MN brand Modest Clock pops up at the Fine Spirits Classic this Thursday
by Jahna Peloquin (image courtesy Modest Clock)
The week in home and garden events in the Twin Cities:
Minneapolis Craft Market at Tiny Diner Farmers Market: For two Thursdays in July, Minneapolis Craft Market is popping up at the weekly Tiny Diner Farmers Market with a curated selection of handmade clothing, jewelry, home goods, prints, cards, packaged foods, and more created by more than a dozen Minnesota makers. Plus, enjoy fresh produce and artisanal food products. View the event page for a full list of makers. Thursday, July 20 from 5-9 p.m. @ Tiny Diner parking lot, 1024 E. 38th St., Minneapolis, mplscraftmarket.com
Makers Reserve at Fine Spirits Classic: This year as part of its annual Fine Spirits Classic cocktail event, Minnesota Monthly will host a makers market featuring goods by several Minnesota brands. Goods include waxed canvas bags and packs by Addington Co., modern wall clocks by Modest Clock, illustrated pint glasses from Northern Glasses, kitchen and bath products by Willful Goods, and more. Tickets: $45 advance, $55 door, $60 advance, $10 designated driver at finespiritsclassic.com. 21+. Thursday, July 27 from 6:30-9 p.m. (VIP early admission from 5:30-6:30 p.m.) @ Orchestra Hall, 1111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis
Private Garden Tours: View unique gardens at Twin Cities area homes during this tour hosted by the national Garden Conservatory. Featured gardens include an Edina backyard featuring raised timber beds, a vintage fountain, and lush plantings, and a Roseville home and landscape the showcase how intensive energy efficiency can be both sustainable and beautiful. Experts will be on hand to answer questions. Admission to each garden is $7. Saturday, July 29 from noon-4 p.m. @ 5209 Halifax Ave. S., Edina, and 2169 St. Stephen St., Roseville, gardenconservancy.org
Minnesota Pottery Festival: One-of-a-kind pieces by 35 potters from across Minnesota and North America will be on display at the sixth annual Minnesota Pottery Festival in Hutchinson. Saturday, July 29 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. & Sunday, July 30 from noon-4 p.m. @ Clay Coyote Gallery & Pottery, 17614 240th Street; Hutchinson, mnpotteryfestival.com
Galleria Clearance Experience: The upscale shopping center is hosting its semi-annual clearance event with end-of-season discounts of up to 80 percent at most of its fashion, home, and beauty retailers. Deals include an additional 20 percent off select sale items at Gabberts, 20 percent off all Scandia Home products at Scandia Down. Be sure to stop by the Galleria concierge desk (near Vineyard Vines) starting at 10 a.m. each day of the sale for a complimentary Galleria shopping tote filled with goodies from Galleria stores, while supplies last. Friday, July 28-Sunday, July 30 @ Galleria, 69th St. & France Ave., Edina, 952-925-4321, galleriaedina.com
Loring Park Art Festival: Shop handmade goods and original art from more than 140 artists and makers during this long-running festival. Items for sale include ceramics, drawings, clothing and accessories, textiles, glass, jewelry, metal works, mixed media, paintings, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and wood goods, plus enjoy stage performances, food, and kid’s activities. Saturday, July 29 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. & Sunday, July 30 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. @ Loring Park, 1832 Willow St., Minneapolis, loringparkartfestival.com
Tilia Vintage Pop-up + Bazaar: Shop vintage clothing and housewares from local vintage vendors Xanadu Vintage, Double Peace Studio, Partager, and Arden Trading Co. at this outdoor market popping up next to Linden Hills restaurant Tilia, plus enjoy refreshments, food, and DJ sets. Sunday, July 30 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. @ Tilia, 2726 43rd St. W., Minneapolis
Maker Days at Linden Hills Farmers’ Market: Shop for handmade goods from nearly 20 makers while stocking up on heirloom vegetables at this special maker’s edition of the Linden Hills Farmer’s Market. In partnership with Minneapolis Craft Market, the market features handcrafted goods include jewelry, clothing, home decor, pet gear, woodwork from 20 makers. View the event page for a full list of makers. Sunday, July 30 from 9 a.m.-noon @ Settergren of Linden Hills, 2813 43rd St. W., Minneapolis
Sociable Summer Market: Sip local craft cider while shopping handmade goods from 30 Minnesota makers, curated by Minneapolis Craft Market, inside the Sociable Cider Werks brewery. Goods include ceramics, jewelry, cards, organic skincare, handbags, and clothing from makers including Fringe & FettleCeramics. View the event invite for a full list of makers. Sunday, July 30 from noon-5 p.m. @ Sociable Cider Werks, 1500 Fillmore St. NE., Minneapolis, mplscraftmarket.com
Willful Moving Sale: Willful is on the move. Later this summer, the Minneapolis-based home goods brand will leave its Tangletown studio and showroom for a new space around the corner. Now through August 15, take up to 70 percent off the entire store. (Discounts good in-store only.) Now through August 15 @ Willful, 319 W. 48th St., Minneapolis, 612-354-3965, willfulgoods.com
Gus* Modern Summer Sale: Save 30 percent off all in-stock Gus* Modern floor models at the Excelsior Boulevard home and design store. Through August 13 @ Habitation Furnishing + Design, 4317 Excelsior Blvd, St Louis Park, 952-426-3548, habitationdesign.com
Traditions Floor Model Sale: Save up to 70 percent on in-stock pieces during the local home store’s floor model sale at its Excelsior Boulevard and Grand Avenue stores. Now through July 29 @ 4245 Excelsior Blvd., St. Louis Park, 952-285-2777; 1039 Grand Ave., St. Paul, 651-222-5253; traditions.com
Cooks’ Annual Trade-Up Event: In support of Women’s Advocates and Valley Outreach charities, Cooks of Crocus Hill is hosting a “trade-up” event for the month of July. Bring in your gently used cookware, and they’ll give you 20 percent off a new piece of cookware of your choice. Donations are being accepted at any of Cooks’ three retail locations. July 1-31 @ 877 Grand Ave., St. Paul; 324 S. Main St., Stillwater; and 208 N. First St., Minneapolis, 612-223-8167, cooksofcrocushill.com
