Lucky Magazine features Minneapolis shops

After creating a Minneapolis shopping listing for its website last month, Lucky Magazine has featured a bunch of local shops in its July print issue, going as far as to call Minneapolis one of the "best new shopping cities." Stores featured include Bumbershute, Flirt, Grethen House, Finn Style, Design Collective, Blacklist Vintage, and Allee Metro Chic.

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Tonight: one-woman play explores the life of Diana Vreeland

Shopping typically doesn't cross paths with theater, but with tonight's performance of one-woman play "Full Gallop" at St. Paul shop Allee Metro Chic, it does - and for good reason. Les Reines Formidables Theater Company's latest production centers around the life of iconic Vogue editor Diana Vreeland and her abrupt fall from fashion. The performance by Sally Wingert follows Vreeland as she attempts to dinner-party her way back to the top. Head down to Allee early for wine and shopping and stay for a reception and more shopping; Allee is offering 10% off and Patina next door is offering 20% off when you show your ticket. Space and performances are limited so snag your tickets fast. (6:30 p.m. wine and shopping reception, 7:30 p.m. performance. $25. Allee Metro Chic Boutique, 179 Snelling Ave. N., St. Paul, 651-769-4534, www.alleemetro.com)