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The Grizzlies are Coming!

See grizzly bears, sea otters, wild boars and Amur leopards in the Minnesota Zoo's new-multi million dollar exhibit Russia's Grizzly Coast, opening June 7th!

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Canvas & Vines

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Burnsville Fire Muster

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Burnsville International Festival

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Art and All That Jazz

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Heart of the City Half Marathon

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March 21 - July 26 Chanhassen Dinner Theatres: 42nd Street

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres: 42nd Street Burnsville

501 W 78th St
Chanhassen 55317
P: 952 934-1500
800 362-3515

Come and Meet Those Dancin' Feet!
A musical extravaganza that's polished to sparkle, 42nd Street is the stuff Broadway dreams are made of that's a hit from tip to tap.

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May 02 - September 06 Chanhassen Dinner Theatres: Married Alive!

Chanhassen Dinner Theatres: Married Alive! Burnsville

501 W 78th Street
Chanhassen 55317
P: 952-934-1500

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

Canterbury Park Live Racing Burnsville

1100 Canterbury Rd
Shakopee 55379
P: 952 445-7223
800 340-6361

Live racing returns to Canterbury Park on May 3rd!

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May 10 Valleyfair Opens

Valleyfair Opens Burnsville

One Valleyfair Dr
Shakopee 55379
P: 952 445-6500
800 386-7433

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!

Rare "Red" Cranes in Burnsville! Burnsville

126th Street and Pillsbury Avenue
West End of Nicollet Commons Park in the Heart of the City
Burnsville 55337

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.
The red cranes appeared several months ago, first one, and then another. They appear to be roosting at the construction site surrounding the city’s newest and most beautiful performing arts venue overlooking fabulous Nicollet Commons Park.

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June 07 Russia's Grizzly Coast at the Minnesota Zoo

Russia's Grizzly Coast at the Minnesota Zoo Burnsville

13000 Zoo Blvd
Apple Valley 55124
P: 952 431-9200
800 366-7811

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

Heart of the City Half Marathon Burnsville

Nicollet Commons Park
126th St and Nicollet Ave
Burnsville 55337
P: 952 224-7649

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.

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June 11 - June 15 Walking With Dinosaurs at the Xcel Energy Center

Walking With Dinosaurs at the Xcel Energy Center Burnsville

199 West Kellogg Blvd
St. Paul 55102
P: 651-989-5151

Dinosaurs return to the earth in a live theatrical arena show,
WALKING WITH DINOSAURS – The Live Experience, based on the award-winning BBC Television Series. WALKING WITH DINOSAURS – The Live Experience is now on tour in North America for two years. Over 1,000,000 Americans have already seen the production since
it opened in July 2007.

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June 23 - June 29 U.S. Women's LPGA Open

Internlachen Country Club
6200 Interlachen Blvd
Edina 55436
P: 952 938-8769

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

4008 220th St W
Farmington 55024
P: 651 463-8818
F: 651 463-6908

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August 05 - August 17 Ordway Center: Yankee Doodle The Musical Story of George M Cohan

Ordway Center: Yankee Doodle The Musical Story of George M Cohan Burnsville

345 Washington St
St. Paul 55102
P: 651-224-4222

August 5-17, 2008
Yankee Doodle - The musical story of George M Cohan
The life and times of legendary showman George M. Cohan explode onstage in this sensational musical.

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August 16 - September 28 Minnesota Renaissance Festival

Minnesota Renaissance Festival Burnsville

3 miles out of Downtown Shakopee
Shakopee
800 966-8215

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.

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August 21 - September 01 Minnesota State Fair

Minnesota State Fair Burnsville

1265 No Snelling Ave
St. Paul
P: 651 288-4400

Minnesota's great get-together!

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September 05 - September 07 Grand Opening: River Ridge Arts

Grand Opening: River Ridge Arts Burnsville

190 South River Ridge Circle
Burnsville 55337
P: 952-641-8899

Grand Opening Weekend! September 5-7, 2008
River Ridge Arts is a new school for the arts and cultural center in Burnsville, Minnesota.

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October 09 Canvas & Vines

Canvas & Vines Burnsville

International Chefs' Culinary Center
12750 Nicollet Ave So, Suite 200
Burnsville 55337
P: 952 898-5646
F: 952 487-1777
800 521-6055

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December 03 - January 02 Ordway Center: Irving Berlin's White Christmas

Ordway Center: Irving Berlin's White Christmas Burnsville

345 Washington St
St. Paul 55102
P: 651-224-4222

Dec 3, 2008 - Jan 2, 2009
Back by popular demand! The classic holiday tradition Irving Berlin's White Christmas.

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)

Ordway Center: Oprah Winfrey presents The Color Purple (2009) Burnsville

345 Washington St
St. Paul 55102
P: 651-224-4222

March 17-29, 2009
From Alice Walker's classic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel and the landmark film by Steven Spielberg comes a soul-stirring new musical, The Color Purple.

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March 17 - May 17 Ordway Center: Grey Gardens (2009)

Ordway Center: Grey Gardens (2009) Burnsville

345 Washington St
St. Paul 55102

March 17-May 17, 2009
Meet Jackie-O's most scandalous relatives! Hilarious & heartbreaking story of two women who became East Hampton's most nortorious recluses. Set in two eras, you'll meet Edith Bouvier Beale and her adult daughter "Little" Edie.

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April 29 - May 10 Ordway Center: LEGALLY BLONDE (2009)

Ordway Center: LEGALLY BLONDE (2009) Burnsville

345 Washington St
St. Paul 55102
P: 651-224-4222

April 29 - May 10, 2009
The verdict? This much fun shouldn't be legal. The whole family will cheer for Elle!
The hilarious MGM film is Broadway's new smash hit musical, and now Legally Blonde: the Musical is coming to you.

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June 16 - June 28 Ordway Center: Singin' in the Rain (2009)

Ordway Center: Singin' in the Rain (2009) Burnsville

345 Washington St
St. Paul 55102
P: 651-224-4222

June 16-28, 2009
In 1952, Singin' in the Rain burst upon the scene and became one of the most celebrated movie musicals of all time.

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