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LIFESTYLE LETTER

Loving All Things Local February is traditionally the season of love, and for our team at Minneapolis Lakes – it’s all about loving local. Having a huge fondness and respect for the warm sun and ocean my entire life, my friends and family are rather shocked that I never moved away and became a beach bum. But, there is still time! All joking aside, there is just something special about Minnesota that holds us here, or even something that calls us back. It could be the beautiful seasons, our urban park spaces, city lakes, the walkability, bike-ability, great restaurants, culture, roots, educational opportunities, family, friendly neighbors and being centrally located. It most likely is NOT our cold weather, but somehow people manage to bear it and stick together to make it through. (Oftentimes, a vacation on tap is necessary). For whatever reason…we brave it, we stay, or we move back. My greatest wish is that we would have unlimited pages to support everything the Minneapolis Lakes community has to offer, but this month we learned something about a few precious gems. The real joy in our job is sharing local stories about how small businesses remain passionate about pouring back into our beloved homeland. From health and wellness connectors, Phil and Ryann of Modo Yoga & Seed Café, to local artist Jimmy Wilson who captures nature and so much more right in our backyard, we want to relay the “why” behind these local businesses. It’s a large part of the community’s hopes and dreams. Lisa of Queenie & Pearl chased what she thought might be impossible to build her successful store, Anda Spa is our very own urban spa retreat, Michael’s Lamps celebrates 50 years in lamps, shades, and repair, and family owned Fazendin Realtors help make it possible for families to move in and out of our fabulous neighborhoods. We hope you visit, support, or perhaps just appreciate all that goes into the fabric of our hardworking Minneapolis Lakes community. We are so lucky. We love local and we love you!

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inside the issue The Local Love Issue

F E ATU R E D

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14 A Local Urban Luxurious Escape

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Healthy Lifestyle

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Local Limelight

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Customized, holistic treatments that increase our sense of well-being

20 Queenie & Pearl are your gals for this Galentine’s Day This unique store has finds that will make you the talk of the town

32 Bright Ideas

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business monthly A round-up of exciting news from local businesses.

Raag - New Menu Raag is now serving authentic Indian cuisine infused with a wonderful blend of spices coming together to satisfy your craving for genuine, Indian food. Reimagining the cuisine with their new menu – be it individual dining and sharing, a mix of small plates, entrees and sharing entrees with sides and desserts – check out their new offerings and Raag’s unique and special blend of flavors. Learn more at raagindiancuisine.com. 3812 W 50th St. (612) 345-5830.

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PetSuites Grand Opening PetSuites held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on December 15 to commemorate opening its first two Minneapolis locations in Blaine and Eagan. PetSuites has offered exceptional pet care for more than 20 years and its team of pet-loving professionals provide a fun, convenient home away from home for pets. The Blaine and Eagan resorts offer residents personalized service and premium amenities, including large play yards and unique play structures. Services include boarding, daycare, grooming and training. More at petsuitesofamerica.com.

Wild Ivy Now Open in Nolan Mains

Wild Ivy is Nolan Mains' newest women owned and operated clothing boutique. Brand new to Minnesota, this shop has earthly, clean, and feminine clothing that is perfect for everyday wear. Wild Ivy has hand selected beautiful, sustainable, ethical, and handmade clothing, shoes, hats and accessories. Visit Wild Ivy at 50th and France in Nolan Mains for both high quality and good for the earth fashion all in one shop. More at shopwildivy.com. (952) 236-7353.

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Immerse and nourish your mind, body, and spirit at Anda Spa, located inside the luxurious Hotel Ivy, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Minneapolis. Encompassing the hotel’s entire second floor, it’s a light, airy space that allows clients to envelope themselves in topof-the line services and experiences. Whether in need of a quick manicure or pedicure or a desire for a full afternoon of pampering, the options are extensive. Many holistic influences are incorporated into the spa and its services. “When the spa was under renovation in 2019, we brought in a shaman, Colleen McCann, who cleansed our space using things like sage and palo santo,” says Erin Tyson, director of the spa. “She also very strategically planted crystals throughout. The crystals were chosen based on the energy she was feeling and so there are those that attract certain qualities and others that repel things like negative energy. The space feels very positive and I believe it’s a direct result of those efforts. Even if clients aren’t super into crystals, they certainly feel the positive energy of our space.” Immediately upon entering Anda Spa you’ll see a beautiful rose quartz threshold stone. “It weighs 68 pounds and comes from Madagascar,” Erin says. “It’s just stunning. Rose quartz represents unconditional love, selfcare, self-love and everything you think of when you think of a spa.”

Its talented team, with a combined decades worth of expertise in their fields, is ready to provide incredible and unforgettable experiences. They are also able to offer a wide array of treatments. “We have massage therapists who offer a variety of modalities, including chakra balancing massage and Reiki, in addition to the more therapeutic or sports-style massage,” says Erin. “Our aestheticians are absolutely fantastic. Many of them have been practicing for close to 10 years. In addition to a variety of holistic-style facials that often incorporate crystals, the spa also offers hyper-customized facials that are truly tailored to each individual client, giving them their desired end result. “We’ve recently partnered with a wonderful skin care line out of Paris called

Biologique Recherche,” she says. “It’s an extremely luxurious and results-driven skin care line and we are thrilled to be one of only two spas in Minnesota that partners with them. They are recognized by Forbes Travel Guide as their luxury skin care line of choice.” The spa also has a remodeling face machine as part of the Biologique line of facials. It’s a microcurrent device that instantly lifts skin. “It’s absolutely amazing,” says Erin. “You can have half of your face done, look in the mirror, and see how lifted it is, before having the other half done. It’s a different device than found anywhere else in the Twin Cities.” There is also a beautiful retail boutique inside of the spa which has several locally curated items that change seasonally. Its

staple brands are Biologique Recherche, Zents, and other skin and body care lines such as KNESKO and Naturopathica. “Most recently we’ve added in custom candles which has our custom scent for Anda Spa and a second one for Hotel Ivy,” she says. Anda Spa also offers special experiences as well. One is a couple’s experience called the Night Spa. “It’s very private and begins with private access into our beautiful quartz spa, followed by a two-hour couple’s treatment that consists of a full body exfoliation, body wrap and body massage,” says Erin. “The couple then enjoys some private time sipping a beverage of their choice in our very serene Aura Lounge which offers oversized lounge chairs, gravity blankets and lit by Himalayan salt stone lamps.” CONTINUED >

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Another favorite experience is the Ultimate Zen Ritual, a two and a half hour experience that can be done either as an individual treatment or for two. It consists of very similar components of the Night Spa, but has some additional massage time added on. It is perfect for a girls’ night out or a mother/daughter get together. “The amenity spaces we offer allow someone to have a self-guided experience and come in for more than, say, just a massage,” she explains. “We have our two beautiful relaxation lounges, the quartz spa that offers a dry sauna, a hydrotherapy soaking tub experience rainfall showers, and heated lounge chairs, and a eucalyptus steam room in each of the locker rooms.” Erin recommends making appointments two weeks in advance, and keeping in mind that weekends tend to fill quickly. Online bookings are available on its website. In addition to all of these services and experiences, Anda Spa also has a full-service fitness center. “We operate like a stand-alone gym in the sense that we have all the equipment you would find at

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a full-size commercial gym,” says Cyrus Lemon, fitness director and certified personal trainer. “We offer membership to our residents who live here at the Ivy Residences as well as memberships to the public.” Yoga classes are included in the membership, and fitness members also have access to spa amenities, such as the locker rooms, quartz spa, and steam room. Extra services include personal training, nutrition coaching, and access to valet parking. The gym also has a very personal feel. “It’s definitely a boutique gym, so it’s quiet, safe and clean,” says Cyrus. “I know every member by name, the members get to know each other, and it feels like a community that people want to be a part of.” “We have a group of local guests who come into the spa and use its services quite frequently,” says Erin. “They have deemed us to be their escape, even if it’s just for an afternoon. Yes, they are receiving an excellent service from our technicians, but it is the experience as a whole that truly makes us unique.” “Selfcare is so important,” she adds. “Stress can create and/or add to health challenges and can certainly age you in mind, body and spirit. Taking the time to care for yourself allows you to totally disconnect and really reflect, which elevates the sense of wellbeing.” To find out more and book your appointment, go to www.AndaSpa.com. 201 S 11th St 2nd floor, Minneapolis, MN 55403. (612) 333-3001 FEB R UARY 2 0 2 2 | C I TYL I FE STYL E . C OM/MI N N E AP O L I S L A KE S

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Queenie & Pearl is a name that has been taking hold of the Minneapolis shopping scene over the last year. The fully women-owned and run shop is a funky town for all things new, second-hand and Tik-Tok certified cool. Located close to Lake Harriet, on 50th and Xerxes, Queenie & Pearl is the perfect place to stop in while out and about or say…for a Galentine’s Day excursion. Lisa Banwell, the founder of Queenie & Pearl, has been a vintage scavenger for years, having spent much of her life caravanning around the country in search of funky finds. “Queenie and Pearl started as a pop-up and it was primarily vintage. I collected and styled pieces for thirty years, and just decided I’m not going to get any younger. I’m going to go for my dream,” said Banwell. An avid traveler, Banwell had long dreamed of starting her own shop to share her creative finds from across the nation with her Minneapolis community—and in 2016 that dream became a reality. She started her shop as a rock n’ roll themed pop-up that would be rolled out at festivals and markets around the Twin Cities. She then took a swing at having a permanent pop-up within the now-closed boutique, Style Hunt, which is where the dream started to come alive. “This is not what anyone would suggest as a good idea,” Banwell said. “I started thinking I really wanted to do my own store and I saw this storefront and was like ‘I love it. That’s the one I want.’” In 2018, Banwell’s wild babe haven was born and the theme of the store—an ode to all women who dare to live on the wild side. The name Queenie & Pearl is in dedication to real rocker chicks Queenie Glam—groupie gal for the Rolling Stones, and Pearl—a nickname for the rock artist Janis Joplin. “Whenever I go to a city I always want to find that cute little shop, that gem. I wanted us to be that,” Banwell said. Soon after opening, Banwell found that her place was becoming just that, a gem. Girls would come in to do photoshoots in front of the store’s “positive affirmations” wall of mirrors art installation by MOTIV MIRROR and try on bold outfits for their friends. Queenie and Pearl became known as a place of free expression and female energy. Banwell considers the store’s crew to be a small band of female creatives who all found each other, whether it be through artist-store collabs or local fashion shows. Her team has found themselves designing the Queenie & Pearl vibe from setting up modeling shoots for new merchandise to building the brand’s online persona. CONTINUED >

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One of the coolest aspects of the store is that the pieces come in from throughout the country and are hand-selected by Banwell as if the store were her closet. “I don’t do a lot of buying from people. I go and find it,” Banwell said. “I do a lot of road trips each year. I pick different geographical locations, and just look for cool stuff.” Banwell treks out on multiple road trips a year, her favorite spot being the West Coast. “I am a fan of any podunk town that I can roll into,” Banwell said. She grabs her Jeep and a pair of sunnies, planning to pack the Jeep full with the best unique finds along the way and cruises back home to share her femme fatale finds with the masses. But, Queenie & Pearl is more than just vintage finds, and the entire first floor of the store is curated new clothing and accessories. Banwell has also brought in some modern but rare pieces and items from local creatives—from fashion to jewelry, to art. “We have about twenty different local makers that have their products in the store. We support local artists,” Banwell said.

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Some local artists that are currently displayed in the shop are Fox and Fables, Natalie Fine Shapiro, SutRang and MOTIV MIRROR. “We like to give a space for those who haven’t had a lot of exposure,” Banwell said. The Queenie & Pearl team also take part in community philanthropy. “When we hit goals, we as a team decide what organization a percent of our sales should go toward. We primarily are interested in groups that uplift women and children, and then groups that support mental health access,” Banwell said. Banwell has big goals for 2022. Queenie & Pearl plan on bringing in new art installations, hosting artist collaboration events, heating up the store’s social media, mainly through Tik-Tok—and the banger, opening up a sister shop in another city. Whether you’re a Queenie or a Pearl, we suggest you give the shop a whirl. 5014 Xerxes Ave S. Minneapolis. (612) 413-8560. Queenieandpearl.com or @queenieandpearlmn.

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Founded in 1965 by Roger Fazendin, Fazendin Realtors continues to excel at assisting buyers and sellers with all their real estate needs. Roger’s son, Dan Fazendin, took over in 1986. When the company celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2015, Roger’s grandson, Andy Fazendin, took the reins. Other family members have been or are currently involved as well - it’s a true family legacy. “My grandfather was an amazing person and to this day my role model,” says Andy. “He came out of the Depression and was wounded and almost died in World War II. I think those life experiences kind of shaped his vision. He was an artist and big idea guy. When he started Fazendin Realtors, he was great at getting the company going and building an amazing culture here.” Roger’s true passion, says Andy, was real estate development, and he developed quite a few neighborhoods in the western suburbs of the Twin Cities. “When my father got involved in the 70s, he created the vision we follow today, which is being a full-service real estate brokerage. We strongly believe in focusing on how we can best serve our clients, and as the broker, I focus on how I can best support my agents.” Over 80% of their business, he says, comes from referrals and repeat clients, and they take that to heart. “I’ve heard stories about how we’ve helped multiple generations throughout our years in business. You know you’re doing things right when you have that kind of allegiance from your clients.” With 50 full-time agents (none of their agents work part time) and 12 full- and part-time support staff, Fazendin Realtors has the resources to provide outstanding service to their buyers and sellers. “We have really upped our game with marketing,” says Andy. “We have built our support staff to try to do a lot more creative things, both electronically and traditionally. Over the years, we’ve listened to our clients so we can really give them what they want and need.”

Fortunately, he says, Fazendin Realtors continues to attract and hire hardworking, honest, and nice people who are drawn to the brokerage’s long family-owned history, business practices, and overall culture. “We have amazing loyalty – the average agent has been here for over a decade. One agent has been here about 40 years. We also have many new agents, so we have a huge spectrum of ages and experience. I love our people, and we all respect each other and work well together. This has led to a lot of success.” COVID-19, explains Andy, has changed and reprioritized what home buyers are seeking. “What I’ve been hearing often from buyers are requests for home offices, and in some cases, two home offices, which was unheard of years ago.” Buyers today are also looking for larger homes with large yards. Pools have become very popular, he says, even with the locale’s short summers. Outdoor hockey rinks are popping up in backyards all over town, adding a flat back yard to the list of characteristics buyers are seeking. Another very popular trend that has developed in recent years is indoor sport courts. “The biggest surprise is the luxury housing sale rates,” says Andy. “Sales of $1 million dollar plus homes are up 54% over last year. Although, the highest demand is still for homes under $250,000. Overall, it’s been a consistently busy market in all price ranges that is still very undersupplied compared to demand.” In addition to providing high quality real estate services to buyers and sellers in all price ranges, Fazendin Realtors also strongly believes in giving back to the communities that have supported the brokerage all these years. “Being a good community member has always been very important to us, and we regularly partner with different organizations throughout the Twin Cities to do fundraising,” he says. “In the spring of 2020, our agents felt a need to do more.” CONTINUED > FEB R UARY 2 0 2 2 | C I TYL I FE STYL E . C OM/MI N N E AP O L I S L A KE S

“We are currently making blankets for My Very Own Bed, an organization that provides new beds and Dream Kits to children moving into stable housing. We’re volunteering our time and materials to them.” What they did was create Fazendin Community Cares, a humanitarian division focused even more on endeavors that will benefit people living in the Twin Cities. “We are currently making blankets for My Very Own Bed, an organization that provides new beds and Dream Kits to children moving into stable housing,” says Andy. “We’re volunteering our time and materials to them.” The creation of Fazendin Community Cares, in addition to hearing about recent food shelf shortages, really amplified our annual holiday drive initiative as well. “We recently gave nearly 5 tons of food and hygiene products to NorthPoint’s Community Food Shelf in Minneapolis,” he says. “We delivered it on a Saturday and the person

who runs it came into our office on Monday and started crying. Their shelves had become so bare that he was in the process of ordering more food, but since we replenished all their shelves, he didn’t have to do that. We’re very thankful to be able to offer some relief to them and the communities they serve.” Fazendin also annually hosts a toy drive, and collected over 500 toys for Toys for Tots in one year alone. “Helping our communities is part of our culture,” he adds. “Of course, we’re here to sell real estate and have a career, but we realize that life is bigger than just that. These initiatives give our agents and staff opportunities to be involved in something bigger.”

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bright ideas Michael’s Lamp Studio has been illuminating homes in the Twin Cities for 49 years. With 200 to 300 lamps and over 1000 shades, the store has grown exponentially over the years. “It was my father-in-law, Edward Settevig, who had the vision with the lamps,” says the owner, Michael Misewicz. “When I first married his daughter, I would go over to their house and see him working on lamps in his workshop. These lamps were used in the furnished apartments he owned - that’s where he got the idea.” Shortly after, Michael found a store in a multipurpose building, divided the space into two and rented out the other half. “I started with a truckload of broken lamps, about 30, and fixed them up and sold them,” he says. “That was Mr. Settevig’s idea – to start small and grow.” Eventually, his fatherin-law bought the entire building. “In the beginning, most of the department stores were in the lamp and shade business, and then in the late 70s and early 80s they started to get out of it because it’s a service business,” says Michael. “As they got out of it, our shade business grew extensively. Now I believe we’re the only lamp shade business in the Twin Cities.”

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“In the beginning, most of the department stores were in the lamp and shade business, and then in the late 70s and early 80s they started to get out of it because it’s a service business. As they got out of it, our shade business grew extensively.”

Michael always likes to state, “Buying a lampshade without your lamp is like buying a hat without your head.” Obviously, he also has a good sense of humor. Today, Michael’s Lamp Studio encompasses two whole floors of the building and his youngest son, Josef, who was born the same year the store opened, works alongside him. Also working in the store is TR Sarp, who has been there for the past 30 years. “TR does everything in the store,” says Michael. “He’s friendly and loyal and I’m very happy and very proud to have an employee for that long.” CONTINUED >

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In addition to lamps and lamp shades, services include lamp restoration and repair. “People mostly bring in lamps from the 20s and 30s, but now there are a lot of things coming in from the late 40s to mid-60s, what they call mid-century modern,” he says. “Younger people generally between 25 and 30 are seeking these lamps from that period, but most of them don’t have shades, so they come to us to re-shade them. They’ve picked up old pieces of furnishing or they’ve been handed down, and this lighting looks good with that period of furniture.” He said many of these old lamps have missing parts, or the bases have been chipped or broken. The main thing they do is a complete rewiring so the lamps work well and are safe to use. “Manufacturers are actually starting to go back to the designs that were available in the 40s and 50s, even using the ceramic pottery pieces that are very similar to what was available then, which is pretty interesting,” says Michael. Another service they offer is to take people’s memorabilia and turn these into fun one-of-a-kind lamps. “We can make a lamp out of anything,” he says. “People have brought in things such as hockey boots, pucks and skates, which we can mount on bases. They bring in their vases and crystal to make into lamps, and others have brought in their champagne bottles from their weddings. They can have them not only as art pieces but also to give them the lighting they need. “Years ago, we used these unique wine bottles from Pracna on Main. I put layers of five or six different colored bird seed inside each one. In a four year period, we sold about 4000 of them. “Wagon wheels also make great chandeliers, and the hubs of the wheels always make very nice lamps,” he adds. Old copper fire extinguishers are also popular items to turn into lamps. “I have probably made hundreds of those,” says Michael. “I bought about 50 from a hotel in Chicago about 40 years ago and they were all brand new. They sold very well, but they are very hard to find now. Some people still bring them in though.”

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“Manufacturers are actually starting to go back to the designs that were available in the 40s and 50s, even using the ceramic pottery pieces that are very similar to what was available then, which is pretty interesting,”

The store also has a very good selection of incandescent bulbs, which for a while, he says, were hard to find. “Incandescent bulbs offer a much warmer light than LEDs, which give off a blue light that’s not always attractive.” After being in business for so many years, he’s had generations of families shopping at the store. “One customer and his family would always come in after every Thanksgiving for a new lamp,” says Michael. “Now their children come in.” Because of his great selection and friendly and knowledgeable customer service, he gets a lot of business through word-of-mouth. He also has many designers coming in on a regular basis. Pickup and delivery are also available in Southwest Minneapolis, Edina, and Eden Prairie. The corner where Michael’s Lamp Studio is located in Southwest Minneapolis is referred to as “Antique Corner,” he says, because of all the antique stores there. “It’s a good area to shop for those and other things.” For all your lighting needs, go to https://michaelslamps.com/. 3101 W 50th St. (612) 926-9147.

“We can make a lamp out of anything. People have brought in things such as hockey boots, pucks and skates, which we can mount on bases. They bring in their vases and crystal to make into lamps, and others have brought in their champagne bottles from their weddings.”

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good health, good community, good connections MODO YOGA CONNECTS ON ALL LEVELS ARTICLE BY JOSIAH OSIEMI PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED BY MODO YOGA

Good health, good community, and good connections. These three phrases embody the very essence of Modo Yoga Studios here in the Twin Cities. Through Modo Yoga, students have the opportunity to join a community with a strong inclination for health and wellness. There are many classes every day of the week and all are welcome. However, they don’t have to go at it by themselves. Inclusion is at the heart of this business, which ignites a sense of comradeship between students and teachers working towards a common goal. Modo Yoga Minneapolis was started in 2010 by Ryann and Phillip Doucette. Hailing from Canada, the formerly married dynamic duo ventured for the Twin Cities to establish their health & well-being community. The Doucettes were attracted to many elements of the Twin Cities that made it the perfect location to launch their Modo Yoga branch. One of the biggest attributes that provoked them was the cities’ prohealth lifestyle as one of the healthiest cities in the country. Being that yoga has a plethora of health benefits, and building community is at the root of what Phil and Ryann do, it was the perfect equation for a thriving business and for a community to grow. They were also attracted to the city’s distinct 4 season display, the abundance of alluring lakes, and the easy access to parks. Not to mention, the city’s accessible transportation system was also taken into account, since Modo Yoga sits right on the Greenway Line. Phil adds, “We are built on

more than customer service, we’ve always had a focus on building community.” With a stellar location for the business, they are able to carry out Modo Yoga’s motto which is “Calm, fit, inspired.” The idea is to develop a calm mind, work towards a fit body, and feel inspired in their life through yoga. There’s a variety of class types to fit students’ needs and level of expertise. The classic Modo practice is a set sequence of 40 postures that provides a well rounded balance of strength, endurance and flexibility. Flow classes move at a fast pace, while Restorative classes move at a slower place. Each class lasts 60 minutes long, unless otherwise noted for special events. There is music to aid in their set practices, and a sequence of postures and workouts that differentiate one another. These sessions can increase students’ body strength, endurance, flexibility, strengthen their core, and can rejuvenate any level of student. Another addition to these classes is the use of hot temperatures in the rooms. It’s important to know that students should drink water before and during class to stay hydrated, as well as bring their own towels. Since these hot rooms are meant to seep right into the bone, push out toxins, and exfoliate the pores, they are also a perfect way to flush out those seasonal depressions and warm up with other like-minded students. Regardless of your ability, all classes are accessible and can be attended by all levels of students, whether they’re a beginner or a seasoned yoga veteran. CONTINUED > FEB R UARY 2 0 2 2 | C I TYL I FE STYL E . C OM/MI N N E AP O L I S L A KE S

For example, students may only want to focus on a specific type of class consistently to perform the same sets. However, the teacher will have another set intention to mix things up. That way, as students learn different postures over time, they can be introduced to new techniques that make other forms of yoga more accessible to them, increasing their level as a student. All classes build on this very foundation and are aimed to see students’ progress increase over time. Teachers are also open to feedback so they can continue to grow, improve, and understand how to further aid their students with their desired goals. Phil believes that “Community and celebration go hand and hand when we try to uplift each other,” and adds, “we have great teachers, no matter if it’s slower or a faster class, we want students to have a strong, positive experience that connects the three words from our motto calm, fit, inspired.” After a rejuvenating session at Modo Yoga, take a trip next door to the Doucettes’ second haven for a healthy lifestyle at the Seed Cafe. Together, the two businesses go together like peanut butter and jelly. Modo Yoga provides healthy movement with yoga, while the Seed Cafe cultivates healthy eating. Like Modo’s motto, the Seed Cafe’s “Planting Good” incorporates the beneficial nature of the pro-health lifestyle. Being that it is a plant-based cafe, all the food is vegan in their varied menu items of rice bowls, wraps, sandwiches, etc. If students are fresh out of a Modo Yoga class, the Peanut King Rice Bowl and Golden Child Rice Bowl are a perfect way to fill your body with plenty of nutritional sustenance. Their newest item is the plantbased shrimp, which is sustainably harvested seaweed and mung beans with no soy and no fish allergen. Plant-based shrimp is the star of their spicy shrimp street tacos, and can be added to any rice bowl or salad. Modo Yoga has plenty to offer from it’s open accessibility, revitalizing practices, and strong sense of community with the bonus of Seed Café, providing nutritional eating to fit a healthy lifestyle. Newcomers are welcome and can sign up for any class to experience the reinvigorating nature of Modo Yoga followed by a delicious and nutritious meal at Seed Café. www.modoyoga.com and www.seedcafempls.com. (612) 920-3004.

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LESS IS MORE LOCAL ARTIST JIMMY WILSON FINDS THAT KEEPING IT SIMPLE EQUALS SUCCESS

There’s something down to Earth about how Jimmy Wilson discusses his photography. Where artists can hide behind mystique or pretension, Jimmy seems to wear his heart on his sleeve, “I got lucky,” he said over and over during our conversation. He isn’t shy to talk about the time and effort it took to get where he is now: “It took me 20 years to find a little bit of success in the art world. It’s a tough world.” Nor is he shy to strip that art world’s terminology of its prestige, dismissing art’s “Fancy words,” like curation, commission, and concierge to talk plainly about what he does day to day. And for the last year, that has been launching and running, what some might call curating, the Jimmy Wilson Gallery. The Jimmy Wilson Gallery is a fully online art gallery of Jimmy’s own fine art photography, as well as the art of 24 other rotating guest artists. The gallery opened in December of 2020 after the 5 year lease for Jimmy’s previous gallery in Linden Hills couldn’t be renewed. “I was ready to stay there forever.” Said Jimmy. But despite that upset, the Jimmy Wilson gallery happily embraces its new home, advertising itself as, “A gallery everyone can go to.” The move online wasn’t seamless however. Jimmy laughed when I asked him about it, saying, “This is gonna be really daft, but I’m not used to being on computers so much. I had to buy a new chair!” From there, Jimmy also spent a great deal of time working on the ‘space’ of his new gallery. For the physical gallery in Linden Hills, Jimmy decided early on to, “Use the same creativity I do in producing my work, in producing the gallery because the gallery in and of itself is an art piece.” That same ideology carried across online. And to his pleasure, after launching, it grew, “Like rhubarb in a greenhouse.” Said Jimmy. But Jimmy’s success in photography was a winding road through several careers. And Jimmy is happy with that: “I

didn’t get commercially successful until I was in my 50’s. So, I learned a lot. I learned what to try to be and not to be.” Jimmy worked in commercial real estate in Minneapolis for a decade before moving to the Canadian border to give flight tours over Superior National Forest. From there, he again pivoted careers to become a filmmaker. Over the next 15 years Jimmy made a series of 9 children’s adventure films, before turning to photography. “All these experiences were just refining my craft.” Said Jimmy, continuing, “If I didn’t go through 15 years of difficulty as a filmmaker, it wouldn’t have led to today.” And when turning to photography, Jimmy has a simple ideology: “Less is more, do one image at a time.” His focus was never on setting up elaborate compositions, nor creating a large portfolio, but capturing, “The one.” Said Jimmy, “The one above and beyond all the others, the one that nobody has seen before, nobody can get over, the one.” From there, most of his portfolio comes from his morning walks around Lake Harriet, in the same neighborhood he grew up in. “At Harriet, that’s where my portfolio is. It isn’t that I walk Cedar one day or Bde Maka Ska one day. I walk Harriet every day. This is the one for me.” Said Jimmy. The secret to life, according to Jimmy Wilson, “Is swimming downstream instead of upstream. Do what comes naturally.” It’s a simple ideology that has carried Jimmy across careers, to bringing a camera around his morning walks and finally to the Jimmy Wilson Gallery. It isn’t something he takes for granted: “I got lucky. I found what I’m good at.” And that appreciation for hard work, luck, and humility is at the heart of what makes the Jimmy Wilson Gallery so special. For Jimmy, though, it’s even more simple: “I’m the luckiest guy in the world.”

ARTICLE BY GRAHAM JOHNSON | PHOTOGRAPHY BY JIMMY WILSON

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events A curated selection of the most intriguing upcoming events in the city.

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Spring Flower Show

MIN N ES OTA LAN DS CAPE AR B O R E T UM | 6 :0 0 P M Find inspiration for your summer outdoor living spaces at this year’s Spring Flower Show, featuring more than a dozen vignettes built around outdoor seating arrangements. Get respite from the monochromatic winter landscape and soak up the spectrum of colors found in blooming bulbs, annuals and tropical plants. Learn more at arb.umn.edu .

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City of Lakes Loppet Winter Festival

LAKE OF THE IS LES | 12:00 PM This two-day festival that includes the Luminary Loppet , which is the most magical night of winter; a variety of point-to-point Cross-Country Ski, Fat-Tire Bike, Skijor, and Snowshoe events , both competitive races and recreational touring events through Theodore Wirth Park; and a number of unique events, such as the Captain Ken’s Kubb Tournament – plus much more. Learn more at loppet.org .

Minneapolis Home + Remodeling Show

U S BAN K STADIUM The Minneapolis Home + Remodeling Show is a vibrant marketplace where you can shop for home-related products and services, experience stunning displays to help inspire your next home project, connect with industry experts, and enjoy informative presentations from renowned local and international home professionals. Explore 300+ booths and several unique feature displays. Learn more at minneapolishomeandremodelingshow.com .

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35th Annual Wayzata Chilly Open

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Lake Home & Cabin Show 2022

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LAKE MIN N ETON KA | 10:00 AM Imagine three 9-hole courses plowed out on Lake Minnetonka, Wayzata Bay, over 1,700 golfers with their hockey sticks and golf clubs hitting and putting tennis balls while enjoying free food, give-a-ways, prizes and costumes! Yep, that's the one and only - Wayzata Chilly Open; the largest, most well known and unusual golf tournament held on a frozen lake. Learn more at chillyopen.wayzatachamber.com .

MIN N EAPOLIS CON VEN TION C E NT E R | 1 0 :0 0 A M Are you headed to your own cabin, renting a cabin, or is your teardrop "cabin" hitched and headed anywhere and everywhere you want to go? No matter where your adventure leads, you can trust the Lake Home & Cabin Show for great new products, expert advice and fresh ideas. Learn more at lakehomeandcabinshow.com .

Pretty Woman: The Musical

O RPHEUM THEATR E | 8 :00 PM One of Hollywood’s most beloved stories of all time, Pretty Woman: The Musical is brought to life by a powerhouse creative team representing the best of music, Hollywood and Broadway. Get ready to experience this dazzling theatrical take on a love story for the ages. Learn more at hennepintheatretrust.org .

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