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Wells Fargo WinterSkate was privileged to host Red Bull Open Ice over the weekend.  Hopefully, you were able to come down to the rink to watch a few of the 32 teams that participated this past Friday and Saturday.

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This year, to kick-off the start of the “Coolest Celebration on Earth,” 13 Saint Paul restaurants will help promote the Winter Carnival by participating in, “An Artful Carnival Tour.”

The tour will follow a sculpture through various bars and restaurants throughout Saint Paul.  The centerpiece for the tour is a steel sculpture made by local artist, Rabi Sanfo.  Rabi’s “Queen of the Snows” sculpture will travel to a different location each weekday, from January 7 – 25. As the sculpture travels around the city, each location will be offering various specials to those who mention “Winter Carnival.”  The sculpture will be auctioned off on the Winter Carnival website following the promotion. The Saint Paul Winter Carnival begins Thursday, January 27, 2011 and runs through Sunday, February 6, 2011.

Fri., Jan. 7 – O’Gara’s Bar & Grill – Half- price Winter Warmers

Mon., Jan. 10 – Pazzaluna – Half- price on house wine or tap beer

Tues., Jan. 11 – Scusi – $10 Peperone e Salsiccia pizza & $5 OKO Nero

Wed., Jan. 12 -  Highland Grill – $2 house wine & $10 special dish

Thurs., Jan. 13 – Patrick McGovern’s Pub – $4 Irish coffee, $13.95 BBQ Pork dinner

Fri., Jan. 14  – St. Paul Grill – $8.75 Raspberry White Chocolate Truffle drink

Mon., Jan. 17 – Groveland Tap – $2.50 Summit taps all day

Tues., Jan. 18 – W.A. Frost – Happy Hour specials all day

Wed., Jan. 19 – Salut Bar Americain – Happy Hour specials all day in bar area

Thurs., Jan. 20 -  The Liffey – $4 pints of Finnegan’s all day

Fri., Jan. 21 – Black Dog Café – Happy Hour specials all day

Mon., Jan. 24 – Dixies on Grand – $2.50 Northern taps all day

Tues., Jan. 25 - Great Waters Brewing Co. -  $5 “Small Plate” appetizers & $2.50 rail drinks/beer, 3 -6 pm

So, if you’re around town, be sure to stop in to one of these locations and mention “Winter Carnival” to get the deals!

Red Bull Open Ice is all about teaching a new generation of hockey players how the game was meant to be played. Outside.

Red Bull is taking over Wells Fargo WinterSkate, January 14 & 15.  The tournament is open to everyone and it’s FREE! No need to bring anything but your talent… well, helmets and stick too.

The winning team from each qualifier will be sent to the Twin Cities of Minnesota on February 26th to battle it out for the ultimate pond hockey bragging rights.

Registration is on a first come first serve basis, so when the tournament is filled, registration will close.

Please click below to register or for more information!

This week in St. Paul shopping, take in Christmas on the Corner at the shops of Selby & Snelling, a holiday open house at Details Style Lab, men’s shopping night at the Grand Hand and more.

Monday-Friday: Allee’s Annual “Skirt Around the Town”
What: This week, take a stroll down a Parisian-style alley with Selby & Snelling boutique Allee Metro Chic’s annual “Skirt Around Town” event. Purchase any coat, skirt or dress, and any accessory including boots or shoes will be 30 percent off (excluding Chie Mihara). The shop carries local designers Joynoelle, Jessika Madison-Kennedy and Anne Cramer, as well as exclusives from Montreal such as Eve Gravel and Annie 50 plus Rina coats from Italy. While there, enjoy an espresso and a delish macaroon. (Pictured: Dress by Anne Cramer)
When: Monday, December 6-Friday, December 10.
Where: Allee Metro Chic, 179 Snelling Ave. N. St. Paul, 651-769-4534, www.alleemetro.com

Thursday: Details Style Lab’s Holiday Open House
What: Ring in the holiday party season – and snag some pretty deals – with Detail Style Lab’s holiday open house. Sip wine and nibble appetizers during the holiday hair show, treat yourself to a $10 Express Brow Wax and free mini-spa services, including Microzone hand treatments and party-makeup touchups. Need some inspiration? The Details Salon Spa team will be doing winter hair and makeup trend demos. Best of all, the more you give, the more you receive: bring in four non-perishable food items for the Emergency Foodshelf Network, and receive 20 percent off all products, including menswear. And you can lock in $400 in savings during January through April when you are among the first 100 to make a $30 donation to Bridges to Safety, a St. Paul domestic abuse center. 0 donation to Bridges to Safety, a St. Paul domestic abuse center. The first 20 purchasers also receive free gift bags, and all who purchase at least $40 in products qualify for a product gift-basket drawing.
When: 5-7 p.m. Hair show at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, December 9.
Where: Details Style Lab, 346 St. Peter St., St. Paul, 651-251-8700, www.detailsmn.com

Thursday: Men’s Shopping Night at Grand Hand Gallery
What: Guys, now’s your chance to get that pesky holiday shopping out of the way! This weekend, St. Paul’s Grand Hand Gallery is hosting a men’s kind of shopping night: salty snacks, ice cold beers and a stylish staff to help you gents choose the best X-mas gifts, wrap them and send you on your way.
When: 5–9 p.m. Thursday, December 9.
Where: The Grand Hand Gallery, 619 Grand Av., St. Paul, 651-312-1122, www.thegrandhand.com

Saturday: Holiday Art Sale at East Side Arts Council
What: Shop local this year with original works’o'art from local artist gallery East Side Arts Council. She co-op will be selling giftables including hand-made and affordable scarves, baby clothes, coloring books, greeting cards, jewelry, original drawings and paintings, hand-painted leather wallets and purses, knit hats and scarves from Deborah Getsug, Kim Hanks, Barb Jarvis and others. And while you shop, enjoy hot cider, treats and live music by students from Walker West Music Academy.
When: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, December 14.
Where: 977 Payne Ave., St. Paul, 651-774-5422, www.eastsideartscouncil.org

Saturday: Christmas on the Corner at Selby & Snelling
What: The shops at Selby and Snelling are coming together to host an old-fashioned Christmas on the Corner where Santa, carolers, in-store deals and treats will abound. Lingerie shop Flirt have a bra donation drive, where you can trade in your nearly-new, perfect-condition bras for a 15 percent off discount.
When: Noon-6 p.m. Saturday, December 11.
Where: Selby & Snelling Aves., St. Paul. Flirt: 651-698-3692.

Saturday: Give Us Wings Trunk Show & Sale
What: For the next two Saturdays, St. Paul’s FiveTwoSix Salon is offerings its exclusive collection of imported jewelry from Africa, all made by volunteers from Give Us Wings non-profit. While you’re there, enjoy refreshments and take in Rhea Pappas’ latest collection of dreamy underwater photography. Plus both days, take advantage of a buy one, get one gift certificate offer: spend $25, get $5; spend $50, get $10; spend $100, get $20; and spend $200, get $40.
When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, December 11 & 18.
Where: FiveTwoSix Salon, 526 Selby Ave., St. Paul, 651-222-3839, 526salon.com

ONGOING:

Handcrafted Holidays
What: The Grand Hand’s annual Handmade Holiday bazaar opens for the holiday shopping season just in time for Thanksgiving. Stock up on fresh finds and perennial favorites, including a wide selection of ornaments, jewelry, prints, and pottery as well as work in fiber, glass, metal and wood. We’ll be adding new goods throughout the season, with plenty of options under $60. -Jahna Peloquin (Pictured: Jewelry by Brittany Foster)
When: During store hours November 19-December 24.
Where: The Grand Hand Gallery, 619 Grand Ave., St. Paul, 651-312-1122, thegrandhand.com

December Deals at FiveTwoSix Salon
What: Every month, St. Paul salon FiveTwoSix – which was recently named one of the top 100 salons in America by Elle Magazine – has tons of ways to keep you pretty with great deals and promos. This month, buy one of any product and get 10 percent off; buy two, get 15 percent off; buy three, get 20 percent off.
Plus get your winter hair fix with Bumble & Bumble’s Wear and Care Quenching Treatment; the line starts at $35, and you can take 20 percent off when you invest in all four treatments from the line. For your dry skin fix, take in a winter skin spa treatment from Dermalogica; get a 30 minute treatment for only $35, and take home its Smooth and Renew kit with free travel size samples for only $36 ($66 value). More deals running through the month: get a free 4 oz. Bumble & Bumble hairspray with a Messy or Dressy production collection purchase; free makeup touch-ups from Smashbox Cosmetics after any hair or spa appointment; and if you refer three people to your stylist, you’ll receive a free haircut, and they’ll receive a complimentary Bumble & Bumble product.
When: Through December.
Where: 526 Selby Ave., St. Paul, 651-222-3839, 526salon.com

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This week in St. Paul shopping, Landmark Center hosts the annual Old Fashioned Holiday Bazaar and the Holiday Gift Stroll, First Friday in Lowertown, Grand Meander takes over Grand Avenue, and more:

Thursday-Saturday: 31st Annual Old Fashioned Holiday Bazaar
What: Head to St. Paul’s historic Landmark Center to meander through this seasonal marketplace featuring over 75 exhibitors shilling unique, hand-crafted gift items made by Midwest artists. If you’ve never been inside the Landmark, you’re definitely in for a treat, as the structure is one of the area’s most beautifully maintained historic structures. Take your time exploring the vendor booths while listening to happy holiday tunes, then recharge with some tasty snacks and pastries. Participate in the “gift stroll” which invites you to trek to neighboring shops, Sophist-a-Gifts and the Artist Mercantile. Have your “Gift Stroll Card” (available at all three locations, no purchase necessary) stamped at each stop and receive a free gift, plus, be entered to win one of six awesome prize giveaways. (Entry: $3)
When: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday, December 2 & Friday, December 3; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, December 4.
Where: Landmark Center, Musser Cortile/3rd floor, 75 W. 5th St., St. Paul, 651-292-3230, landmarkcenter.org

Thursday-Saturday: 3rd Annual Holiday Gift Stroll
What: Landmark Center is really hopping this weekend. In addition to the Old Fashioned Holiday Bazaar, Landmark’s gift shop is hosting the gift shops of Rice Park for the 3rd Annual Holiday Gift Stroll. Artist Mercantile, Sophist-A-Gifts, Landmark Jewelers (all located within the Hamm Building) and Landmarket Gift Shop (located inside Landmark Center) will have their best offerings for sale. Plus, by picking up a Gift Stroll postcard at any of the shops anytime before the sale, shoppers can be entered into a drawing for prizes including an overnight stay at the Saint Paul Hotel; tickets to Ordway’s “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat”; an Orrefors crystal vase; an assortment of theatre tickets, restaurant and shopping certificates and more. And if you visit all participating shops, you can receive two free tickets to “Sample Night Live” at the History Theatre (a $40 value). (Pictured: Artist Mercantile)
When: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday, December 2 & Friday, December 3; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, December 4.
Where: Landmark Center, Musser Cortile/3rd floor, 75 W. 5th St., St. Paul, 651-292-3230, landmarkcenter.org. Pick up postcards at Artist Mercantile, 24 W. 7th Pl., 651-222-0053; Sophist-A-Gifts, 405 St. Peter St., 651-291-7948; Landmark Jewelers, 402 St. Peter St.,651-222-2282; or Landmarket Gift Shop, Landmark Center, 75 W. 5th St., 651-292-1239.

Friday: Loeber + Look Jewelry Trunk Show
What: The 30-year jewelry collaboration between husband and wife artists Ken Loeber and Dona Look offers contemporary, clean-lined, 18 karat gold and sterling silver. Meet the designers, place special orders and enjoy refreshments at St. Paul’s Grand Hand Gallery.
When: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, December 3; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, December 4; Noon-5 p.m. Sunday, December 5.
Where: The Grand Hand Gallery, 619 Grand Ave., St. Paul, 651-312-1122, thegrandhand.com

Friday: Lowertown First Friday
What: Missed Black Friday? Get your first at St. Paul’s monthly art crawl, Lowertown First Friday. The studio crawl always provides plenty of opportunities to check out what the art district’s artists are working on – and scoop up some new arty pieces. Participating buildings include Jax Building (253 E. 4th St.), Northwestern Building (275 E. 4th St.), Lowertown Lofts Artists Cooperative (255 E. Kellogg Blvd.), Northern Warehouse (308 Prince St.), adn Tilsner Artist Cooperative (300 Broadway St.), as well as openings at AZ Gallery (308 Prince St.), Black Dog Cafe (308 Prince St.) and Echo Arts (275 E. 4th St. #B200) – plus several Lowertown bars and restaurants will be featuring food specials, along with entertainment. Click here for a map of Lowertown First Friday locations. (Pictured: Art from Jax studio #204)
When: 6-9 p.m. Friday, December 3.
Where: Various artist studios and galleries throughout the Lowertown district,
lowertownfirstfridays.com

Sunday: Moxie Salon Cut-a-thon
What: Time to get that ‘do cleaned up for the holidays – and what better way to do it than for a good cause. Moxie Salon’s St. Paul location is diong an all-day cut-a-thon this weekend with all proceeds going to Habitat for Humanity. It’s only $20 a cut (dry cuts only); walk-ins are welcome but just to be safe, call for a reservation (cash or check only). Moxie is also holding a winterwear donation drive to benefit The Listening House of St. Paul (a shelter and community resource center for homeless and disadvantaged persons); if you donate three or more items, you can receive 20 percent off take home products and/or ProTools.
When: Noon-6 p.m. Sunday, December 5.
Where: Moxie Salon Midway, 722 Snelling Ave. N., St. Paul, 651-251-6820, moxiesalon.com

ONGOING:

Handcrafted Holidays
What: The Grand Hand’s annual Handmade Holiday bazaar opens for the holiday shopping season just in time for Thanksgiving. Stock up on fresh finds and perennial favorites, including a wide selection of ornaments, jewelry, prints, and pottery as well as work in fiber, glass, metal and wood. We’ll be adding new goods throughout the season, with plenty of options under $60. -Jahna Peloquin (Pictured: Jewelry by Brittany Foster)
When: During store hours November 19-December 24.
Where: The Grand Hand Gallery, 619 Grand Ave., St. Paul, 651-312-1122, thegrandhand.com

November Deals at FiveTwoSix Salon
What: Every month, St. Paul salon FiveTwoSix – which was recently named one of the top 100 salons in America by Elle Magazine – has tons of ways to keep you pretty with great deals and promos. This month, get your winter hair fix with Bumble & Bumble’s Wear and Care Quenching Treatment; the line starts at $35, and you can take 20 percent off when you invest in all four treatments from the line. For your dry skin fix, take in a winter skin spa treatment from Dermalogica; get a 30 minute treatment for only $35, and take home its Smooth and Renew kit with free travel size samples for only $36 ($66 value). More deals running through the month: get a free 4 oz. Bumble & Bumble hairspray with a Messy or Dressy production collection purchase; free makeup touch-ups from Smashbox Cosmetics after any hair or spa appointment; and if you refer three people to your stylist, you’ll receive a free haircut, and they’ll receive a complimentary Bumble & Bumble product.
-Jahna Peloquin
When: Through November.
Where: 526 Selby Ave., St. Paul, 651-222-3839, 526salon.com

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Thanks to Rick Robinson of White Bear Lake, our Rice Park Holiday tree has been transported and installed!  Yesterday morning in Rice Park, the crew installed the tree with a 78,000-pound concrete anchor and prepared it for decoration with 20,000 multi-colored environmentally-friendly LED lights.

During the following weeks, a crew will prepare the tree for its Rice Park tree lighting debut at 5pm on Saturday, November 27th.

For more information visit, www.riceparkwinterwonderland.com

Jay Farrar

After finding critical (if not commercial) success with ’90s alt-country band Uncle Tupelo and the slightly more rocking Son Volt, chief songwriter Jay Farrar has taken to the solo road. Coupled with his work for the two seminal bands, his 2001 solo album, Trace, was a huge influence to a burgeoning alt-country scene. Beyond his established talents as a songwriter, his solo work reveals an able guitarist and harmonicist, and distinctive vocalist. Fans of his former bands should find much to like with Farrar’s solo work, which expands on traditional American roots music with a bluesy kick. His most recent recording is the 2009 soundtrack to One Fast Move or I’m Gone about Jack Kerouac’s time spent at Big Sur, a collaboration with Ben Gibbard (of Death Cab for Cutie and Postal Service). The show is one of just eight Midwestern dates (as he’s currently based out of St. Louis, Missouri), so it’s likely he’ll perform a mix of songs from both albums as well as some new, unreleased songs. Bobby Bare, Jr. opens.

8 p.m. Friday, $16, 21-plus, Turf Club, 1601 University Ave. W., St. Paul, 651-647-0486, www.turfclub-net

This week in St. Paul shopping and style, check out the grand opening for H&M’s Maplewood Mall location, local arts and crafts offerings at the Minnesota State Fair, and the debut of Burlesque of North America’s new wallpaper line. Plus a Nelle handbags trunk show, special offers at FiveTwoSix Salon Spa Gallery, and new stores including Express Yourself resale and plus-size boutique Bombshell.

Thursday: H&M Grand Opening in St. Paul
What: St. Paul gets its first H&M this weekend when everyone’s favorite fast fashion retailer opens at the Maplewood Mall. The store celebrates its grand opening with brand-new fall fashions, plus giveaways and an H&M Access to Fashion Pass ranging in value from $10 to $300 for the first 200 people in line. The store – the fourth now open in the Metro area – will take up about 18000 square feet on the mall’s second level. -Jahna Peloquin
When: Noon-9 p.m. Thursday, August 26.
Where: H&M at Maplewood Mall, 3001 White Bear Ave., Maplewood, 651-773-3773 , http://www.hm.com/

Beginning Thursday: Arts & Crafts at the Minnesota State Fair
What: It’s that time of year again! The Minnesota State Fair is back and this time around the festival is about way more than fried junk food on-a-stick. This year, we’re all about the shopping! Lucky for us, there is a never-ending list of local artists, crafters, jewelers and more that are getting ready to set up their booths at the fair. For instance, local shop i like you will be flaunting their handmade gear at a booth, with offerings from screen-printer Adam Turman, sock monkey-inspired designer Rebecca Yaker, and of course, all the farming equipment you can handle. -Lauren Gantner (Pictured: i like you)
When: Thursday, August 26 through Monday, September 6.
Where: Minnesota State Fair Grounds, 1265 Snelling Ave. N, St. Paul, 651-228-4400, http://www.mnstatefair.org/fair_finders/merch_search.html

Saturday: “Well Done” Closing Party + Burlesque Wallpaper Launch
What: If you haven’t been to the Burlesque show over at St. Paul’s Nicademus Art & Framing, we implore you to get there in time for the closing party this Saturday. For one, there’s tons of cool art to check out if you missed the opening party. Two – and even more excitingly – they’re launching their new wallpaper, in packs of the 19″ x 19″ two-color prints. Though the bold, graphic wallpaper exists in only one print (for now), the paper is cleverly customizable. Designed by Burlesque’s Mike Davis, the simple screen-printed pattern can be repeated and rotated to create an endless array of patterns and shapes to hang on your wall. It’s a great way to cover your walls in Burlesque prints, in a perhaps more adult-like manner. If you miss out on the opening, you can still order the wallpaper online. -Jahna Peloquin
When: 7-10 p.m. Saturday, August 28.
Where: Nicademus Art & Framing, 225 N. Snelling Ave., St. Paul, 651-207-8322, www.nicademusart.com, www.burlesquedesign.com

This Week: Accessories Galore at Arc’s
What: Just imagine it: mounds of glittery gems, gallons glam bracelets and tons of retro neckware, all at unbelievably thrifty prices. Now, you can have it for even cheaper when you “Buy 3, Get 1 Free” at the Arc’s Value Village Thrift Stores during its Accessories event this week. Hit up any and all of the stores for a big accessories blowout on shoes, totes, scarves, jewelry and more. Come dig through their many treasures, for men, women and children… all for a good cause. (Proceeds go toward helping children and adults with disabilities.) -Lauren Gantner
When: Sunday, August 22–Saturday, August 28.
Where: Arc’s Value Village St. Paul: 1650 White Bear Ave. N.,
St. Paul, 651-788-8300, www.arcsvaluevillage.com

Through Saturday: Nelle Trunk Show
What: Laura Nelli’s line of confectionery clutches, Nelle, first hit the scene back in 2004, and it’s steadily gained a following locally ever since. Most recently, her line has found its way into Henri Bendel stores in New York and gotten a spread in Oprah’s O Magazine. Check out Nelli’s latest line at this Thursday’s trunk show at St. Paul bridal boutique L’atelier Couture. All Nelle clutches – as well as her adorable hair accessories – will be 10 percent off during the show. Appointments are encouraged. -Jahna Peloquin
When: Thursday, August 19-Saturday, August 28.
Where: L’atelier Couture, 493 Selby Ave., St. Paul, 651-602-9492, nellehandbags.com, www.lateliercouturebridal.com

Through next Tuesday: The Grand Hand Summer Sale
What: Get some great deals on handmade jewelry, woodwork, tablewear, art and more at The Grand Hand Gallery’s annual summer sale. Save up to 70 percent off on selected pieces, including JL Walsh jewelry, Bob Rickard clocks and Steve Levine woodwork. New pieces will be added daily through the end of the month.
When: Now through August 31.
Where: The Grand Hand Gallery, 619 Grand Ave., St. Paul, 651-312-1122, http://www.thegrandhand.com/

ONGOING:

BlackBlue Summer Sale
What: The on-trend menswear shop BlackBlue is kicking off the new season by getting rid of their warm weather wear to make room for new fall must-haves. Guys, now’s your chance to stop by the friendly shop to browse their big selection of summer clothing and footwear which will all be conveniently marked down 40 to 60 percent – and ladies, there’s some footwear (and potentially unisex-y clothing) for you too! -Lauren Gantner
When: Now
Where: BlackBlue, 614 Selby Ave, St. Paul, 651-260-5340, www.blkblu.com

Now open: Express Yourself Clothing
What: The Selby and Snelling neighborhood is proud to show off their newest addition: a totally trendy, teen resale boutique called Express Yourself Clothing. But this resale store isn’t your typical “Plato’s Closet”: Express Yourself is a non-profit project started by teens, made for teens, and run by teens, teaching teenagers the essentials of starting up and running their own small business. Plus, their mounds of cutesy, brand-name swag is always for a good price and the proceeds go toward an even better cause. -Lauren Gantner
When: Now open
Where: Express Yourself Clothing, 1154 Selby Ave., St. Paul, 651-287-7932, www.expressyourselfclothing.com

Now open: Bombshell
What: Plus-sized ladies looking for stylish threads, forgo the mall and head to St. Paul’s Grand Avenue district. The new, locally-owned boutique opened last week offering sizes 14-24, on the heels of chains like Old Navy and Ann Taylor removing their plus size options from their stores. The shop is already filled to the brim with apparel and fashion accessories from nationally-known lines including many Twin Cities’ exclusives, such as Kiyonna, Igigi, Gayla Bentley, Trentacosta New York, Jibri and Ines.
When: Now open
Where: 794 Grand Ave., St. Paul, 651-330-2605, www.bomb-shell-boutique.com

FiveTwoSix Salon Spa Gallery Promotions
What: Through August, FiveTwoSix has a plethora of beauty deals to keep your hair and skin looking fresh. First, receive a free travel-size Antioxidant HyrdraMist when you purchase a Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF30 moisturizer. Also, Smashbox Cosmetics has just hit the racks at FiveTwoSix. Check out their new fall make-up line, Masquerade, and receive a complimentary make-up touch-up after your hair or spa treatment. Looking to try out a new stylist on the cheap? FiveTwoSix’s stylists-in-training program offers haircuts starting at $15. Or just looking for a free haircut? FiveTwoSix are looking for models. Register to be on their call list and receive a complimentary cut or color from a stylist in an advanced training class. Finally, for every three people you refer to your stylist, you’ll receive a free haircut – and each referred person receives a complimentary Bumble & Bumble product.
When: Ongoing Through August
Where: FiveTwoSix Salon, 526 Selby Ave, St. Paul, 651-222-3839, 526salon.qwestoffice.net

Saturdays & Sundays: Stephanie’s Summer Savings Sale
What: Every weekend through Labor Day, Stephanie’s Summer Savings Sale offers sidewalk deals of 70 percent off with racks replenished weekly. In addition, all regularly priced merchandise is 10 percent off, and items already 40 percent off an extra 10 percent off.
When: Weekends through Labor Day
Where: Stephanie’s, 758 Cleveland Ave. S., St. Paul, 651-690-3802, www.stephaniesshop.com

Picky Girl Summer Sale
What: Head to Picky Girl on Grand Avenue in St. Paul for new markdowns on select spring and summer items. Sale racks are marked down 40 to 70 percent off – plus for a limited time, take 30 percent off all regular priced items. Look for national brands like Kensie Girl and Covet, and local designs from Calpurnia Peach, Carmichael Claith and Rapport handbags. (Pictured: Carmichael Claith)
When: Ongoing.
Where: Picky Girl, 949 Grand Ave., St. Paul, 651-698-4107, www.pickygirlmn.com

Patina Summer Sale
What: Local gift shop Patina is slashing prices for its annual summer sale, both in-store and in its e-shop. Take up to 50 percent off in-store and up to 70 percent off online on items including furniture (in-store only), candles, jewelry and accessories, gadgets, home decor, kitchen goods and more. -Jahna Peloquin
When: Ongoing.
Where: www.patinastores.com; 1581 Selby Ave., St. Paul, 651-644-5444; Highland Park: 2057 Ford Pkwy., St. Paul, 651-695-9955, www.patinastores.com

“Flights of Fancy: A History of Feathers in Fashion”
What: This Friday marks the opening of the Goldstein Museums newest exhibit: Flights of Fancy. With the help of the local Raptor Center and the Bell Museum, curators at the Goldstein have brought together a fluffy showcase of feathers and flair from fashion legends like Oscar de la Renta, Bob Mackie, Victor Costa and more. This exhibit will dive into the feathery styles of western culture, starting from feathers in nature to the appeal of feathers on clothing. (Image: Oscar de La Renta)
When: Exhibition runs through September 12.
Where: Goldstein Museum, 241 McNeal Hall, 1985 Buford Ave., St. Paul, 612-624-7434, http://goldstein.design.umn.edu/

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WE ARE STILL ON THE HUNT…

Wanted:  A beautiful evergreen tree, about 80 feet tall, to serve as the sparkling center of St. Paul’s downtown holiday festivities this winter.

Capital City Partnership and the City of Saint Paul are searching for an evergreen that fits this description to become this year’s featured holiday tree in Rice Park powered by Xcel Energy.

For the fourth year, Capital City Partnership and the City of Saint Paul have joined forces to recreate the Rockefeller Center experience in the heart of downtown Saint Paul.  The Rice Park tree will be as tall  and bright as the iconic Rockefeller Center tree, with over 30,000 energy-efficient LED lights, making it the tallest tree on display in the Midwest.

For trees to be considered, they must have overgrown their location or otherwise need to be removed.  Citizens interested in donating their tree for this event should email their address and a photo of the tree to info@capcitypartnership.com or call 651-291-5608.  The owner of the chosen tree will be eligible to have the tree removed and the stump ground down at no charge, and may also be eligible for a tax deduction.

The Rice Park powered by Xcel Energy tree will be chosen by Oct. 15, and will be cut, transported, and installed in Rice Park by Nov. 19.

The Annual Tree Lighting Event will be held on Saturday, Nov. 27, at 5 p.m. and will include special holiday entertainment and fireworks to kick-off the holiday season.  Rice Park powered by Xcel Energy will be on display from Nov. 27 to Jan.  Combined with adjacent Wells Fargo WinterSkate, the tree completes a vision of Rockefeller Center in downtown Saint Paul!

For more information, contact:

Sue Gonsior

Director of Communications

Capital City Partnership

sue@capcitypartnership.com

651.291.5605

This week in St. Paul shopping and style, check out Bibelot’s new resale shop, a trunk show at Grand Hand Gallery, and a Bastille Day flea market. Head to sales at A. Michele, Picky Girl, and Patina, and visit the Goldstein for their latest exhibitions, “Flights of Fancy: A History of Feathers in Fashion” and “Off the Top of My Head: Hat Habitats.”

WEEK OF JULY 12-18:

Saturday: Bastille Day Flea Market in St. Paul
What: In celebration of Bastille Day, the shops on Selby and Snelling are slashing prices and throwing out prizes. Join the likes of locals like new store Allee, plus Everyday People, Tennis on Selby, Lula, Initially Yours, A. Michele, Patina, Flirt, The Drawbridge and more for an afternoon of French goodies and alley vendors. You can also be among the first to check out the latest vintage-inspired hairpieces by local designer Renee Larson, plus a selection of her retro jewelry. Plus, if you get your Bastille Day postcard stamped from each of the shops, you could be entered in to a raffle for a $500.00 gift card. -Lauren Gantner
When: Noon–5 p.m. Saturday, July 17.
Where: Selby Ave. & Snelling Ave., St. Paul.

Thursday: Bibelot’s Rewear Opens
What: Bibelot’s first foray into resale retail, Rewear, makes its debut this week at the second level of the Como Avenue Bibelot store. They’re kicking things off with a grand opening event. Bring in like-new clothes for resale and receive an additional 10 percent back, or 60 percent of the resale price. You can also spin to win up to 30 percent off your purchase or a $10 gift card and register for a chance to win a $100 gift card. -Jahna Peloquin
When: 5-9 p.m. Thursday, July 15.
Where: Bibelot 2nd level, 2276 Como Ave., St. Paul, 651-646-5651, www.bibelotshops.com

Saturday-Sunday: Sydney Lynch Jewelry Trunk Show
What: Silver, gold, gemstones and pearls: they are all at the Grand Hand Gallery this weekend thanks to Nebraskan jewelry guru Sydney Lynch. Peruse her collection of to-die-for jewelry, from necklaces to pendants, bracelets to earrings. Plus, Sydney herself will be standing by to help you find a perfect piece for your jewelry box. -Lauren Gantner
When: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Saturday, July 17 & Noon–5 p.m. Sunday, July 18, 2010
Where: The Grand Hand Gallery, 619 Grand Avenue, St. Paul, 651-312-1122, www.thegrandhand.com

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Saturdays & Sundays: Stephanie’s Summer Savings Sale
What: Every weekend through Labor Day, Stephanie’s Summer Savings Sale offers sidewalk deals of 70 percent off with racks replenished weekly. In addition, all regularly priced merchandise is 10 percent off, and items already 40 percent off an extra 10 percent off. -Jahna Peloquin
When: Weekends through Labor Day
Where: Stephanie’s, 758 Cleveland Ave. S., St. Paul, 651-690-3802, www.stephaniesshop.com

A. Michele Summer Sale
What: Score some threads for the beach, BBQ or birthday party at charming Selby & Snelling boutique A. Michele for the month of July. The blowout sale features brands such as BB Dakota, Miss Me and Joie marked down to $25, $40, $50 and $75. Best of all, receive a $75 store credit for every $250 spent throughout the month! Get in sooner than later – sizes are limited. -Jahna Peloquin
When: Through July.
Where: A. Michele, 1591 Selby Ave., St. Paul, 651-917-6966, www.amichele.wordpress.com

Picky Girl Summer Sale
What: Head to Picky Girl on Grand Avenue in St. Paul for new markdowns on select spring and summer items. Plus for a limited time, take 25 percent off all regular priced items. Look for national brands like Kensie Girl and Covet, and local designs from Calpurnia Peach, Carmichael Claith and Rapport handbags. -Jahna Peloquin (Pictured: Carmichael Claith)
When: Ongoing.
Where: Picky Girl, 949 Grand Ave., St. Paul, 651-698-4107, www.pickygirlmn.com

FIVETWOSIX Salon July Promotions
What: St. Paul salon always has a ton of deals that are hard to pass up. Here’s what they have going on for the month of July: Try out the new MicroZone skin treatment for a discount – now through July, a 20 minute treatment is only $20 (regularly priced at $30). That includes rapid spot removal, blackhead relief, hand repair, flash exfoliation and more. Buy all five products from the new Dermalogica facial skin treatments Ultracalming line – clinically proven to reduce redness and sooth irritation – and get 15 percent off the entire purchase. Also through July, take 15 percent off a Smashbox makeup application (regularly priced at $45) and receive a free Smashbox gift. Right now, buy two Bumble & Bumble products, get a free Spray du Mode free. The multi-dimensional styling tool offers a flexible hold and quick-drying finish. ($25 value; excludes 2 oz. products.) If you recommend there of your pals to FiveTwoSix, you can receive a free haircut of your own. Or to save some bucks, a haircut with a stylist in training is only $15.
When: Through the month of July.
Where: 526 Salon Spa Gallery, 526 Selby Ave, St. Paul, 651-222-3839, www.526salon.com

Ongoing: Patina Summer Sale
What: Local gift shop Patina is slashing prices for its annual summer sale, both in-store and in its e-shop. Take up to 50 percent off in-store and up to 70 percent off online on items including furniture (in-store only), candles, jewelry and accessories, gadgets, home decor, kitchen goods and more. -Jahna Peloquin
When: Ongoing.
Where: www.patinastores.com; 1581 Selby Ave., St. Paul, 651-644-5444; Highland Park: 2057 Ford Pkwy., St. Paul, 651-695-9955, www.patinastores.com

Thrifty Thursdays at Arc’s
What: Thursdays may be the new day to hit the thrift circuits, thanks to Thrifty Thursdays at Arc’s Value Village through the month of July. Take 25 percent off everything (including gently-used designer, vintage and contemporary clothing, housewares and more) at the store’s four Metro area locations. And whenever you shop at Arc’s Value Village, you know you’re giving back to the community – with every purchase, Arc’s donates money toward children and adults suffering from intellectual and developmental disabilities. -Jahna Peloquin
When: Thursday, June 3-Thursday, July 29.
Where: Arc’s Value Village, four area locations including 1650 White Bear Ave., St. Paul, 651-788-8300, www.arcsvaluevillage.org.

Ongoing: “Flights of Fancy: A History of Feathers in Fashion”
What: This Friday marks the opening of the Goldstein Museums newest exhibit: Flights of Fancy. With the help of the local Raptor Center and the Bell Museum, curators at the Goldstein have brought together a fluffy showcase of feathers and flair from fashion legends like Oscar de la Renta, Bob Mackie, Victor Costa and more. This exhibit will dive into the feathery styles of western culture, starting from feathers in nature to the appeal of feathers on clothing. -Lauren Gantner (Image: Oscar de La Renta)
When: Exhibition runs through September 12.
Where: Goldstein Museum, 241 McNeal Hall, 1985 Buford Ave., St. Paul, 612-624-7434, http://goldstein.design.umn.edu

Ongoing: “Off the Top of My Head: Hat Habitats”
What: We’ve always thought a hat finishes off any great ensemble, but it took awhile for the rest of the fashionable flock to catch on. Now, thanks to a resurgence in interest in mid-century fashion, hats are back in a big way. It features the hat-inspired works of artists Cynthia Rapacz and Ryan Haro in mediums from photography and design to fashion and architecture. -Jahna Peloquin
When: Ongoing through September 3.

Where: ALA Library,Rapson Hall, Minneapolis, 612-624-6383, https://events.umn.edu/Off-the-Top-of-My-Head-Hat-Habitats-005267.htm

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