This week’s local shopping highlights include Northrup King Building’s Summer Sizzle open-studio event, the return of The Golden Pearl Vintage’s Back Alley Bazaar, a Summer Salon art & fashion gallery social, a handful of outdoor vintage pop-ups, and more.
Artist Kate Iverson, yours truly of Rosella Vintage and artist Caitlin Karolczak host a Summer Social studio event this Thursday at the California Building
Ticket alert!
There are only a handful of tickets remaining for the Walker Art Center’s annual benefit gala, Party in/the Garden, on September 18. Grab them now at walkerart.org/calendar/2021/party-in-the-garden!
TUESDAY:
Camdentown National Night Out Marketplace
Join Camdentown and the Minneapolis Craft Market for a National Night Out marketplace in the Northside, a free, family-friendly event. Camdentown is a people-based, placemaking initiative in which Black joy, culture, excellence and ownership come together to create vibrant Black futures. The event will feature a pop-up market by Minneapolis Craft Market artists and makers, free food from Billy's Backyard BBQ, Timm's Table and Quince MPLS Market, coffee from The Get Down Coffee Co., music by DJ Blasé, games and more. Plus, be sure to check out the HWMR sidewalk sale and deeply discounted prices before The Get Down Coffee Company and the new HWMR open this fall in Camdentown. Tuesday 6–9pm @ North Market, 4414 N 44th Ave, Minneapolis, www.mplscraftmarket.com
THURSDAY:
Summer Salon: An Art & Fashion Gallery Social
Storage Contemporary gallery is hosting its first open-studio event of the year. I’ll be a special guest with my brand Rosella Vintage and will have a special party-ready assortment of vintage clothing, just in time for summer wedding season, and planning ahead for the Walker’s Party in/the Garden benefit and Fall 2021 Fashion Week MN events. Plus, peruse works of art from both Kate Iverson and Karolczak, art scarves designed by female artists from local brand Alice Riot, and selections from Caitlin Karolczak’s vintage clothing collection. (She has a background as an antique dealer and has some choice pieces she’s had stored away!) We’ll also have snacks and sparkly sips, and tunes from DJ Greenery. Before or after, you can swing by open studio events one floor up from Amy Rice Art and Alyssa Baguss. Thursday 5–9pm @ Storage Contemporary at the California Building #514, 2205 California St NE, Minneapolis, instagram.com/rosella.vintage
Amy Rice Art Open Studio Event
It’s been 17 months since Minnesota visual artist Amy Rice has opened her studio in the California Building in Northeast Minneapolis to the public. That is two missed Art-A-Whirls. Over the past 17 months, Rice had two solo gallery exhibitions—much of that work will be available to the public to view IRL for the first time during this event. Recently, Rice has also been the artist for a new, local, woman-owned, sustainable-focused subscription box company, Bee Relaxed, whose founders will join her as studio guests. Look forward to product samples and a fun, collaborative giveaway for early customers, plus fresh-cut flowers, sustainably grown in Minnesota by Rice and her husband at County Line Gardens will also be available as a “build your own” bouquet bar. Thursday 5–9pm @ California Building #602, 2205 California St. NE, Minneapolis, instagram.com/amyriceart
THURSDAY–SATURDAY:
Grethen House Crazy Days Sale
Save up to 80% from the designer women's boutique with racks of extra sale items from past seasons during its Crazy Days sale, only at its Edina location. All sales are final. Thursday–Saturday @ Grethen House, 4930 France Ave S, Edina, grethenhouse.com
FRIDAY:
Nightblok Market
Head to the 2010 Artblok building for its first night market. Shop handmade goods from 20+ artists (including fashion designer and leather worker Sarah M. Holm) in the building’s parking lots and outdoor spaces. Plus, there will be a food truck, plenty of space for people to see art while socially distancing, Afterward, pop by the nearby Norseman Distillery or Insight Brewery for a cold beverage. Friday 4–9pm @ 2010 Artblok, 2010 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, facebook.com
Buckanaga Social Club Fashion Show
Make the trip up to Grand Rapids for an evening of beautiful fashion with McGregor–based Buckanaga Social Club, a collective of Indigenous Minnesotan artists and designers. Buckanaga Social Club “strives to produce quality indigenous art, clothing, accessories and essences of Mother Earth that will bridge the gap of the past and future.” Friday 6–8pm @ Klockow Brewing Company, 36 SE 10th St, Grand Rapids, www.facebook.com
SATURDAY:
Mill City Farmers Market (weekly)
A summer mainstay since 2006, the market features over 120 local farmers, food makers and artisans with a goal of building a local, sustainable and organic food economy in a vibrant, educational outdoor marketplace. This weekend’s artisan highlights include Aprilierre handcrafted jewelry, ArtAndes Peruvian woven textiles and rugs, Create Laser Art laser-engraved goods, Maat Mons bags and soft goods, Matthew Krousey Ceramics and Sally Fritz Clothing. The Mill City Farmers Market is open every Saturday through October with extended hours. Saturday from 8am–1pm @ Mill City Farmers Market, 750 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, millcityfarmersmarket.org
Northeast Minneapolis Vintage Yard Sale
A group of regional vintage sellers and artists are joining forces for a funky and fun yard sale. Find the latest handpicked vintage finds from The Lucky Stranger (making a special trip up from Mason City, Iowa), Dearheart Vintage and Bemuse Vintage along with Art by Anne Morgan. There’ll also be corn dogs and beverages for sale to support mutual aid and diggin’ bins full of pieces under $5. Saturday 10am–6pm @ 149 14th Ave NE, Minneapolis, instagram.com/theluckystranger
Dots Vintage Presents: Vintage & Makers Market
Find vintage clothing, handmade jewelry, plants and much more at this pop-up hosted by Dots Vintage. Vendors include Yellow Fern Vintage, Everyday Ejiji, May Baby Vintage, The Retro Collective Co, Mom & Pop Vintage, Mae Green Vintage, There’s a Party in My Plants, and yours truly’s own Rosella Vintage. Plus, it’s less than a block away from the NE Farmers’ Market. Saturday 10am–5pm @ 520 University Ave NE, Minneapolis, instagram.com/dots__vintage
Northrup King Building’s Summer Sizzle
With the abbreviated Art-A-Whirl event this past spring and the many canceled makers markets over the past 16 months due to the pandemic, Northrup King Building—the biggest artist studio in the Midwest—is throwing a big event to give its makers and artists and chance to connect with shoppers. The one-day “Summer Sizzle” event will feature hundreds of local artists alongside food trucks and vendors. Highlights include local jewelry designer Larissa Loden, who’ll offer exclusive in-studio limited designs before it moves to its new storefront in the fall (#265); and Strey Collective, a co-operative boutique featuring goods from nearly a dozen local fashion makers (#179). Saturday 10am–8pm @ Northrup King Building, 1500 Jackson St NE, Minneapolis, www.northrupkingbuilding.com/events
Cry Baby Clay Studio Grand Opening Party
Known for her clay vessels in squiggly, organic shapes and her popular clay kits, Cry Baby Clay creator Katie Cameron is opening a new studio and having a party to celebrate. The open-studio style event will include beverages, a pinch pot–making station, her latest wares for sale, fun raffles, fundraiser info, the chance to pre-order upcoming drops and lunch from Marty’s Deli (noon–2pm; pre-orders for sandwiches will go live this Monday, make sure to place your order in advance). Saturday 11am–7pm @ 4141 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, www.instagram.com/crybabyclay
Inbound Brewing’s Nershfest
After a year hiatus, Nershfest is back. The free outdoor music festival held at Inbound BrewCo in the North Loop will feature live music from local bands, craft beer, food trucks, and local makers presented by the Minneapolis Craft Market. Stick around for live music from General B & The Wiz, Feed The Dog and China Rider beginning at 5pm. Saturday noon–5pm @ Inbound Brewing Co, 701 N 5th St, Minneapolis, www.mplscraftmarket.com
Style By Kari Trunk Show at The Fitting Room
Join local boutique, The Fitting Room, for a trunk show from local designer, Style by Kari. Kari loves using unexpected textiles to create her unique collections, and many of her pieces are one-of-a-kind. Want first dibs? The shop will have pre-shopping starting on Thursday. Saturday noon–5pm @ The Fitting Room, 318 W 38th St, Minneapolis, thefittingroommpls.com
On the Shelf Jewelry “Blossoms & Berries” Story Sale
After a brief hiatus, local jewelry maker On the Shelf Jewelry is back with a new mini collection of fun, colorful earrings with a daisy and strawberry theme. Along with these limited-edition pieces, the maker will be including some clearance earrings from past seasons. Look for it on Sunday in the brand’s Instagram Story. Saturday at noon @ instagram.com/ontheshelf_jewelry
SATURDAY & SUNDAY:
Hinckley Flea Market & Craft Show
This event promises to have something for everyone. Catch some great deals on everything from arts and crafts, flea market finds and more from vendors of all kinds. It’s conveniently located off 35N in the town of Hinckley MN, close to Grand Casino. Saturday 9am–3pm & Sunday 9am-2pm @ Hinckley High School, 201 Main St E, Hinckley, www.facebook.com
Powderhorn Virtual Art Fair
Due to the pandemic, the long-running Powderhorn Art Fair is once again going virtual. Shop a vibrant and diverse selection of high-quality artwork and handmade goods from local artists and makers online, this weekend only. Each of the 100+ Midwest artists is handpicked by the fair’s jury, and their Community and Youth showcases offer an opportunity to support artists of all ages. The fair goes live at 8am Saturday and runs through Sunday evening. Saturday & Sunday @ powderhornartfair.com
Crystal Back Alley Sale + Pop-up feat. Nina Dani
Save up to 50% off crystals and sacred tools from local maker, We the Starborne, during this back-alley pop-up sale. The event will feature close-out deals on crystals and sacred tools, plus a special art and clothing pop-up from local artist and maker, Nina Dani, who specializes in original paintings, reworked vintage denim, and screen-printed crop tops, and a mini makers’ market from additional makers. To access the sale, enter through the shop. Saturday & Sunday noon–4pm @ We the Starborne Shop, 593 Hamline Ave N, St Paul, facebook.com
SUNDAY:
Minneapolis Craft Market @ Linden Hills Farmers Market
After more than a year, Minneapolis Craft Market has returned to the Linden Hills Farmers Market every Sunday with a rotating lineup of local makers. It’s your go-to each week for handmade crafts, fresh produce, baked goods, food trucks, live music and more from more than 50 vendors—all local. Sunday 10am–1pm @ Settergren's of Linden Hills parking lot, 2913 W 43rd St, Minneapolis, lindenhillsfarmersmarket.org
The Golden Pearl Vintage Back Alley Bazaar
The Golden Pearl Vintage’s annual Back Alley Bazaar is back, promising vintage clothing and accessories that are “not perfect, but still dang cute!” Throughout the year as the shop curates its selection of vintage for the store, they sometimes come across things that are damaged, but still amazing. Or, while laundering and repairing items, they decided that too much work needs to be put into a garment to get it onto the sales floor.. All of these items get saved for this blow-out shopping event held behind the shop.. The sale is accessible through the store or by entering the alleyway between Conga and findfurnish on 5th Street NE. Sunday 11am–5pm @ Alley behind The Golden Pearl Vintage, 507 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, instagram.com/thegoldenpearlvintage
Thai Sunday Market
Hosted by Wat Promwachirayan and the Thai Cultural Council of MN, find dozens of locally based Thai vendors selling Thai street food, souvenirs and handmade goods at this traditional Thai Market, which includes Khon tok dining tables. Sunday 11am–7pm @ Wat Promwachirayan, 2544 MN-100 S, St. Louis Park (free parking at Beth El Synagogue), thaisundaymarket.org
St. Paul Brewing Second Sundays Makers Market
Shop handmade and vintage goods from a rotating group of local artists, makers and vintage sellers at this dog-friendly, outdoor market hosted by St. Paul Brewing every second Sunday of the month. Sunday 11am–4pm @ St. Paul Brewing, 688 Minnehaha Ave E, St Paul, www.instagram.com/stpbrewing
AudreyRose Vintage High Tea Party
Head to the new AudreyRose Vintage shop for a themed high-tea dress-up party. Sweets and bite-sized sandwiches will be served, three types of tea will be poured, and photos will be snapped. Plus, a variety of vintage tea sets and tea-themed goodies will be for sale. Each guest will leave with a stem from a local shop and entered into a raffle for a floral arrangement. $5 of your ticket will be donated to Cookie Cart, which provides teens with leadership skills through employment and training in nonprofit bakeries. Sunday 2–4pm @ AudreyRose Vintage, 2237 E 38th St, Minneapolis, tickets $25 @ www.eventbrite.com
ONGOING SALES:
Summer Sale at Parc
Summer in Minneapolis is still going strong but the North Loop women’s clothing shop needs to make room for new fall arrivals. Starting now, shop up to 50% off retail prices, both in store and online. Price as marked. All items final sale. Shop now @ Parc, 212 N 2nd #102, Minneapolis, parcboutique.com
Grethen House 60% Off Sale
Find new markdowns at 40% to 60% off during the women's designer clothing boutique's biggest sale of the season, including brands like Raquel Allegra, Frank & Eileen, Mother Denim and Comme des Garçons PLAY. Shop now in stores & online @ 4930 France Ave S, Edina; 212 3rd Ave N, Minneapolis; and grethenhouse.com
ACG Summer Sale
Start browsing now—local maker ACG is kicking off their summer sale this week. They’ll be marking down summer clothing by as much as 50%, and some artwork too. Many of these styles won’t be back—ever. This fall the brand will be focusing more on painting, so the clothing collection will be limited. If there are styles you’ve had your eye on, now is the time. To schedule a try-on appointment email her at info@acgmpls.com, or swing by Gallery 360 to see what’s available in store. Shop now @ acgmpls.com & Gallery 360, 3011 W 50th St, Minneapolis
Atelier957 Summer Sale
The St. Paul shop has discounted many clothing pieces, shoes, and jewelry items from both current and past seasons. Now is the perfect opportunity to save from 30% to 70% on many styles; no code needed. Shop now in store & online @ 957 Grand Ave, St Paul & atelier957.com
WEEKLY FLEA Markets:
THURSDAY: Nicollet Farmers Market & Makers Market
After a one-year hiatus, the Nicollet Makers Market has merged with the Nicollet Mall Farmers Market for Market Thursdays beginning this month. Find fresh products, flowers and locally made goods from more than 60 farmers, makers and vendors, plus lawn games, live musical performances at Peavey Plaza and more. Thursdays 6am–2pm through October along Nicollet Mall starting at 6th St, downtown Minneapolis, www.nicolletmakersmarket.com
SATURDAY: 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 of April through October plus Fridays–Sundays on Holiday weekends (Memorial Day weekend, 4th of July weekend and Labor Day weekend). Hours: 6am–1:30pm, weather dependent. @ 13594 100th St NW, South Haven, facebook.com/AnnandaleFleaMarket
SATURDAY: Excelsior Flea Market
Back for its 20th year, the weekly Excelsior Flea Market is a great excuse to take a day trip out to the charming Lake Minnetonka–bordering town’s historic downtown. Expect handcrafted soaps, jewelry, macramé decor, home goods and more from new and returning vendors, plus food and more. While you’re there, be sure to swing by local shop favorites, The Golden Rule, GRAY Home + Lifestyle, and Ace General. Saturdays 9am–3pm through 9/25 @ 10 Water St, Excelsior, facebook.com/ExcelsiorFleaMarket
SATURDAY & SUNDAY: Wadena Flea & Craft Market
This seasonal indoor and outdoor market has four buildings filled with unique finds. It’s filled with vendors selling everything you can think of including farm fresh produce, toys and games, antiques, apparel, home decor, glassware and more. Open Saturdays & Sundays every weekend through September plus Labor Day from 9am–5pm @ 13560 US Highway 10, Wadena, www.wadenafleamarket.com
SATURDAY & SUNDAY: Shady Hollow Flea Market
Kicking off this weekend, the Shady Hollow Flea Market has been going strong for 52 years across 3.5 acres of shaded, grassy grounds just 5 miles south of Detroit Lakes. Every weekend, as many as 125 vendors from throughout the trig-state area will showcase their wares with different offerings each weekend, from fine collectibles and jewelry to sports equipment, tools and collectibles. Open every weekend from Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend from 6:30am–3pm daily plus every Saturday in September @ 12673 Co Hwy 17, Detroit Lakes, shadyhollowfleamarket.com
SUNDAY: Hamel Lions Club Flea Market
The Hamel Lions Flea Market touts 200 or so vendors and for the most part, not of the overstock-tube-sock-selling variety. Yes, we did see a vendor selling off brand laundry detergent and air freshener products, but the majority were selling used or repurposed items from decades past. Open Sundays weekly through 9/26 from 6am–noon (closed 8/1, 8/8) @ Medina Entertainment Center, www.hamellions.org/flea-market
ONGOING:
FloralPop: A Blooming Transformation
Spring is the season of transformation, and Galleria is taking inspiration by transforming its building into a floral canvas. As part of the spring FloralPop showcase, the exterior of the shopping center will be temporarily wrapped in fun, eye-catching floral graphics custom created by local artist, Lindsey Made This (@LindseyMadeThis). Lindsey’s illustrations will be brought to life through massive vinyl wraps applied to the exterior of Galleria’s brick building turning Galleria into a larger-than-life floral installation. In addition to the exterior building wrap, visitors will be greeted at each main level Galleria entrance with breathtaking, metal floral displays handcrafted by local creative team, Studios Moss. Ends 8/31 @ Galleria, 69th St & France Ave, Edina, galleriaedina.com
Ediflorial Flower Club
You’ve heard of gift box subscriptions, wine clubs and CSAs for your fresh produce. Now you can get 100% locally and sustainably grown flowers delivered to your door each month thanks to local florist, Ediflorial. They’ll choose the best flowers from many different local farms and their own grow shop and create unique and beautiful arrangements. Home and business delivery is available as well as pickup. Subscription dates begin July 7 and run through October 6. Learn more and register @ www.ediflorial.com/product/local-flowers-subscription-minneapolis
NOW OPEN:
Moth Oddities
After nearly seven years selling vintage online, in local pop-ups and on the road, Moth Oddities has finally opened the doors to their new storefront in Northeast Minneapolis this weekend. Owners and partners Yana Pietras and Ian O'Neill source their vintage clothing and accessories on cross-country road trips in their 1986 Jeep Grand Wagoneer named Eleanor as well as from a buyer from Italy. In addition to vintage, the duo will sell products by makers (both local and from around the U.S.) who put an emphasis on sustainable practices, especially those from BIPOC & LGBTQIA communities, including Duke Albert, Oya Beauty and Gigi’s Flair Emporium. Now open: Friday & Saturday noon–6pm, Sunday noon–5pm @ 2201 NE 2nd St, Minneapolis, mothoddities.com
Audrey Rose Vintage
Over a decade since she founded Audrey Rose Vintage, owner Jessie Witte has opened her first brick-and-mortar. Specializing in vintage clothing, accessories and home goods made in the USA with natural fibers, Audrey Rose Vintage had a studio space in the Northrup King Building for several years, where it often hosted live photo shoot parties during the building’s First Thursday nights. Expect more of that sort of fun at the new shop. Hours for this week are Wednesday 3–9pm, Thursday 11am–4:30pm, Friday 11am–6pm & Saturday 11am–5pm @ 2237 E 38th St, Minneapolis, audreyrosevintage.com
Brand Builders Market at Keg & Case
Self-described as a “holistic consulting firm for mission-driven natural brands,” the Twin Cities–based Brand Builders by KLC has launched a new Retail Incubation Space within the Keg & Case Market in St. Paul. Each quarter, they’ll debut a new group of local startup brands with natural products, giving them the opportunity to build brand awareness and test their products at retail. Brands include Maazah Chutney, Harmony Cricket Farm, Steve the Hemp Guy, Nomadic Frankincense, Rich CBD Chocolate, Field Theory Hemp, The Grandpa Soap Company and more. The space will also host weekly live interviews and a Shark Tank-inspired pitch event every Thursday from 4–5:30pm. Now open @ Keg & Case Market, 928 7th St W, St. Paul, brandbuildersmarket.com
Community Commons at Mall of America
Last fall, the Mall of America debuted Community Commons, a new, rent-free space dedicated to businesses struggling due to the pandemic or displaced due to civil unrest over the summer. Following its first run, the store has reopened with a fresh mix of local businesses owned by people of color. New vendors include Arway Bags, clothing brand Love Disorder, Bogaballoons, Silk Road Wellness, LEVELS apparel and more. The storefront is also acting as a launching pad for some brands—Herbal Alchemy, a former Community Commons vendor, has just opened its own storefront. Now open @ Level 2, South, Mall of America, Bloomington, mallofamerica.com/directory/communitycommons
LEGACY
After designer resale shop June announced its move to 50th & France, we wondered what was coming to its former storefront near Lyndale & Lake in Uptown. The secret’s now out: The storefront is now home to LEGACY, a vintage clothing and home shop run by June owner Daune Stinson’s daughter, Ruby, who recently moved back home from NYC after over a decade working in the fashion and retail industry. June’s little sister store features a fresh, more casual mix of brands, more vintage goods, and a lower price-point than June, similar to that of most vintage stores. Now open. Hours: Wednesday–Saturday 11am–5pm @ 3406 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, 612-545-7470, instagram.com/shoplegacystore
Check out my new Minnesota Vintage Directory, a curated listing of vintage stores and online sellers across the state for both clothing and home.
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