The week’s top shopping events and sales in the Twin Cities:
Max’s 11th Anniversary + Peacebomb Jewelry Launch: Fine jewelry and gift store Max’s marks its 11th birthday this week with the launch of fair-trade brand Article 22’s line of Peacebomb jewelry. The jewelry is crafted by artisans in Laos who create the pieces using shrapnel said to be from bombs dropped by the U.S. in the country during the ’60s and ’70s. The purchase of Peacebomb jewelry helps fund the removal of more than 80 million unexploded bombs still remaining in Laos while providing income for Laotian artisans. Available now @ 3826 Grand Way, St. Louis Park, 952-922-8364, stylebymax.com
Roe Wolfe’s Spring into Summer Sale: Get geared up for summer festival season at Roe Wolfe’s Spring into Summer Sale. Now through the end of May, all dresses, shorts, skirts, and rompers at the Galleria store are 25 percent off. Now through May 31 @ 3565 Galleria, Edina, 612-294-6583, roewolfe.com
Pumpz & Co. Spring Sale: Take 30 percent off select spring styles at the designer shoe boutique. (All sales final.) Ongoing @ Pumpz & Co., 3511 Galleria, Edina, 952-926-2252, pumpzco.com
FGI Presents: Fall RTW Trend Event with Fashion Week MN: View highlights of the fall ready-to-wear collections from the runways of Milan, London, New York, and Paris during this trend presentation by Fashion Group International’s Minneapolis-St. Paul chapter. MNMO Style Editor Jahna Peloquin along with Fashion Week MN co-founder and producer Sarah Edwards, and stylist Emily Kanz offer commentary and tips on how to incorporate the trends into your wardrobe. The evening begins with a cocktail reception with light hors d’oeuvres. Thursday, May 25, 6 p.m. reception, 7 p.m. panel @ Mercury Dining Room and Rail, 505 Marquette Ave. S., Minneapolis; tickets are $15 for non-members, $10 for students, and free for FGI members @ eventbrite.com
Chef Camp at Wilson & Willy’s: In anticipation of Chef Camp‘s summer retreat at Lake Superior in September, Minneapolis retailer shop Wilson & Willy’s is hosting a three-part series of workshops to bring the Northwoods experience to the North Loop. The series kicks off with a class on cast iron restoration and care led by Chef Camp instructor Nick Zdon, and attendees will receive a cast iron care kit. Thursday, May 25 from 6-8 p.m. @ Wilson & Willy’s, 211 N. Washington Ave., Minneapolis, 612-315-2280; tickets are $20 via chefcampmn.com
Memorial Day Weekend Sale at Poppy: Take 10 to 30 percent off new styles at all three Poppy locations. Thursday, May 25-Monday, May 28 @ 867 Grand Ave., St. Paul; 251 Snelling Ave. S., St. Paul; and 4301 Upton Ave. S., Minneapolis, poppytogsandclogs.com
Memorial Day Weekend Sales at Galleria: A handful of Galleria stores are offering special deals over Memorial Day weekend. Offers include 30 percent off all bags, outerwear, and small leather goods for men and women at Cole Haan; 15 percent off full-price housewares (not including furniture) at Crate & Barrel; 20 percent off jewelry (except French Kande) and an additional 20 percent off sale items at Dugo; free mini hand cream trio with any $55 purchase at L’Occitane; an additional 40 percent off sale items at Lucy Activewear; 25 percent off all Company C rugs, pillows, and bedding at Scandia Down; final price reductions with savings of 40 to 60 percent on select items at Scheherazade Jewelers; and an additional 20 percent off clearance and sales throughout the store at Williams-Sonoma. Friday, May 26-Monday, May 29 @ Galleria, France Ave. S. & 69th St., Edina, 952-925-4321, www.galleriaedina.com
Danish Teak Classics Memorial Day Weekend Sale: Save 10 to 50 percent on everything at the furniture company’s showroom, warehouse, and website, including vintage modern furniture, art glass, and ceraemic art. Plus, receive special offers on shipping during select days. Friday, May 26-Sunday, June 11 (closed Memorial Day) @ Danish Teak Classics Showroom, 1500 Jackson St. NE., Ste. 277, Minneapolis, 612-362-7870, danishteakclassics.com
Memorial Day Sale at Golden Age Design: Take 20 percent off the entire shop’s curated collection of refurbished, mid-century modern furniture and vintage home goods. Friday, May 26-Sunday, May 28 @ Golden Age Design, 4157 W. Broadway Ave., Robbinsdale, 612-408-6896, goldenagedesign.com
NEON Father’s Day Pop-up Boutique: The Northside Economic Opportunity Network (NEON) hosts a Father’s Day pop-up shopping event featuring goods by Northside businesses and artisans, plus a photo booth and kids’ activities. Saturday, May 27 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. @ NEON, 1007 W. Broadway Ave., Minneapolis, 612-302-1505, neon-mn.org
Jovy Rockey Jewelry Trunk Show: Winona-based jewelry designer Jovy Rockey launches her spring collection at this trunk show hosted by Uptown boutique Showroom. Shop the designer’s geometric, minimalist necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and rings made from hypoallergenic brass, gold fill, and sterling silver, decorated with semi-precious stones, glass, and textured metal. Saturday, May 27 from 5-7 p.m. @ Showroom, 615 W. Lake St., Minneapolis, 612-345-7391, showroommpls.com
Mill City Farmer’s Market: Mill City’s weekly farmer’s market has moved outdoors for the season. Shop for goods from more than 120 farmers, florist, food artisans, restaurants, and makers. Saturday, May 27 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. @ Mill City Museum, 704 S. Second St., Minneapolis, millcityfarmersmarket.org
Maker Days at Linden Hills Farmers’ Market: Shop for handmade goods from nearly 20 makers while stocking up on heirloom vegetables at this special maker’s edition of the Linden Hills Farmer’s Market. In partnership with Minneapolis Craft Market, this week’s featured makers include nest PURE handbags, Fair Anita fair-trade jewelry, Willow Tree Jewelry, and Naked Bear Naturals skincare. Sunday, May 28 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. @ Linden Hills Park, 4201 Zenith Ave. S., Minneapolis; view event page
Traditions 30th Anniversary Sale: To celebrate 30 years of business, Traditions Classic Home Furnishings is offering 30 percent off storewide for the entire month of May. May 1-31 @ all Traditions locations; visit traditions.com for locations
