The other Canelake Bros. store in Virginia was called the Olympia Candy Kitchen, which was located in the 1st National Bank building at 304 Chestnut St. a few blocks away. It was founded on March 20, 1914 and operated by Tom until 1951, when the bank expanded and he retired. Gust took over the operation of the 414 Chestnut store and brothers, Christ and Nick took over the operation of the two Canelake Bros. confectionery stores in what was called north Hibbing at 308 and 516 3rd Ave.
The store on 308 3rd Ave called the Hibbing Candy Kitchen was opened in the summer of 1907. The one on 516 3rd Ave was started around 1912 and was briefly called the Arcadia Candy Kitchen. In 1920 Christ and Nick re-located to one store location in south Hibbing at 206 East Howard and called the new restaurant and confectionery Canelake’s Cafe and Sweet Shop. This store was eventually run by Christ’s son Alex until his death in 1968. Brothers Christ & Nick opened the Hibbing Candy Kitchen in Hibbing, MN.
L to R – Nick Canelake, Gust Canelake, Tom Canelake
Gust’s sons, Leo and John Canelake worked in the store as youth and became partners at the store after the war World War II. At that time the Virginia Candy Kitchen name was changed to Canelake’s Candies.
Gust taught his sons to make candy from only the finest chocolate, cream & butter. Those same recipes are still used, making candy the old fashioned way, in small batches cooked in copper kettles.
When Leo & John Canelake retired, Jim Cina bought the store. He kept the name and faithfully followed all the recipes for 36 years. After Jim retired on Oct 1, 2018, he sold the store back to the Canelake family. Now the 3rd generation of candy makers continues their family legacy of old fashioned candy making since 1905! ~ James Froemming, researcher/writer
~ Pamela Canelake Matson & Dennis Matson, Patricia Canelake, John Canelake & Chris Canelake.
Canelake’s Candies
414 Chestnut St • Virginia MN
canelakescandies@gmail.com
Highlights
An intimate ambience in a beautiful venue bathed in candlelight
Stunning classical music performance by a local Minneapolis pianist of the Listeso Music Group
A safe and socially-distanced event, ensuring you are comfortable and at ease
Description
Whether you’re looking for a beautifully unique classical music performance or a romantic candlelit experience, this Chopin’s Best Works performance is for you. You don’t need to know all things Chopin to enjoy the evening—simply sit back and savor the stunning atmosphere and pieces you’ll hear. Walk into one of Minneapolis emblematic buildings where the walls will be flickering by candlelight to create a magical atmosphere. Prepare to be taken into the clouds with Chopin’s most treasured masterpieces!
Tentative Program
Fryderyk Chopin’s Best Works performed by a pianist
General Info
Duration: 65 minutes. Doors open 30 minutes prior to the start time. Late entry is not permitted
Venue: Calvary Church
Age requirement: 10 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant (note: balcony seating is not accessible)
Safety measures: you can read the safety measures for this event here.
Please note: for the safety of our audience, all of the candlelight will be provided through flameless candles
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Calvary Church – 2608 Blaisdell Ave South, Minneapolis, MN 55408
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Select date and session (Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis)
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COURTESY IRISH FAIR OF MINNESOTA
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mnmomag: The Irish Fair of Minnesota is pushed to August this year, but Finnegans (@finnegansbeer) and Kieran’s Kitchen Northeast (@kieranskitchennortheast) are baking beer bread and soda bread through March 15 to support the event.
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St. Patrick’s Day is around the corner (March 17), although the Irish Fair of Minnesota is this year scheduled for August 13-15.
Until then, a group of the Twin Cities’ most notorious Irish Americans are baking up a fundraiser. At the Food Building and Irish on Grand, here’s your chance to pick up some traditional Irish soda bread and/or stout-infused beer bread while also supporting the fair through March 15.
The classic brown soda bread is baked by Kieran’s Kitchen Northeast (run by by Kieran Folliard) with Baker’s Field Flour & Bread. The Irish beer bread comes by way of Finnegan’s (run by Jacquie Berglund), featuring the brewing company’s Dead Irish Poet Extra Stout.
The two loaves are baked by the master millers in the Food Building, based in northeast Minneapolis and housing Kieran’s Kitchen Northeast (117 Fourth Ave. NE, Minneapolis). The loaves are also available across the river, at Irish on Grand (run by Maeve O’ Meara, 1124 Grand Ave., St. Paul). Bear in mind that they may have sold out by the time you get there. Pre-order from Irish on Grand by clicking here. A loaf is $6 each, with $2 going to the Irish Fair of Minnesota.
In the meantime, circle the August 13-15th date for the 2021 Irish Fair on Harriet Island from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., to feature Irish dancing and more. You can also sign up to volunteer.
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