Thursday, November 12, 2009

Giving Children Something Special at Art Buddies


I wanted to share this with everyone.  There is a special organization out there called Art Buddies that offers so many children a special opportunity to work along side creative adults.  
Art Buddies, a program of the nonprofit Creatives for Causes, pairs creative mentors from advertising and design with children from low-income families in south Minneapolis.

They help the kids discover their own creative talents, and help them dream big dreams.  The children work with their mentor to create something so far into their imaginations and then organize a day to show it off to their peers and family in an exciting parade. 

This program is truly a joy and offers something that is so unique and special. 

I just had to share. 

To learn more information about the program, or to offer a contribution check them out at
http://www.artbuddies.org/

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Grand Meander Saturday December 5th

Presented by the Grand Avenue Business Association and Saint Paul City Ballet's "The Enchanted Toy Shop"



Stop in for a fabulous day on St Paul's Grand Avenue for the Grand Meander.

Saint Paul, Minnesota, has a stretch of street that holds discoveries for visitors and residents alike. Rich in local character and tree-lined charm, Grand Avenue invites you to meander down its sidewalks and take in the historic and the hip, the small-town and the urbane, the engaging contradictions that are Grand Avenue.

It's a long meander: Grand Avenue spans 30 blocks from the Mississippi River to downtown Saint Paul, passing the halls of academia, old homes burnished more beautiful by time, service storefronts that make a neighborhood hum, and shops - lots of original shops - all with decidedly unmall-like appeal.

And, oh the food! From tablecloth institutions to come-as-you-are little nooks, ethnic restaurants to bar and grills, high-octane coffeehouses to one-scoop-or-two ice cream parlors, Grand Avenue has a table waiting.

Enjoy:
Breakfast with Santa Art at Ramsey

Young Art Fair Fire Truck Rides



Winter Carnival Button Unveiling Santa Soup Tasting


Santa's Reindeer Sounds of the Season Community Tree Lighting


Meet a Penguin Trolley Rides Art of Grand


Activities in Businesses Season of Giving

For more information and details visit http://www.grandave.com/

Friday, November 6, 2009

Boo Bash Was a HUGE Success
















Thanks to all those folks in Highland Park, Mac Groveland and surrounding neighborhoods close and far who came out to the Grand Avenue Boo Bash. It was a great time and a very successful turn out. I sponsered the free pony rides and handed out 10 bags of candy to over 1200 kids in full costume. What a treat (pardon the pun) it was to share in such fun!



Look for this same event next year...SEE YOU THEN!