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August Minneapolis Community Events

Powderhorn Park, 3400 15th Ave. S, 612-370-4960 – Powderhorn Park Art Fair; Aug. 2, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Aug. 3, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Over 100 exhibitors from all over the country showcase their artistic creativity and skill as part of Minneapolis Arts Weekend. Artists include painting, photography, wood, sculpture, jewelry, digital, fiber, printmaking, clay, paper, glass, leather and mixed media. Free bus service between Powderhorn, the Loring Park Art Festival and the Uptown Art Fair.

Loring Park, 1382 Willow St., 612-370-4929 • Loring Park Art Festival; Aug. 2, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Aug. 3, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Over 100 exhibitors from all over the country showcase their artistic creativity and skill as part of Minneapolis Arts Weekend. Artists include painting, photography, wood, sculpture, jewelry, digital, fiber, printmaking, clay, paper, glass, leather and mixed media. Free bus service between Loring, the Powderhorn Park Art Fair and the Uptown Art Fair. ...

Minneapolis’ Powderhorn Community Highlights

The Powderhorn community of Minneapolis is just south of the Phillips community. Because the community has a strange L-shape, its borders are confusing and vary, but a map of Powderhorn can be found here. The area takes its name from Powderhorn Lake, a small lake shaped like a powder horn at the heart of the community. The lake, and the surrounding Powderhorn Park, is a central feature. At 65 acres, it is Minneapolis’ largest neighborhood park. It features a bandstand, ball fields, basketball courts, fishing dock, ice rink, walking paths, picnic areas with grills, horseshoe pits, and a community center with teen center. Powderhorn Park is also a name of one of Powerhorn’s neighborhoods. More about the neighborhood later. The population of Powderhorn is diverse, including residents of African-American, Asian, European, Latino, Somali, Tibetan and Scandinavian decent. Powderhorn community is within easy walking or bussing...

Minneapolis' Nokomis Community Highlights

The Minneapolis community of Nokomis can be found in the southeastern corner of the city. It is named for its major landmark, the 204-acre Lake Nokomis. Steeped in Ojibwe Native American history, Lake Nokomis and the surrounding community was named after Hiawatha's mother, the daughter of Nokomis. You may have heard of The Song of Hiawatha, written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, which immortalizes these people in poem form. The smaller Lake Hiawatha and Diamond Lake are also located here. The presence of the lakes offers residents of the Nokomis community beautiful scenic views, as well as a variety of recreational opportunities.

Regina - The Regina neighborhood is located in the northwest corner of the Nokomis community. It is bordered by 42nd Street East to the north, Chicago Avenue to the east, 46th Street East to the south, and Interstate 35W to the west. This neighborhood was named after the Regina parochial school, which is now...