If you are a lover of farmers’ markets, consider donating a helping hand to the Kingfield Farmers’ Market board members as they prepare to open a new Saturday market at 49th and Beard in the Fulton neighborhood. The date of this opening is May 21, 2011 at 8:30 AM at the Lake Harriet United…… Continue Reading
Here’s your chance to be really GREEN: train to become a certified Master Recycler/Composter! Hennepin County will be training 30 volunteers who will perform at least 30 hours of community service related to the broad concept of waste reduction. Specifics might include staffing event booths or designing and implementing waste-reduction plans for schools…… Continue Reading
If you are a fan of craft brews, you’ve probably heard of California based Stone Brewing Co., perhaps best known for its Arrogant Bastard Ale, soon to be distributed here in Minnesota. The beer’s label is indicative of the company’s broader ethos, admonishing prospective drinkers: “You’re Not Worthy”. Advertising verbiage aside, the brew is…… Continue Reading
For years, Deidre Davis has produced hand made chocolates – including truffles, sauces and tortes – in her River Falls, Wisconsin kitchen and sold them through various local farmers’ markets. Now she has found a home for her business, River Chocolate, at 2822 West 43rdStreet in the heart of Linden Hills. A grand opening is…… Continue Reading
To the delight of many TC theatre goers, Brave New Workshop will have a new home: the former Hennepin Stages theatre at 824 Hennepin Avenue. This site has been owned by the City of Minneapolis since 1995, which has been spending some $100,000 per year on upkeep since Stagetime Productions/Hey City Stages left in 2004. …… Continue Reading
On April 18, 2011 the Walker Art Center will replace Wolfgang Puck’s 20.21 restaurant with a new restaurant called Gather under the auspices of Richard D’Amico’s popular local restaurant group. The new restaurant will be open for lunches only, except for a Thursday evening dinner menu designed by a rotating cast of guest chefs. D’Amico…… Continue Reading
An exciting new restaurant, Brasa Viva Brazil, will be opening in the Lyn-Lake neighborhood in late March or early April. Located at 913 West Lake Street, this new establishment will specialize in Brazilian oriented cuisine such as grilled chicken and ribs done Brazilian style with peanut powders, lemongrass and Brazilian spices providing a uniquely tangy…… Continue Reading
Your pets, especially your dog, think highly of fire hydrants, and so should you. With the record breaking snowfall we’ve had so far this season, it is easy for hydrants to get buried and forgotten – until there’s a fire. So when you shovel out your driveway, sidewalk, or mailbox, takes time to shovel a…… Continue Reading
If you are searching for a wonderfully affordable Edina home, this lovely one bedroom condo may be the answer. Located at 7350 York Avenue South (# 107) it features a first floor location for easy moving, and it is across the hall and just steps away from the shared laundry and trash collection rooms. You’ll…… Continue Reading
First Pages is a program presented by Hennepin County Libraries and The Loft Literary Center providing writers who have a story to tell an opportunity to hone their skills through free 60 minute labs. The “teaching artists” from The Loft who lead each session are experienced professionals who know how to guide others through the…… Continue Reading