Minneapolis/ St. Paul Events July 11, 2009
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| Author Events 518818 | Meet Nine AuthorsNine faculty members from the MFA program in children's literature at Hamline University - all published authors, many award-winning - appear at the book store to read from their work. Authors include Phyllis Root (Rattletrap Car), Gary Schmidt (The Wednesday Wars), Ron Koertge (Deadville), and Kelly Easton (To Be Mona). 651.224.8320 http://www.red... onbookshop.com 7/11/09 Ages: 3-19 Time: 4pm-5:30pm Cost: Free |
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| Concerts 394664 | Live MusicThe market offers live music on Saturdays and Sundays. http://www.mid... obalmarket.org Ongoing Each Sat, Sun 11/8/08 - 11/6/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Sat 12n-2pm & 5:30pm-7:30pm; Sun 12:30pm-2:30pm Cost: Free |
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| Concerts 517189 | Minneapolis Pops OrchestraThe park board presents a free concert of symphonic music at the Lake Harriet Bandshell on the northwestern edge of the lake, as part of its annual summer entertainment series. Bench and lawn seating - and concessions and restrooms! - are available on-site. 612.230.6400 http://www.minneapolisparks.org 7/11/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 7:30pm Cost: Free |
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| Exhibits 445723 | Engaging Young Readers: The Art of Summer ReadingView the fanciful work of children's book illustrators Betsy Bowen, Nancy Carlson, Rick Chrustowki, Lane Smith, and others during an exhibition celebrating the artistry of more than a century. 612.630.6000 http://www.hclib.org Ongoing Daily 5/22/09 - 9/6/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During library hours Cost: Free |
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| Exhibits 442452 | African Wildlife ExhibitThe zoo's new African savanna exhibit - similar to one offered three years ago - features six acres where giraffes, zebras, antelope, wildebeest, and ostriches roam. 952.431.9500 http://www.mnzoo.org Ongoing Daily 5/23/09 - 9/7/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During zoo hours Cost: Free with zoo admission |
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| Exhibits 442455 | Woodland AdventureThe zoo's new Woodland Adventure play area, off the central plaza, features loads of interactive, nature-based, whimsical sculptures of animals and nature-themed structures for kids to climb, explore, and discover. Elements include a ranger tower, giant eagle's nest (with eggs!), bear den, lighthouse, and a rope bridge and spider web. 952.431.9500 http://www.mnzoo.org Ongoing Daily 7/11/09 - 9/7/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-12 Time: During zoo hours Cost: Free with zoo admission |
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| Exhibits 430051 | Adventures with Clifford the Big Red DogTake the Birdwell Island Ferry over to a "paws on" exhibit at the Children's Museum that reinforces 10 life lessons, including sharing, respect, cooperation, honesty, and more. A nine-foot Clifford has a tail to slide down! Also on display is a retrospective of the art of Norman Birdwell. 651.225.6000 http://www.mcm.org Ongoing Daily except Mon 2/14/09 - 9/7/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 2-12 Time: During museum hours Cost: Free with museum admission |
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| Exhibits 501472 | Secrets of CirclesMCM presents an exhibit about circles that's designed to help kids learn math, science, and engineering principles. Kids can climb inside a giant movable tire, make circular ripples on a digital table, and play shop in a circle market. Pulleys, gears, compasses, and turnstiles are explored. 651.225.6000 http://www.mcm.org Ongoing Daily except Mon 6/27/09 - 9/20/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-10 Time: During museum hours Cost: Free with museum admission |
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| Exhibits 501767 | Student ShowThe Edina Art Center Student Show features artwork created in the past year by students of all ages, from beginners to professionals. 612.915.6600 http://www.edinaartcenter.com Ongoing Daily except Sun 6/18/09 - 7/23/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During center hours Cost: Free |
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| Exhibits 425110 | Minnesota Prints & Printmakers, 1900-1945The Minnesota Historical Society presents an exhibit of fine-art prints from the first half of the 20th century, a time when artists shifted their focus to "typically" American scenes. 651.297.2555 http://www.mnhs.org Ongoing Daily 3/7/09 - 7/12/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-18 Time: During gallery hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 506990 | Titanic: The Artifact ExhibitionThe Science Museum launches its largest exhibit ever, which features more than 200 genuine artifacts and extensive room recreations from the doomed RMS Titanic and the rescuing Carpathia, including personal items recovered after 80 years on the ocean floor. Learn about the science involved in preserving these artifacts, the Minnesota connections to the tragedy, and the personal stories that make it so compelling. Visitors receive boarding passes when entering the exhibit and learn "their" fate in a Memorial Gallery at the exit. Advance reservations for timed tickets are strongly recommended. Print a pass to ride Metro Transit to the exhibit for free during opening weekend. 651.221.9444 http://www.smm.org Ongoing Daily 6/12/09 - 1/3/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-18 Time: During museum hours Cost: Non-members $18-$23 (Omnitheater admission $6 additional); Members $5-$10 |
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| Exhibits 503733 | Native Words, Native WarriorsA traveling exhibit highlights the contributions of American Indian code talkers during World War I and II, who helped achieve victory by transmitting secret tactical messages that proved undecipherable by the enemy. 651.259.3000 http://www.mnhs.org Ongoing Daily except Mon 5/23/09 - 8/23/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 409412 | Four Centuries of Minnesota on the MapThe History Center displays samples from the Historical Society's extensive collection of maps, atlases, and globes, showcasing the changing view of the area we know as Minnesota over the past 400 years. 651.259.3000 http://www.mnhs.org Ongoing Daily except Mon 2/28/09 - 9/7/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-18 Time: During museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 497961 | Minnesota's Greatest GenerationA new History Center exhibit spotlights the Depression, World War II, and the boom that followed through artifacts, interactive displays, and multimedia installations that reveal the lives of the men and women who came of age during the period. 651.259.3000 http://www.mnhs.org Ongoing Daily except Mon 5/23/09 - 12/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 371106 | Mindball & Body Electric GalleryMindball - a spectacular game in which two players control a physical ball using only their brain waves - pits players against each other using the latest gaming technology to see who can relax and focus the most in order to win the game. Brain waves are detected by sensors attached to headbands and graphically displayed on a monitor. The exhibit is a permanent part of the new Body Electric gallery, which explores the scientific understanding of the mysterious electric connections between the mind and body through hands-on displays. 612.926.3878 http://www.thebakken.org Ongoing Daily except Mon, Sun 11/12/08 - 11/11/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-18 Time: During museum hours Cost: Free with museum admission |
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| Exhibits 501804 | Play in the Big Back YardThe museum's outdoor play area - open May 23 through Labor Day - features a 17,000-sq. ft. prairie grass maze, medicinal garden, fossil bed, play stream table to pan for fossils and gems ($5-$10), 3-D map of the world, and educational mini-golf course ($3-$4.50). 651.221.9444 http://www.smm.org Ongoing Daily 5/23/09 - 9/7/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Weather-permitting, 10am-sunset Cost: Entry free with paid museum admission; fee for some activities |
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| Exhibits 509068 | Discover SwedenThe institute presents an exhibit that provides an up-close look at life in Sweden today, with examples of Swedish culture, design, food, and nature. The exhibit covers the country's natural beauty, from the cities to the north's tundra to the vast central forests to the south's coastlines. 612.871.4907 http://www.ame... wedishinst.org Ongoing Daily except Mon 6/3/09 - 9/27/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During institute hours Cost: Free with institute admission |
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| Exhibits 501470 | Rooftop ArtPark GalleryThe seasonal "fourth floor" rooftop gallery offer parents and children a chance to explore nature together with a streambed that can be diverted, a shadow dome, and a tree fort. Daily activities and art explorations are offered. 651.225.6001 http://www.mcm.org Ongoing Daily 5/23/09 - 9/1/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 1-10 Time: During museum hours, weather-permitting Cost: Free with museum admission |
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| Exhibits 509299 | Aveda Butterfly GardenVisitors can see hundreds of North American butterflies at the end of the Tropics Trail on a stroll through the zoo's lushly-landscaped seasonal butterfly garden, which features a small pond and diverse flowering plants. The interactive exhibit demonstrates the butterfly lifecycle from caterpillar to chrysalis to adult, and zoo staffers are on hand to explain various butterfly behaviors, including pollination, mating, and egg-laying. Ongoing Daily 6/20/09 - 9/7/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 10am-5pm, weather-permitting Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Fairs & Festivals 519795 | 75th Annual Hopkins Raspberry Festival"America's Raspberry Capital" crams just about every kind of activity, event, and entertainment into its beloved festival, including parades, coronations, sporting events, concerts, fireworks, a pig roast, street dances, teen events, and much more. Most events take place along Main Street in Downtown Hopkins. This year's Family Day offerings (on July 18) have been expanded, with special activities scheduled from 8am right up until the fireworks at dusk! Visit the website for a complete schedule and location information. http://www.raspberrycapital.com Ongoing Daily 7/11/09 - 7/19/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: See website for schedule of events Cost: Many events free |
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| Fairs & Festivals 501748 | Dragon Festival 2009Families can celebrate the cultural heritage of Asia during the 13th annual two-day festival, which features a special opening ceremony to "wake the dragon"; exciting dragon boat races; ethnic cuisine and cooking demos; pan-Asian cultural and martial arts performances; book signings; presentation on traditional crafts, including henna, soap carving, origami, and calligraphy; and children's activities. Visit the website for a complete schedule, and pay particular attention to the parking information! Attendees must park in satellite lots and take free shuttle buses to and from the lake; no parking is allowed in the park. http://www.dragonfestival.org Ongoing Daily 7/11/09 - 7/12/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 10am-5pm Cost: Free admission; fee for food |
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| Fairs & Festivals 512111 | 15th Annual Basilica Block PartyThe popular music festival celebrates volunteerism and community, and features loads of live music, raffles, and food vendors. Proceeds fund the restoration of the church. Purchase tickets for Friday and Saturday concerts in advance for a discount. Sunday's events and activities are family-friendly...and free! 612.317.3511 http://www.mary.org Ongoing Daily 7/10/09 - 7/12/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Fri-Sat doors open 5pm; Sun doors open 10:30am Cost: Fri-Sat pass options $30-$60; Sun free |
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| Farms & Gardens 512852 | Go Green with a Splash Party WeekendCelebrate water with special family activities, drawings, and giveaways, plus helpful information on ways to conserve water at home, in conjunction with the arboretum's summer exhibition. Attendees can get free rain gauges, while supplies last. 952.443.1400 http://www.arboretum.umn.edu Ongoing Daily 7/11/09 - 7/12/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 11am-3pm Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Farms & Gardens 374493 | Waterosity: Go Green with a Splash!The arboretum's summer exhibition features 10 innovative designs that explore the interplay between people, plants, and water - including human-sized frog puppets, dancing fountains, and a walk-through disposable water bottle! - and exhibits on sustainable landscape practices, including rainwater harvesting and water-efficient lawns. 952.443.1400 http://www.arboretum.umn.edu Ongoing Daily 6/6/09 - 10/4/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During arboretum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Farms & Gardens 495286 | Saturday Mornings on the FarmExplore Gale Woods, meet farm animals, help farmers with chores, and participate in seasonal activities. Offered Saturdays from May through October. http://www.thr... rkdistrict.org Ongoing Each Sat 5/30/09 - 10/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 2-18 Time: 9am-12n Cost: $4 |
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| Films 508439 | Free Family Flicks: Shrek 2Theatres at Mall of America offers free screenings of G- and PG-rated flicks on Saturday mornings. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. http://www.theatresmoa.com 7/11/09 Ages: 5-19 Time: 10am Cost: Free; Concessions additional |
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| Films 506994 | TitanicaIn conjunction its Titanic exhibit, the Omnitheater in the Science Museum screens a non-fiction film about the 1991 deep-sea expedition to the shipwreck. The film includes recollections from Titanic survivor Eva Hart. Advance reservations are strongly recommended. Runtime: 45 minutes. 651.221.9444 http://www.smm.org Ongoing Daily 6/12/09 - 1/3/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-18 Time: See website for showtimes Cost: Film only $6.50-$7.50; Film & Exhibit $24-$29 |
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| Films 512471 | Transformers: Revenge of the FallenGreat Clips IMAX Theatre presents Transformers Revenge of the Fallen: The IMAX Experience (PG-13), featuring select scenes presented in IMAX format. Advance ticket purchase is recommended. http://www.imax.com Ongoing Daily 6/24/09 - 7/24/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 7-18 Time: See website for showtimes Cost: Adults $14.50; Children (2-12) $12. Discount for members. |
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| Films 294008 | Minneapolis in 19 Minutes FlatHumorist and playwright Kevin Kling's whirlwind journey through Minneapolis history provides a light-hearted look at people and events that have shaped the city. Runtime: That would be 19 minutes... 612.341.7555 http://www.millcitymuseum.org Ongoing Daily except Mon 10/14/07 - 4/26/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-18 Time: Screens every 30 minutes Cost: Free with museum admission |
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| Kids' Auditions 512459 | The Storming of the Opera: Bastille Day 2009The Minnesota Opera and Alliance Francaise host a celebration of the French holiday that includes French food and wine, live French music, mimes, children's activities, a vintage French car show, and more. Save $5 by ordering tickets online before June 30. 612.333.2700 http://www.afm... ww.mnopera.org 7/11/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 4pm-10pm Cost: Non-members $45; Members $35 |
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| Library Programs 512926 | Saturday Live: Schiffelly PuppetsSchiffelly Puppets presents its new play, Willy Wonka and the Mystery of the Neverlasting Snobsaucer as part of the library's Saturday Live series. 651.266.7000 http://www.sppl.org 7/11/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 11:15am Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 518301 | Paws to ReadHuman and animal volunteers from the Animal Humane Society visit the library to give children a chance to curl up and read with a furry friend. The volunteers have received specialized training to work with young kids, and function as "therapy teams." Sign-up for time slots starts at 1pm. 952.847.5914 http://www.hclib.org 7/11/09 Ages: 3-9 Time: 1pm-3pm Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 493226 | Best Book Ever for TeensKids in grades six to 12 are invited to submit book reviews at their local library or online. Each entry helps their peers find great books...and earns a chance to win a gift card! http://www.hclib.org Ongoing Daily 6/15/09 - 8/15/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 12-18 Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 509063 | Open Tech LabBeginners and experienced designers can create video games or animations using Scratch, Audacity, and ArtRage. Advanced designers can drop in to work independently. 612.630.6025 http://www.hclib.org 7/11/09 Ages: 11-17 Time: 3pm-5pm Cost: Free |
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| Nature & Outdoors 510584 | Osprey BabiesCelebrate the center's 25th year of osprey restoration efforts with a visit to an active osprey nest, and learn about the nesting behaviors of these fish-eating birds. You can even help band them, if they're the right age! 763.559.6700 http://www.thr... rkdistrict.org 7/11/09 Ages: 6-19 Time: 9am-11am Cost: $5 |
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| Nature & Outdoors 514579 | Netting for BugsSweep, grap, net, and catch a variety of insects, set up a temporary "zoo" for closer study, and make a bug craft. 763.559.6700 http://www.thr... rkdistrict.org 7/11/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 1pm-3pm Cost: $5 |
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| Nature & Outdoors 509088 | Wilderness WisdomTake a naturalist-led hike around the pond to learn about animals and plants, and find out which berries are safe to eat and how to avoid poison ivy and itch weed. 651.249.2170 http://www.ci.maplewood.mn.us 7/11/09 Ages: 3-8 Time: 9:30am-11am Cost: $4/child; Accompanying adults free |
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| Nature & Outdoors 510585 | Lake Minnetonka in the Gilded AgeThree Rivers Park District offers a bike tour back in time to the era of Lake Minnetonka grand hotels and estates. The tour begins at the Dakota Rail Trailhead in Wayzata, goes around Crystal Bay, then stops for a break at Noerenberg gardens before completing the 11-mile loop. Participants must bring their own bike, helmet, and water. Advance reservations are required. 763.559.6700 http://www.thr... rkdistrict.org 7/11/09 Ages: 12-19 Time: 9:30am-12:30pm Cost: $5 |
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