Author Archives: john-1
It’s December, and the snow is coming down…
‘Old Man Winter’ took a look at the calendar, and must have thought it was time for snow! But ‘while the weather outside is frightful’, it’s also time for the December Open Houses at Brickmania. First Thursday is December 5th, … Continue reading
November Open Houses
It’s November already? Weren’t we just in Summer a few days ago? Open Houses this week! First Thursday is November 7th, 5pm – 9pm. We are going to be finishing work on Brickmania’s Van Gogh mosaic that we started at … Continue reading
“Small Trains, Big Imagination”
The GMLTC’s own Steve Demlow is featured on Metro Transit’s Blog! Steve has built LEGO versions of Metro Transit’s light rail, and Northstar Commuter Rail trains that are featured at Brickmania during our Open Houses, and has also built trains … Continue reading
“Nerd Thursday” at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Brickmania and most of the GMLTC will be at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts this Thursday, October 17th, from 6pm to 9pm, building a LEGO mosaic of van Gogh’s “Olive Trees”: It’s a free event, come on out and build … Continue reading
October Open Houses
Although it sure doesn’t feel like it today, it’s October, and it’s time to mention our Open Houses for this month. First Thursday is this week, the 3rd. 5pm – 9pm. If you can’t make it to one of our … Continue reading
September Open Houses
It’s September, we’ve survived the State Fair, the kids are back in school, and it’s time for our September Open Houses! First Thursday is the 5th, 5pm – 9pm. Second Saturday is the 14th, 10am – 4pm. For those of … Continue reading
August Open Houses
I needed to get this posted quickly, as the First Thursday Open House is August 1st – it just can’t get any earlier in the month than that! 5pm – 9pm Thursday night, Brickmania store will be open, play area … Continue reading
July Open Houses
We’ve survived World War Brick, so back to our regular Open House schedule. Yes, we’re planning on being open the “First Thursday”, and yes, it’s the Fourth of July! The GMLTC layout will be running, some of the usual displays … Continue reading
World War Brick this weekend
Most of us who went to Brickworld in Chicago have recovered from that weekend (special “Hi!” to my new friend Connor the Conductor), and now we’re getting things ready for World War Brick this Friday through Sunday at Brickmania. Friday … Continue reading
June News
Due to a quirk in scheduling, both our “First Thursday” and “Second Saturday” Open Houses are this week! Thursday, June 6th, 5pm – 9pm; and Saturday, June 8th, 10am – 4pm. Come to one or the other or both, we’d … Continue reading


