Hamline Midway
Author Brent Olson performing
Author Brent Olson will be at the Bush Student Center at Hamline University on Feb 25th, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30. and also at Ginkgo Coffeehouse, 721 N Snelling on Sunday, Feb 28th, starting at 1:00 p.m.
2/28, 3/1, 3/2: Political Repression and State Violence, from Minneapolis to Palestine--Talks and Dinner with Dhoruba Bin Wahad
**Political Repression and State Violence, from Minneapolis to Palestine**
a talk by Dhoruba Bin-Wahad
University Avenue businesses face double whammy with Central Corridor increasing their property taxes
Small businesses along the proposed Central Corridor light rail line are seeing red this month after St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman proposed $2.9 million in assessments that the owners would have to pay for a streetscape improvement plan for improved lighting, drainage, and tree planting along St. Paul's portion of the corridor. On December 31, the University Avenue Business Association (UABA) sent a letter refusing to support the assessments until the city made a commitment to do something about UABA's other priorities: parking, business support funds, and preparation for light rail construction. (See related article: Rondo residents sue to stop Central Corridor)MORE »
Rondo residents sue to stop Central Corridor Light Rail
Saying that government planning agencies have neglected to adequately consider the impacts of the Central Corridor Light Rail Project on area businesses and residents, neighborhood groups and residents filed a lawsuit in Federal Court today to keep construction on the long-planned project from commencing. (See related article: University Avenue businesses face double whammy with Central Corridor increasing their property taxes)MORE »
breatheloveknowrelate: a performance
Duel to the Death at Big V's
DUO SHOW: MOUTH BABIES, MEVISSENS, VAG, BEDROOM MAGIC, ALPHAOMEGASALAD, W/ MY TINY HANDS I KILL U
Developers vs. Union Park District Council in St. Paul
Facing an uphill battle with the Saint Paul City Council and Planning Commission set to vote next week, community groups faced off against developers over the future of the Midway Shopping Center on December 16. The Union Park District Council met and voted unanimously to oppose the plan, maintaining the city should stand by its own already-adopted development strategies, which they feel provide a clear strategy for the future of University Avenue. MORE »
MUSIC | "I live in an endless cycle of being destroyed and saved by beautiful women": Frances Gumm's Paul D talks about the band's new record "Girl Trouble/Cop Trouble"

"Remember that time we went down to the river with a bottle of wine?" Good things happen down below for those who wait—in basements, below river bluffs, and in various such nether regions. Now, finally we can experience another live Frances Gumm show down below. Keeping with tradition, the band are playing in a basement, the legendary Clown Lounge, below the Turf Club.MORE »















