‘Miscellany’ Archives
Schematic design of Phillips Community Center pool renovation approved by MPRB
Numerous public and private partners contribute toward $5.4 million upgrade  On October 21, 2015, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) of Commissioners approved the schematic design of renovations planned for the Phillips Community Center Aquatics Facility. The state of Minnesota, Hennepin County Youth Sports Program, MPRB, Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) and local non-profit Minneapolis Swims all contributed funding to reimagine and rebuild this crucial community asset. “It was inspiring to see so many people step up and share their ideas, opinions and passion supporting the pool”'s revival,” said MPRB Superintendent Jayne Miller. “The Phillips pool will be the only public indoor pool in Minneapolis offering year-round swimming instruction when it reopens,” added MPRB District 3 Commissioner Scott Vreeland. “Everyone should learn to swim, and this will be a great place for children, families and elders to play, exercise and [...]
WRITERS! ¡ESCRITORES! Here”'s your chance to see your work in print! ¡Sean parte del movimiento creativo de nuestro barrio!
The Semilla Arts Program of St. Paul”'s Lutheran announces the 2nd edition of “The Phoenix of Phillips” literary magazine. All writers””of any level””who live or work in Phillips are encouraged to submit their poetry, short stories (up to 1500 words) and essays for possible publication. The theme is “My Beautiful Community”, but work may be submitted on any subject. “Semilla”, el Programa de Arte de la Iglesia Luterana San Pablo va a publicar la segunda edición del “Fenix de Phillips”. Todos los escritores””que sean aficionados o profesionales””que viven o trabajan en Phillips pueden presentar su poesia, cuentos (hasta a 1.500 palabras) y ensayos para su posible publicación. El tema es “Mi Comunidad Bonita”, pero puede presentar su escritura sobre cualquier tema. Work may be submitted in languages other than Spanish or English, if accompanied by English translation. Special [...]
Analysis: Corcoran Neighborhood about to lose a “Pearl”
BY HARVEY WINJE, CONCEPTS BY STEVE SANDBERG A cosmetic “shell” hides a “pearl” at 2019 E.Lake St. across from Pioneers and Soldiers Cemetery. It was the factory for Burma-Shave product and signage until it moved to Bryn-Mar Neighborhood. The Mpls. School Dist. bought the property to build a Community Education building replacing one at E. Lake St. and Hiawatha sold to Hennepin County . Corcoran Neighborhood and Lake St. businesses would do well to consider its reuse on a site rather than as landfill. Perhaps this post and beam Burma-Shave building could invoke re-use sensibilities and be incorporated into a shelter structure for the new Midtown Farmer”'s Market two blocks away or, as Phillip”'s resident Steve Sandberg also recommends, moving it to the empty lot at East Lake Street and 17th Ave. See www.startribune.com October 26, 2015, “It may be razed/Instead of saved/Say so long to/Burma Shave” by Steve Brandt. Waste of [...]
