Feb. 1–3, 2013: Arch Allies, One (Metallica tribute), Dust 'n' Bones, Jonah and the Whales, Belladiva, and Aldo vs. Edgar UFC.
There's live music onstage and ultimate fighting onscreen at Fridley night spots this weekend Shorewood Bar and Grill: G.B. Leighton's Pickle Park: Two Stooges:
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Eddie worked at Bob's Produce Ranch in Fridley until the age of 98.
Friends gathered at the Pickle Park nightclub in Fridley one afternoon last week to celebrate a former coworker's 100th birthday. And it's only been two years since Eddie worked with them at Bob's Produce Ranch down the road. Is the key to his longevity eating yogurt? "I haven't had a yogurt [in a while]," Eddie said, gesturing to the drinks on the table in front of him. "Beer and brandy." Working at Bob's for many years after a first career laying cement may be part of his secret. Eddie started working there in April 1978 and was still working almost 30 hours per week when declining eyesight forced him to quit in November 2000, according to Bob's co-owner Mike Schroer. Eddie did different things at Bob's, Schroer said—first maintenance …
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Patch users voted the Shortstop as Fridley's top spot for St. Patrick's Day.
Join us in congratulating the Shortstop for winning Fridley Patch's second Readers' Choice poll. This was a multi-horse race that saw all five contenders—G.B. Leighton's Pickle Park, The Shorewood Bar and Grill, Two Stooges Sports Bar and Grill, Broadway Bar and Pizza and the Shortstop—finish within a couple votes of each other. The Shortstop finished the poll with 27 percent of all votes cast. At the Fridley Patch Facebook page, commenters had praise for Broadway Pizza, the Shorewood and Pickle Park. Fridley Mayor Scott Lund wrote, "So many great choices in our City!" Also at Fridley Patch Facebook page, Two Stooges described their impressive holiday plans: I have to chime in and let people know that this year Two Stooges has 40 Shades …
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The jam session has outgrown its namesake home in Coon Rapids.
The Culver's Jammers are moving to Fridley's Pickle Park music bar and changing their name to Pickle Pickers, according to ABC Newspapers. The reason for the change: The Culver's restaurant in Coon Rapids can no longer contain the more than 20 bluegrass musicians and 80 onlookers who come for the weekly Saturday jam session, the report said. The Pickle Pickers' debut jam will be March 10. The Pickle Pickers join another regular musical shindig with a Fridley connection: The annual Concertina BowlArt Ohotto. The Star Tribune called the squeezebox polka-fest "the 'Super Bowl' for concertinas" in a recent article.
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It's the song—as done by Bruce Springsteen—that got him started in music.
G.B. Leighton was at his namesake Fridley nightclub Friday, performing the song that launched his musical career, according to the Pickle Park website: "When I was 10 years old I heard Bruce Springsteen sing 'Santa Clause Is Coming To Town.' At that moment I knew what I wanted to do with my life, sing. I've been singing in bands since I was 14 years old, making fun and new relationships with bars, the people that run them and the people that hang out in them. Being in a band is all about taking care of your fans. They are the ones that pay the cover charge, buy the albums, and wear the T-shirts. Opening Pickle Park was just another way to cater to my fans. I wanted to give them a place to hang out and feel like part of the family-The …
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A friend had reported the 21-year-old missing at the Pickle Park nightclub.
A woman who went missing from the Pickle Park nightclub early Friday morning turned up later at Unity Hospital. The woman's boyfriend brought her to the hospital from his residence in Fridley, according to Fridley Police Lt. Mike Monsrud. Police had received no report of any crime in relation to the incident, as of 3 p.m. Friday, Monsrud said. Fridley Police got a call about the missing woman at 1:25 a.m. Friday and tried to locate her throughout the night. At 8:30 a.m., police got word that she was at Unity Hospital. A police detective visited her there but has not filed a report, so the case remains open, Monsrud said, and police do not have information about her condition. According to Monsrud, the woman's female friend told police …
Fridley’s weekend entertainment guide to fine arts, bull riding, and a 9/11 tribute ceremony.
Thursday, the one day Fridley Patch loves telling you what to do. Gone Country Weekend When: Friday, Sept. 9 & Saturday, Sept. 10 at 9 p.m. Where: G.B. Leighton’s Pickle Park Why Go: Enjoy a weekend of country rock music featuring Lost Highway on Friday night and Diamondback on Saturday night. The mechanical bull will be taking riders both nights. Price: Free bull-riding! Art at Rice Creek - A Celebration of the Arts When: Sunday, Sept. 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Manomin Park Why Go: Jazz up your weekend with an outdoor fine arts festival featuring highlights such as live music, art workshops and stilt walkers. Price: Free Predator-Prey Relationships When: Saturday, Sept. 10 from 10 to 11 a.m. Where: Springbrook Nature Center Why Go…
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Fridley’s weekend entertainment guide to the Mississippi, movies and the local music scene.
Thursday, the one day Fridley Patch loves telling you what to do. The Mississippi Project When: Friday, July 22 and Saturday, July 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Banfill-Locke Center for the Arts Why Go: Check out the current art exhibit featuring work from the Critical Thumb Artist Group. Price: Free Friday Night Movie When: Friday, July 22 at 6:30 p.m. Where: Springbrook Nature Center Why Go: The Man Who Walks With Bears will be projected onto the big screen for family-friendly entertainment. Price: Free Big City When: Friday, July 22 at 9 p.m. Where: Shorewood Bar & Grill Why Go: Live music featuring a top 40 cover band. Inside Out When: Friday, July 22 at 9:30 p.m. Where: Povlitzki’s on 65 (8407 Plaza Blvd. NE, Spring Lake Park) Why …
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You don't have to leave Fridley to enjoy these five great events.
Here are five things to do around town this weekend. Check the Fridley Patch events listings for more. When: Friday, July 8, at 6:30 p.m. Where: Springbrook Nature Center, 100 85th Ave. NE, Fridley Why Go: See the kid-friendly flick The Missing Lynx in air-conditioned comfort. Price: Free Banfill-Locke Reading Series When: Friday, July 8, at 7:30 p.m. Where: Banfill-Locke Center for the Arts, 6666 E River Rd., Fridley Why Go: Hear local writers Coppoc and Peter Stein read from their work. Price: Free Butterfly Survey When: Saturday, July 9, from 10 a.m. to noon, or 1 to 3 p.m. Where: Springbrook Nature Center, 100 85th Ave. NE, Fridley Why Go: Use nets and field guides to ID as many species of butterflies as you can. Price: Free but …
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Fridley’s weekend entertainment guide to sales, baseball, music and a movie.
Thursday, the one day Fridley Patch loves telling you what to do. Baseball Exhibit When: Friday, June 17 from 10 a.m to 6 p.m. and Saturday, June 18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Mississippi Branch Library Why Go: Explore the history of Minnesota Black Baseball. Price: Free Church Basement Sale When: Friday, June 17 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, June 18 from 8 a.m. to noon Where: Fridley Covenant Church Why Go: Start your weekend off with some great deals at the annual sale Price: Solely depends on your great finds. Movie Night When: Friday, June 17 at 6:30 p.m. Where: Springbrook Nature Center Why Go: There will be a screening of Open Season on the big screen. Price: Free Big City When: Friday, June 17 at 9 p.m. Where: Shorewood Bar…
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