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Dec
Calhoun Square Holds Festival of the Last Minute For the Slacker in all of us
Twenty local artists with unique gifts for sale from hand-blown glass, pottery, photography, mix media jewelry/accessories, handmade baskets, vegan cosmetics, soy candles, gourmet almonds, jams, jellies and so much more!Read more -
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Dec
Robert Robinson Presents his 2011 Holiday Concert - “Journey to Christmas”
Celebrate the holiday season with Robert Robinson as he performs gospelized carols and soulful interpretations of inspirational songs on a “Journey to Christmas”. Robert will be backed by an ensemble of talented musicians and singers and together they are prepared to inspire and warm your heart with music for the season!Read more -
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Dec
Healthcare Chiropractic Clinic Expands to Second Location Adding Capabilities and Staff
Dr. Huy Nguyen, owner of Healthcare Chiropractic Care announced today that on Saturday, December 3rd he will host an Open House at his new Brooklyn Park clinic location located at 5820 74th Ave, N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443Read more -
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Dec
Sterling Cross Communications Welcomes aboard Three New Clients for December
Sterling Cross Communications, a PR, Social Media, & Marketing firm announced today that they were named as the PR & Marketing firm of record for Minneapolis based Bay Island Incorporated, Zenbox Izakaya Restaurants, and Healthcare Chiropractic Clinics.Read more -
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Nov
The 22nd Annual Coffee Festival to Happen November 19th, 2011 at Calhoun Square
The 22nd Annual Coffee Festival - November 19th, 2011 at Calhoun Square
When: Saturday November 19th, 2011 from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PMWhere: Calhoun Square
3001 Hennepin AvenueMinneapolis, MN 55408 (ramp parking available)Cost: $10 purchase of collectable mug available at Coffee Festival or in advance at Kitchen Window. Free access to Comedy Sportz included with mug purchase. Shows are at 1:00 p.m. and 1:45 p.m.Partners: Kitchen Window, a Calhoun tenant for 25 years, will help host over 30 stations devoted to coffee and brewed beverages at its two level location.House of Charity – Proceeds from mug sales directly benefits this nonprofit whose mission is to feed those in need, house those experiencing homelessness, and empower individuals to achieve independence.Visuals:§ Educational Seminars (Brewing Basics, Espresso 101, coffee and tea cupping)§ Learn techniques for coffee roasting§ Imbibe in coffee made from different brewing techniques§ Sample great foods inspired by coffee§ Learn the basics of Latte Art§ Prize drawings and special offers from participating vendors§ The latest in brewing equipment showcased§ The first 1,000 attendees will receive a $5 discount to be used at participating retailers and restaurants in Calhoun SquareKitchen WindowSpecializing in quality kitchen products from basic to gourmet, Kitchen Window has been ranked by houseware vendors as one of the best kitchen stores in the nation. Awarded 'Best Coffee Accessories' by a local lifestyle magazine, Kitchen Window supports Coffee Festival on a yearly basis by enlisting participants, sponsoring activities and providing opportunities for customers to meet many of the region's most popular coffee and tea vendors. They also provide a complete schedule of cooking classes. For more information, please visit www.kitchenwindow.com.Calhoun SquareCalhoun Square is an urban, indoor mall located in the heart of Uptown. For over 20 years it has served the Uptown area by offering a variety of unique shops, long-time restaurant favorites and commercial office space. By partnering with a variety of organizations and hosting events, Calhoun Square prides itself on being a gathering place for the community, and is happy to bring you Coffee Festival, their signature event. For more information, please visit www.calhounsquare.com
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13
Oct
Calhoun Square Announces Geetanjoli’s Expansion into Home Décor and Gifts
Calhoun Square Announces Geetanjoli’s Expansion into Home Décor and Gifts
New store to carry wide selection of Indian home decorMinneapolis, MN – Mary Kumar, Owner of Geetanjoli Sari Fashion, announced today that Friday, October 28th, 2011, will launch the grand opening of India Home Décor and Gifts by Geetanjoli. An expansion of their sari fashion store located across the mall hallway, they remain located on the second floor of Calhoun Square.This store will offer authentic handmade chairs, rugs, pillows, fire screens, frames, custom curtains and a wide variety of trunks, cabinets and screen dividers to accent and dress homes with Indian flair. A wide range of books and CDs on culture, health and spiritual knowledge will also be offered.“Everything we sell will provide its owner a small slice of joy. We offer colorful and exotic products to add ambiance to the home,” said Kumar. “The Uptown neighborhood has a great appreciation of diverse culture. Our goal is to let everyone take a little piece of India home. We want shoppers to feel like a kid in a candy store so we’ve assembled a wide range of home goods to provide something for everyone,” concluded Kumar.A grand opening celebration will take place at the store beginning at 5:30 pm. Traditional North Indian dancers and musician will perform throughout the night.India Home Décor and Gifts by Geetanjoli offers a product line and customer help based upon first hand cultural experience. A sister company of Geetanjoli Sari Fashion, they offer a wide line of gifts, cultural icons and home ware options. For more information visit www.geetanjolisarifashion.com. For a sample of some offerings visit http://www.flickr.com/groups/1750285@N25 -
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Oct
Hart and Soul Herbal Launches New Calhoun Square Location
Hart and Soul Herbal Launches New Calhoun Square Location
Handmade lines of Sustainable Skin Care, Hydrotherapy and AromatherapyMinneapolis, MN – Vanessa Hart Englund, Owner of Hart & Soul Herbal announced today that Saturday, October 29th, 2011 is the grand opening of her new store location. Located on the first floor of Calhoun Square, Hart & Soul will begin as a kiosk located near the Hennepin and Lake entrance and will move to a permanent store location within Calhoun Square in the future. Historically Hart & Soul has operated out of various farmers’ markets and other local venues in the northern suburbs. This will be its first permanent site.Hart & Soul creates and produces organic skin care, hydrotherapy and aromatherapy products. With a core philosophy of drawing on the home remedies passed down from generation to generation, their goal is to create a non-toxic bathroom cabinet. They create organic, vegan,kosher, gluten free and sustainable products. None of the products contains syntheticfragrance or dye, and are also free of propyls, petroleum, lauryls, laureths, phthalates & parabens.“My product line, along with its aromatic benefit, is for healing skin issues, from dry skin to diseases of the skin,” said Englund. “I’m thrilled to have a place to call home so my loyal customers can have daily access to my ever growing and customer driven product lines. I feel at home in the Uptown area as it’s a part of town that places value on the way I create and market my products with a commitment and conviction to creating sustainable organic products.”Whole body solutions beingoffered include: herbal infusions (including bug spray, deodorants, belly balm etc.), essential oils (including blends to help with concentration, cough and cold and relaxation, focus, eyes, ears as well as distinct scents such as clove bud and fir needle, castile soaps (shampoo and body bars that naturally balance ph levels in the skin), and hydrotherapy (products that increase blood circulation to reduce inflammation, arthritis, & other chronic pain).Hart and Soul Herbal creates, manufactures and markets skin care products. Their goal is making products that use the least amount of steps between God and consumption. They use ingredients that are historic because of their gentle extraction method. They practice certified and sustainable means in all aspects of business. They compose and package products with 100% organic materials and wrap with organic cellophane and label using ‘tree free’ Banana Paper. Follow Hart and Soul on Facebook or online at www.hartandsoulherbal.com. -
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Oct
HallowEve Festival at Calhoun Square
HallowEve Festival at Calhoun Square
October 29th, 2011What: HallowEve FestivalWhen: Saturday October 29, 2011 from 1:00 – 5:00 PMWhere: Calhoun Square3001 Hennepin AvenueMinneapolis, MN 55408Cost: FreeEntertainment: Teddy Bear Band will play two sets between 2:00 - 3:45 PMVisuals:· Costume Contests $1 registration, with donations benefitting UnicefX Categories: ages 0-2, 3-10, 10+, and familyX Each winner will receive a $50 gift certificate from a Calhoun Square retailer· Receive Trick-or-Treating map for 50+ participating Uptown area retailers and restaurants· Craft Station: Kids of all ages can create their own “Monster Mask.” Use paper plates and other basic art supplies to create one of a kind Halloween costumes. Kids can also color their own Halloween-themed bookmark.· Photo Station: Digital photos of costumed kids shot in front of a festive backdrop. Parents encouraged to bring cameras.· Spooky Stories: Costumed ghouls will read haunting good stories to the kids at the top and bottom of each hour.Calhoun SquareCalhoun Square is an urban, indoor mall located in the heart of Uptown. For over 25 years it has served the Uptown area by offering a variety of unique shops, long-time restaurant favorites and commercial office space. By partnering with a variety of organizations and hosting events, Calhoun Square prides itself on being a gathering place for the community. For more information, please visit www.calhounsquare.com -
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Oct
Katha Dance Theatre Reunites With Gospel Great Robert Robinson
Katha Dance Theatre, the Twin Cities premier Kathak dance organization, announces today that they will collaborate again with distinguished Gospel singer Robert Robinson to create and perform an original program entitled EKAM: The Supreme Oneness.Read more -
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Aug
Calhoun Square Announces Lease Signing for Timberland Store and Opening of Euphoric Ambiance Massage Clinic
Timberland projects November 1 open date...Read more -
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Aug
US Road Sports & Entertainment Group (USRS) announced the largest single half marathon prize in U.S. history.
LARGEST SINGLE HALF MARATHON PRIZE IN US HISTORY ANNOUNCED$100,000 Awarded To Winner of Any 13.1® Marathon Series Race Who Breaks The World Half Marathon Record
MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 2011 – US Road Sports & Entertainment Group (USRS) announced the largest single half marathon prize in U.S. history. USRS will award $100,000 to the winner of any 13.1Marathon® Series race whose winning time breaks the World Half Marathon Record. Additionally, USRS will award $50,000 to any U.S. citizen who wins any 13.1Marathon® Series race and whose winning time breaks the U.S. Half Marathon Record.
The current half marathon record holders in each category are:- Men’s World – Zersenay Tadese (58:23)
- Men’s U.S. – Ryan Hall (59:43)
- Women’s World – Lornah Kiplagat (1:06:25)
- Women’s U.S. – Deena Kastor (1:07:34)
“I challenge every runner in the world to break the World Half Marathon Record at one of US Road Sports’ 13.1® Marathon Series races. There is nothing I would enjoy more than handing a $100,000 check to an athlete at one of our races. Bring on the competition,” says US Road Sports & Entertainment Group’s CEO, Steve Obert.What: Half Marathon and 5KWhen: August 21, 2011 Race starts at 7:13 AM. All runners/walkers must finish in 3 ½ hours. Runners can register up until day of the race.Who: Runners - Parent or guardian of all participants under the age of 14 will be required to sign an additional waiver at packet pick-up.Prize: Half Marathon: Overall Male: 1st - $13,100; 2nd - $1,000, 3rd - $500
Overall Female: 1st - $13,100; 2nd - $1,000, 3rd - $5005K: The top 10 finishers that beat the bear (a college kid from Edina in full bear gear/see photo below) that is racing will receive a new pair of Karhu shoes and a ‘I beat the bear’ shirt.Why: Scenic route also serves as fundraiser for Team WorldVision. Last year’s inaugural 13.1® Minneapolis took more than 2,500 runners and walkers on a course filled with festivities, beautiful scenery and live entertainment. Kicking off near St. Anthony Main and ending at Nokomis Park they raised over $180,000 last year.This year their charity focus (teamed again with non-profit WorldVision) focuses on feeding the famine stricken on the horn of Africa. Their goal is to raise $250,000 this year. $50 supplies one person with clean water for life!Cost: Entry fees August 1-14 are $85.00 for the half marathon and $25.00 for the Karhu 5K.During race week, participants can sign up for the half marathon for $95.00 and $30.00 for the Karhu 5K.
About US Road Sports
US Road Sports & Entertainment Group is a health and wellness company dedicated to the production of world-class endurance events. The mission of US Road Sports is to offer an unparalleled participant sports experience that showcases host communities and endures as a deeply valued local asset through events that are a part of the city’s culture, identity and brand. For each participant, US Road Sports strives to offer events that allow participants of all skill levels the opportunity to improve their physical and mental health and accomplish life-altering goals while having fun. US Road Sports provides sponsors and municipalities highly effective exposure to help maximize their presence and message in the community. -
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Aug
Chef Royal Dahlstrom Grills Mahi-Mahi on KARE 11
Chef Royal Dahlstrom joined Diana Pierce on KARE 11 to grill up some healthy Mahi-MahiRead more -
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Jul
Chef Royal Dahlstrom Talks Team Building Events in Meetings MHJ Magazine
Chef Royal Dahlstroms article appears in this month's issue of Meetings: Minnesota's Hospitality Journal MagazineRead more -
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Jul
Sterling Cross Welcomes Aboard New Client - Feed My Starving Children
Sterling Cross to assist in marketing, copywriting, & PR initiatives.Read more -
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Jul
AT&T Launches New Store Location at Calhoun Square
Ken Seifert, General Manager of Calhoun Square, announced today that AT&T has signed a multi-year lease to occupy a 4,411 square-foot, first floor space overlooking Hennepin Avenue.Read more -
1
Jul
Sterling Cross Communications Welcomes Four New Clients in June
Minneapolis based Sterling Cross Communications announced that they welcomed aboard four new clients in June.Read more -
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Mar
Kitchen Window to Host Grill Expo - Firing Up Newest in Technology and Technique
Kitchen Window presents the 5th Annual Grill Expo – Seminars, Demonstrations, Meet and Greet with Grill Manufacturers, Exclusive Sale on Grills and Grill AccessoriesRead more -
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Mar
Scalzo's Italian Grille announces Mothers Day Brunch with Gospel Great Robert Robinson
Treat Mom to an extra special brunch on Mother's Day! Join us at Scalzo's Italian Grille inside the Minneapolis Ramada Plaza for a Gospel Brunch.Read more -
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Mar
Uptown Kicks off Walking Season with a Day of Shopping
Nearly 30 Uptown retailers, salons and restaurants to offer specials, discounts and wellness education for “Shop and Walkers”Read more -
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Feb
Kitchen Window Hosts Cooking Essential Event Feb 19-20, 2011
Cooking Technique, Demonstration and Sample Stations ShowcasedRead more
