North Loop Neighborhood News and Events
Young workers stage 'die-in' at Wells Fargo
Challenging the money that Wells Fargo is spending on politics – including funding this fall’s controversial voter ID amendment vote – young workers staged a brief die-in at the bank’s downtown headquarters. Friday’s action was part of a “Next Generation” conference for members of the Communications Workers of America.MORE »
Demonstrators call on banks to support communities
Hundreds marched through the streets of downtown Minneapolis on May 11, protesting the recklessness and hypocrisy of Wells Fargo’s dealings with Minnesota’s immigrant community. The march capped a weeklong string of “Occupy”-style protests across the Twin Cities.MORE »
MUSIC PHOTOS | The Drums jammed at the Fine Line Music Café
Brooklyn, New York's The Drums played in Minneapolis' Fine Line Music Café on Monday, April 30. Openers were Craft Spells and Part Time.MORE »
TUESDAY PICK | The Black Keys move on up to Target Center
The rise-to-fame (and fortune) story of The Black Keys is probably nothing too original (obscure band goes from touring small venues to winning Grammys), but still romantic nonetheless. The Black Keys played at First Avenue back in 2010, but will be playing at the Target Center on Tuesday, May 15, thanks to their new album El Camino, which released in 2011 and conquered the number-two spot on the Billboard 200 list. Pitchfork calls El Camino the band's best album and the Keys the "true victors of the 2000s garage explosion."MORE »
DANCE REVIEW | Alvin Ailey dancers shine at Orpheum Theatre
On May 1 and 2, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater was in town at the Orpheum Theatre. Artistic director Robert Battle admitted when he opened the show that "We haven’t been here for a few years, but we’re here now. I’m happy and I want to share my happiness." He said that he measures the audience’s happiness by ticket sales. The dancers performed for a packed house.MORE »
