‘Tales from Pioneers & Soldiers Cemetery’ Archives
LOW after ZOO ANIMAL on TOMBSTONE STAGE June 9th
By Sue Hunter Weir fed by Hola Arepa and Dandelion Kitchen Friends of the Cemetery have had little time to savor their recent 2011 Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Award from last year”'s remarkable Concert in the Cemetery by Jeremy Messersmith and others as they prepare for another concert in the Cemetery this year. On June 9th, musical artists Zoo Animal will begin the concert at 5:30 p.m. and will build up the crescendo of anticipation leading up to the headline performance by Low, well known rock group, taking the stage at 7:00 p.m. Hola Arepa and Dandelion Kitchen will sell some great food during the concert. This is an alcohol-free, family-friendly event. In addition to the music, there will be fun activities for kids and If you missed last year”'s benefit concert at Minneapolis Pioneers and Soldiers Cemetery (and even if you didn”'t””maybe especially if you didn”'t), you”'ll have another chance to hear some great music in one [...]
A Memorial Tribute
By Sue Hunter Weir Walter and John Carpenter, War of 1812; Edwin Barnum, Civil War; and to all men and women who ”˜gave the last full measure of devotion” in service to America On May 28, 2012, Americans will pause to pay tribute to the men and women who have died in war. It is a tradition that goes back to 1868 when General Logan issued his General Order #11 which set aside one day a year for remembrance. At Minneapolis Pioneers and Soldiers Memorial Cemetery, we have other reasons to be grateful to the veterans and their families and friends. They are the people who, more than any others, are the reason that the cemetery exists today. After the City Council voted to close the cemetery to future burials in 1919, the remains of approximately 6,000 to 7,000 people, including many veterans, were moved to other cemeteries. But there were some families who refused to have their loved ones moved, and families of veterans were among the most vocal in their [...]
LOW after ZOO ANIMAL on TOMBSTONE STAGE June 9th fed by Hola Arepa and Dandelion Kitchen
By Sue Hunt Weir Zoo Animal performing at 5:30 p.m. and Low taking the stage at 7:00 p.m. Hola Arepa and Dandelion Kitchen will sell some great food during the concert. This is an alcohol-free, family-friendly event. In addition to the music, there will be fun activities for kids and If you missed last year”'s benefit concert at Minneapolis Pioneers and Soldiers Cemetery (and even if you didn”'t””maybe especially if you didn”'t), you”'ll have another chance to hear some great music in one of Minneapolis”'s most unusual and interesting concert venues. On Saturday, June 9th, Indie band Low, with special guest Zoo Animal, will headline the second annual benefit concert at Minneapolis”' Pioneers and Soldiers Cemetery (2925 Cedar Avenue South). Low, one of the best-known indeed rock groups to come out of Minnesota formed in Duluth in 1993. The band consists of Alan Sparhawk, Mimie Parker, and Steve Garrington. Often labeled [...]
