‘Miscellany’ Archives
“Earth to Earth and Dust to Dust”
This is the leveling to the ground of the 2529 13th Avenue building formerly Waite House to be the site of a new Banyan Community building the week of August 26th-30th. Watch for an article about that development in The Alley October issue. Â
A Celebration of Life in Honoring Wayne Murphy
By Kelly J. Morgan The entire community is invited to a celebration of Wayne Murphy”'s life and contributions to the community September 18, 2013 sponsored, per Wayne”'s wishes, by the Circle of Gentleman group at Little Earth of United Tribes. At the Little Earth of United Tribes gymnasium. From 5-6 pm Speakers will pay tribute to Wayne”'s life and many accomplishments on behalf of the community that he lived in for many years. A meal served from 6-8 pm. A slideshow will be shown throughout the event. Wayne Allen Murphy crossed over peacefully to the spirit world at 7:20pm on Saturday August 24th, 2013. He was born on September 22, 1939. Wayne sat on all three boards for many years that comprise the Little Earth Partnership. He was an active member of the community and worked to help the elders group at Little Earth. He loved the small children and tried to make a difference in the lives of people living in the community. He was [...]
Minneapolis Monarch Festival
The Minneapolis Monarch Festival™ returns to Lake Nokomis on Saturday, September 7, with a fresh line up of performers and art activities, food from Minnesota, Mexico and beyond, games for kids, monarchs and habitat education. The Festival celebrates the migration of the monarchs from Minnesota to the mountains of Central Mexico, and promotes habitat conservation to restore the alarmingly low migrating population. The Festival is expected to draw 8,000--10,000 people. The Minnesota - Mexico connection is highlighted with music, dance, food and art.  The all-day stage will open with Silva Sol at 10am, followed by Machinery Hill at 11am. At noon, the hugely popular Ketzal Coatilcue Aztec Dance group will perform. The afternoon lineup starts with RAMM, and its distinctive repertoire of R&B, Rock, Funk, Motown, and Blues.  The sound will become more Caribbean when Charanga Tropical takes the stage with its flute, violins, and Latin rhythm section. The day [...]
