Audrey’s Canvas Parties

Audrey Martin poses while painting

Audrey Martin has been teaching painting classes for 10 years at venues like Urban Olive & Vine and Pitchfork Brewing in Hudson, Wis., as well as for parties and team building events. Martin says, “I find it hugely rewarding to see people with little or no painting experience walk out of one of my classes thrilled with what they’ve learned and the beautiful painting that they can look at and say, ‘I did that.’ I remember that feeling as a child taking my first painting classes and I’m very pleased to pass it on.” Read more about Audrey’s Canvas Parties

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How to Hygge

Get cozy with hygge items for your home

Evening settles over the tundra early in January when Upper Midwesterners experience only eight hours of daylight, half of what we get to enjoy in the summer months. We’ve been daily gaining precious minutes of sunshine since December, but these darker, colder mid-winter weeks set the perfect stage for living a more hyggelig (hygge-like) life. Hygge (pronounced hoo-ga) is a Danish lifestyle concept that became an international movement a few years ago. Read more about How to Hygge

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Booked: A Traveler’s Guide to Literary Locations Around the World by Richard Kreitner

Organized into regions, from the Monroeville, Ala. courthouse in To Kill a Mockingbird to the Kyoto Bridge in Memoirs of a Geisha, author Richard Kreitner explores 80 of the most iconic literary locations from all over the world that you can actually visit.

This is a dream book for literature lovers and travelers. It’s equal parts travel guide and a really enjoyable read. This book will inspire and prepare you for future travels. Literary pilgrimage, anyone? Read more about Rach the Bookseller recommends …

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What’s Under Your Hat?

Girl in mittens outside

After 16 years of doing business in downtown Stillwater, Monde Salon has moved to a new location in Oak Park Heights near Kowalski’s Market. The team of six stylists is excited to be in this newly remodeled space that salon owner Cyndy Hagle says is more modern than their previous space which is being torn down to make way for apartments. Read more about What’s Under Your Hat?

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Bees are all the Buzz

Beeswax blocks

Trends for 2021 will feature naturally inspired products. Part of that means bees will be all the buzz this year.

Honeycomb shaped tiles look great on a kitchen backsplash.

Keep baking pans and sheets looking good as new by buffing beeswax onto the surfaces. Cook with the pans as normal. Over time, your pans will develop a permanent layer of wax, meaning you don’t have to oil or grease them every time you use them. Read more about Bees are all the Buzz

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Outdoor Adventure

Tent pitched in snowy woods

Winter camping may be just the vacation adventure you need to reconnect with nature. Serene scenes of fresh snow and a crackling fire are the stuff of peaceful dreams. If you dress for the weather and plan accordingly, you can enjoy a unique travel experience without traveling far. Afton State Park in Minn. and Willow River State Park in Wis. are open year-round for camping and other seasonal activities. Read more about Outdoor Adventure

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Kowalski's Markets

Our markets were created out of our family's love and passion for delicious, healthy foods and inspired by families looking for a place where they'd love to shop and be proud to call their own. The flow of our markets is designed to be easy and convenient. The environment is relaxed and well organized. It's the kind of place you'll feel comfortable running into for a quick gift or a forgotten item. Most importantly, it's a place where you can shop at your own pace, mingle freely with staff and friends, and discover something new each time you visit. Read more about Kowalski's Markets

 

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Staying in the Fight

Representative John Lewis, a civil rights activist who fought alongside Dr. King called on all Americans to get in the fight and stay in the fight. In this program, influential Black leaders discuss their groundbreaking work: delivering innovative solutions all the while challenging activists and allies alike to get in and stay in the fight for racial equity. Read more about Staying in the Fight

HBCU Legacy of Leadership

From Dr. King to Kamala Harris, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) produce Black American leaders and legends who advance our society. This panel discussion will explore the origin story of HBCUs, how they are critical to the health of our communities, and how local civil rights leaders like Roy Wilkins and Marvel Cook advocated for HBCUs in the North. Read more about HBCU Legacy of Leadership

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