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Kingfield PorchFest: A Single Night of Music, Performed on Various Stages throughout the Neighborhood

March 21, 2023 By Josh Martin

For anyone new to the neighborhood or has been asleep the past nine years and is wondering, “What the heck is PorchFest?” PorchFest is an evening of community all wrapped up in the sounds of summer. On this single summer evening, Kingfield musicians will perform acoustic music outdoors at their respective homes, or at neighbor’s porch or yard, while others stroll through the neighborhood, enjoying the sounds. This event regularly features over 50 musical performances dozens of Kingfield stages.

As usual, PorchFest relies on the good will and donated time of musicians, amateur and professional, and host-porches. If you are willing to perform music, provide a porch, or both, register at https://bit.ly/Porchfest2023. Registering is vital to being part of Kingfield PorchFest as it helps us pair musicians with porches, make sure the music from each group does not overlap, and promote the event. Preferred registration is May 1st. Registering is NOT a confirmation of participating.

Based upon feedback from hosts, musicians, and participants last year, we are 1) looking for a variety of musical genres; 2) limiting the number of sites; and 3) looking for volunteers to help with planning and to volunteer during the event itself. We will have two or three planning meetings in May and the June 15th event. Please contact KFNA at if you want to be part of the PorchFest Planning Team.

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Sharing the News of the Death of Former KFNA Board President, Chris Sur

March 1, 2023 By Josh Martin

Chris Sur served as KFNA President in 2010, a pivotal year for the neighborhood association as Kingfield Neighborhood Association solidified their support of the new youth affordable housing option, Nicollet Square, and fought for a dedicated public school pathway for Kingfield families, a decades-old cry from neighbors. Chris was smart, deliberate, dedicated, and a strong leader. His force in our world will be missed.

https://www.startribune.com/obituaries/detail/0000451496/

 

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Kingfield Pancake Breakfast!

Tickets Available Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kingfield-pancake-breakfast-sap-boil-2nd-annual-tickets-565640595247

 As a celebration of our Community Sap Tapping program, KFNA is hosting the 2nd annual pancake breakfast fundraiser! Come to the north end of the park building to watch the sap boil and talk to the sap harvesters and cooks to learn how the process works outside.  Then sample some of our very own Kingfield-made syrup while you and enjoy a pancake breakfast. Breakfast will include pancakes, fruit, pork sausage, juice and coffee.

Breakfast is a donation of $10 per adult and $30 per family. This fundraiser will benefit both KFNA and MLK Park, and support this, and similar programs, that both groups organize in the neighborhood!

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ColorWheel Gallery Open House: Outdoor Dance Party, Poetry Reading & Valentine Making!

2pm – Dance Party Outside + check out the Newly Remodeled Gallery Space & ColorWheel StoreFront while shopping for Unique Gifts for your Sweet Heart.
3pm – ‘HeartSpeaks’ Poetry by Lupe Castillo & Teresa Ortiz with Drumming by Britt Howell.
4pm – Create Art Cards (all materials will be provided) + Create an Art Card to add to our ‘Expressions of Love’ Community Board.
5pm – Keep Creating Art, Visit with Artists & Guests, Learn more about HeartSpeaks & BrittFit50 Indigenous Health.

Enjoy Snacks & Shop for Treasures at the ColorWheel Gallery!

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Tackle Hunger at Kingfield Empty Bowls!

Join us for SOUPer Bowl Sunday pregame event on Sunday February 12th at Judson Church. A suggested $25 donation gets you a handmade bowl, as well as delicious soup, bread, and desserts from local restaurants including Apoy, The LowBrow, Butter Bakery Café, Clancey’s, Petite Leon, Patisserie 46, Victor’s 1959 Café, Kyatchi, Abang Yoli, and more!

Visit and share the Facebook event with your neighbors and friends!

Proceeds benefit Nicollet Square, a project of Beacon Interfaith Housing and the Kingfield Neighborhood Association.

Want to volunteer? Visit here!

Want to support this event as a sponsor? Contact Sarah Linnes-Robinson, KFNA Executive Director.

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Grab a brush, bring a friend, and a big appetite! Grab a brush, bring a friend, and a big appetite! 🖌️

Join us for Paint-A-Bowl on Sunday, Oct 26 from 2–4pm at Clancey’s (3804 Grand Ave S)! 

Every bowl you paint will be donated to Kingfield Empty Bowls, supporting our annual neighborhood fundraiser!

✨ Free & open to all ages — come get creative for a cause!

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🎶The music’s too good to stop just because it 🎶The music’s too good to stop just because it’s getting cold 🎶

Join us for Kingfield Indoor Porchfest ‘25!
We’re bringing the neighborhood’s favorite summer tradition indoors for a night of local music, community, and cozy vibes. Live performances across multiple indoor venues!

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Get your tickets here 👉 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/indoor-porchfest-tickets-1677288337569

Where: 
Meraki 
100 W 46th St.

When: November 8th 4 — 9pm

Tickets: 
Adults - $15
Kids - $7
🎨 Come paint with us! 🎨 Join the next Paint 🎨 Come paint with us! 🎨 
Join the next Paint-A-Bowl on Sunday, Oct 26 (2–4pm) at Clancey’s, 3804 Grand Ave S.

It’s free + open to all ages, no experience needed, just bring your creativity! Your painted bowl will help support Kingfield Empty Bowls.
🎶 We’re bringing the music inside! 🎶 Kingf 🎶 We’re bringing the music inside! 🎶
Kingfield’s first Indoor Porchfest is happening Nov 8, 4–9 PM at Meraki.
Live music, food trucks, beer, and wine with all the Porchfest vibes, just a little bit cozier.

🎟 Early bird tickets available through Oct 12! Use code EARLYBIRD at checkout. 
👉 Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/indoor-porchfest-tickets-1677288337569 

Let’s make our first indoor Porchfest one to remember!
Stand in support and solidarity with Annunciation Stand in support and solidarity with Annunciation and help form a line down Lyndale this Wednesday.
Attend the first Paint-a-Bowl event of the season Attend the first Paint-a-Bowl event of the season on Monday 9/22 at incarnation Church from 3-5PM. All bowls painted will be used in the Feb. 8 Kingfield Empty Bowls!
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