Canvas Convergence 3D art gallery opens in St. Louis Park
Artist Shawn McCann, known for his chalk art and murals, has opened a free pop-up gallery at the Shops at West End in St. Louis Park. Canvas Convergence has several over-sized 3D works of art celebrating the beauty of winter. Visitors are encouraged to interact with the art, creating fun pictures perfect for the gram. The gallery is open Wednesday through Saturday from 12pm to 8pm and on Sundays from 12pm to 5pm.
Artist Shawn McCann, known for his chalk art and murals, has opened a free pop-up gallery at the Shops at West End in St. Louis Park. Canvas Convergence has several over-sized 3D works of art celebrating the beauty of winter. Visitors are encouraged to interact with the art, creating fun pictures perfect for the gram. The gallery is open Wednesday through Saturday from 12pm to 8pm and on Sundays from 12pm to 5pm.
Cricket-training facility opens in Minnetonka
The first indoor cricket training facility in the state opened over the weekend in Minnetonka. Eka Sport teamed up with the Minnesota Youth Cricket Academy (MYCA) to find a space they could utilize year-round. Prior to opening this facility, MYCA would use batting cages in the winter, but that doesn?t provide the kind of space needed. MYCA offers programs for beginners through advanced athletes. There are about 70 kids in the program now but with this new space they?re hoping to grow it, as the popularity of the sport surges in the US. Eka Sport is located at 15314 Minnetonka Industrial Rd.
The first indoor cricket training facility in the state opened over the weekend in Minnetonka. Eka Sport teamed up with the Minnesota Youth Cricket Academy (MYCA) to find a space they could utilize year-round. Prior to opening this facility, MYCA would use batting cages in the winter, but that doesn?t provide the kind of space needed. MYCA offers programs for beginners through advanced athletes. There are about 70 kids in the program now but with this new space they?re hoping to grow it, as the popularity of the sport surges in the US. Eka Sport is located at 15314 Minnetonka Industrial Rd.
Boomin? chocolate business moves into Edina
A local chocolate company is expanding again, but this new ?Droolin? Moose? location is much more than just a retail shop. The 20,000 square foot space at 4545 77th St. W. in Edina will be their new distribution center and house their offices. It is also their 4th retail location. Their other shops are in Bloomington, St. Louis Park and Burnsville.
A local chocolate company is expanding again, but this new ?Droolin? Moose? location is much more than just a retail shop. The 20,000 square foot space at 4545 77th St. W. in Edina will be their new distribution center and house their offices. It is also their 4th retail location. Their other shops are in Bloomington, St. Louis Park and Burnsville.
Uffda Donuts opens in Maple Grove
A new bakery in Maple Grove is making up scratch-made donuts in dozens of flavors; and on certain days, gluten-free and vegan options as well. Uffda Donuts is located at 13716 Grove Dr. N. just off Weaver Lake Road and I-94. The shop is open Wednesday through Sunday.
A new bakery in Maple Grove is making up scratch-made donuts in dozens of flavors; and on certain days, gluten-free and vegan options as well. Uffda Donuts is located at 13716 Grove Dr. N. just off Weaver Lake Road and I-94. The shop is open Wednesday through Sunday.
?Nutcracker in Wonderland? coming to Ballet Co.Laboratory
It?s not a challenge to find The Nutcracker on stage this holiday season. And that?s why one local dance company is offering an alternative by putting a twist on the classic. Ballet Co.Laboratory, based in St. Paul, is weaving Alice in Wonderland and The Nutcracker together to create Nutcracker in Wonderland. The production will run from December 8th to the 10th at the Cowles Center in Minneapolis and features the companies professional dancers and the trainees.
It?s not a challenge to find The Nutcracker on stage this holiday season. And that?s why one local dance company is offering an alternative by putting a twist on the classic. Ballet Co.Laboratory, based in St. Paul, is weaving Alice in Wonderland and The Nutcracker together to create Nutcracker in Wonderland. The production will run from December 8th to the 10th at the Cowles Center in Minneapolis and features the companies professional dancers and the trainees.
'Zillow Gone Wild' home/church up for sale
A one-of-a-kind home is on the market in White Bear Lake. It was originally built as a church in the late 1800?s, and has been completely renovated by Kelly Clement and Steve Bucher to become a single-family home. The ?Old Stewart? as it?s called, is now a modern residence with a full performance space including high-tech light and sound systems with plenty of historic character. The structure was scheduled to be demolished when Clement and Bucher stepped in to save it. The home is for sale for $3.45 million through Edina Realty. The Zillow listing has received national attention, even landing on Zillow Gone Wild.
A one-of-a-kind home is on the market in White Bear Lake. It was originally built as a church in the late 1800?s, and has been completely renovated by Kelly Clement and Steve Bucher to become a single-family home. The ?Old Stewart? as it?s called, is now a modern residence with a full performance space including high-tech light and sound systems with plenty of historic character. The structure was scheduled to be demolished when Clement and Bucher stepped in to save it. The home is for sale for $3.45 million through Edina Realty. The Zillow listing has received national attention, even landing on Zillow Gone Wild.
Gingerbread Wonderland at Norway House
Gingerbread Wonderland is back for its ninth year at Norway House in Minneapolis. Anyone can enter their edible creations. This year there are nearly 200 structures including a multi-story Barbie dreamhouse from a mother-daughter team, the Walker Art Center Sculpture Garden, Whoville from "The Grinch" and the Como Park Pavilion. The event runs through Jan. 7. Norway House is located at 913 E Franklin Ave. in Minneapolis.
Gingerbread Wonderland is back for its ninth year at Norway House in Minneapolis. Anyone can enter their edible creations. This year there are nearly 200 structures including a multi-story Barbie dreamhouse from a mother-daughter team, the Walker Art Center Sculpture Garden, Whoville from "The Grinch" and the Como Park Pavilion. The event runs through Jan. 7. Norway House is located at 913 E Franklin Ave. in Minneapolis.
Holidays on Nicollet features window displays and more
In a nod to holidays past in Minneapolis, more than a dozen old figures from the Dayton?s Eighth floor holiday scenes have been restored and placed in storefronts along Nicollet. Local artists used the figures as inspiration for their creations. Along with the celebratory windows, there are four pop-up holiday shops to peruse that support local small businesses. The shops feature roughly 70 vendors and will be open through January 5th from 11am to 6pm Tuesday through Saturdays. Here?s where you can find the decorated storefronts: ? 60 South 6th ? City Center (two locations) ? Gaviidae Common ? IDS Center ? Meet Minneapolis Visitor Information Center ? The Dayton?s Project ? U.S. Bancorp Center ? Young Quinlan (Strive Bookstore)
In a nod to holidays past in Minneapolis, more than a dozen old figures from the Dayton?s Eighth floor holiday scenes have been restored and placed in storefronts along Nicollet. Local artists used the figures as inspiration for their creations. Along with the celebratory windows, there are four pop-up holiday shops to peruse that support local small businesses. The shops feature roughly 70 vendors and will be open through January 5th from 11am to 6pm Tuesday through Saturdays. Here?s where you can find the decorated storefronts: ? 60 South 6th ? City Center (two locations) ? Gaviidae Common ? IDS Center ? Meet Minneapolis Visitor Information Center ? The Dayton?s Project ? U.S. Bancorp Center ? Young Quinlan (Strive Bookstore)
GLOW Holiday Festival opens in St. Paul
GLOW Holiday Festival is back at CHS Field in St. Paul. The outdoor, walk-through event will take guests through over a million lights, from tunnels to selfie plaza, enchanted forest a giant snowy slide and the tremendous tree. New this year, they?ve added a zipline. It is an extra cost but takes guests across center field for a birds-eye view of the event. Food and beverage stations are sprinkled throughout the festival grounds, and will be serving up holiday goodies, snacks, hot chocolate, cider, liquor, beer, and wine. GLOW will run through Dec. 31 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. nightly. There are a few evenings the event will be closed so check their online schedule before attending.
GLOW Holiday Festival is back at CHS Field in St. Paul. The outdoor, walk-through event will take guests through over a million lights, from tunnels to selfie plaza, enchanted forest a giant snowy slide and the tremendous tree. New this year, they?ve added a zipline. It is an extra cost but takes guests across center field for a birds-eye view of the event. Food and beverage stations are sprinkled throughout the festival grounds, and will be serving up holiday goodies, snacks, hot chocolate, cider, liquor, beer, and wine. GLOW will run through Dec. 31 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. nightly. There are a few evenings the event will be closed so check their online schedule before attending.
Chef Ann Kim unveils new restaurant in Minneapolis
One of the Twin Cities top chefs has opened a new restaurant in a familiar space. James Beard Award winner, Ann Kim, has flipped her uptown eatery from Sooki & Mimi to Kim?s. There?s a new mural, new name, new menu and new themed basement bar called Bronto Bar. It?s an ode to things that are extinct. The Korean American restaurant menu reflects Kim?s heritage and cultural journey. It?s open seven days a week from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Bronto Bar is open Thursday through Saturday. Kim?s is located at 1432 W 3st St. in Uptown.
One of the Twin Cities top chefs has opened a new restaurant in a familiar space. James Beard Award winner, Ann Kim, has flipped her uptown eatery from Sooki & Mimi to Kim?s. There?s a new mural, new name, new menu and new themed basement bar called Bronto Bar. It?s an ode to things that are extinct. The Korean American restaurant menu reflects Kim?s heritage and cultural journey. It?s open seven days a week from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Bronto Bar is open Thursday through Saturday. Kim?s is located at 1432 W 3st St. in Uptown.
Poinsettia farm in Farmington: Behind the scenes
The flower of the holidays is ready for the spotlight. Poinsettias are in full bloom and on store shelves. Bachman?s grows 60,000 of the bright red flower and many varieties in its greenhouses just south of the Twin Cities metro, in Farmington. The flower is native to Mexico and has some strict growing conditions including a period of darkness in September and consistently warm temperatures in the 60s and 70s, no drafts allowed. Once the poinsettias are out of the greenhouses the garden company will begin growing hydrangeas for the summer.
The flower of the holidays is ready for the spotlight. Poinsettias are in full bloom and on store shelves. Bachman?s grows 60,000 of the bright red flower and many varieties in its greenhouses just south of the Twin Cities metro, in Farmington. The flower is native to Mexico and has some strict growing conditions including a period of darkness in September and consistently warm temperatures in the 60s and 70s, no drafts allowed. Once the poinsettias are out of the greenhouses the garden company will begin growing hydrangeas for the summer.
Mia highlights native photography in new exhibit
The Minneapolis Institute of Art has a new exhibit featuring more than 150 photographs taken of, by and for Indigenous people. It?s an idea a group of Native artists and scholars started seriously discussing in 2020 and now it?s adorning the walls of the Target Gallery. ?In Our Hands: Native Photography, 1890 to Now? runs through January 14, 2024. Public Tours take place at 2pm, Tuesday through Sunday, and 7pm on Thursday. An exhibition ticket is required.
The Minneapolis Institute of Art has a new exhibit featuring more than 150 photographs taken of, by and for Indigenous people. It?s an idea a group of Native artists and scholars started seriously discussing in 2020 and now it?s adorning the walls of the Target Gallery. ?In Our Hands: Native Photography, 1890 to Now? runs through January 14, 2024. Public Tours take place at 2pm, Tuesday through Sunday, and 7pm on Thursday. An exhibition ticket is required.
The Grinch is back at Children's Theatre Company
For the 11th time, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" has returned to the Children?s Theatre stage in Minneapolis. Actor and CTC Company member Reed Sigmund is playing the Grinch for the sixth time. The piece was originally commissioned and premiered in 1994. Artistic Director Peter Brosius has been at the helm for every Grinch production but this will be his last. Brosius is departing CTC at the end of the 2023/2024 season. The Grinch runs through Jan. 7.
For the 11th time, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" has returned to the Children?s Theatre stage in Minneapolis. Actor and CTC Company member Reed Sigmund is playing the Grinch for the sixth time. The piece was originally commissioned and premiered in 1994. Artistic Director Peter Brosius has been at the helm for every Grinch production but this will be his last. Brosius is departing CTC at the end of the 2023/2024 season. The Grinch runs through Jan. 7.
American Swedish Institute mansion decked out for holidays
The castle in the heart of Minneapolis is open for holiday-themed tours. The American Swedish Institutes? Turnblad Mansion is decked out for the 73rd Holiday Experience. This years? theme is ?Once Upon a Mansion? and it examines traditions, myths and tales from Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Iceland, Finland and the Sami people from the northern part of the Scandinavian Peninsula. The experience runs through Jan. 7. ASI is open Tuesday through Sunday.
The castle in the heart of Minneapolis is open for holiday-themed tours. The American Swedish Institutes? Turnblad Mansion is decked out for the 73rd Holiday Experience. This years? theme is ?Once Upon a Mansion? and it examines traditions, myths and tales from Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Iceland, Finland and the Sami people from the northern part of the Scandinavian Peninsula. The experience runs through Jan. 7. ASI is open Tuesday through Sunday.
Smash Park Roseville opens; pickleball courts and more
A brand new entertainment venue opens today in Roseville. Smash Park has a full array of indoor fun, and a spacious outdoor area for the warmer months. The facility has four indoor pickleball courts, and two outside. There?s a pro shop and they?ll offer leagues and tournaments. Beyond pickleball, there?s axe throwing, duckpin bowling, cornhole, darts, karaoke, an arcade and a restaurant with ?scratch-driven? food and a full bar with shareable drinks and even a shot ski. Smash Park is located at 1721 County Road C W in Roseville.
A brand new entertainment venue opens today in Roseville. Smash Park has a full array of indoor fun, and a spacious outdoor area for the warmer months. The facility has four indoor pickleball courts, and two outside. There?s a pro shop and they?ll offer leagues and tournaments. Beyond pickleball, there?s axe throwing, duckpin bowling, cornhole, darts, karaoke, an arcade and a restaurant with ?scratch-driven? food and a full bar with shareable drinks and even a shot ski. Smash Park is located at 1721 County Road C W in Roseville.
Como Park Conservatory's Sunken Garden in full bloom
While most of our gardens are done for the season, the Sunken Garden at the Como Park Conservatory is in full bloom. The second half of the fall flower show opened up over the weekend. It?s a nod to the celebration of Dia De Los Muertos. The show will be in place through Nov. 26th. The highly-anticipated Holiday Flower Show will open on Dec. 2nd.
While most of our gardens are done for the season, the Sunken Garden at the Como Park Conservatory is in full bloom. The second half of the fall flower show opened up over the weekend. It?s a nod to the celebration of Dia De Los Muertos. The show will be in place through Nov. 26th. The highly-anticipated Holiday Flower Show will open on Dec. 2nd.
Fox and Pantry in Plymouth unveils expansion
A Plymouth coffee shop is expanding and adding more services. The Fox and Pantry opened in August of 2022. The shop offers artisan coffee, bakery items made in-house, a retail space with fashion and d?cor plus classes. The classes range from makeup application to baking macarons and flower arranging. Owner Kym Joles recently took over the space next door. They added a full bar and a private dining space. The Fox and Pantry is open seven days a week and is located at 15725 37th Ave N in Plymouth.
A Plymouth coffee shop is expanding and adding more services. The Fox and Pantry opened in August of 2022. The shop offers artisan coffee, bakery items made in-house, a retail space with fashion and d?cor plus classes. The classes range from makeup application to baking macarons and flower arranging. Owner Kym Joles recently took over the space next door. They added a full bar and a private dining space. The Fox and Pantry is open seven days a week and is located at 15725 37th Ave N in Plymouth.
Service dog training center opens in Greenfield, MN
The Spot Training Facility will open on Nov. 6 in Greenfield. It?s a 14,600 square foot building that will have multiple purposes from boarding for dogs and cats, grooming, playcare and a storage facility for NutriSource dog food. In an effort to support local Veterans and first responders, they?ll offer service dog training. They?ve partnered with Soldier 6 on this venture, a Minnesota-based nonprofit that provides active-duty military members, honorably discharged Veterans and first responders with specially trained K9s. The Spot Training Facility is located at 7600 69th St. N. in Greenfield.
The Spot Training Facility will open on Nov. 6 in Greenfield. It?s a 14,600 square foot building that will have multiple purposes from boarding for dogs and cats, grooming, playcare and a storage facility for NutriSource dog food. In an effort to support local Veterans and first responders, they?ll offer service dog training. They?ve partnered with Soldier 6 on this venture, a Minnesota-based nonprofit that provides active-duty military members, honorably discharged Veterans and first responders with specially trained K9s. The Spot Training Facility is located at 7600 69th St. N. in Greenfield.
Stillwater home decked out for Halloween
As soon as the Labor Day holiday weekend passes, the Bracewell-Musson family begins decorating their Victorian home for Halloween. The displays are set up from lawn to rooftop. Each year the family adds new elements, many of which are chosen by their son, Chad. The home is located on the corner of 4th Street South and Marsh Street West. Starting Nov. 1, they?ll begin switching over their d�cor for Christmas. They expect it?ll be fully ready for the holidays by Nov. 11. They?ve also started decorating for Easter. They say the reward is the reactions from kids and adults alike who get so much joy out of visiting the home.
As soon as the Labor Day holiday weekend passes, the Bracewell-Musson family begins decorating their Victorian home for Halloween. The displays are set up from lawn to rooftop. Each year the family adds new elements, many of which are chosen by their son, Chad. The home is located on the corner of 4th Street South and Marsh Street West. Starting Nov. 1, they?ll begin switching over their d�cor for Christmas. They expect it?ll be fully ready for the holidays by Nov. 11. They?ve also started decorating for Easter. They say the reward is the reactions from kids and adults alike who get so much joy out of visiting the home.
Dynamic Dance on display at Fall Forward Festival
The Minnesota dance community is stacked with talent and for the next two weekends, audiences can experience a full slate of genres in one show. The Fall Forward Festival showcases a different roster of professional dance artists each weekend at the Cowles Center. On Oct. 28 and Oct. 29, you can catch Ballet Folklorico Mexico Azteca, STRONGmovement and Yuki Tokuda. On the weekend of Nove. 4-5, the featured artists are Katha Dance Theatre, Shapiro & Smith Dancers and Alternative Motion Project (AMP).
The Minnesota dance community is stacked with talent and for the next two weekends, audiences can experience a full slate of genres in one show. The Fall Forward Festival showcases a different roster of professional dance artists each weekend at the Cowles Center. On Oct. 28 and Oct. 29, you can catch Ballet Folklorico Mexico Azteca, STRONGmovement and Yuki Tokuda. On the weekend of Nove. 4-5, the featured artists are Katha Dance Theatre, Shapiro & Smith Dancers and Alternative Motion Project (AMP).