Ballet Minnesota's 34th production of The Nutcracker is one weekend only
For one weekend only, you can catch Ballet Minnesota?s 34th production of The Nutcracker. The show features a cast of more than 100 including two guest dancers from the prestigious American Ballet Theatre. Many of the iconic costumes are original, and some even include signatures on the inside of the other people who have played the same role. The Nutcracker performances are December 16th, 17th and 18th at The O?Shaughnessy.
For one weekend only, you can catch Ballet Minnesota?s 34th production of The Nutcracker. The show features a cast of more than 100 including two guest dancers from the prestigious American Ballet Theatre. Many of the iconic costumes are original, and some even include signatures on the inside of the other people who have played the same role. The Nutcracker performances are December 16th, 17th and 18th at The O?Shaughnessy.
Tis the season for The Nutcracker
For one weekend only, you can catch Ballet Minnesota’s 34th production of The Nutcracker. The show features a cast of more than 100 including two guest dancers from the prestigious American Ballet Theatre. Many of the iconic costumes are original, and some even include signatures on the inside of the other people who have played the same role. The Nutcracker performances are December 16-18 at The O’Shaughnessy.
For one weekend only, you can catch Ballet Minnesota’s 34th production of The Nutcracker. The show features a cast of more than 100 including two guest dancers from the prestigious American Ballet Theatre. Many of the iconic costumes are original, and some even include signatures on the inside of the other people who have played the same role. The Nutcracker performances are December 16-18 at The O’Shaughnessy.
Traditional holiday market expands at Union Depot
St. Paul?s European Christmas Market started small, just 12 stalls open for three days. It?s grown immensely since then. This year the event runs 12 days with 60 kiosks. The event takes place outdoors, at the Union Depot the first three weekends in December. The market offers handmade European gifts, food and beverages.
St. Paul?s European Christmas Market started small, just 12 stalls open for three days. It?s grown immensely since then. This year the event runs 12 days with 60 kiosks. The event takes place outdoors, at the Union Depot the first three weekends in December. The market offers handmade European gifts, food and beverages.
Sweet Escape: local landmarks recreated using gingerbread
Gingerbread Wonderland is back at the Norway House in Minneapolis. Hundreds of cookie creations are on display including notable local landmarks like the John H. Stevens house and the Highland Park water tower. There?s also an incredible depiction of Norway?s Arctic Cathedral. The event runs through January 8th. The Norway House is open Tuesday through Sunday.
Gingerbread Wonderland is back at the Norway House in Minneapolis. Hundreds of cookie creations are on display including notable local landmarks like the John H. Stevens house and the Highland Park water tower. There?s also an incredible depiction of Norway?s Arctic Cathedral. The event runs through January 8th. The Norway House is open Tuesday through Sunday.
Sneak peek at Sever's Holiday Lights in Shakopee
This massive holiday light display dances in time to the best songs of the season. Grab a snack from the festive food & drink vendors and enjoy the show. The event runs November 24 through January 1.
This massive holiday light display dances in time to the best songs of the season. Grab a snack from the festive food & drink vendors and enjoy the show. The event runs November 24 through January 1.
Holiday favorite hits the stage at Children?s Theatre Company
That green, angry, holiday-hater has taken over the stage at Children?s Theatre Company. This is the 10th time CTC has produced the stage version of Dr. Seuss?s How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Reed Sigmund has played the role of the Grinch five times, which adds up to more than 300 performances of the holiday classic. He has no problem maneuvering his caves? stairs in his long point Grinch shoes, and stays cool by lining his costume with ice packs. Sigmund says the biggest challenge is getting the green paint off his face. How the Grinch Stole Christmas will run through January 8th.
That green, angry, holiday-hater has taken over the stage at Children?s Theatre Company. This is the 10th time CTC has produced the stage version of Dr. Seuss?s How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Reed Sigmund has played the role of the Grinch five times, which adds up to more than 300 performances of the holiday classic. He has no problem maneuvering his caves? stairs in his long point Grinch shoes, and stays cool by lining his costume with ice packs. Sigmund says the biggest challenge is getting the green paint off his face. How the Grinch Stole Christmas will run through January 8th.
Historic Minneapolis Mansion opens for holiday-themed tours
One of the city?s most historical mansions is all decked out for the holidays and open to the public for tours that will dive into the secrets of the past, including the hidden doors. The Turnblad Mansion is connected to the home of the American Swedish Institute. It?s the 72nd Holiday Experience at ASI. Besides the mansion tours, Fika Caf? is serving up a special seasonal menu tapping into traditional Scandinavian flavors and the Museum Store is filled with holiday must-haves for creating a cozy Nordic holiday.
One of the city?s most historical mansions is all decked out for the holidays and open to the public for tours that will dive into the secrets of the past, including the hidden doors. The Turnblad Mansion is connected to the home of the American Swedish Institute. It?s the 72nd Holiday Experience at ASI. Besides the mansion tours, Fika Caf? is serving up a special seasonal menu tapping into traditional Scandinavian flavors and the Museum Store is filled with holiday must-haves for creating a cozy Nordic holiday.
Nordic holiday cuisine at American Swedish Institute
FOX 9's Shayne Wells stops by the Fika Cafe at the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis to check out the holiday menu.
FOX 9's Shayne Wells stops by the Fika Cafe at the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis to check out the holiday menu.
Winter Maker?s Market opens at The Dayton?s Project
One of Minnesota?s most iconic department stories is back for the holidays and offering up a one-of-a-kind shopping experience. The Winter Maker?s Market has returned and expanded. There are 65 local vendors including many heritage brands from Minnesota. The shops take up much of the lower level including the former JB Hudson space and don?t miss the Grande Gallery on the skyway level. The market will be open through January 13th, Monday through Saturday from 10am to 6pm and Sunday from 11am to 5pm.
One of Minnesota?s most iconic department stories is back for the holidays and offering up a one-of-a-kind shopping experience. The Winter Maker?s Market has returned and expanded. There are 65 local vendors including many heritage brands from Minnesota. The shops take up much of the lower level including the former JB Hudson space and don?t miss the Grande Gallery on the skyway level. The market will be open through January 13th, Monday through Saturday from 10am to 6pm and Sunday from 11am to 5pm.
St. Paul coffee roaster changes name and expands into Minneapolis
Bootstrap Coffee Roasters is now Backstory Coffee Roasters and they’ve opened a second location in Minneapolis’ North Loop neighborhood. Backstory has a beautiful new space with vaulted ceilings and velvet wallpaper inside the lobby of The Duffey Flats. Many historic elements of the buildings past helped shape its design. The wallpaper was created with old photos of Minneapolis and the wood shelving is reclaimed wood from the building when it was the Minneapolis Iron Store. Backstory Coffee Roasters Minneapolis location is open seven days a week from 7am to 3pm. The space can also be used for co-working.
Bootstrap Coffee Roasters is now Backstory Coffee Roasters and they’ve opened a second location in Minneapolis’ North Loop neighborhood. Backstory has a beautiful new space with vaulted ceilings and velvet wallpaper inside the lobby of The Duffey Flats. Many historic elements of the buildings past helped shape its design. The wallpaper was created with old photos of Minneapolis and the wood shelving is reclaimed wood from the building when it was the Minneapolis Iron Store. Backstory Coffee Roasters Minneapolis location is open seven days a week from 7am to 3pm. The space can also be used for co-working.
Layer up for a visual walk through Winter Lights at the Arb
The flowers are in bloom and waterfalls flowing at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. But in this case, they?re just part of the winter lights experience that opens to the public on Thursday, November 17th. This is the 6th year for the botanical-themed event and it boasts many new additions including a s?mores village with fire pits, more butterflies and giant glowing winter willow tree. The stops are closer together than years past so the total walk is about three-quarters of a mile. Also, the towering poinsettia tree is back at the Oswald Visitor Center. Winter Lights at the Arb runs through January 1st. Tickets need to be purchased ahead of time online.
The flowers are in bloom and waterfalls flowing at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. But in this case, they?re just part of the winter lights experience that opens to the public on Thursday, November 17th. This is the 6th year for the botanical-themed event and it boasts many new additions including a s?mores village with fire pits, more butterflies and giant glowing winter willow tree. The stops are closer together than years past so the total walk is about three-quarters of a mile. Also, the towering poinsettia tree is back at the Oswald Visitor Center. Winter Lights at the Arb runs through January 1st. Tickets need to be purchased ahead of time online.
Bridgerton Experience arrives in Minneapolis
Netflix series "Bridgerton" truly captured people?s attention with its vivid take on London?s high society circa the early 1800s. The music, the costumes, the dancing and even the queen appear to have all been plucked off the screen and placed in the Twin Cities for ?The Queen?s Ball: A Bridgerton Experience.? The event runs through December 30th and takes place inside the Lighthouse Artspace.
Netflix series "Bridgerton" truly captured people?s attention with its vivid take on London?s high society circa the early 1800s. The music, the costumes, the dancing and even the queen appear to have all been plucked off the screen and placed in the Twin Cities for ?The Queen?s Ball: A Bridgerton Experience.? The event runs through December 30th and takes place inside the Lighthouse Artspace.
Minnesota Roller Derby returns for 19th season
After a pandemic pause, Minnesota Roller Derby returns starting at 7 p.m. on Saturday, November 12, at Roy Wilkins Auditorium. This new season will come with changes in the form of all new home teams that have been completely re-drafted. Those teams will have new names and logos as well, but don’t fret, the halftime dance party will stay the same. Fans can purchase tickets at the door or on Ticketmaster.
After a pandemic pause, Minnesota Roller Derby returns starting at 7 p.m. on Saturday, November 12, at Roy Wilkins Auditorium. This new season will come with changes in the form of all new home teams that have been completely re-drafted. Those teams will have new names and logos as well, but don’t fret, the halftime dance party will stay the same. Fans can purchase tickets at the door or on Ticketmaster.
New museum with rare collection of glass art opens in Shoreview
One of the most extensive and finest collections of contemporary glass sculptures in the world is on display at a new museum in Shoreview. The free museum taps into the 3000 piece collection of local businessman and philanthropist, Gerard Cafesjian. The first exhibit highlights Cafesjian’s 30-year friendship with master glass artist, Dale Chihuly. It’s the first time the private collection is all in one place and on view for the public. The Cafesjian Art Trust is open for guided tours, Thursday through Saturday. Even though it is free to visit, guests must make a reservation ahead of time online or by calling the museum. It’s located on Churchill St. near the intersection of Lexington Avenue and County Road 96.
One of the most extensive and finest collections of contemporary glass sculptures in the world is on display at a new museum in Shoreview. The free museum taps into the 3000 piece collection of local businessman and philanthropist, Gerard Cafesjian. The first exhibit highlights Cafesjian’s 30-year friendship with master glass artist, Dale Chihuly. It’s the first time the private collection is all in one place and on view for the public. The Cafesjian Art Trust is open for guided tours, Thursday through Saturday. Even though it is free to visit, guests must make a reservation ahead of time online or by calling the museum. It’s located on Churchill St. near the intersection of Lexington Avenue and County Road 96.
Dining domes are here to stay; restaurants create unique experiences
Though Igloo Dining first appeared during the pandemic to offer people a private space to eat, they?re still popular. In Wayzata, ninetwentyfive, at The Landing Hotel is offering everything from dinner to happy hour to a special brunch experience inside their cozy dining domes. The Polar Express Brunch in particular, comes with a four-course meal, a hot chocolate bar and cookie decorating station while Polar Express plays inside the heated dome. Reservations are required to secure an igloo and they can accommodate up to six people.
Though Igloo Dining first appeared during the pandemic to offer people a private space to eat, they?re still popular. In Wayzata, ninetwentyfive, at The Landing Hotel is offering everything from dinner to happy hour to a special brunch experience inside their cozy dining domes. The Polar Express Brunch in particular, comes with a four-course meal, a hot chocolate bar and cookie decorating station while Polar Express plays inside the heated dome. Reservations are required to secure an igloo and they can accommodate up to six people.
Minneapolis tiki bar transforms into tacky Christmas destination
Even though retro tiki bar, Psycho Suzi?s is currently for sale, the restaurant is still open and leaning in to the holidays like always. For the last five years Psycho Suzi?s opens the doors on October 1st with a whole new look and theme. They call it Mary?s Christmas Palace. Inside, every inch from top to bottom is covered with gaudy holiday d?cor. And this year, they?ve even added a new room that?s unofficially called Mrs. Claus? Champagne Room. Mary?s Christmas Palace will remain in place through January 28th and reservations are highly encouraged.
Even though retro tiki bar, Psycho Suzi?s is currently for sale, the restaurant is still open and leaning in to the holidays like always. For the last five years Psycho Suzi?s opens the doors on October 1st with a whole new look and theme. They call it Mary?s Christmas Palace. Inside, every inch from top to bottom is covered with gaudy holiday d?cor. And this year, they?ve even added a new room that?s unofficially called Mrs. Claus? Champagne Room. Mary?s Christmas Palace will remain in place through January 28th and reservations are highly encouraged.
Science Museum of Minnesota: Exploring nature and engineering
A new exhibit at the Science Museum of Minnesota explores nature and engineering. FOX 9's Shayne Wells stopped by on Friday to learn more.
A new exhibit at the Science Museum of Minnesota explores nature and engineering. FOX 9's Shayne Wells stopped by on Friday to learn more.
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum brings back pumpkin display
The pumpkins are plentiful at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, but they?re not your average gourd. There?s a new display showing off 328 varieties all in one place and they?re labeled. The names are just as unique as the varieties. The Arb also has a towering pumpkin tree in a rainbow of colors. The pumpkin tree and key will be in place through the 31st. Tickets are required and should be purchased online ahead of your visit.
The pumpkins are plentiful at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, but they?re not your average gourd. There?s a new display showing off 328 varieties all in one place and they?re labeled. The names are just as unique as the varieties. The Arb also has a towering pumpkin tree in a rainbow of colors. The pumpkin tree and key will be in place through the 31st. Tickets are required and should be purchased online ahead of your visit.
Watershed Spa is Minneapolis' newest spot for some relaxation
Communal bathing has arrived in the Twin Cities. Newly-opened Watershed Spa offers the full ritual-based bathing experience. It starts with a shower and salt scrub, followed by a soak, then a cold plunge there?s also a sauna, spa and meditation room to close out the practice. The founder, Nell Rueckl, planned to bring this experience to Minneapolis after visiting a similar spa in Seattle. Watershed Spa also offers skin care, massage and acupuncture. It?s located in the Switch House in St. Anthony Main.
Communal bathing has arrived in the Twin Cities. Newly-opened Watershed Spa offers the full ritual-based bathing experience. It starts with a shower and salt scrub, followed by a soak, then a cold plunge there?s also a sauna, spa and meditation room to close out the practice. The founder, Nell Rueckl, planned to bring this experience to Minneapolis after visiting a similar spa in Seattle. Watershed Spa also offers skin care, massage and acupuncture. It?s located in the Switch House in St. Anthony Main.
Rare Botticelli exhibit makes its way from the Uffizi to Mia
Famed Florence gallery, The Uffizi, has loaned 45 pieces to the Minneapolis Institute of Art for a new once-in-a-lifetime exhibit. ?Botticelli and Renaissance Florence: Masterworks from the Uffizi? is the largest show on Sandro Botticelli ever staged in the United States and Mia is the only stop for this collection. The exhibit will be on view in Mia?s Target Gallery through January 8th, 2023.
Famed Florence gallery, The Uffizi, has loaned 45 pieces to the Minneapolis Institute of Art for a new once-in-a-lifetime exhibit. ?Botticelli and Renaissance Florence: Masterworks from the Uffizi? is the largest show on Sandro Botticelli ever staged in the United States and Mia is the only stop for this collection. The exhibit will be on view in Mia?s Target Gallery through January 8th, 2023.