“See” listings
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Padelford Riverboats
Get a Twain-esque view of St. Paul from the deck of a riverboat on the mighty Mississippi. With refreshment in hand and the sun on your face, watch green bluffs slide by or an eagle soar overhead as the Big Muddy keeps on rolling. (08/2011)
Harriet Island, St. Paul
651-227-1100
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Walker Art Center’s Music & Movies in Loring Park
Start the week off right with live music and classic films enjoyed al fresco in bucolic Loring Park, a blip of greenery in the center of Minneapolis. Pack a picnic and blanket for a Monday evening of free culture, with Frisbee thrown in. (08/2011)
1382 Willow St, Minneapolis
612-375-7600
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Basilica Block Party
The lineup at this year's two-day music fest includes the Drive-By Truckers, Citizen Cope and David Gray. Proceeds fund the continued renovation efforts of The Basilica of Saint Mary. July 8-9. (08/2011)
88 17th St N, Minneapolis
612-333- 1381
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Minnesota Fringe Festival
The only sane way to choose from the more than 170 homegrown performances— theater, dance, music, comedy and every possible combination thereof—is to go with your gut and see what happens. The Fringe takes place at 15 venues throughout the Twin Cities. Aug. 4-14. (08/2011)
79 13th Ave NE Minneapolis
612- 872-1212
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St. Paul Saints
The Saints lead the minor league in fun. The lineup includes a cast of ushertainers, a porcine mascot delivering baseballs to the umpire, hot tub seating and crowdpleasing contests. This month, the team faces Gary (June 10-12), Lincoln (June 13-15), Wichita (June 24-26) and Fargo-Moorhead (June 28-30). (06/2011)
1771 Energy Park Dr, St. Paul
651- 644-6659
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Steelroots: Touching Earth & Sky
Mother Nature is reconstructed by artist Steve Tobin in this fantastic yearlong exhibit of 16 giant arborealinspired steel pieces that will “grow” from the groves, gardens and meadows of the Arboretum, changing with the seasons. Opens April 16. (04/2011)
3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska
952-443-1400
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The Museum of Russian Art
This museum is often the exclusive US venue for traveling exhibits of Russian art, from Russian impressionists to turn-of-the-century Silk Road photographs. This month, see how the Romanovs lived in Dinner with the Tsars: Russian Imperial Porcelain (on view through Aug. 7), an exhibition of nearly 150 pieces of handpainted porcelain produced at St. Petersburg’s Imperial Porcelain Factory. (03/2011)
5500 Stevens Ave S, Minneapolis
612- 821-9045
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Boys’ Minnesota State High School Hockey Tournament
No need to have an offspring participating in this tournament— all that’s required to attend is an appreciation for good skating and sick stick skills. High school hockey in Minnesota is a virulent thing, so come prepared to catch the fever. March 9-12. (03/2011)
At Excel Energy Center 199 W Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul
651-265- 4800
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MUSEUM OF RUSSIAN ART
This is North America’s only museum dedicated to the presentation of Russian art and artifacts. The permanent collection features everything from paintings to pottery and textiles. The architecture of the museum is remarkable contemporary and Old World Russian, making a stunning backdrop for the pieces. (01/2011)
5500 Stevens Ave S, Minneapolis
612-821-9045
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GOLDSTEIN MUSEUM OF DESIGN
Tucked away on the second fl oor of McNeal Hall at the University of Minnesota, this small but vibrant gallery showcases a diverse set of work by students and established artists. Upcoming exhibitions include an exploration of post-war Chinese fashion and in-home adaptive technologies for the aging. (01/2011)
1985 Buford Ave, St. Paul
612-624-7434
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CHOCOLATE: THE EXHIBITION
Immerse yourself in the history of chocolate at this exhibition. On loan from the Field Museum, this delicious story features Mayan, Aztec and early European artifacts, as well as hands-on experiments and demonstrations. Through December. (12/2010)
345 W Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul
651-259-3000
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THE 39 STEPS
Take a break from holiday madness with a play that combines a spy thriller with a farcical comedy to create one funny whodunit. This staging promises to be inventive, since the show uses only four actors to play more than 150 characters. The play closely follows Hitchcock’s 1935 film of the same name. Through Dec. 19. (11/2010)
818 S Second St, Minneapolis
612-377-2224
guthrietheater.org
