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Vol. 20, #04 – 6/07/13

Be careful what you wish for, we’re becoming Portland and Seattle.
The gray skies, Dear Reader, dominate the local prattle.
Wishing for streetcars and multiplying bike lanes portend economic doom.
They bring no transit improvement but blithely complement the gloom.

WINDOWS ON…

Political Change in the City of Lakes

The first important chapter in the tale of the Minneapolis mayoral race will be written next Saturday (June 15). More than 1600 DFL delegates will choose, or decide not to choose, to endorse a party standard bearer. In what looks to be a crowded field which will gallop all the way to November, thanks to ranked choice voting, the DFL endorsement offers several important advantages. The obvious benefit is the unification of the network of DFL-endorsed candidates for City Council, Park Board and Board of Estimate and their respective campaigns. Without a candidate at the top of the ticket, the impact of their endorsement dwindles considerably. No doubt council candidates Hofstede, Lilligren and Tuthill are all hoping for a no-decision. The most practical advantage for mayoral candidates comes in the fundraising department. The universe of donors interested in the outcome of the mayor’s race is limited, and all of the campaigns are reporting that this universe is close to tapped out. If there is an endorsement the DFL will immediately become the most powerful force as far as third party expenditures go. The lucky endorsement winner can turn to donors already at the $500 maximum and steer more dollars to the race via the DFL.

These high stakes will fuel the high drama delegates and campaigns will endure at the gathering next week. “Conventional” wisdom is that three candidates—Mark Andrew, Betsy Hodges and Gary Schiff—could get endorsed. The other major players—Jackie Cherryhomes and Don Samuels—have enough support to move the no-endorsement needle. All campaigns are expected to direct their delegates toward no-endorsement should they fall into second place or beyond.

Another wild card at the convention will be those delegates who caucused supporting the ranked-choice voting (RCV movement). Apparently these do-gooders are bent on blocking any endorsements. They hope that no one candidate will have an advantage in the field and that their dream of a consensus will be selected by their byzantine voting method in November. We old political hands confess to being somewhat offended by this clique of elitists proselytizing Utopian government, sneaking into the party process, a process they openly decry. Endorsement or no, we would like to think the decision next week will be made by the rank-and-file who believe in strong political parties.

Welcome the Piazzas

While there is significant push in both public and private sectors for park-like green and open gathering spaces, the private sector is already providing infill with smaller, more programmed spaces highly conducive to the gathering we are all so desperate to achieve. One great example is a European-style “piazza on the Mall” that is coming to the Nicollet Mall between 12th and 13th Streets just south of the Westminster Presbyterian Church. Our friends at the Musicant Group have been retained by the owner of the space to transform the formerly-barren concrete plaza into a vibrant piazza through the addition of a warm and inviting patio deck, new tables and chairs, and a bocce ball court. We understand that the signature amenity—a ping-pong table built to withstand the elements—is already in place; paddles and balls are free to use. In addition to these new amenities, there will be programs and activities happening in that space throughout the Summer and into the Fall. For further information visit the piazza’s very own Facebook page, www.facebook.com/piazzaonthemall.

Reshaping Downtown East

The design for the new replacement to the Metrodome and the plaza-paloozas that surround it have got nearly everybody in Minneapolis talking about Downtown East. The Wells Fargo office tower complex complete with green space proposed by Ryan Companies has only heightened interest in this neglected section of Minneapolis. When you combine these two projects with the reality that all light rail lines built in the Twin Cities will converge at this point, one realizes that the course for the future of this part of Downtown Minneapolis will be set for the next 100 years. The citizenry is eager to engage in debates about how much green space is enough, how much plaza is enough, how much parking, how many streets should be closed, on and on. These are great discussions but they can only be useful if they are informed. One opportunity to learn about what is happening in Downtown East is being presented by the Downtown Minneapolis Neighborhood Association at a collaborate meeting on June 24 at 6:30 p.m. to be held at Open Book, 1011 Washington Avenue South. Michele Kelm-Helgen, chair of the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority, will give an update on the new Vikings stadium project, and Mike Ryan and Rick Collins will preview the Ryan Companies East Village redevelopment proposal as well. It is a great opportunity to learn more about the historic transformation of the Downtown East neighborhood. For further information: http://www.thedmna.org/joint-neighborhood-meeting-scheduled-for-june-24/

BULLETINS and BYTES…

  • We think it is fitting the day after gay and lesbian couples are officially permitted to apply for wedding licenses in Minnesota that we pass on the news of an effort to provide a very special tribute to one of the true trailblazers in the fight for human rights, that is, the late State Senator and University of Minnesota professor Allan Spear. The local chapter of Join the Impact—a national organization promoting full equality for gay, lesbian and transgender people—is proposing to designate a colonnade in Mueller Park to the memory of Senator Spear who passed away in 2008. In the days leading up to and following the Marriage Equality Act passed by the State Legislature this session, there were thousands and thousands of enthusiasts celebrating this advancement and the usual suspect politicians touting their important role in its passage. We may be cranky (what’s new?), but from our point of view speaking to the like-minded at political gatherings is a far cry from the true meaning of the struggle. Allan Spear lived the struggle. When he came out in 1974, Senator Spear was one of the first openly gay Americans serving in elected office. It was a very high and lonely platform with no safety net. When he first appeared in public with his beloved life partner, Junjiro Tsuji, Allan knew full well what the whispering was on the other side of the room at the cocktail party and what the stares meant at the grocery store. And while sadly Senator Spear could not live to see the days that began yesterday in Hennepin County Government Center and other courthouses around the state, we are glad that Jun was able to experience history for both himself and his late partner. People for Parks, a non-profit dedicated to improving and enhancing Minneapolis parks, has stepped up to be fiscal agent to collect funds for the memorial. For further information http://www.peopleforparks.net/projects.html.

QUARKS and QUOTES…

Finally, we backed a winner! This from Matt Clark:

Thank you for supporting my Man of the Year Campaign. Your donation helps fund lifesaving cancer research and services for patients, bringing help and hope to thousands of people battling blood cancers. Your generous contributions totaling $43,000 enabled our campaign to fund more than 43 weeks of cancer research. The Minnesota Man & Woman of the Year campaign featured ten incredible candidates who collectively raised $192,000. I was humbled and honored to be awarded the 2013 “Man of the Year” title for this LLS chapter. My thanks go to my friend Mark Thurbush, whose story inspired all of us to serve; our campaign manager Sarah Broadwater, who dotted I’s and crossed T’s all the way through our journey; my wife Heather, who provided her love and support; my nominator Nadine Babu for believing in us; and countless others who made this all possible. Thank you again, and if you’d like to learn more about Man & Woman of the Year visit www.mwoy.org. To learn more about The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and other ways to support this great organization, visit www.LLS.org.

Congratulations, Matt!

Submission for short fiction section; author unknown:

She pursed her lips and placed her index finger firmly against mine. “Shhh, we aren’t taking about what has passed; this will never be about the future. We are talking about this moment, now. What can only be if…” her voice trailed off. The gaze remained. What to do? What would anyone do?

By |June 7th, 2013|Categories: Newsletter|0 Comments

Vol. 20, #03 – 4/30/13

From the Halls of Montezuma to the shores near Sarasota,
here’s news of stuff, Dear Reader, that matters an iota.

WINDOWS ON…

MinnRoast Not Yet Completely Cooked

Your editors are both loyal readers and big fans of the work produced by MinnPost, the pioneering electronic newspaper. Unlike our modest effort, MinnPost is published and staffed by some of the region’s most talented and accomplished journalists. MinnRoast, the wildly popular annual fundraiser – “a gentle skewering of journalists and politicians” – is in the rearview mirror but some of the special events which are sold as part of the party are still available. Among the events are “A Midnight Party at the Walker,” a curator-guided tour of the exhibit with the same name, that includes a pre-tour wine and cheese reception. We were surprised to see that “MinnPost Cooks,” a gourmet experience provided by legendary chefs like Joel Kramer and Lee Lynch at a White Bear Lake home, did not completely sell out. We can attest that Lee can tend bar as well as he smiths words; besides, Uncle Al Sicherman is bringing dessert. That has to be worth the price of admission. FFI log onto MinnPost.

Power Up

The Minneapolis City Council has directed City Coordinator Paul Aasen to initiate an Energy Pathways Study in advance of the city’s franchise negotiations with the gas and electric utilities which are scheduled to commence next year. The council action requests that working with “select stakeholders” an Energy Vision will be developed. From there pathways will be identified to reach this vision, including potential municipal acquisition of utilities along with alternative models, for presentation to the Council in February 2014. Some see this study as a political reaction to the call from Minneapolis Energy Options, a coalition of like-minded environmental advocacy groups, to put the issue of municipalization to the voters in Minneapolis on the ballot during the city elections in November. Ballot Initative? Really? When those villains from the right tried to stifle voting and human rights on the statewide ballot didn’t we decry the whole stinking mess? Apparently once those ganders were goosed all bets were off and initiatives are back on.

We digress. The Energy Pathways, under prudent oversight, is certainly a sound step prior to the franchise negotiations. We trust that the “stakeholders” involved will be Jan and Joe Citizen who enjoy heating the water for their chamomile safely on the gas range and access to the microwave now and again as well. FFI on the study Energy Pathways.

BULLETINS and BYTES…

  • Over the past three years, our friend Matt Clark has been a tireless advocate for his friend, Mark Thurbush, who was diagnosed with lymphoma, a blood cancer, while they were both studying for their MBAs. Matt’s selfless support of his friend – coupled with the work he has already done to help Mark raise funds to support research and awareness of leukemia and lymphoma – has earned him a coveted spot in The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s 2013 Man & Woman of the Year competition. To win the title of Man of the Year, Matt must earn the most votes – each dollar he raises counts as a vote – by Friday, May 17. If you would like to “vote” for Matt (donate) online, click here. If you are interested in corporate sponsorship, advertising in the Grand Finale Gala’s program book, providing a silent auction item or attending the Gala, please contact Matt at [email protected].
  • Congratulations are due Minneapolis-based Carmichael Lynch Spong which was named “Creative Agency of the Year” for North America by the Holmes Report, a leading publication following the public relations industry. The report cites work for Save-a-Lot, Supervalu and Merrick Pet Care as recent examples of a legacy of work that earned CLS its first Creative Agency of the Year Award. Congrats go out to the entire team, including its leader Doug Spong and our great friend and former colleague Julie Batliner who is justly credited with much of the firm’s recent success.
  • Once again our favorite little theater company, nimbus, is delving into history with the staging of “Tesla,” an original work written and directed by company co-founder Josh Cragun. Literally a poet of science (“Our virtues and our failings are inseparable, like force and matter. When they separate, man is no more”), Nikola Tesla’s vast accomplishments are staples of everyday life in the 21st Century. The remarkable thing, next to his relative anonymity, is that most of his greatest work – like the development of ac (alternating current), the X-ray and vacuum tube all occurred before World War I. Cragun’s talents, we think, are up to the task of re-introducing one of the great geniuses of modern life, whose friends included Mark Twain and Sarah Bernhardt, to a modern audience. FFI www.nimbustheatre.com.

QUARKS and QUOTES…

A number of loyal readers weighed in on our missive on Hennepin County and recent retiree Phil Eckhert. First, from Arvonne Fraser:

Very good “online” issue. Have missed you. Agree on Hennepin County. Today, having moved, we spent time in Hennepin County Government Center, a user-friendly place, a refreshing morning after dealing with customer service via phone that tells me in many languages to press one for this, two for that, but nothing for what I really want which is simply to change my address…. Oh well, that’s progress as some define it…and nobody has told or sold me an app – or is it ap? – for that – whatever that is….

Speaking of Hennepin County – and Arvonne just did – Hennepin County Board Chair Mike Opat added:

Very nice piece on Eckhert. He is one we will miss around here. He has always been a model for me in terms of being ready to take on new things and new ways of thinking.

Last, from Dick Brustad:

Thank you so much for describing the quality of the staff at Hennepin County. And especially Phil E. I often try to tell people about their A+ work. But I have not been able to word it as well as you two. Thanks.

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Vol. 20, #02 – 3/29/13

Streetcars: You can lay ‘em in a circle or put ‘em in a line;
the reasons are not easy to define.
Dear Reader, maybe it’s not how you lay the track.
The question remains does one get their money back?

WINDOWS ON…

Why not Wither the Nicollet Mall Renovation

The city of Minneapolis over the last few years has attempted to get state funding to assist with reconstruction of Nicollet Mall, including a swing and a miss at the Governor’s supplemental budget last spring. Wanting to keep some momentum going forward there is talk that a design competition will be instituted through the City’s Planning and Development office in early summer to seek ideas from design consortiums, reportedly for plans that reflect the principles put forth in the Downtown Council’s 2025 plan.

Especially if there is no progress during this legislative session, maybe city leaders, public and private sector, press “pause” until stakeholders can get to an inspired consensus on what it is they are trying to accomplish. It is important that we come to terms with “why” before heading out on a mission to build “what.” The Mall was built first in the early 1960s to strengthen downtown as the region’s premier destination shopping area. It was in direct response to retailers, mostly the major department stores, who feared the impact of Southdale and the other planned enclosed malls coming online. (Ironically Dayton’s, the loudest voice for a retail street, was the driving force behind these malls.) The second iteration—a redesign of the first—was still premised on this concept. It is interesting to note that there are approximately the same number of trips into and out of downtown today as in 1958, the year that Southdale opened. (The number is approximately 550,000 trips; traffic counts conducted by public works every year for fifty years.) What has changed is that in those days a significant portion of those trips were errands, like visits to the bank, bill paying and of course shopping. Many people came in and out of downtown multiple times in a day for these purposes.

Today Minneapolis’ downtown is home to many more permanent jobs and far fewer errand destinations, so the major movements are rush hours with inbound in the mornings and outbound in the evenings. This traffic is, of course, supplemented by the 30,000 or so residents, many of whom are “reverse” commuting or heading to coffee shops to “telecommute.” The grand Department Stores we grew up with are dwindling everywhere. Recently the market dictated that Neiman Marcus shuttered but the downtown Target is thriving. Dayton’s is now Macy’s which is really Penney’s in a cool old building; Macy’s died in Saint Paul and will die in Minneapolis in this form as well. The retail that does work serves the workers and the residents (which is why the robust grocery section in Target, the new Lund’s and Whole Foods coming online). What is needed for the Mall is a plan that promotes design that fosters safety and vitality and allows the market to be the market. We are not promoting that the piazzas and promenades of Europe be replicated, but we can learn from them. They are simple, open and safe, conducive to storefronts, cafes and circuses. They are constructed with permanent materials that stand the test of time (in stark contrast with the trendy marble veneer that has cracked and failed along the current mall).

The Mayor has advocated that the reconstruction be centered around a streetcar that runs down Nicollet. Others argue that the fixed track takes from the flexibility that allows for street fests like Holidazzle to occur. Some streetcar advocates insist that these vehicles are best used in a loop, say down First Avenue and up Marquette, with the economic development benefits stretching in between. The Downtown Council’s 2025 plan envisions the Mall as an extension of a path that connects the Walker to the River, a bold vision and a great amenity if the why is that an amenity is what we determine is needed.
In this case maybe pause, which does not mean do nothing, can serve the future the best.

BULLETINS and BYTES…

  • One of the sharpest commentators in the civic realm, Dan Cohen, is back in the publishing business. We were fortunate enough to have received the link to the inaugural chapter of his new Blog, www.dancohen.org. We know you will enjoy Mr. Cohen’s concise writing style and rapier wit. As a member of the Minneapolis Planning Commission he dares do something we don’t: write from inside the belly of the municipal beast, which we guess will create even more interest in the blog.
  • Bob Praus, a main burgher of Red Wing, did his best to find the lost gloves of one of our contributing editors. “They were really nice gloves,” our colleague reported from his hideout in Florida. “I thought I left them at St. Albert the Great church on one of my secret missions to the north country a few months back.” (Really?) Anyway the maniac golfer Praus scoured the St. Albert environs for the gloves after one of Father Joe Gillespie’s Friday evening Lenten Fish Dinners. No luck in finding the precious apparel, but he did wonder why Father Joe was wearing gloves during the dinner as he ladled out fish, Jello and sugar cookies. If you see the Dominican Dynamo preaching the gospel at the Monte Carlo or another of his favorite haunts, check out his hands. We don’t mean to be suspicious, but….
  • Speaking of our Florida Bureau Chief, and he just did, Liz Neerland, chip off of said chief, has brought a historical theater tour du force to the stage of the humble nimbus theatre in the form of “Bohemian Flats.” Liz, a nimbus co-founder, both wrote and directed this amazing work. She dipped into historical records, photographs, and family archives to bring a vivid portrait of the struggles of a diverse and lively Minneapolis immigrant world to the stage. The story begins in 1869, and a tiny village grows and thrives literally at the river’s edge, as the years pass and the burgeoning city of Minneapolis tries to crowd it out. Births, marriages, deaths, floods, fights, fires, all play out in a collection of tiny cottages right on the west bank. Nothing now remains but a park bearing the name: Bohemian Flats. The run ends on April 7. Don’t miss it. FFI www.nimbustheatre.com.

POLiTiCS…

It is an election year in Minnesota’s two biggest cities. Local pols that make a career out of making it hard to put a “for rent” sign in a vacant commercial storefront are now campaigning on their deep and abiding commitment to jobs and the local economy. With little or no guile they man the phones dialing for dollars. “Really? You stuck a bike lane in my on-street parking, raised my license fees and encourage your legislative friends to raise taxes on the goods and services I buy and sell.” Pol: “But you and I can certainly agree that job growth is the most important issue facing our city?” Beleaguered community relations staff and association leaders get the brunt of this and drag themselves and the family checkbook to fundraiser after fundraiser, hoping the incumbent that merely slaps their employers in the back of the head will be better for business than the challenger that thinks their business should be municipalized or turned into a co-op.

Thanks to that evil U.S. Supreme Court, local business owners have an opportunity to grab a microphone and have a meaningful voice in local elections. By forming a third-party interest group as in PAC, they can use the company checkbook to put significant support into campaigns that reflect their values. Ideally such a group would enjoy a very broad base: manufacturers, retailers, commercial property owners and area business associations. The complexities of Instant Runoff Voting (IRV) mitigate any one interest group, including the DFL, from determining the outcomes. This is a very unique opportunity and hopefully leaders from the various business communities will seize it.

Tribute Department

Dear Reader, if you have been an “Onliner” for any length of time you have been exposed to our unabashed fondness for the staff at Hennepin County. There has long been a can-do attitude that isn’t always found in the public sector. Because both of your senior editors’ lives were touched by the late Stan Cowle we like to think it was he who set a new bar for public service. History shows Hennepin to be a regional leader and innovator dating back to the beginning of its incorporation. Early County leaders boldly funded construction of the Mendota Bridge connecting Dakota County to the south. Getting people and goods in and out they surmised was a good thing. Bridges, not walls. What Mr. Cowle brought to the party was a new spirit of innovation coupled with prudence and accountability. Counties grew exponentially as the Nixon administration unveiled and implemented revenue sharing. He brought on a cadre of talented young people who were inspired by public service, including Jean Keffeler. Together Stanley and Jean hired and mentored many of the County’s leaders who are responsible for so many innovations and projects that have improved the quality of life here. We boast world class libraries, vast regional parks and a recycling program rivaling any in the nation. Even though there would be no Target Field or LRT without the Opats and McLaughlins in elected office, they would concede that these things would not exist save for the brains and brawn that backed them up.

The fierce pride and esprit de corps were all on display this week as the County saluted Phil Eckhert, one of the living embodiments of the Hennepin legacy. Traditionally the Board of Commissioners honors long-timers at its Board meetings. On Tuesday (3/26) an occasion which can be a bit routine was moved to a new level when Phil stepped up to address the Board. He spoke eloquently of some of the traditions and County accomplishments that he has been proud to be part of. Across his career Phil built a forward thinking planning group into an effective change agent integral to the County’s mission. He was key in making Community Works a new model for intergovernmental cooperation and guided the nationally-recognized Energy and Environment group to stellar achievement. Just another day at the office as far as this humble gentleman is concerned. Eckhert was feted by colleagues and friends once again yesterday (3/28). One of the highlights was a special trip in from Montana by his mentor Keffeler. The room was jammed with the who’s who of the area’s great public sector leaders, past, present and future. Board Chair Mike Opat did his own rising to the occasion, deftly emceeing a spirited tribute/roast from some of Phil’s long-time collaborators. While each presentation was special, the highlight had to be the tag team of Ufer and Weiszhaar (Jim and Jerry). Ufer left Jerry to do the dirty work, having penned his tribute from his special Gandolfo in Florida. Then Weiszhaar took over with his own brand of zingers worthy of the Borscht Belt. “It’s no wonder Eckhert did so well running the recycling. He spent his first twenty years recycling the same strategic plan. No one knows better the phrase ‘garbage in garbage out’.” The powers that be are glad that his “retirement” includes a continuation of special project work on Phil’s part. We join the throngs in thanking him for inspirational service and are glad he won’t be too far away.

By |March 29th, 2013|Categories: Newsletter|1 Comment

Vol. 20, #01 – 1/31/13

When Mariah sets up with stiff northern blows,
The temptation is to hunker down, Lord only knows.
Dear Reader, there’s plenty of comfort from frigid days.
Permit us to share some of the many ways.

WINDOWS ON…

Inner Warmth

When the wind is whipping around on Ninth and Marquette and the TCF clock is reading –13, it’s very easy to forget why we live here. Some suggestions are in order, Dear Reader; maybe off the beaten path but worthy diversions nonetheless.

  • First on our list, for reasons you’ll soon discover, is the upcoming MacPhail Center Spotlight Series: Contemporary Compositions from 12th Street to the River. This showcase features the original works of six MacPhail composers, but we would like to call your attention to the collection of songs for which this showcase is made. Composer Greg Theisen will lead a piano and vocal ensemble performing “From 12th Street to the River,” a collection of pieces from the opera “The Ballad of the Nicollet Mall.” Mr. Theisen has been an important collaborator on a very special project being shepherded by our/your own Charles Neerland. There are several other recognizable theater powerhouses collaborating on the “Ballad,” notably human luminaire John Clark Donahue. Neerland is not one to brag, so the rest of us will on his behalf. In its entirety, the Ballad of the Nicollet Mall is a beautiful work as the pieces that will be performed at this event will prove. The concert will be held on Saturday, February 9, at MacPhail’s Antonello Hall, starting at 8:00 pm. The concert will be preceded by a discussion on how to listen to a piece “you’ve never heard before” led by Sarah Miller, another one of the evening’s featured composers. FFI http://www.macphail.org/events/ or call 612-767-5250.
  • Speaking of luminaires—and we just did—this Saturday and Sunday, February 2-3, the City of Lakes Loppet brings its cross-country related pageantry to Minneapolis. We lovingly refer to the Loppet as R.T.’s accomplishment but all kidding aside the Loppet has certainly established itself among the big four of civic events in Minnesota, joining the Aquatennial, Winter Carnival and the Twin Cities Marathon as must-see events. There are 16 events including skiing, board throwing and even cycling, but our favorite is the luminary Loppet Saturday evening around Lake of the Isles. Skiers of all abilities are welcomed as are walkers and car gawkers. It is an absolute must-see. FFI www.loppet.org.
  • It may be a ways off, but this is a definite mark-your-calendars once-in-a-lifetime event in the making. N&O Online’s favorite and the Star Tribune’s official horse racing expert, Johnny Love, is expected to return to the wrestling ring after a twenty year absence to wrestle legendary bad guy Jerry Lynn, who claims this to be a retirement/grudge match after his storied career in the AWA, WWF and WWE among other circuits. Frankly we can’t tell you what has gotten into Johnny. His online handicapping site, http://www.ExoticPlays.com, is one of the fastest growing sites of its kind. We have heard from insiders at Canterbury that Love has been asked to refrain from recommending “pick fours” in his Strib column because they were dead-on a large percentage of the time. We won’t wager that fans of Johnny from his wrastlin’ days will see much of his storied “high flying” antics, but we will bet he gives old Jerry all he wants on March 23rd. When details are announced you’ll find them here so you can run—not walk—to get your tickets.
  • Nick Koch, our Online culture and fitness consultant, asked us to tout the ballroom dance classes offered by championship dancer and renowned instructor Rachel Damiani. The classes are held in the movement studio at 501FIT (501 Washington Avenue South, Minneapolis) on Tuesday evenings. They are nuts cheap, $10/per for 501 members and just $15 for the rest of the unwashed. FFI call 501FIT, 612-767-4115.
  • Ladies night out to combat the chill? Chuck Leer, our Malibu correspondent, wanted us to let you know that there are just six performances left of the much-hailed “Ultimate Pajama Party” interactive women’s theater and dance party. What is it? Well, we know it’s a food, dance, theater (21 and over), wear-your-pajamas, good time for gals. The reviews and the word on the mean streets of North Loop Minneapolis have all been outstanding. FFI http://theultimatepajamaparty.com/, 612-333-7977.

 

By |January 31st, 2013|Categories: Newsletter|0 Comments
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