by greg
May 13th, 2009 @ 11:15 AM

Some traveling Iowans are in town on Thursday and want to experience a Minneapolis tweetup.
Why should I come?
Come and see a real life Iowan up close.
Where?
Bulldog NE (401 E Hennepin, Minneapolis, MN)
When?
Thursday, May 14, 2009
What time?
6 – 10pm (or later)
Hashtag?
#msptweetup
RSVP
Facebook
Twtvite
Tags: #msptweetup, bulldog ne, ia, iowa, minn, minneapolis, minnesota, mn, tweetup
Posted in Minnesota Pride, Neighborhoods, Things To Do | 1 Comment »
by Julie
January 18th, 2009 @ 10:15 PM
This list has a Minneapolis/St. Paul public place focus and is by no means exhaustive. You can also search for events closer to you using MoveOn.
PRE-/INAUGURATION:
- If you will be stuck at home or work, every television network will be airing it. It will also be streamed online by CNN, who have a deal with Facebook. Lifehacker has a good list for keeping up with the Inauguration online, too.
- Riverview Theater will be showing the Inauguration on their screen. The event is free, open to the public (though non-perishable food donations encouraged), and begins 9:30AM.
- Minneapolis Central Library will air live coverage and pre-Inaugural commentary from Dr. David Schultz about inaugurations in history, the importance of the first 100 days and the significance of Obama’s election, with a post-Inaugural discussion led by the League of Women Voters Minneapolis.
- Little Wagon will show the Inauguration at 11AM.
- Bulldog NE will feature food and drink specials, $3 beer, door prizes, and Inauguration coverage beginning at 11AM and lasting into the night.
- Gold Thyme Cafe will serve light refreshments and cake during their party running from 9-4PM.
- Gluekâs will be running an “extended Happy Hour all day” with half-priced appetizers and other drink specials beginning 11AM until close.
- The Birchwood Cafe will begin airing Inauguration coverage at noon, with a replay of highlights from 5-9PM. They will have an Obama-inspired menu and a special kids menu
- Parkway Theater will show the Inauguration on their screen at 9:30AM, with an open mic afterward for people to talk about whatever.
- Lee’s Liquor Lounge will show the Inauguration and follow-up with live music at 10PM.
- Walker Art Center will show the Inauguration on their Cinema screen at 11:30AM, there’s no admission required to watch.
POST-INAUGURATION:
- Black Dog Cafe will have snacks, a cash bar, music, and a photo exhibit of St. Paul during the RNC beginning at 7PM.
- SEVEN will be replaying the Inauguration on 20+ TVs starting at 8PM. The event is free and open to the public (though non-perishable food donations encouraged), with Henry Lake from KFAN as Emcee and local artist Kerry Dikken “has created a limited edition Champagne Bottle with the face of Barack Obama.”
- Dakota Jazz Club will have Yolande Bruce, Ginger Commodore, Debbie Duncan and Tonia Hughes-Kendrick performing and large screens broadcasting the events from the Capitol, for $10 from 7-11PM.
- First Course is having a bash, and coincidentally, has half-priced wine on Tuesdays.
- Epic will be having a huge party with live music, DJs, and spoken word performed after Obama’s speech at 8PM. 21+ / Doors 7PM / $15 Advance / $20 Door
- The Caterpillar Lounge will be having a party at 10PM, with DJs playing “the best in underground house and techno music.”
Tags: barack obama, birchwood cafe, black dog cafe, bulldog ne, caterpillar lounge, dakota jazz club, first course, gluek's, gold thyme cafe, inauguration, lee's liquor lounge, little wagon, minneapolis central library, parkway theater, riverview theater, seven, walker art center
Posted in Eating Out, Government, Politics, Things To Do | 4 Comments »