![]()
The search for summer entertainment ends here! Every Monday I will post 10 events going on in the metro and surrounding areas. From festivals to museums this will be your one stop shop for fun in the summer sun!
My hope is that every reader gets a chance to enjoy at least one of the ten "To Dos" each week. I would LOVE comments with feedback, stories and pictures!
So, here you ...
Posted by
Jordan Johnson
on 05/21/2012
Starting in May, Preserve Minneapolis is going to be taking over walking and biking tours that the city of Minneapolis used to conduct every summer.
These tours will be $5 a person and will be held at various points in Minneapolis. The tours are to help show how companies, investors, government and the people have helped to preserve and update the city of Minneapolis.
The first tour is going ...
![]()
The Summit Hill neighborhood is rich with culture. The area offers a lot, including museums, art galleries, parks and restaurants. It is one of the oldest neighborhoods in the Twin Cities and sits just a little west of downtown St. Paul. The boundaries are Lexington Avenue to the west, University Avenue to the north, Summit Avenue to the south and 35E to the east.
For a little more history ...
Registration starts in April for the 2012 LOLA Art Crawl in Longfellow. LOLA (League of Longfellow Artists) is planning their 4th Annual 2-day art fair. This is a great way to get exposure for your art and to learn about great artists in this community. Click here for more info: http://lolaartcrawl.com/
Know any artists who want to participate? We might have a location ...
![]()
How was life on the high seas really like during the Golden Age of Piracy? You'll find out when Real Pirates: The Untold Story of the Whydah from Slave Ship to Pirate Ship opens at the Science Museum of Minnesota.
Climb aboard a recreation of a pirate ship. Learn to tie knots and hoist a pirate flag. Meet members of the Whydah's crew and explore what life was like on a real pirate ship. See more than ...
![]()
The City of Saint Paul has down payment assistance available when you purchase a property that has been rehabilitated through the Neighborhood Stabilization Program.Visit http://www.stpaulcommunities.com/ for available listings, down payment assistance program information and home buyer requirements. There are additional resources for other homes in the City of St. Paul.
Take the quick tour - on a great summer day. This is Minneapolis/St. Paul in one day, as seen from a helicopter. The super video work was done by Hubbard Broadcasting.
Makes you proud to be from Minneapolis/St. Paul, huh? And for those of tho aren't, how sad...it really is so beautiful!
![]()
South St. Paul turns 125 in March!! Whether you are a current resident, grew up in SSP or just want to be a part of the group, stop by and kick off the year-long celebration on March 5th from 4-8 pm at SSP City Hall. Bring your stories, photos and/or memories to share! If you are unable to make the event, tune into channel 19 to view.
All of the events for the coming year are ...
![]()
Real Pirates separates fact from fiction about the pirate trade and gives us glimpses into the lives of pirates. More than 200 artifacts, hands-on activities, recreations, actors portraying crew members, and an exploration of underwater archaeology. Visitors will gain great insight into this fascinating period of history in this touring exhibition organized by the National Geographic Society, Arts ...
Enjoy the winter festivities in St Paul annual celebrationFoster a sense of community, pride, belonging and connectedness by celebrating Saint Paul's unique history and emerging heritage through fun and educational experiences.January 26th- February 5th