Welcome to this special last-minute holiday shopping edition of my newsletter! It’s likely to late to get anything shipped in time for the holidays, so your best bet is hitting up some IRL holiday markets and shops. I have two words for you: Shop Local. Here are my top picks for this weekend.
She She’s Jennifer Jorgensen and Kate Worum modeling their new pajama line. (Image courtesy She She)
NEW THIS WEEK:
She She launches pajama line
Local wallpaper designer duo She She has expanded to launch its first custom, wearable products: a line of pajamas featuring two floral color-ways: Summer Flora and Winter Flora. (But don’t let the names hold you back—both patterns can be worn year-round.) Each set is available in cotton ($85) and silk ($175) fabrications in unisex sizing from S to XXXL, and comes in a ready-to-gift, matching hand-tied sachet. While you’re at it, be sure to pick up some of their new holiday wrapping paper designs. Now available @ bysheshe.com/gifts
JUST ANNOUNCED:
Tickets are now available for Black Hearts Ball 2022 on February 12, presented by TIM+THOM in partnership with Aria Minneapolis. It’s the first return to the runway for the long-running event since before the pandemic began. This year’s event features collections from local fashion designers including Thom Navarro for TIM+THOM, Gilded Roots, CJW Designs, FRIKA, Be Tvum, Happy Calamity, Diays Designs, and a gallery presentation by Felt Good, set to a backdrop of a special performance by Minnesota Opera. Get tickets @ www.eventbrite.com
THURSDAY:
Modern Times Holiday Bizarre
If you’re looking for a gift with a bit of a DIY edge, head to this holiday market hosted by the famed punk West Bank vegetarian-centric cafe, Modern Times. It features some of my favorite local makers—several of which are BIPOC and queer—including Lucent Chains, Lucia Vasquez, Joy Spika, Datura Leather, Estudio Fermín, Alex Gomez, Cosmic Wheel Creamery, Lora Hlavsa, Cry Ugly Embroidery, VMSF Preserves, and Las Ranas Jewelry. Thursday 6–9pm @ Modern Times Cafe, 3200 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, instagram.com/moderntimescafempls
SCARFSHOP Open Studio
Pick up some one-of-a-kind gifts from local artist and maker Martha McQuade at her SCARFSHOP studio. Her small-batch, hand-dyed wool and cotton scarfs are made with low-impact materials and methods, and she’ll be selling her coveted, one-of-a-kind random-dye socks. Masks required. Thursday 11am–4pm @ SCARFSHOP Studio, 2920 Talmage Ave SE #290 (south/back entrance), Minneapolis, instagram.com/shopscarfshop
THURSDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY:
American Swedish Institute Courtyard Market
ASI hosts a series of handcraft vendors throughout the holiday season. Held in the market sheds in the ASI courtyard, find Cecelia Schiller & Cranky Heart Automata’s whimsical interactive mechanical sculptures (Thursday); Mud & Bark (Saturday); and Nordic Scraps and STITCHESbycarin (Saturday & Sunday). Museum admission is required for entry. Saturday 10am–4pm @ American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Ave, Minneapolis, asimn.org
FRIDAY & SATURDAY:
Atelier 4501 Open House
Two local vintage clothing sellers, Everyday Ejiji and May Baby Vintage, have joined forces to open a new atelier/studio. This. weekend, they’re open to the public for two days. Shop the brands' eclectic vintage clothing and accessories collections of fall and holiday goodies. Friday 2–7pm & Saturday 11am–5pm @ Atelier 4501, 4501 34th Ave S, Minneapolis, instagram.com/atelier4501
FRIDAY–SUNDAY:
Holidazzle
After a year off, Holidazzle is back at Loring Park—for one weekend only. The market features giftable goods from local small businesses, including the Abbey Alpacas' knit winter accessories and yarns and a market curated by Minneapolis Craft Market featuring Fair Anita’s Fair Trade accessories and Slow Burn beeswax candles. Plus, find hot food (including pierogis and Kramaczuk’s sausages), hot cider and hot chocolate, and Fulton beer available for purchase, and fireworks on Friday night. Friday 5–9pm, Saturday 2–9pm, Sunday 11am–5pm @ Loring Park, Minneapolis, holidazzle.com
SATURDAY:
Alma’s Annual Holiday Market
The beautiful hotel, cafe and restaurant Alma hosts its annual holiday market with gifts from some of their favorite local makers. Find functional ceramics, dried florals, bakery and pantry items, clothing housewares, apothecary goods and more from Guillermo Pottery, Alana Cuellar Clay, Kisa Boutique and Foxglove Market. You can also purchase some of Alma's new holiday gift sets featuring Alma favorites paired with locally made goods, including a spice kit with Alma signature spices, an espresso box with Alma house-made coffee syrup, a cocktail box, and a charcuterie and cheese board set. (Gift boxes will also be available during Alma business hours and online.) Saturday 9am–2pm @ Alma, 528 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, almampls.com
RedHot Art Market
The Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center’s 6th annual RedHot Art Market is a fun-filled community holiday shopping event featuring goods from local artists and makers. It also doubles as the year’s largest fundraiser for the center’s scholarship fund. Find some unique gifts from 20 talented artists and makers spanning fine arts, leather accessories, fiber art, jewelry, ceramics, prints, sculpture, forged home goods and more. Masks required. Saturday 11am–5pm @ Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center, 3749 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, www.cafac.org
Pop-up Shop at Benched Press
Three local makers are popping up at Northeast letterpress print shop Bench Pressed for the holidays. During this pop-up, find ceramics by Addis, Blue Collar Supper Club and artwork by Lora Hlavsa. The new storefront also carries their own stationery and greeting cards, letterpress printed by hand with antique equipment, plus apothecary items for body and bath from other small indie brands, home decor and kitchenware, and creative gifts for kids. Saturday 11am–4pm @ Bench Pressed, 2010 26th Ave S #2, Minneapolis, benchpressed.net
Holiday Party at The Fitting Room
South Minneapolis fashion boutique, The Fitting Room, invites you to join them in celebrating the winter holiday season. The shop will have the latest collections from its all-local roster of clothing and accessories designers (including Scott J Lehmann, Alma Mia, 1004 Designs, Amy Sabatier Designs and more), plus styling assistance, gift ideas and plenty of sips and treats. Saturday noon–5pm @ The Fitting Room, 318 W 38th St, Minneapolis, thefittingroommpls.com
Studio 373 Holiday Party
Join local makers ACG (hand-dyed clothing, scarves, soft home goods and paintings) and ILO studio (jewelry) at their Studio 373 for a festive gathering with gift ideas, a 15% off sale from ACG. and good cheer. Can’t make it? Shop ACG online for 15% off with code EXTRA15 for the rest of the month. While you’re there, be sure to check out the other open studios in the Northrup King Building. Masks required. Saturday noon–4pm @ Northrup King Building, 1500 Jackson St NE #373, Minneapolis, www.acgmpls.com & www.ilompls.com
Local Maker Pop-up: Wrapture at The Future
Local metaphysical shop, The Future, is hosting a series of holiday popups throughout the holiday season. This weekend, find Wrapture custom wrapping paper available for purchase (and gift wrapping!) by local designer and illustrator Chris Larson. Each edition of the wrapping paper set includes eight designs on double-sided newsprint sheets—100% recyclable and sourced from responsibly managed forests. The paper will be stocked at The Future through the holidays and available to order on Wrapture’s website. Saturday noon–7pm @ The Future, 2223 E 35th St, Minneapolis, instagram.com/thefuturempls, wrapture.co
56 Brewing Holiday Market
The Northeast Minneapolis brewery hosts a group of ten local makers for this holiday makers market. Find goods ranging from hand-poured candles and natural skincare to hand-knit goods, hot sauce and jewelry. The lineup includes Nashipai’s bold and colorful jewelry made in partnership with entrepreneurial Maasai women, Black-owned beauty products by OYA Beauty, sustainable clothing from Restore Society Club, and Latinx-owned apparel from Corazon Clothing. Saturday 2–6pm @ 56 Brewing, 3055 NE Columbia Ave, Minneapolis, 56brewing.com
Filigree Jewelers x Cobble Social House
Head to family-owned, high-end vintage jewelry boutique, Filigree Jewelers for a festive holiday happening featuring a signature cocktail Cobble designed for the store that’s a take on a French 75 and holiday gift shopping. Saturday at 6pm @ Filigree Jewelers, 210 N 2nd St #101, Minneapolis, instagram.com/filigreejewelers
SATURDAY & SUNDAY:
Graze Holiday Market
North Loop food hall, Graze, is hosting a two-day holiday market featuring giftable goods from a dozen vendors, including imported coffee, live plants, wellness products, bath and body goods, CBD bath teas, hot sauce and salsas, and more. Saturday & Sunday 11am–3pm @ Graze Provisions + Libations, 520 4th St N, Minneapolis, facebook.com
SUNDAY:
The Woman's Club presents Strictly Social Holiday Market
The Woman's Club of Minneapolis is back with its popular year-end event at their gorgeous historic building, which will be decked out for the holidays. Finds giftable, handmade goods from local small businesses including Susan Horowitz Jewelry, Mademoiselle Miel Chocolates, Minnesota Nice Spice, Toasted Tom's Granola, Bitter North Workshop Artisan Textiles, Peace Coffee and more, plus complimentary appetizers and a cash bar. Sunday 9am–1pm @ The Woman's Club of Minneapolis, 410 Oak Grove St, Minneapolis, free with RSVP @ www.womansclub.org
Minneapolis Vintage Market
Head to Machine Shop as Minneapolis Vintage Market heads indoor for the fall and winter season. Find two floors of Minnesota's best vintage clothing, accessories and home goods vendors all in one spot (including my own Rosella Vintage), plus coffee, beer, wine, food and a live DJ. Note, proof of vaccination or a negative test result is required from all attendees for entry, plus face masks and ticketed shopping reservations. Sunday 11am–5pm ($10 from 11am–noon, free after noon) @ Machine Shop, 300 2nd St SE, Minneapolis, mplsvintagemarket.com
Planty Queens presents a Holiday Popup
Grab your last-minute holiday gifts and support small businesses at this last-minute holiday market hosted by indie plant shop, Planty Queens. Guest vendors include Everthine Jewelry, Lukewarm Vintage, Love You Cookie, Al’s Tailoring, Lauren Hernandez art, Addis ceramics and more. Plus, 10% of all sales will be donated to community organization MIGIZI, which nurtures the educational, social, economic and cultural development of American Indian youth. Masks and proof of vaccination is required. Sunday noon–5pm @ Planty Queens, 1729 2nd St NE #401, Minneapolis, instagram.com/plantyqueens
Mother Co. Plant Sale
Local plant store Mother Co. Plants is having a rare sale to clear out some very special plants from the owner’s personal collection. It features unique cactus, arid plants and caudiciforms. Note: The sale is taking place at their event space, a block from their main store. Sunday noon–5pm @ Each Other, 2416 N 2nd St, Minneapolis (enter at back), instagram.com/shopmother
Last-Minute Gifts at Springboard for the Arts
Local arts nonprofit, Springboard for the Arts, is partnering with Wone and Youa Vang of local cross-stitch brand Third Daughter Restless Daughter to present a last-minute holiday gift market with an emphasis on BIPOC makers. Find art and prints, ceramics, jewelry, cocktail mixers, candles, pins and more from Estudio Fermin, Gigi’s Flair Emporium, Sharab Shrubs, Teeko Jewelry, Lora Hlavsa, Coconut Whiskey, Npauj, Kari Lee art, Quiet Cat Bakery and more, plus live portraits from Daughters and Suns (bring the family for a great gift idea!). Masks required for entry. Sunday noon–5pm @ Springboard for the Arts Community Hall, 262 University Ave W, St Paul, springboardforthearts.org
Market Collective MN presents a Winter Market
Founded by local makers Carriage House Textiles and Chingona Goods, Market Collective MN is a new market collective that prioritizes BIPOC and queer vendors and allies. This market hosted by Latinx-owned Northside brewery, La Doña Cerveceria, features more than a dozen makers including Chingona Goods, Niara’s Handcrafts, Julia Elise skincare, TahaMade Macrame, and Gently Knotted crochet lingerie and accessories. Sunday 12:30–6pm @ La Doña Cerveceria, 241 Fremont Ave N, Minneapolis, instagram.com/marketcollectivemn
NEXT TUESDAY, 12/21:
Winter Solstice Party at Les Sól
The ladies of Les Sól love any excuse to celebrate, so the sustainable shop is throwing an in-store bash in honor of the shortest day of the year. Throw on the outfit you haven’t had anywhere to wear and come by the store for music, cocktails, shopping, dancing and a special pop-up from Nina Dani Art, plus 10% off y our entire purchase during the party. It’s also a great chance to scoop up any last-minute gifts. Tuesday 6–9pm Les Sól, 4353 Upton Ave S, Unit 104, Minneapolis, shoplessol.com
CONTINUING:
DAILY:
Artistry presents Gifts in the Gallery
Find one-of-a-kind, artist-created gifts from more than 60 local artists at this two-week pop-up boutique at Bloomington’s Inez Greenberg Gallery. Items include silk scarves, jewelry, ceramics, blown glass, prints, cards, skincare, ornaments and home décor from more than 20 local artists and makers including United Goods. Mondays–Fridays from 10am–5pm, Saturday 9am–5pm & Sunday 1–6pm through 12/21 @ Inez Greenberg Gallery, Bloomington Center for the Arts, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Rd., Bloomington, artistrymn.org
The Departments at Dayton's
The long-in-the-works Dayton's Project in downtown Minneapolis is now open with a seasonal makers market—just in time for holiday nostalgia for Dayton’s to kick in. The Departments at Dayton's features more than 30 local vendors on the first floor of the Dayton’s building. Vendors include Larissa Loden jewelry and Karen Morris Millinery, plus several Native American- and Indigenous-owned makers and artists. The market will also sell apparel and accessories featuring the iconic Dayton’s logo. In a nod to Dayton’s iconic holiday displays, the building will also unveil some new holiday window displays designed by Kent Hensley, a former creative director for Marshall Field's, including a tribute to Santa Bears. Hours: Monday–Saturday 10am–6pm, Sunday noon–5pm @ The Dayton’s Project, 700 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, thedepartmentsatdaytons.com
TMORA Holiday Shop at Russian Museum of Art
The Museum of Russian Art Shop officially opens for the holiday season this weekend. Located on the mezzanine level of The Museum of Russian Art in Minneapolis, MN, the TMORA Shop is a gallery within a gallery – carefully curated and beautifully unique. Explore a wide array of winter treasures from the Slavic tradition, including hand-carved fairytale ornaments, tasty treats from the Slavic kitchen, Russian coffee table books, folksy candles and artful greeting cards. Shop the store in person or online. Open daily @ The Museum of Russian Art Shop, 5500 Stevens Ave S, Minneapolis, shoptmora.org
WEDNESDAY–SATURDAY:
Gamut Gallery’s Raging Art On
For those looking for some truly unique gift ideas, look no further than indie art gallery, Gamut, for its 10th annual Raging Art On “uncurated” holiday gift market. Shop giftable, affordably priced goods, including original paintings, photography, prints, handmade fiber art, jewelry, sculptures and stocking stuffers, from more than 60 local emerging and established artists and makers, including Lora Hlavsa, Manthra Studio, Martzia Thometz, Third Daughter Restless Daughter, Bekah Worley. and Scott Seekins. You can also shop the goods online at Gamut’s website. Masks required. Wednesday–Saturday 11am–6pm daily weekly through 12/22 in person @ Gamut Gallery, 717 S 10th St, Minneapolis & through 1/10 online @ gamutgallerympls.com
WEDNESDAY–SUNDAY:
A Merry Makers Studio Holiday Pop-up (final weekend)
True North Collaborative, a partnership of local brands with a mission to strength small business economy through experiential retail, is hosting a holiday pop-up that runs through the holiday season. It features festive installations, opportunities to make your own gifts, and goods from Minnesota makers and brands that give back, including Fair Anita Fair Trade accessories, North Mallow artisan marshmallows, Corazon Clothing, GiftyWrap wrapping paper, Nashipai jewelry and Twiggy Fresh bamboo toothbrushes. Wednesday–Sunday @ 11am–6pm daily @ Seven Points, 3001 Hennepin Ave S, Minneapolis, truenorthcollaborative.com
American Swedish Museum’s Jul Shop
The Museum Store supports the American Swedish Institute’s year-round programs and exhibitions by offering uniquely designed and curated items that reflect modern Swedish and Scandinavian art and culture. During the holiday season, the Store expands to include the Jul Shop, which offers a broad selection of unique holiday gifts perfect for everyone on your list, from glassware, ceramics and jewelry to cooking products, ornaments and books. Open Wednesday–Sunday during museum hours (museum admission required) @ American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Ave, Minneapolis, asimn.org
THURSDAY & SATURDAY:
Create Laser Arts Holiday Studio Shop
The local laser-engraved goods maker is opening up its studio for the rest of the holiday season for a special holiday shop. Find great gifts, holiday ornaments, earrings, home goods and more by the local maker, all created within its studio. Thursday 3–7pm & Saturday 11am–5pm through 12/23 @ Create Laser Arts Studio, 2215 Snelling Ave #2, Minneapolis, createlaserarts.com
THURSDAY–SATURDAY:
ROHO Collective presents Artisan Holiday Market
Shop works of art and handcrafted goods from local artists of color at this market presented by local BIPOOC artist group ROHO Collective in partnership with pop-up retail concept, Chameleon Shoppes. Plus, check out a BIPOC artist–designed selfie museum and find gifts just in time for the holidays. Open Thursdays–Saturdays 11am–6pm weekly through 12/23 @ IDS Center, 80 S 8th St, Minneapolis, www.facebook.com
The Artful Present: Holiday Art & Gifting Event (final weekend)
Veronique Wantz Gallery's annual holiday art and gifting event is back for a series of weekends featuring one-of-a-kind art and handmade gifts from local artists and makers. Look for giftable works on paper by Jim Hillegass, wood fired stoneware serving dishes by Samuel Johnson and Dom Venzant, and popups featuring modern jewelry by Yen Chee Designs, artisan textiles by Amber Jensen and handmade soy candles from Roseline’s Candles. While you're there, be sure to visit nearby retailers UMEI for Japanese home goods and new interior design retailer J. Atelier. Thursday & Friday 11am–2:30pm, Saturday noon–4pm @ Veronique Wantz Gallery, 901 N 5th St, Minneapolis, instagram.com/veroniquewantzgallery
THURSDAY–SUNDAY:
Rosalux’s Giftyshoppy
Minneapolis art gallery Rosalux’s new "Giftyshoppy" holiday shop is the place to get that truly special gift for the art lover in your life. Find everything from statement-making, collectibles gifts to small, affordable, giftable art from its member artists, including Mary Gibney's quirky, one-of-a-kind mini bust sculptures., delicate porcelain sculptures by Betsy Alwin, and satirical quilts by Terrance Payne. Open Thursdays & Fridays 3–7pm, Saturdays & Sundays noon–4pm through 12/23 @ Rosalux Gallery, 315 W 48th St, Minneapolis, www.rosaluxgallery.com
Northern Lights Festival Light Park & Mini Christmas Market (final weekend)
Drawing its inspiration from the wintery North, the Northern Lights Festival is Minnesota's newest holiday experience. Centering around a 25,000+ square foot light park, the festival features a Mini MN Christmas Market, food and drink, photo ops, make-and-take activities, and a Christmas Concert on December 17. Open Thursday 11am–8pm, Friday 11am–9pm, Saturday 10am–9pm, Sunday 11am–6pm @ Mayo Civic Center, 30 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, northernlightsfestivalmn.com
Tare Market Holiday Pop-up (final weekend)
South Minneapolis zero-waste store, Tare Market, is popping up in Northeast Minneapolis for the holidays beginning this weekend. Tare Market is Minnesota's first zero-waste store with a mission of helping others live a more waste-free life through plastic-free and packaging-free goods. Many of their products are sourced locally, and they work with many women and BIPOC brands to bring their plastic-free products to you. Thursday–Saturday 11am–6pm @ 945 NE Broadway St, Minneapolis, thetaremarket.com
Love Your Melon's Build Your Own Beanie Bar
Local brand Love Your Melon has just launched a Build Your Own Beanie bar at its North Loop storefront. Choose your beanie type, color, patch and pom, and watch your beanie get made. Great for gifting (and keeping)! The bar is available during the store’s open hours, no appointment needed. Hours: Thursdays–Sundays 10am–6pm weekly @ Love Your Melon, 226 N Washington Ave, Minneapolis, loveyourmelon.com
FRIDAY–SUNDAY:
Hydda Way Made-in-Minnesota Experience @ The Northern Express (final weekend)
Creative studio LAB Mpls is collaborating with a group of their favorite local brands and artisans for a special retail shopping experience as part of The Northern Express, an immersive, new holiday village. It features Christmas llamas and reindeers, a Christmas tree forest, Santa’s workshop and visits from Santa, Cedar + Stone’s Nordic Sauna, a Northern Express Mercantile and more. Highlights at the Hydda Way Christmas Market include custom wrapping paper by SheShe and GiftyWrap, an exclusive hat collab by Askov Finlayson, and a pop-up cabin experience from boutiques BlackBlue and Golden Rule, plus Red Wing Heritage, Faribault Woolen Mill, Hennepin Made, J.W. Hulme Co and more. Friday–Sunday from 11am–8pm daily @ Camp Tanadoona, 3300 Tanadoona Dr, Excelsior. Tickets $20–$40 adults (less for kids) @ labmpls.com/hydda-way
Keg & Case Holiday Market (final weekend)
The Keg & Case food hall is back with its holiday market for the first three weekends in December. Find carolers, Sundays with Santa, and local artisan pop-ups from more than 30 vendors to make a one-stop shop for all your holiday gift-giving needs. Plus, their Christmas tree lot will be open seven days a week with trees, wreaths, swags and garlands. Friday & Saturday 11am–9pm & Sunday 11am–8pm @ Keg & Case West 7th Market, 928 7th St W, St Paul, kegandcase.com
Larissa Loden's Give a Shit Pop-up (final weekend)
The local designer is debuting her brand-new HQ in St. Paul for her brand’s "Give a Shit" pop-up shop, where they’ll be joined by local makers including Bim Bam Boo (eco-friendlier toilet paper), Feminist Book Club (a monthly subscription box and online book club), WAAM Industries (eco-friendly bags and wooden crates), Bekah Worley Co (original art and prints), Wacks Co (candles), Coconut Whisk (vegan baking mixes) and Ashley Mary Art. It’s also your chance to peruse Larissa Loden’s festive, new, limited-edition holiday collection. Friday noon–6pm, Saturday 10am–6pm, Sunday noon–5pm @ 2032 Marshall Ave, St Paul, larissaloden.com
European Christmas Market (final weekend)
Find this magical, traditional Christmas Village at Union Depot on the weekends leading up to the holidays. Inspired by the open-air Christkindl Markets in Germany and other European countries during the Advent season, the free market features handmade European crafts and unique gifts from local makers, Glühwein (spiced mulled wine) and European-inspired foods. Plus on Saturday, there will be a holiday tree lighting and movie night from 4:30–9pm. Friday 4–9pm, Saturday 10am–8pm & Sunday 10am–6pm @ Union Depot, 240 E Kellogg Blvd, St Paul, stpaulchristmasmarket.org
SATURDAY:
Mill City Farmers Market: Winter Market
A mainstay since 2006, the Mill City Farmers Market has moved indoors to the Mill City Museum lobby for the season on select Saturdays through April. Each event features 30–40 local farmers, food makers and artisans with a goal of building a local, sustainable and organic food economy. This weekend’s artisan highlights include Barn Swallow Garden winter knit accessories and Olsen Naturals bath and body care. Note: Masks and social distancing are required. Saturday from 10am–1pm @ Mill City Museum, 704 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, millcityfarmersmarket.org
A Handmade Holiday Market
Join Minneapolis Craft Market at Loring Park tap room, Lakes & Legends Brewing, to meet and shop holiday giftables from local artists and makers while sipping seasonal craft brews. The market is a one-stop shop for supporting local makers. Proof of vaccination or a negative test result is required from all vendors and attendees to participate in this event; masks are required. Ticketed shopping reservations required to control capacity. Sunday noon–5pm @ Lakes & Legends Brewing, 1368 LaSalle Ave, Minneapolis. Reserve your free shopping pass @ www.mplscraftmarket.com
Holiday Saturdays at Northrup King Building (final day)
Browse hundreds of unique and creative works and gifts from local artists and creators under one roof and rest easy with the knowledge that when you buy local, you never have to worry about shipping delays. It's a great year to support Minnesota artists and creative businesses. Highlights include Strey Collective’s new Holiday Boutique featuring 20 small retail businesses (#179). Saturday noon–4pm plus through 12/18 @ Northrup King Building, 1500 Jackson St NE, Minneapolis, northrupkingbuilding.com
SATURDAY & SUNDAY:
Plate & Parcel Holiday Market (final weekend)
The Linden Hills Farmers Market moves indoors for the winter and becomes the Plate & Parcel Holiday Market. Held in partnership with Minneapolis Craft Market, this market is a charming, festive, one-stop shop for unique handcrafted gifts, local, foods, holiday decor and Christmas trees. Held in partnership with Minneapolis Craft Market and Wagner Garden Centers, a rotating group of vendors will create a bustling and festive hub of farmers, food makers and artisans. The market is free to attend, and family- and dog-friendly. Masks are required. Free ticketed shopping reservations are required to control capacity. Saturday & Sunday 10am–2pm @ Wagners Garden Center, 6024 Penn Ave S, Minneapolis. Reserve your free shopping pass @ mplscraftmarket.com
SUNDAY:
St Paul Brewing Weekly Makers Market
Shop handmade and vintage goods from a rotating group of local artists, makers and vintage sellers including Restore Society Club, at this weekly indoor market hosted by St. Paul Brewing, happening every Sunday through the holidays. Sunday 11am–3pm @ St. Paul Brewing, 688 Minnehaha Ave E, St Paul, instagram.com/stpaulbrewing
NOW AVAILABLE:
GoodWinter Shop
Fans of retro holiday goods should be sure to check out GoodWinter Shop, a new local brand of mugs, sweatshirts, stationery, and just in time for the holidays, gift wrap and tree skirts, all featuring original mid-century inspired art and illustrations. Founder Andrea Bonhiver is an artist and designer who draws inspiration from 1950s to 1970s design, music and pop culture. Her online shop also sells a curated selection of mid-century vintage home items and vinyl records. Shop now @ goodwintershop.com
Minny & Paul's Holiday Collection
Local brand Minny & Paul partners with more than 100 talented local makers and independent businesses to craft its colorful, curated gift boxes, each with a different theme. This holiday season's gift collection includes four options: Merry & Bright (holiday party-themed treats), Snowday (cozy seasonal drinks and sweets), Rise & Shine (breakfast treats), Merry & Bright Crate (seasonal treats & bar cart essentials). Boxes start at $75. Shop now @ minnyandpaul.com
ENDING SOON:
FORAGE closing
The East Lake Street shop has announced that December 31 will be its last day of business as a brick-and-mortar. When it was founded ten years ago as Forage Modern Workshop, the store quickly become a favorite for those whose personal mantra is “shop local.” Over the years, the Lake Street storefront has sold handmade products from Minnesota makers and vintage finds, as well as modern furniture. More recently, the shop scaled down to focus on gifts, handmade goods, and art. Until its closing, be sure to stop in and shop—they’re currently packed with unique gifts for the holidays. Now through 12/31 @ FORAGE, 4023 E Lake St, Minneapolis, foragemodernworkshop.com
ON VIEW:
Homecoming Queen: The Wonderful World of Utica Queen
Homecoming Queen invites visitors to explore the wonderful world of Utica Queen, star of Season 13 of RuPaul’s Drag Race and a fixture of the local drag scene. The exhibition features garments, accessories and original design sketches by Ethan Mundt (Utica Queen), editorial photographs of the Drag Race alum by photographers Ben Seagren, Dan Little, Eric Magnussen, Liam James and Trevor Beaty, and a short documentary highlighting Mundt’s background and creative process by Tatyana Kurepina. This first-of-its-kind 4,000-square-foot drag fashion and photography exhibition will include immersive virtual gallery accessible to visitors worldwide. On view through 4/4/22 ($5 museum admission) @ Rochester Art Center, 30 Civic Center Dr, Rochester, rochesterartcenter.org
Get Wrapped Up in Holiday Fashion Designer Showcase
Experience the magic of downtown Minneapolis in the historic Foshay Tower with a fresh take of decorating for the holidays. A group of 18 local fashion designers have come together to display their festive, holiday-inspired tree-dresses on mannequins along the W Minneapolis’s main level hall. It’s a great spot to hit when downtown, especially when friends and family come in for the holidays. (And don’t miss the chance to bring them up to the Foshay’s iconic Prohibition Bar on the 27th floor with a view of downtown that can’t be beat.) Open House: Thursday from 12:30–1:30pm with hot chocolate and cookies. Ends 1/2/22 @ W Minneapolis, 821 S Marquette Ave, Minneapolis, instagram.com/wminneapolis
VIRTUAL HOLIDAY SHOPS:
Note, it’s likely too late to purchase anything online and get it shipped in time for the holidays.
Springboard for the Arts launches Ready Made
Minnesota is getting a new way to shop and support local artists and makers across the state year-round with Springboard for the Arts’ launch of Ready Made. Ready Made is a new extension of Springboard’s website, which allows people to easily discover handcrafted, one-of-a-kind pieces by local artists and makers across Minnesota who have worked with the St. Paul–based not-for-profit arts service organization in some capacity. They’ll be adding new makers regularly to create a year-round platform for artists. Shop now @ springboardforthearts.org/ready-made
Urban Rooster Shop
Find handcrafted gifts from a dozen Minnesota brands on one website all season long with Urban Rooster, an online shop founded last year by two former Target execs who want to help small local retailers market their goods. The new holiday assortment includes jewelry, leather handbags, kids’ toys, home goods, specialty food gifts and more from brands and retailers such as MEND Jewelry, Legacy Toys, Strange & Co, Maddy & Maize, Kisa Boutique and Arway Bags. Shop now @ urbanroostershop.com
The List Virtual Makers’ Marketplace
The List is a Minnesota-based online maker hub. The marketplace aims to be a one-stop shop for high-quality artisans, makers and other small businesses, just in time for holiday gift-giving season. Find a mix of fashion, home goods and skin care by 40 top local makers, including Strey Designs, Adam Turman, Essence One, FOAT Design, Hackwith Design House, ILO Design, J.Lux Jewelry, Joeleen Torvick, Julia Elise Skincare, Tiny Loud and Minny & Paul. Shop now @ www.findmeonthelist.com
Minneapolis Craft Market Online Marketplace
You can now shop Minneapolis Craft Market’s roster of local makers online, 24/7, with their online marketplace. Shop now @ mplscraftmarket.com
MORE OF THE BEST PLACES FIND GIFTS FROM LOCAL MAKERS:
14 Hill Gift Shop
Find unique giftables for everyone on your list, plus home goods, kitchenware & home décor. @ 4737 Chicago Ave. S., Ste. 2, Minneapolis, 612-886-3606, 14hill.com
Bench Pressed
Longtime local mom-and-pop design studio is opening its first storefront. The shop will feature their own stationery and greeting cards, letterpress-printed by hand with antique equipment, plus apothecary items for body and bath from other small indie brands, home decor and kitchenware, and creative gifts for kids. Now open @ 2010 26th Ave S #2, Minneapolis, benchpressed.net
bread: A unique pop-up market
This holiday pop-up market created by local entrepreneur Marsha Magdalene will feature a mostly BIPOC group of locally owned brands and goods from local makers. @ Maplewood Mall, lower level, 3001 White Bear Ave N #1015A, Maplewood, breadpopupmarket.com
Community Commons at Mall of America
Last fall, the Mall of America debuted Community Commons, a new, rent-free space dedicated to BIPOC retail businesses. Vendors include Silk Road Wellness, LVLS House of Hoodies and more. @ Mall of America, Level 2 South, Bloomington, mallofamerica.com
Corazon
Find unique, handmade art, gifts, stationery, jewelry, home goods & more by local makers. @ 4646 E Lake St, Minneapolis, 612-276-0198, www.corazononline.com
FORAGE
The East Lake Street shop has announced that December 31 will be its last day of business as a brick-and-mortar. Until then, they’re packed with unique, handcrafted, beautifully designed gifts for the holidays. Now through 12/31 @ FORAGE, 4023 E Lake St, Minneapolis, foragemodernworkshop.com
Founders Co.
This collective of local small business owners that includes Excelsior Candle Co., B + D Custom Crafts, MEND Jewelry now have a permanent location at Southdale. Find home decor, gemstone jewelry, clothing and accessories, organic skincare, fine art and modern pottery from 20 local makers, including LES Bags, KISA, Hossle Woodworks and Isadore Nut Co. @ Southdale Center on 1st floor rotunda, Edina, founders-co-mn.myshopify.com
The Golden Rule
Find modern, handmade jewelry, accessories, home goods, art and gifts from local makers and small brands. @ 350 Water St, Excelsior, shopgoldenrule.com
The Grand Collective
Find apothecary, lingerie, jewelry, vintage clothing, hostess gifts and more at this shop owned by nationally renowned laundry expert and Mona Williams’ Patric Richardson, whose Laundry Love book is also available at the shop for sale. @ 791 Grand Ave, St Paul, instagram.com/grandcollectivemn
Greenhouse Salon & Shop
Last week, the Bryn Mawr neighborhood welcomed a new storefront: Greenhouse, a salon and shop. Greenhouse specializes in organic hair care and also sells house plants, plant care, vintage home decor and accessories, and handmade goods by local makers. Hours: Tuesday–Friday 10am–7pm & Saturday 11am–5pm @ 408 Cedar Lake Rd S, Minneapolis, instagram.com/greenhouse_408
Haus Theory
The longtime online vintage seller’s new storefront features hand-picked and restored vintage furniture and home decor alongside well-designed modern pieces, with an emphasis on a less-is-more, intentional shopping experience. You can still shop select pieces on their e-shop, too. Now open Saturdays & Sundays 11am–6pm @ 2182 3rd St, White Bear Lake, haustheory.com
Homespun MN: A Minnesota-Made Pop-up Market
Shop the the best in Minnesota-made gifts for the holidays with this pop-up shops at Ridgedale Center and in South Minneapolis, with each location featuring more than 70 local brands and makers. @ Ridgedale Center, Level 2 in Center Court, 12401 Wayzata Blvd, Minnetonka & 2709 E 38th St, Minneapolis, homespunmn.myshopify.com
i like you
Find quirky, handmade gifts, pottery, prints, jewelry, greeting cards and more by local makers at this longtime gift shop, which recently moved to a new location in Northeast Minneapolis. @ 1955 Johnson St NE, Minneapolis, i-like-you-minneapolis.myshopify.com
Inspire: Global Gifts for Urban Adventures
Created by local nonprofit, Smile Network, this gift store sells handmade, fair-trade goods by tribal women in developing countries. The artisans get a fair price for their goods and steady income, and 100 percent of the profits from every item sold at the store funds reconstructive lip- and cleft-palate surgeries. @ City Center, 10 S 7th St, Minneapolis, smilenetwork.org/shop
Les Sól
Find women’s clothing, jewelry, accessories, apothecary and gifts from small brands & local makers. @ 4353 Upton Ave S #104 (entrance on 44th & Upton), Minneapolis, shoplessol.com
Mona Williams
This locally owned shop at the Mall of America is the brainchild of laundry expert Patric Richardson, and it’s a great destination for unique gifts and luxe laundry products. The store also carries vintage and designer clothing. @ Mall of America, 180 South Avenue (First Level), Bloomington, monawilliams.com
Moth Oddities
After nearly seven years selling vintage online, in local pop-ups and on the road, Moth Oddities has opened its own storefront. In addition to vintage, the duo sells products by makers (both local and from around the U.S.) who put an emphasis on sustainable practices, especially those from BIPOC & LGBTQIA communities. Open Friday & Saturday noon–6pm, Sunday noon–5pm @ 2201 NE 2nd St, Minneapolis, mothoddities.com
Northland Visions
Native American art and gifts made in Minnesota, the Dakotas, Wisconsin and Canada. @ 861 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, northlandvisions.com
Rock Paper Scissors Goods
Handmade jewelry, greeting cards, art prints, kids' toys & more gifts from local makers, plus vinyl records. @ 2403 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, rockpaperscissorsgoods.com
Roseline’s Place
Northeast Minneapolis’ Central Avenue is now home to Roseline’s Place, owned by Roseline Friedrich of local soy + vegan candle maker Roseline’s Candles, an Immigrant- and Black-Woman-owned local business that sells its candles in recycled jars. Roseline’s Place offers their own goods along with a mix of items from other makers, including body butters from Dipp’d in Hunnie, as well as candle-making classes. Now open @ 2430 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, instagram.com/roselinesplace
Rose & Loon
Goods by Midwest makers, including fashion accessories, food gifts, houseware and more. @ Rosedale Center, 1595 Minnesota 36, Roseville, roseandloon.com
Six for Good
Apothecary, food gifts, jewelry and more giftables from 6 local woman makers. @ Rosedale Center, 1595 MN-36, Roseville & Nolan Mains, 3931 Market St, Edina, sixforgood.com
Stranger & Co.
This new store carries thoughtfully curated home goods, apothecary items and gifts from small brands and local makers. @ 3921 Market St, Edina, www.strangerandco.com
Union Market Mankato
Find apparel and accessories, kids’ items, apothecary, home goods, plants & more. @ 615 S Front St, Mankato, www.unionmarketmankato.com
Uniquely Global
Presented by Chameleon Shoppes, the local pop-up market concept, Uniquely Global offers clothing, spices, cosmetics, fabrics and statement art pieces for any home. UG finds are chosen from around the globe, with offerings including affordable fashion at designer boutique quality, globally sourced spices, handmade statement art pieces and more. Hours: Monday–Friday 10am–4pm daily @ Gaviidae Common, Suite 130 (street level), 651 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, www.chameleonconsortium.com
WALRUS
WALRUS is an artist- and community-led art and consignment gallery and marketplace that opened earlier this year in North Minneapolis. It sells and showcases affordable, framed artwork by local artists. Within the shop, you’ll find pieces priced from $25 to $2,500, about 90% of which is made by local artists. Part of Walrus’ mission is to prioritize the representation of artists of color—out of this 90%, about one quarter is art made by artists of color who are local to North Minneapolis. @ 4400 N Lyndale Ave, Minneapolis, www.walrus.style
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