EXPERIENCE THE CITY THROUGH MUSIC, COASTAL EATS AND LUXURY RIDES
Endless Exploration
One of the things I loved as a child was exploring at our family cabin. I would hop in the canoe or paddle boat, and take off across the lake to make up some adventure. Sometimes I was alone, sometimes I was with friends, but these excursions would take up hours of the day with little need for adult input. Laughing, asking questions, and continually wanting to absorb new things seem to be a part of a young person’s DNA. Now, exploring for me has turned into more of a wish list of goals and trips I hope to accomplish. Few I have been blessed to achieve, many have changed priority, and there are those that I might never experience. Despite the outcome, I am still motivated. It's refreshing to hear that there is still a good portion of people who have created their own version of a wish list. One friend wanted to visit 50 countries by age fifty. One had a childhood dream of learning to play the violin and was seeking to enroll in lessons.
We're hoping this issue inspires you.
MacPhail, one of the timeless centers for wonderful music in Minnesota and beyond, offers a multitude of programming for both young and old alike. We spoke with Barbara Cohen, Director of their Contemporary Music Program to learn more about what makes it special.
Tavola, a hidden gem in the Elliot Park Hotel, is bringing the wonders of Italy to the Twin Cities. Unique cuisine and new seafood dishes pepper the menu, many inspired by the Amalfi Coast. If you can't travel this summer, you can close your eyes and have your tastebuds do it for you.
You may have seen a few INEOS Grenadier vehicles around town. This state of the art vehicle brings back some of the old school to today's utility line-ups. Inspired by the original Land Rovers, the Grenadier takes you back to simpler times where things were rugged and reliable.
Finally, we have added some positive life habits from trainer Jen Cohen that you might want to incorporate into your daily practice.
"Not all those who wander are lost."
— J.R.R. Tolkien
ALEXANDRA PATTY, PUBLISHER @MINNEAPOLISLAKES
July 2026
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WHERE NEIGHBORS CAN SEE AND BE SEEN
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ROUNDUP
Rivian Opens First Minnesota Showroom
Electric vehicle maker Rivian has opened its first Minnesota showroom at Galleria Edina, marking the brand’s entry into the Twin Cities market. The new “experience center” invites visitors to explore the company’s electric trucks and SUVs in a hands-on, retail-style setting rather than a traditional dealership. Guests can view materials, learn about design options and connect with staff in an interactive environment focused on education and discovery. Test drives are available by appointment. rivian.com
GIRL DINNER Arrives at Red Rabbit
At Red Rabbit, GIRL DINNER is the new est late-night ritual, serving a $20 spread of vodka pasta, Caesar salad, rosemary fries, and a Hugo spritz. Designed for sharing or solo indulgence, the menu captures a playful, indulgent mood after 8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday. Available at all locations, it invites guests to unwind, linger, and enjoy a comfort ing mix of flavors that feel both nostal gic and effortlessly modern. Perfect for late-night cravings and conversation alike tonight. redrabbitmn.com
Purple Rain Motorcycle on Display at Meet Minneapolis Visitor Center
Now on display at the Meet Minneapolis Visitor Center is the custom Honda CM400A Hondamatic motorcycle made iconic in Purple Rain, where Prince rode it into cinematic history. This finely crafted replica, built just down the road from Lake Minnetonka, faithfully recreates the film’s signature WindKutter fairing, custom handlebars, sissy bar, and deep purple finish with chrome detailing. Developed in collaboration with original builder Tommy Summers, it honors the artistry, freedom, and enduring legacy of Minnesota’s most legendary music film. minneapolis.org
WEEKLY EVENTS
JULY JEWELRY TIP FROM JEN:
MACPHAIL’S CONTEMPORARY MUSIC PROGRAM
A MODERN HUB FOR JAZZ, SONGWRITING, AND MUSIC PRODUCTION
ARTICLE BY SARAH KNIEFF
At MacPhail Center for Music, contemporary music is no longer a side note – it is an expanding creative ecosystem designed for today’s musicians. The Contemporary Music Program brings together songwriting, jazz, rock, pop, blues, R&B, electronic production, and composition under one umbrella. This reflects how music is actually made now: across genres, across technologies, and often beginning with a single idea in a laptop, a voice memo, or a groove in a rehearsal room.
Rather than separating “traditional” and “modern,” the program integrates them, offering students of all ages and experience levels pathways into individual
The Contemporary Music Program brings together songwriting, jazz, rock, pop, blues, R&B, electronic production, and composition under one umbrella.
lessons, ensembles, group classes, and studio-based production. It is a shift that acknowledges a simple reality: many students don’t first encounter music through sheet music or formal conservatory training anymore. They encounter it through playlists, digital audio, beat-making apps, and collaborative online tools – and MacPhail has built a structure that meets them there.
Barbara Cohen, director of the Contemporary Music Program and a teaching artist in composition and songwriting, describes the philosophy behind the work as deeply human. “Composing and songwriting are powerful storytelling
tools,” she explains. “They go deep into our subconscious. These musical stories shine a light on things we didn’t realize we felt or knew about ourselves and the world around us. As a teacher, it’s a real joy and privilege to support student songwriters as they develop their composition skills and create their musical worlds.”
That idea – music as both craft and self-discovery – runs through every corner of the program.
A CREATIVE UMBRELLA FOR MODERN MUSIC-MAKING
The Contemporary Music Program at MacPhail Center for Music functions
as a broad creative umbrella, bringing together long-standing strengths in jazz, composition, rock, pop, blues, R&B, songwriting, and electronic production. While MacPhail has long been recognized for classical instruction, the contemporary program formalizes and expands its decades-old modern offerings into a unified identity.
According to Cohen, the goal is to build “a creative, collaborative environment where students can develop their musical skills, find their artistic voice, and build a community.” That includes everything from private lessons to ensemble-based learning and studio production experiences.
Students might spend one day working on guitar technique, the next refining a beat in a digital audio workstation, and another composing for film or developing a song from scratch. The flexibility is intentional, mirroring how contemporary artists actually work.
JAZZ: TRADITION, INNOVATION, AND COMMUNITY
Jazz remains a cornerstone of MacPhail’s contemporary offerings, grounded in its identity as a living art form that spans tradition and innovation. MacPhail Center for Music celebrates jazz as a foundational American genre, shaped by Black American musical history and continually evolving through new voices and approaches.
The program offers a wide range of jazz experiences, including private lessons, combos, ensembles, camps, master classes, and more. Students are encouraged not only to study repertoire, but also to participate in improvisation, collaboration, and live performance.
One of the most distinctive opportunities is the Dakota Ensemble, an elite instrumental jazz combo led by guitarist and composer Zacc Harris. The group functions as a professional-level training experience for advanced youth musicians. Students rehearse weekly, develop improvisational fluency, and perform in high-level settings, including iconic venues such as the Dakota Jazz Club. Participation is tuition-free, reinforcing MacPhail’s commitment to access for emerging talent.
Cohen notes that these experiences are designed to immerse students in real musical environments, where learning happens through listening, responding, and performing with others. “It’s about developing ensemble skills and learning how to communicate musically in real time,” she emphasizes.
The program also includes summer jazz camps, adult jazz combos, improvisation ensembles, and singer-focused jam sessions, offering entry points for a wide range of experience levels. Across all of these offerings, students are encouraged to engage in improvisation, and stylistic exploration – from blues foundations to bebop vocabulary and beyond.
MUSIC PRODUCTION AND TECHNOLOGY: BUILDING MUSIC FROM THE GROUND UP
A major pillar of the Contemporary Music Program is its Music Production & Technology track, also known as EMRA (Electronic Music Recording Arts). Founded by Michael Cain and expanded over the past several years, this program reflects the increasing importance of digital tools in music creation.
Students learn hands-on production skills in studio environments, working with recording, mixing, beat-making, sound design, arranging, and mastering. Instruction is highly individualized and often interdisciplinary, combining elements of songwriting, performance, and technology.
Cohen describes the program as intentionally flexible. A student might work on songwriting one week, then shift to arranging bass lines in a digital session the next. “You can have one teacher and they’ll teach multiple things,” she explains. “It becomes a full creative cycle – writing a song, arranging it, recording it, and producing it.”
The result is often a finished project, such as a demo or EP, but just as importantly, students gain fluency in the language of modern music production. Whether or not a student arrives
with prior musical experience, the program is designed to make creation accessible through tools like looping, sampling, and beat construction.
COMPOSITION, SONGWRITING, AND FINDING A VOICE
Songwriting and composition sit at the emotional center of MacPhail’s contemporary programming. Courses and private lessons in these areas focus on helping students develop their own artistic voice, whether through acoustic instruments or electronic platforms.
Cohen highlights the transformative nature of this work. Writing music, she says, is not just about technique – it is about expression and discovery. Students are encouraged to explore narrative, emotion, and identity through sound, often uncovering personal insights in the process of creating.
This exploration extends well beyond contemporary music alone, with many students from MacPhail’s classical programs also participating in songwriting and composition to unlock new forms of artistic expression.
ENSEMBLE CULTURE AND COMMUNITY PERFORMANCE
MacPhail’s contemporary ecosystem is built around ensembles that reflect real-world music making. Groups such as jazz combos, improvisation ensembles, and artist-led workshops create spaces where students can experiment and grow together.
One particularly dynamic example is the Sound Rebels Ensemble, where students use instruments, laptops, and voice to create music collaboratively in real time. Another is Rock Camp, which culminates in a live performance at the Seventh Street Entry, giving youth students a taste of professional stage experience.
Additional performances take place at community events such as the Mill City Farmers Market, as well as internal recitals and master classes featuring guest artists from across the jazz and contemporary music world.
Guest clinicians have included internationally recognized performers, offering students direct access to working professionals and expanding their understanding of musical careers beyond the classroom.
A PROGRAM SHAPED BY TODAY’S MUSICIANS
At its core, MacPhail’s Contemporary Music Program reflects how music is actually being created today – fluidly, collaboratively, and across genres and platforms. It embraces both tradition and innovation, giving students access to modern musical history, songwriting craft, electronic production, and ensemble performance within a single educational framework.
For Barbara Cohen, the most meaningful outcome is not just technical growth, but personal transformation. Watching students develop confidence in their own ideas is, she says, one of the most rewarding parts of teaching.
In that sense, the program is less about defining what contemporary music is – and more about giving students the tools to define it for themselves.
501 S 2nd St. | 612-321-0100 | macphail.org
POSTCARDS FROM THE COAST: TAVOLA BRINGS AMALFI TO MINNEAPOLIS
This summer, Tavola at the Elliot Park Hotel is bringing the spirit of southern Italy to Minneapolis with Amalfi: A Postcard Series, a thoughtfully curated collection of dining experiences, workshops and social gatherings inspired by the iconic Mediterranean coast. From communal Italian dinners and spritz-filled evenings to watercolor classes and limoncello tastings, the series captures the effortless charm, flavor and beauty of a beach getaway — no passport required. Open now until August 23rd.
At the center of the series is the idea of gathering around the table. The Sea to Table: Communal Italian Dinner brings guests together for a shared dining experience inspired by seaside villages along the Amalfi Coast. Expect vibrant seafood dishes, fresh ingredients and family-style service designed to encourage conversation and lingering over multiple courses. It’s the kind of meal that feels transported straight from a cliffside terrace overlooking the Mediterranean.
Italian coastal dining, spritzes, and creative workshops all summer long
ARTICLE BY SARAH KNIEFF
For those who believe Sundays are best spent slowly savoring food and company, the series also features a Sunday Supper experience. Rooted in the Italian tradition of long, relaxed family meals, the dinner offers comforting classics paired with Tavola’s curated wine selections. The setting encourages diners to slow down and enjoy the moment — something increasingly rare in everyday life.
The experience extends beyond the plate with interactive workshops and social events that channel the creativity and romance of coastal Italy. Guests can sharpen their entertaining skills during the Charcuterie Atelier Hands-On Class, where they’ll learn the art of assembling visually stunning boards filled with Italian meats, cheeses and accompaniments. Meanwhile, the Watercolor Workshop adds an artistic touch, inviting participants to paint postcard-worthy Amalfi-inspired scenes while soaking in the atmosphere.
Of course, no Amalfi-inspired getaway would be complete without citrus and cocktails. Limoncello & Gelato offers a sweet pairing that celebrates two iconic Italian indulgences, while the Spritz & Sunset Hour channels the carefree energy of aperitivo culture. Guests can sip sparkling spritzes, enjoy light bites and settle into an evening that feels worlds away from downtown Minneapolis.
The seasonal activation is a natural fit for Tavola, which has built its reputation around approachable Italian dining and thoughtful hospitality. Located within the boutique Elliot Park Hotel, the restaurant blends modern style with warm textures, candlelight and an inviting atmosphere that already evokes the intimacy of a European gathering place.
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Tavola’s culinary philosophy also complements the series perfectly. The restaurant emphasizes seasonal ingredients, handmade dishes and a carefully curated beverage program featuring wines from celebrated producers around the world. Guests can expect the Amalfi programming to showcase bright coastal flavors, fresh herbs, seafood and citrus-forward cocktails that mirror the sunsoaked cuisine of southern Italy.
What makes Amalfi: A Postcard Series particularly appealing is its ability to create a sense of travel and discovery close to home. Rather than simply offering themed menu items, the experience embraces the lifestyle and mood of the Amalfi Coast — leisurely meals, artistic expression, social connection and savoring the beauty of everyday moments.
In a city known for embracing creative dining concepts, the series stands out for its immersive approach. Whether guests attend a workshop, linger over spritzes with friends or reserve a seat for one of the communal dinners, each event is designed to feel like a small escape.
For Minnesotans craving a Europeaninspired getaway this season, the Amalfi Coast may be closer than expected — waiting inside Tavola at the Elliot Park Hotel.
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BUILT LIKE THEY USED TO
The INEOS Grenadier is bringing back rugged simplicity
Is it too early to be nostalgic about turning a key in the ignition?
ARTICLE BY GRAHAM JOHNSON
Between touchscreens, built-in subscription models, and push-to-start buttons, the tech craze that has colonized cars in recent years has left some looking back to what cars once were, nostalgic for physical dials, buttons, and the simple pleasure of a key in the ignition.
Among them is Jim Ratcliffe, CEO of INEOS, a British chemical conglomerate turned car manufacturer. Jim loved the Land Rover Defenders of the 90s but grew increasingly disappointed in them in recent years.
Defender’s once-rugged design was now seemingly more tailored towards mall hopping than off-roading as it entered the twenty-first century.
Jim initially sought the rights to the original Land Rover, intent on reclaiming the brand’s rugged glory. When Land Rover refused, he pivoted, creating INEOS Automotive, a brand-new car manufacturer created as the “spiritual successor” to the original Land Rover Defenders.
Thus, the INEOS Grenadier — a star was born.
The 4x4 SUV was envisioned as a return to an offroad-centered, stripped-down design built to last for decades. The model was named for the pub in which it was first conceived, The Grenadier in Belgravia, London. The pub still holds the £5 note where Jim sketched the initial design for the 4x4 SUV - a reminder that this vehicle didn’t start in a boardroom.
The first Grenadier was created in 2020, with a design so close to the original Defender that, in fact, Land Rover sued INEOS for copyright infringement. And lost.
By 2023, the SUV was mass-produced, and a year later, in 2024, it hit the United States market.
In Minnesota, Luther Automotive Group is the only dealer in the five-state area to sell the Grenadier, a point of pride for Joseph (Joe) Ruhland, General Manager at the Luther INEOS Grenadier dealership in St. Louis Park.
“This SUV was built on purpose,” says Joe. Designed to be a generational vehicle with a can-do attitude and focused on substance over style, the initial design had three non-negotiables:
1. Functional Design
2. Serious Durability
3. Extreme Off-road Capability
Indicative of these goals is the Grenadier’s lack of new-fangled technology.
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The 4x4 SUV was envisioned as a return to an off-roadcentered, stripped-down design built to last for decades.
The SUV design intentionally leaves out tech like heated steering wheels and ignition buttons, embracing designs of a bygone era and the specific goal of functionality, durability, and longevity.
“It’s a little old-school,” remarks Joe.
Grenadiers feature about a third of the electronic control modules (ECMs) of many modern cars. Fewer ECMs means fewer electronic chips for controls on heating, cooling, and other dashboard features. Fewer chips mean fewer points of failure in the decades to come. It also means that the Grenadier’s dashboard sports dials, buttons, and knobs.
“Little things like that are special,” says Joe.
Beyond the user experience, the SUV is “built like a brick house,” laughs Joe. “British-inspired. German engineering. An unstoppable machine.”
Grenadiers are built ladder-on-frame, meaning the body is welded directly onto a frame or chassis, making both highly durable over many smaller parts built together.
The SUV uses a 3.0L B58 gasoline engine that’s been specifically detuned for longevity with the SUV’s 4-wheel drive and up to three locking differentials delivering on the goal of ‘extreme off-road capability.’
The lifespan of the SUV is estimated at 20-25 years, “crafted to be a generational vehicle for those who like to work hard and play hard,” says Joe.
On a winter night drive home in the Grenadier, Joe found himself caught in a snowstorm. “I have never felt safer during a blizzard,” he recalls. “The Grenadier's smart design and engineering mightily handled the ruts and snowdrifts of the unplowed, snow-filled highway.”
Customizability is another point of pride for the brand, with Joe comparing the SUV to a massive Lego in its ability to build out accessories.
At Luther, Joe’s experienced and knowledgeable sales team hands buyers a binder full of options ranging from roof racks to side runners, cross bars, rock sliders, and more. The possibilities are vast, and the team at the dealership enjoys exploring new ways to assist the guest in making the SUV their own.
With the Luther franchise open for less than one year, INEOS Grenadiers in Minnesota are relatively new. “Our customers love being the only ones in the neighborhood driving one,” says Joe. That is expected
to quickly change as more people discover the INEOS Grenadier. In addition, the market will open even further as used INEOS Grenadiers become available, offering a lower price point.
While some might be skeptical of a chemical company’s first foray into car manufacturing, “They walk the talk and are really in it for the long haul,” says Joe.
Despite projecting increased numbers, Joe estimates that the Grenadier “will always be a niche product.” He also predicts the vehicle will develop a devoted following here in the North.
So, for those who struggle against bloated car touchscreens, feature creep, and long for the simple pleasure of the click-click-click of analog dials, you are not alone. There is another way.
lutherineosgrenadier.com
1820 Quentin Ave, St Louis Park | (952) 256-9043
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The 10% Target Mindset
Jen Cohen ON THE PRACTICE OF ASKING FOR WHAT YOU WANT
Winnipeg in the winter, and a 17-year-old waits 45 minutes in the cold for Keanu Reeves. Her fingers are numb. She is not there for an autograph. She is there to ask him to appear in her audition tape for MuchMusic, Canada’s MTV. When he finally agrees, she writes her number on a gum wrapper with a borrowed lip liner.
He calls days later.
That 17-year-old was Jen Cohen — fitness expert, host of the Habits & Hustle podcast, and best-selling author. She has built a career on the premise her frostbitten afternoon proved. She calls the practice the 10% Target: 10 attempts at whatever you want most in life.
The premise is simple. Most people never make one attempt. Almost nobody makes two. The math works in favor of the person who keeps going.
The top-rated Habits & Hustle podcast has logged hundreds of conversations with high performers and the people who study what the body does to the mind. Her TEDx talk, The Secret to Getting Anything You Want in Life, has traveled widely inside Fortune 500 sales-training rooms. On the Share the Lifestyle podcast, Cohen sits down to share the working rules that are the foundation of her latest book, Bigger, Better, Bolder.
“You have to be the CEO of your own life.”
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MAKE TEN ATTEMPTS
The door opens, or another door does. The unmade attempt and the refused one leave you in the same place — except one of them teaches you something.
STACK THE DECK
Cohen frames her habits as a wager: How do I stack the deck so I win more than I lose? The workout happens first, and the food decisions follow. The email follow-up gets sent, and the answer arrives. The choices compound in a single direction.
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DISCIPLINE IS A PRACTICED SKILL, NOT AN INHERITANCE
No one is born with it. The people who look disciplined are running a routine they have rehearsed long enough that it no longer feels like effort. The reps are the skill. Miss them, and the skill fades, the same as any other.
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SELF-TALK ONLY WORKS WHEN THE BODY BACKS IT UP
Confidence does not arrive by repeating the word. It arrives after the body has done the thing — the workout finished, the cold walk endured, the email sent. The mind takes its cues from what the body proves it can do. Talk follows action, not the other way around.
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NEVER MISS A MONDAY
The first decision sets the slope of the rest. Skip the Monday workout, and the rest of the week tends to follow. Hold the line on Monday, and the slope tilts the other way.
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A SELECTION OF UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS
JULY 3RD - 4TH
Taste of Minnesota
Nicollet Mall & Washington Ave
Minnesota’s favorite summer tradition returns with a weekend packed full of local flavor, live music and community fun in downtown Minneapolis. Taste of Minnesota brings together crave-worthy eats, Minnesota-made vendors, family-friendly entertainment and performances from homegrown artists for a lively celebration of everything that makes the North Star State shine. tasteofmn.com
JULY 4TH
Red, White and Boom
Water Works Park and along West River Parkway | 8:00 AM
Celebrate the Fourth of July along the downtown Minneapolis riverfront at Red, White & Boom!, a full day of family-friendly fun featuring live music, dance performances, food trucks and community activities — all ending with a spectacular fireworks show over the Mississippi River. The beloved Minneapolis tradition brings thousands together for an energetic summer celebration in one of the city’s most scenic settings. minneapolisparks.org.
JULY 12TH
Minneapolis Vintage Market
Sociable Cider Werks | 11:00 AM
Shop one-of-a-kind style finds at the Minneapolis Vintage Market at Sociable Cider Werks, where dozens of local vendors bring together curated vintage clothing, accessories and home décor in a lively outdoor setting. Along with unique treasures, guests can enjoy cider, coffee, food vendors, music and a fun community atmosphere in the heart of Minneapolis. mplsvintagemarket.com.
JULY 16TH
International Day of Music
Orchestra Hall | 12:00 PM
Celebrate the universal language of music at the Minnesota Orchestra’s International Day of Music, a lively, family-friendly festival filled with performances from local and global artists across multiple stages. From orchestral favorites and cultural performances to interactive activities and community experiences, the free event transforms Orchestra Hall into an all-day celebration of creativity, connection and sound. minnesotaorchestra.org
JULY 17TH - 19TH
Minnehaha Falls Art Fair
Minnehaha Falls
Celebrate creativity in one of Minneapolis’ most scenic settings at the Minnehaha Falls Art Fair, a beloved summer tradition featuring hundreds of artists, live music, food vendors and family-friendly activities throughout the park. Guests can browse handcrafted works, discover vintage treasures at the Vintage & Funky Fest and enjoy a vibrant weekend filled with art, community and local flavor near the iconic falls. homespunevents.com
JULY 19TH
Minneapolis Sister Cities Day
Nicollet Island Pavilion | 12:00 PM
Global connection and community come alive at Sister Cities Day in Minneapolis, a free, family-friendly gathering highlighting the city’s international partnerships around the world. Enjoy live music, cultural performances, hands-on activities, and sweet treats while exploring traditions from Minneapolis’ sister cities. It’s a joyful afternoon of friendship, culture, and cross-cultural discovery along the Mississippi River. minneapolis.org
