People come from all over the country for Art-A-Whirl in May, an open studio extravaganza in the country's largest live-work art district. Converted factory warehouses, private homes and apartments, bars and restaurants all have art on display. Studios in private places are open to the public this one weekend a year. Food and music are available in the larger buildings, like the California Building, Northrup King, Casket Factory, more. Old-fashioned open trollies run visit

Here's a YouTube Video on this guy's opinion of the best way to make coffee. I provide guests with a French Press, a "Clever Dripper,", and a Filter Holder that sits on the top of a single cup or mug. I've been asked which makes the best coffee, and I honestly don't know. I think it's probably more a matter of which one you're comfortable using. I store both ground coffee and beans in the freezer to preserve freshness, and leave a coffee grinder and electric hot water pot

I haven't been using the blog on this site for a long time -- if there's something going on in the 'hood, I usually post it on www.Facebook.com/VisitNortheastMinneapolis instead. But lately I've noticed I have guests who aren't sure how to use a French Press to make coffee. (Since the start of Covid, I stay out of the kitchen and bathroom until 10:00 AM to give guests space to make their own breakfasts. Anyway, here's a good video on using a French Press. The freshest coff