Private Transmission Dance Party with Jake Rudh at the Uptown VFW Calling all super great dancers...we know your bad self doesn't get nearly enough opportunities to express yourself on a dance floor! So get your friends together and wear something choice.

We are throwing a private Transmission dance party for you at the Uptown VFW with DJ Jake Rudh. Jake Rudh is a DJ on the Current radio station and is well-known for his weekly Minneapolis-based post-punk, new wave and indie dance nights.

Saturday, June 22, 6-10pm. Cost: $20/person
gets you a ticket to the dance plus light dinner and snacks. Cash bar.

Co-hosted
by Ahndi Fridell & Satish Kalale, Marla & Mike Cumming, Brigitte & Jack Malone, Kim & Kevin Montgomery.

Barre3 and Bubbles Hosted by Liz Miller (aka Mm. Miller) We can't think of a better combination- a great one-hour workout followed by a prosecco toast and other goodies. Barre3 is a full-body workout designed with our signature approach of sustained holds, micro-movements, and cardio bursts that will leave you feeling balanced and empowered. Everyone over the age of 14 is welcome. It's an awesome all-levels workout and a lot of fun. You will love visiting this new facility (just opened in May). We are located at 2952 W 66th Street in Southdale Square. Friday, March 1st. 6 pm. Cost: $30/person holds a spot for the first 26 people.

Bike and Brew Tour IV What happens when a salesman, a business analyst and a finance guy bike into Northeast Minneapolis to get a beer? Come find out as Joel Chechik, Joe Sweet and Bob Weil host the Bike and Brew IV. May 11,
2019. We'll start mid-afternoon and get home before dark, visiting a few brew pubs and maybe even a distillery or cider spot. Any "skill level" can join, but you must WEAR a helmet and should bring a bike lock. Total riding = 15-18 miles, with approximately four stops along the way. May 11, 2019. The drinks are on us, but a $50 bid reserves a spot to the first 20 people. Cost: $50/person

knit One, Sip Too! Join us for an evening of knitting, sips, and sweets at the home of Caroline Cochran in Linden Hills. Aimed at beginning and advanced- beginner knitters but ALL knitters are welcome! We have a "team" of experienced knitters, ready to teach you while you enjoy wine and treats. Please bring the following supplies for your knitting experience: Beginners: Size US 8 straight needles and one skein of worsted weight yarn. Advanced Beginners: Size US 8 straight needles and your favorite worsted weight yarn suitable for a scarf. Knitting Team and Co-hosts: Caroline Cochran, Jodi Eiesland, Lisa Bigaouette, Maree Hampton, Sue Christiansen, and Diane Griewe. Thursday March 7th 7:00 - 9:30 pm Cost: $30/person Limit: 12 guests

Beauty and the Beast Tickets and Dessert with the Directors See the spring musical Beauty and the Beast in your premium reserved seat, then join the Wine and Dessert after-party with the directors! There you'll mingle with our incredible Directors Shalee Coleman, Margaret Berg, Bryan Fisher, Erin Brown, Reid Wixson and Anna Michel. Learn the inside story of how they deliver such an amazing production. Hosts Tanya and George Coller and Lisa and Reid Romsaas. Week of March 16th show at 7pm, party from 10-11:30. Cost: $45/person person includes show ticket. Limit:16 guests.

Wood Fired Lunch with Dr. Favor. Principal, Dr Favor and the Southwest leadership team invite you to bake with them at 1000 plus degrees! This is a casual gathering to discuss anything and everything with our new leaders. We will be cooking up flat bread baked in a Pompeii style oven made from 95% repurposed materials. Please join the team for what should be a lively and informative conversation.

At the Southwest HS in SW Cove.

March 28th, 1:00pm

Southwest Sing & Strum - Join your hosts the Flaskamp's and De Georgeo's for endless fun and community connection at this musical party of the year. Bring your instruments, vocal talent or just yourself for a play and sing-along at the home of Tom & Julie Flaskamp. Piano and songbook is available. Appetizers, desserts and non-alcoholic drinks will be served. BYOB - beer, wine, etc. if you'd like.

May 3rd, 2019 7pm

Fire-Roasted Feast with Erik Sather from Lowry Hill Meats and Southwest Assistant Principal Lacy Cannon. Join Performing Arts Council President George Stagg and his wife Anna as Erik takes over their brick oven and fire pit to prepare roasts, birds, steaks, and vegetables for a celebration feast honoring Southwest High School and its Performing Arts programs. Twelve guests will enjoy live music, specially paired drinks, and a multiple course, interactive fire-roasted feast, served family style.

Saturday, May 18, 6:00pm

Rooftop Happy Hour with Dr. Favor, MSP Superintendent Graff, and Chef Steven Brown Join Superintendent Graff and Dr. Favor in a celebration of the Performing Arts at Southwest while Steven Brown-Chef at Tilia and St. Genevieve-provides food and wine on a stunning rooftop terrace overlooking Bde Maka Ska.

Music provided by our own Southwest Performing Arts ensembles.

Friday June 14, 6:30PM.

Co- Hosts: Laura and Greg Heard; Jeanette Bazis and Paul Pirner.

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