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Commentary ............................................. 2
Your Community-Supported News Source • Covering the Neighborhoods of CARAG and ECCO and the Uptown Area
New Restaurant Favors Uptown Art Fair
Lake Street
Photo by The Favor Catering Co. LLC. & Tobechi
Photos Int.
New owners, Angela Tucker and Keith
Dawson
The Favor Café
Opens In Old
Miami Space
By Bruce Cochran
After a sometimes contentious,
occasionally busy but always con-
troversial history, Restaurant
Miami has been sold to new own-
Favor page 8
H2Oh!
Waterfountain
sculpture to spring
up in Uptown
Artist rendering of the fountain sculpture
that will be located at the new Mosaic
Project at Hennepin and Lagoon.
In an effort to reduce plastic bottle
waste and encourage use of city water,
Mayor R. T. Rybak is supporting this
water fountain program throughout the
city as part of a marketing plan to pro-
mote city water use. Several sculptural
fountains will be installed in an effort to
educate the public that municipal water
is generally safer than bottled water
because it is tested more often and is
more environmentally friendly.
Artist Andrew MacGuffie explains, “The
arrow swoops down and points to a
spot where people can sit down and
enjoy a drink of water. The goal is for
the fountain to be an iconic symbol that
will appeal to all, just as we are making
water available to everyone.”
Government ............................................... 3
Crime & Safety ....................................... 5
Summer Events......................................... 9
Events Calendar..................................... 10
Photo (left) by Bruce Cochran
Straight from Bangkok, this touk-touk now
graces Amazing Thailand Restaurant’s out-
door seating area in ECCO.
August 2008 • Volume 4, Number 8
August 1-3
Preview Party
Photo by Bruce Cochran
If all you did was attend the Uptown Association’s Preview Party,
you would have thought that was the big event. But that was just the
hors d’oeuvre. Local food sponsors, a game show, dance show and the
debut of the 2008 Uptown Art Fair poster topped the evening.
Photo by The Favor Catering Co. LLC. & Tobechi Photos Int.
Ashby & Zsame of the jazz ensemble Wenso are an example of the new format for
the restaurant that will include Jazz Sundays.
What Is Your Vision
For Lyn-Lake?
Photo by Bruce Cochran
Backstage Pass
By Beth Seth
It probably won’t come as a surprise that organizing the art fair is a
lot of work. But it may come as a surprise to learn that the lion’s share
of the foot work is performed by a group of summer interns – five
Backstage page 7
Photo by Kay Nygaard-Graham
Joe, Jen & Mike Musty and Robb of CPED-Planning in front of a current map of
Lyn-Lake.
By Kay Nygaard-Graham
That’s what Principal City Planner Amanda Arnold and the gang from
CPED (Minneapolis Department of Community Planning and Eco-
nomic Development) wanted to know last month when they hosted the
Plan page 8
Joyce Church Welcomes
New Minister By Susan Marsh
It is with great pleasure that Joyce
United Methodist Church wel-
comes John Darlington as their Photo by David Hastings and submitted by the Uptown Association
Young At Art
new pastor.
After having served congregations
in Iowa, Winona, Edina, Lake-
land, Minneapolis, and Rochester, “Tomorrow’s Stars” Highlights Youth Art
John and his wife, Julie Andrews, By Bruce Cochran
are elated to be back in Minneapo-
lis serving as a pastor to both Joyce Baryshnikov crawled, Pavarotti babbled and Michelangelo scribbled.
Before they gushed pure art these artists all started out with unsophis-
United Methodist and Simpson
Young page 6
Photo by Bruce Cochran joyce page 11
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commentary
letters
here in Uptown will be encour-

From the Mind

aged to walk on the outside con-
crete portion of the walkway, in a

Of nel Harrison
single file fashion. If one wishes to
pass another pedestrian they can
do so by passing on their immedi-
dear cARAg neighbors ate left.
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As many of you are aware, we are idh
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trying to establish a nine-block Walking side by side with a part-

Critical Parking zone just south of ner will no longer be allowed cit-
Calhoun Square to help with pub- ing that conversations between
lic safety and late night nuisance friends and colleagues can still eas-
problems as well as basic parking ily be accomplished by just raising
needs for residents. My block, the the tone of ones voice. Cell phones
3100 block of Girard, has enough with conference call capabilities
signatures already, but getting 75 are recommended for groups of
percent of EACH BLOCK has three or more. Text messaging
proven quite difficult. Our fear is or texting will be strictly prohib-
that the blocks that pass late night ited unless one is certified by Nel
critical parking may force prob- Photo by Bruce Cochran Harrison’s, “Keep your eyes on the
lems onto the blocks that haven’t walkway not the Keyboard Pro-
done so yet. It only takes a minute
to sign your name.
Walking or Running the Lakes in Uptown? gram,” a fee for this certification is
suggested at sixty dollars and will
Nel Harrison suggests that a new pastime. In the summer however require re-certification every three
We are hoping that on National ordinance, designed to make your depending on the time of day, it years.
Night Out, Tuesday, August 5, We would like to invite all resi- trip around the lakes in Uptown can get a bit congested.
from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., whether or dents of these blocks to join us at even more enjoyable, be consid- Parents with small children and
not you are having block parties our block party that night. We ered for 2009. During peak walking hours from baby strollers can still enjoy their
yourselves, you will take the time hope to have a meet-your-neigh- June to September a new “Single daily outing but are encouraged
to swing by 3130 Girard where we bors-on-the-block potluck, sign- Walking around Lake Calhoun File Walking Ordinance” should to walk at off peak times and stay
will have a table set up with all of ing of the critical parking petition, or any of its adjoining lakes in be adopted. Pedestrians traveling strictly to the immediate right cen-
the information and petitions for political speakers and a short per- the Uptown area is a very popular in either direction around the lakes ter of the walkway to allow run-
signing. Blocks involved are 3100 formance by the Cast-Iron Cats ners access to their direct right.
and 3200 Girard, 3100 and 3200 band at 7 p.m. Runners wishing to pass other
Fremont, 3100 and 3200 Emerson runners are encouraged to do so
and 32nd Street between Henne- Allison Rubin and Jeff Forester by passing on the right in the multi
pin and Emerson Avenues. 3130 Girard Ave. S letters to the editor - Always Welcome, purpose walk, run passing lane.
Always encouraged
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exist as a tool to enhance and maintain communication in to live and enjoy the beauty that
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CARAG, ECCO and surrounding areas. In that spirit we
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Divine Liturgy
Sunday 9:30 am
Fr. Paul Paris

PLAN TO ATTEND:
20 th Minneapolis
Greek Festival
“A Taste of Greece 2008”
AT ST. MARY’S ON
SEPTEMBER 5,6 & 7
Fri & Sat, Noon-10:00 p.m.
Sunday, Noon-6:00 p.m.
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government
Breakfast Is A Two’fer
edge. Both gave the recently advocates the state should increase
adjourned legislative session a taxes instead of make further cuts
“good” rating. in programs.

Remington and Hornstein meet with constituents
the Uptown Area in the Minneso-
ta Legislature, was guest of Rem-
ington who represents the area on
the Minneapolis City Council. The
meeting was at the Calhoun Grill
on west Lake Street.
Councilperson Remington gave a
brief update on current issues in
the Uptown area including the fact
that all permits for the Calhoun
Square parking ramp have been
approved and construction may
start before the end of summer.
Remington introduced Hornstein
and thanked him for being a valu-
by Phyllis Stenerson breakfast meeting on July 9 got able ally at the state level while he
two for the price of one. Frank works for the community at the
Uptowners who attended Ralph
Hornstein, state representative city level. Sometimes this works
Remington’s regular monthly
from District 60B who represents better than others, they acknowl-
Hornstein’s position on transporta-
tion committees gives him respon-
sibility and influence on these
matters of critical importance to
many Uptown residents, so much
of the conversation centered on
transit related issues. Hornstein
said significant progress was made
when six Republican legislators
joined with Democrats to override
Governor Pawlenty’s veto of the
transportation bill. Hornstein gave
credit to the business community
for helping to make this happen.
Now bridges are getting repaired
and public transit improvements
are getting much needed attention.
He also discussed a $133 million
federal grant that was awarded to
the state for improving Interstate
35W without further negative
impact on the city neighborhoods
in its path and the proposed South-
west Corridor light rail project.
Hornstein expressed concern that
a budget deficit is expected and
“I want to get us back to the Min-
nesota we once knew,” said Horn-
stein. “I love this work. It’s an
incredible opportunity to make
changes in people’s lives.”
“We’re all in this together,” said
Remington. “We have to work as a
team to move the city forward.”
Hornstein can be contacted at
651.296.9281 for more informa-
tion.
Remington holds breakfast meet-
ings open to the public every
month in the meeting room of the
Calhoun Grill 3220 West Lake
Street, 612.455.1250. The next
breakfast will be held August
13 from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. The
featured guest will be United
States Congressman Keith Elli-
son. Attendance is free and
guests may purchase food and
beverages if they wish. For further
information you may call him at
612.673.2210.

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Art Come Together

to the entire family and should be a

By Mary Ann Schoenberger, Southwest Senior Center Director

When people care about their
neighborhood, they are less likely
to put up graffiti and more likely
to help prevent it. With that in
mind, the City of Minneapolis cre-
ated micro grants for innovative
projects designed to assist with
Graffiti Tips
Prevent it
• Report suspicious behavior
immediately by calling 911.
• Organize your block.
• Use lighting to discourage
vandals.
• Use landscaping, such as
bushes and plants to create
a barrier to tempting walls.
If you are tagged
1. Report it by calling 311.
2. Remove it –.Minneapolis
fire stations provide free
graffiti removal solvent.
graffiti eradication and preven-
tion efforts. As one of the grant
recipients, Southwest Senior Cen-
ter is combining graffiti preven-
tion with a large intergenerational
art opportunity. The community
mosaic mural project will bring
together over 100 people of all ages
who will work to design and build
a 100 square foot mosaic mural that
will grace the parking lot wall of
the Center. The Center is partner-
ing with students at Barton Open
School, EHFNA, and CARAG to
bring many people into the project.
We are hopeful that everyone who
takes part in the project will feel a
sense of pride about the exterior of
our building and those in the sur-
rounding area.
Area residents are encouraged
to join in the discussion of what
images should be included in the
advertise with us...
fun time for all as we work togeth-
er to create the mural. We are
looking for lead volunteers in the
following areas: Photographers to
document the process and people
who would like to be trained on
making mosaic murals who will
learn how to cut tile, grout, and be
able to help train others.
All workshops will take place at
the Center at 3612 Bryant Avenue
South.
Sept. 6 at 10 a.m. and Sept. 8 at 6
p.m. : Visioning Workshop –Your
chance to help shape the theme
and images of the mural.
Sept. 15 at 6 p.m. Mosaic Assistant
Training Workshop.
Sept. 22 at 6 p.m. and Sept. 27 at
10 a.m. Mosaic Mural Workshop
– Help build the mural.
To find out more about the Com-
munity Mosaic Mural Project call
the Center at 612.822.3194.
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Income gap
suffered a decline in net worth.

“Those in the top 1 percent of the income dis-

growing
Author talks about new book
by Phyllis Stenerson
“Somewhere along the line the ethos changed from
we’re all in this together to get what you can while the
getting is good,” said author and social critic Barbara
Ehrenreich in her latest book This Land is Your Land:
Reports From a Divided Nation. “The rich are getting richer
while the poor are getting poorer.”
Ehrenreich spoke to a large crowd at Lyndale United Church
of Christ on July 8 hosted by Magers & Quinn, Hennepin Avenue
bookseller. She talked about the growing inequality in our very
polarized nation and the plight of the lower and middle class.
Her new book is a collection of satirical essays on topics ranging from
escalating costs of basic needs like food and gas to work place bullying
to the wage gap.
Ehrenreich described how there has been a real increase in inequality
since the 1970s with stagnation in average people’s wages and salaries and
a decline in the benefits they get from their employers. She told how afford-
able health care is not available to poor children while $9.8 billion is spent by
Americans on health care for pets; how a child died from an abscessed tooth the
family could not afford to pay a dentist $80 to pull while millions are being spent
on cosmetic surgery.
Ehrenreich backed up her vivid real life examples with data from reliable sources
like the Federal Reserve. She described how the top 10 percent of households saw their
net worth rise by 6.1 percent to an average of $3.11 million while the bottom 25 percent
tribution saw a gain of 87 percent, and those
in the top .1 percent registered a gain of 497
percent;” said Ehrenreich. “The huge concentra-
tion of wealth at the top is routinely used to tilt the
political process in favor of the wealthy.”
Income is being distributed upward and the gap has
been widening between poor and rich. She doesn’t hold
back from calling this upward distribution of money and
the widening gap between the rich and the rest of soci-
ety class warfare, one of very few public figures to use this
emotionally and politically loaded term.
“What can we do about it?” asked an audience member during
the question and answer period following her talk.
Ehrenreich answered that changing tax policy is one of the tools
government can use. She described how the highest tax on income
is 33 percent now and it was a high of 91 percent under President
Dwight D. Eisenhower, a Republican. She went on to describe inequi-
ties in tax rates including wealthy hedge fund managers being taxed at
a rate of 15 percent and that workers are often taxed at a higher rate than
executives. She says this has to be changed.
“Politicians are no better than we make them,” said Ehrenreich.” We have to
put the heat under them so they do the right thing. Speak up for your rights.
This is a time we have to start coming together in various ways to solve prob-
lems.”
The award winning author has published many books and articles. Nickel & Dimed was
a best seller a few years ago in which she wrote about her experiences working undercover
in minimum wage jobs like maid, waitress and Wal-Mart employee. She told about the life
of the working poor that included not having enough money for both food and rent and suf-
fering the indignities of the underclass.

Back On the Block

Pizza Lucé 6th Annual Block Party:
Local Music, Kids Activities, Food, Drink
On Saturday, August 9, Pizza
Lucé will hold their sixth annual
block party at Pizza Lucé Uptown,
3200 Lyndale Avenue South. The
event will begin at noon and end
at 10 p.m. “Our purpose for this
event is to celebrate our custom-
ers and provide a great lineup of
live local music,” says JJ Haywood,
Pizza Lucé CEO. The block party
lineup will feature local musicians
including The Crossing Guards,
Kill the Vultures, Night in a Box,
The Rockford Mules, The Hawaii
Show, The Evening Rig, The Mil-
lionth Word, Charlie Parr, The
Keepaways, Romantica and The
Brass Kings. In addition to live
local music there will also be a
dunk tank for charity and sev-
eral kid friendly activities. Local

shirtless and Wireless access television celebrity Ian star

of “Drinking With Ian” will per-
form as Master of Ceremonies.
Admission is free and all ages are
welcome. Photo by Sunshine
The Brass Kings open the show at noon.
Pizza Luce will offer pizza by the
slice, brats and veggie brats off the
grill. Both alcoholic and non-alco-
holic beverages will be available.
The event will take place rain or
shine.

That new building on Dupont and Lake is the new home of Verizon’s larger store Band Lineup
and Darque Tan, a tanning business. 12:00 noon: the Brass Kings
1:00 p.m.: Romantica
1:55 p.m.: the KeepAways
High school 2:40 p.m.: Charlie Parr
students, college 3:25 p.m.: the Millionth Word The KeepAways: fast, unchaperoned punk rock at 1:55pm.
students 4:35 p.m.: the Evening Rig
Looking for a way to
5:20 p.m.: the Hawaii Show
enhance your resume
or college applications? 6:10 p.m.: the Rockford Mules
Nothing makes employers 7:05 p.m.: Night in a box
and colleges sit up and take
8:00 p.m.: Kill the Vultures
notice quite like the phrase
“I’ve been published.” 9:00 p.m.: Crossing Guards
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crime & safety

June 2008

ECCO
Crimes by Location (ECCO: west of Hennepin. CARAG: east of Hennepin.)

CAR AG
5TH PRECINCT (Southwest Minneapolis)
Sector 2: Crime Prevention Specialist
Tom Thompson: 612.673.2823
thomas.thompson@ci.minneapolis.mn.us
ECCO CARAG

Share The Road,

for lights and stop signs, using are you? For questions about traf- information on biking in Minne-
headlights and rear reflectors and fic laws concerning bike riding apolis online, explore http://www.
yielding to pedestrians at corners and safety call 311. To find more ci.minneapolis.mn.us/bicycles.

Share The Trail and crosswalks.

MYTH: Cars have the right of way

The truth about seven bike safety myths
More people in Minneapolis take
to the streets and trails on bicycles
during summer. This year the
cost of gasoline has made bik-
ing to work and biking for fun
more attractive than ever. But
with more people on bikes on our
City streets and trails, it’s really
important to separate truth from
myth when it comes to bike safety
and laws. Some biking accidents
can be avoided when you know
the facts. Here are seven com-
mon myths about bike safety and
laws—dispelled!
MYTH: Bikes must use the right
lane on the road. FACT: Cyclists
are required to stay to the right
in most cases, but may ride in the
lane that is appropriate to their
destination. That means bikes
may use the left lane to turn left, to
pass, and to avoid road hazards or
parked cars.
MYTH: Bikes don’t have to stop
for traffic lights or stop signs.
FACT: Cyclists are responsible
for following all traffic laws on
the road and on trails, includ-
ing signaling for turns, stopping
at crossings. FACT: Both drivers
and cyclists are required to follow
all signs and pavement markings
at each trail crossing. Cars have to
stop for a bicyclist or pedestrian in
a trail crossing.
MYTH: Bicyclists have to ride in
the bike lane or on a trail when
provided. FACT: Cyclists do not
have to ride in a bike lane if it is
not safe due to surface hazards
and parked cars. Cyclists also do
not have to ride on trails. Most
Minneapolis trails have a speed
limit of 10 mph. As a result, many
bicyclists who want to travel faster
use the road.
MYTH: Cars can drive as close
as possible to a bike lane without
entering it. FACT: Passing cars
must provide a minimum of three
feet clearance from a bike at all
times even when a bicyclist is in a
Help Us Picture a National Night Out In Uptown.
August 5 is the 25th anniversary of the Annual Minneapolis
National Night Out on August 5. The National Night Out is
an opportunity for all parts of the community to come together
around the shared goal of a safe, healthy community.
We’d like to know how you and your neighbors are celebrating
this year. Whether you’re closing down the whole street for a
blow-out party or just sitting on your porch and waving to your
neighbors, we’d like to share in the experience. We are asking
our readers to help us chronicle the big night with photos from
your neighborhood’s celebration. We’d like to gather as many
images as possible for a photo essay/spread in the September
issue of UNN. Whether it’s the food table at a pot luck dinner, a
child zipping down a water slide, a dog frolicking in a sprinkler,
friends gathering on a patio or even a raccoon knocking over the
garbage at the end of the night, we’d love to have you send it in.
Please send photos by August 17 to Uptownnews@yahoo.com.
With photos please include your name, location of the photo
(example 3400 Block, Aldrich Avenue) and if possible the names
of the people in the photo.
Back to School Shopping
is not complete without a trip to

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designated bike lane.

Sho Zo o
MYTH: Bikes must use the street.
FACT: Cyclists may ride on side-
walks except in business districts
or where posted. Studies have
shown that it is often safer to ride
on the street.

MYTH: Bikes and pedestrians

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cyclists and pedestrians to share
trails and sidewalks when every-
one is respectful. Cyclists should
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polite warning and pass on the left
with as much clearance as possible.
Pedestrians should stay or move to
the right when being passed or use
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a designated pedestrian path when

available.

Minnesota biking law gives cyclists

the same rights and responsibili-
ties as motorists. Minneapolis is
one of the most bike-friendly cities
Time Signature in the country. How bike-friendly
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Artists from “Tomorrow’s Stars Seen Today” also a great place to see accessible accessible. You don’t need an art
Young from 1
artwork. The artists are anywhere history course to “get” their work.
ticated carnal energy. But there between the ages of 8 and 18, so The range is wide and the styles
had to be a transitional moment.
by their very nature their work vary but the energy is always high.
But when? That crucial moment
between raw energy and signa- is immediate and emotionally
ture beauty is fleeting. When does
it happen? How does it happen?
And at what point do artists realize
their greatness? Does something
go off in their heads? Is it a life-
altering event? Or like a surfer do
they just “feel” that perfect wave
coming?

If you’ve ever wondered how it

all happens and wanted to witness
that elusive turning point, now is
your chance. During the Uptown
Art Fair, there will be a little show
going on under the radar. Satur-
day, August 2, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
and Sunday, August 3, noon to 4
p.m. in Calhoun Square, the Up-
town Association will be present-
ing artists works on display in a
show called “Tomorrow’s Stars
Seen Today.”

Not only is it a good place to Photo submitted by the artist

witness developing talent but it’s Photo and Artwork by Tom Coben

Photo submitted by the Uptown Association

Photo and Artwork by Ethan Oscarson

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Photo and Artwork by Genevieve Alberti

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Photo and Artwork by Kelsey Larson

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 AUGUST 2008 Uptown Neighborhood news •  .

Backstage from 1 rows Stars Seen Today” a parallel Red” a window decorating contest

to be exact. But Maude Lovelle,
Uptown Association (UA) direc-
tion says their interns “are full
staff members” who happen to be
in college.
She said they conducted a state
wide search for summer workers
by hitting universities and sum-
mer employment fairs throughout
the state. Working for the fair is
a highly sought after position. “We
had more than 200 people who
were interested,” Lovelle said.
They start by working 10 to 20
hours a week during the school
year on various association proj-
ects. Over the summer they go full
time working all art fair all the
time.
art fair for kids ages 8 to18 which
is held inside Calhoun Square.
Kids participating in “Tomorrow’s
Stars Seen Today” take part in the
fair much the same way as their
adult counterparts; they complete
an application to participate then
display and sell their work. Youth
art includes jewelry, sculpture,
painting, photographs and almost
any other type of work seen at the
larger art fair.
Maureen Dedo from Wausau,
Wisconsin is a University of Min-
nesota sophomore studying mar-
keting and mass communications.
She learned of the Art Fair intern-
ship because her roommate was
involved in “Paint the Uptown
Norway
involving the collaborative efforts
of the Uptown Association, the
American Heart Association and
the University of Minnesota. Dedo
is the go-to person for participat-
ing artists. More than one thou-
sand artists apply to participate in
the fair. A jury of five members
review the applicant’s work. After
discussion and voting only a frac-
tion of the applicants are accepted.
Meredith Bentz will graduate
from the University of St. Thomas
this December with a degree in
advertising. Her main focus is cre-
ating graphics – signs, maps, invi-
tations and so on - for the fair and
for events leading up to the fair.
Ruth Cain will be showing watercolors at Starbuck’s Coffee Shop, 2212 Hennepin.
Reception: Sunday, August 3, 4-6 p.m., “Norway” show is on view until Aug. 30.

The interns are each responsible

for coordinating one aspect of the
fair: volunteers; foods and bever-
ages; communication with the art-
ists; children’s art fair; and graphics
and publications.

When Amy Kuzma started her

internship for the Uptown Associa-
tion (UA), the organization behind
the Uptown Art Fair, she com-
muted from Saint Cloud – more
than an hour in each direction-
three days a week for a semester.
At the time she was holding down
a full course load and working
another part-time job in addition
to 14 hours weekly at the UA. She
admits that the busy schedule was
difficult but “I really wanted this
internship. I new it was something
really neat.” For the summer her
commute has been reduced sub-
stantially – she is staying with her
parents here order to work on the
Art Fair fulltime.

Kuzma, who will graduate St.

Cloud State University in Decem-
ber with a degree in public
relations, is responsible for coor-
dinating about 500 volunteers who
fill about a 1000 volunteer jobs
during the fair. Her job involves a
lot of outreach – contacting busi-
nesses, organizations and past
volunteers. Often a team or other
organization will volunteer as a
group so she is often in touch with
coaches and teachers. Her job also
includes writing, graphic arts and
various UA projects such as Nurs-
es Day. “We are all over the place.
You really have to be able to jump
from place to place,” Kuzma said.

Nicole Wittrock, a student at

the University of St. Thomas, is
in charge of food, beverages and
operations. As such she processes
vendor applications and serving
as a middleman between the ven-
dors and the city of Minneapolis –
ensuring that licensing and paper
work is accurate and complete,
ensuring balance among the vari-
ety of foods offered and working
with beverage vendors Pepsi (soft
drinks and water), Blue Moon
(beer) and Barefoot (wine). Dur-
ing the fair she’ll work with all
aspects of the setup. She is also in
charge of inspecting food vendors
during the fair and ensuring food
safety rules are strictly followed.
Wittrock has been working for the
association since January.

Bridget Aymar, a University of

Minnesota journalism student,
has been with Uptown Associa-
tion since March. She found the
job in a unique way – she applied
for a job with another company,
an event planning service which
referred her to the UA. She is in
charge of coordinating “Tomor-
 • Uptown Neighborhood news AUGUST 2008

Plan from 1
first of several “open houses” in an
attempt to solicit input from resi-
dents, business owners and stake-
holders as part of a preliminary
process in building consensus for
the “Lyn-Lake Small Area Plan.”
After describing what could be
expected as the process moves
ahead, planners brought attend-
ees up to speed with an overview
and brief examination of existing
conditions and land use policy.
Participants were then encouraged
to discuss the issues informally
among themselves and with staff
members who obligingly fanned
out among the somewhat spare
gathering to field questions and
solicit comments. It was the first
chance for community members to
weigh in and share their thoughts.
Finally, inquiring planners invited
everyone to respond to three spe-
cial questions. To summarize, here
are some of the themes that seemed
to emerge:
1) What do you value most about
the Lyn-Lake area?
• Transportation - Good alterna-
tive transportation – # 21 bus,
the Midtown Greenway; possi-
bility of a trolley or light rail.
• Density - Wide sidewalks; feels
like Uptown in the 60s and 70s
before it became an “activity
center”
• Development - The feel of a
small town commercial node
– small businesses, many small-
er buildings and store fronts,
generally 2-3 story buildings
- some older/historic buildings;
relatively intact streetwall (few
parking lots on major streets)
• Diversity - of ownership; no
chains; a variety of independent
businesses.
• Community - Wonderful res-
taurants, and things to do
within walking distance; arts,
culture that's accessible – galler-
ies, theater, variety of shops and
entertainment, kinda funky and
eclectic (The Jungle Theater,
Greek To Me Patio)
2) What do you feel are the biggest
challenges facing the Lyn-Lake
area?
• Transportation – How to get
people around (to and from
the area) in a more pedestrian
friendly way; car-centric inter-
sections prevent a safe and pleas-
ant pedestrian environment;
it's difficult to predict how the
area will develop until light rail
issues are resolved.
• Density – Where do we need
it for transit and economies of
scale, and where and when do
we want less density to reduce
crowding, traffic and parking
problems.
• Development - Improving the
existing environment while
ensuring that new development
is compatible with the scale of
existing/older development;
providing for the possibility of
increased population;
• Diversity – Diversity of own-
ership – not just one property
owner who leases to a variety
of merchants, but many owner/
occupied businesses; retaining
and preserving small, unique,
local, independent businesses
and services without pricing
them out of the area.
• Community – How to encour-
age a sense of community when
there is a large rental population;
area can look derelict (much dirt
and debris) when property own-
ers don't sweep sidewalks and
pick up trash; litter, crime, lack
of respect for property are detri-
mental.
• Funding – Lack of planning
and investment by state/fed-
eral agencies could compromise
implementation of the best laid
plans.
3) What three words describe your
vision for Lyn-Lake?
• Diversity of ownership
• Bike culture
• Bustling, shady, walkable
• Serving neighborhood needs
• Colorful, non homogeneous
• Eclectic independent, artsy
• Small scale density
• Model of green/sustainable and
working
A small area plan, once adopted,
will inform and clarify the goals,
policies, and implementation steps
in the city's comprehensive plan
for many decades to come. If you
have a vision for the Lyn-Lake
neighborhood, now is the time
to weigh in. The next online sur-
vey will be posted sometime in
August. Check out the Lyn-Lake
Small Area Plan site for updates
at: www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/
cped/Lyn-Lake.asp

Photo by Bruce Cochran

favor from 1 Originating from a catering back- ole, Southern Soul Food and Deli
ground, The Favor Catering Co. Sandwiches, the location at 913 W
ers, Angela Tucker and Keith

Ice Cream Vortex

Dawson. They plan to re-open the
restaurant after a remodel. Sched-
uled for late July, the “The Favor
Cafe” will reopen with a grand
opening week including commu-
nity night.
LLC., was renting the kitchen
from Restaurant Miami for their
catering business. When Robert
Serr offered to the sell the place,
they jumped on the offer. Serving
a variety of food including Cre-
Lake St, between Colfax and Bry-
ant, will be open Monday through
Wednesday 5 p.m. to 12 midnight,
Thursday through Saturday, 5
p.m. to 1 a.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.
to 9 p.m.

Photos by Bruce Cochran

Like cats to a cream dish, Wednesday, July 9, marked the annual buzz of the
CARAG Ice Cream Social. (Top) Local Celebrities, past CARAG President, Diana
Boegemann and Scott Engel, CARAG Community Coordinator, helped volunteer
to deliver games, music, ice cream and other foods. (Left) Linda McHale, owner of
The Corner Store, proclaimed “I come because it’s fun!” (Right) A moon walk for
kids was part of the activities.

August Concerts At Bryant Square Park

Tuesdays and Thursdays 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 5 Open MIC night, sign up at 6:30 p.m.
Hosted by Jessica Berg
Thursday, August 7 rennieworks
Jazz Fusion/Rock
Tuesday, August 12 Finding Cadence
Alternative Originals and Covers
Thursday, August 14 Back Alley Boys
Blues/Jazz
Tuesday, August 19 Greg Inhofer
Singer/Songwriter, Piano & Voice
Thursday, August 21 Yo Yimbo
Strait Ahead Jazz Sextet
 AUGUST 2008 Uptown Neighborhood news •  .

Tri-Loppet

Photo by Bruce Cochran

The 2008 Tri-Loppet took place Saturday, June 28 and started with paddlers crossing Lake Calhoun to Lake of the Isles. Race results are available at www.tri-loppet.com. A point-to-point off-road triathlon
through the heart of Minneapolis, the Tri-Loppet is designed to give families, recreational paddlers, bikers, runners and serious athletes alike an opportunity to experience Minneapolis from a different perspective.

Storming The Bastille

Photos by Bruce Cochran
The North Star Roller Girls and Cougin rounded out the entertainment for Barbette’s annual Bastille Day on Sunday, July 13.

Beach Bash
Bastille Day, the French national holiday, commemorates the storming of the Bastille and the release of the prisoners held
there. These events of July 14, 1789 are viewed as the beginning of the French Revolution, the end of the monarchy and
the birth of the First Republic. Bastille Day, like the Tricolore flag, symbolizes the Republic’s three ideals: Liberty, Equality, and
Fraternity.
Photo by Kay Nygaard-Graham
People were riveted by the ghoulish likeness of THE MUMMY that claimed 1st
Place in the Lakeland Sand Sculpture Division. Fascinating yet horrible! The Sand
Castle contest was part of the Sunday, July 20, Aquatennial Beach Bash at Lake-
Calhoun, Thomas Beach.
U p c o m i n g E v E n t s
East calhoUn commUnity organization

Over The Rainbow ECCO Board

and Neighborhood Meetings
Thursday, August 7, 2008 at 7:00 PM
St. Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church
(35th and Irving Ave. S.)

Annual East Calhoun

Labor Day Parade
Monday, September 1, 2008
at 2:45 PM
St. Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church
(35th and Irving Ave. S.)
Join in the parade!
Stay for fun and games!
Bring a dish to pass.
Photo by Bruce Cochran
MC Foxy Tan, right center, delivered solid gold at another sensational Bryant Lake
Bowl Pride Block Party on Friday, June 27.
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next issue.)
DISCUSSION
DUNN BROTHERS
3348 Hennepin Ave. So.
Tues. 7:30 pm, weekly
The Socrates Cafe is an open meeting.
The evening is spent discussing a short
list of questions of philosophy that
range all over the map from self iden-
tity, capital punishment, perception
and anything else in between. Bring
your questions and prepare to engage
your mind.
VISUAL ARTS
HIGHPOINT CENTER FOR
PRINTMAKING
2638 Lyndale Ave. S. • 612.871.1326
www.highpointprintmaking.org
Gallery hours: Mon. to Fri. 10 am to 5
pm, and Sat. noon to 4 pm
Thru Sat., Aug 30 – Hot Off the Press.
The annual Summer Coop exhibition.
An exhibit and sale hosted by members
of its print shop cooperative. Original
lithographs, screen prints, etchings,
woodcuts, and monoprints.
INTERMEDIA ARTS/SASE
2822 Lyndale Ave. S. • 612.871.4444
www.intermediaarts.org
Gallery Hours: Mon. to Fri., noon to 7
pm, and Fri. and Sat., 10 am to 5 pm.
Thru Sat., Aug 16 –Project Girl: A
Multimedia Exhibition & Guide to
Un-Mediafying Your Life. A nation-
ally touring visual arts exhibition and
series of hands-on art-based events
and workshops designed to equip
girls with tools to resist harmful
media messages. • Thru Sept – The
Unconvention Gathering Place. The
building will be a gathering place for
artists, educators, alternative journal-
ists and the general public to interact
around issues related to participatory
democracy. It will also be the hub for
to convene throughout the convention
days to interact with visiting artists,
journalists, activists who have come to
witness the political conventions.
SOO VISUAL ARTS
CENTER/TOOMER
GALLERY
2640 Lyndale Ave. S. • 612.871.2263
www.soovac.org
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Gallery Hours: Wed., noon to 6 pm,
Thur., noon to 8 pm, Fri., noon to 6
pm, Sat., noon to 4 pm.
Thru Sat., Aug 16 – Draw Too: A
Drawing Show in Four Acts. • Thru
Sat., Aug 16 – Through the Look-
ing Glass. New paintings by Jennifer
Davis.
STEVENS SQUARE
CENTER FOR THE ARTS
1905 3RD Ave. S. • 612.879.0200
www.stevensarts.org
Gallery hours: Fri. to Sun., 1 pm to 5
pm during exhibitions.
Thru Wed., Aug 13 – The Alice Proj-
ect: An Installation of Curious Propor-
tions. Conceived by Cris t. Halverson.
A multi-media installation with pho-
tos as a base combined with larger than
life props and works by dozens of local
artists in a maze-like setting to create a
virtual Wonderland in the Gallery.
BOOK CLUBS
WALKER LIBRARY
2880 Hennepin Ave. S. • 612.630.6650
www.mpls.lib.mn.us
Tues., Aug 12, 6:30 pm to 8 pm –
Walker Book Club. • Tues., Aug 19,
6 pm to 8 pm – Love in the Stacks:
MPL’s Romance Book Club. Call for
current selections. • Thur., Aug 21, 1
pm to 2 pm – Teen Book Club. For
teens entering grades 7-9. Get together
to talk about great books with other
teens. Aug book Does My Head Look
Big in This? by Randa Abdel-Fattah.
AUTHOR
EVENTS
MAGERS AND QUINN
BOOKSELLERS
3038 Hennepin Ave. S. • 612.822.4611
www.magersandquinn.com
Wed., Aug 13, 7:30 pm –Kira Salak
reads, discusses and signs copies of her
exciting adventure novel the White
Mary. The book’s heroine embarks
on her ultimate journey in one of the
world’s most exotic and unknown
lands, Papua New Guinea. Through
her eyes we experience the harsh reali-
ties of jungle travel and receive the
special wisdom a witch doctor and
sage. Salak has won the PEN Award
for Journalism and appeared five times
in Best American Travel Writing.
ONCE UPON A CRIME
BOOKSTORE
604 W. 26th St. • 612.870.3785
www.onceuponacrimebooks.com
Tues., Aug 12, 7 pm – Bart Schneider.
The MN author reads from The Man
in a Blizzard. • Tues., Aug 19, 7 pm
Minneapolis Lowry Hill
2120 Hennepin Ave. S.
612-767-5600
– Publication party. Victoria Houston
will read from Dead Hot Shot. • Thur.,
Aug 28, 7 pm – Carl Brookins. Launch
party for The Case of the Deceiving.
KIDS & TEENS
HIGHPOINT CENTER
FOR PRINTMAKING
2638 Lyndale Ave. S. • 612.871.1326
www.highpointprintmaking.org
Mon. to Fri., Aug 4 - 8, 9 am to 3 pm
-- Culture Camp—The Tradition Lives
On! Hosted by Walker Art Center,
Highpoint Center for Printmaking,
Children’s Theatre Company, MN
Center for Book Arts and Zenon
Dance Co. Work with artists at each
site to create paintings, prints, perfor-
mances, books and dances. For more
info and to register, contact the Walker
Art Center at 612.375.7600. Ages 7-12.
Cost: $260 ($195 members).
WALKER LIBRARY
2880 Hennepin Ave. S. • 612.630.6650
www.mpls.lib.mn.us
Wed., Aug 6, 10:30 am – Preschool Sto-
rytime. For children ages 4 to 6. Enjoy
stories together and build language
skills. • Thur., Aug 7, 7 pm to 7:30 pm
– Family Storytime. For children ages
2 and up. Share books, stories, rhymes,
music, and movement with your chil-
dren. • Fri., Aug 1, 10:30 am – Baby
Storytime. For children from birth to
24 months. Delight and stimulate your
baby’s senses with books and music.
The theme is “All About Me!” •
Thur., Aug 7, 7 pm to 7:45 pm – Boys’
Book Club. For boys entering grades
2-4. Aug’s book is Nixie’s Song: Beyond
the Spiderwick Chronicles by tony
Diterlizzi. • Thur., Aug 14, 7 pm to
7:45 pm – Girls Only Book Club. For
girls entering K-2 grade. Join other
girls to talk about a great book! Occa-
sionally there will be a craft activity.
Call for current selection. • Fri., Aug
8, 10:30 am – Magician Matt Dunn.
Go wild over the out-of-this-world
comedy and magic in this fast-paced,
interactive show featuring everyone’s
favorite rabbit, Houdini! • Sat., Aug
9, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm – Second Sat
Series. Stories about boats, Swedish
fiddle music by David Stenshoel, and
a boat making craft. • Sat., Aug. 16, 10
am to 2 pm – Take The Cake! Help
us celebrate Minnesota’s birthday by
building the state’s biggest dream
cake! Join us to create your own cake
out of boxes, paper and crayons. Then
we’ll piece together all cakes on the
library’s plaza to share with the neigh-
borhood. • Sat., Aug. 30, 10:30 am
– 12:30 pm – LEGO Mania. Take the
LEGO challenge! Get together with
your friends and build wild creations
beyond your imagination!
THEATER
BRYANT LAKE BOWL
810 W. Lake St. • 612.825.8949
www.bryantlakebowl.com
Thurs., Jul 31 thru Sun. Aug. 10
– Fringe Festival. For schedule, go to
www.fringefestival.org.
INTERMEDIA ARTS
2822 Lyndale Ave. S. • 612.871.4444
www.intermediaarts.org
Thurs., Jul 31 thru Sun. Aug. 10
– Fringe Festival. For schedule, go to
www.fringefestival.org.
JUNGLE THEATER
2951 Lyndale Ave. S. • 612.822.7063
www.jungletheater.com
Tues. to Thur., 7:30 pm, Fri. and Sat.,
Real-time
Elizabeth Bossert showcases her art of “Some Sort of Reality” July 2nd - August 3
at Dunn BrosCoffee at 3345 Hennepin Ave. South.
8 pm, Sun. 2 pm and 7 pm, thru Aug.
31. – Hedwig and the Angry Inch. A
rock musical about an ignored rock-n-
roll goddess who also happens to be a
victim of a botched sex change opera-
tion - an inspiring anthem. Tickets:
$26-36.
MINNEAPOLIS THEATRE
GARAGE
711 W Franklin Ave. • 612.870.0723
Thurs., Jul 31 thru Sun. Aug. 10
– Fringe Festival. For schedule, go to
www.fringefestival.org.
MINNESOTA FRINGE
FESTIVAL
www.fringefestival.org
Thurs., Jul 31 thru Sun., Aug. 10, vari-
ous times and venues. Enjoy the 15th
annivesary of the Midwest’s largest
performing arts festival and the largest
nonjuried, uncensored Fringe in the
US. See local, national and interna-
tional performers. Uptown locations
include Bryant Lake Bowl, Interme-
dia Arts and Mpls Theatre Garage.
See web site for show descriptions and
schedule. The maximum single-ticket
price is $12 (plus a one-time button
purchase for $3). Discounts available
for students, seniors and people buy-
ing multiple tickets.
CLASSES/
WORKSHOPS/
LECTURES
BAKKEN MUSEUM
3537 Zenith Ave. S • 612.926.3878
www.thebakken.org
Tues., Aug 12, 5 pm to 8 pm – Rockin’
the Bakken. Check out what sounds
electric. Hear demonstrations of the
Theremin, the first electronic musical
instrument. Compose your own music
with electronic edrums, synthesizers
and special effects. Enjoy live bands
and more. Complimentary food and
sample wines. Admission $7; free for
members and a guest.
OUTDOORS
BRYANT SQUARE PARK
3101 Bryant Ave. S. • 612.370.4907
www.minneapolisparks.org
Every Tues. & Thur., 7 pm to 8:30 pm
.—Eclectic collection of outdoor con-
certs in the new outdoor amphithe-
ater. Check website for schedule. Jazz,
blues, folk, rock and more. • Wed.,
AUGUST 2008
Aug. 13, dusk – Movies under the
Stars: Raiders of the Lost Ark.
COMO-HARRIET
STREETCARE LINE
www.trolleyride.org
Sat., Aug 16, 10 pm – A Fare to
Remember. Take a romantic, half-
hour moonlight trolley ride. Departs
the Linden Hills station. Tickets $5,
advanced tickets available.
LAKE HARRIET
BANDSHELL
4135 Lake Harriet Parkway
www.minneapolisparks.org
Every Mon. to Sat. at 7:30 pm & Sun-
days at 2 pm and 5:30 pm – Concerts at
the Bandshell. See web site for sched-
ule • Thur., Aug 21, dusk – Movies
under the Stars: FleetwoodMac – The
Dance.
LYNDALE ROSE GARDEN
www.minneapolisparks.org
Sundays thru Aug. 31, 5 pm & 7 pm
– Stevie Ray’s Improv. The troupe cre-
ates instant comedy sketches based
entirely on audience suggestions and
audience participation.
PAINTER PARK
620 W. 34th St. • 370.4911
www.minneapolisparks.org
Mon., Aug. 4, dusk – Movies under
the Stars: Underdog.
PIZZA LUCE
3200 Lyndale Ave S. • 612.827.5978
www.pizzaluce.com
Sat., Aug. 9, noon – 10 pm – Annual
block party. Featuring bands, kids’
activities and food.
UPTOWN ASSOCIATION
Hennepin Ave. S. & W. Lake St.
www.uptownminneapolis.com/art-fair
Fri. Aug 1, noon to 8:30 pm, Sat., Aug.
2, 10 am to 8:30 pm and Sun., Aug 3,
noon to 6 pm – Metris Uptown Art
Fair. More than 360 award-winning
artists showcasing what they do best
during the 45th annual festival! Buy
one-of-a-kind ceramics, paintings,
jewelry, sculptures, photography, and
more and meet the artists behind the
creations. Enjoy music and dance at
the performance stage, sit back and
relax in the wine garden, and take in
the excellent evening entertainment.
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joyce from 1
United Methodist Church at 1st
Avenue South and 28th Street. The Uptown The Uptown
Pastor Darlington feels quite
fortunate that both Joyce and Neighborhood Neighborhood news
is now available
at the following
Simpson share his vision of and
commitment to ministry in the News locations
city. His vision is “of neighbor-
hoods that are vibrant with diver- Hyper Local Amore Victoria
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sity, tolerance, and inclusiveness.
I envision the “city church” as a Booksmart
hub of community building, ener-
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world.”
ACtion Chiang Mai Thai
Citing retail attrition in Calhoun Square, the loss of Campiello and the death of Due to the change in leadership Dunn Brothers(Lake)
ex-coworker Rachel Dow, the staff of Chiang Mai Thai moved mountains to put and sharing a pastor with Simpson, CARAG Neighborhood
together a musical event on Sunday, July 20 for the neighborhood. Many of the Joyce has also changed its worship 612.823.2520 Dunn Brothers(34th)
band members from the various groups work for Chaing Mai Thai and they wanted time. Service now starts at 11 a.m. carag@carag.org
to do something positive for the community. Pictured above are the F##k Knights
Falafel King
on Sunday mornings, followed by ECCO Neighborhood
singing their favorite camp songs. 612.987.2344 Famous Dave’s BBQ
the best coffee hour in town. Come ellischild@earthlink.net
Calendar from 10 Changes: Education, support and for the service, stay for the fellow- First Universalist Church
ship. City Councilperson
exercise for those with or at risk of Gigi’s Café
Ralph Remington
MUSIC diabetes. Free. 612.673.2210
Ralph.Remington Hennepin-Lake

The Sandbox
BARBETTE @ci.minneapolis.mn.us Liquors
1600 W. Lake St. • 612.827.5710 Mayor R.T. Rybak It’s Greek to Me
612.673.2100
www.barbette.com
p laying with stardust rt@minneapolis.org Joyce United
Mondays, 10 pm – Live Music. Aug 4: Methodist Church
Supreme Privacy, Aug 11: Kid Dako- State Representative
ta, Aug 18: Hips Don’t Lie, Aug 25: Margaret Anderson La Bodega Tapas Bar
Supreme Privacy. Kelliher
651.296.0171 Lyndale United
rep.margaret.kelliher@house.mn
FAMOUS DAVE’S Church of Christ
3001 Hennepin Ave S. • 612.822.9900 State Representative
Frank Hornstein Magers & Quinn
www.famousdaves.com 651.296.9281 Booksellers
Fri., Aug 1, 9 pm -- Johnny Rawls • rep.frank.hornstein@house.mn
Thur., Aug 7, 9 pm – John Nemeth • Marla’s Indian &
State Senator Caribbean Cuisine
Fri., Aug 8, 9 pm – Rick Estrin and D. Scott Dibble
the Nightcats • Sat., Aug 16, 9 pm 651.296.4191 Mohn Electric
– Magic Slim and the Teardrops • sen.scott.dibble@senate.mn
Fri., Aug 29, 9 pm – Watermelon Slim Parents Automotive
and the Workers • Sat., Aug 30. 9 pm Governor Tim Pawlenty
– Hamilton Loomis. 651.296.3391 Pizza Luce
tim.pawlenty@state.mn.us
Rainbow Foods
DANCE U.S. Congressman
Keith Ellison St. Mary’s Greek
612.522.1212
NANCY HAUSER www.ellison.house.gov Orthodox Church
Natalie, CARAG: Because the news isn’t always enough and sometimes
1940 Hennepin Ave S. • 612.871.9077 we need to look a little further down the road at what the children see. U.S. Senator Uptown Bar & Café
Sat., Aug. 23 & 30, 11 am to 1:30 pm Email your kids’ art, poetry, short prose etc. to bruce@satellitedesign.
– Improvision Workshop. com or The UNN, 3612 Bryant Ave. S, Mpls., MN, 55409. We’ll showcase Norm Coleman Uptown Theatre
one here each month in The Sandbox. 651.645.0323
www.coleman.senate.gov
Urban Bean
SENIORS U.S. Senator
Urban Earth
Amy Klobuchar
LYNDALE FARMSTEAD 202.224.3244
Walker At Treetops
3900 Bryant Ave. S. • 612 370.4948 www.klobuchar.senate.gov
Make Every Day Count.
www.minneapolisparks.org President Walker Library
Thur., Aug 7, 12 noon to 2 pm – Senior
Picnic. Picnic in the park, games, and a SUNDAY 6pm-2am
Got a little George W. Bush
202.456.1111 YWCA (Uptown)

nice opportunity to socialize and relax
under the trees. All food provided.
Co-sponsored by the Southwest Senior
Center. Please register in advance.
Ages 62+, $3.
SOUTHWEST SENIOR
CENTER
3612 Bryant Ave. S. • 612.822.3194
Tues. and Thur., 9:45 am and 10:45 am
– Weights and Stretching. Donations

accepted. • Tues., 10:30 am – Healthy
Pretty good deals on Midwestern
food and beer. Oh yah, and bowl for $1.
MONDAY 6pm-12:30am
 
and ad copy to: Uptown Neighborhood News, 3612
2 entrees, 1 bottle of wine or 2 beers,
and a round of bowling $28.
TUESDAY10pm
junk in the
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10-word minimum. Ad and advance payment are
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UNN classified.
CARAG and ECCO residents Bryant Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55409.
can run a free classified ad in
one UNN issue per year. Free
classifieds are limited to 25

classifieds
words or less and must be non-
DJs Ed Ackerson, Dan Boen commercial in nature. After one
Declaring and friends suss.
$3 Bell’s. free ad, classifieds can be run in

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810 W. Lake St Mpls Minneapolis, MN 55409. ing. Wall paper removal, skim Love seats - $290, Couches-$390,
www.bryantlakebowl.com coating, Ceiling & wall repair, Owner operated, 35 years expe-
deck staining. Honest, friendly, rience. Dave 612-721-5105/612-
respectful. Fully insured, own all 636-3073
tools. Casey.reynolds@att.net 612-
825-9959/612-991-6384 CARPET CLEANING
2 average -sized rooms & a hall
MASONRY REPAIRS $48.95. Upholstery Cleaning:
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ing, foundations, basements. 29 chairs $29.95. Owner operated,
years experience. 612-377-3822 35 years experience. Dave 612-
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wanted REMODELING
Windows and doors. Siding.
New CARAG resident, Collin Aaron Fences and decks, finish carpen-
Harrington, born of parents, TJ and Old catalogues
Lisa Harrington, arrived on Friday, July I’ll give you cash for old cata- try. Sheet rock, taping. Custom
4, weighing 7lbs 1oz and measuring 19 logues from the 60’s, 70’s and tile. Local references, free esti-
1/2 in. long. 80’s. bruce@satellitedesign.com mates. Tom 612-824-1554.
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COFFEE
(Lake St. & Bryant Ave. S.)
ROAD
CONSTRUCTION
IS OVER!!!!!!!!

PATIO SEATING AVAILABLE

CONVENIENT ACCESS TO ONSIGHT PARKING
Now Serving French Pressed Coffee
Hemp Milk Lattes - Hot Or Iced
Also Available Organic Non-homogenized Milk On Request
821 W Lake St • 612.824.6200 • Lake St. & Bryant Ave. S.