Celebrate the steps of turning wool into fabric by visiting Historic Forestville on Saturdays throughout June to learn the different steps. Each Saturday will have a demonstration of one of the steps in the wool to fiber process.
Raw wool is rough and scratchy; not to mention contains numerous organic material. It needs to be cleaned and washed before it can become yarn. Come participate in this hands-on multistep process.
Do you remember seeing those old painted ads on the sides of buildings for Coca-Cola, Grain Belt Beer, grocery stores, warehouses, etc.? Fading Ads are the old painted ads on the sides of brick buildings that once advertised a vibrant business, and now have faded to the point where only part of the sign is visible. Those overlooked, fleeting symbols seen on brick buildings throughout Minneapolis and St. Paul chronicle the Twin Cities past.
During The Great Depression, President Franklin D. Roosevelt and the United States government implemented the “New Deal”. The relief and recovery programs within the New Deal were aimed at getting Americans working and getting money into their hands. One of those programs, through the Federal Emergency Relief Administration (FERA,) was rural rehabilitation. The programs aim was to get displaced families off government provided relief and into resettlement communities.
Throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the United States' leadership was deeply invested in the state of American Masculinity. As the U.S. entered World War II, a new era of American Masculinity emerged, highlighting the aggressive and patriotic military man. Norman Rockwell, in his Saturday Evening Post illustrations of Willie Gillis, diverged from this trend, portraying the "American everyman." Join us as we discuss the visual portrayal of American masculinity and its roots in Rooseveltian ideals, as well as the work of Norman Rockwell and its impact on American culture.
This workshop focuses on experiencing the world right outside our window, promoting awareness and connection to nature through exploration, collage building, and repurposing textiles. By reflecting on the environmental impact of textile production and consumption—particularly its relationship with water—participants will gain a deeper understanding of how their actions affect the world. Our interaction with textiles influences water usage, waste disposal, and pollution, making mindful choices essential to sustainability. Deadline for registration is Friday, May 30.
Unwind and unleash your creativity at our Craft + Cocktail Workshop on Thursday, June 12. Join Rochester-based wood specialist Kevin Ewing for an evening of hands-on artistry, where you’ll carve your very own river-inspired scene from a block of basswood. While you work, enjoy a refreshing cocktail expertly crafted by Water Bar, perfectly paired to complement the experience. All materials and tools will be provided, and our instructor will guide you through the process from start to finish.
The 10th annual 10,000 Lakes Concours d’Elegance returns to Canterbury Park on Sunday, Sept. 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Shakopee, Minn. Showcasing more than 200 examples of invite-only examples of automotive art and design across history from 1900 until 1970. A “Concours” is a “Competition of elegance” and expert judges will choose “Best in Class”, “Best in Show” and the coveted “People’s Choice” awards, to be given out at 3:30 p.m. during the Winner’s Parade.
Loring Park is the southernmost downtown neighborhood, named for its eponymous green space.
Minneapolis was once called “the Mill City” due to its robust flour milling industry. Those days may have passed, but the neon “Gold Medal Flour” sign remains, as does the city’s strong reputation for bakeries and locally-milled grains.
Whether you’re an old-school Minneapolitan who calls it “The Warehouse District” or a new-school North Looper, everyone can agree that the northern section of downtown is the city’s undisputed capitol of cool.
