This week’s local shopping highlights include holiday shop openings, winter farmers markets and more.
American Swedish Institute’s holiday Jul Shop opens this week. (Image: American Swedish Institute)
NEW THIS WEEK:
Solid Manufacturing Co. Small Business Saturday Sale
Local furniture maker Solid Manufacturing Co. is hosting their biggest sale of the year—their Small Business Saturday sale—early this year to give you the chance to start your holiday shopping early (or find something new for yourself). Save 30% on all items, handcrafted by a small team of craftsmen and women in Minneapolis, now for a limited time. Discount automatically applied at checkout. Shop now @ www.solidmanufacturingco.com
THURSDAY, 11/10 & Saturday, 11/12:
ASI Community Open House, Holiday Exhibit & Jul Shop Opening
Find the perfect holiday gifts for the Scandis in your life when the ASI Museum Store’s Jul Shop opens this Thursday with a curated selection of handmade and imported items from Scandinavian countries. Shop in person or their online shop (shop.asimn.org) to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list. Or head to the museum on Saturday for an open house event featuring free admission and the first look at ASI’s 72nd Holiday Experience (a series of festive galleries representing local communities of Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Iceland, Finland and the Sami Culture Center), plus activities, pop-up performances, bonfires and vendors selling handcrafted items in the ASI courtyard. Jul Shop opens Thursday; open house event Saturday 10am–4pm @ American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Ave, Minneapolis, asimn.org
THURSDAY, 11/10–SUNDAY, 11/13:
Haupt Antiek’s Old World Christmas
The occasional vintage market is known for its annual holiday markets featuring a new theme and fresh inventory each month. Look for a mix of vintage Christmas decor, fresh greenery and creative gift ideas. Thursday from 9am–8pm, Friday 9am–7pm, Saturday 9am–5pm, Sunday 11am–4pm @ Haupt Antiek Market, 7570 147th St W #400, Apple Valley, www.hauptantiek.com
THURSDAY, 11/10–SATURDAY, 11/12:
Scarborough Fair New Studio Opening
St. Paul women's clothing boutique Scarborough Fair has set up shop in a new location. Celebrate and shop their new arrivals during their grand opening weekend festivities. The new store is open only during posted studio hours; watch for future hours to be announced or call or text 651-402-6441 to schedule an appointment. Note: the lower-level location is only accessible via stairs. Thursday 11am–4pm, Friday 2–8pm & Saturday 11am–4pm @ 1583 Hamline Ave, lower level (enter via side door on Iowa Ave), Falcon Heights, scarboroughfairshop.com
FRIDAY, 11/11:
Building Community & Sustaining Culture Through Design
Twin Cities design and creative leaders are using design to build community that sustains culture, supports business development and nurtures belonging. During this panel event, attendees will hear from local entrepreneurs Houston White, Hayley Matthews-Jones, Peyton Scott Russell, Keon Blasingame and Cornel Beard about the role design plays in their work. Thursday 4:30–7:30pm @ 10 Thousand Design/Colle McVoy, 400 N 1st Ave #Ste 700, Minneapolis. Free registration @ www.eventbrite.com
FRIDAY, 11/11 & SATURDAY 11/12:
Foat Design & SHExclusive Jewelry Trunk Show
Local boutique, The Fitting Room, is known for its all-locally-made apparel and accessories. This weekend, it hosts trunk show featuring the fall collections of two of its designers: Foat Design apparel and SHExclusive Jewelry by Susan O. Horowitz. Both designers were featured in the fall Fashion Week MN event, EVOLVE, and will be bringing those collections along. Set an appointment to pre-shop the collections on Friday, or go Saturday’s to shop the collections along with all of The Fitting Room's new arrivals. Friday noon–5pm & Saturday noon–3pm @ The Fitting Room, 318 W 38th St, Minneapolis, thefittingroompls.com
SATURDAY, 11/12:
Nokomis Fall Urban Craft & Art Fair
Head to Lake Nokomis Park for the annual urban craft and art fair. Find giftable, handmade goods from a group of 48 local indie crafters and artists, including jewelry, ceramics, art, paper goods, woodworking, textiles, glass, sweets, soaps and more. Saturday 9:30am–4pm @ Lake Nokomis Community Center, 2401 E Minnehaha Pkwy, Minneapolis, facebook.com
Neighborhood Roots Winter Market Kickoff
The Neighborhood Roots Winter Market season kicks off this weekend outdoors and indoors at Bachman’s Floral. The monthly market features vendors from Kingfield, Fulton and Nokomis farmers markets, selling goods ranging from fresh produce and specialty foods to baked goods and goods from local makers. Saturday 10am–2pm @ 6010 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, neighborhoodrootsmn.org
Northeast Farmers Market Winter Market Kickoff
The Northeast Farmers Market is making their way indoors for the winter season at a new venue, Earl Giles Distillery, every second Saturday of the month through April. Stock up on fresh fruit and veggies, packaged specialty foods like jam and honey, baked goods, prepared foods, and handmade art and body care from local artists and makers. Saturday 11am–3pm @ Earl Giles Distillery, 1325 Quincy St NE, Minneapolis, northeastfarmersmarket.com
Makers Market at Lake Hiawatha Park
Find handmade goods from local makers at this holiday makers market presented by local skin care and soap maker, I Am Illuminating. The market returns for another edition with a lineup of different makers on 12/17. Saturday 11am–4pm @ Lake Hiawatha Park, 2701 E 44t St, Minneapolis, @i.am.illuminating
The Black Market Holiday Bazaar
Come gather to support and celebrate Black businesses at The Black Market's holiday market. The Black Market is a Black-business marketplace that has become a vibrant community hub. This weekend is the first of two holiday markets from the marketplace, featuring unique gifts, music, books, games, art, food and more from over than 50 local, Black-owned businesses. Mark your calendars for their next market on 12/10. Saturday 2–7pm @ 767 Eustic St, St Paul, @theblackmarketmpls
Neckerchief November Scarf Styling Party
The versatile accessory gets her own month (and party) with the 3rd annual Neckerchief November Scarf Soiree. The evening of bubbles, bites and boxknots is put on by accessories designer Marly Ramstad of Play by Marly and AudreyRose Vintage, with special guest maker Nickey Robo, who will be offering on-the-spot chainstitching customizations. BYOS (bring your own scarf) or find a new one to take home from the Play by Marly and AudreyRose Vintage collections, and learn to tie a variety of different scarf knots. Also be sure to follow @playbymarly on Instagram throughout the month, where she’ll share scarf-tying tutorials throughout the month. Saturday 6:30–8pm @ AudreyRose Vintage, 2237 E 38th St, Minneapolis. Limited tickets $7.50 @ eventbrite.com
SATURDAY, 11/12 & SUNDAY 11/13:
Field + Festival Holiday Market
The Minneapolis Craft Market’s popular holiday markets at Wagner’s Garden Center are back. Head to the Wagner’s greenhouse weekly market series for a rotating lineup of local makers, prepared food vendors and produce growers all in one place, plus plants and gardening supplies from Wagner’s. Saturday & Sunday 10am–2pm @ Wagners Garden Center, 6024 Penn Ave S, Minneapolis, www.fieldandfestival.com
Holi-Go Fabulous
Join Galleria and Mpls.St.Paul Magazine for this two-weekend event series to ring in the holidays at the Galleria shopping center. A $10 ticket includes access to a specific session featuring a different topic and Mpls.St.Paul Magazine editor or local expert discussing trends for the holiday including home decor, gift ideas, style trends and more, plus light bites, spirit tasting, a festive coffee bar and fun takeaways for your holiday decorating and hosting needs. 21+. Saturday 11:30am & Sunday 10am & 11:30am + 11/19 & 11/20 @ Galleria, Suite 3330 (across from CRAVE), 3510 Galleria, Edina. Tickets @ eventbrite.com
SUNDAY, 11/13:
Minneapolis Vintage Market
This month’s edition of MVM returns to the Machine Shop with more than 50 of the top local vintage vendors spanning two floors (including my own Rosella Vintage). Grab an adult beverage or coffee and hear tunes from DJ Buster Baxter while you shop for clothing for all genders, home goods and more. Early-bird ticket holders get first dibs on shopping before doors open to the public. Sunday 11am–4pm (11am–noon $10, noon–5pm Free) @ Machine Shop, 300 2nd St SE, Minneapolis, mplsvintagemarket.com
Paikka Holiday Bazaar
After a couple of years off due to the pandemic, Paikka’s Holiday Bazaar is back. The annual event features rare popups from 16 of the best local makers and retailers, including Ginny Sims Ceramics, IDUN, SCARFSHOP, Wacks Co, Rubinski Works, WAAM Industries, Apricot Floral, KT Woodling, Viska, Sunday Postage Vintage and new NA wine shop, Shop Marigold at Honeycomb. Plus: food from Marty’s Deli and Yeah Yeah Taco, coffee from SK Coffee and a DJ set from Your Smith. Sunday 11am–5pm @ Paikka, 550 Vandalia St, St Paul, @paikkamn
CONTINUING:
Twin Cities Vintage Fall Crawl
The first-ever Vintage Fall Crawl offers vintage and secondhand shopping enthusiasts the chance to get exclusive discounts, support the local community and raise money for a good cause. Passports will get your a one-day 15% off discount at all 12 woman-owned vintage and resale shops on the crawl, including Tandem Vintage, The Mustache Cat, Style Society Shop, Moth Oddities, The Golden Pearl Vintage, Carousel + Folk, B. Resale, Rewind Vintage, AudreyRose Vintage, Legacy, Up Six Vintage and Everyday People. Get your passport stamped at each shop to be eligible to enter the gift card drawing at the end of the crawl, with or without purchase. Three winners will receive a $25 gift card from each participating shop (a $300 value). You can purchase a passport at any participating shop location or at the vintage crawl website. All proceeds donated to Women’s Advocates. Ends 11/21 @ various locations, www.vintagefallcrawl.com
Textile Center Holiday Gallery Shop
Every holiday season, the Textile Center’s artisan shop fills the center’s gallery spaces with unique fiber art and textile goods perfect for gift. giving. From wall art, wearable art and fiber art kits to home goods, ornaments and more, you’ll find a gift for everyone on your list. You can shop the goods both at their online shop and in store. Proceeds support Textile Center’s artistic programs and working artists. In-person shopping hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 10 am–4 pm @ The Textile Center, 3000 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, textilecentermn.org/shop
Bachman's Holiday Ideas & Inspiration for the Home
The local home and garden retailer has shifted its annual holiday idea house from its Lyndale Avenue location to its flagship store to make more space for guests to safely socially distance while gathering inspiration for the holidays. The self-guided tour ($5 entrance fee) will take you through themed rooms and styled vignettes with fresh design ideas for the season. Plus, 20% of proceeds will benefit Minnesota Children’s Hospital Association. With your ticket purchase, you’ll also receive a coupon for 20% off your next regular-priced Bachman’s purchase. 11/3–12/11 @ Bachman’s, 6010 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, bachmans.com
TMORA Holiday Shop at Russian Museum of Art
Located on the mezzanine level of The Museum of Russian Art, the TMORA Shop is a gallery within a gallery. 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, and enjoy free admission to explore the museum galleries. Bonus: You can also shop the gift shop online at shoptmora.org. Thursday 6–9pm @ The Museum of Russian Art Shop, 5500 Stevens Ave S, Minneapolis, tmora.org
NOW OPEN:
Olio Vintage
New vintage collective store, Olio Vintage, is a unique collective of specialty vintage retailers brought together under one roof in Northeast Minneapolis. Home to a vintage-made-modern world of clothing, accessories, housewares, local handmade items and other fascinating gems, Olio will debut with a collective of four vintage brands: Black Nvni, SALTY, my own Rosella Vintage and in-house brand, Olio Vintage. The storefront will also feature a different rotating vintage vendor each month as well as an ever-changing assortment of handmade goods by local maker favorites. Located on the same block as fellow vintage shops The Golden Pearl Vintage, FindFurnish and Twelve Vultures, the St. Anthony area is quickly becoming a destination for vintage shopping. Hours: Thursday–Monday from 11am–6pm weekly @ 21 5th St NE, Minneapolis, @olio.mpls
Together
Dubbed “an in-person experience place,” Together is a new shop in Northeast Minneapolis selling a mix of thoughtfully curated goods from small brands. The store’s assortment includes men’s clothing, accessories, footwear, body care and home goods from brands like Studio Nicholson, Stan Ray, Snow Peak and Country of Origin, with an emphasis on versatile, durable and beautifully designed products that are ethical manufactured. Set within a minimalist, open space with white-washed brick walls, the gorgeous storefront is a must-experience. Hours: Tuesday–Saturday 11am–7pm, Sunday noon–6pm @ 2022 501 NE 1st Ave, Minneapolis, www.together-store.com
Black Garnet Books
The only Black-owned bookstore in Minnesota, community member Dionne Sims launched Black Garnet Books two years ago online in direct response to state violence and to address racial inequality within the publishing and literary industries. Now, Sims has opened the shop’s first brick-and-mortar in St. Paul. Black Garnet Books sells new, contemporary books by authors and illustrators of color “in an atmosphere that encourages learning, joyful interactions and communal care for everyone who visits.” Now open @ 1319 University Ave W, St Paul, blackgarnetbooks.com
Antica Farmacista
Opened just in time for the holiday shopping season, Antica Farmacista is a new pop-up concept presented in partnership with Galleria luxury home and gift store Ampersand. Antica Farmacista is a women-owned luxury home fragrance brand founded in 2003 with a collection of more than 20 transportive, artfully composed home fragrances. (They’re so good they’ve been showcased in some of the world’s most beautiful hotels, including The Beverly Hill Hotel, The Four Seasons and Hotel Bel-Air.) Find a giftable selection of diffusers, candles, moisturizers and perfumes at the popup now through the holidays. Now open @ Galleria, 3510 W 69th St, Edina, anticafarmacista.com
Ramadhan Designs Studio & Showroom
Local designer favorite Rammy Mohamed is hosting a grand opening for her new Ramandhan Designs studio, popping up through January. Be among the first to preview and shop her new designs, including those recently debuted on fall fashion runways including Fashion Week MN and Fashionopolis. The showroom studio will be open for regular hours Monday–Friday from 11am–6pm weekly, where you can walk in to shop or make an appointment for a custom fitting. Now open @ Wells Fargo Place, 30 E 7th St, St Paul. Make an appointment @ ramadhandesigns.com
Petek Trading Co.
Owned and operated by a Turkish immigrant, this new store offers a selection of ethically sourced handmade goods from Turkey. Find a carefully curated selection of home goods and gifts just in time for the holiday season, from Christmas stockings to hand-stitched leather shoes, mosaic lamps to olive wood goods. Now open @ Historic Hamm Building, 24 W 7th Pl, St. Paul, petektradingco.com
PLAN AHEAD
Mark your calendars and get your tickets now for these upcoming event picks.
NOVEMBER:
The Queen's Ball: A Bridgerton Experience: Tickets are now available for the Minneapolis stop of the touring, immersive experience known based on the hit Netflix show. Dress up in your Bridgerton best and get ready to be transported to Regency-era London for live musical performances and interactive experiences. November 15–January @ Lighthouse ArtSpace Minneapolis, 1515 NE Central Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets start at $45 @ bridgertonexperience.com/minneapolis
Sustainable Event & Wedding Showcase: For conscious planners, couples and industry professionals looking to make their event or wedding more sustainable, join LUUM Collective as it presents its first sustainable event and wedding showcase. The event features discussions, a pop-up vendor marketplace, tastings and creative connections from a curated collective of conscious-minded caterers, florists, photographers and wedding dress retailers, plus sustainable event tips from top event industry leaders. Wednesday, 11/16, 2–8pm @ Paikka, 550 Vandalia St #165, St Paul, www.eventbrite.com
Departments at Dayton's Winter Maker's Market: Following its debut one year ago, the Departments at Dayton's is back with another holiday pop-up market. Housed within the main level of the Dayton's Project at the iconic Dayton's building in downtown Minneapolis, the market will feature 65 independent vendors selling everything from handcrafted wood furniture and home goods to camping gear and canoes. Open 11/17–1/13. Hours: Mondays–Saturdays from 10am–6pm & Sundays 11am–5pm through 12/23 @ The Dayton’s Project, 700 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, @thedepartmentsatdaytons
MCAD Art Sale: One of the Twin Cities' biggest and most popular art sales is back. Every year, the Minneapolis College of Art and Design and its promising bunch of students offer thousands of pieces from more than 200 alumni and 200 students, priced from $10 to $1,000. You're just about guaranteed to discover the area's next budding young artist at a bargain-basement price. Serious collectors, be sure to buy a ticket for the Friday-night preview to get first dibs. Thursday–Saturday @ Minneapolis College of Art and Design, 2501 Stevens Ave, Minneapolis, tickets free–$150 @ www.mcad.edu/artsale
UMN Fashion Fest: FashionFest is an annual fall shopping, fashion show and tasting experience to support M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital. The event includes a strolling wine and food tasting, pop-up shopping from top Twin Cities boutiques, a live auction and a fashion show. Friday, 11/18, at 6pm @ Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, The Depot, 225 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis. Tickets start at $200 @ fashionfest.umn.edu
The Evolution of the Jingle Dress Fashion Show: Minnesota-based fashion designer and beadwork artist Delina White of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe is producing her annual fashion show in honor of Native American Heritage Month. This year’s show will highlight the jingle dress as a catalyst for healing, evolving design trends and dance styles.It will feature pieces from White’s label, IamAnishinaabe, along with Indigenous fashion designers Tia Wood, Isobel White, Yvonne Wilson. Free. Friday, 11/18 @ Black Bear Casino Resort, I-35/Hwy 210, Carlton, facebook.com
The Vintage Village: Following a successful run this past summer at the Nolan Mains outdoor plaza, Everyday Ejiji and 50th & France are teaming up again. for The Vintage Village, a vintage market taking place every Saturday and Sunday over five weekends during the holiday season. This indoor marketplace will feature a curated, rotating lineup of the Twin Cities’ best and brightest vintage vendors and artisan makers brought together to meet all your holiday shopping needs. Saturdays & Sundays from 11/19–12/18, 11am–6pm @ 50th & France, Edina, @everydayejiji
Hmong Nouveau Fashion Show: St. Paul-based lifestyle magazine, Hmong Nouveau, is dedicated to celebrating the fashion, culture and people of the vibrant local Hmong community. This annual fashion show and party features a fashion show featuring 11 designers and 100+ models, live music and entertainment from over 15 performers, food and more featuring all-Hmong talent. Saturday, 11/19, from 5:30pm–2am (fashion show at 7pm) @ Union Depot, 214 4th St E, St Paul. Tickets $85–$150 @ hmongnouveau.com
Fashion Weekendz by Arianne Zager Holiday Show: The ongoing fashion show fundraiser series will highlight holiday party looks by local designers including Alma Mia, with proceeds benefiting youth in Sierra Leone. Tickets coming soon. Saturday, 11/19 @ W Minneapolis - The Foshay, 821 S Marquette Ave, Minneapolis, @fwzbyaz
Holidazzle 2022: The annual holiday tradition returns in full form for the first time since the pandemic. This year’s festivities will include food, gift vendors including Minneapolis Craft Market, visits with Santa, an interactive Holidazzle Yeti installation, amusement rides, local food, beverages and much more. Free. 11/25–12/18. Friday 5–9pm, Saturday noon–9pm, Sunday noon–6pm @ www.holidazzle.com
DECEMBER:
The Northern Express: The immersive holiday village experience returns to Excelsior Village for its second annual year, featuring shopping from local makers, Christmas llamas and reindeers, a Christmas tree forest, Santa’s workshop and visits from Santa and more. 12/3–12/18 @ Excelsior Village, Excelsior. Tickets $15–$25 @ www.thenorthernexpress.org
Minneapolis Vintage Market: The December MVM returns to the Machine Shop with more than 50 of the top local vintage vendors spanning two floors. Grab an adult beverage or coffee and hear tunes from DJ Buster Baxter while you shop. Early-bird ticket holders get first dibs on shopping before doors open to the public. Sunday, 12/11, 11am–4pm (11am–noon $10, noon–5pm Free) @ Machine Shop, 300 2nd St SE, Minneapolis, mplsvintagemarket.com