Weekend Hodge Podge: Local Gifts, Fancy Jewelry and Cheap Drinks

The Sequin and Badgely Mischka Sample Sale is going on today through Saturday:

What: Jewelry will be 50-80% off retail prices. (Retail prices range from $40-500.) Great for holiday parties and holiday gifts. Cash accepted.
Where: International Market Square, Suite 436
When: Today December 3rd, 11:00am-7:00pm
Friday December 4th, 11:00am-7:00pm
Saturday, December 5th 10:00am-3:00pm

The fourth annual No-Coast Craft-O-Rama happens tomorrow through Saturday at Midtown Global Market:

What: The No Coast Craft-o-rama (NCCOR) is a craft event that began in December 2005 as a way to feature a variety of designers, artists, crafters and other talented creators of unique handmade goods.
Where: Midtown Global Market. I already said that.
When: Friday December 4th, 3:00pm-8:00pm
Saturday December 5th, 9:00am-5:00pm

Also starting tomorrow and also featuring local artists is Three-Day Local Artist Gift Mart:

What: More than 20 local artisans will display their one-of-a-kind jewelry, personal and home accessories, tee shirts, artis books, toys, letterpress cards and more. All members save 20% on their purchases.
Where: The Walker Art Center, 1750 Hennepin Ave
When: Friday December 4th, noon-4:00pm
Saturday December 5th, noon-4:00pm
Sunday December 6th, noon-4:00pm

Toys in the Attic happens tomorrow night at Soo-VAC, featuring toy-inspired art for sale from local and national artists. Guests are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots (no military toys, please). Suggested donation at the door is $1-5, with all door proceeds and 25% of the evening's sales going to Toys for Tots.

What: Toys in the Attic exhibition benefiting Toys for Tots, featuring toy-inspired art in the form of limited edition signed poster prints and custom one-of-a-kind toys.
Where: Soo Visual Arts Center, 2640 Lyndale Ave S
When: Friday December 4th, 6:00pm-9:00pm (silent auction ends at 8:30pm)

Thom Pham has remodeled and renamed his Anemoni Sushi Bar, now it's A25 Anemoni Sushi + Sake Bar. This weekend is the official grand opening to show off the new space, which is now equipped with a full bar, more sake selections than ever before and a list of specialty cocktails from Brad Smith. A25 retains its huge sushi menu but has added an array of traditional hot and cold Japanese dishes. I've spent a lot of time in the new A25 space the past couple of weeks and I find it to be really warm and cozy, despite Thom's intent of recreating a Tokyo streets and subways feel. The closed-circuit TV over the sushi bar that shows you what's going on at Azia's front bar is a nice touch.

What: Grand opening weekend, featuring non-stop happy hour for the next three days. Half-price sake and select bottles of wine, discounted specialty drinks and appetizers.
Where: A25 Anemoni Sushi + Sake Bar (at Azia Restaurant), 2550 Nicollet Ave
When: Friday December 4th, 4:00pm-2:00am
Saturday December 5th, 4:00pm-2:00am
Sunday December 6th, 4:00pm-2:00am

Finally, happy birthday to The Herkimer! The Uptown brewpub celebrates its 10th anniversary this Saturday (I feel old) with $1.00 beers all day. Congratulations to proprietor Blake Richardson and all his amazing staff for defining restaurant longevity.

What: Celebrating 10 years in business with $1.00 beers from open to close, free birthday cake, trivia with prizes all day long and DJ Double Trouble from 10:00pm-close.
Where: The Herkimer, 2922 Lyndale Ave S
When: Saturday December 5th, 11:00am-2:00am

Comments

[Kate NG Sommers]

It's too bad the CCTV wasn't on the other side of the building. My car, and another attendee's cars were both broken into while at Anemoni last night :(

[Vintage Jewelry Store]

You are a real knowitall girl! :)
Thanks for all the information, tips and recommendations, I'm sure I will use them from now on every week.

[replicawatchcity.com]

I was under the understanding that a Concierge knows where all the hot spots are not just arts and crafts...