by Jahna Peloquin
This week in local shopping, Circa Vintage reopens its doors, the Walker’s Jewelry Artist Mart returns, and local designers open their studios at Art Attack.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST
Circa Vintage Grand Reopening
@ 217 Minnetonka Avenue S
Wayzata
6-9 pm / FREE
Vintage and resale shop Circa recently reopened its doors in a new spot across the street from its former location, and it’s celebrating with a grand reopening party. Beloved by local stylists like Grant Whittaker, the shop owned by Laura McPhillips has long been a go-to for the serious vintage junkie. The evening also launches the new in-house clothing line by local designer MARS and includes markdowns all day, drawings or prizes including a $100 gift card, and an appearance by Whittaker.
Click HERE for the Circa Vintage site
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST
Silvercocoon Mini Shop Launch Party
@ Northrup King Building
1500 Jackson Street NE
Minneapolis
5-9 pm / FREE
Tia Salmela Keobounpheng of local jewelry line Silvercocoon – known for its ultra-mod aesthetic and laser-cut felt and plastic elements – will be opening a mini shop just in time for the holiday season at Danish Teak Classics (studio #277) at Northeast’s Northrup King Building as part of the building’s First Thursdays open studio night. The mini shop will be open First Thursdays in November and December, select weekends between Thanksgiving and Christmas and by appointment via tia@silvercocoon.com.
Click HERE for the Facebook invite
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND-SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH
Art Attack: Local Jewelry Open Studios
@ Northrup King Building
1500 Jackson Street NE
Minneapolis
5-10 pm Friday, noon-8 pm Saturday, noon-5 pm Sunday / FREE
What: Get your fill of hand-crafted art, jewelry and crafts at this weekend’s Art Attack – an open studio featuring over 200 artists working in painting and drawing, sculpture, photography, architecture, custom furniture, fiber arts, metal, ceramics, glass, hand-crafted and custom jewelry, mixed media, mosaics, textiles, and more. Fashion highlights should include jewelry and accessories designer Karin Jacobson (studio #288), who’ll be hosting screenprinter Sean Tubridy and painter Berry Holz as well as debuting some new pieces and new lower-priced items. Jewelry designers Susan Frerichs, Betty Jäger, Britta Kauppila share a studio, and they’ll be offering their latest pieces (#435). Stop by next door to visit their former studio mate Emily Johnson (#436). BONUS: Get a jump on the goods by stopping by the monthly First Thursdays open studio from 5-9 pm this Thursday.
Click HERE for the Northrup King Building site
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD & SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH
Statement Fall Clearance Sale
@ Statement Boutique
212 N 3rd Street
Minneapolis
For two days only, take 20 to 60 percent off storewide at trendy Warehouse District boutique Statement – including new fall arrivals. The shop, owned by jewelry designer Stacey Johnson, is filled with statement-making clothing, accessories, jewelry and gifts from the Twin Cities and around the world.
Click HERE for the Statement Boutique site
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD
Walker Jewelry Artist Mart
@ Garden Terrace Room
Walker Art Center
1750 Hennepin Avenue
11 am-5 pm (member preview: 10-11 am) / FREE
The Walker’s biannual Jewelry Artist Mart gathers its bevy of art-geared, handcrafted jewelry lines showcased its its Shop for a day-long trunk show this weekend. Meet the artists, mix and mingle, and get a head start on your holiday shopping. The more than 20 artists include locals Robyne Robinson, Annika Kaplan, Tia Keobounpheng, Bridget Clark and Yen Chee, plus a selection of national and international lines. The member preview includes 10 percent off, first pick and refreshments.
Click HERE for the Walker Art Center site
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD
Flirt Hunting Opener
@ Flirt Boutique
177 N Snelling Avenue
St. Paul
10 am-8 pm / FREE
Your man head up north for the fishing opener? Take it as an opportunity to grab your girls and head to Parisian-styled lingerie shop Flirt. The Selby and Snelling shop is hosting its fourth annual Hunting Opener Party, complete with cupcakes, champagne and shopping – including 25 percent off the entire store, plus a complimentary camo-print pair of undies with purchase of $75 or more.
Click HERE for the Flirt Boutique site
