Past Friends Newsletters

October 2025

Dear Friends,

The air outside is so fresh now, with the snap of chill and the faint tang of leaves beginning their decomposition. I love autumn. There’s a relief to summer’s end, in addition to the sadness. The days are shorter, it’s true, but the colors are vibrant, the apple cider ever so tasty, and one’s coziest sweaters a joy to wear.

This season is perfect for gathering with friends—and Friends—and we have many opportunities for you to do so! First up, you won’t want to miss our Friends outing to the Purcell Cutts House on October 11. Places are limited, so sign up quickly.

Our lecturer this month is Jane Kallir, a renowned scholar of German and Austrian Expressionism and an expert on Egon Schiele. Come hear her fascinating lecture and then join us for our annual Fall Luncheon. Tickets for the luncheon must be purchased by September 30, so don’t delay!

After lunch, be sure to take in Mia’s exhibition “Timber! Art and Woodwork at the Fall of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.” It’s small but mighty, with a rarely seen Egon Schiele work as its centerpiece.

Of course, our popular book club meets again this month. Reserve your spot for October 17 or 18 to discuss Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano. Afterward, you can participate in a guide-led tour inspired by the book.

The Friends organization is here for you. We are your people within Mia, a gathering spot, a place to make friends. Come join us as we build community over our love of art, learning, and people.

I hope to see you soon!

Liz Short
President, Friends of the Institute

Important September Dates:

• October 12, 2025: Mia Family Day Volunteer Opportunity
• October 16, 2025: Coffee & Scones
• October 16, 2025: Friends Lecture: Jane Kallir, “Egon Schiele: Life and Art”
• October 16, 2025: Fall Luncheon
• October 17 and 18, 2025: Friends Book Club: Hello Beautiful 

October Friends Lecture: Jane Kallir, “Egon Schiele: Life and Art”

• Thursday, October 16, 2025, 11 a.m.
• Pillsbury Auditorium
• Free; registration required

Please join us Thursday, October 16 at 11 a.m. for a fascinating lecture by Jane Kallir, world-renowned scholar of Egon Schiele. Kallir will delve deeply into Schiele’s life and art, with a special emphasis on works in Mia’s collection. 

In 1990, Kallir issued the first catalogue raisonné of Egon Schiele’s work in all media. In 1997, she gave her grandfather’s files on a stolen Schiele painting, Portrait of Wally, then on view at the Museum of Modern Art, to the New York Times. The resulting outcry prompted Austria to revise its restitution laws in 1998. 

Kallir has remained a staunch advocate of responsible provenance research and has curated or co-curated exhibitions for dozens of museums worldwide. We are honored to have her as our October speaker.

Reserve your free lecture tickets now.

Friends Fall Luncheon

• Thursday, October 16, 2025, noon
• Target Reception Hall
• Ticket price: $45 per person

The Friends invite you to our annual Fall Luncheon, held after the October lecture with Jane Kallir.

The menu features stuffed acorn squash drizzled with balsamic reduction and topped with fresh parmesan, accompanied by a mixed green salad with pomegranate seeds, candied walnuts, and a maple Dijon vinaigrette. To complete the meal, we’ll enjoy assorted breads as well as a seasonal fruit tartlet with vanilla cream.

Don’t miss this chance to reconnect with old friends and learn more about Friends events and activities this season. Purchase your tickets by September 30.

Volunteer Opportunity: Lecture Ushers Needed

This is our second lecture of the season, and we can’t wait to see you there. The lecture kicks off on Thursday, October 16, at 11 a.m., followed by our famous luncheon.

We’re always looking for friendly faces to help usher all of these events. It’s a great way to meet fellow Friends and be part of the action. If you’d like to volunteer, email us.

October Friends Book Club: Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano

• Friday, October 17, and Saturday, October 18, 2025, 10 a.m.
• Museum Tour, 11 a.m.
• Friends Office
• Free; registration required

Join us in October as we read Ann Napolitano’s novel, Hello Beautiful. The New York Times Book Review states, “Radiant and brilliantly crafted…Napolitano’s [work] resists the easy satisfactions of the sentimental and never settles for simple answers to emotional predicaments faced by her characters.”

We’ll discuss the novel over coffee and then head to the galleries at 11 a.m. for a guided tour of artworks selected to complement the book’s themes. 

Attendance is limited to 12 participants. If you’ve been curious about our book club, join us. All are welcome! Reserve your spot by calling the Friends Office at 612-870-3045 or emailing us.  

Looking ahead to November, we’ll read Where Rivers Part: A Story of My Mother’s Life by Kao Kalia Yang, with discussions scheduled for November 21 and 22.

Volunteer Opportunity: Mia Family Day

• Sunday, October 12, 2025

We’re looking for volunteers for Mia’s Family Day to help families with art projects. The shifts are just two hours, and the atmosphere is fun and casual. No art experience is needed, just a desire to assist families in their exploration of the arts!

If you’re interested, please email Family Day.

Friends Fundraiser: Meet 75 Friendly Angels

• Save the date: Thursday, November 20, 2025

In 1997, the Friends got creative for our 75th anniversary when members needlepointed 75 beautiful angel ornaments that decorated Mia’s Christmas tree for decades. On November 20, join us for a festive evening to revisit that special era, the angel project, and the women who created these works of art.

The angels are too precious to remain tucked away in tissue, and at this fundraiser you’ll have the chance to acquire one to treasure or to gift. There’s even more planned for the evening, including wine and appetizers.

Friends Member Outings 2025–2026: Treasure Hunting

Get ready for an exciting year of exploration and enrichment as we unveil our Friends Member Treasure Hunting series. We’re thrilled to offer a range of outings designed to delight and inspire throughout the year.

Sign up for one—or all! Just be sure to RSVP before the deadlines and before spots fill up. Email Lezlie Pinske to RSVP for Friends Member Outings.

We look forward to having you join us to explore the treasures of art, architecture, and history around our community.

Meet New Friends: Coffee & Scones

• Thursday, October 16, 2025, 9:30 a.m.
• Friends Office

Curious about the Friends of the Institute? Join us on Thursday, October 16, at 9:30 a.m. in the Friends Office for coffee, scones, and conversation. Learn about our upcoming 2025–2026 events, explore volunteer opportunities, and connect with fellow Friends. Please RSVP.

Look Ahead: November Friends Lecture: Kao Kalia Young, Author of Where Rivers Part

• Sunday, November 16, 2025, 2 p.m.
• Free; registration required

Kao Kalia Yang is a Hmong American teacher, speaker, and writer. Her work crosses audiences and genres. She is the award-winning author of the memoirs The Latehomecomer, The Song Poet, Somewhere in the Unknown World, and Where Rivers Part.

She was the Minnesota Star Tribune’s 2024 Artist of the Year, and she won three Minnesota Book Awards in 2025 for her work. Her book, Where Rivers Part, is Mia’s featured book for November. As a Friends member, you can get your lecture tickets on October 15, with tickets open to the general public on October 17.

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September 2025

Dear Friends,

Welcome to a new year of fun and learning with Friends! My name is Elizabeth Short (everyone calls me Liz), and I’m delighted to be serving as your new Friends President. I have big shoes to fill, following a succession of brilliant leaders who, along with their teams, have made us the vibrant organization we are today. I am honored to serve you with this year’s board as we continue to build our community of art lovers, learners, givers, and—yes—friends.

Have you been to the State Fair yet? I never miss it. One of my favorite pastimes is wandering the Creative Arts building. My husband and I always stop by the quilts, slowly flipping through the prize-winners from each Minnesota county. We never fail to be amazed at the beauty, talent, and artistry of these pieces. In the Creative Arts, we are reminded that beauty is all around us, and we can all express our creativity in a variety of ways.

If you can’t get to the fair this year, don’t despair! Pop on by the museum to view “Cream of the Crop: A Minnesota Folk Art Showcase,” where you can see some 2025 crop art artists showing their work at Mia. The show runs from September 6–28, 2025. You won’t want to miss it!

And while you’re here, make sure you stop in Gallery 304 to see the beautiful quilt (shown above) from Lola Pettway, a celebrated quilter associated with the Gee’s Bend collective.

As usual, we have a full schedule of activities in September. The first Coffee & Scones is September 9. Come to learn more about the Friends!

Our kickoff lecture is on September 18, where we’ll hear about “The End of Luxury?” with Robin Givhan, an award-winning critic of fashion and more at the Washington Post. Make sure you get your tickets!

Our Friends Book Club starts its season with The Great Gatsby on September 19 and 20.

For F. Scott Fitzgerald fans—and those who just love a good party—we invite you to join us at our first fundraiser of the year on September 24. Called Gatsby and Friends, we’ll celebrate Mia’s “Gatsby at 100” exhibition with the curators, Lori Williamson and Galina Olmsted. See below for all of our events. We hope you can join us!

And remember, whenever you’re in the museum, stop by the office to say hi. I’d love to meet you!

Liz Short
President, Friends of the Institute

Important September Dates:

• September 9, 2025: Coffee & Scones
• September 14, 2025: Mia Family Day Volunteer Opportunity
• September 18, 2025: Friends Lecture: Robin Givhan, “The End of Luxury?”
• September 19 and 20, 2025: Friends Book Club: The Great Gatsby
• September 24, 2025: Friends Fundraiser: Gatsby and Friends

September Friends Lecture: Robin Givhan, “The End of Luxury?”

• Thursday, September 18, 2025, 11 a.m.
• Pillsbury Auditorium

In 1973, American and French designers went head-to-head in a creative competition called the Battle of Versailles. This dramatic fashion show took place at the historic Palace of Versailles, former residence of King Louis XIV. Robin Givhan tells this story of how the Americans won with cutting-edge, ready-to-wear styles and stunning Black models.

Givhan started her career in 1995 at the Washington Post, where she covered news, trends, and business of the international fashion industry. She won a Pulitzer Prize in criticism in 2006 “for her witty, closely observed essays that transform fashion criticism into cultural criticism.” After leaving the Post for a few years, she returned as fashion critic in 2014.

Her work has appeared in Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue, Essence, Elle UK, and The New Yorker, and she’s contributed to several books. Givhan began writing about Michelle Obama in 2009 and the cultural and social shifts created by the first African American family in the White House. She’s the author, along with Washington Post photo staff, of Michelle: Her First Year as First Lady.

Givhan’s first solo book, The Battle of Versailles: The Night American Fashion Stumbled into the Spotlight and Made History, is a cultural history of how this event challenged the fashion norms of the time and changed the trajectory of the fashion industry.

Her new book, Make It Ours: Crashing the Gates of Culture with Virgil Abloh, came out earlier this summer. It examines the impact of an untraditional creative director and how he transformed the industry so significantly that his rise became possible.

In 2020, Givhan was appointed senior critic-at-large at the Washington Post, with a focus on politics, race, and the arts. Last year, she was honored as one of the recipients of the Rabkin Prize, awarded annually to celebrate the creative and intellectual contributions of today’s visual arts writers.

Lecture tickets are free and available on Mia’s website. As always, Friends members can call Mia’s Visitor Experience at 612-870-6323 on August 15 and secure lecture tickets before they are available to the general public.

Don’t forget to take advantage of another Friends benefit: pre-lecture tours starting an hour before the lecture at 10 a.m. Meet in the Friends Office to connect with your guide. The theme for September tours is Fashion Affecting Culture. Space is limited. Reserve your spot by calling the Friends Office at 612-870-3045 or emailing friends@artsmia.org.

Volunteer Opportunity: Lecture Ushers Needed

We’re looking for friendly faces to help usher at these events. It’s a great way to meet fellow Friends and be part of the action. If you’d like to volunteer, email friendsvolunteers@mia.org.

September Friends Book Club: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

• Friday, September 19, and Saturday, September 20, 2025, 10 a.m.
• Museum Tour, 11 a.m.
• Friends Office

The Friends Book Club kicks off a new season with F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby, celebrating its 100th anniversary and coinciding with Mia’s September exhibition “Gatsby at 100.” We’ll discuss the novel over coffee and then head to the galleries at 11 a.m. for a guided tour of artworks selected to complement the book’s themes.

Attendance is limited to 24 participants. If you’ve been curious about our book club, now is the perfect time to join us—all are welcome!

Reserve your spot by calling the Friends Office at 612-870-3045 or emailing friends@artsmia.org.

Looking ahead to October, we’ll read Hello Beautiful: A Novel by Ann Napolitano, with discussions scheduled for October 17 and 18.

Friends Fundraiser: Gatsby and Friends

• Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
• Private residence, Roseville, MN
• Tickets: $100 per person

Come celebrate the 100th anniversary of the classic novel The Great Gatsby. Saint Paul native F. Scott Fitzgerald—along with artists of the Roaring Twenties—grappled with the decadence, excess, and contradictions of the Jazz Age. Mia’s exhibition “Gatsby at 100” showcases these visual artists and their attempts to capture the spirit and paradoxes of the era.

Enjoy a roaring fun evening with friends, wine, and appetizers while experiencing the intersection of Art Nouveau and mid-century modern design in this stunning home and garden! Flapper-period attire is welcome but not required. The curators of “Gatsby at 100,” Lori Williamson, Supervisor of the Print Study Room, and Galina Olmsted, Associate Curator of European Art, will share insights about the exhibition.

Graciously hosted by Wayne Groff and Jim Dryden at their home in Roseville, near the junction of Highways 35W and 36. Generously sponsored by Marietta and Jot Turner and Holly and Carl Jones. $70 of the $100 ticket is tax deductible.

Tickets are available on Mia’s website.

Meet New Friends: Coffee & Scones

• Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 10 a.m.
• Friends Office

Curious about the Friends of the Institute? Join us on Tuesday, September 9, at 10 a.m. in the Friends Office for coffee, scones, and conversation. Learn about our upcoming 2025–2026 events, explore volunteer opportunities, and connect with fellow Friends. Please RSVP to friendsmembership@artsmia.org.

Volunteer Opportunity: Mia Family Day

• Sunday, September 14, 2025

We’re looking for volunteers for Mia’s Family Day to help families with art projects. The shifts are just two hours, and the atmosphere is fun and casual. No art experience is needed, just a desire to assist families in their exploration of the arts!

If you’re interested, please email familyday@artsmia.org.

Look Ahead: October Friends Lecture and Fall Luncheon: Jane Kallir, “Egon Schiele: Life and Art”

• Thursday, October 16, 2025, 11 a.m.
• Lecture ticket: free; luncheon ticket: $45 per person

Renowned Egon Schiele scholar Jane Kallir takes a deep dive into Schiele’s life and art, with special emphasis on works in Mia’s collection. Schiele was not yet 20 when he created his first breakthrough Expressionist works, and he died scarcely eight years later. His brief life was turbulent, including an arrest on morals charges and recurrent financial hardship. More so than most artists, Schiele poured his life experiences into his work, as he gradually grew to maturity: personally, professionally, and artistically.

Tickets for the lecture are available to Friends on September 15 and the public on September 17. Visit Mia’s website for more information.

Following the October lecture, join the Friends of the Institute for the annual Fall Luncheon in the Target Reception Hall. Enjoy catching up with old friends, making new ones, and hearing about the exciting events and activities planned for the season—all over a lovely lunch.

Tickets are $45 per person, available starting September 15. Reserve your spot by calling the Friends Office at 612-870-3045 or emailing friends@artsmia.org.

Friends-Only Events 2025–2026: Treasure Hunting

• Saturday, October 11, 2025, 2 p.m.
• Purcell-Cutts House

Friends members love discovering the art, architecture, and history that make our community unique. From October 2025 through June 2026, join us for monthly Treasure Hunt outings around the Twin Cities. We’ll explore local gems, learn something new, and enjoy time together. This year’s lineup includes a mix of weekend events for our working Friends and weekday lunches for a little extra fun.

A few highlights for the coming year:

• A private, before-hours holiday tour at Norway House
• An exclusive tour of the Thrivent Art Collection
• A spring floral excursion at the Como Park Conservatory

October: A Treasure of Prairie School Design

We’ll open the season with a visit to the Purcell-Cutts House, led by Mia guide Lyn Osgood. Learn about the home’s history, architectural influence, and the Purcell family as we explore this Prairie School treasure.

• Date & Time: Saturday, October 11, 2025, 2–3 p.m.
• Location: 2328 Lake Place, Minneapolis, MN 55405
• Cost: Free (open to 15 guests)
• RSVP: Email Lezlie Pinske by Friday, October 3, 2025, at noon

The full 2025–2026 Friends-only events schedule will be in the October Friends Newsletter. We look forward to treasure hunting with you!

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May/June 2025

Dear Friends,

Now it is time to catch our collective breath and celebrate another successful Art in Bloom, our 41st year! Planning and executing this singular celebration take so many people, so much time, and endless energy. It’s truly a labor of love: love of art, love of flowers, love of our community, and love of our museum.

Congratulations and kudos to Sharon Secor, Art in Bloom 2025 chair, and her dedicated committee; to Laura Galarneau, our Friends office coordinator; to the many volunteers and Mia staff; and to Ken and Linda Cutler, our honorary chairs. Many thanks for the time, talent, and resources that made this incredible community celebration possible. I know many of you contributed through your donations or hands-on help, and I thank you sincerely.

But we’re not quite ready to rest on our laurels. We have more exciting Friends events coming up in May and June. On May 15, we’ll host the final lecture of the season with Joe Earle, who will speak on the fascinating Mia exhibition “Transcendent Clay: The Kondō Family’s Path of Porcelain Innovations.” The evening begins with the Friends Annual Meeting at 5:45 p.m., just before the lecture at 6 p.m. Please attend, as we need a quorum to make it official.

After a short break, Mr. Earle will be joined by artist Kondō Takahiro and a panel of art experts for a lively discussion on the evolution and achievements of the distinguished Kondō ceramic lineage.

Looking ahead, mark your calendar for a fun Friends fundraiser on June 12, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. We’ll enjoy Restoring a Landmark: A Tour of the Restoration of the Historic Basilica of St. Mary. It’s another way we can express our Friends values of belonging, learning, and giving.

We also bid a fond farewell and heartfelt thank you to Laura Galarneau, who is moving on to an exciting new role in Mia programming. She’ll be greatly missed.

As we near the end of our fiscal year, it also marks the end of my term as president. Thank you for your strong support and unwavering dedication to this organization. It has been my privilege to serve as your president. I’ve experienced firsthand that once a Friend, always a friend.

With warm spring wishes,

Barbara Proeschel
President, Friends of the Institute

Important May and June Friends Dates:

• Coffee, Scones, and Conversation in Friends Office: Wednesday, May 14, 10 a.m.
• Friends Lecture: Thursday, May 15, 6 p.m.; Annual Meeting: 5:45 p.m.
• Friends Book Club: Friday, May 16, 10 a.m., and Saturday, May 17, 10 a.m.
• Friends Fundraiser: Thursday, June 12, 5:30 p.m.

May Friends Lecture: “Transcendent Clay: Kondō Porcelains,” Joe Earle

• Thursday, May 15, 2025, 6 p.m.
  Pillsbury Auditorium

Join Joe Earle, former head of Asian art at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, for an insightful lecture on Mia’s exhibition “Transcendent Clay: The Kondō Family’s Path of Porcelain Innovations.” Drawing from his extensive experience and work on two major Kondō-related projects, Earle will explore the evolution of this distinguished ceramic lineage—from Kondō Yūzō’s early 20th-century influences to Kondō Takahiro’s groundbreaking contemporary practice.

Following the lecture, Earle will be joined onstage by ceramic artist Kondō Takahiro, collector Jeffrey Horvitz, and gallerist Joan Mirviss for a lively panel discussion about Kondō Takahiro—his development, achievements, and international reception. Andreas Marks, Mary Griggs Burke Curator of Japanese and Korean Art at Mia, will moderate.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain expert insights into the ceramic artistry, tradition, and innovation that define the Kondō family’s legacy.

As always, Friends members can call Mia’s Visitor Experience at 612-870-6323 on April 15 and secure lecture tickets before they are available to the general public. Tickets are available on Mia’s website.

Friends Only Events

Our year of DISCOVERING unique treasures of art, architecture, and history around the Twin Cities is coming to a close. We thank you for your curiosity, engagement, and stretching our Friends community to include new opportunities to connect. Unfortunately, our final events for May and June are FULL, with a waiting list begun for each event.

NEXT YEAR…we’ll have more exploring to do! The planning has already begun for Friends Only gatherings from October 2025 to June 2026. We welcome ideas from YOU! Please reach out to Lezlie Pinske.

Volunteer Opportunity: Mia Family Day

• Sunday, May 11, 2025

Are you looking for a way to do good and feel good? Mia’s Family Day provides an easy and fun opportunity to volunteer. Our volunteers say they feel good contributing to the community and have fun in the easy, casual atmosphere. If you’re interested in volunteering for a few hours as a greeter or helping families with art projects, consider Sunday, May 11. Each month offers new activities that range from storytelling, dance performances, art projects, and gallery hunts.

Read more about Mia’s’ Family Day. If you have questions or would like to volunteer, please contact Pat Gale at friendsvolunteers@artsmia.org or 612-868-1079.

May Friends Book Club: Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See

• Friday, May 16, and Saturday, May 17, 2025, 10 a.m.
• Museum Tour, 11 a.m.
• Friends Office

This month, the Friends Book Club explores Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See, a rich historical novel based on the life of Tan Yunxian, a pioneering female physician in 15th-century China. Despite living in a time when Confucian teachings discouraged women’s education, Tan treated women from all levels of society and left behind a legacy so impactful that many of her remedies are still in use today.

This month’s gathering offers a unique opportunity to reflect on the novel’s themes while engaging with Mia’s renowned Chinese art collection—widely regarded as one of the finest in the United States. Join us on Friday, May 16, or Saturday, May 17, at 10 a.m. in the Friends Office, located just off the main lobby behind the museum shop. At 11 a.m., participants will enjoy a one-hour, docent-led tour inspired by the book.

As The New York Times notes, “See makes clear the ameliorating effects of friendship and love. She shows how with the right people we can surpass our own expectations and that the hardships of life are often easier to endure if we don’t have to survive them alone.” It’s a message that beautifully reflects the spirit of the Friends community.

Space is limited and advanced registration is required. The Book Club continues to be a popular benefit of Friends membership—reserve your spot by calling 612-870-3045 or emailing friends@artsmia.org.

 Looking ahead to June, we’ll be reading James Baldwin’s Go Tell It on the Mountain, with discussions scheduled for June 20 and 21.

Connect with Other Friends: Coffee & Scones

• Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 10 a.m.
  Friends Office

We’re still feeling the buzz of all the excitement from Art in Bloom! You’re invited to join us to learn more about the Friends and continue the conversation at Coffee & Scones on May 14 at 10 a.m. in the Friends Office. Email friendsmembership@artsmia.org to RSVP.

Friends Fundraiser: Restoring a Landmark

• Thursday, June 12, 2025, 5:30–7:30 p.m. (Please arrive by 5:15 p.m.)
• The Basilica of Saint Mary, 1600 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403

Join the Friends for a private tour of the historic Basilica of Saint Mary, one of the Twin Cities’ most iconic landmarks. Designed by French architect Emmanuel Masqueray, the Basilica is a nationally recognized example of Beaux Arts ecclesiastical architecture.

This exclusive evening will offer a behind-the-scenes look at the building’s upcoming restoration, led by Johan van Parys, Managing Director of Ministries and Director of Liturgy and Sacred Arts, and Tom Paul, Basilica Trustee and Chair of the Restoration Executive Committee.

Following the tour, enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres in the company of fellow art and architecture enthusiasts.

Tickets are $75 per person. Tickets will be available on Mia’s website under “Tickets” by mid-May. Street parking is available along 17th Street North, on the west side of the building. Generously sponsored by Sheila Morgan.

Friends Only Event

Friends & Friends: Lake Minnetonka Boathouse Tour

• Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 10a.m.–1 p.m.
  Port of Wayzata, 402 Lake Street East, Wayzata, MN 55391

As we wrap up a year of DISCOVERING art, architecture, and history across the Twin Cities, we thank you for your enthusiasm and for helping us grow our Friends community through new and engaging experiences.

Our May event is now full.

But we’re thrilled to share exciting news about our June 4 Friends & Friends event: We’ve secured a larger boat! More room, more Friends, and even more fun. This popular event has reopened to accommodate additional guests.

Join us for a luncheon and narrated boat tour aboard Al & Alma’s as we explore the historic boathouses of Lake Minnetonka. Author Melinda Nelson will guide us through stories of the matriarchs and patriarchs who helped shape both Lake Minnetonka and the Minneapolis Institute of Art.

This is a Friends & Friends event—please feel free to invite a guest to experience the camaraderie and benefits of Friends membership.

• Date & Time: Wednesday, June 4, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. (Boat departs at 10:15 a.m.)
• Updated Location: Port of Wayzata (just east of the historic Wayzata Train Depot); 402 Lake St. E, Wayzata, MN 55391
• Cost: $75 per person
• RSVP: Lezlie Pinske by Thursday, May 15, at noon
• Payment: Venmo @Lezlie-Pinske or contact Lezlie to arrange payment by check