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Lowry Hill East Neighborhood Association Newspaper “Where every story has three sides” www.wedgenewsmpls.wordpress.com In Landmark Decision, City Council Stops Demolition of 2320 Colfax had heard the owner’s appeal to overturn the HPC’s ruling, said that he hoped the unani- mous vote would herald “a new era of preservation” for Of Railroads and Textiles Minneapolis. 5
The Council’s ruling came at the end of a process that has been confusing to many, even Photo by Bruce Cochran those at City Hall. The drama The Bike Expo includes BMX began in March when staff for Photo by Ceridwen Christensen stunt riders at 31st St. and the City’s Community Plan- KARE11 reporter Lindsey Seavert interviews Anders Christensen Hennepin Ave. ning and Economic Devel- in front of 2320 after the Tuesday hearing. opment Department issued a demolition permit for the Get Glowing 1893 house, designed and built By Trilby Busch determination of the Heritage 8 On Your Preservation Commission that by master builder T.P. Healy, On May 24, the saga of the 2320, also known as the Orth to clear the land for Michael house at 2320 Colfax Avenue House, is an historic resource. Lander’s proposed apartment reached a dramatic conclu- Gary Schiff (9th Ward), chair building. Anders Christensen Marks... sion: Minneapolis City Coun- of the Council’s Zoning and of the Healy Project appealed cil voted 13-0 to uphold the Planning Committee, which to the HPC, which at their April meeting voted 8-2 to Uptown declare the house an historic Criterium is resource, halting demolition. Police Pursuit Ends with Two Fatalities In turn, Mike Crow, owner of Friday, June 14 2320, appealed to the Coun- Lucky Ending cil’s Zoning & Planning (Z&P) for House Fire The Nature Valley Grand 10 Prix returns to Uptown for See 2320 Colfax page 2 the Friday evening Criteri- um. With huge crowds that have lined the entire course every year, the riders are Block Shakers energized which makes for Pride and Chiang Banger block parties return great racing.
The course has teams race past Calhoun Square on a .88 Kilometer course that comprises six tight cor- ners and a scramble to the Photo by StuartWainstock.com finish line. Traffic was detoured around 2717 Bryant Avenue during the un- folding events of May 10. With a long straightaway across the finish line into Provided by the Minneapolis Suspect Shooting a very short run between Police Department (MPD) L’assassins play the BLB Uptown Pride Block Party on June 28. turns one and two, speeds Officers responded to the will descend from a brisk There were multiple critical area and located the suspect, In celebration of their 15th an- these events will take place on 35-plus mph into the low incidents in a relatively short Terrance Franklin, who then niversary coming up in Octo- the Girard walkway in front of digits before ramping up period of time in South Min- fled from the police in his ve- ber, Chiang Mai Thai is mak- Chiang Mai Thai, on the east ing some noise this summer again out of turn five on neapolis on May 10. At ap- hicle, striking a marked MPD side of Calhoun Square. with their most extensive mu- Lake Street. Strong racers proximately 2 pm, 5th Pre- squad car and nearly striking sic calendar yet. They’re bring- The first street dance took place and teams will stay up front cinct officers responded to another MPD officer on foot. ing back the popular Chiang on May 30 as the Wedge went to to control the tempo and 2743 Lyndale Avenue on a The suspect vehicle crashed and the suspect fled into a Banger block party, and also press. The second Street Dance avoid accidents. call from a resident who saw a suspect who possibly burglar- neighborhood block. introducing three Street Danc- will take place on Thursday, es which will be four-hour ized the callers residence the outdoor dance parties, of vary- week before. See BIKE RACE page 8 See Shooting page 11 ing themes and genres. All of See BLOCK PARTIES page 7
Stay Connected at wedgenewsmpls.wordpress.com Page 2 The Wedge June 2013 June 2013 The Wedge ARTS Page 3 wedge kids THE WEDGE Engaging with Kids Armed Robbery at Local Motion LOWRY HILL EAST Summer activities for Wedge families 2813 Hennepin Avenue Neighborhood LHENA EVENTS Association By Mindy Rhiger are always full of interesting By Bruce Cochran books, magazines, and more. Newspaper LHENA Calendar Summer is a great time to ex- They are a great opportunity to A suspect entered Local Mo- The Wedge is a monthly publication Sat., June 1, 9am-3pm 6:30 pm. This committee reviews plore, and the Wedge has a lot to discover new-to-you books for OPINION tion Clothing Boutique, on of the Lowry Hill East Neighborhood LHENA Annual Garage Sale any project, development, or zon- offer families looking to enter- the whole family and perhaps May 23 at 1:03 pm, posing as a Association (LHENA). Distribution ing request in the neighborhood– (Throughout neighborhood) tain and perhaps educate kids introduce the idea of generous customer. Showing a gun, the is free to residents and businesses of a good fit for anyone interested in during the summer break. I’d giving to young children. the Lowry Hill East Neighborhood. suspect, demanded the store’s Wed., June 5, 7pm city planning, architecture, and like to suggest keeping it sim- Mailed subscriptions are $20 per year. transportation. cash box, owner’s purse and LHENA Neighborhood ple. My favorite neighborhood The next time you take a walk car keys, and fled. Later that The Wedgenewspaper exists to address Revitalization Program (NRP) experiences haven’t been costly with your family, you can add neighborhood events, issues, and DEVELOPMENTThurs., June 13, 6:30pm day, fingerprints were taken at Steering Committee LHENA Branding Committee or involved extensive planning. an element of local history to the scene and the incident is causes, while providing a public forum It’s the little things—dancing in the outing by following the for the community to share information Throughout the Wedge Meeting held at Jefferson Com- currently under investigation (Location TBD) The Branding the rain at the ice cream social Walk Down Lake Street path and ideas and to voice individual Neighborhood! munity School, 1200 26th Street, by the Minneapolis Police opinions and concerns within the in the Media Center, Room 204. Committee meets the second at Mueller Park two years ago via the Museum in the Streets. Department. Lowry Hill East neighborhood. The Neighborhood Revitalization Thursday of each month and is or watching a neighborhood This is a fascinating look at the Find maps of garage sale locations at www.facebook.com/thewedgeneighborhood along Committee regularly meets the tasked with redesigning LHENA’s Stories, opinions, letters, photographs, kid give a piano concert in his way our neighborhood and Hennepin/Lyndale and at garage sale sites on June 1st. first Wednesday of every month logo and brand. Photo by Bruce Cochran and drawings are always welcome. front yard. This is what I really the surrounding area used to at 7 pm. This committee focuses Email [email protected] for BUSINESS love about the Wedge. look. The plaques are full of lo- Wed., June 19, 6:30pm assignments or to share your ideas. The on implementing the LHENA LHENA Board of Directors cal trivia in both English and deadline for submitting items is the Neighborhood Revitalization Here are a few keep-it-simple Spanish, and the experience 2320 COLFAX from page 1 he built if he walked by it today. attracted me to the 10th Ward 17th of the month prior to publication. Program Phase II Action Plan (Location TBD) The LHENA suggestions for Wedge families just may spark an interest in wasn’t the 1960’s apartment The display ad deadline is the 15th of and other revitalization strate- Board of Directors regularly local history in the next gen- Also speaking for demolition buildings or the 2,013 fancy the month prior to publication. gies. The plan is divided into sec- to try this summer. Committee, which heard his meets the third Wednesday of ev- eration. You can pick up maps appeal on May 21. were Wedge landlord Wil- [new] buildings. What attract- tions: housing; infrastructure; Editor crime & safety; and youth, arts ery month at 6:30 pm. LHENA’s You can use the various devel- at various locations including liam Rose, commercial real ed me was the idea that this Bruce Cochran & commerce.PUBLIC Members serve on SAFETYmission is to represent the inter- Huge Theater, Lund’s or visit estate broker Tom Dunn, and was a city based on history. opment projects in the neigh- At the Z&P meeting, those [email protected] a volunteer basis and are elected ests and values of Lowry Hill East borhood to your advantage. http://lakestreetcouncil.org/ supporting and opposing the Judy Harris, manager of Roger This was a city based on pres- residents, property and business ervation.” As for the claim that Office Administrator to one-year terms at the annual If your kids have an interest programs/museum-in-the- demolition of the house pre- Handevit’s rooming houses. Caroline Griepentrog meeting in April. owners to the larger community streets. sented their respective cases. Harris argued that the move Healy wouldn’t recognize 2320 and government. The LHENA in construction, an afternoon Advertising Representatives watching the goings-on at a First to speak was John Smol- to stop demolition was “not as his own, Curtis responded, Sat., June 8, 10am-4pm & Board makes neighborhood “Are you kidding me? I would Susan Hagler: 612.825.7780 building and land use recom- construction site would be The Uptown area may have a ey, a City planner who works about giving a building histor- [email protected] Sun., June 9, Noon- 3m mendations to the City, main- a real treat. (Many are cur- reputation for its nightlife—a with the HPC. He argued that ic designation,” but the “first identify a house I put my heart LHENA Free Swap weapon in a war to stop any and soul in.” Wedge Committee Chair tains financial oversight of the or- rently active during the busi- reputation that began in the Council should overturn the Linda McHale: 612.823.1270 Mueller Park, 25th Street and changes” in the way of new de- ganization, publishes The Wedge ness week at the south end of early 20th century, according HPC’s determination and issue [email protected] Bryant/Colfax Avenues newspaper, organizes neighbor- velopment. House mover John Jepsen add- the neighborhood along the to the Museum in the Streets— a demolition permit. Smoley hood social events, and serves as ed that the house is structural- Layout & Illustration Wed., June 12, 6:30pm Greenway.) If the space per- but there are plenty of oppor- said that there are “better re- Kelly Newcomer a forum for neighborhood con- LHENA Zoning and Planning mits, you might bring a blan- tunities for families as well. maining examples of Healy’s Anders Christensen of the ly sound, “built of old growth [email protected] cerns. Members serve on a volun- (Z&P) Committee ket, some construction related You might also be interested in work” and that the City con- Healy Project led the opposi- timber. . .perfectly straight and teer basis and are elected to two- true. It should be saved.” Regular Contributors: toys, and a picture book or the family programming at the siders historic designation for tion’s testimony with the slide Vanessa Moore Ardolino, Caroline (Location TBD) The Z&P Com- year terms at the annual meeting two. I recommend Building Walker Art Center (Arty Pants properties based on the rarity show he had presented to the Griepentrog, Thatcher Imboden, mittee regularly meets the second in April. Our House by Jonathan Bean two Tuesdays a month, Free of the works of those who de- HPC, arguing that 2320 repre- After the hearing was closed, Kathy Kullberg, Beth Marsh Wednesday of every month at or Construction Crew by Lynn First Saturdays, and Thursday signed them. sents a turning point in Healy’s Schiff moved to deny the evening family storytimes) to career. “The Orth House is owner’s appeal. Holding up a The contents of this publication do not BIG Summer Sale during Open Melzter, both of which are necessarily reflect the views of LHENA about home construction. inspire your little artists, kid’s When Smoley compared 2320 an original design created in thick folder containing letters or its board members. The Wedge Streets on June 23rd cheese classes at Kowalski’s Colfax to a similar house a time of crisis and change,” to the committee, Schiff said, reserves the right to exercise discretion Summer Hours: Tues - Thurs 12pm - 7pm For those who have read Maud Market for your young food- Healy built the next year on Christensen concluded. “Healy “I can’t remember when we’ve in publishing any material submitted Friday - Sat 11am - 8pm; Sun 11am - 4pm Hart Lovelace’s Betsy-Tacy ies, and improv classes at the Lowry Hill, 7th Ward Coun- is our civic master builder.” had such a substantial amount and further reserves the right to refuse Phone: 612-886-1247 Huge Theater for aspiring per- cil member Lisa Goodman of feedback from the general any advertisement. Questions about Email: [email protected] books, Mueller Park is not just The Wedge may be directed to the formers. Marlee MacLeod, who lives public, overwhelming testimo- Web: www.regladeoro.com a park. It’s the site of the for- said, “I don’t “think it’s fair editor or to The Wedge committee chair. Facebook: www.facebook.com/regladeoro mer home of the much-loved to compare houses on Lowry on the 2400 block of Colfax, ny in support of 2320.” ©2013 LHENA, all rights reserved. Twitter: www.twitter.com/regladeoro children’s author. Pack a pic- Mark your calendars for Open Hill with houses in Lowry Hill said that “the condition of Regla De Oro (Spanish - Golden Rule): LHENA nic, like Besty and Tacy often Streets Mpls (June 23), the East. Lowry Hill has had this the house is not owing to the The committee voted 5-0 to Do unto others as you would have them do unto you [1991] fire, but to the decisions approve Schiff’s motion. 1200 West 26th St. 2743 Lyndale Avenue S Haz a los otros lo que deseas que ellos te hagan a ti do in the books, and read in LHENA Ice Cream Social, very tight R1-R2B zoning so Minneapolis, MN 55405, the park for a literary after- and the Wedge Neighborhood that houses were not able to be the owner made afterward.” 612.377.5023 Minneapolis, MN 55408 a Love, Appreciate & Advocate Art b noon. On your way to the park, Swap (June 8,9) as these are converted into 15-unit room- MacLeod questioned Lucas’s At Friday’s full Council meet- you can browse the books in great ways to get to know other ing houses.” application of National Reg- ing, Schiff called for a change Lowry Hill East Neighborhood the nearby Little Free Librar- families in the neighborhood ister criteria for designating in direction in city planning, Association Board of Directors ies—or bring a few books to and share what we love about Next to speak for demolition historic landmarks to a prop- saying that not only the most Will Bornstein, Pres...... 952.913.6887 share with your neighbors. The the Wedge with our kids. was appellant Mike Crow. erty that has been declared an important architecture, but “Antiquing Little Free Libraries at 25th Crow said that the house had historic resource, noting that all existing Healy houses are Tim Dray, V. P...... 612.209.6790 Street & Dupont Avenue and Mindy Rhiger lives in Lowry received “extensive fire and there is an important distinc- a resource that should be Ryan Bender, Treas...... 612.669.3042 Making Art History 26th Street & Aldrich Avenue Hill East. water damage” from a 1991 tion between the two. preserved. “This is a market- Bill Casey, Sec...... 612.803.9246 Should Be blaze, and that most of the building approach that rec- Susan Bode...... 612.872.4077 original exterior and interior Brian Finstad of the Healy ognizes that the most unique Burt Coffin...... 612.310.7707 This Fun” was gone. Crow said he had Project pointed out that the sig- thing the City has is the his- Bryan Friess...... 612.886.2545 Carole’s Antiquing Tours nificance of the Orth House to toric nature of our houses and been trying to sell the house Daniel Haley...... 612.871.7339 For those who love adventure... School News for the past five years, but was Healy’s design career was not- the age of our housing stock,” Kyle Kilbourn...... unsuccessful because “nobody ed in a 1981 Twin Cities maga- Schiff said. “We need to send a Relax and enjoy the scenery as Jefferson Elementary Community School wants a rooming house and zine article on Healy based on message to the next generation Linda McHale...... 612.823.1270 Carole chauffeurs you to estate there’s nothing left to restore.” Christensen’s research. “It’s not that there’s nothing greener Shae Walker...... 612.730.7013 and other sales in the Twin Cities. She knows the neighborhoods, May Calendar like this case came up, then we than an existing home.” Amy Lucas of Landscape Re- started making a case that it Neighborhood Revitalization the estate agents, and the good was significant.” sales. Roam through some of 4 Kindergarten Promotion Ceremony, 2:30pm search, a consultant for the de- Z&P co-chair Meg Tuthill Program Steering Committee veloper, testified that there are added, “We have a boatload of the area’s most beautiful homes, Jefferson Auditorium make friends and hunt for “many examples of this design Minneapolis resident Nicole beautiful turn-of-the-century John Bode...... 612.872.4077 Curtis of the HGTV show, architecture that has been treasures. (She can also help you 4 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony, 10:45am-12noon and form” in Minneapolis. She David Greene...... looked at criteria for designat- “Rehab Addict,” addressed ripped down in the past 40 sell your items on eBay.) Jefferson Auditorium Daniel Haley...... 612.871.7339 ing landmarks for the National the environmental impact of years.” She urged the City to Join the next tour... demolition. Curtis said that if consider all older homes a re- Blake Hanson...... 651.485.3635 4 Last Day of School Register of Historic Places, and The Wedge would like to congratulate Vanessa and Joe Ardolino call or text Carole’s Limo: the house were demolished, source. “I don’t care if they’re Sara Romanishan...... found that 2320 does not meet on the birth of Case Ardolino, arriving at 11:47am, May 3. Van- 612-341-2494, or visit: noncompostable materials divided into four-plexes or six- Georgia Rubenstein...... 651.261.9684 these. Noting the changes to essa will be taking a break from arts reviewing while she takes www.caroleslimo.com Jefferson Elementary School filling “at least 50 thirty-yard plexes. . . .Save history, don’t Paul Ryan...... the exterior and interior of the in this masterpiece. Both parents are doing great, and Vanessa is http://jefferson.mpls.k12.mn.us 1200 26th Street, 612.668.2720 dumpsters” would be going to send it to the landfill.” house, Lucas said that Healy Adam Tomczik...... “looking forward to introducing another youngster to the richly - Ask about custom tours! - would not recognize the house a landfill. Curtis added, “What
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years old, will have to answer in tle-Port Townsend, Washing- floor plan as outlined by the Come for the police court.” ton area to be closer to her builder detailing a roomy first If your walls could talk . . . younger brother Ed, an engi- floor plan. More family lore reported that neer at Boeing Corporation. Atmosphere and Drinks Concrete as Landscape Rhea had also run away on sev- In 1985 she passed away at the The gray house at 2417 Dupont 2417 Dupont Avenue eral occasions and learned to be age of 83. Her brother passed in has finally given up its history a seamstress to further her love 1989. Subsequently their ashes of the little known Beeth fam- By Kathy Kullberg, Lowry Hill East Historian By Beth Marsh, Wedge Restaurant Reviewer Open Streets comes back 4 times of fashion and design. In 1915, were brought back to Minneso- ily. After surviving another qui- Rhea and her first husband, ta by their family and scattered et 30 years as rental housing, it Built: 1886 by J.W. Shackleton Frank Johns, were married in on the waves of Lake Superior. passed into the hands of the J.J.’s Coffee and Wine Bistro Current Owners: Warren Colison and Carl Griffin the living room at 2417, a com- current owners, who love the mon occurrence in the early Today there is not much re- house and have returned it to a 20th century. The rooms were maining of the original inte- single family once again. lavishly decorated with pink rior spaces of 2417 after the roses and ferns. Over 40 guests house was subdivided in the Kathy Kullberg lives in Lowry attended the quiet wedding. mid 1950s. Uniquely, however, Hill East. the original building permit Things must not have gone well includes a rare drawing of the for the young couple, for by 1925 Rhea was divorced and married for a second time to Augustus Seeger, an employee of Brown and Bigelow of St. Paul. Christ tended to attract Unfortunately for Rhea, Augus- tus passed away in Chicago in an assorted crowd, too. the summer of 1929. She vowed Day Camp June 24-28 never to marry again but was Sundays: 8:30am Traditional Soup of the Day with a half sandwich. Service often seen in the company of 9:15am Sunday School Northwestern University profes- 10:30am Jazz Worship fter achieving success zas, and sandwiches sounded sor and well known economist, hat is striking about Swedish born immigrant, John Part of SpringHouse Ministry at its two existing loca- healthful and delicious. We James W. Bell. Center at 28th & Garfield, Mpls. Photo by Bruce Cochran tions, J.J.’s Coffee and ordered a selection from each the gray house on Lind had just been elected the discoversalem.org AWine Bistro opened a blink- category, as well as a bowl of A skateboarder embodies the essence of civic freestyle. Dupont is that it first Swedish governor of Min- After Augustus passed away, Wblends into the background so nesota. To celebrate, 150 politi- and-you’ll-miss-it café/bistro soup, which arrived promptly. Rhea Seeger set her aspirations well that it is virtually missed by cal friends (including newspa- in Uptown about a year ago, The presentation was attrac- The streets of Minneapolis will be active this year’s events were held on South Lyndale and on a career in the fashion in- anyone passing. Although stuc- perman Swan Turnblad) met at on the corner of Knox Avenue tive, but as we started eating, summer as the city plays host to not one or two, on North Lowry Avenue and drew 10,000 and dustry, writing for the Chicago Lyndale United Church of Christ coed in 1943, the remnants of the Minneapolis depot to travel and Lake Street, kitty-corner our disappointment began. but four Open Streets events starting in June. 4,000 attendees, respectively. Tribune. By the mid 1930’s in SpringHouse Ministry Center the aged Victorian lady – shin- to New Ulm. The weather was from Lake Calhoun. The res- During an Open Streets event, a significant she had achieved the position (3 churches, 1 building) gle shakes on the gable front horrendous with a fierce snow taurants’ website boasts that it’s The Greek Flatbread Pizza was length of a busy street is closed to automobile “Open Streets Minneapolis has grown from as the women’s fashion editor and sides – are clues that some- storm blowing hurricane force local and family-owned, with a sparsely topped, with a couple traffic for four to six hours to allow families an experiment to an institutionalized, city- of that same paper. In July of JoiN uS for a SuMMer Sabbath “European concept,” a “Man- thing is different here. Then you winds and piling snow several of sliced Greek olives, min- and neighbors to walk, bike, skate, have fun wide movement,” said Colin Harris of the 1955 she was honored by the of reNeWaL aNd reStoratioN of body, hatten vibe,” and “a touch of notice the many paned upper feet deep. But the party decided iscule feta cheese crumbles and shop in a safe, car-free environment. Minneapolis Bicycle Coalition, which orga- New York Dress Institute for MiNd, SouL, coMMuNity aNd earth. Midwestern style.” This website sashes of the windows. Clearly to press ahead and boarded the over bland house-made to- nized the original event and is overseeing this her contributions and dedica- description was inviting, and I this house was not built when M&SL train to pay their respects SundayS mato sauce, all hidden under a Open Streets events are designed to help pro- year’s four events. tion to the industry. She was was looking forward to an in- most of the others in Lowry Hill to the newly elected governor. J. 10:30 am Worship (in the North Sanctuary) mound of fresh spinach leaves mote environmentally friendly transporta- routinely flying to the fashion teresting experience. East were in the early 1900s. William Beeth was the engineer and nestled on a thin, soggy tion choices, such as walking, bicycling and Open Streets Minneapolis is an initiative of capitals of Paris and Milan to crust, which the menu had in- It was one of the first – 1886 – in charge of the excursion. mass transit. They were also created to pro- the Minneapolis Bicycle Coalition, and for capture the chic trends for her The atmosphere is calming, correctly described as “crispy.” to be built in the area by J.W. 610 W. 28th St. LyndaLe mote good public health by encouraging ac- the first time, this year’s four events are co- Midwestern mavens. Minneapolis MN 55408 UNITED CHURCH with lots of sleek, comfortable tive, healthy lifestyles. Shackleton, a carpenter, as a Arriving after three hours, cel- 612.825.3019 sponsored by the City. The events have a Lyndaleucc.org OF CHRIST tables-for-two, and a couple The Minot sandwich consisted number of financial sponsors, including the frame dwelling in the popular ebrating at the Opera House, of plush booths. Soft music “folk shingle style.” A home By the 1970s Rhea Seeger had of two slices of dried-out wheat The four Open Streets events this year are on Center for Prevention at Blue Cross and Blue and presenting Lind with a plays, and the huge windows with similar multi-pane win- retired and moved to the Seat- bread, flavorless lunchmeat- South Lyndale Avenue (June 23), Central Av- Shield of Minnesota, as part of Blue Cross’ commemorative cane, the group let in plenty of light and allow a dows, and more typical of the type turkey, cheddar cheese, enue (July 28), Minnehaha Avenue (August long-term commitment to tackling the four hurriedly re-boarded. Upon the partial view of Lake Calhoun’s shingle style, exists at the corner PDF Created with deskPDF PDF Writer - Trial :: http://www.docudesk.com iceberg lettuce and fresh mush- 11) and North Lowry Avenue as part of Har- leading causes of heart disease and cancer, return trip, another freight train environs. The tiny porch/patio of Dupont and 27th Street. rooms, with two green pepper vest Fest (September 21). In addition to clos- and the Partnership for a Healthier America’s was stuck in the snow ahead of holds a few tables, which hints strips and a handful of greasy ing the streets to automobile traffic, the day- Play Streets initiative. them at Young America, where- at an intimate, choice spot for kettle chips on the side. We long events will highlight healthy living and The house changed hands and upon the conductor took the sipping wine or coffee. ordered one of the two soups initiative to lead a group of vol- fitness activities through a series of displays For more information on this year’s events, occupants, several times un- choices of the day, a cream- unteers to dig it out. The passen- and activities. visit the Open Streets website at www.open- til 1899 when James William My companions and I visited based, mashed potato-like- ger train then pushed the freight streetsmpls.com. To learn more about bicy- Beeth, wife Martena, and their on a weekend for lunch and consistency, overly salty mess train all the way into the depot The first Open Streets Minneapolis event cling in Minneapolis, visit the City’s bicycling three young children moved found the restaurant oddly with spinach and gorgonzola here to escape the noise, smoke in Minneapolis. empty. We perused the menu cheese. When the soup was was held on Lyndale Avenue South in 2011 website at www.minneapolismn.gov/bicycles. and drew more than 5,000 participants. Last and clamor of the Linden rail and agreed that the descrip- served barely luke-warm, we yards, sandwiched between the The Beeth Family moved to tions of available panini, piz- asked that it be replaced with present day Dunwoody school 2417 Dupont shortly after the a heated version. The second and Bryn Mawr. J. William infamous train trip and con- J.J.’s Coffee and bowl was equally cold and un- Beeth was an engineer on the tinued to live in the house until appetizing. coffee-to-go during our stay), tional wine, and beer appear wi-fi. J.J.’s should continue to Minneapolis and St. Louis Rail- Mrs. Beeth died in 1935. J. Wil- Wine Bistro she gave the appearance that under each item on the dinner do what they do best; that is, road, an occupation not usually liam had died in 1930. 1806 Lake Street The only bright spot was the we were intruding, and she menu, even someone who has provide a low-key and relaxed seen at the northern end of Low- jjscoffeecompany.com lightly crisp Spinach Bacon resolutely placed our bill on the minimal knowledge of wine atmosphere for the enjoyment ry Hill East. Perhaps he wanted Two more children, twin boys, 612.522.8000 Panini, that had a nicely fla- table before we were done eat- and beer can choose just the of wine, beer and coffee drinks. to be between the Linden Yards were born in the house in vored pepper Jack cheese, ing, without asking whether we right pairing. and the tracks along 29th Street 1908. The children now num- Monday – Thursday: spinach, and chopped arti- wanted anything else. Using a scale of 1-5, 5 being for easier access to his job at ei- bered four boys and the eldest choke filling with a generous 6am-Midnight I suggest that the folks at J.J.’s the highest, I rate J.J.’s Cof- ther location. daughter, Rhea (Ree-a). The amount of thickly-sliced ba- Friday – Saturday: J.J.’s has built a fine reputa- Coffee and Wine Bistro Up- fee and Wine Bistro’s Uptown boys were always getting into con. All sandwiches are served tion for its hand-crafted cof- town location consider either location as follows: Food = 1, The Beeth family history relates trouble and Rhea was forever 6am-1am with the customer’s choice of fee drinks. The choices change concentrating exclusively on Beverages = 5, Service = 2, At- that J. William was born in 1860 bailing them out. One hot sum- Sunday spinach salad or kettle chips. frequently, and the custom- wine, beer, and coffee, with mosphere = 5. in the same cabin in Florida, mer day in 1910, young Sidney, 6am-10pm J.J.’s also offers a number of created beans are roasted lo- perhaps a few choice pastry/ Missouri, that Samuel Clemens, 16, and two friends stole an breakfast sandwiches. cally. The extensive wine list, dessert items and appetizers, Beth Marsh is a longtime resi- Breakfast: $4-$5.25 aka Mark Twain, was born. That automobile and drove to Mon- includes both domestic and or do a major ramp-up to im- dent and fan of South Minne- tiny two room cabin is now en- tevideo where they drove it Lunch: $3-$10.25 In addition to the very medio- international brands. Wine prove both the food and the apolis. During off-hours from closed inside the Mark Twain into the Minnesota River. The Dinner: $4.50-$10.75 cre food, an indifferent server, flights are available in three service. As it is now, J.J.’s is the her proofreading and copy-ed- Birthplace Memorial Museum. Tribune reported that the boys who seemed to be busy with Wines by the glass: $7-$15 3-oz. servings, with either kind of place where twosomes iting day job for an advertising “were dressed as laborers mak- such chores as changing light white or red wine for $14. You or singles can enjoy either the agency, she enjoys movies and J. William’s claim to local fame ing their way westward when Parking bulbs, waited on us. Despite can also customize your flight patio or the indoor seating with creative writing, and she is in occurred in November 1898 they were taken into custody by the fact that we were the only of three by-the-glass selections a beverage of choice, whether Free on Knox Avenue. the process of illustrating her while working as an engineer rural constables....Parker and Be alert to the current lunchtime patrons (only one for $3 more. Because pairings they are there for a date or a children’s book. on the M&SL Railroad, known Beeth will appear in juvenile construction on Lake Street. person entered and ordered of traditional wine, nontradi- chat, or simply to use the free locally as the Tootin’ Louie. court, while Keniston being 12 ARTS LHENA Calendar OPINION DEVELOPMENT Page 6 The Wedge June 2013 June 2013 The Wedge Page 7 BUSINESS åARTS BLOCK PARTIES from page 1 Saying ‘iDo’ to well dressed kids Jungle Theater’s Boehlke Directs WedgeAR BusinessTS News International Falls LHENA Calendar Story and photos by Bruce Cochran Bryant Lake Bowl, Thru June 9 Playwright and screenwriter both of which screened in film Thomas Ward will premiere festivals across the country Showroom for ‘Vroom–Vroom!’ his play International Falls for and received audience favor- The June 27 Chiang Street OPINION Minnesota audiences at the ite awards. With International Dance will include Tony Big Bryant-Lake Bowl Theater un- Falls, Ward was interested in Bones creating a tragic play that is der the direction of Twin Cit- June 27 from 6pm to 10pm and full of jokes. He claims, “While ies legend Bain Boehlke. The will be a delight for hip hop afi- the play isn’t autobiographical, play will run for a limited en- cionados. Featuring Minneapo- it is the most personal because gagement thru June 9. lis’s own Long Doe Records re- it portrays an artist dealing DEVELOPMENT cording artists Tony Bones, Big with frustration, depression International Falls is the story Wiz, Aquafresh and Mike Da This Italian kids clothing line is now available in Calhoun and complex relationships. I of a burned out standup come- Martyr. Dj Low and Dj Wide also like seeing broad (some- Square on the first floor.T he international company dian and a hotel desk clerk try- Eyes will be spinning classic times foul) humor emerging in boasts its high quality Italian made kids clothes that last, ing to enjoy a one-night stand and new school hip hop jams to while keeping in mind the fairness of the company’s after a comedy show. What dark places.” keep your booty in motion. Af- Mike Da Martyr entire supply chain. And if you’re shopping with young begins as an innocuous frolic ter the outdoor party join them ones, iDo has the only toddler play area in the square. turns into a philosophical dis- Ward, who works as both a inside for Luckyboy Karaoke cussion of comic theory, mar- professional actor and play- Bees Knees (country/indie/ and the Caribbean. Listen for with Dj Alex Salazar, and sing pop), L’Assassins (60’sBUSINESS style Reggae, Moombahton, Zouk riage, parenthood, religion and wright, is looking forward to fi- your lungs out until 1am. fart jokes. The line between nally playing a role he created, rock), Botzy (frontman of Bass, Carnival, Reggaeton comedy and tragedy is blurred but has also reveled in seeing Culture Cry Wolf, hip hop), and Cumbia. After the out- The Chiang Banger goes Looking forward to their Heyday as both characters are forced to other actors play the two roles Kill the Vultures (spoken door party is over, join them down on Sunday, July 28. ask the inevitable post-coital in International Falls to criti- word, hip hop), and Haph- inside for Luckyboy Karaoke With a mixed lineup of rec- question, “Now what?” cal acclaim. In this production duzn and Dimitry Killstorm with Dj Alex Salazar, and sing ognized musical artists, the of International Falls, he will (hip hop). The outdoor stage until 1am. Banger has something for will go from 2pm to 8pm. Af- Thomas Ward has received be playing opposite his wife, PUBLIC SAFETY almost everyone. They will actor Sherry Jo Ward. Ward terwards, Bangers are encour- several honors for his writ- have artists frequently fea- Bryant Lake Bowl Pat and Linda McHale, says, “Sherry is always the first aged to join them inside for ing, most recently as a finalist tured on The Current, and Presents the Uptown owners of Corner Store to read anything I write, and I drinks and dancing. Dj Shan- for the McKnight fellowship. KTWIN, as well as in City wanted to write a good part for non Blowtorch (Bomp!, Ber- Pride Block Party Vintage, at 900 Lake St. His play Binge, featuring no- Pages. Almost all of their art- her. We’ve collaborated several lin) and others will be spin- have expanded their bus- table actors, was well-received ists are, or have recently, re- The unofficial kick off to Pride times and have an extremely nin’ multigenre dance music tling vintage clothing busi- in New York. He also received lease new music. This year’s weekend is back on Friday, rewarding partnership.” Re- until 1am. ness with a specialty shop accolades for his short film lineup includes Shell (space June 28. The free block party next door. The revamped In the Middle and the inde- rock), Taj Raj (country/indie/ takes place rain or shine from pendent feature film Sironia, The last street dance happens space is a giant showroom See THEATER page 11 pop), Bethany Larson and the on Thursday, August 29, from 6pm to 10pm outside next specializing in vintage mo- 6pm to 10pm and will close to Bryant Lake Bowl (BLB), torcycle jackets, boots and out the summer with a Tropi- (Lake St. and Bryant Ave.). bicycles. Jackets from the Previously under discussion for the site of a proposed cal Beach Party, focusing on With entertainment from MC Foxy Tann, L’Assassins, Chasti- 1930s thru 1970s are on Trader Joe’s, 2700 Lyndale Avenue’s aged laundromat and global dance music. Featuring Madison, Wisconsin’s own ty Brown, Dykes Do Drag, Sick display and for sale. For breakfast cafe storefronts are currently going through a of Sarah, Southside Desire, transformation for a new restaurant. Estimated to be open Deadly Vipers, Djs Christian more info call the Corner Rokk and Die Gnostic, this Epitome No Question, Tipsy Store at Lake and Bryant at by the end of the year, Heyday will offer new culinary ideas dance party features the roil- from local food favorites, Lorin Zinter and Jim Christiansen. 612.823.1270. ing beats of Latin America See BLOCK PARTIES page 11
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Minneapolis, MN 55405 Sat & Sun: 9am - 9pm izes in men’s suits and accoutrements. More info at www. TM www.ywcampls.org knightschamber.net. The Power to Soar www.wedge.coop 612.871.3993 Page 8 The Wedge June 2013 June 2013 The Wedge Page 9 ARTS ARTS Confessions of a Music Junkie Greenway Glow to Light up ThistleLHENA and Concrete Calendar the Greenway on June 22 Wedge’s Own Makes Lincoln Center Debut LHENA EVENTS band backing, the force of Jazz vocalist Connie Evingson performs in NYC her voice is permeating–in Art, music, bikes . . . and a giant catapult? a way that says she’s turned Local jazz vocalist Connie Ev- es have been sold out. and have all charted in the Top the corner on a hard lesson. ingson makes her debut at New 50 in U.S. in Canada. OPINION York City’s Lincoln Center, the Evingson has been a guest OPINION Much like a thistle is one of world’s leading presenter of su- the first plants to come back vocalist on Garrison Keillor’s Evingson’s Lincoln Center de- perb artistic programming, on A Prairie Home Companion, but follows her June 9 Jazz at the after a volcanic eruption or June 12-13. She’ll be perform- with the Minnesota Orches- Jungle appearance at the Jungle forest fire, there’s a reason ing in Jazz at Lincoln Center’s tra and Toronto Symphony Theater. As part of this continuing her music is resilient. “Swinging with the Big Bands,” conducted by Doc Severin- concert series, Evingson presents DEVELOPMENT hosted by Michael Feinstein sen, Vocalessence and JazzMN He’s Hip: Songs by Dave Frish- DEVELOPMENT Ironically, Copeland’s lines and accompanied by trumpeter Orchestra, among others. She berg. Accompanying Evingson at are more likely to speak to Wynton Marsalis and Vince is a two-time recipient of the the Jungle will be pianist Jon We- you than the exact same Giordano’s Nighthawks along- McKnight Fellowship Award ber, host of NPR’s Piano Jazz: Ris- wisdom coming from your side vocalists Nellie McKay and for Performing Musicians. Her ing Stars. Other members of the parents. It’s not the mes- Sachal Vasandani. The two- most recent CD, Sweet Happy band are Gordon Johnson (bass), By Bruce Cochran Copeland works as a book- sage, it’s the medium–her By Jackie Blair, Midtown Gre- If you’re not interested in the night celebration in The Allen Life, was released in June 2012 Dave Karr (saxophone) and Phil ing agent for the Beat Cof- intimate textural sound feels enway Coalition bike ride, please join us for the Room highlights the history and landed in the #10 spot Hey (drums). Tickets for either and the music of the 1930s, one What’s so satisfying about feehouse at 1414 28th Street like it’s already a part of you. free art festival on the Green- on the JazzWeek radio chart. the 4:00pm or 7:30pm concerts BUSINESS of the most exciting and cru- Her previous eight releases are still available for $25 through Looking for a fun event where way, starting at 6 pm and last- BUSINESS the way Ana Lena Copeland and on occasion has been cial crossover movements in cover an eclectic catalog of the Jungle Theater box office, sings is that she is confident known to sing there as well. you can be outside on a warm ing until midnight. There will More info on Ana summer night, ride a bike, be something for everyone: live the mix of jazz and American gypsy jazz, Beatles, Peggy Lee, 612.822.7063 and at www.jungle- in leveraging the full texture popular song. All performanc- Broadway and jazz standards theater.com. Her music is not for all oc- Lena Copeland watch and participate in art, music, 3-minute plays, mobile of her voice. You could lis- karaoke, and even a giant cata- casions–just the right ones. and munch on some great food? ten to it on a media device, www.youtube.com/user/ pult that launches magnetic but at theA end ofR theTS day I’m Listening to Copeland’s LED lights onto a metal target. analenacopeland Join us for the second annual certain this is one of those EP tracks compel you to Greenway Glow: Illuminated analenacopeland.com PUBLIC SAFETY acts that’s better live than keep your anxiety in check. Art Festival and Night Bike Registration for the bike ride Wedge One-Mile-Radius Music Calendar any prerecorded version. Her music has a ground- www.reverbnation.com/ Ride on June 22. The Greenway is $25 by June 3 ($30 after/at ing quality. With a simple analenacopeland Glow is two events in one: a free the event), and adult riders Listed alphabetically by venue. Events subject Dulono’s Music Bad Companion, 8pm, Free Ice House Monday, June 17, 9:30pm, $5 to change. See wedgenewsmpls.wordpress. JT’s Jazz Implosion art festival and a fundraising must also raise at least $75 com for more listings. Tuesday, June 11, 9pm, $5 607 West Lake Street, 612.827.1726, No Cover 2528 Nicollet Avenue South, 612.276.6523 bike ride. All money raised will in pledges for the Greenway Salsa Night / DJ Factor Latino Angel Tuesday, June 18, 8pm, $5 Saturday, June 1, 8pm-Midnight Exotic-A-GoGo be used to protect and enhance (youth under 18 are not re- Thursday, June 13, 8pm, Free Saturday, June 1, 11pm, $10 Bar Abilene The Bellvilles Dan Israel cd release with Rich the Midtown Greenway. quired to raise funds). The Root City Band Wednesday, June 19, 8pm, $6 Friday and Saturday, June 7-8, 8pm- Mattson & Germaine Gemberling The Blackberry Brandy Boys with DJ 1300 Lagoon Avenue, South, 612.825.2525, Friday, June 14, 9pm, $5 Midnight Bill DeVille Thursdays: Salsa Night, DJ D’Marco, Johnny Rawls Sunday, June 2 Red’s Reviews in a Nutshell The art festival is free, with no Cousin Dad To register for the fundraising 7pm - close, Free lessons from Salsa Icehouse Kids concert Series with the Friday, June 21 Saturday, June 15, 9pm, $7 bike ride, simply go to www. registration required. A full instructor Don DeBoer 7pm - 8pm Friday, June 14, 8pm-Midnight Okee Dokee Brothers (hosted by 89.3 James Buckley & Bryan Nichols, Absolute Gruv Featuring Mark By Wendy Schadewald “Star Trek into Darkness” Long Time Gone the current’s Barb Abney) 11am, $12 6:30pm, Free greenwayglow.kintera.org. Rid- schedule and more informa- Fridays: DJ Strangelove and Mister Andrew for ages 2 and up, ages 2 and under free Kill the Vultures featuring Andrew (PG-13) (3.5) tion is available at www.mid- Black, 10pm - 2am, Free, 21+ Saturday, June 15, 8pm-Midnight ers will enjoy free food from Sunday, June 16 The Chris Silver Band Monday, June 3, 9:30pm, $5 Broder with Saltee & guest DJ Rating Legend: Bar Louie, drinks from New towngreenway.org. Saturdays, 10pm - 2am, DJ D’Marco, Big George Jackson at Sunday Brunch, JT’s Jazz Implosion Imaginary Friend, 11pm, $8 [Intense sequences of sci- Free, 21+ Friday and Saturday, June 21-22, 8pm- 10am-2pm (4=Don’t miss, 3=Good, Belgium Brewing, glow-in-the- Saturday, June 22 Midnight Open Blues Jam with Moses Oakland, Tuesday, June 4, 9:30 pm, Free 2=Worth a look, 1=Forget it) fi action and violence.] — dark t-shirts and more. See you on June 22! James Buckley & Bryan Nichols, The Middle Spunk Creek Boys 8pm, Free Coloring Time June Film Schedule 6:30pm, Free After a Star Fleet officer Bryant Lake Bowl Wednesday, June 5, 10pm, $6 Friday and Saturday, June 28-29, 8pm- Monday, June 17 BatteryBoy cd release show with (Benedict Cumberbatch) Secret Stash Records Presents “Sightseers” (NR) (3.5) 810 West Lake Street, 612.825.3737 Midnight Free Swing Dance Lessons, 7:15pm Bethany Larson & the Bees Knees, PaviElle rages a one-man war Lagoon Cinema & Ivory Bridge Twin City Hot Club, 8pm, Free 11pm, $8 Monday, June 24, 7pm BIKE RACE from page 1 Thursday, June 6, 8pm, $5 Gorgeous scenery and cin- against Star Fleet by de- Uptown Theatre The Doubleclicks Tuesday, June 18, 9pm, $5 Sunday, June 23, 11am, Free Droppers Salsa Night / DJ Factor Latino Angel Willie and the Specters ematography highlight this stroying its London archive Listed in order of release date Tuesday, June 25, 9pm Famous Dave’s BBQ & Blues Friday, June 7 and subject to change Lovers Thursday, June 20, 8pm, Free Monday, June 24, 9:30pm, $5 wacky, unexpectedly dark, facility and killing a num- Event Schedule 3001 Hennepin Avenue, 612.822.9900 Chris Lomheim & Gordy Johnson, Emerson Lake & Lyndale JT’s Jazz Implosion 6:30pm, Free 88-minute, 2012 comedy in ber of Star Fleet personnel Saturday, June 1, 9pm, $8 Friday, June 21, 9pm, $6 The Farewell Circuit EP release show Tuesday, June 25, 8pm, $5 which a 34-year-old British Please see For more info and updates see naturevalleybicyclefestival.com Chase Olvation the music of Princes (Bruce Greenwood, et al.) Dwane Dopsie & the Zydeco Hell w/ Dear Data, 11pm, $7 Exotic-A-GoGo woman (Alice Lowe), who www.landmarktheatres.com for Sunday, June 2 Raisers in this intense, thrilling, Saturday, June 8, 6:30pm, Free Wednesday, June 26, 10pm, $5 final titles, dates and times. 4:30 PM Expo opens & Stunt Rider Shows Nick Hass at Sunday Brunch, 10am- lives with her troublesome action-packed, well-paced, Saturday, June 22, 9pm, $5 Phil Aaron & Adam Wozniak Totally Gross National Product 2pm 6:15 PM Women Pro/Elite Race: 30 Laps Whole Lota of Zep CALAMITY and the OWL and Presents mother (Eileen Davies), 3D, 132-mintue sequel LAGOON CINEMA Linden Hill House of Music, 4-6 pm KINGSLEY FLOOD, 11pm, $8 learns more about herself dotted with humor and 1320 Lagoon Avenue 7:15 PM Kid’s Race Free Sunday, June 23 Thursday, June 27, 8pm, $5 612.823.3020 7:45 PM Men Pro/Elite Race: 40 Laps Friday, June 28, 6pm Open Blues Jam with Moses Oakland, Jazz Family Robinson at Sunday Sunday, June 9, 11am, Free Droppers when she goes on vacation highlighted by dazzling Brunch, 10am-2pm Uptown Pride Block Party, Free, 8pm, Free Barbara Jean Friday, June 28, 11pm, $10 8:45 PM Racing ends Open Blues Jam with Moses Oakland, with a psychotic, hothead- special effects, an admiral 6/7 The Kings Of Summer featuring: MC Foxy Tann, L’Assassins, Monday, June 3 Monday, June 10, 9:30pm, $5 Aceyalone & BIONIK with Secret 9:00 PM Expo closes Chastity Brown, Dykes Do Drag, Sick 8pm, Free ed, wannabe writer (Steve (Peter Weller) orders Cap- Wish You Were Here Free Swing Dance Lessons, 7:15pm JT’s Jazz Implosion Stash’s Sonny Knight and The Lakers, of Sarah, Southside Desire, Epitome No South Side Aces, 8pm, Free Monday, June 24 hosted by Carnage the Executioner Oram) and end up on a tain Kirk (Chris Pine) and 6/10 Bill W Question, and The North Star Roller Girls. Free Swing Dance Lessons, 7:15pm Tuesday, June 11, 10pm, $15 Saturday, June 29 killing spree throughout his dedicated Enterprise Tuesday, June 4, 9pm, $5 River Side Swing Band, 8pm, Free An Evening with Christopher Owens 6/14 The East Salsa Night / DJ Factor Latino Angel (of GIRLS) Chris Lomheim & James Buckley, the idyllic English coun- crew (Zachary Quinto, Tuesday, June 25, 9pm, $5 6:30pm, Free Pandora’s Promise Cause Spirits & Soundbar Wednesday, June 5, Doors open 7pm, Wednesday, June 12, 9:30pm, $5 Salsa Night / DJ Factor Latino Angel Anonymous Choir w/Ventures Cover tryside nonchalantly mur- John Cho, Anton Yelchin, 6/21 Augustine $20 advance, $30 day of show, $40 VIP Satisfaction featuring Omaur Bliss, 3001 Lyndale Ave S Minneapolis, Band, 11pm, $6 dering irritating tourists, Simon Pegg, Zoe Saldana, The Bling Ring 612.822.6000 Marshall Crensahw & The Bottle Wednesday, June 26, 7pm, Free Toki Wright, Big Cats Rockets Concrete Surgery Sunday, June 30, 11am, Free Thursday, June 13, 8pm, $5 including a pudgy litterer Karl Urban, Alice Eve, et Dirty Wars Sunday, June 13, 8pm Barbara Jean Thursday, June 6, 8pm, Free Thursday, June 27, 8pm, Free Droppers (Tony Way), a smug ama- al.) to head to the Klingon 6/28 Hannah Arendt Blue-eyed Son The Root City Band Emerson Lake & Lyndale The Beat Coffeehouse teur photographer (Jona- The Secret Disco Thursday, June 13, 8pm Friday, June 14 home world Kronos to take Friday, June 7, 9pm, $10 Friday, June 28, 8pm, $10 Chris Lomheim & Gordy Johnson, Blood Root Mother, BELLA 1414 West 28th Street, 612.367.4743 than Aries), a bicyclist out the criminal. Revolution PISTOLA, Battlefish Corey Stevens Davina & The Vagabonds and Gina 6:30pm, Free Sicilia FireFlyForest w/Jelloslave, 11pm, $6 Saturday, June 1, 7pm (Richard Glover), a blunt Saturday, June 15, 9pm, $7 Saturday, June 8, Doors 7pm, $25 Live music - acoustic environmentalist (Richard ©1986-2013 by Wendy Schadewald UPTOWN THEATRE Mc Longshot, Audio Perm, Duenday, advance, $30 day of show, $40 VIP Saturday, June 29, 9pm, $5 Saturday, June 15 The preceding films were reviewed 2906 Hennepin Avenue The Level Heads, VICIOUS, Toki Tommy Castro & Armadillo Jump Mooseknuckle Bro Band Phil Aaron & Adam Wozniak, Saturday, June 8, 6pm Lumsden), a jogger (Ga- 6:30pm, Free by Wendy Schadewald, who has 612.392.0402 Wright, noam the drummer Sunday, June 9 Sunday, June 30 Live music - hip hop Snobarn cd release show with Alter reth Jones), and a bride-to- been a Twin Cities film critic The Resonators at Sunday Brunch, Kathy Johnson at Sunday Brunch, Thursday, June 20, 6pm Wednesday, June 19, 8pm Eagle featuring Molly Dean, 11pm, $6 be (Rachel Austin). since 1986. To see more of her 6/7 Before Midnight Estocar 10am-2pm 10am-2pm Live music - indie Open Blues Jam with Moses Oakland, Wishbone Ash, 9pm, $15 advance, $20 Sunday, June 16 film reviews, log on to www. Thursday, June 27, 7pm 6/21 Much Ado About Sunday, June 23, 7pm 8pm, Free day of show, $25 VIP Erik Koskinen & David Huckfelt, shortredheadreelreviews.com. Live music - acoustic Nothing American Youth 11am, Free Ginkgo with All Monday, June 10 Tomorrow’s Petty, 9pm, $7 Saturday, June 29, 6pm 6/28 Byzantium Free Swing Dance Lessons, 7:15pm Map courtesy of Nature Valley Grand Prix Live music - rock/pop Page 10 The Wedge June 2013 June 2013 The Wedge Page 11 Crime Alerts for BLOCK PARTIES from page 7 Bike Karaoke and The North FoodTruck Fair PUBLIC SAFETY the Fifth Precinct Star Roller Girls the event will feature grilled organic and lo- cally farmed eats, great brews Returns June 30 From the Minneapolis Police De- from Fulton, Lagunitas, Bell’s partment and PBR. Wedge Fire Lowry Hill East he second annual Minnesota FoodTruck Fair will be held on June 30 in Up- Between April 2 and May 11, A portion of the event pro- town. The free Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue event will feature local food 17 occupied residential and ceeds will benefit OutFront truck vendors from around the metro area as well as music. For updates and Neighborhood apartment burglaries* oc- MN. Their mission is to cre- more information see www.mnfoodtruckfair.com. curred in the Fifth Precinct. 13 ate a state where lesbian, gay, of them fit a trend. bisexual, and transgender T people are free to be who they Crimes The majority of the cases oc- are, love who they love, and SHOOTING from page 1 lice Department investigates is tion, given the computer data curred between 2-5 am, with live without fear of violence, analyzed at BCA. DNA results from the squad car camera, some ranging as late as 9 am harassment or discrimina- After setting up a perimeter, typically take between 4 to 8 the involved squad did have By Location or as early as midnight. Entry tion. Their slogan is Lead- a resident reported his home weeks but the MPD has re- the red light. He properly used to the home varied. 70% con- ing Minnesota Toward LGBT had just been broken in to at quested this be expedited. Bal- lights and siren. Other vehicles tained no force, utilizing un- Equality–reflecting the leader- 2717 Bryant Avenue. Officers listics and other forensics evi- had already stopped in both di- locked doors and windows ship role we provide in moving responded and a K-9 and dence is being examined and rections on both streets. Squad and removing screens. In two the state toward the elimina- his handler entered the resi- analyzed by the MPD Crime video/GPS shows the speed of cases entrance was via break- tion of homophobia and to- dence. The K-9 located the Lab. Ballistics on average takes the involved squad slowing to April 23 - May 20 ing a window, and in two oth- ward full equality for lesbian, 4 to 6 weeks to complete. 16-17 mph as he entered into Photo by Curt Kuhlberg suspect inside and while try- ers via forcing open a door. gay, bisexual, and transgender ing to apprehend the suspect, the intersection. The motorcy- A fire at 2416B ryant Ave., next door to Council Member Meg In some of the cases, the sus- people, and bringing allies Traffic Fatality clist struck the rear passenger Tuthill broke out on April 29. The Minneapolis Fire Department re- the suspect attacked the K-9 pect did not enter the home, into the movement. OutFront and the handler. Additional area of the squad car. sponded to a call at 12:08pm. After extinguishing the second story MPD officer Joshua Young, but stole items by cutting or Minnesota provides this lead- officers entered the residence fire, crews left the scene at 3:47pm. No lives were lost and no one who was responding to assist removing the window screen ership by delivering programs to help the handler and his Our preliminary reports show was injured. The cause of the fire was undetermined according to and services to Minnesota’s others in the shooting at 2717 that officers were responding and reaching through an open K-9. The suspect was involved the Minneapolis Arson Unit and will remain under investigation. or unlocked window. LGBT and allied communi- Bryant Avenue, was involved to the request of a scene su- in an intense physical alterca- ties in the areas of community in a collision with a motorcycle pervisor asking for additional tion with officers, including In one case, the suspect at- organizing, public policy, anti- occupied by two people at the squads to assist at the shooting the K-9. At some point dur- tempted to gain entry to the violence, law, education and intersection of 26th Street and scene at 27th and Bryant. ing the altercation the sus- Lethal Bus Limo and Motorcycle Collision home but was unable to due to training. More information Blaisdell Avenue South. One the window being pinned. at www.outfront.org. pect tried to gain control of of the occupants of the motor- This was a tragic accident for 27th Street and Emerson Avenue an officer’s firearm, which cycle, a male, is deceased and a everyone involved and Chief These incidents occurred in Eureka Recycling, a local non- was an MP5. Shots were fired female occupant is in satisfac- Harteau extends her sympa- apartments as well as residen- profit waste-reduction organi- during the struggle. tory condition. The officer was thies to the family and friends tial homes. Due to the time of zation, is proud to partner with not injured. of the individual who lost his these cases, suspect descrip- BLB to make the block party Exactly who fired and how life. These are complex investi- tions are minimal. No one a zero waste event again this many times has not yet been Initial reports from indepen- gations that are on-going. was harmed in any of these year. Through careful planning determined. Autopsy results dent witness accounts, acci- incidents. There is no further and the participation of every- from the Hennepin County dent reconstruction, and video “We are doing our best to be information on them at this one attending, this event can Medical Examiner are still review show that the involved transparent and share infor- time. If you believe you have generate no waste. By elimi- pending as are forensics tests squad was travelling well be- mation as quickly as possible, suspect information for any of nating, reusing, recycling and from evidence recovered in low the posted speed limit as and I ask for the public’s pa- these crimes, contact the Fifth composting all the discards this case. Both are critical in it approached the intersection tience in allowing us the nec- Precinct desk at 612.673.5705. generated here, we are greatly helping our investigators gain and at the time of impact. It is essary time to thoroughly re- reducing our impact on the en- a complete and accurate pic- clear from video evidence that view and investigate. We owe The incidents occurred on vironment. More information ture of what transpired that the motorcycle struck the rear it to everyone involved and the day. The suspect was also shot passenger side of the squad car the following blocks: at www.eurekarecycling.org. general public to be thorough Photo by Bruce Cochran and is deceased. The suspect as it proceeded through the in- and disclose the facts as we get Looking southeast across 27th St. and Emerson Ave., vehicles has a lengthy arrest history. tersection with red lights and them, and not simply respond traveling along 27th St. have the right-of-way without a stop sign. 3xx Ridgewood Ave (no block leader) The two officers that were shot siren both activated. to speculation. We have teams are Officer Michael Meath and working around the clock and 17xx Irving Ave S (no block *An occupied burglary is when By Bruce Cochran Officer Ricardo Muro. All interviews have been I have the utmost confidence leader) the suspect enters the home completed, including Officer in their ability and integrity to In the early morning hours of May 19, a motorcyclist was head- and a resident is present. Note 19xx Humboldt Ave S (no Witnesses continue to be iden- Young who was driving the be thorough addressing even ing westbound on 27th Street and collided with a bus limo head- that this is different than home block leader) tified and interviewed. Evi- squad car that was struck by the smallest detail,” said Chief ing southbound on Emerson Avenue. The 30 year old male, Pat- invasions, which are when a dence from the scene has been the motorcyclist. The Minne- Harteau. rick Buxbaum died at 3:04am from multiple blunt force injuries. 21xx Pleasant Ave (no block suspect enters the home with sent to the Bureau of Crimi- sota State Patrol is handling He lived in the Whittier neighborhood. According to the police leader) the intention of robbing or the Reconstruction. report, he was not wearing a helmet. The driver and 3 passengers 23xx Pillsbury Ave harming the person inside. In nal Apprehension (BCA) of the bus limo sustained no injuries. The cause of the accident these occupied burglaries, the for DNA. All DNA from every 24xx Pleasant Ave (no block At this point in the investiga- is not known at this time and is currently under investigation by majority of the residents were case that the Minneapolis Po- leader) the Minneapolis Police Department. asleep and the suspects of- 27xx Blaisdell Ave ten did not go anywhere near 29xx Harriet Ave them. In instances where the resident and suspect saw each THEATER from page 7 ily to the Twin Cities. Dur- the theatre community. 32xx Garfield Ave other, the suspect fled. ing the initial read with Bain rized to extinguish a fire im- will make recommendations final agreements. I feel strongly 32xx Fremont Ave S (two dif- cently relocating from Texas International Falls by Thom- City Hall Updates Other Trends Boehlke, he kindly offered mediately if it is hazardous. on additional companies in that this program will be as well ferent addresses at different to Minnesota, both Thomas Ward a few notes to correct as Ward will run at Bryant- June. There is no City funding received as Nice Ride. times)(no block leader) From the Office of Council lution Control Agency when- Garage burglaries in the far and Sherry received critical some references to Min- Lake Bowl, thru June 9, with in this expansion of car shar- Member Meg Tuthill ever air pollution levels are Minneapolis moves 34xx Aldrich Ave S (no block south of the precinct, over- acclaim and awards for vari- neapolis, making the play a special Industry Night ing options. However, through likely to affect health. Sign up toward big expansion of Car sharing reduces the need leader) night, with entry via unlocked ous performances in Dallas, ready for a local audience. Monday, June 3. Tickets to receive air quality alerts at the pilot, the City will allow for people in the city to own Council passes car sharing 49xx Nicollet Ave service doors. In many cases, Forth Worth and Austin, car sharing companies to use Boehlke says, “This is such are $10 in advance and $12 amendment to help http://mn.enviroflash.info. For their own cars. The shared cars bicycles are stolen. including a Best of Fest dis- more information on recre- on-street parking spaces for are parked throughout the city, Block leaders receive alerts of an exciting new play that at the door. For more infor- protect air quality The City of Minneapolis is tinction and two Dallas The- ational fires, visit www.min- moving forward with plans the first time, making it more and members can reserve one most crimes in a 1.5 to 2 block On the 6100 block of Penn when Thomas brought the mation, visit www.bryant- radius around their house and atre Critics Forum awards The City Council has made neapolismn.gov/news/WC- to greatly expand car sharing convenient for users to get a whenever they need to. Av S at approximately noon, script to me I felt that it mer- lakebowl.com/calendar or are asked to forward it to their changes to the recreational MS1P-092785. in the city. The City Council car when they need it. an elderly resident was work- for the 2012 production of ited an immediate produc- call 612.825.8949. Tickets neighbors. It’s as easy as that. fires ordinance to protect air authorized staff to negotiate Meg Tuthill Office Hours: ing in the yard when a female International Falls. tion. I thought it was a per- are available online at www. If you are interested in more quality: recreational fires are To register a complaint about terms with a company to start As a next step, the City will Monday thru Friday 9am-5pm suspect entered the home via fect show for the little stage brownpapertickets.com. information on being a block now prohibited during an air a recreational fire, call 311 or a two-year car sharing pilot negotiate an agreement with Contact: 612.673.2210 an unlocked door. She stole While the play is set in In- leader, please contact Chelsea. at the Bryant-Lake Bowl, pollution public health ad- email Minneapolis311@min- program that uses on-street Car2Go and consider arrange- www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/ items from another elderly ternational Falls, Minneso- [email protected] and a perfect introduction visory. Those advisories are neapolismn.gov. Outside 311 parking spaces. The company ments with other companies as council/ward10 Email: meg. victim’s purse before one of the ta, Ward had no idea career well. The City Council will then with the block you live on. of Thomas and Sherry Jo issued by the Minnesota Pol- hours, call 911.The Fire and selected to implement the pilot [email protected] residents walked in on her, at moves would bring his fam- Police departments are autho- program is Car2Go. City staff take action on approving any which point she fled. Ward to local audiences and Page 12 The Wedge June 2013 Wedge Wave Park
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Photo by Bruce Cochran A view of Wedge Wave Park looking north to downtown with the bike bridge in the immediate background.
By Paul Ryan around and become a safe and enjoyable community space. Did you know we have two parks in the Wedge? Most “It’s a great little piece of out- Celebrate your neighborhood by biking, strolling, of you are probably famil- door space but our biggest skating, playing and creating a car-free, fun-filled street. iar with Mueller Park (25th maintenance challenge is not Street between Colfax and having water access,” says FREE EVENT! SUNDAY, JUNE 23RD, 10AM-4PM Bryant Avenue)–since it’s the Hodgson. Water is the big- Join us on South Lyndale Ave between 22nd and 42nd Streets setting for the Wedge neigh- gest challenge to the park as OPENSTREETSMPLS.COM borhood annual Ice Cream a gardening mecca and thriv- Social. But have you ever set ing green space. But access is PRESENTED BY THE MINNEAPOLIS BICYCLE COALITION down your picnic basket in not cheap. Wedge Wave Park?
Hodgson elaborates, “We Wedge Wave Park is a small would love to find some neigh- but cute park located at the borhood funding or grants to very northern tip of the Wedge bring water access to the park Wedge News neighborhood where Aldrich so that someday we could cre- and Bryant Avenues merge ate more garden space.” into each other. The park is a center point to the gateway to wedgenewsmpls.wordpress.com downtown. It’s also the wel- She has reached out to LHE- coming location for bikers NA’s NRP committee in hopes of finding some possible fund- online entering the Wedge neighbor- hood on the Bryant Avenue ing. And the LHENA NRP rental • lawn & garden • plumbing • electrical • keys made • glass cut • paint Bike Boulevard and Lyndale Committee is very supportive Avenue bike bridge. But this of the idea. But while support- wasn’t always the case. ive, the Committee has been unable to access funding. Nicollet Hardware With the help of the Lowry (38th & Nicollet, 612.822.3121) Hill East Neighborhood As- We all have hope that grant sociation (LHENA), this little money can be found for this The Kingfield wedge of city property was worthwhile project and bring saved from being converted Wedge Wave Park to the next Farmers Market into a parking lot several years level of enjoyment for resi- ago. The caveat, however, was dents. The more residents we Every Sunday | 8:30am-1pm that no city funds were desig- have enjoying the park, the (Starting May 19th) nated for this space. The Men’s more it becomes a park for 43rd & Nicollet Ave. S., Mpls., MN 55409 Garden Club of Minneapo- the residents of the Wedge 612.823.4550 www.kingfieldfarmersmarket.org lis graciously and beautifully and keeps it safe from falling landscaped and designed the into disrepair. park and it has since become DID YOU KNOW... For the past 5 years Nicollet a favorite gardening spot for The park has benches and another bit of ACE has supported the many residents of the 1900 plenty of recreation area for neighborhood greatest neighborhood get blocks of Aldrich and Bry- people to come and enjoy. We together! If you have not ant. Steve Benson, a nearby encourage all of our Wedge news... made time neighbor, has committed his neighbors to enjoy the park Your local to shop eat, time, tools and hard labor into whether it’s adding some veg- Hardware maintaining the garden since gies to the garden space, enjoy- visit, relax its creation. Anne Hodgson ing a picnic or sunbathing on Store is the laugh and get to joined him several years ago a beautiful summer afternoon. pREMIER Sponsor know your in spearheading park cleanup Now that spring has finally for the Award neighbors, it is never and transforming it into a pop- sprung, make Wedge Wave Winning KINGFIELD ular gardening park. The park Park your summer park! too late to start! had fallen into disrepair and FARMERS MARKET. had its problems with tran- Paul Ryan lives in Lowry Hill East, sients and crime, but through adjacent to Wedge Wave Park. the hard work and efforts of Redeem this coupon for a FREE Kingfield residents of the 1900 block of Expires 6/30/13 Aldrich, the park has turned Farmers Market Reusable Bag! Uptown Neighborhood News Neighborhood Uptown c