As you know, this newsletter is all about supporting small and local businesses, and this week’s newsletter is no exception. I’m spotlighting special happenings and deals taking place at local stores and online from local brands, plus local makers markets. So skip the mall and shop small + local for your holiday shopping lists this year.
The Walker Art Center’s new Idea House 3 design + retail concept is now open.
NOW OPEN:
Idea House 3 at the Walker: The space that originally housed the Walker Shop (and its rows of art and design books) has reopened within the Walker Art Center with a new concept. Bringing together retail with museum-quality presentation, Idea House 3 features custom, one-of-a-kind objects designed by Midwest artist meant to "infuse inspiration into your daily life.” Items are available both in store and online. And yes—the rows of art and design books are back, too. Now open during gallery hours @ Walker Art Center's Hennepin lobby, 725 Vineland Pl, Minneapolis, shop.walkerart.org
ONGOING:
The Departments at Dayton's Holiday Market: Housed within the main level of the Dayton's Project at the iconic Dayton's building in downtown Minneapolis, the market will feature a group of 78 local brands and makers spanning heritage goods, vintage clothing, self care, specialty foods, home goods, art and more. Larissa Loden is offering permanent jewelry this Friday and Saturday from 10am to 2pm. BONUS: The new, limited-edition Santa Bear will launch on Black Friday. Hours: Monday–Saturday 10am–6pm & Sunday 11am–5pm through 12/30 @ The Dayton’s Project, 700 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, @thedepartmentsatdaytons
Larissa Loden Early Black Friday Sale: The local jewelry brand Larissa Loden is offering 35% off on almost everything on its website all week through Cyber Monday, plus its best-selling f*ck studs will be on sale for $20. Get a jump start on holiday gifts or treat yourself. Ends Monday @ larissaloden.com
Early Black Friday Sale at Parc: Shop intentionally this season with Parc's thoughtfully curated collection of sustainable, minimalist pieces from independent designers. Save 25% off all clothing in-store and online all week through Cyber Monday with code SHOPSMALL. Some exclusions apply. Ends Monday @ Parc, 212 N 2nd St #102, Minneapolis, parcboutique.com
Atelier957 25% Off Sale: The St. Paul fashion boutique is offering 25% off on their website now through Cyber Monday. No code needed. Now through 11/27 @ atelier957.com
Fair Anita Early Black Friday Sale: Buy two, get one free on jewelry and accessories from the fair-trade, locally based brand. Shop now @ fairanita.com
Hackwith Design House Site-Wide Sale: Save 30% site-wide from the local sustainable clothing design label with code THANKFULFORYOU at checkout. Now @ hackwithdesignhouse.com
Susan Crow Studio Jewelry Sale: Save 20% on ready-to-ship fine jewelry collections and free shipping from the local jeweler, offering minimalist designs using responsibly sourced gold, diamonds and minerals. Ends Friday, 12/1 @ susancrowstudio.com
WEDNESDAY, 11/22 & FRIDAY, 11/24:
Smile Back Vintage Black Friday Sale: Save 50% storewide at the West Bank vintage shop, plus dig through some $5 piles. Wednesday & Friday 11am–7pm @ Smile Back Vintage, 718 Washington Ave SE, Minneapolis, @smilebackvintage
FRIDAY, 11/24:
Black Friday Minn Made Market: Fulton Taproom hosts its Hop Kingdom Minn Made Market featuring local makers selling not only their art, but their art interpretations of Hop Kingdom. Vendors include upcycler Cool Trash and more. Shop local and drink local with specials all day. Friday 5–9pm @ Fulton Taproom, 414 N 6th Ave, Minneapolis, @fultonbeer
FRIDAY, 11/24 & Saturday, 11/25:
Black Friday & Small Business Saturday @ The BIG White House: Save 20% on all items at the antique home store (not marked "sale" or "firm"). There will also be coffee samples and treats. Friday & Saturday 10am–6pm @ The BIG White House, 1900 S 3rd Ave, Anoka, facebook.com
Holidays on Nicollet: The Minneapolis Craft Market is popping up on the Southwest street level corner of the IDS Center (in the former Hubert White Menswear space) in partnership with the Downtown Minneapolis Council. It includes artist-designed holiday window displays (including a special vintage Department 56 holiday village display from AudreyRose Vintage), entertainment and shopping from local makers. Begins Friday; ends 1/5. Hours: Tuesdays–Saturdays 11am–6pm, ends 1/5 @ IDS Center, 747 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, mplscraftmarket.com
Black Friday & Small Business Saturday at Moth Oddities: Join vintage shop Moth Oddities on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday for a two-day holiday event. On Friday and Saturday, Moth Oddities will be offering 20% off all vintage goods for their Instagram followers, plus they will host a gift market in the studio featuring a curated group of a dozen local vendors, festive tunes, treats and sips. Friday & Saturday 11am–6pm @ Moth Oddities, 13 5th St NE, Minneapolis, @mothoddities
Black Friday & Small Biz Saturday Sale @ Go Vintage: Save 20% on your entire purchase at the vintage clothing shop. Friday & Saturday 11am–6pm @ Go Vintage, 955 7th St W, St Paul, @govintagemn
Black Friday & Small Business Saturday at B. Resale: Save 33% on everything from the buy-sell-trade clothing store on Black Friday, and spin the wheel for a surprise discount on Small Business Saturday. Plus, shop local maker pop-ups from Bear Hands Customs, Lucia Makes Art, That Curly Haired Stitch and Twilight Tramp Stamp on Saturday from noon to 5pm. Friday & Saturday 11am–7pm @ B. Resale, 2613 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, @bresalempls
Black Friday Happy Hour & Small Business Saturday Market: Sustainable fashion shop Hazel & Rose hosts two special events on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday. On Friday, swing by for snacks and drinks while you shop. On Saturday, support some of your favorite local small businesses and shop holiday gifts for loved ones, or treat yourself. Designers include Danielle Everine, Joeleen Torvick, Dinosaur Hampton, Dinner Party Ceramics, ScarfShop, Way the Label and more. Friday 3–6pm & Saturday 10am–5pm @ Hazel & Rose, 201 6th St SE #2, Minneapolis, @waythelabel
FRIDAY, 11/24–SUNDAY, 11/26:
Serge + Jane Small Business Weekend Sale: The Edina clothing boutique will be celebrating Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Sunday with 20% off your entire apparel purchase, including sale prices. No coupon required. Shoppers can also enjoy a complimentary hot cocoa and cookie-cuterie bar while you shop. Post a photo with their "I Shopped Small" photo op and be entered to win a market bag full of some of their favorite local makers and vendors. Friday–Sunday 10am–5pm daily @ Serge + Jane, 4532 France Ave S, Edina, sergeandjane.com
Les Sól Small Biz Weekend Sale: The sustainable clothing boutique is offering 15% off or more on everything in store, with lots of items an additional 10%, 20% and 30% off. Friday & Saturday 11am–6pm & Sunday noon–5pm @ Les Sól, 1614 W Lake St, Minneapolis, @shoplessol
Encore Boutique Black Friday Weekend Sale: The women’s consignment clothing shop is offering 20% off storewide on all full-priced items all weekend. Friday & Saturday 11am–6pm, Sunday noon–5pm @ Encore Boutique, 242 Hamline Ave, St Paul, @encoreboutiquestpaul
Small Biz Weekend Sale @ 316 Vintage: The vintage clothing shop will be open all weekend, offering 20% off cash purchases and 10% off when you use Venmo or Paypal. Friday–Sunday 11am–6pm @ 316 W 42nd St, Minneapolis, @316_vintage
Small Biz Weekend Promo @ Tandem Vintage: Get a $20 gift certificate for Tandem Vintage when you spend $100 or more at the shop this weekend. Friday & Saturday noon–5pm, Sunday 11am–3pm @ Tandem Vintage, 316 W 38th St, Minneapolis, @tandemvintage
Clubhouse Market Black Friday Sale: Save 20% storewide from the multi-vendor shop, plus shop a $5 pile and a $10 to $15 rack. Friday & Saturday noon–7pm & Sunday noon–6pm @ Clubhouse Market, 2441 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, @clubhouse_market
Excelsior Christkindlsmarkt: Downtown Excelsior will be once again be transformed into a German-style open-air holiday market for just one weekend this season for the annual Excelsior Christkindlsmarkt. Enjoy holiday foods and entertainment, decor and gift shopping and festive warm beverages. Plus, Father Christmas will be popping up all weekend for photos, and Saturday features an afternoon children's lantern parade followed by a live Christmas concert. Friday–Sunday from 10am–7pm each day @ Excelsior East Public Parking (Behind Excelsior Brewing), 249 Water St, Excelsior, excelsiorchristmas.com
Shop Small Weekend @ Style Society: Vintage housewares store Style Society has a full weekend of festivities planned. On Friday, save 10% storewide.* On Saturday, get 15% off storewide*, plus get a free gift with a $100 purchase, a $10 gift card with $200 spend, and shop the Cast & Charm vintage pop-up. Then on Sunday, stop in for a pop-up from Sophie Kissin Jewelry. *Discount on Style Society items only (excluded other vendors). Friday 11am–6pm, Saturday & Sunday 10am–5pm @ Style Society, 453 7th St W, St Paul, @stylesociety.shop
Black Friday & Small Business Saturday at Olio Vintage: Multi-vendor vintage constortium Olio Vintage is celebrating Small Business weekend with 10% off all vintage goods to its Instagram followers, plus sips and snacks throughout the weekend, and pop-up gift shopping from a group of local makers including Black Cat Jewelry, Sandwich Ceramic and Serious Jam. The shop will also be collecting unwrapped toys and raising funds for the Hallie Q. Brown Community Center, and host BLNCD with CBD-infused seltzer and body care samples on Saturday from 12 to 2pm. Friday–Sunday 11am–6pm @ Olio Vintage, 21 5th St NE, Minneapolis, @olio.mpls
Festival of the Trees: Join floral workshop series Sip ‘N Bloom to usher in the holiday season with their "Festival of the Trees" event. North Loop Galley's patio area will be transformed into a magical Christmas tree lot, brimming with locally grown holiday trees. A ticket price includes a tree consultation, hot apple cider, a live Christmas tree decoration tutorial featuring seasonal trends and tips, which will be auctioned off at the end of the night. Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit Children's Hospital. $20. Friday 4–8pm, Saturday & Sunday noon–7pm, @ North Loop Galley Patio, 729 N Washington Ave, Minneapolis, sip-n-bloom.com
Flamingo's Divine Vintage: Pink Friday Sale: One of the funkiest, quirkiest vintage shops in town is hosting a sale this weekend in honor of “Pink Friday Weekend.” The occasional shop has vendors that bring a fun and unique selection of items each month. Expect vintage, eclectic, arty and affordable home decor, collectibles, furniture, lamps, jewelry and more. Friday–Sunday noon–6pm daily @ Flamingos Divine Vintage, 3404 Cedar Ave, Minneapolis, flamingosdivinevintage.com
European Christmas Market Opening Weekend: The European Christmas Market in St. Paul is one of the most authentic traditional holiday market of its kind in Minnesota. Inspired by the open-air Christkindl Markets in Germany and other European countries during the Advent season, the market takes place every weekend during the holiday seasons with handmade European crafts and unique gifts from local makers, Glühwein (spiced mulled wine) and European-inspired foods. Friday 4–9pm, Saturday 10am–8pm & Sunday 11am–6pm weekly through 12/17 @ Union Depot, 240 E Kellogg Blvd, St Paul, stpaulchristmasmarket.org
SATURDAY, 11/25:
Haupt Antiek Market: Small Business Saturday: It’s always an event when antique and vintage home store Haupt Antiek is open. This weekend, they host a special one-day bonus event in honor of Small Business Saturday. Celebrate the holiday season with vintage holiday decor, antique ornaments, festive furnishings, gift ideas and fresh greenery. Saturday 9am–5pm @ Haupt Antiek Market, 7570 W 147th St, Apple Valley, hauptantiek.com
Small Biz Saturday at Cake Plus-Size: Shop 50% off sale racks and $5 and $10 TLC (as-is, mending needed) sale bins at the plus-size clothing resale shop. The store will be open extended hours 9am–7pm. Saturday @ Cake Plus-Size Resale, 5155 Bloomington Ave, Minneapolis, @cakeplussize
Small Business Saturday Makers Market: Shop a market of artists and makers selling locally made goods at this one-day market hosted by new event venue, The Lowlands, located in the River Flats neighborhood of St. Paul. Giftable goods span ceramics, fiber arts, candles, leather goods, fine art, vintage home goods, jewelry and more. Plus, enjoy live music from a lineup of local talent throughout the day, and bites and sips in the lounge including a coffee cart. Saturday 10am–5pm @ The Lowlands, 160 Wabasha St S, St Paul, www.smallbusinesssaturday-tc.com
MN Christmas Market: The MN Christmas Market is an annual pop-up holiday market that showcases homegrown brands, artisans, creators and makers, with a charitable twist. Each vendor donates 7% of the dollars you spend with them to a local charity that fights for kids in Minnesota. The charity for the coming years is Santa's College Fund. $1 entry. Saturday 10am–4pm @ Quincy Hall 1325 Quincy St NE, Minneapolis, mnchristmasmarket.com
Small Business Saturday at Golden Rule Gallery: Excelsior’s maker-driven shop hosts local maker guests Nice Nice Ceramics, Terrain Brazilian botanicals and Tularosa Herbals apothecary. Plus, save an extra 20% on sale items on their website. Saturday 10am–5pm @ Golden Rule Gallery, 350 Water St, Excelsior, shopgoldenrule.com
Holiday Saturdays at Northrup King Building: Browse hundreds of unique and creative works from local artists and creators every Saturday during the holiday season at this open studio event. Take care of all your holiday gift needs under one roof while supporting local makers and artists. Saturdays 10am–4pm through 12/23 @ Northrup King Building, 1500 Jackson St NE, Minneapolis, northrupkingbuilding.com
Hindes Small Business Holiday Market: Local CBD-infused, handcrafted aromatherapy and skincare maker Hindes hosts a day of shopping from a variety of local makers, plus live music, sips and treats. Saturday 10am–6pm @ Hindes Store, 681 Winnetka Ave N, Golden Valley, @shophindes
Wild Vintage Small Business Saturday Market: Celebrate all things Christmas and Small Business Saturday with Wild Things Antiques and Wild Vintage Collective during their monthly Wild Vintage Market. Held inside of The Clapping Monkey House of Coffee, it features pop-ups from local vintage home goods vendors with Christmas–themed finds and handmade goods by local makers, and a food truck. Saturday 11am–4pm @ Clapping Monkey, 7274 Commerce Cir E, Fridley, wildthingsarehere.com
Chill Out for Small Business Saturday @ Larissa Loden: Jewelry brand Larissa Loden hosts a relaxing day of shopping and samples at its St. Paul storefront in honor of Small Business Saturday. Enjoy samples of Minneapolis Cider Co's THC-infused seltzers, NA options from Lucille's Bottle Shop and try Kursive Organics's THC/CBD wellness products, and get a free permanent jewelry bracelet (a $50 value) with any purchase of $100 or more. Saturday 11am–6pm @ Larissa Loden, 2032 Marshall Ave, St Paul, larissaloden.com
Hook Holiday Market: Step into the Hook & Ladder for a Zen Arcade and Medusa’s Holiday Market with a twist. This isn’t your typical holiday market—here, the holiday spirit intertwines with a touch of the supernatural in these giftable goods by local makers and artists. Zen Arcade Canna-Lounge will be open with tastings, specials and gift baskets for sale. Saturday noon–5pm @ The Hook & Ladder Theater, 3010 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, thehookmpls.com
Golden Pearl’s Small Business Saturday 20/20 Sale: The Golden Pearl Vintage is hosting its annual 20/20 sale for Small Business Saturday. How it works: get 20% off your entire purchase and get $20 in Pearl Bucks to use on your next visit. In store only. Saturday 10am–6pm @ The Golden Pearl Vintage, 507A E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, @thegoldenpearlvintage
Small Business Saturday @ The Fitting Room: Celebrate Small Business Saturday at The Fitting Room, the Twin Cities’ only boutique carrying exclusively locally made clothing and accessories. Enjoy sips and sweets while your shop the latest winter and holiday collections available by their roster of designers. Saturday noon–5pm @ The Fitting Room, 318 W 38th St, Minneapolis, thefittingroommpls.com
Cry Baby Clay Ornament Event: Make your own holiday ornaments with the guidance of local maker Cry Baby Clay at this open house–style workshop. Each ornament is $10 the day of the event. Walk-ins are welcome, but pre-registration is recommended. Saturday noon–6pm + additional dates 12/2, 12/9 & 12/10 @ Cry Baby Clay Studio, 4141 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, crybabyclay.com
A Handmade Holiday Market: Join Minneapolis Craft Market at the Lakes & Legends Brewing tap room to visit with local artists and makers while sipping delicious beers with autumn cheer. The ongoing market is a one-stop shop throughout the holiday season for supporting local makers and starting your gift shopping. Saturday noon–5pm @ Lakes & Legends, 1368 LaSalle Ave, Minneapolis, mplscraftmarket.com
Itty Bitty Committee Small Biz Saturday Market: The Gay Agenda Collective presents a makers market for Small Business Saturday featuring a lineup of a dozen queer vendors. Goods include leather, baked goods, jewelry, prints and art, and more, plus food and craft beer. Saturday 3–9pm @ Insight Brewing, 2821 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, @thegayagendacollective
Neighborhood Makers Market & Bar Hop: A makers market and bar crawl in one, this event presented by market concept, I Heart Indie Markets, returns to Northeast Minneapolis for a multi-venue event. Shop 60-plus local makers spread throughout three locations with a craft brew, hard cider or craft cocktail in hand. Goods include jewelry, knitwear, home decor, metal works, prints. soap, candles, paintings and more. Saturday 1–6pm @ Indeed Brewing, Tattersall Distilling, Padraigs Brewing & Dashfire Distillery, NE Minneapolis, facebook.com
Market Collective MN Makers Markets: The maker collective pops up at Bad Weather Brewing with a mix of unique goods from a curated group of local vendors. Find items like candles, original art, hot sauce, coffee, crystals, jewelry, knits, baked good and more, and sip craft beer while you shop. Saturday 1–5pm @ Bad Weather Brewing, 414 7th St W, St Paul, @marketcollectivemn
MN Artisan Market Pop-up Art Market: MN Artisan Market presents a spsecial pop-up market on Small Business Saturday at Can Can Wonderland. Shop handmade goods from a group of 10 vendors include Indigo Sun Jewelry, Hello Cross Stitches, Cultivated Glow, Sprout Ceramics and more. While you're there, take in a game of artist-designed mini golf or grab a craft cocktail and some food. Saturday 2–7pm @ Can Can Wonderland, 755 Prior Ave N, St Paul, @mn_artisan_market
SATURDAY, 11/25 & SUNDAY, 11/26:
Field + Festival Holiday Market: Presented by Minneapolis Craft Market, Field & Festival is a bustling hub of local farmers, foodies and artists hosted at Wagner's Garden Center greenhouse. The market is hosted every weekend through the holidays to help you get all your holiday gift shopping all wrapped up for the season. Saturday & Sunday 10am–2pm both days @ Wagners Garden Center, 6024 Penn Ave S, Minneapolis, mplscraftmarket.com
Tattersall's Annual Winter Market: Tattersall’s River Falls distillery hosts a group of Minnesota and Wisconsin artists selling clothing, homewares, jewelry, ceramics, barware, and more over the two-weekend event. Plus, sip signature winter cocktails while you shop. Saturday & Sunday + 12/9–12/10 from 11am–5pm @ Tattersall Distilling, 1777 Paulson Rd, River Falls, WI, tattersalldistilling.com
Holiday Village at Young-Quinlan Opening Weekend: This holiday season, join The Black Market Events, The Roho Collective and Strive Bookstore for a month-long holiday market celebrating BIPOC joy, success and creativity, on the street level of the historic Young-Quinlan Building. Featuring 40+ local artists, makers, authors and chefs, as well as a full schedule of special events, The Holiday Village highlights collaborative entrepreneurship and a community-oriented shopping experience. Opening Saturday 11am–6pm & Sunday 11am–4pm + Wednesday–Sundays through 12/24 @ Young-Quinlan Building – 901 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, mplsdowntown.com
Made by Hands Holiday Sale Extra-Vaganza: Shop handmade goods by a well-curated group of local makers at this two-day event hosted by Bauhaus Brew Labs. Each day will have a different group of 18 local vendors selling goods ranging from ceramics and jewelry to woodworking and original art, so be sure to stop by both days. Saturday & Sunday noon–5pm @ Bauhaus Brew Labs, 1315 Tyler St NE, Minneapolis, @bauhausbrewlabs
Small Biz Weekend Sale @ Glam Diggers Vintage: Save 20% on all full-priced items at Glam Diggers Vintage's studio shop, plus enjoy beverages and tunes. Saturday & Sunday noon–5pm @ Glam Diggers Vintage, Art & Architecture Building, 3301 Prospect Terr SE (to park), Minneapolis, @glamdiggersvintage
SUNDAY, 11/26:
DIY Cross Stitch Workshop: At this workshop hosted at Larissa Loden’s HQ, attendees will utilize the medium of needlepoint (cross stitch) as a creative expression of art. Learn to craft some snarky sassy stitches with duo Wone and Youa Vang of Third Daughter, Restless Daughter (3DRD). The shop will be open for shopping after the event. 18+. Sunday 10am–noon & 1:30–3:30pm (2 sessions) @ Larissa Loden, 2032 Marshall Ave, St Paul. Class $50 @ eventbrite.com
Arbeiter Brewing Holiday Market: Abeiter Brewing hosts its third annual holiday market with goods by a group of nine local artists, makers and small businesses, with an emphasis on BIPOC makers. Plus, enjoy a craft beer while you shop. Sunday noon–5pm @ Arbeiter Brewing, 3036 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, facebook.com
Candle & Cocktail Workshop: Join local candle maker Flicker & Fizz for an evening of candle making and cocktails. In this Scent & Sip Experience, you will select a pair of vintage glasses and use one to pour a 100% soy wax candle. Then, you will use the other to learn how to make a N/A version of the cocktail recipe that’s inspired by the candle scent. They’re not able to serve alcohol, but attendees are welcome to BYOB. Sunday noon–2pm @ Simply Creative, 1631 Washington St NE, Minneapolis. Class $85 @ simplycreativemn.com
Southside Shtetl Chanukah Market: Chanukah means re-dedication. For this iteration of Southside Shtetl, we are re-dedicating our market to "hereness." Offering Jewish art, culture, and Judaica HERE, not from Israel, is essential to divesting Judaism from zionism. We'll be collecting tzedakah for the Palestinian Red Crescent Society and the East Phillips Urban Farm-- reflecting our commitment to solidarity with occupied peoples here where we call home and in Palestine. Sunday 3–7pm @ Black Forest Inn, 1 E 26th St, Minneapolis, @southside.shtetl
ONGOING:
Nordic Holiday Jul Shop: During the holidays, the American Swedish Institute’s museum store expands to include the Jul Shop. Shop wool blankets, ornaments, candles and more giftable Nordic holiday goods. You can also shop its Nordic gift collection in its online store. Open daily except Monday @ American Swedish Institute, 2600 Park Ave, Minneapolis, asimn.org
NSCA Holiday Gift Market: For an entire month, the North Suburban Center for the Arts will transform its entire gallery into a shopping wonderland filled with handcrafted goods and one-of-a-kind finds from over 80 local makers. Bonus: You can also shop select goods from the market on the gallery’s website 24/7. Thursday–Sunday 10am–3pm weekly through 12/17 @ North Suburban Center for the Arts, northsuburbanarts.org
TMORA Holiday Shop: The Museum of Russian Art’s gift shop is a fixture for gift shopping over the holidays. It features hand-selected pieces from small artisans, designers, European markets and publishing houses that reflect the traditions and culture of Russia. Open 7 days a week + online @ The Museum of Russian Art, 5500 Stevens Ave, Minneapolis, tmora.org/shop
Textile Center's Holiday Gallery Shop: Textile Center’s returns for the holiday season, giving shoppers the chance to shop its gift shop (which doubles in size for the holidays) and shoppable gallery spaces. Shop handcrafted winter wear, home goods, kitchen textiles and jewelry, to fiber art kits, books, ornaments, and more from 110 makers and artists. Hours: Tuesday–Thursday 10am–7pm, Friday & Saturday, 10am–4pm. Ends 12/23 @ Textile Center, 3000 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, textilecentermn.org
UPCOMING:
Dec 7: Merry Merry! A Holiday Fashion Show + Pop-up: The Fitting Room boutique presents a special holiday fashion show featuring custom capsule collections from its roster of 14 local fashion designers, plus accessories from 14 local brands. Each item from the runway will be available to buy right off the runway after the show. Limited tickets available. Thursday 6:30–10pm, 7:30pm show @ The Museum of Russian Art, 5500 Stevens Ave, Minneapolis. Tickets $50–$60 @ eventbrite.com
Dec 15: Iridescence: Fashion Against Food Insecurity: This student-produced fashion show highlights the issue of food insecurity on the University of Minnesota campus through avant-garde fashion designs by student designers. This fundraising event with profits going to Boynton Health. Tickets TBA. Saturday, 6–9:30pm @ Great Hall, Coffman Memorial Union, Minneapolis, @iridescencefashion
Dec 16: Heart of the Arts Holiday Benefit Fashion Show: LPF Vision Productions presents their annual Heart of Arts Holiday Benefit in support of Kulture Klub Collaborative with a fashion show featuring Lesley Helen, Zeya Couture, Anyse Fashion, Melevated, Vo Nguyen Atelier, student designers and more. They will also be hosting a silent auction and accepting donations of new and gently used clothes, toys, and other gifts and supplies for babies and children as part of a holiday drive for families that are served by KKC. Sunday 5–8pm @ 106 Water St W, St Paul. Tickets $35–$40 @ eventbrite.com