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Scene + Heard: Cathedral Festival of Lights Gala
The Cathedral Festival of Lights Gala, held at the Cathedral of St. Paul, celebrated the restoration of the stained-glass windows that light the Shrine of the Nations. Sponsored by the Cathedral Heritage Foundation, a nonprofit historic preservation organization dedicated to restoring and enhancing the cathedral, the evening included tours, a live auction and choir music.
Style
Midwest fall fashion means cozy sweaters, stocking caps and flat
Inspired by the rocky shores along the East Coast, fall fashions are cool-toned, textured and layered. Summer's crop tops have given way to long, cozy…
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Scene + Heard: Cowles Center celebrates with annual Gotta Dance Gala
The Cowles Center paid homage to the silver screen at its annual Gotta Dance gala. The evening was filled with performances inspired by the likes…
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Scene + Heard: Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery celebrates its first year
Westminster Presbyterian Church in downtown Minneapolis was the backdrop for the Northern Lights Gala sponsored by the Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery. The…
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Minnesota driftwood becomes beautiful jewelry
"Seeing the vibrancy of the driftwood, I realized it could be a wearable thing," Hansen says.
Home & Garden
Getting married? Designers make case for 'unusual and beautiful' Minnesota-grown flowers
Thanks to colorful and surprising choices, using locally grown flowers doesn't mean you're limited to daisies in a jar.
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Scene + Heard: The Food Group's Hunger Bash
Guests at the eighth annual Hunger Bash, held at the University of Minnesota’s McNamara Alumni Center, were treated to fine food, music and inspiring stories…
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Scene + Heard: Bone Appetit fundraiser for Secondhand Hounds
Guests at Secondhand Hounds’ Bone Appetit were treated to traditional fundraiser fare — high-profile hosts, music, a live auction and tasty treats (by the likes…
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A peek inside Minneapolis boutique Mille, home of romantic, feminine styles
inside peek MilleThe origin: Mille got its start a decade ago in owner Michelle LeBlanc's home. "I had always worked in boutiques and then, after…
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Scene + Heard: Children's Theatre Curtain Call Ball
The 2019 Curtain Call Ball, Children’s Theatre Company’s annual fundraiser, was a mystical experience. For the Mystical Menagerie themed event, steampunk costumed characters entertained guests.…
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Scene + Heard: AngelHair Beauty Bash
Calhoun Beach Club in Minneapolis hosted the 2019 AngelHair Beauty Bash, which brought together patrons young and old to help support women with cancer. The…
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Scene + Heard: Minnesota Renaissance Festival
The Minnesota Renaissance Festival once again drew merrymakers of all ages to Shakopee. Some dressed for the occasion in medieval-inspired costumes. Lords and ladies, knights…
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Scene + Heard: Meals on Heels
Guests in “cocktail party” attire and killer shoes attended the Meals on Heels gala at the Nicollet Island Pavilion in Minneapolis, hosted by social…
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Scene + Heard: Three Rivers Foundation Summerbration at the Cabin
Guests at the Summerbration at the Cabin fundraiser at Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove enjoyed North Woods activities — ax throwing, rock climbing…
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Scene + Heard: Ragamala Mela
The annual fundraiser for Ragamala Dance Company, held at the Paikka event space in St. Paul, featured food trucks, drinks and silent and live auctions,…
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Scene + Heard: Taste & Toast at Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
At the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum’s Taste & Toast, guests meandered through picture-perfect gardens, sampling savory and sweet treats and sipping drinks from 40 vendors, including…
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Scene + Heard: Matheatre
The steampunk-themed fundraiser for Matheatre was full of surprises, from creative snow cones to elemental bingo. Founded in Minneapolis, the touring company promotes science, technology,…
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Scene + Heard: Books for Africa fundraising luncheon
Books for Africa’s “Reading Is Believing” fundraising luncheon at the Town and Country Club in St. Paul featured Ambassador Ngosa Simbyakula of Zambia. Started in…
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Scene + Heard: Project Success Dreams to Action breakfast
Project Success celebrated 25 years of connecting students to their purpose at the seventh annual Dreams to Action breakfast at the Metropolitan Ballroom in Golden…
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Scene + Heard: 'Rockin' the Boat' at Guthrie gala 2019
“Rockin’ the Boat” was the theme for the annual black-tie gala at the Guthrie Theater in downtown Minneapolis. Guests gathered for cocktails and a silent…
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