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Weekend Alignment

Friday, August 6th, 2010

The healthiest picks for your weekend pleasures and indulgences.

Got to Have It
Locust Tank

  • What: A comfy Lycra tank with built-in bust and belly support.
  • Why: Bust a move.
  • Where: Online at 51 Incorporated.



Bits and Bites
Bewitched Deli

  • What: A little deli brewing up big, tasty sandwiches, salads and soup.
  • Why: You’ve a got a wicked hunger.
  • Where: 800 Washington Avenue North, Minneapolis.



Around Town
Uptown Art Fair

  • What: An eclectic exhibition of over 360 artists, 25 performers, 20 food vendors and hundreds of local businesses.
  • Why: Find out what happens when Pilates meets paint — Align Pilates & Cult Status Gallery join booth forces to see what their art can do.
  • When: Friday, August 6 – Sunday, August 8
  • Where: Intersection of Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue in Uptown.



I Think I Can
Inspiring Thoughts

  • What: Things that make you go hmmm…
  • Why: Today’s thought, tomorrow’s action.
  • Where: Online at Makes Me Think.




Weekend Alignment

Friday, July 9th, 2010

The healthiest picks for your weekend pleasures and indulgences.

Got to Have It
Nike Air Max Women’s Running Shoe

  • What: A plush ride for the premium runner.
  • Why: You’re going the distance.
  • Where: Online at Nike.



Bits and Bites
Patisserie 46

  • What: Minneapolis’ newly opened and high-end bakery.
  • Why: There’s nothing flaky about a good pastry.
  • Where: 4552 Grand Avenue South, Minneapolis



Around Town
Shakespeare in the Park – A Midsummer Night’s Dream

  • What: Guthrie Theater presents an, eh-hem, modern take on Will’s classic tale.
  • Why: “This ain’t your mamma’s Shakespeare.”
  • When: Saturday & Sunday, July 10 and 11, @ 2:00 PM.
  • Where: The Lakeside Gazebo at Powderhorn Park ~ 3400 15th Avenue South, Minneapolis.


Get Up On It
Words to Motivate

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Weekend Alignment

Friday, June 25th, 2010

The healthiest picks for your weekend pleasures and indulgences.

Got to Have It
Astro Crop Pants

  • What: Versatile pants with freedom of comfort and coverage.
  • Why: They go where you go.
  • Where: Online at Lululemon.



Bits and Bites
Nami

  • What: One of the city’s freshest sushi establishments.
  • Why: You like it raw.
  • Where: 251 First Avenue North, Minneapolis.



Around Town
Twin Cities Pride

  • What: Minneapolis’ annual festival and parade in celebration of gay rights.
  • Why: You’re as proud as a rainbow colored peacock.
  • When: Saturday and Sunday, June 26th and 27th
  • Where: Loring Park, Downtown Minneapolis.



I Think I Can
Why the Present Moment Is the Only Moment You’ll Ever Have

  • What: Learn how to live in the now.
  • Why: There’s no time like the present.
  • Where: Online at Upgrade Reality.




Weekend Alignment

Friday, June 18th, 2010

The healthiest picks for your weekend pleasures and indulgences.

Got to Have It
Adidas Yatra Studio Bag

  • What: A duffel bag with style and posh.
  • Why: For once, a likable d-bag.
  • Where: Online at Zappos.



Bits and Bites
Northeast Social

  • What: “An American contemporary style restaurant with a farm-to-fork agenda.”
  • Why: Polish up your social skills.
  • Where: 359 13th Avenue, Northeast Minneapolis



Around Town
Sundown Movie in the Park

  • What: Park and Rec’s outdoor summer film series. This weekend’s flick: March of the Penguins.
  • Why: Sundown, you better take care.
  • When: Friday, June 18th @ 15 minutes after sundown.
  • Where: Linden Hills Park ~ 43rd and Xerxes, Minneapolis



I Think I Can
Advanced Pilates & Calisthenics Workout

  • What: A video of hard core strength and control.
  • Why: Monkey see, Monkey do.
  • Where: Online at YouTube




Weekend Alignment

Friday, June 4th, 2010

The healthiest picks for your weekend pleasures and indulgences.

Got to Have It
Colorblock Performance Pants

  • What: A pair of hard working pants: they wick moisture, block the sun and go in reverse.
  • Why: These pants were made for performing, and that’s just what they’ll do.
  • Where: Online at Lands End.



Bits and Bites
Jasmine Deli

  • What: A diamond in the ruff of Eat Street.
  • Why: For the love of Vietnamese spice and everything nice.
  • Where: 2532 Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis



Around Town
Minneapolis Farmers Markets

  • What: Need a list of the city’s finest outdoor markets? Look no further.
  • Why: We’ve got the cream of the crop.
  • When: Now through October.
  • Where: Mill City, Downtown, Northeast, to name a few.



I Think I Can
Motivational Quote

  • What: “I urge you to please notice when you are happy, and exclaim or murmur or think at some point, ‘If this isn’t nice, I don’t know what is.’”
  • Who: Kurt Vonnegut
  • Where: Online at GoodMorningGoodNight.