Join us for local, food, music and discovery at all ages event. This concept will showcase the vibrant neighborhood that once stood in the location that is now Olson Memorial Highway, as well as the history of harm that was inflicted on North Minneapolis when the highway was built.
Preview of activities:
- Music performance by Jellybean Johnson @ 3:00 pm
- Roller skate at the park with rentals from Twin Cities Skating
- Yoga class by Mangos in India @ 1:00 PM
- Guided meditation & movement by Chance York @ 2:30 pm
- Learn to golf with a golfing workshop from the Solomon Hughes Golf Association
- Art & Seed Bomb Making with Youth Farm
- Kids' Drumming Jam with Aaron Tafoya (Empowered Percussion)
- Food from Wha' Jamaican and Tibet Momo
- Local Market presented by The Dream Shop
Beyond history, this event features an interactive space to envision a restored 6th Avenue North. You will be able to give your feedback, share your vision, and more at this engaging event.
This is event is hosted and created by Our Streets Minneapolis, the Harrison Neighborhood Association, and the University of Minnesota Heritage Studies Studies and Public History program.
All are welcome to attend this free and all-ages event.
Learn more about Bring Back 6th: https://ourstreetsmpls.org/olson
Support the vision! Send an email to MnDOT: https://actionnetwork.org/.../tell-mndot-and-olson.../