Coffee and kicks on the menu at Ninth Street
The metro has several unique coffee shop concepts. In Apple Valley, there?s Curiouser Coffee which is part coffee shop, part conservatory. In Plymouth, the Brew Park is a coffee shop and dog park combo. And in Minneapolis, Ninth Street blends soccer and coffee. There are pickup games nightly, but it?s also used for personal training groups and for kids, a free open play option every Tuesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to noon. Ninth Street Soccer and Coffee is located at 801 SE 9th St. in the Marcy Holmes neighborhood of Minneapolis. It?s open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to midnight.
The metro has several unique coffee shop concepts. In Apple Valley, there?s Curiouser Coffee which is part coffee shop, part conservatory. In Plymouth, the Brew Park is a coffee shop and dog park combo. And in Minneapolis, Ninth Street blends soccer and coffee. There are pickup games nightly, but it?s also used for personal training groups and for kids, a free open play option every Tuesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to noon. Ninth Street Soccer and Coffee is located at 801 SE 9th St. in the Marcy Holmes neighborhood of Minneapolis. It?s open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to midnight.
Minnesota Wind Chill off to a hot start
Minnesota?s pro Ultimate team is 2-0 on the season and sitting atop the division. The Wind Chill play in the American Ultimate Disc League. The team finished the 2022 season 9-3, winning their first playoff game in franchise history. There are five more home games this season and they?ll be hosting the championships in August on their home turf, Sea Foam Stadium in St. Paul. The team?s next home game is Saturday, June 3, against the Chicago Union.
Minnesota?s pro Ultimate team is 2-0 on the season and sitting atop the division. The Wind Chill play in the American Ultimate Disc League. The team finished the 2022 season 9-3, winning their first playoff game in franchise history. There are five more home games this season and they?ll be hosting the championships in August on their home turf, Sea Foam Stadium in St. Paul. The team?s next home game is Saturday, June 3, against the Chicago Union.
Art-a-Whirl returns for 28th year
A plan to bring the public to art studios in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District (NEMAA) started in 1995. Now it involves more than 1,200 artists in 70-plus locations. Art-A-Whirl runs Friday May 19 through Sunday May 21. It?s a chance to interact with the artists, see demos and even try an art project with the pro. NEMAA?s website offers all the info needed to navigate the popular event from transportation and parking to a map of all the participating studios and local breweries and restaurants.
A plan to bring the public to art studios in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District (NEMAA) started in 1995. Now it involves more than 1,200 artists in 70-plus locations. Art-A-Whirl runs Friday May 19 through Sunday May 21. It?s a chance to interact with the artists, see demos and even try an art project with the pro. NEMAA?s website offers all the info needed to navigate the popular event from transportation and parking to a map of all the participating studios and local breweries and restaurants.
Edina High School choir marks 50 years
The Edina High School choral program is preparing to put on a show 50 years in the making. In fact, the same students who started ?Current Jam? in 1973 will be joining current students on stage for a special performance. Even the choir director who created this show will be in the audience to take it in with his grandchildren. Current Jam was created as a way to highlight individual and small group performances and give students the chance to perform pop tunes. To date, more than 4,000 students have participated in Current Jam. The performances will take place on May 18 and May 19 at 7 p.m. and 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday May 20 at Fick Auditorium in Edina High School.
The Edina High School choral program is preparing to put on a show 50 years in the making. In fact, the same students who started ?Current Jam? in 1973 will be joining current students on stage for a special performance. Even the choir director who created this show will be in the audience to take it in with his grandchildren. Current Jam was created as a way to highlight individual and small group performances and give students the chance to perform pop tunes. To date, more than 4,000 students have participated in Current Jam. The performances will take place on May 18 and May 19 at 7 p.m. and 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday May 20 at Fick Auditorium in Edina High School.
Big blooms and bright colors at The Arboretum
The ultimate bloom is underway at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, with 40,000 tulips and 250 crabapple trees are flowering at the same time. There are only a few days left to take it all in. If you?re planning a visit to the Arb, online ticket reservations are required in advance.
The ultimate bloom is underway at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, with 40,000 tulips and 250 crabapple trees are flowering at the same time. There are only a few days left to take it all in. If you?re planning a visit to the Arb, online ticket reservations are required in advance.
Massive pop-up book sale in St. Paul
Jeanette Kamman, aka "The Book Lady" was a notable character within the Saint Paul community, building a collection of over 300,000 books. Now, the community has a chance to get their own piece the famous collection.
Jeanette Kamman, aka "The Book Lady" was a notable character within the Saint Paul community, building a collection of over 300,000 books. Now, the community has a chance to get their own piece the famous collection.
Museum of Illusions opens in Mall of America
A new museum in the Twin Cities is centered around the magic of optical illusions. The Museum of Illusions is open now at the Mall of America on the second floor near the North entrance. The attraction has 60 different exhibits focused on vision, perception and the human brain. Guides are on site to help explain the illusions and assist with photography and tickets start at $20 and are available on the Museum of Illusions official website.
A new museum in the Twin Cities is centered around the magic of optical illusions. The Museum of Illusions is open now at the Mall of America on the second floor near the North entrance. The attraction has 60 different exhibits focused on vision, perception and the human brain. Guides are on site to help explain the illusions and assist with photography and tickets start at $20 and are available on the Museum of Illusions official website.
Maison Margaux: David Fhima?s new Minneapolis restaurant
After two years of renovations, the former Ribnick Fur building in the North Loop is now French brasserie, Maison Margaux. It?s described as bringing a bit of Paris and the Moulin Rouge to the neighborhood. David Fhima and his team are behind the restaurant, an idea that they started developing three years ago. The three-story building has a private event space on the upper level, a bar and restaurant on the main level and the Underground Bar on the lower level. Each space has a different look and feel. Maison Margaux opens Friday, May 12. It?s located at 224 N 1st St. in Minneapolis.
After two years of renovations, the former Ribnick Fur building in the North Loop is now French brasserie, Maison Margaux. It?s described as bringing a bit of Paris and the Moulin Rouge to the neighborhood. David Fhima and his team are behind the restaurant, an idea that they started developing three years ago. The three-story building has a private event space on the upper level, a bar and restaurant on the main level and the Underground Bar on the lower level. Each space has a different look and feel. Maison Margaux opens Friday, May 12. It?s located at 224 N 1st St. in Minneapolis.
Step inside the Pillsbury Mansion for Doors Open Minneapolis
An opulent mansion once belonging to Charles S. Pillsbury is now a blindness training center in Minneapolis. It?s past and present are both important to the city?s identity and this weekend you can step inside this building and dozens of others that helped shape the city. It?s the return of the free event, Doors Open Minneapolis. It takes place on May 13-14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
An opulent mansion once belonging to Charles S. Pillsbury is now a blindness training center in Minneapolis. It?s past and present are both important to the city?s identity and this weekend you can step inside this building and dozens of others that helped shape the city. It?s the return of the free event, Doors Open Minneapolis. It takes place on May 13-14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Minneapolis opening historic properties for return of Doors Open
For the first time since the pandemic, Minneapolis is bringing back its Doors Open event. It will take place on May 13 and 14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The buildings tell the story of the city?s past, from theaters to business hub, sacred spaces and private clubs. The event is free and takes you behind-the-scenes with building owners and caretakers, including The Woman?s Club of Minneapolis, a designated Historic Treasure.
For the first time since the pandemic, Minneapolis is bringing back its Doors Open event. It will take place on May 13 and 14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The buildings tell the story of the city?s past, from theaters to business hub, sacred spaces and private clubs. The event is free and takes you behind-the-scenes with building owners and caretakers, including The Woman?s Club of Minneapolis, a designated Historic Treasure.
Minnesota?s Largest Candy Store opens for the season
Every season, Minnesota?s Largest Candy Store embarks on a project to expand or renovate. During the off-season, they added a new mural in the planetarium. Muralist Shawn McCann and his team of five, spent six weeks on this project that includes a rotating ceiling. It?s an ode to several different shows and movies that have a space theme including Star Trek, Star Wars, Rick and Morty and even Spaceballs. Minnesota?s Largest Candy Store is located in Jordan in the giant yellow barn right off Highway 169. They open daily at 8am through November.
Every season, Minnesota?s Largest Candy Store embarks on a project to expand or renovate. During the off-season, they added a new mural in the planetarium. Muralist Shawn McCann and his team of five, spent six weeks on this project that includes a rotating ceiling. It?s an ode to several different shows and movies that have a space theme including Star Trek, Star Wars, Rick and Morty and even Spaceballs. Minnesota?s Largest Candy Store is located in Jordan in the giant yellow barn right off Highway 169. They open daily at 8am through November.
Goat yoga at The Hayloft in Hastings
A ranch in Hastings with a loveable lineup of animals is giving visitors a chance to lunch with llamas, strike a pose in goat yoga or party it up with ponies. The Hayloft opened up five years ago and started with one horse. Now they have a variety of animals and a big lineup of events and summer camps.
A ranch in Hastings with a loveable lineup of animals is giving visitors a chance to lunch with llamas, strike a pose in goat yoga or party it up with ponies. The Hayloft opened up five years ago and started with one horse. Now they have a variety of animals and a big lineup of events and summer camps.
Art of hat making with milliner Angie Hall
It?s all about the hats this weekend from the Kentucky Derby to the King?s Coronation. A St. Paul milliner, Angie Hall Sandifer of Angie?s Hats, has seen plenty of her creations at Churchill Downs and that trend continues this weekend. She perfected the art of hat making after a job change and never looked back. She does have ready-to-wear hats in her Lowertown studio if you?re in a pinch for a fabulous hat, but also does custom hats.
It?s all about the hats this weekend from the Kentucky Derby to the King?s Coronation. A St. Paul milliner, Angie Hall Sandifer of Angie?s Hats, has seen plenty of her creations at Churchill Downs and that trend continues this weekend. She perfected the art of hat making after a job change and never looked back. She does have ready-to-wear hats in her Lowertown studio if you?re in a pinch for a fabulous hat, but also does custom hats.
Aviation museum plans breakfast, plane giveaway
Inside the Flying Cloud Airport is a hangar full of history. Twice a year, Wings of the North rolls open the doors for the public to see the collection of World War II planes. One of those events is Saturday May 6th. Wings of the North is hosting a pancake breakfast from 8am to 11am. Enter through Gate H on the Northwest corner of the field. Pancake breakfast tickets are available at the door for $8 per person; admission for kids 6-12 is $5; kids 5 and under are admitted free. A family of two adults and two kids is $20. They will also open the sweepstakes to win a plane or $35,000.
Inside the Flying Cloud Airport is a hangar full of history. Twice a year, Wings of the North rolls open the doors for the public to see the collection of World War II planes. One of those events is Saturday May 6th. Wings of the North is hosting a pancake breakfast from 8am to 11am. Enter through Gate H on the Northwest corner of the field. Pancake breakfast tickets are available at the door for $8 per person; admission for kids 6-12 is $5; kids 5 and under are admitted free. A family of two adults and two kids is $20. They will also open the sweepstakes to win a plane or $35,000.
Farm babies at Minnesota Zoo
The Minnesota Zoo's Farm Babies opens to the public on Saturday, April 29, and runs through June 4. There are ? or will be ? baby goats, lambs, llama, cows, chickens and pigs. Farm Babies is included with zoo admission.
The Minnesota Zoo's Farm Babies opens to the public on Saturday, April 29, and runs through June 4. There are ? or will be ? baby goats, lambs, llama, cows, chickens and pigs. Farm Babies is included with zoo admission.
Art and flowers collide at Mia?s Art in Bloom
Flowers are often depicted in art, so why not the reverse, using flowers to make art. That?s the idea behind Art in Bloom at the Minneapolis Institute of Art. The event runs from April 27-30. There are 150 floral creations. Each artist selected a piece from Mia?s collection to use as inspiration for their designs. The event is free to attend.
Flowers are often depicted in art, so why not the reverse, using flowers to make art. That?s the idea behind Art in Bloom at the Minneapolis Institute of Art. The event runs from April 27-30. There are 150 floral creations. Each artist selected a piece from Mia?s collection to use as inspiration for their designs. The event is free to attend.
Horse Expo gallops into the fairgrounds
The Minnesota State Fairgrounds will be bustling this weekend for the Minnesota Horse Expo. There will be horses representing many breeds, a marketplace, clinicians, presentations and entertainment. The show runs Friday, April 28, through Sunday, April 30. It is the state?s largest equine trade show.
The Minnesota State Fairgrounds will be bustling this weekend for the Minnesota Horse Expo. There will be horses representing many breeds, a marketplace, clinicians, presentations and entertainment. The show runs Friday, April 28, through Sunday, April 30. It is the state?s largest equine trade show.
Chanhassen Autoplex opens garages for show
Six times a year, the garage-condos of the Chanhassen Autoplex roll up the doors for all to explore. Each garage houses a unique car collection including Antique, Classics, Collector, Exotic, Muscle, Street Rod and even famous crime fighting cars from TV shows and movies. The event, Cars and Caves, takes place on the last Saturday of the month from April to September from 9am to 1pm. The event is free but they do accept donations to the charity of choice for each month. Donations from Saturday, April 29th will go to the non-profit, Wishes & More.
Six times a year, the garage-condos of the Chanhassen Autoplex roll up the doors for all to explore. Each garage houses a unique car collection including Antique, Classics, Collector, Exotic, Muscle, Street Rod and even famous crime fighting cars from TV shows and movies. The event, Cars and Caves, takes place on the last Saturday of the month from April to September from 9am to 1pm. The event is free but they do accept donations to the charity of choice for each month. Donations from Saturday, April 29th will go to the non-profit, Wishes & More.
Woodworking show at Eden Prairie Center
Woodworkers from across the state are prepping to showcase some of their best and most unique work at the Northern Woods Exhibition 2023. The event will take place at the Eden Prairie Center Atrium Thursday, April 27, through Sunday April 30. The show is free to attend and will include free demonstrations daily. Thursday demonstration is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Friday demonstration from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Saturday demonstration from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.; and Sunday demonstration from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Woodworkers from across the state are prepping to showcase some of their best and most unique work at the Northern Woods Exhibition 2023. The event will take place at the Eden Prairie Center Atrium Thursday, April 27, through Sunday April 30. The show is free to attend and will include free demonstrations daily. Thursday demonstration is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Friday demonstration from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Saturday demonstration from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.; and Sunday demonstration from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Mighty Mississippi cleanup challenge is this weekend
The Mighty Mississippi cleanup challenge began in Goodhue County last year. It's now spreading to other counties along the Mississippi River, including Anoka County. The county is seeking volunteers to help cleanup the riverside, though the high water level will pose a challenge. If you want to take part in the Might Mississippi cleanup challenge in Anoka County, RSVP by calling 763-324-3413. It'll be held from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday. Another opportunity will be held on Wednesday.
The Mighty Mississippi cleanup challenge began in Goodhue County last year. It's now spreading to other counties along the Mississippi River, including Anoka County. The county is seeking volunteers to help cleanup the riverside, though the high water level will pose a challenge. If you want to take part in the Might Mississippi cleanup challenge in Anoka County, RSVP by calling 763-324-3413. It'll be held from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday. Another opportunity will be held on Wednesday.