Progressive Architecture Dinner at the Lakes

September 17, 2022, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm

Join us for a progressive dinner and tour of four spectacular homes on Pelican, Melissa, and Detroit Lakes, MN. All homes include a self-led tour of the home and a 20-minute conversation between the homeowners and their architects.

HOME 1
Homeowner: Jennifer Williams • Location: Lake Melissa
Architect: Mike Dawson / Craftwell Architecture + Construction
Caterer: Savory Holiday Inn – Appetizers: Poke Bowl: Layer poke bowl of rice and greens topped with marinated poke tuna drizzled with hoisin sauce

HOME 2
Homeowner: Kari Newman Ness & Leo Ness • Location: Detroit Lake
Architect: Mike Dawson / Craftwell Architecture + Construction
Caterer: VIP Catering – Salad

HOME 3
Homeowner: Robin & Robert Flurer • Location: Pelican Lake
Architect: Chris Hawley / Craftwell Architecture + Construction
Caterer: Blackboard Restaurant – Main Course: Champagne chicken with buttery whipped potatoes & chilled asparagus with pistachios

HOME 4
Homeowner: Jim & Nicole Poolman • Location: Pelican Lake
Architect: Chris Hawley / Craftwell Architecture + Construction
Caterer: Sonder Bakehouse – Dessert: a variety of cheesecakes

Tickets are $175 each and all net proceeds benefit PlainsArt4All, the Museum’s free general admission program. Reserve your spot soon! There are only 50 tickets available. Guests will make their own arrangements to and from the event. Please contact Kyla Hoisington at 701.551.6106, khoisington@plainsart.org for any questions.


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