by doitinnorth | Dec 12, 2021 | events/locations, evergreen
Dusty Hoskovec Photography
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The Mpls Downtown Council is excited to produce Holidazzle this holiday season. Holidazzle will return to mpls downtown in-person during the 2021 season, including in food, beverages, shopping, entertainment and fun in Loring Park on December 17-19.
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What is the Minneapolis Holidazzle?
Holidazzle is a mpls downtown holiday tradition that creates a community gathering place and holiday destination for people of all ages to come together and celebrate winter. Holidazzle focuses on featuring local people, places and products that showcase the local food and art scenes, active lifestyle, local entertainers, and community groups that make our city and region unique and special.
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Holidazzle Yeti
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What will be part of Holidazzle in Loring Park?
Holidazzle in Loring Park will feature local foods, beverages and shopping from area small businesses, fireworks (Friday & Saturday at 7 pm), Holidazzle Yeti, amusement rides (carousel, Ferris Wheel, giant slide), fire pits, photo ops, SnowGa and more.
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Where should I park when attending Holidazzle in Loring Park?
The Mpls College Parking Ramp is the premier parking partner for Holidazzle. Parking at Mpls College will be a flat $5 or less rate during all Holidazzle hours on December 17-19. The parking ramp is located at 1420 Hennepin Avenue (entrance on Laurel Ave. W.) and is a short walk to Holidazzle in Loring Park. Click here to visit the Mpls College parking ramp website.
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What other activities and events are happening in mpls downtown this holiday season?
Along with Holidazzle, enjoy the holiday season in mpls downtown including Anastasia at the Orpheum Theatre, A Christmas Carol at the Guthrie Theater, Toy Story at Orchestra Hall, holiday storefront windows and entertainment at The Dayton’s Project, lighting along Nicollet and Peavey Plaza, Timberwolves and Vikings games, concerts, first-class dining and much more. Visit mplsdowntown.com for a full calendar of events. See you downtown.
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Littlearth Unisex-Adult NFL Minnesota Vikings Plaid Crinkle Scarf, Team Color
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Why is Holidazzle taking place during just one weekend in Loring Park?
Holidazzle is excited to be back in-person this year but, but public health is still a top priority. As we walk back toward the full Holidazzle experience in 2022, we are offering moments to celebrate together this holiday season while making adjustments for public health purposes.
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What differences will I see related to COVID-19 planning and preparations?
Holidazzle will be gathering in Loring Park for one weekend, Friday, December 17 through Sunday, December 19. Holidazzle will not have indoor heated tents this year, and the Mpls WinterSkate skating rink will not be part of Holidazzle. Hand sanitizer will be present, and entertainment offerings have been adjusted to help provide social distancing experiences.
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Will there be a kids zone area this year?
Holidazzle’s kids zone will be removed this year as we know children under 5 are not eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine and kids 5-11 have just received clearance for vaccinations. There will be amusement rides and activities including a carousel, Ferris Wheel and giant slide—all of which offer social distancing opportunities.
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What is your masking policy?
Public health is a priority at Holidazzle. The event will be following CDC and Minnesota Department of Health guidelines as part of its planning process. CDC recommends people who are not fully vaccinated wear a mask in crowded outdoor settings or during activities that involve sustained close contact with other people.
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Are there any opportunities to participate in Holidazzle this year?
Yes, we suggest that you start by visiting Holidazzle.com and by following Holidazzle on social media.
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How can I volunteer?
We encourage you to click here to sign up for a volunteer shift.
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ICYMI
Minnesota College of Science and Engineering Presents: Winter Light Shows
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by doitinnorth | Dec 12, 2021 | style/mode
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The
Winter Parka is back, just in time for the cold. Drawing inspiration from the natural landscape of the North, this season’s parkas are now available in the following colors: Pitch Black, Superior Blue, Ever Green, Bear Brown, and Cardinal Red.
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Ever Green is inspired by the dense boreal forests of the North’s rugged landscape. It’s the color of getting lost on purpose. It’s the color of nature itself. And it reminds us to remain firmly rooted.
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The Winter Parka comes with a signature Afield Pocket for your phone that features Present Mode technology to block all cell and WiFi signals. Because sometimes we need to unplug from it all in order to recharge our own batteries.
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The Winter Parka is constructed for maximum performance with minimal impact. It features 3M™ Thinsulate™ 100% Recycled Featherless Insulation and is rated warm all the way down to -20F to keep you warm, safe, and ready to embrace the season.
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North Style: BlackBlue – St. Paul, MN
by doitinnorth | Dec 5, 2021 | shop/share
The Northern Express
Dec. 10 – 12 | Dec. 17 – 19
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All the Christmas magic you’ll find in Excelsior’s Experiences, Christmas Market, and
The Northern Express Mercantile. Hosted at
Tanadoona. A Christmas village that will soon become a cherished family tradition. Just a sampling, always evolving:
Eat, drink, shop and be merry! Visit Santa and other North Pole residents. Let’s not forget the llamas and reindeer!
Shop products from 100+ makers. Eat treats for local favorites. Cozy up by the fire. Explore acres of adventure.
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by doitinnorth | Dec 5, 2021 | art/design
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An ‘electroluminescent’ holiday hit for the whole family! Brighten your holidays this season with Lightwire Theater’s A Very Electric Christmas on December 15! Follow the story of a young bird named Max and his family as they begin their journey south for the winter. When Max gets blown off course and ends up at the North Pole… his adventure begins!
Dancing toy soldiers, caroling worms, and performing poinsettias light up the stage in Lightwire Theater’s A Very Electric Christmas. Audiences of all ages will treasure this magical and captivating tale of family, friendship, and hope set to timeless holiday hits, including Nat King Cole, Mariah Carey, and Tchaikovsky. Lightwire Theater is internationally recognized for their electroluminescent artistry, poignant storytelling, and performances created in complete darkness.
This performance is one hour with no intermission and is being sold at a limited capacity, so get your
tickets today!
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The Ordway Music Theater seats 1,900 guests and includes two large rehearsal halls, magnificent lobbies on each floor, and the Target Atrium—a spacious, two story lobby encircled by a glass facade which overlooks Rice Park and downtown Saint Paul.
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by doitinnorth | Dec 5, 2021 | eat/drink
Muddy Paws Cheesecake
Welcome to a world that is creamy, rich, sumptuous, sublime, explosive with flavor, addictive. It is a classic. Forever trendy.
To keep on the cutting edge, we at Muddy Paws Cheesecake are always searching for new flavors to offer. As a customer, we welcome (and encourage) you to request a special flavor or give us ideas at any time. Perhaps your own signature flavor could be developed!
Whether it’s a birthday, wedding, company celebration, business meeting or any special occasion – cheesecake is perfect! We also offer wholesale pricing for restaurants, caterers, and other food service accounts. Having a fundraiser? Cheesecake sells!
Our product is made of the freshest, all natural, finest and LOCAL ingredients available. All cheesecakes are made from scratch to order. We are pleased to offer a variety of dietary options including lactose free, vegan, gluten free and sugar free cheesecakes.
Life is short… Eat Cheesecake!
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The History of Cheesecake
Cheesecake is not a modern invention and a cheesecake company is not original. Cheesecakes may well have been the first desserts ever made.
Ancient Greeks are credited as the originators of cheesecake. First, made to fortify athletes during the first Olympic Games in 776 B.C. and later they were made by brides for gifts to friends of their grooms, thus commencing the wedding cake tradition. Upon Roman conquest of Greece and as Julius Caesar conquered the continent, a great variety of cheesecakes were spawned. The mixture of traditions eventually led to the development of our traditional all-American style cheesecake.
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About Muddy Paws Cheescake
After growing up in the restaurant industry and around great Chicago cheesecake, Muddy Paws Cheesecake owner, Tami Cabrera, recognized she wanted to create a cheesecake product all her own. To match Tami’s personality and spirit, Muddy Paws Cheesecake would have to be unique and true, superb New York / Chicago style cheesecake. It would also have to have more flavors — 222 and counting– than anyone else in the world!
Tami started Muddy Paws Cheesecake in 1993 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Muddy Paws Cheesecake remains today one of five cheesecake bakeries in the nation that crafts cheesecake from scratch, artisan style, just like you’d make at home.
