Sunday, November 30, 2008

Holly Jolly Shopping

I would label this week one of the best in local shopping, and sadly, I'm out of town. Which means there's more for all of you! So get out, enjoy and support by shopping or showing up to see all the good in what we have here in our hoods....

The Commodore 1st Mondays
A Shopper's Salon. Enjoy cocktails, piano player and conversation in the renowned Art Deco Bar while shopping for unique treasures. Nearly 35 vendors; selling handmade jewelry, letterpress cards & invitations, clothing, antiques, vintage jewelry, handbags, hats & gloves, rag rugs, fabrics, seasonal goods & organic products, african baskets and so much more.
Dec 1st, 4-p pm
79 Western Ave N
Saint Paul


No Coast Craft-O-Rama
The Twin Cities’ Best Craft Sale featuring hundreds of independent artists, crafters and designers.
Midtown Global Market, Lake St. and Chicago Ave.
Fri, Dec 5, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Sat, Dec 6, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.





Greed Gone Wild Sale
Thurs, Dec 4th - Dec 6th, 9am - 5pm
Located at Patina Props - 2014 Central Ave NE


Hunt and Gather 20% off Storewide
Bonus Bash begins Thurs, Dec 4th, 5 -9 pm, sale runs through Dec 7th
4944 Xerxes Ave S

Local Motion "Ladies Night Out" 20% off Storewide
• Informal modeling
• Refreshments
• Door prizes every hour
Thurs, Dec 4th, 5 -9 pm
2813 Hennepin Ave S

MNFashion Presents "Rare Affections"
Fall in love with a one-of-a-kind dress from the “Rare Affections” collection unveiled on December 5th at the MNFashion pop-up holiday boutique. Conceived of by Emma Berg and Jahna Peloquin, both local fashion supporters, as a way for the holiday reveler to experience the luxury of a one of a kind garment, explore the talents of the local fashion scene and shine at a party as much as you deserve.

Opening Reception: December 5, 4 to 7 p.m.
On View: December 5 – January 10
MNfashion holiday: Gaviidae Common II, 555 Nicollet Mall, 2nd floor, Mpls

Designers include:
Abigail Caperton for Princess Warrior
Anna Lee for Ruby3
Ivan Idland
Kerry Riley for Red Shoe Clothing Co.
Laura Fulk
Luci Kandler & Ashley Wokasch for Calpurnia Peach
Max Lohrbach
Ra’mon-Lawrence Coleman for ra’mon-lawrence
Samantha Rei for Blasphemina’s Closet
Veronica delCarmen Gomez Whitney

Images of the “Rare Affections” collection will be available by Monday, December 8. Here's a sampling of these sweet sketches:




Ruby3 Progressive Holiday Trunk Show
• Cocktail Hats and Coldweather Accessories by Ruby3
• Screenprinted Legwear by Calpurnia Peach

7pm-10pm Miyagi Salon- featuring photos by Jayme Halbritter, models styled by Miyagi
411 E. Hennepin Ave, Mpls, MN 55414

10pm-12am Red Stag Supper Club- Late Night Happy Hour featuring live music by Faux Jean and his Fake Friends

Weisman Art Museum Shop Sale
The Weisman Art Museum Store invites you to Be Dazzled by fun, creative selection of holiday gifts and enjoy a 20% discount in the store.

Holiday Discount Days December 5–8, 2008

December Museum Store hours:
M*, Tu, W, F 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Th 10:00 a.m.–8 p.m.
Sa, Su 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
*Open Monday December 1, 8, 15, and 22
Store phone: 612-625-9495

Proceeds from your purchases go to support WAM programming.

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Radar Recommends for Giving Thanks

Give local as well as thanks next Thursday, here's how....

Bring a loaf of bread for your feast from one of the many bakeries in our hoods:

Cafe Latte

French Meadow
Lucia's To Go
Rustica

Impress the guests with coffee grown with care:

Kopplin's Coffee

Morning Star
Peace Coffee

Give a card made with care:
Lunalux
Mitrebox Framing

Paper Patisserie
366 Selby Ave #100
651-227-1398

Thanks in advance for thanking locally.


Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Power-ful Shopping

Thursday night offers a fun and feel-good shopping event, Maiden MN. Yes, all things local, and all things to celebrate the power of women in business.

A Maiden MN ticket alone gives you entry to the new W Hotel, the opportunity to shop, socialize, have a drink and donate to make a positive impact for local women-owned businesses. Oh and if you're one of the first 200? They'll toss in a free gift bag!


Friday, November 7, 2008

Elect one of these this weekend

So what if it's snowing, there's way more to do inside:

Art
Seward Art Crawl
Friday Nov. 7th 7-9pm preview night party
Saturday Nov. 8th 11-7pm

NE Art Attack
Friday Nov. 7th; 5 - 10pm
Saturday Nov. 8th; Noon - 8pm
Sunday, Nov. 9th; Noon - 5pm

Music
Solid Gold at The Varsity

Little Man CD Release Party @ 7th St Entry

Alison Scott CD Release Party @ The Dakota - MN musician covers!

Shop
Corset
Mention "AliShops" and receive 20% off through Sat, Nov 8th
715 Mainstreet
Hopkins, MN 55343
Phone: 800-580-0359
Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon.-Sat. or by appointment

Rick Rack
2nd anniversary celebration with complimentary refreshments, prizes and free hand-printed shopping bag with a $25 purchase.
3413 W. 44th St., Mpls, 612-746-4160
Thursday, Nov. 6 to Sunday, Nov. 9

ID Inside Design

Celebrate their remodel by receiving 30 percent off all in stock uphosery, art, lighting and accessories.
211 N 1st St, Mpls, 612-317-0045
Through Nov 17

Stillwater Girls Get-Away Weekend
Downtown shops offering spa services, trunk shows, wine tastings, chair massages, and craft classes.
Nov, 7th - 9th

Combo
Clapper Claw Festival
Saturday Nov. 8th; 4pm - 2am

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Va Va Vote!