Homes by Architects Tour

September 20-21
Join the American Institute of Architects Minnesota as 29 architect-designed homes in the Twin Cities area open their doors for one weekend in September. The tour, created by AIA Minnesota, promises to be truly standalone, showcasing how an architect-designed home is the product of a different process. Experience the lifestyle of these homeowners and find out how they worked with an architect on their new or remodeled home. Learn how an architect can add value to the entire process from concept and design through construction and completion.

Tour homes are located in Burnsville, Chanhassen, Deephaven, Eden Prairie, Edina, Golden Valley, Greenwood, Lake City, Lindstrom, Prior Lake, Minneapolis, Minnetonka, Stillwater, St. Paul, and White Bear Lake. Learn more at www.homesbyarchitects.org.

Midwest Home Fall Home & Garden Show

October 3-5, 2008

* Second Year Under Midwest Home Magazine Ownership
* The Finest Products for Living
* Thousands of Dollars in Home Remodeling Project Giveaways
* Luscious Garden Areas

For more information, visit  www.homeremodelingshow.com.

Denim & Diamonds

Join Hope Chest for Breast Cancer Thursday, October 2, for the Denim & Diamonds Fall Gala with KARE-11’s Julie Nelson. Browse store vignettes as you enjoy live music and lavish food and bid on a variety of exciting auction items. Funds raised at last year’s gala helped the Hope Chest for Breast Cancer Foundation expand its local reach by funding four breast cancer family support programs across the Twin Cities. This year’s gala is 6-11 p.m. at Epic Events Center in downtown Minneapolis.

Registration is available online. Learn more at hopechest.us.

IMS Style Makers 2008: Kitchen & Bath Day – Green Design Defined

Saturday, October 11, 2008 at International Market Square

Explore and attend IMS kitchen and bath showroom events, plus product demos, trend and floral design tips and live music. Learn about new ideas, concepts and products for the best in sustainable living from a panel of experts moderated by green designer Joshua Foss of Thrive Design Studio and HGTV’s Design Star.

Tickets $15 – reserve online at imsdesignonline.com
(*For those who do not already have a subscription to Midwest Home, they will receive a complimentary subscription when buying tickets online.)