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Northwestern Precinct Events July 14, 2009

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Concerts
501655

Nine Nights of Music: Bruce Henry & Friends


Bruce Henry and a four-piece combo bring danceable blues, jazz, R&B, rock, and soul to the plaza. Learn to stride, glide, dip, and dab during open dance lessons. 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
7/14/09

Ages: All Ages
Time: Concert 6:30pm-8pm; Free center admission 5pm-8pm
Cost: Free (including museum admission)

Minnesota History Center

345 Kellogg Boulevard West
Saint Paul, MN55102


Exhibits
430051

Adventures with Clifford the Big Red Dog


Take 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

Minnesota Children's Museum

10 West Seventh Street
Saint Paul, MN55102


Exhibits
501472

Secrets of Circles


MCM 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

Minnesota Children's Museum

10 West Seventh Street
Saint Paul, MN55102


Exhibits
506990

Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition


The 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

The Science Museum of Minnesota

120 West Kellogg Boulevard
Saint Paul, MN55102


Exhibits
409412

Four Centuries of Minnesota on the Map


The 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

Minnesota History Center

345 Kellogg Boulevard West
Saint Paul, MN55102


Exhibits
497961

Minnesota's Greatest Generation


A 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

Minnesota History Center

345 Kellogg Boulevard West
Saint Paul, MN55102


Exhibits
503733

Native Words, Native Warriors


A 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

Minnesota History Center

345 Kellogg Boulevard West
Saint Paul, MN55102


Exhibits
501804

Play in the Big Back Yard


The 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

The Science Museum of Minnesota

120 West Kellogg Boulevard
Saint Paul, MN55102


Exhibits
501470

Rooftop ArtPark Gallery


The 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

Minnesota Children's Museum

10 West Seventh Street
Saint Paul, MN55102


Exhibits
512519

Brick by Brick


The 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

Landmark Center

75 West Fifth Street
Saint Paul, MN55102


Films
506994

Titanica


In 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

The Science Museum of Minnesota

120 West Kellogg Boulevard
Saint Paul, MN55102


Ongoing Storytimes
112629

Storytime


Museum staffers share some of their favorite tales.
651.225.6001
http://www.mcm.org
Ongoing Daily except Mon 1/1/06 - 2/25/10; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 1-10
Time: 10:30am & 2:30pm
Cost: Free with museum admission

Minnesota Children's Museum

10 West Seventh Street
Saint Paul, MN55102


Ongoing Tours
127147

Xcel Energy Center Tours


Tour the arena on Tuesdays when no events are scheduled. Advance registration is required; call 651.265.4853 to book and inquire about availability.
651.265.4865
http://www.xcelenergycenter.com
Ongoing Each Tue 5/2/06 - 5/2/10; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: 1:30pm
Cost: Adults $5; Children $3

Xcel Energy Center

199 West Kellogg Boulevard
Saint Paul, MN55102


Ongoing Workshops
122072

Big Fun! Time


Drop in to shake out your sillies during special activities.
651.225.6001
http://www.mcm.org
Ongoing Daily except Mon 1/4/06 - 5/7/10; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 1-6
Time: 11:30am
Cost: Free with museum admission

Minnesota Children's Museum

10 West Seventh Street
Saint Paul, MN55102


Presentations
165190

Science Live Theater


Science Live programs combine dramatic theater, science demonstrations, and interactive entertainment to explore a wide variety of science topics. Visit the website for a current schedule.
651.221.9444
http://www.smm.org
Ongoing Daily 10/19/02 - 10/19/10; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 4-18
Time: Several offerings daily; see website for current schedule
Cost: Free with paid admission

The Science Museum of Minnesota

120 West Kellogg Boulevard
Saint Paul, MN55102


Shows
497971

Short Plays


In conjunction with the new Minnesota's Greatest Generation exhibit, the History Center offers performances of a rotating selection of short plays based on materials from its collections.
651.259.3000
http://www.mnhs.org
Ongoing Each Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 6/23/09 - 8/7/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm & 2:30pm
Cost: Free with paid admission

Minnesota History Center

345 Kellogg Boulevard West
Saint Paul, MN55102


Special Events
503726

Minnesota's Greatest Generation - History Hijinx


On Tuesdays in summer - in conjunction with the new Minnesota's Greatest Generation exhibit - kids can make gliders, which were used to transport troops and equipment behind enemy lines during World War II.
651.259.3000
http://www.mnhs.org
Ongoing Each Tue 6/9/09 - 8/21/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: During museum hours
Cost: Free with paid admission

Minnesota History Center

345 Kellogg Boulevard West
Saint Paul, MN55102


Tours
499262

Nooks & Crannies Tours


Hill House offers special 90-minute tours on Tuesday evenings, spotlighting the architecture and construction of the mansion, including the technology behind the heat, power, water, and security systems. Guides lead visitors to areas not seen on regular tours. Advance registration is recommended.
651.297.2555
http://www.mnhs.org
Ongoing Each Tue 6/2/09 - 8/25/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 6-18
Time: 6pm & 7pm
Cost: Adults $10; Seniors $8; Children (6-17) $6. Discount for MHS members

James J. Hill House

240 Summit Avenue
Saint Paul, MN55102


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