BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150416 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150419 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:TRUE SUMMARY:Spring Boutique Week DESCRIPTION:Celebrating New Ulm's many specialty shops and boutiques!\n\nVarious workshops and classes held over 3 days. Full schedule listed below.\n\n\n\nFriday evening Fashion Show - 6:15 pm (more details here)\n\nSaturday morning Jewelry & Accessories Brunch - 9:30 am (more details here)\n\n\n\nSchedule:\n\n\n\nThursday\, April 16th\n\n\n\n1:00 pm\n\nBrown County History Museum\n\n2 N Broadway St 507-233-2616\n\nofficemanager@browncountyhistorymnusa.org\n\n \n\nNew Ulm's 1950's Retail Scene - Retired museum director Kathleen Backer will present on what shopping was like in the 1950's in New Ulm: 'over & above customer service'\, shopping with family\, unique product displays\, and more! Attendance limited. Free admission from noon-4pm on Thurs. Check out the rest of the Museum's exhibits while you are there! Don't miss the Museum's Annual Book Sale\, Fri 9-6\, Sat 9-2. \n\n\n\n\n\n3:00 pm\n\nPatterson's Diamond Center\n\n117 N Minnesota St/507-354-2613\n\ndiamond.find@yahoo.com \n\n \n\nManufacturing Tour - This is a rare opportunity at Patterson's Diamond Center to see how they custom design and build the jewelry you have always dreamed of. Attendance is limited. RSVP recommended.\n\n\n\n\n\n5:30 pm\n\nA to Zinnia Floral & Gifts\n\n15 S Broadway 507-359-9900\n\nheather@a2zinnia.com\n\n \n\nMake it and Take it Succulent Garden - Come and enjoy playing in the dirt! Get the latest tips and tricks on how to raise Succulents and take home a lovely Succulent Garden to grow and nurture. $35 - Class size is limited\, RSVP please.\n\n\n\n\n\n8:00 pm\n\nThe Grand Kabaret\n\n210 N Minnesota St 206-384-6002\n\n \n\nOpen Mic Night at The Grand Join local musicians as they showcase their talents and perform on The Grand's state-of-the-art sound system. Open mic held from 8-11\, call with questions or to reserve your spot!\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, April 17th\n\n\n\n10:30 am\n\nThe Pantry \n\n209 N Minnesota St/507-354-5552\n\npepperboyfoods@gmail.com\n\n \n\nMediterranean Cooking Class with Chef Topher - Learn to cook the Mediterranean way with Chef Topher! A fun and informative class that will teach you to cook and eat the Mediterranean way. Chef Topher will give you the tricks of the trade to show you how you can easily add lots of delicious flavor and variety to your diet while keeping it healthy! Also included: After Chef Topher's demo\, you are invited to enjoy our Mediterranean buffet for lunch! Includes 3 kinds of soup\, a variety of marinated gourmet salads\, olives\, cheese\, vegetables\, spreads and bread. $20 (plus tax and gratuity). Attendance limited\, reservations recommended.\n\n\n\n\n\n1:00 & 3:00 pm\n\nSchell's Brewery & Gift Haus\n\n1860 Schell Road/507-354-5528\n\nschells@schellsbrewery.com \n\n \n\nTour & Tasting Tour Minnesota's largest brewery and the second oldest family-owned brewery in the U.S (established 1860). End the tour in the tap room with multiple samples of Schell's beers. $3\, ID's required for tastings\, tour size is limited. \n\n\n\n\n\n4:00 pm\n\nThe Pantry \n\n209 N Minnesota St/507-354-5552\n\npepperboyfoods@gmail.com\n\n \n\nHappy Hour - half price bottles of wine from 4-7\, Live Music: Laura Karels from 5-7\n\n\n\n\n\n6:15 pm\n\nFashion Show\n\nNew Ulm Holiday Inn \n\n2101 S Broadway/507-233-4300\n\nchamber@newulm.com \n\n \n\nFeaturing spring looks from: Gallery 512\, Semblance\, and Lambrechts. 6:15 appetizers & cash bar\, 7:15 runway show. Tickets: $20 if purchased by April 15th or $30 after April 15th. Children (ages 12 and under) tickets available for $12. Includes $30 in coupons to participating shops. Tickets available online and at the Chamber office (1 N Minnesota St) or participating shops. More information and tickets available here.\n\n\n\n\n\n7:30 pm\n\nThe Grand Kabaret\n\n210 N Minnesota St / 507-354-0137\n\n \n\nLive music: Mother Banjo - Featuring Ellen Stanley on banjo and vocals\, Mother Banjo is a New England-raised\, Minneapolis-based songwriter. Featuring lively originals and unique covers of songs that she calls "pub gospel\," Mother Banjo is an engaging live performer who weaves humorous stories with fun covers and her own original material. Admission is free\, doors open at 5\, music starts at 7:30.\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, April 18th\n\n\n\n9:30 am\n\nJewelry & Accessories Brunch\n\nThe Grand & Pepperboy\n\n210 N Minnesota St / 507-233-4300\n\nchamber@newulm.com \n\n \n\nAn informal jewelry & accessories fashion show. Enjoy brunch while live models showcase specialty jewelry and accessories from: Gallery 512\, Semblance\, Lambrechts\, & Patterson's Diamond Center. Tickets: $20 if purchased by April 15th or $30 after April 15th. Includes $40 in coupons to participating shops. Tickets available online and at the Chamber office (1 N Minnesota St) or participating shops.\n\n\n\n\n\n10:00 am\n\nA to Zinnia Floral & Gifts\n\n15 S Broadway 507-359-9900\n\nheather@a2zinnia.com\n\n \n\nMake it and Take it Succulent Garden - Come and enjoy playing in the dirt! Get the latest tips and tricks on how to raise Succulents and take home a lovely Succulent Garden to grow and nurture. $35 - Class size is limited\, RSVP please.\n\n\n\n\n\n11:30 am\n\nMorgan Creek Vineyards\n\n23707 County Rd 101 / 507-947-3547\n\nmartimcv@aol.com \n\n \n\nPop Your Cork and Nosh! Order a personal sampler and guided tasting of artisan wines and craft beers\, with expertly paired wood-fired appetizers... and savor flavors that bring together the grapes\, grains\, beans & leaves of the season! $20/person. Reservations suggested.\n\n\n\n\n\n11:00 am - 5:00 pm\n\nMorgan Creek Vineyards\n\n23707 County Rd 101 / 507-947-3547\n\nmartimcv@aol.com \n\n \n\nWinery Pre-Season Tasting - Come in and get an exciting look at the production process before the official opening weekend in May. $5/person guided wine tastings (5 wines). No reservations required.\n\n\n\n\n\n12:00\, 1:00\, 2:00\, 3:00\, & 4:00 pm\n\nSchell's Brewery & Gift Haus\n\n1860 Schell Road/507-354-5528\n\nschells@schellsbrewery.com \n\n \n\nTour & Tasting Tour Minnesota's largest brewery and the second oldest family-owned brewery in the U.S (established 1860). End the tour in the tap room with multiple samples of Schell's beers. $3\, ID's required for tastings\, tour size is limited.\n\n \n\n\n\n1:00 pm\n\nNo. 213\n\n213 S Minnesota (Store Location)\n\n20 N Minnesota (Demo Location)\n\n507-276-4505 / number213@newulmtel.net \n\n \n\nMilk Paint Demonstration - Join No. 213 staff as they show you how to use the popular Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint products for beautiful results on reclaimed furniture. Demonstration held in the second floor of Gallery 512. No reservations required.\n\n\n\n\n\n1:00 pm\n\nA to Zinnia Floral & Gifts\n\n15 S Broadway 507-359-9900\n\nheather@a2zinnia.com\n\n \n\nMake it and Take it Succulent Garden - Come and enjoy playing in the dirt! Get the latest tips and tricks on how to raise Succulents and take home a lovely Succulent Garden to grow and nurture. $35 - Class size is limited\, RSVP please.\n\n\n\n\n\n7:30 pm\n\nMartin Luther College\n\nLuther Ct / 507-354-8221\n\nmlcinfo@mlc-wels.edu \n\n \n\nWind Symphony Concert - more details here\n\n\n\n\n\n7:30 pm\n\nThe Grand Kabaret\n\n210 N Minnesota St / 507-354-0137\n\n \n\nLive music: Jacob John - Admission is free\, doors open at 5\, music starts at 7:30.\n\n\n\n\n\nSunday\, April 19th\n\n\n\n11:00 am - 5:00 pm\n\nMorgan Creek Vineyards\n\n23707 County Rd 101 / 507-947-3547\n\nmartimcv@aol.com \n\n \n\nWinery Pre-Season Tasting - Come in and get an exciting look at the production process before the official opening weekend in May. $5/person guided wine tastings (5 wines). No reservations required.\n\n\n\n\n\n1:00 & 2:30 pm \n\nSchell's Brewery & Gift Haus\n\n1860 Schell Road/507-354-5528\n\nschells@schellsbrewery.com \n\n \n\nTour & Tasting Tour Minnesota's largest brewery and the second oldest family-owned brewery in the U.S (established 1860). End the tour in the tap room with multiple samples of Schell's beers. $3\, ID's required for tastings\, tour size is limited. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Celebrating New Ulm'\;s many specialty shops and boutiques!
\nVarious workshops and classes held over 3 days. Full schedule listed below.
\n
\nFriday evening Fashion Show - 6:15 pm \;(more details here)
\nSaturday morning Jewelry &\; Accessories Brunch - 9:30 am (more \;details here)
\n
\nSchedule:
\n
\nThursday\, April \;16th
\n
\n1:00 pm
\nBrown County History Museum
\n2 N Broadway St ·\; 507-233-2616
\nofficemanager@browncountyhistorymnusa.org
\n \;
\nNew Ulm'\;s 1950'\;s Retail Scene - Retired museum director Kathleen Backer will present on what shopping was like in the 1950'\;s in New Ulm: '\;over &\; above customer service'\;\, shopping with family\, unique product displays\, and more!  \;Attendance limited. Free admission from noon-4pm on Thurs. \;Check out the rest of the Museum&rsquo\;s exhibits while you are there! \; Don&rsquo\;t miss the Museum&rsquo\;s Annual Book Sale\, \;Fri 9-6\, Sat 9-2.
\n
\n
\n3:00 pm
\nPatterson'\;s Diamond Center
\n117 N Minnesota St/507-354-2613
\ndiamond.find@yahoo.com
\n \;
\nManufacturing Tour \;- This is a rare opportunity at Patterson'\;s Diamond Center to see how they custom design and build the jewelry you have always dreamed of.  \;Attendance is limited.  \;RSVP recommended.
\n
\n
\n5:30 pm
\nA to Zinnia Floral &\; Gifts
\n15 S Broadway ·\; 507-359-9900
\nheather@a2zinnia.com
\n \;
\nMake it and Take it Succulent Garden \;- \;Come and enjoy playing in the dirt!  \;Get the latest tips and tricks on how to raise Succulents and take home a lovely Succulent Garden to grow and nurture. $35 - Class size is limited\, RSVP please.
\n
\n
\n8:00 pm
\nThe Grand Kabaret
\n210 N Minnesota St ·\; 206-384-6002
\n \;
\nOpen Mic Night at The Grand &ndash\; Join local musicians as they showcase their talents and perform on The Grand&rsquo\;s state-of-the-art sound system. Open mic held from 8-11\, call with questions or to reserve your spot!
\n
\n
\nFriday\, April \;17th
\n
\n10:30 am
\nThe Pantry \;
\n209 N Minnesota St/507-354-5552
\npepperboyfoods@gmail.com
\n \;
\nMediterranean Cooking Class with Chef \;Topher \;- Learn to cook the Mediterranean way with Chef \;Topher!  \;A fun and informative class that will teach you to cook and eat the Mediterranean way.  \;Chef \;Topher \;will give you the tricks of the trade to show you how you can easily add lots of delicious flavor and variety to your diet while keeping it healthy!  \;Also included: After Chef \;Topher'\;s \;demo\, you are invited to enjoy our Mediterranean buffet for lunch!  \;Includes 3 kinds of soup\, a variety of marinated gourmet salads\, olives\, cheese\, vegetables\, spreads and bread.  \;$20 (plus tax and gratuity).  \;Attendance limited\, reservations recommended.
\n
\n
\n1:00 &\; 3:00 pm
\nSchell'\;s Brewery &\; Gift \;Haus
\n1860 Schell Road/507-354-5528
\nschells@schellsbrewery.com
\n \;
\nTour &\; Tasting \;&ndash\; Tour Minnesota&rsquo\;s largest brewery and the second oldest family-owned brewery in the U.S (established 1860). \; End the tour in the tap room with multiple samples of Schell&rsquo\;s beers. \; $3\, ID&rsquo\;s required for tastings\, tour size is limited.
\n
\n
\n4:00 pm
\nThe Pantry \;
\n209 N Minnesota St/507-354-5552
\npepperboyfoods@gmail.com
\n \;
\nHappy Hour \;- half price bottles of wine from 4-7\, \;Live Music: Laura \;Karels \;from 5-7
\n
\n
\n6:15 \;pm
\nFashion Show
\nNew Ulm Holiday Inn
\n2101 S Broadway/507-233-4300
\nchamber@newulm.com
\n \;
\nFeaturing spring looks from: Gallery 512\, Semblance\, and Lambrechts. 6:15 appetizers &\; cash bar\, 7:15 runway show. Tickets: $20 if purchased by April 15th or $30 after April 15th. \; Children (ages 12 and under) tickets available for $12. \; Includes $30 in coupons to participating shops. \; Tickets available online and \;at the Chamber office (1 N Minnesota St) or participating shops.  \;More information and tickets available here.
\n
\n
\n7:30 pm
\nThe Grand Kabaret
\n210 N Minnesota St / 507-354-0137
\n \;
\nLive music: Mother Banjo - Featuring Ellen Stanley on banjo and vocals\, Mother Banjo is a New England-raised\, Minneapolis-based songwriter. Featuring lively originals and unique covers of songs that she calls "\;pub gospel\,"\; Mother Banjo is an engaging live performer who weaves humorous stories with fun covers and her own original material. Admission is free\, doors open at 5\, music starts at 7:30.
\n
\n
\nSaturday\, April \;18th
\n
\n9:30 am
\nJewelry &\; Accessories Brunch
\nThe Grand &\; Pepperboy
\n210 N Minnesota St / 507-233-4300
\nchamber@newulm.com
\n \;
\nAn informal jewelry &\; accessories fashion show. \; Enjoy brunch while live models showcase specialty jewelry and accessories from: Gallery 512\, Semblance\, Lambrechts\, &\; Patterson&rsquo\;s Diamond Center. Tickets: $20 if purchased by April 15th or $30 after April 15th. \; Includes $40 in coupons to participating shops. Tickets available online and \;at the Chamber office (1 N Minnesota St) or participating shops.
\n
\n
\n10:00 am
\nA to Zinnia Floral &\; Gifts
\n15 S Broadway ·\; 507-359-9900
\nheather@a2zinnia.com
\n \;
\nMake it and Take it Succulent Garden \;- \;Come and enjoy playing in the dirt!  \;Get the latest tips and tricks on how to raise Succulents and take home a lovely Succulent Garden to grow and nurture. $35 - Class size is limited\, RSVP please.
\n
\n
\n11:30 \;am
\nMorgan Creek Vineyards
\n23707 County Rd 101 / 507-947-3547
\nmartimcv@aol.com
\n \;
\nPop Your Cork and Nosh! \;Order a personal sampler and guided tasting of artisan wines and craft beers\, with expertly paired wood-fired appetizers... and savor flavors that bring together the grapes\, grains\, beans &\; leaves of the season!  \;$20/person. Reservations suggested.
\n
\n
\n11:00 am - 5:00 pm
\nMorgan Creek Vineyards
\n23707 County Rd 101 / 507-947-3547
\nmartimcv@aol.com
\n \;
\nWinery Pre-Season Tasting \;- Come in and get an exciting look at the production process before the official opening weekend in May. $5/person guided wine tastings (5 wines). No reservations required.
\n
\n
\n12:00\, \;1:00\, 2:00\, 3:00\, &\; \;4:00 \;pm
\nSchell'\;s Brewery &\; Gift \;Haus
\n1860 Schell Road/507-354-5528
\nschells@schellsbrewery.com
\n \;
\nTour &\; Tasting \;&ndash\; Tour Minnesota&rsquo\;s largest brewery and the second oldest family-owned brewery in the U.S (established 1860). \; End the tour in the tap room with multiple samples of Schell&rsquo\;s beers. \; $3\, ID&rsquo\;s required for tastings\, tour size is limited.
\n \;
\n
\n1:00 pm
\nNo. 213
\n213 S Minnesota (Store Location)
\n20 N Minnesota (Demo Location)
\n507-276-4505 / number213@newulmtel.net
\n \;
\nMilk Paint Demonstration \;- Join No. 213 staff as they show you how to use the popular \;Miss Mustard Seed'\;s Milk Paint products for beautiful results on \;reclaimed furniture.  \;Demonstration held in the second floor of Gallery 512.  \;No reservations required.
\n
\n
\n1:00 pm
\nA to Zinnia Floral &\; Gifts
\n15 S Broadway ·\; 507-359-9900
\nheather@a2zinnia.com
\n \;
\nMake it and Take it Succulent Garden \;- \;Come and enjoy playing in the dirt!  \;Get the latest tips and tricks on how to raise Succulents and take home a lovely Succulent Garden to grow and nurture. $35 - Class size is limited\, RSVP please.
\n
\n
\n7:30 pm
\nMartin Luther College
\nLuther Ct / 507-354-8221
\nmlcinfo@mlc-wels.edu
\n \;
\nWind Symphony Concert - \;more details here
\n
\n
\n7:30 pm
\nThe Grand Kabaret
\n210 N Minnesota St / 507-354-0137
\n \;
\nLive music: Jacob John - Admission is free\, doors open at 5\, music starts at 7:30.
\n
\n
\nSunday\, April \;19th
\n
\n11:00 am - 5:00 pm
\nMorgan Creek Vineyards
\n23707 County Rd 101 / 507-947-3547
\nmartimcv@aol.com
\n \;
\nWinery Pre-Season Tasting \;- Come in and get an exciting look at the production process before the official opening weekend in May. $5/person guided wine tastings (5 wines). No reservations required.
\n
\n
\n1:00 &\; 2:30 \;pm \;
\nSchell'\;s Brewery &\; Gift \;Haus
\n1860 Schell Road/507-354-5528
\nschells@schellsbrewery.com
\n \;
\nTour &\; Tasting \;&ndash\; Tour Minnesota&rsquo\;s largest brewery and the second oldest family-owned brewery in the U.S (established 1860). \; End the tour in the tap room with multiple samples of Schell&rsquo\;s beers. \; $3\, ID&rsquo\;s required for tastings\, tour size is limited.