West metro arts and leisure briefs: Braemar skaters offer instruction Saturday

Braemar skaters offer instruction SaturdayFigure-skating professionals are offering free instruction for community members this weekend in the East Rink of Braemar Arena in observance of U.S. Figure Skating's National Skating Month.

The event from 1:45-3:15 p.m. on Saturday will include skating demonstrations by the Braemar-City of Lakes Figure Skating Club's state and regional competitors. The event is being presented by the club and Braemar Skating School, which is a part of the Edina Parks and Recreation program.

Braemar Ice Arena is located at 7501 Ikola Way in Edina. For more information, contact david.litteken@biworldwide.com or go to www.braemar fsc.org.

'Winter Hearty Party' at Arboretum SundayThe Minnesota Landscape Arboretum's "Winter Hearty Party" of cold-weather comfort foods is scheduled for 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Local restaurants will provide the food, and there will be beers and wines as well.

Cost is $40. Go to www.arbor etum.umn.edu/winterhearty food.aspx or call 612-625-9875 for reservations.

Also coming up at the arboretum:

• "Tubbs Romp to Stomp 3K and 5K" snowshoe run race -- or Nordic walking if there's not enough snow -- from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. Saturday. Proceeds will benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure. For details, go to http://tubbsromptostomp .com/mn.

• "Ladies Evening Escape" from 6-9 p.m. Feb. 10, featuring fashion, music and shopping. $10. For more information, go to www.arboretum.umn.edu/ladiesevening.aspx.

Jazz Impressions show is Feb. 11"Jazz Impressions, An Evening of Fine Jazz," featuring Kristin Sponcia and her band, is scheduled for 7 p.m. Feb. 11 at the Plymouth Creek Center's Black Box Theater.

This is an adults-only program for ages 18 and older. Tickets are $10.

Pre-registration is suggested at www.plymouthmn.gov or 763-509-5223; reference program No. 37677.