Start the new year off with this week’s local style and shopping highlights, including Glam Diggers Vintage’s annual bag sale and more.
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Glam Diggers Vintage is opening their showroom for their annual bag sale this weekend.
thursday, 1/5:
AudreyRose Vintage Comfy & Cozy Instagram Sale: With the snow on the forecast this week, you may want to shop vintage from the comfort of your couch. Luckily, South Minneapolis shop, AudreyRose Vintage, is having a cozy-themed sale this Thursday on their Instagram story. Visit @audreyrosevintage for details.
BEGINNING FRIDAY, 1/6:
Grethen House 60% Off Sale: Designer womenswear boutique Grethen House is kicking off its 60% off winter sale this Friday in store and on Saturday online. Brands include Veronica Beard, Ganni, Studio Nicholson, Paloma Bacelo, Apiece Apart and Comme des Garçons. @ Grethen House, 4930 France Ave S, Edina, grethenhouse.com
SATURDAY, 1/7:
Mill City Farmers Market: A mainstay since 2006, the Mill City Farmers Market has moved indoors for the winter season select Saturdays through April. Each event features 40+ local farmers, food makers and artisans with a goal of building a local, sustainable and organic food economy. This weekend’s makers include Fair Anita’s fair-trade accessories. Saturday 10am–1pm @ Mill City Museum, 704 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, millcityfarmersmarket.org
Riverwalk Market Fair: Winter Market: Riverwalk Market Fair is an art and farmers market held along the Cannon River in the heart of Northfield first Saturdays through April. At the winter edition of the market, you will find local artists with incredible wares including pottery, jewelry, carved wood, granite charcuterie boards, and more, plus farm products like organically grown vegetables, seasonal jams, freshly baked breads, yarn spun from their own sheep's woo and goat milk soap. Saturday 10am–2pm @ 115 5th St W, Northfield, www.riverwalkmarketfair.org
Bachman’s Farmers Markets: As the weather cools down, warm up inside the Bachman’s greenhouses to shop seasonal goods at the indoor farmers markets. Enjoy music and fresh, ready-to-enjoy food and beverage and stock up on produce, sweet treats, crafts, and gifts from local farmers, bakers and artisans at Bachman’s Eden Prairie and Apple Valley locations. Saturday 10am–2pm @ Bachman’s, 770 Prairie Center Dr, Eden Prairie & 7955 150th St W, Apple Valley, bachmans.com
Macramé Plant Hanger Workshop: In this creative workshop for beginners, you’ll learn how to make your own rope framework for holding potted plants. Then, you’ll pick out a container and plant to display in your macramé creation. Your ticket includes two hours of instruction and supplies. Saturday 10am–noon @ Bachman's Minneapolis, 6010 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis. Class fee $60 @ bachmans.com
Zero Waste Advocates Clothing Swap: Looking to start the new year with a cleaned-out closet and some new-to-you pieces? This annual swap hosted by Zero Waste Advocates in partnership with Tare Market helps get unworn garments back into circulation—great for your pocketbook and even better for the planet. Saturday noon–2pm @ Zero Waste Advocates, 945 NE Broadway St, Minneapolis, facebook.com
Queer Craft Market: Shop handcrafted goods from more than 20 local queer makers in this market presented by Audrey Marie Designs and Artjuice, plus sip Urban Growler's craft beer while you shop. Saturday 2–8pm @ Urban Growler Brewing, 2325 Endicott St, St Paul, @audrey.marie.designs
SATURDAY, 1/7 & SUNDAY, 1/8:
Glam Diggers Vintage Bag Sale: Local vintage favorite Glam Diggers is hosting its annual "New Year, new gear" bag sale at its Prospect Park showroom. Find racks and racks of pieces from all seasons they've been stowing away all year, plus new this year the accessories room will be open. Clothing bags are $40 each and accessories bags $30 for all you can fit in them. You truly can't beat these deals. Follow @glamdiggersvintage on IG for sneak peeks. Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm @ Glam Diggers Vintage, 3338 University Ave SE, 3rd Floor, Minneapolis
SUNDAY, 1/8:
Anoka Indoor Antiques & Collectibles Flea Market
Head to downtown Anoka for this monthly flea market happening the second Sunday of every month through April. Each market features a mix of vintage sellers, antiques and collectibles dealers, crafts and makers. Sunday 10am–4pm @ Anoka Knights of Columbus Hall, 2421 4th Ave, Anoka, facebook.com
CONTINUING:
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. This year’s lineup includes Red Wing Shoes, Faribault Woolen Mill, Larissa Loden Jewelry and Leather Works Minnesota, plus Dayton’s merch as well as the first reissued Santa Bears since 2007. Open 11am–5pm daily through 1/14 @ The Dayton’s Project, 700 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, @thedepartmentsatdaytons
Gamut Gallery’s “Raging Art On”: A holiday show in a gallery setting, Gamut Gallery’s annual Raging Art On holiday gift market features original art, prints and other artist-made goods from more than 50 artists, including Bekah Worley, Pompa Goods, Scott Seekins, Bruno Press and Malleus Pottery, with options at every size and price point. Plus, you’ll be able to shop loads of giftable art and handmade goods online in the gallery’s holiday e-commerce shop. Available online through 1/10 @ gamutgallerympls.com
Community Supported Art 2023: Springboard for the Arts is once again partnering with MN Center for Book Arts, Bench Pressed Letterpress, Bruno Press, Creative Handmade Goods and artists from Springboard’s Ready Made program for Community Supported Art—a CSA for local art. Choose from three boxes of artwork, each one curated by the partner organizations and featuring handcrafted artwork by local makers. Shares cost $350, which means a CSA box full of locally crafted art will be delivered to you in February, March and April 2023. A limited number of shares are available, so don’t wait to purchase yours. Now available @ springboardforthearts.org
UPCOMING - JUST ANNOUNCED:
Kara Nesvig Closet Sale: Minneapolis-based style and beauty writer, Kara Nesvig. is having a big closet sale. Hosted by Uptown vintage shop, Legacy, the sale will feature a mix of vintage and designer pieces at low prices. 1/13–1/15 @ Legacy, 1610 W Lake St, Minneapolis, @shoplegacystore
Minneapolis Vintage Market January: The monthly MVM is back, and this time at a new venue: the Glass House in Minneapolis—the headquarters for glass blowing studio Hennepin Made, an artist residence and private event space. Find dozens of top local vintage vendors, plus a coffee bar from Silverbird Coffee, food trucks, a DJ and a popup floral class by Sip N Bloom. Early-bird ticket holders get first dibs on shopping before doors open to the public. 1/22 from 11am–4pm (11am–noon $10, noon–5pm free) @ Glass House, 145 Holden St NE, Minneapolis, mplsvintagemarket.com
Some Great People presents Sonder: Designed to celebrate and support a curated set of Minnesota creatives, this event features the debut of a new art and fashion brand by Sarah Edwards and artists and designers including Stephanie Lake, Keiona Cook, Caitlin Karolczak and Brandon Werth. 2/4 from 5–10pm @ The Chambers Hotel, 901 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets $25–$50 @ eventbrite.com
Joynoëlle Winter Fashion Design Workshop: Local fashion designer Joy Teiken of Joynoëlle has opened up her studio to host a series of fashion design workshops. Each workshop series is a four-week course geared toward a variety of skill levels, and registration is now open for Winter and Spring series. Winter session: 2/4/23–3/3/23. Class series $650 (some scholarships available) @ Joynoëlle Boutique & Atelier, 312 W 42nd St, Minneapolis, joynoelle.com/workshops
Ready or Hot: Fashion Meets Passion for Planned Parenthood: Planned Parenthood’s annual fundraiser fashion show returns for the first time since 2020 to gather its supporters for an evening of fashion and music at the most iconic music venue in town—First Avenue. The show raises essential funds to support their sexual and reproductive health services and inclusive sex education in Minnesota with community models wearing looks from local shops and music performances by Kiss the Tiger and DJ Jake Rudh. 2/8, 6:30pm doors, 7pm show @ First Avenue, 701 1st Ave N, Minneapolis. Tickets start at $50 @ readyorhot.org
Totally Rad Vintage Fest: The Midwest vintage market formerly known as Twin Cities Vintage Fest is returning to its hometown for a winter market. Find ‘80s and ‘90s vintage clothing, home goods, video games, memorabilia and more from more than 70 vendors. 2/11 @ Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis, totallyradvf.com
U of MN Apparel Design Senior Fashion Showcase: DAWN: Since 1968, apparel design students at the University of Minnesota have presented their final projects in the annual Apparel Design Fashion Showcase. Planned by the senior class, the showcase is a rite of passage for its participants. 2/18 at 4pm & 7pm (2 shows) @ Urban Daisy, 1621 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets on sale soon @ design.umn.edu
NOW OPEN:
Founders Co. at Nolan Mains: Following a stint at Southdale Center, this collective of local small business owners, creators and makers—founded by Excelsior Candle Co., B + D Custom Crafts, MEND Jewelry—now have a permanent location at the Nolan Mains complex at 50th and France alongside fellow local retailers Flirt Boutique, Scout, Stranger & Co. and Dugo. Find home decor, gemstone jewelry, clothing and accessories, organic skincare, fine art and modern pottery from 20 local makers, including Worker B (beeswax skincare), Kisa Boutique (clothing and Turkish towels), Pour Decisions Candle Co. and Siena Soap. The space will also host candle making classes from Excelsior Candle Co. Now open @ Nolan Mains, 3937 Market St, Edina, founders-co-mn.myshopify.com
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 features 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. Now open @ 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 unisex 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. Now open @ 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
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