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Creative Culture ANOTHER MONTH INTO THE NEW YEAR! Soon we will be out of winter and into

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spring. February’s issue focuses on the artistic and creative culture in our community.

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Our art scene is just one of the many things that makes me proud to live in the Twin Cit-

Britt Johnsen, Kassi Miranowski, Heather Stetler

ies. In addition to our love for community, education, dining, and our vast appreciation for the outdoors; art helps enhance all the other amazing elements that make this area a vibrant and thriving place to live.

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The team learned more about Simpson Housing’s annual Art 4 Shelter event which focuses on giving back to the community and helping to alleviate homelessness. Celebrating their 10th year in 2020, this unique fundraising initiative focuses on bridging art, artists, and a great cause. The Minneapolis Lakes team was also thrilled to speak with a few galleries around the city and although we cannot cover them all (I wish we could!), this highlights a few worth visiting. Nestled in Linden Hills, Everett & Charlie showcases pottery, painting, textiles, woodwork, sculpture, glass and so much more. In-gallery events bring artists to the forefront with meet & greets and mingling in a cozy and approachable atmosphere. Recently relocated, Northland Visions (known for their previous space

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American art and products representing original items made by Native peoples from

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the Woodland and Plains tribes of the upper Midwest. And Gallery 360 in southwest

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sional spaces to help curate the finest the Twin Cities has to offer. For February, we included an automotive “gallery” with the newly renovated Jaguar Land Rover Minneapolis. More square footage, a coffee bar, and the latest tech combined with a light and bright space showcase their incredible full model lineup of some of the finest vehicles on the road. Finally, it was great catching up with Kelly Keegan who is an established and reputable criminal defense attorney, on how to clear up past mistakes and clean the slate for 2020. As Minnesota starts to thaw, Minneapolis Lakes looks forward to seeing you out and about!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE FEBRUARY 2020

FEATURES 12 Appreciating Local Three Galleries You Don't Want to Miss

20 Global Thinking International Design Center Takes Business to the Next Level

24 Jaguar Land Rover Minneapolis Renovates The Dealership Gets a Refresh for the New Year

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28 Creating for the Community Art 4 Shelter Celebrates 10th Year

DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

Around Town

Artist’s Palette

Legal Compass

20 Locally Owned 24 Driver’s Notebook 28 Giving Back 34 Lifestyle Calendar

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GOOD TIMES 1.

Local Motion Boutique Holiday Festivities Local Motion Boutique had multiple fun-filled events to wrap up the 2019 year. They hosted several local artists for their 1st Annual Photography Exhibit, live music performances by local entertainers, and of course the try-on fest of all the beautiful clothing pieces LMB has to offer. Shop dog, Roux, was never far from sniffing out the season's best fashions!

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Richard Moody’s 29th Annual Holiday Party Great entertainment, cocktails, and socializing were enjoyed at Richard Moody’s Annual Holiday Party hosted at Urban Eatery. Guests brought gifts for children and teenagers which were donated to the Hallie Q Brown Community Center in North Minneapolis. PHOTOGRAPHY BY KATHLEEN TAUER

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ARTIST’S PALETTE

APPRECIATING LOCAL THREE GALLERIES YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS

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“I LOVE ART FOR ALL THE INTANGIBLE QUALITIES, THE WAY IT SPEAKS TO YOU IN A WAY THAT NO OTHER OBJECT CAN.”

GALLERY 360 Merry Beck opened Gallery 360 in June of 2000 in South Minneapolis. Her friend and mentor, Peggy Ryan introduced her to the Minneapolis art industry through her former business, Triptych Winchester Gallery, which was located in Gallery 360’s current space. When Peggy’s business closed, Merry started Gallery 360. With the help of long-term employee, Laurie Meurett and other talented staff, they shaped the gallery into what you see today. What makes Gallery 360 unique is their passionately driven space with an eclectic variety of local talents. Gallery 360’s tagline of “Art in Every Degree” sums up their ever-changing collection of fine art and craft. The space is comfortable, and non-intimidating where a person can come in looking for a party gift and leave with a painting for over their mantle. “I love art for all the intangible qualities, the way it speaks to you in a way that no other object can,” says Merry. When asked how she chooses art to fill her gallery, she comments, “My artist selection is based on what appeals to me as an individual and what I feel will interest my clientele, offering a range of prices to accommodate a variety of needs.” Merry is constantly reminded that it’s important to take chances to stay exciting. Art should be the fun part of your search while planning an interior. It’s important to make choices based on what moves you or conjures a memory or feeling; art should express your personality and be something that ARTICLE KASSI MIRANOWSKI 12

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you want around you for a long, long time. For more information, visit gallery360mpls.com

EVERETT & CHARLIE Suzie Marty launched her art gallery, Everett & Charlie, in

something or someone special.” She feels that knowing

Linden Hills on Mother’s Day 2018. The name of her shop is

the Artist is an added bonus and that everyone has a

after her two grandsons and future artists. Suzy has loved

story that they can translate through their work.

art her entire life and has a background in both art and

Everett & Charlie only features artists from Minnesota.

retail, so to her, it seemed only natural to open an art gallery.

Suzie feels that there is so much local talent, and a lot to

She wanted to provide a brick and mortar retail space that

be proud of within Minnesota’s own art community. The

sells local art all year long, instead of only at the handful of art

gallery features art of all kinds, and quality and value are

shows that Minneapolis holds. “The artists deserve to have a

key elements when picking which pieces to display in her

permanent space to show and sell their work and customers

gallery. “Customers can find paintings, pottery, jewelry,

need a place where they know they can find quality art and

glass, leather, wood, and textiles in a range of prices,”

gifts made in Minnesota by really cool people,” says Suzie.

says Suzie. Not only will you find well established Artists

There are plenty of things that Suzie likes about art,

in the gallery, but you will also have the opportunity

but beside the usual, color, composition, and technique,

to stumble upon and fall in love with something new.

her favorite is most likely the energy and emotion that art

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produces. She feels that each piece of art holds a certain energy that is associated with both the Artist and the materials they have used to create it. Suzie says, “Visual art is like music. A painting can evoke different moods. It can cheer you up, bring you to tears, or remind you of

“CUSTOMERS CAN FIND PAINTINGS, POTTERY, JEWELRY, GLASS, LEATHER, WOOD, AND TEXTILES IN A RANGE OF PRICES.”

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NORTHLAND VISIONS

Ken Bellanger started Northland Visions out of his home in the 1990’s. It began with gift packaging of unique Nativebased foods such as herbal teas, wild berry jellies, authentic Minnesota harvested wild rice, and flavored honey and syrup. Ken’s gift packaging business had a lot of success as local companies like 3M, Target Corporate, Honeywell, and General Mills purchased his goods to give as gifts to employees or visitors. With business continually growing, Ken decided it was time to open a storefront. He soon learned that he needed more than jellies and wild rice for his shop to succeed. He saw the potential in the diverse artistic talent from the Native Tribes of Minnesota and knew that he wanted to create a space for their work to be showcased. Ken partnered with his son Greg and together they found unique Native Artists and their art to bring to Northland Visions year after year. Greg and his wife, Marilynn, have taken over Northland Visions since Ken retired in 2008. After eighteen years at their location on Franklin Avenue, the shop recently moved in 2018 to a space twice the size, in the historic Miller Textile Building in Northeast Minneapolis. Northland Visions continues to grow and has a large selection of native beadwork, craft supplies, artifacts, sculptures, jewelry, and of course the Native-based jellies and wild rice that was the start of Ken’s idea twenty-some years ago. View more and shop online at northlandvisions.com 14

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a happier, fuller life without the past haunting them,” says Keegan. A criminal record can hold you back in many ways, from an arrest, to a common misdemeanor or a felony, even if you were never formally charged or convicted. It can result in difficulty when applying for a job or renting and owning a house or apartment. Over 93% of employers and companies perform some kind of background check. “I strongly believe that people shouldn’t be denied an opportunity due to a mistake they made in their life that they regret,” says Keegan. “This shouldn’t define them after they have rehabilitated.” This is where the option of seeking an expungement comes into play. An expungement seals the record to KEEGAN LAW OFFICE, LOCATED IN MINNEAPOLIS,

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LUTION. Keegan Law Office practices in the areas of

have increased. At Keegan Law Office, each case is

criminal defense, expungements & pardons and gun

consulted to determine the goals of the client, gather

rights. Each case is handled with integrity, organization,

background information, and provide the best-tailored

passion, intelligence and creativity. The firm is guided

plan for action. Each step in the process is handled with

by a single, overriding goal: to make their client’s lives

care, focuses on the client, and takes as much off their

easier, not more difficult.

plate as possible to make the process run smoothly.

Founder and Criminal Defense Attorney, Kelly

Kelly has become one of the state’s most accom-

Keegan, is the passion that drives the law office. Born

plished expungement lawyers and is the President

and raised in Minnesota, her interest in criminal law

of the Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense

started at the young age of 16. As a new driver, she

Lawyers. She helped write the Minnesota Second

was pulled over for speeding and given a ticket. While

Chance Law on expungements that took effect in 2015.

many of us may just pay the fine, for Kelly, this sparked

Today, she continues to teach legal education semi-

curiosity for the law: she examined her options and

nars to hundreds of attorneys on how to carry out the

contested the ticket. During her undergraduate edu-

expungement process.

cation, Kelly took classes in criminal justice and found

“I feel fortunate everyday to work with people and

her calling to pursue a career as a defense attorney.

always focus on the positive in every person,” says

She later attended law school at the University of

Keegan. “Second chances do exist.”

Minnesota. “I love helping people and finding a way for them to resume their lives when they find themselves in

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and around the world, IDC carries brands that families have come to know and trust. In fact, Moller says many of their customers are intergenerational families. They get to know families and then their children, who inherit family home furniture pieces or are ready for their next sofa, dining table or entertainment center.

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DRIVER’S NOTEBOOK

KEEPING IT FRESH THE NEWLY RENOVATED LUTHER JAGUAR LAND ROVER MINNEAPOLIS IS NOW OPEN

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a must-see.” Their new space provides room to showcase

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the 100% electric Jaguar I-Pace along with its state-of-

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the-art charging station. The set up gives customers the

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hands-on opportunity to learn more about the change-

updated with a light and bright space, luxurious inventory,

over to an electric vehicle if they are exploring or consid-

and state-of-the-art features. What remains of the old

ering that option. Jaguar Land Rover Minneapolis prides

is the same great staff to help customers with all of their

itself as a number one dealership for electric vehicles in

automotive needs whether it be purchasing a new or pre-

the upper Midwest, and can provide the answers needed

owned vehicle, or simply visiting the service department. to assist in deciding if electric is the route to take. The recent renovation brought an expansion in square

If you’re leaning towards luxury plus rugged, the Land

footage allowing the dealership to demonstrate every

Rover SUVs provide the perfect combination. The 2020

Jaguar and Land Rover model available indoors on the

Land Rover Defender will be debuting this spring as the

show floor; making vehicle shopping in Minnesota more

newest luxury, all-terrain SUV for those with an adventur-

enjoyable. The updated space also offers customers a

ous side. View it in both the dealership and also for a lim-

brand- new accessories department which includes

ited time at the annual Minneapolis Auto Show (March

a large display of vehicle customization options such

7th – 15th). In addition to new inventory, Luther Jaguar

as paint colors and leather trims. Three new lounges are

Land Rover also has a vast selection of carefully sourced

conveniently positioned throughout the dealership so

pre-owned vehicles, so you can find the perfect vehicle

you can relax comfortably and privately during your wait.

according to budget and desired features.

There are also two barista bars with premium coffee and beverages to enjoy.

In addition to celebrating a renovation, Luther Jaguar is entering their 50th year in the Minneapolis area. They

Ted Terp, General Manager of the Luther Jaguar Land

are proud to be one of only twelve Jaguar retailers in

Rover dealership, has been overseeing things since 1986.

the U.S. to earn the prestigious 2018/19 Pride of Jaguar

He is proud to have both sales staff and automotive tech-

Retailer Excellence Award. They have been honored

nicians that have been with the store for over twenty years.

with this award for their exceptional sales, service and

This tenured and knowledgeable staff can offer customers

customer satisfaction. Land Rover will celebrate their

peace of mind while delivering the best and most accurate

14th year in business as the brand continues to grow

information both in sales and service.

and expand in the Twin Cities. When you’re in the mar-

As far as great models in the lineup, if you’re looking for

ket for a new vehicle, make sure to visit Luther Jaguar

an SUV that checks off all of the boxes, Ted recommends

Land Rover Minneapolis and they will take care of you

the Jaguar F Pace as “the number one selling vehicle and

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GIVING BACK

C R E AT I N G FOR THE COMMUNIT Y WHEN APPLE VALLEY RESIDENT AND PAINTER SHAINA MCCOY WAS A SENIOR IN HIGH SCHOOL, SHE DISCOVERED WHAT WOULD BECOME ONE OF HER GREATEST PASSIONS — CREATING AND DONATING ART FOR AN IMPORTANT CAUSE. In 2012, she was in her last year at arts high school Perpich Center for Arts Education in Golden Valley when she was encour-

ART 4 SHELTER CELEBRATES 10TH YEAR

aged to submit some of her paintings to Art 4 Shelter, an annual art sale with all proceeds going to Simpson Housing Services in Minneapolis, a non-profit organization that houses, supports, and advocates for people experiencing homelessness. So McCoy donated 33 paintings that year. “I wanted to be able to donate as much as $1,000,” she said. “I

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went overboard and did the work.”

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This year’s Art 4 Shelter will take place on Wednesday, May 13,

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at music and arts venue The Fillmore in Minneapolis. This year is an extra-special event because it marks the 10th anniversary of the fundraiser. Many pieces of art cost just $35 — the cost for one night of shelter for someone who is going through homelessness. Some $90 pieces of artwork are available for purchase as well, giving buyers and artists a chance to make an even bigger impact with those pieces, which are larger than the $35 ones. The $35 works are 5″ × 7″ in size and the $90 works are 8″ × 10″ in size.

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Since the event began in 2011, Art 4 Shelter has brought in a total of $723,000. That means all involved in the event have been able to provide 20,657 nights of shelter and housing for people experiencing homelessness. Additionally, the event gives emerging and established artists a place to showcase their work, creating a win for everyone in the community. For McCoy, she has also gotten additional professional experience over the years now that she sits on the Art 4 Shelter board of directors. “I love that I can give back to my community,” McCoy said. “It makes me feel really good to help people.” Board member Audra Williams has a background in both art and law. She sees Art 4 Shelter filling a unique niche in the Twin Cities area. “The intersection of a basic needs non-profit and bringing accessible art to an audience (and vice versa) really speaks to me. It’s kind of all my favorite things in one event,” she said. “It’s a fun and free event in the evening. You don’t see a lot of fundraisers that are so accessible.” She said she’s also personally benefited from buying some beautiful pieces from both local and national artists. “I’ve really expanded my art collection by adding some amazing pieces that I scored for just $35,” she said. “You can’t argue with that.” Williams says the event also supports sponsors, who benefit from the fundraiser as well, making Art 4 Shelter a venture that benefits everyone that comes into contact with the evening. “It gives our sponsors some well-deserved recognition,” she said. “They get to support a really cool and well-attended event that serves those experiencing homelessness and our community overall.” Art 4 Shelter takes place May 13 at The Fillmore, 525 N 5th St, Minneapolis. Are you an artist interested in submitting artwork for the show? Go to www.simpsonhousing.org /art-4-shelter. February 2020 | Minneapolis Lakes

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