May 2013

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MAY CREATIVE COOKING CLASSES
CREATIVE COOKING CLASSES Love to Cook? Take time to learn something new and creative from great chefs. Stillwater has two locations for cooking classes: The Rivertown Inn as well as Cooks of Crocus Hill. The Rivertown Inn features hands-on instruction, plentiful food and wine samplings, and a take home recipe booklet of the days' menu. $75 per person. Reservations are required. Rivertown Inn, 306 W. Olive St 651-430-2955,rivertown@rivertowninn.com. COOKS of CROCUS HILL, located in downtown Stillwater at 324 S. Main Street, has a variety of classes available at a variety of times and days. Check them out at www.cooksofcrocushill.com or call 651-351-1144. Eat, Drink and be Merry!

May 2nd 5PM - 8:30PM Thursday
LADIES NIGHT OUT!
"MAY DAY ON MAIN STREET" is the theme for our specials Ladies Night Out along Historic Main Street. Boutique shopping with specials, appetizers, specialty drinks, fashion and decorating tips and more! The evening includes a costume contest so dress in your May Day Bonnet. Free swag bag for the first 50 to register. End the night at the Grand Finale to win prizes. Continue the fun and stay overnight in Stillwater at one of our hotels or B&B's. The following are offering an LNO Thursday, May 2rd Special - call for details: Aurora Staples B&B ($99), Elephant Walk (from $139 package) Water Street Inn ($50 Off reg rate), Lexington ($from $75), Super 8 ($40/night)Americinn ($20 off reg rate). Lowell Inn, 651439-1100, or Lexington at 651-275-1401 for special offer. Grab your girlfriends and join the fun!
Learn more at: www.facebook.com/StillwaterLadiesNightOut

May 4th 9 AM - 3 PM SATURDAY
LONNIE LOVNESS TRUNK SALE
Lonnie Lovness Accessories wholesale Spring Jewelry Sample Sale in studio in historic downtown Stillwater above Alfresco at 321 So. Main St. All jewelry will be marked 50-75% off retail prices and will feature thousands of wonderful handmade items including necklaces, earrings and bracelets from world markets.
Learn more at: www.lonnielovness.com

May 10th - May 12th 10am-6pm, Friday-Sunday
21st ANNUAL POTTERS TOUR - STILLWATER AREA
Self-drive during this seven pottery studio art event. This is the 20th year this group of Minnesota potters has held this event. If you love artistic pottery, do not miss! Maps available at the stops. Plan to overnight in Stillwater to take this all in.
Learn more at: www.minnesotapotters.com

May 18th Noon-4PM Sat
BREWERS BAZAAR
Come aboard the Avalon Riverboat overlooking the beautiful St. Croix River in historic downtown Stillwater Enjoy delicious craft brews. Tickets in advance are $30 ($40 at door) you receive 4 hours to sample some of the best regional beers poured directly from the brewers themselves, including Lift Bridge, August Schells, Brau Brothers, Finnegans, Flat Earth, Lake Superior Brewing, Olvalde Farm, Rush River, St. Croix Brewing Company, the St. Croix Valley Homebrewers Association, Stillwater Brewing, Summit and Surly. In addition, you'll get a commemorative pilsner glass and a brat while listening to the Thundermen perform. This event is presented by the members of the Stillwater Sunrise Rotary Club. All the proceeds from this fun event help support our Club's many service projects. Order tickets online. Space goes fast. Boat stays docked during event.
Learn more at: http://www.stillwatersunriserotary.org/page/show/33662

May 18th - May 19th 10-6PM Sat, 11-5PM Sun
RIVERTOWN ART FESTIVAL
Art Festival at Lowell Park, downtown Stillwater, on the banks of the beautiful St. Croix River. This juried event draws artists from around the country. Featuring ceramics, clothing, drawings, fiber, glass, jewelry, leather, painting, paper, photography, wood and more. Food Vendors. Not to be missed!
Learn more at: www.stillwaterrivertownartfestival.com

May 18th - May 25th 5PM, 6:30PM, 8PM on May 18 & May 25, SAT
MAGIC & MYSTERY TOURS on the BIERCYCLE
Hop onboard the Biercycle for some magic, mystery and fun with fortune teller and magician, Karl AchiLLes as you wind through the historic district of Stillwater, pedaling and being amazed. Reservations must be made one week prior to event. Saturdays only. Groups are welcome to request alternate dates/times. Pick up this adventure on Water Street by the Pedestrian Mall.
Learn more at: http://www.biercycleadventures.com/magic--mystery-tours

May 23rd 5:30PM Start in Downtown Stillwater
FOODIES ON FOOT PROGESSIVE BEER DINNER
Foodies On Foot joins forces with Lift Bridge Brewery in beautiful Stillwater, MN for a Progressive Beer Dinner. We will meet Downtown Stillwater where we will board the Trolley for a historic tour on our way to Lift Bridge for a meet and greet with the owners and brewmasters who will give us a guided tour of the brewing facilities. Then, we will re-board the Trolley which will transport us back downtown where a couple of the Lift Bridge guys will join us as we visit four restaurants for a four course dinner. Chef's have chosen mouthwatering foods to pair with a specific Lift Bridge beer at each location. $69/person. Advance reservations needed.

Learn more at: www.foodiesonfootmn.com/tours