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MinnPost’s 6th Anniversary party
11/07/2013 @ 05:30 pm - 08:00 pm
For six years, you’ve helped us make news — come celebrate with us
Thursday, November 7, 5:30-8:00pm
Solera, 900 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis
Enjoy:
Yummy Solera hors d’oeuvres and paella
Complimentary first drink of Solera’s famous sangria
Live jazz band
Silent auction and holiday gift bazaar
Anniversary cake and cash bar
Mingle with MinnPosters, news junkies, and these generous sponsors —>
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Thanks to Board members and other generous friends, we have assembled a basket of fine wine exceeding $500 in value. Highlight: 1978 Chateau Leoville Las Cases, Bordeaux Saint-Julien. Purchased at release, stored in a climate controlled commercial wine warehouse. Plus 11 more exceptional bottles. Raffle tickets are $10 each, 3 for $20. Purchase with cash, checks, debit card only. The lucky winner will be drawn at about 7:30 pm.
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“PRIX FIXE” SPECIAL EVENTS
1. HAT TRICK AT THE KRAMERS – 30 spots
Wednesday, Dec. 11, 5:00-7:30 pm
MinnPost’s Eric Black interviews liberal-leaning Jim Graves and conservative-leaning Peter Bell on hot topics. Includes drinks, supper and dessert. Hosted by Joel & Laurie Kramer and chef Carla Blumberg.
2. KICK UP YOUR HEELS – 16 spots
Saturdays, Feb. 15 and 22, 5:30-7:00 pmMinnRoast stars DeAnne Sherman and Ashleigh Swenson will teach you to samba, fox trot, waltz and even polka in just two 90-minute classes at the Ritz Theater dance studio! Piano accompaniment by Todd Price.
3. SOME ENCHANTED EVENING – 40 spots
Sunday, June 1, 5:00-7:00 pmJoin “Savvy Traveler” Rudy Maxa and Star Tribune founding travel editor Catherine Watson for travel talk & international appetizers, wines and desserts. Hosts: Valerie & Klaus Kohlmayr, Barbara & Jon Scoll, Reflections of Asia.
4. CHEF’S TABLE – Texas to Tuscany, California to Cotes du Rhone – 16 spots
Enjoy indigenous cuisine from two American and two European regions. Highlight: chef-prepared wild venison shipped overnight from Texas alongside a Hill Country red. At St. Paul home of Carla Blumberg. Winter weekend, date TBD.
5. MONDALE AND MINGLING – 15 spots
Former VP Walter Mondale will discuss secrecy and the White House. Includes wine, hors d’oeuvres, great mingling. Winter week night, date TBD, 5:30 – 7:00 pm. Hosted by Barbara & Paul Klaas, Golden Valley.ONE-OF-A-KIND
1. NORTH SHORE SPECTACULAR!
Unique opportunity to spend a day cruising Lake Superior as volunteer scientists on the Research Vessel Blue Heron next summer. Great extras include hotel and food.
2. LIZZ WINSTEAD IS ON THE PHONE!
Minnesota-born comedian Lizz Winstead, co-creator and former head writer of “The Daily Show,” will record a message for your answering machine. Bonus: a signed copy of Lizz Free or Die.
3. THE SHELBY KNOT
Three ties from the new Don Shelby collection and a knot lesson from the man himself.
4. FOOD & WINE, ART & MUSIC, LEE & TERRY
Lee Lynch & Terry Saario will prepare a gourmet dinner in their home for eight. After-dinner extra: retire to the piano room, sing the best of Broadway while nursing a Bailey’s Irish Cream! Date TBD.
5. ZOE BAKES
Baker extraordinaire Zoë Francois will come to your home and teach up to six people how to bake lots of breads from her new book, The New Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day. Includes 6 books!
6. BRIDGE TO SOMEWHERE
Editor/CEO Joel Kramer will give four private bridge lessons to 1-2 people. 90 minutes each.
7. RIVERFRONT WALK
Journalist Iric Nathanson, author of Minneapolis in the 20th Century, will take up to eight people on a walking tour of both sides of the downtown riverfront.
8. STROLLING WITH ANDY
Accompany arts journalist/Renaissance man Andy Sturdevant on one of his weekly strolls around the Twin Cities.
9. BEAUTIFUL BEADING
Journalist Karen Boros will give you a private lesson in jewelry-making. Includes exquisite beads.
10. A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT
Steve Yanisch will treat you to a half-day of guided fly fishing next summer on the Rush River near River Falls, Wisc. Lunch included.
11. LAST CHANCE JAZZ
This may be your last chance to visit the Artists’ Quarter in downtown St. Paul, which will close at the end of the year. Accompanied by MinnPost journalist and jazz aficionado Pamela Espeland, you’ll enjoy great jazz and a round of drinks. For two people. Must be used by December 21, 2013.
This may be your last chance to visit the Artists’ Quarter in downtown St. Paul, which will close at the end of the year. Accompanied by MinnPost journalist and jazz aficionado Pamela Espeland, you’ll enjoy great jazz and a round of drinks. For two people. Must be used by December 21, 2013.
12. FOODIES DINNER AT UNCLE AL’S
Two spots at a special MinnPost-themed dinner for 8 at the home of Al Sicherman, long-time Star Tribune food writer, MinnPost humorist-in-residence and serious cook.
HOLIDAY GIFT BAZAAR
1. WARM HANDS, WARM HEART
Felted wool mittens made by Pam Neary. Warm and washable.
2. MINNPOST SHOPS & COOKS
Handcrafted apron and tote combo.
3. MINNESOTA WRITES
Books by Minnesota writers in a MinnPost tote.
4. PEACE & LOVE
Peace Coffee and MinnPost bistro mugs in a MinnPost tote.
5. BEAUTIFUL BEADS
Dramatic necklace and earrings created by MinnPost writer Karen Boros.
6. HATS FOR CATS
Pamela Espeland has created hand-knit hats for world-famous jazz musicians including Wynton Marsalis. Perfect for you or your favorite [hep] cat.
7. GIFT BASKET
Great goodies from Mall of America.
8. COOL STUFF FROM MOTOPRIMO
Surprise someone special with a jacket, boots, gloves or other merchandise.
9. BIBELOT
Minnesota-shaped cutting board and a gift card too.
10. KEY NORTH GIFT CARD
Unique specialty shop – the closest thing to Key West in Northeast Minneapolis.
11. MRS. MEYER’S BUCKET
Everyone’s favorite earth-friendly cleaning products.
12. HAND-PAINTED KAKADU FLOOR MAT
Made in Jerusalem from sustainable mahogany. Perfect for any interior space.
13. CHOCOLATE R&R
Basket by Bea has everything you need!
14. THE BEST GIFT EVER!
Leza B’s will clean your house in Minneapolis or western suburbs (within 40 miles).
15. T-WOLVES FOR SURE!
Autographed basketball comes with an official Certificate of Authenticity.
16. RE/MAX HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE
For two people.
17. TAKE A WALK ON THE ‘W’ SIDE
One night at the W Foshay.
18. DOWNTOWN STYLE
One night at the Graves 601.
19. SHAVE AND A HAIRCUT
Get groomed at Winston’s Barbershop in Macy’s, downtown Minneapolis.
20. LYNX FOR LIFE
Mini-basketball autographed by Lindsay Whalen.
21. CALLING ALL ’MATS FANS!
For those who love the Replacements.
22. AUGIE’S SECRETS
Autographed books from Minnesota author Neal Karlen.
23. THE MARSH
$250 gift certificate for the Spa plus 25 day trial membership.
24. BLUEFIN BAY GETAWAY
Two nights in a one-bedroom or equivalent. During quiet time.
25. SURFSIDE ON LAKE SUPERIOR
Two nights in a master suite plus two spa appointments. During quiet time.
26. HOURCAR IS YOURS!
$500 gift card for a qualified traveler.
26. HOURCAR IS YOURS!
$500 gift card for a qualified traveler.
27. CURIOUS TRAVELER
Beer & swag from Traveler Beer Co.
28. LEON HUSHCHA WATERCOLOR
28. LEON HUSHCHA WATERCOLOR
From the personal art collection of Thomas Barry.
29. LOVE FROM PEACE
Three kinds of Peace Coffee and a mug in a fair trade basket.
Three kinds of Peace Coffee and a mug in a fair trade basket.
EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY
| 1. THE ‘YUM!’ FACTOR Enjoy tasty made-from-scratch seasonal treats at Yum! |
2. PIZZA AND PICTURES Family fun and food at Pizzeria Lola. |
| 3. CONTINENT ‘HOP’PING Asian fusion cuisine at Ginger Hop in Northeast Minneapolis. |
4. BLUE PLATE RESTAURANT SPECIALS Gift cards at great urban eateries. |
| 5. THE HEART OF NORDEAST Great food and great bowling at Elsie’s. |
6. MERRY OLDE ENGLAND IN MPLS English-style pub George and the Dragon. |
| 7. ON A [LOBSTER] ROLL The North Loop’s exciting seafood joint, Smack Shack! |
8. TASTE OF SURDYK’S Gourmet gift basket. |
| 9. ROCK BOTTOM YEAR Two 32-ounce growlers of micro-brewed beer — every month for a year — at Rock Bottom Brewery! |
10. IT’S ALL GREEK TO THEM Delicious Greek food & drink at Gardens of Salonica. |
| 11. BREAD BASKET A dozen loaves from Breadsmith. |
12. CHEERS FROM BYERLY’S – 3 packages Four bottles of wine plus a MinnPost wine tote. |
| 13. GET SAUCED Ten jars of barbecue sauce, jams and more from Rooster Feather Food Stuff. |
TKTS BOOTH
| 1. Twin Cities Gay Men’s Chorus | 2. Ordway Center for Performing Arts |
| 3/4. Mega Museum Packages | 5. Guthrie Theater |
| 6. History Theatre | 7. O’Shaughnessy Auditorium |
| 8. Patrick’s Cabaret | 9. Brave New Workshop |
| 10. Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra | 11/12. Schubert Club Int’l Artists |
| 13. Chanhassen Dinner Theatre | 14. Minnesota Twins |
| 15. Cowles Center for the Performing Arts | 16. Commonweal Theatre Company |
| 17. Minnesota Timberwolves | 18. Cabaret at the Pantages |
| 19. All Is Calm: The Xmas Truce of 1914 | 20. Jungle Theater |
| 21. Musicians of the MN Orchestra | 22. Gopher Basketball |
| 23. Triple Espresso at the Music Box Theatre | 24. Illusion Theater |
| 25. Minnesota Opera |
Hope to see you at the party on Thursday, November 7!
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