Aug 26: goGLOW Edina flagship opens: The award-winning mobile tanning salon is opening a new flagship location in the trendy Edina shopping neighborhood of 50th and France. goGlow is known for its natural-looking spray tans that avoid skin damage through using eco-friendly products that avoid harmful UV rays. The new store will include four tanning rooms as well as a room for private parties. (3922 W. 50th St., Edina, goglow.co)
Aug 27-Sept 7: Minnesota State Fair shopping: This week marks the opening of the State Fair, and the fair’s lengthy list of local vendors makes it easy to support local artists and artisans. Sarah Sweet and Angela Lessman of arts consignment store I Like You will provide some locally-made pieces, Uptown Minnesota Express will have StormSisters’ homemade collection of lipsticks, and Duluth Pack has created an exclusive state fair tote bag. Visit the fair’s website for a full list of vendors. (1265 Snelling Ave. N., St. Paul, mnstatefair.org)
Aug 27: Get Dressed Up for Fashion Week MN at Showroom: Local design retailer Showroom is here to help you prepare for Minnesota Fashion Week with some styling assistance from owners Kimberly Jurek and Jen Chilstrom. Go to Showroom for some one-of-a-kind clothing and accessories and make a statement during the biggest week in local fashion. (615 W. Lake St., Minneapolis, facebook.com)
Aug 27: Adiv Pure Nature Trunk Show and Artist Talk: Khazana Arts and Textiles is welcoming Rupa Trivedi of Mumbai-based company Adiv Pure Nature to the store for a showcase of her sustainable, eco-friendly and handmade fashions. In addition to discussing her process, Trivedi will bring a number of her hand-dyed silk textiles to the store for a trunk show. Khazana imports its wares directly from India and Southeast Asia, so this partnership speaks to the store’s culturally authentic approach. (Khazana Arts and Textiles, 2225 Lyndale Ave. S., Minneapolis, khazana.com)
Aug 29: Julia Moss Designs’ Full Wattage Pop-up Event at JB Hudson Jewelers: Julia Moss Designs brings its vintage silver pieces to JB Hudson for a pop-up store and refurbishing event. Shop the store’s collection of one-of-a-kind pieces and add to your outdated silver cabinet. Or, if you bring your old, rusty silver into the store between 11 and 4 pm, Julia Moss Designs will refinish it using a color of your choice. Their Full Wattage program guarantees that you’ll never have to polish your silver again. (JB Hudson Jewelers, 2508 Hennepin Avenue S., Minneapolis, juliamossdesigns.com)
Aug 29: Lucy & Co + Wilson & Willy’s Pup-Up Shop: Modern general store Wilson and Willy’s is teaming up with specialty dog store Lucy & Co. and Dogs of Instagram for a one-of-a-kind event that focuses on pampering you and your pooch. The event includes dog- and human-friendly treats and exclusive giveaways both in-store and online at Wilson & Willy’s. Dogs are (of course) welcome at the event! (211 Washington Ave. N., Minneapolis, wilsonandwillys.com)
Aug 30: Behind the Brands: End of Summer Event at MartinPatrick3: This year’s end of summer event at MartinPatrick3 celebrates the North American launch of Red Wing’s Heritage 9870 leather boot. Previously sold exclusively in Asia, the Klondike black leather boot will now be sold only at MartinPatrick3. In order to ensure that you’re one of the first to own a pair, pre-order yours now at the store’s website. (212 Third Ave. N., Minneapolis, facebook.com)
