This week’s shopping and style highlights include season-end sales, farmers markets and more.
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W Minneapolis artist-in-residence Shayla Owodunni of The Plant Penthouse is featured in an event this week.
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Grassroots Gourmet: Fans of locally made, small-batch food producers have a new place to find these farmers-market regulars seven days a week. Earlier this month, Midtown Global Market welcomed new specialty grocery store, Grassroots Gourmet. It has a mission of supporting and promoting local, small-batch makers while embracing Upper Midwest regional cuisine. Plus this Saturday, they're hosting a pop-up featuring local jellies and jam maker RiffRaff, which is introducing its new gluten-free biscuits from 10am–2pm. Now open @ Midtown Global Market, 920 E Lake St #130, Minneapolis, midtownglobalmarket.org
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New Year Markdowns at Parc: Save 30 to 70% on select fall and winter styles from sustainable designers at North Loop's Parc boutique. The sale includes coats, sweaters, denim and jewelry from Donni, Micaela Greg, Rita Row, Paloma Wool, Wolf Circus and more all marked down until it's gone. In store and online while supplies last. No code needed. Now @ Parc, 212 N 2nd St #102, Minneapolis & parcboutique.com
Grethen House 60% Off Sale: Designer womenswear boutique Grethen House has just kicked off its 60% off winter sale in store and online. Save on pieces by brands including Veronica Beard, Ganni, Studio Nicholson, Paloma Bacelo, Apiece Apart and Comme des Garçons, with prices starting at under $50. Now @ Grethen House, 4930 France Ave S, Edina & grethenhouse.com
Atelier957 Winter Clearance: Help St. Paul shop Atelier957 make room for spring season and save 30 to 70% off the store’s fun, funky, esoteric collections. Now's the time to pick up those pieces you've been eyeing before they're gone. Limited quantities available. atelier957.com
ENDS THURSDAY, 1/12:
Together End of Season Sale: Save 20% storewide from the new unisex apparel, home goods and lifestyle shop, both in store and online with code WINTERSALE (exclusions apply). Free shipping on all orders. Now through Thursday @ Together, 501 1st Ave NE, Minneapolis, www.together-store.com
THURSDAY, 1/12:
“Rooted in Richness”: Conversation with The Plant Penthouse: The W Minneapolis hotel hosts an intimate evening of personal nourishment and growth to begin the New Year and conclude the current artist-in-residency of, Shayla Owodunni of The Plant Penthouse. The Plant Penthouse is a flora-inspired interiors and lifestyle brand featuring tips on interior styling, plant parenting and more. The evening includes conversation and a Q&A with Shayla along with networking, beverages and light bites. Ticket proceeds benefit Stable Homes Stable Schools of Minneapolis. Thursday 5:30–7:30pm @ W Minneapolis - The Foshay, 821 S Marquette Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets $15 @ eventbrite.com
FRIDAY, 1/13:
Reuse Minnesota Virtual Speed Networking: Connect with other reuse advocates with Reuse Minnesota’s first-ever virtual speed networking event. Over the course of 45 minutes, you'll get to network with six individuals during 5-minute virtual rounds. Reuse Minnesota members and guests are invited to participate. Friday 12:15–1pm, registration required @ reusemn.org
FRIDAY, 1/13–SUNDAY, 1/15:
Go Vintage's Huge $15 & Under Sale: St. Paul vintage clothing destination, Go Vintage, is having a blowout sale. Find vintage clothing in men's and women's styles at $15 and less for three days—and the sale will be restocked daily. Friday–Sunday @ Go Vintage, 955 W 7th St, St Paul, @govintagemn
Kara Nesvig Closet Sale: St. Paul-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 (like vintage St. John, Hill House, Mille, lots of Eileen Fisher, silk blouses, and a few pairs of Manolo Blahniks) at low prices, with sizes ranging from 4 to 12 in clothing and shoes from 7.5 to 8. It kicks off with a preview event with bubbles on Friday night and continues through the weekend. Preview Friday 5–8pm, continues Saturday & Sunday 11am–5pm @ Legacy, 1610 W Lake St, Minneapolis, @shoplegacystore
SATURDAY, 1/14:
Northeast Farmers Market Winter: 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
Neighborhood Roots Winter Market: 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. Saturday 10am–2pm @ 6010 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, neighborhoodrootsmn.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 Minneapolis and Maplewood locations. Saturday 10am–2pm @ Bachman’s, 6010 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis & 2600 White Bear Ave N, Maplewood, bachmans.com
Market Collective MN Makers Market: Led by local maker Chingona Goods, Market Collective MN is a market collective that prioritizes BIPOC and queer vendors and allies. This weekend’s market heads to Bad Weather Brewing in the St. Paul with goods from a group of 16 local makers including Cultivated Glow, Indigo Sun Jewelry and Waabigan Clay. Saturday 1–6pm @ Indeed Brewing, 711 NE 15th Ave, Minneapolis, @marketcollectivemn
Winter Wonderland Fashion Show: This fashion event celebrates 40+ years old Black fashion designers, artists and vendors. Featuring fashions from Inspired Colors by Latrice and King Spazz, Queen Slay Clothing and Ed Marie, Boss Lady Shoetique, Lesley Helen Designs and Ndara's Jewels, there will also be vendors, live jazz, food for purchase and a cash bar. Saturday 6–11:30pm, show at 7:15pm @ 121 N Washington Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets $35–$45 @ eventbrite.com
ENDS SATURDAY, 1/14:
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 through Saturday from 11am–5pm daily @ The Dayton’s Project, 700 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, @thedepartmentsatdaytons
SATURDAY, 1/14 & SUNDAY, 1/15:
Antique Spectacular January Show: Shop antiques furniture and collectible items from more than 100 dealers during Minnesota’s Antique Spectacular’s winter antique show. Items for sale include antique furniture, collectibles, pottery, rugs, glassware, clocks, toys, advertising, jewelry and more. Saturday 10am–5pm & Sunday 10am–3pm @ Minnesota State Fairgrounds, 1265 Snelling Ave N, St. Paul. Tickets $8 ($7 with coupon) @ mnantiqueshows.com
SUNDAY, 1/15:
Babes & Brunch Cry Baby Clay Workshop: Grab a pal for this fun, beginner-friendly clay workshop at Larissa Loden's St. Paul storefront, led by local maker Katie Cameron of Cry Baby Clay. Attendees will be creating a trinket dish for later pickup, and a ticket includes materials, breakfast snacks and beverages. Friday 10am–noon + 2/17 & 3/3 @ Larissa Loden Jewelry, 2032 Marshall Ave, St Paul. Tickets $45 @ eventbrite.com
Olio Vintage Wellness Event: Kick off the new year with a healthy boost at Olio Vintage as it hosts a day of wellness, local makers and vintage. Enjoy complimentary kombucha from Deane’s Kombucha while shopping self-care and wellness goods from local makers, plus get an entry in a raffle for prizes with every $10 you spend. This month’s guest vendors include local makers Plant Magick (herbal wellness products), Onyx Candles (hand poured soy wax), You Betcha Cannabis (THC gummies), Botanical Lucidity (herbal elixir supplements), Hindes (aromatherapy and CBD products), Ashley Mary (stationary and office supplies), Black Cat Jewelry; plus vintage sellers, Hausle Shop (home goods) and High Desert Modern Vintage (clothing). Meet and mingle with select vendors and shop the latest arrivals from Olio resident vendors Black Nvni, SALTY vintage and Rosella Vintage. Saturday 11am–6pm @ Olio Vintage, 21 NE 5th St, Minneapolis, @olio.mpls
NEXT TUESDAY, 1/17:
Dream Board 2023 Workshop at Moth Oddities: Tap into your artistic-side and create a personal dream board for 2023 using vintage books, magazines and ephemera at this workshop hosted by vintage store, Moth Oddities. Th booking fee includes all materials including a variety of secondhand frames so your artwork is ready to hang when you get home as a daily reminder of your yearly intentions, plus light snacks and drinks. Plus, the store will be offering 25% off all vintage storewide the day of the workshop for all participants. Tuesday, 1/17, 5:30pm @ Moth Oddities, 2201 NE 2nd St, Minneapolis, Tickets $18 @ eventbrite.com
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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:
Coming soon: Vivid Home: A home furnishings and interior design business is moving into a historic North Loop building formerly known as the International Design Center later this month. Like its previous iteration at Bryn Mawr (as Vivid Interior Design and REVĪV Boutique), the new space will be rebranded as Vivid Home and include both home furnishings for sale with an expanded assortment of luxury furnishings and décor, along with a design studio. Stay tuned for grand opening details. Opening late January @ 100 2nd Ave N, Minneapolis, vividinteriordesign.com
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 on sale soon @ somegreatpeople.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
The Fitting Room's Resort Fashion Show & Pop-up: View resort collections by local clothing and accessories designers from The Fitting Room boutique including Alma Mia, Scott J Lehmann, Joeleen Torvick, 1004 Designs and Foat Design. Then following the show, shop all the collections right off the runway. 2/11 from 6:30–10pm @ Center for Performing Arts, 3754 Pleasant Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets $25 @ eventbrite.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 $14–$35 @ www.eventbrite.com
Minneapolis Vintage Market: The monthly market returns to Machine Shop in the St. Anthony neighborhood for February and March dates with two floors of the area’s top vintage sellers. Tickets are $10 before noon or free after noon. 2/19 & 3/19 from 11am–4pm @ Machine Shop, 300 2nd St SE, Minneapolis, mplsvintagemarket.com
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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