Special Events
Wednesday, June
10, 2009
Meet the Teachers
6:00 - 7:00pm
Location: Lake Superior Ballroom (J)
Pre-purchased tickets are $15 and cover “Meet the Teachers” and “Sneak
Preview” Join us for a special time meeting the teachers and lecturers, purchasing
books and patterns, and getting autographs. At 6:45pm there will be a door prize drawing, including a sewing machine.
You must be present to win.
Tickets may be purchased at Registration for $10.00 for Meet the Teachers
only.
Sneak Preview:
7:00 - 9:00pm
After meeting the teachers, be among the first to view the quilts and
visit the vendors! What a great way to start your show experience! Tickets may be purchased at Registration for $10.00 for Sneak Preview
only.
Thursday, June
12, 2009
Out on the Town
Depot Museum & Fashion Show
Museum Open: 7:00pm
Fashion Show: 7:30pm
Location: Train Depot, Duluth
Tickets are $15
Come visit the Historic Train
Depot, just a short walk from the DECC, for a different twist on the
fashion show this year. Dazzle the viewers
with garments and/or accessories while “Out on the Town.” Your
party style may range from punk to perfection, from grunge to glamour – come
show us your favorite ‘night out on the town’ couture. The
garment/accessory needs to have flying geese on it. The models will be
walking around the Museum. Viewer’s Choice awards will be given
for the garments as well as the accessories. Why not try your hand at
making a complete ensemble that includes a garment with matching accessories.
Attendees will vote on the best garments and accessories in the show.
While at the Historic Train Depot, tour the museum and view the antique
quilts that will be hung as part of their exhibit. Docents will be available
to give you historical information. There will also be trolley rides
at no charge.
The fashion show will begin at 7:30pm and will last approximately 45
minutes, allowing you time to visit the various exhibits in the depot.
A sweet treat and beverage will be served and a cash bar is available.
There will be door prizes, including a sewing machine, to be given away
to ticket holders.
If you would like
to enter the fashion show with one of your Out on the Town garments
or accessories, please follow the registration
form and guidelines.
Friday, June 12,
2009
Grand Banquet
7:00 – 10:00pm
Seating begins at 6:30pm. Social Hour begins at 5:30pm with a cash
bar
Location: Ballroom Tickets are $40 for MQ members and $45 for non-MQ
members
A highlight of every show, you will want to join your old and new friends,
faculty members, and show sponsors to enjoy a good relaxing meal featuring
a slide show of the award winning quilts. We will take time to honor
our Minnesota Quilter of the Year Sharlene Jorgenson. You will also meet
other special guests.
The entertainment for the
evening will be Virginia and George Siciliano, a husband and wife team
who specialize in creating miniature quilts.
They are a special treat who will keep you laughing with their topic,
She Says She’ll Share Her Genes, But Not her Stash (A Married Couple’s
QUILTING Miss Adventures).
Your admission will give you an opportunity to win a sewing machine
or other great door prizes.
For your dinner you may choose from:
Salsa Chicken: Salad of Romaine, Tomato and Crisp Tortilla Strips
with Citrus Vinaigrette, Gourmet Breast of Chicken Marinated
in Mango Habanero
Sauce topped with Fresh Mango Salsa, Oven Browned Red Potatoes
Pork: Salad of
Tomato, Bacon and Bleu Cheese served over Mixed Greens, Boneless
Tenderloin Pork with Herb Stuffing, Whipped
Potatoes
Vegetarian: Vegetable
Lasagne with Cheese and Marinara Sauce, served with Salad and Vegetable
of the Day
All meals include:
Vegetable Blend, Bakery Fresh Rolls and Creamery Butter, Private
Blend Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee,
blended
and roasted by
Andresen Coffee Company, a selection of regular and herbal
hot teas or milk available upon request.
We will be featuring an edible centerpiece.
Note: Table reservations for the Banquet may be made at the information
booth during the show. Any tables not reserved by noon on Friday, June
12, will be available for open seating.
Fat Quarter Stroll
When:
Thursday, June 11 - Saturday, June 13
Where: Selected Local Merchants AND featured Show Booths
Passport price:
Pre-registered = $19
Price at door = $21
Back by popular demand, the Fat Quarter Stroll will take you on a delightful
tour of featured booths throughout the show and will get you better acquainted
with local merchants in Duluth.
If you’ve never experienced
the fun of the Fat Quarter Stroll, here are the details.
Purchase a passport
(pre-registered price is $19; they will be available to purchase
at the show for $21) Visit the participating shops and show booths,
selecting a fat quarter
from each location and get your passport punched to record your visit.
Once you have visited all the locations, return to the Duluth Entertainment
Convention Center and turn in the passport
All punched passports
must be turned in by 1:00pm Saturday, June 13th at the MQ Merchandise
booth to be eligible for two prizes.
If your passport
has 9 locations punched, you will be entered to win a $75 gift certificate
to a quilt shop of your choice. If you have all
10 locations punched, you will be entered to win the grand prize
of a $150 gift certificate to a quilt shop of your choice provided
by Minnesota
Quilters, Inc.
