Tonight: Cassandra Wilson

3 concerts in 5 days. Tonight, concert #3: Cassandra Wilson at Dakota Jazz Club, Minneapolis.

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Snapped Derailleur Cable

Rear derailleur cable snapped, so I diverted to Freewheel Bike for emergency ice cream while my bike was in dry dock.

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Urban Hike: Nordeast Minneapolis

Nordeast, looking towards Downtown.Last weekend, the annual Art-a-Whirl artists’ studio tour drew crowds to Northeast Minneapolis (“Nordeast”). Nordeast was a quieter place back in February when I went there on an urban hike.It was a winter’s day, but I took advantage of the shoveled sidewalks and warm, locally owned businesses for coffee and lunch. I felt a strong…… Continue reading Urban Hike: Nordeast Minneapolis

A Cluster of Concerts

3 concerts in 5 days. Today, concert #2: Cantus vocal ensemble at St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral, Minneapolis.

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Distractions

At dinner the nephews took my phone and Dwight’s phone. That assured us a good conversation with their parents.

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Minnesota Orchestra

3 concerts in 5 days. Today, concert #1: Minnesota Orchestra at Orchestra Hall, Minneapolis.

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Freeways

Cycled through the grittier side of Minneapolis. It was good to be on a cycle path, and not on a freeway.

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Bike on a Train

Rode light rail to Fort Snelling, then cycled both sides of the Mississippi via St. Paul.

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