What's Happening December 2008
See & Do
Handmade Tile Association celebrates 10th anniversary with artists reception
The Handmade Tile Association will mark its 10th anniversary in 2009. To celebrate, the association is hosting an artists’ reception and ongoing showroom exhibit. The reception is 7 p.m.-midnight on December 31 at Clay Squared Infinity Gallery at 34 13th Ave. N.E. in Minneapolis. Tickets are $25 at the door. The gallery’s exhibit will continue to be open through April 20, 2009. 612-781-6409 • handmadetileassociation.org
College City Remodeling announces 2009 free homeowner seminar dates
College City Remodeling has announced its free homeowner remodeling seminar dates for early 2009. Topics will be: kitchen remodeling, February 5; green building, February 26; bath remodeling, March 12; and moisture intrusion, March 19. Receive detailed information about the design/plan/build process and explore how remodeling can increase the functionality of your home. All seminars are Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at Midwest Home Media, 2250 Hwy. 13 W., Burnsville. Call to register or e-mail info@collegecityremodeling.com. 952-469-6900 • CollegeCityRemodeling.com
Terra Verde honored with Award of Merit in Urban Design and Planning
Terra Verde Architects received an Award of Merit in Urban Design and Planning from the Colorado North American Institute of Architects 2008 Achievements in Architecture Awards Program. The award was in recognition of the Bungalows at Mapleton, an urban redevelopment project in Boulder, Colo. Terra Verde Architects was one of six firms to receive the architectural design awards out of a field of 45 entries judged by a jury of architects. Terra Verde has offices in Minneapolis, Boulder, and Hyderabad, India. 612-253-0504 • terraverdearch.com
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Patio Town recommends winter reading for do-it-yourself landscapers
Winter is a good time to curl up with a stack of landscaping books to get some ideas for your backyard. Check out Schiffer Publishing’s do-it-yourself series on retaining walls and pavers. patiotown.com
Find holiday games for the whole family at Peters Billiards
Foosball, bubble hockey, table tennis, Ms. Pacman—create special holiday memories this year with games for the whole family at Peters Billiards. Visit Peters today for holiday delivery. Peters Billiards is at 6150 Lyndale Ave. in Minneapolis. 612-866-8433 • petersbilliards.com
Decorate your home for the holidays with help from Linder’s
Come in from the cold and see Linder’s huge selection of Christmas trees: Linder’s has one of the Twin Cities’ largest heated indoor tree lots with many varieties of trees, including Douglas-fir, noble fir, white pine, Black Hills spruce, double-needle balsam fir, Scotch pine, Fraser fir, fancy balsam fir, flocked trees, and more. At Linder’s Holiday Center, all premium trees are fresh cut and baled with a tree bag and preserver. Linder’s is also known for its homegrown poinsettias with thousands to choose from a variety of colors and sizes, and for its fresh holiday greens including wreaths, spruce tops, garland, cuts, and swags. 651-488-1927 • linders.com
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