I love love love seeing the beautiful quilts of @barnquilttrail as we drive country roads! So…read morepretty, and every design is so distinguished! Thank you for this and will look forward to seeing more!

From the owner: The Washington County Barn Quilt Trail is a 16.4 mile (or 26.39 kilometers) route that winds…read morethrough the beautiful communities of Scandia, Marine on St. Croix, and the Town of May in Minnesota. Along the way, there are 18 barn quilts that are based on quilt patterns in the book The Quiltmaker's Gift.

My boys and I were just running some errands around River Falls when we noticed a sign that said…read more"U-Pick Blueberries". I have been seeing these signs for years but never made it out to Blue Ridge Growers to actually pick blueberries. Since it is kind of a lazy Friday I decided that it would be a good time to go. It is about 6 miles out of River Falls off of Double M. Don't kid yourself picking blueberries is not as easy as you would think. The bushes are small and they like to hide behind the leaves and branches. I think it took us about 20 min to pick a pint which was $3. This place is pretty laid back, I had to hunt around for someone to explain things to me but once they did I was up and running. They have a lot of blueberries and also Raspberries but they were not ready to pick yet(Beginning of Aug)

I have not visited this location yet. They have sheep on their farm amongst other animals! Just…read morewanted people to know that you can find this business on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/pg/WIFarmFreshAtlas And, if you need directions and suggested picking dates, you can find that info here: https://www.localharvest.org/blue-ridge-growers-orchard-nursery-M23583 Note: Their websites are not working: SavorWisconsin.com and http://www.blueridgegrowers.net/

Curated art for all budges available to purchase in Uptown!…read more Douglas Flanders & Associates is a fabulous addition to the Uptown art scene. I stumbled upon the gallery earlier this week and was blown away by the unique collection of art they are curating from local and national artists. Of course some art was a bit out of my price range, but I was encouraged to see they also carry art that is very affordable and moderately sized for us apartment dwellers in the area. Everyone in the gallery was welcoming and very knowledgeable! I'll for sure be coming back here when I'm ready to make a few investments in great art. It's a must visit if you're in the area and the shop is a quick walk from Calhoun Square.

This was an awesome little art gallery. Just happened to stop in on the way to meet my bro for…read morehappy hour at pajarito. There's lots of shops in the area so was fun to pause and see some unique art!! The place is a little worn but in a way just adds to the character of the place! It was cool to hear that it's one of the oldest art gallery companies in Mpls. If you're in the area or shopping on 50th stop in and see what's on display!

The ColorWheel Gallery is AMAZING! Tammy is a fabulous artist, community advocate & fighter for…read moreSocial Justice. She has a talent for putting together eclectic & unique collections in the store, getting the word out about ways to have your voice heard, organizing fun events and bringing people together. Love, love, love the ColorWheel!

From the owner: Speaking with Diverse Voices, the ColorWheel Gallery aims to make Art Accessible to Everyone, to…read morePromote Our Local Artists & offer Inspiration to Create Vibrant & Equitable Communities.

You have to stop in here if you are at art-a-whirl. This is a huge building with multiple levels of…read moreart and shops. We wanted to buy everything here. Lots to look at here! The employees who worked at the gallery were very friendly and helpful explaining the artists work and we were easily able to buy even though it was very busy.

It's always a fun time coming here especially during events and open studios. This place is a…read morelandmark in the northeast arts district and is filled to the brim of local art to admire and take home. I've come here multiple times and have left with quite a few pieces now especially from DC Ice and AMF. Artists art friendly and are happy to chat or give you space, accommodating your desired experience. I would highly recommend coming during one of their major events during the fall or during art a whirl when the place is bustling with crowds to really add to the warmth of the space this place exudes.

I wish I were able to give an experience for this location but the THREE times I went they were…read moreCLOSED. I guess this would be a fair experience since this showcases their operation hours are bipolar like the weather. I am beyond disappointed and sadden to have had this experience. Neighborhood parking is limited but lucky if you get one. Pay for parking on the sides. Go check out updown if they're not open and grab a beer.

The Soo VAC is a great example of how art galleries can be so more. They start with an edgy gallery…read morespace, but they're also really into fostering interaction within the art community and including the folks who might be further outside. Lots of open gallery events - parties, really - that spill into the street in a joyful, hip ruckus. It's a non-profit which explains the periodic calls for membership. Seems like a good place to support if you believe in the arts, especially because they do interesting educational outreach. The little shop is consistently full of unusual, local things. Prints, jewelry, toys - I think I'd be happy to receive most any of it as a gift. Watch out for their annual Sashion Flow in September - a fun and festive fashion show.

Enthusiastically Recommend!…read more The General Collection is FREE! If you are in Minneapolis, or even close by, it is a MUST SEE! They have a wonderful collection! The staff is extremely welcoming! The atmosphere is so very inviting! I am not sure why this review is so short ... honestly, if I could put a GIF of me just jumping up and down excitedly I would. Bravo Minneapolis! You are so very lucky to have such a wonderfully welcoming museum!

I loved thier special exhibit ( Modern Art and Politics ) and the Tibetan Meditation Room. The…read moreLayout is bizarre and some of my favorite artists weren't represented. The Minneapolis Art Institute is free. The Special exhibit is a special ticket that costs $$ unless you're a member. I went two days and I found free street parking not too far away. When I visited the Prairie Movement featuring Grant Wood and Frank Lolyd Wright I looked for Thomas Hart Benton... He was Missing in Action. MIA has several museum caliber pieces ( by Benton ), in storage. When I asked if they have any American Pop Art, the answer is Yes, but they were all MIA. In MIA's Not on View exhibit. When I asked about surrealism, they said if they have it, it's probably on the second floor. The Layout of MIA is by region and time period. The staff is very helpful at guiding me, but exact answers were challenging. Art is supposed to be for all. MIA has a massive collection, ten percent is on view at any given time. When you visit, you can type in the artist you are looking for on the website. Hopefully you'll be able to see what you seek.

If you love galleries, then you know this one, specializing in photography is a must. If you're…read moreafraid of galleries because you think there going to give you the hard sell, you won't find that here. And you'd miss out on some truly amazing exhibits. If you're dining at Cafe Ena, King's, or Patesserie 46, you must wander down the five blocks and see what's showing. The current Alec Soth exhibit -- who has done shows at MOMA and the Walker -- is a must see.

This is one of the top galleries in Minneapolis. It's worth paying attention to what they are doing.read more

Perfect! Helps since Duetta closed. Great jewelry and rare finds!read more