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| March 21 - July 26 | Chanhassen Dinner Theatres: 42nd Street |
501 W 78th St |
Come and Meet Those Dancin' Feet!
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| May 02 - September 06 | Chanhassen Dinner Theatres: Married Alive! |
501 W 78th Street |
MARRIED ALIVE! is a funny and touching new musical that looks in on two married couples, one newlywed and one oldywed. The production focuses on the trials, joys, triumphs and defeats that are found in contemporary marriage. It's fast paced and at times sharp, but always affectionate. From babies to empty nests, job stress to domestic bliss, four actors and one piano comprise the evening's entertainment. |
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| May 03 - September 01 | Canterbury Park Live Racing |
1100 Canterbury Rd |
Live racing returns to Canterbury Park on May 3rd! |
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| May 10 | Valleyfair Opens |
One Valleyfair Dr |
Valleyfair opens for the season on May 10th from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
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| May 10 | Rare "Red" Cranes in Burnsville! |
126th Street and Pillsbury Avenue |
A pair of rare “red” cranes has been spotted in the area south of the Minnesota River in the town of Burnsville, Minnesota. Citizens report the mysterious and strange looking cranes have been hovering around the new Burnsville Performing Arts Center, located in the Heart of the City near I-35W and State Highway 13.
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| June 07 | Russia's Grizzly Coast at the Minnesota Zoo |
13000 Zoo Blvd |
The final countdow is on! Join us on June 7th for the opening for Russia's Grizzly Coast! |
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| June 07 | Heart of the City Half Marathon |
Nicollet Commons Park |
We invite you to participate in the 5th Annual Heart of the City Half Marathon. All participants must be 12 years of age or older. The half marathon run will start and finish near the Heart of the City of Burnsville. |
| June 11 - June 15 | Walking With Dinosaurs at the Xcel Energy Center |
199 West Kellogg Blvd |
Dinosaurs return to the earth in a live theatrical arena show,
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| June 23 - June 29 | U.S. Women's LPGA Open |
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Internlachen Country Club |
The 2008 U.S. Women's Open will feature 156 of the world's greatest women golfers competing for the national championship. |
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| August 04 - August 10 | Dakota County Fair |
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4008 220th St W |
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| August 05 - August 17 | Ordway Center: Yankee Doodle The Musical Story of George M Cohan |
345 Washington St |
August 5-17, 2008
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| August 16 - September 28 | Minnesota Renaissance Festival |
3 miles out of Downtown Shakopee |
The weekends events comes complete with costumed folks in period dress, not to mention animals, magicians, jugglers, musicians, and artisans. Enjoy entertainment on outdoor stages, cheer at lively jousting competitions, or just browse the unique shops and treat yourself to delicious foods. The family-friendly occasion has been a favorite since 1971. |
| August 21 - September 01 | Minnesota State Fair |
1265 No Snelling Ave |
Minnesota's great get-together! |
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| September 05 - September 07 | Grand Opening: River Ridge Arts |
190 South River Ridge Circle |
Grand Opening Weekend! September 5-7, 2008
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| October 09 | Canvas & Vines |
International Chefs' Culinary Center |
| December 03 - January 02 | Ordway Center: Irving Berlin's White Christmas |
345 Washington St |
Dec 3, 2008 - Jan 2, 2009
The Ordway Center is a catalyst for the artistic vitality of our community by hosting, presenting, and creating performing arts and educational programs that engage artists and enrich diverse audiences. Ordway Center partners with The Minnesota Opera, the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra and the Schubert Club. |
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| March 17 - March 29 | Ordway Center: Oprah Winfrey presents The Color Purple (2009) |
345 Washington St |
March 17-29, 2009
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| March 17 - May 17 | Ordway Center: Grey Gardens (2009) |
345 Washington St |
March 17-May 17, 2009
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| April 29 - May 10 | Ordway Center: LEGALLY BLONDE (2009) |
345 Washington St |
April 29 - May 10, 2009
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| June 16 - June 28 | Ordway Center: Singin' in the Rain (2009) |
345 Washington St |
June 16-28, 2009
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