Explore Minnesota Weekly Events Update - Nov. 2, 2016
Waves crashing into a rocky north shore; photo by Mark Nicholson
Highlights this week include:
Nov. 4-6 & 11-13, New Ulm
Shopping Opener - Ladies Weekend
Nov. 4-6, Minneapolis
Art Attack 2016
Nov. 5, Zimmerman
Christmas by Candle Light - Ladies on the Loose Art Show
Nov. 5, Park Rapids
Headwaters Animal Shelter Holiday Bazaar & Ladies Shopping Day
Nov. 4-5, Duluth
Gales of November
Southern Minnesota
Nov. 4-5, Austin
And That's My Story
For the 2nd year, this storytelling festival will feature delightful and insightful stories by some of the areas' finest storytellers, including Michael Cotter. Come for dinner, stay for the show, and return on Saturday for a workshop on how to participate in the art of storytelling. Hormel Historic Home. 507-433-4243
Nov. 4-6 & 11-13, New Ulm
Shopping Opener - Ladies Weekend & GnomeMade Market
Enjoy two event-filled weekends specifically-designed for women. Festivities include a juried art show, gourmet food sampling, open houses, decorating classes, performances, various craft shows, and a Women's Expo with more than 100 vendors! And don't miss the popular GnomeMade Market held at numerous historic locations and charming artisan homes throughout town. 507-233-4300, 888-463-9856
Nov. 5, Northfield
Northfield MOPS Vendor & Craft Holiday Boutique
The 4th Annual Northfield MOPS Vendor & Craft Holiday Boutique will feature more than 35 local merchant, craft and direct sales business vendors. Raffle and bake sales are also available. Northfield Ballroom. 507-645-6110
Nov. 5, Elba, north of St. Charles
Venture Off The Beaten Path
Join park staff on a crisp afternoon hike to points unknown. Whitewater has a few spectacular views that have remained hidden from even the most seasoned visitor. During this afternoon hike, the group will leave the trails behind and venture into a secluded part of the park. Warm clothes, good shoes and cameras recommended. Whitewater State Park. 507-932-3007, ext.229
Nov. 10-12, Madison
Norsefest
Highlights of Norsefest include a lutefisk supper, lutefisk-eating contest, variety show, Norsefest Craft Fair and Scandinavian Arts Fair. Prairie Arts Center. 320-598-7301, 612-508-3361
Nov. 12, Houston
Owl Prowl to Call In Wild Owls
Experience wild owls on their terms: outdoors after dark. Let the experts teach you how to call them in, and why calling shouldn't be done regularly in the same area. International Owl Center. 507-896-6957
Nov. 12, Winona
Tundra Swan Migration Bus Tour
The Friends of the Refuge will offer a bus tour to view the fall migration along the Upper Mississippi River. Witness the spectacular Tundra Swan migration that takes place on the refuge, and enjoy discussion, instruction and lunch. Upper Mississippi Wildlife Refuge. 507-494-6238, 800-657-4972
Nov. 18-20, Morton
Beneath the Village Wreath
Beneath the Village Wreath includes a variety of activities and events including a craft show, steak fry, visits and pictures with Santa, bingo, the Tree of Lights ceremony, cookie-baking contest, ornament decorating, scavenger hunt, ornament hunt, and a Sunday brunch. 507-697-6912
Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
Oct. 30 - Jan. 15, Minneapolis
Martin Luther: Art and the Reformation
Five hundred years ago, one man took a stand that shook Europe and changed the world. Now you can see the story of Martin Luther and the Reformation brought to life through astonishing artwork and historical objects, traveling outside Germany for the first time ever. Minneapolis Institute of Art. 612-870-3000, 612-870-3131
Nov. 4-6, Minneapolis
Art Attack 2016
Take part in a fun-filled weekend and an opportunity to browse and buy art from the private studios of over 250 painters, sculptors, printmakers, photographers, jewelers, clothing designers, textile artists, glass blowers, ceramists, custom furniture makers and more! Also enjoy interactive art, create your own work of art, watch artist demonstrations, and hear music of the Beatles, Carol King and Joanie Mitchell during a live performance by Mare Lennon. Bring along the Visitor's Packet. Northrup King Building.
Nov. 5, Waconia
DEAR Hunting
Shop, dine, play and stay in Waconia for a fun-filled day hanging with your gals. Wear blaze orange and enjoy great deals at area merchants, learn how to dress yourself and your front door during Hot Trends, find out about new cocktails and taste amazing appetizers at the Craft Cocktail Class & Appetizer Sampling, and take part in the DEAR Hunting scavenger hunt. 952-442-5812
Nov. 5, Maple Grove
Home Improvement & Design Expo - Maple Grove
The Home Improvement & Design Expo features up to 100 local and regional exhibitors showcasing the latest products and services to help you turn your dream home into a reality -- bring your ideas and blueprints! Presentations, giveaways and prizes will be offered each day. Maple Grove Community Center. 952-238-1700, 952-238-1300
Nov. 5, Minneapolis
Weekend with the Weisguides: Being American Today Bringing Voices, People, and Art Together
Weekend with the Weisguides navigates contemporary American identity through dance, collaging, interactive installations, an art theft mystery tour and cake! Weisman Art Museum. 612-625-9494
Nov. 5, Eden Prairie
Lioness Art & Craft Fair
The 7th Annual Lioness Art & Craft Fair features quality handcrafted goods and re-purposed items brought to you by nearly 100 exhibitors. Grace Church. 952-934-8170, 952-934-1132
Nov. 5, Eagan
Eagan's Indoor Winter Market
Eagan's Indoor Market features roughly 20 vendors selling a variety of goods and produce. Eagan Community Center. 651-675-5500
Nov. 11-13, Minneapolis
Minneapolis Holiday Boutique at U.S. Bank Stadium
Shop hundreds of booths and find the latest trends in apparel, décor, jewelry, seasonal gifts, gourmet foods & more! Also enjoy Project Runways' by Christopher Straub, Girls' Night Out, Country Girl Night, and The Festival of Trees. Don't miss the brand new Minneapolis Holiday Boutique on the concourse level of U.S. Bank Stadium! 952-933-3850
Nov. 12, Minneapolis
Global Chili Cook-Off
Sample 12 chili recipes crafted by the chefs of Midtown Global Market restaurants then vote for your favorite during the 10th Annual Global Chili Cook-Off. Midtown Global Market. 612-872-4041
Nov. 12 - April 9, Chaska
Bruce Munro: Winter Light at the Arboretum
The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum will glow after dark this winter when it hosts the stunning evening exhibition Bruce Munro: Winter Light at the Arboretum. The exhibition features five unique installations outdoors, one suspended light triad sculpture indoors, plus a series of immersive, sensory audio-visual animations. Munro’s solo shows have attracted more than a million visitors since the first exhibition in 2012.
Nov. 13, St. Paul
Saint Martin's Day Celebration
Saint Martin's Day activities include lantern-making, live music, dance performances, crafts, treats, and a lantern parade through Rice Park led by St. Martin on horseback! Landmark Center. 651-292-3225
Upcoming Twin Cities' concerts and performances:
Culture Club at Treasure Island Resort & Casino in Welch, Nov. 4
Four Bitchin' Babes - Hormonal Imbalance v2.5 at the Ames Center in Burnsville, Nov. 5
Keith Urban at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Nov. 5
Masters of Illusion - Live! at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel in Prior Lake, Nov. 5
Steve Earle & the Dukes at the Pantages Theatre in Minneapolis, Nov. 5
Patton Oswalt at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel in Prior Lake, Nov. 11
A Drag Queen Christmas at the Pantages Theatre, Nov. 18
PAW Patrol Live! Race to the Rescue at the Historic State Theatre in Minneapolis, Nov. 19
The Fray with American Authors at the Historic Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis, Nov. 22
Tonic Sol-Fa at the Loft Stage in Woodbury, Nov. 25
The Oak Ridge Boys Christmas Show at the Historic State Theatre, Nov. 28
The Curious Incident of the Dog In the Night Time (Touring) at the Historic Orpheum Theatre, Nov. 29 - Dec. 4
Jim James at the Historic State Theatre, Dec. 1
Disney on Ice presents Passport To Adventure at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Dec. 1-4
Iggy Azalea at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel in Prior Lake, Dec. 2
The New Standards at the Historic State Theatre, Dec. 2
Seussical at the Loft Stage in Woodbury, Dec. 2-11
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas at the Historic State Theatre in Minneapolis, Dec. 4
KDWB Jingle Ball at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Dec. 5
Tickets available through Eventful or Ticketmaster.
Central Minnesota
Nov. 5, Fergus Falls
Holiday Vendor Blender & Craft Show
Check out fine products and creations from a huge assortment of home-based businesses and crafters. Best Western Bigwood Event Center. 218-739-2211
Nov. 5, Zimmerman
Christmas by Candle Light - Ladies on the Loose Art Show
Over the hunting opener, enjoy a free art show, free food and drinks, demos, specials, and a great day of shopping at your favorite Zimmerman stores such as The Tattooed Lady, Sassy Bean Boutique, Nelson Nursey, Ramshackled Treasures, Zimmerman Floral, The Shoppes on Fremont, ZoChic and AshleyTaylor. Afterwards, enter to win big prizes, and enjoy food & drink specials at Zimmerman Bar and Grill. 763-200-1204
Nov. 5-6, Alexandria
Craft & Vendor Show
Check out hallways full of crafters and vendors, and enjoy prize giveaways at the Viking Plaza Craft & Vendor Show. 320-763-9570
Nov. 12, Brainerd
Holiday Arts and Craft Festival
The Holiday Arts and Craft Festival features more than 150 artists and crafters selling quality handmade items! Brainerd High School. 218-454-6926
Nov. 12, Brainerd
Theology on Tap
Expand your horizons during this informal gathering of area Catholics. All denominations are welcome. This event usually draws a full house so arrive early if you wish to eat. The Last Turn Saloon. 218-829-4856
Nov. 19, Willmar
Holidaze Parade
The 10th Annual Holidaze Parade, a Christmas parade with lights and decorated floats, will travel through downtown Willmar beginning at 6:30pm, with family fun and activities from 2-10 p.m. 320-222-2020
Northwest Minnesota
Nov. 4, Mahnomen
Tyler Farr in Concert
Tyler Farr is a country artist with classical training. His hits include "A Guy Walks Into a Bar," "Withdrawals," and "C.O.U.N.T.R.Y." Shooting Star Casino. 800-453-7827
Nov. 5, Bemidji
Newsboys
Newsboys, a Christian music sensation, returns to the Sanford Center for their Love Riot Tour, with special guests The Afters and Ryan Stevenson. 218-441-4030
Nov. 5, Park Rapids
Headwaters Animal Shelter Holiday Bazaar & Ladies Shopping Day
Find great bargains on new and used Christmas items, crafts and gifts at the Headwaters Animal Shelter during the 13th Annual Headwaters Animal Shelter Holiday Bazaar. And don't miss Ladies Shopping Day with more than 20 vendors and crafters at Blueberry Pines Golf Couse. 218-237-7100; 218-732-4111
Nov. 11-20 (Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays), Bemidji
"Mary Poppins" Musical
Bemidji Community Theater presents the classic musical theater production of “Mary Poppins,” a family comedy about a magical nanny that comes to work for a banker and his unhappy family. Historic Chief Theatre. 218-751-7270
Nov. 12, Longville
"Does Only" Holiday Champagne Breakfast
Kick-off the holiday season with fellow "does" while the "bucks" are out deer hunting, and enjoy a champagne breakfast, style show, silent auction, shopping, door prizes and more! This 15th annual event will be spectacular! Patrick's. 218-363-2630
Nov. 19, Moorhead
Pangea - Cultivate Our Cultures
This fun, one-day event embraces the diverse cultures in the Fargo-Moorhead area. Enjoy a wide variety of cultural performances, sample a great selection of delicious foods, and celebrate the many backgrounds of the community. Hjemkosmt Center. 218-299-5511
Northeast Minnesota
Nov. 3-6, Duluth
The Diary of Anne Frank
For nearly two years, Anne, her father, mother, and sister were forced to hide in a secret annex space as the Nazis deported the Jews of Holland to their deaths. In her secret attic, Anne comes of age: she laughs, plays, fights with her mother, and falls in love for the first time. In spite of her oppressive circumstances and the horrors that surround her, Anne's spirit transcends, as she voices her belief, "in spite of everything, that people are truly good at heart." St. Scholastica Theatre. 218-723-7000, 218-723-5900
Nov. 4-5, Duluth
Gales of November
The Gales of November brings together the entire Lake Superior community to learn about underwater exploration, Great Lakes lighthouses and shipwrecks, maritime history and diving technology. Gales of November also includes a Gala & Dinner at the DECC, maritime trade show, speaker presentations, raffles, and exciting silent auction. Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center. 218-727-2497
Nov. 4-6, Lutsen
Bluegrass Masters Weekend
Celebrate, make music, learn, and listen at the North Shore Music Association’s 26th Annual Bluegrass Masters Weekend! Bluegrass musicians and fans from all over MN, the U.S., and Canada come to listen to and learn with the nation’s best bluegrass players and instructors. Three days of jamming, a full day of instrumental workshops, and an evening concert by our featured group make this a spectacular pickin’ weekend in a relaxed setting. Lutsen Resort. 855-286-3066
Nov. 10-19, Duluth
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Performed in The Underground. On the fog-bound streets of Victorian-era London, Henry Jekyll's experiments with exotic "powders and tinctures" have brought forth his other self-Edward Hyde, a sensualist and villain free to commit the sins Jekyll is too civilized to comprehend. When Hyde meets a woman who stirs his interest, Jekyll fears for her life and decides to end his experiments. But Hyde has other ideas, and so the two sides battle each other in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse to determine who shall be the master and who his slave. The Duluth Playhouse's Underground Theatre. 218-733-7555, 218-733-7577
Nov. 11-13, Lutsen
Fall Food & Wine Weekend
Chef Judi Barsness joins Lutsen Resort's Chef Rob for another fabulous weekend of delicious food and fun. Enjoy Friday night Food & Wine Pairings, a Saturday night Six-Course Dinner, and Sunday morning Champagne Brunch. Lutsen Resort. 855- 286-3066
Nov. 11-13, Grand Marais
Lake Superior Storm Festival
There’s nothing quite like a November gale — wind howling, icy waves lashing the rocks, and the shiver of awe running down your spine. Treat yourself to a storm-season retreat before the bedlam of the holidays begins. This event honors the power and wild beauty of Lake Superior with a trivia radio show, Taking Fashion by Storm show, annual Wave Dash, Edmund Fitzgerald presentation, painting and wine class, the Spirits of Lake Superior Shipwreck Dinner, concert with Gordon Lightfoot hits, and more! 218-387-2524
Nov. 19 - Dec. 26, Duluth
Bentleyville "Tour of Lights"
Billed as America’s Largest Free Walk-Through Lighting Display, Bentleyville invites guests to stroll under the glow of over 4 million lights in a 20-acre park on the shores of Lake Superior while enjoying complimentary hot cocoa, cookies, popcorn and roasted marshmallows! Get your photo taken with Rudolph, and visit with Santa to share your Christmas wishes (kids 10 and under will receive a new knit hat after visiting with Santa). Mrs. Claus will also be at Bentleyville to tell stories and hand out candy canes. New unwrapped toy or nonperishable food donations are encouraged. Bayfront Festival Park. 218-740-3535
