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Barb and Eben’s performance has been rescheduled for June 28th at 11 .m.
Yoga in the Park is cancelled for today, June 14th. After this week of rain, the park is muddy and squishy, and the grass is incredibly wet . . .oh, and, the forecast is for a temperature of 59 at 9 a.m.
We hope to see you next week!
Good morning, all. We have a wonderful Saturday planned for June 14th. Please remember to check https://www.facebook.com/BeThatNeighbor or bethatneighbor.org for changes due to rain. We hope that doesn't happen, but . . . .we DO live in Minnesota.
Yoga in the Park will meet at 9 a.m. Bring a mat, some water, and a friend and join us for a wonderful hour of yoga, practiced with this vibrant community.
Barb and Eben Gillespie will be leading a sing-a-long at 11 a.m. in the park. They are wonderful singers and even better souls. Most of the songs will be from the 60s, 70s, 80s or there abouts. Bring a lawn chair and come sing with your community.
The Mill City Singers will be rehearsing at 2:00-3:30 on the 8th floor of the Guthrie. This will be our last in person rehearsal of the season. Next week, we will lead the singing of 'Take Me Out to the Ballgame' at the Twins game. We will be performing in Apple Valley on the 27th and will celebrate a great season on June 28 with a potluck lunch, 2:00-3:30 at the Legacy Condos.
SO much fun!!!
Hope to see you all soon---Jan, JD, Susan, Chuck, Mike, Mimi, Jennifer, and Claudia
Yoga has returned to Gold Medal Park and we are so happy to invite you to join us. It can't be easier. Grab a mat, water, and a friend and neighbor. Just come and practice yoga with your community every Saturday at 9 a.m. Meet us in one of the most beautiful settings in Minneapolis. There are no fees, just show up.
This is the 8th year of our yoga program sponsored by Be That Neighbor. It has become one of our centerpiece programs and only happens because of our donors. Thank you to each and every one of you who helps us make this and all of our other programs a reality. We welcome any and all donations. As an all volunteer board, we donate our time and our efforts so that all of your donations go directly to the professionals who lead our programs. If you would like to help, please go to https://www.bethatneighbor.org/
See you in a few short days . . .and it is supposed to be a beautiful day.
Singers---We will be meeting at the Capri on Saturday, May 31st at 2:00 pm. JD and Fred will be leading an outdoor sing-a-long and we will be singing with our usual enthusiasm and fun. How do you participate? Come! It is as easy and as fun as it sounds!
The schedule for the rest of the 2024-25 season is as follows:
June 7--rehearsal on the 8th floor of the Guthrie, 2:00
June 14--rehearsal on the 8th floor of the Guthrie, 2:00
June 21--Leading the singing of Take Me Out to the Ballgame at the Twins game, 1:10
June 27--Concert at Kelley Park in Apple Valley, be there by 6:00
June 28--Potluck celebration at the Legacy condos, 2:00-4:00
Please read your weekly emails as things may and will change as the year progresses. Stay tuned!!
Claudia, Jan, Mimi, Susan, Jennifer, JD, Chuck, and Mike
We are excited to announce the return of Yoga in Gold Medal Park on Saturday, May 24th at 9 a.m. Yoga in the Park can't be easier. Grab a mat, water, and a friend and neighbor. Just come and practice yoga with your community in one of the most beautiful settings in Minneapolis. There are no fees, just show up.
This is the 8th year of our yoga program sponsored by Be That Neighbor. It has become one of our centerpiece programs and only happens because of our donors. Thank you to each and every one of you who helps us make this and all of our other programs a reality. We welcome any and all donations. As an all volunteer board, we donate our time and our efforts so that all of your donations go directly to the professionals who lead our programs. If you would like to help, please go to https://www.bethatneighbor.org/
See you in a few short days . . .and it is supposed to be a beautiful day.
Singers---I hope this finds you with summer fever! There are many things scheduled already that we are confident you will enjoy. Stay tuned for more news in the coming weeks.
We will be rehearsing on Saturday, May 17 on the 8th floor of the Guthrie, 2:00-3:30. We will be practicing both old and new songs. making wonderful music and sharing laughs and hugs.
As always, there are no fees and no auditions. All the funds needed to support this program come from donors like you. We welcome any and all donations. Go to https://www.bethatneighbor.org/ Please join us!
The schedule for the rest of the 2024-25 season is as follows:
May 17, 31 (sing along with JD and Fred at the Capri)
May 19, Music Matters Luncheon at the Depot, 12:00-1:00
June 7, 14, 21 (Leading the singing of Take Me Out to the Ballgame at the Twins game, 1:10), 28 (Potluck celebration at the Legacy condos, 2:00-4:00)
Our season will end on June 27th with a concert at Kelley Park in Apple Valley. We do this every year and it is always great fun. There will be a potluck celebration on June 28th, 2:00-3:30 at the Legacy condos.
Please read your weekly emails as things may and will change as the year progresses. Stay tuned!!
Claudia, Jan, Mimi, Susan, Jennifer, JD, Chuck, and Mike
Yoga in Gold Medal Park
We are excited to announce the return of Yoga in Gold Medal Park on Saturdays at 9 a.m. It begins on May 24th, which is only a week away. Yoga in the Park can't be easier. Grab a mat, water, and a friend and neighbor. Just come and practice yoga with your community in one of the most beautiful settings in Minneapolis. There are no fees, just show up.
This is the 8th year of our yoga program sponsored by Be That Neighbor. It has become one of our centerpiece programs and only happens because of our donors. Thank you to each and every one of you who helps us make this and all of our other programs a reality. We welcome any and all donations. As an all volunteer board, we donate our time and our efforts so that all of your donations go directly to the professionals who lead our programs. If you would like to help, please go to https://www.bethatneighbor.org/
See you in one week, just 7 short days!
Good morning, Singers and Neighbors. We had the best time in Loring Park. It was a gorgeous day in a beautiful setting, surrounded by our community of singers. Singing for World Peace Day was perfect.
Today, May 10 is another day for rehearsing on the 8th floor of the Guthrie, 2:00-3:30. We will be practicing both old and new songs. making wonderful music and sharing laughs and hugs.
As always, there are no fees and no auditions. All the funds needed to support this program come from donors like you. We welcome any and all donations. Go to https://www.bethatneighbor.org/ Please join us!
The schedule for the rest of the 2024-25 season is as follows:
May 10, 17, 31 (sing along with JD and Fred at the Capri)
May 19, Music Matters Luncheon at the Depot, 12:00-1:00
June 7, 14, 21 (Leading the singing of Take Me Out to the Ballgame at the Twins game, 1:10), 28 (Potluck celebration at the Legacy condos, 2:00-4:00)
Our season will end on June 27th with a concert at Kelley Park in Apple Valley. We do this every year and it is always great fun. There will be a potluck celebration on June 28th at the Legacy condos.
Please read your weekly emails as things may and will change as the year progresses. Stay tuned!!
Singers--We are excited to be singing in Loring Park on Saturday, May 3rd at 2:00. Our portion of the day will last about 45 minutes and it will be great fun. Imagine a rehearsal in front of an audience with JD urging everyone to sing along. It is great fun and you won't want to miss it. Feel unprepared? Don't worry, we will all sing together, enjoy ourselves, and laugh a lot . . .and don't forget, it is for World Peace Day!
We are singing in the middle of Loring Park, 1382 Willow St. Park on any of the streets surrounding the park and simply walk toward the middle. You will see us. If the weather turns rainy, there is a lovely park building where we will sing. So, rain or shine, we sing for world peace on Saturday.
Please join us!
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Good morning, Singers. Hoping this email finds you all ready to do some great singing and spend time with a truly wonderful community of singers. We will be rehearsing this Saturday, April 26th, 2:00-3:30 on the 8th floor of the Guthrie. Join us!!! It's free fun and it IS fun.
Our schedule for the remainder of this season is as follows:
April 26 Rehearsal at the Guthrie
May 3 Singing in Loring Park to celebrate World Peace Day
May 10 Rehearsal at the Guthrie
May 17 Rehearsal at the Guthrie
May 19, Music Matters Luncheon at the Depot, 12:00-1:00
May 31st Outdoor sing-a-long at the Capri, led by JD and Fred
June 7 Rehearsal at the Guthrie
June 14 Rehearsal at the Guthrie
June 21 Leading the singing of Take Me Out to the Ballgame at the Twins game, 1:10
June 27th Concert at Kelly Park in Apple Valley
June 28 Potluck celebration at the Legacy condos, 2:00-4:00
Please read your weekly emails as things may and will change as the year progresses. Stay tuned!!
Claudia, Jan, Mimi, Susan, Jennifer, JD, Chuck, and Mike
Good morning, Singers. I hope everyone is enjoying the sunshine!
We will not be rehearsing on Saturday, April 19th, but will resume on the 26th.
Our schedule for the remained of this season is as follows:
April 26 Rehearsal at the Guthrie
May 3 Singing in Loring Park to celebrate World Peace Day
May 10 Rehearsal at the Guthrie
May 17 Rehearsal at the Guthrie
May 19, Music Matters Luncheon at the Depot, 12:00-1:00
May 31st Outdoor sing-a-long at the Capri, led by JD and Fred
June 7 Rehearsal at the Guthrie
June 14 Rehearsal at the Guthrie
June 21 Leading the singing of Take Me Out to the Ballgame at the Twins game, 1:10
June 27th Concert at Kelly Park in Apple Valley
June 28 Potluck celebration at the Legacy condos, 2:00-4:00
Please read your weekly emails as things may and will change as the year progresses. Stay tuned!!
Good morning, Singers. I hope everyone enjoyed the week off and are now anxious to sing together again.
We will be rehearsing Saturday, April 12th on the 8th floor of the Guthrie, 2:00-3:30. Grab a friend or a neighbor and join us. Just come! It's that simple and we guarantee a good time will be had by all.
Our schedule for the remained of this season is as follows:
April 12 Rehearsal at the Guthrie
April 26 Rehearsal at the Guthrie
May 3 Singing in Loring Park to celebrate World Peace Day
May 10 Rehearsal at the Guthrie
May 17 Rehearsal at the Guthrie
May 19, Music Matters Luncheon at the Depot, 12:00-1:00
May 31st Outdoor sing-a-long at the Capri, led by JD and Fred
June 7 Rehearsal at the Guthrie
June 14 Rehearsal at the Guthrie
June 21 Leading the singing of Take Me Out to the Ballgame at the Twins game, 1:10
June 27th Concert at Kelly Park in Apple Valley
June 28 Potluck celebration at the Legacy condos, 2:00-4:00
Please read your weekly emails as things may and will change as the year progresses. Stay tuned!!
Claudia, Jan, Mimi, Susan, Jennifer, JD, Chuck, and Mike
Good morning, Singers and Happy April! It feels like an accomplishment to get to April 1st, doesn't it? We DID it!!
After a discussion with many singers, we have decided to reschedule Saturday's rehearsal so that people can attend the protest at the State Capital at noon on Saturday. https://www.mobilize.us/indivisibletwincities/event/764780/ There were many singers who are planning to attend, so we decided to acknowledge that and rehearse next Saturday,
The schedule for the rest of the 2024-25 season is as follows:
April 12 Rehearsal at the Guthrie
April 26 Rehearsal at the Guthrie
May 3 Singing in Loring Park to celebrate World Peace Day
May 10 Rehearsal at the Guthrie
May 17 Rehearsal at the Guthrie
May 19, Music Matters Luncheon at the Depot, 12:00-1:00
May 31st Outdoor sing-a-long at the Capri, led by JD and Fred
June 7 Rehearsal at the Guthrie
June 14 Rehearsal at the Guthrie
June 21 Leading the singing of Take Me Out to the Ballgame at the Twins game, 1:10
June 27th Concert at Kelly Park in Apple Valley
June 28 Potluck celebration at the Legacy condos, 2:00-4:00
Please read your weekly emails as things may and will change as the year progresses. Stay tuned!!
Claudia, Jan, Mimi, Susan, Jennifer, JD, Chuck, and Mike
Good morning, Singers and Neighbors. After a wonderful night at the Capri, we are ready to meet again and make more music. We come together to sing, to laugh, to hug, and to leave feeling more optimistic than we did when we got there. It's an experience like no other.
Join us! Come rehearse with us today at 2:00 on the 8th floor of the Guthrie. We will be working on songs we have sung before and some we have only sung a few times. Remember that we sing songs of optimism and joy and you will leave feeling better than you did when you came.
Bring a friend, a neighbor, or anyone that loves singing and could use a boost to their spirit.
Thank you!!
JD will be performing at St. Thomas University on April 6th. If you are interested, check it out at https://tommielink.stthomas.edu/event/10413711.
The song, 'Together We Stand' can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25MIXWMg_BI. It's such a great song and you may enjoy singing along with this recording by the Winans.
The schedule for the rest of the 2024-25 season is as follows:
March 29 Rehearsal at the Guthrie
April 5 Rehearsal at Involve Mn, 714 Park Avenue
April 12 Rehearsal at the Guthrie
April 26 Rehearsal at the Guthrie
May 3 Singing in Loring Park to celebrate World Peace Day
May 10 Rehearsal at the Guthrie
May 17 Rehearsal at the Guthrie
May 19, Music Matters Luncheon at the Depot, 12:00-1:00
May 31st Outdoor sing-a-long at the Capri, led by JD and Fred
June 7 Rehearsal at the Guthrie
June 14 Rehearsal at the Guthrie
June 21 Leading the singing of Take Me Out to the Ballgame at the Twins game, 1:10
June 27th Concert at Kelly Park in Apple Valley
June 28 Potluck celebration at the Legacy condos, 2:00-4:00
Please read your weekly emails as things may and will change as the year progresses. Stay tuned!!
Claudia, Jan, Mimi, Susan, Jennifer, JD, Chuck, and Mike
For everyone who wants to donate to Be That Neighbor to help us keep the Singers singing, please go to https://www.givemn.org/organization/Be-That-Neighbor. Thank you!
Good morning, Singers! It's going to be a fun week for the Mill City Singers.
We will be singing at the Capri Theater at 2027 West Broadway at 7:00 tomorrow night, March 25th. Plan to arrive by 6 as parking is at a premium. Wear bright colors and plan to have a wonderful time. The Singers will be on stage first, followed by MCYC, and the concluding act will be Capri Glee.
JD will be performing at St. Thomas University on April 6th. If you are interested, check it out at https://tommielink.stthomas.edu/event/10413711.
The song, 'Together We Stand' can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25MIXWMg_BI. It's such a great song and you may enjoy singing along with this recording by the Winans.
Thank you so much for all you do. See you tomorrow at the Capri!
Claudia
For everyone who wants to donate to Be That Neighbor to help us keep the Singers singing, please go to https://www.givemn.org/organization/Be-That-Neighbor. Thank you!
Hope 612
In April of 2024, Be That Neighbor began an exciting new project. Five alumni from the Mill City Players met with Claudia Kittock for over a year to write a play that is based on their experiences growing up in Minneapolis. Three of the writers grew up in Cedar Riverside. Two of them emigrated here with their parents and one was born here. The other two writers experienced homelessness as teenagers and are now housed and employed full time. Each of them has a unique story to tell and it is these stories that comprise the script of Hope 612.
The decision was made my all of the writers to write about the most important problems faced by their community and them personally. They chose racism, fentanyl, and police abuse. As we all went through the process of writing their stories and weaving them into a narrative, it was brought up and universally agreed upon that the theme of this work had to be hope!
Every part of this play is based in the reality of their lives. Each of them has been deeply touched by racism, by fentanyl, and by police abuse. These stories are real and happening in our community. I have known these young adults for 9 years and have heard the stories many times, and each time I hear them, I am moved. When these stories morph into words of hope and they write about what they want the future to be, it is energizing and gratifying. As Miske Salad wrote, “Hope isn’t just a nice idea—it’s an obligation.”
The initial script is finished and we will be moving on to auditions on April 14 and 16. We are looking for 15-18 year olds who want to be part of this play. Rehearsals will be on Mondays and Wednesdays, 3:30-6:00 at Theater in the Round through mid July when we will be performing the play.
We are grateful for the anonymous donors who are funding this production as well as the grant we received from the Minnesota State Arts Board. We are grateful to Blossom Johnson for serving as our dramaturg, we are grateful to Pillsbury House Theater for helping us with summer interns, and we are grateful to every single person who has encouraged us, who has shown an interest. Most of all we are grateful for our incredible writers who gave up a year of their time to tell their stories. Thank you Anthony Anderson, Ahmad Mahad, Mahamed Salad, Miske Salad, and Sam Karpeh. Your courage, your talents, and your heart inspire me every single day.
Good morning, Singers. It is a perfect time to be part of the Mill City Singers. Our rehearsals are fun, the music is upbeat and optimistic, and you won't find a better group of people! We will be singing together on Saturday, March 22nd at 2:00 on the 8th floor of the Guthrie. Thank you, Guthrie for being our community partners and giving us the use of your beautiful classroom We are so very grateful!
Our performance at the Capri Theater is on March 25th. We will be singing at 7:00, and advise that you get there no later than 6:00 as parking is at a premium.
The schedule for the rest of the 2024-25 season is as follows:
March 22, 25 (Concert at Capri Theater), 29
April 5 (Rehearsal at Involve Mn, 714 Park Avenue), 12, 26
May 3 (Singing in Loring Park to celebrate World Peace Day), 10, 17
May 19, Music Matters Luncheon at the Depot, 12:00-1:00
June 7, 14, 21 (Leading the singing of Take Me Out to the Ballgame at the Twins game, 1:10), 28 (Potluck celebration at the Legacy condos, 2:00-4:00)
Our season will end on June 27th with a concert at Kelley Park in Apple Valley. We do this every year and it is always great fun. There will be a potluck celebration on June 28th at the Legacy condos.
Be That Neighbor!
Good morning Singers! I hope your week is as bright as the sunshine we are enjoying.
We will be singing together on Saturday, March 15th at 2:00 on the 8th floor of the Guthrie. Thank you, Guthrie for being our community partners and giving us the use of your beautiful classroom We are so very grateful!
The schedule for the rest of the 2024-25 season is as follows:
March 15, 22, 25 (Concert at Capri Theater), 29
April 5 (Rehearsal at Involve Mn, 714 Park Avenue), 12, 26
May 3 (Singing in Loring Park to celebrate World Peace Day), 10, 17
May 19, Music Matters Luncheon at the Depot, 12:00-1:00
June 7, 14, 21 (Leading the singing of Take Me Out to the Ballgame at the Twins game, 1:10), 28 (Potluck celebration at the Legacy condos, 2:00-4:00)
Our season will end on June 27th with a concert at Kelley Park in Apple Valley. We do this every year and it is always great fun. There will be a potluck celebration on June 28th at the Legacy condos.
Be That Neighbor!
Good morning, Singers and Neighbors. We are having so much learning new much and singing together.
Join us on Saturday, March 8th at 2:00 on the 8th floor of the Guthrie. We will be working on songs we have sung before and some we have only sung a few times. Remember that we sing songs of optimism and joy and you will leave feeling better than you did when you came.
Bring a friend, a neighbor, or anyone that loves singing and could use a boost to their spirit.
Thank you!!
The schedule for the rest of the 2024-25 season is as follows:
March 8, 15, 22, 25 (Concert at Capri Theater), 29
April 5 (Rehearsal at Involve Mn, 714 Park Avenue), 12, 26
May 3 (Singing in Loring Park to celebrate World Peace Day), 10, 17
May 19, Music Matters Luncheon at the Depot, 12:00-1:00
June 7, 14, 21 (Leading the singing of Take Me Out to the Ballgame at the Twins game, 1:10), 28 (Potluck celebration at the Legacy condos, 2:00-4:00)
Our season will end on June 27th with a concert at Kelley Park in Apple Valley. We do this every year and it is always great fun. There will be a potluck celebration on June 28th at the Legacy condos.
Please read your weekly emails as things may and will change as the year progresses. Stay tuned!!
Claudia, Jan, Mimi, Susan, Jennifer, JD, Chuck, and Mike
