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.
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.
Cinco de Mayo activities in the Twin Cities
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo all weekend long at these local events.
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo all weekend long at these local events.
St. Paul Art Crawl is continues this weekend
The longest-running art crawl in the United States continues in St. Paul this weekend.
The longest-running art crawl in the United States continues in St. Paul this weekend.
Spring art crawl underway in St. Paul
The longest-running art crawl in the United States continues in St. Paul this weekend. The St. Paul Art Crawl began in 1991 and now spans four weekends. St. Paul is home to 10 designated art districts and for the crawl, there are 21 venues and galleries to explore.
The longest-running art crawl in the United States continues in St. Paul this weekend. The St. Paul Art Crawl began in 1991 and now spans four weekends. St. Paul is home to 10 designated art districts and for the crawl, there are 21 venues and galleries to explore.
What to do in Minnesota: 6 things to do this weekend (April 21-23)
Head to a brewery party, a film festival, or listen to live music at one of the events this weekend in the Twin Cities.
Head to a brewery party, a film festival, or listen to live music at one of the events this weekend in the Twin Cities.
Restaurant and modern-day speakeasy open in former VFW in Waconia
The old VFW in Waconia has gone through a major renovation and while there are odes to the past, it?s unrecognizable. The building now houses an Italian restaurant, Bode Gray?s, that specializes in artisan pizza. In the basement, a speakeasy called The Brass Hat that has an unmarked back-alley entrance. Bode Gray?s is located at 125 W 1st St. in Waconia. It?s open Tuesday through Sunday. The Brass Hat is open Tuesday through Saturday.
The old VFW in Waconia has gone through a major renovation and while there are odes to the past, it?s unrecognizable. The building now houses an Italian restaurant, Bode Gray?s, that specializes in artisan pizza. In the basement, a speakeasy called The Brass Hat that has an unmarked back-alley entrance. Bode Gray?s is located at 125 W 1st St. in Waconia. It?s open Tuesday through Sunday. The Brass Hat is open Tuesday through Saturday.
Royal Canadian International Circus at Mall of America
There?s a new addition to the Mall of America parking lot and you may have seen it while driving on Interstate 494. The giant red and yellow tent is home to the Royal Canadian International Circus through April 23. There are no animals in this circus, just incredibly talented humans. The show includes a high wire troupe from Columbia, bone-breaking contortionists from Africa who made waves on "America?s Got Talent" and the Globe of Death Motorcyclists among others. The big top is in the North Parking lot at MOA.
There?s a new addition to the Mall of America parking lot and you may have seen it while driving on Interstate 494. The giant red and yellow tent is home to the Royal Canadian International Circus through April 23. There are no animals in this circus, just incredibly talented humans. The show includes a high wire troupe from Columbia, bone-breaking contortionists from Africa who made waves on "America?s Got Talent" and the Globe of Death Motorcyclists among others. The big top is in the North Parking lot at MOA.
Keith Urban to play Minnesota State Fair
Keith Urban is the latest act announced for the Minnesota State Fair's Grandstand Concert Series this summer.
Keith Urban is the latest act announced for the Minnesota State Fair's Grandstand Concert Series this summer.
Earth Day events in Minnesota
Celebrate the Earth by attending one of these local events or heading to a state park with free admission!
Celebrate the Earth by attending one of these local events or heading to a state park with free admission!
You & Me Cafe opens in Stillwater
You & Me Cafe officially opened its doors on April 10 in Stillwater.
You & Me Cafe officially opened its doors on April 10 in Stillwater.
The Hold Steady coming to Minnesota State Fair for The Current's Music-On-A-Stick
It'll surely be a massive night when The Hold Steady performs at the Minnesota State Fair's Grandstand this summer.
It'll surely be a massive night when The Hold Steady performs at the Minnesota State Fair's Grandstand this summer.
What to do in Minnesota: 8 things to do this weekend (April 14-16)
Spring has sprung in Minnesota! Head outside for events that include delicious food, vintage goods, and goats!
Spring has sprung in Minnesota! Head outside for events that include delicious food, vintage goods, and goats!
What to do in Minnesota: 5 things to do this weekend (April 7-9)
More spring events are popping up this weekend to celebrate Easter, warmer weather, and the arrival of a new season.
More spring events are popping up this weekend to celebrate Easter, warmer weather, and the arrival of a new season.
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Things to do in Minnesota this weekend [April 7-9]
More spring events are popping up this weekend to celebrate Easter, warmer weather, and the arrival of a new season.
More spring events are popping up this weekend to celebrate Easter, warmer weather, and the arrival of a new season.
Musical celebration planned at Schmitt Music?s new flagship store
This weekend, the Twin Cities newest and most extravagant music center is honoring the Trombone. Schmitt Music is hosting Twin Cities Trombone Day at its new flagship store in Bloomington. The event is free and open to all. It takes place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday April 8. The day will be filled with performances, clinics, and presentations. The special guest is Sasha Romero, a principal trombonist of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra in New York City. She?ll be performing at 1 p.m. and hosting a masterclass at 4 p.m.
This weekend, the Twin Cities newest and most extravagant music center is honoring the Trombone. Schmitt Music is hosting Twin Cities Trombone Day at its new flagship store in Bloomington. The event is free and open to all. It takes place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday April 8. The day will be filled with performances, clinics, and presentations. The special guest is Sasha Romero, a principal trombonist of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra in New York City. She?ll be performing at 1 p.m. and hosting a masterclass at 4 p.m.
Curious plant, coffee and pizza shop opens in Apple Valley
For those who love coffee, plants and pizza, there?s a new spot in Apple Valley designed with you in mind. The restaurant is on the corner of Galaxie and County Road 42. One side is dedicated to plants and caffeine. It?s called Curiouser Coffee and Conservatory. The drinks are unique offering unexpected twists like Cocoa Puff infused milk and Biscoff Cookie Butter Fat Washed Cold Brew. The seating area is packed with greenery and every plant that is named is for sale. On the other side is Pizzeria Social and a sizeable bar. It offers both wood-fired pizzas and thin crust tavern-style pizzas. The coffee side opens at 7 a.m. and closes at 3 p.m. The pizza restaurant opens at 11 a.m. The building is closed on Mondays.
For those who love coffee, plants and pizza, there?s a new spot in Apple Valley designed with you in mind. The restaurant is on the corner of Galaxie and County Road 42. One side is dedicated to plants and caffeine. It?s called Curiouser Coffee and Conservatory. The drinks are unique offering unexpected twists like Cocoa Puff infused milk and Biscoff Cookie Butter Fat Washed Cold Brew. The seating area is packed with greenery and every plant that is named is for sale. On the other side is Pizzeria Social and a sizeable bar. It offers both wood-fired pizzas and thin crust tavern-style pizzas. The coffee side opens at 7 a.m. and closes at 3 p.m. The pizza restaurant opens at 11 a.m. The building is closed on Mondays.
Hippo Pockets is new cloud kitchen concept from Centro
The popular Twin Cities restaurant Centro has launched a cloud kitchen concept called Hippo Pockets. Tye Sullivan, the food and beverage operations director for Hippo Pockets, joined FOX 9 Good Day to talk about the new concept.
The popular Twin Cities restaurant Centro has launched a cloud kitchen concept called Hippo Pockets. Tye Sullivan, the food and beverage operations director for Hippo Pockets, joined FOX 9 Good Day to talk about the new concept.
Blippi to perform at Minnesota State Fair
The children's show will feature a musical party filled with catchy music, dancing, and beloved characters.
The children's show will feature a musical party filled with catchy music, dancing, and beloved characters.