‘Miscellany’ Archives
Dracula Coming Soon, October 2!
Classic 1931 Movie at Lake Street, Outdoor Walk-In Movie Theatre By Sue Hunter Weir In 1931, as Tod Browning was shooting Dracula with Bela Lugosi, George Melford was working from the same script on the same sets at night with a Spanish language cast and crew. Long thought lost, the film was re-found in the 1970s, showing how wildly different the films are. Many now argue Melford”'s film is the better version. Join us for a showing of this classic monster movie at Minneapolis Pioneers and Soldiers Memorial Cemetery on October 2, 2013 at 7 p.m. Arrive early to enjoy a trailer reel from 1931 and roam throughout the cemetery. Bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit on. If your Spanish is a little rusty, that”'s not a problem””the film has English subtitles. $5 Suggested Donation. Tickets are available on-line at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/444947 or you can pay at the gate (cash only, please). Children under 12 admitted free. Please no pets, [...]
Phillips Avenue of the Arts to open October 25th & 26th at “Taste of Phillips”
Avenues of the Arts have theaters, art galleries, open mikes and studios, as well as access to award-winning restaurants and other cultural attractions. Which makes Phillips an ideal location for the newest one in Minnesota! Phillips is more culturally diverse than any community in Minnesota. It has more murals than any other neighborhood. It is home to the world-renowned In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theater, All Nations Gallery and restaurants from all over the world. St. Paul”'s Lutheran is working with partners in the neighborhood to build the Phillips Avenue of the Arts, an outgrowth of their Semilla Program. “Semilla means seed in Spanish,” Artist-in-Residence Greta McLain says, “we have been planting seeds of hope through our mosaic planters and murals throughout Phillips as a way to re-brand our community as a community of beauty, creativity and hope.” St. Paul”'s Semilla Program has taught mosaics to over 1750 people in [...]
Hussein Samatar Leader and Phillips Resident has died
Saturday August 25, 2013 Good evening, It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we inform you that our Founder and Leader, Hussein Samatar, passed away this afternoon from complications of his battle with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. Hussein was a courageous and dedicated public servant, and will be missed by many - well beyond those who have benefited from his ambitious initiatives here at ADC, the Minneapolis School Board, and throughout the community. In all that he did, Hussein brought a level of energy, drive, and optimism that was the envy of many. We will miss him tremendously at the African Development Center, and hope to honor his dream of building economic opportunities and financial sustainability for the vibrant African communities across the state of Minnesota. Hussein is survived by his wife Ubah, and four children. While we do ask that you keep the Samatar family in your thoughts as they cope during this difficult time, we also ask you to [...]
