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SUMMARY:Jim Dryden | ELLIPSE | Form+Content Gallery Exhibition Opening
DESCRIPTION:Form+Content Gallery presents ellipse\, painting | sculpture | video by Jim Dryden. This exhibition marks the next step in a progression of work\, represented by a series of solo exhibitions: Set Theory\, Gravity\, Continuum and now ellipse\, in Jim Dryden’s exploration of the relationships between painting\, sculpture\, and now\, video and the many ways in which a singular\, abstract shape\, the ellipse\, might function as a mode of personal and political communication.\n\nOn View: April 26-June 9\, 2018
URL:https://northloop.org/event/jim-dryden-ellipse-formcontent-gallery-exhibition-opening/
LOCATION:Form+Content Gallery\, 210 2nd Street North\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Featured
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SUMMARY:Pedestrian Advisory Committee (PAC)
DESCRIPTION:The mission of the Pedestrian Advisory Committee is to advise the Mayor and City Council on policies\, programs\, and actions for improving pedestrian safety\, mobility\, accessibility\, and comfort; for promoting walking for transportation recreation\, and health purposes; and for strengthening the linkage between the pedestrian environment and public transportation.Pedestrian Advisory Committee (PAC) \nPAC meets on the first Wednesday of the month.\n4:00-6:00pm\nRoom 333\, Minneapolis City Hall
URL:https://northloop.org/event/pedestrian-advisory-committee-pac/2018-05-02/
LOCATION:Minneapolis City Hall\, 350 S 5th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55415\, United States
CATEGORIES:City of Minneapolis
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SUMMARY:Great River Landing Groundbreaking
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate the homes you’ve helped to make possible! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBeacon\, with the leadership of Plymouth and Westminster churches\, is proud to be developing Great River Landing in partnership with Better Futures. \nGreat River Landing will be an innovative supportive employment and housing community\, transforming the lives of those impacted by homelessness\, unemployment\, and incarceration. Find more information on Great River Landing here. \nThere will be a brief outdoor program at 6:00 PM. Please dress for the weather! \nCarpooling and public transportation are strongly encouraged as parking options are limited. The day before the event we’ll send an email to everyone registered with detailed parking information. \nRSVP to get important event day details and parking information here or by clicking  Register for this event. \nQuestions: Contact Elodie at 651-789-6260 x200 or elee@beaconinterfaith.org
URL:https://northloop.org/event/great-river-landing-groundbreaking/
LOCATION:Great River Landing\, 813 North 5th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Development,Family,Featured,Local
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SUMMARY:Nutz Oar Boltz at Underground Music Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Great new music club with local brews\, wine and superb pizza/food just opened in our neighborhood: \nOur celebrated blues band Nutz Oar Boltz is excited to perform at a great new venue (just opened 1/2-block from Target Field): Underground Music Cafe Minneapolis\, 408 3rd Avenue North\, Mpls MN. Led by front man Timmer Blue Horn — a renowned singer\, songwriter\, and harp player — the group is a seasoned bevy of skilled musicians: Greg Smokefish Lee (lead blues guitar)\, Craig Fingers Litsey (keyboards)\, Chris Flask D’Ascenzo (sax and guitar)\, Rattlesnake Richard Atkins (bass)\, and Joe Ride Rassier (drums).\n\nUnderground Music Cafe-Minneapolis\, 408 3rd Avenue North\, Minneapolis\, MN  55401 — 1-1/2 blocks west of J.D. Hoyt’s on 3rd Avenue North.\n\nOur blues band Nutz Oar Boltz will be performing there this Friday\, May 4\, from 7:00-9:00 pm.  Stop by if you’re free.  Great venue — indoor and outdoor seating — 74  ̊ and sunny Friday — should be fun!
URL:https://northloop.org/event/nutz-oar-boltz-underground-music-cafe/
LOCATION:Underground Music Cafe\, 408 3rd Avenue North\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Cinco de Mayo Celebrations
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Minneapolis for Cinco de Mayo!\nFrom commemorating Mexico’s victory over the French Empire at the Battle of Puebla to celebrating the diverse and influential Mexican-American culture in Minneapolis and nationwide\, Cinco de Mayo is a day filled with festivities\, love and strength. Looking for plans? Click below to see how you can celebrate in the Twin Cities! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGo to Facebook\nGo to Twitter\nSend Email\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nCINCO DE MAYO – WEST SIDE SAINT PAUL\nMay 5th\, 2018\n9:00am-6:00pm\nCesar Chavez street in Saint Paul \nCinco de Mayo – West Side Saint Paul celebrates the Westside community’s Mexican heritage and the traditional annual celebration of Mexico over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Join us on Cesar Chavez street in Saint Paul for a day filled with cultural entertainment\, excitement and exploring all the Westside has to offer! \n\nLEARN MORE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nCINCO DE MAYO PARADE IN SAINT PAUL\nMay 5th\, 2018\n10:00am\nCesar Chavez St. from Wabasha to Ada \nExciting\, vibrant\, lively\, and festive are just a few of the ways that people have described this one of a kind extravaganza! The Cinco de Mayo West Side Parade is the single highest attended event of Cinco de Mayo West Side Saint Paul! Thousands come and experience this family-friendly event\, which features floats from local community organizations\, event sponsors\, and authentic Mexican dancers and performers. Join us at the Cinco de Mayo Parade – Saturday\, May 5\, 2018. Parade Starts at 10:00 am. Cesar Chavez from Wabasha to Ada. \n\nLEARN MORE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nNICO’S CINCO DE MAYO CARNAVAL\nMay 5th\, 2018\n10:00am-10:00pm\nNico’s Taco and Tequila Bar \nJoin Nico’s Taco and Tequila Bar for their annual Cinco de Mayo Carnaval. DJ Cristian Baca will be playing tunes and their awesome street tacos and margaritas will be served inside and out! \n\nLEARN MORE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n​CINCO DE MAYO BUFFET\nMay 5th\, 2018\n10:00am-8:00pm\nHomi Restaurant  \nCome one come all to Homi Restaurant in Saint Paul for their annual Cinco de Mayo buffet and join other food lovers for a delicious Mexican assortment. \n\nLEARN MORE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCINCO DE MAYO AT SONORA GRILL\nMay 5th\, 2018\n10:00am-close\nSonora Grill \nCome on down to Sonora Grill for a special Cinco de Mayo limited menu and free Hussong’s tequila samples. Indulge in their made from scratch Latin American and Spanish infusion cuisine\, and enjoy the weather on the patio (now open!). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nCINCO DE MAYO AT SALLY’S\nMay 5th-6th\, 2018\n10:00am-2:00am\nSally’s Saloon \nJoin us for Cinco De Mayo at Sally’s Saloon! Happy Hour 3:00-6:00pm and again 10:00-midnight. The below specials are all day! $5 Dobel Mini Margaritas\, $3 Bud light lime & Orange. \n\nLEARN MORE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nCINCO DE MAYO AT LAGOS TACOS\nMay 5th-6th\, 2018\n11:00am-2:00am\nLago Tacos Lynlake \nLago Tacos will be throwing a huge outdoor Cinco de Mayo Party. Our outdoor patio will spill into our back parking lot to create a giant space for people to eat\, drink and party. Start with brunch & ease into the best Cinco party North of Lake! Javier Trejo will be back again to headline from 6-10pm. Specials for the day: $3 Pacifico/Dos XX Pints; $3 Lago Shots; $5 Lago margaritas; 2 for $6 street tacos. Live music by Javier Trejo. \n\nLEARN MORE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nROJO’S CINCO DE ROJO BLOCK PARTY\nMay 5th\, 2018\n11:00am-11:00pm\nRojo Mexican Grill \nIf you haven’t been to a Cinco de Rojo event yet\, you need to be here on Saturday\, May 5th 2018! We shut down the street at West End and have a massive block party! There’s live music\, games\, prizes\, happy hour Margaritas\, patio seating\, and more! We do Cinco right! So come join us May 5th for our annual Rojo de Mayo! \n\nLEARN MORE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nCINCO DE MAYO AT MERCADO\nMay 5th\, 2018\n12:00-10:00pm\nMercado by Earl Giles \nSave the date for a Cinco de Mayo party at Mercado by Earl Giles in Minneapolis. Check their event page for more details! \n\nLEARN MORE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nCINCO DE MAYO DECK PARTY\nMay 5th\, 2018\n12:00-11:00pm\nJefe: Urban Hacienda \nJoin us at Jefe: Urban Hacienda for a Cinco de Mayo deck party! We’ll have an outdoor bar\, grilling\, and folks from Indeed Brewing Company pouring their Indeed Mexican Honey beer. Come celebrate in the sun on the best patio in Minneapolis as chosen by City Pages Minneapolis Best of 2017! $7.00 Margaritas\, $4.00 Deck Baja Tacos\, $5.00 Deck Baja Elotes\, $7.00 16oz Indeed Mexican Honey Beers \n\nLEARN MORE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nCINCO DE MAYO MEETS THE KENTUCKY DERBY\nMay 5th\, 2018\n3:00-7:00pm\nThe Hasty Tasty \nCinco de Mayo meets The Kentucky Derby and we’re celebrating both. A special menu for food and cocktails. Invite your friends\, bring your big hats and watch the race on the big screen. \n\nLEARN MORE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nCINCO DE MAYO AT BAR LURCAT\nMay 5th\, 2018\n6:00-11:59pm\nCafe & Bar Lurcat \nCelebrate Cinco de Mayo at Cafe & Bar Lurcat with K-Libre24 from 6:00-9:00pm and DJ Angel from 9:00pm-12am. \n\nLEARN MORE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nCINCO DE MAYO WITH THE CHINO LATINO JAZZ PROJECT\nMay 5th\, 2018\n7:00-10:00pm\nJazz Central Studios \nSalsa\, Cha-Cha-Cha\, Merengue\, Cumbia\, Bolero\, Danzon. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with great music and dancing with The Chino Latino Jazz Project! The evening will see Jazz Central Studios turned into a Latin Dance Studio. All dance studios and Latin dancers welcome.There will be a free salsa dance lesson at the beginning of the evening. $12 Cover\, $7 with Student ID\, and kids under twelve years old enjoy free admission. \n7:00 pm – Free Dance Lesson\n7:30 pm – Live Music Starts \n\nLEARN MORE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nMay 5th – May 6th\, 2018\n9:00pm-4:00am\nUnion Rooftop \nHola Mis Amigos! It’s that time of year again…join us to celebrate Cinco De Mayo at UNION Rooftop. We will have DJ Ray Mills and Orlando’s very own H-Dot hosting! There will be limited RSVP’s so lock in your spot now. Message me for tables! \n\nLEARN MORE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nFESTIVAL CINCO DE MAYO\nMay 6th\, 2018\n12:00-8:00pm\nEl Nuevo Rodeo \nHead on down to El Nuevo Rodeo for an energetic Cinco de Mayo celebration. Rain or shine\, celebrate on Lake Street with plenty of food\, drinks and entertainment for all. \n\nLEARN MORE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nFESTIVAL EN LA LAKE! CINCO DE MAYO\nMay 13th\, 2018\n12:00-7:00pm\nLake Street\, Minneapolis \nFestival 5 de Mayo y dia de las Madres. Join others for the celebration held in the heart of the Latino Community on Lake Street between 2nd Avenue and Portland Avenue. Enjoy food\, drinks\, activities for children\, traditional dancers and music throughout the day. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
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CATEGORIES:Arts,Featured,Music,Outdoor,Social
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SUMMARY:Traffic Zone Spring Open Studio
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URL:https://northloop.org/event/traffic-zone-spring-open-studio/
LOCATION:Traffic Zone Center for Visual Arts\, 250 3rd Avenue North\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180506T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180506T190000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180323T150807Z
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SUMMARY:North Loop Food Truck Fair
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://northloop.org/event/north-loop-food-truck-fair/
LOCATION:Heritage Landing\, 415 North 1st Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Food & Drink,Local,NLNA,Outdoor,Social
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180507T163000
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SUMMARY:Minneapolis City Planning Commission - Regular Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Beth Rosinsky\, 525 3rd St N\, Ward 3\nStaff report by Lindsey Wallace\, PLAN6275\nThe Department of Community Planning and Economic Development recommends that the City Planning Commission adopt staff findings for the application(s) by Beth Rosinsky for the properties located at 525 3rd Street N:\nA.      Conditional Use Permit to allow an amendment to the PUD.\nRecommended motion: Continue the application to allow an amendment to the PUD to the May 21\, 2018\, City Planning Commission meeting.\nB.      Variance to reduce the minimum floor area ratio from 2.0 to 0.78.\nRecommended motion: Continue the application for a variance to reduce the minimum floor area ratio from 2.0 to 0.78 to the May 21\, 2018\, City Planning Commission meeting.\nC.      Site Plan Review.\nRecommended motion: Continue the application for a new two-story commercial building to the May 21\, 2018\, City Planning Commission meeting.\n\nKatie Anthony\, 747 3rd St N\, Ward 3\nStaff report by Lindsey Wallace\, PLAN6204\nThe Department of Community Planning and Economic Development recommends that the City Planning Commission adopt staff findings for the application(s) by Katie Anthony for the property located at 747 3rd St N:\nA.      Variance to reduce the minimum loading requirement from one small space to zero.\nRecommended motion: Approve the application for a variance to reduce the minimum loading requirement from one small space to zero.\nB.      Site Plan Review.\nRecommended motion: Approve the application for a new mixed-use building with 139 dwelling units and ground floor commercial\, subject to the following conditions:\n1.       All site improvements shall be completed by May 7\, 2020\, unless extended by the Zoning Administrator\, or the permit may be revoked for non-compliance.\n2.       CPED staff shall review and approve the final site\, elevation\, landscaping\, and lighting plans before building permits may be issued.\n3.       The plant materials\, and installation and maintenance of the plant materials\, shall comply with sections 530.200 and 530.210 of the zoning code.\n4.       The electrical transformers along the east property line shall be screened with evergreen shrubs to comply with the screening requirements of Chapter 535 of the zoning code.\n5.       A maximum of 34 parking spaces shall be dedicated for commercial tenant use as to not exceed the maximum parking requirement for the use.\n6.       The applicant shall obtain an encroachment permit from Public Works to allow the proposed patio location.\n7.       The lighting plan shall be updated to indicate that the lighting at the street curb line shall not exceed 5 footcandles\, as required by section 535.590 of the zoning code.\n8.       The final plans shall be revised to eliminate blank walls on the east elevation that exceed 25 feet\, as required by section 530.120 of the zoning code.\nC.      Minor Subdivision.\nRecommended motion: Approve the application for a minor subdivision.\n\nAmanda Janzen\, 1000 N 3rd St\, Ward 5\nStaff report by Peter Crandall\, PLAN6210\nThe Department of Community Planning and Economic Development recommends that the City Planning Commission adopt staff findings for the applications by One Thousand 3rd\, LLC and Bulk Storage\, LLC for the properties located at 1000 N 3rd Street:\nA.      Future Land Use Map Amendment.\nRecommended motion: Deny the application to amend future land use map in The Minneapolis Plan for Sustainable Growth to remove the Industrial Employment District land use feature from the subject properties and re-guide their future land use from Industrial to Transitional Industrial.\nB.      Rezoning.\nRecommended motion: Deny the petition to rezone the property to add the Industrial Living Overlay District.\nC.      Conditional Use Permit to allow dwelling units in the Industrial Living Overlay.\nRecommended motion: Deny the conditional use permit to allow dwelling units in the Industrial Living Overlay District.\nD.      Conditional Use Permit to increase the maximum building height.\nRecommended motion: Deny the conditional use permit to increase the maximum building height from 4 stories\, 56 feet to 6 stories\, 71 feet.\nE.       Variance to decrease the minimum vehicle parking requirement.\nRecommended motion: Deny the variance to decrease the minimum vehicle parking requirement from 118 spaces to 46 spaces.\nF.       Variance to decrease the minimum loading requirement.\nRecommended motion: Deny the variance to decrease the minimum loading requirement from 1 small space to 0 spaces.\nG.      Site Plan Review.\nRecommended motion: Deny the site plan review for a new 6-story mixed-use building.\n\nE.       Variance to decrease the minimum vehicle parking requirement.\nRecommended motion: Deny the variance to decrease the minimum vehicle parking requirement from 118 spaces to 46 spaces.\nF.       Variance to decrease the minimum loading requirement.\nRecommended motion: Deny the variance to decrease the minimum loading requirement from 1 small space to 0 spaces.\nG.      Site Plan Review.\nRecommended motion: Deny the site plan review for a new 6-story mixed-use building.
URL:https://northloop.org/event/minneapolis-city-planning-commission-regular-meeting/
LOCATION:Minneapolis City Hall\, 350 S 5th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55415\, United States
CATEGORIES:City of Minneapolis,Development,Featured
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SUMMARY:Small Business Team Community Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:The City’s Small Business Team works to help people start and grow small businesses in Minneapolis. They recently launched the Minneapolis Business Portal\, which provides entrepreneurs and business owners with valuable information and resources to plan\, launch\, and grow a business. \nIn addition\, the Small Business Team holds regular community office hours for consultations around the City: \n\nCentral Library\, 2nd Floor: every other Tuesday from 10am-1pm; the next one is May 8th\nNorth Regional Library: every 4th Thursday\, 1pm-3pm.\nHosmer Library: every 3rd Wednesday\, 3pm-6pm.\n\nIf you are looking to start or grow a small business\, come to a community office hour or contact the Small Business Team at 612-673-2499 or smallbusiness@minneapolismn.gov.
URL:https://northloop.org/event/small-business-team-community-office-hours/2018-05-08/
LOCATION:Minneapolis Central Library\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,City of Minneapolis
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SUMMARY:PEACE TAKES SHAPE: FREE PEACE PAPER WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:Project Peace Paper: Peace Takes Shape (Peace Paper Workshop) \nProject Peace Paper is a public project celebrating peace with innovative crowd-sourced wrapping paper. Peace Paper features a unique collage of peace imagery and has been displayed in public spaces all over Minneapolis – including bus stops\, vacant storefronts and school hallways. This summer\, MCBA is helping to build momentum for the movement by hosting several maker events that will use this engaging paper in new and exciting ways – culminating in an exhibition in MCBA’s Outlook Gallery. \nJoin us as we draw and paint visions for peace and explore the artful possibilities of using Peace Paper to create a collaborative sculpture. MCBA will host making sessions on Tuesday\, May 8; Tuesday\, June 12; and Saturday\, July 28. These events are free and open to all ages. \nFor more information\, visit projectpeacepaper.com or search #projectpeacepaper.
URL:https://northloop.org/event/peace-takes-shape-free-peace-paper-workshop/
LOCATION:Minnesota Center for Book Arts (MCBA)\, 1011 Washington Avenue South\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55415\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180509T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180509T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171624
CREATED:20180418T143522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180418T143522Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee with Your Council Member\, Steve Fletcher
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday\, Council Member Fletcher will hold open community office hours from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. at a rotating neighborhood coffee shop in Ward 3 for constituents to drop by\, get to know him\, ask questions\, and raise any issues you see in the community. \nAll are welcome! RSVP on Facebook or just show up. If you want to discuss a specific issue or project\, email laura.dorle@minneapolismn.gov and we’ll add you to the agenda. \nSteve.Fletcher@MinneapolisMN.gov\nFacebook.com/FletcherMpls\nTwitter.com/FletcherMpls\n612-673-2203 \nWednesday\, April 18: Mojo Coffee Gallery\, 2205 California St. NE \nWednesday\, April 25: Purple Onion Café\, 1301 University Ave. SE #1 \nWednesday\, May 2: Dunn Brothers Coffee\, 201 3rd Ave. S. (in the upstairs meeting room) \nWednesday\, May 9: Moose & Sadie’s\, 212 3rd Ave. N. \n 
URL:https://northloop.org/event/coffee-council-member-steve-fletcher/
LOCATION:Moose & Sadie’s\, 212 3rd Avenue N #107\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
CATEGORIES:City of Minneapolis,Featured
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180510T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180510T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171624
CREATED:20180426T165424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180502T224337Z
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SUMMARY:NLNA Pedestrian Safety Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Pedestrian safety is a top North Loop priority. One area of particular concern is the crossing at 2nd Street and 4th Avenue and the high speed traffic on 2nd. The North Loop Neighborhood Association has arranged for a meeting with a number of city and MPD officials to hear our concerns and help address these issues. \nDate & Time: Thursday\, May 10th at 4:30pm \nLocation: The outside area by the pedestrian crossing on 2nd Street by the RR bridge (Heritage Landing community room at 415 1st Street is also reserved for this meeting in case of inclement weather\, and potentially for follow-up discussion). \nAttendees:\nSteve Fletcher – 3rd Ward Councilmember\nEddie Frizell – 1st Precinct Commander\, Minneapolis Police Department\nRenee Allen – 1st Precinct Crime Prevention Specialist\, Minneapolis Police Department\nMinneapolis Public Works representatives \nThe primary focus is the two pedestrian crossings on 2nd Street (by the RR bridge and the Star Tribune) and more enforcement in the neighborhood around speeding on 1st and 2nd Streets. Public Works will also be talking about the pedestrian crossing improvements coming in 2019. \nPlease join us in providing input into the resolution of these serious neighborhood safety issues. All are welcome!
URL:https://northloop.org/event/nlna-pedestrian-safety-meeting/
LOCATION:North 2nd Street and 4th Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
CATEGORIES:City of Minneapolis,Featured,Safety
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180511T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180511T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171624
CREATED:20151203T060633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200211T191116Z
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SUMMARY:1st Precinct Court Watch
DESCRIPTION:Court Watch is a collaborative\, community-based approach to criminal justice. Concerned citizens partner with police\, prosecutors\, probation officers\, and other resources to prevent and respond to public safety concerns. \nThe primary goals are to hold offenders accountable for their crimes with a proportionate response from the criminal justice system\, and reduce and prevent new crimes in our community \nMeetings are held in the Doty Conference Room\, 2nd Floor\, Hennepin County Central Library. \nGet more information.
URL:https://northloop.org/event/1st-precinct-court-watch/2018-05-11/
LOCATION:Hennepin County Central Library – Doty Conference Room\, 2nd Floor\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
CATEGORIES:City of Minneapolis,Safety
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180512
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180513
DTSTAMP:20260403T171624
CREATED:20180323T150053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180426T171712Z
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SUMMARY:Earth Day Neighborhood Cleanup - Saturday\, May 12
DESCRIPTION:North Loop residents are welcome to join the group starting at Whole Foods and picking up along Washington Avenue\, or plan your own cleaning party. \nWe’ll post your information here if you’re planning your own clean-up crew: \nRIVER STATION AREA CLEAN-UP CREW\nAny River Station resident who is interested please meet at 10:00 AM near the front door of the office building\, #560. We search under and behind trees and bushes\, so I recommend dressing in clothes that can “get dirty” and that will protect you from scratchy branches. I will have special garbage bags and gloves available for everyone\, courtesy of the city. You only need to bring yourself and an eager\, hard-working spirit. For those who have other activities scheduled on May 12\, the cleanup should last from 10 AM to sometime between 11 AM and 12 noon depending upon the number of people involved. If you need to come a little late\, just look for us and our bright bags wandering around the buildings.
URL:https://northloop.org/event/earth-day-neighborhood-cleanup-2/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Environment,Featured,Local,NLNA,Outdoor
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180512T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180512T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171624
CREATED:20180418T144501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180511T164159Z
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SUMMARY:Minneapolis 2040 Draft Comprehensive Plan - Open Houses
DESCRIPTION:We want to hear from you!\nEngage in Person at Community Meetings starting this Saturday.\nPlease attend one of the interactive open houses listed below. Each event will feature the same family-friendly activities created by local artists\, as well as free food from local businesses. Throughout the event\, you can an interact with city planners and view and comment on draft policies and maps that are intended to achieve the plan goals. \nYou will also have the opportunity to sit down with city planners and fellow attendees for in-depth conversations on the following topics: \n\nAffordable and Accessible Housing\nClimate Change Resilience\nLiving-Wage Jobs and a Sustainable Economy\n\nThese in-depth conversations are scheduled\, 45-minute facilitated conversations on three topics. Each topic will be covered three times at each event\, so participants will have the opportunity to participate in all three. \nSaturday\, May 12\, 2018 \n10:00am‐12:30pmjh\nNortheast Recreation Center\, 1530 Johnson St NE\, Minneapolis\, MN 55413 \nHelp spread the word with this Facebook event. \nMonday\, May 14\, 2018\n5:30pm‐8:00pm\nMLK Recreation Center\, 4055 Nicollet Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN 55409 \nHelp spread the word with this Facebook event. \nWednesday\, May 16\, 2018\n5:30pm‐8:00pm\nNorth Commons Recreation Center\, 1801 N James Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN 55411 \nHelp spread the word with this Facebook event. \nThursday\, May 17\, 2018\n5:30pm‐8:00pm\nDayton YMCA at Gaviidae Common\, 651 Nicollet Mall #300\, Minneapolis\, MN 55402 \nHelp spread the word with this Facebook event. \nThursday\, May 31\, 2018\n5:30pm‐8:00pm\nPowderhorn Recreation Center\, 3400 S 15th Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN 55407 \nHelp spread the word with this Facebook event. \nCan’t attend one of the meetings?\n\nThe complete draft plan is available at minneapolis2040.com\, with opportunities for comment throughout the site. Learn more about ways to comment online here.\nFollow us on Twitter @Mpls2040\nSign up for our email list\nDownload the Meeting-in-a-Box tool kit (available for download mid-May) to host your own engagement meetings and report back
URL:https://northloop.org/event/open-houses-citys-draft-comprehensive-plan/
LOCATION:Northeast Recreation Center\, 1530 Johnson Street NE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
CATEGORIES:City of Minneapolis,Family,Featured,Food & Drink
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180514T013000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180514T013000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171624
CREATED:20180511T131046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180511T140452Z
UID:10015506-1526261400-1526261400@northloop.org
SUMMARY:Neighborhoods 2020 Update
DESCRIPTION:NCR will present an update on the Neighborhoods 2020 Roadmap to City Council on Monday\, May 14 at 1:30p.m. The updated roadmap\, a summary of public comments and a draft overview of the Neighborhoods 2020 workgroups and application will be visible on the published meeting agenda for the Public Health\, Environment\, Civil Rights and Engagement Committee on May 10. \nNCR will send out an update to neighborhood organizations and the Neighborhoods 2020 mailing list this week. \nA big thank-you to all the residents and neighborhoods that took time to comment on the Neighborhoods 2020 Roadmap! We greatly appreciated your thoughtful feedback. It will be integral to the conversations in workgroups as they convene in the coming months. Read more on our Neighborhoods 2020 web page… \n Neighborhoods 2020\nNeighborhoods 2020 is an opportunity to further develop and improve upon the City of Minneapolis’ neighborhood based engagement structure.  Neighborhood organizations are by the people\, for the people.  When all of our residents are informed\, connected to their community\, & feel represented in City of Minneapolis government they are empowered to influence decisions that impact their lives. \nThis is also an opportunity to look at how the City of Minneapolis serves and supports neighborhood organizations both internally and externally via staffing\, organizational / advisory board oversight\, and grant funded programs.  Each piece is important for equitable and high quality services to our residents. \nThe lens that Neighborhoods 2020 uses encompasses four important parts: \n1). Consistent funding and programming for neighborhoods and other community based programs such as One Minneapolis and the Community Innovation Fund \n2). Proper sizing and oversight of these programs by an advisory body \n3). A consistent Citywide Community Engagement policy for the City of Minneapolis that incorporates the Core Principles of Community Engagement \n4). Evaluating the Neighborhood and Community Relations Department’s service delivery model and making changes if necessary. \nJoin the Neighborhoods 2020 mailing list! This does not enroll you in our general update emails. \nUpcoming Meetings\nPublic Health\, Environment\, Civil Rights\, and Engagement Committee – May 14th 1:30 pm – City Council Chambers – RM 317 City Hall \nUpdated Roadmap\, Work Group Overview\, and Public Feedback Summary (Including all comments)\nNCR will present the updated Roadmap\, Work Group Overview\, and Public Feedback Summary on Monday May 14th at 1:30 pm in RM 317 of City Hall. The following documents will be part of the presentation. \n\nUpdated 2020 Roadmap – A guide for conversation\n2020 Recommendations – Appendix\n2020 Program Options – Appendix\nPublic Comment Summary (Including all comments)\n2020 Work Group Overview and Application\n\nTimeline\nNeighborhoods 2020 work teams will compile recommendations for the Minneapolis City Council that envision the next phase of Minneapolis’ neighborhood programming which should reflect changes in the city’s population diversity and demographics.  The work teams will also look at advisory board structure and city-wide engagement policy.
URL:https://northloop.org/event/neighborhoods-2020-update/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:City of Minneapolis,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180515T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180515T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171624
CREATED:20180418T150514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180418T150514Z
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SUMMARY:1st Precinct Open House
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://northloop.org/event/1st-precinct-open-house-2/
LOCATION:Minneapolis Police Dept – 1st Precinct\, 19 N 4th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
CATEGORIES:City of Minneapolis,Featured,Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180515T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180515T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171624
CREATED:20180426T172355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180511T131558Z
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SUMMARY:Public Hearing - Edward's Dessert Kitchen
DESCRIPTION:Purpose: To gather public opinion and solicit comments regarding the application Edward’s\nDessert Kitchen for an On-Sale Liquor with Sunday Sales Class “E” license and Sidewalk Café. If\napproved\, they intend to operate a full service restaurant. The proposed licensed premises will\nhave 62 indoor seats and 12 seats on an approved Sidewalk Café. \nMinneapolis City Hall\, Room 317 \nEdwards Public Hearing Notice
URL:https://northloop.org/event/public-hearing-edwards-dessert-kitchen/
LOCATION:Minneapolis City Hall\, 350 S 5th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55415\, United States
CATEGORIES:City of Minneapolis
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180515T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180515T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171624
CREATED:20180503T170845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180511T131520Z
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SUMMARY:Public Hearing: Fairgrounds Coffee & Tea
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://northloop.org/event/public-hearing-fairgrounds-coffee-tea/
LOCATION:Minneapolis City Hall\, 350 S 5th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55415\, United States
CATEGORIES:City of Minneapolis,Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180515T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180515T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171624
CREATED:20180503T171826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180511T131429Z
UID:10011622-1526391000-1526391000@northloop.org
SUMMARY:Notice of Public Hearing: First Draft Taproom & Kitchen
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://northloop.org/event/notice-public-hearing-first-draft-taproom-kitchen/
LOCATION:Minneapolis City Hall\, 350 S 5th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55415\, United States
CATEGORIES:City of Minneapolis,Development
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180516T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180516T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171624
CREATED:20180507T135259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180507T135325Z
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SUMMARY:Good Morning Ward 3 at Kramarczuk's- with Council Member Steve Fletcher
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our next Good Morning Ward 3 on May 16 with special guest Joy Marsh Stephens from the City Coordinator’s Office Division of Race & Equity to discuss the City’s past\, present\, and future efforts to address racial inequities in Minneapolis. \nThis is a timely topic: racial justice leaders and historians joined members of the City Council’s Committee of the Whole for a first-ever meeting of the Race Equity Subcommittee on Wednesday\, April 25. \nThe subcommittee meeting\, which took place during the Committee of the Whole meeting\, had presentations on the history of racial harm\, the current landscape of racial inequity and the future of racial justice within the city of Minneapolis. \nThe subcommittee meeting also included an update on the City’s own enterprise-wide work toward race equity and the approval of appointments to the Racial Equity Community Advisory Committee.
URL:https://northloop.org/event/good-morning-ward-3-kramarczuks-council-member-steve-fletcher/
LOCATION:Kramarczuk’s\, 215 E Hennepin Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55414\, United States
CATEGORIES:City of Minneapolis,Featured
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180516T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180516T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171624
CREATED:20180213T182133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180213T182133Z
UID:10015223-1526497200-1526497200@northloop.org
SUMMARY:Tracy K. Smith - Talk of the Stacks (Friends of the Hennepin County Library)
DESCRIPTION:Tracy K. Smith\nU.S. Poet Laureate & Pulitzer Prize Winner\n\nU.S. Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith is the author of The Body’s Question\, Duende\, and Life on Mars\, winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry. Her memoir\, Ordinary Light\, was a finalist for the 2015 National Book Award in nonfiction. Smith’s forthcoming collection of poems\, Wade in the Water\, deftly dissects the nature of citizenship in a time when the American past and present continuously collide.\n\nFree and open to the public. Seating is first come\, first served. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Programs begin at 7 p.m.
URL:https://northloop.org/event/tracy-k-smith-talk-stacks-friends-hennepin-county-library/
LOCATION:Minneapolis Central Library\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Featured
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180517T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180517T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171624
CREATED:20180418T145340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180418T145340Z
UID:10015288-1526578200-1526587200@northloop.org
SUMMARY:Open Houses About the City's Draft Comprehensive Plan
DESCRIPTION:We want to hear from you about the City’s draft comprehensive plan! When finalized\, Minneapolis 2040 will serve as a framework of interdependent policies\, action steps\, and maps intended to drive a citywide conversation about how the city will grow and change over the next two decades so all residents benefit. \nThe public can learn more about the draft plan and provide comments by attending one of the upcoming open houses: \nThese open house will have family-friendly activities and free food from local businesses. You can view and comment on draft policies and maps\, or give us your feedback online at minneapolis2040.com. Public feedback on the draft plan is being collected until July 22.
URL:https://northloop.org/event/open-houses-citys-draft-comprehensive-plan-2/
LOCATION:YMCA at Gaviidae – DT Minneapolis\, 651 Nicollet Mall\, Ste. 300\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55402\, United States
CATEGORIES:City of Minneapolis,Family,Featured
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=YMCA at Gaviidae – DT Minneapolis 651 Nicollet Mall Ste. 300 Minneapolis MN 55402 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=651 Nicollet Mall\, Ste. 300:geo:-93.2713221,44.9772678
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180520T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180520T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171624
CREATED:20180504T161311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180504T161311Z
UID:10011624-1526824800-1526835600@northloop.org
SUMMARY:Cuckoo Clock Museum - Free Tour
DESCRIPTION:Come visit our private collection of Cuckoo Clocks. We are open one day per month and will be offering three tours. Please let me know which time works best and how many people are in your group. Tour times are 2\, 3 and 4pm.
URL:https://northloop.org/event/cuckoo-clock-museum-free-tour/
LOCATION:The James J. Fiorentino Foundation\, 126 North 1st Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Featured
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180520T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180520T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171624
CREATED:20180418T204428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180418T204733Z
UID:10015292-1526839200-1526842800@northloop.org
SUMMARY:Beginning Yoga with Tree of Life
DESCRIPTION:Everyone is welcome at this beginning Vinyasa yoga class with instructor Heidi Bothun. Suggested donation: $10. If you have a mat\, bring it\, if you don’t we have some to borrow.\n\nHere is Heidi’s description: “Vinyasa yoga focuses on linking breath and movement while working to increase strength\, flexibility and balance. Beginners are welcome! Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat and water.” \nWe’ll have a Bible study in the lounge area afterwards but there’s no expectation for yoga-goers to stay). Heidi does a wonderful job of introducing things at a manageable pace without being too slow for more seasoned practitioners. \nHave questions? Email PastorMarissa@TreeofLifeMpls.org or see more info at https://treeoflifempls.org/calendar. \n\n\nApril 15th\, May 20th\, June 17th\, July 15th\, and Aug. 19th \nhttps://treeoflifempls.org/calendar
URL:https://northloop.org/event/beginning-yoga-tree-life/
LOCATION:514 Studios\, 514 North 3rd Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Health
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180521T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180521T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171624
CREATED:20151203T064355Z
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SUMMARY:PAC Program and Policy Subcommittee
DESCRIPTION:The mission of the Pedestrian Advisory Committee is to advise the Mayor and City Council on policies\, programs\, and actions for improving pedestrian safety\, mobility\, accessibility\, and comfort; for promoting walking for transportation recreation\, and health purposes; and for strengthening the linkage between the pedestrian environment and public transportation. \n\nMeets the fourth Monday of each month\, 4:30-6:00 p.m. (unless otherwise noted on calendar)\nMinneapolis City Hall\, Room 212\nSubcommittee Chair: Scott Engel\, scottaengel@gmail.com
URL:https://northloop.org/event/pac-program-and-policy-subcommittee-2-2018-05-28/
LOCATION:Minneapolis City Hall\, 350 S 5th Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55415\, United States
CATEGORIES:City of Minneapolis,Safety
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180522T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180522T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171624
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SUMMARY:Small Business Team Community Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:The City’s Small Business Team works to help people start and grow small businesses in Minneapolis. They recently launched the Minneapolis Business Portal\, which provides entrepreneurs and business owners with valuable information and resources to plan\, launch\, and grow a business. \nIn addition\, the Small Business Team holds regular community office hours for consultations around the City: \n\nCentral Library\, 2nd Floor: every other Tuesday from 10am-1pm; the next one is May 8th\nNorth Regional Library: every 4th Thursday\, 1pm-3pm.\nHosmer Library: every 3rd Wednesday\, 3pm-6pm.\n\nIf you are looking to start or grow a small business\, come to a community office hour or contact the Small Business Team at 612-673-2499 or smallbusiness@minneapolismn.gov.
URL:https://northloop.org/event/small-business-team-community-office-hours/2018-05-22/
LOCATION:Minneapolis Central Library\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,City of Minneapolis
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180523T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180523T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171624
CREATED:20151203T052648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180522T132459Z
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SUMMARY:Planning+Zoning Committee Meeting - Agenda
DESCRIPTION:P+Z Agenda May 2018 v2 \nThe Planning+Zoning Committee supports the overall mission of the North Loop Neighborhood Association to promote a climate of safety\, livability\, and improvement through public neighborhood meetings\, communication and advocacy with the relevant municipal and county organizations. \nRegular meetings of the P+Z Committee are held on the 2nd to the last Wednesday of the month in the Heritage Landing community room (415 N 1st Street). \nMeeting agendas and minutes can be found in the North Loop Association section of this site\, under Planning+Zoning. \nPhoto courtesy of Joe Grunnet\, Downtown Resource Group (DRG).
URL:https://northloop.org/event/planningzoning-committee-meeting-2016-03-16-2-2016-10-19-2017-01-18-2018-05-16/
LOCATION:Itasca Event Gallery\, 706 N 1st Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,NLNA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180530T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180530T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171624
CREATED:20180523T192658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180523T192857Z
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SUMMARY:NLNA Board Meeting - Agenda
DESCRIPTION:NLNA Board Agenda – May 2018 \nThe North Loop Neighborhood Association Board of Directors holds monthly meetings on the last Wednesday of each month.\nAll meetings are open to the public. \nMeeting agendas and minutes can be found under the NLNA section of the website.
URL:https://northloop.org/event/nlna-board-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Itasca Event Gallery\, 706 N 1st Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,NLNA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20180601T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20180601T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171624
CREATED:20180530T144233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180530T144233Z
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SUMMARY:Nutz Oar Boltz
DESCRIPTION:Nutz Oar Boltz is the real deal when it comes to blues.  Led by front man Timmer Blue Horn\, the group is a seasoned bevy of skilled blues musicians.  Timmer is the main man – a renowned singer\, songwriter\, and harp player who has played in blues bands since the last ice age receded.  Many of Timmer’s original songs draw from the heartaches of his own life\, and his blues covers pay tribute to the great blues stars of yesteryear.\n\nTimmer has pulled together Nutz Oar Boltz as his current project – talented musicians who have graced an endless parade of dusty stages:  Greg Smokefish Lee (lead blues guitar)\, Craig Fingers Litsey (keyboards)\, Chris Flask D’Ascenzo (sax and guitar)\, Richard Rattlesnake Atkins (bass)\, and Joe Ride Rassier (drums).
URL:https://northloop.org/event/nutz-oar-boltz/
LOCATION:Underground Music Cafe\, 408 3rd Avenue North\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Food & Drink,Music
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