Planning a wedding? Head out to the Cindyrella Chapel the se cond Sunday of every month from 2-5 p.m. for a free bridal planning class and to receive information about wedding services\, officiants\, photograp hers\, videographers\, invitations\, florists\, planners\, chapels\, garde ns\, etc.
\n\nPhone: 952-938-0778\n\n104 Elm St.\nFarmington\, MN\n5502 4\n\n DTSTART:20101212T140000 DTEND:20101212T170000 LOCATION:Cindyrella Chapel PRIORITY: RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20140112;INTERVAL=1;BYDAY=2SU;BYMONTH=1,2,3,4,5,6, 7,8,9,10,11,12 SUMMARY:Fab Weddings Bridal Fair URL:http://www.budgetweddings.info END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:11942_5@minnesotamonthly.com DTSTAMP:20130521T120557Z CATEGORIES:HEALTH AND EDUCATION DESCRIPTION:\n Head to the VIP area of The SIX15 Room for a little pampe ring. Nail technicians from LifeSpa will rejuvenate your hands with a mini -manicure and a fresh coat of polish as you sip a delicious Pimm&rsquo\;s Cup\, created by one of The SIX15 Room'\;s mixologists.
\n\n\nThe Gr and Hotel Minneapolis\n615 Second Ave. S.\nMinneapolis\, MN\n55402\n\n DTSTART:20121016T170000 DTEND:20121016T190000 LOCATION:The SIX15 Room PRIORITY: RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20130618;INTERVAL=1;BYDAY=3TU;BYMONTH=1,2,3,4,5,6, 11,12 SUMMARY:Pimm's & Polish URL:http://lifetimefitness.mylt.com/community/club-locations/mn-minneapolis -stpaul/minneapolis/lifespa-and-salon END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:12719_5@minnesotamonthly.com DTSTAMP:20130521T120557Z CATEGORIES:MUSIC DESCRIPTION:\n From the resident DJs of Saturday nights at the now-defun ct King and I Thai Restauarant and Louge comes a new music night that feat ures only the cream of our musical collections. Featuring a rotating stabl e of DJs\, you'\;ll always hear something new every month\, including s pecial guests. \;From classic jazz to deep house\, and from old-school soul to modern grooves\, Roll Call makes no distinctions between genres\, obscurity or format. Just grab a glass of your favorite libation and join in every third Saturday at Bev'\;s!
\n\n\n250 Third Ave. N\nMinneap olis\, MN\n55401\n\n DTSTART:20130122T203000 DTEND:20130122T123000 LOCATION:Bev's Wine Bar PRIORITY: RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20130615;INTERVAL=1;BYDAY=3SA;BYMONTH=1,2,3,4,5,6 SUMMARY:Roll Call URL:http://minnesotamonthly.com/media/Minnesota-Monthly/Events-Pics-Calenda rs/Calendar/?view=view_event&itm=12719 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:12921_5@minnesotamonthly.com DTSTAMP:20130521T120557Z CATEGORIES:ART AND EXHIBITS CONTACT:Josephine Keifenheim DESCRIPTION:\n PHOTO NATION presents photographs from the Weisman Art Mu seum&rsquo\;s collection that showcase the development of photography in t he United States. The exhibition explores the rapid evolution of photograp hy from the nineteenth century to the present\, as both a form of fine art and as a social tool. Viewers are invited to contemplate photography&rsqu o\;s significant role in developing a national identity\, and follow its q uest in becoming a &ldquo\;legitimate&rdquo\; art form in the eyes of crit ics.
\n\n\nPhone: 612-625-9494\n\n333 East River Rd.\nMinneapolis\, MN 55455\n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130302 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130630 LOCATION:Weisman Art Museum PRIORITY: SUMMARY:PHOTO NATION: Photography in the United States URL:http://minnesotamonthly.com/media/Minnesota-Monthly/Events-Pics-Calenda rs/Calendar/?view=view_event&itm=12921 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13371_5@minnesotamonthly.com DTSTAMP:20130521T120557Z CATEGORIES:HEALTH AND EDUCATION,TOURS DESCRIPTION:\n Grand View lodge presents their spring Food &\; Wine e xperience. Come for two nights lodging\, a delicious breakfast each mornin g\, a bottle of Grand View'\;s signature wine\, and a $200 dining card for their fabulous dining venues or wine tasting classes.
\n\n $299/
two people/two nights*
\n (Additional nights $79/night)
\n Explore the wonderful furniture and housewares designed i n Denmark after World War II. What inspired the designers who are still fa mous for their works? How were these pieces introduced to American consume rs? From the Peacock Chair to the Flowerpot Lamp\, immerse yourself in thi s classic period of Danish design.
\n\n See the works of iconic desi gners like Arne Jacobsen and Verner Panton. Then purchase modern treasures for your own home in the Museum Shop!
\n\n This exhibition is suppo rted by the Albert V. Ravenholt Fund\, the Chrystal Wagner estate\, Humani ties Iowa\, and by gifts in memory of Duane M. Skow.
\n\n The Da nish Immigrant Museum is surrounded by the Jens Jensen Prairie Landscape P ark in southwest Iowa.
\n\n\nPhone: 712-764-7001\n\n2212 Washingt on Street\nElk Horn\, IA\n51531\n\n DTSTART:20130406T100000 DTEND:20140105T170000 LOCATION:The Danish Immigrant Museum PRIORITY: SUMMARY:Danish Modern: Design for Living URL:http://www.danishmuseum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13233_5@minnesotamonthly.com DTSTAMP:20130521T120557Z CATEGORIES:TOURS DESCRIPTION:\n Immerse yourself in the culture of the Stillwater. On thi s three-hour tour\, which visits a variety of restaurants and specialty sh ops. You will discover our unique cuisine \;along with \;local&nbs p\;trivia and folklore while sampling delicious specialties from local eat eries\, markets\, \;restaurants\, and culinary landmarks.
\n\n Tours include all food and your choice of coffee\, soda\, beer\, wine\, or specialty cocktails as offered by each establishment to compliment the fo od you will be savoring at the stops.
\n\n\nPhone: 855-236-6343\n\n201 Water St.\nStillwater\, MN\n55082\n\n DTSTART:20130412T113000 DTEND:20130412T000000 PRIORITY: RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20131227;INTERVAL=1;BYDAY=TU,FR;WKST=SU SUMMARY:Foodies On Foot Savor the Flavors of Stillwater Tour URL:http://www.FoodiesOnFootMn.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13372_5@minnesotamonthly.com DTSTAMP:20130521T120557Z CATEGORIES:HEALTH AND EDUCATION DESCRIPTION:\n Grand View special: two nights\, plus the following spa e xperience for $319/person.
\n\n Day at the spa only: $250/perso n. Call 218-963-8700 for appointments. \;
\n\n\nPhone: 866-801-2951 \nNisswa\, MN\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130414 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130523 LOCATION:Grand View Lodge on Gull Lake PRIORITY: SUMMARY:Grand View Lodge All You Can Spa for a Day URL:http://www.grandviewlodge.com/pages/SpaPackages END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:12786_5@minnesotamonthly.com DTSTAMP:20130521T120557Z CATEGORIES:TOURS DESCRIPTION:\n Foodies On Foot \;joins forces with \;Lift Bridge
Brewery \;in beautiful Stillwater\, Minn. for a Craft Beer Progressiv
e Diner. Meet in downtown Stillwater and board the \;Stillwater Trolle
y \;for a historic tour on your way to \;Lift Bridge \;for a m
eet &\; greet with the owners and brewmasters\, who will give a guided
tour of the brewing facilities. Then\, re-board the Trolley and head back
downtown\, where you will visit four restaurants\, where the chefs have ch
osen mouthwatering foods to pair with a specific Lift Bridge beer at each
location.
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\n Aliens and secret missions circa 1978. Former child reviv alist Marjoe Gortner plays a deranged alien alongside David Hasselhoff and space-bikini clad Caroline Munro in this Roger Corman sci-fi classic.
\n\nPhone: 612-424-5468 \n\n3258 Minnehaha Ave.\nMinneapolis\, MN\n DTSTART:20130522T190000 DTEND:20130522T210000 LOCATION:Trylon Microcinema PRIORITY: SUMMARY:Starcrash URL:http://take-up.org/series/10/#683 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13214_5@minnesotamonthly.com DTSTAMP:20130521T120557Z CATEGORIES:ART AND EXHIBITS,FESTIVALS AND ATTRACTIONS,RECOMMENDED FOR VISIT OR CONTACT:Rachel Thelemann DESCRIPTION:\n The 47th annual Edina Art Fair will be held Friday\, May 31 through Sunday\, June 2\, 2013 in the 50th &\; France neighborhood o f Edina\, Minn. This year&rsquo\;s event will boast 320 fine artists and c rafters from around Minnesota\, the U.S. and Canada. An estimated 150\,000 people will attend the three-day event\, which is nationally-recognized a s the top art fair in Minnesota. It is the first official art fair of the year and the second largest in the state.
\n\n Booths upon booths of ceramics\, jewelry\, glass\, photography\, wood carvings\, mixed media\, 2D pieces\, fine art\, wearables and sculptures will line the curbs of Fra nce Avenue and 50th Street and in the parking lot of Lunds. \;
\n\n Hours of operation for the 2013 Edina Art Fair will be 10 a.m. to 7 p. m. on Friday\, May 31 and Saturday\, June 1 and 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Su nday\, June 2.
\n\n One hundred percent of merchandise sales from th e 2013 Edina Art Fair will benefit the Lupus Foundation of Minnesota. Plus \, a silent auction including pieces from participating artists will be he ld inside the Edina 5-0 Mall with 15% going to the organization. \;
\n\n\nPhone: 952-922-1524\n\n3925 West 50th St.\nEdina\, MN\n55424\n\n DTSTART:20130531T100000 DTEND:20130531T190000 PRIORITY: SUMMARY:2013 Edina Art Fair URL:http://www.edinaartfair.com/map.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13356_5@minnesotamonthly.com DTSTAMP:20130521T120557Z CATEGORIES:RECOMMENDED FOR VISITOR,THEATER AND DANCE CONTACT:Box Office DESCRIPTION:\n A play by Thomas Ward. Directed by Bain Boehlke. \;< /p>\n
\n Tim is a burned-out stand-up comedian making a stop in Internat ional Falls\, Minnesota for a nightmare gig. Dee is a hotel desk clerk and aspiring comic who finds her way into Tim&rsquo\;s room after the show. I ntercutting between the hotel room and Tim&rsquo\;s act\, Dee seeks the tr uth 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 th e inevitable post-coital question\, &ldquo\;Now what?&rdquo\; \;
\n \nPhone: 612-825-8949\n\n810 West Lake Street\nMinneapolis\, MN\n55408\n\n DTSTART:20130531T190000 DTEND:20130531T210000 LOCATION:Bryant-Lake Bowl Theater PRIORITY: SUMMARY:International Falls URL:http://bryantlakebowl.com/calendar/shows/international-falls END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:12942_5@minnesotamonthly.com DTSTAMP:20130521T120557Z CATEGORIES:MUSIC,RECOMMENDED FOR VISITOR CONTACT:Laurel Kallman DESCRIPTION:\n Don&rsquo\;t miss the official start of summer as Cantus returns to The Cowles Center to cover more of your favorite pop hits. Alwa ys an audience favorite\, Covers shows off a completely different side of Cantus.
\n\n\nPhone: 612-435-0055\n\n528 Hennepin Avenue\nMinneapolis\, MN\n55403\n\n DTSTART:20130531T193000 DTEND:20130531T213000 LOCATION:The Cowles Center PRIORITY: SUMMARY:Cantus: Covers URL:http://www.cantussings.org/2012/09/09/covers-2013/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13539_5@minnesotamonthly.com DTSTAMP:20130521T120557Z CATEGORIES:CHARITABLE EVENTS,FESTIVALS AND ATTRACTIONS,RECOMMENDED FOR VISI TOR,SPORTS CONTACT:Race Director DESCRIPTION:\n The Rhubarb Run 5K and 1-Miler celebrate the funniest veg etable in all of Minnesota. Saturday\, June 1\, the race activities will b e staged one block west of downtown Lanesboro\, off County Road 8. Check-i n and same-day registration start at 8 a.m. under the ball field pavilion. Race time is 9 a.m.
\n\n This family-friendly\, kid-encouraging eve nt invites laughter-prone runners\, joggers\, and walkers of all ages to k ick up their heels. It&rsquo\;s a great way to burn calories before sampli ng all the free rhubarb treats at the ninth annual Rhubarb Festival\, whic h directly follows the run. A 10 a.m. Rhubarb Run awards ceremony in Sylva n Park kicks off Rhubarb Fest festivities.
\n\n This year&rsquo\;s R hubarb Run promises to keep up its humorous traditions. Winners take home fresh rhubarb pies. All race entrants will get the Grand Rhubarb Treatment : serenade of accordion music along the course\, ceremonial fanning with r hubarb leaves\, a reviving shot of pure local rhubarb elixir\, rhubarb ref reshments\, and fun surprises.
\n\n Pre-register online for the Rhub arb Run or opt for same-day registration. Park at the Bass Pond off County Rd 8\, cross under the scenic bridge along the Root River to the ball fie ld side check-in/registration area and starting line.
\n\n After the race events\, runners are invited to freshen up (showers in two locations in Sylvan Park) and stay for a day of sweet and silly rhubarb-related att ractions\, including the festival&rsquo\;s signature rhubarb recipe contes t tasting attraction\, Lanesboro Farmer&rsquo\;s Market\, Pie Making Conte st\, Cock-A-Doodle Zoo featuring real kangaroo\, lemur\, alligator and oth er exotic (possibly rhubarb-eating) creatures\, Rhubarb Fashion Show\, Rhu barb Games\, Story Tree read-alouds\, Rhub-Art\, bake sales\, and vendors of tasty rhubarb foods and humorous rhubarb goods.
\n\n All proceeds from the run support the Lanesboro Public Library. Run sponsors include t he Fillmore County Journal\, Commonweal Theatre\, Artesian Fresh\, Frank W right\, Lanesboro Fire Department\, Joe Deden/Eagle Bluff ELC and Road ID.
\n\n\nLanesboro\, MN\n DTSTART:20130601T080000 DTEND:20130601T100000 LOCATION:County Road 8\, 1 block west of downtown Lanesboro PRIORITY: SUMMARY:5th Annual Rhubarb Run 5K & 1-Mile URL:http://www.rhubarbfestival.org/rhubarb-run.php END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13198_5@minnesotamonthly.com DTSTAMP:20130521T120557Z CATEGORIES:CHARITABLE EVENTS,FESTIVALS AND ATTRACTIONS,MUSIC DESCRIPTION:\n At Midnight at the Oasis you'\;ll be transported into a fairytale filled with mystery and magic\, romance and revelry\, camels a nd tents\, excitement and color. All the traditional gala elements will be there\, but with a Moroccan twist.
\n\n\nPhone: 612-371-5654\n\n30 7th St. S. \nMinneapolis\, MN\n55402\n\n DTSTART:20130601T180000 DTEND:20130602T010000 LOCATION:Minneapolis Marriott City Center PRIORITY: SUMMARY:Friends of the Minnesota Orchestra: Midnight at the Oasis Gala URL:http://www.friendsofmnorch.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13391_5@minnesotamonthly.com DTSTAMP:20130521T120557Z CATEGORIES:ART AND EXHIBITS,CHARITABLE EVENTS,FESTIVALS AND ATTRACTIONS,MUS IC,RECOMMENDED FOR VISITOR,SHOPPING DESCRIPTION:\n Minnesota&rsquo\;s Concours event will debut at Excelsior Commons along historic Lake Minnetonka. The 10\,000 Lakes Concours celebr ates the rich history and beauty of automobiles from across the United Sta tes\, as well as in our own backyard. All ages are welcome to get up close and personal with these classic restored and original vehicles\, as well as enjoy delicious local cuisine\, classical entertainment\, art\, and mor e.
\n\n The 10\,000 Lakes Concours benefits Courage Center\, a Minne sota-based non-profit rehabilitation and resource center. Courage Center e mpowers people with disabilities to realize their full potential in every aspect of life.
\n\n\nPhone: 952-925-4848\n\nExcelsior\, MN\n DTSTART:20130602T100000 DTEND:20130602T160000 LOCATION:Excelsior Commons PRIORITY: SUMMARY:10\,000 Lakes Concours d'Elegance URL:http://10000lakesconcours.com/event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13420_5@minnesotamonthly.com DTSTAMP:20130521T120557Z CATEGORIES:ART AND EXHIBITS,FESTIVALS AND ATTRACTIONS,RECOMMENDED FOR VISIT OR CONTACT:Rachel Thelemann DESCRIPTION:\n The 47th annual Edina Art Fair will be held Friday\, May 31 through Sunday\, June 2\, 2013 in the 50th &\; France neighborhood o f Edina\, Minn. This year&rsquo\;s event will boast 320 fine artists and c rafters from around Minnesota\, the U.S. and Canada. An estimated 150\,000 people will attend the three-day event\, which is nationally-recognized a s the top art fair in Minnesota. It is the first official art fair of the year and the second largest in the state.
\n\n Booths upon booths of ceramics\, jewelry\, glass\, photography\, wood carvings\, mixed media\, 2D pieces\, fine art\, wearables and sculptures will line the curbs of Fra nce Avenue and 50th Street and in the parking lot of Lunds. \;
\n\n Hours of operation for the 2013 Edina Art Fair will be 10 a.m. to 7 p. m. on Friday\, May 31 and Saturday\, June 1 and 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Su nday\, June 2.
\n\n One hundred percent of merchandise sales from th e 2013 Edina Art Fair will benefit the Lupus Foundation of Minnesota. Plus \, a silent auction including pieces from participating artists will be he ld inside the Edina 5-0 Mall with 15% going to the organization. \;
\n\n\nPhone: 952-922-1524\n\n3925 West 50th St.\nEdina\, MN\n55424\n\n DTSTART:20130602T100000 DTEND:20130602T170000 PRIORITY: SUMMARY:2013 Edina Art Fair URL:http://www.edinaartfair.com/map.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13484_5@minnesotamonthly.com DTSTAMP:20130521T120557Z CATEGORIES:ART AND EXHIBITS,CHARITABLE EVENTS,FESTIVALS AND ATTRACTIONS,MUS IC,RECOMMENDED FOR VISITOR DESCRIPTION:\n Just 20 minutes east of Saint Paul\, set within the heart of the St. Croix River Valley\, wine and music lovers will be treated to an afternoon of regional microbrew beer\, wine tastings\, live music\, foo d trucks\, and community in the picturesque surroundings of this lush Minn esota vineyard.
\n\n Did we mention the free games and giant Slip-N- Slide? The event will also feature a nonprofit village showcasing the work of several nonprofits that strengthen our community through programs that offer education and career training\, cultural enrichment\, economic lite racy\, self-esteem through creative expression\, and programs that help ot hers to lead healthy productive lives. Concert attendees will be encourage d to visit the nonprofit village and discover a cause to which they can co ntribute their time\, energy\, passion and resources.
\n\n Wine and beer by the glass available. ATM on site. In the event of bad weather\, th e concert will be rescheduled.
\n\n\n6428 Manning Avenue North\nStillwa ter\, MN\n55082\n\n DTSTART:20130608T110000 DTEND:20130608T200000 LOCATION:Saint Croix Vineyards PRIORITY: SUMMARY:Rock the Cause at Rock the Vine 4 URL:http://www.irockthecause.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13074_5@minnesotamonthly.com DTSTAMP:20130521T120557Z CATEGORIES:CHARITABLE EVENTS,HEALTH AND EDUCATION,SPORTS DESCRIPTION:\n WALK like MADD®\;/MADD Dash®\; is MADD'\;s signa ture \;fundraising \;event. In 2013\, in almost 44 cities around t he nation\, thousands of people will participate in 5K walks and runs to c elebrate creating a brighter future without drunk driving and underage dri nking.
\n\n Walk Like MADD is in its 7th year as an event in the Twi n Cities. Due to the overwhelming requests of a 5k race\, they will now of fer the MADD Dash\, MADD MN'\;s first timed &\; USATD certifed 5k ra ce in conjunction with the walk. You are able to register as a walker or r unner\; both include a 2013 Walk Like MADD T-shirt and freebies! \;&n bsp\;
\n\n To register\, visit walklikemadd.org/twincities \;
\n\n *Race-day registration available
\n\n\n1600 Phalen Drive St. Paul \, MN\n55106\n\n DTSTART:20130608T083000 DTEND:20130608T000000 LOCATION:Phalen Park PRIORITY: SUMMARY:Walk Like MADD & MADD Dash 5k URL:http://minnesotamonthly.com/media/Minnesota-Monthly/Events-Pics-Calenda rs/Calendar/?view=view_event&itm=13074 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9826_5@minnesotamonthly.com DTSTAMP:20130521T120557Z CATEGORIES:THEATER AND DANCE CONTACT:State Theatre Box Office DESCRIPTION:\n Follow one boy'\;s journey to find his horse amid the turmoil of World War One. Joey\, young Albert&rsquo\;s beloved horse (brou ght to life by a life-size puppet)\, is sold to the cavalry and shipped fr om England to France. But Albert refuses to forget Joey\, and embarks on a treacherous mission to find him and bring him home. \;
\n\n\nPhone : 612-339-7007\n\n910 Hennepin Ave.\nMinneapolis\, MN\n55403\n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130612 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130612 LOCATION:Orpheum Theatre PRIORITY: RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;UNTIL=20130623;INTERVAL=1 SUMMARY:War Horse\, The Musical URL:http://www.hennepintheatretrust.org/events/war-horse-play-orpheum-theat re-2013 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:12929_5@minnesotamonthly.com DTSTAMP:20130521T120557Z CATEGORIES:FESTIVALS AND ATTRACTIONS,HEALTH AND EDUCATION,MEETINGS AND CONV ENTIONS,MUSIC CONTACT:Norah Rendell\, Exec Director DESCRIPTION:\n Internationally renowned musicians will converge for the Sixth Annual Minnesota Irish Music Weekend (MIM) June 13-16\, 2013\, at th e Center for Irish Music in St. Paul. Featured artists include acclaimed p iano and tin whistle player and teacher Geraldine Cotter\, and award-winni ng fiddle player Oisí\;n McAuley\, from Irish traditional supergroup Danú\;. They are two of five master artists who will participate in the three-day festival\, which will include a Saturday evening public con cert featuring all five visiting artists\, lectures on Irish music history \, and weekend workshops in flute\, fiddle\, tin whistle\, song\, piano\, and uilleann pipes for children\, teens\, and adults. \;
\n\n Wo rkshops begin at 9:30 a.m. daily and range in price from $15-$33. The Satu rday night concert begins at 7:30 p.m. and prices for the concert range fr om $6-$23.
\n\n All events are held at The Celtic Junction. Addition al information at centerforirishmusic.org.
\n\n\nPhone: 651-815-0083\n\n836 Prio r Ave. North\nSt. Paul\, MN\n55104\n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130613 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130616 LOCATION:Center for Irish Music PRIORITY: SUMMARY:Minnesota Irish Music Weekend URL:http://centerforirishmusic.org/mim-2013/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13368_5@minnesotamonthly.com DTSTAMP:20130521T120557Z CATEGORIES:ART AND EXHIBITS,FESTIVALS AND ATTRACTIONS,RECOMMENDED FOR VISIT OR CONTACT:WAM Staff DESCRIPTION:\n Celebrate your family and neighbors during this second an nual Community Day at WAM! Through exciting activities such as a language booth\, in which visitors can share their knowledge about different langua ges\, and collaborations with local organizations such as the youth Somali group Ka Joog and the American Refugee Committee\, visitors will gain an understanding of diverse philosophies and cultures within and across socie ties. Other activities will include a neighborhood map\, a photo booth\, & ldquo\;dad bands\,&rdquo\; and much more.
\n\n\nPhone: 612-625-9494\n\n 333 East River Rd\nMinneapolis\, MN\n55455\n\n DTSTART:20130616T110000 DTEND:20130616T160000 LOCATION:Weisman Art Museum PRIORITY: SUMMARY:Weekend with the Weisguides | Celebrate Dad! URL:http://wam.umn.edu/event/weekend-with-the-weisguides-celebrate-dad END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13249_5@minnesotamonthly.com DTSTAMP:20130521T120557Z CATEGORIES:FESTIVALS AND ATTRACTIONS DESCRIPTION:\n The Norway House Midtsommer Celebration is an \;annua l tradition celebrating the Going Viking \;spirit \;by id entifying \;and honoring \;individuals of \;Norwegian \;he ritage that have\, through \;their extraordinary accomplishments \ ;and adventuresome spirit\, significantly advanced \;the quality of li fe for others.
\n\n 2013 Going Viking Honorees< /em>
\n\n The Honorable Lorie Skjerven Gildea
Government &\; Law
\n Chief Justice &ndash\; Minnesota Supreme Co
urt
\n Dr. Lloyd Svendsbye
\n Literature &am
p\; Education
\n Author\, Pastor &\; Former University President -
\;Augustana College &\; Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary\n
\n Dr. Jon Wefald
\n Government &\; Educat
ion
\n Former Minnesota Commissioner of Agriculture &\; University
President - \;Kansas State &\; Southwest Minnesota State
Mindekirken \;
\n Norwegian Lutheran Me
morial Church
\n 2013 Honored Norway House Affiliate Organiz
ation
\n Walk through the galleries for an informal talk and discu ssion with three artists featured at the Weisman Art Museum this summer.&n bsp\;Harriet Bart \;will discuss her painting Re-Marks/Poetry \; \;Randy Johnston \;will offer thoughts on his ceramic works in the Hodroff Gallery\; and \;Paul Shambroom \;will illuminate works from his \;Nuclear Weapons \;and \;Security \;series on view in \;PHOTO NATION \;and \;R eviewing the Real.
\n\n\nPhone: 612-625-9494\n\n333 East River Rd. Minneapolis\, MN\n55455\n\n DTSTART:20130626T183000 DTEND:20130626T200000 LOCATION:Weisman Art Museum PRIORITY: SUMMARY:Midsummer Night's Stroll at WAM URL:http://wam.umn.edu/event/midsummer-nights-stroll END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13224_5@minnesotamonthly.com DTSTAMP:20130521T120557Z CATEGORIES:CHARITABLE EVENTS,THEATER AND DANCE CONTACT:Katie Rasinksi DESCRIPTION:\n Be part of the second annual St. Jude Theatre of Dreams\, a family fundraising event to be held Thursday\, June 27\, 2013\, at Stag es Theatre Company in Hopkins\, Minnesota. The event will celebrate famili es\, the theatre\, and the lifesaving mission of St. Jude Children&rsquo\; s Research Hospital.
\n\n Join St. Jude for a gourmet pizza party fe aturing Big River Pizza\, tastings from Fulton and Crispin\, and desserts by Kona Ice. Enjoy family-focused activities and the premier performance o f Disney'\;s Aladdin Jr. \;
\n\n\nPhone: 952-893-0442\n\n1111 Ma in St.\nHopkins\, MN\n55343\n\n DTSTART:20130627T173000 DTEND:20130627T210000 LOCATION:Stages Theatre Company PRIORITY: SUMMARY:St. Jude Theatre of Dreams URL:http://www.stjude.org/stjudetheatreofdreams END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13255_5@minnesotamonthly.com DTSTAMP:20130521T120557Z CATEGORIES:CHARITABLE EVENTS,FESTIVALS AND ATTRACTIONS,TOURS CONTACT:Mary DESCRIPTION:Phone: 651-334-0986\n\n2245 Como Avenue\nSt. Paul\, MN\n55108\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130629 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130629 LOCATION:St. Anthony Park Library PRIORITY: SUMMARY:St. Anthony Park Neighborhood Garden Tour URL:http://sapcc.org/GardenClub END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:12603_5@minnesotamonthly.com DTSTAMP:20130521T120557Z CATEGORIES:CHARITABLE EVENTS,TOURS DESCRIPTION:\n Experience the magic of being transported in time and pla ce to an amazing home or garden. Each year\, the Duluth Woman'\;s Club features a variety of homes in the Annual Duluth Woman'\;s Club Tour of Homes. This is the 46th annual self-guided tour of Duluth homes and garde ns.
\n\n Tickets &\; Tour information will be available for pick- up at the Duluth Woman'\;s Club starting Monday\, July 8\, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday up until the day of the tour (be sure to bring cash or a checkbook). If you are reserving tickets from out of town you may mail your check in.
\n\n\nPhone: 218-724-3168\n\n2400 E. Superi or St.\nDuluth\, MN\n55812\n\n DTSTART:20130717T100000 DTEND:20130717T160000 LOCATION:Duluth Woman's Club PRIORITY: SUMMARY:Duluth Woman's Club Home and Garden Tour URL:http://www.duluthwomansclub.com/registration.html END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13123_5@minnesotamonthly.com DTSTAMP:20130521T120557Z CATEGORIES:ART AND EXHIBITS,MUSIC,RECOMMENDED FOR VISITOR,TOURS CONTACT:Connie Parrett DESCRIPTION:\n Enjoy this self-guided tour of area gardens that are sure to inspire. Local musicians and artists compliment the gardens with beaut iful sounds and creations. Door prizes and free Cold Stone Creamery ice cr eam while supplies last.
\n\n The tour starts at Rochester Community and Technical College Heintz Center S.M.A.R.T. Gardens. Check rgfc.org for updates and Trolley Pa ckage information. \;
\n\n\nPhone: 507-254-4368\n\n1926 College Vie w Road SE\nRochester\, MN\n55904\n\n DTSTART:20130718T160000 DTEND:20130718T210000 LOCATION:Rochester Community and Tech College Heintz Center PRIORITY: SUMMARY:Rochester Garden and Flower Club Annual Garden Tour URL:http://www.rgfc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13064_5@minnesotamonthly.com DTSTAMP:20130521T120557Z CATEGORIES:ART AND EXHIBITS,FESTIVALS AND ATTRACTIONS,MUSIC CONTACT:Chelsea Lockrem DESCRIPTION:\n Friday: Karaoke Contest
\n Saturday: Lost Highway\,
9 p.m.
\n Saturday: Parade\, 6 p.m.
\n Saturday: Arts &\; Cra
fts Fair all day
\n Join Friends of the Mississippi River for the 10th Annual Mississippi River Challenge! Paddle 44 miles of urban waterways on a full y supported\, guided tour of the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers! The Mis sissippi River Challenge gives canoe\, kayak\, and stand-up paddleboard pa ddlers of all levels a chance to paddle in good company for a great cause. Spot an eagle\, paddle past wilderness and urban skylines\, and experienc e history while camping in Historic Fort Snelling\, where the two rivers m eet.
\n\n The Mississippi River Challenge is the signature event for Friends of the Mississippi River with the dual purpose of getting people connected to our local waterways and raising money to support important ri ver conservation work.
\n\n Join FMR on this fun adventure to suppor t its mission to engage community members to protect\, restore\, and enhan ce the Mississippi River and its watershed in the Twin Cities region.
\n Register to paddle\, pledge to support a paddler or team\, or make a donation to support Friends of the Mississippi River&rsquo\;s work!
\n \nPhone: 651-222-2193 x30\n\nMN\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130727 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130728 LOCATION:Minnesota & Mississippi Rivers - Twin Cities metro PRIORITY: SUMMARY:Mississippi River Challenge 2013 URL:http://www.mississippiriverchallenge.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:12477_5@minnesotamonthly.com DTSTAMP:20130521T120557Z CATEGORIES:FESTIVALS AND ATTRACTIONS CONTACT:Paul Niemisto DESCRIPTION:\n The Vintage Band Festival is a four-day celebration featu ring bands from across the U.S. and abroad. Over 100 concerts will fill th e streets of historic Northfield and satellite concerts sites throughout s outhern Minnesota August 1-4. The festival offers a variety of genres\, et hnic influences\, and period-style performances. Visit vintagebandfestival.org for more information.
\n\n\nNorthfield\, MN\n55057\n\n DTSTART:20130801T000000 DTEND:20130804T200000 LOCATION:Various Locations PRIORITY: SUMMARY:Vintage Band Festival URL:http://vintagebandfestival.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:12601_5@minnesotamonthly.com DTSTAMP:20130521T120557Z CATEGORIES:CHARITABLE EVENTS,SPORTS CONTACT:Lori Merriam DESCRIPTION:\n You are formally invited to join Homeward Bound for an ex citing day of golf at Minnesota Valley Country Club in Bloomington. All to urnament profits will go to further the work of Homeward Bound and continu e their service to children and adults with developmental disabilities.&nb sp\;
\n\n For over 39 years\, Homeward Bound has been a recognized l eader in serving people with developmental disabilities. Homeward Bound 9\;s mission is providing innovative and life-enriching services to childr en\, adolescents\, and adults with disabilities.
\n\n\nPhone: 763 746 4 820\n\nBloomington\, MN\n DTSTART:20130819T103000 DTEND:20130819T000000 LOCATION:Minnesota Valley Country Club PRIORITY: SUMMARY:18th Annual Homeward Bound Golf Classic URL:http://www.hbimn.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13204_5@minnesotamonthly.com DTSTAMP:20130521T120557Z CATEGORIES:CHARITABLE EVENTS,HEALTH AND EDUCATION,SPORTS DESCRIPTION:\n The Annual Silent No More Walk/Run for Ovarian Cancer is MOCA&rsquo\;s largest fundraising event of the year\, and it has the most participants of any MOCA event. It is always held in September\, which is national Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.
\n\n Since 1999\, MOCA has awarded more than $3 million for ovarian cancer research in Minnesota\, th anks in a large part to the success of the Silent No More Walk/Run.
\n< p>\n Each year\, thousands turn up at Rosland Park (near Southdale in Edin a) to raise funds for ovarian cancer research\, raise awareness and educat ion of the disease\, and give support and hope to women and their families touched by ovarian cancer.\n\n Please join MOCA for this truly mea ningful event\, which includes a 5K (3.1-mile) run or 2K (1.2-mile) walk a round Lake Cornelia\, a Kids Fun Run\, a group photo of ovarian cancer sur vivors\, and more. Bottled water is provided\, and fruit and snacks are se rved.
\n\n\nPhone: 612-822-0500\n\n4300 West 66th St. \nEdina\, MN\n DTSTART:20130907T073000 DTEND:20130907T113000 LOCATION:Rosland Park PRIORITY: SUMMARY:Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance (MOCA) Silent No More Walk/Run URL:http://mnovarian.org/event/silent-no-more-walkrun-for-ovarian-cancer/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:13219_5@minnesotamonthly.com DTSTAMP:20130521T120557Z CATEGORIES:FESTIVALS AND ATTRACTIONS,SHOPPING CONTACT:Julie Arnold DESCRIPTION:\n Harvest Booya is back! Head to Finland\, MN at the Clair Nelson Community Center on Saturday\, September 14\, 2013 10 a.m. to 4 p.m . for a day of food\, music &\; crafts.
\n\n\n6866 Cramer Road\nFinl and\, MN\n55603\n\n DTSTART:20130914T100000 DTEND:20130914T160000 LOCATION:Clair Nelson Community Center PRIORITY: SUMMARY:Harvest Booya URL:http://minnesotamonthly.com/media/Minnesota-Monthly/Events-Pics-Calenda rs/Calendar/?view=view_event&itm=13219 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR