This week’s shopping and style highlights include a fashion show inspired the the downtown Minneapolis skyways, the return of American Craft Council’s Craft Made marketplace,
New lifestyle shop Together is now open in Northeast Minneapolis. (Image courtesy Together)
NEW THIS WEEK:
Now open: 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. Now open Tuesday–Saturday 11am–7pm, Sunday noon–6pm @ 2022 501 NE 1st Ave, Minneapolis, www.together-store.com
Just announced: Dress Up & Get Down Fashion Show: May Baby Vintage produces a fashion show featuring fellow vintage brands Kollektiv, Restore Society, Stirling Castle Vintage, Bones, Age Simulation, Triple Aquarian and Glam Diggers Vintage. It will be followed with a popup from all the vendors and dance party with tunes from DJ TNA. Saturday, 10/15, from 7:30–10pm, show 8:30pm @ Modist Brewing Co, 505 N 3rd St, Minneapolis. Tickets $10–$25 @ swag.modistbrewing.com
TUESDAY, 10/4:
REUSE22 Conference
Presented by Reuse Minnesota, REUSE22 educates, inspires and connects professionals in the reuse, repair and rental sectors to strengthen and expand the reuse economy. The event offers informative keynotes, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities with thought leaders and experts across multiple disciplines. Monday 3–7pm & Tuesday 8:30am–4:15pm @ University of St. Thomas - Schulze Hall, 46 11th St S, Minneapolis. Registration $25–$120 @ reusemn.org
With Love from the Skyways Runway Show: Tickets now available
Floral workshop series Sip N Bloom and stylist Amy Seeman have joined forces once again for an immersive fashion runway experience. With Love from the Skyways features fall collections from some of the state's best fashion and accessory retailers and designers—like MartinPatrick3, Requisite, Play by Marly and more—styled by Seeman with runway design by Sip N Bloom inspired by a futuristic skyway vibe. Tuesday, 10/4, doors at 6pm, show at 7pm @ The Rand Hotel. Limited tickets $150 + VIP tables available @ www.sip-n-bloom.com/runway
THURSDAY, 10/6:
Girl's Night Out Benefiting Hope Chest
Shop for a purpose at this shopping event benefiting Hope Chest for Breast Cancer, an organization that provides quick access to help with the most urgent daily living needs for breast cancer patients, such as housing, utilities, transportation and childcare. 100% of proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the organization. A ticket includes a gift bag with discounts and special offers at area stores and restaurants. Thursday 4–8pm (note, some shops close at 7pm), Check-in location: space B4 across from H&M @ The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes, 12459 Elm Creek Blvd N, Maple Grove. Tickets $10 @ eventbrite.com in advance or $15 cash at the door
First Thursday at Northrup King Building
First Thursdays are part of a long tradition of monthly events at the Northrup King Building—the largest building of artist studios in the state of Minnesota—which opens for the public to tour studios, meet the artists, and shop the art. Style highlights include Strey Collective, a cooperative boutique featuring goods from a collective of local fashion makers (#179). Note: select studios require a face mask, so bring one just in case. Thursday 5–9pm @ Northrup King Building, 1500 Jackson St NE, Minneapolis, northrupkingbuilding.com
THURSDAY, 10/6–SUNDAY, 10/9:
American Craft Made
In lieu of its annual American Craft Show event, which was canceled earlier this year, the American Craft Council has switched it up with a new event, American Craft Made. The marketplace offers the chance to shop for handmade goods from 150 artists from Minnesota and across the country. Local makers includes Scott J Lehmann (apparel), The Foolish Know It All (polymer clay jewelry), Hemlocks Leatherworks (leather bags and goods) and Malachite Leather (leather bags and accessories), plus two Minnesota natives, Hideaway Leathercraft (hand-painted leather jewelry) and Mezamé Designs (hand-loomed textiles and apparel). Get first dibs on the one-of-a-kind goods at the exclusive preview event on Thursday (5:30–9pm, $75+). Can’t make it in person? Check out the Craft Made online marketplace through 10/16 for the chance to shop for handmade goods from 150 artists from Minnesota and across the country (shop.craftcouncil.org). Friday & Saturday 10am–6pm, Sunday 11am–5pm @ Saint Paul RiverCentre, 174 W Kellogg Blvd, St Paul. Tickets $10–$15 @ craftcouncil.org
FRIDAY, 10/7:
Friends’ Fashion Show & Formal Luncheon (SOLD OUT)
Usually held during the Minneapolis Institute of Art’s annual Art in Bloom art and floral festival, this annual afternoon fashion show and luncheon hosted by Friends of the Institute has shifted to a fall format this year in anticipation of the upcoming exhibition, Botticelli and Renaissance Florence: Masterworks from the Uffizi. The show will feature fall looks from Galleria shops, styled and emceed by local fashion pro Grant Whittaker. The event also includes pre-show Bellinis and pastries, followed by a seated, Italian-inspired lunch. Begins at 10am (11am show) @ Minneapolis Institute of Art, 2400 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, Tickets $150 @ artsmia.org
Curated Style: Straight from the Runway
After a two-year hiatus, Curated Style: Straight from the Runway is back with eight beloved stars of Project Runway sharing their showcase style. Check out thrillingly exclusive looks, spot the need-to-know trends for upcoming seasons + get an insider peek at new collections—all in partnership with presenting sponsor Suzhou Tourism and philanthropic partner Be The Match. Designers include Mondo, Korto Momolu, Marquise Foster, Joshua Christensen, Viktor Luna, Kelly Dempsey, Garo and the Twin Cities' own Christopher Straub. It's followed by a can’t-miss after party. Friday 6–midnight, show 8pm @ Mall of America Huntington Bank Rotunda, 60 E Broadway, Bloomington. Tickets $75–$150 @ eventbrite.com
FRIDAY, 10/7–SUNDAY, 10/9:
St. Paul Art Crawl: Lowertown
This open studio art fest long ago outgrew Lowertown and now sprawls throughout downtown St. Paul, stretching along Grand and University Avenues. This year, the event also spans across multiple weekends with a series of live events throughout the city, including open studios, dance, musical performances and interactive demonstrations. This weekend’s highlights take place where it all began, in Lowertown arts district, with locations include the Schmidt on West 7th (900 7th St W) and Virginia Street Church (170 Virginia St). Hours vary by location. Check out the Art Crawl website for a full listing of artists and information. Friday 6–9pm, Saturday noon–7pm, Sunday noon–5pm @ Lowertown St. Paul, stpaulartcollective.org
SATURDAY, 10/8:
Wright County Swappers Meet
The WCSM is a farmers market, art fair, antique mall, garden center, sporting goods store and garage sale in South Haven, MN. This large outdoor market features 150-250 vendors on an average weekend with 300+ vendors holiday weekends. Open every Saturday through October. Hours: 6am–1:30pm, weather dependent. @ 13594 100th St NW, South Haven, facebook.com/AnnandaleFleaMarket
Mill City Farmers Market
A mainstay since 2006, the Mill City Farmers Market has moved outdoors for the summer season every Saturday through October. 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 artisan highlights include Blugirl Soapworks handmade soaps, Kobi Co candles and wellness products, and Radiate Activewear workout apparel. Saturdays 9am–1pm weekly @ Mill City Museum, 704 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, millcityfarmersmarket.org
Northeast Farmers Market
Head to the St. Boniface Church parking lot every Saturday through October 15, rain or shine, for specialty foods, baked goods, beverages, fresh produce, and handmade goods. Maker highlights include Blugirl Soapworks, TeeKae Handmade shibori and tie-dye goods, Kobi Co candles and body care, and Artifacts of Joy’s mini paintings. Open Saturdays 9am–1pm through 10/15 @ 629 NE 2nd St NE, Minneapolis, northeastfarmersmarket.com
Cry Baby Clay Studio Clear Out Sale
Local clay goods maker Cry Baby Clay is making space in their studio for the holidays with a studio clear out sale. Find pieces $20 and under including some prototypes, some scratch-and-dent items and some flawless pieces. She’ll also be unloading past workshop and clay pot projects. Saturday noon–7pm @ 4141 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, @crybabyclay
Llama Rama Vintage & Makers Market
Where can you walk a llama while enjoying food, drinks and shopping to the tunes of a former Prince DJ? At Minnesota’s newest fall festival, Llama Rama, that’s where. The event includes a vintage and makers market with brands like Greenwich Vintage, plus exotic cars; beer, wine and food; face painting and games for the kids; and tunes from DJ Michael Holtz. And yes—the aforementioned opportunity to walk a llama. Saturday 10am–6pm @ Carver County Fair Grounds, Waconia. Tickets $15–$20 (kids under 18 free), llamaramamn.com
Grethen House Fall Scratch-off Sale begins
Designer womenswear boutique Grethen House is kicking off fall with its annual scratch-off sale. How it works: After doing your shopping, you’ll be given a card to scratch off at the register revealing a discount of 20% to 50% off. Can’t make it in store? You can also save 20% sitewide on its online store. Begins in store Saturday & online Sunday; ends 10/16 @ Grethen House, 4930 France Ave S, Edina, grethenhouse.com
The Black Market: Fall Fest
Come gather to support and celebrate Black businesses at The Black Market's end-of-summer market. The Black Market is a Black-business marketplace that has become a vibrant community hub. Its Fall Fest is a day full of unique shopping and food from from than 50 local, Black-owned businesses, plus music, games, art, raffles, a pumpkin scavenger hunt and more. Saturday 2–7pm @ 767 Eustic St, St Paul,
@theblackmarketmpls
PROMENADE at Dayton’s
The Skyroom on the 12th floor of Dayton's in downtown Minneapolis used to be the center of social. It will be again tonight, when the building now known as The Dayton’s Project hosts PROMENADE, an adult prom for a do-over done right. Produced by Scott Mayer of The Iveys fame, the event features a floral photo wall, a dance party with DJ Mad Mardigan, a full bar, live entertainment and more. VIP tickets include a pre-fixe, pre-prom dinner at the nearby Fhima’s and four drink tickets at the party. All proceeds benefit YouthLink MN. 21+. Saturday 8pm–midnight @ Dayton’s Project, 700 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis. Tickets $20–$150 @ www.promenadempls.com
SUNDAY, 10/9:
Linden Hills Farmers Market
The Linden Hills Farmers Market takes place every Sunday with fresh produce from local farmers and artisanal treats and goods from local makers, including body care, arts and crafts. Plus: live music and more. Sundays through October 10am–1pm @ Settergren's of Linden Hills parking lot, 2913 W 43rd St, Minneapolis, lindenhillsfarmersmarket.org
Ooh là l'Alliance! Alliance Française Fall Fashion Fundraiser
The Twin Cities chapter of the francophone nonprofit organization, Alliance Française, is back with its fifth annual fall fashion fundraiser. It includes a runway show featuring the latest fall trends from local boutiques and designers, Statement Boutique, Jaxen Grey, Combine boutique, Danielle Everine, Enchanté, WAY the Label, Tandem Vintage and HedgGi. Following the show, you can shop the looks at pop-up boutiques, with a portion of proceeds going to the Alliance. A ticket includes Includes pastries, coffee and your choice of cider brunch cocktail or spirit-free beverage. Sunday 10am–noon @ Minneapolis Cider Company, 701 SE 9th St, Minneapolis. Tickets $65–$85 @ www.afmsp.org
Second Sundays Makers Market at St Paul Brewing
Head to Saint Paul Brewing for their makers market, held the second Sunday of every month on their spacious outdoor patio. Shop handmade goods and vintage gear from 6 to 10 vendors (including Primary Colors Vintage this month). It’s a great way to support local artists while enjoying craft beer and wood-fired pizza. Sunday 11am–3pm @ Saint Paul Brewing, 688 Minnehaha Ave E, St Paul, stpaulbrewing.com
CONTINUING:
Twin Cities Vintage Fall Crawl
Kicking off this weekend, 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
A Common Thread Annual Member Exhibition
A Common Thread, the Textile Center’s annual member exhibition, returns for its 22nd year. This favorite exhibition showcased a diverse, innovative array of fiber art created by the center’s members. Each year, over a hundred artworks adorn the walls of Textile Center’s galleries in an exhibition that is as diverse in technique as it is prolific in scope. Techniques include stitching, quilting, knitting, crochet, sewing, weaving, dyeing, felting, needlework, hand construction, polymer clay, lacemaking, basketry, beading, sculpture, mixed media and more. On view through 10/15 @ Textile Center, 3000 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, textilecentermn.org
John Carmody: A Life in Sustainability
John Carmody, founding director of the Center for Sustainable Building Research (CSBR) at the University of Minnesota, sought balance and integration within the network of human life, ecological systems and built environments. John Carmody: A Life in Sustainability celebrates his remarkable 40+ year career as an environmental activist and systems designer who brought actionable solutions to complex problems. This exhibit traces John’s journey over four decades to enrich humankind's spiritual connection with the Earth and inspire responsible stewardship for the future. Free. On view through 12/1 @ Goldstein Museum of Design, Rapson Hall, 89 Church St SE, Minneapolis, design.umn.edu
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
PLAN AHEAD
Mark your calendars and get your tickets now for these upcoming event picks.
OCTOBER:
Preview Celebration Night @ Mia: The Minneapolis Institute of Art is back with its first after-hours party since 2019. Enjoy exclusive early access to the new exhibition, Botticelli and Renaissance Florence: Masterworks from the Uffizi, before it opens to the general public with entertainment, drinks and more on the second floor corridor. Saturday, 10/15, from 8pm–midnight @ Minneapolis Institute of Art, 2400 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis. Tickets $100 @ tickets.artsmia.org
Minneapolis Vintage Market October: The October MVM will take place at The Trailhead at Theodore Wirth Park with more than 40 of the top local vintage vendors. Sunday, 10/16, from 11am–4pm (11am–noon $10, noon–5pm Free) @ The Trailhead at Theodore Wirth Park, 1221 Theodore Wirth Pkwy, Minneapolis, mplsvintagemarket.com
Fashion Station: Produced by local streetwear brand D-E-S-I-G-N and creative director Isaiah King, this fashion show hosted by the St. Paul Union Depot presents a “fusion of Minnesota staples and modern streetwear clothing collections.” Early bird pricing now available. Thursday, 10/20, from 6:30–11pm @ Union Depot, 214 4th St E, St Paul. Tickets $50–$70 @ eventbrite.com
Fresh Traditions Fashion Show: The Fresh Traditions Fashion Show is back. Presented by CHAT (Center for Hmong Arts & Talent), the annual show is a culturally inspired fashion event which exhibits the creativity, originality and quality of work by Hmong fashion designers. Once again, it will be preceded by an Arts and Crafts Fashion Expo. Saturday, 10/22 @ Saint Paul RiverCentre, 175 Kellogg Blvd W, St Paul. Learn more @ aboutchat.org & get tickets at ticketmaster.com
The Purple Ones 6: Prince-Inspired Fashion Show: The annual Prince-inspired fashion show is back for its fourth year with a group of Twin Cities fashion designers competing to win the top prize with their original fashion look inspired by a Prince song of their choice. Saturday, 10/22. Doors 6pm, Show 7pm @ Hennepin Theatre Trust, 900 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets $40–$50 @ eventbrite.com
Joynoelle Fashion Design Workshops: Local fashion designer Joy Teiken has opened up the atelier and studio of her brand, Joynoelle, 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 Fall and Winter dates. Fall Atelier Workshop: 10/22–11/19. Winter Atelier Workshop: 1/7/23–2/4/23. Class series $650 (some scholarships available) @ joynoelle.com/workshops
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– January @ venue TBA. Tickets start at $45 @ bridgertonexperience.com/minneapolis
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
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