*Below are today's Daily Planet headlines relating specifically to
Minneapolis. For all today's news, see www.tcdailyplanet.net
<http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/> *
* What's next for Pierre Bottineau French Immersion School?
http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/node/88070
<http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/node/88070> by Sarah Lahm, TC Daily Planet *
In November 2013, just over a year after it opened, Pierre Bottineau's
governing council voted to close the school, citing financial trouble. MPS,
however, retains authority over the school and they have stated their
commitment to keeping the school open. For the 2014-2015 school year,
Pierre Bottineau will move to the Cityview School building, where it will
share space with Cityview Elementary. Cityview was one of the schools
closed by MPS in 2009; it will reopen this fall as a K-5 "STEAM" school. By
relocating to Cityview, the school will have a broader attendance area, and
students from both north and northeast Minneapolis can be bused to the
school. *
* Will luxury work on West Broadway? Developer Tim Baylor thinks so
http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/node/88011
<http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/node/88011> by Margo Ashmore, North News * It
impressed even the people who opposed tearing down the last remaining
concentrated blocks of old buildings on West Broadway to make it
happen--though they said, "pick different blocks." Tim Baylor's proposed
"Satori" project would bring 234 luxury apartments, office space, and
retail that would serve the new residents and the community, to the 800,
900, and 1000 blocks of West Broadway's south side. That's from Cub, to
Emerson Avenue. *
* Sharon Isbin to appear at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Film
Festival http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/node/87953
<http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/node/87953> by Staff, American Jewish World
<http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/partners/american-jewish-world> * The
regional premiere of Sharon Isbin: Troubadour, produced by Susan Dangel,
will be screened as part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Film
Festival <http://mspfilm.org/festivals/the-festival-2014/> 7:30 p.m.
Friday, April 4, and 1:45 p.m. Sunday, April 6 at the St. Anthony Main
Theatre, 115 S.E. Main St., Minneapolis. Isbin will appear at both
screenings. *
* STREETS.MN <http://STREETS.MN> | Transit-oriented development at Lake and
Hiawatha on the table at April 3 meeting
http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/node/88239
<http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/node/88239> by Sam Newberg * Can Minneapolis
finally pull off a high-quality transit-oriented development (TOD) project?
Yes, with a little luck, a lot of disparate interests coming to a common
agreement, and likely some creative financing. Development plans at the
Midtown Farmers Market site in Minneapolis appear to be revived. Included
in the multi-phase plan are housing, offices, retail, and perhaps most
importantly, a public square that will serve as home for the Midtown
Farmers Market. However, the plan is more complicated than ever, so getting
this built won't be easy. TC JEWFOLK | Rye Deli shocks fans with abrupt
closing http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/node/88240
<http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/node/88240> by Lonny Goldsmith * "Terrible
News: We regret to inform you that Rye Delicatessen & Bar is no longer open
for business. We are extremely grateful to our exceptional staff and all of
the friends that we have made during this journey. Thank you for your
support." *
* ARTS ORBIT | Claire Wellin brings her violin to Minneapolis in "Once"
http://tcdailyplanet.net/node/88184 <http://tcdailyplanet.net/node/88184>
by Basil Considine * The musical Once opens at the Orpheum Theatre on
Tuesday, April 1. The Tony Award-studded show was the darling of Broadway
in its inaugural season and its current tour has drawn large audiences
across the country. I talked to Claire Wellin on the phone, an actress and
violinist who donned both hats for the Broadway premiere of Once and
reprises this dual role in the Once tour. Wellin holds a Bachelor of Fine
Arts degree in Musical Theatre from Minnesota State University, Mankato. *
* THEATER REVIEW | "Once" hits highs and lows at the Orpheum Theatre
http://tcdailyplanet.net/node/88188 <http://tcdailyplanet.net/node/88188>
by Morgan Halaska, TC Daily Planet * My grandpa always says, "If you're ten
minutes early, you're late." I'm more of the school of thought that if
you're exactly on time, you're using your time efficiently. In the case of
Once, do as my grandpa does and be earlier than early--so early that you
have to wait for the house doors to open. Because when the doors do open,
you'll find that you're invited to mosey around onstage for a beer at the
cash bar and a pre-show concert from the cast members. One of my favorite
nights in Ireland when I went last October was the live music at The Celt
pub in Dublin. The jam session that transitioned seamlessly into Once on
Tuesday, April 1 at the Orpheum Theatre made me feel like I was back in the
Emerald Isle. *
* Hennepin County District 3 special election primary - Get to know the
candidates http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/node/88127
<http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/node/88127> by Mark Hinds, Lyndale
Neighborhood Association
<http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/partners/lyndale-neighborhood-association> *
This spring voters in Hennepin County District 3 will go to the polls and
vote in a special election to fill the Hennepin County Commissioner
position that was previously held by Gail Dorfman. Dorfman recently
resigned to become the Executive Director of St. Stephens Human Services
<http://ststephensmpls.org/> *
Minneapolis. For all today's news, see www.tcdailyplanet.net
<http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/> *
* What's next for Pierre Bottineau French Immersion School?
http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/node/88070
<http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/node/88070> by Sarah Lahm, TC Daily Planet *
In November 2013, just over a year after it opened, Pierre Bottineau's
governing council voted to close the school, citing financial trouble. MPS,
however, retains authority over the school and they have stated their
commitment to keeping the school open. For the 2014-2015 school year,
Pierre Bottineau will move to the Cityview School building, where it will
share space with Cityview Elementary. Cityview was one of the schools
closed by MPS in 2009; it will reopen this fall as a K-5 "STEAM" school. By
relocating to Cityview, the school will have a broader attendance area, and
students from both north and northeast Minneapolis can be bused to the
school. *
* Will luxury work on West Broadway? Developer Tim Baylor thinks so
http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/node/88011
<http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/node/88011> by Margo Ashmore, North News * It
impressed even the people who opposed tearing down the last remaining
concentrated blocks of old buildings on West Broadway to make it
happen--though they said, "pick different blocks." Tim Baylor's proposed
"Satori" project would bring 234 luxury apartments, office space, and
retail that would serve the new residents and the community, to the 800,
900, and 1000 blocks of West Broadway's south side. That's from Cub, to
Emerson Avenue. *
* Sharon Isbin to appear at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Film
Festival http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/node/87953
<http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/node/87953> by Staff, American Jewish World
<http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/partners/american-jewish-world> * The
regional premiere of Sharon Isbin: Troubadour, produced by Susan Dangel,
will be screened as part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Film
Festival <http://mspfilm.org/festivals/the-festival-2014/> 7:30 p.m.
Friday, April 4, and 1:45 p.m. Sunday, April 6 at the St. Anthony Main
Theatre, 115 S.E. Main St., Minneapolis. Isbin will appear at both
screenings. *
* STREETS.MN <http://STREETS.MN> | Transit-oriented development at Lake and
Hiawatha on the table at April 3 meeting
http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/node/88239
<http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/node/88239> by Sam Newberg * Can Minneapolis
finally pull off a high-quality transit-oriented development (TOD) project?
Yes, with a little luck, a lot of disparate interests coming to a common
agreement, and likely some creative financing. Development plans at the
Midtown Farmers Market site in Minneapolis appear to be revived. Included
in the multi-phase plan are housing, offices, retail, and perhaps most
importantly, a public square that will serve as home for the Midtown
Farmers Market. However, the plan is more complicated than ever, so getting
this built won't be easy. TC JEWFOLK | Rye Deli shocks fans with abrupt
closing http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/node/88240
<http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/node/88240> by Lonny Goldsmith * "Terrible
News: We regret to inform you that Rye Delicatessen & Bar is no longer open
for business. We are extremely grateful to our exceptional staff and all of
the friends that we have made during this journey. Thank you for your
support." *
* ARTS ORBIT | Claire Wellin brings her violin to Minneapolis in "Once"
http://tcdailyplanet.net/node/88184 <http://tcdailyplanet.net/node/88184>
by Basil Considine * The musical Once opens at the Orpheum Theatre on
Tuesday, April 1. The Tony Award-studded show was the darling of Broadway
in its inaugural season and its current tour has drawn large audiences
across the country. I talked to Claire Wellin on the phone, an actress and
violinist who donned both hats for the Broadway premiere of Once and
reprises this dual role in the Once tour. Wellin holds a Bachelor of Fine
Arts degree in Musical Theatre from Minnesota State University, Mankato. *
* THEATER REVIEW | "Once" hits highs and lows at the Orpheum Theatre
http://tcdailyplanet.net/node/88188 <http://tcdailyplanet.net/node/88188>
by Morgan Halaska, TC Daily Planet * My grandpa always says, "If you're ten
minutes early, you're late." I'm more of the school of thought that if
you're exactly on time, you're using your time efficiently. In the case of
Once, do as my grandpa does and be earlier than early--so early that you
have to wait for the house doors to open. Because when the doors do open,
you'll find that you're invited to mosey around onstage for a beer at the
cash bar and a pre-show concert from the cast members. One of my favorite
nights in Ireland when I went last October was the live music at The Celt
pub in Dublin. The jam session that transitioned seamlessly into Once on
Tuesday, April 1 at the Orpheum Theatre made me feel like I was back in the
Emerald Isle. *
* Hennepin County District 3 special election primary - Get to know the
candidates http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/node/88127
<http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/node/88127> by Mark Hinds, Lyndale
Neighborhood Association
<http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/partners/lyndale-neighborhood-association> *
This spring voters in Hennepin County District 3 will go to the polls and
vote in a special election to fill the Hennepin County Commissioner
position that was previously held by Gail Dorfman. Dorfman recently
resigned to become the Executive Director of St. Stephens Human Services
<http://ststephensmpls.org/> *
