Selections from Jella: World Artist Collections will be on display this Wednesday at DOM Interiors
by Jahna Peloquin (Image: courtesy Jella: World Artist Collections)
Vondom Summer Sale: Save 30 percent on innovative, modern designs by Spanish furniture and home decor brand Vondom during this month-long sale. Ends August 31 @ Rosenthal Interiors, 22 N. Fifth St., Minneapolis, 612-332-4363, rosenthalfurniture.com
Artist Salon: Drew Beson and Jella: World Artist Collections: DOM Interiors is teaming up with Jella: World Artist Collections for an artist salon event featuring Minneapolis artist Drew Beson. Beson will have his colorful artwork on display in the showroom and will be doing a live painting demonstration, while Jella will showcase its art and jewelry collections gathered from around the globe. Complimentary beer and wine will be provided. Wednesday, August 16 from 3-7 p.m. @ DOM Interiors, 275 Market St., Suite 145, Minneapolis; RSVP on Facebook
Third Thursday: Design Night with AIGA Minnesota: Mix and mingle with creatives from the local design community and take in a pop-up of AIGA Minnesota’s “Design Series: Print Show” during this special edition of Minneapolis Institute of Art’s Third Thursday event. Plus, make a font using unconventional materials in a workshop lead by Chank Diesel, play with kinetic art tables by Sisyphus Industries, learn about the 3M Art Tech Prize, and take in pop-up talks on design innovation. Free; refreshments for sale. Thursday, August 17 from 6-9 p.m. @ Minneapolis Institute of Art, 2400 Third Ave. S., Minneapolis, 888-642-2787, artsmia.org
Carver Junk Company Expands Chaska Hours: Months after reopening its Chaska store in a larger location, Carver Junk Company has expanded its hours from one weekend a month to four days a week. The new location is almost double the square footage of the previous space, and hosts a collective of over 80 local artists and vendors selling a mix of handcrafted and refinished furniture, vintage and handmade décor, gifts, and apparel. Read more and get a first look on Midwest Home’s Home Dish blog. Regular store hours: Thursday to Saturday from 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. & Sunday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. @ 206 N. Chestnut St., Chaska, 612-615-8650, carverjunkcompany.com
Uptown Gives Back: The shops of the Uptown Collective in Minneapolis are partnering with area charities for a feel-good shopping experience. Lookfor yellow balloons outside Uptown stores for participating stores, which include home goods showroom Julia Moss Designs and CB2 Uptown. Saturday, August 19-Sunday, August 20 in Uptown, Minneapolis; visit Facebook for more info
Zero Waste Indigo Dye Workshop: Learn how to repurpose stained garments while learning a natural dye technique in this workshop led by Annabella Sardelis of local women’s wear and home brand Indigo & Snow. Registration includes materials except textiles. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, August 19 @ Khazana, 2225 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis, 612-339-4565; register at khazana.com
Art in the Garden 2017: Back for its fifth year, the newly expanded Art in the Garden is a unique showcase of art and nature. The event features a wide variety of juried art on display and for sale by local artists, spanning ceramics, wood working, sculpture, and painting. Plus: live music from Nick Jordan on Sunday, strolling musician Paul Imholte on Saturday, and storytelling, lawn games, and face painting both days. Saturday, August 19 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. & Sunday, August 20 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. @ Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr., Chaska, 952-443-1400, arboretum.umn.edu
Sociable Summer: NE Brewers Block Party: Sip local craft cider and enjoy live music while shopping handmade goods from Minnesota makers, curated by Minneapolis Craft Market, inside the Sociable Cider Werks brewery. Goods for sale include 3 Jäg design jewelry, Cherry Rock Design jewelry, Larissa Loden Jewelry, Meg Brown Ceramics, Minneapolis Mehndi & Henna, SS Baits Co., Strey Designs handbags, Third Daughter, Restless Daughter needlepoint art, and Worker B skincare. Sunday, August 20 from 2-9 p.m. @ Sociable Cider Werks, 1500 Fillmore St. NE., Minneapolis; mplscraftmarket.com
Tangletown Gardens 2017 Farm Supper: Enjoy dinner on the farm during this evening hosted by Tangletown Gardens. A ticket includes tours of indoor greenhouses and outdoor fields, a happy hour reception in the meadow, a multi-course, farm-inspired dinner with beer and wine from Wise Acre Eatery, and an old-fashioned farm dance with live music. Saturday, August 19 from 4-10 p.m. @ Tangletown Gardens Farm, 11389 Co. Rd. 9, Plato; buy tickets at tangletowngardens.com
Veg-End: Vegan Weekend at Linden Hills Farmers Market: The Linden Hills Farmers Market is teaming up with Twin Cities Veg Fest for a snapshot of their 2017 festival. The day features produce from local farmers, vegan indie-gredient foods, food trucks, chef demonstrations, and handcrafted goods by artisan makers curated by Minneapolis Craft Market. Sunday, August 20 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. @ Settergren’s, 2813 43rd St. W., Minneapolis, mplscraftmarket.com
