MN Cigar Events
 

Didn't find a thread that pertains to this so I thought I'd start one seeing that we don't get too many events here in MN so it's nice to know when they are! Post all the events going on at your local MN B&Ms! I'll start it off.

My local B&M Goodfellas in Mahtomedi is have Maria Caram coming in for a hand rolling event. She grew up in Cuba working in cigar factories with her family. She is now in the US and still rolling cigars. She will be hand rolling in the store and everyone who attends will get 1 or 2 (can't remember) of her cigars and there will also be deals on other cigars in the shop. This event is on Thursday Oct 25th from 6-8pm. Unfortunately I will not be able to attend due to prior plans. :gary

**Disclaimer: I have no idea if these cigars are any good nor do I know much about this woman. Just an event I thought sounded cool.**

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Wow. Thanks for the heads up. Too bad I work until 7 and the Vikes game is Thursday night. This sounds pretty cool.

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He has a 60 inch hi def in the lobby that will probably have the game on if that is a large issue. :r

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Sounds good, but I'll be down at the Uptown Bulldog sucking down $3 Two Hearted pints while watching the game all night. Definitely sounds like a good time though!

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I have a few of Marias cigars in my cooler. Charming gal. I had one of her custom rolls at a scotch tasting at Brits a few months back and it was pretty good. I believe she uses Honduran, Dominican, and Nicaraguan tobaccos.

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Stogies on Grand is hosting the release party for the Paradox by Trinidad this Thursday from 4-8pm. Doesn't sound like any giveaways (although they may have just not posted them) but there are buy specials and food!

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This Saturday the 8th from 2-5, Goodfella's Cigar Shop in Mahtomedi will be having a bratwurst cook and will have the Army/Navy game on their 60 in. HD TV. Also, all veterans will receive a free cigar. Don't quote me on this but I've heard rumors the free cigar will be one of the Kristoff sticks.

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Brooks and Charlie from Halfwheel.com will be at Tobacco Grove in Maple Grove for a holiday party on Friday from 8-10.

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I think I will be attending that.

Also Stogies on Grand is putting on Fuente's toast across America on Sunday at Fuegos.

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I think you need to RSVP at tobaccogrove.com if you have not already done so. Limiting the holiday party to 100 guests. Looking forward to this one, haven't been up there in a while.

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Also Stogies on Grand is hosting the 10th annual Toast Across America where the proceeds go to the Cigar Family charitable foundation. The event is this Sunday, December 9th from 6-9 pm. With your $60 ticket you receive two unreleased cigars, dinner, and drinks at Fuegos social club.

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Already did, what time are you going to be there?

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Yep, going to be a good time tom night ;)

There will be a prerelease of a new brand given out as well, a lancero that is quite good, IMHO...

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Looking forward to it!

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Probably around 7:30. Depends on when Mark gets up here.

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I'm going to try to get to your place by 7ish, bro. Then we can head up to the Grove together.

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Well I will be there with the girlfriend and I will be wearing a grey Minnesota hoodie if you want to say hello, probably around 8-8:15.

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I'll be the one in the purple and gold speedo.

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Oh Man! I was gonna wear my purple and gold speedo! Now I need to find a different outfit...:sl:gary

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Well now I'm all jealous I can't make it. I will be at Goodfellas in Mahtomedi around 3 for a smoke if anyone is around and willing to come 10 minutes NE of St Paul. Just sayin!:rd

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Big thanks to Brooks and Charlie and the good folks at Tobacco Grove for a great herf. Good smokes, good people, good food, good times.

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Man, I am so sad to have missed this one. Nothing like this going on in Co Sp :(

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Anyone going to the Toast Across America event tomorrow?

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Have to work tomorrow or I would. Sounds like it will be a good time.

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From the Tobacco Grove website:
http://tobaccogrove.com/media/Gallery_915.jpg
Mattso holding one of my corn cob nub tools (and smoking the lancero down to the nub)
http://tobaccogrove.com/media/Gallery_925.jpg
No idea who the guy in the orange shirt is, but Mattso and I are off to the right in the background.
http://tobaccogrove.com/media/Gallery_929.jpg
Brooks and Charlie hanging out with a couple of Tobacco Grove's employees (can't remember their names but they were both good guys)
(that is the back of my head behind the bald (not Brooks) guy.)

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Goodfellas Cigar Lounge in Mahtomedi (in between White Bear Lake and Stillwater) will be hosting their 2nd annual Long Ash Contest from 6-8pm on Thursday Feb 28th. Everyone will receive an Oliva Churchill and will light at the same time. Whoever has the longest ash by the end of the event will win a prize. I haven't heard what it is yet. You MN guys should swing in if you can!

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Might be able to swing this before work next week.

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Just an update on the Big Ash contest at Goodfellas in Mahtomedi, the first, second, and third longest ash will receive prizes. The cigar given out for the contest will be an Oliva G Churchill. Not my favorite stick in the world, but I'm assuming he was trying to cover all levels of cigar smokers.

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Bump for the Long Ash Competition at Goodfellas Cigar Lounge in Mahtomedi. Just east of 694 and Century Ave. Everyone in attendance will receive an Olive G churchill and the longest attached ash will win a prize. 2nd and 3rd longest will also receive a prize. Come on out. I will be there along with many others. If you haven't been to Goodfellas they just launched their web page at www.premiumsticks.com. There is a short video showing footage of the lounge and walk in. The contest is free by the way. :noon I'd love to see a few of the MN BOTL's show up!

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Looks like a nice place. Can't make it Thurs,but I'm going to swing in
Tues or Wed.

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Awesome! It's a pretty small lounge but the walk in is really nice in my opinion. I'll be there Wed from about 2-4 I'm guessing.....

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Correction. I will be there today (Tuesday) around 2

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That's about the same time I'll be going.

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Got to meet Tim (timbo147) at Goodfellas today. Nice to meet him and it sounds like he might come around again! Nice having some other BOTL's from the board stopping by my local B&M.

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If any of you guys are coming to the Longest Ash event tonight at Goodfellas I will be there in a black Wild shirt. I say this because I don't know what anyone on here looks like.....:r 6pm is the starting time.

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I'm on the way but its probably a 45 min drive. I'll be wearing the standard purple speedo.

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Finally you can wear that thing without the fear that you will show up wearing the same thing as me. Just because I won't be there. I am, of course, wearing a purple speedo.

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Great to meet you at the Long Ash contest, Pete! A good time was had by all.

The winner:
http://i1204.photobucket.com/albums/...psfcebe98d.jpg
Smoked it till it burnt the fingers.

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Great to meet you too Matt! Thanks for the sticks as well, and thank you for coming to my local B&M. Glad you had fun! That was one hell of an ash! Glad his prize is going to sit in my humi!!!:noon

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Burn is having an Ashton March Madness event on Monday night. Limited to 30 and only a few tickets left. For 10 bucks you get an Ashton cigar and something to eat for the championship game. Event starts at 645 until the game ends. Call Burn or get a ticket at the shop to reserve a spot.

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Goodfella's in Mahtomedi is having an Ashton tasting event on May 8th from 6-8 pm. Each person will receive two Ashton cigars and will be a part of the tasting event. If you are interested in attending let me know and I will tell Fritz to hold a spot for you. Tickets are $10. Hope to see some of you there.

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Just expanding on the last post....The Ashton rep will be setting up stations of food. Nuts, fruit, chocolate etc. You will walk around to each tasting table, eat one of the items on the table then puff. The rep will then ask what flavors are prominent in the cigar after you eat each item. Sounds pretty cool.

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Pretty damn big Drew Estate / Liga Privada Event at TobaccoGrove on June 13th. Fabien of DE will be there should be a blast. The guys in the pic with Brooks and Charlie at TobaccoGrove are on the left Kole (dude has so much cigar knowledge its insane and is hilarious and Rick one of the owners)

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Also BURN sent out an eMail today stating they are now open at 10am 7 days a week.

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Going to be in LV this week, but I would like to see that shop in White Bear.

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Nish Patel at Tobacco Grove on Thursday, May 16th. What the heck, I'll be in town.

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Where did you see this?

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I got an email from them about it too. Unfortunately I will be out of town.

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Huh...must have got caught in my spam filter. I am VERY excited about the Drew Estate / Liga Privada event on June 13th with Fabien.

Not sure if thats worth a 50 mile drive or not...

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LMAO. Just because its a MN thread anyone listen to the KQ morning show today?

Today they were talking about the DUI sting this weekend and how the state had arrested more people Friday night during the crackdown than any other single night in state history and Philly Dog says "I personally want to thank the state for the creation of those whiskey plates as its easy to know which females are the best to follow home at 2am." LMAO!