Events

CRAVE presents Pink Carpet Event

October 7, 2013 by IamMoody

CRAVE restaurant, along with local sponsors, is hosting the second annual Pink Carpet Event to benefit Susan G. Komen on Friday, October 11 at Muse Event Center.

All Kaskaid Hospitality concepts including CRAVE, figlio, Urban Eatery, Union Fish Market, BLVD and the latest concept Boneyard, will all be on site with featured cuisine. Jewelry designer and founder of the Pink Carpet Event, Sara Beth Goldfine of SBG Designs will showcase the latest styles in a pop-up shop featuring a special Pink Collection. Proceeds from the collection will benefit Susan G. Komen.

Throughout the evening, three live musical acts – Tambuca, Twin Cities cover band H$B and DJ Mo – will perform.

Tickets are available at pinkcarpeteventmn.com.

WHEN: Friday, October 11, 2013

VIP reception: 7 p.m. until 9:30 p.m.

General event: 9:30 p.m. until 2 a.m.

WHERE: Muse Event Center

107 3rd Ave N

Minneapolis, MN 55401

TICKETS: General Admission: $50 – access to event from 9:30 p.m. until 2 a.m.

VIP Admission: $125 – open bar and food, access to event from 7-9:30 p.m. and general event from 9:30 p.m. until 2 a.m.

To buy tickets: pinkcarpeteventmn.com

About the Pink Carpet Event

The Pink Carpet Event was created out of a passion to pursue a cure for breast cancer and provide a premier social engagement for those wanting to help join the fight. Local jewelry designer, Sara Beth Goldfine Baratz of SBG Designs, approached CRAVE with the idea of throwing a premiere event to raise funds and fight the disease that has hit very close to home. Sara’s sister, Elly Zweigbaum, was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 38. Elly is now a cancer survivor, whose resilient response to the disease inspired Sara to join the fight against breast cancer and create The Pink Carpet Event.

About CRAVE

CRAVE fulfills the vision of a vibrant restaurant where the cuisine, service, atmosphere, energy and value are second to none. CRAVE offers fresh and innovative cuisine along with an impeccable wine selection brought to life in a chic yet casual atmosphere. A grand sushi bar extends the dining experience, appealing to both traditional sushi lovers and adventurous epicureans. CRAVE has four Minnesota locations, as well as out-of-state locations in Orlando, Omaha, Miami and Cincinnati. At each location, patrons enjoy a familiar yet unforgettable dining experience. For more information visit www.CRAVEamerica.com.

Nicole Henry at the Dakota Jazz Club

June 6, 2013 by IamMoody

“I had the sense of being in the presence of a pop-soul superwoman whose every gesture and inflection conveyed confidence and mastery…. time and again she invested familiar songs with an extra fillip of conviction and made you reconsider the words.” – Stephen Holden, The New York Times

“…the vocal love-child of Whitney Houston and Sarah Vaughan.” – Jordan Levin, Miami Herald

Nicole Henry has firmly established herself as one of the most acclaimed entertainers in jazz. Her powerfully expressive voice and her soulful, sophisticated and uplifting energy has earned her three top 10 albums. Adding to her vocal talents, Nicole’s beauty and on-stage rapport combines confidence, sincerity and a touch of sass, confirming her as an all-around beguiling performer to audiences in over 15 countries.

Nicole Henry, vocals
Terry Burns, bass
Joe Elliott, guitar
Sean Turner, piano
David Chiverton, drums

Her 2004 debut CD release, The Nearness of You, won considerable attention from audiences and critics in the U.S. and in Japan, where they named Nicole Best New Jazz Artist of 2004. The following year, Nicole’s Teach Me Tonight reached #1 in Japan and was named HMV Japan’s Best Vocal Jazz Album of 2005. Finally, 2008′s The Very Thought of You substantially expanded her American audience, reaching #7 on Billboard’s jazz chart.

Growing up in a musical family in Bucks County, PA, Nicole immersed herself in the arts early on, singing in school and church, and studying cello and ballet. After graduating from the University of Miami with a degree in Communications and Theatre, Nicole launched a successful acting career, appearing in commercial roles as well as a series of voiceover assignments. But she directed her strongest passion toward the development of her full-time singing career which was quickly rewarded in her present hometown, when the Miami New Times named Nicole “Best Solo Musician 2002.” She continues to be a winner on every stage she graces.

Get your tickets at http://dakotacooks.com/event/nicole-henry/

BIKE 4 WILLIE

May 16, 2013 by IamMoody

Come out to Bike 4 Willie, a benefit fundraiser for Willie Shuford.

Willie has been diagnosed with a rare cancer known as multiple myeloma and is in need of medical assistance. Willie has been a successful flight attendant for 30+ years. The treatments for this rare blood cancer is very costly, this is your chance to reach deep into your pockets and help this wonderful man.

Bike 4 Willie is a fundraiser event that will bring many together to tune up your bike, go for a ride, and enjoy a buffet.

1:00-2:45pm
Meet up your fellow riders for a free bike clinic outside of Tin Fish Restaurant at 3000 E Calhoun Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55408.
2:45-5:00pm
Take a casual ride around Lake of the Isles, Lake Calhoun and Lake Harriet.
5:00-8:00pm
Silent Auction and Buffet Dinner at Uptown Tavern and Rooftop at 1400 Lagoon St, Minneapolis, MN 55408.

$50 to participate in the whole day
$20 to attend the silent auction and buffet dinner only

All donations can be made payable to Humbleslice LLC

If you are interested in volunteering at Bike 4 Willie, have questions about the event or want to share words of support to Willie Shuford, please email info@iammoody.com

Kid Icon Talent Search

April 20, 2013 by IamMoody

The Kid Icon Talent Search is a talent competition showcasing varied acts from kids ages 4-13, selected through auditions that will draw statewide competitors. Chosen acts compete for the winning title of their category and a grand price of $250.00 to help performers further their ambitions. The event will feature performances from established guest performers and appearances from a panel of local influential judges.

Live auditions were held Apr 6th and 13th, 2013 and the big show will be:

May 4th, 2013 from 1-4pm
Sabathani Community Center Auditorium
310 E 38th St
Minneapolis, MN 55409

To get more information, purchase your tickets to this lively event and get maps and directions to Sabathani, visit Kid Icon Talent Search 2013.

HAMMS Event

April 7, 2013 by IamMoody

HAMMS Event is a Minnesota Market for men, women and their pooches – one day only.
[and there’s a twist… one vendor will win up to $5000 from ticket sales!]

Join us for One Day Only!

Saturday, April 20th, 2013

10:00am – 7:00pm

HAMMS Event is a one-day, dog-friendly market for men and women. A Minnesota Market with a twist!
Shop 25,000 square feet of products for both men and women. Meet the Minnesota Makers themselves, nibble on food from both vendors and food trucks, sip vino and samples of local brew.

HAMMS stands for: Help A Minnesota Maker Succeed. And, it just so happens to take place at the former Hamm’s brewery shipping docks.

HAMMS was born out of the “shop local” and “shop small business” philosophy, and the need for small businesses to stick together to help one another succeed. Funding is difficult for micro businesses, so we have put a spin on the “crowd funding” concept.

The HAMMS Event Founders have taken the “crowd funding” craze one step further and are pledging up to $5000 of ticket sales/donations of HAMMS Event to one lucky vendor. What does “up to $5000” mean? It means that if we sell $2000 in tickets, one vendor will receive that amount of money, but we want at least $5000 in ticket sales because that will really help one small business take it to the next level.

Apply to be a vendor or come support them by shopping the HAMMS Event.

You can make a difference in the small business commmunity.

“Fashion for Life Styling” – Benefit for Susan G. Komen

April 5, 2013 by IamMoody

Here’s a wonderful collaboration that you won’t want to miss …

“Fashion for Life Styling”
Thursday, April 11 5-8 pm
Second Debut, 4300 West 36 ½ Street, St. Louis Park
952.922.9640

This is sponsored by the Minnesota Women’s Sale Council with a $5 donation to benefit breast cancer research for Susan G. Komen. The focus is “Nine to Nine … and All of the Playful Layers in Between” – styling tips for women and men on mannequins plus volunteers from the audience.

Come support our local store Second Debut, Minnesota Women’s Sale Council, and breast cancer research for Susan G. Komen!