Todd Walker's
FOX 9
Weekend Hit List November 6th -9th

Shopping
Stop by the second annual sample sale at Hirshfield's Design Studio this
Friday and Saturday. Find floor samples and designer furniture at 50 to 85 percent off. 721 2nd Ave. N., Mpls., 612-374-8901

Terrell Swan, founder and principal designer at Catstudio, will be at
Ampersand on Friday November 7 and Saturday, November 8 to celebrate the unveiling of the Twin Cities pillow. At 18" square, the hand-embroidered cotton pillow features well-known places including Mickey's Diner, the Walker Sculpture Garden's Spoonbridge and Cherry, the State Fair and the Chain of Lakes. Famous Minnesotans including Prince, Garrison Keillor and Charles Schultz can also be found in the design pillow's debut and sign and personalize Catstudio products. With an initial run of only 150 pillows, the$140 Twin Cities pillow is sure to become a collectors' item.

Events
Macy's forty-sixth annual eighth-floor holiday show begins Saturday. This year's theme is A Day in the Life of an Elf at Macy's Santaland.
 700 Nicollet Mall, 612-375-5020

Ikebana Show
Unique ****anese flower arrangements that utilize the flowers, foliage and
berries of autumn will be created by artists from Ikebana International¹s
Minneapolis St Paul Chapter.
November 7-16
10am-4pm
Marjorie McNeely Conservatory
Wedding Showcase
See the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory at night in all its glory and discover what you can add to make your wedding spectacular. Besides the night viewing of the indoor gardens, meet with photographers, musicians and more that can complete your big day!  FREE
Sunday, November 9
5pm-8pm

Posing Paws Pet Portraits
The 20th Annual Posing Paws Pet Portraits event benefiting the Minnesota Valley Humane Society is happening this weekend and next from 9am to 6pm on both Saturday and Sunday in Burnsville. The event is open to all pets and their families - not just dogs and cats. The cost is $50 and includes a professional photo sitting, as well as a CD containing all high resolution, print quality photos from the photo session.  The $50 fee is also 100% tax deductible. For more information please log onto www.mvhspets.org
Thurs. Nov. 6

Santa's Arrival
The Radio City Rockettes will lead the audience in a countdown to Santa's arrival with a "countdown kick." After the countdown, Santa's elves will welcome Santa Claus to "The Santa Experience" at Mall of America located on Level 3 South across from Bubba Bump Shrimp Co. As part of Santa's arrival, elves will hand out jingle bell bracelets and reindeer ears to kids. After the ceremony, Santa will meet and greet all the good boys and girls, and the Rockettes will pose for photos and sign autographs.
6 p.m.




Art
November 7 - November 9
Art Attack is in its eleventh year now, and the event has become one of the most anticipated art crawls of the season. All weekend long, the 130 artists who work in the Northrup-King building in NE Minneapolis open their studios to the public, who are welcome to browse, buy, or chat. This year there will also be live music, a fashion show, demonstrations, kids activities, and a chance to win $500 Art Bucks, which you are free to spend on the object of your desire.
Northrup King Building
1500 NE Jackson St., Mpls. ; 612-363-5612

Excelsior and Grand Art Fair
November 8
Just in time for the holiday season, thirty local artists showcase gift ideas, from jewelry to photography with many unique arts and crafts as well. 11a.m. - 4p.m.
Excelsior and Grand Clubroom
3820 Grand Way, St. Louis Park ; 952-698-7209

Pablo Picasso: Livres d¹artistes
Picasso illustrates his genius at the MIA
Free - Ends November 23rd
Minneapolis Institute of Arts
2400 3rd Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55404
612-870-3131



Theatre
Wicked
Orpheum Theatre - 910 Hennepin Ave. - Minneapolis (Downtown)
The untold story of the witches of Oz (and a Broadway knockout), come check out what all the spells are about.
When: Daily (November 5 through December 7)
Price: $32-$133.50
Event Phone Number: 612-673-0404
http://hennepintheatredistrict.org

Dinning Deal
Wilde Roast Café
518 E. Hennepin Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55414
612-331-4544
Daily Date Night Special
$25 for two Bottomless Glasses of house red or white wine and two entrees.
Choose any pizza or the Field Green Salad.
Great cheap date location!
Price Range:
($16-$25). $25 per couple






MOA
Thurs. Nov. 6
Santa's Arrival
The Radio City Rockettes will lead the audience in a countdown to Santa's arrival with a "countdown kick." After the countdown, Santa's elves will welcome Santa Claus to "The Santa Experience" at Mall of America located on Level 3 South across from Bubba Bump Shrimp Co. As part of Santa's arrival, elves will hand out jingle bell bracelets and reindeer ears to kids. After the ceremony, Santa will meet and greet all the good boys and girls, and the Rockettes will pose for photos and sign autographs.
6 p.m.

Free Family Flicks
Friday, Nov. 7 - Wednesday, Dec. 24
See web for times
Every Saturday at 10 a.m., families can catch a free movie at Theatres at Mall of America. On Sat. Nov. 8, families can see "Bee Movie."

X-Cel Energy Center
*      MSHSL Volleyball Tournament at Xcel Energy Center- Thursday - Saturday, Nov. 6-8 - games begin at 9 a.m. each day
    *      Avenged Sevenfold, Buckcherry and Saving Abel at Roy Wilkins Auditorium - Saturday, Nov. 8 @ 8 p.m.
    *      Tour of Gymnastics Superstars at Xcel Energy Center- Sunday, Nov. 9 @ 4 p.m.