Tag Archives: de la Pear

Evolution of Pants

Posted on May 28, 2014 by mineralpoint

Since the dawn of man, humans have been making things with fiber.  The fact that we wear pants, for example, is one of the many ways we distinguish ourselves from the other animals on the planet.  See below – no … Continue reading →

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Community Table

Posted on February 2, 2014 by mineralpoint

January was a frigid month, but locals have found a place to warm up, even if it’s just for a couple of hours. Rink DaVee hosts the Thursday night dinners for 10 to 12 people at Shake Rag Alley. It’s … Continue reading →

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Crazy Love

Posted on January 31, 2014 by mineralpoint

Apparently Valentine’s Day is expanding into a month-long holiday. At De la Pear (12 Fountain Street) they’re celebrating “30 Days of Love.” It’s been going on for a couple weeks and continues through Valentine’s weekend.  According to the new De … Continue reading →

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Yuletide Cheer

Posted on December 11, 2013 by lesliedamaso

Mineral Point looks so charming at this time of the year.  If you walk up High Street, you’ll get an invigorating whiff from the fresh pine garlands with red velvet bows decorating the shop windows.  Right now, there is a nice blanket of sparkling fresh snow on … Continue reading →

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High Fibre

Posted on May 31, 2013 by mineralpoint

This weekend is the Driftless Area Fibre Arts Faire at Shake Rag Alley. This fun-for-the-whole-family event is sponsored by Arlene Byrne’s local fibre art gallery de la Pear and brings together artisans from throughout the Midwest including: – Sandy’s Palette – … Continue reading →

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