Events
hat follows is a list of upcoming events of interest to members of the Twin Cities Bungalow Club. Some are sponsored by the Bungalow Club and some are not.
Shadows & Spirits of the State Capitol
Minnesota State Capitol
75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., St. Paul
Admission: $12 to $16
651-296-2881
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Join a one-hour guided tour of the restored Minnesota State Capitol through the shadowy rotunda, corridors, and chambers lit with the original early-1900s lighting. History lingers round every corner. Along the way, visitors will encounter historical “spirits” who tell stories of the Capitol’s past. These hour-long tours are offered by the Minnesota Historical Society.
40th National Arts & Crafts Conference and Shows
Grove Park Inn
Asheville, North Carolina
Office phone: 828-628-1915
arts-craftsconference.com
The Grove Park Inn in Asheville, North Carolina, is considered the finest Arts & Crafts resort hotel in the world. Since 1988, the Inn has hosted the National Arts & Crafts Conference and Shows, with the country’s finest seminar speakers, recognized experts, reputable antiques dealers, educational tours, workshops, and discussions, as well as artists and skilled artisans from across the country—plus the most enthusiastic group of collectors anywhere!
If you love Arts & Crafts, this conference and a visit to Grove Park Inn is a must at least once in your life. Visit arts-craftsconference.com for the full details.
An Introduction to Hennepin County
An ongoing exhibit
Hennepin History Museum
2303 Third Ave. S., Minneapolis
Adults $8; students/seniors $5
Free for museum members
612-870-1329
hennepinhistory.org/avada_portfolio/an-introduction-to-hennepin-county/
This exhibit consists of six main panels, covering topics from Hennepin County’s pre-settlement home of the Dakota; the establishment of the County in 1852; the rise of local industry; and the diverse immigrant populations that moved here.
Classes Offered by Rethos
Preservation Alliance of Minnesota (PAM) has a new name—Rethos—and a greatly expanded ambition. The organization has reinvented itself as a nationwide organization that strengthens communities within the context of historic spaces. Rethos is focused on finding new uses for historic buildings of all types by offering educational programs; coordinating Main Street programs in rural cities; advocating for public policies that bolster historic properties; and fostering investment partnerships to save historic buildings. For a full description of the new organization, visit: www.rethos.org/whynowhyrethos
Photo courtesy of Rethos.
One of Rethos’ goals is to build a community of homeowners, craftspeople, DIYers, realtors, and anyone who cares about (or cares for) old buildings. Hands-on workshops and classes connect you to the tools, skills, and experiences you need to take good care of the places you love.
Bungalow Club members will be especially interested in the Homeowner Workshops. Classes vary but typical topics are window repair including wood rot; leaking pipes and clogs; how furnaces and boilers work; and kitchen cabinets and countertops. Check the Rethos website for the listing of upcoming classes and workshops.
