2007
Major Minneapolis
Riverfront Events |
A Complete Listing
of the major 2007 Events on the Riverfront
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Arch Bridge
Mill
Ruins Park
St
Anthony Falls
Nicollet
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Water Power Park
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ST. ANTHONY MAIN
THE HOST TO THE MINNEAPOLIS RIVERFRONT DISTRICT
Enjoy Summer on the Riverfront
• Stone Arch Bridge • St. Anthony Falls • Water Power Park
Movie Theaters • Restaurants • Outdoor concert Series
For over 30 years, St. Anthony on Main has been a place where all of Twin City Residents and Tourists alike come together to enjoy all the fun and beauty of a day in the Minneapolis Riverfront District. St. Anthony Main is a tradition, and when you look at all there is to do and experience it's easy to see why that tradition gets bigger and better every year!
There is always something happening at St. Anthony Main “THE HOST to the MINNEAPOLIS RIVERFRONT” with its convenient attached parking ramp. Offering visitors more than 150 acres of parks, trails, picnic areas, landmarks, Movie Theater, restaurants, shops, family-oriented events, entertainment and attractions. Walk or bike to explore the whole area. From the Stone Arch Bridge to Boom Island, the Riverfront is the perfect place for indoor and outdoor adventure.
St. Anthony Main provides year-round free entertainment for the whole family. From spectacular fireworks displays on the 4th of July and during the Minneapolis Aquatennial to seasonal celebrations such as the Stone Arch Festival of the Arts on Fathers Day weekend and the Minneapolis Oktoberfest in September. Also enjoy daily movies at the 5 screen Stone Arch Cinema and wherever you look, St. Anthony Main offers the best view of Minneapolis’s beautiful skyline. In the summer months, enjoy the decks and patios of Pracna on Main, Vic’s, Tuggs and the Aster café and the free outdoor Music Series in the court yard between Tuggs and Vic’s featuring the best of the twin cities live music scene with rock, blues, jazz, soul, R & B, and more!
The Minneapolis Riverfront District is many things to many people. To some, it's a giant archaeological dig. To others, its a playground of dining and nightlife and to yet others, it is a maze of beautiful parks and trails. Come visit St. Anthony Main as you take a stroll around the riverfront and along historic Main street and discover all the historic sites and various attractions the area has to offer. Nicollet Island • Stone Arch Bridge • St. Anthony Falls • Mill Ruins Park • Guthrie Theater • Mill City Museum • Bridge Park • Hennepin Ave Bridge • Water Power Park which is accessible from Main St. across from Tuggs and Vic’s Restaurants • The Northeast Area with the new Lunds Supermarket and visit such Northeast icons as Nyes Polonaises, Surdyks Wine and Cheese and Kramarczuk’s European Market.
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After your exploring enjoy one of the four restaurants
located at St. Anthony Main
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Choose
a movie at the 5 screen Stonearch Cinema, or experience a historic
tour of the Minneapolis riverfront district via a Segway tour
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2008 Events
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April 15th - St. Anthony Main
Decks and Patios open
Weather permitting, the decks of Vic’s and Tuggs
Tavern and the patios of Pracna and
the Aster Café will be open for
lunch, dinner and cocktails thru the spring, summer and
fall month’s. Come and enjoy the outdoors and the
views of the river and Minneapolis skyline day and night. www.saintanthonymain.com
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May
19th - Ard Godfrey House
Dandelion Days
1pm-4pm
The annual Celebration features face painting, dandelion necklaces, tours of the historic house, and recipes for dandelion salad and tea. The Ard Godfrey House is the oldest wood frame house existing in Minneapolis. This Greek Revival style home was built by millwright Ard Godfrey in 1848, near the corner of Main Street and Second Avenue SE. The house was moved several times before arriving in Chute Square park in 1909. Ard Godfrey helped build the first dam and sawmill which put the waterfall of St. Anthony to use in 1848 He was also the first Postmaster on the Village of St. Anthony. His wife is credited with bringing Dandelions to Minnesota, as she did import Dandelion seeds from Maine which would be useful in her recipes for such things as Dandelion Bread and Dandelion Tea. Located at 28 University Avenue SE, Richard Chute Square, University and Central Avenues SE Minneapolis, .Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday in June, July and August Noon-3:00 p.m. Admission Free, Donations Welcome Call 612-813-5319 for more information and directions |
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Early Spring – Water Power Park Opens For the Season
Never before has the general public been able to able to walk this piece of land and experience the power of the mighty Mississippi River as it flows over St Anthony Falls. You feel the power of the river, the spray from the falls as you stand on one of the three overlooks with the skyline of minneapolis in the background. Park in the St. Anthony Falls Ramp and take connective tunnel to Main St. and you will find yourself just across the street from water power park.
www.waterpowerpark.com
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May 30th
thru Aug. 24th - St. Anthony
Main Free Outdoor Concerts
The 2008 Free outdoor summer music series
bought to you by Miller Lite will be celebrating its
27th year. The concerts are held in the courtyard between
Tuggs Tavern and Vic's Restaurant. St. Anthony Main
presents some of the best talent in the metropolitan
area. Every Fri. and Sat. from 7:30 pm till 10:30 pm
and on Sun. from 5:00 pm till 8:00 pm. For details
go to: www.saintanthonymain.com/musiccalender.shtml |
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June 14th
- 16th - Stone Arch Festival
of the Arts
Located on Historic Main Street, in front
of St Anthony Main, Riverplace and Pillsbury A Mill.
More Than 250 Artist Booths by Professional Artists
Selling a variety of quality products for all tastes & budgets.
Star Tribune, City Pages, Xcel Energy, and St. Anthony Main free
performance stages showcasing dance, theater and music
performances throughout the weekend. The Whole Foods Market presents the Culinary Arts Quarter. Also the "Art
of the Classic Car" display with more than 150
awesomely artistic cars.
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July 4th -
Minneapolis Red White and Boom
The Minneapolis Riverfront District 4th of
July Celebration begins at 4:00 pm with live music
on the River and a Fireworks Display at 10:00 pm.
For details go to www.mpls4thofjuly.com |
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July 23rd - Torchlight 5k Run from Basilica of St. Mary to St. Anthony Main |
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July 26th -
Aquatennial Fireworks Display |
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Sept. 12th +13th – Minneapolis’s
own Oktoberfest
The old country meets the new at Oktoberfest
on the Minneapolis Riverfront, along the
river at St. Anthony Main. Feast on authentic
German. Sample a variety
of German & Bavarian imported beers and
wines in the Biergarten. Music and dancing from 4pm
to 9pm Fri 12pm to 9pm Saturday.
Admission and music are free for
all ages. A variety of authentic food, beverages
and crafts will be available for purchase. A portion
of proceeds from the event will be donated to the
St. Paul Jaycees.
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Sept 13th -
James Page Blubber Run
This "bout a 5k run" will be
the 15th annual fun run from downtown Minneapolis through
the Minneapolis Riverfront district starting at the Stone Arch Bridge and ending at St. Anthony Main. Times and activities to be announced. |
BE A SIDEWALK SUPERVISOR
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Watch this new Riverfront community rise from the ruins of the old Phoenix Mill
located next door to St. Anthony Main on the corner of Main St. SE and 3rd Ave. SE.
Phoenix on the River luxury condominiums, located adjacent to historic St. Anthony Main, will enjoy unparalleled river, park, and downtown views. Residents will have easy access to the shopping and entertainment available along Main Street and East Hennepin Avenue. The 15 story tower will contain 81 residences, 5,000 square feet of retail, and 219 parking spaces at Main Street and 3rd Avenue SE across the Mississippi River from downtown Minneapolis. The architectural expression of the building relates to the surrounding historic milling structures through its straightforward but elegant massing and composition. Window openings and terraces will be primarily punched in openings to maintain the essential character of the surrounding area while allowing for a higher degree of transparency for residents.
For more details go to: www.phoenixontheriver.com
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT AVALIBLE CONDO LIVING
ON THE RIVERFRONT
GO TO: www.minneapoliscondoguide.com |
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