Minneapolis/Downtown
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Downtown is a district in Minneapolis.
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Although most of the city's grid is along a strict north-south/east-west layout, the area near downtown on both sides of the river lies at an angle to the rest of the city's grid to better align with the river. Here streets run parallel to the river, and avenues run perpendicular. Downtown contains mostly numbered streets and avenues, although a few important ones are named. Most of Downtown is within South Minneapolis, although the Warehouse District extends into North Minneapolis. Keep in mind that this is the only part of town where you will encounter streets as well avenues designated "South". The intersection of S 2nd Ave and S 5th St is many blocks from the intersection of S 2nd St and S 5th Ave!
Much of downtown is uses a series of Skyways, [1] to connect downtown shops and businesses. Navigating the skyway system can be confusing since one often has to take a curcuitous route to reach their destination. However, it's often a welcome alternative to walking outside in Minneapolis' harsh winter cold.
See
- Minnesota Orchestra, [2].
Theater
- Orpheum.
- Historic State Theater.
- Pantages Theater.
- The Guthrie. Located is on the fringe between Uptown and Downtown.
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- First Avenue, [3]. Probably the oldest and most legendary club in town. Dance nights of various flavors (House, Salsa, etc.) are hosted as are local and national bands and the occasional "other" event such as the new Roller Derby League. The building itself is an old bus station painted black with silver stars of all the noteworthy artists who've played there. The club was made doubly famous in the mid-eighties as the club where Prince played out his rivalry with Morris Day and The Time in Purple Rain.
- The club itself is divided into two main parts:
- The Main Room. Where the dance nights are held and also where national touring acts perform. The Main Room is regarded as one of the premier sites for live music in the country. Often compared to Chicago's Metro, or San Francisco's Filmore.
- 7th St. Entry. A smaller room off to the side where one is more likely to see local bands or lesser known national touring acts. Don't be put off by the small size. Hundreds of touring bands have graduated from the 7th St. Entry to become major touring acts. Son Volt, Wilco, The Replacements and Jane's Addiction are among the list of bands that played first in the Entry before moving on to much bigger venues and even arenas.
- The Fine Line, [4].
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