The simple answer is I wanted a way to give back to all the different communities I spend time in. Through the arts, I know many makers who are either running low on stock, so a full show is too much, or they are having a last push to get …
This month for Final Friday we are introducing vendor tables to the mix. If you have produce or products to sell come set up shop for an evening in downtown Minneapolis. We are having a by donation hot dog feed, bring your own beverage this month! Karen has been working …
There was a time when women naturally gathered—on porches, in kitchens, at quilting bees, and after church services. We showed up for each other, not because it was scheduled or organized, but because it was simply part of life. We listened, shared, laughed, and sometimes just sat together in the …
I am so happy that I can feel spring in the air. Even on cold days and the random snow, there is a little green, a few flowers, the sun just feels warmer. That means we are getting ramped back up for spring events! We are kicking things off by …
The December Gallery and Creators Market wrapped up. I couldn’t have been happier to see how many artists showed up, most of them local and some from as far as Wichita and Dodge City. I hope that all the items purchased for gifts were thoroughly enjoyed by their recipients. I …
October always comes like a ton of bricks. It is always the busiest month for us. This year, I officiated my first wedding. It was an incredible experience. I loved being there to send two people in love to the beginning of a new chapter of their lives. Every month, …
We are so excited to be able to give the Ottawa County Arts & Humanities Council a place to host their first Artist Reception & Fundraiser Preview. The Downtown Banner fundraiser is tied into their Annual Art in the Park Event. The Banners are a way to highlight local artists’ …
I recently saw a post on Facebook about how we can’t rely on having a village because they don’t exist. It made me sad that this was posted by a young mom and reflected a lot of struggles that new parents, the elderly, the disabled, and many others feel daily. …
April is a wonderful month. It’s filled with all the springtime things. It starts to feel like we can all get out of winter mode and back into doing things. We have spent this month having a blast being busy. We brought our themed event with Emo night. It was …
I wanted to make a quick post about our first regularly scheduled event. Game Night! I adore games! Board games, tabletop RPG, card games, dice games, any games that are fun to play. With the amount of game stores and game creators out there, I know I’m not the only …
