Minneapolis/ St. Paul Events July 20, 2009
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| Concerts 500938 | Summer at Northrop: JelloslaveThe Northrop presents a free concert of amplified cello, tabla, and drum music as part of its summer series of performances on the plaza. Rain moves the event indoors. Food is available for purchase at the Northrop Grill. 612.624.2345 http://www1.umn.edu/umato 7/20/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 12n-1pm Cost: Free |
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| Concerts 508873 | Minnetonka Civic OrchestraEdina presents free concerts at the amphitheater at the southern end of the lake Sun-Wed during the summer. 952.927.8861 http://www.cen... llakespark.com 7/20/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 7pm 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 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 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 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 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 512519 | Brick by BrickThe Landmark Center displays large scale models of the State Capitol and Cathedral of St. Paul in the Visitor Information Center. http://www.landmarkcenter.org Ongoing Daily 7/13/09 - 7/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During center hours Cost: Free |
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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 512117 | Aquatennial 2009The Minneapolis Aquatennial features sandcastle-building, sailing, and other competitions (including milk carton boat races), as well as a beach bash, a torchlight parade, a concert, fireworks, and much more. They don't call it "The Best Days of Summer" for nothing! Visit the website for a complete schedule of events; many take place at Lake Calhoun, but there are events all over the city. 612.376.7669 http://www.aquatennial.com Ongoing Daily 7/17/09 - 7/25/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: See website for schedule Cost: Most events free for spectators |
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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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| 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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| Library Programs 514543 | Teen Book ClubGet together with other teens to discuss a great book. Contact the library for info on this month's book. 952.847.5875 http://www.hclib.org 7/20/09 Ages: 12-18 Time: 2pm-3pm Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 518287 | Stories in FrenchFrench storytellers entertain children with tales, and encourage French dialogue. Children are divided by age. 952.847.5375 http://www.hclib.org Ongoing Each Mon 7/13/09 - 7/27/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 7-12 Time: 4pm-4:30pm Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 518309 | Twilight PartyTeens can get together to watch Twilight and enjoy other vampirific games and activities. 952.847.5900 http://www.hclib.org 7/20/09 Ages: 12-18 Time: 3:30pm-4:30pm 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 514496 | Beading with DulceyMake a cowrie shell necklace. Materials provided; advance registration required. 952.847.6125 http://www.hclib.org 7/20/09 Ages: 12-18 Time: 1pm-2:30pm Cost: Free |
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| Nature & Outdoors 506392 | Blooming ButterfliesComo's free-standing seasonal exhibit - a screened structure built to resemble a caterpillar - features a variety of butterfly species and native plants, and illustrates their interdependency and beauty. Ongoing Daily 6/19/09 - 9/7/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During zoo hours Cost: Free; $1-$2 donation suggested |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 176796 | Tropical EncountersThe zoo's first new exhibit in more than 20 years allows visitors to immerse themselves in an authentic neo-tropical rainforest adventure, exploring the relationship between plants and animals in that fragile eco-system. Located on the south end of the Visitor Center. 651.487.8272 http://www.com... nservatory.org Ongoing Daily 11/17/06 - 12/15/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During zoo hours Cost: $1-$2 suggested donation |
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