THE WEST BANK SOCIAL CENTER
my amazingly productive friend Miranda has been working with various local citizens to open an art and performance space up the stairs from the Nomad Bar (West Bank, Minneapolis, MN).
what's this place going to be about? i'm not quite sure yet, but i'm going to their opening party to find out. you should too:
West Bank Social Center Opening Night Social
Saturday, June 27th
7 p.m. until late (see below for details)
501 Cedar Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN
"Help us celebrate the official opening of the West Bank Social Center, a new creative community space where unexpected things are happening! Tonight: Cocktail Hour with a special guest host to be announced! Performances, films, and other multi-media contributions from local artists. Dance night extravaganza! To join our email list send a note to westbanksocialcenter@gmail.com with "EMAIL LIST" in the subject line."
(see westbanksocialcenter.org)
Cedar Avenue as seen from the corner office at the WBSC.
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ABOUT WEST BANK SOCIAL CENTER
How do you introduce an event space that blurs the boundaries between art and audience, between education and entertainment, between creative practice and everyday life? A place that’s equal parts speakeasy, performance space, and living room salon? We could draft unwieldy mission statements, hem and haw, call on our very best theoretical know-how. Or we could just call it West Bank Social Center and get down to the business of programming the space.
On any given day at WBSC, you might find people helping a local artist test ideas for a new piece, donning white gloves for high tea, or busting a move at a science-themed dance night... and who knows what else? The mix of activities is willfully eclectic, purposefully in flux, and for the crotchety folks who aren’t satisfied with our offerings, there are WBSC open planning sessions where you can propose new projects and events. WBSC exists for members of the Twin Cities creative community-to support their work, sharpen their talents, and nurture a collaborative space for us all to share.
West Bank Social Center Opening Night Social
Saturday, June 27th
7 p.m. until late (see below for details)
501 Cedar Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN
WBSC OPENING NIGHT SOCIAL
Help us break in the new space at WBSC’s inaugural Party! It's a fundraiser, a city-wide social and dance night extravaganza! What’ll the evening hold? We can promise participatory art, drinks, and dancing-the rest is up to you! Festivities start at 7 p.m.
GET INVOLVED
Help get WBSC off the ground! Besides helping to spread the word about our Opening Night Social, there's a few other ways you can support WBSC:
Become a Member: $25 gets you a two-month membership to WBSC and earns you fabulous privileges, including discounted entry to select events, a seat at our monthly Board Meeting (more fun then it sounds, really!), an open programming slot to dream up your own activities, and a membership kit complete with original artwork by WBSC members.
Clean-up and moving crew: We'll be tidying up the space the afternoon of Sunday, June 14th and moving furniture in Tuesday, June 16th. Come lend a hand!
WBSC WISH LIST
Do you have access to any of the following? If so, please send us an email!
Technology:
* PA system (Speakers, Amp, Mixer)
* Microphones
* Projector
* Screens
* AV cords
* Old(ish) desktop computer
* Professional quality video tripod
* Backdrops
* Lighting kit
* Gaffer tape
Furniture:
* Large meeting table
* Work tables & desks Thanks to the previous inhabitants: Aaron, Josh, Annie, & others!
* Rugs
* 25+ stackable/folding chairs or other seating options
* Mobile platform/stage (or supplies for building it)
* Chalk or bulletin board
* Storage or shelving
* Couches & comfortable lounge style chairs
* Coffee table and end tables
* Heavy fabric for drapes; plain black fabric for tables
* Curtain rods
* Compact refrigerator (6 cu.ft.)
* Toaster oven and/or microwave
* Polaroid camera & film
* Garbage cans
* Basic cleaning supplies; toilet paper and paper towels
* Mobile garment rack and/or coat hooks
* Basic tools, hardware, & lumber
* Paint and painting equipment
LASTLY...
If you're still reading, thanks! We can't wait to get the West Bank Social Center rolling.
For updates on our events and activities you can follow us on twitter, check out our website, or send us email at "westbanksocialcenter@gmail.com" if you just want to say hi.
See you all soon!
i think it's gonna be cool. they're having an opening party soon. check it out:
West Bank Social Center Opening Night Social
Saturday, June 27th
7 p.m. until late (see below for details)
501 Cedar Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN
website: http://westbanksocialcenter.org/
what's this place going to be about? i'm not quite sure yet, but i'm going to their opening party to find out. you should too:
West Bank Social Center Opening Night Social
Saturday, June 27th
7 p.m. until late (see below for details)
501 Cedar Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN
"Help us celebrate the official opening of the West Bank Social Center, a new creative community space where unexpected things are happening! Tonight: Cocktail Hour with a special guest host to be announced! Performances, films, and other multi-media contributions from local artists. Dance night extravaganza! To join our email list send a note to westbanksocialcenter@gmail.com with "EMAIL LIST" in the subject line."
(see westbanksocialcenter.org)
Cedar Avenue as seen from the corner office at the WBSC.
>
ABOUT WEST BANK SOCIAL CENTER
How do you introduce an event space that blurs the boundaries between art and audience, between education and entertainment, between creative practice and everyday life? A place that’s equal parts speakeasy, performance space, and living room salon? We could draft unwieldy mission statements, hem and haw, call on our very best theoretical know-how. Or we could just call it West Bank Social Center and get down to the business of programming the space.
On any given day at WBSC, you might find people helping a local artist test ideas for a new piece, donning white gloves for high tea, or busting a move at a science-themed dance night... and who knows what else? The mix of activities is willfully eclectic, purposefully in flux, and for the crotchety folks who aren’t satisfied with our offerings, there are WBSC open planning sessions where you can propose new projects and events. WBSC exists for members of the Twin Cities creative community-to support their work, sharpen their talents, and nurture a collaborative space for us all to share.
West Bank Social Center Opening Night Social
Saturday, June 27th
7 p.m. until late (see below for details)
501 Cedar Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN
WBSC OPENING NIGHT SOCIAL
Help us break in the new space at WBSC’s inaugural Party! It's a fundraiser, a city-wide social and dance night extravaganza! What’ll the evening hold? We can promise participatory art, drinks, and dancing-the rest is up to you! Festivities start at 7 p.m.
GET INVOLVED
Help get WBSC off the ground! Besides helping to spread the word about our Opening Night Social, there's a few other ways you can support WBSC:
Become a Member: $25 gets you a two-month membership to WBSC and earns you fabulous privileges, including discounted entry to select events, a seat at our monthly Board Meeting (more fun then it sounds, really!), an open programming slot to dream up your own activities, and a membership kit complete with original artwork by WBSC members.
Clean-up and moving crew: We'll be tidying up the space the afternoon of Sunday, June 14th and moving furniture in Tuesday, June 16th. Come lend a hand!
WBSC WISH LIST
Do you have access to any of the following? If so, please send us an email!
Technology:
* PA system (Speakers, Amp, Mixer)
* Microphones
* Projector
* Screens
* AV cords
* Old(ish) desktop computer
* Professional quality video tripod
* Backdrops
* Lighting kit
* Gaffer tape
Furniture:
* Large meeting table
* Work tables & desks Thanks to the previous inhabitants: Aaron, Josh, Annie, & others!
* Rugs
* 25+ stackable/folding chairs or other seating options
* Mobile platform/stage (or supplies for building it)
* Chalk or bulletin board
* Storage or shelving
* Couches & comfortable lounge style chairs
* Coffee table and end tables
* Heavy fabric for drapes; plain black fabric for tables
* Curtain rods
* Compact refrigerator (6 cu.ft.)
* Toaster oven and/or microwave
* Polaroid camera & film
* Garbage cans
* Basic cleaning supplies; toilet paper and paper towels
* Mobile garment rack and/or coat hooks
* Basic tools, hardware, & lumber
* Paint and painting equipment
LASTLY...
If you're still reading, thanks! We can't wait to get the West Bank Social Center rolling.
For updates on our events and activities you can follow us on twitter, check out our website, or send us email at "westbanksocialcenter@gmail.com" if you just want to say hi.
See you all soon!
i think it's gonna be cool. they're having an opening party soon. check it out:
West Bank Social Center Opening Night Social
Saturday, June 27th
7 p.m. until late (see below for details)
501 Cedar Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN
website: http://westbanksocialcenter.org/