Michelangelo’s MasterPizzas
“Michelangelo’s… Love, Art and a Little Garlic!”
Michelangelo’s is a neighborhood staple in SouthWest Minneapolis. Don’t let the name fool you, the menu extends far beyond pizza! Appetizers (think Wings or Artichoke dip), pasta dishes, hoagies and salads… not to mention dessert!… come together for a complete dining experience. Build the pizza of your dreams with a vast selection of crust styles and sauce options (from traditional red sauce to basil pesto) and a multitude of toppings, just be sure to save room for a sweet finish like Oreo ice cream pie.
Whether you’ve just finished an afternoon stroll around Lake Harriet or you’re at the end of an exhausting day and can’t imagine yourself making dinner, Michelangelo’s is there for you. Choose from delivery, carry-out or enjoy the charm of red-checkered tablecloths as you enjoy dinner on site.
Online ordering and coupons are available. Call to organize private parties or events.
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Minnesota Roller Girls
From the Minnesota Roller Girls website:
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Who We Are
The Minnesota RollerGirls are part of the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA), a national governing body for female-only, skater-owned, flat-track roller derby leagues. The Minnesota RollerGirls league was founded by the Donnelly sisters in August 2004 and has grown from 6 original members to a current roster of 80 skaters, as well as referees, coaches, and countless volunteers. All participants are unpaid amateurs and the league provides insurance coverage for practices and bouts.
Where We Play
The Minnesota RollerGirls are the first league in the country to have a professional space for practices and bouts. The Roy Wilkins Auditorium in downtown Saint Paul is where we call home and we couldn’t be happier!
Is This Like Old-School Derby?
Modern roller derby differs in many ways from the roller derby that used to air on television. Read more on our history of roller derby page.
So, What Kind of League Are You, Then?
Good question! Well, we’re all unpaid, amateur skaters who not only practice and bout, but do all the work to keep the league running. We also buy our own gear and uniforms. All of our volunteers (refs, announcers, and production staff) are also unpaid and they help us out for the love of the sport and our league. Like many of the all-female, skater-owned leagues around the country, we donate a portion of our bout proceeds to local charities, and spend time volunteering at events and fundraisers.
In addition to attending at least half of our thrice-weekly two-hour practices (in order to remain eligible for bouting), all members in the league are responsible for helping on one of the many committees that keeps the league running. Without the work of these fine ladies, the Minnesota RollerGirls wouldn’t be the amazing league that it is. In return, the league pays for our practice space and the insurance that covers our injuries at practices and bouts. There are many other expenses that the league pays, and this is why we love our fabulous sponsors!
As far as our demographics, we’re all 21+ but there’s no upper age limit, and we have several skaters in their 40s. Quite a few members have children. Professionally, we range from usability consultants and web developers to hairdressers and fashion designers to students and medical researchers. In other words, we’re a cross-section of the modern, successful, strong female population.
We’re a Charitable Bunch
We like to spread the love and hold events for different causes. The Minnesota RollerGirls are dedicated to our local communities and charities and we invest our time, effort, and a portion of our event proceeds to local, and sometimes national, charities. See our Supported Charities page for all the information about charities we’ve donated money and/or time to.
Are the Minnesota RollerGirls Kid-Friendly?
Even though these girls are rough and tumble on the track, the event is kid friendly. If we were a movie, we’d be PG-13. We’ve had all ages at our bouts, from 3 years old up to 90+.
Consider the Following When Deciding Whether to Bring Your Kids
We project a positive, strong, athletic image because that’s the kind of women we are! This could be a great influence for your young girls, and boys too. We love to see kids at our bouts and occasionally invite the local junior roller derby league to play on the Roy’s track at our bouts.
This is a sport where all body types are an asset and it’s not just for thin or burly women. It’s a good way to show kids that everyone can be involved in sports and be physically active, as long as you find the right sport to participate in!
This is a sporting event and people get pretty riled up, including us. There’s a chance there might be strong language spoken in the heat of the moment. But unless you happen to be right near the incident, you won’t be able to hear it. Fights are FAR rarer than in hockey and generally much less violent.
We have a variety of bands who play at our bouts and there’s always a chance there might be strong language in their lyrics. Again, probably not something the kids will be able to distinguish. It all comes down to your decision, but we hope that information helps you in deciding. And we hope to see your family at one of our bouts!
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Roshini Rajkumar
ROSHINI RAJKUMAR
Speaker..Communication Coach..Author
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Roshini Rajkumar didn’t read any books about communication, she
learned by doing. Now Roshini shares insider tips in her first book,
Communicate That! During her TV career, she reported and anchored the
news, launched an investigative unit, and hosted talk shows and telethons
on TV and radio. Asked to join the WCCO Radio team in 2007 while
growing her own company, Roshini won a Murrow Award for team
coverage of the RNC 2008 Riot. She is also a co-author of the Summer 2010
motivational anthology by national and international speakers, The Power
of the Platform: Speakers on Life.
Roshini started her own business in 2006. As a speaker and
communication coach, she helps businesspeople, authors, athletes, and
politicos present their best within their industries and for the media.
Roshini keeps her microphone skills tuned up through radio
hosting and commercial talent work. She is an instructor at St. Catherine
University’s Leadership Institute and The Center for Sales Innovation where
she teaches businesspeople how to powerfully negotiate and influence.
Drama
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Taken from the “Drama” website:
For women who work hard and play harder
Al and Alma’s on Lake Minnetonka
-Merritt and Daryl Geyen
“Brave New Me” event Participants
Me Time Herbal
Me time herbal is an all natural, local bath and skin business! It was started by owner Jason Moravec who has turned his passion for natural homemade beauty products into a popular brand! Along side his amazing collections of products he has turned his business into a traveling home SPA SERVICE. He travels locally to clients in the Minneapolis area, providing lengthy all natural spa services, including facial steams, foot spa’s, body scrubs, music,champagne and much much more! Enjoy his services,you deserve it! Dont let your hard work from day to day get the best of you..take some time to pamper yourself.. some ME TIME!
Marimon
What do you get when you put two jet set divas together who love to wear unique jewelry? Marimon International. Mary and Monica met in Europe and that’s where this adventure began. These two cannot stay put for long and bring to you the pieces from their travels across the globe. They hope you enjoy the pieces as much as they enjoyed finding them for you.
La Pochette
My name is Ann Swenson and I started this wrist purse company 9 months ago. Last June I needed a purse for my son’s wedding that matched my dress. I also wanted to be hands free to socialize, drink and eat. The unique 2 strap design is mine and all my friends wanted one. I make each purse by hand and often embellish them with flowers and antique pins. I do custom work from home and have many fabrics.
La Pochette on Etsy (featuring some of her 200 purses)
Katie Murphy Design
Katie Murphy Stationery is defined by a classic American look. It has a graphic sensibility, which embodies the fresh, clean style and spirit of Katie Murphy herself. Katie’s background as a Graphic Designer since 1992, and from her degree in textile and graphic design have influenced the intrinsic style and nature of the stationery line. The look of the line is also influenced by bold, fun color, world ethnic trends, and found art that resonates with the classic graphic American style. Katie Murphy Stationery is scrupulously detailed in the approach to accuracy of design on paper correspondence and communication. 17 years of experience with printing processes use of paper, and software capabilities all culminate in beautifully detailed wedding, baby, and personal stationery. Katie, in personal consultation with you, will bring the ability to listen to what your needs are and then capture these needs on custom crafted stationery.
Brave New Workshop
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The Brave New Workshop is the longest running satirical comedy theatre in the United States and was founded by theatre impresario Dudley Riggs. In the mid-1950′s, Dudley Riggs, a former Ringling Bros., Barnum and Bailey circus aerialist, founded the Instant Theatre Company in New York City with fellow circus and vaudeville performers. After touring nationally, with stops in Chicago, Washington D.C., and Los Angeles, Dudley introduced his Instant Theatre to Minneapolis in 1958. Dudley recruited then Star Tribune reporters Irv Letofsky and Dan Sullivan, cartoonist Dick Guindon, and others to write and perform satirical revues on his stage. In 1961, the Brave New Workshop name was added, and in 1965, the Workshop moved to its current home at 2605 Hennepin Avenue.
The BNW is best known for the hundreds of distinctively talented and famously funny alumni that have passed through its doors. Legendary entertainers like Pat Proft (writer/producer for more than a dozen Hollywood films including Naked Gun, Police Academy and Hot Shots) , Al Franken (Saturday Night Live), Peter Tolan (writer / producer for films and television, credits including The Gary Shandling Show and Analyze This) and comedian Louie Anderson all earned their chops at the BNW. Recent alumni like Mo Collins (MAD TV) and Melissa Peterman (Reba) are also carrying on the BNW tradition in Hollywood and beyond.
“June” boutique
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June, in south minneapolis, is a well-curated women’s resale clothing shop.
Hate digging through packed racks in dark and dingy stores searching for that perfect outfit or shoes? shop at june in a boutique setting with crystal chandeliers, plush velvet curtains, antique rugs and a shoe salon where you’ll find like-new women’s clothing. Everything from Alexander McQueen to Guiseppe Zanotti, bags, accessories and a room full of shoes. You’ll also find one-of-a-kind pieces from local jewelry designers.
While the atmosphere says ‘high-end boutique’, you’ll find fabulous pieces at a fraction of their original retail price! June is a buy-outright clothing store – rather than consignment; no appointment needed!
Visit june at 3406 Lyndale Ave S. and at www.juneresale.com
Hillary Wallace Photography
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A little bit about my me…
I am a wife, a mom, a daughter, a sister, an aunt, a grandchild, and a friend. There are so many roles that we all play, every day, every minute. In the end, these roles represent the relationships that help to shape us; and those relationships become extensions of what is most meaningful and sacred. Our lives are a series of experiences and moments in time. These moments reflect who we are, the fun we’ve had, and the ways we’ve grown. Sometimes, these special moments happen so quickly that unless they are documented, we risk forgetting. I feel photography is important. Not only as a beautiful form of art, but as a way to tell our story and document our history.
A little bit about my background…
By education, I am trained in traditional darkroom photography. For a long time, I shot exclusively black and white film. I received a degree in studio art from the University of Virginia and also studied at the Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara, as well as an international art school in Florence, Italy. I am still learning every day, especially since choosing to put down my film camera and enter the digital world. I love that the learning continues. I work hard to continually sharpen my skill and hone my eye.
A little bit about my style…
I strive to apply a contemporary, documentary sensibility to portraiture. My photographs are playful yet calm, informal and natural. Being on location enhances the experience, as I feel kids and adults alike are most relaxed, natural and alive in their own surroundings.
P55 Founding Members
MELISSA
Canadian import Melissa Oliveri arrived in the Twin Cities in 2006 following a lightening strike love story. The story pursued its course with a tiny wedding ceremony, a truckload of immigration paperwork and, more recently, a lively little boy to call her “Mama”. Previously a resident of several Canadian cities in Ontario and Quebec, the last of which was Montreal, she freelanced as a Visual Presentation Designer whose clients included The National Film Board of Canada, among others. Growing up in both a country setting and one of Canada’s largest cities, and moving on average every 3 years of her life, her background was a foundation for taking on a chameleon-like quality in adapting to new environments and new people. Despite being outgoing and approachable, developing friendships with any depth in the Twin Cities, especially as an adult in a relationship, proved difficult. Eventually, interacting with other non-natives who felt the same way inspired Melissa to join forces with some trusted friends to start Project 55 so other newcomers would have someone to turn to who could help them feel more comfortable in their new habitat.
BELÉN
Born and raised in Richmond, Virginia, Belén Fleming lost her southern drawl after a few harsh Minnesota winters. By collage, she reluctantly dropped her warm, drawn out and relaxed “Y’all” in exchange for a very melodic and round pronunciation of the “Minnesota O.” It was all about adapting – a skill she had acquired through moving and traveling throughout her young adult life and carried forward as she earned her degree in Spanish. She moved to Spain and later to Argentina where she became accustomed to assimilating into her new habitats and learned quickly that if you want to do something, go somewhere or meet someone, not only do you have to know how to communicate it — you sometimes have to make it happen by simply asking for it.
After moving back to Minnesota and working for a few years as a Corporate Translator and International Marketing Coordinator, life shifted both personally and professionally. After over a decade of studying other cultures and speaking her non-native language on a daily basis, she jumped into an opportunity for something new (and completely different) and suddenly found herself a stranger in her own city. She understands the challenge of moving to a new place or dealing with circumstances that leave you to start from scratch and came on board with Project 55 to help create a landing pad for new arrivals, both fresh off the boat or from just around the block.
BRENDA
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