This Weekend - Art, Beer, Fashion, Pony Rides, Theater, Architecture, oh and more Art!

ART:
Art-A-Whirl - Northeast's gallery and studio tours of more than 600 artists. May 15 - 17th


Fox Tax Studio is hosting More Is a Four Letter Word, Opening Reception: May 15, 6-11 pm
On View: May 15th – June 12th, 503 1st Ave NE, Mpls

Minneapolis College of Art and Design MFA THESIS Exhibition 2009 , Reception at Soo Visual Arts, May 15, 6-9 pm, 2640 Lyndale Ave S, ride the reception shuttle: MCAD > Soap Factory > SooVAC, departing MCAD every 45 minutes.

ALL ABOUT BEER:
Into micro and craft beer? Then Saturday, beginning at 1 pm, you should check out The Beer Dabble, in (my hometown!) Burnsville, 1128 Burnsville Center. They'll be bands too, E.L.nO and Dewi Sant. Sun, beer, tunes and toss in easy parking and that's a fine Saturday.


FASHION:
Stephanie's - Recession Obsession Sale, 80% off everything beginning today at 10:00am - May 17th. 758 Cleveland Ave S, St Paul. And according to Sara Glassman's PopFizz, "Wait till you see the jeans...They go on forever."


HOME:
ASID Home Tour, Saturday May 16 - Sunday June 14 . This year it's a mid-century modern and green renovation theme.

KIDS:
FUN FEST, Sunday, May 17th. It is from noon to 6:00 p.m., Stillwater
A close friend, Erin Lisle, chairs this family-filled event at the Church of St. Michael in Stillwater. Check out all the the fun - inflatables, climbing wall, pony rides, petting zoo, games, crafts, etc. for the kids. (An all day wristband is $8 with a family cap of $25). For the adults there is a Silent Auction, beer garden, meat raffles, bake off contest, Are you smarter than a St. Michael's 5th grader game and lots more. The Men's Club is grilling and the Lisle's favorite restaurant, Acapulco, will be serving tacos, etc.

And another reason to head east, the Stillwater Art Fair is going on downtown by the River.


THEATER:
Red Eye Theater will celebrate its 25th anniversary by throwing an "All Tomorrow's Parties" gala at Fallon, $25, May 16, 7-11 p.m., 901 Marquette Ave., Mpls.


MISC:
The M Party honors The Basilica's French architect, Emmanuel Masqueray, and features socializing, cocktails, dancing, an after party at The Chambers, and live music by Stuart D'Rozario and the Gear Daddies. And if you want to go black tie, pony up for the coinciding Masqueray Ball ($250). Both events benefit The Friends of the Basilica of Saint Mary Foundation. $50, 8 p.m.-midnight, The Depot, 225 3rd Ave. S., Mpls.


Whatever you may choose, lap it up!

Hey Mom's- Radar E-Tail Find, Dinosoles, $20

Radar E-Tail Finds: The Unexpected for Less Than You Expected!

Dinosoles, $20, regularly $35

Fun details like dinosaur-tread soles make these kicks one of a kind. Seen on the likes of Maddox Jolie-Pitt and other celeb kids, Dinosoles are already taking off in Hollywood. And don’t worry parents: these shoes are fun and comfortable, making them perfect for your little paleontologist-in-training.





Toddler sizes from 4-8. Sales ends May 15th! Email Jen with your style and size - jen@radar-msp.com

Raar!

Radar E-Tail Find, Umbrellas!

Today it's raining, are you prepared Twin Cities? Umbrellas don't have to be a boring, shoved under the car seat or the "where is it" accessory. No! Umbrellas can make a rainy day feel swell.

So here's some Radar E-Tail Finds: The Unexpected for Less Than You Expected! If interested in ordering, please email Jen@radar-msp.com

Might as well have a friend to hold hands with, $40:



Star Wars Fan? Your very own Lightsaber! $50:



Ultra Feminine Umbrellas, red, pink, silver and purple, $20:


Straight from Paris, this lace number is $400 (remember the dollar sucks against the euro)

The Ultimate Eco Umbrella by Eco Brolly, can't find a price unfortunately:

Classic Clear Bubble Umbrella, (the one and only reason I was glad it rained on my wedding day) $20

Or just wear a t-shirt of it, $25:

Samurai Umbrella for all you tough guys, $40

"Singing in The Rain", literally, Karoke Umbrella by S Design Unit, no price listed:

Dog hates the rain? Or you hate the rain on your dog? $30



Can't say I can make this for you, but if you're feeling adventurous click on the photo:



If anyone needs me to run to London and check out this shop, I'm on a plane today:


And then there's the Polite Umbrella in the next post...

Polite Umbrella

MOM - She's The Leader of the Pack!

No excuse to forget the most important woman in your life who takes it all on:

Corset - A shop that also runs a personal styling shopping service. The shop is stocked full of inventory from accessories to casual and business clothing, whatever your budget. Here's what I spotted:





Travel Mug with mirror:


Rings, $30 - $50:


Hoigaard's - 15-20% off what appears to be everything!

Walker Jewelry Mart - Meet 17 jewelry artists and designers from the Twin Cities area. This special event showcases original works in a variety of materials. Enjoy chocolate tastings, with a personal appearance by Minneapolis chocolatier, B.T. McElrath, from 11 am - 2 pm.

Weisman Museum Store- "Be Delighted Discount Days", May 4–11, 2009, 20% off all purchases.

Chocolate Celeste - Perfect for those Mom's not living in MN - free shipping on $40 purchase ENDS today. But, shoot me an email and I can send on a 20% off $40 or more coupon.

Blue Plate Restaurant Company - Offering Mom's free piece of chocolate layer cake, (with purchase of an entree).

Dakota Jazz Club Mother's Day Brunch - Merge music and Mom - Enjoy the refreshing music provided by renowned mother/daughter team Jeanne Arland and Patty Peterson, joined by venerable saxophonist Irv Williams. Jeanne is a Minnesota music legend, a national caliber pianist, and is affectionately known as the “mother of the music” because of her globe-trotting musical off-spring. Patty is her oldest daughter, and a great singer who has won more Minnesota music awards than we’d try to list. Irv is another Minnesota treasure, a brilliant sax player (known as “Mr. Smooth”) whose fluid playing and youthful spirit belie his 89 years.

Birchwood Cafe - Having "We Love You Mom" Brunch Sunday May 10th | 9am-2pm

Nicollet Island Inn - Brunch in style under the Mpls skyline

Jax Cafe - The "Mother" of all brunches. Jax offers, what feels like miles of options that allow for an extended bonding experience. Some of you may need to give Mom that extra time? This is your place.

Spot Spa - Treat your mom to a 60 min massage, along with a foot soak and foot scrub infused with coconut and lemongrass essential oils for $100.*plus tax. If skin is more up her alley, then we also have: a 60 min nurturing facial with coconut and lemongrass essential oil infused foot soak and foot scrub for $100. You can't go wrong with either package, both are aimed to pamper, treat and give the TLC your mom deserves. You can call to set up an appointment at 612-331-4182 NE or 612-823-SPOT for Uptown

Still not seeing a fit for her? Let me know what I can help with - jen@radar-msp.com

Can't Make it to MX?

To celebrate Cinco de Mayo locally, Radar recommends :

In St. Paul, La Cucharacha is sure to be busy. Senor Wong is a Mexican/Asian fusion restaurant in downtown. Most authentic Mexican restaurants in St. Paul are in the District del Sol in the Westside, many on Cesar Chavez Street.

In Mpls, Acadia Cafe is offering a pitcher of Michaledas and a plate of nachos for $10. I'm sure Little Tijuana's will be buzzing, 17 E 26th St. Famous Dave's is hosting the sounds of Sensacion Latina.

So get your Mexican on and celebrate!

E-Tail Find, $20

Radar E-Tail: The Unexpected for Less Than You Expected!

Gold-filled or Silver Bracelet in the following style: Tear Drop, Heart or "Love" - $20

Want one/two? Email Jen BY EOD TODAY, 5/4 - jen@radar-msp.com with your style choice.