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Welcome to the West Bank! Take an evening to explore our neighborhood, where every night is a new experience. See a show. Sample global cuisine. Find your story! www.thewestbank.orgTRANSCRIPT
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L O O K I N S I D E :
A R E A D I R E C T O R Y
find your story.
history neighborhood map & more!
Take an evening to explore the world on the West Bank,
where every night is a new experience.
See a show, sample global cuisine,
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WELCOME to the
THE WEST BANK / CEDAR-RIVERSIDE NEIGHBORHOODis a diverse community on the edge of downtown Minneapolis.
In the late 19th century, Scandinavian immigrants drawn to work in the milling and lumber industries made their homes here. The immigrant tradition continues today as Cedar-Riverside serves as a home for thousands of new Americans making their start in the Twin Cities. Musicians, artists, students and families have also long called the West Bank home and continue to come together to share their knowledge, talents and inspiration.
The University of Minnesota, Augsburg College, and the University of St. Catherine bring a progressive and intellectual flavor to the neighborhood while a vibrant business district is home to theaters, music clubs, coffee shops, pubs, co-ops, locally-owned retail stores, ethnic and vegetarian restaurants and historic buildings all worthy of exploration. Thank you for visiting the West Bank and enjoy your time in our community!
WEST BANK
THEATERSGreat TheatERS in the District
DININGGreat EATS in the District
MUSIClive music in the District
TRAVELGetting to the west bank
DIRECTORYfind whatever you’re looking for
NEIGHBORHOOD MAPa birdseye view of the west bank
HISTORYwest bank’s history
EDUCATIONlearn something new in the District
COMMUNITYdoing good on the west bank17
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GREAT THEATERS
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Welcome to the West Bank4 theaters
If you’re looking for great entertainment, look no further! The West Bank has an eclectic variety of theatre and you’ll have no trouble finding live
performances any day of the week. Historic venues and unique spaces boast talented artists and incredible performances from classical to experimental to humorous and more. Mixed Blood Theatre Company, Theatre in the Round, and the Southern Theater make their home on the West Bank, as well as the University of Minnesota’s West Bank Arts Quarter complexes (Rarig Center, Nash Gallery, and Ted Mann Concert Hall).
And you’ll find not just great theatre here on the West Bank, but innovative venues as well. Stop by Mixed Blood two hours before any performance for a dose of Radical Hospitality—Mixed Blood holds a significant number of seats for no-cost admission on a first come, first served basis for each performance. Or if you’d like to become a West Bank regular, consider ARTshare at the Southern Theater— where $18 a month gets you unlimited access to over 200 performances each year!
Mixed Blood Theatre’s bright red doors welcome
thousands of guests annually.
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The Southern Theater is home to theatre, dance,
workshops, and more.
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I t’s hard to go wrong when it comes to
dining on the West Bank, and there are tons of incredible and affordable op- tions. Looking for a little spice? Check out Malabari Kitchen for its Southeast Asian fare, or Jewel of India for a delectably flavorful and affordable weekday buffet. You’ll find a wealth of amazing craft beer on tap throughout the district—with literally hundreds of selections (including some brewed right here at our own Town Hall Brewery!)
Looking for breakfast? No problem, we’ve got you covered. Among many of the West Bank restaurants that serve a special menu for brunch, on weekends the Triple Rock serves up a dish of incredible comfort food along with one of the best bloodies in town, or stop in for an amazing scramble courtesy of The Wienery which
was featured on “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.”
Where’s the best burger on the West Bank, or who has the best sambusa? The jury is still
out and your options are numerous. You’ll have to try them all to see!
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ABOVE: Find mouth-watering meals and more at Malabari Kitchen.
You can find tasty sambusa at many locations throughout the West Bank. Try them all and find
your favorite! Pictured here: West Bank Diner
Want to try award-winning beer from a locally owned and operated brewery? Look
no further than the Town Hall Brewery!
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A lively rhythm is the heartbeat of the West Bank neighborhood, where music has stitched together the fabric of our community for decades. Many
legends have graced the stages of the West Bank—from The Jayhawks to Bob Dylan. One of the original stomping grounds of the Rhymesayers crew, the West Bank is also the birthplace of Alt Country and home of the original Electric Fetus record store! The neighborhood is home to many live music venues, with a variety of options and genres nightly.
Along Cedar Ave you’ll find the iconic Triple Rock Social club and the Cedar Cultural Center along with a large number of bars with live music nightly. Continue past 94 to the southern edge of the district and you’ll find The Whiskey Junction and the Cabooze, hosting both local and international acts.
Throughout the summer months the West Bank boasts festivals and outdoor concerts, from Palmer’s annual Palmfest each July to Cedar Cultural Center’s Global Roots festival. The only limit to your music experience on the West Bank will be your own calendar of available dates.
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During the summer, you can enjoy music outdoors on the Cedar Cultural Center’s plaza and throughout the West Bank.
Local musicians helping the neighborhood celebrate during the Green Line light rail grand opening.
With over 200 nights of live music a year, the Cedar Cultural Center is a must-visit for global and local performances.
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Welcome to the West Bank8 travel
T he West Bank neighborhood is one of the most easy-to-get-to neighborhoods in Minneapolis. Accessible by both Blue Line and Green Line light rails, we’re a
quick stop away from the heart of Downtown and a 25-30 minute train ride from the Mall of America. A stop along the 22, 7 and 2 Metro
Transit bus routes, the West Bank is also one of several stops on the Campus Connector University of Minnesota shuttle.
While on the West Bank you can park in one of our many parking lots or in the metered spaces along Cedar Ave and Riverside. Other street parking in the neighborhood generally require permits, please be aware of all signs and City regulations when parking.
The West Bank is also super bike friendly, with the Hiawatha Bike Trail (accessible via the Midtown Greenway) crossing the
neighborhood behind Currie Park right next to the Blue Line Light Rail station. If you’re visiting during the non-winter seasons, consider a Nice Ride - The Twin Cities’ public bike sharing system with several stations in the neighborhood.
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The Green Line opened in 2014, providing easy access to downtown Minneapolis, downtown St. Paul, and numerous neighborhoods in between.
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RESTAURANT / BAR / VENUE
. Acadia Cafe - 329 Cedar Ave ..................... 55Afro Deli - 1931 S 5th St ...........................151Alleaamin Coffee Shop - 609 Cedar Ave .........122Baarakallan Restaurant - 408 Cedar Ave ......... 70Bruck’s Coffee Shop - 1808 Riverside Ave ......... 64Bullwinkle’s Saloon - 1429 Washington Ave S ...... 24. Cabooze - 917 Cedar Ave ........................134Cedar Coffee - 419 Cedar Ave (basement) ............. 93Chipotle - 229 Cedar Ave ........................... 13Corner Bar - 1501 Washington Ave S ................. 26Davanni’s Pizza - 2500 Riverside Ave ..............161Dilla’s Ethiopian Restaurant - 1813 Riverside ..109Hard Times Café - 1821 Riverside Ave .............110Humble Cup - 1851 Washington Ave S ................ 10Jewel Of India - 1427 Washington Ave S .............. 23Jimmy John’s - 2037 Riverside Ave .................153Keefer Court Bakery & Café - 326 Cedar Ave .... 45Lucky Dragon - 1827 Riverside Ave .................111Maashaa ‘Allah Restaurant - 605 Cedar Ave .....119Malabari Kitchen - 414 1/2 Cedar Ave .............. 75Mango Factory - 233 Cedar Ave .................... 15Mapps Coffee & Tea - 1808 Riverside Ave .......... 62Mediterranean Deli - 523 Cedar Ave .............117. Nomad World Pub - 501 Cedar Ave .............113. Palmer’s Bar - 500 Cedar Ave ..................... 79. Red Sea - 320 Cedar Ave S .......................... 43Republic - 221 Cedar Ave ..............................9Sagal Restaurant & Coffee - 411 Cedar Ave ...... 83Sahara Restaurant & Grill - 408 Cedar Ave ....... 71Quba Restaurant & Coffee - 1501 6th Street ..... 37Starbucks Coffee - 2515 Riverside Ave .............165. The Joint - 913 Cedar Ave.........................133The Wienery - 414 Cedar Ave ....................... 74Town Hall Brewery - 1430 Washington Ave S ..........5. Triple Rock Social Club - 629 Cedar Ave .......130. Viking Bar - 1829 Riverside Ave ...................112West Bank Diner - 324 Cedar Ave .................. 44. Whiskey Junction - 901 Cedar Ave ..............132
GROCERY / LIQUOR
Afrik Grocery - 613 Cedar Ave ....................128Cedar Riverside Liquor - 617 Cedar Ave .........129Halal Food Market - 410 Cedar Ave ................ 73Kuik-E-Mart - 231 Cedar Ave ....................... 14Plaza Food Store - 1525 4th St #100 ............... 35Wadajir Grocery - 525 Cedar Ave .................114West Bank Grocery - 417 Cedar Ave ............... 94
COMMUNITY / NONPROFIT
African Development Center - 1931 5th St ....150Brian Coyle Center - 420 15th Ave ................ 32Cedar Riverside NRP c/o Brian Coyle Center
420 15th Ave ...................................... 31Ka Joog - 1420 Washington Ave S ........................2Korean Service Center - 630 Cedar Ave ........... 41Minneapolis Bicycle Coalition
1428 Washington Ave S, Suite 204 ........................6West Bank Community Development Corp.
1808 Riverside Ave ................................. 58West Bank Business Association
1420 Washington Ave S ................................3West Bank Community Coalition
420 15th Ave ...................................... 29
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Ace Insurance Agency - 415 Cedar Ave ........... 88Al-Ikhlas Mailbox Services - 419 Cedar Ave ..... 99AMS & Associates - 325 Cedar Ave ................ 51Architectural Associates - 409 Cedar Ave ........ 82Aspen Showroom - 1501 Washington Ave S #200 .... 56 Campus Travel - 2506 Riverside Ave ...............162Colectica - 1428 Washington Ave S #204 ............... 50Durable Images - 1505 Washington Ave S ........... 28Harry’s Travel, Electronics, & Shipping
1810 Riverside Ave ................................. 63Hemisphere Companies
1501 Washington Ave S #300 ......................... 27 Ikm Computer Repair - 419 Cedar Ave ...........104Maverick Software Consulting
1428 Washington Ave S #201 ......................... 42Reliable ITT Svcs - 615 Cedar Ave ................127Softech International - 1413 Washington Ave ...... 20Somali Yellow Pages - 1805 Riverside Ave ......... 60 University Travel Services Inc.
1421 Washington Ave S .............................. 21
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Amal Money Wire - 1806 Riverside Ave ............. 57Associated Bank - 1801 Riverside Ave .............. 66Dahabshill Cedar Branch - 415 Cedar Ave ........ 87Eagle Tax Refund - 419 Cedar Ave ................100Iftin Trading LLC - 419 Cedar Ave .................. 97Kaah Express Money Wiring - 611 Cedar Ave ...124Lottsa Tax & Accounting Services, Inc.
400 19th Ave .....................................106Quick Service / Western Union
413 Cedar Ave ..................................... 95Tawakal Express - 607 Cedar Ave .................121Tawakal Money Wiring - 419 Cedar Ave .......... 96
malls
Al-Karama Cedar Square - 413 Cedar Ave ........ 86Riverside Mall - 620 16th Ave S .................... 78
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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Allen Christian’s House of Balls - 1504 7th St . 38Altered Esthetics - 1420 Washington Ave S ............1 Barbara Barker Center for Dance
500 21st Ave .....................................148Cedar Cultural Center - 416 Cedar Ave ........... 76The Comedy Corner Underground
1501 Washington Ave S .............................. 25Katherine E. Nash Gallery - 405 21st Ave ......143KFAI Fresh Air Radio - 1808 Riverside Ave ......... 61Mixed Blood Theatre - 1501 4th St .............. 33People’s Center Theater - 425 20th Ave ........147Radio K (KUOM) - 610 Rarig Center, 330 21st Ave .....142Rarig Center - 330 21st Ave .......................141Southern Theater - 1420 Washington Ave S ...........4Ted Mann Concert Hall - 2128 4th St ...........140Theatre In The Round - 245 Cedar Ave ........... 17
RETAIL / SPECIALTY
Al Hamdu Store Clothing - 419 Cedar Ave ........ 98Al Maqdis African International Mall
620 16th Ave ...................................... 39Al-karama Mall Cedar Square - 413 Cedar Ave .. 84Cedar Dollar Store - 410 Cedar Ave ............... 72Cedar Mail Box - 419 Cedar Ave ...................103Cedar / Riverside Childcare - 406 Cedar Ave S ... 65Cedar Tobacco & Hookha - 425 Cedar Ave S ...... 90Cedar Wireless & Accessories - 521 Cedar Ave 115Dalab Jewelry & Fashion - 415 Cedar Ave ....... 89Dukaameda Tatarocriiqada - 415 Cedar Ave ..... 92Depth of Field - 405 Cedar Ave .................... 81Freewheel Bike - 1812 6th Street .................118Hamdi Clothing - 419 Cedar Ave ................... 85Intercontinental Video Sales & Rentals
521 Cedar Ave ....................................116International Tobacco Shop - 611 Cedar Ave ...125Max-It Pawn - 815 Cedar Ave ......................131Mayday Books - 301 Cedar Ave .................... 46Midwest Mountainering - 309 Cedar Ave ........ 48Milano Fashion Wireless - 404 Cedar Ave ........ 67Riverside Kello Floral - 2508 Riverside Ave ......163Samiya Store - 410 Cedar Ave ...................... 69Scooterville - 904 19th Ave .......................135Sisterhood Boutique - 2200 Riverside Ave ........154Super Bazaar - 1423 Washington Ave S ............... 22The Annex - 1919 Riverside Ave ....................149The Hub Bicycle Co-op - 301 Cedar Ave .......... 47Thrifty Outfitters - 309 Cedar Ave ................ 49Turtle King Longboards - 1419 Washington Ave S .. 19West Bank Dry Cleaning & Alterations
404 Cedar Ave ..................................... 68West Bank Furniture - 415 Cedar Ave ............. 91Winner Gas - 2517 Riverside Ave ...................166
HEALTH / BEAUTY / WELLNESS
Amallina Salon & Henna - 408 Cedar Ave ........ 77Beauty Secret 1 Hair Salon - 325 Cedar Ave ..... 53Cedar Home Care - 425 Cedar Ave ...............120Cedar Riverside People’s Center - 425 20th Ave .146Fairview Health Services - 2450 Riverside Ave ..159Hikma Health Mart Pharmacy - 615 Cedar Ave .126MG Pro Barbershop - 609 Cedar Ave .............123MGM Home Health Care, Inc. - 325 Cedar Ave ... 52People’s Center Medical Clinic - 425 S 20th Ave .145Riverside Holistic Health Clinic
1820 Riverside Ave ................................107Ross West Bank Pharmacy - 327 Cedar Ave ...... 54Precision Acupuncture - 1820 Riverside Ave .....108taj salon - 1849 Washington Ave S .................... 12Sahal Home Care - 419 Cedar Ave ................101Suad Hinna - 419 Cedar Ave ........................102University of MN Amplatz
Children’s Hospital - 2450 Riverside Ave .......160Walk-In Clinic - 327 Cedar Ave ..................... 54
HOSPITALITY
Courtyard Minneapolis - 1500 Washington Ave S ....7
faith / religious / cultural
Dar Al-Hijrah Riverside Islamic Center & Islamic Civic Society of America - 504 Cedar Ave ........ 80Darul Quba - 1501 S 6th St ......................... 36Imam Shafii Mosque - 1501 S 5th St .............. 34Love Power Music and Miracles Ministries
1407 Washington Ave S .................................. 18Trinity Lutheran Congregation
2001 Riverside Ave ................................152
EDUCATION
Augsburg College - 2211 Riverside Ave ...........156Cedar Riverside Community School
1610 S 6th St ..................................... 40St Catherine University - 601 25th Ave S ........158University of Minnesota ....................157Volunteers of America High School
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RESIDENTIAL / RENTAL
7west Apartments - 1800 Washington Ave S ..........8Hartley Properties - 1414 S 3rd St ................ 30Mutual Management - 1808 Riverside Ave, Suite 209 59
Preston’s Properties - 221 Cedar Ave ............. 11Triangle Building Partnership LLP
1822 Riverside Ave ................................105Washington Ave Assoc LLC / Grandmarc
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M inneapolis was founded in 1855 on the west bank of the river opposite the falls of St Anthony.
By 1870, Minneapolis on the west bank and St. Anthony on the east bank formed the largest flour-producing center in the world. Between 1860 and 1900, a thriving community of immigrants from Sweden, Norway, Denmark and northern Germany poured in to settle the Minnesota Territory, many of whom worked in the milling and lumber industries on the Mississippi River. The West Bank neighborhood of Minneapolis has been the place where immigrant energy, radical politics and campus culture collide.
That rich, occasionally volatile, history has created one of the most diverse neighborhoods in the Twin Cities. In the 1960s and 1970s, the area attracted hippies, intellectuals, actors, artists and musicians. Presently, the Cedar-Riverside
neighborhood boasts the largest community of immigrants in the Twin Cities, continuing a long history of ethnic and cultural diversity. East Africans are the latest wave of foreign-born residents, following the Europeans of a century and more ago and the Vietnamese and other Asians of just twenty years back.The neighborhood is triangular-shaped with three definitive boundaries: the Mississippi River on the east side, Interstate 94 on the south side, and Interstate 35W on the west side.Thousands live in this eclectic Minneapolis neighborhood known as the West Bank. The community is an interesting blend of tattooed
punks, longhaired hippies and Somali families. The West Bank brings artists, teachers, students, and scholars together across disciplines to share knowledge and ideas, talent and inspiration. The presence of the University of Minnesota and Augsburg Colleges contribute a progressive flavor to the neighborhood. The area is home to theaters, music clubs, coffee shops, sports bars, co-ops, unique shops, ethnic and vegetarian restaurants, and historic buildings.
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A scene from the days preceding Palmer’s Bar, circa 1936
The original exterior of the historic Southern Theater.
13Welcome to the West Bankhistory
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H ome to several universities and other communities of learning, the West Bank is an integrated urban
campus neighborhood. All the amenities of the city, plus a distinctive entertainment district, means that students are a common sight around the neighborhood.
Guests also can dabble in a variety of academic and recreational learning opportunities. From the aspiring cicerone, join “Mid-Week-Beer-Geek” at the Nomad World Pub or the Better Beer Society’s “BBU (Better Beer Univeristy)” at Republic, where guests can learn the finer nuances of craft beers and ciders. For Bike lovers, the Hub Bike Co-Op offers regular fix-a-flat and repair workshops and Freewheel offers classes on everything from tune-ups to overhauls.
And there’s something for everyone! Each October The West Bank Business Association hosts The West Bank Crash Course, a week-long introduction to everything the neighborhood has to offer.
Friends gather during the West Bank Crash Course to learn about all things West Bank!
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T he West Bank is not only one of the best places in the world, but it’s home to a huge number of nonprofits that
are making the world a better place to be. From the African Development Center to your friends at the West Bank Business Association (that’s us!) there are a variety of nonprofits serving
community members, businesses, artists and residents.
The Minneapolis Bicycle Coalition inspires people to bicycle and advocates for a city where everyone feels comfortable riding, providing leadership in Minneapolis and serving as a model for other bike-friendly cities around the world. Pillsbury United Communities works across Minneapolis to foster the resilience and self-sufficiency of individuals, families and community as a whole, and there’s a hub right here on the West Bank—the Brian Coyle Center! Theatre in the Round is the largest community theater in Minneapolis, providing opportunities
for artists and audiences alike.
Our West Bank nonprofits not only work for the greater good, but the local good as
well. Neighborhood nonprofits partner with local businesses schools for regular clean-ups where we pick up trash, remove graffiti, nurture community gardens and curate public art.
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We live here, we work here, we learn here, please help keep our neighborhood clean! Friends help spruce up the neighborhood
during regular clean-ups.
Friends from the Sisterhood Boutique show a variety of ways to make and wear scarves during the West Bank Crash Course.
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SEP 26 - OCT 2, 2016At the Southern Theater & around the West Bank • crashcourse.thewestbank.org
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The longest-running theatre in Minneapolis and St. Paul is located right here in Seven Corners! Theatre in the Round Players (TRP) presents nine shows year-round on a unique arena stage — where the audience surrounds the action! From classics to comedies, mysteries to dramas, you’ll experience your favorite plays from a wholly new perspective — in the round.
245 Cedar Ave612-333-3010
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This brochure made possible thanks to the McKnight Foundation, the Central Corridor Funders Collaborative, the University of Minnesota’s Good Neighbor Fund,
the City of Minneapolis, and the generosity of the WBBA business members.
The West Bank Business Association is an independent non-profit 501(c)(3). The WBBA exists to engage the business community in the responsible economic development of the West Bank district while preserving the unique character and heritage of the Cedar-Riverside area. We organize the West Bank Crash Course, administer Facade Improvement grants and technical service programs, market the district, & keep guests and businesses informed about construction, ordinances, & other related issues. We strive the make the West Bank a great place to live, learn, work and play, and we hope you enjoy your time here!
www.thewestbank .org
1420 Washington Ave S, MPLS MN 55454 • 612-326-9652 • wbba.thewestbank.org
Anna Lohse, Cadillac Kolstad, David Markle, Fine Associates, Jamie Schumacher, Phil Kelly, Susannah Dodge, Ross West Pharmacy and Walk-In Clinic, and Dan Prozinski.
Thanks also to :
Many thanks to the WBBA board and WBBA committee members for all of your hard work!
We love our business partners!
Palmer’s
West Bank CDC
Trinity Lutheran