Here's a friendly reminder that tomorrow, Saturday, November 15th, is the
Annual Green Gifts Fair at the Midtown Global Market. The event goes from
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The event is meant to introduce Twin Cities residents to
green gift options over the holidays by bringing in local green and fair trade
vendors and artists to sell gifts in one place.
* SHOP 65+ local retailers and artists for green, recycled, and organic gifts.
* LEARN about green holiday decorating, wrapping, and food and party ideas, and
homemade gifts.
* EAT a local lunch at many of the restaurants at the market and sample local
holiday foods with local chef demos.
* CELEBRATE the new 2009 Do It Green! Magazine’s kick-off, attend the eco
fashion show, or listen to local musicians.
* REDUCE bring your own cloth shopping bags and reusable coffee mug for $1
coffees at Mapps Coffee & Tea in the market.
One of the exciting sessions offered is an opportunity for teens and adults to
make their own jewelry. Session facilitated by ArtiCulture from 10:00 to 5:00.
Other crafts offered include sewing your own shopping bag with the American
Sewing Guild, and a kids' workshop to make their own recycled holiday ornament
(Art Start).
Details here: http://doitgreen.org/gifts-fair
IDEA #2
ArtiCulture, a visual arts nonprofit at Franklin and 27th (same block as True
Thai), has recently opened up an art retail space to benefit their youth and
adult programming.
ArtiCulture's store features:
* ART SUPPLIES for kids and adults
* ORIGINAL, AFFORDABLE art by local artists (weavings, pottery, framed
paintings, jewelry, and more!)
* CUSTOM GIFT BAGS for kids, with tiered pricing.
* And for a limited time,CAST-IRON FLYING PIGGIES ADORNED BY LOCAL ARTISTS!
Check out these unique piggies online at http://piggyauction.blogspot.com/ or
in person during the day at 2613 Franklin Avenue East, Mpls. Each unique piggy
is being auctioned off. The silent auction closes Wednesday, Nov 19 at 6:00
pm. Bids can be made in person, by phone, or online. Details at
http://piggyauction.blogspot.com/.
ANY OTHER LOCAL AND EARTH-FRIENDLY HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS?
Derek Burrows Reise
Longfellow, Mpls