as get knee deep in our Gopher Pride with a loop through the University of Minnesota Campus. You will then cross a converted rail track back to the river trail to experience the history within Mill Ruins Park and St Anthony Main, crossing over two significant and breathtaking bridges for amazing views of the city and the mighty Mississippi River. For information: http://twincitiesjoggingtours.com/tour2.htmlMinneapolis Riverwalk Food TourSaturdays, 11:30 amStarting at Gold Medal Park, Second Street and Tenth Avenue SouthTake a walk along the historic Mill District where you will stroll past museums and theaters, enjoy gorgeous views of the river and cross over into historical Northeast Minneapolis. You'll learn about the history of both these neighborhoods and visit the oldest restaurant on the oldest street in Minneapolis while you experience the

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sites and tastes of this great city. Enjoy tasting and chatting with other food-loving guests, and walk away with a memorable culinary experience! For information: http://tastetwincities.com/toursDowntown/Northeast Minneapolis Food TourSaturdays through November 30, 11 am and 3 pmStarting at Local D’Lish, 208 North First StreetThe Downtown/Northeast Minneapolis Walking Food Tour will take you on a delicious path through the historic communities that highlight the best cuisine of the area. Also included in the tour are sightseeing of local attractions like the Downtown skyline, the Grain Belt beer sign and Our Lady of Lourdes church. This tour is designed for local foodies and tourists alike and it is a great thing to do no matter where you are from! The tour will last approximately 3 hours and will cover 1.5 miles. The tour cost is $42 and can be booked through Zerve. The tour is suitable for all age groups and fitness levels and included in your ticket price is the food at all tasting locations. Guthrie Theater Architectural ToursFirst Saturday of each month, 9 am, plus by appointment for groups of five or moreGuthrie Theater, 818 Second Street SouthInfluenced by the Mississippi River's proximity and beauty, architect Jean Nouvel's vision for "theaters in the sky" made way for countless architectural feats in the facility. Discover its features through an architecture tour -- covering everything from ground plans to groundbreaking, site selection, neighborhood influences and noteworthy elements that have garnered worldwide attention. Architecture tours are scheduled the first Saturday of each month at 9 a.m. and last approximately 75 minutes in length. $20 for adults; $15 for students. Call the Box Office at 612-377-2224 or order online. Private architecture tours may be scheduled for groups of five or more; advance reservations are required by calling 612-225-6390. *****Informational Resources*****St. Anthony Falls Heritage Board Web SiteThe St. Anthony Falls Heritage Board web site provides information about the history of the St. Anthony Falls area and history-related things to do (including web versions of the various walking tour brochures); visit http://www.stanthonyfalls.org. Above the Falls Destinations MapThe Minneapolis Riverfront Partnership has coordinated with Minnehaha Media (a division of Hedberg Maps) to produce the Mississippi River Map-Above the Falls Destinations — a complete map and resource guide to the river and surrounding neighborhoods from the I-694 bridge in Brooklyn Center/Fridley down to the Stone Arch Bridge in Downtown Minneapolis. The map is sponsored by Minneapolis Riverfront Partnership. Explore the rich cultural and industrial history of Minneapolis’ birthplace on the river and the neighborhoods that grew around it. Venture into the natural areas, parks and trails that straddle the river just north of downtown. Dine and relax at dozens of bars and restaurants in the neighborhoods of the North Loop, Northeast and North Minneapolis. All paths lead to the river - it’s time to rediscover the Mississippi! These maps are 12” x 18”, full-color (folded to pocket-sized), FREE and

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available at Minneapolis Riverfront Partnership events, their sponsors, select retail, restaurants and coffee shops, parks and recreation centers, schools, neighborhood and community centers throughout Downtown, North and Northeast Minneapolis and throughout the Twin Cities — over 80 locations. Please see the area of coverage: http://www.minnehahamedia.com/gw/missriver_mpls_upper/index.html Mississippi River Field GuideFriends of the Mississippi River’s Mississippi River Field Guide gathers historical fact and folklore, information about ecology, natural history and industry, and tips for the river explorer or recreational user. Browse this site for interesting and fun facts about the Twin Cities area or use it as a guide for your own river adventure. For information: http://fieldguide.fmr.org/ Minnesota Great River Road Information and MapsThe newest Minnesota Great River Road information pieces are six maps that have been developed for each of the six destination areas of the Great River Road. They feature a map on one side, with travel ideas on the reverse side. To see all six maps and access lots of other information about the Great River Road, visit www.mnmississippiriver.com. Minneapolis Bicycling MapThe City of Minneapolis now has a great map available online that includes extensive information of interest to bicyclists, e.g., bike route locations, Nice Ride kiosk locations, points of interest and street conditions. There’s one version that you can print out and another that allows you to zoom in and pan around to view the information. Check it out at http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/bicycles/where-to-ride.asp. *****Riverfront News Articles*****Bachelor Farmerhttp://www.twincities.com/ci_18699223?nclick_check=1 Former Scherer Site Clean Uphttp://www.startribune.com/local/minneapolis/128047228.html River Trash at State Fairhttp://www.twincities.com/localnews/ci_18711435 Twilight of the Mississippi Filmhttp://www.minnpost.com/minnclips/2011/08/19/30954/twilight_of_the_mississippi_clowns_a_raft_and_a_river/?utm_source=MinnPost+e-mail+newsletters&utm_campaign=2b6eb61f4e-Newsletter_8_19_118_19_2011&utm_medium=email FujiYahttp://www.tcdailyplanet.net/blog/jeff-skrenes/pioneering-business-abandoned-riverfront-property-and-sushi

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Wilde Roast Caféhttp://www.citypages.com/2011-08-24/restaurants/wilde-roast-cafe-revamps-and-moves-to-riverplace/ Grand Rounds Bike Ridehttp://www.tcdailyplanet.net/blog/sdate/great-bike-rides-twin-cities-begin-and-end-my-house-2-grand-rounds

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