Arafina - (952) 925-1565

Thursday, July 31 - 1:00 p.m. - 7:00p.m.

Friday, August 1 - 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Arafina is hosting a MINT Jodi Arnold trunk show featuring the line's Fall 1 Collection - and a sneak peek and pre-sale of Fall 2!

Additionally, enjoy a special showing of their newest collection, Jodi Arnold!

For more information, contact Arafina!

Papyrus - (952) 920-8766

July and August

Lots of terrific treats at Papyrus this July and August!

Buy three greeting cards and get one free! (Perfect Card Members can buy two greeting cards and get one for free through ends August 31).

Plus, our summer sale continues with 70% off selected items.

And don't forget we offering 20% off our 24-hour customer printing program.

Uber Baby - (612) 869-0930

Saturday, August 23 - 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

'All My Children' star Colin Egglesfield (aka Erika Kane's son) is at Uber Baby showing off his line of Shout Out t-shirts for kids (and their moms and dads).

Shout Out! all-cotton t's come with a complete set of reuseable letters, numbers and symbols that stick to the t-shirt's fuzzy center.  Want to change your message? No problem - take off the letters and start again!

Colin will sign autographs and take pictures with fans of AMC and his clothing line.

Galleria's Second Annual Summer Music Sampler - (952) 925-4321

Thursdays through August 21, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Join us for Galleria's second annual Summer Music Sampler. Held every Thursday from 6 - 8 p.m., you'll see the best Twin Cities' musicians LIVE at Good Earth, CRAVE, Kozy's or Big Bowl.

Mark these dates on your calendar!

July 24 - CRAVE - The B Team

July 31 - Kozy’s - Chris Koza

August 7 - CRAVE - Adam Levy of the Honeydogs

August 14 - Big Bowl - JG Everest

August 21 - CRAVE - St. Dominic’s Trio

Shop - Dine - Enjoy!

And, while you're enjoying great music - be sure to enjoy Galleria's great shopping! Spend $100 in any Galleria store or restaurant from 5 - 9 p.m. during the music series and bring receipts to Guest Services for a chance to win a $500 Galleria Gift Card or weekend stay at The Westin Edina Galleria (opening fall 2008).

Special Thanks

Minnesota Monthly

Cities 97

The Westin Edina Galleria

City Pages

Women's Health Luncheon - (952) 925-4321

Thursday, August 7, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Topic: Understanding Perimenopause Signs, Symptoms and Treatments

Annelisa Swigert, M.D. is a board certified Ob/Gyn physician with Southdale Obstetrics and Gynecologic Consultants, P.A. After earning her degree from Northwestern University in Chicago, she completed her residency training and the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, where she also served as Chief Resident.

Dr. Swigert provides comprehensive care for women of any age and enjoys all aspects of women’s health care. Her special interests include caring for women who experience abnormal pap tests, high-risk pregnancies and gynecologic surgeries, including operative laparscopy.

Women's Health Luncheons are held at Kozy's Steaks and Seafood. Tickets for this event are $35/person and include Dr. Swigert's discussion, a heart-healthy lunch from Kozy's, and an informal fashion show featuring the latest styles from Galleria merchants.

100% of the proceeds go to Fairview Foundation - Cancer Services.

For reservations, call Marian at (952) 925-4321.

Special Thank You

Fairview Southdale Hospital

Mark your calendars for the next luncheon -

Thursday, October 2

Barnes and Noble  - (952) 920-0633

July and August

All events are free and open to the public.

July

Tuesday, July 22 at 7:30 PM
AVEDA and INTELLIGENT NUTRIENTS founder HORST RECHELBACHER joins us for a discussion and signing of his new book,  Minding Your Business: Profits that Restore the Planet . Part environmental treatise, part business manual - Rechelbacher contends that only environmentally sound businesses will advance into the next century, and describes the ways in which any business can, and must, improve its relationship to the natural world.

- Discussion/Signing

Monday, July 28 at 7:00 PM
EDESIA COOKBOOK REVIEW: Whole Grains
Join Kim Ode and two local chefs, both members of the National Whole Grains Council, for this month's Review. Popular cooking instructor Robin Asbell will talk about her new book, The New Whole Grains Cookbook , and Paul Lynch, executive chef of the Radisson's Firelake Restaurant will discuss Whole Grains Every Day, Every Way by Lorna Sass.

- Discussion

Wednesday, July 30 at 7:30 PM
TANA FRENCH presents The Likeness , her eagerly anticipated follow-up to the New York Times best selling psychological thriller In the Woods.

- Reading/Signing

August

Friday, August 1 at 11:00 PM
BREAKING DAWN event
Join us for trivia and prizes as we await the 12:01 AM release of the highly anticipated fourth installment of the Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer.

Trivia kicks off at 11:00 PM.

- Book sales at 12:01 AM (August 2)

Tuesday, August 19 at 7:30 PM
DAVE MONA: Beyond the Sports Huddle
If it happened in Minnesota sports in the last 40 years, Dave Mona was there. Please join one of Minnesota's most popular sports commentators and journalists, Dave Mona, for the release of his book, Beyond the Sports Huddle: Mona on Minnesota , a portrait of a remarkable personality with a deep and abiding connection to our community.

- Discussion/Signing

Monday, August 25 at 7:00 PM
EDESIA COOKBOOK REVIEW: Pickling and Preserving
Join Kim Ode and two special guests for this month’s Review topic, Pickling and Preserving . Guests include local chef and State Fair pickle winner, John Michael Lerma, and master preserver Geralyn Karl.

- Discussion

Wednesday, August 27 at 7:30 PM
THOMAS FRANK: The Wrecking Crew
Thomas Frank, author of the landmark bestseller What's the Matter With Kansas,  joins us for a discussion and signing of his new book, The Wrecking Crew, an investigation of the decades of deliberate conservative misrule. "One of the sharpest political commentators around, Frank is required reading for every concerned citizen." (Publishers Weekly)

- Discussion/Signing

Crave - (952) 697-6000

Thursdays and Fridays!

Thursdays
Start your weekend a night early with The B Team every Thursday from 7:30 - 11:00 p.m.

Fridays

The jazz begins at 8:30!

July 25 - Laura Caviani Trio with Charmin Michelle