Tuesday, December 29, 2009

NYE Offer!

STILL NEED PLANS TONIGHT? Grad your Sorels and Sequins!
NEW YEAR'S EVE
FARM DINNER IN THE CITY!

TDF
New Year's Eve
December 31st, 2009
Reception starts at 6pm
Dinner at 7:00pm
$150.00 per person, RADAR OFFER: $110.00 per person**
5 course with beer and wine

At Corner Table for New Years Eve, Scott Pampuch has worked with the city to close off 43rd street and set up a farm style dinner table in a heated tent. "If you attended the dinners this year, this is a great way to end the year. If you missed this year, this could be the best dinner yet, so please join us"!


Tickets only available online at Tour de Farm

**Corner Table will reimburse you a $40 giftcard if you sign-up online @$150. Otherwise,email, information@TourdeFarmMN.com to let Scott know Radar referred you and he can arrange the $110 payment separately.

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Goings On Around Town


Punch Pizza, Wed, 12/16 only
Bring in a food donation(s) for the Second Harvest food bank and get a free margherita pizza (or 5.95 off any other pizza).CLICK HERE for COUPON
WHERE: All Punch Restaurants

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Crave Minneapolis Buzz Party, Wed, 12/16, 4-7pm
Learn why you will want to get involved with CRAVE, and meet some of the other most creative, interesting, and gutsy proprietresses throughout the greater Minneapolis/St. Paul area!
WHERE: Victory - 3505 W 44th St, Minneapolis

RSVP: Click here

LOVE THIS: StyledLife Shopping events:
SHOW (the) LOVE WOMEN, Wed, 12/16 5-8pm
Ladies sip sparkling wine and pick out gifts for the men in your lives with the help of the STYLEDLIFE® wardrobe experts. While you're there, fill out a STYLEDLIFE® Wish List to leave for your guy to ensure you receive the perfect present. Can't make it to the event? Send your Wish Lists to
STYLEDLIFE®

SHOW (the) LOVE MEN, Thurs, 12/16 5-8pm
Gents can hand over your coat in exchange for a glass of scotch and review your significant other's SL Wish List and choose a sure-fire success to place under the tree.


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Shop Ivy, now-12/24 -Join Ivy for fun Holiday Shopping & receive 25% off our finest selection of shoes, handbags, and clothing including lines such as DVF, Gestuz, Black Halo, PLV, Christopher Deane and much much more!
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Ivy Hotel Holidazzle Deal - Located just 2 blocks from Nicollet Mall via skyway, the HOTEL IVY is offering $5.00 valet event parking in our underground heated garage on the evenings of the Holidazzle Parade!

Come for the parade and stay for dinner. Enjoy a special Holidazzle Holiday menu in Porter & Frye restaurant. Kid's menu complete with hot cocoa and dessert for just $5.95!
Ivy Hotel

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Sunday, December 13, 2009

Radar Gift Wrapping Ideas









To learn more about my ELF service, click here.

A wonderful gift giving idea, RADAR GOOD DEED GIFTS.

Friday, December 11, 2009

Guys, Dolls and More!

Another weekend full of local love...

"Bring your husband, boyfriend, girlfriend or co-worker to enjoy unique and complex pairings and as the flavors enlighten their palate, you can lighten the load with easy Holiday Gift shopping at your finger tips with jewelry from Silpada."

"Mary and her staff will be happy to talk about pairing beers with chocolate and how the different styles of breweries compliment different flavor profiles found in cacao."

WHEN: Friday, December 11th from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
WHERE: Chocolat Celeste
2506 University Ave. West, St. Paul
RSVP: 651.644.3823

It's a great time to order your holiday gifts. 15% off all gift boxes of truffles and bonbons !



Guys, guys, guys, the last sale at MartinPatrick3, I Twittered, I Tweeted while Tim sipped high-end Scotch while trying on and purchasing 4 killer hats, all at 25% off. A couple of you went, some of you wondered if you should have. Now here's your second chance:

WHEN: Tomorrow, Sat, 12/12 from 1-4,
WHAT: 20% off Watches, Valet Boxes & Shaving Sets


WHEN: Saturday, December 12th, 7pm
WHAT: CURSTER'S DOLLMIGHTY Fashion Show



"Local Minneapolis artist Erin Currie creates extraordinary creatures know as Curster. Now Currie will spin her magic in the runway debut of a stunning clothing line inspired by the Curster’s aesthetic, Curster’s Dollmighty Fashion Show. The clothing is an artfully constructed layering of rich fabrics and hand embroidery, resulting in one of a kind dresses and casual wear with the perfect mixture of coquette, Victorian princess and Tank Girl."

"Also in SooVAC's Gallery Too, starting this weekend, we will be displaying various Curster creations, including plush sculpture, prints, paintings and t-shirts. A perfect one stop boutique for everything Curster!"


X-mas Sweater Bonanza Local Music Show!!

WHEN: Saturday, December 12th, music goes from 6:30 to 10pm
WHERE: The Beat (28th and Henn. Uptown)
WHO: Minor Kingdom w Total Babe and the Chord and the Fawn.

5$ or 3$ if you- wear an ugly sweater.



WHEN: 12/11, 12/17 and 12/18 @ 7:00 p.m.
WHAT: "Pink Pearls" Holiday Variety
WHERE: Neisen's Event Center Savage, MN

Last night I had a date with my parents, Bob and Mariel. We met at the Buffalo Tap in Savage before the "Pink Pearls" show. The Buffalo Tap alone was a treat, my Dad goes every Tuesday with the church guys, so he's a bit of a celeb there. Owner, John greeted us, said he had a "great table over here for you", then he continued to stop by a few times to make sure we where satisfied. Server Joanne, continued to mention the great reviews about the "Pink Pearls" show while chatting about her grand kids. It was a classic Minnesota dining experience, and I loved it.

So we ended dinner at 6:20, when my Dad said, "we better go". The show was 2 blocks away, so the 40 minutes he allowed was pretty safe. He he.

Two blocks away brought us to the Neisen's Sports Bar & Grill. Now I'm guessing this is the Mike Neisen I graduated with from Burnsville HS? Anyway, Neisen's holds quite the range of "entertainment" such as midget wrestling, cage fighting, Thai boxing and what we were after, the "Pink Pearls" Holiday Show.



We had a front row seat, so it paid to be early, right Dad? The show was just what I needed to really get into the holiday spirit. A combination of "Eileen Pearls" self-help inspiration through comedy, tribute songs, classic Christmas songs and original songs written & performed by the three, 100% Norwegian sisters, Kjersten, Alisa & Kara, who make up the "Sister Production". I kept imagining "Pink Pearls" would fit well into a Garrison Keillor show. The song, "The Aunts" is a nod to their beloved Mom & her two sisters which included a simple "Food, Food, Food" chorus. Throughout the song, the sisters danced & sang on and off stage, bringing out loads of food - lefse, hotdish, pies and more hotdish. A tribute song, "Rollin, Rollin' Rollin" sang with choreographed rolling pin moves and original lefse lyrics, was quite adorable. The classic Christmas songs were performed beautifully, "O Holy Night", "Do You Hear What I Hear" and many more. My favorite song, "Snow", an original written by Kara, was stunning and reminded me what it means to be a Minnesotan, I included lyrics below.

If you have MN roots, which many of you do, "Pink Pearls" is a light-hearted, feel-good Holiday toast to chasing your dreams, embracing who we are, where we come from and the land we love, especially at this time of year.

SNOW
We know it's cold in Minnesota
they wonder why we stay
smile at each other jokin' about how we're movin' south someday but the snow comes and goes and we're still here storm after storm year after year old man winter is stubborn and proud and so are the folks who keep hanging around

Blow snow blow
blow us into next year
sit at the window during a storm and watch the neighbors house disappear blow snow blow from here to kingdom come my car won't start my toes are numb and I wouldn't trade places with anyone

Winter is long in Minnesota
the snow birds take to flight
the source of the north
the days run short
sunlight drains into the basin of night
we're a little thick headed and a little thick skinned we lace our boots up and we dig our heels in but everyone bows and bends and spins when there's a clipper in the wind

Baton down the hatches, secure the locks and latches get beneath the quilts bright patches before the Iceman snatches

Blow snow blow
Blow in your downy night
release the geese
reveal the swan
trump the grey with a blanket of white
Blow snow blow
and cover everything
beneath the sheet your work complete
your masterpiece unveiled in spring

Blow snow blow
blow in as bright as morn
and the in the quiet after the storm
I'll be right here in the place
I was born.

Thursday, December 10, 2009

A NYE like no other...


Just announced:
NEW YEAR'S EVE
FARM DINNER IN THE CITY!


At Corner Table for New Years Eve, Scott Pampuch has worked with the city to close off 43rd street and set up a farm style dinner table in a heated tent. "If you attended the dinners this year, this is a great way to end the year. If you missed this year, this could be the best dinner yet, so please join us"!

New Year's Eve
December 31st, 2009
Reception starts at 6pm
Dinner at 7:00pm
$150.00 per person
5 course with beer and wine

Tickets only available online at Tour de Farm

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

No Bull when it comes to Coffee here...

Connoisseurs of coffee, you'll be happy to know there's a new serious spot in town, BullRun Roasting Company. You'll find no thermos' of regular or decaf here, nope, each cup, no matter how simple to fancy, is individually brewed just for you. Technically the process is called, "Small-Batch" roaster made from exceptional coffee all over the world.


BRRCO has partnered with Rustica Bakery and you'll find this tasting team next to Punch Pizza in Calhoun Village.


BRRCO offers the following types of brew processes: CLOVER, SIPHON, POUR OVER, PRESS POTS.



The chocolate in my mocha is getting weighed....


If your cup calls for dairy, Sassy Cow Creamery from WI is poured. Each gallon of milk comes with a tag introducing you to the cow that produced the creamy goodness. Mine cup included milk from Sugar, isn't she cute?


Perfect timing on this snowy day to drop into Rustica for a bittersweet cookie and a personal cup of BRRCO brew.

Friday, December 4, 2009

Another great weekend of "To-Dos"

Now-Sun 12/6 - 25% off all dresses and scarves at:

Speaking of Cliche, did you know Radar members get a year 'round discount? Membership does have it's privileges! Email Jen for member info: jen@radar-msp.com

And at Cooks of Crocus Hill:


Student art for sale at St Paul's Center for Visual Arts:


My favorite spot to "find a prize", Hunt&Gather and it's 20% off all weekend! Last night I stopped by H&G's for the preview party for this sale. I was impressed by the generous array of refreshments so stylishly displayed throughout the store. Next time Radar tells you to go to this preview party, GO!


And if you just need to get in the mood for the holidays, mosey on through H&G's festiveness, here's what I spotted last night:




Here's what I found at H&G to fill my house with Holiday cheer:

Vintage Paper Village Houses, so delicate and adorable...


And inflatable gift tags! So cute & can adorn your gifts! Cuz, remember, Radar can be your ELF this shopping season! For $15/hour I will SHOP. WRAP. DROP. Click for details.



And the Mother of all Cool Craft Shows, No Coast this weekend, December 4th (3 p.m. to 8 p.m.) and 5th (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.).


And Monday, December 7th:

First Monday at Commodore
Monday, October 7th
4-8 pm


Enjoy cocktails and conversation in the renowned Art Deco bar. Hear Willie Murphy playing the grand piano in the lobby. And What Shopping! Browse and buy unique exotic treasures from world travelers, artists, designers, collectors and antiquers. Plan ahead for holiday gift shopping or to treat yourself.

The Commodore Hotel
79 Western Ave North
Saint Paul, MN
(Click here for map)

Also on Monday, December 7th @ 7PM I'll be hitting the "B Design" Holiday Show. This one is so "Under the Radar", there's no website to direct you to. All I can say is, the designer, Heidi Brandewie, is a talent. Her jewelry is so darn cute, so darn reasonable and displayed so adorably and thoughtfully throughout her cottage-like house that you will want to curl up & not leave. Please let her know Radar sent you!

5453 Dupont Ave S
Mpls 55419
612-823-3549

Whew!

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

ELF ME!


Let Radar be your ELF this season for all your gift-giving needs.

SHOP. *WRAP. DROP. all for $15/hour

Hand over your list and let Radar handle the rest.

(my sleigh doesn't travel outside the Twin Cities metro area, only local requests please)

Just simply fill out the form, email it to jen@radar-msp.com


*Check out my WRAP video!