See what’s happening in the Twin Cities this weekend, including an all-women market for International Women’s Day, farmers markets and more.
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Local jewelry favorite Larissa Loden is popping up as part of an International Women’s Day market at Vivir & Centro. (Image via @larissaloden)
NEW THIS WEEK
TUESDAY, 3/8:
International Women’s Day at Vivir & Centro
The Centro Restaurant Group is celebrating International Women’s Day. With an afternoon of specialty cocktails, great food and shopping from a group of local women-owned businesses and makers. They include Larissa Loden Jewelry, Crooked Water Spirits, New France Wine, Sober Sally’s and 3rd Daughter Restless Daughter. Plus, CRG will be donating a portion of the proceeds from the day to local nonprofits Black Women’s Wealth Alliance, Jeremiah Program and Violence Free Minnesota. Tuesday, 3/8 from 3–8pm @ 1414 Quincy St NE, Minneapolis, @vivirmpls
SATURDAY, 3/12:
Mill City Farmers 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 to 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 Fair Anita fair-trade accessories and Olsen Naturals body care. Masks required. Saturday from 10am–1pm @ Mill City Museum, 704 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, millcityfarmersmarket.org
Wilder Brothers Store Opening
The Nolan Mains mixed-used space at 50th & France is gaining another new retailer with the opening of Wilder Brothers this Saturday. The Owasso, Ok.–based store sells stylish outdoor apparel, supplies, and gear store”for men and women to take you everywhere from backpacking and hiking to boating and camping. It will be the second location from the husband and wife–owned store. Opening Saturday @ Nolan Mains, 3913 Market St, Edina, www.wilder-brothers.com
The Black Market: Black Art Exhibition
This local market highlights goods from BIPOC-owned businesses from across the Twin Cities. Goods include clothing, gifts, beauty products, personal chef services, nail care, men's accessories, food products, jewelry and more. This month's event highlights artwork by Kenneth Caldwell, Turtle Creations, Art Crusher and more. Saturday 2–7pm @ The Case Building, 767 N Eustis St, Minneapolis, theblackmarketmpls.com
Market Collective MN: Makers’ Market
Founded by local maker 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 Rowdy Quilter bags, Lauren Roseberry mixed-media art, Pip & Charley kids' books, Oh Beehave! Balms, hand-blown glass by Jennifer Justad, Wax Up Soy Candles and more. Sunday 2–6pm @ La Doña Cerveceria, 241 Fremont Ave N, Minneapolis, @marketcollectivemn
SUNDAY, 3/13:
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 9am–3pm @ Anoka Knights of Columbus Hall, 2421 4th Ave, Anoka, facebook.com
NEXT TUESDAY, 3/15:
Departments at Dayton's Reopening: Spring Market
After a month-long hiatus, the Departments at Dayton’s marketplace is back with a spring market. The shopping experience first debuted over the holiday season as part of the long-in-the-works Dayton's Project in downtown Minneapolis. Expect a mix of more than 30 new and returning local retail businesses, including Black-owned brands Junita’s Jar cookies, Rocky Robinson girls’ self-care, SJC Body Love beauty products, Giftywrap gift wrap, and Kobi Co. candles and bath bombs, plus local jewelry favorite, Larissa Loden. Opening Tuesday, 2/15 @ The Dayton’s Project, 700 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, thedepartmentsatdaytons.com
ONGOING SALES
BlackBlue Winter Sale
Save up to 50% on seasonal items during BlackBlue’s winter sale, including down parkas, moleskin jackets and relaxed corduroy pants. In store and online. No code necessary. Some exclusions apply. All sales on sale items are final. Shop now @ 614 Selby Ave, St Paul & www.blkblu.com
BOGO 50% off Sale
Head to North Loop women’s fashion retailer, Queen Anna, for their season-end sale. Buy one item, get one 50% off while supplies last, in store and online. Shop now @ 109 N 2nd St, Minneapolis, queenanna.co
Hackwith Design House Spring Sale
The local women’s clothing brand has started its spring cleaning sale earlier than usual this year to make way for new arrivals. Save 30% to 60% on fall 2021 items as well as many past-season items, and retired styles, colors and prints. Shop now @ hackwithdesignhouse.com
Sota Clothing Spring Markdown Sale
Save up to 40% on select styles from the local brand. Shop now @ sotaclothing.com
gh2 40% Off Sale
The Northeast designer resale boutique is having its first sale of the season with an additional 40% off their selection of consignment and past-season goods from Grethen House—which are already 70% to 90% off retail prices. Shop now @ gh2, 318 E. Hennepin Ave., Mpls. 612-378-0509, shopgh2.com
Stacey Johnson Jewelry Final Few Sale
Find great deals on retiring styles from the local jewelry maker before they're gone for good. Pieces include paperclip-inspired earrings and necklaces, leather wrap bracelets, tanzanite earrings and more. Shop now @ staceyjohnsonjewels.com
Grethen House 40%, 60% & 70% Off Sale
The women's fashion boutique has just taken new 40% off, 60% off and 70% off markdowns on select items from its fall and winter collections. Shop now @ 4930 France Ave S, Edina & @ grethenhouse.com
CONTINUING EXHIBITIONS
Sundry. Multidimensional Design
In lieu of an in-person fashion show, senior designers from the university’s apparel design program are instead showcasing their fashion collections exhibition-style. The projects explore sundry topics such as gender fluidity, circular design, adaptability and technical construction while seeking the possibilities of fashion within a rapidly evolving industry. On view through 3/25 @ Hennepin County Central Library—Cargill Gallery, 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, events.tc.umn.edu
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 ($5 museum admission) @ Rochester Art Center, 30 Civic Center Dr, Rochester, rochesterartcenter.org
PLAN AHEAD
Mark your calendars and get your tickets now for these upcoming event picks.
MARCH:
From the Court to Couture
The kickoff event to a series of “Fashion Weekendz” hosted by fashion designer Arianne Zager takes inspiration from Minneapolis hosting the 2022 NCAA Championships with sporty looks from some of Minneapolis's most talented designers, including Rammy Mohamed, Keiona Cook and Zager. Saturday, 3/19 from 7–11pm @ W Minneapolis, 821 S Marquette Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets $35–$50 @ eventbrite.com
Minneapolis Vintage Market
Two floors featuring over 40 vintage clothing and home vendors. Vaxx proof, masks & ticketed reservations required. Sunday, 3/20 from 11am–4pm @ Machine Shop, 300 2nd St SE, Minneapolis. Tickets Free–$10 @ mplsvintagemarket.com
Minneapolis Craft Market: March Arctic Market
MCM returns to Lakes & Legends Brewery for their first Arctic Market of the year with a fresh mix of local makers. Vaxx proof, ticketed reservations and masks required. Sunday, 3/27 from noon–5pm @ Lakes & Legends, 1368 LaSalle Ave, Minneapolis, mplscraftmarket.com
Black Nvni presents Enfuse
Enfuse is a small couturier collective of brands and vendors across the Twin Cities area. Their first market will feature a blend of modern, vintage, food, libations and hand-crafted goods. Sunday, 3/27 @ First Draft + Boomin Barbecue, 324 N 6th Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets $5 @ eventbrite.com
APRIL:
Minneapolis Vintage Market
Two floors featuring over 40 vintage clothing and home vendors. Vaxx proof, masks & ticketed reservations required. Sunday, 4/10 from 11am–4pm @ Machine Shop, 300 2nd St SE, Minneapolis. Tickets Free–$10 @ mplsvintagemarket.com
NUBI Ultimate Runway Fashion Show
Tickets have just been announced for NUBI Ultimate Runway, an annual fashion show featuring the designs of local label Nubi Collections by BothDol, founded by Ethiopian-turned-Minnesota designer EliNyamal Both. Produced by Richard Moody, this year's runway theme is the historical fashion of the Nubian/Kush Empire, and proceeds benefit Kenyan refugee camp, Kakuma Camp. Thursday, 4/21 from 6:30–10:30pm @ FIVE Event Center, 2917 Bryant Ave S, Minneapolis. Tickets $35–$50 @ eventbrite.com
Living Colour Spring Fashion Show
This fashion show features spring collections from a trio of local, Black-owned fashion brands: Everyday Ejiji (vintage clothing and accessories), Black Nvni (vintage and designer clothing and accessories) and Projekt Von Anna (handmade jewelry). Saturday, 4/23 @ Minneapolis Cider Co, 701 SE 9th St, Minneapolis. Tickets $66–$555 @ eventbrite.com
Joynoelle Spring Atelier Experience
Local fashion designer Joy Teiken has opened up the atelier and studio of her brand, Joynoelle, to host a series of fashion design workshops geared toward a variety of skill. levels. Participants will be given several project options, but they’ll be encouraged to create a 3-5 look capsule collection and invited to show at the fall 2022 Joynoelle runway presentation. 4/23–5/28. Class series $650 @ joynoelle.com/workshops or donate to the GoFundMe at gofundme.com
Fashion Week MN: SHINE: Spring 2022
Fashion Week MN”s spring season, SHINE: Spring 2022, will take place 4/24–4/30. The lineup to be announced in mid-February. Follow @fashionweekmn.com & fashionweekmn.com for updates
Art in Bloom Preview Party
The annual Art in Bloom preview party features a fashion show with looks from Galleria, produced and styled by Grant Whittaker. Wednesday, 4/27 @ Minneapolis Institute of Art, 2400 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis. Tickets @ artsmia.org
MAY:
Black Fashion Week MN: Spring 2022
Black Fashion Week MN’s spring season will take place 5/11–5/20. It kicks off with a “Design of the Times” fashion show at Paisley Park on 5/11. Get tickets at bfwmn.com and follow @blackfashionweekmn for updates.
Minneapolis Vintage Market
The MVM heads outside for its first outdoor market of the year on 5/14 along with 40 or so vintage sellers; tickets are now available. Saturday, 5/14 from 11am–4pm @ St. Louis Park Rec Center, 3700 Monterey Drive, St. Louis Park, mplsvintagemarket.com
Art-A-Whirl 2022
The massive, annual open studio artist crawl is back in full force for the first time in 2 years. 5/20–5/22 in various locations in NE Minneapolis, nemaa.org/art-a-whirl
NEW RETAIL OPENINGS
Bearded Mermaid
After nearly a decade at its storefront on St. Paul’s West 7th Street, the Bearded Mermaid has moved its digs about 40 miles south to Northfield. The vintage shop became known for its unique twist on vintage—one part antique roadshow, one part treasure hunt, one part art gallery. The new store will stock a lot of favorites, like vintage wool sweaters, winter coats and sweatshirts. Weekly hours: Friday & Saturday 11am–7pm, Sunday noon–5pm @ 309 Division St, Northfield, @shopbeardedmermaid
Blank Inside
The sister store of Jen Nylin's boho-chic Jenny in the City clothing boutique in South Minneapolis, Blank Inside in the Whittier neighborhood features giftable goods, home décor, her own Midwest-themed apparel lines, and greeting cards (all blank inside for optimal personalization). Now open @ 23 E 26th St., Minneapolis, @shopblankinside
Brooke and Lou
After first opening as a temporary pop-up last spring, interior design Bria Hammel’s Brooke and Lou storefront is now a permanent fixture at 50th and France. Located within the Nolan Mains complex, the store features a selection of their own home décor pieces as well as a showroom of large furniture and upholstery pieces, fabric and wallpaper samples. You can also shop the store online. Hours: Tuesday–Saturday 10am–6pm & Sunday noon–5pm. Now open @ 3921 Market St., Edina, brookeandlou.com
Daily Dose Retro
Local vintage seller Daily Dose Retro has set up shop in the former Bearded Mermaid storefront, debuting to the public this weekend with a grand opening event. Daily Dose sells vintage and reworked vintage masc clothing, and has a mission to spread awareness around consuming less fast fashion. Hours: Friday & Saturday noon–7pm, Sunday noon–5pm @ 953 7th St W, St Paul, @dailydoseretro
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, greenhousebrynmawr.com
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
Henri Home
Modern coastal vibes come to Wayzata with the opening of Henri Home, a new retail store from St. Paul interior design studio, Henri Interiors. The shop carries a curated assortment of artisan-made pottery, decor, furniture and more from brands around the world with a modern, earthy, organic feel, plus local artists and makers including Pinedo Studio, Carson Kowar, Ashtyn Sibinski and Pro Concrete Countertops. Now open @ 879 N Lake St, Wayzata, @myhenrihome
Minnesota Strong
Minnesota Strong is a gift shop featuring a collection of local brands and makers in one spot: Hagen & Oats, Essence One, Sanborn Canoe Co, Ironwood Hockey, Northern Glasses, Baubles & Bobbies and Emiliani Coffee. After first. popping up at Ridgedale Center over the holidays in 2020, the store has become a permanent fixture at the mall. Now open @ Ridgedale Center, 12401 Wayzata Blvd, Minnetonka, facebook.com
MidModMen+friends
After suffering a damaging fire last fall, longtime Mid Century Modern vintage home store, MidModMen+friends, finally reopens this weekend. The enhanced space will include never-before-seen inventory, including restored Mid Century Modern furniture pieces and new, MCM-inspired items made by a local furniture maker. They’ve also added more original artwork, studio pottery and lighting by local and regional artists, and vintage art glass. Friday & Saturday from 11am–5pm, Sunday from 11am–4pm. @ MidModMen+friends, 2401 University Ave W, St Paul, midmodmen.com
The Mustache Cat
The Mustache Cat carries a mix of vintage and new items handmade by local makers or created by small, woman-owned businesses, like resin trays and coasters by local maker New Street Co. They're also introducing a novel return policy for their vintage items: return any vintage decor item purchased from the shop under $100 in similar condition for a discount on a new-to-you item. Now open @ 500 Lexington Pkwy S, St Paul, www.themustachecat.com
Petite Shops
Petite Shops is the brainchild of Haley Fruen and Brandy Mackson, co-owners of Petite Salons in Minneapolis and St. Paul, a retail spinoff of the salon created to support other small businesses and showcase local and regional vendors and makers. The St. Paul shop features the full product run, while the Minneapolis salon hosts a smaller, curated pop-up of goods. Now open @ 244 S. Albert St., St. Paul & 4805 Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis, petiteshops.com
SENTi
After launching From Grasse With Love, a brand of imported French luxury fragrances, candles and skin care, entrepreneur Jen Knoch has expanded to introduce an IRL, multi-sensory retail experience to “elevate the sensory rituals of your daily life.” Located in the new Nolan Mains mixed-use development at 50th and France, SENTi sells the same collection of French crafted goods she became known for with From Grasse With Love along with other fragrances sourced from around the world, plus teas, slippers, silk eye masks and lavender sachets, tabletop items and a selection of vintage French and Italian vinyl. Now open @ Nolan Mains, 3922 W. 50th St., Edina, shopsenti.com. Visit @shop_senti for this week’s hours.
SHOP-LOCAL DIRECTORIES:
Springboard for the Arts: 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
Threaded
Threaded is a community dedicated to retail businesses leading a more sustainable future for fashion, with a directory spotlighting sustainable businesses in Minnesota. Explore now at www.wearethreaded.co
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