FREE ARCHITECT CONSULTATIONS MARCH 31

The University District Alliance will sponsor a free Architect Day on Saturday, March 31, at Van Cleve Community Center, 901 15th Ave. SE, for homeowners in Alliance neighborhoods – Como, Marcy-Holmes, Prospect Park, and Cedar-Riverside. One-hour consultations will be available with architects, landscape architects, and contractors, to discuss remodeling and landscaping ideas for upgrading homesteaded property. Consultations will be by appointment only. The registration form and further information can be found at http://architectday.eventbrite.com/ link on our PPERRIA website:

NEWS FROM YOUTH PERFORMANCE COMPANY

Note: some of our list members may not realize that the Youth Performance Company is located in Prospect Park, in the Art + Architecture building at 3338 University Ave. S.E. Youth Performance Company's final show of the 2011-2012 season is 'And A Child Shall Lead'. Playing now through February 26th, 'And A Child Shall Lead' is a heroic story of children coming of age in Terezin, the ³Jewish City² established by the Nazis as a way station before the death camps. In the face of unspeakable horror, these children use their determination and creativity to build lives filled with hope and beauty ­ playing, studying, making art, and writing an underground newspaper ­ all at the risk of being killed. Tickets available online at www.youthperformanceco.org or by calling 612-623, 9080. Tix are $12 for adults, $10 for students and seniors. ALSO, Prospect Park residents, YPC would like to offer you a 25% off discount on a SPRING or SUMMER CLASS here at Youth Performance Company! Space is still available in most of our fun, challenging theatre classes and workshops for kids in grades K-12. Check out our class offerings online at www.youthperformanceco.org or call 612-623-9180 x102 to request a brochure. Our building is located above Cupcake on University and Bedford. Register online or call 612-623-9180 x102."

FREE JAZZ CONCERT THIS SATURDAY

Prospect Park residents Michael Wilson, Erkki Huovinen and Becky Sun, along with Longfellow resident Frank Randall, will be giving a jazz concert featuring favorite tunes from Latin, bebop, torch song and gospel traditions. When: Saturday, February 18, 7-8 p.m. Where: Grace University Lutheran Church 324 Harvard St. SE Free parking is available across the street (AA Lot) For more information, contact Becky at rwsun109@gmail.com. All are welcome!

“ONE MINNEAPOLIS, ONE READ”—JOIN THE CONVERSATION

Pratt Community Education is hosting a discussion of the book “The Grace of Silence” by Michele Norris Saturday, February 11, 10:00 am-12 noon in Pratt room 207. The discussion will be led by Paul and Betts Zerby as a part of the “One Minneapolis, One Read” community read project, sponsored by the Hennepin County Libraries and the City of Minneapolis. You can still join in if you have read the book. Just come to Pratt! Refreshments will be served.

PRATT OPEN HOUSE FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS

PRATT COMMUNITY SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE Come & Learn Why We LOVE Pratt!! Saturday, February 4, 2012 10:00a.m.-12:00 p.m. Tour the school. Visit classrooms. Meet teachers. Meet parents of currently enrolled students. Participate in a variety of fun & educational activities. Snack included. pratt.mpls.k12.mn.us Questions call 612.668.1122 66 Malcolm Avenue SE, Minneapolis Sponsored by: Pratt PTO & Pratt School

15th Annual Fire and Ice Festival

Saturday February 4th 5:30-8:00 p.m. Luxton Community Center and Park - indoors and out- 112 St. Marys Avenue SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414 Highlights include: horse drawn hayrides through the park, a bonfire made up of leftover Christmas trees (supervised by the Minneapolis fire marshall and Park Police), arts and crafts, a book swap and sale,and refreshments. This event is open to the public and fun for all ages. It is sponsored by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board-Luxton Park, PPERRIA, East Side Neighborhood Services, Pratt Council, and Luxton Park Council. Those interested in attending can obtain more information on the event from the PPERRIA website.

Timbre Junction & Tremony 2 Concert on January 14th, 7 pm

Timbre Junction & Tremony 2 "Free will offering" concert to benefit Habitat for Humanity (January 14 at PPUMC) ARE YOUR TOES COLD? Get 'em a-tappin'! Prospect Park United Methodist Church (across from Pratt School at 22 Orlin Ave. SE) is the place where the fun is happenin'. Timbre Junction and Tremony 2 musical groups will perform a concert on Saturday, January 14th at 7:00 p.m. Free will offering for the benefit of Habitat for Humanity.