05 Apr 2023

Please join the Bakken Ensemble on Sunday, April 16 at 6:30pm for our annual fundraising event, Souvenir du Concert.

This unique wine pairing experience explores the connections between music and wine through a guided tasting of hand-curated wine selections by France 44 Sommelier Karina Roe, thoughtfully paired to pieces from the Bakken Ensemble’s concert season in consultation with Artistic Directors Stephanie Arado and Pitnarry Shin.

For tickets or more information, visit our website at bakkenensemble.org

05 Apr 2023

Please join the Bakken Ensemble on Sunday, April 16 at 6:30pm for our annual fundraising event, Souvenir du Concert.

This unique wine pairing experience explores the connections between music and wine through a guided tasting of hand-curated wine selections by France 44 Sommelier Karina Roe, thoughtfully paired to pieces from the Bakken Ensemble’s concert season in consultation with Artistic Directors Stephanie Arado and Pitnarry Shin.

For tickets or more information, visit our website at bakkenensemble.org

02 Mar 2023

Minnesota Monthly’s Food & Wine Experience returns the weekend of March 4-5. The 28th annual event will be a sampling adventure where guests sip unique varietals of local, regional, and national wines; try specialty spirits, beers, and seltzers; and taste mouth-watering food at a new venue, the Omni Lakes Hotel – Home of the Minnesota Vikings!

The event will showcase more than 100 vendors set up throughout the elegant new venue, which is conveniently located in Eagan. You’ll have the opportunity to meet and engage with experts to discover what’s new and receive insight into their creation process.

02 Mar 2023

The Grand Vine Tasting is the exclusive kick-off to the Food & Wine Experience weekend. Taking place at a stunning new venue, Norse Hall at the Omni Viking Lakes Hotel – Home of the Minnesota Vikings, on Friday, March 3 from 6:30 -9:00 p.m.

Enjoy intimate, high-end tasting of fine red, white, rose and sparkling wine with catered gourmet bites and live music. Wines featured at the event retail at $20 or higher and showcase the best from vineyards across the globe. There will be entertainment throughout the evening and attendees get to take home a commemorative event Riedel wine glass.

02 Mar 2023

The Grand Vine Tasting is the exclusive kick-off to the Food & Wine Experience weekend. Taking place at a stunning new venue, Norse Hall at the Omni Viking Lakes Hotel – Home of the Minnesota Vikings, on Friday, March 3 from 6:30 -9:00 p.m.

Enjoy intimate, high-end tasting of fine red, white, rose and sparkling wine with catered gourmet bites and live music. Wines featured at the event retail at $20 or higher and showcase the best from vineyards across the globe. There will be entertainment throughout the evening and attendees get to take home a commemorative event Riedel wine glass.

02 Mar 2023

The Grand Vine Tasting is the exclusive kick-off to the Food & Wine Experience weekend. Taking place at a stunning new venue, Norse Hall at the Omni Viking Lakes Hotel – Home of the Minnesota Vikings, on Friday, March 3 from 6:30 -9:00 p.m.

Enjoy intimate, high-end tasting of fine red, white, rose and sparkling wine with catered gourmet bites and live music. Wines featured at the event retail at $20 or higher and showcase the best from vineyards across the globe. There will be entertainment throughout the evening and attendees get to take home a commemorative event Riedel wine glass.

14 Feb 2023

Studio Z
275 East Fourth Street Suite 200,
Saint Paul, MN

Enjoy an evening of Jazz, marimba, and wine with HMQ & HME performing with guest artist Jenny Klukken. Tickets available for in person tasting or virtual (wine will be shipped directly to you).

In Person Tickets ($50)
Live Stream Tickets ($120 & $246)
Concert Only Tickets ($20/$10 Students)

For tickets visit https://www.heartlandmarimba.com/events/opolo-wine-tasting

09 Sep 2022

EXPLORE, DISCOVER, and CELEBRATE the rich Ukrainian culture and unique traditions kept alive by Minnesota’s vibrant Ukrainian-American community. Enjoy Ukrainian entertainment, delicious homemade foods like varenyky (pierogi), holubtsi (stuffed cabbage rolls), and borsch (beet soup), have fun, and support Ukraine!

This year, the Ukrainian Heritage Festival will feature the and art auction and photo exhibit with proceeds going to Protez Foundation, which provides prosthetics for Ukrainian amputees.

Highlights include:
– Performances by Cheremosh Ukrainian Dance Ensemble, featuring dancers of all ages including a newly form adult group on the indoor stage.
– Music by the Ukrainian Village Band, a Ukrainian roots band, playing folk & modern music on the outdoor stage. One can always find people dancing wherever they play!
– Ukrainian Easter egg making demonstrations and craft vendors
– Beer garden with local and international beers
– Children’s games
Admission is free, however donations are welcome and will support humanitarian aid for Ukraine.

25 May 2022

Now accepting Sponsorships!

Gather some friends together on the shores of Lake Minnetonka for a beach bash like no other. Celebrating the lake, summer and their pleasures – edibles, music, and libations in an 18-karat setting. Proceeds benefit Wayzata Sailing’s community programming and adventures.

What: Windward Festival
When: June 24, 2022
Who: Wayzata Sailing Foundation
How: Various times and options – ticketing opens in late May
Where: Lake Minnetonka, 1100 Eastman Lane, Wayzata
Why: Proceeds benefit community programming and adventures