Reception venues

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All right, Twin Citians: what are some cool places to have a reception?

Any suggestion is welcome, but if more details help:
- 150 people, probably
- dancing is a must, band is not required
- must be legal to have alcohol there
- will be at night (8 PM or later)
- bonus points for artsy, off-beat, etc.

Comments

[minnehaha.livejournal.com]

The Columbia Heights golf course has a very nice venue, and so does Wirth Park. I have been to a wedding at each, and the first marriage is one that has survived, while the second one did not. These are part of the MPLS parks system.

Do you have a month for this delightful occasion? Is getting outdoor space something you want for warm weather? I think one can rent the Cedar Cultural Center when they are in their summer off-season. The dance floor is nice, they have a patio, and a liquor license, and they have chairs, though you'd have to rent tables if you want them.

We have found that our big occasions work well when there is a place for people to escape the music if they'd like to, and I now advise everyone planning a wedding or big splashy party to have quieter and livelier spaces if that is possible.

K.
K.

[alisgray.livejournal.com]

I can ask my brother if he'd be willing to lend his spacious basement, though most likely you can do better...

The New Years party at the Rogue Buddha gallery (http://www.roguebuddha.com/) was pretty darn nice. I recommend also the Varsity Theater (http://www.varsitytheater.org/) in Dinkytown, though I haven't used such a thing for a party myself.

[ilexcassine.livejournal.com]

Oooh, Varsity Theater, good idea!

[birdfigment.livejournal.com]

We hope to go with the Sculpture Garden for the ceremony itself, and are (again, hoping) for late July 09. Outdoor space is nice but not necessary. The Cedar Cultural Center sounds quite possible... Thank you!