Can we get a "Whoot, Whoot" for Sue Kangas aka "Lola Blackenblue," a Minnesota Rollergirl and Lowertown Entertainment District candidate for Queen of the Snows?

Coronation ceremonies will be held Friday the 27th at 8:00pm in the RiverCentre's Grand Ballroom and the public is invited to attend. Admission is free with a Winter Carnival button.

On Saturday, January 28th, The Black Dog will host the 3rd annual Winter Carnival Art Show Opening and the Winter Beer Dabbler AfterParty complete with live music with Noah Strom and Sam Ryan 5:00-7:00pm, Nikki and the RueMates at 8:00pm, food and beer specials, and oh yeah, HEAT!

The BlackDog is pleased to have been awarded "Official Warming House" status for this years carnival. It's The Coolest Celebration on Earth!