Metro Transit- Free Rides
Another reason why I love Metro Transit. If you are planning on celebrating St. Patrick’s Day tomorrow why not take the bus?
IT’s FREE from 6:00pm until buses stop running.
Because I don’t Blarney around.
@mplsgossipgirl
Free Creative Writing Classes- Hennepin County Library
Library’s Rock! This is another reason why.
Hennepin County Library is offering free Creative Writing classes for all ages. Try the Creative Writing Center Class where you get to sample several forms of writing and pick which one you like the best or try another one of the multitude of classes that they are offering.
They are able to hold these classes because of the MN Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and the Loft Literary Center.
You can go online to their website or call to register.
Find out more information HERE.
Because writing is a magical art form.
@mplsgossipgirl
Uncle Kracker @ Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar TONIGHT
Have a rocking good time tonight at Toby Keith’s with Uncle Kracker. I am sure it will put a “Smile” on your face.
There are no more tickets available online but give the bar a call and see if you can drum some up.
8:00PM 21+
Because music never gets old.
@mplsgossipgirl
Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center
This weekend at the Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center you can get up close and personal with some winged creatures.
They are putting on “the owls and other masters of the sky” March 3-4 for only 10 dollars per person at 11, 1, and 3 PM.
RSVP 651-437-4359
Visit their website for more information. Here.
Because nature is important
@mplsgossipgirl
Fish Fries Minnesota
It is Catholics favorite time of the year Lent! The Catholics give up eating meat on Fridays but they get to have something delicious instead: FISH!
You don’t have to be a Catholic to enjoy the fish fries around the state during the Lenten season. Welcome one and all to the fish fries!
A full list can be found at The Catholic Spirit.
Here is a few of my picks:
St. Albert the Great Catholic Church
2836 33rd Avenue South
Minneapolis
612.724.3643
4:30-7:30PM
They feed about 700 people every Friday night. It is the Twin Cities most popular fish fry. They have bingo and many other activities but be prepared to stand in a line.
Any of the VFW’s are a great spot to go because you can get beer as well. Richfield VFW is always highly rated. Beer always enhances the flavors of the fish or at least that is my perception. Knights of Columbus Hall in Bloomington is another hall open 5 to 9 PM at 1114 American Blvd. Call (952) 888-1492 for reservations.
If you are looking for something other than fish, head over to Our Lady of Guadalupe in St. Paul from 11:00-6:30PM. You can also get them to-go by the dozen. On 401 Concord St.
My best suggestion is to try out a parish in your community. There is nothing better than meeting your neighbors over a great meal.
I would love to hear about your Fish Fries. Leave me a comment or find me on twitter @mplsgossipgirl.
Because food brings people together
@mplsgossipgirl
Primebar Takes Over Il Gatto Spot in Uptown
As many of you have heard from Stephanie March who writes Foodie File on @mspmag Primebar is coming to Minneapolis in Il Gattos Uptown location.
Primebar has a location in Dallas and is a national chain and I wonder how that will do in Uptown. It is a self proclaimed contemporary ale house. I think uptowners are more of a non-contemporary crowd, but maybe I am wrong. It does have a late night menu listed and I think that will help. But, the prices are a little bit over what uptowners like to pay unless the food is worth it. Hope they bring their A game! The ambiance at the Dallas location looks like it would fit in here and I hope they keep that similar at this location. Look at Primebar Dallas Here.
I am looking forward to trying Primebar! Let me know what you think @mplsgossipgirl and any readers from Dallas, Texas tell me what you think of your location.
Because really? Can there be too many bars?
@mplsgossipgirl
Howl at the Moon- U of M Party with free drinks
If I was still in college I would be at this party tonight. Howl at the moon is hosting a party for the U of M and Augsburg students.
Complimentary drinks from 10pm-11pm. One hour is good enough.
Free Cover. (I would bring your student ID)
Don’t drink and drive just ride the party bus!
U of M
Pick up location is 15th and University
Bus to Howl runs 9:30p, 10:30p,11:30p, and 12:30a
Bus returns to U of M at 10:15p, 11:15p, 12:15a, and 1:15a
Augsburg
Pick up location is 21st and 7th
Bus to Howl runs 10p, 11p, and 12a
Bus returns to Augsburg at 10:45p, 11:45p, and 12:45a
Must bring this ticket for entry. print from here.
Must be 21.
Tonight @Gather
If you haven’t been yet! Get there and get there tonight! I have had some great food here and the guest chefs are a lot of fun.
Get a cocktail with Prairie Vodka as well. A couple of month ago I had a Banh mi there once that rocked my world.
James Beard Semi-finalist Russell Klein of Meritage is the chef-in-residence tonight @Gather at the Walker.
There will be samples of:
Crispy Frog Leg
and
Oysters
Tonight from 5-9PM
Because Yummy!
@mplsgossipgirl
Happy 108th Birthday Dr. Seuss!
Time to celebrate!
Jean Stephen Galleries is having a birthday party for Dr. Seuss this Friday, March 2nd from 4-7PM.
Stop by and see some student work based on Dr. Seuss.
http://www.jeanstephengalleries.com/shows.html
@mplsgossipgirl
Starbucks Blonde Roast
Want to try something new? Try Starbucks Blonde roast.
I am usually a dark roast neighborhood coffee drinker but when I was out of my neighborhood I tried this because of a suggestion from a Barista.
It was much different than I expected and would drink it again when going to a Starbucks. I personally like the Veranda blend best but the Willow is good as well.
Give it a try.
Because drinking coffee is like therapy.
@mplsgossipgirl
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