Spring is finally here and it’s time to get out of your houses! This month there are plenty of events for you to attend in the twin cities. From a remodeling expo to a film festival and flower show, you’re sure to find something that suits your fancy.
Minneapolis Remodeling Expo
When: April 10-11
Friday 2:00pm – 8:00pm
Saturday 10:00am – 8:00pm
Sunday 10:00am – 5:00pm
Where: Minneapolis Convention Center
The 2015 Minneapolis Remodeling Expo will be held at the Minneapolis Convention Center April 10th through the 12th. As always this  comprehensive and expansive home show brings homeowners access to some of the industries top professionals. Anything you’d like to know about home building and remodeling can be found at this expo. From the smallest design detail  to the largest home addition you’ll have the means necessary to answer any of your questions. Whether you’re looking for someone to help bring your own ideas to life, or need a little help getting an idea fleshed out, there will be a professional available to help you.
There will be many showcases at the home show that will allow you to view the latest trends innovations in home design including things like cabinetry, countertops, flooring, sunrooms, additions, decking, basement finishing, the latest in smart home automation and more!
Additionally there will be a variety of free educational seminars for you to attend. Some of the seminars include;
Edible Landscapes
How to Make Your Kitchen or Bathroom a Showcase
Sustainable Lawn Care
Community Solar
How to choose Color and Professionally Pain Interior Walls
Financing Your Dream Home
and More!
To learn more about the Minneapolis Remodeling Expo and about the seminars at the show, visit the Home Show Center’s Website.
Pratt Homes Conifer Point Grand Opening
When: April 11th and 12th, 2015
Noon-5:00pm
Where:Â RSVP for more info
This April you’ll have an opportunity to come and take a look at one of Pratt Homes newest models. At this grand opening of our new home you’ll be able to see some of the amazing features that we put in our new homes. Some of the features include the following; a gourmet kitchen with an amazing sink you’ll want to see, a den with a built in desk, a beautiful four season sun room, and more!
For the address and directions, please RSVP for this event by filling out the form on our event page.
For more information, contact Robin Bruner at 651-429-8032.
Barbie: The Dreamhouse Experience
When: April 2015
Where: EMS Exhibit Center at the Mall of America
Barbie™ The Dreamhouse Experience™ is an interactive installation located at Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota. This imaginative installation brings the iconic Barbie™ Dreamhouse® toy to real life for fans of all ages. With interactive and personalized touches, guests have the opportunity to discover different rooms, living areas and to explore the 30,000 square feet of this larger-than-life version of Barbie™ doll’s Dreamhouse® for a one-of-a-kind branded experience.
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Macy’s Flower Show: Art in Bloom 2015
When: March 22-April 4
Where: Macy’s Downtown Minneapolis
The weather has finally lightened up and now is the perfect time to stop and smell the roses. You still have a few days left to enjoy the Macy’s Flower Show so be sure to get out of the house and start enjoying Spring! The Macy’s Flower Show has been wowing visitors with its elaborate gardens and beautiful arrangements for the past 41 years and this years arrangements will be no exception.
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Minneapolis/Saint Paul International Film Festival
When: April 9-25
Where: St. Anthony Main Theatre
The Minneapolis/St Paul International Film festival is the largest film event in the Upper Midwest, and one of the largest and longest running film festivals in the country, the MSP International Film Festival annually presents some 200 feature length and short form narrative and documentary films from 60+ countries around the world to growing numbers of attendees every year.
This event has many programs available for those interested in certain genres or themes. Some of the programs include;
Cine Global
Cine Latino
Women and Film
Images of Africa
Asian Frontiers
Midnight Sun
LGBTQ Currents
Dark Out
and More!
Design Cycles: A Bike Show
When: Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday until May 10th
Where: Goldstein Museum of Design
1985 Buford Ave. St. Paul, MN
612-625-5000
Biking here is on the rise. The Twin Cities have not only created a nationally recognized bicycling infrastructure, and are among the top 10 cycling cities in the U.S., but we’re also leaders in bike innovations and technology. The Goldstein Museum of Design’s new exhibition celebrates this entrepreneurship. The show includes frames by such regional builders as Erik Noren and Curt Goodrich, gear and tools by Twin Six and Bike Fixtation, and a special historical overview of Surly’s fat bike. The show also looks at bicycle history and politics.
