‘Miscellany’ Archives
3rd Midtown Phillips Festival July 20th at Stewart Park
“In the square of the City” all ages gathered throughout an eight hour potpourri of musical entertainment, vendors, food, booths of info, neighbors, Aquatennial visitors, inflated amusement, pony rides, and all while soccer teams competed on the adjacent fields. It was one of those many events in Phillips that when it happens is “icing on the cake” because the real miracle and event is the months of people uniting in planning and preparation. he laborious attention to detail and dedication to the neighborhood and each other was obvious as the day”'s events happened with rhythm, grace, and excitement. Each year gets larger and more enjoyable. A good time was had by all!
Blues Diva & Phillips Resident Barbara LaShoure inducted into Minnesota Blues Hall of Fame
Barbara LeShoure singing The Blues on a marvelousafternoon at the Peavy Park Celebration September 15, 2012 Barbara LaShoure has been selected to the Minnesota Blues Hall of Fame with Blues Legend Award. Originally from Chicago this Blues legend now resides in the Phillips Community. Her charm is enhanced locally when she says, “I was raised across the street from Wendell Phillips Senior High School””in fact, I attended and graduated from that school, and still have the house across the street. Oh, yes I know about Wendell Phillips!” The 2013 Minnesota Blues Hall of Fame announcements of Barbara and seven others were made at the Annual Picnic & Food Drive July 14. The 2013 Minnesota Blues Hall of Fame Ceremony will be held on Sunday, October 6, 2013 at Minnesota Music Café - St Paul, MN.
Monarch butterflies matter! ”¦ the birth details of “The Monarch”'s” greatgrandson doesn”'t matter!
Monarch butterflies matter! They bring beauty and serenity to an otherwise chaotic world. Their primary food source is milk weed. Ignorant people have declared milkweed to be a noxious weed and are conducting massive eradication programs throughout the central portion of the country from the Mexican border to the Canadian border. This has resulted in an alarming decrease in Monarch populations! Plant and nurture milkweed somewhere in your yard. It is NOT a noxious weed and does no harm although some people may consider it unsightly. It is past time that we become concerned with our biosphere and not just bullets in foreign lands and the sex of the new Royal baby!!! Sent from Syd MacLean
