Dining in the Dark
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to try and eat your dinner without seeing it? Well, if that sounds appetizing or appe-teasing to you, you have a chance to try it out this Wednesday, May 23rd, at The Marquette Hotel.
The Foundation Fighting Blindness is hosting Dining in the Dark to give foodies the unique experience to drown out the sense of sight at the dining table. They will have to rely on their sense of touch and taste for the meal. The event runs from 6-9PM and tickets start at $250. You may also want to put the blindfold on when you write the check for the meal as well…
More information can be found here: www.blindness.org
Because it’s fun to try something new.
@mplsgossipgirl
Dining Out For Life
Go out to dinner tonight? Why? Because it is Dining Out For Life where restaurants all around Minnesota are giving a percent of profits to The Aliveness Project. You are going to have dinner anyways right?
Check out the list of restaurants HERE
Because you should.
@mplsgossipgirl
Art in Bloom
Tonight! The Minneapolis Institute of Arts is hosting “flowers after hours” from 6-9PM.
I went last year and had a blast. If I were you, I would park at the Wells Fargo parking garage located at 28th Street and Fourth Avenue South. There is a shuttle that will then bring you to the MIA or Valet Parking is $10.
There is a cash bar and live music.
Because its free!
@mplsgossipgirl
Take Your Yoga Practice Outside on Earth Day
Take Your Yoga Practice Outside on Earth Day.
See this post from a fellow Blogger!
Root Down and Rise Up!
Put your roots down this Earth Day and join Gorilla Yogis for our first outdoor yoga class of the season. This 75-minute donation vinyasa class will support the trans-formative work of Tree Trust.
Sunday, April 22
4:00 PM
Suggested Donation $10 to support:
Tree Trust
www.treetrust.org
Boom Island Park
724 Sibley NE
Minneapolis MN 55413
Street and pay lot parking available.
via Take Your Yoga Practice Outside on Earth Day.
Because getting outside feels great! (and Tree Trust ROCKS!)
@mplsgossipgirl
Gophers Lacrosse
This weekend the Minnesota Gophers Lacrosse team is hosting the Chris Jenkins memorial tournament at TCF Bank Stadium.
Saturday: Game vs. Illinois 4:00 PM $5 entry fee.
Sunday: Game vs. St. Thomas 2:00 PM $5 entry fee.
This tournament is held to remember a former member of the Gopher Lacrosse family, captain and goalie Chris Jenkins. Chris disappeared from downtown Minneapolis on October 31, 2002 and his body was found in the Mississippi River four months later without any clues as to who was responsible for his death. The Gophers hold their tournament to pay homage to who he was and to keep his memory alive.
The Gophers are taking on St. Thomas this Sunday. This is an important scrimmage for the Gophers because St. Thomas is currently undefeated and won the national championship last year. They have some talent on that team! As well as, the first game this season that the Gophers get to play at the TCF Bank Stadium.
This would be a great game to bring your family and see two of the best college lacrosse teams in Minnesota.
Come support your Minnesota Gophers!
More information at http://www.gopherlacrosse.com/
because GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO GOPHERS!
@mplsgossipgirl
Macy’s Flower Show
Macy’s in Minneapolis is holding it’s annual flower show March 25th-April 7th during their normal store hours in the 8th Floor Auditorium.
Their theme this year is Brasil and it is going to be colorful one.
During this show there will be many events and demos at Macy’s that you could participate in. I love a good food demo! The two that sounded interesting to me were with The Public House and Samba. The Public House demo will be about desserts and Chef Anelisa Ponpes will be leading the demo on March 28th at 12:00PM. Samba will be hosting Monday, April 2nd at 12:00 PM where you can learn how to cook a Brazilian dish. Both demos are held in the Culinary Kitchen in the lower level.
Find more information on other events and demos HERE. They have over 16 in store events during the show.
because if I can’t afford to go to Brasil at least I can feel like I am there
@mplsgossipgirl
Walk for Animals- Animal Humane Society
Look at that face, how can you say no to a face like that? The Animal Humane Society is hosting the Walk for Animals on May 5th, 2012 in Golden Valley from 8:30-2:00. They are trying to raise money to support their programs.
I fully support the Animal Humane Society because I have used their resources on many occasions. I recently adopted a cat from the Golden Valley Humane Society and was amazed at how wonderful the process was. With the help of someone volunteering, we made the decision of what type of cat we wanted to bring into our family and we adopted our cat Nugget. Her favorite activity is sleeping.
This is my cat Callie. I call her Nugget.
The Animal Humane Society takes in animals that otherwise would have no where else to go an tries to find them new homes. My cat lost her home due to the death of her owner. They provide housing, food, and any medical attention the animal might need.
Another important program that the Animal Humane Society funds is Classroom Visits. They do outreach in schools teaching students what animals need, the cost of having an animal, how to take care of an animal, and the obligations you have when you get a pet. Along with many other topics that teachers can choose from.
Animal Humane Society offers spays and neutering services at a low cost with their kindest cut program to control the pet population. They also offer classes, boarding, and advice if you are having trouble with a current pet.
They would love for you to get involved by starting a team or registering as an individual to raise money for the walk and to just participate in this day with them. You can also make a donation if you cannot make it to the walk.
Click HERE for more information.
Because you should help animals in need.
@mplsgossipgirl
Pictures from St. Patrick’s Day in Minneapolis
Here are some photos from my St. Patrick’s Day!
This parade was the worst one that I have ever been to, but all the people in it looked like they were having fun and by fun I mean they were very drunk.
because it was St. Patrick’s Day
@mplsgossipgirl
Andy Cohen is coming to Minnesota
I love Andy Cohen and he is coming to Minnesota! Thank you to the Young Leadership of the Minneapolis Jewish Federation.
Andy knows how to do a great interview and how have a drink while doing it.
9:00 PM on Saturday, April 21st at the Metropolitan Ballroom in Golden Valley. If you want tickets go HERE. It’s 50$ for a single ticket and you can sponsor for more.
because being serious is not as fun as having fun.
@mplsgossipgirl
Free Creative Writing Classes- Hennepin County Library
Library’s Rock! This is another reason why.
Hennepin County Library is offering free Creative Writing classes for all ages. Try the Creative Writing Center Class where you get to sample several forms of writing and pick which one you like the best or try another one of the multitude of classes that they are offering.
They are able to hold these classes because of the MN Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and the Loft Literary Center.
You can go online to their website or call to register.
Find out more information HERE.
Because writing is a magical art form.
@mplsgossipgirl
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