Minneapolis Lakes, MN February 2021 by City Lifestyle

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The Arts Issue! LI F E + C U LTU R E AR T AB O U T T OWN T RE ASU RE T ROVE

LIFESTYLE LETTER

FEBRUARY 2021 PUBLISHER

Alexandra Patty | alexandra.patty@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

Kassi Miranowski | kassi.miranowski@lifestylepubs.com

All You Need is Love—and Art FEBRUARY IS THE MONTH OF ART FOR MINNEAPOLIS LAKES —MAKING, COLLECTING, ADMIRING AND LEARNING. We love art because it gives us a glimpse of someone’s heart, the part of them we might not see on the surface. We are all drawn to art in different ways through different mediums. We like to look at and listen to art that makes us feel something, art that resonates with us. Through

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art, we learn more about ourselves. Whether it be painting, drawing, music, sculpture, or theatre; there are so many forms and outlets to appreciate. It’s challenging to even scratch the surface! As you read about the local places of art in our community, we hope that you too are inspired to pursue the art you love. We caught up with Art Resources Gallery located in International Market Square and Edina and learned how they curate for collectors. We spoke with ARTrageous Adventures where kids can go to learn more about art and community. We learned that the Jimmy Wilson Gallery is taking their gallery completely virtual; making it easy to admire and shop 24 hours a day. Illustrator Erin O’ Leary of Denim and Ink's fun background and unique talents are highlighted. And finally, we discovered that Jennifer Kinkead of JELLA World Artist Collections thrives on bringing us beautiful art and jewelry by artists from around the world; sharing new cultures and stories.

CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore

Minneapolis Lakes visited the H & B Gallery for a bit of history and learned what

ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor

makes this fine arts and antiques destination worth the visit. And last but not least,

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson

we discovered the big changes coming at New Gild Jewelers of Linden Hills and what makes this gem of a store so special.

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YEARS

INSIDE THE ISSUE FEBRUARY 2021

FEATURES 12 An Artful Dish Chicken Tinga Tostadas with Avocado Salsa and Cabbage Slaw

16 The Art of Gemology New Gild Takes Jewelry to the Next Level

22 Art About Town Local Art for All

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30 Treasure Trove H & B Gallery's History of Fine Art and Antiques

DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

Around Town

Culinary Creations

Local Limelight

22 Artist’s Palette 30 Open House 34 DIY

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ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY GENNA MARKS

CHICKEN TINGA TOSTADAS WITH AVOCADO SALSA AND CABBAGE SLAW

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I MAKE THIS DISH EVERY TIME I COME

find them sticking to the pan, let them be. They

HOME FROM TRAVELING, WHICH HASN’T

often tell you when they are ready to be flipped

BEEN HAPPENING MUCH THESE DAYS, BUT

by easily releasing from the pan.

IT STILL HAS THAT STICK-TO-YOUR-RIBS

4. Cut the stem out of the tomato and blend

COMFORT THAT WANTS TO MAKE YOU CURL

them until smooth. Add in chipotle peppers to

UP ON THE COUCH. It has all of the things. It’s

your spice preference. Be sure to add in 3tbsp of

crunchy. It’s fresh. It’s spicy. It’s bright. It’s creamy.

just the adobo sauce they are canned with. Add

Mexican food always does that for me. It hits all of

in 1tsp of salt and blend until smooth.

the notes in an incredibly approachable way.

5. Once the chicken is browned, take it out and return the heat to medium low. Add in all but

Serves 6-8

the ¼c of sliced onions and sauté. Let them

INGREDIENTS:

cook for 5 minutes, until they start to become

+ 2lbs chicken thighs, boneless, skinless

translucent. Next add in the garlic and sauté for

+ 8c tomatoes, puréed in the blender,

30 seconds.

~8 medium beefsteak

6. Add in your tomato chipotle mixture to the

+ 3c +¼c, yellow onion, sliced

onions and garlic. Add chicken thighs back in

+ 4-5 each (not can!) chipotle peppers in adobo

and allow mixture to simmer over medium low

+ 5 garlic cloves, minced

heat for around 30-40 minutes, uncovered. You

+ 12-16 corn tortillas (2-4 per person,

want the mixture to reduce by half. The chicken

no judgment)

will be tender, able to pull apart and it will be

+ 2 avocados, large or 3 small

thickly coated by the stewed tomatoes.

+ 1-2 jalapeños, sliced

7. Combine avocados, remaining ¼c onion,

+ ⅓c + ¼c lime juice

⅓clime juice, water, ½c cilantro, desired amount

+ ½c + 3tbsp cilantro, chopped

of jalapeño, 1tsp salt, and blend until smooth.

+ 1c radishes, sliced

Set salsa aside.

+ 3c cabbage, purple, sliced

8. Toss together cabbage, radish, ½tsp salt,

+ 6oz feta cheese, crumbled

remaining lime juice and cilantro, in a bowl. Set

+ 2tbsp olive oil

slaw aside.

+ ¾c water

9. Place tortillas on a dry baking sheet and bake

+ 4tsp kosher salt

them until they are lightly golden brown and crunchy. This will take around 15-20 minutes.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Tostadas are normally fried but I have found it

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

is much easier to do in the oven without the

2. Season chicken thighs with 2tsp of kosher salt.

extra oil, while still getting that crunch factor.

3. Heat olive oil over high heat in a deep pan,

10. Assemble the tostadas by placing avocado

such as a Dutch oven. Brown the chicken thighs

salsa on the crispy tortilla, topping with the

in batches, be careful not to overcrowd the

chicken tinga, the cabbage slaw, and sprinkling

pan. Brown them nicely on both sides. If you

with feta cheese.

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT

THE ART OF GEMOLOGY

NEW GILD TAKES JEWELRY TO THE NEXT LEVEL

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Cotton Candy by Marissa Johnson Photography

ARTICLE COURTNEY REED PHOTOGRAPHY LUCY HAWTHORNE

Co-owners of New Gild, Kelsey and Jen taken by Leslie Plesser (Photo was taken pre-pandemic).

YOUR

MANUFACTURED,

New Gild also makes full custom commitment jewelry

WHY SHOULD YOUR JEWELRY BE? At New Gild

MEMORIES

AREN’T

for couples, from the engagement ring to the wedding

Jewelers, creating pieces one at a time with love and

bands--and even wedding gifts and accessories for

skill isn’t business--it’s personal. On the brink of their

the ceremony. New Gild’s talented owners and staff

four year anniversary, New Gild is humming along in

work with clients in a collaborative process that takes

their beautiful Linden Hills storefront; if you haven’t

into account lifestyle, aesthetics, and budget to design

been in, you need to see it to feel it. It’s a jewelry

and craft true custom pieces. Potential proposers and

gallery and custom studio built on the ideals of crafts-

couples immediately feel at ease in the shop’s combined

manship, expertise, and love.

studio and gallery space. “That’s the beauty of shopping

New Gild’s gallery features their own one-of-a-kind pieces of remarkable beauty and creativity, as well as

here,” adds Jen; “We treat our clients the way we’d like to be treated. Like family you can trust.”

those of selected local and independent artists. “We

In addition to crafting new things, New Gild’s excep-

pride ourselves on making things from the best raw

tional restoration services can bring older pieces back to

materials, and defying tradition or cliche to create totally

life. “We’ve restored pieces that went down the disposal

unique and fun pieces that sparkle and inspire,” says

accidentally, or were lost outside on the driveway even,”

co-owner Jen Bellefleur. Among their notable pieces

says Kelsey. “We can replace missing gems, repair

this year, Cotton Candy definitely impresses, with a

breaks, and restore textures and details to the oldest

Peruvian pink opal center stone surrounded by pink

rings, giving them a new life.” When a piece is beyond

sapphires, diamonds, and turquoise from Arizona’s now

repair, New Gild can replicate the original design with a

closed Sleeping Beauty mine. The Romeo ring features

faithful reproduction that captures the past and starts

a pink spinel ombre pattern flowing organically around

the story over.

a blue-green tourmaline in platinum. Meanwhile, the

As it turns out, all that glitters is not gold! In addition

Grace necklace features a full suite of plate-cut beryl

to their expert jewelry restoration and exceptional cus-

in pastel shades of pink, blue, green, and yellow with

tom services, New Gild also hosts a growing gemology

diamond and gold elements and a diamond encrusted

lab performing appraisals, stone identification, and dia-

clasp. “Recognizing exceptional stones like those used

mond and gemstone grading.

to create these spectacular pieces is both an art and a gut feeling,” says co-owner Kelsey Lee-Karol.

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT (CONTINUED)

and certified appraisers. Using lab equipment along-

honesty--we believe our customers have a right

side significant experience and training, Lindsay and

to “see behind the curtain.” We embrace that

David are able to identify and grade even the trickiest

custom is a process and not an event, and we

of stones.

don’t mind making lots of changes to bring about

Recently, a customer brought in a specimen

our collaborative vision. These practices create

that had been handed down to him as a star ruby.

a personal relationship between us and our cli-

Examination quickly revealed that was an elabo-

ents that evolves organically.

rate “fake,” but how the star appearance had been achieved remained a mystery. David remembered

Q: 2020 WAS A CHALLENGING YEAR FOR BUSI-

something he’d seen in one of his gem guides. The

NESSES...WHAT MADE NEW GILD STRONGER?

gem was a glass doublet, meaning a colored glass

A: Thankfully, we were coming off of a strong

top and a flat back layer used to stabilize a third,

year when the pandemic hit. We focused on con-

middle layer--a layer of foil scored in lines--that ulti-

stant communication with our employees and our

mately created the star illusion! This process hasn’t

clients, and we worked very early on to implement

been used for almost a century.

safety protocols on site. People continue to marry,

From elaborate fakes to the real deal, careful methodology is employed to get to the bottom of things.

to have birthdays, to have milestones for which a talisman is perfect and we’re here to help.

“We can ‘read’ the story of a piece by examining it carefully. Being able to investigate and discover the

Q: WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART OF WHAT

mystery of an advanced imitation is just as much fun

YOU DO EVERY DAY?

as identifying and grading its ‘real’ counterpart,” says gemologist Lindsay Weissner.

A: Every new couple is a new love story for us, and we love everything from hearing about how they met

“People seek appraisal services for a number

to seeing their dog’s pictures on their phones! At the

of reasons,” says gemologist David Carlson, “from

same time, their rings will be a new story too, one we

just curiosity to insurance needs. We also appraise

write together.

pieces for families seeking to fairly divide inherited jewelry. Whatever the circumstances, we can pro-

Q: WHAT EXCITING NEW THINGS CAN READ-

vide accurate and appropriate evaluation and valu-

ERS EXPECT FROM NEW GILD IN 2021?

ation services.” The Q & A with Jen Bellefleur sheds light on where this gem of a store is headed!

A: Our gallery offerings have matured, and clients will find more truly spectacular pieces from us and our guest artists. Our gemological evaluation and valuation services will expand to include more exper-

Q: HOW HAS NEW GILD EARNED A REPUTA-

tise and more services. And hopefully, we’ll find new

TION FOR TRANSPARENCY AND HAND-HOLD-

ways to bring sparkle into people’s lives.

ING (GREAT COMMUNICATION) THROUGHOUT THE CUSTOM BUILD PROCESS? A:

In terms of transparency, one of the

founding principles of New Gild is complete

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Southwest Armatage East Harriet Fulton Kenny King Field Linden Hills Lynnhurst Tangletown Windom

Closed Sales

Homes for Sale

Avg. Sales Price (000s) $848 $802 $665 $1,640 $870 $908 $603 -

-15.2% +182.8% -40.2% -17.7% -

31 2 8 2 2 7 7 2 1

39 3 2 8 2 16 4 4 -

$755 $1,068 $848 $760 $540 $811 $627 $620 $575

-3.6% +13.7% -20.9% -12.9% -6.5% -

13 3 2 1 1 4 2 -

46 1 8 4 7 10 13 2 1

% Chg

Avg. Days on Market

Avg. Price per Sq. Ft.

76 67 93 160 59 86 52 12 44

$252 $252 $269 $256 $203 $264 $246 $234 $192

201 244 39 571 291 203 65 -

$235 $245 $237 $264 $256 $202 $240 -

COMMERCIAL MARKET STATISTICS by Multi & Single Tenant | Q3 2020 Minneapolis CBD Northeast Northwest Saint Paul CBD Southeast Southwest West Grand Total

# of Bldgs 162 222 98 47 179 233 96 1,037

Inventory 36,668,271 22,533,139 7,747,266 10,460,374 14,518,938 25,455,092 10,699,743 128,082,823

Total Available (SF) 7,060,633 1,882,109 624,061 1,282,784 2,252,934 4,267,301 1,956,513 19,326,335

Total Vacant (SF) 6,229,044 1,812,845 475,208 1,491,936 1,575,753 2,985,794 1,415,236 15,985,816

Total Absorption (SF) (64,510) (42,667) (48,269) 50,725 (2,105) 137,103 (125,984) (95,707)

YTD total Absorption (SF) 376,000 103,955 (21,891) (30,113) (103,393) 94,997 (118,927) 300,628

Vacancy Rate 17.0% 8.0% 6.1% 14.3% 10.9% 11.7% 13.2% 12.5%

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ARTIST’S PALETTE ARTICLE KASSI MIRANOWSKI

LOCAL ART FOR ALL

DENIM AND INK Growing up, Erin O’Leary wrote and illustrated her own books, sewed clothes for her dolls, and spent a good chunk of her allowance money at the craft store. But she never imagined, nor thought it possible, that any of her hobbies would help her make a living as an adult. When she graduated from college, she started making personalized cards for friends. “The joy I’d get when they opened a card that was so personal… it made my heart sing,” says Erin. The leap to illustrating was a natural one. Erin took classes online and developed her own style. In 2017, she launched Denim and Ink and started sharing her designs with wider audiences. “Posting my first illustrations on social media was terrifying, but it was how I held myself accountable. People were supportive from day one, even though I had so much learning to do!” One of Erin’s specialties is wedding illustrations. One couple wanted something beyond a traditional bride and groom pose. For this illustration, Erin drew their pets (a cat and two birds) that couldn’t be a part of their wedding. “I wanted to help them include and celebrate things they love - something a traditional photograph didn’t do,” says Erin. When the pandemic hit, Erin was worried business might dry up, but what she found was quite the opposite. “Art is a powerful and positive force that can help you process what’s going on,” Erin observed. “Being away from family and friends, people had to look for ways to capture their feelings, and my illustrations provided a pathway.” Erin also started using her art to support causes; she drew illustrations of healthcare workers, with proceeds of each sale going to buy PPE for frontline workers. And in the fall, she encouraged people to get out and vote. “I enjoy creating pieces that help people capture a moment, connect with a memory or support a cause. Images convey emotion just as much as words do.” Visit www.denimandink.com to get your custom illustration for you and your loved ones!

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Art About Town

JELLA WORLD ARTIST COLLECTIONS JELLA World Artist Collections has been a source of beautiful one-of-a-kind pieces for the past ten years. Jennifer Kinkead was inspired to start JELLA during a trip to Africa where she was doing work with Give Us Wings, a local nonprofit that does work in Kenya and Uganda. Finding art that tells a story and bringing the piece and the story back to the U.S. provides a new market for artists in the developing countries that she visits while bringing unique, fascinating artwork into homes stateside. The JELLA Collection now includes art and jewelry from Indonesia, Africa, Asia, Europe and the British West Indies. Jennifer sells direct a couple of times a year but most of her artwork and jewelry is sold through beautiful shops in the Twin Cities such as Martin Patrick3, Zachary, Pumpz, Vivid Home, Grand Hand Gallery, the Minneapolis Institute of Art and others. JELLA offices are at International Market Square where the love of art and beauty is alive and thriving. She works with designers to custom curate artwork for homes with the specific interests and passions of the homeowner in mind. JELLA World Art Collections website is also a great place to shop! Understanding other cultures helps people appreciate and respect one another. The values evident in the art and stories that Jennifer collects from around the world are similar to the values we hold dear in America, our love of family, friends and joy in celebrating life’s milestones. Despite Covid-19, Jennifer has been able to keep her collection fresh through the relationships she has developed with her partners around the world and by tapping into the art network in the U.S.. Shop with JELLA to bring treasures with a deeper meaning into your life! www.jellaworldartistcol-

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JIMMY WILSON GALLERY Today’s art climate is evolving and adapting. Among those who are opting for more convenience and easy accessibility for clients is The Jimmy Wilson Gallery.

The brick-and-mortar

space formerly located in Linden Hills, has recently become completely virtual. Art and photography lovers can now browse and admire 24 hours a day, seven days a week from anywhere in the world. Jimmy Wilson is an American photographer, filmmaker, writer and gallery owner. He grew up locally in Minneapolis, and graduated from the University of Minnesota. After a few career adventures including real estate property management and filmmaking, Jimmy purchased a small inexpensive digital snapshot camera. It sat upon his kitchen counter for about a year until one day he decided to bring the camera along on his threemile morning walk. He started to capture images and share them on his social media pages. It was then Jimmy realized he had a growing fan base. With the support of his online audience, he made the decision to turn professional and start Jimmy Wilson Photographs. He began working with a local art expert who became his mentor and agent, teaching Jimmy what he’d affectionately call, “The art inside the art.” With more hands-on experience and guidance, he learned to perfect the presentation, display, and size, finally discovering what truly sets him apart from other photographers. Jimmy Wilson’s photographs are shots captured around our great state of Minnesota. These framed pieces will give meaning to the art you hang in your home, compliment your existing décor, and can showcase the places you enjoy and love the most. Jimmy’s limited prints are signed, locally framed by Steve Schaben (owner of FastFrame Minneapolis), and installed by a professional. The new virtual gallery space allows for everyone and anyone to browse and shop in safety and comfort when convenient. Jimmy himself is available by appointment to consult and answer any questions via email, text, phone, or video call. View art online at www.jimmypicture.com or contact directly at (612) 201-0701. Follow on Jimmy Wilson 24

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ARTRAGEOUS ADVENTURES Amanda opened what she calls her dream space nestled in the heART of the Kenwood neighborhood in 2009. At the time, she was teaching art workshops all over the city as a single mom of two and juggling afterschool care for her children. When Louise Erdrich, writer and owner of Birchbark Books & Native Arts brought up the idea of renting the open space on the corner of 21st and Penn Ave to teach art classes, Amanda’s brain started swirling with ideas. The first thing that she did was start to figure out how to fund an opportunity to start a small business in a beautiful and historic neighborhood. After meeting with community members as well as the Kenwood School and Park, she put together a business plan and a way to raise some capital funds to start her dream space. She named it ARTrageous Adventures, and the studio successfully opened their doors on January 26th, 2009. Amanda wanted a studio space that welcomed families of all ages to create and come together as a community. Her mission was to unleash the creative power within people of all ages by creating programs that connect people to themselves, their community, and the diversity of the world. Over the past twelve years that dream has become a reality and ARTrageous Adventures has hosted workshops, afterschool programs, camps and countless birthday pARTies from ages 2-75 years old. The year 2020 was for many, including ARTrageous Adventures, the most challenging year ever! ARTrageous had to quickly change their business model from in studio programming to creating ARTrageous BOXED Adventures that are delivered to doorsteps locally and even nationwide. Check them out at www.ARTrageousAdventures.com to learn more about their monthly art BOXED subscriptions and other fun offerings this year in order to help support local. February’s theme is From the heART BOXED Adventure. Remember, “the eARTh

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WALKING INTO H & B GALLERY IS QUITE AN EXPERIENCE. Regardless if you love fine art and antiques or not, the building which has called 27th and Hennepin home for the past 30 plus years boasts three levels and over 15,000

have customers from all over the U.S. contacting them for

square feet of history. Offering a vast array of furniture,

rare and unique items.

lamps, silver, fine china, estate jewelry, sconces, figurines,

New pieces come in daily, and many get posted via

chandeliers (and the list goes on) the H & B Gallery space

social media on H & B Gallery's Instagram and Facebook.

tells tales of lives and adventures once lived. Be prepared to

If someone is looking to consign items, have them

get lost; not only in the beauty of the items, but because there

appraised, or determine whether or not an estate sale is

is so much to study and admire in this maze of treasures. H

needed, Jonathan says the best way to contact the H &

& B Gallery started almost 40 years ago with estate sales

B Gallery team is via phone and email. Since Covid hit,

around the Minneapolis city lakes area. Later, it expanded

they have seen a boost in sales and activity. Jonathan

when co-owners Tony Scornavacco and Mike Garret took

remains optimistic about where the business is headed

it over in the early 90s. Part of their experienced team, is

and believes there is still a solid place for the secondhand

Jonathan Campbell, who has been involved for nearly 30

market. The up-and-coming generations who appreciate

years carefully helping to manage, select and price special

antiques, and are interested in high quality at a reasonable

items that find their way to H & B Gallery in hopes of a new

price will find H & B Gallery hard to resist. It really is worth

home and a new story.

the trip in person, but make sure to allow enough time for

Jonathan says that most customers are surprised at

browsing every level. One can get caught up imagining

the large space and number of items they house and

the history of each piece and who owned it. Jonathan sums

display. “Most people need to come back because they

it up perfectly with, “If these walls could talk, you would not

don’t have enough time,” he comments. And while a lot

be able to hear yourself.”

has remained the same over the years, the one thing that has evolved is the quality of the merchandise. H & B

More info at www.handbgallery.com 2730 Hennepin Avenue

Gallery takes in the best, but, Jonathan and the team take

South, Minneapolis Gallery.pics@gmail.com or 612-874-6436.

time to sort and price things right. Jonathan says they

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