The Beam is designed to keep you up to date and in the loop on North Minneapolis partnerships, programs and people. This monthly "quick read" provides current news briefs from NorthWay Community Trust and its partners.


WHAT WE ARE ASKING: We want to partner with the community throughout this process that entails a commitment to attending the community dialogues and voicing your honest opinions on what we can do as a community to better North Minneapolis.

OUR PURPOSE: • Gathering North Minneapolis in the form of an ongoing community discussion • Developing new ideas and strategies to create a workable plan • Finding the resources to bring that plan to life

SOME OF THE GOALS SET FORTH IN 2005 • Build greater human and social capital: invest in people's skills and relationships • Increase citizen's health and wellness • Reduce poverty and increase individual and family wealth

SOME OF THE STRATEGIES SET FORTH IN 2005 • Create stronger alliances among key stakeholders • Build new leadership and relationships between individuals and organizations • Design a system to build human, social, and other capital in poor neighborhoods • Mobilize the Northside community toward building assets • Improve the public image of North Minneapolis 		BACKGROUND: In 2005, key stakeholders in North Minneapolis developed a clear vision for the future of the Northside. These stakeholders, the Community Leadership Team, included leaders at NorthPoint Health & Wellness Center, members of its community Board and representatives from partner organizations. Collectively the team's defined vision of the community means North Minneapolis is a safer, healthier, and more economically prosperous community.

Over the course of that year, 476 people met in 44 separate groups for an open dialogue. The initiative brought together North Minneapolis residents and professionals. People from multiple ethnic and cultural groups were represented, as well as age groups, genders, and income levels. They included homeowners, renters and homeless individuals and families. For questions contact: Matthew McGlory
Office Phone: 612.521.4500
Cell Phone: 612.281.5939
Email: mmglory@northwaycom.org

Since The Capri Theatre renovated its interior, including a complete upgrade to their vital sound and lighting system, they have staged legendary musical talent from local to international artists; making The Capri a premium performance venue. They remain committed to emerging artists in music, dance and fashion. All have found enthusiastic audiences. At the close of 2010, The BEAM celebrates The Capri's year in review.

• Sanford Moore kicked off the year with a reprise of his Legend series performance covering music that influenced his career: musical theater, classical, jazz, blues and gospel.
• The Brass Messengers delivered Gypsy Brass Eastern European music, and their take on American music.
• Valentine's eve saw romantic tunes served up by Regina Williams, T. Mychael Rambo and Thomasina Petrus. Each took turns musically with their handpicked songs.
• Thomasina Petrus also staged Daughters of Africa, honoring three centuries of African American women.
• Milo Fine made a rare public appearance, bringing his unique style of free jazz and improvised music.
• Guitarist Jef Cierniak's jazz concert was followed by blues guitar concerts by The Bourbones and The Brothers Curtis. Then, Kenna Sarge and the Voice of Culture Drum and Dance Group joined Kenn Wanaku, SUNplug'd in a double bill.
• "Legends" series hosted "Down on Broadway." Recorded for CD release, artistic director, Dennis Spears headlined the show, with Sanford Moore on piano, Jay Young on bass, Daryl Boudreaux on percussion and Steven Jennings on drums. The song listed hits from Funny Girl, Showboat, The Wiz and Rocky Horror Picture Show.
• Minnesota's "First Lady of Song," Debbie Duncan, returned with the Great American Songbook in June.
• September saw Qe' Bella Fashion Show, Keiona Cook's Benefit for the Inner City KIds.
• In October, BLUE, Songs on the Indigo Side featured Nancy Harms, Katie Gearty and Rachel Holder. Every song featured the word "blue."
• Who's Got Talent Dance Showcase, A Celebration of Music and Movement filled The Capri in November.
• GETTING OUT, A Story of Hope, Forgiveness & Redemption is a play written and produced by the students of PYC, Arts and Technology High School.

NorthWay Community Trust has been a generous supporter of PCY who owns The Capri Theater.

At the end of 2010 The Capri was host to the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra and The Capri Big Band "Home for the Holidays Concert".

We have an amazing and valuable asset in The Capri. Get info on upcoming events: www.thecapritheater.org.

Count on something different and wonderful every week

Sunmi Chang, violin; Julia Bogorad-Kogan, flute; Sabina Thatcher, viola, from The St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, perform under the new LED stage lights on the renovated Capri Theater Stage.

Here are links to many of the events The BEAM covered in 2010:
http://www.northwaycom.org/galleries/
capri_big_band_holidays http://www.northwaycom.org/galleries/dance-talent http://www.northwaycom.org/galleries/fashion http://www.northwaycom.org/galleries/finale http://www.northwaycom.org/galleries/gettingout http://www.northwaycom.org/galleries/indigo http://www.northwaycom.org/galleries/spco_at_capri http://www.northwaycom.org/galleries/sunplugd
NorthWay Community Trust and The Public Policy Project announced the 2011 edition of North Minneapolis Community and Advocacy Leadership Training. This week, 35 applicants are enrolled to fill the 25 spaces available in this very popular program.

The program prepares North Minneapolis residents to be proactive and make their voice and views on issues heard. Registrants will learn to become the powerful collective force of new leaders through direct organized action, to advocate for themselves in city, county, regional and state legislative decisions.

The program is twelve evening training sessions from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday nights, starting on January 4, 2011; followed by twelve weeks of field work experience and participation. The training sessions will be held at the Minneapolis Urban League - 2100 Plymouth Avenue North in Minneapolis.

At the present time, the last ten applicants of the group will be considered standbys in case enrollees are unable to complete the course. Demand for this course is strong. A second session will depend on funding.
Northside Achievement Zone convened the NAZ Forum mid-December, a quarterly meeting of participating organizations. They discussed collective strategies, tracked progress and alignment to ensure Northside kids are college ready. This meeting primary focused on the first class of Family Academy and stories from our Engagement Team. Look for specific stories in future issues of The BEAM.

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