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Listen/Article/Review – The Longest Bridge – G.P.jacob, Prod. Mamadu (Toki Wright)

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longest bridge

By Rebecca Marx

“The longest bridge is a reference to the complex relationship between North and Northeast Minneapolis between the working class European Americans, African Americans and immigrant communities from around the world that call Minneapolis home. As the neighborhoods on both sides of the bridge are becoming prime real estate we are lifting up their stories – the good, bad, ugly and beautiful – of the working poor communities that raised us on that turf.” –G.P.jacob [Read more…] about Listen/Article/Review – The Longest Bridge – G.P.jacob, Prod. Mamadu (Toki Wright)

R.T. Rybak’s Pothole Confidential Book Launch Party

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A Fundraiser to support City of Minneapolis STEP-UP youth employment program. Donate HERE.

Celebrate the release of R.T. Rybak’s Pothole Confidential: My Life as Mayor of Minneapolis with the former mayor (and legendary stage-diver) – a fun night of local music, highlights from the book, and a signing with R.T. Show starts at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at First Avenue in Minneapolis.

Pothole Confidential is a clear-eyed look inside the life and times of Minneapolis and its dynamic three-term mayor. In the words of Lizz Winstead, “This book is a love letter to Minneapolis and it tells the riveting story of what you must tackle to make and keep a city great.”

R.T. served as mayor of the City of Minneapolis from 2002-2013. During his tenure as mayor, R.T. led efforts to make Minneapolis a national leader in innovative, cradle-to-career approaches to youth development and has worked to highlight the crisis of our region’s achievement gap and advance effective strategies for ending it.

Books will be available for purchase from Magers & Quinn Booksellers.

Free Sebastian Joe’s ice cream scoops, including R.T.’s favorite: The Flavor Formerly Known As Nicollet Avenue Pothole.

Featuring Big Trouble + dVRG, with special guests Chris Koza, Lucy Michelle, Toki Wright, and Terry Walsh, plus the World’s Most Dangerous Polka Band and DJ Shannon Blowtorch. First Avenue Mainroom. Wednesday, April 13, 2016. 6:00pm. $10.00. 18+.

Just added: VIP Tickets benefitting STEP-UP – $100.00 (VIP ticket will include admission and a signed copy of the book. Additional proceeds will benefit City of Minneapolis STEP-UP youth employment program).

MN Music Summit

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7:30 pm (doors): Concert featuring Toki Wright & Big Cats, Ashley DuBose, Katy Vernon Band

Presentation of MN Music Champion Award

A multi-genre concert featuring top MN acts and a presentation of the MN Music Champion Award featuring special guest appearances by David Lowery and others.

Admission is $10 at the door or free with Summit badge/wristband. 18+