Questions about the Venue, Four Season’s:
Where do I park?
Parking is available right near the venue. The meters along the street are all free after 8pm. This is usually right after the dinner crowd, meaning spots start to open up. If you don't find one right away, one is bound to open soon. This is marked in Green in the map below.
The flat lot next to Joe's Garage is available for $5 per evening. (Yellow)
The next best best is in the residential areas behind the Basilica. (Yellow) It's free, if even a bit of a trek and is relatively unpopulated by transients.
If you're still searching, there are flat lots under I94 west of the Basilica. (Orange) Be warned that homeless people tend to congregate there.
Finally, I'm uncertain if we can use the MCTC ramp (Red), but even if we can I think there will be a fee.
Let me know if you've come across any other parking secrets that you'd share with others!
What is Rhythm Junction?
A weekly, rotating DJ, themed Lindy Hop dance. For more information, check out the About page.
Questions about the Music:
What do you mean by "revolutionize"?
For a long time now, at least the period 2005 to 2011, the dancer-run scene has been well maintained but fairly static. The Blues scene has experienced much growth and development from 2008 through 2011, but the Lindy Hoppers have been comparatively inactive. Sure, individual members of our scene have been driven to excel, but there has not been an avenue for most dancers to advance and grow. Rhythm Junction seeks to provide an opportunity for all dancers to gain increased exposure to DJing styles, sub-genres of Jazz, and other musical qualities through the themed nights. In this way, Rhythm Junction hopes to revolutionize the scene by empowering and enabling you, its dancers, to grow and develop your own dance and style.
Questions about Rhythm Junction, LLC:
Who owns Rhythm Junction, LLC?
Rhythm Junction is owned by Shawn and Chelsea Lavelle. Their profiles can be viewed on the staff page.
How does Rhythm Junction relate to MinnesotaLindy.com, Collectively Blue, North Star Blues, and Midwest Lindyfest?
Rhythm Junction, LLC is the legal entity that operates Minnesotalindy.com, Collectively Blue, and North Star Blues. Midwest Lindyfest is owned and operated by Midwest Lindyfest Productions, LLC. Shawn applies the same level of stewardship for these endeavors now as he did before forming Rhythm Junction. RJ provides a platform under which all these events can successfully operate with reduced risk to the various event organizers.