Around (down)town: Art Crawl this weekend, Morrissey to manage along West 7th and more

Patio season is finally here

Friends,

I hope you enjoyed both days of spring, because now it is now SUMMER. Warm temperatures along with more and more people coming back downtown means our patios sidewalk cafes will fill up faster than ever. As a reminder, you can see a map of downtown bars and restaurants with patios here. Our data show downtown traffic continues to grow and our total downtown traffic is 65%-70% of pre-pandemic levels.

It was great to see downtown business Morrissey Hospitality in the news this week announcing that they would be growing their portfolio as they take over the management of several local restaurants, including New Bohemia and Seventh Street Truck Park across from the Xcel Energy Center. Congrats to Alliance board member Richard Dobransky and the entire Morrissey team on this venture.

I also want to make sure you heard the news that the COVID-19 testing site that has been operating out of Roy Wilkins and the River Centre will be closing Thursday, May 12. A new testing site in Midway in the former Herberger's building will open on Monday.

Finally, one parting thought...for the love of all things holy...Go Wild! We'll see you all back here on Saturday night.

Joe Spencer

Ta-coumba Aiken and Lowertown Saint Paul

In honor of the Lowertown Art Crawl happening this weekend, check out this video from last summer featuring the unofficial mayor of Lowertown, Ta-Coumba Aiken.

Bursting with color and rich with meaning, Minnesota Opera's 'Carmen' is an affair to remember

"There's an old adage in sports that great players don't necessarily make great coaches. Leading a team is a gift all its own. But after seeing Minnesota Opera's "Carmen," I can assure you that star soprano Denyce Graves has that gift."

Upcoming events around downtown

Everyone is welcome at the IDTS Wellness Center grand opening! The event is happening Tuesday, May 17, from 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. and will feature tours, chair massages, a halotherapy (dry salt therapy) booth, door prizes, discounted services, and refreshments. The official ribbon-cutting and a short program starts at 12:00 p.m. Please register in advance using the link below.

IDTS Wellness Center is focused on fitness, wellness, and respiratory care. Services include a fitness center, chiropractic care, dry salt therapy (including an infrared sauna and chromotherapy), and treatment rooms where they will be offering airway clearance, sleep, and respiratory care. Welcome to downtown, IDTS Wellness Center!

May 13-15 - Saint Paul Art Crawl Lowertown

May 14 - Afternoon Tea | St. Paul Hotel

May 15 - Brains On! Live | Fitzgerald Theatre

May 17 - IDTS Wellness Open House | Treasure Island Center

May 19 - Red Cross Blood Drive | Union Depot

May 21-22 - Grillfest 2022 | CHS Field

Thru May 22 - MN Opera presents CARMEN | Ordway

See more events happening around downtown.

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