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Dining Easter Sunday, 2013: Dining specials in the Twin Cities area Valentine’s Day 2013: Dining specials in the Twin Cities area On the Twin Cities Beat on 1/13/13 with upcoming Valentine’s Day events On the Twin Cities Beat on 12/27/12 with upcoming events On the Twin Cities Beat on 12/23/12 with upcoming events On the Twin Cities Beat on 12/22/12 with upcoming events On the Twin Cities Beat on 12/16/12 with upcoming events MN Landscape Arboretum special events (including Ar-brrr-etum) for December, 2012 Chanhassen Dinner Theatres to celebrate ‘Beyond The Yellow Ribbon’ program Thanksgiving Day dining specials in the Twin Cities MN Landscape Arboretum special events (including holiday teas, etc.) for November, 2012 Smörgåsbords are back at the American Swedish Institute Business owners: the wrong way to treat potential customers ‘Bye Bye Birdie’ makes Main Stage premiere at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres 2-day ‘Festa Italiana’ returning to Harriet Island with expanded attractions Brindisi’s Pub in Chanhassen now serving Sunday Brunch Cowles Center’s ‘Gotta Dance! Gala Fundraiser’ MN Landscape Arboretum special events for July, 2012 ‘Tribute to Fleetwood Mac’ returns to Chanhassen Dinner Theatres on July 10 – 11, 2012 ‘XANADU’ to have grand opening at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres on June 8th Father’s Day Brunch and Dinner Specials in the Twin Cities MN Landscape Arboretum special events for June, 2012 ‘Northern Spark All-Night Art Festival’ will light up the night from dusk to dawn The 2012 Dragon Festival – hosted by the Asian-Pacific ethnic communities Ordway’s Summer Dance Series is outdoors, for all ages, and free ‘The Fox on the Fairway’ at the Old Log Theater MN Landscape Arboretum special events for May, 2012 Don a costume and dance away the evening at the Guthrie Costume Ball Hooray for ‘Grand Old Day St. Paul’ – the largest one-day festival in the Midwest Mother’s Day special menus and dining deals in the Twin Cities Celebrating Cinco de Mayo in the Twin Cities ‘The Music of Fleetwood Mac’ – tribute show at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres for limited engagement MN Landscape Arboretum special events for April, 2012 Cozy Tea Rooms in the Twin Cities for sharing ‘a spot of tea’ ‘Ménage à Neuf’ concert at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres – funk and R&B Gammelgården Museum in the news – 40 years young! Peeps & Company® to host a Grand Opening event at Mall of America® Easter Brunch and dinner specials in the Twin Cities area 2012 James Beard Award Semifinalists from the Twin Cities ‘Xanadu’ appearing next on the Main Stage at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres Minneapolis parks: events and activities for March, 2012 Coming to the Arboretum – maple syrup brunches and tours plus the Easter Bunny! ‘Festival of Nations’ returns to the Saint Paul RiverCentre ‘Grand Red Tasting’ event at Target Field Minnesota Landscape Arboretum: Events for February, 2012 ‘City of Lakes Loppet’ – the weather is finally cooperating! ‘Carnaval Brasileiro 2012’ (Brazilian Carnival) at the Fine Line Music Café ‘Twin Cities Official Oscar Party’ at The Cowles Center Valentine’s Day Dinner and ‘Love Tour’ at the Minnesota Zoo Valentine’s Day dining specials in the Twin Cities area Valentine’s Day candle-lit dining in the Como Conservatory gardens Winterfest mit Euro Dance Party: Free and open to the public Minnesota Children’s Museum to host a sparkly New Year’s Eve celebration New Year’s Eve at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres Dining out for New Year’s in the Twin Cities area Dining out for Christmas in the Twin Cities area The Minneapolis Institute of Arts: Some ‘did you know?’ facts Minnesota Landscape Arboretum: Events for December, 2011 Thanksgiving Day Brunch, Buffet and Dinner Specials in the Twin Cities: Reserve Early Mall of America® welcomes new tenants just in time for the holidays Mississippi River cruises such as the Oktoberfest lunch cruises are popular autumn events Minnesota State Fair News: Foods and Food Vendors New in 2011 The Minnesota State Fair Boasts a Wide Selection of Food-on-a-Stick Items Minnesota State Fair Promotional Days, Food Bargains, and Other Ways to Save Mall of America® Announces Buffalo Wild Wings Grand Opening/Drawings for Free Wings All Aboard for Summer Fun by Train, Caboose or Bus The Historic Mounds Dinner Theater Presents a ‘Knotareel Getaway Cruise’ Private Dining Restaurants in the Twin Cities Area; How to Reserve Space Sunday Brunch Locations in the Twin Cities: Many Feature Specials; How to Reserve Small Pies, and Other Food Trends for 2011 WineFest No. 16: a Benefit for Amplatz Children’s Hospital On the ‘Twin Cities Beat’ – Taking the Road Less Traveled (6) Orient Buffet in Maple Grove: A Mongolian Grill is Included! Culver’s: Their Seasonal Northwoods Walleye is My Hands Down Favorite! Adele’s Frozen Custard, Where Every Day There is a Special Flavor Events Mall Of America® special events: Week of May 27, 2013 15 colorful pianos coming to St. Paul outdoor spaces Jazz88 FM KBEM presents ‘A Weaving of Traditions’ It’s ‘Big Time Rush Month’ at Mall of America’s Nickelodeon Universe® ‘Komen® Race for the Cure®’ to be held at the MOA® ‘War Horse,’ the play, appearing at the Orpheum in Minneapolis ‘Psst!’ appearing at The Cowles Center in June May 2013 Landmark Center public tours and programs Northern Spark 2013 all-nighter to be held in Lowertown, St. Paul Mall of America® to host world premiere of ‘Camp Ice Age’ May 2013 events in Minneapolis parks Mall Of America® special events: Week of April 22, 2013 ‘Anything Goes’ on stage at the Ordway May 7 – 12 2013 State Fair grandstand tickets beginning to go on sale ‘Destination Twin Cities’ coming to The Lab Theater in Minneapolis Bruno Mars to perform at the Xcel Energy Center on July 14th Mall Of America® special events: Week of April 8, 2013 ‘Storyhill Fest 2013’ lineup announced ‘Step To It Challenge’ registration begins April 1st How to help with ‘Earth Day Clean Up’ in Minneapolis Osman Shrine Circus coming to the Minnesota State Fair Coliseum Mall Of America® special events: Week of March 18, 2013 Bon Jovi to perform at Xcel Energy Center on April 7 ‘Twin Cities Pet Expo’ at Mpls. Convention Center in March 2013 Mall Of America® special events: Week of March 11, 2013 ‘Jazz Noir’ to premiere on Jazz88 KBEM Como Park Zoo and Conservatory special events, March and April Minneapolis parks: events and activities for March, 2013 Mall Of America® special events: Week of March 4, 2013 Three cheers for maple syrup time in Minnesota! ‘The Wedding Fair’ at the Mpls. Conv. Center aims to do it all ‘Twin Cities Auto Show’ coming to the Minneapolis Convention Center Mall Of America® special events: Week of February 25, 2013 Bob Seger and Kid Rock to share the stage at the Xcel Energy Center Grammy Award-winning Maroon 5 to perform at the Xcel Energy Center 11 couples marry in MOA® Ice Castle Wedding, Valentine’s Day, 2013 Harlem Globetrotters to bring tour to the Target Center JazzMN Orchestra and trumpeter Randy Brecker present Hopkins concert Mall Of America® special events: Week of February 11, 2013 ‘An Evening with David Jeremiah’ to be presented live at the Target Center ‘Northwest Sportshow’ features boating, hunting, fishing and camping Chanhassen Dinner Theatres’ 2013 Concert Series Schedule Mall Of America® special events: Week of February 4, 2013 ‘Minneapolis Home & Garden Show’ will feature trends and how-to’s ‘Lake Home and Cabin Show’ to feature ideas for second homes ‘The 46th Annual Vacation and Camping Show’ coming to Minneapolis Four non-fair events at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in St. Paul St. Paul Winter Carnival boasts three parades, sports and family fun ‘Johnny Baseball’ has regional premiere at Park Square Theatre On the Twin Cities Beat on 1/18/13 with upcoming musical events On the Twin Cities Beat on 1/17/13 with upcoming wintertime events On the Twin Cities Beat on 1/13/13 with upcoming Valentine’s Day events ‘Disney On Ice Presents Worlds of Fantasy’ coming to the Target Center On the Twin Cities Beat on 1/09/13 with upcoming Mall of America® events On the Twin Cities Beat on 1/07/13 with upcoming Winter Carnival events On the Twin Cities Beat on 1/05/13 with upcoming events Mall Of America® special events: Week of January 7, 2013 Minneapolis parks: events and activities for January, 2013 On the Twin Cities Beat on 12/29/12 with upcoming events On the Twin Cities Beat on 12/23/12 with upcoming events On the Twin Cities Beat on 12/22/12 with upcoming events 2013 Minneapolis Boat Show offers winter cheer in January On the Twin Cities Beat on 12/20/12 with upcoming events On the Twin Cities Beat on 12/19/12 with upcoming events Winter Fete (Bloomington, Minnesota) features a ton of winter fun! On the Twin Cities Beat on 12/18/12 with upcoming events On the Twin Cities Beat on 12/17/12 with upcoming events On the Twin Cities Beat on 12/16/12 with upcoming events On the Twin Cities Beat on 12/15/12 with upcoming events On the Twin Cities Beat on 12/14/12 with upcoming events On the Twin Cities Beat on 12/13/12 with upcoming events Mall Of America® special events: Week of December 17, 2012 On the Twin Cities Beat on 12/12/12 with upcoming events On the Twin Cities Beat on 12/11/12 with upcoming events ‘Christmas On The Ranch’ on stage now at Plymouth Playhouse Mall Of America® special events: Week of December 10, 2012 ‘World’s Toughest Rodeo’ coming to Xcel Energy Center MN Landscape Arboretum special events (including Ar-brrr-etum) for December, 2012 Mall Of America® special events: Week of December 3, 2012 Minneapolis parks: holiday events and activities for December, 2012 Handel’s ‘Messiah’ to be presented December 14th in St. Paul Mall of America® welcomes new retailers just in time for holiday shopping 101.3 KDWB’s Jingle Ball at Xcel Energy Center on December 4th Black Friday at Mall of America®: More than 180 stores to open at midnight ‘SpongeBob’ Christmas music to be performed live at the Mall of America® 2013 Polar Bear Plunges: Registration open now for 18 events; Kick-Off on January 25th Mall Of America® special events: Week of November 12, 2012 Macy’s 8th floor Santaland in downtown Minneapolis to open November 17 40-foot high Ice Castle to be built at Mall of America® Chanhassen Dinner Theatres to celebrate ‘Beyond The Yellow Ribbon’ program Minneapolis Holidazzle parades begin on November 23rd Mall Of America® special events: Week of November 5, 2012 MN Landscape Arboretum special events (including holiday teas, etc.) for November, 2012 Mall Of America® special events: Week of October 29, 2012 ‘2 Pianos 4 Hands’ on stage for the holidays at Park Square Theatre ‘So You Think You Can Dance Tour 2012’ to perform at the Orpheum on November 3rd World Vision’s ‘The Story Tour’ to be at the Xcel Energy Center on December 2nd Mall Of America® special events: Week of October 22, 2012 The Guthrie’s 38th production of ‘A Christmas Carol’ begins November 13 Mall Of America® special events: Week of October 15, 2012 ‘Sunday in the Park with George’ set to open at the Bloomington Theatre Halloween attractions in the Twin Cities area Celebrating Halloween at the Twin Cities’ zoos Celebrating Halloween at the Twin Cities’ Malls Minneapolis parks: events and activities (including Halloween) for October, 2012 MN Landscape Arboretum special events (including Halloween) for October, 2012 Mall Of America® special events: Week of October 1, 2012 Smörgåsbords are back at the American Swedish Institute The Zuhrah Shrine Circus is coming to Minneapolis in November Minnesota native Bob Dylan to perform at Xcel Energy Center ‘Bye Bye Birdie’ makes Main Stage premiere at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres The Who, Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend to perform at the Target Center 2-day ‘Festa Italiana’ returning to Harriet Island with expanded attractions Author Lyn Miller LaCoursiere crafting new novel entitled ‘Moonbeams’ Mall of America® Month-at-a-Glance special events for September, 2012 MN Landscape Arboretum special events for September, 2012 Minneapolis parks: events and activities for September, 2012 Mall Of America® special events: Week of September 3, 2012 ‘vocaldente,’ Germany’s most successful a cappella export, will perform at The Cowles Center The History Theatre’s ‘Lombardi’ will open its 2012-2013 season Children’s Theatre Company sets sail with ‘Buccaneers’ to open 2012-2013 season Swedish Royalty to visit ASI and Gustavus Adolphus College in October Mall Of America® special events: Week of August 20, 2012 Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band: 2nd St. Paul show added for November 12 2012 Minnesota Renaissance Festival begins August 18th Mall Of America® special events: Week of August 13, 2012 Little Free Library™ to celebrate a milestone at Mall of America® ‘Women of Faith’ at the Xcel Energy Center on October 19-20 ‘Luau on Broadway,’ St. Paul Park Heritage Days Festival to take place August 16 – 20 Minnesota Primary Election is August 14: Remember to research candidates, and to vote! Nowthen Threshing Show: Bringing the Past to the Present for 40 years ‘Groovin’ in the Garden’ free outdoor concert series at Como Park Zoo Mall of America® Month-at-a-Glance special events for August, 2012 Minneapolis parks: events and activities for August, 2012 Mall Of America® special events: Week of August 6, 2012 The Irish Fair of Minnesota – a free celebration of Irish culture in America MN Landscape Arboretum special events for August, 2012 ‘An Evening with Crosby, Stills and Nash’ at the Orpheum on August 6th Mall Of America® special events: Week of July 30, 2012 ‘Arthur Murray Day’ in Minneapolis on July 26th – MOA® is celebrating! Minnesota State Fair ‘didja know?’ facts Cowles Center’s ‘Gotta Dance! Gala Fundraiser’ ‘The 2012 MN State Fair Grandstand shows’ – recap of 12 articles ‘Amateur Talent Contest Finals’ at the Grandstand on September 2nd – Free! Mall Of America® special events: Week of July 23, 2012 Mall of America® turns 20 and celebrates big! ‘Coldplay’ to headline at the Xcel Energy Center on August 10 – 11 Il Divo to perform at the Target Center on August 2nd ‘Women Rock Expo, marathon, half marathon and 10K’ on August 31 – September 1 Wiz Khalifa and Mac Miller headline at the Grandstand on September 3rd Mall Of America® special events: Week of July 16, 2012 ‘Macy’s Presents Glamorama’ (two locations) on August 3rd ‘MN Music-on-a-Stick’ will bring variety to the Grandstand on August 31st ‘Demi Lovato with special guest Hot Chelle Rae’ at the Grandstand on August 28th Back online: Not finished, but functionality is okay! Updating to a new theme version tonight: I will be offline temporarily beginning at 8:00 p.m. Mall of America® Month-at-a-Glance special events for July, 2012 MN Landscape Arboretum special events for July, 2012 Minneapolis parks: events and activities for July, 2012 include fireworks ‘Minneapolis Red White and Boom’ will feature fireworks and much more ‘Pinocchio’ opens June 30th at Steppingstone Theatre in Saint Paul 3 Unique Landmark Center Summer Walking Tours (free!) Enrique Iglesias, Jennifer Lopez and Wisin Y Yandel appearing at the Target Center on August 1st ‘The Happy Together Tour 2012’ at the Grandstand on August 27th ‘Nelson Cultural Center Grand Opening’ to be held at the ASI on June 30th 13 ‘Walking Tours’ offer the public glimpses into Minnesota history Neil Diamond to perform at the Xcel Energy Center on July 11th The largest ever Twin Cities Jazz Festival will be held from June 28 – 30, 2012 Mall Of America® special events: Week of June 25, 2012 Blake Shelton headlining at the Grandstand on August 25th ‘Tribute to Fleetwood Mac’ returns to Chanhassen Dinner Theatres on July 10 – 11, 2012 Minneapolis Pops Orchestra begins 2012 season of free concerts on June 30th Mark Rosen will sign copies of his new book at the Mall of America on June 16th Mall Of America® special events: Week of June 18, 2012 Tony Award-winner Idina Menzel on stage at the Orpheum on July 7th Classic country music artist Alan Jackson appearing at the Grandstand on August 24th South Metro Job Fair scheduled for Mall of America Grammy Award-winner Bonnie Raitt appearing at the Grandstand on August 23rd Bravo TV’s Andy Cohen to sign books at the Mall of America Mall of America® Month-at-a-Glance special events for June, 2012 ‘XANADU’ to have grand opening at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres on June 8th Zoo News in the Twin Cities for June, 2012 Mall Of America® special events: Week of June 4, 2012 MN Landscape Arboretum special events for June, 2012 Minneapolis parks: events and activities for June, 2012 To find summertime events in the Twin Cities, keep your eye on ‘The Buzz’ Grammy Award-winner Anita Baker appearing at the Grandstand on August 26th Guthrie Theater’s ‘Roman Holiday’ will open June 9th Mall Of America® special events: Week of May 28, 2012 Lorie Line, Her Fab Five, and their ‘Live in the Sunshine’ tour ‘Northern Spark All-Night Art Festival’ will light up the night from dusk to dawn Kristin Chenoweth’s State Theatre concert on June 17, 2012 Carrie Underwood’s ‘The Blown Away Tour’ coming to the Target Center Mall Of America® special events: Week of May 21, 2012 ‘Rascal Flatts with special guests’ – a Grandstand performance with limited seating ‘American Idol Live! Tour 2012’ coming to the Target Center ‘Journey/Pat Benatar/Loverboy’ – owning the Grandstand on September 1, 2012 The 2012 Dragon Festival – hosted by the Asian-Pacific ethnic communities 10 classic car cruise-in shows in scenic, downtown Hastings Ordway’s Summer Dance Series is outdoors, for all ages, and free Mall Of America® special events: Week of May 14, 2012 ‘The Fox on the Fairway’ at the Old Log Theater Agatha Christie’s ‘The Hollow’ at Theatre in the Round Farmers Market news in the Twin Cities for May, 2012 Mall Of America® special events: Week of May 7, 2012 Zoo News in the Twin Cities for May, 2012 Minneapolis parks: events and activities for May, 2012 ‘One Direction’ World Tour: At Target Center in 2013 (sure to sell out quickly!) MN Landscape Arboretum special events for May, 2012 On stage at the Gremlin Theatre: ‘Sea Marks’ and ‘An Absolute Turkey’ ‘Pippi Longstocking’ opens today at CTC; some $10.00 tickets available Mall Of America® special events: Week of April 30, 2012 ‘Kiss and Mötley Crüe Tour’ – very limited seating available for this Grandstand performance Don a costume and dance away the evening at the Guthrie Costume Ball Direct from Europe – ‘Apassionata, the Beginning’ with 4 performances at the Xcel Energy Center A spring event – the ‘Flint Hills International Children’s Festival’ in Saint Paul, produced by the Ordway Opinion: Why I want to see the movie ‘Monumental’ ‘Aerosmith’s The Global Warming Tour’ coming to the Target Center in Minneapolis Mall Of America® special events: Week of April 23, 2012 Hooray for ‘Grand Old Day St. Paul’ – the largest one-day festival in the Midwest Let ‘Grillfest’ in downtown Minneapolis get you fired up for grilling! Electronic artist ‘Avicii’ – appearing in May at the Target Center Spectacular ‘Batman Live’ production coming to the Xcel Energy Center Historic Fort Snelling’s ‘2012 Special Events’ begin on May 5th Mall Of America® special events: Week of April 16, 2012 The Raptor Center: Spring public raptor release on May 5, 2012 Celebrating Cinco de Mayo in the Twin Cities ‘The Music of Fleetwood Mac’ – tribute show at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres for limited engagement Circus Juventas announces its annual summer spectacular – ‘Showdown’ Trumpet great Terell Stafford to perform with JazzMN Orchestra April 21 Mall Of America® special events: Week of April 9, 2012 Zoo News in the Twin Cities for April, 2012 Minneapolis parks: events and activities for April, 2012 MN Landscape Arboretum special events for April, 2012 The Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival begins April 12th Mall Of America® special events: Week of April 2, 2012 Mall of America® Month-at-a-Glance special events for April, 2012 Award-winner ‘Doubt, A Parable’ opening soon at Park Square Theatre ‘Polar Bear Plunge Minnesota’ sets new records in 2012 Mall Of America® special events: Week of March 26, 2012 ‘Ménage à Neuf’ concert at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres – funk and R&B Home Building and Remodeling Expo at the Minneapolis Convention Center ‘One Direction’ redhot British quintet to sign autographs at Mall of America AFAA’s Food Allergy Awareness Walk at Mall of America® Gammelgården Museum in the news – 40 years young! New Ninja Turtles World Record set at Mall of America Coming to the Target Center – 15 varied and exciting events Xcel Energy concert tickets to snag early (especially for the Madonna concert) ‘Million Dollar Quartet’ coming to the State Theatre and the MOA Details of Macy’s Flower Show in Minneapolis Mall Of America® special events: Week of March 12, 2012 Easter Bunny visits and photos at Twin Cities’ Malls Peeps & Company® to host a Grand Opening event at Mall of America® Macy’s Flower Show 2012 will be blooming soon 2012 Local Chef Challenge at Mall of America® Mall of America® Month-at-a-Glance special events for March, 2012 ‘Xanadu’ appearing next on the Main Stage at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres Mall Of America® special events: Week of March 5, 2012 ‘Ninja Turtles’ in the spotlight at Mall of America® Nickelodeon Universe Minneapolis parks: events and activities for March, 2012 Coming to the Arboretum – maple syrup brunches and tours plus the Easter Bunny! Egg-inspired events at Three Rivers Park District – just in time for Easter The American Swedish Institute to host unique upcoming events ‘Juvenile Arthritis March (JAM)’ – special event at Mall of America® ‘Casting Crowns – Come To The Well Tour’ at Target Center ‘Festival of Nations’ returns to the Saint Paul RiverCentre ‘JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes’ special event at Mall of America® ‘Joyce Meyer Conference 2012′ at Target Center in Minneapolis Harlem Globetrotters 2012 World Tour at Target Center Mall Of America® special events: Week of February 20, 2012 ‘American Family’ at Park Square Theatre Northwest Sportshow at the Minneapolis Convention Center Oratorio Society of Minnesota to Present ‘Esther’ St. Patrick’s Day parades in downtown Minneapolis and Saint Paul ‘Grand Red Tasting’ event at Target Field Twin Cities Auto Show at the Minneapolis Convention Center ‘Rock the Auto Show 2012 with Blood Sweat and Tears’ at the Minneapolis Convention Center Mall Of America® special events: Week of February 13, 2012 Maple syruping events begin in March throughout Minnesota Twin Cities Jazz Festival Announces 2012 Headliners Home and Garden Show at the Minneapolis Convention Center Minnesota Landscape Arboretum: Events for February, 2012 Minneapolis parks: events and activities for February, 2012 Mall Of America® special events: Week of February 6, 2012 ‘Go Red For Women’ schedule at Mall of America® special event Congrats to the winners of the 2012 Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt! Jason Aldean to headline at the Xcel Energy Center 14 Valentine’s Day Ferris Wheel weddings at Mall of America (for real!) Lake Home & Cabin Show at the Minneapolis Convention Center NFL star Michael Oher book signing at Mall of America® RV, Vacation and Camping Show at the Minneapolis Convention Center ‘Acquire The Fire 2011-2012 Tour’ at the Minneapolis Convention Center ‘The 2012 Beastly Ball: Macaw Masquerade’ – Tickets are on sale now Mall of America® Month-at-a-Glance special events for February, 2012 Mall Of America® special events: Week of January 30, 2012 The 89th Osman Shrine Circus is on its way with 10 big shows! ‘Mercy Me’ with the ‘The Rock and Worship Roadshow’ at Xcel Energy Center Award winning ‘Lady Antebellum’ appearing soon at Target Center During Winter Carnival: The Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt (January 22 to *February 2, 2012) Winter Carnival Parades set for January 28 and February 4, 2012 ‘City of Lakes Loppet’ – the weather is finally cooperating! ‘Carnaval Brasileiro 2012’ (Brazilian Carnival) at the Fine Line Music Café During Winter Carnival: Musical improv and freestyle at Deepwinter Bonfire Not-to-be-missed plays at the Stages Theatre, plus a fundraiser ‘Blind Date’ at the Ordway Center (a for-real blind date on stage!) ‘Twin Cities Official Oscar Party’ at The Cowles Center Valentine’s Day Dinner and ‘Love Tour’ at the Minnesota Zoo Progressive International Motorcycle Show at the Minneapolis Convention Center Valentine’s Day candle-lit dining in the Como Conservatory gardens Mall of America® will celebrate anniversary with cash and prize giveaways Winter weather, where are you? The Winter Carnival could use some snow! Tickets now available for ‘Diana, A Celebration’ Exhibition at Mall of America® Minnesota Landscape Arboretum: Events for January, 2012 Mall Of America® special events: Week of January 16, 2012 2012 Boat Show at the Minneapolis Convention Center ‘End of the Rainbow’ at the Guthrie Theater ‘Disney On Ice presents Dare to Dream’ at the Target Center Mall Of America® special events: Week of January 9, 2012 The Beer Dabbler Winter Carnival 2012 – an outdoor craft beer festival Mall of America® Month-at-a-Glance special events for January, 2012 Winter Carnival 2012: Securian Winter Run in downtown Saint Paul Minneapolis parks: events and activities for January, 2012 Chinese New Year 2012: Two productions at The O’Shaughnessy Winterfest mit Euro Dance Party: Free and open to the public Mall Of America® special event: Spirit of America Dance Competition New Year’s Eve party at Mall of America® will ‘Rock the Universe’ How to recycle unwanted Christmas tree lights Showshoeing in Minnesota State Parks is a popular sport Mall Of America® special events: Week of December 26, 2011 ‘Always and Forever’ at the Illusion Theater in Minneapolis Park Square Theatre stage benefit: The ticket price is up to you! Louie Anderson on stage New Year’s Eve at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center New Year’s Eve Family Concert at the American Swedish Institute Jack Frost’s New Year’s Eve Party to be held in Shakopee New Year’s Celebration at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory New Year’s Eve event: ‘Ar-brrr-etum’ at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Mall Of America® special events: Week of December 19, 2011 New Year’s Eve at Wood Lake Nature Center in Richfield ‘New Year’s Eve Bash’ at Buck Hill: Outdoor fun; KS95 party; fireworks at midnight New Year’s Eve party at Dakota County Parks in Eagan New Year’s Eve Outdoor Fun at Fort Snelling State Park Minnesota Children’s Museum to host a sparkly New Year’s Eve celebration New Year’s Eve at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres New Year’s Eve family fun at the Maple Grove Community Center Mall of America® special event: Pop recording artists ‘Mindless Behavior’ to sign debut album ‘#1 Girl’ Tony Award-Winning Musical ‘Ragtime’ coming to Park Square Theatre ‘Diana, A Celebration’ Exhibition coming to Mall of America® in 2012 TigerLion Arts to present ‘The Dragons Are Singing Tonight…’ 2012 Winter Carnival News: They’re looking for performers – are you interested? At Mall of America®: ‘Love From Minnesota’ store to host Minnetonka Moccasins event Holiday Lights LIVE!: A charity event at Pantages Theatre Holiday Lights on display at St. Paul’s Phalen Park – all for charity! Mall Of America® special events: Week of December 5, 2011 2012 Winter Carnival event: ‘carnival button’ unveiling on December 2nd Mall of America® Month-at-a-Glance special events for December, 2011 Minneapolis parks: events and activities for December, 2011 Mall of America® special event: Local designer Christopher Straub to host runway shows 14 holiday events at Three Rivers Park District sites 19th annual St. Paul Ice Fishing and Winter Sports Show is opening soon Angel of Hope Candlelight Memorial: Public is invited; candles will be provided Mall Of America® special events: Week of November 28, 2011 Get ready – the ‘National Christmas Tree Lighting’ ceremony will soon begin! Minnesota Landscape Arboretum: Events for December, 2011 Coming to the Minneapolis Institute of Arts: ‘Winterlights: Celebrating the Season’ Mall of America® special event: ‘Hear the World’ Exhibit; Free Hearing Screenings 2012 Polar Bear Plunges: Register now; 16 Minnesota events, plus one in Kuwait! Mall of America® special event: ‘Snap+Win’ on Black Friday Black Friday sales and events at 5 Twin Cities’ shopping malls Black Friday at Mall of America®: 100+ stores will open at 12:00 a.m. Mall Of America® special events: Week of November 21, 2011 Minneapolis Life Time Turkey Day 5K set for Thanksgiving Day Como Conservatory ‘Holiday Flower Show’ features an ice and frost theme ‘Triple Espresso’ opens November 17 at the Southern Theater in Minneapolis Mall of America® special event: Cookbook signing by Buddy Valastro, aka the ‘Cake Boss’ Guthrie’s first-ever production of the iconic play ‘Charley’s Aunt’ opening in November Mall Of America® special events: Week of November 14, 2011 Coming to Park Square Theatre: ‘The Soul of Gershwin: The Musical Journey of an American Klezmer’ Minneapolis Holidazzle Parade Info; Hot Seats and Blinking Pins; 2 free Metro Transit Days Macy’s 8th Floor Auditorium holiday show opens November 19th The Guthrie’s ‘A Christmas Carol’ opens on November 19th Coming to the New Century Theatre: ‘A Don’t Hug Me Christmas Carol’ Minnesota Opera to present World Premiere of ‘Silent Night’ ‘KDWB’s Jingle Ball’ coming to the Target Center Mall Of America® special events: Week of November 7, 2011 3-day Midwest Home Show coming soon to the Minneapolis Convention Center A History Theatre Regional Premiere: ‘A Civil War Christmas’ At the American Swedish Institute in November: Christmas Fair and Re-opening Celebration For the holidays: ‘Hot Chocolate’ – a new Park Square Theatre musical revue Chanhassen Dinner Theatres’ Holiday Musical: ‘Plaid Tidings’ Minnesota Landscape Arboretum: Events for November, 2011 ‘Bat Boy: The Musical’ on stage now at Illusion Theater Mall of America® Month-at-a-Glance special events for November, 2011 JazzMN Orchestra to present special tribute to jazz icon Miles Davis Mall of America® special event: ‘The Stronger the Love’ music tour featuring ‘Action Item’ Mall Of America® special events: Week of October 31, 2011 Halloween at Mall of America®: Hosting the World’s Largest Indoor Trick-or-Treat The Minnesota Dance Theatre 2011-2012 season Minneapolis parks: events and activities for November, 2011 An Interact Theater upcoming production: ‘Joy: A Holiday Cabaret’ ‘Halloween Blackout’ at Mall of America’s® Nickelodeon Universe® Mall of America® special events: Week of October 24, 2011 Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company: Beginning its 2011-2012 season with ‘Our Class’ Ten Thousand Things Theater: Its 2011-2012 season begins with ‘II Campiello’ For Halloween: The Mounds View Theatre is currently booking ‘Real Haunted Tours’ Theater Latté Da’s 2011-2012 Season Nine major events coming to the Target Center Gremlin Theatre: ‘After Miss Julie’ opening in November at the James J. Hill House ‘Of Mice and Men’ returns to Park Square Theatre Steppingstone Theatre: Mainstage performances for their 2011 – 2012 season Mall of America® Special Events: Week of October 17, 2011 Mall of America® Special Event: Book signing by famed Guns N’ Roses bass player, Duff McKagan Mississippi River cruises such as the Oktoberfest lunch cruises are popular autumn events The American Swedish Institute is celebrating with an open house this weekend Mall of America® special event: Book signing by bestselling author Becca Fitzpatrick Halloween in the Twin Cities: 58 Kid-Friendly Attractions and Events ‘Sister’s Christmas Catechism: The Mystery of the Magi’s Gold’ is coming to the Ordway – starring, you? Festa Italiana organizers say ‘Grazie – we’ll be back in 2012’ Mall of America® Special Events: Week of October 10, 2011 Mall of America® Month-at-a-Glance Special Events for October, 2011 Minnesota Landscape Arboretum: Events for October, 2011 Halloween in the Twin Cities area: Attractions aimed toward the Fearless The Weisman Art Museum: Just Too Good to Miss! Park Square to Host Food Drive during ‘Oliver Twist’ Performances Minneapolis Parks: Events and Activities for October, 2011 Mall of America® Special Events: Week of October 3, 2011 Day Tripping in Minnesota: DNR Map for Best Fall Colors; State Park Events Pumpkins: Pick-Your-Own Pumpkin Farms; Recipes; Related Halloween Information Theatres at Mall of America® Launches ‘Sensory Friendly Films’ Program Day Tripping in Autumn: Apple Orchards are Popular Destinations Canstruction®: Mall of America® Special Event to Help End Hunger Big Vikings Ticket Giveaway – Get ‘em While They’re Hot! Mall of America® Special Event: 2011 Minnesota Walk Now for Autism Speaks Mall of America® Special Events: Week of September 26, 2011 39 events on my Twin Cities Calendar of Events for September 24, 2011! ‘Prodigal’ Opening September 16 – Exclusively at Mann Plymouth Cinema 12 Mall of America® Special Event: Vikings’ Head Coach Leslie Frazier and his wife, Gale, to host benefit for Jeremiah Program Mall of America® Special Event: 9th Annual ScrapFest Has Thousands Registered! Mall of America® Special Events: Week of September 19, 2011 ‘Eat Street Players’ Begins New Season with ‘Sound of Music’ St. Paul’s Historic Landmark Center: Public Programs; Museums & Exhibits; Tours Mall Of America® Special Events: Week of September 12, 2011 Upcoming Events at the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory – ‘Zoo Boo’ Plus Lots More! Upcoming Events at the Minnesota Zoo – Hint, Think Spooky! Coming to the State Theatre in September: ‘Yo Gabba Gabba! Live!: It’s Time to Dance!’ Mall Of America® Special Event: ‘Barbie™ Princess Charm School’ Class Mall of America® Special Event: ‘Pride of Vietnam: Legends and Rituals’ Mall of America® Month-at-a-Glance Special Events for September, 2011 Mall of America® Will Host Three-part Symposium on Terrorism Minnesota State Fair News: Foods and Food Vendors New in 2011 Minnesota State Fair News: Attractions, Competitions and Exhibits Added in 2011 Mall Of America® Events: Week of September 5, 2011 Minnesota State Fair News: Free Stage Shows and Coliseum Events Lend Variety and Entertainment Minnesota State Fair News: Free Entertainment on the Fairgrounds Minnesota State Fair News: Don’t Overlook the Freebie Attractions! Minnesota State Fair News: ‘Baa, Moo and Oink Booths’ Provide Free Demos for Fair Goers Minnesota State Fair News: Agri-lympics Featuring Celebrities; LAND O LAKES® Stage Activities Schedule Minnesota State Fair News: The CHS Miracle of Birth Center; Christensen Farms Stage Schedule Mall Of America® Events: Week of August 29, 2011 Minneapolis Parks: Events and Activities for September, 2011 Coming to the Target Center: ‘Barney Live in Concert – Birthday Bash!’ ‘Women of Faith – Imagine’ Weekend: Xcel Energy Center; October 21 – 22, 2011 The Minneapolis Zuhrah Shrine Circus: Coming to the Target Center in October Grammy Award Winner John Clayton to Open 2011-12 JazzMN Orchestra Season The 2011 Minnesota Renaissance Festival: Let the Jousting Begin! The Minnesota State Fair Boasts a Wide Selection of Food-on-a-Stick Items Mall of America® Events: Week of August 22, 2011 Minnesota Landscape Arboretum: Events for September, 2011 Coming to the Xcel Energy Center in September: ‘An Evening with André Rieu’ Coming to the Target Center: LeeAnn Chin Challenge (Champions Series, Tennis) It’s National Farmers Market Week: Celebrate with Freshly Grown Produce Mall of America® Event: Pow Wow Exhibition Featuring Traditional Native American Dances Coming to Park Square Theatre: The Regional Premiere of ‘Oliver Twist’ Minnesota State Fair Promotional Days, Food Bargains, and Other Ways to Save Mall of America® Event: 2011 Best Grocery Bagger Contest At Mall of America®: Teen Style Event With Book Signing by Seventeen Magazine Editor-in-Chief Ann Shoket Mall of America® Events: Week of August 15, 2011 Concrete And Grass Lowertown Music Festival: Three Days Of Free Music at Mears Park Coming to the Pantages Theatre in September: Lindsey Buckingham; Ani DiFranco; John Oliver At Mall of America®: A Nine-day, Interactive Chinese Event; Live Shows, Crafts and Music News from the Zoos in the Twin Cities: Week of August 4, 2011 ‘Hairspray’ On Stage at Chanhassen Dinner Theatre Mall of America® Events: Opening Ceremony; Send Off; Closing Ceremony for Breast Cancer Ride Mall of America® Events: Week of August 8, 2011 Coming to the Plymouth Playhouse: The Church Basement Ladies in ‘A Mighty Fortress is Our Basement’ Mall of America® Month-at-a-Glance Events for August, 2011 At the State Theatre in August: The Wiggles Big Birthday; Multi-talented Chris Isaak Festa Italiana: Entertainment Schedule Announced; Performances on Two Stages Mall of America® Event: ‘Make a Splash’ Campaign to Fight Blindness Coming to the Pantages Theatre in August: ‘Rhythmic Circus: Feet Don’t Fail Me Now’ The Zoomobile is on the Move in August, Thanks to Cub Cares Mall of America® Event: ‘Style Your Sole’ – Creating Unique Designs for your TOMS shoes! At the Orpheum Theatre in August: Bruno Mars & Far East Movement; Janet Jackson; Return to Forever IV with Zappa Plays Zappa; The Script Mall of America® Events: Week of August 1, 2011 ‘Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour’ coming to the Target Center: Tickets are on sale now Minnesota Landscape Arboretum: Events for August, 2011 News from the Zoos in the Twin Cities: Week of July 21, 2011 History Theatre’s 2011 – 2012 Season: Single Tickets are on Sale Now Mall of America® Event: Preview of the 2011 Minnesota Renaissance Festival Mall of America® Event: ‘Indie Music Channel Indoor Music Festival’ Oratorio Society of Minnesota to Perform Mozart Requiem at Ted Mann Concert Hall, U of MN Campus Mall of America® Events: Week of July 25, 2011 Minneapolis Parks: Events and Activities for August, 2011 Coming to the Target Center: Sade, along with Special Guest John Legend Park Square’s 36th Season to Open in September with Award-Winning ‘August: Osage County’ Affinity Plus Will Host ‘State Shutdown Aid Fair’; Announcing Loan Program for Members News from the Zoos in the Twin Cities: Week of July 14, 2011 It’s Aquatennial Time: Torchlight Parade; Fireworks; Other Special Events to Put on Your Calendar MN Landscape Arboretum: Toast and Taste in the Gardens 2011 Mall Of America® Events: Week of July 18, 2011 Mall of America® Month-at-a-Glance Events for July, 2011 Coming to the Target Center: New Kids On The Block/Backstreet Boys Mall of America® Event to Feature Olympic Gold-Medalist Shawn Johnson Headlining at the Xcel Energy Center in August: Lil Wayne; Adele News from the Zoos in the Twin Cities: Week of July 7, 2011 Theatres at Mall of America®: Two-day Harry Potter Marathon; Premiere of ‘Deathly Hallows Part 2’ Mall of America® Events: Week of July 11, 2011 Farmers Market News in the Twin Cities: Week of July 4, 2011 Orpheum Theatre Special Event: Glamorama ‘Artrageous’ with Bruno Mars & Far East Movement Freedom Still Rings – ‘A Capitol Fourth’ from Washington, D.C. Broadway’s ‘West Side Story’ Opening Soon at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis TCF Bank Stadium Special Events in July: ‘U2 Concert’ and ‘Taste of the Twin Cities’ News from the Zoos in the Twin Cities: Week of June 30, 2011 Mall of America® Event: Fashion Shows; Grand Opening of Bettie Page; Claire Sinclair to Sign Autographs (7/09/11) Mall Of America® Event: Zumiez Couch Tour; Forever the Sickest Kids; Valencia (07/01/11) Farmers Market News in the Twin Cities: Week of June 27, 2011 Mall Of America® Event: American Red Cross Blood Drive on 6/30/11 Mall Of America® Events: Week of July 4, 2011 Minneapolis Parks: Events and Activities for July, 2011 Headlining at the Xcel Energy Center in July: Britney Spears, Katy Perry, and Journey Visa National Championships in Gymnastics Coming to Xcel Energy Center: Tickets Available Now News from the Zoos in the Twin Cities: Week of June 23, 2011 Festa Italiana Coming to Harriet Island: Restaurant Partners Announced Fireworks Displays in the Twin Cities: A Listing of Events that will Sparkle! Mall of America® Event: Midwest Regional Yo-Yo Championships on June 26, 2011 Mall Of America® Events: Week of June 27, 2011 Farmers Market News in the Twin Cities: Week of June 20, 2011 News from the Zoos in the Twin Cities: Week of June 16, 2011 Mall Of America® Event: Cirque du Soleil ‘OVO’ Final Performances Farmers Market News in the Twin Cities: Week of June 13, 2011 Mall Of America® Events: Week of June 20, 2011 MN State Fair: Very Limited Seating Remains for Toby Keith and Def Leppard Shows ‘American Idol Live Tour’ at Target Center on August 3, 2011 Mall of America® Event: Minnesota Bachelor Seeks Soul Mate in Bachelorette Search (June 12, 2011) Alex’s Lemonade Stand returns to Mall of America® to Support Childhood Cancer Research Midwest Homes Luxury Home Tour: Three Weekends in June, 2011 Mall of America® Event: Midwest Combat Robotics Invitational (June 11 and 12, 2011) Farmers Market News in the Twin Cities: Week of June 6, 2011 Mall Of America® Events: Week of June 13, 2011 All Aboard for Summer Fun by Train, Caboose or Bus Minnesota Landscape Arboretum: Events for July, 2011 News from the Zoos in the Twin Cities: Week of June 2, 2011 Mall of America® Month-at-a-Glance Events for June, 2011 Mall of America® Event: Hundreds of Boy Scouts to Compete in Pinewood Derby Race (June 4, 2011) Farmers Market News in the Twin Cities: Week of May 30, 2011 Mall Of America® Events: Week of June 6, 2011 On the ‘Twin Cities Beat’ – Taking the Road Less Traveled (12) The Historic Mounds Dinner Theater Presents a ‘Knotareel Getaway Cruise’ Three Rivers Park District News and Events for the Twin Cities Area News from the Zoos in the Twin Cities: Week of May 26, 2011 Mall Of America® Events: Week of May 30, 2011 Farmers Market News in the Twin Cities: Week of May 23, 2011 Cirque du Soleil OVO Performances at Mall of America Extended Through June 19, 2011 Keane Sense of Rhythm, and 120 Dancers to Perform at Mall of America® (5/22/11) Cirque du Soleil to host the Toddler Tuesdays® event at Mall of America on 5/31/11 Herb Alpert and Lani Hall Will Perform at the Guthrie Theater on June 13, 2011 County Parks Events in the Twin Cities Area: May – June, 2011 Richelle Mead Book Signing Event at Mall of America® (5/22/11) – Plus a Sneak Peek of New Book Series News from the Zoos in the Twin Cities: Week of May 19, 2011 2011 Wag Walk and Run Event (May 21st) to Benefit Service Dog Training Mall of America® Events: Week of May 23, 2011 Farmers Market News in the Twin Cities: Week of May 16, 2011 Minnesota Landscape Arboretum: Auxiliary Summer Private Garden Tours; Buy Tickets Now Mall of America® Event: Giant Monopoly™ Board by the Minnesota Lottery Mall of America® Event: Norway-Nashville Musical Group, NorVille will Perform Mall of America® Events: Week of May 16, 2011 LEGO KidsFest to be on Tour at the Minneapolis Convention Center 55,000 Race For A Cure® At Mall Of America® Minnesota Landscape Arboretum: Events for June, 2011 JazzMN Orchestra Announces 2011-12 Season Lineup Kelly Cutrone Book Signing Event at Mall of America® Mall of America® to Host Huge ‘Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure’ on Mother’s Day Minneapolis Parks: Events and Activities for June, 2011 Maple Grove (MN) Community Center Spring and Summer Events, 2011 Mall Of America® Events: Week Of May 9, 2011 Mall of America® Month-at-a-Glance Events for May, 2011 Jazz88: A FREE Spring Jazz Party at the Historic Loring Theater Oratorio Society of Minnesota and Nautilus Music-Theater to Premiere ‘Remember Warsaw’ Lisa Lillien Cookbook Signing Event at Mall of America® The Wish Ball: A benefit for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Minnesota 10th Anniversary Living Green Expo Coming to the MN State Fairgrounds Kowalski’s Markets: A ‘Summer Entertaining Event’ Katha Dance Theatre Presents Tagore Festival: A Three-part Celebration (film, dance and literature) Minnesota State Fair Grandstand Concert Series: Some Tickets are Going Fast! WineFest No. 16: a Benefit for Amplatz Children’s Hospital Bob Greene Book Signing Event at Mall of America® MayDay Parade and Festival at Powderhorn Park: In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre Performs Job Opportunities (seasonal work): Valleyfair; MN Renaissance Festival; MN State Fair Molly Ringwald Book Signing Event at Mall of America® Theatres at Mall of America® is giving away Glitz! prom dress to promote new movie ‘Prom’ Mall of America® Event: ‘Fidgety Fairy Tales’ by MN Assn. for Children’s Mental Health Mall Of America® Events: Week of May 2, 2011 Minnesota Landscape Arboretum: Events for May, 2011 Sherrilyn Kenyon Book Signing Event at Mall of America® Minneapolis Parks: Events and Activities for May Fundraisers for the Troops to be held in Eagan: Celebrities; Live Music; Silent Auction Quilting Classes at the Textile Center in Minneapolis Lisa Scottoline Book Signing Event at Mall of America® Teresa Giudice Cookbook Signing Event at Mall of America® Elizabeth Berkley Book Signing Event at Mall of America® Mall Of America® Events: Week of April 25, 2011 Northeast Minneapolis: Arts District Events Plus a Neighborhood-wide Progressive Sale A Theatrical Review: ‘Holes’; Presented Live through May 8th; Stages Theatre in Hopkins Mall of America® Event: Global Youth Service Day Indian Education Day and Wacipi in Osseo, Minnesota Behind The Scenes: A Walking Tour of the State, Orpheum or Pantages Theatre On the ‘Twin Cities Beat’ – Taking the Road Less Traveled (1) Pat Sinclair Book Signing and Coffee Hour at the American Swedish Institute Showbiz Dancing Competition: Minneapolis Convention Center (May 4-8, 2011) Mall of America® Welcomes Wide Array of New Retailers Mall of America® Local Chef Challenge Article Elicits Comments/Questions Building a Rain Garden: Maplewood Nature Center Has Classes The St. Paul Police Band To Perform at the St. Paul Osman Shrine Circus (4/2/11) ‘Prodigal’ World Premiere: At Mann Theatres in Champlin, MN (3/22/11) Guest Posts Happenings Public indoor shooting range time available soon in Maple Grove Flashing yellow arrows at intersections are here to stay Author Lyn Miller LaCoursiere crafting new novel entitled ‘Moonbeams’ When you’re visiting Como Zoo in St. Paul, say ‘hello’ to Berlin ‘Groovin’ in the Garden’ free outdoor concert series at Como Park Zoo Mall of America® turns 20 and celebrates big! Important message: Mall of America® issues phone scam warning Zoo News in the Twin Cities for June, 2012 To find summertime events in the Twin Cities, keep your eye on ‘The Buzz’ Plastic pot recycling – how gardeners can help rescue plastic from landfills A shout-out to FlavorfulWorld on its two-year anniversary! Got talent? Display it at the Minnesota State Fair amateur talent contest Minnesota State Fair Photo Contest 2012 Photo Contest at Minneapolis Parks Farmers Market news in the Twin Cities for May, 2012 Zoo News in the Twin Cities for May, 2012 Alert: Just received phishing email requesting personal info; verified NOT from Comcast Zoo News in the Twin Cities for April, 2012 MOA news: Mall of America Facebook Timeline launches with giveaways ‘Polar Bear Plunge Minnesota’ sets new records in 2012 Record temperatures in the Twin Cities have residents smiling! New Ninja Turtles World Record set at Mall of America Construction on Central Corridor Light Rail Transit is progressing Free rides program on St. Patrick’s Day via Metro Transit ‘Nice Ride Minnesota’ invites you to ‘jump on a bike and go’ A reminder: Daylight saving time begins Sunday, March 11, 2012 2012 James Beard Award Semifinalists from the Twin Cities Tree Sales by Tree Trust in Minneapolis and St. Louis Park Pirates in residence at the Science Museum (sort of) Minneapolis parks: events and activities for February, 2012 Reflections on Newt Gingrich’s win in South Carolina Mall of America® announces anchor store transition Minneapolis parks: events and activities for January, 2012 Something new: Kowalski’s ‘Next Best Recipe Contest’ Series EE gift savings bonds – who will buy them now? New additions to the Maple Grove recycling program ‘New Year’s Eve Skate’ at Wells Fargo WinterSkate in Saint Paul Google Maps now helping shoppers at Mall of America® Minneapolis parks: events and activities for December, 2011 Maple Grove Sports Dome is now a reality 15 unique Twin Cities’ spots for Christmas or year round gift buying Black Friday sales and events at 5 Twin Cities’ shopping malls Black Friday at Mall of America®: 100+ stores will open at 12:00 a.m. Minneapolis Life Time Turkey Day 5K set for Thanksgiving Day Como Conservatory ‘Holiday Flower Show’ features an ice and frost theme Indoor Ice skating at The Depot begins Thanksgiving Day Three Rivers Park District: Some parks to close for deer hunts Minnesota Landscape Arboretum: Events for November, 2011 Mall of America® welcomes new tenants just in time for the holidays Hennepin County library system offers extensive job search assistance Hennepin County now accepting electronic media recycling Shopping the Indoor Farmers Market in Maple Grove in November and December Minneapolis parks: events and activities for November, 2011 Products in season at the Minneapolis Farmers Markets – the list is long! Halloween in the Twin Cities: 58 Kid-Friendly Attractions and Events Minnesota Landscape Arboretum: Events for October, 2011 Halloween in the Twin Cities area: Attractions aimed toward the Fearless The Weisman Art Museum: Just Too Good to Miss! Park Square to Host Food Drive during ‘Oliver Twist’ Performances Minneapolis Parks: Events and Activities for October, 2011 I Was Phished Today; What I Learned About this Problem Day Tripping in Minnesota: DNR Map for Best Fall Colors; State Park Events Pumpkins: Pick-Your-Own Pumpkin Farms; Recipes; Related Halloween Information Day Tripping in Autumn: Apple Orchards are Popular Destinations Farmers Markets are Brimming Over with Peak of the Season Produce Upcoming Events at the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory – ‘Zoo Boo’ Plus Lots More! Upcoming Events at the Minnesota Zoo – Hint, Think Spooky! Not Good – A Yahoo! Email Account Has Just Been Hacked – Stolen Password? Jefferson Lines Provides New Bus Service in Maple Grove Minnesota State Fair News: Attractions, Competitions and Exhibits Added in 2011 Minnesota State Fair News: The CHS Miracle of Birth Center; Christensen Farms Stage Schedule Minneapolis Parks: Events and Activities for September, 2011 Minnesota Landscape Arboretum: Events for September, 2011 It’s National Farmers Market Week: Celebrate with Freshly Grown Produce Kowalski’s Cheese Classes: Register ASAP – These Classes Fill Up Quickly Minnesota Landscape Arboretum: Events for August, 2011 News from the Zoos in the Twin Cities: Week of July 21, 2011 Minneapolis Parks: Events and Activities for August, 2011 Mall of America® Announces Buffalo Wild Wings Grand Opening/Drawings for Free Wings News from the Zoos in the Twin Cities: Week of July 14, 2011 It’s Aquatennial Time: Torchlight Parade; Fireworks; Other Special Events to Put on Your Calendar Mall of America® Welcomes its New Schwan’s® Ice Cream Kiosk What’s Happening This Summer at the Science Museum of Minnesota News from the Zoos in the Twin Cities: Week of July 7, 2011 Farmers Market News in the Twin Cities: Week of July 4, 2011 News from the Zoos in the Twin Cities: Week of June 30, 2011 Rare Corpse Flower is Beginning to Bloom – Check Out the Webcam! Farmers Market News in the Twin Cities: Week of June 27, 2011 Minneapolis Parks: Events and Activities for July, 2011 News from the Zoos in the Twin Cities: Week of June 23, 2011 Fireworks Displays in the Twin Cities: A Listing of Events that will Sparkle! Farmers Market News in the Twin Cities: Week of June 20, 2011 News from the Zoos in the Twin Cities: Week of June 16, 2011 Farmers Market News in the Twin Cities: Week of June 13, 2011 News from the Zoos in the Twin Cities: Week of June 9, 2011 Farmers Market News in the Twin Cities: Week of June 6, 2011 All Aboard for Summer Fun by Train, Caboose or Bus Farmers Market News in the Twin Cities: Week of May 30, 2011 Three Rivers Park District News and Events for the Twin Cities Area The Great Blue Herons of North Mississippi Park: Many were Killed by Sunday’s Tornado The National Sports Center in Blaine: Home to 11 Amateur Sports and 6 Sport Facilities Farmers Market News in the Twin Cities: Week of May 23, 2011 Farmers Market News in the Twin Cities: Week of May 16, 2011 Minneapolis Parks: Events and Activities for June, 2011 Zoo News: Take the Free Como Shuttle to the Como Park Zoo Minnesota State Fair Grandstand Concert Series: Some Tickets are Going Fast! Job Opportunities (seasonal work): Valleyfair; MN Renaissance Festival; MN State Fair Valleyfair Re-Opens on May 14th – Planet Snoopy will be New for 2011 American Swedish Institute: Mansion Closes to the Public May 2; Campus Expansion Plans Mall of America® Earth Day Announcement: Large LED Conversion Project is Planned Minneapolis Parks: Events and Activities for May Quilting Classes at the Textile Center in Minneapolis The Great Blue Herons of North Mississippi Park: Photos and Report by Photographer Rob Schrader Minneapolis Parks: Tee Off For Spring at Seven Golf Courses Easter Bread and Dessert Specialties from the Great Harvest Bread Company Dehn’s Garden, Soon Offering Herb Plants, Fresh Cut Herbs and Fresh Garden Produce MN Landscape Arboretum ‘Uff da Palace’ – Don’t Miss Seeing This Natural Sculpture Museum Adventure Passes Available at Twin Cities Public Libraries Health Holidays Easter Sunday, 2013: Dining specials in the Twin Cities area Mall Of America® special events: Week of March 18, 2013 Minneapolis parks: events and activities for March, 2013 11 couples marry in MOA® Ice Castle Wedding, Valentine’s Day, 2013 Mall Of America® special events: Week of February 11, 2013 Valentine’s Day 2013: Dining specials in the Twin Cities area On the Twin Cities Beat on 1/13/13 with upcoming Valentine’s Day events Happy New Year 2013 to all my readers of R.C.’s Twin Cities Beat On the Twin Cities Beat on 12/29/12 with upcoming events On the Twin Cities Beat on 12/27/12 with upcoming events My reflections about Christmas Day, 2012 12/24/12: Merry Christmas to my readers of the “Beat” On the Twin Cities Beat on 12/23/12 with upcoming events On the Twin Cities Beat on 12/22/12 with upcoming events On the Twin Cities Beat on 12/20/12 with upcoming events On the Twin Cities Beat on 12/19/12 with upcoming events On the Twin Cities Beat on 12/18/12 with upcoming events On the Twin Cities Beat on 12/17/12 with upcoming events On the Twin Cities Beat on 12/16/12 with upcoming events On the Twin Cities Beat on 12/15/12 with upcoming events On the Twin Cities Beat on 12/13/12 with upcoming events Mall Of America® special events: Week of December 17, 2012 On the Twin Cities Beat on 12/12/12 with upcoming events On the Twin Cities Beat on 12/11/12 with upcoming events ‘Christmas On The Ranch’ on stage now at Plymouth Playhouse Decorating for Christmas throughout the years My five 2013 New Year’s resolutions with one main theme Mall Of America® special events: Week of December 10, 2012 MN Landscape Arboretum special events (including Ar-brrr-etum) for December, 2012 Mall Of America® special events: Week of December 3, 2012 Minneapolis parks: holiday events and activities for December, 2012 Handel’s ‘Messiah’ to be presented December 14th in St. Paul Mall of America® welcomes new retailers just in time for holiday shopping Happy Thanksgiving Day 2012 to my readers and followers 101.3 KDWB’s Jingle Ball at Xcel Energy Center on December 4th Black Friday at Mall of America®: More than 180 stores to open at midnight ‘SpongeBob’ Christmas music to be performed live at the Mall of America® Mall Of America® special events: Week of November 12, 2012 Macy’s 8th floor Santaland in downtown Minneapolis to open November 17 Minneapolis Holidazzle parades begin on November 23rd Mall Of America® special events: Week of November 5, 2012 Thanksgiving Day dining specials in the Twin Cities MN Landscape Arboretum special events (including holiday teas, etc.) for November, 2012 Mall Of America® special events: Week of October 29, 2012 ‘2 Pianos 4 Hands’ on stage for the holidays at Park Square Theatre World Vision’s ‘The Story Tour’ to be at the Xcel Energy Center on December 2nd Mall Of America® special events: Week of October 22, 2012 The Guthrie’s 38th production of ‘A Christmas Carol’ begins November 13 Mall Of America® special events: Week of October 15, 2012 Halloween attractions in the Twin Cities area Celebrating Halloween at the Twin Cities’ zoos Celebrating Halloween at the Twin Cities’ Malls Minneapolis parks: events and activities (including Halloween) for October, 2012 MN Landscape Arboretum special events (including Halloween) for October, 2012 Happy Independence Day to all of my readers! Father’s Day Brunch and Dinner Specials in the Twin Cities Memorial Day 2012 here and abroad – reflecting and giving heartfelt thanks Some memories of Mom as Mother’s Day approaches MN Landscape Arboretum special events for May, 2012 Mother’s Day special menus and dining deals in the Twin Cities Historic Fort Snelling’s ‘2012 Special Events’ begin on May 5th Celebrating Cinco de Mayo in the Twin Cities Minneapolis parks: events and activities for April, 2012 MN Landscape Arboretum special events for April, 2012 Easter Bunny visits and photos at Twin Cities’ Malls Peeps & Company® to host a Grand Opening event at Mall of America® Easter Brunch and dinner specials in the Twin Cities area Minneapolis parks: events and activities for March, 2012 Coming to the Arboretum – maple syrup brunches and tours plus the Easter Bunny! Egg-inspired events at Three Rivers Park District – just in time for Easter The American Swedish Institute to host unique upcoming events St. Patrick’s Day parades in downtown Minneapolis and Saint Paul Mall Of America® special events: Week of February 13, 2012 Minnesota Landscape Arboretum: Events for February, 2012 Minneapolis parks: events and activities for February, 2012 Mall Of America® special events: Week of February 6, 2012 14 Valentine’s Day Ferris Wheel weddings at Mall of America (for real!) Valentine’s Day Dinner and ‘Love Tour’ at the Minnesota Zoo Valentine’s Day dining specials in the Twin Cities area Valentine’s Day candle-lit dining in the Como Conservatory gardens Chinese New Year 2012: Two productions at The O’Shaughnessy Living up to New Year’s resolutions requires integrity Happy New Year to my readers of the “Beat” It’s New Year’s resolution time: An original poem – ‘That Place Between my Ears’ New Year’s Eve party at Mall of America® will ‘Rock the Universe’ How to recycle unwanted Christmas tree lights Christmas Day, 2011: An original poem – ‘The Christmas Story Told in Four Parts’ Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukah to my readers of the “Beat” A last minute gift idea for those who need computer help A reflection: As families grow, holiday traditions change Mall Of America® special events: Week of December 26, 2011 ‘Always and Forever’ at the Illusion Theater in Minneapolis A Reflection: A Christmas tradition memory from my childhood days Louie Anderson on stage New Year’s Eve at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center New Year’s Eve Family Concert at the American Swedish Institute Jack Frost’s New Year’s Eve Party to be held in Shakopee New Year’s Celebration at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory New Year’s Eve event: ‘Ar-brrr-etum’ at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum ‘New Year’s Eve Skate’ at Wells Fargo WinterSkate in Saint Paul Mall Of America® special events: Week of December 19, 2011 New Year’s Eve at Wood Lake Nature Center in Richfield ‘New Year’s Eve Bash’ at Buck Hill: Outdoor fun; KS95 party; fireworks at midnight New Year’s Eve party at Dakota County Parks in Eagan New Year’s Eve Outdoor Fun at Fort Snelling State Park Minnesota Children’s Museum to host a sparkly New Year’s Eve celebration New Year’s Eve at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres New Year’s Eve family fun at the Maple Grove Community Center Dining out for New Year’s in the Twin Cities area Dining out for Christmas in the Twin Cities area Holiday Lights LIVE!: A charity event at Pantages Theatre Holiday Lights on display at St. Paul’s Phalen Park – all for charity! Mall Of America® special events: Week of December 5, 2011 Mall of America® Month-at-a-Glance special events for December, 2011 Minneapolis parks: events and activities for December, 2011 14 holiday events at Three Rivers Park District sites Happy Thanksgiving Day to my readers of the ‘Beat’ Get ready – the ‘National Christmas Tree Lighting’ ceremony will soon begin! Minnesota Landscape Arboretum: Events for December, 2011 15 unique Twin Cities’ spots for Christmas or year round gift buying Coming to the Minneapolis Institute of Arts: ‘Winterlights: Celebrating the Season’ Mall of America® special event: ‘Snap+Win’ on Black Friday Black Friday sales and events at 5 Twin Cities’ shopping malls Black Friday at Mall of America®: 100+ stores will open at 12:00 a.m. Mall Of America® special events: Week of November 21, 2011 Minneapolis Life Time Turkey Day 5K set for Thanksgiving Day A Reflection: When pie making changed for me Cookbook Review: ‘Sunday Roasts…’ by Betty Rosbottom A Guest Post by Mike Oberg: ‘Thanksgiving: A Time of Gratitude’ Como Conservatory ‘Holiday Flower Show’ features an ice and frost theme A Guest Post by Don Rothra: ‘Divine Intervention?’ ‘Triple Espresso’ opens November 17 at the Southern Theater in Minneapolis Guthrie’s first-ever production of the iconic play ‘Charley’s Aunt’ opening in November Indoor Ice skating at The Depot begins Thanksgiving Day Coming to Park Square Theatre: ‘The Soul of Gershwin: The Musical Journey of an American Klezmer’ Minneapolis Holidazzle Parade Info; Hot Seats and Blinking Pins; 2 free Metro Transit Days Macy’s 8th Floor Auditorium holiday show opens November 19th Thanksgiving Day Brunch, Buffet and Dinner Specials in the Twin Cities: Reserve Early The Guthrie’s ‘A Christmas Carol’ opens on November 19th A Guest Post by Cathy Montville: ‘My Spaghetti Thanksgiving’ Coming to the New Century Theatre: ‘A Don’t Hug Me Christmas Carol’ Minnesota Opera to present World Premiere of ‘Silent Night’ ‘KDWB’s Jingle Ball’ coming to the Target Center A History Theatre Regional Premiere: ‘A Civil War Christmas’ At the American Swedish Institute in November: Christmas Fair and Re-opening Celebration A Guest Post by Mike Powers: A Not-So-Excellent Shopping Adventure! For the holidays: ‘Hot Chocolate’ – a new Park Square Theatre musical revue Chanhassen Dinner Theatres’ Holiday Musical: ‘Plaid Tidings’ Minnesota Landscape Arboretum: Events for November, 2011 Mall Of America® special events: Week of October 31, 2011 Mall of America® welcomes new tenants just in time for the holidays Halloween at Mall of America®: Hosting the World’s Largest Indoor Trick-or-Treat A Guest Post by David Donch: ‘Parts’ ‘Halloween Blackout’ at Mall of America’s® Nickelodeon Universe® A Guest Post by Cathy Montville: ‘Tea in Three, Darling’ A Guest Post by Don Rothra: ‘She Said Goodbye’ A guest post by Robert O. Adair: ‘Story for Halloween: Midnight Rendezvous’ A guest post by Sandy James: ‘Halloween Treats for Kids with Allergies’ Mississippi River cruises such as the Oktoberfest lunch cruises are popular autumn events Halloween in the Twin Cities: 58 Kid-Friendly Attractions and Events ‘Sister’s Christmas Catechism: The Mystery of the Magi’s Gold’ is coming to the Ordway – starring, you? Mall of America® Month-at-a-Glance Special Events for October, 2011 Minnesota Landscape Arboretum: Events for October, 2011 Halloween in the Twin Cities area: Attractions aimed toward the Fearless Pumpkins: Pick-Your-Own Pumpkin Farms; Recipes; Related Halloween Information Upcoming Events at the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory – ‘Zoo Boo’ Plus Lots More! Upcoming Events at the Minnesota Zoo – Hint, Think Spooky! Freedom Still Rings – ‘A Capitol Fourth’ from Washington, D.C. Fireworks Displays in the Twin Cities: A Listing of Events that will Sparkle! A Reflection: Pausing to Remember on this Memorial Day Father’s Day Gift Ideas and a Father’s Day Feast (Recipes), all from Williams-Sonoma 55,000 Race For A Cure® At Mall Of America® Mall of America® to Host Huge ‘Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure’ on Mother’s Day Mall of America® Earth Day Announcement: Large LED Conversion Project is Planned At Easter: Remembering Why Christians Celebrate On the ‘Twin Cities Beat’ – Taking the Road Less Traveled (5) Land O’Lakes: A Website and Recipes Designed Around Spring Easter Bread and Dessert Specialties from the Great Harvest Bread Company Easter Reflections – Dyed Eggs, but no Easter Bunny Miscellany Jazz88 FM KBEM presents ‘A Weaving of Traditions’ ‘Destination Twin Cities’ coming to The Lab Theater in Minneapolis How to help with ‘Earth Day Clean Up’ in Minneapolis Public indoor shooting range time available soon in Maple Grove Flashing yellow arrows at intersections are here to stay Osman Shrine Circus coming to the Minnesota State Fair Coliseum ‘Jazz Noir’ to premiere on Jazz88 KBEM Three cheers for maple syrup time in Minnesota! Winter Fete (Bloomington, Minnesota) features a ton of winter fun! Decorating for Christmas throughout the years My five 2013 New Year’s resolutions with one main theme Cataract Surgery: What I personally experienced during two recent cataract surgeries Cataract Surgery: A general overview from my own perspective My second cataract surgery is now history; better vision is in my future 2013 Polar Bear Plunges: Registration open now for 18 events; Kick-Off on January 25th My thoughts as a dear friend faces cancer, again With cataract surgery, patience is a necessary ingredient for success What not to do when going for a walk Business owners: the wrong way to treat potential customers My ‘Pinterest Cookbook’ is expanding rapidly Check out THE BUZZ for news, commentary and tidbits My new friend Twitter, and some changes to my website Resting and recharging my mental batteries – much needed, long delayed ‘Women Rock Expo, marathon, half marathon and 10K’ on August 31 – September 1 Important message: Mall of America® issues phone scam warning Minnesota bloggers: Would you like to be featured on ‘R.C.’s Twin Cities Beat’? Simplifying my life by dealing with keepsakes Back online: Not finished, but functionality is okay! Updating to a new theme version tonight: I will be offline temporarily beginning at 8:00 p.m. Happy Independence Day to all of my readers! Simplifying my life by ‘letting go’ ‘Minneapolis Red White and Boom’ will feature fireworks and much more Simplifying my life: Making the decision and moving ahead The largest ever Twin Cities Jazz Festival will be held from June 28 – 30, 2012 When George Washington played it solo on Mt. Rushmore Why I now spend less and try to save more ‘The Top 10 Plants that Changed Minnesota’ as selected by a panel at the U of M How to create a Pinterest ‘cookbook’ Memorial Day 2012 here and abroad – reflecting and giving heartfelt thanks Have you caught the Pinterest bug yet? Plastic pot recycling – how gardeners can help rescue plastic from landfills 10 classic car cruise-in shows in scenic, downtown Hastings Ordway’s Summer Dance Series is outdoors, for all ages, and free A shout-out to FlavorfulWorld on its two-year anniversary! Why Pinterest works for me Alert: Just received phishing email requesting personal info; verified NOT from Comcast Opinion: Why I want to see the movie ‘Monumental’ Historic Fort Snelling’s ‘2012 Special Events’ begin on May 5th The Raptor Center: Spring public raptor release on May 5, 2012 Gammelgården Museum in the news – 40 years young! Record temperatures in the Twin Cities have residents smiling! New Ninja Turtles World Record set at Mall of America Construction on Central Corridor Light Rail Transit is progressing Free rides program on St. Patrick’s Day via Metro Transit ‘Nice Ride Minnesota’ invites you to ‘jump on a bike and go’ A reminder: Daylight saving time begins Sunday, March 11, 2012 2012 James Beard Award Semifinalists from the Twin Cities Tree Sales by Tree Trust in Minneapolis and St. Louis Park For wedding planners – free ‘Wedding Showcase’ at Como Conservatory Opinion: Both Comcast and Cisco gave me good customer service today Don’t overlook rebates and helps available from Xcel Energy ‘Festival of Nations’ returns to the Saint Paul RiverCentre Pirates in residence at the Science Museum (sort of) Comcast ‘Digital Economy’ cable TV rates increased in February Northwest Sportshow at the Minneapolis Convention Center St. Patrick’s Day parades in downtown Minneapolis and Saint Paul ‘Grand Red Tasting’ event at Target Field Twin Cities Auto Show at the Minneapolis Convention Center Gardening School at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum – learn from the experts Sources for locally processed maple syrup in the Twin Cities area Maple syruping events begin in March throughout Minnesota Book now for 2012 weddings and events at Town Green in Maple Grove Twin Cities Jazz Festival Announces 2012 Headliners Home and Garden Show at the Minneapolis Convention Center Congrats to the winners of the 2012 Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt! Lake Home & Cabin Show at the Minneapolis Convention Center RV, Vacation and Camping Show at the Minneapolis Convention Center ‘Acquire The Fire 2011-2012 Tour’ at the Minneapolis Convention Center ‘The 2012 Beastly Ball: Macaw Masquerade’ – Tickets are on sale now The 89th Osman Shrine Circus is on its way with 10 big shows! ‘Mercy Me’ with the ‘The Rock and Worship Roadshow’ at Xcel Energy Center Reflections on Newt Gingrich’s win in South Carolina During Winter Carnival: The Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt (January 22 to *February 2, 2012) Winter Carnival Parades set for January 28 and February 4, 2012 ‘City of Lakes Loppet’ – the weather is finally cooperating! ‘Carnaval Brasileiro 2012’ (Brazilian Carnival) at the Fine Line Music Café During Winter Carnival: Musical improv and freestyle at Deepwinter Bonfire Winter weather, where are you? The Winter Carnival could use some snow! Tickets now available for ‘Diana, A Celebration’ Exhibition at Mall of America® Mall of America® announces anchor store transition Something new: Kowalski’s ‘Next Best Recipe Contest’ Living up to New Year’s resolutions requires integrity Happy New Year to my readers of the “Beat” It’s New Year’s resolution time: An original poem – ‘That Place Between my Ears’ ‘Time of Day’ service plan by Xcel Energy saves me money How to recycle unwanted Christmas tree lights Series EE gift savings bonds – who will buy them now? Christmas Day, 2011: An original poem – ‘The Christmas Story Told in Four Parts’ Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukah to my readers of the “Beat” A last minute gift idea for those who need computer help Why I switched to the Comcast Digital Economy cable TV plan New additions to the Maple Grove recycling program ‘Diana, A Celebration’ Exhibition coming to Mall of America® in 2012 Google Maps now helping shoppers at Mall of America® Angel of Hope Candlelight Memorial: Public is invited; candles will be provided Have you had laser cataract surgery? I would love to receive your feedback… Maple Grove Sports Dome is now a reality Happy Thanksgiving Day to my readers of the ‘Beat’ Get ready – the ‘National Christmas Tree Lighting’ ceremony will soon begin! The Minneapolis Institute of Arts: Some ‘did you know?’ facts Three Rivers Park District: Some parks to close for deer hunts Hennepin County library system offers extensive job search assistance Hennepin County now accepting electronic media recycling Shopping the Indoor Farmers Market in Maple Grove in November and December The fascinating history of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church Products in season at the Minneapolis Farmers Markets – the list is long! Festa Italiana organizers say ‘Grazie – we’ll be back in 2012’ The Weisman Art Museum: Just Too Good to Miss! A Reflection: ‘Chunking it Down’ Works Best for Me Park Square to Host Food Drive during ‘Oliver Twist’ Performances I Was Phished Today; What I Learned About this Problem Day Tripping in Minnesota: DNR Map for Best Fall Colors; State Park Events Donate Old Eyeglasses: Help the Lions Clubs Give the Gift of Sight Day Tripping in Autumn: Apple Orchards are Popular Destinations A Reflection: My Semi-Annual Housecleaning Creates a Temporary Mess! A Reflection: Having ‘A Thinking Place’ is Useful County Parks Offer Varied Recreational Activities for Twin Cities’ Residents St. Paul’s Historic Landmark Center: Public Programs; Museums & Exhibits; Tours Not Good – A Yahoo! Email Account Has Just Been Hacked – Stolen Password? Jefferson Lines Provides New Bus Service in Maple Grove Affinity Plus Will Host ‘State Shutdown Aid Fair’; Announcing Loan Program for Members Midwest Homes Luxury Home Tour: Three Weekends in June, 2011 A Reflection: When You Find a True Friend… The Great Blue Herons of North Mississippi Park: Many were Killed by Sunday’s Tornado The National Sports Center in Blaine: Home to 11 Amateur Sports and 6 Sport Facilities 2011 Wag Walk and Run Event (May 21st) to Benefit Service Dog Training Minnesota Department of Agriculture News: Problem Weeds; Check Lawn Service Firms’ Licenses Townhome Living: Growing My Own Herbs Indoors Popular Baby Names by State for 2010 and Related Information A Reflection: Creativity Can Be Stirred Up and Re-awakened Small Pies, and Other Food Trends for 2011 Townhome Living: Tips for Choosing a Good Location When Buying Yellowjackets (wasps): Steps You Can Take to Avoid Problems Job Opportunities (seasonal work): Valleyfair; MN Renaissance Festival; MN State Fair American Swedish Institute: Mansion Closes to the Public May 2; Campus Expansion Plans Trader Joe’s: Great Products; Witty Ads; Useful Website Mall of America® Earth Day Announcement: Large LED Conversion Project is Planned Roundabouts: Tips for Drivers, Cyclists and Pedestrians Preparing Your Houseplants for Summer Land O’Lakes: A Website and Recipes Designed Around Spring The Great Blue Herons of North Mississippi Park: Photos and Report by Photographer Rob Schrader Kitchen Window: Products; Cooking Classes; Events; Recipes Growing Cold Hardy Grapes in Minnesota Expert Tips are Available for Minnesota Gardeners French Nugget – A Unique Dessert; Beautiful Slides of Scenes from France Easter Bread and Dessert Specialties from the Great Harvest Bread Company On the ‘Twin Cities Beat’ – Taking the Road Less Traveled (2) A Consumer Alert from the CPSC: Water Walking Balls Pose a Deadly Danger On the ‘Twin Cities Beat’ – Taking the Road Less Traveled (1) Wrapping up the tithe message with some lively rap music MN Profiles On the Beat Jazz88 FM KBEM presents ‘A Weaving of Traditions’ ‘War Horse,’ the play, appearing at the Orpheum in Minneapolis ‘Psst!’ appearing at The Cowles Center in June May 2013 Landmark Center public tours and programs Northern Spark 2013 all-nighter to be held in Lowertown, St. Paul May 2013 events in Minneapolis parks ‘Destination Twin Cities’ coming to The Lab Theater in Minneapolis ‘Storyhill Fest 2013’ lineup announced ‘Step To It Challenge’ registration begins April 1st How to help with ‘Earth Day Clean Up’ in Minneapolis Mall Of America® special events: Week of April 1, 2013 Public indoor shooting range time available soon in Maple Grove Flashing yellow arrows at intersections are here to stay Osman Shrine Circus coming to the Minnesota State Fair Coliseum ‘Jazz Noir’ to premiere on Jazz88 KBEM Como Park Zoo and Conservatory special events, March and April Minneapolis parks: events and activities for March, 2013 Three cheers for maple syrup time in Minnesota! MOA® announces new stores just in time for spring break shoppers JazzMN Orchestra and trumpeter Randy Brecker present Hopkins concert ‘Northwest Sportshow’ features boating, hunting, fishing and camping Chanhassen Dinner Theatres’ 2013 Concert Series Schedule ‘Minneapolis Home & Garden Show’ will feature trends and how-to’s ‘Lake Home and Cabin Show’ to feature ideas for second homes ‘The 46th Annual Vacation and Camping Show’ coming to Minneapolis Four non-fair events at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in St. Paul St. Paul Winter Carnival boasts three parades, sports and family fun On the Twin Cities Beat on 1/18/13 with upcoming musical events On the Twin Cities Beat on 1/17/13 with upcoming wintertime events On the Twin Cities Beat on 1/13/13 with upcoming Valentine’s Day events On the Twin Cities Beat on 1/09/13 with upcoming Mall of America® events On the Twin Cities Beat on 1/07/13 with upcoming Winter Carnival events On the Twin Cities Beat on 1/05/13 with upcoming events On the Twin Cities Beat on 12/22/12 with upcoming events On the Twin Cities Beat on 12/20/12 with upcoming events On the Twin Cities Beat on 12/19/12 with upcoming events On the Twin Cities Beat on 12/18/12 with upcoming events On the Twin Cities Beat on 12/17/12 with upcoming events On the Twin Cities Beat on 12/16/12 with upcoming events On the Twin Cities Beat on 12/15/12 with upcoming events On the Twin Cities Beat on 12/14/12 with upcoming events On the Twin Cities Beat on 12/13/12 with upcoming events On the Twin Cities Beat on 12/12/12 with upcoming events On the Twin Cities Beat on 12/11/12 with upcoming events Handel’s ‘Messiah’ to be presented December 14th in St. Paul Mall Of America® special events: Week of November 26, 2012 American Swedish Institute’s special holiday events 2013 Polar Bear Plunges: Registration open now for 18 events; Kick-Off on January 25th Macy’s 8th floor Santaland in downtown Minneapolis to open November 17 Minneapolis Holidazzle parades begin on November 23rd An imposing structure in the Twin Cities – do you know its name? ‘So You Think You Can Dance Tour 2012’ to perform at the Orpheum on November 3rd Where in the Twin Cities can you find this statue? Mall Of America® special events: Week of October 15, 2012 Can you identify this Twin Cities landmark? Business owners: the wrong way to treat potential customers 2-day ‘Festa Italiana’ returning to Harriet Island with expanded attractions Do you know the Twin Cities location of this beautifully lit space? Author Lyn Miller LaCoursiere crafting new novel entitled ‘Moonbeams’ Minneapolis parks: events and activities for September, 2012 Two picturesque bridges in Minneapolis – do you know their location? Can you identify this house? Brindisi’s Pub in Chanhassen now serving Sunday Brunch When you’re visiting Como Zoo in St. Paul, say ‘hello’ to Berlin Check out THE BUZZ for news, commentary and tidbits Swedish Royalty to visit ASI and Gustavus Adolphus College in October Can you identify this Twin Cities’ location? My new friend Twitter, and some changes to my website Can you identify the location of this photo? 2012 Minnesota Renaissance Festival begins August 18th Day tripping to the North Shore on a beautiful mid-summer day ‘Luau on Broadway,’ St. Paul Park Heritage Days Festival to take place August 16 – 20 Minnesota Primary Election is August 14: Remember to research candidates, and to vote! Nowthen Threshing Show: Bringing the Past to the Present for 40 years ‘Groovin’ in the Garden’ free outdoor concert series at Como Park Zoo Minneapolis parks: events and activities for August, 2012 The Irish Fair of Minnesota – a free celebration of Irish culture in America ‘Arthur Murray Day’ in Minneapolis on July 26th – MOA® is celebrating! Minnesota State Fair ‘didja know?’ facts ‘Women Rock Expo, marathon, half marathon and 10K’ on August 31 – September 1 Important message: Mall of America® issues phone scam warning ‘Macy’s Presents Glamorama’ (two locations) on August 3rd Minnesota bloggers: Would you like to be featured on ‘R.C.’s Twin Cities Beat’? Minneapolis parks: events and activities for July, 2012 include fireworks ‘Minneapolis Red White and Boom’ will feature fireworks and much more 3 Unique Landmark Center Summer Walking Tours (free!) ‘Nelson Cultural Center Grand Opening’ to be held at the ASI on June 30th 13 ‘Walking Tours’ offer the public glimpses into Minnesota history When George Washington played it solo on Mt. Rushmore Walking in high humidity conditions can feel brutal Minneapolis Pops Orchestra begins 2012 season of free concerts on June 30th South Metro Job Fair scheduled for Mall of America ‘The Top 10 Plants that Changed Minnesota’ as selected by a panel at the U of M Minneapolis parks: events and activities for June, 2012 To find summertime events in the Twin Cities, keep your eye on ‘The Buzz’ ‘Northern Spark All-Night Art Festival’ will light up the night from dusk to dawn Plastic pot recycling – how gardeners can help rescue plastic from landfills The 2012 Dragon Festival – hosted by the Asian-Pacific ethnic communities 10 classic car cruise-in shows in scenic, downtown Hastings Ordway’s Summer Dance Series is outdoors, for all ages, and free ‘The Fox on the Fairway’ at the Old Log Theater Got talent? Display it at the Minnesota State Fair amateur talent contest Agatha Christie’s ‘The Hollow’ at Theatre in the Round Minnesota State Fair Photo Contest 2012 Photo Contest at Minneapolis Parks Minneapolis parks: events and activities for May, 2012 On stage at the Gremlin Theatre: ‘Sea Marks’ and ‘An Absolute Turkey’ Don a costume and dance away the evening at the Guthrie Costume Ball Hooray for ‘Grand Old Day St. Paul’ – the largest one-day festival in the Midwest Let ‘Grillfest’ in downtown Minneapolis get you fired up for grilling! The Raptor Center: Spring public raptor release on May 5, 2012 Cozy Tea Rooms in the Twin Cities for sharing ‘a spot of tea’ Gammelgården Museum in the news – 40 years young! Construction on Central Corridor Light Rail Transit is progressing Free rides program on St. Patrick’s Day via Metro Transit ‘Nice Ride Minnesota’ invites you to ‘jump on a bike and go’ ‘Charities Challenge’ promotes better health through RxExercise, racing and run/walk events Finally – enough snow for snow sculptures in the Twin Cities area Tree Sales by Tree Trust in Minneapolis and St. Louis Park ‘Festival of Nations’ returns to the Saint Paul RiverCentre St. Patrick’s Day parades in downtown Minneapolis and Saint Paul ‘Grand Red Tasting’ event at Target Field Gardening School at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum – learn from the experts Sources for locally processed maple syrup in the Twin Cities area Maple syruping events begin in March throughout Minnesota Something new: Kowalski’s ‘Next Best Recipe Contest’ Series EE gift savings bonds – who will buy them now? Showshoeing in Minnesota State Parks is a popular sport The fascinating history of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church On the ‘Twin Cities Beat’ – Taking the Road Less Traveled (18) On the ‘Twin Cities Beat’ – Taking the Road Less Traveled (17) On the ‘Twin Cities Beat’ – Taking the Road Less Traveled (16) On the ‘Twin Cities Beat’ – Taking the Road Less Traveled (15) On the ‘Twin Cities Beat’ – Taking the Road Less Traveled (14) On the ‘Twin Cities Beat’ – Taking the Road Less Traveled (13) On the ‘Twin Cities Beat’ – Taking the Road Less Traveled (12) On the ‘Twin Cities Beat’ – Taking the Road Less Traveled (11) On the ‘Twin Cities Beat’ – Taking the Road Less Traveled (10) On the ‘Twin Cities Beat’ – Taking the Road Less Traveled (9) On the ‘Twin Cities Beat’ – Taking the Road Less Traveled (8) On the ‘Twin Cities Beat’ – Taking the Road Less Traveled (7) On the ‘Twin Cities Beat’ – Taking the Road Less Traveled (6) On the ‘Twin Cities Beat’ – Taking the Road Less Traveled (5) On the ‘Twin Cities Beat’ – Taking the Road Less Traveled (4) On the ‘Twin Cities Beat’ – Taking the Road Less Traveled (3) On the ‘Twin Cities Beat’ – Taking the Road Less Traveled (2) On the ‘Twin Cities Beat’ – Taking the Road Less Traveled (1) People Photography Places Northern Spark 2013 all-nighter to be held in Lowertown, St. Paul 2013 State Fair grandstand tickets beginning to go on sale Como Park Zoo and Conservatory special events, March and April On the Twin Cities Beat on 12/20/12 with upcoming events On the Twin Cities Beat on 12/15/12 with upcoming events 2013 Polar Bear Plunges: Registration open now for 18 events; Kick-Off on January 25th 40-foot high Ice Castle to be built at Mall of America® An imposing structure in the Twin Cities – do you know its name? Where in the Twin Cities can you find this statue? Halloween attractions in the Twin Cities area Celebrating Halloween at the Twin Cities’ Malls Can you identify this Twin Cities landmark? Do you know the Twin Cities location of this beautifully lit space? ‘vocaldente,’ Germany’s most successful a cappella export, will perform at The Cowles Center Two picturesque bridges in Minneapolis – do you know their location? Can you identify this house? Swedish Royalty to visit ASI and Gustavus Adolphus College in October Can you identify this Twin Cities’ location? Can you identify the location of this photo? Day tripping to the North Shore on a beautiful mid-summer day Minnesota Primary Election is August 14: Remember to research candidates, and to vote! Nowthen Threshing Show: Bringing the Past to the Present for 40 years The Irish Fair of Minnesota – a free celebration of Irish culture in America Minnesota State Fair ‘didja know?’ facts Cowles Center’s ‘Gotta Dance! Gala Fundraiser’ Mall of America® turns 20 and celebrates big! Important message: Mall of America® issues phone scam warning 3 Unique Landmark Center Summer Walking Tours (free!) ‘Nelson Cultural Center Grand Opening’ to be held at the ASI on June 30th 13 ‘Walking Tours’ offer the public glimpses into Minnesota history Memorial Day 2012 here and abroad – reflecting and giving heartfelt thanks 10 classic car cruise-in shows in scenic, downtown Hastings ‘The Fox on the Fairway’ at the Old Log Theater Agatha Christie’s ‘The Hollow’ at Theatre in the Round Historic Fort Snelling’s ‘2012 Special Events’ begin on May 5th Cozy Tea Rooms in the Twin Cities for sharing ‘a spot of tea’ Gammelgården Museum in the news – 40 years young! Easter Bunny visits and photos at Twin Cities’ Malls For wedding planners – free ‘Wedding Showcase’ at Como Conservatory Oratorio Society of Minnesota to Present ‘Esther’ Book now for 2012 weddings and events at Town Green in Maple Grove Chinese New Year 2012: Two productions at The O’Shaughnessy Winterfest mit Euro Dance Party: Free and open to the public Showshoeing in Minnesota State Parks is a popular sport ‘New Year’s Eve Skate’ at Wells Fargo WinterSkate in Saint Paul New Year’s Eve at Wood Lake Nature Center in Richfield New Year’s Eve party at Dakota County Parks in Eagan New Year’s Eve Outdoor Fun at Fort Snelling State Park Angel of Hope Candlelight Memorial: Public is invited; candles will be provided Get ready – the ‘National Christmas Tree Lighting’ ceremony will soon begin! The Minneapolis Institute of Arts: Some ‘did you know?’ facts 15 unique Twin Cities’ spots for Christmas or year round gift buying Black Friday sales and events at 5 Twin Cities’ shopping malls Black Friday at Mall of America®: 100+ stores will open at 12:00 a.m. Indoor Ice skating at The Depot begins Thanksgiving Day Mall of America® welcomes new tenants just in time for the holidays Minnesota Jewish Theatre Company: Beginning its 2011-2012 season with ‘Our Class’ Gremlin Theatre: ‘After Miss Julie’ opening in November at the James J. Hill House The fascinating history of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church Steppingstone Theatre: Mainstage performances for their 2011 – 2012 season The American Swedish Institute is celebrating with an open house this weekend Halloween in the Twin Cities area: Attractions aimed toward the Fearless The Weisman Art Museum: Just Too Good to Miss! Day Tripping in Minnesota: DNR Map for Best Fall Colors; State Park Events Pumpkins: Pick-Your-Own Pumpkin Farms; Recipes; Related Halloween Information Day Tripping in Autumn: Apple Orchards are Popular Destinations County Parks Offer Varied Recreational Activities for Twin Cities’ Residents St. Paul’s Historic Landmark Center: Public Programs; Museums & Exhibits; Tours Jefferson Lines Provides New Bus Service in Maple Grove History Theatre’s 2011 – 2012 Season: Single Tickets are on Sale Now Minneapolis Parks: Events and Activities for August, 2011 What’s Happening This Summer at the Science Museum of Minnesota News from the Zoos in the Twin Cities: Week of July 7, 2011 News from the Zoos in the Twin Cities: Week of June 30, 2011 Rare Corpse Flower is Beginning to Bloom – Check Out the Webcam! Minneapolis Parks: Events and Activities for July, 2011 News from the Zoos in the Twin Cities: Week of June 23, 2011 Fireworks Displays in the Twin Cities: A Listing of Events that will Sparkle! News from the Zoos in the Twin Cities: Week of June 16, 2011 News from the Zoos in the Twin Cities: Week of June 9, 2011 All Aboard for Summer Fun by Train, Caboose or Bus News from the Zoos in the Twin Cities: Week of June 2, 2011 A Reflection: Pausing to Remember on this Memorial Day Three Rivers Park District News and Events for the Twin Cities Area News from the Zoos in the Twin Cities: Week of May 26, 2011 The Great Blue Herons of North Mississippi Park: Many were Killed by Sunday’s Tornado The National Sports Center in Blaine: Home to 11 Amateur Sports and 6 Sport Facilities News from the Zoos in the Twin Cities: Week of May 19, 2011 Minneapolis Parks: Events and Activities for June, 2011 Jazz88: A FREE Spring Jazz Party at the Historic Loring Theater Zoo News: Take the Free Como Shuttle to the Como Park Zoo On the ‘Twin Cities Beat’ – Taking the Road Less Traveled (7) Valleyfair Re-Opens on May 14th – Planet Snoopy will be New for 2011 Ukrainian Event Center: Weddings; Community and Corporate Events American Swedish Institute: Mansion Closes to the Public May 2; Campus Expansion Plans Trader Joe’s: Great Products; Witty Ads; Useful Website Minneapolis Parks: Events and Activities for May Roundabouts: Tips for Drivers, Cyclists and Pedestrians Quilting Classes at the Textile Center in Minneapolis On the ‘Twin Cities Beat’ – Taking the Road Less Traveled (5) Northeast Minneapolis: Arts District Events Plus a Neighborhood-wide Progressive Sale The Great Blue Herons of North Mississippi Park: Photos and Report by Photographer Rob Schrader Kitchen Window: Products; Cooking Classes; Events; Recipes Japanese Gardens in the Twin Cities that are Open to the Public Minneapolis Parks: Tee Off For Spring at Seven Golf Courses Dehn’s Garden, Soon Offering Herb Plants, Fresh Cut Herbs and Fresh Garden Produce MN Landscape Arboretum ‘Uff da Palace’ – Don’t Miss Seeing This Natural Sculpture Spring Arrives in Minnesota: A Past Visit to Como Park Conservatory A Reflection: His Eye is on the Sparrow Dog Off-Leash Areas and Dog Trails at Three River Parks District (MN) Museum Adventure Passes Available at Twin Cities Public Libraries Reflections Reviews The DIY Corner
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