rainy day fun: see art!
June 17, 2011
Did you know that the Northrup King building is open to the public on Saturdays? Well it is!!
What a perfect activity for a rainy day! (which is what the weatherman is predicting…)
Here’s the scoop:
What: Lots of artists open their studios for a day so you can pop in, chat, purchase art, or just see what a ‘day in the life of an artist’ is like!
Cost: Free
Times: Noon to 4pm
Location: Northrup King Arts Building at 1500 Jackson Street NE, Minneapolis
Who’s studios/ stores are open: Click HERE
(hauthaus INsider tip: While you’re over there, drop over to Architectural Antiques – they have lots of goodies to see and buy!)
it’s june!
June 3, 2011
Wondering what to do this month? As we’ve done before, here are some hauthaus approved June activites:
June 3-5 – Edina Art Fair. Free. Get out and enjoy one of the first art fairs of the summer. More that 300+ artists will be showing and selling their creations, along with face painters and food vendors. It’s fun for the whole family. Fri 10-7pm / Sat 10-7pm / Sun 10-5pm. More info: http://www.edinaartfair.com/
June 5th – Grand Old Day. Free. The yearly festival is happening this weekend, Sunday 8-5pm. Bring the whole family or a group of friends out to enjoy the festivities, music, parade, food and drinks! More info: http://grandave.com/grandoldday/index.php
June 18th – Rock the Garden. Sold Out. The biggest summer concert, put on by 89.3 The Current, is sold out, it’s true. But you can still catch an ear full of great music by Neko Case, My Morning Jacket, Tapes N’ Tapes and Booket T Jones if you head out the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden that day. Great idea: bring a cooler and make a picnic out of it! More info: click here.
All of June – Farmer’s Markets. Free. What is summer without famer’s markets? Heading to the market is a great Friday afternoon or Saturday morning activity… what a great way to spend a couple hours! For a farmer’s market near you, click here to see the markets in Minnesota.
Weekends in June – Canterbury Races. $5. Switch it up and head out to the race track! Races take place Fri-Sun all of June and Thurs – Sun starting June 16th. Sunday they have pony rides, a petting zoo and face painting for the kids. June 24th is Craft Beer Day. If you’re looking for something different to do, this might be it! More info: http://www.canterburypark.com/
All of June – Landscape Arboretum. $9 non-members. Visit the beautiful landscapes, drive or hike the 3 Mile Drive, or take a class. The Arboretum has something for everyone. Spend a couple hours or a whole day exploring the grounds. More info: http://www.arboretum.umn.edu/default.aspx
friday quip
February 11, 2011
Here’s a lovely, short quip for a Friday…
We LOVE Ian Grant over at Bjorling & Grant in Minneapolis. Check out one of his latest creations!
St. Paul Art Crawl: this weekend!
October 8, 2010
The St. Paul Art Crawl is going on this weekend!
It’s open Friday – Sunday and in various locations around St. Paul.
Stop out to JA Geiger Studios at 1647 Beech Street, St. Paul, to see one of our absolute favorites: Breeze Art by Candice Simpson. She’s a very talented delight! (http://www.candicesimpson.com/)
For more info: www.stpaulartcrawl.com
first thursday: September 2nd
September 1, 2010
That’s right folks, it’s about that time again for ‘First Thrusday’ at the Northrup King Building!
Located in Northeast Minneapolis, this building houses around 200 local artists of all mediums; sculptors, jewelry makers, painters, ceramic artists, textile artists and more.
Be sure to stop over at 1500 Jackson Street NE between 5 – 9pm this Thursday, September 2nd, to check out the local art scene; also, while you’re there, don’t forget to grab a wooden nickel which is good for a free drink at the Red Stag Supper Club.
The Red Stag has happy hour on Thursday from 3pm – close and music at 10pm; also this Thursday, see the band Pennyroyal play at 10pm.
Stop into studio 366 to see abstract painter, Jack Dale. Holly and I love his use of movement and color. Also, in studio 337 is Jan Bilek, a talented ceramic artist.
cheers!
first thursday: July 1st!
July 1, 2010
It’s the First Thursday, and that means ‘go see local art!’
Before you head off on your 4th of July Weekend, stop by the Northrup King Building in Northeast Minneapolis, where over 130 artists of all trades have their work on display and for sale.
While you’re there checking out all of the amazing local art, be sure to pick up a wooden nickel good for a free glass of wine or beer at the Red Stag Supper Club. The Red Stag has live music every Thursday night, so be sure to stop by!
cheers, amber