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
Minnesota Breweries
I am not sure what I love most about Minnesota. I know of something that comes close. BEER. I am proud of craft brewers of Minnesota because they are making some wonderful brews. Call me a beer snob but, enough of the Budweiser and light crap, I would take a Minnesota beer over those anytime, anyplace.
I am also proud to call Minnesota my home because of the push to get these wonderful beers in our restaurants and the work that is being done to let them open tap rooms! The more beer the merrier or at least that is my opinion on it.
Here is a list of a few breweries I haven’t been to but I am hoping to make it there sometime soon.
1. Castle Danger Brewery
In Northern MN on the way to the Gun Flint Trail you will drive through a small town called Castle Danger. This is the greatest name for a town and I want to buy a cabin there eventually.
This is a production brewery and only puts out a few different beers at a time. It is a one- man production. The family who owns the brewery also own the Castle Haven Cabins. Sounds like a great weekend trip to me. They are already booked for summer but have some availability in the next few weeks.
Growlers are available every Wed, Fri & Sat from 4-7pm at the brewery filled with your choice of beer that we currently have. Now Available: Danger Ale, Camp Depression Lager & George Hunter Stout.
More information here on their website: http://www.castledangerbrewery.com/
2. Boom Island Brewing Company
Owned by a french horn playing couple Boom Island sits on the banks of the Mississippi. This is a Belgium style brewery with strange named beers like thoprock.
You can contact the brewery for tours. I believe that it is pretty small. Otherwise, you can find their beers on tap at places like the Happy Gnome and Pig & Fiddle.
Check out their Website here: http://boomislandbrewing.com/home.html
3. Harriet Brewing
If you are looking for a brewery in Minneapolis look no further than Harriet Brewing. They have a newly open taproom which has been getting a lot of attention lately. Plus, you can take the light rail there.
They focus mostly on European style beers specifically German and Belgium. It was started in a garage on lake Harriet hence the name and has grown into it’s new space. If you go to an event hosted by them you will notice the local art and music.
They currently have a home brew and label competition going on to help their delivery man Andy who hurt his hand.
Check their website to see when the tap room is open: http://www.harrietbrewing.com/
It is usually open Friday and Saturday nights.
4. Surly Brewing Company
Starting as a home brewer in 1994 Omar Ansari most likely never thought he would own a brewery like he does today. Surly is one of the fastest growing names in beer not only in Minnesota but around the country.
Surly is a term coined by the company that means the anger that is fueled by not being able to find a good beer. Good beer is the name of the game at Surly, who taunts people who don’t drink it by posting their tag line, ” Good beer is an acquired taste, get some.” Omar is credited for working to get tap rooms a commonplace around Minnesota.
Surly is soooo popular that you need to actually sign up online to take a tour of the brewery. Check out the website here and sign up: http://www.surlybrewing.com/brewery/tours.html
5. Lift Bridge Brewery
Their mission is simple. To create fine beers for you to enjoy. I picked lift bridge to make my list simply because Stillwater is a must in the summer. It is a wonderful place to enjoy a beer. Plus, I love the farm girl brew.
You have to sign up online to go on a tour of Lift Bridge Brewery: http://www.liftbridgebrewery.com/tours.aspx
I was inspired by another blogger to write a post about Minnesota Breweries after seeing the wonderful pictures on his page. I hope this helps get more people to visit breweries and try some craft brews that are local. Check back later to see pictures from my brewery tours.
Thanks Cameronkarsten for your post Odin Brewery. http://cameronkarsten.wordpress.com/
Because beer is a beautiful thing
@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
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
The Stir- Women’s Foundation of Minnesota
Last night I attended The Stir an event put on my the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota.
It was a wonderful night filled with good advice, powerful women, and wine. The Women’s Foundation put on this event to raise money for their new campaign MN Girls are Not for Sale. Dealing with the prostitution of girls in Minnesota and eliminating prostitution in our state. This event showed that women can come together and stand-up against problems in our state.
Get involved. Donate.
Find out more information HERE.
Because women matter
@mplsgossipgirl
Local Chef Challenge
On March 31st & April 1st Minnesota Monthly is putting on the Local Chef Challenge at the Mall of America.
I love Top Chef because it is amazing to watch the talent that chefs have. Here is the chance for one of the 8 local Minnesota chefs to become the Top Chef of Minnesota and we get to watch it up close and personal. It will be interesting to see what they bring to the table with all the different styles that they cook in. Each chef will go head to head in a battle royal for foodies in the MOA rotunda.
Chefs include Doug Flicker of Piccolo, Jim Christiansen, Patrick Atanalian of Sanctuary, Jim Kyndberg of Crave, Christopher Thompson of Masu Sushi and Robata, Landon Schoenfeld of Hautedish, Vincent Francoual of Vincent, and lastly Jack Riebel of Bucher & the Boar. My money is on Doug Flicker or Jack Riebel.
Check out more information here.
I look forward to attending this event. See you there.
Because talent should be appreciated.
@mplsgossipgirl
Herberger’s Sole Sisters Shopping Frenzy
Saturday, March 17 Herberger’s is putting an exclusive shopping event. From 8am-noon in their shoe department they are hosting sole sisters shopping frenzy.
This means 30% off on your entire men’s and women’s better shoe purchase during the shoe event.
You will get to preview the spring collection and enjoy a mini Lancome makeover.
Contact your local store to make your complementary reservation:
Northtown: 763-783-2863
Rosedale: 651-635-2600
Southdale: 952-926-3004
Southtown: 952-886-2900
Stillwater: 651-430-9229
More information Here.
Because shopping is fun.
@mplsgossipgirl
Winter Bluegrass Weekend
Every time I hear about a music festival like this I am proud to be a Minnesotan. We get a lot of talent to come to our cold state!
March 2nd-4th The Winter Bluegrass Weekend is happening at the Crowne Plaza in Plymouth. Over 3,000 people attended last year.
There are still tickets for the main act on Saturday, Steep Canyon Rangers at 9:30PM. This act is the current touring band with Steve Martin. There are workshops, jam sessions and artists playing all weekend.
See the website for more details HERE.
Because music can make your heart melt.
@mplsgossipgirl
Lutsen, MN – Weekend Trip
Need to get out of town for the weekend? Want to hold on to the winter for a little longer?
Head up to Lutsen, MN. They have gotten over 21 inches of snow in the last 9 days.
You can now go skiing on the beautiful mountains in northern Minnesota. Many of the resorts have ski and stay packages and rooms open because until 9 days ago they were missing the snow needed to have really great ski runs.
Check out more information here.
Because a beautiful place can change your mindset.
@mplsgossipgirl
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