Collide Cabaret: A Candlelight Cabaret – St Paul, MN 

Collide Cabaret: A Candlelight Cabaret – St Paul, MN 

A Candlelight Cabaret now through February 19th

Collide Cabaret SeriesA candlelight performances featuring intersecting love stories told through dance and music. Link here for tickets!

Directed by Renee Guittar and featuring dancers Megan Carver, Heather Brockman, Ben Siglin, Brett Pederson, Rachel Seeholzer, Regina Peluso and Javan Mngrezzo.

About

Collide Theatrical Dance Company is a professional theater jazz dance company who specializes in creating original narrative dance musicals with live music.

Collide Theatrical, founded by Regina Peluso, is a non-profit arts organization dedicated to telling theatrical stories through music and dance. Our ground-breaking productions bring dance, music and theater to a modern audience!

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Collide Cabaret 

755 Prior Ave N Ste 235H.

St Paul, MN

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Special Olympics Minnesota: Polar Plunge

Special Olympics Minnesota: Polar Plunge

Special Olympics Minnesota

What is the Polar Plunge? The Polar Plunge is a series of events, presented by Minnesota law enforcement, is an opportunity to support Special Olympics Minnesota where by people go to extremes by jumping into frigid waters!  Find a  Location and Date near you!

“Special Olympics Minnesota is helping to create a world that accepts and welcomes every single person regardless of ability or disability.”

The Polar Plunge is the biggest fundraiser for Special Olympics Minnesota. All funds raised by Plungers help Special Olympics Minnesota provide year-round training and services to thousands of athletes with intellectual disabilities across the state.

The Polar Plunge is presented by the Law Enforcement Torch Run, a movement of volunteers dedicated to increasing awareness and funds for Special Olympics Minnesota athletes across the state.

SO HOW DOES IT WORK?

Fundraising is required to participate in the Polar Plunge, but the minimum of $75 makes a big-time impact—especially at times when we need it most!

STEP 1. REGISTER

– Register for one of 22 events state-wide or for the Virtual Plunge!

– Set your fundraising goal. Fundraising is required to participate in the Polar Plunge, a minimum of $75. Make sure to check out this year’s cool incentives for each level.

– Ask your friends, family and co-workers to join your team. The bigger the team, the better!

STEP 2. FUNDRAISE

– We get it. Fundraising can be hard, and asking for money can be awkward. Luckily, you’re doing it for a great cause—and we have resources to make it easy!

– Donations can be made online. If you’re Plunging in-person, you can bring cash or check donations the day of your Plunge.

STEP 3. PLUNGE!

IN-PERSON

– When you arrive at your Plunge, make your first stop the welcome area. This is where you will check-in and pick up your incentives.

– Make your way to the changing tent 15-30 minutes before your Plunge time.

– PLUNGE!

– After you Plunge, head back to the changing tent and get into some dry clothes, then share your accomplishments with your donors and friends on social media. Your fundraising page will be open through the end of the Plunge season to receive more donations.

STEP 4. BASK IN YOUR GENEROUS GLORY

Special Olympics Minnesota would not be able to serve individuals with intellectual disabilities without you. Your support means everything to us.

VIRTUAL

– Once you’ve reached your fundraising goal, it’s time to Plunge! Your creativity can shine during Virtual Plunge; all we ask is that you stay safe. Check out our Virtual Plunge ideas to get started!

– Make sure you get a video of yourself doing the virtual Plunge and post it on social media! Use the hashtags #PlungeMN and #VirtualPlunge. We’re awarding the best Virtual Plunge of the season with some prizes!

 


 

Wondering where your money actually goes?

DONATION IMPACT

Special Olympics Minnesota

 900 2nd Avenue South, Suite 300, Minneapolis, MN

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Polar Fest Opens: Celebrate Winter in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota

Polar Fest Opens: Celebrate Winter in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota

Watch the live feed of the ice palace being built!

Polar Fest is a festival of frozen fun held annually now through February 27th. It is created and run by an independent, all-volunteer committee of people who have learned to embrace the northern Minnesota winters. Polar Fest is affiliated with the non-profit PropelDL. We hold activities for a variety of ages and interests.

We have a variety of activities going on throughout our festival, so you’re sure to find one you’ll enjoy! From the Polar Plunge to vintage snowmobiles to our famous Frozen Fireworks, there’s something for everyone. Here are some examples of events from years past. Visit our Event Calendar for the full schedule!

Polar Fest is held annually in mid-February with the plunge and fireworks on the Saturday night of President’s Day weekend!

About

Polar Fest was started in 1996 by Erika Gilsdorf, former owner of Lakeside Tavern. She loves winter and wanted to see some sort of celebration of winter by the lake and outside her restaurant. Coincidentally, at the same time, Ron Zeman, former board member for Develop DL, heard about people jumping into a hole in the lake to raise money for an organization. He took that idea to the Boys & Girls Club and the “Polar Fest Plunge” was born.

Polar Fest continued until 2002 when lack of support left Polar Fest with only its key event — the Polar Plunge, but no other activities. In 2005, a group of crazy, winter-loving citizens came together to reinvigorate and warm up Polar Fest!

Since then, Polar Fest has continued, with the pinnacle event being the Polar Fest Plunge into Little Detroit Lake, plus myriad other activities ranging from golfing on the lake to presentations by polar explorers to dances in the sand. In 2008, fireworks on the last Saturday evening were added and that has become one of the highlights of the week-long winter celebration. Now, in 2021, two epic fireworks displays will take place, one to kick off the festival, and the other to mark its end.

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Better Homes & Gardens Featured Quilt Haven On Main, A Go-To Quilting Supply Shop In Minnesota

Better Homes & Gardens Featured Quilt Haven On Main, A Go-To Quilting Supply Shop In Minnesota

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This quilt shop was featured in Better Homes & Gardens quilt sampler, and it’s easy to see why. There are two huge floors, each filled with enough supplies and equipment to make any quilter envious.

If you’re a Minnesota crafter, you have plenty of options when it comes to finding the right materials. Of course, you can head to any of the nationwide big-box stores to find what you’re looking for. But you also have your pick of some truly excellent locally owned shops. For scrapbookers, the Pine City Scrapbooking Co. has everything you need. If you’re a knitter or crocheter, you might try Bonnie’s Spinning Wheel in St. Cloud. And if you enjoy just about any craft that uses fabric, you’ll love Minnesota’s largest fabric warehouse.

Those are all great places to browse. But there are still more craft stores to discover. Today, we want to introduce you to a special spot in Hutchinson, Minnesota. Quilt Haven on Main is a beautiful – and huge – quilt shop that is so great it was featured by Better Homes & Gardens. Read on below to see why this shop gets all the fanfare:

If you have any interest in quilts or quilting, be sure to plan a visit to this wonderful quilt shop. For more information about Quilt Haven on Main, including hours, sales, and more, check out their website and Facebook page. And if you can’t get enough quilting, you might want to check out our past article about the largest quilt shop in Minnesota.

Quilt Haven On Main

7 Main St N, Hutchinson, MN

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Lakewinds Food Co-op: Happy Black History Month!

Lakewinds Food Co-op: Happy Black History Month!

Happy Black History Month! To celebrate, on Fridays we’ll be spotlighting a local, Black-owned business that we partner with at the co-op. Here are a few ways you can celebrate throughout the month and year:

Seek out Black-owned businesses. Grab a bite at Minneapolis’ Breaking Bread Café (@breakingbreadmn), take in a show at the @PenumbraTheatre, or grab something fantastical to read at @MindsEyeComicsMN.

Support Black artists. The Rituals of Resilience exhibition at @ArtsMIA or the @MN_African_American_Heritage_ Museum are great places to start. There are also many collections of Black art you can view for free online.

Listen to and amplify Black voices, whether through books, podcasts, movies, music, or history. Seek out sources that center and amplify the Black experience. Support those voices wherever you are able, either with your own voice or your money.

Don’t stop celebrating at the end of the month. Black history is ongoing so celebrate it every day!

Lakewinds Food Co-op

Minnesota community owned co-op specializing in local and organic foods since 1975.  Bringing the farm to you!

 

 

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Lakewinds Food Co-op

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