A Guide to Downtown Minneapolis' Loring Park Neighborhood
Loring Park is the southernmost downtown neighborhood, named for its eponymous green space.
Loring Park is the southernmost downtown neighborhood, named for its eponymous green space.
Minneapolis was once called “the Mill City” due to its robust flour milling industry. Those days may have passed, but the neon “Gold Medal Flour” sign remains, as does the city’s strong reputation for bakeries and locally-milled grains.
Whether you’re an old-school Minneapolitan who calls it “The Warehouse District” or a new-school North Looper, everyone can agree that the northern section of downtown is the city’s undisputed capitol of cool.
We invite you to visit the Imagine the Future gallery before the lecture, and explore the Climate Chaser with Backyard Phenology. Doors open at 5 pm. Lecture begins at 7 pm.
The Struts are bringing their ‘Everybody Wants 10 Year Anniversary Tour’ to the Fillmore Minneapolis on Friday, August 8th with special guest Dirty Honey! Make sure to get your tickets now!
Nur-D is celebrating the release of “Chuckadelic” at Fillmore Minneapolis on Friday, July 25th with special guests Dakotah Faye, iLLism, and DJ Hayes! Make sure to get your tickets now!
The Annual Landmark Center Holiday Bazaar is presented by Minnesota Landmarks, the non-profit agency that programs and manages historic Landmark Center in downtown St. Paul, Minnesota. Holiday décor and live holiday music add festive ambiance to this beautiful, classic venue. Starting Friday, December 5 and running through Sunday, December 7, guests can find beautiful and unique handcrafted gift items by 80 of the area’s finest artists. The Bazaar features quality handcrafted items including, jewelry, woodwork, paintings, décor, woven and wearable art, handmade lotions, soaps and more!
Close your eyes. Think “downtown downtown.” What you’re picturing? That’s the Central Business and Theater District.
In Minneapolis, “downtown” is a shorthand for the five distinct neighborhoods surrounding the urban business center. It’s where you go to see a sports game or a show. It’s the vibrant, vibey center of the city, smack dab on the banks of the Mississippi River.
Lakewood Cemetery is launching its first-ever Artist in Residence program with a public Welcome Talk and Reception. This event offers the community an opportunity to meet the inaugural cohort of local artists and learn about their upcoming projects at Lakewood. The evening will include a Q&A in the historic Lakewood Memorial Chapel, followed by a reception in the Welcome Center.