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9th Annual Corcoran Book Sale
Sunday, May 26th 9:00am - 4:00pm
Next Date: Tuesday, May 28th
Event End Date: Sunday, October 20th
Ongoing Event
Corcoran Neighborhood Organization’s 9th Annual Book Sale:
Yearly book sale will be held on Saturday, October 20th from 9am to 4pm at the CNO Office, 3451 Cedar Avenue South. Books, games, CDs, DVDs and more will be available at bargain prices during the Corcoran Neighborhood Organization’s annual October book sale. Book lovers from around Minneapolis are invited to come and enjoy homemade baked goods and a wide selection of books, music, movies and games priced from $0.50-$2.50! Raffle prizes from area businesses will also be awarded. All proceeds from the sale will benefit the work of the Corcoran Neighborhood Organization. Quality book donations are currently being accepted at the CNO Office. For more information about the sale, please contact AJ at 612-724-7457 or email info@corc
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The Blake School Gr. 9–12 Information Meeting for Parents and Students
Sunday, May 26th 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Next Date: Tuesday, May 28th
Event End Date: Monday, December 9th
Ongoing Event
The Blake School invites families to learn more about Blake — our community, our programs, and what makes us unique. On Monday, January 9 The Blake School will host an Admissions information meeting for parents and grade 9–12 students. Administrators, faculty, current parents and students will be present to discuss school life, curriculum and activities.
Blake is a co-educational, independent, Pre-K–12 school enrolling nearly 1,400 students from about 56 Twin Cities-area communities. Blake provides a rigorous academic program with exceptional opportunities for each child in academics, the arts, athletics and more. The School’s comprehensive liberal arts education curriculum allows for choices based on a student’s special interests and ability. Blake’s student-teacher ratios (9:1) and s
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L.A. Nik's Gong Show Minneapolis
Sunday, May 26th 11:30pm
Next Date: Sunday, June 9th
Event End Date: Sunday, May 18th
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Come to the ONLY and longest running variety show in Minneapolis. The Gong Show is is an open mic stage in the Caterpillar Lounge at Thom Pham's every single Sunday night for comedians, dancers, burlesque, belly dancers, tap dancers, singers, musicians, drummers, puppeteers, hypnotists, sword swallowers, contortionists, rappers, spoken word, jugglers and much more !
Hosted by national comedian Daryl Horner. Your DJ is award winning front man to Xavier Marquis.
The event is FREE but Please Please donate to the starving artists fund at the door, as we give people without the opportunity to perform in front of a crowd, a chance to work out their material.
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Intro to Yoga Session 1
Sunday, May 26th
Next Date: Sunday, June 9th
Event End Date: Sunday, November 10th
Ongoing Event
A wellness based yoga class for adults of all abilites/ages to learn yoga in a small studio space. No flexibility required!You will increase your balance, flexibility and learn basic yoga poses. A perfect fall activity. You will then learn which ongoing classes are a fit for you. Teacher is trained in adaptive yoga.
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Minneapolis Mother's Morning Out
Sunday, May 26th
Next Date: Tuesday, May 28th
Event End Date: Wednesday, May 29th
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Minneapolis Mother's Morning Out
Our mission is to give parents the opportunity to have one morning off while their children are under our care, playing, interacting with others, and having tons of fun!
For children between 4 months to 4 years old
Every Wednesday from 9:00a.m. to 12:00p.m.
Facebook: Minneapolis Mother's Morning Out
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Then Now Wow Exhibit
Sunday, May 26th
Next Date: Tuesday, May 28th
Event End Date: Tuesday, December 31st
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Then Now Wow Dedicated entirely to Minnesota history, “Then Now Wow” is the largest exhibit ever created by the Minnesota History Center, with 14,000 square feet of gallery space. Designed primarily for children, visitors of all ages will enjoy exploring Minnesota’s distinctive places from the prairies and forests to the cities, along the way they'll meet the people who have made their homes here. Step inside a prairie sod house; board a Twin Cities streetcar; don a headlamp to venture underground in an Iron Range mine; hitch a ride on a boxcar; sit in a modern tipi; and encounter artifacts and images unique to Minnesota’s diverse people and historic events.
“Then Now Wow,” is made possible by the Legacy Amendment's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund through the vote of Minnesotans on Nov.
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Weather Permitting Exhibit
Sunday, May 26th
Next Date: Tuesday, May 28th
Event End Date: Tuesday, December 31st
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Weather Permitting: An ongoing exhibit at the Minnesota History Center.
Minnesotans learn to cope with extreme temperatures, watch for signs of storms and generally enjoy the outdoors, whether boating on a summer’s day, skiing down a hill or snowmobiling across snowdrifts. Visit the multi-media tornado exhibit, “Get to the Basement,” named the best museum exhibit in the Twin Cities by City Pages. For more information visit www.mnhs.org/weather.
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Dora and Diego-Let's Explore!
Sunday, May 26th
Next Date: Tuesday, May 28th
Event End Date: Saturday, September 21st
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Embark on an active adventure in the enchanting world of Dora the Explorer, her animal-rescuing cousin Diego and their friends. Explore Isa’s Flowery Garden, help Tico gather nuts, join the Pirate Piggies’ crew to divide up pirate treasure, and help baby animals in the Rainforest Maze. The exhibit gives children and their families the opportunity to go into the worlds of Dora and Diego to engage in problem-solving and active play. Young children play along as they join an adventure and learn how to solve problems, be a good friend, and care for animals and the environment. Spanish vocabulary is incorporated throughout the exhibit to introduce Spanish speaking skills to preschool children.
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Dora and Diego
Sunday, May 26th
Next Date: Tuesday, May 28th
Event End Date: Saturday, September 21st
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Embark on an active adventure in the enchanting world of Dora the Explorer, her animal-rescuing cousin Diego and their friends. Explore Isa’s Flowery Garden, help Tico gather nuts, join the Pirate Piggies’ crew to divide up pirate treasure, and help baby animals in the Rainforest Maze. The exhibit gives children and their families the opportunity to go into the worlds of Dora and Diego to engage in problem-solving and active play. Young children play along as they join an adventure and learn how to solve problems, be a good friend, and care for animals and the environment. Spanish vocabulary is incorporated throughout the exhibit to introduce Spanish speaking skills to preschool children.
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Spray Paint for a Good Cause - Participate in the Storm Drain Stenciling Project!
Sunday, May 26th
Next Date: Tuesday, May 28th
Event End Date: Tuesday, October 15th
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Friends of the Mississippi River is looking for community volunteer groups to spray paint watershed-friendly messages on storm drains in St. Paul neighborhoods, as well as distribute educational door hangers to neighboring homes and businesses. This is a great outdoors hands-on learning activity! Great for Girl Scout groups, Boy Scout groups, youth groups, etc.
We can schedule your group outing at a place and time convenient for you anytime between April and October 2013. FMR provides stenciling supplies and facilitation of the activity free of charge.
For more info, or to set up a day/time for your group to stencil, contact Katie at 651-222-2193 x23 or kclower@fmr.org.
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Free movie on Blake
Monday, May 27th 7:00pm - 8:15pm
The Theosophical Society will show the documentary movie “Blake: The Marriage of Heaven and Hell” as part of its free ancient mysteries, ancient wisdom series 7 pm Monday, May 27, in Spirit United Church, 3204 Como Ave. SE, Minneapolis. In this video (1984, The Media Group, 52 min.), we see a portrayal of renowned artist and poet William Blake's effort to capture an eternal world of the permanent realities of everything we see reflected in the vegetable glass of nature. This film won the Columbus Film Festival award plus the Cine Golden Eagle and features Academy Award-winner Anne Baxter and Tony Award-winner George Rose. Emmanuel Swedenborg's conventional moral structures and his view of good and evil led Blake to express a deliberately depolarized and unified vision of the cosmos in wh
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Creative Kidstuff Toddler Play Time
Wednesday, May 29th 10:00am - 12:00pm
Next Date: Wednesday, June 5th
Event End Date: Wednesday, June 26th
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Join Creative Kidstuff every Wednesday from 10 am-12 pm for our Toddler Play Time at our Wayzata, St. Paul and West End locations! We’ll supply a playroom full of toys and activities that you and your toddler are sure to enjoy. Be ready to play, and we’ll take care of the rest!
For more information visit www.creativekidstuff.com.
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Drop In Hatha Yoga Classes
Wednesday, May 29th
Next Date: Wednesday, June 5th
Event End Date: Wednesday, November 13th
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This class is perfect for those who struggle with a less flexible body and the belief that they will never be flexible. Relieve stress, achy joints, improve balance at all levels, and increase your sense of well-being.
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Cantus: Covers
Friday, May 31st 7:30pm
Don’t miss the official start of summer as Cantus returns to The Cowles Center to cover more of your favorite pop hits. Always an audience favorite, Covers shows off a completely different side of Cantus.
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International Falls
Friday, May 31st 8:30pm
Next Date: Saturday, June 1st
Event End Date: Sunday, June 9th
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A play by Thomas Ward. Directed by Bain Boehlke.
Tim is a burned out stand comedian making a stop in International Falls, Minnesota for a nightmare gig. Dee is a hotel desk clerk and aspiring comic who finds her way into Tim’s room after the show. Intercutting between the hotel room and Tim’s act, Dee seeks the truth behind the jokes, turning their one night stand into a philosophical discussion of comedy, marriage, parenthood, religion, and fart jokes. The line between comedy and tragedy is blurred as Tim and Dee must face the inevitable post-coital question, “Now what?”
More at internationalfallsplay.com
Buy Tickets Online at BrownPaperTickets.com
BOX OFFICE: 612-825-8949
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Cantus: Covers
Saturday, June 1st 7:30pm
Don’t miss the official start of summer as Cantus returns to The Cowles Center to cover more of your favorite pop hits. Always an audience favorite, Covers shows off a completely different side of Cantus.
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St. Anthony Park Arts Festival
Sunday, June 2nd
Next Date: Monday, June 2nd
Event End Date: Friday, June 2nd
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See the work of more than 100 artists at the annual St. Anthony Park Arts Festival. Enjoy a gyro, some homemade ice cream, or try your hand at making pottery. From 9:30 to 5:30 on Saturday, June 2, local and nationally-known artists will be on hand at St. Anthony Park's landmark Carnegie library at the corner of Como and Carter and on the lawn at Luther at Como and Luther Place.
Free music by local entertainers on two stages, food booths, a plant sale by the Garden Club, a used book sale at the library, a free children's art tent, free petting zoo and pony rides round out the festivities. Proceeds from the Festival benefit the summer children's reading programs at St. Anthony Park Library.
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The Advocates for Human Rights' 30th Anniversary Human Rights Awards Dinner
Thursday, June 6th 5:00pm - 8:30pm
The Advocates for Human Rights is hosting its Human Rights Awards Dinner to honor individuals who have made significant contributions to the human rights movement and to The Advocates' work.
This year's dinner, celebrating The Advocates’ 30th anniversary, features keynote speakers Ambassador Sam Kaplan and Sylvia Kaplan and the presentation of the 2013 Don & Arvonne Fraser Human Rights Award to Minnesotans United for All Families and Our Vote Our Future.
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Riverside Park Restoration and Tending
Thursday, June 6th 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Join Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) at Minneapolis's Riverside Park to help improve local wildlife habitat and watershed health by removing invasive species and assisting with other tending tasks, such as watering. The range of activities will be suitable for both adults and youth, and everyone is encouraged to work at their own pace and ability level. FMR has been helping restore this park since 2010, and as a volunteer, you can be sure that your work is part of a larger, long-term restoration plan and will continue to be built upon!
To ensure a high quality experience, capacity is limited and preregistration is required. To sign up, please contact FMR Event Registrar Lindsay Hefferan at lhefferan@fmr.org or 651-222-2193 x24, and please include your contact info and how many wi
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Cantus: Covers
Thursday, June 6th 7:30pm
Don’t miss the official start of summer as Cantus returns to The Cowles Center to cover more of your favorite pop hits. Always an audience favorite, Covers shows off a completely different side of Cantus.
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Cantus: Covers
Friday, June 7th 7:30pm
Don’t miss the official start of summer as Cantus returns to The Cowles Center to cover more of your favorite pop hits. Always an audience favorite, Covers shows off a completely different side of Cantus.
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The Amazing Cow Boat
Friday, June 7th
Event End Date: Saturday, June 8th
Charlie has been outside playing all day and needs a bath. He loads all his favorite toys into the tub and creates an adventure all for himself. His cow toy magically turns into a boat that is part cow - part boat - and PART AMAZING to sail off on the high seas to meet real pirates and go hunting for treasure, fly to the moon and end up stranded high in a jungle tree! Filled with colorful puppetry, live music singalongs and real water splashing on the audience.
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Rhythm & Words Family Music and Book Festival
Saturday, June 8th 9:00am - 2:00pm
A free day of fun for kids age 10 and under -- and their grown-ups. Attendees will discover tons of fun activities, including live music from Grammy Award-winning The Okee Dokee Brothers, The Bazillions, Paul Spring and Gustafer Yellowgold; presentations by children’s book creators Cori Doerrfeld, Sarah Forss, Michael Hall, Debbie Bernstein LaCroix, and Stephanie Watson; performances, workshops, arts & crafts and more. Merchandise sales provided by Addendum Books. A Minnesota Legacy Program
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Cantus: Covers
Saturday, June 8th 7:30pm
Don’t miss the official start of summer as Cantus returns to The Cowles Center to cover more of your favorite pop hits. Always an audience favorite, Covers shows off a completely different side of Cantus.
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Cantus: Metamorphosis
Saturday, June 8th 7:30pm
Don’t miss the official start of summer as Cantus returns to The Cowles Center to cover more of your favorite pop hits. Always an audience favorite, Covers shows off a completely different side of Cantus.
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Jazz88 presents: A Weaving of Traditions
Saturday, June 8th 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Jazz has long been recognized as America’s original musical art form. However, predating jazz, there was another form of music rooted in this land—that of the Native Americans. Jazz88 presents a new project that explores the roots of American Music, intertwining both music styles. A Weaving of Traditions, an evening of Native American music and interpretation, is created by Minnesota musician and Native American flutist Bobb Fantauzzo and his group JazZen. Accompanying the group will be Lyz Jaakola, who provides traditional Anishinaabe vocals and percussion. It is an eclectic mix of the traditional and the untraditional, the conventional and the unconventional, the past and the present. This performance will be recorded and will be made available online and accessible to everyone at www.ja
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Reading with Horse Power!
Tuesday, June 11th 10:30am - 11:30am
Reading with Horsepower!
Join a live miniature horse for story time. We'll read stories about horses, learn about horses and pet a real mini horse. Bring your camera!
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War Horse
Wednesday, June 12th 7:30pm
Next Date: Thursday, June 13th
Event End Date: Sunday, June 23rd
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War Horse is a remarkable tale of courage, loyalty and friendship. England, 1914. As World War One begins, Joey, young Albert’s beloved horse, is sold to the cavalry and shipped from England to France. He’s soon caught up in enemy fire, and fate takes him on an extraordinary journey, serving on both sides before finding himself alone in no man’s land. But Albert cannot forget Joey and, still not old enough to enlist, he embarks on a treacherous mission to find him and bring him home. This powerfully moving and imaginative drama, filled with stirring music and songs, is a show of phenomenal inventiveness. At its heart are astonishing life-sized puppets created by South Africa’s Handspring Puppet Company, who bring breathing, galloping, charging horses to life on the stage.
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2012-13 Broadway Across America-Minneapolis Season War Horse
Wednesday, June 12th
Next Date: Thursday, June 13th
Event End Date: Sunday, June 23rd
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A remarkable tale of courage, loyalty and friendship. England, 1914. As World War One begins, Joey, young Albert’s beloved horse, is sold to the cavalry and shipped from England to France. He’s soon caught up in enemy fire, and fate takes him on an extraordinary journey, serving on both sides before finding himself alone in no man’s land. But Albert cannot forget Joey and, still not old enough to enlist, he embarks on a treacherous mission to find him and bring him home. This powerfully moving and imaginative drama, filled with stirring music and songs, is a show of phenomenal inventiveness. At its heart are astonishing life-sized puppets created by South Africa’s Handspring Puppet Company, who bring breathing, galloping, charging horses to life on the stage.
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MN Irish Music Weekend
Thursday, June 13th
Next Date: Friday, June 14th
Event End Date: Sunday, June 16th
Ongoing Event
Center for Irish Music
836 Prior Avenue N.
St. Paul, MN 55104
(651) 815-0083
Contact: Norah Rendell, nrendell@centerforirishmusic.org
www.centerforirishmusic.org
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 15, 2013
PHOTOS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
St. Paul Draws World-Class Musicians for Minnesota Irish Music Weekend June 13-16
Saint Paul, MN – Saint Paul solidifies its reputation as a hub for world-class traditional Irish music as internationally renowned musicians converge for the Sixth Annual Minnesota Irish Music Weekend (MIM) June 13-16, 2013, at the Center for Irish Music, 836 Prior Avenue N. in Saint Paul. Featured artists include acclaimed tin whistle and piano teacher and performer Geraldine Cotter, who is making her first performance in Minnesota, and Eileen O’
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DESTINATION TWIN CITIES featuring Butch Thompson
Friday, June 14th 9:30pm
Event End Date: Saturday, June 15th
Grammy Award-winning jazz pianist Butch Thompson and choreographer Sarah LaRose-Holland have collaborated to present DESTINATION TWIN CITIES, an impressionistic, time-traveling exploration of the neighborhoods, landmarks, people and places that define urban life in Minnesota. The performance includes images of Saint Paul and Minneapolis from past and present as Burch Thompson and Sarah LaRose-Holland's dynamically engaging dance company Kinetic Evolutions examine who we were, and who we are today.
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Tucker's Robot
Friday, June 14th
Event End Date: Saturday, June 15th
Tucker is an adventurer with an unstoppable imagination. When he discovers an old robot in the garbage, of course he has to take it home. Tucker's usually ready for anything but can't believe it when this robot travels through time and takes him along! Full of surprises, a little danger and some really funny characters. Puppetry, live music, and fun for families and children up to age 12.
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Twin Cities Jazz Festival
Tuesday, June 18th
Next Date: Wednesday, June 18th
Event End Date: Saturday, June 18th
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Impressive lineup announced for downtown for the 12th Annual Twin Cities Jazz Fest Saint Paul’s Mears Park June 17 - 19.
Jazz Fest kicks off on Thursday, June 17th with the return of the popular Jazz Night Out Club Crawl featuring live music in a number of downtown Saint Paul clubs. Thursday night will also feature jazz vocalist Pippi Ardennia, a Chicagoan now based in Saint Paul, on the Mears Park Main Stage (in partnership with Music in Mears) from 6 to 9 p.m.
Sean Jones and Joe Lovano with Us Five headline Friday night June 18th on the Mears Park Main Stage and on Saturday June 19 music lovers will enjoy John Ellis & Double-Wide and John Scofield and the Piety Street Band. The full schedule, as of March 24th, is shown below. The 2010 Twin Cities Jazz Festival will take place in downto
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Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story
Tuesday, June 18th
Next Date: Wednesday, June 19th
Event End Date: Sunday, June 23rd
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The smash hit returns to the Ordway! Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story tells the tale of the three years in which Holly became the world’s top recording artist before dying tragically in a plane crash. The foot-stomping, heart-pounding show features more than 20 of Holly’s greatest hits.
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Reading with Horse Power!
Wednesday, June 19th 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Reading with Horse Power!
Join a live miniature horse for story time. We'll read stories about horses, learn about horses and pet a live miniature horse right at the library.
This program is put on by Half Pint Horse Foundation, a 501(c)3 Non Profit promoting mental and physical healing, therapy and education.
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Molly and the Magic Boot
Friday, June 21st
Event End Date: Saturday, June 22nd
Molly grew up in the city and is excited to be old enough to spend a whole week at her Grandma's farm! Grandma tells her to play outside, but only gives her one old boot for her to wear. Molly wonders what's wrong with Grandma until her boot magically leads her to discover all the fun of the country. Puppetry, live music, and fun for families and children up to age 12.
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LoziLu Women's Mud Run - Twin Cities
Saturday, June 22nd 9:00am - 2:00pm
LoziLu is a super-fab 5k mud run and obstacle course dedicated to providing women an experience all their own all while benefiting leukemia & lymphoma research. 10-12 challenging, yet inclusive obstacles create a course for all fitness levels. Featured obstacles include a 15' cargo net (Fishnets), a 100' slip 'n' slide, and of course numerous mud baths with skin enhancing mud!
A mud run tailored to women, LoziLu features challenging obstacles, on-course party oases with motivating music, a Fitness Farmer’s Market bustling with local vendors & live entertainment to keep the festivities flowing. On course paparazzi is out to catch your dirty side on-course, while professional studio-quality photographers capture your runway-ready poses post-run on LoziLu's Red Carpet. The most glamorous g
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Reading with Horse Power!
Tuesday, June 25th 10:30am - 11:30am
Reading with Horse Power!
Join a live miniature horse for story time. We'll read stories about horses, learn about horses and pet a live miniature horse right at the library.
This program is put on by Half Pint Horse Foundation, a 501(c)3 Non Profit promoting mental and physical healing, therapy and education.
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Twin Cities Jazz Festival
Thursday, June 27th
Next Date: Friday, June 28th
Event End Date: Saturday, June 29th
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The Twin Cities Jazz Festival holds its 15th annual event this June in the downtown St. Paul. Recognized as one of the region’s premiere music festivals, the Twin Cities Jazz Festival is a three-day festival with performances on three public stages as well as at dozens of local jazz clubs. The festival attracts top Jazz artists to Saint Paul to share the joy of jazz with thousands of people. Admission remains free due to the support of many generous sponsors and supporters.
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Milly and Tillie
Friday, June 28th
Next Date: Saturday, June 29th
Event End Date: Sunday, July 21st
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It's a normal day in the Silly SIsters' household as they ride their bikes through the house and enjoy the flowers that smell like being tickled. Milly and Tillie soon start packing their basket for a picnic, but things don't always go as we plan them. "Oh thumperbumper!" One mishap after another leads Milly and Tillie on a silly adventure to create the perfect picnic. Milly and Tillie is the perfect summer outing for the whole family! You will never say the word "banana" the same again!
Enjoy chalk drawing, free ice cream, and meeting Millie and Tilly after every show!
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Reading with Horse Power!
Wednesday, July 10th 10:30am - 11:30am
Reading with Horse Power!
Join a live miniature horse for story time. We'll read stories about horses, learn about horses and pet a live miniature horse right at the library.
This program is put on by Half Pint Horse Foundation, a 501(c)3 Non Profit promoting mental and physical healing, therapy and education.
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Reading with Horse Power!
Wednesday, July 17th 10:30am - 11:30am
Reading with Horse Power!
Join a live miniature horse for story time. We'll read stories about horses, learn about horses and pet a live miniature horse right at the library.
This program is put on by Half Pint Horse Foundation, a 501(c)3 Non Profit promoting mental and physical healing, therapy and education.
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Reading with Horse Power!
Friday, July 19th 10:30am - 11:30am
Reading with Horse Power!
Join a live miniature horse for story time. We'll read stories about horses, learn about horses and pet a live miniature horse right at the library.
This program is put on by Half Pint Horse Foundation, a 501(c)3 Non Profit promoting mental and physical healing, therapy and education.
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Half Pint Horse Camps
Monday, July 22nd 9:00am - 12:00pm
Next Date: Tuesday, July 23rd
Event End Date: Friday, August 30th
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Join Half Pint Horse Foundation at the mini horse farm in Chanhassen for week long 1/2 day camps all summer long.
If your child is a little nervous of big horses, this is the camp for your. Our horses are under 30 inches tall, a great way to introduce horses to a timid child.
We will learn behavior, anatomy, crafts, grooming and everything horse! Also experience a hand led ride on a full size horse.
Funds from camp support our mission of healing with our horses in nursing homes and hospice. Thanks for your support!
www.halfpinthorses.com
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Reading with Horse Power!
Wednesday, July 24th 11:00am - 12:00pm
Reading with Horse Power!
Join a live miniature horse for story time. We'll read stories about horses, learn about horses and pet a live miniature horse right at the library.
This program is put on by Half Pint Horse Foundation, a 501(c)3 Non Profit promoting mental and physical healing, therapy and education.
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Mississippi River Challenge
Wednesday, July 24th
Next Date: Thursday, July 25th
Event End Date: Tuesday, July 25th
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During the weekend of July 24th, 2010, people from all around Minnesota will participate in the Mississippi River Challenge. This event is a one or two day paddling event down the Twin Cities stretch of the Mississippi River to raise funds for the Friends of the Mississippi River. This St. Paul-based environmental nonprofit works to protect, enhance, and restore the Mississippi River. Go to www.mississippiriverchallenge.org to register today!
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Reading with Horse Power!
Wednesday, July 31st 10:30am - 11:30am
Reading with Horse Power!
Join a live miniature horse for story time. We'll read stories about horses, learn about horses and pet a live miniature horse right at the library.
This program is put on by Half Pint Horse Foundation, a 501(c)3 Non Profit promoting mental and physical healing, therapy and education.
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Vintage Band Festival
Thursday, August 1st 12:00pm - 9:30pm
Next Date: Friday, August 2nd
Event End Date: Sunday, August 4th
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The Vintage Band Festival is a four-day celebration featuring bands from across the US and abroad. Over 100 concerts fill the streets of historic Northfield and satellite concerts sites throughout southern Minnesota on August 1-4. The Festival offers a variety of genres, heritage influences, and period-style performances. Visit http://vintagebandfestival.org/ for more information.
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Northwestern Mutual 10th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
Monday, August 5th 11:00am - 9:00pm
On Monday, August 5, Northwestern Mutual based in Minneapolis is hosting its 10th annual golf tournament to benefit the Minneapolis Chapter of The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS). LLS is a non-profit organization that funds lifesaving blood cancer research and provides free information and support services to patients and families around the world.
Proceeds from this year’s tournament and silent auction will help the organization as it works to find a cure for leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma. Specifically, a portion of the proceeds will be used to improve the quality of life for Twin Cities-area patients and their families. Over the past nine years, Northwestern Mutual-Columns Resource Group has raised more than $318,000 for LLS. To register visit: http://www.colu
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ProAct Golf Classic
Friday, August 16th 11:00am - 7:30pm
Next Date: Saturday, August 16th
Event End Date: Thursday, August 16th
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The 18-hole event begins with registration from 10 to 11:30 a.m., followed by an early lunch and a shotgun start at 11:45 a.m. An auction and a gourmet dinner will follow the game. The cost is $150 per golfer, which includes lunch and dinner, a golf cart and use of the facilities and driving range. The price for the dinner only is $35. To register, go to proactinc.org or contact Cathy McCoy at 651-289-3170 or cmccoy@proactinc.org.
* Coupon for free round of golf at Hastings Country Club
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18 holes of championship golf with a golf cart
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Driving range and putting green use for warm-ups including practice area.
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Hole-in-One contests at par 3 holes
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Full use of the clubhouse
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Prizes for winning teams
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WBLA Historical Society Scrapbooking Crop
Saturday, August 17th 10:00am - 10:00pm
Event End Date: Saturday, November 9th
Enjoy a fun day with friends working on your scrapbook or craft of your choice. Cost: $30 members/$35 nonmembers - includes donuts & coffee, lunch, dinner, snacks, door prizes; and more! All proceeds benefit the White Bear Lake Area Historical Society and our ongoing efforts to preserve the stories of our community. Pre-register online http://www.whitebearhistory.org/scrapbooking.html or call 651-407-5327.
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Raptor Center Senior Learning Series
Wednesday, September 11th
Next Date: Thursday, September 11th
Event End Date: Sunday, September 11th
Ongoing Event
Fall Session: Tuesday, October 28, 2008: Raptors of Minnesota 1-2p.m.We learn about the different raptors found in Minnesota and their role in the environment. Participants learn the three key features of all raptors and learn how they are different from other birds. We discuss the positive and negative impact humans have on our environment, and participants are inspired by some of our greatest environmental success stories, such as the peregrine falcon and the bald eagle. This program includes a variety of live raptors.
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Healthy Life Expo
Tuesday, October 22nd
Next Date: Wednesday, October 22nd
Event End Date: Monday, October 22nd
Ongoing Event
Healthy Life Expo Oct 22-23
Minneapolis Conv Ctr, Hall D
200+ Exhibitors, 3-Stages of Speakers presentations, demonstrations and entertainment.
Everything A to Z for a better, healthier and more satisfying life. Product samples, prizes, drawings and give-a-ways.
EXHIBIT/ATTEND (952)238-1700 or wwwExpoGuys.com
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JustGiving Fair
Wednesday, December 4th 10:00am - 7:00pm
Next Date: Thursday, December 4th
Event End Date: Tuesday, December 4th
Ongoing Event
The JustGiving Fair returns to the St. Thomas the Apostle gymnasium the first weekend in December. This annual fair casts holiday gift-giving in a different light by providing opportunities for people to learn about, engage with and give gifts related to fair-trade merchants and other organizations concerned with serving communities in Minnesota and around the world.
At JustGiving, you’ll find fair-trade and sustainable goods from Peace Coffee, Expo Peru, Linden Hills Co-Op and others. You’ll also find ways to assist organizations such as Solar Ovens, Nonviolent Peaceforce, Mother Bear Project and more. You can visit with your neighbors, hear live music and revel in the excitement and color of a lively marketplace. All are welcome at this nondenominational event.
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Minneapolis Riverfront Partnership Great River Outings
Sunday, May 26th
Next Date: Tuesday, May 28th
Event End Date: Monday, December 30th
Ongoing Event
For Immediate Release October 17, 2011
Contact: Tammy Lindberg
tammydlindberg@gmail.com
612-251-8167
Great River Outings and Events hosted by Minneapolis Riverfront Partnership
It’s time to get out and learn how you can impact the revitalization of the Mississippi Riverfront in Minneapolis!
The 2011 ‘Great River Outings' and events series, sponsored by Minneapolis Riverfront Partnership, offers unique walking tours, diverse forums based on Mississippi river issues, and entries into exclusive spaces that neighbor the River.
The 2011 schedule runs from October 19th – December 31st, 2011. It will consist of at least ten events including an intimate tour of the Grain Belt Brew House and office building, snowshoeing at North Mississippi Regional Park, exploring the Hawthorne a
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Annual Maple Syruping Day
Friday, April 4th 10:00am - 3:00pm
Next Date: Saturday, April 4th
Event End Date: Thursday, April 4th
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Annual Maple Syruping Day
Saturday, April 4 - 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Come for a delicious pancake brunch with our own maple syrup then head out to learn and assist in the various phases of maple syrup production, from tapping trees to collecting sap to boiling it down into syrup.
Reservations required.
Brunch and program - $15/adult, $10/child (5-12 yrs); Program only - $5/person
A great event for families and youth groups!!
Call 888-404-7743 or visit www.audubon-center.org for more info!
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The 9th Annual Rock the Cure Concert Benefit
Wednesday, April 30th 7:00pm
Next Date: Thursday, April 30th
Event End Date: Tuesday, April 30th
Ongoing Event
Friday, April 30 - Acoustic Evening Survivors' Celebration Brought to You by Caron Chiropractic:
This is a night dedicated to cancer survivors. A candle-lit, sit down evening in OGara's Shamrock Room, survivors and their supporters can enjoy an evening free of cover charge. This year, we have Paul Haga and Lorenzo Michuletti from the band Concentual to be our human juke boxes! For a $10 donation, the band will take requests all evening long.
Saturday, May 1 - Rock The Cure Concert Event
7 - 8pm Brian Leighton Storytellers program:
By reservation only. This one hour acoustic performance is going to be an amazing one, as Brian shares his experiences in the MN music industry, talks about the people he has grown with and the songs we love. Your $30 ticket reservation includes table for
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Solar Boat Regatta
Thursday, May 22nd 10:00am - 4:00pm
Next Date: Friday, May 22nd
Event End Date: Monday, May 22nd
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MRES' Solar Boat Regatta provides an opportunity for middle and high school students (as well as individual boat builders) to build a boat that runs on solar power. They compete in a number of races, culminating with a one-hour endurance race. This event has given hundreds of junior and senior high school students valuable and unique experience with solar electricity, wiring, motors, fluid dynamics, boat design, construction, and teamwork. By racing the solar powered boat that they have put together, students experience the thrill of competition and the pride of accomplishment that comes with creating something useful and fun.
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Healthy Life Expo
Tuesday, January 21st 10:00am - 5:00pm
Next Date: Wednesday, January 21st
Event End Date: Sunday, January 21st
Ongoing Event
Nutrition, Fitness, and Longevity - It's all here! Explore up to 200 exhibitors offering everything for health, balance and success in all areas of life. 3 - Stages of on-going speaker presentations, demonstrations and live entertainment. Natural products, holistic services, free mini massage, beauty products and fitness experts. Product sampling, hourly drawings and free health information. The Smart place to find the free tips and information to start living a healthier life.
Admission $6 or FREE with a donation for the Food Shelf
EXHIBIT or ATTEND: 952-238-1700 http://www.MediaMaxEvents.com
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Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
Saturday, May 3rd 9:00am - 6:00am
Next Date: Sunday, May 3rd
Event End Date: Wednesday, May 3rd
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Minnesota’s Spiciest Celebration! The Cinco de Mayo Fiesta is one of the 10 largest festivals of its kind nationwide, attracting more than 100,000 visitors to District del Sol on the West Side, one of St. Paul’s most diverse neighborhoods. Embracing the colorful history and rich traditions of Hispanic/Latino culture, this award-winning, family-friendly experience features over six blocks of food, five stages of live music, dancing, children's activities, lowrider car show, colorful parade, “People’s Choice” salsa tasting contest and more. For more information about Minnesota’s Spiciest Celebration, please visit www.districtdelsol.com/cinco.html.
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Hamel Rodeo & Bull Riding Bonanza
Tuesday, July 9th 7:30pm - 9:45pm
Next Date: Wednesday, July 9th
Event End Date: Friday, July 9th
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Yee haw! Pull on your boots and dust off your hat! The 29th Annual Hamel Rodeo and Bull Ridin’ Bonanza stampedes into Cocoran Lions Park July 9-12. It’s bronc ridin’, bull ridin’, ropin’, steer wrestlin’, and barrel racin’ as pro rodeo cowboys and cowgirls compete for prize money and the championship belt buckle! And the best part is that all proceeds from this event go to benefit organizations in Hamel and the surrounding area!
Thursday, July 9 is Tough Enough to Wear Pink night at the rodeo. Fans and cowboys alike are encouraged to wear pink to support breast cancer awareness. For every ticket purchased for the Thursday night rodeo, a contribution will be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation for breast cancer research.
The rodeo is held nightly at 7:30 pm.
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