May 2012

Varies
MAY COOKING CLASSES
Love to cook? Learn something new and creative at one of our many cooking classes held at Cooks of Crocus Hill, www.cooksofcrocushill.com, 651-351-1144, or the Rivertown Inn. www.rivertowninn.com, 651-430-2955. Eat, cook and be merry!

May 1st - Jun 2nd Varies
ARTREACH ST. CROIX - MAY EXHIBIT
ArtReach St. Croix + St. Croix Galleries 224 North 4th Street, Gallery Hours: Wednesday through Friday from 10 to 4. Saturdays 12 to 4 Phone: 651-439-1465 Show: “Organic Expressions: Clay and Ink.” 
Karen Kurka Jensen practices the art of sumi-e, which is the ancient Chinese art form of ink on paper. Natasha Poppe is a ceramicist who works with high fired porcelain. Meet the artists at a public reception held Friday, May 4, 6-8pm. Coffee Social will be held on Saturday May 19, 9:30-11 am.
Learn more at: www.artreachstcroix.org

May 3rd 5PM - 8:30PM Thursday
LADIES NIGHT OUT!
"PEACE, LOVE GARDEN PARTY" is the theme for our specials Ladies Night Out along Historic Main Street. Boutique shopping with specials, appetizers, specialty drinks, fashion and decorating tips and more! The evening includes a costume contest so dress in your best garden party, peace out or summer of love finery. Start at Alfresco and get a free swag bag for the first 50 to register. End the night at the Grand Finale to win prizes at Staples Mill Brewing Company, 402 North Main Street. Continue the fun and stay overnight in Stillwater at one of our hotels or B&B's. The following are offering an LNO Thursday, May 3rd Special - call for details: Aurora Staples B&B ($99), Elephant Walk (from $139 package) Water Street Inn ($50 Off reg rate), Lexington ($from $75), Super 8 ($40/night)Americinn ($20 off reg rate). Grab your girlfriends and join the fun!
Learn more at: www.facebook.com/StillwaterLadiesNightOut

May 5th 9 AM - 3 PM SATURDAY
LONNIE LOVNESS TRUNK SALE
Lonnie Lovness Accessories wholesale Spring Jewelry Sample Sale in our studio in historic downtown Stillwater above Alfresco at 321 So. Main St. All jewelry will be marked 50-75% off retail prices and will feature thousands of wonderful handmade items including necklaces, earrings and bracelets from world markets.
Learn more at: www.lonnielovness.com

May 7th 7PM
DINER'S, DRIVE-INS and DIVES VIEWING PARTY
Smalley's Caribbean BBQ & Pirate Bar is celebrating their appearance on Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives with Guy Fieri, on May 7, 2012 with a viewing party. The party starts at 7pm, the episode airs on the big screens at 9pm followed by music at 10pm. Join the fun!
Learn more at: www.smalleyspiratebbq.com

May 11th - May 13th 10am-6pm, Friday-Sunday
20th ANNUAL POTTERS TOUR - STILLWATER AREA
Self-drive during this seven pottery studio art event. This is the 20th year this group of Minnesota potters has held this event. If you love artistic pottery, do not miss! Maps available.
Learn more at: www.minnesotapotters.com

May 19th Noon-4PM Sat
Brewers Bazaar - Sixth Annual
Come aboard the Avalon Riverboat overlooking the beautiful St. Croix River in historic downtown Stillwater Enjoy delicious craft brews. Tickets in advance are $30 ($40 at door) you receive 4 hours to sample some of the best regional beers poured directly from the brewers themselves, including Lift Bridge, August Schells, Brau Brothers, Finnegans, Flat Earth, Lake Superior Brewing, Olvalde Farm, Rush River, St. Croix Brewing Company, the St. Croix Valley Homebrewers Association, Stillwater Brewing, Summit and Surly. In addition, you'll get a commemorative pilsner glass and a brat while listening to the Thundermen perform. This event is presented by the members of the Stillwater Sunrise Rotary Club. All the proceeds from this fun event help support our Club's many service projects. Order tickets online. Space goes fast. Boat stays docked during event.
Learn more at: http://www.stillwatersunriserotary.org/page/show/33662

May 19th - May 20th 10AM - 5PM
RIVERTOWN ART FESTIVAL
Art Festival at Lowell Park, downtown Stillwater, on the banks of the beautiful St. Croix River. This juried event draws artists from around the country. Featuring ceramics, clothing, drawings, fiber, glass, jewelry, leather, painting, paper, photography, wood and more. Food Vendors. Not to be missed!
Learn more at: www.stillwaterrivertownartfestival.com

May 27th
3rd ANNUAL STILLWATER MARATHON, HALF-MARATHON, 20 MILE and 12K
The annual Stillwater Marathon has been cancelled for 2012.
Learn more at: www.StillwaterMarathon.com