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This week in St. Paul shopping and style, check out Lowertown First Fridays, a rare jewelry sale at the Grand Hand, 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.”

Friday: Lowertown First Fridays
What: St. Paul’s monthly art 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. But Lowertown’s artisans also produce some beautiful, one-of-a-kind home decor and jewelry pieces. This month, Julie Keller of Jules Art Glass will be showcasing her gorgeous fused, hand-blown glass serving trays and glass pendants, and Bethany Piermantier will be featuring her natural jewelry. Click here for a map of Lowertown First Fridays locations. -Jahna Peloquin (Pictured: Jules Art Glass)
When: 6-9 p.m. Friday, July 2.
Where: Northwestern Building 275 East 4th St. #260, St. Paul.

Beginning Tuesday: Grand Hand Summer Jewelry Sale
What: St. Paul art and gift boutique only has a couple sales a year, so they’re can’t-miss opportunities to score some handmade, one of a kind pieces. Their summer jewelry sale features such artisans as Cheryl Rydmark, Ford and Forlano, Terri Logan, Karin Jacobson, Baharal + Gnida, JL Walsh, Cynthia Jones, Sharon Schafner, Erika Sturm, MIO Studio, M.A.D.E, JacQueline Sanchez, Wiwat Kamolpornwijit, and Bee Design – all marked down 25 to 50 percent off. Hurry in for the best selection, as quantities are limited. -Jahna Peloquin
When: Tuesday, June 29-Sunday, July 11.
Where: Grand Hand Gallery, 619 Grand Ave., St. Paul, 651-312-1122, www.thegrandhand.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.

FIVETWOSIX Salon Promotions
What: St. Paul salon always has a ton of deals that are hard to pass up. 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 five 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: “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, goldstein.che.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. In a nod to the trend, the University of Minnesota’s Goldstein Museum of Design is opening up its vaults for this new exhibition in tribute to the hat. 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: Goldstein Museum of Design, 1985 Upper Buford Ave., St. Paul, 612-624-7434, goldstein.che.umn.edu.

Ending Thursday: 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.

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