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Reignite the Roaring 20s at the Governor’s Ball

February 21, 2020 By Minneapolis Club Staff

Get ready for an event experience unlike anything the Minneapolis Club has seen in more than 100 years: Roaring 20s in 2020.

The Minneapolis Club Inaugural Governor’s Ball will be held March 7, from 6 o’clock in the evening to 11, exclusively for members and their invited guests.

RSVP Today

RSVP by Friday, Feb. 28, to secure your spot in this amazing experience. Call 612-332-2292 or email concierge@mplsclub.org.

$125 Food & Experience includes all NA beverages. $60 Bar package option, or drink orders can be cash or member charge. The $250 VIP Experience provides two groups of 8 with private seating, complimentary bottle of sparkling wine, Chef’s choice platter for the table and personal server for drink orders.

Art Deco Ambiance

Revel in the vibe and art deco ambiance of the Roaring 20s. Greeted with a champagne cocktail or sparkling seltzer, you and your guests will be enveloped by live music the moment you step inside the Clubhouse—courtesy of George Faber & the Icons. After check-in, step onto the “red carpet” to commemorate this delightful evening with a stunning photograph.

Speakeasy Socializing

With stemmed glass in hand, ascend the staircase to the second floor, where the party begins. Make your way to the Martini Ice Luge in the Lounge for a special indulgence. As you visit with friends, reveal the secret signal to gain access to the Speakeasy Pub where famous 1920s cocktails are stirred. Or visit the Library for libations. In the spirit of the 20s, NA cocktails also await at each location.

Fabulous Eats

Food stations from Executive Chef Håken Lundberg create a fabulous feast. Catch your fill of lobster and seafood in the Sun Room or wander back to the Lounge for the Carver and Sides Station, where a selection of meats and sides awaits. The Library hosts the Dessert and Cheese Board Station with a Chocolate Fountain and Small Dessert Bites, fresh creations from our very creative Pastry Chef Ali Boril. And of course, a coffee bar is available.

Let Us Entertain You

As you sip, nibble and mingle, try your hand at blackjack and three hand poker or leave your mug shot in the photo booth – everything a duke or dame needs to have a good time! At 9:00 pm, we roll back the rugs to cut loose on the dance floor. The first half hour features big band favorites, with Swing Dancers inspiring us through the evening. At 9:30 pm, George Faber & the Icons show off their musical genius as the contemporary tunes take over.

From kitchen delights to big band swing from live musicians plus bountiful beverages and late night snacks, this is an event not to miss.

Dress to the Nines

Roaring 20s attire appreciated. Black tie attire is admired, not required. Want to go the extra mile? Join the fun by wearing your best zoot suit, pintuck dress, fedora or feathered headband to complete the Roaring 20s experience!

See you there, guys and dolls!

Filed Under: Events Tagged With: Bar, Board of Governors, Kitchen, Main Grand Dining Room, Pub

Joey & Genevievre: When a reception is about more than the venue

February 10, 2020 By Minneapolis Club Staff

Weddings and receptions at the Minneapolis Club combine exceptional service and creative cuisine in an elegant setting for the perfect day. More than anything, we’re proud of the memories we help create. This is just one.

A great wedding reception is about more than where you host it. You should be able to appreciate the polish without stressing the details; you should be able to see the effort without seeing the strings. Genevievre Broche and Joseph Colianni learned that when they held their wedding reception on November 2, 2019, complete with white-glove presentation and a menu selection from Chef Håkan himself. Here’s what Suzie Colianni had to say about planning and holding the reception at the Minneapolis Club.

There are many choices that are made when planning a wedding. We couldn’t be happier that we chose the Minneapolis Club as the venue for Joey and Genevievre’s reception.

The Club handled everything with ease and grace. The guests staying in the hotel rooms were welcomed and made comfortable. We are so lucky at the Club to have such a personable and accommodating chef in Chef Håkan. We received many compliments from our guests about the Club and the delicious food. The white glove presentation of the entrees and the friendly servers were just perfect. Our expectations working with the Club staff were exceeded in every way. We can’t say enough about how wonderful it was to have a wedding at the Minneapolis Club!

– Suzie Colianni, 2019

Would you like to have your wedding or reception profiled on the Minneapolis Club Blog? Contact the concierge at concierge@mplsclub.org.

Filed Under: Weddings Tagged With: Main Grand Dining Room, Receptions, Weddings

“We wouldn’t change a thing”: A Minneapolis Club wedding reception story

January 7, 2020 By Minneapolis Club Staff

Matt and Maggie Thompson at their wedding reception at the Minneapolis Club in 2019

Weddings and receptions at the Minneapolis Club combine exceptional service and creative cuisine in an elegant setting for the perfect day. More than anything, we’re proud of the memories we help create. Here’s one couple’s look back at their Minneapolis Club wedding experience – in their own words.

Matt and Maggie Thompson (née Craven) were married on October 12, 2019, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Minneapolis. At their reception at the Minneapolis Club, 287 of their closest friends and loved ones joined them to celebrate the start of their journey as husband and wife. At the end of 2019, we asked Maggie to share her thoughts about their experience at the Club.

We could not have chosen a better venue for our wedding reception than the Minneapolis Club. From our first meeting with Jodie through the morning after our wedding, the Club staff was kind, generous and incredibly organized. Our guests raved about the food, the staff and the venue. It was a lovely perk and very convenient to stay in one of the Club’s guest rooms the night of our wedding and to have our family and grandparents stay there as well. If we could do it all over again, we wouldn’t change a thing about our experience with the Minneapolis Club! And being a member, it’s special to visit the club now and reminisce about our wedding day.

– Maggie Thompson (née Craven), 2019

Would you like to have your wedding or reception profiled on the Minneapolis Club Blog? Contact membernews@mplsclub.org. Photo credit: Allison Hopperstad Photography.

Filed Under: Weddings Tagged With: Main Grand Dining Room, Receptions, Weddings



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