ON THE TOWN

ON THE TOWN WHAT’S GOING ON AROUND THE LAKE

Natalie and Kelly Casa Couture Mainstream Boutique lets you shop from the convenience of your own home.

When business had to shut down due to COVID-19 last March, Mainstream Boutique acclimated to the times and found a way to bring its customers’ in-store shopping experience to a weekly online fashion show via Facebook Live.

“The [online fashion shows] became a light in a dull time for women,” says shop owner, Kelly Arcand. For women, who were homebound and busy with work and/or kids, the shows became an outlet of entertainment. Now that the store is open again, Arcand says their clients still want to watch their online shows. Every Tuesday at 6 p.m., 15 to 20 outfits are showcased live; the videos are then posted to the Mainstream Boutique of White Bear Lake Facebook page.

With the help of her daughter, Natalie, she puts together the outfits, each piece with a number, and explains on-camera content, color and fabric of the item. Women can comment in real-time and ask questions or purchase an item. Both Kelly and Natalie say the videos help clients see a snippet of what they have and, in-turn, brings in the foot traffic.

And the experience has strengthened Kelly and Natalie’s relationships with their clients. —Samantha De Leon

Mainstream Boutique 4729 Highway 61 N.; 651.209.6790 mainstreamboutique.com Mainstream Boutique of White Bear Lake @mainstreamboutiquewbl

White Bear Lake Winter Farmers Market

JANUARY 9

Eat, shop and support local at the White Bear Lake Farmers’ Market! This year, shopping can be done online with quick pick up at vendors’ booths, or onsite with food trucks and more! All ages. Free. 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Tamarack Nature Center, 5287 Otter Lake Road, White Bear Township; 651.407.5350; tamaracknaturecenter.org

LOCAL EVENTS

2–31 Shamanic Reiki Undergo the unique sessions that blend techniques of Reiki and Shamanic healing, enabling you to rid blockages that have built up of oppressed emotions and negative thought patterns; every Saturday. Ages 18 and up. $35 for 30 minutes; $65 for 1 hour. Noon–6 p.m. Enchanted Boutique, 4074 White Bear Ave. N.; 651.600.3769; enchantedboutiquemn.com 8 Friday Night Yoga and Wine Samples Candlelight yoga and wine samples— talk about a fun time! Grab a wine sample before or after class, or sip throughout while you learn about “healthy” wine. To secure spot, send payment to ZenFit via Venmo. Ages 21 and up. $20. 6–9 p.m. Zen Fitness and Wellness, 1350 Highway 96 Suite 9; 651.341.4694; zenfitnessandwellness.com 12 Home at Last Tour Learn more about Solid Ground, which helps families build the strong foundation for a brighter future and works to prevent and end homelessness in the community, for a one-hour tour, held virtually, every second Tuesday. All ages. RSVP. 5:30–6:30 p.m. Solid Ground, 3521 Century Ave. N.; 651.773.8401; solidgroundmn.org 30 Polar Plunge Participate in the biggest fundraiser for Special Olympics Minnesota! All funds raised help over 8,100 athletes across the state. This year, there are two Plunge options: in-person or virtual. All ages. Register online. Fundraising required to participate. Begins at 1 p.m. (subject to change). Ramsey Beach, 5050 Lake Ave.; plunge@somn.org

AREA EVENTS

2 Gingerbread Wonderland Norway House presents Gingerbread Wonderland in all its cinnamon splendor. Explore the gingerbread village of familiar buildings and landmarks from the Twin Cities, created by friends and neighbors. All ages. $10 general admission, $5 members, seniors (65+) and kids (5–12), free for kids 4 and under. Virtual access is available and free. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Norway House, 913 E. Franklin Ave., Mpls.; 612.871.2211; norwayhouse.org 3 Twin Cities Bridal Show The Twin Cities Bridal Show is your go-to spot for the perfect wedding day! Meet area vendors, discover wedding ideas and find your fairytale dress. Masks are required to attend this event. All ages. $15 general admission option or upgrade. Noon–5 p.m. Saint Paul RiverCentre, 175 Kellogg Blvd. W., Saint Paul; twincitiesbridalshow.com

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