Holidazzle Fun & Food Returns – Minneapolis, MN

Holidazzle Fun & Food Returns – Minneapolis, MN

by | Dec 15, 2024 | eat/drink, evergreen

Holidazzle

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Holidazzle is back!! Five blocks of Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis, from 6th Street to Peavey Plaza (11th), will transform into a free and family-friendly holiday experience Holidazzle 2024 promises a vibrant holiday atmosphere filled with fun, joy, and holiday cheer in the heart of the city. Stroll down Nicollet Mall as it becomes a festive playground complete with twinkling lights, performances, and tasty bites from local food trucks.

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Event

Holidazzle

Wednesday, December 18th, 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 19th, 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Friday, December 20th, 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 21th, Noon – 9 p.m.
Sunday, December 22nd: Noon – 6 p.m.

Holidazzle is a community-based holiday festival that is free and open to the public.

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Location

Nicollet Mall

Between 6th Street And 11th Street

Minneapolis, MN

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Adel’s Holiday Gift And Souvenir MPLS Minneapolis 612 Hometown Pride Minnesota State Map Throw Pillow

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The Dayton’s Fourth-Annual Holiday Market Opens – Minneapolis, MN

 

Cirque Dreams Holidaze – Minneapolis, MN

Cirque Dreams Holidaze – Minneapolis, MN

by | Dec 15, 2024 | art/design

Cirque Dreams Holidaze dazzles with a brilliant and whimsical family holiday spectacular!

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As the longest running cirque holiday theatrical event, this annual tradition wraps a Broadway-style production around an infusion of contemporary circus arts. As lights dim and the music swells, audiences will have visions of sugarplums dancing in their heads as a fantastical cast of holiday storybook characters come to life on stage. With an original musical score, twists on holiday classics sung live, and with new sets, scenery, and storylines, this ultimate holiday gift for the entire family is sure to put a twinkle in your eye!

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Event

Cirque Dreams Holidaze

Friday, December 20th through Sunday, December 22nd

Tickets

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Location

Orpheum Theatre

910 Hennepin Avenue

Minneapolis, MN

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CIRQUE DU SOLEIL Official Merchandise Holiday Tree Ornament Matte Gold Acrobat Silhouette

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Ice Castles moving to Minnesota State Fairgrounds for winter 2024-25

Ice Castles moving to Minnesota State Fairgrounds for winter 2024-25

by | Dec 15, 2024 | events/locations

Ice Castles

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“Our team is eager to craft something unique in our new home this winter.”

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Tucked away throughout the cascades of ice, discover elaborate, world-class ice sculptures hand-carved by local and international artists.

Ice Castles is returning to the Twin Cities again this winter, this time setting up camp at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds.

After moving locations to Maple Grove last year, it was announced Monday that the winter wonderland will be relocating again to the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in Falcon Heights, featuring new designs with “plenty of fairytale experiences.”

The popular attraction debuted in Maple Grove last winter, having been in New Brighton since 2020.

“The decision to move to the Minnesota State Fairgrounds comes after careful consideration,” said Ice Castles CEO Kyle Standifird. “We value our relationship with the City of Maple Grove and Experience Maple Grove, but we faced some construction challenges at that site last year.”

“Our team is eager to craft something unique in our new home this winter. The State Fairgrounds are centrally located, well-known, and have plenty of infrastructure to handle our construction and operational needs.”

Construction for the Ice Castles will begin in November. An approximately 20-person team of ice artisans will spend weeks building the winter playground.

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Tickets available now!

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Event

Ice Castles

Ice Castles typically opens in early January and, depending on the weather, will remain open to late February or early March.
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 Tickets 
Peak Pricing $17 – 24 | Off-Peak Pricing $12 – 17

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Location

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Icy Craft Med. Angel Ice Sculpture

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Slouchy Jackets Are This Winter’s Cool Girl-Approved Outerwear Trend

Slouchy Jackets Are This Winter’s Cool Girl-Approved Outerwear Trend

by | Dec 15, 2024 | style/mode

We The Free
Vinny Vegan Bomber

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While some of us count down to the moment we can bust out our trench coats and puffers, others prefer to deny jacket weather for as long as possible, opting for cozy layers and plush accessories instead.

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RF29: For some, it’s hard to get excited for winter outerwear: it can be bulky, restrictive, and repetitive as the season drags on. Plus, unlike a chunky sweater or trusty pair of pants, investing in a coat or jacket means committing to something you’ll wear most days of the week.

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It’s been several seasons since shackets (the hybrid of a shirt and a jacket) became the answer to our noncommittal outerwear woes, and the love is going strong. Now, as the dropping temperatures are impossible to ignore, designers and It Girls are pointing us toward another trend that brings major style points and versatility: the slouchy jacket.
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The loose term applies to a range of styles, including baggy leather zip-ups that allow for ample layering to vintage-inspired designs with elongated sleeves and bold shoulders, and pillowy bombers that are worn deliberately oversized. It is all about nonchalance — like that of your most-loved sweatshirt or chunky knit — yet, the look is wearable over, say, a tailored suit or a holiday party outfit.
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So far, we’ve seen Hailey Bieber transforming a ‘90s dad leather jacket into a covetable mini dress, Selena Gomez get cozy in a slouchy (and practical) plaid coat, and Ambika Mod model a laid-back barn jacket for Loewe’s SS25 campaign. On the runways, outerwear favorites like Khaite, Acne Studios, and Saint Laurent embraced the slouchy leather jacket with everything from off-duty hoodies to glamorous gowns. Meanwhile, Chloé debuted luxe, puff-shouldered layers, Paloma Wool showcased loose blue bombers, and Area made the case for especially roomy moto jackets cinched with matching belts.
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Acne Studios model
Photo: Courtesy of Acne Studios.
Chloe model
Photo: Courtesy of Chloe.
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“The slouchy jacket trend is a dream for anyone who loves androgynous style. It’s effortlessly cool and versatile, and is a great way to add a stylish piece to your wardrobe without compromising on comfort,” personal stylist Melissa Bell tells Refinery29. “It pairs perfectly with feminine and masculine pieces, and also lends itself well to layering, which is crucial in the colder months.” Bell looks to designers like The Row and Totême for the tailored, minimalist look, as well as Cos’s boxy jackets and The Frankie Shop’s oversized blazers.

 

Zara
Contrast Cuffs Jacket
$89.90

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We The Free
Vinny Vegan Bomber

$198.00

Free People

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MOTHER
The Carry All Parka
$575.00

Mother

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As for styling, two distinct cool-girl formulas are dominating our Pinterest boards and social media feeds. One is to offset the slouchy jacket’s size and structure by pairing it with more form-fitting silhouettes and feminine cuts, like a ruched mini dress or clingy knit and pencil skirt, and the other leans into the relaxed look with equally baggy pants and tops for an effortless embrace of volume. “I would use my slouchy jacket as the anchor piece and layer it over chunkier knits or textured turtlenecks,” Bell says. “Pairing it with wide-leg trousers or tailored wool pants would create a balanced, high-fashion silhouette.”
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Karen Blanchard
Photo: Courtesy of Karen Blanchard.
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Content creator Karen Blanchard (better known as @karenbritchick) owns two vintage slouchy jackets: one thigh-grazing, brown leather jacket with a drawstring waist that she discovered in Brooklyn and another bold-shouldered number she scored in Paris. “During the day, I love to style my jacket with a sleek, long-column skirt for an edgy but chic look. [For] the perfect nighttime look, I’ll style the jacket with a mini skirt, tights, and heels,” Blanchard tells Refinery29.
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The Frankie Shop
Olympia Faux Leather Blazer
$330.00

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Mango
Wool Bomber Jacket

$199.99

Mango

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Dôen
Pascual Jacket
$398.00

Dôen

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The ‘80s vibes and cool factor are ultimately why the slouchy jacket is the New York creator’s default trend this season. The trick is to not just pick any oversized silhouette: the ideal fit won’t swallow you up and will still retain a bit of structure. “Try on the jackets — especially when you’re vintage shopping — because older cuts are so different to how they are now and you have to see how it looks on you,” Blanchard says. “If you’re shopping online, I recommend measuring one of your favorite jackets you already own from shoulder to shoulder and comparing it to the measurements online.”

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Bell co-signs Blanchard’s preference for a slouchy jacket with bold details. “Make sure the tailoring around the shoulders is intentional. A well-defined shoulder seam can keep the piece from feeling overwhelming and add a polished touch to your look.”
“My biggest tip, though, is to always check the men’s section,” Blanchard adds.
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Rue Sophie
Jaurès Shawl Collar Jacket
$298.00

Rue Sophie

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Pilcro
Oversized Washed Faux-leather Jacket
$158.00

Anthropologie

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Ten
Banter Coat
$198.00

Aritzia

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Design & Dazzle: Holiday Glass Marketplace – Minneapolis, MN

Design & Dazzle: Holiday Glass Marketplace – Minneapolis, MN

by | Dec 15, 2024 | shop/share

Design & Dazzle: Holiday Glass Marketplace

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Join us at Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Arts for our holiday open house!

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We will be offering a couple different seasonal activities including free glassblowing demonstrations and an opportunity to design your very own blown glass ornament. Our glass art gallery will be open for last-minute holiday gift purchases. Shop for Glass Art Gifts: Celebrate the vibrant art community of Minnesota this holiday season by exploring the world of glass art created by local talented local artists. Browse a wide selection of glass art pieces from high end home decor to fun stocking stuffers and more! Items such as sculpture, jewelry, tableware, ornaments, and season treats will be available for purchase. By choosing to shop with local artists, not only do you support the growth and vitality of our community, but you also acquire pieces that hold a deeply personal touch. Make your gift giving meaningful by investing in art that not only beautifies its surroundings but supports your local glass public access facility. Join us at Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Arts as we showcase the extraordinary talents of our local artists!

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Design Your Own Glass Ornament: Sign up in-person to work with a professional glassblower to select the color of your own custom blown glass ornament! After selecting the colors and patterning, watch it get created in real time right before your eyes! $50.00/ornament. Walk-ins only. First come, first serve. Takes approx. 15 minutes. Hands-off experience. Only offered 12/21/24 from 11:00am – 6:00pm. Ornament Pickup Instructions: Due to glass needing to be cooled gradually in a kiln, you cannot leave with your ornament the day of your experience. We will have a designated pickup slot on Sunday 12/22/24 from 12:00pm – 6:00pm, otherwise you will need to pick it up following our holiday closure when we reopen on 1/7/25. All ornaments must be picked up by 2/1/25, or they will be recycled.

Watch Free Glassblowing Demonstrations: Warm up and observe glassblowing in action at the Foci MCGA hotshop! This is a great opportunity to watch professional glass artists work together to create their artwork, and gain some insight into the process. Questions are welcome. Free and open to the public. Seating is provided. 12/21/24 12:00pm – 4:00pm.

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Event

Design & Dazzle: Holiday Glass Marketplace

Saturday, December 21st,11:00 am – 6:00 pm

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Glassblowing Demos: 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Design Your Own Glass Ornament: 11:00am – 6:00pm
Marketplace Shopping: 11:00 am – 6:00pm

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Location

Foci MN Center for Glass Arts
 2213 Snelling Avenue
Minneapolis, MN
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Badash Art Glass Christmas Tree – 11″ Decorative Murano-Style Artistic Glass Figurine 

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