Forbes Ranks Mpls #1

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 Forbes just ranked Mpls as the healthiest city in America!


"Minneapolis residents breathe clean air, prioritize exercise and keep their weight down, supported by a city that was among the first to add bike trails and ban smoking in public places. If you live in Minneapolis-St. Paul, you and your neighbors are less likely to have cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and asthma and are more likely to be in excellent or very good health."-forbes

Click HERE to read the full article and ranks

Big Top Party @ Saloon

 

Photo By Richard Yates

In anticipation of their Big Top party (NO, NOT THAT!  It's a Circus theme, get your mind out of the gutter...) the saloon has been releasing teaser images from Richard Yates Photography.

See more of his work after the Jump.  (and YES, there is a sexy clown competition)

The Uptown Boutique Crawl is BACK

"The Uptown Boutique Crawl is BACK and has doubled in size!
Join Atmosfere, Buffalo Exchange, Cliché, Cynthia Rae Boutique – Uptown, Covered, Design Collective, Everyday People, Local Motion, My Sister’s Closet, V State and Via’s Vintage this autumn to shop til you drop!

hat from Design Collective

In support of Buy Local, Shop Local, Support Local Business, Uptown boutiques have come together for a shopping soiree to remind patrons of Minneapolis of the rare styles and services that the small businesses in Uptown have to offer. Great service, great selection, great styles, great prices!!!

The boutiques of Uptown would like to invite you, devoted fashion followers, and all of your friends to join us in the Uptown Boutique Crawl Thursday, November 10th from 5-9 p.m. for a night full of local shopping, promotions and, best of all, fabulous fashion. Check out each retailer for in-store events, libations, DISCOUNTS and so much more."-Cynthia Rae

Uptown Boutique Crawl
Thursday, November 10
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Atmosfere, Buffalo Exchange, Cliché, Cynthia Rae Boutique, Covered, Design Collective, Everyday People, Local Motion, My Sister’s Closet, V State and Via’s Vintage

Clay by Ryan Coit

HOMO:art

photo by Ryan Coit

Click HERE to connect with Coit on facebook

Mr. Minneapolis Eagle Weekend

This weekend is the Mr MPLS EAGLE competition. 

Friday, November 11 - Triple 11 Party
Meet and greet the Contestants, Judges and Special Guests.
3-4-1 rail cocktails and Miller beers.

Saturday, November 12 - Contest
9:30 PM Mixer
10:30 PM Contest
Midnight Winner Announced

click HERE to learn more 

LGBT Issues Forum with Congressman Keith Ellison

Keith Ellison (who has always been supportive of equality) is teaming up with an all star panel to discuss the path to equality.

The panel includes:
State Senator Scott Dibble, Senate District 60
Monica Meyer, Executive Director, OutFront Minnesota
Phillip M. Miner, Director of LGBTA Programs Office, University of Minnesota
Jann Garofano, Teacher, Anoka-Hennepin Education Minnesota
Justin Anderson, Intern, OutFront Minnesota



Click HERE to learn more on facebook

LGBT Issues Forum with Congressman Keith Ellison
Wednesday, November 9
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hopkins Center for the Arts
1111 Main Street
Hopkins, MN

can you buy hate?

"Minnesota for Marriage, a coalition advocating for passage of a 2012 vote on a constitutional same-sex marriage ban, launched a campaign Wednesday that will award people prizes for obtaining pledges to support the ban." - Andy Birkey, MNindy


Click HERE to read the full story on the Minnesota Independent website

Twin Cities’ Karaoke Champion Contest

The search is on for the Twin Cities’ Karaoke Champion! Show of your karaoke skills and compete for $2000 in cash prizes!
How it works:

Sign-up for the contest is from 8 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., or until there are 12 contestants each qualifying night—which ever comes first. The top two men and top two women each week will advance to the semi-finals. The top 10 from each semi-final will advance to the grand finals. First and Second Place Cash Prizes will be awarded in both Male and Female categories.


First Place: $1000 ($750 cash + $250 in prizes)
Second Place: $250
Phase 1: October 19 - December 7

Phase 1 Semi-Finals: December 14
Phase 2: January 4 - February 15

Phase 2 Semi-Finals: February 22
Grand finals: February 29

*No one who has worked for Actors Theater of MN, Camp Bar or Premier Entertainment in the past year is eligible to compete.

Click HERE for more info

Quorum at WRC

Quorum Coffee
Friday, November 4
7:30am - 9:00am
@ Wilde Roast Cafe

"Start your day off right! Join us for some early morning networking over coffee and breakfast. This is a casual, relaxed way to meet like-minded professionals and learn about their businesses. All are welcome." -via f.book


Click HERE to rsvp on facebook