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Arts & Culture
The Twin Cities area is noted for its music recording and production ties, which include Grammy-winning artist Prince, and music producer Terry Lewis.
Additionally, the Twin Cities is ranked second only to New York in total theater seats per capita, and features 130 art galleries, 20 classical music groups, 15 museums and 10 dance companies.
The Minnesota Arts Board is a state agency that "stimulates and encourages the creation, performance and appreciation of the arts in the state." Alphabetical listings of arts-related organizations are found at www.arts.state.mn.us and www.twincities.tours.com.
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1800 W. Old Shakopee Road
Bloomington
Phone: 952-563-8587
Website: www.bloomingtonartcenter.com
The Bloomington Art Center offers classes in performing and visual arts. It moved into a new building in 2004, and is home to eight independent art organizations.
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3981 Lexington Ave S.
Eagan, MN 55123
Phone: 651-686-9134
Website: www.eaganarthouse.org
A non-profit community based organization with a goal of providing affordable instruction in the visual arts to all interested individuals through hands-on studio instruction, special events , classes and workshops.
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4701 W. 64th Street
Edina, MN 55123
Phone: 612-915-6600
Fax: 612-915-6601
Website: www.edinaartcenter.com
The Edina Art Center offers creative visual arts experiences for all ages and abilities. Request a class brochure and schedule or register by phone, 612-915-6600. You can also download a PDF version of the schedule from our classes page. Be sure to check the Gallery schedule on the Foss Gallery page. In November and December, the gift shop triples in size so that you can shop for unique gifts. The Art Center is open 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. For more information, call 612-915-6600 or e-mail the Art Center at artcenter@ci.edina.mn.us. Our Fax number is 612-915-6601.
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1170 Main St.
Elk River, MN 55330
Phone: 763-441-4725
Website: www.elkriverart.org
The Elk River Area Arts Alliance is a non-profit organization that provides quality arts programs, events and classes to residents in the Elk River area. The ERAAA serves as a resource for the arts and collaborates with area organizations to maximize arts involvement in the community.
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528 Hennepin Ave.
Minneapolis, MN
Phone: 612-332-4478
Features education, theater and the performing arts.
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1111 Mainstreet
Hopkins, MN
Phone: 952-979-1100
Website: www.hopkinsmn.com/hca
The Hopkins Center for the Arts provides an outlet for creative expression and education opportunities for residents and visitors of all ages. The Center offers a full calendar of classes, concerts, exhibitions and theater performances. A 722-seat theater, visual arts gallery, rehearsal space, classrooms, dance studio and kitchen facilities are all a part of the Center. In the Heart of the Beast Puppet & Mask Theatre (HOBT) offers quarterly puppet & mask construction, performances and arts & crafts classes for adults, educators, and youth at its puppet studio.
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1500 E. Lake Street
Minneapolis, MN 55407
Phone: 612-721-2535
Website: www.hobt.org
In the Heart of the Beast Puppet & Mask Theatre
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20965 Holyoke Dr.
Lakeville, MN
Phone: 952-985-4640
Website: www.ci.lakeville.mn.us/departments/artscenter.htm
The Lakeville Area Arts Center promotes cultural enrichment and artistic experiences for the entire community and offers many unique youth and adult art classes, as well as a variety of theatrical productions.
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2501 S. Stevens Ave.
Minneapolis, MN
Phone: 612-874-3700
Website: www.mcad.edu
MCAD’s Continuing Studies program advances the College’s mission to the larger community. Through a diverse range of courses, workshops, lecture series and special events, Continuing Studies offers creative exploration and technical training in art and design to the general public.
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528 Hennepin Ave., Ste. 216
Minneapolis, MN
Phone: 612-333-7789
Website: www.mncraft.org
This organization features workshops and festivals for craft artist council members.
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190 River Ridge Circle
Burnsville, MN
Phone: 952-890-4182
Website: www.mrsfa.com
Founded in 1994, the Minnesota River School of Fine Arts offers a curriculum of drawing, oil painting, watercolor, sculpture and pottery for part- and full-time students. The school is a non-degree granting institution with a mission to help students develop the skills they need to produce the artwork they want to create.
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2240 North Shore Dr.
Wayzata, MN
Phone: 952-473-7361
Website: www.minnetonkaarts.org
The Minnetonka Center for the Arts has grown considerably during its 50-year history of providing an outlet for visual arts in the community. This Arts Center is dedicated to the belief “that visual arts are indispensable to a healthy community.” Studio classes are offered in drawing; painting; fiber arts; photography; sculpture in stone, clay and bronze; glass and associated arts for people of all ages and abilities. Summer arts camp for children ages 5-12 offers hands-on fun and learning.
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2424 E. Franklin Ave.
Minneapolis, MN
Phone: 612-339-8007
Website: www.northernclaycenter.org
In addition to hosting the annual American Pottery Festival, the center also offers education, exhibits and services for artists.
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6125 Olson Memorial Hwy
Golden Valley, MN
Phone: 763-591-4700
Website: www.mcae.k12.mn.us
This is a public high school for junior and senior high students interested in the arts.
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2301 W. Franklin Ave.
Minneapolis, MN
Phone: 612-332-7481
Website: www.pwcenter.org
This center offers staged readings, classes and fellowships.
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Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
Website: www.rharts.org.
This non-profit was formed to promote the arts in the local community. Artists that belong to this organization have participated in art exhibits and other local events. The organization has also sponsored community art activities and a fundraiser dinner and auction.
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1011 Washington Ave.
Minneapolis, MN
Phone: 612-215-2575
Website: www.loft.org
The Loft is a literary center focusing on the development of writers and readers through classes, workshops, readings and presentations. Founded in 1974, The Loft is one of the nation’s largest and most comprehensive literary centers.
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777 Lady Luck Drive
Hinckley, MN 55037
Phone: 320-384-7777
Website: www.grandcasinosmn.com
46 blackjack tables, over 2053 slot machines, large no-smoking area, 5000-seat outdoor amphitheater, five great restaurants, lounge, 10,425-square-foot convention and events center, 281-room hotel connected to casino, 154-room hotel on site, rental chalets, RV park, child care, video arcade, live entertainment 7 days a week, 18-hole championship golf course, liquor. 800/468-3517 for accommodations, 800/447-6877 for Twin Cities transportation info.
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777 Grand Ave
Onamia, MN 56359
Phone: 320-532-7777, 1-800-626-5825
Website: www.grandcasinosmn.com
A premier casino and entertainment destination featuring more than 1,500 video slot machines, dozens of blackjack tables, live bingo and pull tabs. Grand Casino Mille Lacs also features a variety of award-winning restaurants, meeting facilities for groups of up to 1,600, a 284-room hotel connected to casino, child care and video arcade.
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2400 Mystic Lake Blvd
Prior Lake, MN 55372
Phone: 952-445-9000, 1-800-262-7799
Website: www.mysticlake.com
Discover magic at the most exciting gaming complex in the Midwest. Guests come to Mystic Lake for 24-hour fun and excitement, in addition to the most slot machines and blackjack tables in Minnesota, high stakes bingo, exciting promotions, a rewarding Players Club and a new championship golf course.
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5734 Sturgeon Lake Rd., PO Box 75
Red Wing, MN 55066-0075
Phone: 651-388-6300, 1-800-222-7077
Fax: 651-385-2857
Website: www.treasureislandcasino.com
Paradise awaits you at Treasure Island Resort & Casino. The resort features a 250-room hotel, 120-passenger Mississippi River cruise yacht for public and private charters, 137-slip marina, 25,000 sq. feet of meeting space, five restaurants, live entertainment, golf course, cocktail service throughout, 2,500 slots, 44 blackjack tables and high stakes bingo all in a tropical setting.
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12805 St. Croix Trail
Hastings, MN 55033
Phone: 651-437-4359
Website: www.CarpenterNatureCenter.org
Hiking trails, visitor center with exhibits, prairie, forest, savanna, and apple orchard. Open year round for recreation and environmental education activities and programs.
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365 W. Marie Ave.
West St. Paul, MN
Phone: 651-455-4531
Website: www.dodgenaturecenter.org
The Dodge Nature Center offers classes on indoor plant growing, decoration and gardening, and features 320 acres of diverse landscape.
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365 W. Marie Ave.
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
Phone: 651-450-1501
Website: www.gertens.com
The Dodge Nature Center offers classes on indoor plant growing, decoration and gardening, and features 320 acres of diverse landscape.
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4124 E. Lake Harriet Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55409
Phone: 612-370-4900
The Lake Harriet Rose Garden is the second oldest garden of its kind in the United States, started in 1908. The roses are usually in bloom from mid-June until late September.
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1225 Estabrook Dr.
St. Paul, MN 55117
Phone: 651-487-8200
Website: www.comozooconservatory.org
This fabulous conservatory gardens include seasonal flower shows, tropical gardens, orchids and ferns. There is no admission, but a voluntary donation of $2 for adults and $1 for children is requested.
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725 Vineland Place
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Phone: 612-375-7600
Website: www.walkerart.org
The largest urban sculpture garden in the country, the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden features more than 40 sculptures by internationally know artist.
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4825 Minnehaha Ave.
Minneapolis, MN
Phone: 612-661-4806
Website: www.minneapolisparks.org
These gardens overlook Minnehaha Falls.
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3675 Arboretum Dr.
Chanhassen, MN
Phone: 952-443-1400
Website: www.arboretum.umn.edu
The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum offers year-roud family programs, classes on gardening, cooking, photography, and crafts.
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265 S. Exchange St.
St. Paul, MN
Phone: 651-296-8760
Website: www.mnhs.org/places/sites/arh
The Victorian-style Alexander Ramsey House, which was built in 1877, allows visitors to see what life was like for the first territorial governor.
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2600 Park Ave.
Minneapolis, MN
Phone: 612-871-4907
Website: www.americanswedishinst.org
This elaborate, turn-of-the-century mansion houses hundreds of Swedish artifacts, including glass, copper, pewter and textiles, as well as traveling exhibits.
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910 S. Third St.
Minneapolis, MN
Phone: 612-375-9707
Website: www.domeplus.com
This museum features record books, autographed bats and balls, uniforms and other souvenirs from America’s favorite pastime.
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Southeast 17th and University avenues
Minneapolis, MN
Phone: 612-624-7083
Website: www.bellmuseum.org
This museum features a wide variety of exhibits and demonstrations for people of all ages. It also offers many workshops, classes, trips and family activities year-round.
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One North College Street
Northfield, MN
Phone: 507-646-4469
Website: www.carleton.edu/campus/gallery
Lectures, exhibits and other events are held at the Carleton College Art Gallery. Boliou Hall includes studios, classrooms, a woodshop, an auditorium and a slide Library.
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555 West First Street
Waconia, MN
Phone: 952-442-4234
Website: www.carvercountyhistoricalsociety.org
This museum boasts nearly 9,000 square feet of exhibit space, and an exceptional local history and genealogy library. Admission is free.
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130 3rd Ave. N.
South St. Paul, MN 55075
Phone: 651-552-7548
Website: www.dakotahistory.org
The museum has over 25,000 objects in the collections with 11,000 of them as photographs. It also publishes over 100 pages of research a year. You can view a general store, blacksmith’s shop, post office, boarding house, barber shop, kitchen, jail, and numerous other rooms filled with artifacts and information on Dakota County’s past. Also on display is the world’s largest map of Dakota County at 41 ft x 46 ft floor mural.
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20950 Rogers Drive
Rogers, MN
Phone: 763-428-7337
Website: www.ellingsoncarmuseum.com
A stroll through this museum will take you on a nostalgic trip through the automotive past. Enjoy 100 vehicles, including cars, trucks and motorcycles, from the early 1920s through the muscle cars of the 1960s and 1970s. Historical videos, pictures, memorabilia and a doll collection are also on display.
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821 Marquette Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN
Phone: 612-359-3030
William Burton Foshay ordered the construction of the Foshay Tower in 1927, and by Aug. 30, 1929, the building was complete. This 32-story building, which was modeled after the Washington Monument, was the tallest building in the area for four decades. Visitors can enjoy the view from the observation deck on the 31st floor.
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333 E. River Road (U of M)
Minneapolis, MN
Phone: 612-625-9494
Website: www.weisman.umn.edu
Designed by Frank Gehry, this University of Minnesota art museum is one of the Cities’ most interesting works of architecture. The art collection it houses is outstanding as well.
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2097 Larpenter Ave. W
St. Paul, MN
Phone: 651-646-8629
Website: www.rchns.com/gbbsfm2.htm
In addition to the historic house of newlywed settlers, the Gibbs, this site features two Dakota-style teepees. A museum opened on the property in May of 2004.
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200 Tower Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55111
Phone: 612-726-1171
Website: www.mnhs.org/places/sites/hfs
Fort Snelling was built more than 150 years ago on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi and Minnesota rivers, and for more than 30 years was the guardian of United States interests in the Upper Midwest. It is now restored to its original appearance and staffed by costumed guides who perform “living history” demonstrations.
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2187 E. Hwy. 101
Shakopee, MN
Phone: 952-445-6901
Website: www.murphyslanding.org
Visitors can explore over 40 historic buildings to learn more about what life was like during the 19th century in Minnesota.
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1357 Sibley Memorial Hwy.
Mendota, MN 55150
Phone: 651-452-1596
Harking back to ealier pioneer and fur trapping days, these historical homes are open to the public during the summer months with several special events. For more information, call 651-452-1596.
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240 Summit Ave.
St. Paul, MN
Phone: 651-297-2555
Website: www.mnhs.org/places/sites/jjhh
This 42-room mansion was once the home of Great Northern Railroad magnate James J. Hill.
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1629 Vermillion
Hastings, MN
Phone: 651-437-7055
Website: www.dakotahistory.org/LeDuc/home.asp
LeDuc Historic Estate was built between 1862 and 1866 by William Gates LeDuc and his wife Mary LeDuc near the Vermillion river in Hastings, Minnesota. The LeDucs were prominent early settlers of Minnesota and played significant roles in the state’s growth from a territory to a state. William traveled to New York for the Crystal Palace World’s Fair and won acclaim for his presentation of Minnesota. He also served as a volunteer officer during the Civil War, rising to the rank of General. After the war, the family was involved in many business ventures - including Minnesota’s first railroad and a nationally reknowned embroidery business started by William and Mary’s daughters.
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704 S. Second St.
Minneapolis, MN
Phone: 612-341-7555
Website: www.millcitymuseum.org
Built within the ruins of the Washburn A Mill, a National Historic Landmark, the award winning Mill City Museum chronicles the birth of Minneapolis and how the industries that grew here influenced the economic, cultural, and political development of the region and the world. The story comes to life through the eight-story Flour Tower, Water Lab, Baking Lab and the new film, “Minneapolis in 19 Minutes Flat.” Mill City Museum also includes the Rooftop Observation Deck a gift shop, cafe and changing art exhibits in the Mill Commons.
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2400 S. Third Ave.
Minneapolis, MN
Phone: 612-870-3131
Website: www.artsmia.org
The institute is a showcase of world art with a vast collection of early and modern masterpieces and a full schedule of commissioned and traveling exhibitions. The spectacular building houses three floors of galleries, a museum shop and a restaurant.
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725 Vineland Place
Minneapolis, MN
Phone: 612-375-7622
Website: www.garden.walkerart.org
The largest urban sculpture garden in the country at the time of its expansion in 1992. There are more than 40 works on permanent view. Additional temporary installations keep the Garden experience continually fresh.
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Hiawatha Ave., south of Minnehaha Pkwy.
Minneapolis, MN
Phone: 651-228-0263
Website: www.mnhs.org/places/sites/md
This Depot, which was built in 1875, is a popular recreation spot during the summer.
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10 W Seventh St.
St. Paul, MN
Phone: 651-225-6000
Website: www.mcm.org
This 65,000-square-foot facility is a treat for families. The colorful, multilevel museum features hands-on exhibits in four permanent galleries, a 150-seat theater, activity center, classrooms and a retail store.
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345 W. Kellogg Blvd.
St. Paul, MN
Phone: 651-296-6126
Website: www.mnhs.org
Visit the home of the Minnesota Historical Society and explore the past. A great place for a family outing, the History Center houses an interactive museum featuring hands-on exhibits and a year-round program of entertaining, educational events, a research center, two museum shops and an award-winning cafe. The Society also own 26 historic sites statewide; popular Twin Cities sites include the James J. Hill House, the Minnesota State Capitol, the Alexander Ramsey House and Mill City Museum.
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Kellogg and Market streets
St. Paul, MN
Phone: 651-266-1030
Website: www.mmaa.org
This museum features changing exhibitions of regional and national importance, committing itself since 1927 to reflecting the cultural diversity of this country. It also features exhibit space for the work of emerging artists and offers art classes for adults and children. Admission is free.
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75 Constitution Ave.
St. Paul, MN
Phone: 651-296-2881
Website: www.mnhs.org/places/sites/msc
The Capitol offers visitors a glimpse at the workings of state government.
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304 Division St.
Northfield, MN
Phone: 507-645-8877
Website: www. northfieldartsguild.org
Located in two historic buildings downtown is the home of the Northfield Arts Guild. The Division Street building includes an art gallery and classrooms, recital room, dance studio, gift store and administrative offices. Theater performances take place at a converted church just a few blocks away.
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408 Division Street
Northfield, MN 55057
Phone: 507-645-9268
The museum is home to Northfield’s famous bank raid site, it appears as it did Sept. 9, 1876, when the James-Younger Gang attempted to rob it. In the museum’s Ted Scott Room, there are rotating exhibits on the history of the city, its region and the state. The museum store offers souvenirs and books of local and regional interest offered in the atmosphere of an old-fashioned dry goods store.
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15788 Kelley Farm Rd.
Elk River, MN
Phone: 763-441-6896
Website: www.mnhs.org/places/sites/ohkf
Visitors can step back in time onto an 1860s era farm and experience first-hand the farming rituals, animals and daily activities of living on a farm.
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75 W. 5th St., St., #302
St. Paul, MN
Phone: 651-292-3267
Website: www.schubert.org
Several new and permanent exhibits, including a collection of more than 100 pianofortes, harpsichords, clavichords and organs, spanning more than 425 years, with a focus on 19th century pianofortes.
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120 W. Kellogg Blvd.
St. Paul, MN
Phone: 651-221-9444
Website: www.smm.org
The Science Museum features cutting-edge technology, a convertible dome omnitheater and a world-class collection of fossils and artifacts.
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406 Main St.
Red Wing, MN
Phone: 651-388-2846
Website: www.st-james-hotel.com
Established in 1875, each of the 61 guest rooms is named after a different riverboat that passed through Red Wing.
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1520 St. Olaf Ave.
Northfield, MN 55057
Phone: 507-646-3248
Website: www.stolaf.edu/depts/art/museum
Exhibits, shows of regional, national and international significance.
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3537 Zenith Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN
Phone: 612-926-3878
Website: www.thebakken.org
The Bakken offers a new adventure in science around every corner. People of all ages can recharge their love of learning by exploring engaging exhibits and participating in fun hands-on activities and programs. The Bakken focuses on electricity and magnetism using history, the arts and literature to bring science to life.
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1750 Hennepin Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Phone: 612-375-7622
Website: www.walkerart.org
The internationally-acclaimed Walker houses one of the finest permanent collections of modern art and sculpture, and offers innovative traveling exhibits of contemporary artists. In addition, the Walker hosts extensive programs of music, film, dance, performance art and theater education.
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2325 Commerce Blvd.
Mound, MN 55364
Phone: 952-472-9800
Purposes and Goals: To document, preserve, and classify historical records. To provide children and adults with history of the Westonka area accessible to them. To make tapes and recordings to preserve and interpret material unique to our Westonka history. To gather artifacts and reproductions for exhibiting the story of the area, and to involve our children with a living program of historical significance to make history “come alive” to them.
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528 Hennepin Ave. - 6th floor
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Phone: 612-338-0627
Website: www.mndance.org
The Minnesota Dance Theatre offers instruction for children and adults.
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1111 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN
Phone: 612-371-5656
Website: www.minnesotaorchestra.org
The Minnesota Orchestra brings the world’s great conductors, soloists and ensembles for symphony concerts and recitals, midday coffee concerts, and Sommerfest, a month-long summer celebration.
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84 S.E. Church St.
Minneapolis, MN
Phone: 612-624-2345
Website: www.northrop.umn.edu
The Northrop Dance Season has brought the best of international dance to the Twin Cities for more than 60 years.
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2004 Randolph Ave.
St. Paul, MN
Phone: 651-690-6700
Website: www.stkate.edu/oshaughnessy
O’Shaughnessey Auditorium plays host to a variety of programs from lectures to productions of performance art such as ballet.
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2128 4th St., U of M
Minneapolis, MN
Phone: 612-624-2345
Website: www.music.umn.edu/facilities/tedmann_2.htm
A state-of-the-art concert hall, Ted Mann can seat between 250 and 1,250 guests. Cultural, corporate and educational events are held in the hall, which is known for its rich sound quality. Visitors can enjoy everything from symphonies to seminars in the hall and then step outside to enjoy the view from the bluffs over the Mississippi.
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620 N. First St.
Minneapolis, MN
Phone: 612-333-2700
Website: www.mnopera.org
The Minnesota Opera performs the finest in traditional and contemporary works at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts in St. Paul.
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408 St. Peter St. - 3rd floor
St. Paul, MN
Phone: 651-291-1144
Website: www.thespco.org
The internationally-acclaimed St. Paul Chamber Orchestra performs at venues throughout the Twin Cities, but most often at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts in St. Paul.
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1900 Nicollet Ave.
Minneapolis, MN
Phone: 612-547-1451
Website: www.vocalessence.org
Founded by artistic director Phillip Brunelle, the VocalEssence hosts performances by world-renowned musicians, and commissions new works by emerging composers. The Plymouth Music Series choir presents a traditional concert of holiday music each year, along with other performances.
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528 Hennepin Ave., Suite 400
Minneapolis, MN
Phone: 612-338-1101
Website: www.zenondance.org
The Zenon Dance Company offers jazz , ballet, modern and other dance classes.
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708 N 1st Street, Minneapolis
Minneapolis, MN
Phone: 612-338-6393
Website: www.acmecomedycompany.com
Features dinner shows Tuesday through Saturday with national comedy acts.
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1800 West Old Shakopee Road,
Bloomington, MN
Phone: 952-563-8575
Website: www.bloomingtoncivictheatre.org
Bloomington Civic Theatre finally has a permanent home. BCT was founded in 1955 by a group of volunteers who believed a theater group would be a desirable addition to the culture for the new city of Bloomington. Under the artistic direction of John Command, Bloomington Civic Theatre currently produces four musicals a season - providing an amazing venue for amateur performers and entertaining, high quality, and reasonably priced shows for the theater-going public.
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2605 Hennepin Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN
Phone: 612-332-6620
Website: www.BraveNewWorkshop.com
The Brave New Workshop, founded by Dudley Riggs, is the United States’ oldest satirical revue theater and has provided topical, political and comedic commentary for over 40 years. The idea for the theater started during the late 1950s when Instant Theatre went on a national tour and afterwards made the Twin Cities its home in 1958. Drawing on its successful past, the theater continues its tradition of cheeky humor while the Brave New Institute offers workshops on improv, sketch writing, acting and performing arts.
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810 W. Lake St.
Minneapolis, MN
Phone: 612-825-8949
Website: blb.ciceron.com/calendar.asp
Bryant Lake Bowl Theater offers a cabaret theater, one nighters, Saturday matinees and music concerts.
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610 West 28th Street
Minneapolis, MN
Phone: 952/210-8295
Website: www.calibanco.org
CalibanCo Theatre is a classical repertory company located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Uniquely dedicated to producing Shakespeare and other classical texts, CalibanCo is committed to engaging, broadening and exhilarating the minds of Minnesota theatre performers and audiences through new and innovative approaches to texts that have stood the test of time.
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4030 Central Ave No
Columbia Heights, MN
Phone: 763-789-2353
Website: www.actortrainingcast.com
CAST is a full-time, professional acting school, which offers a combination program of private lessons and performance experience.
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St. Paul, MN
Phone: 651-227-1100
Website: cla.umn.edu/theatre/season/showboat.html
The showboat retains its old Victorian style with l9th-century flags, smokestacks and gingerbread railings. Modern conveniences such as air conditioning and an elevator have been added; however, the showboat does not have its own engine. Up to 211 people can enjoy a play performed by University theatre students as the showboat makes a trip along the Mississippi.
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501 W. 78th St.
Chanhassen, MN
Phone: 952-934-1525
Website: www.chanhassentheatres.com
With four theaters, the Chanhassen is the largest entertainment complex of its kind in the nation.
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2400 Third Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN
Phone: 612-874-0400
Website: www.childrenstheatre.org
This nationally-renowned, Tony Award-winning company produces the best of classical children’s plays and original works, including World Premieres, and is treasured by children and adults alike.
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10 E. Exchange St.
St. Paul, MN
Phone: 651-290-1221
Website: www.fitzgeraldtheater.org
Originally the Schubert Theater which opened in 1910, it was later renamed the Fitzgerald Theater and features concerts, lectures, and productions from all over the world. In 2004 it hosted the filming for the movie Prairie Home Companion.
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3156 S. 23rd Ave.
Minneapolis, MN
Phone: 612-724-3760
Website: www.franktheatre.org
This experimental theater was founded in 1989 with a commitment “to produce work which reflects the world in which we live.”
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818 South 2nd Street
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Phone: 612.377.2224
Website: www.guthrietheater.org
The cultural landscape of American theater changed dramatically in 2006 with the opening of the Guthrie’s signature new facility on the Mississippi River. A vibrant mix of stunning public spaces and three unique stages presenting timeless classics, triumphs of the modern stage and new works by emerging playwrights create possibilities beyond imagination.
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2100 White Bear Ave.
Maplewood, MN 55109
Phone: 651 773-1455
Website: www.heritagetc.com
Heritage Theatre Company (HTC) of Maplewood is a non-profit community theatre serving Maplewood and the surrounding communities since 1981. Our objectives are to produce quality family productions, promote appreciation of community theater throughout Maplewood and surrounding communities, and to maintain financial stability.
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30 E. 10th St.
St. Paul, MN
Phone: 651-292-4323
Website: www.historytheatre.com
History Theatre, located in Downtown Saint Paul seeks to entertain, inspire and provoke audiences by creating and producing new works that explore Minnesota’s past and the diverse American experience. For more information about the current season and tickets, please visit historytheatre.com or call 651-292-4323.
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528 Hennepin Ave.
Minneapolis, MN
Phone: 612-339-4944
Website: www.illusiontheater.org
Illusion Theater is a nonprofit, professional theater dedicated to creating and producing new plays. The company is well-known for traveling to schools and other venues with a play created to prevent sexual abuse of children and interpersonal violence. Illusion’s prevention plays have earned national acclaim and its dramatic works have been created by the company and by national playwrights.
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1500 E. Lake St.
Minneapolis, MN
Phone: 612-721-2535
Website: www.hobt.org
The oldest performing puppet theater in the Twin Cities, this innovative ensemble offers programming for all ages. Performances and tours are produced year-round.
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2951 Lyndale Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN
Phone: 612-822-7063
Website: www.jungletheater.com
The Jungle Theater produces a wide variety of plays from naturalist drama to the abstract to the latest pieces by new artists in a comfortable “black box” environment. It consistently receives high praise from local critics.
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420 E. Main Street
Anoka, MN
Phone: 763-422-1838
Website: www.lyricarts.org
Lyric Arts features fun and exciting performances at its family-friendly stage in downtown Anoka. With seating for only 200, every seat is a good one. The theater features plays and musicals, classics and originals. Free parking.
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PO box 446
Forest. Lake, MN 55025
Phone: 651-464-5823
Website: www.masquerstheatre.com
Summer community theater performed at the Forest Lake High School.
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1501 S. Fourth St.
Minneapolis, MN
Phone: 612-338-6131
Website: www.mixedblood.com
This multicultural theater presents bold, innovative works that are often outrageous, hilarious and provocative.
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1407 Nicollet Ave.
Minneapolis, MN
Phone: 612-339-7007
Since 1996 audiences have taken in the hilarious “Triple Espresso” show at the Music Box Theatre.
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5175 Meadville St.
Excelsior, MN
Phone: 952-474-5951
Website: www.oldlog.com
Founded in 1940, the Old Log Theater is the longest continuously running theater in the country. It offers the best in Broadway comedy and British farce, and serves dinner in the theater’s dining rooms prior to each performance.
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2594 E. 7th Ave.
St. Paul, MN
Phone: 651-777-4150
Website: www.oopstheatre.com
An interactive dinner theatre.
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910 and 805 Hennepin Ave.
Minneapolis, MN
Phone: 612-373-5600
Website: www.hennepintheatredistrict.org
Following extensive refurbishment, these historic downtown theaters host a variety of concerts and touring theater productions.
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711 West Lake St., #101
Minneapolis, MN
Phone: 612-203-1088
Website: www.pangeaworldtheater.org
The Pangea World Theater is dedicated to “employ a cross-ethnic vision of tolerance and human rights through excellence in the arts.” International-style productions in visual arts, music, choreography and performance take place at the Pangea. The theater has entertained over 12,000 audience members in 10 productions since its inception in 1996.
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710 Hennepin Ave.
Minneapolis, MN
Phone: 612-373-5600
Website: www.hennepintheatredistrict.com
This renovated theater, which seats 1,000, is a venue for concerts and off-Broadway shows.
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20 W. 7th PL
St. Paul, MN
Phone: 651-291-7005
Website: www.parksquaretheatre.org
Park Square Theatre has a strong commitment to art, education and audiences. The facade and lobbies of the theater were remodeled in 2000.
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270 N. Kent St.
St. Paul, MN
Phone: 651-224-3180
Website: www.penumbratheatre.org
Penumbra is Minnesota’s only African-American professional theater company. Since it began 25 years ago, its mission has been to present artistically excellent work that addresses the African American experience. Its holiday production of “Black Nativity” is an annual tradition for Twin Citians.
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3501 Chicago Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN
Phone: 612-824-0708
Website: www.puc-mn.org/theatre.html
As a multicultural company of artists, the Pillsbury House Theatre group presents productions that highlight the qualities which make each person unique and the similarities that bring people together.
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2705 Annapolis Ln.
Plymouth, MN
Phone: 612-333-3302
Website: www.troupeamerica.com
Plymouth Playhouse is best known for its musicals and comedies. This intimate 211-seat theater is conveniently located 20 minutes from downtown Minneapolis.
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1420 Washington Ave.
Minneapolis, MN
Phone: 612-340-1725
Website: www.southerntheater.org
The Southern Theater presents productions in all performance disciplines with a focus on dance and music.
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1111 Main Street
Hopkins, MN
Phone: 952-979-1111
Website: www.stagestheatre.org
This children’s theater presents interpretations of classical material in the spirit of the original works, and commissions, original scores and scripts by local artists. Each production is a collaboration between theater professionals and young artists ages 9 to 20.
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75 W. 5th St. Landmark Center
St. Paul, MN
Phone: 651-225-9265
Website: www.steppingstonetheatre.org
Stepping Stone Theatre’s mission is to provide an outlet for education of children through theater programs and staged productions. These programs help children “build self-esteem, confidence, and sense of community while celebrating diversity in a supportive, noncompetitive environment.”
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443 W. Third St.
Red Wing, MN
Phone: 651-388-8700
Website: www.sheldontheatre.org
This theater, which was established in 1904, is the nation’s first city-owned theater. With help from the community, the theater was restored in 1986 and today serves as a venue for music, theater, dance, comedy, films and lectures.
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105 N. First St.
Minneapolis, MN
Phone: 612-333-6200
Website: www.jeunelune.org
This nationally-acclaimed theater company offers American and French theater performances. Located in the warehouse district of downtown Minneapolis.
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245 Cedar Ave.
Minneapolis, MN
Phone: 612-333-3010
Website: www.theatreintheround.org
One of the areas most venerated community theaters, this ensemble offers diverse comedies and dramas, old and new.
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