‘Events’ Archives
Loss of Two Landmark Theatres a Tragedy
By HOWARD MCQUITTER II In 2003, Loews Cineplex gave way to Landmark Theatres as the new owners of the Edina Cinema at 50th and France in Edina. Altogether the Edina Cinema had been in operation for 87 years, but then came COVID-19 to force the prize of Edina closed for "good". What a loss for us cinephiles and all other regular moviegoers [...]
Kid’s Summer Stuff!
Fun Activities for Youth at Parks and Libraries in and around Phillips Neighborhood COMPILED By LINDSEY FENNER Minneapolis Parks (to register and find even more activities go to https:// apm.activecommunities.com/minneapolisparks/). Contact the park for sched- ule changes and availability. East Phillips Park, 2399 17th Avenue South. [...]
Library News
By CARZ NELSON All information listed here is accurate as of May 18, 2021. CHANGE IS COMING Library hours and services are expected to expand soon in response to the decrease of COVID in the community. In this rapidly changing environment, you can find the most recent and reliable information on the library website, [...]
Past, Present, Theater
On Stage involves local students in a closer look at Nina Simone’s work around racialized violence By JESSIE MERRIAM Don't tell meI tell youMe and my people just about due I’ve been there so I knowThey keep on saying “Go slow!” But that’s just the trouble ---Nina Simone “Mississippi Goddam” 1963 On [...]
Arts and Culture Spaces in Phillips are Opening Up
By LINDSEY FENNER The Phillips neighborhood’s wealth of galleries and museums have started opening up for in-person visits. Please go to each organization’s website or call for most up-to-date information on hours and COVID restrictions. All My Relations Arts: 1414 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis Gallery hours Monday-Friday [...]
Peace Lantern Procession on Saturday, September 26th at 7:30 pm
Semilla Center for Healing and the Arts will be hosting a Peace Lantern Procession on Saturday, September 26th at 7:30 pm starting at the site of the proposed East Phillips Urban Farm Project, at the intersection of 28th St. and Longfellow Ave. S. The procession will weave through the neighborhood visiting spots that need some peace and [...]
Midtown Phillips Neighborhood Association
Board Meeting: July 14, 6:30 - 8pm A Community Forum with Senator Jeff Hayden: July 28, 6:30 - 7:30pm