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Proposal for RBMS Preconference
Tuesday, June 25 – Friday, June 28, 2013
2013 Annual Conference, Chicago, IL: Thursday June, 27 – Tuesday July 2, 2013
St. Anthony Falls, Downtown Minneapolis
See also: http://www1.umn.edu/wishyouwerehere/
Please note that much text contains links to organization and event websites.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul area, collectively referred to as the Twin Cities, is renowned for its
cultural and recreational opportunities and beautiful natural surroundings.
The Twin Cities are best known for their rich natural environment. Each season offers ample
opportunity to explore the natural world in a variety of contexts. Twin Cities' parks and lakes
are extensive with 136,900 acres of parkland and 950 lakes in the metro area alone. Hiking,
fishing, swimming, golfing, snow shoeing, boating, or evening walks around Lake Harriet are all
popular and accessible activities for any visitor.
Additionally, the metro area offers a wide selection of cultural and entertainment
offerings. There are several public museums, private art galleries, music and arts festivals,
historic theaters that offer drama, comedy and music, and a plethora of cuisine options suitable
for even the most discerning pallet.
If sports are your preferred form of recreation there are a variety of options. As a spectator you
have it all. Each major professional sport is represented in the Twin Cities: Vikings,
Timberwolves, Wild, Twins, Lynx and Thunder. The University of Minnesota teams are another
possibility, and so is the St. Paul Saints, a minor league baseball team that is a local favorite for a
summer evening of fun.
The Twin Cities also offer extensive opportunities to shop for many uniquely Minnesotan goods
and services. Downtown Minneapolis has two million square feet of retail, one of the highest
concentrations of shops in any city its size. The Nicollet Mall and the Uptown area are two of
the most popular and well known shopping districts. For pure shopping power, there is no better
fit than the nation's largest shopping center, the Mall of America.
In 2010 Minneapolis was named the best bicycling city in the US.
June weather in Minneapolis/St. Paul
In summer, June through September, visitors to Minneapolis will enjoy hot weather and a humid
climate. July is the hottest month of the year in Minneapolis, with plenty of sunny weather and
daytime temperatures of around 28°C / 83°F. Summer weather may be wet at times and heavy
showers can occur.
Proposed Schedule
Note: the following represents a suggested base draft. At an August 2010 meeting,
representatives from other academic and cultural-heritage organizations around the Twin Cities
expressed interest partnering to support the preconference. These organizations are: the
Minnesota Center for Book Arts, the Minnesota Historical Society, the University of St. Thomas,
the College of St. Catherine, Carleton College, Rob Rulon-Miller Books, the Ampersand Club,
the Bakken Library and Museum, and the Guthrie Theater. Both the Minnesota Historical
Society and the Guthrie Theater have expressed interest in hosting a reception, with a special
performance of some sort for our guests suggested by the latter.
The proposal described here keeps programming and receptions located in downtown
Minneapolis and on the nearby West Bank campus of the University of Minnesota. Possibilities
do exist for programming in St. Paul and those may be considered.
Tuesday June 25, 2013
Arrival day, registration, booksellers’ showcase, tours, workshops, opening reception
(ABAA)
Possible optional (organized) activities:
Workshops at the Minnesota Center for Book Arts: In 2007 MCBA offered 4
optional, half-day workshops for attendees of the SHARP conference: Printing
on the Iron Hand Press – Instructor, William Myers; Japanese Papermaking –
Instructor, Jeff Rathermel; Paper Marbling – Instructor, Lin Lacy;
Bookbinding– Instructor, Gary Frost. Workshops were all offered 10 am to 12
noon and repeated 2 pm – 4 pm, allowing for interested attendees to take two.
Cost was $25 per workshop.
Organized tours of local collections and museum, TBD
Additional tour opportunities individuals can explore on their own, arrival day or
throughout the week (walking distance from downtown hotels):
Mississippi River Boat Tours
The “Magical History Tour” – Segway tours of the Mississippi Riverfrom
and Historic Mill City Ruins
Mill City Museum
James J. Hill House
Hill Library at St. John's University
Kierkegaard Collection at St. Olaf and Special Collections at Carleton
College, Northfield, MN
Conservation lab and storage facilities at Minnesota Historical Society
Schubert Club Museum
General Mills Archives
Minnesota Public Radio Headquarters
TPT – Twin Cities Public Television Many of these and others listed below under “Entertainment”
Wednesday June 26, 2013
Full day of programming at hotel, evening reception at the Guthrie Theater
Thursday, June 27, 2013
Full day of programming on the campus of the University of Minnesota or at the
conference hotel. In either case, possible reception on campus; restaurant night, organized
evening tours or events. Alternate reception venue: the Mill City Museum.
Possible U of M Site Options
Plenary session in 3M auditorium or other campus theater
Day of small sessions, possibly Blegen Hall
Reception and exhibit viewing in Andersen Library
Friday, June 28, 2013
Half day of programming at hotel, leave for Chicago; additional tours
1. Conference Venue Downtown Minneapolis offers a large number of hotels and easy walking and public
transportation to a wide array of restaurants, museums, parks, and the Mississippi Riverfront.
The preconference meetings would take place at the hotel selected and attendees will be allowed
to spend their evening time exploring the city’s dining and entertainment options with perhaps
some group dining or outings planned as optional events.
The second full day of the preconference could possibly take place on the Minneapolis campus
of the University of Minnesota, approximately 1 mile from the main downtown hotel district and
serviced by a good bus system, though shuttles would likely be recommend for timely and
comfortable transportation for preconference registrants. Andersen Library has a room that could
serve one to three small sessions. For any plenary sessions we would likely want to look at the
theater located in the Carlson School of Management, located near Andersen Library on the
West Bank of the Mississippi River. Other buildings on the West bank could provide rooms for
other sessions, or we could consider rooms in Coffman Memorial Union, a short walk across the
Washington Avenue Bridge and past the Weisman Art Museum.
Weisman Art Museum, on the East Bank of the University of Minnesota –Twin Cities campus, designed by
Frank Gehry (addition, also designed by Gehry, currently under construction)
Possible venues on U of M Campus:
Elmer L. Andersen Library (reception): http://andersen.lib.umn.edu/policies.html
3M Auditorium, Carlson School of Management:
http://www.csom.umn.edu/page4983.aspx
Blegen Hall Classrooms (page includes map of West bank):
http://www1.umn.edu/twincities/maps/BlegH/
Coffman Union Theater: http://www.sua.umn.edu/reservations/coffman/spaces/theater
“Block E” entertainment complex (near Target Center and Target Field) seen in the middle. Graves 601
Hotel to the right.
2. Accommodations
Hotels
While most attendees will stay in the conference hotel, there are also a number of convenient
higher- and lower-cost options available, depending on individuals’ preference for cost or
amenities. Please see attached list.
Dormitories
Dormitory accommodations may be available on the Minneapolis Campus of the University
of Minnesota. University of Minnesota Conference & Event Services:
http://www.uces.umn.edu/
3. Transportation to and from Minneapolis
Airport
The Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) is not part of any city but is nestled among
several. The airport is surrounded by Minneapolis, St. Paul and the suburban cities of
Bloomington, Eagan, Mendota Heights and Richfield.
MSP has one airfield with four runways and two terminal buildings - theTerminal 1-
Lindbergh and Terminal 2-Humphrey -each with adjoining parking ramp facilities. Travelers
who need to transfer from one terminal to the other use the light rail transit service. There is no
pedestrian access between the buildings.
One-way airfares between Minneapolis and Chicago have come down significantly in recent
years. By plane the trip is approximately 356 miles and takes about 1 hour. One-way airfares on
Southwest (researched June 2010) were about $160.00 with some fares as low as $69.00.
Train Travel, Minneapolis to Chicago
Amtrak
Passage on the Empire Builder from the Amtrak Station in St. Paul to Chicago’s Union
Station depart at 7:50 am and arrive at 3:55 pm. (8 hr. 5 min.). Fares researched June 2010
were $99.00 and $128.00.
Bus Travel, Minneapolis to Chicago
Megabus
Megabus to Chicago service picks passengers up in downtown Minneapolis, near to
preconference hotels. Travel times and fares researched June 2010 were:
Departs 7:00 AM Minneapolis, South 3rd St. & Chicago Ave.
Arrives 3:00 PM Chicago, Union Station S Canal St south of Jackson Blvd.
$24.00
Departs 11:30 AM Minneapolis, South 3rd St. & Chicago Ave.
Arrives 7:30 PM Chicago, Union Station S Canal St south of Jackson Blvd.
$15.00
Departs 5:00 PM Minneapolis, South 3rd St. & Chicago Ave.
Arrives 1:15 AM Chicago, Union Station S Canal St south of Jackson Blvd.
$20.00
Departs 10:30 PM Minneapolis, South 3rd St. & Chicago Ave.
Arrives 6:30 AM Chicago, Union Station S Canal St south of Jackson Blvd.
$15.00
Greyhound
Research conducted June 2010 show that bus trips via Greyhound, bus terminal also
downtown Minneapolis, were between 8-1/2 and 10 hours in duration and cost $28.00 (web
only), $30.00 (advanced purchase) and $63.00 (standard fare).
4. Local Transportation from the Airport
Light Rail Transit
Light Rail Transit offers service directly to downtown Minneapolis. Trains run every 7 or 8
minutes during peak hours and every 10 to 15 minutes at other times of the day. From the
airport, trains can take you to the Mall of America in about 11 minutes and to the
Warehouse District in downtown Minneapolis in about 25 minutes. If you have a layover
and plan to take the train away from the airport, please allow time to travel and return.
Tickets are sold at vending kiosks at the rail stations.
Light rail fares for adults are $2.25 during rush hours (Monday through Friday, 6 to 9
am and 3 to 6:30 pm) and $1.75 at other times.
Reduced fares are available for seniors, children and persons with disabilities.
Children 5 and under ride free.
For more information, visit the Metro Transit website, www.metrotransit.org/light-
rail.
No ticket is needed to travel between airport terminal stations.
Taxicab Service
Taxicab service is available at both terminals.
Terminal 1-Lindbergh
Taxi service at Terminal 1-Lindbergh is accessible via the Tram Level (Level T). Signs
direct passengers one level up to the taxi starter booth, where airport staff will assist
passengers in obtaining a taxi.
Terminal 2-Humphrey
At Terminal 2-Humphrey, taxi service is available at the Ground Transport
Center, located on the ground level of the Purple parking ramp directly across from the
terminal building.
Fares
Downtown Minneapolis is approximately 16 miles from the airport, with fares averaging
$34-$44. The distance to downtown St. Paul is approximately 12 miles and fares average
$28-$34.
All taxi fares are metered at a rate of up to $2.35 per mile and include a $3.00 trip fee that
is added to the final metered fare.
Shuttle Vans
Shared Ride Services – In Town
Shared ride service to and from the airport is available from SuperShuttle.
Ticket counters are located in the Terminal 1-Lindbergh Ground Transportation
Atrium, accessible via the terminal's Tram Level. Follow the signs to the appropriate
escalator or elevator up. Advance reservations are highly recommended.
Shuttles drop off travelers near the Green and Gold parking ramps across from the
Lindbergh Terminal. From there, you can take an escalator or elevator down to the
terminal's Tram Level (Level T) or up to a skyway to Ticketing.
Travelers arriving at Terminal 2-Humphrey can call for pick up at the Super Shuttle
kiosk in the Ground Transport Center, located on Level 1 of the Purple parking ramp
across from the terminal building.
Reservations: 612-827-7777 or 612-713-7488
Fax: 612-713-8999
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.supershuttle.com
Scheduled Services
Scheduled bus, van and limousine service is provided by several companies at the
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Ticket counters are located in the Ground
Transportation Atrium, one floor up from the Tram Level (Level T) in Terminal 1-
Lindbergh. Advance reservations are highly recommended for out-of-town service.
Please contact the individual companies directly for rates, routes and other information:
http://www.mspairport.com/GroundTransportation/van-and-shuttle-services.aspx
Car Rentals
Terminal 1-Lindbergh*
On-airport rental car counters at Terminal 1-Lindbergh are located on the second and
third levels between the Blue and Red parking ramps. Passengers can take the
underground tram to the Blue and Red parking ramps and then take an elevator to the
second or third floor.
Terminal 2-Humphrey*
At Terminal 2-Humphrey, on-airport rental car counters are located in the Ground
Transport Center on the ground level of the Purple parking ramp directly across from the
terminal building.
*All on-airport rental car companies have counters at both terminals.
Alamo 1-800-327-9633
Avis 1-800-831-2847
Budget 1-800-527-0700
Dollar 1-800-800-4000
Enterprise 1-800-325-8007
Hertz 1-800-654-3131
National 1-800-227-7368
Off-Airport Car Rentals
Shuttle buses to the off-airport car rental companies are accessible from the Terminal 1-
Lindbergh Transit Center, between the Blue and Red parking ramps. From the Tram
Level, take the underground tram to the Transit Center. Take an escalator or elevator up
one level.
5. Local Public Transit, Downtown Minneapolis
Metro Transit Buses
http://www.metrotransit.org/
In addition to Light Rail Transit, Metro Transit also manages an extensive bus system
that can easily transport visitors to other parts of the city for dining and recreation and
between dormitories and the conference hotel. Many dining and entertainment options,
however, will be in easy walking distance.
Taxis
Taxicabs are also plentiful in the downtown area.
Bicycling
Nice Ride Minnesota Bicycles are available for short term rental from 65 locations around Minneapolis, many
downtown and on or near the campus of the University of Minnesota.
6. Entertainment Opportunities
Organizations of Similar Interest
Minnesota Center for Books Arts a part of Open Book
Museums & Galleries
Are museums and galleries more your taste? If so the Twin Cities have a community tradition of
supporting the arts and have several venues which showcase that support.
Mill City Museum and Mill Ruins Park
The Walker Art Center
The Bakken Museum
The Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum at The University of Minnesota
Science Museum of Minnesota
Minnesota Children's Museum
Bell Museum of Natural History at the University of Minnesota
Minnesota Museum of American Art
Minnesota Historical Society
Mill City Museum (along the banks of the Mississippi River)
Walker Art Center
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden
Music, Clubs & Concert Halls
The level of musical artistry in the Twin Cities is extraordinary, featuring more than 18
professional music organizations, and 25 community music groups. The area is also home to
many bars, nightclubs, and concert halls featuring a wide range of live music.
Orchestra Hall - A Minneapolis landmark for live classical music
St. Paul Chamber Orchestra - Internationally renowned
The Minnesota Opera - Featuring national and international acts
The Dakota Bar and Grill - Live Jazz nightly
The Artists Quarter - Quaint, intimate jazz club
Famous Dave's - BBQ and Blues First Avenue (site of the Prince movie Purple Rain)
Other Attractions
Target Field Baseball Stadium – Minnesota Twins Baseball
Target Center – Minnesota Lynx WNBA Basketball
Downtown Minneapolis Tours
Mississippi River boat tours Magical History Tour
Downtown Minneapolis and Nearby Shopping
In 1967 the city's principal shopping area, Nicollet Mall, was converted into one of the
country's first pedestrian malls. The traffic-clogged street was replaced with a wide
roadway for buses and taxis only. Sidewalks were widened and turned into a shady,
flower-filled boulevard. This 12-block area is home to hundreds of shops, theaters,
department stores, restaurants, and offers a wide selection of produce at the farmer's
market.
The "Warehouse District" houses several galleries, antique shops, and night
clubs. Located near the Target Center, the area is composed of many of Minneapolis's
oldest standing buildings that have been converted from industrial to commercial
properties.
Located just outside downtown Minneapolis, Calhoun Square and the surrounding area
are collectively referred to by locals as "Uptown". The area offers upscale and urban
shopping, dining, entertainment, and cafes.
The Mall of America is the nation's largest indoor retail complex. From the largest
indoor theme park in the country, to more than 400 specialty stores, major department
stores, Legoland and UnderWater Adventures, there is enough to keep you busy for a
week. It offers plenty to do, see, and eat with a variety of dining options, bars, and a
fourteen screen General Cinema theater.
Twin Cities Booksellers
Minneapolis
James & Mary Laurie Booksellers, Fine used, rare and out of print (Downtown,
Minneapolis) - ABAA
Magers & Quinn, new used and rare (Uptown, Minneapolis)
Wild Rumpus, Children’s (Linden Hills, Minneapolis)
Once Upon a Crime, Mystery (Uptown, Minneapolis)
True Colors, Feminist (South Minneapolis)
Uncle Hugo’s and Uncle Edgar’s, Science Fiction and Mystery (South Minneapolis)
St. Paul
Rulon-Miller Books, Americana, Language, Literature, Voyages & Travel, Fine, Early &
Unusual Printing, (Summit Avenue, St. Paul) - ABAA
Midway Books, Used and rare (Midway, St. Paul) - ABAA
Red Balloon, Children’s (Grand Avenue, St. Paul)
Sixth Chamber, Used (Grand Avenue, St. Paul)
Guthrie Theater (along the banks of the Mississippi River)
Theater
The Twin Cities are second only to New York City in the number of theater seats per capita.
Minneapolis alone is home to 30 live theaters.
Actors Theater of Minnesota
Ballet of The Dolls
Brave New Workshop, founded by
Dudley Riggs in 1958
Bryant-Lake Bowl Theater
Center for Independent Artists
The Chameleon Theatre Circle
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
Chaska Civic Theatre
Cheap Theatre
Children's Theatre Company
Corcoran Park Players
Cross Community Players
Dream Lab Theatre
Ensemble Productions
Ethnic Dance Theatre
Eye Of The Storm
15 Head
Frank Theatre
The Gaia Collective
Galumph Interactive Theater
Gilbert & Sullivan Very Light Opera
Great American History Theatre
The Guthrie Theater
Hardcover Theater
Hauser Dance
Heritage Theatre Community, Inc.
Hey City Theatre
Illusion Theatre
Intermedia Arts
In The Heart of The Beast Puppet and
Mask Theatre
James Sewel Ballet
Jungle Theatre
Lakeshore Players
Lex-Ham Community Theater
Macalester Players
Margolis Brown Company
Mary Worth Theatre Company
Minneapolis Musical Theatre
Minnesota Dance Theatre
The Minnesota Fringe Festival
The Minnesota Jewish Theatre
Company
The Minnesota Opera
Mixed Blood Theatre Company
Nautilus Theater Company
Oh My Productions
Old Log Theatre
Oops Dinner Theatre
Ordway Center for the Performing
Arts
Orpheum Theatre
O'Shaughnessy Auditorium
Pangea World Theater
Park Square Theatre
Patrick's Cabaret
The Penumbra Theatre Company
Pillsbury House Theatre
The Playwrights' Center
Plymouth Playhouse
River's Edge Playback Theatre
Rosetown Playhouse
Shakespeare & Company
Shortened Coffin Productions
The Silly Sisters
The Southern Theatre
South High Theater
Stages Theatre Company
Starting Gate Productions
State Theatre
SteppingStone Theatre
Teatro del Pueblo
Théâtre de la Jeune Lune
The Theater Gallery
Theatre in the Round Players
Theater Mu
3 Legged Race New Theater &
Performance
Triple Espresso
Unraveling Muses
University Theatre
Walker Art Center
Youth Performance Company
June Events in Minneapolis
Twin Cities Book Fair (in 2010 this falls on June 25-26)
Stone Arch Art Festival - this family-orientated festival takes place annually in June on
Father's Day weekend and features a variety of shows and musical performances along
with a vast number of stalls selling food, drinks, arts and crafts
Twin Cities GLBT Pride (in 2010 this falls on June 25-27) - one of the many festivals
held annually at Minneapolis' Loring Park, this gay, lesbian and bisexual pride festival
extends over two days in June and features a parade, information booths, food and drink
stalls and a colorful array of vendors selling various wares
7. Additional Potential Partners
Midwest Antiquarian Booksellers Association
Midwest Art Conservation Center
The American Swedish Institute
Hennepin County/Minneapolis Central Library – Room Rental (pics and prices)
8. Possible Sponsors:
3M
West Publishing
Cargill
General Mills
Fuller Adhesives
ECM Press