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August 2023
The Lost Gateway District of Minneapolis walking tour
Sunday, August 6, 10-11:30 am. During the early 20th century, the Gateway District (or Lower Loop) was the largest Skid Row in the Upper Midwest. Flophouses, missions and bars mixed with a variety of other businesses that needed cheap rents and a central location. Between 1959 and 1963, in an effort to clean up the area, Minneapolis demolished 25 blocks, or almost 40% of its historic downtown—turning this part of the city into a wasteland of uninviting buildings and surface…
Find out more »IC Summer Jam
IC Summer Jam at Immaculate Conception Church & School, August 4, 5, 6. Live music “Tribute Fest,” food, beverages, raffle with $5,000 prize. Admission: Friday and Saturday, $10. Sunday admission free. Friday, 6-10:30 pm: “Xpedition” — tribute to the music of Journey, Styx, Kansas and Foreigner, and an MSMA Classic Car Show. Saturday, 6-10:30 pm: Beatles tribute band “Rubber Soul.” Sunday, 12-4 pm: Family Day, Bingo, kid’s games, jewelry sale, bake shop. Bring your own chairs. 4030 Jackson St. NE.…
Find out more »Bilingual monarch festival
Celebrate the monarch butterfly Wednesday, Aug. 9, starting at 5 pm at Kordiak Park, 1845 49th Ave. NE. A bilingual Spanish and English celebration with monarch and pollinator information booths, food trucks, games, traditional Mexican dance and music, an Encanto and Coco dance party, a monarch costume parade and an opportunity to learn more about how to help monarch butterflies. If dressing up suits you, come dressed as a butterfly or pollinator.
Find out more »SAFHB North Heritage Trail meeting
Community meeting at Ukrainian Center, 301 Main St. NE, Thursday, Aug. 10, 5 pm. listening session for the community at large on this second project from the St. Anthony Falls Heritage Board (SAFHB). Discussing BIPOC and hidden history of the content that will be highlighted in the North Heritage Trail. Refreshments provided. Perspectives and comments welcome. Regular St. Anthony West Neighborhood Organization (STAWNO) meeting starts at 6:30 pm.
Find out more »Salo Park summer concerts return
Thursday evening concerts are 7-8:15 pm at the Salo Park Amphitheater located on 39th Ave. NE between Silver Lake Road and Stinson Boulevard. In case of inclement weather, the concerts will be cancelled. Visit www.saloparkconcertseries.com by 3 pm the day of the concert for a cancellation notice. June 22: Paul Barry Blues Band (Chicago and West Coast jump blues) June 29: Jeff Ray and The Stakes (East meets West roots music) July 6: St. Anthony Civic Orchestra July 13: Phil…
Find out more »Sisters’ Camelot Foodshare at Northeast UMC
Sisters’ Camelot is distributing free food at Northeast United Methodist Church, 2510 Cleveland St. NE, 2:30-3:30 pm the third Tuesday of every month. The next food distribution will be on Tuesday, Aug. 15. Established 26 years ago, Sisters’ Camelot is a local nonprofit that distributes prepacked bags of groceries as well as bulk produce twice a week throughout the Twin Cities.
Find out more »Bike Mechanics 101 for all ages
Need some bike maintenance know-how? Roll into this open house bike repair event, where you can ask questions, use tools and get information about taking care of your bike. Wednesday, Aug. 2, 4-8 pm, Stone Arch Bridge Parking Lot, 100 West River Pkwy. Wednesday, Aug. 16, 4-8 pm, Columbia Golf Course, 435 St. Anthony Pkwy.
Find out more »Friends of Kordiak Park meeting
Wednesday, Aug., 16, 5:30-6:30 pm, Kordiak Park Pavilion, 1845 49th Ave NE. Join a potluck meeting to discuss lake and park developments and volunteer opportunities. Bring a dish to pass and your beverages. Plates and utensils are provided. Hosted by Anoka County and City of Columbia Heights, in partnership with Friends of Kordiak Park.
Find out more »CHPS early childhood screening
Columbia Heights Public Schools will hold early childhood screenings on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 12-6 pm; Wednesday, Aug. 16, 8:30 am-2:30 pm; and Thursday, Aug. 17, 8:30 am-2:30 pm. Screening is required by MN State Statute 121A.17 for entrance into Minnesota public schools or within 30 days of kindergarten enrollment. Screening is best completed at three years of age. Appointments are required. For more info, or to schedule an appointment, contact 763-528-4517.
Find out more »Hollywood Theater walking tour SOLD OUT
Thursday, August 17, 5:30-7 pm, Hollywood Theater, 2815 Johnson St. NE. The Hollywood Theater, designed by the architectural firm Liebenberg and Kaplan, is one of the most intact Art Deco theaters remaining in Minnesota. It operated as a movie theater from its opening in 1935 until it closed in 1987. The property has been vacant and dark since 1987. A phased project was developed so that the exterior could be stabilized and restored with a multipurpose event center reuse for…
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