Doggie Date: Dog Day MIA
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What: An FREE outdoor afternoon of dogs, art, and fun, hosted by the MIA and Sidewalk Dog
When: Sunday, September 7 from 1:00 – 4:00pm
Where: Target Park at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts (map) Continue Reading
TC Weekend | Concrete and Grass Music Fest, Wedge 40th Anniversary, Summer Beer Dabbler, Nokomis Monarch Fest and much more!
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September may usher in the end of the summer season, but the outdoor festivities roll on this weekend with a flurry of fun events to enjoy. Butterflies, peace poems, music, cultural festivals, night markets — you name it, this weekend has it! Scroll down to see what’s on tap.Let us know how you will spend the weekend by sending your photos and comments to tcweekend@tcdailyplanet.net or tag them with #tcdpic or the name of the event, and we’ll add them to the Storify over the weekend. If you know of an event fit for TC Weekend, use our calendar to upload the event or use the email address above.Concrete and Grass Music Festival, Sept 4 – 6Located at the historic Mears Park in Lowertown St Paul, this popular music festival, now in its 8th year, offers free outdoor music featuring a range of genres, including: jazz, opera, chamber music, rock, dance, roots and world music. The festival is made possible through a unique partnership between the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, the Minnesota Opera, the Ordway, the Schubert Club and the Twin Cities Jazz Festival. Continue Reading
TC Spotlight | Thrift stores to help your back-to-school shopping
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With the students going back to school and the change of seasons fastly approaching, we thought we’d place a spotlight on thrift shops going into the long holiday weekend.Thrift store shopping is all the rage these days. Whether it’s due to the economic turndown, the recycling movement, or other factors, more Americans are turning to thrift stores to search for hidden treasures and bargain prices.If you’ve been putting off your back-to-school shopping, or want to tighten up your fall wardrobe or seasonal décor, you can find many great deals at thrift shops Labor Day and throughout the week. Below we’ve highlighted a few of the many thrift shops to visit and enjoy the rush of digging for those deep discounts! Use the comment section to sound off on your favorite thrift stores, share your shopping tips, and talk all things bargain hunting!Arc’s Value Village Thrift Store and Donation Center1650 White Bear Ave N, Saint Paul | 651-788-8300Hours| Mon-Fri: 9 am- 9 pm; Sat – Sun: 9 am – 7 pmLabor Day Hours | 9 am – 7 pmArc’s Value Village is having a storewide Labor Day Sale, September 1, offering 50% off on everything except orange and white tagged items. Reward members can get an early taste of the sale Sunday, August 31. If you’re not already a member, you can join the day of.Arc prides itself in offering a wide selection of well-organized merchandise, including clothing, jewelry, accessories, housewares, home décor, toys, antiques, collectibles and more. As a non-profit organization, the store donates to assist adults and children with disabilities in the community, and if you donate between September 1 and October 15 you can earn a 30% off coupon to shop. Continue Reading
Project DIVA’s Back to School Teen Fashion Show
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Project DIVA held a Back to School Teen Fashion Show at the Capri Theater (2027 West Broadway Ave.) to both celebrate the beginning of a new school year and to kick-off the grand opening for its new boutique, called Raiding a DIVA’s Closet, in north Minneapolis.
TC Weekend | Ring in Labor Day weekend with community gatherings, the MN State fair and more!
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Where has the time gone? The kids are going back to school, football preseason is off and running, and Labor Day weekend is here, marking the traditional end of summer. According to AAA, an estimated 35 million people will hit the road this holiday weekend. If you’re planning to stay in town, we found a few events to mix in between the BBQs, picnics, and other Labor Day weekend fun. See what’s on tap below.Let us know how you will spend the holiday weekend by sending your photos and comments to tcweekend@tcdailyplanet.net or tag them with #tcdpic or the name of the event, and we’ll add them to the Storify over the weekend. Continue Reading
Doggie date: Wiener Dog Race at Sandcastle
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WHAT: Sandcastle’s 2nd Annual Wiener Dog Race, in which daschunds race against each other and a man in a hot dog suit
WHEN: Labor Day Monday, September 1st at 1:00 PM (registration ends at noon)
WHERE: Sandcastle on Lake Nokomis, one of our fave dog-friendly eateries (map) Continue Reading
TC Spotlight | Bike shops in the Twin Cities
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Bike shops get the spotlight this week, which may seem odd considering the typical biking season is winding down. But we’re talking about the Twin Cities, where a sizeable portion of the bike community rides 365 days of the year. Around these parts, all seasons are bike seasons.Below we’ve highlighted just a few of the many diverse bike shops in the Twin Cities. Use the comment section to tell us your favorite shops. If you’re a bike shop owner, feel free to use the comment section to tell us more about your shop, and use our calendar to spread the word about any upcoming events.Alley Cat Cycles1621 Harmon Place, Ste 150B, Minneapolis, MN 55403 | 612-486-5807Hours: Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri 11am – 7pm; Sat & Sun 11am – 6pm; Closed TuesdaysAlley Cat Cycles, formerly Kitsune Cycles, is a hidden gem tucked, appropriately enough, in the alley just south of Hennepin Ave., between Utrecht Art Supplies and Joe’s Garage near Loring Park. Continue Reading
State Fair diaries: Day 1
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The Fair began this year, as it usually does, with friends and breakfast at Salem. Rain and the promise of humid heat kept the crowds away. We spent the morning volunteering at Renewing the Countryside and the afternoon wandering the Fairgrounds searching for old favorites and new possibilities. Continue Reading
Small acts matter
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I received some flowers yesterday for no reason from a friend I met on this blog. I was touched and humbled by this small act of kindness and when I look at these flowers I am thinking of the people in Ferguson. I am thinking of James Foley and his family and all journalists risking their lives to tell the truest stories they can. I am thinking of every single victim of a senseless shooting. I am thinking of my little town struggling to find ways to make a dent in the mental health issues plaguing our young adults. I am thinking of so many parents who lose their children to suicide. And I am thinking of how the summer of 2014 became the summer of the ice bucket challenge for ALS. I am thinking of those who suffer from ALS, a debilitating and heartless disease that shows no mercy. I am hoping against hope that with every single bucket poured and every dollar raised, those afflicted and those who are caregivers can feel the love and compassion. It is truly amazing to watch the simple act of pouring water turn into a viral cause that has raised millions of dollars. It is a bouquet of humanity in a desert of so much sadness. Continue Reading