**MAIDEN MINNESOTA IS THURSDAY NOV 5TH, 2009**

MAIDEN MINNESOTA 2009
A celebration of Minnesota-based, women-owned companies, many that have been recognized as leaders in creative design. The fun, socializing and charitable shopping event will feature goods and services by leading women-owned businesses, as well as help support and raise awareness for Free Arts Minnesota, dedicated to bringing the healing powers of artistic expression into the lives of abused, neglected and at-risk children and their families.

BUY TICKETS
At www.freeartsminnesota.org
$20 in advance $30 at the door
The first 200 tickets sold include gift bags

DETAILS

Thursday, November 5, 2009

5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

THE GRAVES 601 HOTEL - Minneapolis

Across from The Target Center

601 1st Ave NorthMinneapols, MN 55403

612.677.1100

TO BENEFIT

Free Arts Minnesota is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing the healing powers of artistic expression into the lives of abused, neglected and at-risk children and their families. Free Arts Minnesota is dedicated to healing young lives through artistic expression. Free Arts recognizes that abuse encompasses a wide range of experiences such as trauma caused by violence, neglect, poverty, and homelessness.

We at Free Arts know that artistic expression is a successful way to externalize emotions and gain self confidence. Through dance, drama, writing, music, painting, sculpting, photography and other avenues of creativity, Free Arts volunteers work to increase children’s self-esteem and build character by unlocking the imagination. Children and families participating in Free Arts programs learn ways to channel emotion, release anger and express themselves safely. Building artistic skills gives children a positive sense of their own abilities.

CONTACT US
Participation Requests:

email: info@urbanjunket.com

phone: Urban Junket: 612 746-1510

Media Requests:
email: jen@relishminds.com

phone: 612 871-6678

PRESS
(Maiden Minnesota 2008 & 2007)
Please view the coverage from previous years.

Maiden Minnesota 2008 by Abby Van Ness
http://blogs.mspmag.com/styleparlor/2008/11/maiden-minnesota-2008.html

Maiden Minnesota People Who Do Cool Things by Abby Van Ness
http://www.mspmag.com/style/stylemakers/peoplewhodocoolthings/114791.asp

Night Out: Maiden Minnesota by Ali Brady
http://www.minnesotamonthly.com/media/Blogs/Style-File/November-2008/Night-Out-Maiden-Minnesota/

Maiden Minnesota by Sarah Sawyer
http://www.citypages.com/2008-11-12/calendar/maiden-minnesota/

Maiden Minnesota Shopping Event by Amanda Peterson
http://metromag.com/0p132b18be48/maiden-minnesota-shopping-event/

Maiden Minnesota by Ali Kaplan
http://www.alishopsblog.com/2008/11/maiden-minnesota.html

Maiden Minnesota 2008

Apiary Design: Molly Woodland from Apiary sharing her fantastic stationery designs with an attendee. Look at how cool that backdrop is - no wonder her stationary is so popular.

Maiden Minnesota 2008

Hollywood Fashion Tape: That booth was busy all night. I think I heard 100 people say, "I didn't know Hollywood Fashion Tape was from Minnesota."

Maiden Minnesota 2008

Jeanne Beatrice: Look how much fun Laura is having showing all of the attendees her great market baskets. Those baskets have so many uses and they're so beautifully made.

Maiden Minnesota 2008

This was one of the fabulous silent auction baskets from The Thymes (Lotion, Bath Salts, Room Spray, Scrubs) - Imagine a whole basket of Thymes goodies, what a great gift!

Maiden Minnesota 2008

Joynoelle: How beautiful are those dresses and the models? If you have never seen Joy's fabulous creations, you really need to check them out.

Maiden Minnesota 2008

Some attendees bidding on the great silent auction items - there were some fantastic deals and all of the proceeds went to charity.

Maiden Minnesota 2008

Tracy Dyer from Urban Junket and Jen Stack from Relish Minds

The Event Directors looking very happy that the event was such a success.

Maiden Minnesota 2008

KH Designs: Look at that fun jewelry! - Karla Haugen spent most of the night finding the perfect bauble for all that stopped by. It's a real treat to see all of Karla's new designs.

Maiden Minnesota 2008
Cocoa & Fig: What a beautiful display and those samples were fantastic. Who could resist those fabulous desserts - everyone went home with a little sugar buzz.

Maiden Minnesota 2008
Local Motion: Those fabulous coats that Barb Henrich makes are not to be believed. A true talent and the curator of a wonderful store.

Maiden Minnesota 2008
Nelle Handbags: Look at those beautiful bags - all handmade by Laura. A perfect addition to your holiday look.

Maiden Minnesota 2008
Droolin' Moose: All I have to say is yum! Those snacks are seriously good and the packaging is so cute - a fun gift for the holidays.