Saturday & Sunday June 5th and 6th, 2010

We Think You’re Talented! We’d love for you to be part of The Talent Show. Hosted by Rau+Barber Photography in the Kingfield neighborhood of Minneapolis, The Talent Show features over 50 high-quality craftspeople and fine artists. The Kingfield neighborhood is well-known for it’s support of all things local. The Kingfield farmer’s market draws people from the community and surrounding neighborhoods and will be in full force the dates of the event.

Sell your stuff!
• handmade goods
• fine art
• photography
• screen prints & posters
• jewelry
• textiles and clothing
• pottery, glass, wood and crafted goods
*Original work only; no manufactured items. Participants must provide their own displays for fine art and otherwise.

Application Deadline Friday April 30

Apply Online.  Space is limited. Apply early to nab your ideal spot.
http://www.TheTalentShowMN.com/participate.php

Featuring the work of local artists; Tammy Ortegon, Westy Copeland & Eileen Espinosa (painting) Amina Harper (illustration) Maya Rose, Brenna Busse, Kristen Treuting, Laura Burlis, Carole Bersin, Rose Shetka (clay, textiles & more)
feminist-shirts by KM Stitchery, fused glass by Lisa Mathieson, plant dyed & hand spun yarns by Swagg biz, plus many more artists, gifts, funny holiday cards, art prints, natural body products, perfume oils, jewelry, angels around the world, funky baby onesies, peace coffee, gypsy tea, Bt McElrath chocolates & unique treasures.
  
Opening reception:

Saturday, December 12th 6 – 10pm  and
Sunday, December 13th 12 – 6pm  (yarn spinning demonstration by Kim Christensen   2:oo-4:oo on sunday)

The Color Wheel Gallery
319 W 46th St (46th & Grand)
Minneapolis 612 823 5693

Show runs: December 12- 27 gallery hours: 11-7pm Tues-Sat
Opening event is free & open to the public and will feature wonderful refreshments, unique gifts & great conversation with interesting people.

Thinking Out of the Box: A CALL FOR ARTISTS

Creative solutions, unusual juxtapositions, innovative use of materials…Kingfielders are a revolutionary crowd! This year’s 5^th Annual Community Art Show asks local artists and community members to create 2-dimensional or 3D art that expresses their creativity and presents something outside of the ordinary 4-sided straight walls of our regular world.   

A twist of words, a repurpose of materials, an invention of sound or sight, an image that leaps off the wall…let your mind go free and think out of the box!

 Registration Deadline: March 10, 2009

Artwork Due: March 13 and 14, 2009

Selected pieces hung for predisplay at Anodyne@43rd

All pieces sold by auction Saturday, March 20

To register, visit www.kingfield.org or call 612-823-5980 AFTER December 15,2009!

 1.            MPS Area C /Zone 3 Meeting, Thursday Nov. 19, 6:30 PM, San Miguel School
2.            KFNA Green Committee Meeting, Thursday Nov. 19, 7:00 PM, MLK Park
3.            Kingfield Farmers’ Market Holiday Market, Nov. 22, 8:30 AM- 1 PM, Rau+Barber
4.            Garfield Holiday Art Bazaar, Dec. 5 and 6, 4017 Garfield Ave
5.            Minneapolis Public School Open Houses, various schools at various times
6.            Studio Bricolage Holiday Party & Gift Making, Dec. 4 and Mixology Dec. 5
                Also…the KFNA Redevelopment Committee Meeting CANCELLED for November due to Thanksgiving.  December’s meeting will likely be delayed too, due to Christmas.
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1)  Area C Parent Advisory Council
Date: Thursday November 19, 2009
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 P.M.
Location: San Miguel Middle School, 3800 Pleasant Ave. South
Childcare Provided / Interpretation Services in Spanish and Somali

Agenda
Welcome and Introductions – meet your DPAC representatives and alternates for 2009-2010
Overview of grade-level curriculum expectations
Overview of school placement changes for 2010-2011
Q&A – Dr. Marianne Norris, Associate Superintendent
*student placement staff will be available to answer questions about school choices for 2010-2011

The Area C Parent Council is a parent group that aims to collect the voice of MPS Area C parents, to build community among Area C parents and to create a channel of communication between Area C parents, the District Parent Advisory Council (DPAC) and district leadership.

Questions? Contact Gael Elli, Community Liaison at Gael.Ellis@mpls.k12.mn.us 
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2)  The KFNA Green Committee meets monthly on the 3rd Thursday to discuss and implement environmental awareness, advocacy, and participation projects.  Join us at MLK Park on Nov. 19 and get involved in greening your neighborhood.

Questions? Contact Sarah Linnes-Robinson, KFN Executive Director at sarah@kingfield.org
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3)  ‘Tis the Time of Year for the Kingfield Holiday Market
 
Gifts and food. Regulars, and special guests. 
Sunday Nov. 22, 8:30 AM -1 PM
Rau+Barber Studio, 4244 Nicollet
Contact info@kingfieldfarmersmarket.org for information
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4)            1st Annual Art on Garfield Holiday Art Bazaar

Start (and potentially finish!) your holiday shopping by joining us for the 1st Annual Art on Garfield Holiday Art Bazaar on Friday, December 5 from 10 AM to 2 PM and on Saturday, December 6 from 9 AM to 3 PM. The sale will be located at 4017 Garfield Avenue South, Minneapolis, 55409 and will be hosted by several (really creative!) women from the Kingfield community.

Bring your friends, your family, your cash, and your check books. You won’t be disappointed because there will be something for everyone!  Go to www.artongarfield.blogspot.com for more information and images of some of the items we will be selling.  Happy Shopping!

Questions? Contact Brenda at 612.825.7756
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5)  Minneapolis Public School Open Houses—
 
Armatage Montessori—a public magnet school choice for all Southwest families
Information Open Houses
Dec. 1 from 6-8 PM.
2501 West 56th Street, MPL S, MN 55410

Childcare and pizza provided—no RSVP required.
Individual tours can be set up by calling school at 612.668.3180.

You can also visit Armatage at http://armatage.mpls.k12.mn.us/  or their new growing site at http://www.armatagemontessori.org/ . 

and

Whittier International Elementary School—
International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program for grades High 5- Grade 5
Join us for an Informational OPEN HOUSE
Thursday, December 3, 2009
6:00-7:30 p.m.
315 West 26th St, Minneapolis

To schedule a tour of the school call 612-668-4170
Tours are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday mornings 10:30 am
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6)  Studio Bricolage, the adult program of Leonardo’s Basement, holds FIRST FRIDAY building parties each month. The cost is $10 including building material, snacks and beverages. More information at www.studiobricolage.org

Holiday Party & Gift Making
Friday, December 4, 7-10 PM       
Celebrate the end of the year with fellow makers, crafters and tinkers. Join us to make yummy food, jewelry and custom cookie cutters.

MIXOLOGY:  The Art & Science of Drink
Saturday, December 5, 3:00-5:00 PM 
$45, limit 50 guests. Register at http://www.studiobricolage.org/mixology
Studio Bricolage is partnering with Bradstreet Craftshouse Restaurant at the 601 Graves Hotel in downtown Minneapolis to teach you and your friends how to make (and create) perfect cocktails.

Questions? Steve Jevning, Leonardo’s Basement
4301 Nicollet Ave S, Minneapolis MN 55409
612.824.4394 workshop
www.leonardosbasement.org
www.studiobricolage.org
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How does Minneapolis select public art?  How can artists and communities get involved in the process?  Why do the Public Works and Park Board get involved?  Learn all about public art in Minneapolis during this conversation with a panel of experts.

Mary Altman, Minneapolis Public Art Administrator
Lonnie Nichols, Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Paul Ogren, Minneapolis Public Works
Sarah Linnes-Robinson, Kingfield Neighborhood Association
Wing Young Huie, artist

Moderated by Marianne Combs, Minnesota Public Radio