our next gathering is
Monday, May 13 @ 3 pm
we're reading
Almost Surely Dead -by Amina Akhtar
there will be lively conversation
and there will be butter treats, of course
Sweeter Than Cedar's union of modern folk, Americana, and reimagined classics, coupled with the powerhouse vocals of its female lead singers, creates a captivating musical experience. Their distinctive style sets them apart, creating a memorable listening experience for their audience.
Join us for a Saturday afternoon of musical and bakery treats!
We’re excited to offer DINING IN for the DINING OUT FOR LIFE event this year! Please join us for breakfast or lunch (7 am to 1 pm) or just for bakery and coffee to raise funds for the Aliveness Project.
Join us for a brunch with finger-style guitarist Peter Ruddy!
We’ll be sharing a portion of our day’s sales for the Lyndale Elementary School PTA - with kitchen (8 am to 1 pm) and coffee and bakery all day going their way! Come view artwork from the students and meet staff and parents of our neighborhood school!
https://lyndale.mpschools.org
Join us throughout the day to raise funds for Anthony Middle School’s PTA program - Proceeds from this event are used for school supplies, transportation, Project Success, Model UN, History Day, the Anthony Musical, field trips, cultural events, and much more!
https://anthony.mpschools.org
The Community Table will be alive with conversation about Good Omens by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman.
Join us for this ongoing gathering to read and discuss a wide variety of literature while building community.
Our Spring session of the Community Bakery Shares (CSB) begins this week with pick ups on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Join the supporters to get your freshly baked bread each week!
see a friendly barista or baker for more info - or check out the info on the website and sign up also!
https://butterbakerycafe.com/csb
We welcome back the lively Americana group Belvedere Oasis with Luke Taylor to add some foot stomping to your biscuit chomping!
no cover - donations accepted!
https://www.reverbnation.com/belvidereoasis
Join Dan to learn more about the social benefit side of the cafe - It’s a review of the Butter Bakery Cafe 2023 General Benefit Report -
The Community Table will be alive with conversation about Cleopatra: A Life by Stacy Schiff. Join us for this ongoing gathering to read and discuss a wide variety of literature while building community.
Join Dan and other members of our community to have a conversation centered around books! Butter treats, of course, and a great opportunity to connect and make new friends. Our book this month is Cloud Atlas - David Mitchell
Completing the book is not necessary - we welcome all who share an interest in the conversation that arises! Connect with Dan for more info -
We welcome our very own barista - musician Val and friends for an afternoon of live music. Donations welcome!
Meet Author Lori Myren-Manbeck and learn about the upcoming release of her climate action book!
Join Dan to learn more about the social benefit side of the cafe - we’ll discuss political advocacy and look at some legislation that affects small businesses. How can you help advocate for a stronger small business community and better working conditions for employees? Come and learn and then get into action!
Join Dan and other members of our community to have a conversation centered around books! Butter treats, of course, and a great opportunity to connect and make new friends. Our book this month is The Island of Missing Trees - Elif Shafak
Completing the book is not necessary - we welcome all who share an interest in the conversation that arises! Connect with Dan for more info -
NEXT UP - February 12- Cloud Atlas - David Mitchell
Yes, we will hang up our Butter Ball again to mark the end of one year and the start of a brand new year at Butter - It also happens to be our 18th time to celebrate the purchase of Butter - back on Dec 31, 2005!
Join us for birthday cake, a fun countdown and the dramatic outdoor DROP of this year’s butter ball.
The countdown starts in earnest as midnight (STOCKHOLM SWEDEN TIME) rolls around. (5 pm central standard time)
Help us kick off our 19th YEAR!
Butter Bakery is taking a winter break - so try to drop by before we do to stock up on your whole beans, packaged granola, cold brew growlers, biscuits and breads, or just a box of bars to get you through! We’ll be back in action December 28th 7 am…
Join Dan to learn more about the social benefit side of the cafe - we’ll discuss political advocacy and look at some legislation that affects small businesses. How can you help advocate for a stronger small business community and better working conditions for employees? Come and learn and then get into action!
Join Dan and other members of our community to have a conversation centered around books! Butter treats, of course, and a great opportunity to connect and make new friends. Our book this month is American Wife - Elizabeth Curtis Sittenfeld
Completing the book is not necessary - we welcome all who share an interest in the conversation that arises! Connect with Dan for more info -
NEXT UP - January 8 - book to be named
Join our current artist, Lori of Spotted Dog Art, on “display” at the cafe - for this “after-hours” event!
Our musical baker himself takes the stage - and while we can’t promise a song about biscuits, there’s sure to be many a tune to entertain you!
It’s time to stand with Standing Rock!
Grassroots organizers from the Cheyenne River and Standing Rock Sioux Tribes are asking for as many allies as possible to submit comments against the Army Corps of Engineers’ Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Dakota Access Pipeline’s crossing of the Missouri River. The EIS is woefully inadequate for many reasons, among them that it was drafted by a dues paying member of the American Petroleum Institute!
The Army Corps of Engineers is prioritizing unique comments that directly address the content of the Environmental Impact Statement. That’s why we’re asking you to come to a comment writing session where we’ll have the support available to ensure all submitted comments have the largest possible impact. We’re meeting up on Saturday, December 2nd from 10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Butter Bakery. Come for great coffee, an award winning biscuit sandwich, and solidarity with other activists fighting for Indigenous rights and a livable planet.
The Butter Bakery Cafe Advisory board will meet to review activity from the first half of this year. You’re welcome to join us!
Treats and Bevs - lots of info - and yes - ways to get involved!
feel free to reach out to Dan to let him know you’re interested - daniel@butterbakerycafe.com
Danny Evan’s is back for a spoken word event to honor the work of Vail Place and to provide messages of hope and affirmation.
It's back again! PLAID FRIDAY - your opportunity to tell the BIG BOX's and ON-LINERS that LOCAL IS the best economy. Join us for deals on great retail merchandise that support LOCAL artisans.
Wear PLAID and let us treat you to beverages and snacks while you shop (or between shop hopping along our LOCAL avenues!
Shop where it matters - right here in your neighborhood - where you can SHOP YOUR VALUES!
https://www.buylocaltwincities.com/buy-local-guide/
https://www.familyfuntwincities.com/small-business-saturday/
https://amiba.net/plaid-friday/
https://www.tcdailyplanet.net/heads-twin-cities-plaid-new-black-friday/
We’re open from 7 am to noon for pie pick ups and a quick bite or drink pick up to get you on your way to wherever the Thanksgiving holiday may take you.
Join Dan and other members of our community to have a conversation centered around books! We begin our journey with This House of Sky - a memoir by Ivan Doig. Butter treats, of course, and a great opportunity to connect and make new friends.
Completing the book is not necessary - we welcome all who share an interest in the conversation that arises!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/This_House_of_Sky
NEXT UP - Dec 11 - 3 pm - American Wife - Elizabeth Curtis Sittenfeld
Dan is hosting a gathering for small business owners in the south-central corridor to connect, network, share passions, and air concerns for their business. We’re using this House Meeting to gather ideas and suggestions for future small business support campaigns locally and state wide with the support of Main Street Alliance.
We welcome the students of Kent Goodroad and Alyssa (Lou) Schwitzer for a fall recital! This one is so big we’re taking it outdoors to the back parking lot! Kids in costume playing piano? Butter treats and warm cider? Stop by and enjoy the festivities!
Learn more at: https://lk-artsacademy.com
The Butter Bakery Cafe Advisory board will meet to review activity from the third quarter of this year. You’re welcome to join us!
Treats and Bevs - lots of info - and yes - ways to get involved!
feel free to reach out to Dan to let him know you’re interested - daniel@butterbakerycafe.com
