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Exploring Your Love For Local

February 2023 PUBLISHER

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Nothing makes me more proud to be a Minnesotan than seeing how many people stay active through our long and oftentimes extremely cold winters. For me, February is always a turning point and countdown to our March melt, and the long awaited segway into spring. But, winter can also be an excellent time for exploring to find new and fun experiences to add to your routine. Our February issue is about loving local, and although sometimes it’s a challenge to love every thing about living in Minnesota, we have so much to be thankful for. Our cover shot “The Beach” is an ode to Lake Harriet, it’s beauty even in the cold, and everything we have to look forward to once the weather warms up! Jimmy Wilson, local artist and owner of the Jimmy Wilson Gallery, shared why this particular shot was “the one” on one of his routine trips around the city lakes. In this issue, we welcome Larue’s to the Linden Hills neighborhood! After over 30 years in business, Larue’s has made the move from Grand Ave S in Minneapolis to the corner of 43rd and Upton. Owner Kathy has curated a fabulous shopping adventure within her store, which carries beautiful clothing (including brands like Magnolia Pearl) and more, designed by both local and worldwide artists. Whether you are looking for special occasion or everyday items, there are some one-of-a-kind pieces to find here. We caught up with Northland Visions and their support of the Native art community. Owner Greg Bellanger shared more about the pieces they carry, the artists they support and their special in-store events. Across the river in St. Paul, the team spoke with Rachael and Jim, new owners of the Grand Hand Gallery. They expand on what will continue to be featured in the gallery for local artists and what you might see that's new. This space is also a great destination to find handmade jewelry, pottery, cards and so much more. For a truly unique and artistic spot, Grand Hand should definitely be on your list. We hope you will find time this month to check out what makes our love grow for everything local.

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Boutique Owner Makes People Feel Beautiful

22 Finding the One When a Winter Walk Inspires Art

26 Art is For Everyone

The Grand Hand Gallery Gets New Owners

32 Sharing Stories Behind the Art

Native American Artists Create Unique Works That Reflect Their Culture

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Kathy Lawrow – owner of Larue’s, an eclectic boutique – has always had a passion for fashion. “My love for sewing clothes and expressing myself through what I wear started in high school,” she explains. “I would make different pieces for friends, family and myself, trying to match personality to clothing.” As Kathy got more into sewing, she was surprised by the lack of local accessibility for natural fibers, silks and cotton. “I wanted to use unique and well-made materials, but they were hard to find at that time,” she says. “I ended up buying a lot of things out of California.” While Kathy explored fabric exporters, she realized that a lot of them also sold made-to-wear clothing items and gifts. “I thought it would be fun to order pieces to sell myself in my area,” Kathy says. “I sold clothes out of my mom’s basement while I was still under the age of 20 and then started a storefront in my own home.” During this time, Kathy had a stand at local flea markets to increase brand awareness. “I eventually ended up renting a space in Minneapolis over on 46th and Grand,” she said. “I named my business Larue’s, after my high school nickname, and we were there for five years.”

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“We have been a natural fiber store since the beginning, selling all kinds of clothing, gifts, jewelry, crystals, candles, art and more.” Later, Kathy moved into a location on Lyndale Avenue, where she stayed for 36 years. “We have been a natural fiber store since the beginning, selling all kinds of clothing, gifts, jewelry, crystals, candles, art and more,” she explains. In September 2022, Kathy relocated Larue’s to its newest location, 4301 Upton Ave. S. in Minneapolis. “We loved our old place, but customer parking was becoming a big issue,” she says. “This new place is beautiful and has a lot of potential. I hope to become a fixture in this new community.” Larue’s has been in business for over 40 years now and keeps evolving to meet consumer demand. Kathy goes to New York four times a year to keep her eyes open for the latest artists to feature. “I pride myself on featuring artists – whether that be clothing designers, painters, jewelry makers, etc. – and it’s really a joy to help support their dreams,” she says. “I enjoy matching the artist to the client.” Some of Kathy’s favorite artists to feature are Magnolia Pearl, Julie Shaw and Krista Larson. “Magnolia and Krista have such fun art-to-wear clothing items that customers can dress up or down,” she says. “Julie Shaw creates one-of-a-kind gemstone jewelry.” By partnering with so many artists, Kathy says Larue’s is a treasure trove of unique merchandise in a broad price range that stimulates all the senses. The store has one of the largest collections of art jewelry in the Twin Cities and sells fabrics in cotton, silk, velvet, rayon, tencel, and more.

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“We carry a wide variety of beautiful styles in sizes XS to 3X,” Kathy says. “Our jewelry comes in many different forms, but we specialize in semi-precious and gemstones.” Kathy’s goal for the store is to offer quality products and make the world a more beautiful place. “I just love helping a customer have fun,” she says. “I like to put whole outfits together and have people leave Larue’s feeling confident and put together. It’s about making them feel beautiful in their own style.” Customers can schedule private parties in Larue’s for birthdays and special occasions. “Private parties are so fun,” Kathy says. “The store will stay open late during these events and we set up the place to accommodate our guests. My staff and I offer drinks, treats, and a personalized shopping experience.” Larue’s also offers different special events throughout the year, including trunk shows and recycle sales. “I really like taking any chance to have fun events in my store,” Kathy says. “It brings people in who may not have heard of us.” When Kathy isn’t working, she loves going to concerts with her husband, spending time with her grandchildren and cooking. “My family is everything to me, they are the reason I can do what I do,” she says. “My husband, Doug, is in a band and helps do all the social media for Larue’s.” Larue’s is open Wednesday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays, 12 to 5 p.m. Visit its online store at larues.com.

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THE ONE “The two most important days in your life are the day you were born, and the day you find out why.” -- Mark Twain I often get asked which is my favorite photograph. Like many artists, I don’t really have a favorite. There’s a story though behind your best images. Your ‘Cary Grant’ images as I call them. Not your favorite, your best. Where was I, what time of year, what time of day? These images, the special ones, don’t happen every day. It’s not like ordering a cheeseburger. They’re special, they’re your best. The One. That’s why I do it, to get the One. Well, there’s one image that started me off professionally. It has to start somewhere. The one image that made me want to get more and the one image that got me to understand about the One. The one that gave me the confidence, the one that got me going, the one that may be better than anyone else`s, the one that is in

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a group of images that can be considered classic, the best of anyone’s ever. The one that made me understand, you want the best and only the best, and you throw away the rest. I was on my daily morning walk before work. Well, that sounds kind of funny because I am working, I suppose because I’m an artist and there is no time clock. I`ve got my camera and yes, I am walking, so let’s just say I’m doing my thing. While this is all happening, I`m waiting for that alarm bell to ring, that alarm bell that tells me there might be the One nearby. That alarm bell that gets me to focus immediately, that gives me an immediate shot of adrenaline, that gets my senses all in tune in a millisecond. That alarm bell is my eye. I`m about halfway through my walk, a threemile business trip every morning around a lake in Minneapolis. It’s early winter, the lake is 95% frozen, there are about three or four inches of snow on the ground and it’s about 20 F degrees. Then all of a sudden, my alarm bell goes off! As I`m walking around the lake clockwise, my eye catches something to my right, it’s more than just a something, my eye catches the whole scene at that exact moment. The sky, the horizon, the ground, the frozen lake and the main character in the entire scene, the star of the show – the lifeguard tower on the snowy beach. As I often do when my eye catches something, I`ll go a few more steps and then say to myself, get back there! I go back and sure enough, my eye was correct, I size everything up within 10 seconds and point the camera at this beautiful scene. I shoot about 10 images and then continue my walk. I’m already thinking this could be a great shot. It stays on my mind while I finish the rest of my walk. I get home, download the images and take a look. I get that feeling of magic. That’s the best way to describe it. A moment in time captured with your eye that explains what forever is. An image that will last forever because it’s one of those ones, it’s the One.

'The Beach' Copyright Jimmy Wilson 2012 'The Crescent Moon' Copyright Jimmy Wilson 2015

'The Red Fox' Copyright Jimmy Wilson 2018

EDITOR’S NOTE: Jimmy Wilson was able to capture this bit of Minneapolis history just before the city removed these particular lifeguard chairs, which were from the 1930s and 40s. Jimmy grew up in the area and swims across Lake Harriet every day in the summertime. jimmypicture.com.

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Art is For Everyone The Grand Hand Gallery Gets New Owners ARTICLE BY SARAH KNIEFF | PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANDREW VICK

The Grand Hand Gallery has new owners, and their mission is to make everyone feel seen. “We want to create a space that is inviting and welcoming to everyone,” co-owner Rachael Hartzler says. “We are featuring a broad variety of artists with different backgrounds so that whoever comes into our gallery can relate to a piece of art in some way.” Rachael and her husband Jim Jacobson took over the Grand Hand in September 2022.

“Art is for everyone,” Jim says. “We can’t please everybody all the time, but we want people to feel that this place is for them. Some art may challenge people, but that is good. Art is made for engagement and thinking.” Rachael is an artist who makes jewelry and illustrations. Jim is an art connoisseur who enjoys supporting the local community. “I’m not a practicing artist, but have collected different types of art for years,” he says. “Rachael is CONTINUED >

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“We want to create a space that is inviting and welcoming to everyone.”

really the one who introduced me to the art world.” Several years ago, Rachael started connecting with other artists around Grand Avenue in St. Paul while she was selling her work out of her home. “The local art community is vibrant,” she says. “Jim and I loved meeting people, seeing their pieces and hearing their stories. This gave us the idea to host a few Grand Micro Art Fairs from our front yard.” Visitors of the fair loved the event and expressed the need for a more permanent space. In the Fall of 2021, the couple decided to open Grand Micro Gallery, an art gallery and shop that offered a variety of creations from local and national artists. “We loved the Grand Micro Gallery and it worked for us for a while, but when we heard the previous Grand Hand owners were thinking of selling, we knew we had to jump at the opportunity,” Rachael says. They both had been long-time customers of the gallery and really loved the atmosphere. “I always stopped in for the beautiful cards,” Rachael says. “The place made me feel safe and invited. I was so happy to hear we could even get a chance to own it.” Jim added, “You could say this has all been a grand sequence of events – living on Grand Avenue, doing Grand Micro Art Fairs, opening up the Grand Micro Gallery and then purchasing the Grand Hand.” It has now been just over five months since the two took over and they are enjoying it. “The transition has been interesting, and we could not have done it without

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the staff here,” Jim says. “We kept all six employees and some of them have been here for decades. They all have an incredible level of expertise.” As Rachael and Jim navigate their new ownership, they don’t plan on making big changes right away. “We want to build a stronger internet presence through social media and an online store, but we don’t foresee any major renovations to the building,” Rachael says. “We plan to keep working with all the previous artists as well.” Jim added, “The Grand Hand Gallery has been around since 2004 and the past three owners have done incredible things. We don’t want to mess too much with what is working. We only want to add to it.” The gallery will still sell cards and showcase work in various mediums, including clay, wood, glass, metal, fiber and jewelry. It currently features over 100 artists. “We are adding a section for emerging artists, giving a chance to those who haven’t been seen a lot yet,” Jim says. “That is a big goal for us. I encourage anyone out there who is willing to let us see their work, to email us at submissions@thegrandhand. com. We want to see your work.” The pair also plan to collaborate with local organizations to draw in more people to the gallery. “We are working with Art to Change the World, who will curate shows and host events in our space,” Rachael explains. “We also will continue our partnership with The Mississippi Market Co-Op and members of the market get

10% off at our gallery. As we get the gallery’s name out there, we hope for more partnerships.” The future of the gallery is bright, according to its new owners. “We’re excited for what’s coming next and grateful for all that has already been done,” Jim says. “I know we will never get bored here because we love what we do. It’s the best job, connecting artists and customers.” The Grand Hand Gallery is located at 619 Grand Ave. in St. Paul. Hours of operation are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit thegrandhand.com for more information.

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Sharing Stories Behind the Art NATIVE AMERICAN ARTISTS CREATE UNIQUE WORKS THAT REFLECT THEIR CULTURE

ARTICLE BY SUE BALDANI | PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANDREW VICK

When Greg Bellanger’s father, Ken, a White Earth Band Member, founded what is now Northland Visions over 20 years ago, Greg was happy to help him out. “My degree is in fine arts and advertising, so three months after he opened, he came to me for help,” he says. “He was focusing on making nice gift boxes based around hand-harvested wild rice and other Native American foods, and needed help with the retail and art side of the business.” In 2007, Greg fully took over store operations after his father retired. “I took my background, my family history and my art degree, and melded them together to create a retail

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version of Native history and Native art,” he says. “Most of our customers are Native, but I have a growing number of customers that are not, and they come here looking to learn more about it and to buy pieces of art. We’re not just sharing the art itself; we’re also sharing the story and the history behind it.” All the art is handmade by Native American artists, such as Jennifer White, who is an Arikara Native American from Sioux Falls, South Dakota. “She does acrylic on canvas contemporary art mainly around Native women, buffalos and crows - imagery that is very prevalent in Plains-style Native art,” says Greg. He had heard about her, and while driving through South Dakota about 10 years ago, sought out her pieces. “They’re just

very unique and vibrant with a lot of movement,” he says. “It was unlike anything I’d seen before.” The store also carries ledger art from Jim Yellowhawk. Ledger art is a traditional way of recording history for Native American people. “He’s from the Cheyenne River Tribe in South Dakota, and I found him at a Native American art marketplace many years ago,” says Greg. “He does his artwork on old ledger paper with a contemporary twist.” Works by local artist Gordon Coons, a member of the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin, are also on display in the store. “He’s a painter and printmaker, and he does traditional Ojibwe-style imagery,”

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says Greg. “I have prints and originals depicting the old storytelling ways of the animals like otters, bears, crows and sturgeons.” For the past four years, another local artist, William “Bill” Brien of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa in North Dakota, has had works represented at Northland Visions as well. “He creates digital imagery of traditional woodland floral patterns,” says Greg. “I have some of his canvas prints and metal prints.” In addition to these items, the store carries porcupine quill work, an art form unique to Native Americans, such as jewelry made from dyed and flattened porcupine quills. “I also have handmade beadwork items like

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moccasins, pipe bags, tobacco bags, and other merchandise like barrettes, earrings, necklaces and bracelets made from tiny seed beads. There are handmade Native style cedar flutes, and hand-painted leather wallets of woodland scenes.” Customers can also find handmade traditional ribbon skirts, and turquoise and silver jewelry from the Southwest. Greg is quite the artist himself and has some of his own creations for sale. “I make horse effigy dance sticks,” he says. “Males would use these to dance in honor of their horse before a hunt or if their horse passed away, so it was a way to honor their friend and companion. They would decorate it in a way that they envisioned their horse, so if

it was really fast, they might have a lightning bolt on it. There were different ways they decorated them based on the personality or the persona of the horse.” He also makes large, beaded bags and breastplates made from buffalo bone. In addition to all the handmade items, the store carries mugs, coasters, interesting rocks, scarves, purses and more. “We go to merchandise markets and try to find unique items that aren’t going to be sold everywhere else,” says Greg. “We’ve mainly been staying local because I want to support other local small businesses, but I might branch out in order to expand our unique selection.”

Last year, he started something new by having an artist come into the store to do a live demonstration. “Jennifer White did it last year and it was such a well-received event that we did it again with her this year. Customers were able to meet an artist, and when she was done, the paintings went up for sale.” Northland Visions assists and supports Native American artists who work with beads by having a great selection of these items in stock. There’s an enormous bead counter filled with high-quality products from Czech, Japan and more. To find out more, go to northlandvisions.com.

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Every woman dreams of an organized and beautiful closet space, but it often comes last on the list of places that get their time and attention. Follow our three tips for transforming and elevating your closet as you Spring clean and declutter for a more peaceful, inspired space you absolutely love. A sneak peek inside the closet of active mom and entrepreneur Keri Tarantino of Leawood, KS reveals a dressing room that rivals celebrity homes in Beverly Hills. But it didn’t come easily. Keri painstakingly planned, designed and curated the space with care. When we first stepped inside, we gasped as our eyes beheld the glory. No detail went unnoticed in this dreamy dressing room. Here are some guiding principles that can be drawn from her exquisite taste and vision. How you organize your closet will of course differ based on the size of your space, the size of your wardrobe, and the kind of life you lead. But applying the guidelines Keri used in her space will result in a much more organized and aesthetically pleasing space.

1. USE REAL ESTATE WISELY Reserve the front and middle of the closet for clothes worn most often. For someone who gets dressed for work each morning at 6 a.m., work clothes should be at the front of the closet. Store lesser-worn items like formal wear and out-of-season clothes toward the back and on the upper shelves. The large mirror and counter with chair provides the perfect spot to select jewelry and finalize finishing outfit touches. While every closet is different, the key here is everything has a home.

2. ORGANIZE BY KIND AND COLOR Group clothes by kind first and color second. This ensures quick location of that favorite shirt when it’s needed. Bonus - it’s easy on the eye. Group like with like: Gather belts, sweaters, long-sleeve shirts, work pants, dresses, button-down shirts, jeans, shorts, etc., and decide the best place to store each item as a group (e.g., hang pants in the closet, fold and stack sweaters in a bureau). Working with groupings will help you figure out how much space you need and the best way to store each type of item.

3. UPGRADED HANGERS The simplest and fastest way to make a BIG difference in your closet organization is to get matching hangers that go beyond the traditional plastic or wire hangers. And for sure ditch any with paper from the dry cleaner! Here’s a few of our favorite elevated hangers:

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AVG. SALES PRICES

YTD APPRN

CLOSED SALES

PRICE PER SQFT

AVG. DOM

ARMATAGE

134

$449,478

3.5%

114

$246

CEDAR-ISLES-DEAN

$627,417

-8.0%

$290

BRYN MAWR

$542,672

0.3%

$287

EAST BDE MAKA SKA

$577,814

3.6%

$292

FULTON

146

$691,217

10.4%

131

$303

KENWOOD

$1,258,721

6.5%

$310

208

$703,737

0.2%

161

$325

LOWRY HILL

$629,479

-13.4%

$264

110

LYNNHURST

100

$740,658

10.7%

$299

NORTH LOOP

200

$474,795

4.9%

164

$356

TANGLETOWN

$584,620

8.6%

$256

7,124

$387,020

2.9%

5,602

$236

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events A curated selection of the most intriguing upcoming events in our area.

F EB RUA RY 1 ST

Footloose

CHAN HAS S EN DIN N ER THEATR E S | 8 :0 0 P M To the rockin’ rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated Top Forty score, augmented with dynamic new songs, Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people while guiding them with a warm heart and open mind. chanhassendt.com.

F E B R UA RY 3 RD

Minneapolis Home + Remodeling Show

U.S . BAN K STADIUM | 10:00 A M 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. minneapolishomeandremodelingshow.com.

F EB RUA RY 9 T H

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Concert

O RCHESTRA HALL | 7:00 PM Introducing Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince in Concert. Audiences can relive the magic of Harry’s sixth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, set to the music of Nicholas Hooper performed by the Minnesota Orchestra. Watch Harry become a wiz at potions, win Felix Felicis and uncover the meaning of Horcruxes. minnesotaorchestra.org.

F EB R UA RY 1 0 T H

Disney On Ice: Frozen and Encanto

TA R G ET CEN TER | 6:00 PM Disney On Ice presents Frozen and Encanto. See both movies like never before. Sing and dance along with the whole cast from Encanto. Then transport to Arendelle, where everyone is trying to find Elsa to stop eternal winter. disneyonice.com.

F EB RUA RY 1 4 T H

To Kill a Mockingbird

O RPHEUM THEATR E | 7:30 PM All rise for Academy Award winner Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation of Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterwork. The New York Times Critic’s Pick To Kill a Mockingbird is “the most successful American play in Broadway history,” according to 60 Minutes. To purchase tickets, visit hennepintheatretrust.org.

F EB RUA RY 1 8T H

Midwinter Folk Festival

AMER ICAN S W EDIS H IN STITUT E | 1 0 :0 0 A M Join the institute for a packed day full of pop-up concerts, workshops, jam sessions and more. All ages and skill levels are welcome to participate — and experimentation and curiosity are highly encouraged. Registration fee includes participation in all activities related to the festival. $50 ($45 ASI member). asimn.org.

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WITH KOWALSKI’S K owalski’s new Bake at Home program offers the chance to turn your home kitchen into your favorite bakery. These delicious frozen products are designed with flexibility and convenience in mind. Each variety is made from the same Signature recipes used in our bakery department, and they are locally produced. Stock your freezer with Bake at Home and be ready all winter long for whenever the need (or the craving) strikes!

Find Kowalski’s frozen bakery treats in the Bake at Home Case: croissants • cinnamon rolls • scones pies • muffins • cookies • dinner rolls …and more!

Selection and availability of products and ingredients vary by market.

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