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September 2023
Ward 3 candidate forum
Thursday, Sept. 21, 6:30-7:30 pm; candidate meet and greet 6-6:30 pm. Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall. Cosponsors: League of Women Voters of Minneapolis, Downtown Minneapolis Neighborhood Association and North Loop Neighborhood Association.
Find out more »East Side Old Timers
The East Side Old Timers 68th annual reunion will be held 6:30 pm, Thursday, Sept. 21 at Holy Cross-Kolbe Center, 1620 4th St. NE. Food and refreshments will be served. $5 ticket at the door. The Old Timers will induct Michelle (Witkowski) Kohn, Kristi Norling-Larson, David Drews, Paul Johnson and Tom Skovran into the East Side Hall of Fame. The Old Timers thank the many retail businesses and individuals that donated prizes over their 67 years for their raffle. Over…
Find out more »Documentary explores “The Life of a Painting”
John Schoolmeesters will premiere his debut film, "The Life of a Painting (2023)" in the same studio where the film was shot. The short documentary film, presented by Shallow Seas Media, follows an emerging artist throughout the creation of a single painting over the course of two years. Minneapolis artist Kendall Laurent works to balance her artistic integrity, a 9 to 5 , and her own idea of "success" as she begins to build a career as a full-time artist.…
Find out more »MinnPost festival at 1893 Grain Belt
MinnPost, a nonprofit, nonpartisan digital news enterprise, will hold its MinnPost Festival Friday, Sept. 22 and Saturday, Sept. 23 at the 1893 Grain Belt, 1215 Marshall St. NE. Some sessions are paid; others are free. Friday, will feature a reception and keynote from Samantha Bee. The award-winning comedian and late night host discusses the political and media landscape shaping our country today. Saturday will be a day-long event, with sessions about civic life in 2023. Sessions include a conversation with…
Find out more »Heights Pride Festival
Saturday, Sept. 23, 10 am-4 pm, Kordiak Park, 1845 49th Ave. NE. Free. Local LGBTQIA+ performances, kids’ activities, vendors, food trucks and more. Info: https://heightsnext.org/events/pride/. Pet Pawrade: Saturday, Sept. 23; registration at 11:45 am; parade starts at noon. The parade will travel through the Columbia Heights Pride Festival within Kordiak Park. All socially friendly pets are welcome to participate dressed in a costume or Pride attire. Feel free to dress up along with your pet. Prizes awarded after the parade.…
Find out more »Northrup King Night–this Saturday
The Northrup King Building begins the season with a September Northrup King Night–a seasonal open studio event offering visitors four hours to explore four floors of art studios, fun boutiques and unique local businesses. Multiple gallery openings including Evolving Expressions, a community exhibition featuring artists throughout the building. Potter’s Pasties food truck will be present. Saturday, Sept. 23, 5-9 pm. Northrup King Building, 1500 Jackson St. NE.
Find out more »Jackalope Indie Artisan Fair
Jackalope Indie Artisan Fair will be held at Boom Island Park, 724 Sibley St. NE, on Saturday, Sept. 23 and Sunday, Sept. 24 for a fall event celebrating handmade items. This free and family-friendly event will feature more than 100 artisans, food trucks, and more, from 10 am-5 pm each day.
Find out more »Polka time at Murzyn Hall
The Midwest Polka Association (MPA) invites the community to enjoy an afternoon of listening and dancing to polkas and waltzes at Murzyn Hall, 530 Mill St. NE, Sunday, Sept. 24, 1-5 pm. The Cynor Classics Band from Wisconsin will play for the dance. Bar service is available. Admission: $12 per person. Info: http://www.midwestpolkaassociation.com
Find out more »Exchange Club announces fall speaker lineup
East Minneapolis Exchange Club invites everyone to their fall speakers series. Meetings are held Wednesdays at 12 pm, Elsie's Banquet Room, 729 Marshall St. NE. Free, optional $15 lunch available. RSVP required to Paul at 612-242-1059 or Tom at 612-597-4194. Sept. 20 Mary Ostapenko Ansetett, new President of East Side Neighborhood Services. Sept. 27: Nick Torborg, Inspector 2nd Police Precinct. Oct. 4: Kevin Reich, Exec. Director Mississippi Watershed Management Organization. Oct. 11: Michael Rainville, Ward 3 City Council Member. Oct. 18:…
Find out more »Community Sing with Dan Chouinard
This is for all who like to sing, hum along or just tap your toes. Wednesday, Sept. 27, 7-8:30 pm, Northeast United Methodist Church, 2510 Cleveland St. NE. Free. Donations welcome. Childcare provided. Cookies and bars, too.
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