Covenant Village of Golden Valley, a faith-based, not-for-profit continuing care retirement community administered by Covenant Retirement Communities, will bring back the footloose days of Vaudeville and the uproarious spirit of the Carol Burnett show when it hosts the Sutton & Blake Variety Show on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015, at 1 p.m. Read more about Sutton & Blake Variety Show at Covenant Village of Golden Valley
Local author Colin Nelson leads a discussion with other local authors about their work, styled after the television show Inside the Actors Studio. This month, Dean Alger, who wrote a biography of Lonnie Johnson, the legendary blues guitarist, will be speaking about his book. Nelson and Alger will cover a wide range of topics during their conversation. Free. 10 a.m. Edina Art Center, 4701 W. 64th St.; 952.903.5780; edinaartcenter.com Read more about The Author’s Studio
Enjoy the music and dance that's captivated the world since the beginning of the 20th century with the Alejandro Ziegler Tango Quartet from Buenos Aires in concert.
This concert will take listerners on a journey, beginning in Buenos Aires in 1882 with a style full of grace and liveliness, evolving through the "Golden Age of Tango," and ending with Piazzolla.
The concert and peformance will take place from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with a reception and social dance from 7:00 p.m. through 9:00 p.m. Read more about Alejandro Ziegler Tango Quartet
The Taste of Greece is held on the eastern bluffs of Lake Calhoun at St Mary's Greek Orthodox Church. Join for food, drinks, live music, Greek dancers, homemade desserts, Church tours, cultural demonstrations, a marketplace and a kids' area. Bring 3 non-perishable food items for 2 tickets ($2) to benefit a local food shelf. Read more about Taste of Greece - Minneapolis Greek Festival
An abundance of sculpture, handcrafted jewelry, photography, wearable art and more will be on display, with over 200 vendors attending. Crowds have topped 20,000 in past years so be prepared for a lively weekend full of art. Proceeds from the festival go to the Edina Crime Prevention Fund. Free. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Centennial Lakes Park, 7499 France Ave.; 952.903.5729; fallintotheartsfestival.com Read more about Fall into the Arts Festival
Take your sweetie, your friends or your family to Centennial Lakes Park to enjoy a movie outdoors. August is the last month to take advantage of this outdoor activity until next summer. Check online for upcoming movie titles. Movie begins at sunset. Free. Centennial Lakes Park, 7499 France Ave. S.; 952.833.9580; edinamn.gov Read more about Movies in the Park
The Uptown Art Fair in Minneapolis is the winner of more than 115 International Festivals and Events Association Awards, and it isn’t hard to see why. The Art Fair is three days of creative fun, from art activities to wine tasting to a Culinary Arts competition. There is non-stop entertainment ranging from reggae to magic on the performance stage, and festival food galore. The main star of the show, however, is the art: ranging from limited editions to one-of-a-kind treasures from more than 350 talented artists from around the world. Free. Times vary; check website for details. Read more about Uptown Art Fair
Spend your Saturday afternoon at 50th & France and you’ll get a special treat: three hours of live music. Check website for list of performers. 12-3 p.m. 50th and France; 952.922.1524; 50thandfrance.com Read more about Summer Music Series
Learn color gradation techniques through simple blending exercises with a color pencil that you will later apply with pastel, pen, ink and watercolor. Dr. Mary McNaughton leads this fun, informative workshop, and offers materials for adult students to try before purchasing. Bring a medium-sized drawing pad and materials of your own you would like to try, as well as a bag lunch. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $84-93. Edina Art Center, 4701 W. 64th St.; 952.903.5780; edinaartcenter.com Read more about Color Drawing Workshop
This is a fun, five-week program for focused youth artists. Instructor Anne Spooner covers the basics of drawing and painting, while offering individual guidance to each student. All supplies provided. Ages 7-10. 4:15-6:15 p.m. $81-90 + $10 supply fee. Edina Art Center, 4701 W 64th St.; 952.903.5780; edinaartcenter.com Read more about Summer Art Academy
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