Minneapolis/ St. Paul Events July 7, 2009
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| Concerts 500930 | Summer at Northrop: Country RockThe Northrop presents a free concert by Mark Stary and the Whiskey Roses 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 7/7/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 12n-1pm Cost: Free |
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| Concerts 501653 | Nine Nights of Music: Cafe Accordion OrchestraThe Cafe Accordian Orchestra presents music with French flare, Latin heat, and a bohemian bent. Don a beret - and your best beatnik attitude - and join the Beret Parade. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, and picnics (or purchase food in the cafe). In the event of rain, the performance moves indoors. Admission is free after 5pm on Tuesdays during the series, so attendees can arrive early to visit the exhibits, or wander inside during the show. http://www.mnhs.org 7/7/09 Ages: All Ages Time: Concert 6:30pm-8pm; Free center admission 5pm-8pm Cost: Free (including museum admission) |
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| Concerts 508866 | Jim Shannon's Vintage PianoEdina 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 7/7/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 7pm Cost: Free |
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| Concerts 515470 | Greenwood TreePlymouth presents a free concert featuring acoustic folk and Celtic music as part of the 2009 Entertainment in the Parks series. Blankets, lawn chairs, and picnics are encouraged! In case of questionable weather, call 763.509.5205 to confirm that the performance is taking place. 763.509.5200 http://www2.ci.plymouth.mn.us 7/7/09 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 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 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 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 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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| 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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| 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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| Films 185349 | Movies for Moms & DadsParents can catch current "grown-up" films on the big screen during special matinees, with a new film shown each week. The sound's turned down so babies can sleep, and the theatre provides stroller parking and changing tables. If the baby fusses, it's no problem - the other moviegoers are all in the same boat. 612.338.5900 http://www.kerasotes.com Ongoing Each Tue 1/2/07 - 2/7/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 0-2 Time: See website for showtimes Cost: $5/adult |
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| Films 119728 | Matinee Movie MagicEnjoy first-run "grown up" films on the big screen - without the expense of hiring a babysitter - during special matinees for parents with babies and toddlers. No need to worry about making too much noise, or pacing the aisle to soothe the baby - the rest of audience is in the same boat. Kerasote's Inver Grove Heights cineplex offers the same deal. 763.757.6233 http://www.kerasotes.com Ongoing Each Tue 3/31/06 - 3/31/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 0-2 Time: Screenings start between 11am and 2pm; check the website for this week's films and showtimes. Cost: Adults $5.75; Children (2 and under) free |
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| Library Programs 512978 | Game On at the Library!Teens can play Wii, PS2, board, and card games - bring your own or play the library's! 952.847.5475 http://www.hclib.org 7/7/09 Ages: 12-18 Time: 3pm-5pm Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 514540 | Art out of the Box: Lions & Tigers & BaryesExplore the animal kingdom through an artist's eyes, learn basic drawing techniques, and sketch works by French sculptor Antoine-Louis Barye. Advance registration is required. 952.847.5875 http://www.hclib.org 7/7/09 Ages: 7-11 Time: 1pm-2pm Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 518292 | Family StorytimeParents and children can stop in for stories, rhymes, music, and movement. 952.847.5914 http://www.hclib.org Ongoing Each Tue 7/7/09 - 7/28/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 2-8 Time: 7pm 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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| Nature & Outdoors 510587 | Walk When the Moon Is Full: Bat MoonSearch the sky at dusk for bats on a naturalist-led hike and try out a "bat detector." 763.559.6700 http://www.thr... rkdistrict.org 7/7/09 Ages: 6-18 Time: 7pm-9pm Cost: $5 |
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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 33905 | Frankenstein: Mary Shelley's DreamExperience a dramatic multi-media immersion into Victor Frankenstein's laboratory and Mary Shelley's study. 612.926.3878,ext219 http://www.thebakken.org Ongoing Daily except Mon, Sun 8/13/02 - 1/31/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 7-18 Time: During museum hours Cost: Free with museum admission |
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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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| Ongoing Library Programs 283448 | Bilingual StorytimeFamilies can stop by the library for stories, songs, and rhymes in Spanish and English. 612.630.6900 http://www.mplib.org Ongoing Each Tue 1/8/08 - 1/8/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 2-8 Time: 6:30pm-7pm Cost: Free |
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